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City of Blue Island City Council met July 22

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Roll Call.

4. Presentation of Journal Proceedings

a. Motion to approve the City Council Minutes from June 24, 2025 City Council Meeting.

b. Motion to approve the Minutes from June 12, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting.

c. Motion to approve the Minutes from July 10, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting.

5. Public Comment.

As a reminder, the public comment period is not a time for dialogue. The purpose of the public comment period is for the Mayor and Aldermen of the City to receive input from their community. It is, in fact, a one-way communication to the City Council. The City’s Administration and Department Heads are available for discussions after the meeting.

6. Old Business.

7. New Business.

8. Mayor’s Report.

a. Motion for Approval of Payroll dated July 18, 2025 for $454,636.39 (gross).

b. Motion for Approval of Accounts Payable dated July 9, 2025 for $432,540.80 (gross).

c. Motion for Approval of Accounts Payable dated July 23, 2025 for $1,460,550.42 (gross).

d. Resolution 2025-____: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Authorizing the Transfer of Incremental Revenues from the Special Tax Allocation Funds of Contiguous Tax Increment Financing Districts Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-4(q).

e. Resolution 2025-____: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois to Authorize and Approve a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Agreement with Jerry’s Place.

f. Ordinance 2025-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Creating Section 150.170 of Chapter 150 of the City Code to be entitled, “Registration of Foreclosing Mortgaged Property.”

g. Resolution 2025-____: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois to Authorize and Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for foreclosed property registration services.

h. Motion to Authorize the City of Blue Island to Apply for a Credit Card from Elan, Backed by Wintrust.

i. Resolution 2025-____: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois to Authorize and Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 2133 W. 136th Street.

j. Ordinance 2025-___: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing and Approving a Lease Agreement by and between the City and ARKAS Restaurant Group LLC or its Assignee Related to the Lease of the Property Located at 13357 Olde Western Avenue.

k. Mayor’s Announcements/Comments.

9. City Clerk’s Announcements/Reports/Comments.

a. City Clerk’s Announcements/Comments.

10. City Treasurer’s Announcements/Report/Comments

a. City Treasurer’s Announcements/Comments.

11. City Attorney’s Report.

a. City Attorney’s Announcements/Comments.

12. City Administrator’s Announcements/Reports/Comments.

a. City Administrator’s Announcements/Comments.

13. Aldermanic Announcements/Reports/Comments.

14. Adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) to discuss litigation that has been filed and is pending before a court or an administrative tribunal and actions of probable or imminent litigation and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) regarding property sales, leases, and purchases.

15. Motion for Adjournment.

https://www.blueisland.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222025-139