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2023 · City Council47 on this page

Approved (recorded), May 15 2023 · Evidence

Variances to expand a nonconforming attached garage at 388 Austin Avenue

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The City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting major variances to add a second bay to a nonconforming front attached garage at 388 Austin Avenue. The applicant was Carlos Barbosa. The minutes record the Council outcome as 7–0. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records.

Zoning variance · City Council

Amended (recorded), May 1 2023 · Evidence

Joining the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, an ordinance authorizing membership in the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association for liability and workers' compensation coverage, with a pro-rated purchase order of $570,059 for coverage starting July 1, 2023, and a related General Fund budget amendment of $186,490. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.

Ordinance · City Council

Approved (recorded), May 1 2023 · Evidence

Mandatory sidewalk replacement list and special tax for the year

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The Council adopted it with a friendly amendment to state the owner's cost consistently as $125 per square. Staff reported voluntary squares are replaced at full cost of $250. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records.

Ordinance · City Council

Approved (recorded), May 1 2023 · Evidence

Special use for a ground-floor law office at 36 Main Street

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The City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting a special use for a ground-floor professional office, a law office, at 36 Main Street. The applicant was Alexandra D. Baranyk. The Council vote was 6–0. The heading printed above this item in the approved minutes names a different special use case; the discussion, agenda and staff memo concern this address. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records.

Special use · City Council

Approved (recorded), May 1 2023 · Evidence

Stop sign on Brophy at Peterson added to the code

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance designating a stop sign on Brophy at Peterson. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.

Ordinance · City Council

Awarded (recorded), May 1 2023 · Evidence

Wheel loader tractor purchase from McCann Industries

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Staff reported a budget of $215,000 and that one other quote came in higher. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.

Contract award · City Council

Amended (recorded), Apr 17 2023 · Evidence

Debt service budget amendments after a bond reissuance

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On April 17, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, amendments to the prior year's debt service budgets that followed a bond reissuance. The staff memo says the change lowers the overall cost within the Uptown TIF Fund, which funds the debt service fund, by $26,688. The consent vote was 7–0.

Public record · City Council

Approved (recorded), Apr 17 2023 · Evidence

Morning resident permit parking on Stewart Avenue

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Staff reported that the block met the survey criteria in the Council's parking policy and that most returned ballots favored the change. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Ordinance · City Council

Extended (recorded), Apr 17 2023 · Evidence

One-year extension of residential engineering review services with DLZ

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The City Council approved a one-year extension of the civil engineering plan review and inspection contract with DLZ Illinois Inc; the minutes record the outcome as carried and note that the item would return for a second reading, which the Council approved on its consent agenda on April 17, 2023 by 7–0. The renewal document runs to May 6, 2024.

Contract award · City Council

Extended (recorded), Apr 17 2023 · Evidence

Thermoplastic pavement marking extension with Superior Road Striping

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the cooperative thermoplastic pavement marking contract with Superior Road Striping, Inc and a purchase order of $40,000. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Extended (recorded), Apr 5 2023 · Evidence

One-year extension of the ambulance billing contract

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the first one-year extension of the ambulance billing and management reporting contract with Andres Medical Billing, Ltd.

Contract award · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Mar 20 2023 · Evidence

Alley repair program contract with Schroeder and Schroeder

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Three bids opened on March 1, 2023; the next-lowest was $131,303.13. Staff reported a program budget of $90,000, below the award amount. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Amended (recorded), Mar 20 2023 · Evidence

Budget amendments carrying over unfinished prior-year items

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, amendments adding unfinished prior-year items to the current budget. Staff reported carryovers of $1,434,466 across all funds, including $96,630 in the General Fund. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Public record · City Council

Extended (recorded), Mar 20 2023 · Evidence

Final extension of the Fire Department uniform contract

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final one-year extension of the Fire Department uniform contract with On Time Embroidery, Inc. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Mar 20 2023 · Evidence

Police Station floor demolition and asbestos abatement

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract and purchase order of $45,776.39 with Pacific Construction Services, Inc for demolition and asbestos abatement of the Police Station floor. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Mar 20 2023 · Evidence

Sewer lining contract with Hoerr Construction

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, contract PW-23-03 with Hoerr Construction for the annual sewer lining project for $536,717.40. Bids opened on January 31, 2023; the next-lowest was $570,781.20. Staff reported a budget of $600,000 from the Sewer Fund. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Mar 20 2023 · Evidence

Side yard variances for a rebuilt house at 2380 S De Cook Court

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The applicant was Corina Iancu-Bogdan. The Zoning Board of Appeals held its hearing on February 23, 2023 and voted 4–0 to recommend the side yard variances. The Council vote was 7–0. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records.

