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HomeMy WebLinkAbouti - May 11, 2011 CC184 MAY 11, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on May 11, 2011, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 8:00 p.m. The Invocation was given by Pastor Jonathon Wilson from Evangelical Covenant Church of Elgin and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Anna Moeller. ROLL CALL Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 27, 2011, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED Councilmember Prigge made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve the April 27, 2011, Council Meeting Minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. COMMUNICATIONS Elgin Peace Officers Memorial Day Proclamation Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day; and WHEREAS, the members of the Elgin Police Department play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of Elgin; and VOLUME LXXVI MAY 11, 2011 185 WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of their law enforcement agency, and that members of our law enforcement agency recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression; and WHEREAS, the men and women of the Elgin Police Department unceasingly provide a vital public service. WHEREAS, I do hereby order the lowering of these three flags, flying in front of this facility, to Half-Mast for the remainder of this day, as a symbol of our corporate pledge, to honor all those who have served, who now serve, and who will serve our fair City of Elgin. NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, declare Wednesday, May 18, 2011, as the ELGIN PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY, a day to remember those officers who have gone before us. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the City of Elgin to be affixed this 11th Day of May, 2011. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain Mayor Police Chief Jeff Swoboda thanked the Mayor and Council for the proclamation. He stated how proud he was of the Elgin Police Department and urged the community to attend the ceremony on May 18, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. in front of the Elgin Police Department to support the men and women of the City of Elgin’s Police Department. Elgin Cyclones Recognition Proclamation Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Elgin Cyclones Swim Club was formed in June of 2001 with 10 swimmers and has grown over the years to 178 swimmers; and WHEREAS, the Elgin Cyclones Swim Club is dedicated to the instruction, training and development of area youth and is divided into several groups based on age and ability; and MAY 11, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 186 WHEREAS, the Elgin Cyclones is a year round competitive swim team that offers a safe, creative, fun and supportive environment to learn lifelong skills, sportsmanship, respect, leadership, and excellence through swimming; and WHEREAS, the Cyclones compete in the Northern Illinois Swim Conference and Illinois Swimming Inc. and USA Swimming sanctioned meets; and WHEREAS, during the 2010-2011 season, the Cyclones won the Winter Northern Illinois Swim Conference Championship meet; and WHEREAS, also during the winter 2010-2011 season, the Cyclones had: 40 Regional qualifiers; 15 State qualifiers; 5 Senior Champs qualifiers; and 4 Speedo Sectionals qualifiers. NOW, THEREFORE, I, David J. Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois, do hereby honor and express congratulations to the Elgin Cyclones Swim Club for their success in the Northern Illinois Swim Conference Championships and for 10 years of helping Elgin’s youth in developing the qualities of sportsmanship, leadership and teamwork. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the City of Elgin to be affixed this 11th Day of May, 2011. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain Mayor Randy Reopelle, Parks and Recreation Director, accepted the proclamation and praised Greg Bruggeman, Aquatic Supervisor for The Centre. He stated it was Mr. Bruggeman who started and built the Elgin Cyclones Swim Club from the ground up. Unfortunately, Mr. Bruggeman could not attend the Council meeting to accept the proclamation himself. Mr. Reopelle introduced the Elgin Cyclones swim coach Elizabeth Skerke who thanked the Council and the community for their support of the team. She stated how proud she was of the growth of the team from ten swimmers to almost 200 swimmers. She applauded the dedication and hard work of the swimmers themselves for making the Elgin Cyclones a powerful team in this area. VOLUME LXXVI MAY 11, 2011 187 AMVETS Poppy Days Proclamation Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, America is the land of freedom, preserved and protected willingly and freely by citizen soldiers; and WHEREAS, millions who have answered the call to arms have died on the field of battle; and WHEREAS, a nation must be reminded of the price of war and the debt owed to those who have died in war; and WHEREAS, the red poppy has been designated as a symbol of the sacrifice of lives in all wars; and WHEREAS, the American Legion and its Auxiliaries, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliaries and the AMVETS have pledged to remind America annually of this debt through the distribution of the memorial flower. NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois, do hereby proclaim May 19, 20 and 21, 2011, as POPPY DAYS in Elgin and ask all citizens to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom, by making a donation for and wearing the Memorial Poppy during these days. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the City of Elgin to be affixed this 11th Day of May, 2011. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain Mayor Tricia Dieringer, a member of the American Legion, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the American Legion and its Auxiliaries, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliaries and the AMVETS. She thanked Elgin residents for their generous donations in the past and asked the Elgin community for its continuing support this year during the Poppy Days. MAY 11, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 188 Elgin Youth Leadership Academy Cadets Presentation Laura Dion Jones, introduced seven cadets from the Elgin Youth Leadership Academy. The Elgin Youth Leadership Academy operates out of Elgin Community College and offers a constructive mentoring program for students of low income backgrounds that may be at risk for involvement in gangs, drugs, and other serious problems. Ms. Jones stated that through intensive leadership development cadets have the opportunity to earn full tuition scholarships to Elgin Community College and Judson University. Ms. Jones and the