Decatur public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022 property tax levy and consider an ordinance to raise revenue for the 2023 fiscal year. The body will also discuss budget reconciliations and several police department equipment purchases.

• Public hearing and ordinance for the 2022 Property Tax Levy
• Budget Reconciliation Ordinance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022
• Purchase of desktop computers and GrayKey license renewal for the Decatur Police Department
• Annexation of territory at 2374 Mesa Drive
• Lake Decatur Watershed Protection Program agreements with Ronald R. Helm and Jeanne E. Helm

The City Council passed an ordinance to levy property taxes for the 2023 fiscal year and approved a budget reconciliation ordinance for 2022. Council also authorized several police department purchases and a contract extension for leadership services. A consent agenda including territory annexation and various bond tax levy abatements was approved by omnibus vote.

• Approved 2023 Property Tax Levy Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Budget Reconciliation Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved interfund cash advance resolution R2022-220 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of desktop computers for Police Department (7-0)
• Approved GrayKey license renewal for Police Department (7-0)
• Approved one-year extension for Tjaty Group leadership services (7-0)
• Approved ICAT Training Foundation fiber network agreement (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-R, including annexation of 2374 Mesa Drive (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and appropriate funds for city departments. The meeting also includes several ordinances to amend city codes regarding electrical regulations, street regulations, and downtown parks.

• Public hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Purchase of property at 822 E. Decatur Street and two adjoining parcels
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Sanitary District of Decatur for Brush College Road and Faries Parkway project
• Purchase order for City Council Camera Upgrade Project with Swagit
• Bids for water treatment chemicals including Alum, Carbon, Chlorine, and Lime

The City Council approved the 2023 budget and established new regulations for downtown parks. Several resolutions were passed regarding public safety fees, infrastructure projects, and water treatment chemical bids.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2023 Budget (6-1)
• Denied amendment to reallocate ARP funds to Neighborhood Revitalization and Public Safety (2-5)
• Approved payment of 2023 Central Illinois Regional Dispatch Center user fees (7-0)
• Approved sewer relocation agreement for Brush College Road and Faries Parkway project (7-0)
• Approved Downtown Parks ordinance with midnight closure, $25 penalty, and one-year sunset provision (6-1)
• Approved amendments to City Code Chapter 41 (Street Regulations) (7-0) and Chapter 69 (Electrical Code) (6-0)
• Approved fiscal sponsorship agreement with T/CCI Manufacturing (7-0)
• Approved purchase order for City Council camera upgrade project (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved contracts for a water main extension and a transit campus master plan. A rezoning request for 888 South 16th Street was postponed. Several administrative items, including alcohol consumption for a downtown event, were approved via consent agenda.

• Approved contract with A&R Mechanical Services, Inc. for 2022 Annual Water Main Extension Project (5-2)
• Approved professional services agreement with Richard L. Bowen & Associates, Inc. for Transit Campus Master Plan (7-0)
• Postponed ordinance to rezone 888 South 16th Street from O-1 to B-1 (7-0)
• Approved reappointment to Public Building Commission (7-0)
• Approved alcoholic liquor consumption on public rights-of-way for Downtown Decatur Christmas Walk (7-0)
• Approved action regarding unsafe structures (7-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council conducted a study session to review the recommended 2023 budget, including General Fund revenues and American Rescue Plan (ARP) allocations. Discussions covered the Public Works budget and the newly created Transportation Services Department. No formal votes on budget items were taken; a public hearing is scheduled for the first City Council meeting in December.

• Adjourned study session (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance updating open container rules for public parks and the municipal band shell. The body is also reviewing several demolition contracts and watershed management agreements. A study session is scheduled to discuss the FY 2023 budget.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 52 regarding alcohol consumption at Preston Jackson Park and the municipal band shell
• Agreement with Steve's Trucking for partial demolition of 333 E. Macon St.
• Demolition agreements with Steve's Trucking for 865 W. Wood, 1378 N. Monroe, 1531 N. Clinton, and 1517 N. Church
• Demolition agreement with Clancy Coleman Excavating for 1542 N. Church
• Professional Engineering Services Agreement amendment with Northwater Consulting for Lake Decatur Watershed Management Plan

The City Council approved several contracts for the demolition of vacant buildings and agreements related to the Lake Decatur watershed. The council also passed an ordinance amending the city code regarding open containers of alcohol in public places.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-42 amending alcohol open container laws (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Steve's Trucking for partial demolition at 333 E. Macon St. (7-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 for Northwater Consulting Lake Decatur Watershed Management Plan (7-0)
• Approved Lake Decatur Watershed Protection Program Agreement with Macon County Conservation District (7-0)
• Approved research agreement with University of Illinois for Upper Sangamon River Watershed monitoring (7-0)
• Approved amended agreement with Shemilah Outreach Center for Clean-Up Green-Up Initiative (7-0)
• Approved demolition of vacant buildings at 865 W. Wood, 1378 N. Monroe, 1531 N. Clinton, and 1517 N. Church via Steve's Trucking (7-0)
• Approved demolition of vacant building at 1542 N. Church via Clancy Coleman Excavating (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2023 Tax Levy Ordinance and consider several resolutions regarding city contracts and infrastructure. Key items include health benefit administration and collective bargaining agreements.

• Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois for 2023 group health benefit plan administration
• Collective Bargaining Agreement for pay and benefits with AFSCME Council 31 and Local 268
• Agreement with Archer Daniels Midland Company to improve Christmas Tree Road
• Sale of retired Fire Station #3 located at 1308 and 1316 West Eldorado St. to Lindy Lu LLC
• Professional Engineering Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Oakland and Grand Area Sewer Separation Project

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and utility agreements, including solar canopy and interconnection projects. The body is also reviewing contracts for vehicle purchases, waste management, and federal grant funds.

• Purchase of a 2022 F550 chassis from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. for $69,510.00
• Purchase of a valve turner maintenance package from Wachs Utility Products for $154,292.50
• Solar Canopy Project power purchase agreement with Hawk-Attollo
• Contract with Waste Management for downtown receptacle trash collection
• Agreements with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for CDBG & HOME FY2022 grant funds

City Council

The City Council will consider multiple resolutions to authorize property, liability, and cyber insurance coverage for the 2022-2023 period. The body is also reviewing amendments to city codes regarding heating/cooling contractors and the Construction and Housing Board of Appeals.

• Resolutions for property, liability, cyber, and workers compensation insurance (Oct 1, 2022 - Oct 1, 2023)
• Resolution to increase Decatur Public Transit service
• Johnson Controls, Inc. Change Order #1 for Decatur Public Library HVAC modifications
• Ordinance annexing territory at 2305 South Shores Drive
• Agreement with Macon County PTSD Foundation for fiber optic internet access

City Council

The City Council will discuss trash and recycling services and potential amendments to City Code Chapter 56. The body is also considering contracts for street restoration and a raw water agreement with Archer Daniels Midland Company.

• Contract with Dunn Company, A Division of Tyrolt, Inc., for Annual Street Restoration Project (City Project 2022-08)
• Appropriation of additional Motor Fuel Tax funds for City Project 2022-08
• Second Amendment to the City of Decatur - Archer Daniels Midland Company - Raw Water Agreement
• Ordinance authorizing alcohol consumption in Central Park for Sunday Funday of Freedom
• Resolution regarding actions for unsafe structures

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several professional engineering agreements for water and sewer projects. The body is also considering contracts for transit advertising, equipment purchases, and fiber network agreements.

• Purchase of a work truck from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. not to exceed $67,550.00
• Engineering services for South Water Treatment Plant Upgrades (Crawford, Murphy, Tilly)
• Engineering services for Broadway and Jasper Street Sewer Rehabilitation (Burns & McDonnell)
• Engineering services for DeWitt County Wellfield Improvements (INTERA Inc.)
• Contract with Houck Transit Advertising for Decatur Transit

City Council

The City Council will discuss and decide on resolutions to demolish several vacant buildings and address unsafe structures. The meeting also includes proposals for a new bucket truck, water treatment plant upgrades, and amendments to liquor and traffic codes.

• Demolition of vacant buildings at 83 S. Country Club, 1952 E. Prairie, 1553 N. Main, 1639 N. College, 1415 N. Main, and 1533 N. Warren
• Contract with Entler Excavating Company Inc. for Brush College Demolition Project
• Purchase of one 2022 F550 Extended Cab Bucket Truck from Drake-Scruggs Equipment Inc.
• Agreement with Concentric Integration, LLC for South Water Treatment Plant PLC Upgrades Phase I
• Ordinances amending City Code regarding Alcoholic Liquor, Traffic and Parking, and Aiding and Abetting

City Council

The City Council will discuss several new resolutions, including interior modifications for the Decatur Public Library and a planning agreement for Jasper Street. The body is also reviewing financial policies and various intergovernmental agreements.

• Bid from Interior Construction Specialty, Inc. for Decatur Public Library second floor modifications
• Professional Services Agreement with Teska Associates, Inc. for Jasper Street Great Streets, Great Neighborhoods Plan
• Purchase of two tandem axle and three single axle truck chassis from Rush Truck Centers
• Annexation of territory at 2330 East South Shores Drive
• Ordinance authorizing alcoholic liquor consumption in Central Park for the Music & Arts Festival