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City of McHenry City Council met Oct. 17.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order.

2. Roll Call.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Public Comments:

5. Presentation: McHenry County Conservation Foundation by Pam Althoff and Jim Haisler

6. Consent Agenda. Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:

A. IDOT Resolution for Improvement Authorizing the Use of MFT Funds (Strange) IDOT Resolution for Improvement authorizing the use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2022 Rebuild Illinois Bond Funded and Motor Fuel Tax Funded Road Program (Section #22-000092- 00-RS) in the amount of $657,105.06.

B. Intergovernmental Agreement for Forensic Computer Lab (Birk)

Authorize the Mayor’s execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of McHenry and the McHenry County States Attorney’s Office for shared costs related to the establishment of a forensic computer lab; and, to utilize existing asset forfeiture funds not to exceed $62,000.00 for the purchase of software to be utilized in the forensic computer lab.

C. Waive Competitive Bidding for the Purchase of Police Locker Room Lockers (Polerecky)

Due to the limited number of providers and the City’s ability to obtain three (3) competitive quotes – waiver of the competitive bidding process as set forth in the City’s Purchasing Policies; acceptance of a quote from Schoollocker.com in the amount of $30,228.05; and, authorization for the purchase of lockers for the Police Department Women’s Locker Room in an amount not to exceed $30,228.05.

D. Budget Amendment and Award of Bid for Veterans Memorial Park Entryway (Hobson)

Approve an ordinance amending the FY23/24 Parks Developer Donation Budget in the amount of $34,842,00; and, award of bid for the installation of the re-designed entryway at Veterans Memorial Park in the amount of $204,842.00.

E. Budget Amendment and Approval of Scope of Services Contract for Riverwalk (Hobson)

Approve an ordinance amending the FY23/24 TIF Fund Budget in the amount of $6,440.00; and, a scope of services contract with HR Green for finalization of Phase 4 Riverwalk plans for that section of the Riverwalk between Pearl Street and Route 120.

F. Change Order #1 – 2022/2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program (Strange)

Change Order resulting in a net deduction from the contract of $4,640.00, for the 2022/2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program contract with National Power Rodding Corporation.

G. Block Party Request (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

October 22nd from 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Conway Circle

H. October 3, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes;

I. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $133,406.47

J. As Needed Checks in the amount of $300,314.40.

7. Individual Action Item Agenda.

A. Class A Liquor License for The Courthouse – 1401 N. Riverside Drive (Mayor Jett) Motion to approve a Class A Liquor License to River Pearl LLC dba The Courthouse, located at 1401 N. Riverside Drive and, if granted, an Ordinance increasing the number of Class A Liquor Licenses from 41 to 42.

B. Zoning Approvals for Recently Annexed Property (Polerecky)

Motion to approve an ordinance Granting Various Zoning Approvals for Property Recently Annexed by the City of McHenry.

C. New Façade Grant Program (Martin)

Motion to approve the amended Façade Grant Program, as presented.

8. Discussion Items.

A. 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Dates (Morefield, Council)

9. Staff Reports.

Staff reports are provided the first meeting of each month.

10. Mayor’s Report.

11. City Council Comments.

12. Executive Session for the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6).)

13. Adjourn.

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