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Decatur public meetings in 2025

23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved a FY 2026 property tax levy and multiple related measures

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-77 to levy property taxes for fiscal year 2026. It also approved several ordinances abating tax levies for existing bond series and a series of resolutions authorizing funding and real‑estate purchases for the Garfield School redevelopment. The consent agenda items, including annexing 3968 West Division Street and allocating motor‑fuel tax funds for a grade‑crossing project, were approved by omnibus vote. All actions were recorded as carried with an aye vote from every council member.

City Council Chamber
Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to hold public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The meeting also includes a resolution to accept the FY2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Members will discuss amendments to the City Council Policies Fund Reserves.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved the FY 2026 budget for Decatur.

The council approved the minutes from the November 3 meeting and adopted the FY 2026 budget. It also passed a safety‑action plan, a fund‑reserve policy amendment, payment of the 2026 dispatch center invoice, a property‑maintenance code amendment, and a resolution on unsafe structures.

City Council Chamber
Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to set 2025 tax levy and approve street and EV charger contracts

The Decatur City Council will consider a resolution to estimate the 2025 tax levy and approve contracts for street restoration and electric vehicle charger installations. The meeting includes a consent calendar of routine items and a closed executive session regarding employee matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a tax levy resolution to raise funds, passing 4-3

The City Council approved the minutes from the October 20 meeting. It passed a resolution estimating amounts needed from the 2025 tax levy with a 4‑aye, 3‑nay vote. The council also approved the city’s health benefit plan, a consent agenda of eight items, and a resolution to appropriate motor‑fuel‑tax funds, each by unanimous or near‑unanimous vote.

City Council Chamber
Mon Oct 20, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

Decatur City Council to discuss FY 2026 budget and city manager recruitment

The City Council will hold a discussion on the updated FY 2026 budget and estimate the 2025 tax levy. The body is also considering agreements for an interim city manager and a recruitment firm to find a permanent replacement.

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✓ Decided: Council appointed an interim City Manager and approved key agreements

The City Council approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting and adopted several resolutions, including agreements with Love Learning and Laughter Daycare, Arndt Municipal Support, Inc., and the appointment of an interim City Manager. A resolution to raise amounts via the 2025 tax levy failed. All items on the consent agenda were approved by an omnibus vote.

City Council Chamber
Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

Decatur City Council to discuss FY 2026 Budget

The City Council will hold a discussion regarding the FY 2026 Budget. The body is also considering several resolutions and an ordinance via a consent calendar.

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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple consent agenda items and tables daycare agreement

The council unanimously approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. A resolution authorizing an agreement with Love Learning and Laughter Daycare was postponed until the October 20 meeting. The council also approved Consent Agenda Items A through H in a single omnibus vote.

City Council Chamber
Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to consider insurance renewals and multiple residential improvements

The City Council will discuss authorizing various insurance coverages for the 2025-2026 period and an agreement with Love Learning and Laughter Daycare. The consent calendar includes several rezoning requests, residential exterior improvement contracts, and liquor ordinances for public rights-of-way.

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✓ Decided: Council approved omnibus package of 25 items, including rezoning and infrastructure bids

The Decatur City Council unanimously approved a series of insurance coverage resolutions for the 2025‑2026 policy period. The agreement with Love Learning and Laughter Daycare was tabled pending a business plan. Items A through Y on the consent agenda, covering rezoning, fee waivers, and multiple residential exterior improvement contracts, were approved by omnibus vote. The council also approved the ordinance appointing a new City Treasurer.

City Council Chamber
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves enterprise zone ordinance and several key contracts

The Decatur City Council approved the minutes from the August 18 meeting. It also approved an engineering services agreement with Intera Inc., a purchase of OpenGov code‑enforcement software, and the appropriation of motor‑fuel tax funds and renewal of Tyler Technologies support. Finally, the council approved the enterprise‑zone ordinance after a failed motion to table it.