cadets from the Academy presented a documentary regarding the Nutrition Service Learning Project that they developed. RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT Becky Searle asked the Council to consider waiving or reducing fees for non-profit groups within the City. Craig Mason expressed his dislike of the business license and fees. He believes that the business license should not be mandatory within the City and should be a voluntary contribution. Chuck Keysor expressed his concerns regarding the expense of the 311 Project. Ina Dews expressed her concerns regarding the 311 Project and the possible expense of hiring new staff members for the project in the struggling economy. BID 11-015 AWARDED TO PRODUCER'S CHEMICALS FOR POOL CHEMICALS FOR THE LORDS PARK FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER AND WING PARK FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER Councilmember Prigge made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to award a contract to Producer’s Chemicals in the amount of $28,125 for the purchase of pool chemicals. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. BID 11-025 AWARDED TO VARIOUS VENDORS FOR BITUMINOUS PATCHING MIXTURES GROUPS I AND II Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to authorize the purchase of bituminous patching mixtures (hot mix and cold mix) from the list of suppliers provided to Council in the amount of $186,080 to provide Public Works Department with the materials necessary to efficiently repair and replace asphalt infrastructure within the City. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. VOLUME LXXVI MAY 11, 2011 189 BID 11-027 AWARDED TO MAINTENANCE COATINGS, INCORPORATED FOR PAVEMENT MARKING Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to award a contract to Maintenance Coatings, Incorporated in the amount of $176,000 for the 2011 Pavement Marking Project. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. PETITION 09-11 APPROVED REQUESTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF A FIRST RESUBDIVISION OF PHASE FOUR OF THE EDGEWATER SUBDIVISION; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2700 BOWES ROAD, BY PULTE HOME CORPORATION, AS APPLICANT AND OWNER Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve Petition 09-11. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 11-88 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE ENGINEERING, LTD. (2009 COMBINED SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT-LORD STREET BASIN PROJECT) Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Prigge, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilwoman Moeller abstained due to a conflict of interest. Resolution No. 11-88 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE ENGINEERING, LTD. (2009 Combined Sewer Separation Project-Lord Street Basin Project) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, and Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute amendment agreement no. 1 on behalf of the City of Elgin with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. in connection with the 2009 Combined Sewer Separation Project-Lord Street Basin Project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor MAY 11, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 190 Presented: May 11, 2011 Adopted: May 11, 2011 Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Jennifer Quinton Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk RESOLUTION 11-89 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE ENGINEERING, LTD. (2011 NEIGHBORHOOD STREET REHABILITATION-NORTH STREET/PORTER STREET) Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Prigge, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilwoman Moeller abstained due to a conflict of interest. Resolution No. 11-89 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE ENGINEERING, LTD. (2011 Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation-North Street/Porter Street) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, and Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute amendment agreement no. 1 on behalf of the City of Elgin with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. in connection with the 2011 Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation-North Street/Porter Street Project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: May 11, 2011 Adopted: May 11, 2011 Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Jennifer Quinton Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk VOLUME LXXVI MAY 11, 2011 191 ORDINANCE S4-11 PASSED OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, KANE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, APPROVING A TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR THE BLUFF CITY QUARRY TIF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to pass the following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Ordinance No. S4-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, KANE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, APPROVING A TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR THE BLUFF CITY QUARRY TIF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Elgin, Kane and Cook Counties, Illinois (the "City"), for the City to implement tax increment allocation financing pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, Division 74.4 of Article 11 of the Illinois Municipal Code, as amended (the "Act"), for a proposed redevelopment plan and redevelopment project (the "Plan and Project") within the municipal boundaries of the City within a proposed redevelopment project area (the "Area") described in Section 1(a) of this Ordinance, which Area constitutes in the aggregate more than one and one-half acres; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 11-74.4-5 of the Act, the Mayor and City Council of the City (the "Corporate Authorities") called a public hearing relative to the Plan and Project and the designation of the Area as a redevelopment project area under the Act for March 9, 2011; and WHEREAS, due notice with respect to such hearing was given pursuant to Section 11 - 74.4-5 of the Act, said notice being given to taxing districts and to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity of the State of Illinois by certified mail on December 22, 2010, by publication on February 23, 2011, and February 24, 2011, and by certified mail to taxpayers within the Area on February 11, 2011; and WHEREAS, the City has heretofore convened a joint review board as required by and in all respects in compliance with the provisions of the Act; and WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have reviewed the information concerning such factors presented at the public hearing and have reviewed other studies and are general ly informed of the