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Agenda Number: DOC. 019-044    
Agenda Type: Docket Item
Department: Public Works

7200 & 7300 Woodland Trail (Ward 1/Alderman Redpath)
(No dR-1, Single Family Residence district with a Use Variance and variances A petition for amendment(s) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Springfield, Illinois, to remove all Use Variances and Variances of the Zoning Code of the City from the properties commonly known as 7200 Woodland Trail and 7300 Woodland Trail leaving the Properties as R-1, Section 155.015, Single Family Residence District. Recommend approval. Section 155.221 of the Zoning Ordinance states: "Amendments may be proposed by the City Council or by a party possessing a present legal, beneficial, or equitable interest in the subject property." In this case, the City of Springfield is requesting that relief previously granted for the subject property be removed reverting the property solely to R-1 zoning. Staff finds that R-1 zoning with no UseVariances or Variances is consistent with the City Plan Accept recommendation of staffescription available)
   2019-044.pdf  

Agenda Number: DOC. 019-064    
Agenda Type: Docket Item
Department: Public Works

2300 So. MacArthur Boulevard (Ward 7/Alderman McMenamin)
(No descriptiB-1, Highway Business Service District, Section, 155.033. A petition for a Conditional Permitted Use pursuant to Sections, 155.033 (c) (7), Conditional Permitted Uses in the B-1, Highway Business Service District and 155.200, Taverns, and a variation of Section 155.200 (a) (2), Taverns. Subject property is a commercial building having a portion of the premises leased. The other portion consists of 480 square feet of usable space. Petitioner seeks to have a tavern with video gaming occupy the available space. A door is planned to be installed on the West side of the building. Petitioner requests a CPU of Sections 155.033 (c) (7) and 155.200, Taverns, and a variance of 155.200 (a) (2) to allow a tavern within 100 feet from the nearest lot on which there is a residence, church, school, park, community facility or daycare. Recommend approval of the requested Conditional Permitted Use with the following conditions: (1) the proposed tavern is limited to approximately 480 square feet with no drive up as described and shown in the petition and its exhibits, (2) no outside seating, (3) no live entertainment, and ( 4) the hours of operation shall follow the City liquor license. Recommend approval of the requested variance. The lot line of the subject property that faces MacArthur is within 100 feet of the lot line containing a church in the strip mall to the west. However, the principal customer entrance of the proposed tavern with video gaming (facing MacArthur) is in excess of 100 feet from the church, being approximately 920 feet away. The proposed tavern with video gaming property line is also within 100 feet of severalon available) residence property lines. However, the principal customer entrance of the proposed tavern with video gaming is in excess of 100 feet from the residences, the nearest one being approximately 150 feet away. The Standards for Variation are · met.
   2019-064.pdf  

Agenda Number: DOC. 019-065    
Agenda Type: Docket Item
Department: Public Works

3201 Horizon Drive (Ward 3/Alderwoman Turner)
(No desB-1, Highway Business Service District, Section, 155.033. A petition for a conditional permitted use pursuant to Section 155.033 (c), Conditional Permitted Uses in the B-1, Highway Business Service District: adult-use cannabis dispensing organization. Petitioner requests a Conditional Permitted Use of the property for adult use-cannabis dispensing organization under what is anticipated to be newly amended Section 155.033(c) - Conditional Permitted Uses in the Highway Business Service District. Recommend approval of the requested Conditional Permitted Use limited to the existing building footprint. The suggested limit to the existing building footprint is proposed to minimize any potential adverse effects. The petitioner submitted evidence demonstrating the 1,500-foot separation requirement from pre-existing churches, daycares, parks, and schools is met. As there are no other adult-use or medical cannabis dispensaries in the immediate area, staff believes the 1,500-foot separation requirement between dispensaries or adult-use cannabis dispensaries from Section 155.497(a) does not apply to the proposed Conditional Permitted Use. Staff also concludes that the proposed Conditional Permitted Use, with the suggested limitation, meets the other applicable code requirements for a Conditional Permitted Use of this type at this particular location.cription available)
   2019-065.pdf  

