HomeMy WebLinkAboutG15-26 Ordinance No. G15-26
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.18 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "LEASES
FOR DESIGNATED CITY FACILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS FOR
HEMMENS AUDITORIUM"
WHEREAS, Chapter 5.18 of the Elgin Municipal Code, entitled "Leases for Designated
City Facilities and Performance Contracts for Hemmens Auditorium," expressly authorizes the
City Manager to award performance contracts for entertainment performances to be conducted in
the Hemmens Auditorium in accordance with the procedures set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, since the 1997 establishment of the procedures in Chapter 5.18 for awarding
performance contracts, the City's event and entertainment programming has grown significantly
and is no longer limited to the specific locations identified in Chapter 5.18; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has determined it is necessary and
desirable to amend Chapter 5.18 to authorize the City Manager to award performance contracts
for entertainment performances for all venues managed by or events conducted by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit of government, and pursuant to Article
VII, Section 6(a) of the Illinois Constitution, may exercise any power and perform any function
pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS the adoption of an ordinance amending the regulation and procedures for the
procurement of supplies, services, and construction pertains to the government and affairs of the
City of Elgin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN. ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into this ordinance as
though fully set forth herein.
Section 2. That Chapter 5.18 of the Elgin Municipal Code, entitled "Leases for
Designated City Facilities and Performance Contracts for Hemmens Auditorium,"be and is hereby
retitled"Leases for City Facilities and Performance Contracts,"and amended in its entirety to read
as follows:
"CHAPTER 5.18. — LEASES FOR CITY FACILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
CONTRACTS
5.18.010. —Generally.
Lease agreements with third parties for events to be conducted in city facilities and
performance contracts for entertainment performances to be conducted at city venues or
events be made by the city manager in accordance with the procedures authorized in this
chapter.
5.18.020. —Procedures.
The city manager or designee shall be responsible for the initial negotiation of the lease
agreements with third parties for events to be conducted in city facilities and performance
contracts for entertainment performances to be conducted at city venues or events.All such
leases and performance contracts shall be forwarded to the corporation counsel for review
and approval. All such performance contracts shall also be forwarded to the fiscal services
manager for the manager's determination as to whether a budget appropriation has
previously been made and whether sufficient funds remain available for the proposed
performance contract. Upon final approval by the corporation counsel and upon the fiscal
services manager certifying in writing the existence of a budget appropriation and
sufficient remaining funds for performance contracts, such leases and performance
contracts shall be forwarded to the city manager for consideration of award and execution.
5.18.030. —Reports to council.
All leases and performances contracts under this chapter which have not been approved by
the city council shall be reported monthly to the city council."
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force upon its passage and publication in
the manner provided by law.
David J. Kapt n, or
Presented: April 22, 2026
Passed: April 22, 2026
Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: April 22, 2026
Published: April 22, 2026
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