Zoning variance · City Council

Amended (recorded), Mar 20 2023 · Evidence

Year-end budget amendments to the General, Parking and Employee Benefits funds

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, amendments to the prior fiscal year budget for accounts that exceeded budget: a Parking Fund closeout transfer of $2,896,739.95, a General Fund transfer of $987,209.60 covering the Parking Fund's cash deficit, and employee benefit overages of $154,729.89 for PPO premiums and $5,067.70 for dental premiums. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Public record · City Council

Approved (recorded), Mar 6 2023 · Evidence

Ambulance fees tied to the state GEMT rate

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance revising ambulance service fees. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Ordinance · City Council

Recorded step (recorded), Mar 6 2023 · Evidence

Bids for aggregate materials rejected

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The City Council rejected all bids under PW-23-06 for the purchase and delivery of aggregate materials by a vote of 7–0. Bids opened on February 9, 2023; staff reported that the only responsive bid was $381,632.50 from KLF Enterprises, against a prior-year contract of $184,850, and that the service would be re-bid to more contractors.

Public record · City Council

Recorded step (recorded), Mar 6 2023 · Evidence

Bids for the Cumberland watermain replacement rejected

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The City Council rejected all bids under PW-23-01 for the Cumberland watermain replacement by a vote of 7–0. Two bids opened on February 23, 2023: $3,046,215 from BOLDER CONTRACTORS INC and $3,171,148 from Dimeo Brothers. Staff reported the low bid was well over the project budget and that the scope would be modified and re-bid.

Public record · City Council

Recorded step (reported in a later record), Jan 31 2023 · Evidence

Cardiac monitors for the Fire Department from Zoll Medical

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Staff reported a sole source notice posted on January 31, 2023 drew no responses and that the price was under the budget of $200,000.

Contract award · City Council

Recorded step (recorded), Mar 6 2023 · Evidence

Planned unit development at 820 West Talcott Road fails at Council

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The City Council voted down the final reading of an ordinance granting a planned unit development for a mixed-use building with residential units and ground-floor commercial space at 820 West Talcott Road. The vote was 0–7. The applicant was Neri Architects. The Planning and Zoning Commission opened its hearing on November 10, 2022, concluded it on February 14, 2023 and recommended approval 5–3 with conditions. The draft ordinance would have required an escrow deposit of $10,000 for crosswalk improvements.

Special use · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Feb 21 2023 · Evidence

Architectural services for the Fire Station renovation or rebuild

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Staff recommended the contract at $353,949. Three proposals were opened on December 2, 2022, and the firm and Healy Bender Patton and Been Architects were invited to present before the selection committee ranked this firm highest.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Feb 21 2023 · Evidence

Liquor code amendment for stores that also sell gasoline

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance amending the liquor code's gasoline sales endorsement. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.

Ordinance · City Council

Amended (recorded), Feb 21 2023 · Evidence

Purchase order increase for natural gas costs

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Staff put the purchase order total, including previously budgeted purchases, at $72,000. The supplier is not named in these records. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.

Public record · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Feb 21 2023 · Evidence

Uptown parking lot and alleys resurfacing contract

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, contract PW-23-02 with Construction Management Corp. of America DBA Briggs Paving for resurfacing the Prairie Avenue parking lot, adjacent alleys and part of the Summit Avenue parking area for $267,091. Thirteen bids were opened on January 31, 2023; the next-lowest was $270,000 and the highest $360,650. Staff reported a project budget of $235,000, paid from the General Fund and reimbursed by the tax increment financing district. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.

Contract award · City Council

Amended (recorded), Feb 6 2023 · Evidence

Budget amendment moving green alley spending into the capital fund

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, an amendment to the prior fiscal year budget moving expenditure budgets for green alley projects out of two special service area funds and into the Capital Improvement and Equipment Fund, which rose by $400,000. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Public record · City Council

Approved (recorded), Feb 6 2023 · Evidence

Fence variances at 1001 N. Western Avenue

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The applicant was Donald Benkowski. The Zoning Board of Appeals held its hearing on January 26, 2023 and voted 7–0 to recommend approval. The Council vote was 7–0. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records.

