Decatur public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Decatur City Council will meet to approve a lobbying services agreement, a third amendment to a transit management contract, and various development agreements. The agenda also includes routine consent calendar items such as water treatment chemical purchase orders and a storm drainage improvement project contract.
- Resolution authorizing lobbying services agreement with Highstake 35 LLC
- Resolution authorizing third amendment to transit management agreement with MV Transportation, Inc.
- Resolution authorizing development agreement with Stixon36 LLC
- Resolution authorizing development agreement with K.C. Finds, LLC
- Resolution authorizing contract with Entler Excavating Company for storm drainage improvements
City Council
The Decatur City Council will meet to approve routine items including water treatment chemical purchases, a storm drainage improvement project, and development agreements with private entities. The agenda also includes a public appearance period for citizens.
- Resolution accepting bid for water treatment chemicals
- Resolution for storm drainage improvement project
- Resolution authorizing development agreement with Stixon36 LLC
- Resolution authorizing development agreement with K.C. Finds, LLC
- Ordinance rezoning property on West Eldorado Street
City Council
The Decatur City Council will consider authorizing a new collective bargaining agreement for general service employees and three property tax levy ordinances for the 2025 fiscal year. The meeting also includes public hearings, real estate purchase agreements, and several consent calendar items.
- Resolution authorizing collective bargaining agreement for AFSCME Council 31
- Ordinance levying property taxes for 2025 (5%, 6%, and 7% options)
- Public hearing on the 2024 tax levy
- Resolution authorizing real estate purchase agreements for Good Samaritan Inn and 412 S. Franklin Street
- Resolution authorizing engineering services agreement with Burns & McDonnell
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting includes proposals for solar projects at the public library and William Street Pump Station, as well as several annexations.
- Public hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
- Rezoning of 3350 and 3236 North MacArthur Road to Planned Development
- Annexation of 3120 Kathy Court and 3105 Turpin Road
- Purchase of five Scott Air-Pak X3 Pro SCBAs and seven cylinders from Municipal Emergency Services
- Tree installation contract with Paul Tree Farms LLC
City Council
The City Council will discuss the creation of a municipal gas use tax and the estimated amounts for the 2024 tax levy. The body is also reviewing contracts for health benefits and infrastructure projects.
- Ordinance creating City Code Chapter 51.6 - Municipal Gas Use Tax
- Resolution estimating amounts necessary to be raised by the 2024 Tax Levy
- Contract with Burdick Plumbing and Heating Company, Inc. for the Vulcan Watermine Pipeline (Project 2022-22)
- Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois for 2025 City Group Health Benefit Plan
- Annexation of territories at 2223 Thunderbird Drive, 2961 Lakeland Road, and 2417 Wilcox Lane
City Council
The Decatur City Council will consider approving the annexation of multiple residential properties, accepting a bid for dock removal in Nelson Park Harbor, and authorizing a grant agreement for a city-wide environmental site assessment.
- Annexation of territory at 2960 Lakeland Road
- Annexation of territory at 3060 Lakeland Road
- Accepting B&R Construction bid for Nelson Park Harbor dock removal
- Accepting EPA grant for city-wide environmental site assessment
- Professional services agreement with JPL Environmental for composting plan
City Council
The City Council is holding a study session to discuss the recommended FY 2025 budget. The proposal includes a projected $4.2 million General Fund deficit and a 5% increase in the overall property tax levy.
- Proposed 15 new positions, including 7 Police Department patrol officers
- $1.5 million budgeted for demolitions and $300,000 for residential rehab
- Projected 5% COLA for non-represented full-time employees
- $1.5 million for vehicle replacement costs
- Closure of the Old Town TIF at the end of FY24
City Council
The City Council will discuss a collective bargaining agreement for the Decatur Police Benevolent and Protective Association and a new municipal gas use tax. The meeting includes numerous territory annexations and several vehicle purchases for city use.
- Collective bargaining agreement for the Decatur Police Benevolent and Protective Association
- Ordinance creating City Code Chapter 51.6 - Municipal Gas Use Tax
- Purchase of three Ford Electric SUVs from Landmark Ford Inc.
- Purchase of one ADA Ford Transit Van and one ADA Pacifica Van from Master’s Transportation Inc.
- Contract with Culy Contracting LLC for the 2024 Manhole Rehabilitation Project
City Council
The City Council will consider multiple resolutions to authorize various insurance coverages for the 2024-2025 period. The meeting includes proposals for territory annexations, property rezonings, and amendments to city codes regarding refuse and at-risk properties.
- Insurance resolutions for property, liability, cyber, and workers compensation (Oct 1, 2024 - Oct 1, 2025)
- Rezoning of 2192 East Wood Street from R-3 Single Family Residence to B-2 Commercial District
- Annexation of territory at 2943 South Wheatland Road and 2941 Turpin Road
- Contract with Dunn Company for 2024 Local Motor Fuel Tax Street Improvement Project
- Demolition agreements for 130 N. Edward St and 1255 E. Prairie St
City Council
The City Council will discuss a design engineering agreement for the Garfield Avenue Bridge over 22nd Street and an ordinance regarding animal cruelty. The meeting also includes several proposed territory annexations and a water service agreement with the Village of Forsyth.
- Appropriation of $384,614 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for Garfield Avenue Bridge final design
- Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 47 Animal Cruelty
- Annexation of territory at 2940, 2977, and 3040 Lakeland Road
- Professional services agreement with Christy-Foltz, Inc. for Lake Decatur Dam fish barrier
- Water service agreement with the Village of Forsyth
City Council
The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts and intergovernmental agreements. The meeting includes proposals for street restoration and basin improvements, as well as discussions on alcoholic liquor code amendments and annexations.
- Contract with Dunn Company for Annual Street Restoration (Project 2024-08)
- Contract with Cothren’s Custom Hardscapes for Lake Decatur Staley Basin Improvements (Project 2023-16)
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Hickory Point Township for Taylor Avenue improvements
- Real Estate Sales Agreement between the City and Vulcan Lands Inc./Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- Annexation ordinances for 2221 Highland Road and 2942 South Wheatland Road
City Council
The City Council will decide on rezoning a 16.3-acre site owned by Archer-Daniels-Midland Company from residential to heavy industrial. The body is also considering several professional service agreements for infrastructure and demolition projects.
- Ordinance to rezone 4148 East Faries Parkway from R-1 Single Family Residence to M-2 Heavy Industrial District
- Agreement with Steve's Trucking for demolition of vacant buildings at 436 N. Main (Former YWCA)
- Engineering agreement with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. for Lost Bridge North Basin and Florian Basin project
- Agreement with Paul’s Machine and Welding Corp. to rebuild the Lake Decatur Dam North Sluice Gate hoist machinery frame
- Purchase of two Ford F-550 KUV Service Trucks from Larry H. Miller Ford
City Council
The City Council will discuss a $16 million grant for the Brush College/Faries Parkway Grade Separation Project and other infrastructure improvements. The body is also considering territory annexations and a purchase for the police department.
- Resolution for a $16 million Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant for Brush College/Faries Parkway
- Resolution for construction engineering services for Brush College Road over Faries Parkway and Norfolk Southern Railroad Tracks
- Purchase of Cellebrite Premium for the Decatur Police Department
- Annexation of territory at 2943 Lakeland Road and 3040 Turpin Road
- Loan documents for South Water Treatment Plant Electrical Improvements (Project Number 2022-18)