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City of Calumet City Council met Oct. 9

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Regular City Council Meeting September 25, 2025

B. Special Meeting September 29, 2025

6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO BE ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE

A. Motion to accept the announcement of Governor JB Pritzker announces a $552 million dollar (actual amount is $552,997,000) both Local Highways and State Highways infrastructure investment program in Rep. Thaddeus Jones 29th district, including nearly $160 million (actual amount is $160,500,000) to the City of Calumet City for the next five years.

B. Treasurer Tarka submitting the Fiscal Year 2024 Audited Financial Statement, Single Audit Report, Management Letter, CYEFR Audit Report and TIF Compliance Opinion for the City of Calumet City for Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2024.

C. Letter of Commendation for CCFD Paramedics Tony Benignetti and Luke Nolan.

D. Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund Summary & Eligibility.

E. Mr. Greer thanking Director Tillman and Lakesha Kyles for their outstanding customer service.

7. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION ITEMS

1. Motion to accept the announcement of Governor JB Pritzker announces a $552 million dollar (actual amount is $552,997,000) both Local Highways and State Highways infrastructure investment program in Rep. Thaddeus Jones 29th district, including nearly $160 million (actual amount is $160,500,000) to the City of Calumet City for the next five years.

2. Motion to renew retiree health insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement Plan for the plan calendar year 2025 using Option 1 of changing certain benefits

Or

Motion to renew retiree health insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement Plan for the plan calendar year 2025 with no benefit changes.

3. Motion to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to amend the handicap parking ordinance to approve and add a handicap pole to be located at 543 155th Place.

4. Motion directing the City of Calumet City council to approve and authorize Mayor and Clerk to sign the Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement (BLR 05530) for Wentworth Avenue Reconstruction Phase I project to be funded through Surface Transportation Program.

5. Motion to approve and direct Public Works to install a caution sign for children playing or watch out for children sign to be located at 26 Harding Ave.

6. Motion to approve be and direct Public Works to install, Resident Only Parking Signs with address at the following locations, 525 Muskegon, 552 Muskegon, 555 Muskegon, 402 Manistee, 386 Marquette, and 519 Escanaba.

7. Motion directing the City of Calumet City council to approve and authorize Mayor and Clerk to sign Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded PE/ROW (BLR 05310PE) for the Wentworth Avenue Reconstruction Phase I project. This project will utilize federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding totaling $2,300,000.00. The City is receiving TDCH funds in the amount $460,000 that will provide the local match to the $1,840,000 in STP funding, requiring no local match from the City.

8. Motion to direct Public Works to install a No Parking Sign to be located at 801 163rd on the Superior side of street.

8. NEW BUSINESS - BUILDING PERMITS - NEW FENCE

1. 706 Green Bay Ave 1st Ward Privacy Fence - moving existing fence back

2. 371 Bensley 4th Ward Privacy Fence

3. 337 Bensley Ave 2nd Ward Privacy Fence

4. 1212 Arthur 7th Ward Privacy Fence

9. NEW BUSINESS - BUILDING PERMITS - FENCE VARIANCE

10. NEW BUSINESS - BUILDING PERMITS - NEW GARAGE

1. 415 Pulaski Road 1st Ward New Garage

2. 1512 Shirley Drive 6th Ward New Garage

11. NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF STATE OF ILLINOIS HIGHWAY AND MULTIMODAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING TO THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY

2. A Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Billie Jean Lucas

3. PROCLAMATION POLISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

4. A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO AND SUPPORTING A REWEWAL OF THE CLASS

8 INCENTIVE FOR 971 BURNHAM AVENUE (971 HOLDINGS, LLC)

5. A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO AND SUPPORTING A RENEWAL OF THE CLASS 8 INCENTIVE FOR 281 RIVER OAKS DRIVE (CALUMET PLUMBING CO., INC.)

6. A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO AND SUPPORTING A RENEWAL OF THE CLASS 8 INCENTIVE FOR 562-578 TORRENCE AVENUE (CALUMET PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.)

7. A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO AND SUPPORTING A RENEWAL OF THE CLASS 8 INCENTIVE FOR 1530 HUNTINGTON DRIVE (GASVODA AND ASSOCIATES, INC.)

8. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR, CITY OF CALUMET CITY, TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING AWARD

9. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 667 BURNHAM AVENUE

10. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 577 BURNHAM AVENUE

12. NEW BUSINESS - FINANCIAL MATTERS

1. Motion to approve payment to Track & Trap Invoice #1725 for Community Wildlife Services from September 1-15, 2025 in the amount of $7,500 and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01060-52487.

2. Motion to direct the City Treasurer to remit payment to River Oaks L&E Automotive Inc. in the amount of $13,018.22 for cost of repair to Vehicle ##114 and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01069-54115.

3. Motion to authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Napleton River Oaks Lincoln LLC in the amount of $41,494.21 as required by the economic incentive agreement for the calendar year 2024 to be paid through the City's Corporate Fund and be charged to Acct. # 01099-52696 Contractual Obligations.

