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2023 · City Council50 on this page

Awarded (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence

Five-year police camera and conducted energy device contract with Axon

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On October 16, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a five-year bundle contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. of Scottsdale, Arizona for body cameras, in-car cameras and conducted energy devices, in the amount of $921,241.23. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence

General Fund budget amendment for recruiting and testing

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On October 16, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a General Fund budget amendment of $45,000 for recruiting and testing. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.

Public record · City Council

Approved (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence

New performing arts theater liquor license class

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On October 16, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance amending the liquor chapter of the Municipal Code to create a new liquor license class for performing arts theaters. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.

Ordinance · City Council

First reading (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence

Ordinance adding two restaurant liquor licenses

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On October 16, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the first reading of an ordinance adding two restaurant liquor licenses, for Sanmu Restaurant, LLC, doing business as Poke Burrito, at 12 S Northwest Highway and for Sal Pique, Corporation at 130 N Northwest Highway. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0. A final reading of this ordinance was not found in the City Council minutes reviewed for this period.

Ordinance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence

Ordinance granting a front yard parking lot variance at 2800 and 2620 Oakton Street

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On October 16, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting a major variance allowing a new parking lot for the Oakton Sports Complex improvements to encroach into the front yard setback at 2800 and 2620 Oakton Street. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.

Zoning variance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence

Ordinance granting a nonconforming structure variance at 1033 Courtland Avenue

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On October 16, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting a major variance to alter a nonconforming structure at 1033 Courtland Avenue, allowing a rear balcony to be enclosed on a house that already exceeds the floor area ratio limit. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.

Zoning variance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence

Resolution committing Dempster TIF funds to final projects

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On October 16, 2023 the City Council waived the second reading and approved a resolution allocating incremental revenues of the Dempster Avenue/Western Avenue tax increment financing district to redevelopment projects, ahead of the district's expiration on December 31, 2023. The roll call vote was 7–0. The resolution number is not printed in these records.

Public record · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence

Second aggregate materials contract with KLF Enterprises

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On October 16, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract under PW-23-19 with KLF Enterprises for aggregate materials purchase and spoils disposal in the amount of $198,070. The staff memo explains that these items had been awarded to another contractor that could not perform, and recommends awarding them to KLF Enterprises as the next low bidder. The same meeting approved terminating the other contractor's award. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Oct 2 2023 · Evidence

Truck pre-order purchase with Sutton Auto Group

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On October 2, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order to Sutton Auto Group to pre-order two Ford pickup trucks and three Ford cab chassis for the next model year in the amount of $266,472. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Sep 18 2023 · Evidence

Holiday lights installation contract with B&B Holiday Decorating

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On September 18, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the holiday lights installation contract PW-23-21 with B&B Holiday Decorating LLC in the amount of $60,007.55. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Sep 18 2023 · Evidence

Resolution seeking a Safe Routes to School grant for the Dee Road sidewalk

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On September 18, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of a resolution supporting the Dee Road sidewalk project and authorizing a grant application for Illinois Safe Routes to School funds to build it. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0. Whether the grant was awarded is not established by these records.

Public record · City Council

Extended (recorded), Sep 18 2023 · Evidence

Tree and stump removal contract extension with Landscape Concepts Management

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On September 18, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the tree and stump removal contract PW-22-18 with Landscape Concepts Management, Inc and a purchase order of $230,000. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Extended (recorded), Sep 18 2023 · Evidence

Tree pruning contract extension with Landscape Concepts Management

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On September 18, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the tree pruning and maintenance contract PW-22-17 with Landscape Concepts Management, Inc and a purchase order of $290,200. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Sep 5 2023 · Evidence

Budget amendment for Des Plaines River Trail engineering

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On September 5, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a General Fund budget amendment for engineering services on the Des Plaines River Trail Improvement Project. Burke Engineering, Ltd. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.