City Council Chamber
Mon Aug 18, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to approve contracts and annexation

The Decatur City Council will approve payments to the Decatur Civic Center Authority and OpenGov software, and consider annexing territory at 3054 South Wheatland Road. The meeting includes a consent calendar with routine items and a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple infrastructure contracts and funding, including street restoration

The Decatur City Council unanimously approved a series of resolutions covering street restoration funding, shoreline stabilization, manhole rehabilitation, and a home repair program. An omnibus vote also adopted several consent‑agenda items such as a new ordinance for 3054 South Wheatland Road and easement agreements. All votes were recorded as aye with no opposition.

City Council Chamber
Mon Aug 4, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to consider natural gas supply agreement

The City Council will discuss a resolution to authorize a natural gas supply agreement for city accounts. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding alcohol consumption in Central Park and a Library Board appointment.

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✓ Decided: Council approved natural gas supply agreement for the city

The City Council approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. It then approved Resolution R2025-232 authorizing the execution of an agreement for the city's natural gas supply. The council also approved Consent Agenda items A through C, which included filing board minutes, an ordinance for alcohol consumption in Central Park, and an appointment to the Library Board of Trustees. The meeting was adjourned.

City Council Chamber
Mon Jul 21, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

Decatur City Council to consider property annexations and three building demolitions

The City Council will review several land annexations and rezoning requests. The body is also deciding on contracts for building demolitions and asbestos remediation. Other business includes board reappointments and a video marketing agreement.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved 17 consent agenda items, including annexations and rezoning

The council adopted all items on the consent agenda (Items A‑Q) by an omnibus vote. It approved a resolution authorizing a video‑marketing agreement with Starlight Creative Studios. An amendment to reduce the agenda‑item threshold failed, while an amendment to increase the council‑member threshold for policy review passed.

City Council Chamber
Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to vote on infrastructure contracts and territory annexations

The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including sewer rehabilitation and boat ramp improvements. The body is also reviewing the annexation of two properties and an agreement to establish a trafficking enforcement task force.

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✓ Decided: Council approved creation of Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group Task Force

The Decatur City Council approved the minutes from the June 16 meeting and passed several resolutions authorizing contracts for road ramp improvements, sewer rehabilitation, water main work, and a park entryway project. An interagency agreement establishing the Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group Task Force was also approved. Items on the consent agenda, including two annexation ordinances, a transit‑center parking lot contract, and an alcohol‑in‑park ordinance, were adopted by omnibus vote.

City Council Chamber
Mon Jun 30, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to discuss financial and economic development updates

The Decatur City Council will hold a study session to discuss broad policy themes, including a financial update and an update from the Economic & Community Development Department. No formal votes are scheduled for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council adjourned study session with unanimous vote

The June 30, 2025 study session included financial and department updates but no formal actions. Council members voted unanimously to adjourn the session at 6:57 p.m.

Mon Jun 16, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to approve mobile ticketing software and annex territory.

The Decatur City Council will consider approving mobile ticketing software, amending alcohol regulations, and annexing territory along Broadmoor. The meeting also includes consent calendar items for engineering services and a home repair program.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves mobile ticketing system and liquor license cap removal

The council approved the minutes from the June 2 meeting. It adopted a resolution to purchase and implement mobile ticketing software with Modeshift. It passed an ordinance removing the cap on Class B liquor licenses. It also approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including annexations, engineering services, a home‑repair program, and a vehicle purchase.

City Council Chamber
Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to authorize microtransit and EPA brownfield agreements

The Decatur City Council will consider resolutions to authorize agreements for microtransit management with MV Transportation and professional services for an EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant. The agenda also includes consent calendar items for utility supply, engineering services, and software maintenance.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved multiple service contracts and a water‑treatment upgrade

The Decatur City Council unanimously approved four separate resolutions for a microtransit partnership, an EPA brownfields grant, a site‑readiness planning grant, and a new electricity supply contract. The council also approved Consent Agenda items A, C, D, and E—including a water‑treatment plant control platform migration—by omnibus vote, and passed an amendment to a Clark Dietz engineering services agreement with a 4‑3 vote.

