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City of Lake Forest City Council met January 21

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City of Lake Forest City Council met Jan. 21.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Honorable Mayor, George Pandaleon Prudence R. Beidler, Alderman First Ward James Preschlack, Alderman Third Ward James E. Morris, Alderman First Ward Ara Goshgarian, Alderman Third Ward Melanie Rummel, Alderman Second Ward Michelle Moreno, Alderman Fourth Ward Edward U. Notz, Jr. Alderman Second Ward Raymond Buschmann, Alderman Fourth Ward

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

 Immediately following Finance Committee

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS

1. COMMENTS BY MAYOR

A. Resolution of Sympathy for former Mayor Charles F. Clarke, Jr.

A copy of the Resolution can be found beginning on page 28.

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Resolution of Sympathy

B. Resolution Recognizing the Chicago Bears 100th Season

A copy of the Resolution can be found beginning on page 29.

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Resolution Recognizing the Chicago Bears 100th Season

C. Resolution Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of League of Women Voters

A copy of the Resolution can be found beginning on page 30.

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Resolution Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of League of Women Voters

D. Establishment of a City Council Committee on Environmental Sustainability

2. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER

A. Community Spotlight

- Metra More

- Kevin Considine, President and CEO of Lake County Partners

3. COMMITTEE REPORTS

FINANCE COMMITTEE

1. Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

PRESENTED BY: James Morris, Finance Committee Chairman

The City of Lake Forest has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal year 2020 budget document. The award has been granted to the City for the 4th consecutive year. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting, and its attainment is a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

In an October 28 news release, the GFOA states that “In order to receive the budget award, the entity had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity’s budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communications device.”

For budgets beginning in 2018, only 1,604 units of government received the award nationally, which is 1.8% of the 89,000 units of government in the United States.*

The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association founded in 1906 and currently serving more than 20,000 elected and appointed government finance professionals in the United States and Canada.

In addition to the Budget Award, a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Preparation is presented by the GFOA to the individual designated as instrumental in their government unit’s achievement of the award. I am pleased to present this award to Elizabeth Holleb, Director of Finance and IT, for her efforts in coordinating the preparation of the annual budget and for leading the efforts in making the required changes to the City’s budget document to meet the stringent requirements of the GFOA budget awards program.

* 2012 Census of Governments, US Census Bureau

2. Approval of Ordinances Abating 2019 Tax Levies for Various G.O. Alternate

Revenue Bond Issues (First Reading)

PRESENTED BY: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests first reading of ordinances abating 2019 tax levies.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The proposed Ordinances provide for the abatement (reduction) of 2019 taxes levied for the various outstanding general obligation alternate revenue bond issues. The tax levies for all bond issues are established and recorded with the County Clerk at the time the bonds are issued. Therefore, in order to reduce the 2019 bond tax levies, an abatement ordinance must be approved and filed with the County Clerk no later than March 1, 2020. The abatement of these general obligation alternate revenue bonds is possible due to the fact these bond funds have an adequate revenue source from water sales, golf fees, sales tax and/or TIF increment. Therefore, the general obligation tax levy can be abated as was planned at the time the bonds were issued. The abatement ordinances are generally considered at the same time as the property tax levy, but was delayed this year to reflect changes associated with the 2019 bond refunding in December.

The proposed Ordinances (beginning on page 31) are as follows:

• An Ordinance Abating the Total Tax being Levied in 2019 for the Annual Payment of the Principal and Interest on the 2011 General Obligation Series 2011-A Refunding Bond Issue

• An Ordinance Abating a Portion of the Tax being Levied in 2019 for the Annual Payment of the Principal and Interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015 Bond Issue

• An Ordinance Abating a Portion of the Tax being Levied in 2019 for the Annual Payment of the Principal and Interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017 Bond Issue

• An Ordinance Abating a Portion of the Tax being Levied in 2019 for the Annual Payment of the Principal and Interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019 Refunding Bond Issue

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: A summary of the proposed tax levy abatements is provided below:

2019 Debt Service Levy and Abatements 

Reflects impacts of 2019 Refunding Bond Issue 

Levy per County

TIF

Golf

Water

.5 NHRST

Int Rebate

Net Levy

2011A

143,150.00

(143,150.00)