conditions in the proposed Area that could cause portions of the Area to be classified as a “conservation area” as defined in the Act and portions of the Area to be classified as a vacant “blighted area” as defined in the Act; and MAY 11, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 192 WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have reviewed the conditions pertaining to lack of private investment in the proposed Area to determine whether private development would take place in the proposed Area as a whole without the adoption of the proposed Plan; and WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have reviewed the conditions pertaining to real property in the proposed Area to determine whether contiguous parcels of real property and improvements thereon in the proposed Area would be substantially benefited by the proposed Project improvements; and WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have reviewed the proposed Plan and Project and also the existing comprehensive plan for development of the City as a whole to determine whether the proposed Plan and Project conforms to the comprehensive plan of the City; and WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Elgin, Kane and Cook Counties, Illinois, in the exercise of its home rule powers, as follows: Section 1. Findings. That the Corporate Authorities hereby make the following findings: a. The Area is legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set out in full by this reference. The general street location for the Area is described in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set out in full by this reference. The map of the Area is depicted on Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set out in full by this reference. b. There exist conditions that cause the Area to be subject to designation as a redevelopment project area under the Act and portions of the Area to be classified as a “conservation area” as defined in the Act and portions of the Area to be classified as a vacant “blighted area” as defined in the Act. c. The proposed Area on the whole has not been subject to growth and development through investment by private enterprise and would not be reasonably anticipated to be developed without the adoption of the Plan. d. The Plan and Project conform to the comprehensive plan for the development of the City as a whole. e. As set forth in the Plan it is anticipated that all obligations incurred to finance redevelopment project costs, if any, as defined in the Plan shall be retired within twenty- three (23) years after the Area is designated and as provided for by the Act. f. The parcels of real property in the proposed Area are contiguous, and only those contiguous parcels of real property and improvements thereon that will be substantially benefited by the proposed Project improvements are included in the proposed Area. VOLUME LXXVI MAY 11, 2011 193 Section 2. Plan and Project Approved. That the Plan and Project, which were the subject matter of the public hearing held on March 9, 2011, are hereby adopted and approved. A copy of the Plan and Project prepared by the City of Elgin and Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc. dated November 2010 is set forth in Exhibit D attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set out in full by this reference. Section 3. Invalidity of Any Section. That if any section, paragraph, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance. Section 4. Superseder and Effective Date. All ordinances, resolutions, motions, or orders in conflict herewith shall be, and the same hereby are, repealed to the extent of such conflict, and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by the Corporate Authorities and approval as provided by law. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: May 11, 2011 Passed: May 11, 2011 Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Recorded: May 11, 2011 Published: May 13, 2011 Attest: s/ Jennifer Quinton Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk ORDINANCE S5-11 PASSED OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, KANE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, DESIGNATING BLUFF CITY QUARRY TIF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA OF SAID CITY A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO THE TAX INCREMENT ALLOCATION REDEVELOPMENT ACT Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to pass the following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. MAY 11, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 194 Ordinance No. S5-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, KANE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, DESIGNATING BLUFF CITY QUARRY TIF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA OF SAID CITY A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO THE TAX INCREMENT ALLOCATION REDEVELOPMENT ACT WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Elgin, Kane and Cook Counties, Illinois (the “City”), for the City to implement tax increment allocation financing pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, Division 74.4 of Article 11 of the Illinois Municipal Code, as amended (the “Act”), for a proposed redevelopment plan and redevelopment project (the “Plan and Project”) within the municipal boundaries of the City and within a proposed redevelopment project area (the “Area”) described in Section 1 of this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have heretofore by ordinance approved the Plan and Project, which Plan and Project were identified in such ordinance and were the subject, along with the Area designation hereinafter made, of a public hearing held on March 9, 2011, and it is now necessary and desirable to designate the Area as a redevelo pment project area pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Elgin, Kane and Cook Counties, Illinois, in the exercise of its home rule powers, as follows: Section 1. Area Designated. That the Area, as legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set out in full by this reference, is hereby designated as a redevelopment project area pursuant to Section 11-74.4-4 of the Act. The general street location for the Area is described in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set out in full by this reference. The map of the Area is depicted on Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set out in full by this reference. Section 2. Invalidity of Any Section. That if any section, paragraph, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance. VOLUME LXXVI MAY 11, 2011 195 Section 3. Superseder and Effective Date. That all ordinances, resolutions, motions, or orders in conflict herewith shall be, and the same hereby are, repealed to the extent of such conflict, and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by the Corporate Authorities and approval as provided by law. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: May 11, 2011 Passed: May 11, 2011 Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Recorded: May 11, 2011 Published: May 13, 2011 Attest: s/ Jennifer Quinton Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk ORDINANCE S6-11 PASSED OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, KANE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, ADOPTING TAX INCREMENT ALLOCATION FINANCING FOR BLUFF CITY QUARRY TIF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Councilmember Prigge made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to pass the following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Ordinance No. S6-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, KANE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, ADOPTING TAX INCREMENT ALLOCATION FINANCING FOR BLUFF CITY QUARRY TIF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Elgin, Kane and Cook Counties, Illinois (the "City"), for the City to implement tax increment allocation financing pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, Division 74.4 of Article 11 of the Illinois Municipal Code, as amended (the "Act"); and MAY 11, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 196 WHEREAS, the City has heretofore approved a redevelopment plan and project (the "Plan and Project") as required by the Act by passage of an ordinance and has heretofore designated a redevelopment project area (the "Area") as required by the Act by the passage of an ordinance and has otherwise complied with all other conditions precedent required by the Act; and WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exer cise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Elgin, Kane and Cook Counties, Illinois, in the exercise of its home rule powers, as follows: Section 1. Tax Increment Financing Adopted. That tax increment allocation financing is hereby adopted to pay redevelopment project costs as defined in the Act and as set forth in the Plan and Project within the Area as legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set out in full by this reference. The general street location for the Area is described in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set out in full by this reference. The map of the Area is depicted in Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set out in full by this reference. Section 2. Allocation of Ad Valorem Taxes. That pursuant to the Act, the ad valorem taxes, if any, arising from the levies upon taxable real property in the Area by ta xing districts and tax rates determined in the manner provided in Section 11-74.4-9(c) of the Act each year after the effective date of this Ordinance until the Project costs and obligations issued in respect thereto have been paid shall be divided as follows: a. That portion of taxes levied upon each taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property that is attributable to the lower of the current equalized assessed value or the initial equalized assessed value of each such taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property in the Area shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid by the county collector to the respective affected taxing districts in the manner required by law in the absence of the adoption of tax increment allocation financing. b. That portion, if any, of such taxes that is attributable to the increase in the current equalized assessed valuation of each lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property in the Area shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid to the municip al treasurer, who shall deposit said taxes into a special fund, hereby created, and designated the "Bluff City/Quarry Redevelopment Project Area Special Tax Allocation Fund" of the City and such taxes shall be used for the purpose of paying Project costs and obligations incurred in the payment thereof. Section 3. Invalidity of Any Section. That if any section, paragraph, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance. VOLUME LXXVI MAY 11, 2011 197 Section 4. Superseder and Effective Date. That all ordinances, resolutions, motions, or orders in conflict herewith shall be, and the same hereby are, repealed to the extent of such conflict, and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effective immediately upon its passage by the Corporate Authorities and approval as provided by law. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: May 11, 2011 Passed: May 11, 2011 Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Recorded: May 11, 2011 Published: May 13, 2011 Attest: s/ Jennifer Quinton Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH GIFFORD 300, LLC AND BLUFF CITY MATERIALS, INC. REGARDING A PORTION OF THE BLUFF CITY QUARRY TIF DISTRICT Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve the proposed redevelopment and financing agreement with Gifford 300, LLC and Bluff City Materials, Inc. regarding a portion of the Bluff City Quarry TIF District. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. CONSENT AGENDA By unanimous consent, Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to pass Ordinance No. G16-11 and adopt Resolution Nos. 11-83 through 11-87 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. MAY 11, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 198 RESOLUTION 11-83 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HOFFMAN ESTATES PARK DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND JOINT USE OF PARK FACILITIES Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Resolution No. 11-83 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HOFFMAN ESTATES PARK DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND JOINT USE OF PARK FACILITIES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that David J. Kaptain, Mayor, and Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Hoffman Estates Park District on behalf of the City of Elgin for the construction, maintenance and joint use of park facilities, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: May 11, 2011 Adopted: May 11, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Jennifer Quinton Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk RESOLUTION 11-84 ADOPTED APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL FOR THE CONTRACT WITH SKIRMONT MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR SEWER REPLACEMENT IN FIRE STATIONS 3 AND 5 Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. VOLUME LXXVI MAY 11, 2011 199 Resolution No. 11-84 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL FOR THE CONTRACT WITH SKIRMONT MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR SEWER REPLACEMENT IN