Agenda Number: DOC. 019-066    
Agenda Type: Docket Item
Department: Public Works

628 E. Adams Street (Ward 5/Alderman Proctor)
Conditional Permitted Uses in the S-3, central shopping district: adult-use cannabis dispensing organization, and a variance of Section 155.497 (c), Special Requirements for Dispensing Organizations: Parking. Petitioner requests a Conditional Permitted Use of the property for adult use-cannabis dispensing organization under what is anticipated to be newly amended Section 155.032(c) - Conditional Permitted Uses in the Central Shopping District, and variance of the strict application of 155.497 ( c), as the property is located in the S-3 zoning district. Recommend approval. Regarding the Conditional Permitted Use, the petitioner submitted evidence demonstrating the 1,000-foot separation requirement from pre-existing daycares and schools is met. Section 155.497(a) of the code states in the fourth paragraph: "Additionally, dispensing organizations or Adult-Use dispensing located in the S3 zoning district shall be a minimum of 1,000 feet from all other dispensing organizations or Adult-Use dispensing organizations, unless the dispensing organization is also issued an Adult-Use dispensing organization license by the State, as measured from the parcel boundaries." As the Adult-Use and medical cannabis dispensaries in this particular case will be operated by the same entity, staff believes the 1,000-foot separation requirement mentioned above does not apply in this specific case. Staff also concludes that the proposed Conditional Permitted Use meets the other applicable code requirements for a Conditional Permitted Use of this type at this particular location. Regarding the requested variance, the subject property is located on a built-out block in the S-3 district, where the code contemplates properties with no on-site parking due to the built-out nature of the central business district. The regulations that require on-site parking for adult-use cannabis dispensaries conflict with allowing these uses in a district, i.e. S-3, that stipulates no on-site parking is required
   2019-066.pdf  

Agenda Number: DOC. 019-067    
Agenda Type: Docket Item
Department: Public Works

620 & 628 E. Adams Street (Ward 5/Alderman Proctor)
(No description available)A conditional permitted use pursuant to Section 155.032 (c), Conditional Permitted Uses in the S-3, central shopping district: on premises consumption area to consume cannabis in conjunction with a cannabis dispensary, and a variance of Section 155.497 (c), Special Requirements for Dispensing Organizations: Parking, of the Springfield Zoning Ordinance. Petitioner requests to operate an adult -use cannabis dispensing organization at subject property together with an on premises consumption area to consume cannabis. Petitioner respectfully requests a Conditional Permitted Use for an on premises consumption area to consume cannabis in conjunction with a cannabis dispensary under what is anticipated to be newly amended Section 155.032(c) - Conditional Permitted Uses in the Central Shopping District. Petitioner also requests a variance of the strict application of Section 155.497 (c), as the property is located in the S-3 zoning district. Recommend approval of the Conditional Permitted Use limited to the on-premise consumption area identified as "620 Adams -On-Premise Consumption Area" in the petition and its exhibits. The on-premise consumption area will be used in conjunction with an existing dispensary and a proposed adult-use cannabis dispensing organization that meets the applicable setback requirements of Section 155.497(a) and the other applicable regulations in the code. Recommend approval of the requested variance. The subject property is located on a built-out block in the S-3 district, where the code contemplates properties with no on-site parking due to the built-out nature of the central business district. The regulations that require on-site parking for onpremise consumption areas, like with dispensaries and adult use dispensaries, conflict with allowing these uses in a district, S-3,that stipulates no on-site parking is required
   2019-067.pdf  

Agenda Number: 2020-001    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: CWLP

AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT UE20-10-63- DALLMAN UNIT 4 EMERGENCY LIGHTING UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) WITH APPLIED POWER SYSTEMS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $168,814.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This ordinance accepts Contract UE20-10-63 in an amount not to exceed $168,814.00, with Applied Power Systems, Inc. ("Applied Power"), for emergency lighting uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for Dallman Unit 4. The existing UPS at Unit 4 are fifteen years old and in need of replacement. Parts for the existing Lightguard LEPEM units are challenging to obtain, expensive, and have extended lead times. This contract is to purchase 1 Easton Powerware Model 93PM-50KVA UPS ($73,662.00), 1 Eaton Powerware Model 93PM-70KVA UPS ($93,752.00) and for factory startup & training by Eaton ($1,400.00) for a total of $168,814.00. All the appropriate batteries, a one year UPS Warranty-Service protection plan, all applicable operation and installation manuals, and the disposal of the batteries are included in the contract price. The installation of these UPS will be performed by CWLP personnel. There were 2 bidders on this contract, 1 local and 1 non-local. Applied Power is not a local vendor; however, even with the 5% local vendor preference applied, Applied Power was still the lowest bid.
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Agenda Number: 2020-002    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: CWLP

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR THE INITIAL COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUAL SURFACE IMPOUNDMENT FEE IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.00 FOR THE REGULATORY AFFAIRS DIVISION, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This Ordinance authorizes payment in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00 to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ("IEPA") for the initial Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) surface impoundments fee for the City of Springfield Office of Public Utilities Regulatory Affairs Division. Due to a new state statute, P.A. 101-171, that regulates CCR surface impoundments, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency requires an initial fee of $75,000 for CCR surface impoundments that have not completed closure. Depending on how IEPA classifies the utility's CCR surface impoundments system for the Lake Side and Dallman ponds, the utility's initial fee(s) are between $75,000 to $150,000. Annual fees will also be assessed at $25,000 for CCR surface impoundments that have not completed closure beginning July 1, 2020. This Ordinance is for the initial fee(s) only.
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Agenda Number: 2020-003    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: CWLP

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO BORROW FUNDS FROM THE ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY LOAN PROGRAM FOR LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This Ordinance authorizes the City of Springfield Office of Public Utilities Water Division to borrow funds through the State of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Public Water Supply Revolving Loan Program for Lead Service Line (LSL) replacement project. The loan, if approved, would be subject to 100% principal forgiveness. The loan will be used for replacing approximately 10,000 LSL within the water distribution system. The utility plans to replace all of the LSL over a 30-year period. Approximately 250-350 LSL will be replaced per year using city/utility funds and the IEPA funds. The utility will hire a contractor(s) to repair streets, sidewalks and customers’ landscaping as well as the customer-owned portion of the service line for low-income property owners. Project expenditures for the no-interest and principal forgiveness loan have been estimated at $1 million from IEPA and an additional $1 million from CWLP budgeted funds. The utility has filed a pre-application for these funds. The Public Water Supply Loan Program application provisions require that the City of Springfield authorize that funds may be borrowed from the IEPA. This loan will be considered a subordinate obligation of the Water Fund Master Bond Ordinance.
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Agenda Number: 2020-004    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: CWLP

AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT UE20-11-70 - CORPORATE PERSONAL COMPUTERS PURCHASE WITH HPI INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $197,237.60 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This ordinance accepts Contract UE20-11-70 in an amount not to exceed $197,237.60, with HPI International, Inc. ("HPI"), for the purchase of 200 HP ProDesk 400 G6 ($159,902.00) small form factor personal computers and 40 HP ProDesk 600 G5 ($27,335.60) microtowers computer equipment. The new equipment will replace existing equipment that is no longer under warranty and is technically obsolete. Also included in the contract price is a material, labor, and maintenance coverage for three years. There were six bidders on this contract with two local bidders. HPI is not a local vendor. However, even with the 5% local vendor preference applied, HPI was still the lowest bid meeting specifications. Ordinance 364-09-18 (CDW Government, LLC I $128,600.00) was the last ordinance to authorize the purchase of 200 personal computer equipment.
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Agenda Number: 2020-005    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Public Safety

AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING RFP #FD20-17 WITH LAKESIDE ROOFING COMPANY, INC FOR FIRE STATION #12 ROOF REPLACEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $103,688.00, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT
Base Bid Amount $94,848.00 Adding Alternate 1 $8,840.00 remove existing snow guards and paint metal panel as needed and install new snow guards
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Agenda Number: 2020-006    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Public Works