0.00

2013

752,762.50

752,762.50

2015

582,050.00

(356,687.50)

225,362.50

2017

271,152.50

(271,152.50)

0.00

2019

3,490,393.47

(107,672.82)

(2,028,030.75)

(522,924.21)

831,765.69

5,239,508.47

(356,687.50)

(107,672.82)

(2,442,333.25)

(522,924.21)

0.00

1,809,890.69

1% L/C

5,291,903.55

1,827,989.60

Please note that the 2019 Bond Refunding reduced the 2019 debt service levy by $91,929 from the amounts presented to the City Council at the time the 2019 property tax levy was approved. The overall City tax levy increase will be 4.35% over the prior year, instead of 4.64%.

COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading of the Ordinances abating tax levies for various general obligation bond issues.

4. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS.

5. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION

1. Approval of the December 2, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes

A copy of the minutes can be found beginning on page 35.

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the December 2, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes.

2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of November 23 – December 27, 2019

STAFF CONTACT: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: City Code Section 38.02 sets forth payment procedures of the City. The Director of Finance is to prepare a monthly summary of all warrants to be drawn on the City treasury for the payment of all sums due from the City (including all warrants relating to payroll and invoice payments) by fund and shall prepare a detailed list of invoice payments which denotes the person to whom the warrant is payable. The warrant list detail of invoice payments shall be presented for review to the Chairperson of the City Council Finance Committee for review and recommendation. All items on the warrant list detail recommended for payment by the Finance Committee Chairperson shall be presented in summary form to the City Council for approval or ratification. Any member of the City Council shall, upon request to the City Manager or Director of Finance, receive a copy of the warrant list detail as recommended by the Finance Committee Chairperson. The City Council may approve the warrant list as so recommended by the Finance Committee Chairperson by a concurrence of the majority of the City Council as recorded through a roll call vote.

The Council action requested is to ratify the payments as summarized below. The associated payroll and invoice payments have been released during the check register period noted.

Following is the summary of warrants as recommended by the Finance Committee Chairperson:

Check Register for November 23 - December 27, 2019

The unusually high total for Fund 501-Water and Sewer, as well as the Debt Funds, is due to debt service principal and interest payments made in December. The total for “All Other Funds” includes Water and Sewer capital expenses of $154,809 and Self Insurance Fund expenses of $365,289.

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Check Register for the Period of November 23 – December 27, 2019

3. Approval of GIS Consortium Service Provider Contract to MGP Inc. in the not-to- exceed amount of $208,992 for calendar year 2020

STAFF CONTACT: Brian Joyce, Engineering Supervisor (847-810-3554)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff recommends awarding the contract for GIS Services to MGP Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $208,992 for calendar year 2020.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In 2010, the City joined the GIS Consortium (GISC). The GIS Consortium is a public entity consisting of local governments that work collectively to achieve the benefits of GIS and related technologies.

Currently there are 37 members in the GISC including Highland Park, Deerfield, Glenview, and Skokie. The GIS Consortium is based on an innovative approach that manages staffing costs by sharing professional resources. The mission of the Consortium is to create value for its members by identifying opportunities for minimizing cost and risk.

MGP Inc. is the current service provider for the City's Geographic Information Systems program and provides technical support services to the entire GIS Consortium. A site specialist is assigned to each community to manage the day-to-day GIS operations in that community. The GISC staffing model provides 100% staffing for Lake Forest, with this model, MGP staff is onsite every day to provide GIS services to city staff, the public and consulting firms as needed. Each municipality is responsible for approving an annual service provider contract with MGP to reflect the specific needs and budget of the individual community.

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The GIS Consortium Service Provider Contract for MGP in Lake Forest for Calendar Year 2020 is for services not to exceed $208,992, which is a 2.3% increase over the current GIS contract. Services provided will include direct management, development, and the operation and maintenance of the City’s GIS system. MGP also provides investigation, research and development of new functionality and capability to benefit all GIS Consortium members.

Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? No If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 9.1J – Existing Relationship

Beginning on page 46 of your packet is the Calendar Year 2020 GIS Consortium Service Provider Contract for MGP. January through April expenses will be made from the City’s FY2020 budget, while May through December expenses will be funded from the City’s FY2021 budget.

Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:

FY2021 Funding Source

Amount Budgeted

Amount Requested

Budgeted?

Y/N

101-3747-435.35-46

 $257,307

$208,992

N*

*Part of the FY 2021 budget approval process

COUNCIL ACTION Staff recommends awarding the contract for GIS Services to MGP Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $208,992 for calendar year 2020

4. Approval to amend the City of Lake Forest Pay Plan to Create an Executive Job Classification for a Director of Innovation and Technology and Authorize Compensation for the remainder of FY20

STAFF CONTACT: Jason C. Wicha, City Manager (810-3670)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests that City Council approve the addition of the new job classification for the position authorized as part of the City Council’s adopted FY20 Annual Budget and authorize an amount not to exceed $45,000 to fund the position for the remainder of the fiscal year.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: To assist the City Manager in better meeting the needs of the community and direction of the City Council, a realignment of the City’s Finance/IT Department has been authorized. Specifically, Finance/IT will be separated into two distinct Departments, with a reconstituted Department of Innovation and Technology falling under the supervision of a newly created, Director-level position. This new position will report directly to the City Manager.

It is important to emphasize that this realignment is not a reflection of performance issues with current City staff. However, these changes will allow team members to focus more on the strengths they bring to their respective Departments, while providing additional support to several areas of emphasis for the organization in the year ahead.

Specifically, the City has an opportunity to further integrate utilization of data and technology into our service operations to drive future decision-making and resource allocation, while enhancing the tremendous customer service that the City provides to Lake Forest residents and businesses. This goal requires additional resources to ensure the City has the ability to successfully broaden the organization’s IT capacity. The changes to Finance/IT will also have the added benefit of freeing up resources within the Finance Department to further its critical role in ensuring all City Departments comply with the City’s financial policies. In addition, these changes will allow the Finance Department to embark on new inter-departmental initiatives such as a comprehensive grant procurement program, among others.

These changes are not being driven by budgetary or specific employee performance concerns. The changes will, however, enhance the City’s efforts to continue providing exceptional customer service to the community while being responsive to their expectations.

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Staff recommends that this position be added to the FY20 Pay Plan as an Executive Classification, Level II. Future pay for the position will be determined by merit, at the discretion of the City Manager.

Based on anticipated start date for the position of February 17, 2020, an amount not to exceed $45,000 is requested to fund salary and benefits for the position for the remainder of FY20.

Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:

FY20 Funding Source

Amount Budgeted

Amount Requested

Budgeted?

Y/N

101-1315-140.10 to 20-40 (amount transferred from City Council- Contingency

 $110,000

$45,000

Y

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to amend the City of Lake Forest Pay Plan to Create an Executive Job Classification for a Director of Innovation and Technology and Authorize Compensation for the remainder of FY20.

5. Approval to Purchase a Replacement Core Data Switch, Installation Services, and Maintenance with Sentinel Technologies in the amount of $95,258

STAFF CONTACT: Joseph Gabanski, Assistant Director of IT (847-810-3591)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval to expend funds identified in the capital improvement program and procure from Sentinel Technologies replacement hardware of the City’s core data switch, installation services, and a one-year maintenance agreement.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City’s core switch is responsible for access for 14 key sites (Public Safety, Municipal Services, City Hall, Water Plant, Recreation, etc.) to the internet (SharePoint, OneDrive, email, Internet browsing), access to the City’s data servers (financial system, file storage, department specific systems, etc.), and network distribution to the majority of desktop computers in the Municipal Services building. The City’s current core switch has been in use since 2009, and while still supported by the manufacturer, procuring replacement parts is becoming increasingly difficult due to age. The replacement of this core switch will provide increased redundancy and minor speed improvements compared to the City’s existing technology.

PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The total project expense for the Core Switch Replacement reflects product procurement, usage licensing, configuration, installation, and one year of maintenance support. This project was identified as a FY20 project funded via the capital improvement program.

Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes

Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:

FY2020 Funding Source

Amount Budgeted

Amount Requested

Budgeted?

Y/N

IT Capital

  $112,000

 $95,258

 Y

CURRENT PROJECT MILESTONE: The IT Division published the RFP with the Pioneer Press, notified 5 vendors of its release, and published on ‘publicnoticeillinois.com’. On December 2, 2019, the IT Division received one proposal. The submitted proposal for hardware, implementation services, and one year ongoing maintenance proposed by Sentinel Technologies meets all the requirements outlined in the RFP, and staff recommends approval of the purchase along with a 5% contingency. Reference checks of similar complexity projects that Sentinel has completed recently with the solutions proposed have been favorable. City staff has worked with the vendor to confirm costs and ensure that the specific scope of services is clearly documented. In their proposal, Sentinel has provided an outline of the implementation timing and other operational details that is anticipated to occur. If approved, staff would begin work with Sentinel to ensure proper project planning methodology is adhered to for a successful procurement, configuration, and installation.

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Purchase a Replacement Core Data Switch, Installation Services, and Maintenance with Sentinel Technologies in the amount of $95,258.

6. Approval to Purchase Three Replacement Marked Police Vehicles Included in the FY2021 Capital Equipment Budget to the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative’s Low Bidder, Currie Motors, in the Amount of $104,430.

STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Public Works Committee and Staff are recommending City Council’s approval to purchase three replacement marked police vehicles included in the FY 2021 capital equipment budget. It is recommended that the purchase of the replacement vehicles be made via the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative administered by the Northwest Municipal Conference. The City has utilized the Cooperative’s bid to purchase police vehicles over the past seven years. If the bid is awarded by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the replacement vehicles in July, 2020. The three Ford Interceptors being replaced will reach their 100,000 mile mark by the time the new units are delivered.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The replacement Ford Interceptor is an all-wheel drive vehicle with sufficient space for the officer and his / her accompanying gear. The vehicle itself sits up higher and provides the officer improved visibility when driving amongst many large SUV’s. The vehicle has been designed specifically for police operations and offers many factory installed police options. It has evolved into the most popular police vehicle on the market today and is assembled in Chicago.

Once the Ford Interceptors have accrued 100,000 miles, they are moved into the Community Development Department or the Engineering Section for administrative use and inspection services. The vehicles will accrue and additional 20,000–25,000 miles before they are placed out to bid and sold to the highest bidder.

PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Reviewed

Date

  Comments

  
Public Works Committee

December 10, 2019

Reviewed & Approved F.Y. ’21 List

Finance Committee

November 12, 2019

Included with Capital Plan

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the F.Y. 2021 capital equipment purchases was included in the November 12, 2019 Finance Budget packet. At its December 10, 2019 meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended approval of each piece included in the F.Y. ’21 capital equipment budget.

The City has purchased police vehicles from the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative’s low bidder Currie Motors in the past and has not had any problems with the dealership nor the delivered vehicles. All warranty work is completed by a local Ford authorized dealer.

Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 9.1D – Government Joint Purchase

Below is an estimated summary of squad car budget:

FY2021 Funding Source

 Amount Budgeted

Amount Requested

 Budgeted?

Y/N

Capital Fund

$108,000

$104,430

Y

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Purchase Three Replacement Marked Police Vehicles Included in the FY2021 Capital Equipment Budget to the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative’s Low Bidder, Currie Motors, in the Amount of $104,430.

7. Approval to Purchase a Cabinet Body to Install on a Streets Section Vehicle, from PB Loader Corporation in the Amount of $36,230, Included in the FY 2021 Capital Equipment Budget.

STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Public Works Committee and Staff are recommending City Council approval to purchase a cabinet body from PB Loader Corporation in the amount of $36,230. The Streets Section is re-purposing ambulance # 241 that is being replaced in FY ’21. Utilizing the ambulance’s chassis will save the City over $100,000 versus purchasing a new one. The purchase is being made via the national government joint purchase co-operative, Sourcewell (formerly NJPA). Per Section 3.5 of the City’s Purchasing Directive, purchases can be made via a variety of governmental joint purchasing programs. Specific items are bid nationally and conform to all requirements of the Illinois State bidding laws.