City Council Chamber
Mon May 19, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council considers issuing up to $59 million in refunding bonds

The City Council will discuss the issuance and sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds and the associated tax levy. The body will also consider several territory annexations and a rezoning request.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a $59 million general‑obligation bond ordinance

The Council voted to allow Councilman Pat McDaniel to attend meetings remotely. It approved the minutes from the May 5 meeting. The body also adopted Ordinance 2025‑43 authorizing up to $59 million in general‑obligation bonds. An omnibus vote approved Consent Agenda items A‑M and a separate resolution for a lime‑residual removal purchase order.

City Council Chamber
Mon May 5, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to approve EPA brownfields grant and police equipment agreement

The City Council will swear in new and re-elected members, approve minutes, and consider resolutions for an EPA brownfields assessment grant, police equipment, and various routine contracts including a Ford truck purchase and sewer improvements.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved Axon equipment contract for police (6-1)

The council approved the minutes from the April 21 meeting unanimously. It then approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Axon Enterprise for new police equipment, passing 6‑1. Finally, the council adopted all seven consent‑agenda items by omnibus vote.

City Council Chamber
Mon Apr 21, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

Decatur City Council to consider grocery tax ordinance and water plant improvements

The City Council will discuss an ordinance regarding municipal grocery retailers' and service occupation taxes. The body is also reviewing contracts for electrical improvements at the South Water Treatment Plant and various infrastructure bids.

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✓ Decided: Brad Allen appointed Chief of Police, effective May 9, 2025

The council approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting. After a failed motion to table, the City Code Chapter 51.7 Municipal Grocery Retailers' Occupation Tax ordinance was adopted by a 6‑aye, 1‑nay vote. The council unanimously approved Resolutions R2025-170 and R2025-171 authorizing contracts for electrical improvements at the South Water Treatment Plant. City Manager announced Brad Allen’s appointment as Chief of Police effective May 9, 2025, and the council approved all Consent Agenda items A‑M by a 7‑aye vote.

City Council Chamber
Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to approve contracts and zoning changes

The Decatur City Council will consider resolutions for a compensation study, a development agreement, and professional assessment services. The agenda includes routine approvals for software licenses, emergency sirens, and weed abatement contracts, as well as zoning changes and an annexation.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a development agreement with K.C. Finds, LLC

The council approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. It adopted several resolutions, including a classification and compensation study, a development agreement with K.C. Finds, LLC, and a contract with Clifton Larson Allen LLP. The council also approved the full consent agenda and a tree‑installation contract with Paul Tree Farms, LLC.

City Council Chamber
Mon Mar 17, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to consider annexations, grant agreements, and code amendments

The Decatur City Council will meet to approve minutes, discuss water service maps, and consider several ordinances including amendments to massage and fire prevention codes. The agenda includes resolutions for grant agreements, annexations, and farm leases, as well as the rejection of weed abatement bids.

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City Council Chamber
Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to consider city code updates and territory annexations

The City Council will discuss ordinances regarding alcoholic liquor, massage establishments, and amusement devices. The body is also considering the annexation of two properties and several equipment and service contracts.

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City Council Chamber
Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to vote on annexation and software purchase

The Decatur City Council will consider a proposed annexation agreement with McLeod Properties, LLC, and authorize the purchase of Tyler Technologies software. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the annexation and a consent calendar of routine ordinances.

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City Council Chamber
Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to consider transit agreements and budget reconciliations

The City Council will discuss expanding the urban transit network to include the Village of Mt. Zion and the Village of Forsyth. The body is also considering a budget reconciliation ordinance for the 2024 fiscal year and a funds transfer to the Community Revitalization Fund.

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City Council Chamber
Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to consider fiber extension and annexation agreements

The City Council will discuss a fiber extension proposal from Eisenhower High School to Firehouse 7 and a comprehensive operations analysis. The body is also considering an annexation agreement for land north of I-72 and west of State Route 48.

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