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE LOCATION AND SKETCH MAP OF THE RESTAURANT OUT PARCEL SUBDIVISION FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
An ordinance approving the location and sketch map of the Restaurant Outparcel Subdivision for the Office of Public Works. The Land Subdivision Committee and Springfield/Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission both recommend approval of the location and sketch map. The subdivision is located on the east side of Veterans Parkway and on the south side of Wabash Avenue
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Agenda Number: 2020-007    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Public Works

AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE VARIANCE REQUEST OF SECTION 153.158(b)(2) PERTAINING TO LOT ARRANGEMENT FOR RESTAURANT OUTPARCEL SUBDIVISION FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
An ordinance approving/denying the variance request for Section 153.158(b)(2) to allow access via an access easement. The Land Subdivision Committee and Springfield/Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission both recommend approval of the variance request. The subdivision is located on the east side of Veterans Parkway and on the south side of Wabash Avenue.
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Agenda Number: 2020-014    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “AA” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR LAZY LOU INCORPORATED D/B/A LAZY LOU TAVERN LOCATED AT 1737 EAST MOFFAT
(No description available)
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Agenda Number: 2020-015    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CLASS “D” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE DUE TO SALE OF BUSINESS BY BOONES LIMITED, D/B/A BOONES SALOON LOCATED AT 301 W. EDWARDS STREET
(No description available)
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Agenda Number: 2020-016    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “D” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR STANKS, INC D/B/A BOONES SALOON LOCATED AT 301 WEST EDWARDS STREET
(No description available)
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Agenda Number: 2020-008    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Public Works

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $122,000,000.00 FOR THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance is for a second Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement among the City, Sangamon County and the Illinois Department of Transportation for $122,000,000 in funding for the Springfield Rail Improvements Project. These funds are available due to the recent passage of a Capital Bill by the state.
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Agenda Number: 2020-017    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CLASS “D” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE DUE TO SALE OF BUSINESS BY LUCA PIZZA, INC. D/B/A LUCA PIZZA LOCATED AT 2931 W. ILES
(No description available)
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Agenda Number: 2020-009    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Public Works

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR LAND ACQUISITION ASSOCIATED WITH USABLE SEGMENT II FOR THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BETWEEN ASH AND LAUREL STREETS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $43,925,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance amends the previous Local Public Agency Agreement with IDOT for funding Usable Segment II (Laurel and Ash Streets) of the Springfield Rail Improvements Project. The Amendment is necessary to provide reimbursement from the Capital Bill recently approved by the state.
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Agenda Number: 2020-018    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “D” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR TRIANGLE INVESTMENTS, LLC D/B/A LUCA PIZZA LOCATED AT 2931 WEST ILES
(No description available)
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Agenda Number: 2020-010    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Public Works

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR LAND ACQUISITION ASSOCIATED WITH USABLE SEGMENT IV OF THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BETWEEN 5th AND 6rn STREETS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,910,000.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance amends the previous Local Public Agency Agreement with IDOT for funding for Usable Segment IV (5th and 6th Streets) of the Springfield Rail Improvements Project. The Amendment is necessary to provide reimbursement from the Capital Bill recently approved by the state.
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Agenda Number: 2020-019    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “B” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR EASTSIDE WINE & SPIRITS, LLC D/B/A EASTSIDE WINE & SPIRITS LOCATED AT 2701 OLD ROCHESTER ROAD
(No description available)
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Agenda Number: 2020-011    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Public Works

AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE VARIANCE REQUEST OF SECTION 153.157(1) PERTAINING TO THE RESTRICTION OF ACCESS IN WEST ROAD PARK FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
An ordinance approving/denying the variance request for Section 153.157(1) for restriction of access onto an arterial roadway. The Land Subdivision Committee and Springfield/Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission both recommend denial of the variance request. The subdivision is located west of Koke Mill Road, on the north side of lies Avenue.
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Agenda Number: 2020-020    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “E” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE DUE TO CLOSURE OF BUSINESS BY NPC INTERNATIONAL, INC. DBA PIZZA HUT #2631 LOCATED AT 3114 SOUTH SIXTH STREET
(No description available)
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Agenda Number: 2020-021    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “E” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE DUE TO CLOSURE OF BUSINESS BY NPC INTERNATIONAL, INC. DBA PIZZA HUT #2635 LOCATED AT 2625 CHATHAM ROAD
(No description available)
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Agenda Number: 2020-012    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Public Works