FIRE STATIONS 3 AND 5 WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a contract with Skirmont Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for sewer replacement in fire stations 3 and 5; and WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the terms of the contract as is described in Change Order No. 1 and Final, attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 1 and Final, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: May 11, 2011 Adopted: May 11, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Jennifer Quinton Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk RESOLUTION 11-85 ADOPTED REQUESTING PERMIT FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CLOSE PORTIONS OF STATE ROUTES 19, 25, 31 AND 58 FOR THE ELGIN VALLEY FOX TROT Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. MAY 11, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 200 Resolution No. 11-85 RESOLUTION REQUESTING PERMIT FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CLOSE PORTIONS OF STATE ROUTES 19, 25, 31 AND 58 FOR THE ELGIN VALLEY FOX TROT WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has applied for and received permission from this Council to stage the "Elgin Valley Fox Trot", a ten (10) mile marathon race within the city limits of Elgin on Monday, May 30, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., conditioned upon securing permission from the Illinois Department of Transportation to close portions of State Routes 19, 25, 31 (turn lanes) and Route 58 and detour traffic for such purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that immediate application be made to said Department for permission as hereinbefore specified; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City assume full responsibility during the time the detour is in effect, and all liabilities for damage of any kind occasioned by the closing of the state routes. It is further agreed that an efficient, all weather detour will be maintained and conspicuously marked for the benefit of traffic deviated from the state routes. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: May 11, 2011 Adopted: May 11, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Jennifer Quinton Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk RESOLUTION 11-86 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH INFOSEND FOR WATER BILL PRINTING AND MAILING Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. VOLUME LXXVI MAY 11, 2011 201 Resolution No. 11-86 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH INFOSEND FOR WATER BILL PRINTING AND MAILING BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with InfoSend for water bill printing and mailing, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: May 11, 2011 Adopted: May 11, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Jennifer Quinton Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk RESOLUTION 11-87 ADOPTED APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE CONTRACT WITH TRIGGI CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE 2011 NEIGHBORHOOD STREET REHABILITATION-NORTH STREET AND PORTER STREET PROJECT Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Resolution No. 11-87 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE CONTRACT WITH TRIGGI CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE 2011 NEIGHBORHOOD STREET REHABILITATION-NORTH STREET AND PORTER STREET PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a contract with Triggi Construction, Inc. for the 2011 Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation-North Street and Porter Street Project; and MAY 11, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 202 WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the terms of the contract as is described in Change Order No. 1, attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Sean R, Stegall, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 1, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: May 11, 2011 Adopted: May 11, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Jennifer Quinton Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk ORDINANCE G16-11 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 6.06 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS” Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to pass the following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Ordinance No. G16-11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6.06 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS” WHEREAS, the Liquor Control Commission of the City of Elgin is currently composed of three members which include the mayor and two councilmen; and WHEREAS, the city council of the City of Elgin has determined that it is desirable to expand the composition of the Liquor Control Commission to include the mayor and all of the councilman then holding office; and WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit is authorized to exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and VOLUME LXXVI MAY 11, 2011 203 WHEREAS, the control and regulation of alcoholic liquors within the City of Elgin and the composition of the city’s Liquor Control Commission pertains to the government and affairs of the city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That Section 6.06.020 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled “Liquor Control Commission Established; Composition” be and is hereby further amended by amending subparagraph B thereof to read as follows: “B. The commission shall be composed of and shall include the mayor and the members of the city council then holding office. The mayor shall serve as chairman of the commission.” Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed. Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and publication in the manner provided by law. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: May 11, 2011 Passed: May 11, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Recorded: May 11, 2011 Published: May 13, 2011 Attest: s/ Jennifer Quinton Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk MAY 11, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 204 REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to place the following reports and minutes on file. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Building Commission – March 23, 2011 Emergency Telephone System Board – March 17, 2011 Human Relations Commission – March 1, 2011, and April 12, 2011 Planning and Development Commission – February 21, 2011 Committee of the Whole Minutes – April 13, 2011 City Council Minutes – April 13, 2011 Hotel/Motel Tax – March, 2011 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. s/ Jennifer Quinton May 25, 2011 Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk Date Approved