4. Motion to approve payment for vehicle#2 for transmission repairs to Napleton River Oaks Cadillac for $11,408.12; further direct the city treasurer to issue payment to Napelton River Oaks from account number#01021-55100.

5. Motion to approve payment to The Law Office of Deanna Rosenbaum Hall, LLC in the amount of $2,464.50 for invoice 0825 and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01025-52200.

6. Motion to approve payment to The Law Office of Deanna Rosenbaum Hall, LLC in the amount of $2,199.50 for invoice 0725 and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01025-52200.

7. Motion to approve payment to The Law Office of Deanna Rosenbaum Hall, LLC in the amount of $2,464.50 for invoice 0825 and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01025-52200.

8. Motion to approve and authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to CDW-G in the amount of $6,082.88. This expenditure should be withdrawn from line item #06607-54151. This is a replacement for the Toughbook laptop for the ambulance.

9. Motion to direct the City Treasurer to remit payment to Holland Asphalt in the of $18,900.00 for the emergency demolition of property located at 610 Burnham due to deterioration of structure integrity that created unsafe, unsanitary conditions. Charged to account #01099-52645.

10. Motion to approve payment to Complex Network Solutions for the Genetic Advantage maintenance package in the amount of $12,056.25; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Complex Network Solutions in the amount of $12,056.25 to be charged to 06860-57117 Federal Asset Forfeiture (Law Enforcement Equipment).

11. Motion to approve payment to C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing for Law Enforcement Promotion Assessments in the amount of $7,800.00; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing in the amount of $7,800.00 to be charged to account 01091-52526.

12. The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners requests that Commissioner Stephen Curry, Commissioner Stephanie Gomez, Commissioner Bryan Caridine, and Secretary Melanie Johnson attend the Fall, Illinois Fire and Police Commissioners Association Seminar, November 7, 2025, to November 8, 2025. The seminar will be held at the Hyatt Lisle in Lisle, Illinois. We are requesting that a check be issued to Commissioners Stephen Curry, Commissioner Stephanie Gomez, Commissioner Bryan Caridine, and Secretary Melanie Johnson, in the amount of $1,500.00 from account #01091-52300. The requested amount includes registration fees, hotel fees, module training fees, meals, and travel costs.

13. Motion to approve cost payable to Holland Asphalt Services, Inc. for invoice #2025-102, in the amount of $8,355.00; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

14. Motion to approve cost payable to Holland Asphalt Services, Inc. for invoice #2025-101, in the amount of $7,300.00, authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

15. Motion to approve cost payable to Holland Asphalt Services, Inc. for invoice #2025-177, in the amount of $6,965.00, authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

16. Motion to approve cost payable to Holland Asphalt Services, Inc. for invoice #2025-183, in the amount of $6,410.00, authorize the city treasurer to remit payment from #03036-52349.

17. Motion to approve cost payable to Holland Asphalt Serivces, Inc. for invoice 2025-175, in the amount of $5,470.00, authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

18. Motion to approve cost payable to Holland Services, Inc. for Invoice #2025-180, in the amount of $7,650.00, authorize the city treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

19. Motion to approve payment to JLL Valuation & Advisory Services in the amount of $10,000 for litigation services for River Oaks Mall, and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01025-52200.

20. Motion to approve payment to JLL Valuation & Advisory Services in the amount of $16,000 for litigation services for River Oaks Mall, and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01025-52200.

21. Motion to approve payment to Central Square for invoice #447237; direct the City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $20,565.00 and charge account #01028-52335.

22. Motion to approve payment to Veritone, Inc. for invoice #897324; authorize City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $5,000.00 from account #01099-52696.

23. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #264049) for Project #02500261.001 River Oaks West Stormwater Improvements, in the amount of $13,775.00 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #12607-52600.

24. Motion to approve cost payable to Metropolitan Industries Inc. fir invoice #INV077485, in the amount of $11,420.00; authorize the city treasurer to remit payment from account #03036- 52356

25. Motion to approve and authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Romeoville Fire Academy in the amount of $7,800.00. This expenditure should be withdrawn from line item #06617-52390. This expenditure is for the 9-week Basic Operations Firefighter Academy for 2 new recruits.

26. Motion to Preparis for subscription renewal period 09/30/2025-09/29/2026 (invoice #244201); authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $15,711.36 and charge account #01028-52632.

27. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #264050) for Project #02501151.001 PW Drainage & Site Work, in the amount of $13,380.00 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52600.

28. Approve Payroll ($1,081,166.60)

29. Approve Bill Listing ($703,883.22)

13. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Finance -------------------------------------- Ald. Williams

Public Safety ------------------------------- Ald. Gardner

Public Utilities ----------------------------- Ald. Phillips

Ordinance & Resolution ------------------ Ald. Tillman

Health, Education & Welfare ------------ Ald. Wilson

Permits & Licenses ----------------------- Ald. Harvey

Public Works ------------------------------ Ald. Nelson

14. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

Mayor Jones

Alderwoman Harvey

Alderwoman Wilson

Alderman Tillman

Alderman Williams

Alderman Gardner

Alderwoman Nelson

Alderwoman Phillips

15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

16. EXECUTIVE SESSION

17. ADJOURNMENT

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