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL AND EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY CONSISTING OF ONE PARCEL FOR AN AMOUNT OF $500.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT
Sale of a Vacant Surplus Lot at 1402 E. Ash Street owned by the City of Springfield to Onsi Kamel with the intent to acquire and beautify the lot with lawn, shrubs and flowering plants. Anticipates investing $5,000.00 to beautify the lot.
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Agenda Number: 2020-022    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH BONANSINGA AS INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION DIRECTOR
Pursuant to Sections 32.05(h), 32.66, and 33.001(a) of the 1988 City of Springfield Code of Ordinances, Mayor Langfelder desires to appoint Joseph Bonansinga (current City resident) as Director of Information Systems Division.
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Agenda Number: 2020-023    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM FOR JUSTIN SELINGER, AN OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE, FOR CASE NO. 18-WC-031694
(No description available)
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Agenda Number: 2020-013    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "AA" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE DUE TO CLOSURE OF BUSINESS BY JV SPRINGFIELD, INC. DBA LAZY LOU TAVERN LOCATED AT 1737 EAST MOFFAT
It is necessary under Section 90.17 of the 1988 City of Springfield Code of Ordinances, as amended, to control the number of liquor licenses authorized per classification
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Agenda Number: 2020-024    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Finance

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL ILLINOIS COMMUNICATIONS, D/B/A ILLINOIS TIMES, FOR THE DESIGN, PRINTING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE 2020 VISITORS GUIDE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $59,250.00, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
This ordinance is for the design, distribution, printing and content creation for the 2020 Visitors Guide. In 2019, SCVB combined the 2019 Visitor Guide with Central Illinois Communications, DBA Illinois Times, which was $83,945 less than Fiscal Year 2019 (Calendar Year 2018). SCVB and Illinois Times are working collaboratively, where only one guide is published and the quoted price of $59,250 is guaranteed through April of 2020. The guide is slated to be published March 16, 2020. Illinois Times, SCVB and the Springfield Art Association also hold a contest for the cover of the guide. This project is paid with Local Tourism & Visitor Bureau (LTCB) Grant Funds, Grant #20-751029. Central Illinois Communications, DBA Illinois Times is a local vendor.
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Agenda Number: 2020-025    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: CWLP

AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT UW20-11-71 - POWDERED ACTIVATED CARBON WITH CARBPURE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $166,800.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This ordinance accepts Contract UW20-11-71 in an amount not to exceed $166,800.00, with CarbPure Technologies LLC ("CarbPure"), for purchase of powdered activated carbon. Powdered activated carbon is used for taste and odor control and removal of trace agricultural chemicals. Maximum removal is crucial for the City drinking water. The contract will provide for 160 tons of powdered activated carbon. The price includes freight and unloading of the product. There were four bidders on this contract; none of them were local bidders. CarbPure was the lowest bid. Last year's contract, UW19-11 -65, was approved by Ord . No. 034-02-19 and called for 160 tons of powdered activated carbon, with four bidders, with the lowest being CarbPure, for a total amount of $189, 160.00
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Agenda Number: 2020-029    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Public Works

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, AND MARTIN J. CALCARA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3316 LIGHTFOOT DRIVE
(No description available)
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Agenda Number: 2020-030    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Public Works

A RESOLUTION FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF ILLINOIS STATE ROUTES 97 AND 29 (JEFFERSON STREET FROM 5TH TO 9TH STREETS) FOR THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE ON DECEMBER 5, 2020, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
Request is for the annual Christmas parade. Parade will start at 9th and Jefferson west to 5th, south to Monroe St., east to 6th, north to Washington, disbanding between 7th and 9th on Washington. Christmas parade 4 PM - 7 PM.
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Agenda Number: 2020-026    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: CWLP

AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT UW20-11-72 – LIQUID CHLORINE WITH JCI JONES CHEMICALS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $111,300.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This is a standard, recurring ordinance for the purchase of liquid chlorine for the Water Division. This ordinance accepts Contract UW20-11-72 in an amount not to exceed $111,300.00 with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. (“JCI Jones”) for purchase of liquid chlorine for the Water Purification Plant. Liquid chlorine is used as a disinfectant in the drinking water. The utility requires approximately 300 tons per year. The chemical is delivered in one-ton cylinders. Unit prices have remained the same since the last contract (UW19-06-34) was awarded by Ordinance No. 323-08-18 to JCI Jones for the total amount of $111,300.00. This contract will be in effect until February 28, 2021.
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Agenda Number: 2020-027    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: CWLP

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION AND ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600,000.00 UNDER CONTRACT NO. UE17-01-80 – GENERATING FACILITIES SCAFFOLDING CONTRACT WITH APACHE INDUSTRIAL UNITED, INC. FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,750,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
Ordinance No. 141-04-17 awarded bid Contract UE17-01-80 - Generating Facilities Scaffolding to Apache Industrial United, Inc. (“Apache”) for an amount not to exceed $4,500,000.00. Apache was the lowest evaluated bidder based on Time and Material (T&M) rates. The contract was for a three-year term, covering fiscal years 2018 through 2020, and contained a provision that allows for contract extension upon mutual agreement. Ordinance No. 001-01-2020 authorized an additional $650,000.00 in funding for the cost of unanticipated scaffolding requirements that arose. The additional funding was needed to cover the remaining contract timeframe, which ends February 28, 2020. CWLP made inquiries with three other scaffolding companies for a cost comparison. Apache was still the lowest for T&M rates. Therefore, it would be in the best financial interest of the City to extend Contract No. UE17-01-80 instead of re-bidding the contract. This Ordinance authorizes Change Order No. 1 to extend contract for an additional year, ending February 28, 2021. This extension will cost $1,600,000.00, and it increases the total amount payable under the said contract to $6,750,000.00. All other terms of the agreement remain the same. This contract extension will cover all scaffolding needs at the generating facility for the 2021 fiscal year. Apache is not a local vendor.
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Agenda Number: 2020-028    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: CWLP

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, OFFICE OF RECREATION AND PARKS RESOURCES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,434.00 TO PERFORM A RECREATIONAL DEMAND STUDY FOR THE SPRINGFIELD SUPPLEMENTAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECT FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This Ordinance approves and authorizes a Professional Services Agreement with the University of Illinois, Office of Recreation and Parks Resources (“ORPR”) in an amount not to exceed $90,434.00 to perform a recreational demand study for Springfield Supplemental Water Supply Project. Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (“SEIS”) is being prepared for Hunter Lake Project. A SEIS considers new or additional environmental impacts of an activity requiring federal approval. The Utility has requested aquatic outdoor recreation be included in the project's purpose and need for screening of alternatives. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”) is requiring the Utility hire a consultant to work as a 3rd party contractor, working under the direction of the USACE, to complete a recreation study to determine if the needs are significant enough for recreation to be added as a screening consideration of alternatives. The aquatic outdoor recreational needs to be considered are specifically for fishing, fishing tournaments, waterfowl bird watching, boating, kayaking, canoeing, and water skiing. The study will examine the current recreation supply and the present and the future needs/demands for aquatic recreation. The Office of Recreation and Park Resources (ORPR) at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, will perform this recreational demand study for the Utility and working under the direction of the USACE. ORPR will employ and utilize the expertise and skills of the faculty, graduate students, and researchers. There are two phases for this study: 1) Recreation Demand Analysis ($78,470) and 2) an Economic Impact Analysis ($11,964.00). The study is expected to be completed within 6 months.
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Agenda Number: 2020-031    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Public Works