Public record · City Council

Approved (recorded), Sep 5 2023 · Evidence

Zoning text amendment allowing tandem parking for upper-floor dwellings

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On September 5, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance so that dwellings above the ground floor in the uptown business district may use tandem parking to meet parking requirements. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.

Ordinance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Sep 5 2023 · Evidence

Zoning text amendment on parking for publicly owned recreational buildings

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On September 5, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to add an off-street parking ratio for publicly owned recreational buildings, prompted by the Park District's Oakton Sports Complex project. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.

Ordinance · City Council

Extended (recorded), Aug 21 2023 · Evidence

Custodial services contract extension with Crystal Maintenance Services

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On August 21, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the cleaning and custodial services contract PW-21-24 with Crystal Maintenance Services in the amount of $78,980. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Aug 21 2023 · Evidence

Park zone speed limit on Washington Avenue

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On August 21, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance amending the traffic code to establish a park zone speed limit on Washington Avenue from Michael John Drive to Lahon Street. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.

Ordinance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Aug 21 2023 · Evidence

Zoning text amendment on sunshade structures and floor area

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On August 21, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance on sunshade structures and floor area requirements, the text amendment the Planning and Zoning Commission heard on August 8, 2023. As summarized in the minutes, sunshade structures up to a stated size are no longer counted in total gross floor area. The roll call vote was 6–0. The ordinance number is not printed in these records.

Ordinance · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Aug 7 2023 · Evidence

Aggregate materials and spoils disposal contract with KLF Enterprises

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On August 7, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract under PW-23-19 for aggregate materials purchase and spoils disposal with KLF Enterprises in the amount of $71,636.50. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Aug 7 2023 · Evidence

Computer workstation purchase from HP

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On August 7, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the purchase of computer workstations from HP, Inc. through a recognized governmental cooperative for a total price of $29,585. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Amended (recorded), Jun 20 2022 · Evidence

Marvin Parkway flood-control construction contract with Berger Excavating Contractors

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Bids were opened on June 9, 2021, the highest at $2,892,003.05. On June 21, 2021 the City Council awarded construction contract PW-21-21 to the low bidder, Berger Excavating Contractors, for $1,728,400.39, by a 7–0 vote, and on June 20, 2022 approved a purchase-order increase of $45,000 by a 6–0 vote. The City's status table marks the project completed in 2021.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Aug 7 2023 · Evidence

Ordinance granting a front yard roof variance at 307 N. Northwest Highway

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On August 7, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting zoning variances that allow replacement steps and a stoop with a roof or eaves to encroach into the required front yard setback at 307 N. Northwest Highway. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.

Zoning variance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Aug 7 2023 · Evidence

Ordinance granting a special use for upper-floor dwellings at 16 Prairie Avenue

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On August 7, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting a special use for a dwelling above the ground floor at 16 Prairie Avenue, a new mixed-use building with residential units over ground-floor commercial space in the uptown core district. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.

Special use · City Council

Approved (recorded), Aug 7 2023 · Evidence

Ordinance granting ground floor coverage variances at 16 N. Prairie Avenue

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On August 7, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting variances to the maximum ground floor coverage requirements at 16 N. Prairie Avenue, for the same mixed-use project that received a special use at this meeting. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.

Zoning variance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Aug 7 2023 · Evidence

Ordinance granting setback variances at 901 Devon Avenue

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On August 7, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting variances to setback requirements and nonconforming structure standards at 901 Devon Avenue, where the discussion in the minutes concerns an expansion of the fire station. The roll call vote was 6–1, with Alderperson Steinfels voting no after raising traffic and sightline concerns. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.

Zoning variance · City Council

Extended (recorded), Aug 7 2023 · Evidence

Water leak survey contract extension with M.E. Simpson

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On August 7, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the water leak survey contract PW-21-27 with M.E. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Amended (recorded), Jul 24 2023 · Evidence

Payroll services purchase order increase with ADP

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On July 24, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a budget transfer and a purchase order increase of $70,000 to ADP, INC for payroll, tax filing, time and attendance and related data processing services.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Jul 10 2023 · Evidence

Municipal code change on vacant lots used for outdoor dining

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On July 10, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, an ordinance changing the Municipal Code on the use of vacant lots for outdoor dining. The consent listing in the minutes calls this the final reading, while the committee report in the same minutes calls it the first reading. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0. The ordinance number is not printed in these records.