Zoning variance · City Council

Extended (recorded), Feb 6 2023 · Evidence

Final one-year extension of the emergency watermain and sewer contract

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of contract PW-21-18 for emergency watermain and sewer work with Rossi Contractors, Inc. The dollar value of the extension is not stated in these records. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Feb 6 2023 · Evidence

Rezoning of 531 Forestview Avenue to open space

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The City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance rezoning 531 Forestview Avenue from single-family residential to open space for the Park Ridge Park District, which plans to use the vacant house as part of the adjacent Wildwood Nature Center. The Planning and Zoning Commission held its hearing on January 24, 2023 and recommended approval 6–0. The Council vote was 7–0. The draft ordinance states that it does not itself authorize work on the property. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records.

Ordinance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Jan 9 2023 · Evidence

Annualized purchases above the purchasing threshold for the fiscal year

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the list of annualized purchases expected to exceed the City Manager's purchasing authority, where competitive bidding was waived or contracts were evergreen. Staff put the total at $1,065,311; the largest line was a legal retainer with $195,000. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Public record · City Council

Recorded step (reported in a later record), Nov 10 2022 · Evidence

Branding and marketing services contract with AllTogether

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Staff had recommended the award after proposals opened on November 10, 2022 were scored by an evaluation team.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Jan 9 2023 · Evidence

Landmark designation of 1700 Ballard Road

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance designating 1700 Ballard Road, the Maine Township town hall, as a Park Ridge landmark. The application was filed by Maine Township. The Historic Preservation Commission held its hearing on December 7, 2022 and voted 6–0 to recommend designation, and the Council approved the first reading on December 19, 2022 by 7–0. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Ordinance · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Jan 9 2023 · Evidence

Purchase of five Ford vehicles from Roesch Ford

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, three purchases from Roesch Ford under bid PW-22-23: three Ford Escape front-wheel-drive SUVs for $90,750, one Ford Escape all-wheel-drive SUV for $31,250 and one Ford Transit van for $36,560. Bids opened on December 8, 2022; the only other bidder, HAGGERTY FORD, was listed as non-responsive. Staff reported $70,000 budgeted for the three front-wheel-drive vehicles. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Dec 19 2022 · Evidence

Water and sewer rate increase adopted December 19, 2022

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After the Committee of the Whole's 7–0 voice vote on December 5, 2022, the City Council approved an ordinance amending the Municipal Code's utility billing rates as part of its consent agenda on December 19, 2022; the consent agenda carried by roll call 7–0. The staff memo listed the water rate rising from $8.11 to $8.92 and the sewer rate from $1.51 to $1.74 per thousand gallons, the sewer fixed charge from $3.55 to $4.08 and the fixed water charge for the smallest meters from $9.68 to $10.16, starting January 1, 2023.

Ordinance · City Council

2022 · City Council3 on this page

Extended (recorded), Dec 19 2022 · Evidence

Hotel planned development at 1424-1440 Higgins Road

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MDSA Properties, LLC, a contract purchaser, applied for a planned development for a hotel at 1424-1440 Higgins Road. On December 8, 2020 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8–0 on a motion recommending that the City Council approve the planned development preliminary plan, with deviations from zoning standards and conditions that include removing all billboards on the site after a building permit is issued and keeping the north access gate for emergency use only. The City Council's own action is not part of this record.

Special use · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Aug 1 2022 · Evidence

Green alley construction contract with Martam Construction, Inc.

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Bids were opened on July 6, 2022. On August 1, 2022 the City Council approved, by a 6–0 consent-agenda vote, construction contract PW-22-15 with Martam Construction, Inc. for $747,424. Staff described the alleys as funded half by the City and half through special service areas.

Contract award · City Council

Amended (recorded), Jul 18 2022 · Evidence

Street resurfacing contract awarded to Arrow Road Construction on February 22, 2022

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On February 22, 2022 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda (7–0), the street resurfacing program contract with Arrow Road Construction Company for $918,513, the lowest bid. On July 18, 2022 the Council approved a purchase order increase of $44,858.03 (7–0); staff reported that the total would still be under the budgeted $1,000,000. Warrant reports reviewed show $963,371.03 paid to the contractor in that fiscal year, equal to the contract plus the increase.

Contract award · City Council

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