A RESOLUTION FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF ILLINOIS STATE ROUTES 97 AND 29 (JEFFERSON STREET FROM 5TH TO 9TH STREETS) FOR THE ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 24, 2020, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
Request is for the annual Halloween parade. Parade will start at 9th and Jefferson west to 5th, south to Monroe St., East to 6th, north to Washington, disbanding between 7th and 9th on Washington. Halloween parade 5:30 PM - 10 PM.
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Agenda Number: 2020-032    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Public Works

A RESOLUTION FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF ILLINOIS STATE ROUTES 97 AND 29 (JEFFERSON STREET FROM 5TH TO 9TH STREETS) FOR THE ANNUAL TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL LABOR DAY PARADE TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2020, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
Resolution requesting temporary closure of a portion of Illinois State Routes 97 and 29 (Jefferson Street from 5th to 9th) for the annual Labor Day parade on 9/7/2020.
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Agenda Number: 2020-033    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Public Works

A RESOLUTION FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF ILLINOIS STATE ROUTES 97 AND 29 (JEFFERSON STREET FROM 5TH TO 9TH STREETS) FOR THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE ON MARCH 14, 2020, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
Request is for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Parade will start on 9th and Jefferson west to 5th, south to Capitol Ave., east to 6th, north to Washington, disbanding between 7th and 9th on Washington. St. Patrick's Day parade - 10 AM
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Agenda Number: 2020-034    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Public Works

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF ILLINOIS STATE ROUTE 55 (6th STREET FROM ST. JOSEPH TO STEVENSON DRIVE) FOR THE CHURCH OF THE LITTLE FLOWER STREET FESTIVAL ON MAY 22, 2020, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
Request is for the annual Little Flower Street Festival on 6th Street Road between Steenson and St. Josephs beginning at 4 PM on 5-22-2020.
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Agenda Number: 2020-035    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 101 OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED TO THE HISTORIC SITES COMMISSION FROM FIFTEEN TO ELEVEN AND DECREASING THE FREQUENCY OF REQUIRED MEETINGS FROM MONTHLY TO QUARTERLY
This ordinance amends Chapter 101 of the City Code to decrease the number of Historic Sites Commission members from 15-11. The changes also decrease the meeting frequency from monthly to quarterly.
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Agenda Number: 2020-036    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCOTTMADDEN, INC.
An ordinance authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with ScottMadden, Inc. City and ScottMadden desire to enter into an agreement to assist the City with their preparation of a phase 2 plan for decommissioning of the Dalman generation units 31, 32 and 33. In an amount not to exceed $160,000.
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Agenda Number: 2020-037    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF GRANT # AJCYZ03066 FROM THE ILLINOIS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION (IPHCA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 FOR FUNDING THE 2020 CENSUS AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
This ordinance accepts a $50,000 grant from the Illinois Primary Health Care Association for the purpose of the promotion and awareness of the 2020 census. The Illinois Department of Human Services has entered into a grant agreement with the Illinois Primary Health Care Association and the City of Springfield is a sub recipient of this program. Grant costs are reimbursed to the City by the IPHCA.
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Agenda Number: 2020-038    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $61,040.25 TO KENNETH YOGGERST, AN OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES EMPLOYEE, TO SETTLE A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM FOR CASE NUMBER 18-WC-37052
Kenneth Yoggerst was a water works maintenance man forthe Office of Public Utilities, and on October 2, 2018, reported an injury to his back after attempting to keep a large chemical barrel from tipping over. He treated conservatively and due to continued complaints was sent for an MRI which revealed facet arthroplasty with an asteophyte and/or a focal disc protrustion. He was given a recommendation for injections and physical therapy. The treatment failed and he was referred for surgical consult which resulted in a recommendation for surgery. An IME was performed in January 2019 confirming both the mechanism of injury and plan of care. Mr. Yoggerst underwent a decompression surgery in May 2019 and was able to return to work full duty in August 2019. He filed a worker's compensation claim (case Number 18 WC 37052) and is willing to settle his claim in the amount of $61, 040.25 representing a permanent partial disability equivalent to 15% man as a whole. Livingstone, Mueller, O'Brien and Davlin, PC, the city's legal advisors, recommend payment of $61, 040.25 to Mr. Yoggerst to settle worker's compensation claim for case no. 18 WC 37052.
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Agenda Number: 2020-039    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “D” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 526 D/B/A BISTRO VERDE LOCATED AT 5250 SHEPARD ROAD
(no description available)
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Agenda Number: 2020-040    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “E” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE DUE TO THE DESIRE TO CHANGE LIQUOR LICENSE CLASSIFICATION BY LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 526 D/B/A BISTRO VERDE LOCATED AT 5250 SHEPHARD ROAD
(no description necessary)
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Agenda Number: 2020-041    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “AA” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE DUE TO CLOSURE OF BUSINESS BY THE FIELD BAR & GRILL HOOKAH LOUNGE, LLC LOCATED AT 933 WEST NORTH GRAND AVENUE
(no description available)
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Agenda Number: 2020-042    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING 2020 BOND VOLUME CAP
This resolution authorizes the allocation of the entire amount ($12,042,870.00) of the City of Springfield volume Bond Cap for the calendar year 2020 to finance one or more Manufacturing Facility Revenue Bond Projects or Qualified Enterprise Zone Facility Projects or Mortgage Bond or Mortgage Credit Certificates or any combination approved by the City Council. The annual amount is figured on $105.00 per person; based on Springfield's population of 114,694.
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Agenda Number: 2020-043    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Finance