Ordinance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Jul 10 2023 · Evidence

Resolution authorizing a no-bid purchase of five Ford Escapes

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On July 10, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a resolution authorizing a contract to buy four front-wheel-drive and one all-wheel-drive Ford Escape without competitive bidding. The resolution text authorizes a contract not to exceed $165,000 and expires after six months unless renewed. The staff memo reports that an earlier contract for these vehicles, for $158,560, was cancelled by the vendor. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0. The vendor ultimately used is not established by these records.

Public record · City Council

Recorded step (reported in a later record), May 19 2023 · Evidence

Green alley design and inspection contract with Graef

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Seven proposals opened on May 19, 2023; the evaluation sheet lists a lowest cost of $65,821.50, and the award went to the highest-scoring proposal.

Contract award · City Council

First reading (recorded), Jun 20 2023 · Evidence

Municipal code amendment on vacant lots for outdoor dining, first reading

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The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the outdoor cafe provisions of the Municipal Code; the minutes record the outcome as 7–0. The final reading is not in these records.

Ordinance · City Council

Extended (recorded), Jun 20 2023 · Evidence

One-year extension of crossing guard services with Andy Frain

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the school crossing guard contract with Andy Frain Services Inc for an amount not to exceed $304,446.73. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Jun 20 2023 · Evidence

Two added restaurant liquor licenses

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The City Council approved an ordinance adding two Class R restaurant liquor licenses, for The Pines Room LLC at 51 Summit Avenue and for Anoma Food Services LLC, doing business as Thalaiva's Indian Kitchen, at 110 S Prospect Avenue. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records.

Ordinance · City Council

Amended (recorded), Jun 5 2023 · Evidence

Budget amendment for outdoor dining marketing and beautification

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a budget amendment of $38,019 for economic development marketing and beautification tied to the expanded outdoor dining program. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Public record · City Council

Approved (recorded), May 15 2023 · Evidence

Agreement with the Forest Preserve District on the Des Plaines River Trail grant project

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, an intergovernmental agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for the Des Plaines River Trail improvement between Touhy and Devon, funded by a state enhancement grant of $2,000,000 awarded to the City. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Public record · City Council

Approved (recorded), May 15 2023 · Evidence

Off-street parking variances for a dance studio expansion at 517 & 519 W. Talcott Road

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The City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting major variances from off-street parking requirements so a dance studio, a vocational school under the zoning code, can expand at 517 & 519 W. Talcott Road. The applicants were Lynnette VanDien Bertolotti and Carl Bertolotti. The Zoning Board of Appeals held its hearing on April 27, 2023; the minutes report its recommendation 5–0. The Council vote was 6–0. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records.

Zoning variance · City Council

Approved (recorded), May 15 2023 · Evidence

Parking variances to remove a below-grade garage at 724 N. Lincoln Avenue

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The City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting major variances to remove enclosed parking and allow driveway parking at 724 N. Lincoln Avenue, where staff reported the below-grade garage is prone to flooding. The applicant was Robert Fabielli. The Council vote was 7–0. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records.

Zoning variance · City Council

Approved (recorded), May 15 2023 · Evidence

Traffic signal maintenance agreement with the state transportation department

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation under which the City reimburses its share of maintenance for signals at state intersections. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.

Public record · City Council

Approved (recorded), May 15 2023 · Evidence

Variances for a pergola attached to a nonconforming house at 612 Austin Avenue

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The City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting major variances to attach a pergola to a house at 612 Austin Avenue that exceeds current floor area limits. The applicant was George Tolczyk. The Council vote was 7–0. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records.

Zoning variance · City Council

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

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