East Moline
Upcoming
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions, including a bid award for lead service line replacement Phase 1 and authorization to purchase 465 Avenue of the Cities. They will also hold first readings on ordinances to buy properties at 1325 10th Street and 1400 9th Street. The consent agenda includes approval of salaries ($521,242.06), overtime ($18,301.60), and bills ($1,773,882.40). Public comment and fire department promotions are also scheduled.
- Resolution 26-57: Bid Award for Lead Service Line Replacement – Phase 1
- Resolution 26-58: Water Filtration Plant – Repair and Rebuild Raw Pump #1
- Resolutions 26-59/26-60: Authorization and Inducement for Purchase of 465 Avenue of the Cities
- Ordinances 26-11/26-12: First reading to purchase real estate at 1325 10th Street and 1400 9th Street
- Consent agenda: salaries $521,242.06, overtime $18,301.60, bills $1,773,882.40
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider three items: an ordinance to add no-parking zones on 44th Avenue and 3rd Street A to improve emergency access, a resolution to renew the Illinois EPA NPDES permit for $50,000, and approval of plans for resurfacing downtown parking lots along 15th Avenue with $276,000 in FY'26 funds.
- Ordinance to add no-parking zones on 44th Avenue and 3rd Street A
- IEPA NPDES permit renewal fee of $50,000
- Approval of plans for Downtown Parking Lot resurfacing
- FY'26 budget allocation of $276,000 for parking lot resurfacing
- Plans, specs, and bidding documents available for review
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Special Service Area (SSA)
The Special Service Area Committee will discuss the financial report, facade/fencing grant applications, and a RAISE grant update. They will also review runner's park maintenance and set future plans, goals, and budget.
- Financial report and bill approvals
- Façade/fencing grant applications update
- RAISE grant update by city staff
- Runners’ Park maintenance discussion
- Future plans, goals, and budget for SSA
Joint Review Board
The Joint Review Board will select officers and review the proposed Connector Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan and related draft ordinances before making a recommendation to the City Council.
- Review of proposed Connector TIF Plan & Project Area
- Review of Draft Ordinances for Connector TIF
- Selection of Recorder and Public Member at Large
- Consideration of Recommendation to City Council
- Review of Timetable & Next Steps
Foreign Fire Insurance Board
This meeting is primarily procedural boilerplate with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled. The board will approve past meeting minutes, review the June treasurer’s report, and check on the status of gear lockers at Station 21. Staff will also review current purchase request forms for future operations.
- Approval of April 28 meeting minutes
- Approval of June 2026 treasurer’s report
- Status update on gear lockers at Station 21
- Review of current purchase request forms
Park Board
The East Moline Park Board will meet to approve minutes, review financials, and discuss new business including replacing sand at Garfield Park, updating park signs, and clarifying the official name of Los Amigos Park. They will also hear a guest presentation on a Halloween event and the 250th Anniversary.
- Guest presentation by Ruben & Maria Tapia on Halloween event & 250th Anniversary
- Garfield Park sand replacement
- Update park signs with new information
- Los Amigos Park official name clarification
- Park issue virtual/paper response form
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider a 6-month continued service contract with Assured Partners for $2,500 per month to assist with health insurance decisions, funded from the IPBC Wellness Rebate balance of $316,000. They will also discuss a one-year extension of the towing service contract with Quad City Towing Inc., which would extend the contract to August 31, 2027.
- 6-month contract extension with Assured Partners at $2,500/month ($15,000 total) for health insurance consulting
- Funding from IPBC Wellness Rebate balance: $316,000
- One-year extension of towing contract with Quad City Towing Inc. to August 31, 2027
- Current towing contract expires August 31, 2026
City Council
The Council is addressing emergency water plant equipment repairs and a professional services agreement for an orthophosphate feed system. They are also discussing the ongoing City Hall Relocation Project and a neighborhood well-to-water initiative.
- Water Plant: Emergency repair of equipment with municipal wells & pumps
- Water Plant: Motor replacement for High Service 1
- Water Plant: Professional services agreement with Crawford, Murphy, Tilly (CMT)
- Babcock-Meersman Neighborhood Well-to-Water Hook on Initiative
- City Hall Relocation Project / Public Safety Building discussion