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PACE AREA AND ESTABLISHING A PAGE PROGRAM TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF ENERGY PROJECTS
An ordinance establishing a pace area and establishing a pace program to finance the acquisition and construction of energy projects. This will establish a PACE area (Property Assessed Clean Energy Act) in accord with 50 ILCS 50/1 et seq. This is a program that allows certain properties located in PACE designated areas to enter into contracts with the City that allow them to obtain funds to implement certain energy improvements and pay for those improvements over time.
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Agenda Number: 2020-044    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: Public Safety

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ILLINOIS LAW ENFORCEMENT ALARM SYSTEM (ILEAS) FOR USE AND STORAGE OF A 2019 FORD F150 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES AND POTENTIAL DEPLOYMENTS OF THE MOBIL FIELD FORCE TEAM, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
It is the intention of the Police Department to inter into the Intergovernmental agreement with ILEAS for the use and storage of a 2019 Ford F350, to be used by the Mobil Field Force Team. This vehicle will be used for training and any potential deployments of the Mobil Field Force Team.
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Agenda Number: 2020-045    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: CWLP

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RETIREMENT OF DALLMAN UNITS 31 AND 32 NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND THE RETIREMENT OF DALLMAN UNIT 33 NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 28, 2022 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
A resolution supporting recommendations made in the Integrated Resource Plan to retire Dallman Units 31, 32 and 33 with generation operations ceasing no later than December 31, 2020 for Dallman Units 31 and 32 and no later than February 28, 2022 for Dallman Unit 33. The City of Springfield engaged in the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to identify the best resource options for CWLP to provide reliable and reasonably priced electrical power to meet the community’s future energy needs. Evaluating CWLP’s current generation was needed due to customer load decreasing, lower cost options in the market and a number of upcoming significant capital expenditures for environmental compliance and major maintenance needs associated with coal-fired generation. The IRP and CWLP staff analysis concurred in that the Dallman Units 31, 32 and 33 are not economic and can be replaced with lower cost electric resource options into the future. By implementing plant retirements, CWLP will avoid around $100 million in Dallman 31, 32 and 33 expenditures over the next five years by not paying higher operations costs and not stranding investments into capital expenditures that would be necessary for a number of significant maintenance and regulatory compliance projects. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the City of Springfield to support plant retirements of Dallman Units 31, 32 and 33.
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Agenda Number: 2020-046    
Agenda Type: Agenda Item
Department: General City Business

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, ADDING A HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL.
This will establish a Housing Policy Advisory Council in chapter 33 of the City of Springfield Code of Ordinances. It shall be the purpose of the advisory council to develop and implement strategies designed to promote the development of housing policies to encourage and support home ownership bi middle and lower income citizens.
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