If the bid is approved by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the installed cabinet body in October, 2020 after the replacement ambulance is placed into service.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The street sign and traffic light vehicle current utilized by the Streets Section has accrued over 129,000 miles and is too small for what is needed out in the field. This current truck will be rotated into the City’s vehicle pool system and an older, higher mileage vehicle will be removed and sold via a public bid.

Rather than purchasing an entirely new vehicle, the Streets Section is able to re-use ambulance chassis # 241 by simply installing a new cabinet body on its frame rails. City staff will attempt to sell the fifteen year-old ambulance body, but recent research has shown little to no after- market demand for such a piece. The chassis’ cab and frame rails will be painted before the new cabinet body is installed. The truck will be used for multiple Streets Section operations to include street light repairs, sign replacements, mailbox repairs, assisting with the gas light directional boring program, and hauling equipment for both asphalt and concrete repairs. By re-using the ambulance chassis and installing a new cabinet body, Section personnel will be able to consolidate various tools and pieces of equipment, and not need to bring multiple trucks to a single jobsite.

PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Reviewed

Date

Comments

Public Works Committee

December 10, 2019

Reviewed & Approved FY ’21 List

Finance Committee

November 12, 2019

Included with Capital Plan

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the FY 2021 capital equipment purchases was included in the November 12, 2019 Finance Budget packet. At its December 10, 2019 meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended approval of each piece included in the FY ’21 capital equipment budget.

For many years, the City has purchased multiple pieces of equipment from national bids to include Sourcewell, Omnia Partners, State bid, and the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. Sourcewell, formerly National Joint Powers Alliance, was created by State law as a service cooperative to provide programs and services to members in education and government. Sourcewell follows the competitive contracting law process to solicit, evaluate, and award cooperative purchasing contracts for goods and services. Sourcewell is a public agency governed by an eight-member board.

Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 9.1D – Government Joint Purchase

Below is an estimated summary of cabinet body budget:

FY2021 Funding Source

Amount Budgeted

Amount Requested

Budgeted?

Y/N

Capital Fund

$50,000

$36,230

Y

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Purchase a Cabinet Body to Install on a Streets Section Vehicle, from PB Loader Corporation in the Amount of $36,230, Included in the FY 2021 Capital Equipment Budget.

8. Award of Bids for the Replacement of Four Refuse Scooters for the Sanitation Section

to Nielsen Enterprises in the Amount of $62,080 and Burris Equipment in the Amount of $26,078 Included in the FY2021 Capital Equipment Budget

STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Public Works Committee and Staff are recommending City Council award bids for the replacement of four refuse scooter chassis and dump bodies. The scooters are used daily in the City’s refuse, yard waste, and recycling collection programs. Per the Purchasing Directive 3-5, staff sent bid specifications to multiple chassis and body dealerships, had the invitation to bid printed in the local newspaper, and placed all specifications on the City’s website.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Sanitation Section has in its fleet, twelve refuse scooters. The units are not only used for daily Sanitation operations, but in addition, they assist with clean-up efforts after special events and small projects that require frequent stops (e.g. mosquito larva abatement in catch basins, pre-winter sidewalk tree trimming, etc.).

All four refuse scooters requested to be replaced were purchased in 2014 and have each accrued on average over 4,500 hours. Over the scooters’ years of use, various parts have been replaced to include clutches, transmissions, axles, ball joints, control arms, etc. The manufacturer of the existing scooters, Jacobsen, ceased production of the scooters in early 2015. With a minimal number of these units currently in use throughout the United States, Fleet Maintenance has had a very difficult time locating parts over the past year. The parts either are no longer available or if they are, many are being purchased from other countries.

Both the Sanitation and Fleet Maintenance staff researched and utilized various demonstration units during 2017. After reviewing many manufacturers’ ATV product lines, a Honda unit was purchased in the fall, 2018 and has been in use for over a year. Fleet Maintenance added a dump body and cab enclosure to the Honda ATV. Since being placed into service, the unit has been very reliable and has had very few issues. Parts are readily available through multiple vendors in northern Illinois and are significantly less expensive than the current Jacobsen scooter parts. The 4WD unit also travels easily through snow covered driveways without becoming stuck, which is a marked improvement compared to the current Jacobsen scooters.

PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Reviewed

Date

Comments

Public Works Committee

December 10, 2019

Reviewed & Approved F.Y. ’21 List

Finance Committee

November 12, 2019

Included with Capital Plan

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: As previously noted, all required bidding procedures were followed; staff sent bids to twenty Honda dealers and ten Broyhill dump body vendors in multiple states. The cab enclosure is sold separately. Similar to the demonstration unit, the City’s Fleet Maintenance Section will assemble these four new units upon arrival of the equipment. Staff received the following three quotes for the cab enclosures:

Cab Enclosures

Company Name

Amount (Quantity–4 )

Alumilite Armor

$11,590

Side-By-Side

$15,651

Nielsen Enterprises

$18,555

On January 3, 2020 the following sealed bids were received for the chassis and dump body portions of the scooter:

Honda 1000 Chassis

Company Name

Amount (Quantity– 4)

Nielsen Enterprises

$62,080

Des Plaines Honda

$67,296

Honda Northwest

$69,545

Broyhill Dump Body

Company Name

Amount (Quantity–4)

Burris Equipment

$26,078

J.W. Turf

$27,900

Utilizing the low bid or low quote for each of the above three items, the total price per unit is $24,937. Included in the price of the Honda chassis is a 4-year warranty. Depending upon availability of funds, staff intends on replacing the units every four years. Not only will this save the City significant dollars on parts, but research to date shows the resale value to be very positive on these type of units.

Information regarding the FY 2021 capital equipment purchases was included in the November 12, 2019 Finance Budget packet. At its December 10, 2019 meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended approval of each piece included in the FY ’21 capital equipment budget.

Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? Yes

Below is an estimated summary of refuse scooter budget:

FY2021 Funding Source

Amount Budgeted

Amount Requested

Budgeted?

Y/N

Capital Fund

$112,000

$99,748

Y

COUNCIL ACTION: Award of Bids for the Replacement of Four Refuse Scooters for the Sanitation Section to Nielsen Enterprises in the Amount of $62,080 and Burris Equipment in the Amount of $26,078 Included in the FY2021 Capital Equipment Budget

9. Approval to Purchase a Chipper Body for the Forestry Section from PB Loader Corporation in the Amount of $27,897, Included in the FY 2021 Capital Equipment Budget.

STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Public Works Committee and Staff are recommending approval to purchase a chipper body from PB Loader Corporation in the amount of $27,897. The purchase is being made via the national government joint purchase co-operative, Sourcewell (formerly NJPA). Per Section 3.5 of the City’s Purchasing Directive, purchases can be made via a variety of governmental joint purchasing programs. Specific items are bid nationally and conform to all requirements of the Illinois State bidding laws.

If the bid is approved by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the installed chipper body in June, 2020.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Like many of the operating Sections within Public Works and Parks & Forestry, large trucks with hooklifts are utilized as their primary pieces of equipment. The hooklift is permanently attached to a chassis’ frame and allows for the use of multiple truck bodies. On any of the trucks outfitted with the hooklift system, a different truck body can be exchanged in less than a minute. For example, a truck may have a chipper body on it in the morning hours and in the afternoon, be set-up with a v-box salt spreader. This allows the City to save significant dollars by purchasing fewer body-dedicated trucks. The City utilizes six, mid- size hooklifts and two larger capacity hooklifts throughout its fleet.

One of the major programs the Forestry Section has throughout the year is the tree trimming and removal program. For this operation, the Section utilizes the log loader, a large chipper, and a hooklift with the chipper body attached. The current chipper body was constructed from an old dump body and has been used for over twenty years. The entire structure is rotted out. Its back pillars, door, and floor are all worn thin and in certain locations, are ready to pull apart. Once the replacement chipper body is placed into the service, the existing body will be put to bid and sold to the highest bidder. If no bids are received, the unit will be sold for scrap steel.

PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Reviewed

Date

Comments

Public Works Committee

December 10, 2019

Reviewed & Approved FY ’21 List

Finance Committee

November 12, 2019

Included with Capital Plan

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the FY 2021 capital equipment purchases was included in the November 12, 2019 Finance Budget packet. At its December 10, 2019 meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended approval of each piece included in the FY ’21 capital equipment budget.

For many years, the City has purchased multiple pieces of equipment from national bids to include Sourcewell, Omnia Partners, State bid, and the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. Sourcewell, formerly National Joint Powers Alliance, was created by State law as a service 13 cooperative to provide programs and services to members in education and government. Sourcewell follows the competitive contracting law process to solicit, evaluate, and award cooperative purchasing contracts for goods and services. Sourcewell is a public agency governed by an eight-member board.

Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 9.1D – Government Joint Purchase

Below is an estimated summary of chipper body budget:

FY2021 Funding Source

Amount Budgeted

Amount Requested

Budgeted?

Y/N

Park & Recreation Fund

$28,000

$27,897

Y

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Purchase a Chipper Body for the Forestry Section from PB Loader Corporation in the Amount of $27,897, Included in the FY 2021 Capital Equipment Budget. 

10. Approval to Purchase Two Replacement Sand Pro Rakes for the Parks Section to Reinders Inc. in the Amount of $39,846, Included in the FY 2021Capital Equipment Budget.

STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Public Works Committee and Staff are recommending City Council approval to purchase two replacement sand pro rakes for the Parks Section in the amount of $39,846. The purchase is being made via the national government joint purchase co-operative, Omnia Partners (formerly National IPA). Per Section 3.5 of the City’s Purchasing Directive, purchases can be made via a variety of governmental joint purchasing programs. Specific items are bid nationally and conform to all requirements of the Illinois State bidding laws.

If the bid is approved by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the two sand pro rakes in May, 2020.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Along with numerous miles of right-of-way, the Parks Section also maintains eight parks with twelve baseball diamonds. The baseball diamonds are not only utilized by in-house Recreation programs, but are also rented to many privately run baseball and softball organizations. During the spring and summer months, the Parks Section maintains these fields on a daily basis, not only cutting grass but striping baselines and raking the infield sand.

The Parks Section currently utilizes two, 2010 Smithco sand pro rakes for infield maintenance. The units have been extremely unreliable (frames requiring re-welding, engines needing replacement) for the past three years and are in need of replacement in time for this year’s baseball and softball seasons. Due to their poor condition and minimal value, Reindeers indicated there would be no trade-in value for either of the sand pro rakes. Once the two replacement sand pro rakes are placed into service, the current two rakes will be placed out to bid and sold to the highest bidder.

PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Reviewed

Date

Comments

Public Works Committee

December 10, 2019

Reviewed & Approved FY ’21 List

Finance Committee

November 12, 2019

Included with Capital Plan

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the FY 2021 capital equipment purchases was included in the November 12, 2019 Finance Budget packet. At its December 10, 2019 meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended approval of each piece included in the FY ’21 capital equipment budget.

For many years, the City has purchased multiple pieces of equipment from national bids to include Sourcewell, Omnia Partners, State bid, and the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. All agreements offered through Omnia Partners have been awarded via a thorough Request for Proposal (RFP), competitive, public solicitation process. Similar to Sourcewell, Omnia Partners prepares a competitive solicitation and issues it and any required amendments and notifications. Pre-proposal conferences and meetings are also conducted. Items to purchase are only made available to public agencies, educational institutions, and non-profits.

Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 9.1D – Government Joint Purchase

Below is an estimated summary of the two sand pro rakes’ budget:

FY2021 Funding Source

Amount Budgeted

Amount Requested

Budgeted?

 Y/N

Park & Recreation Fund

$40,000

$39,846

Y

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Purchase Two Replacement Sand Pro Rakes for the Parks Section to Reinders Inc. in the Amount of $39,846, Included in the FY 2021Capital Equipment Budget. 

11. Approval to Purchase a Replacement 4WD Utility Cart for the Parks Section to Reinders Inc. in the Amount of $28,072, Included in the FY 2021Capital Equipment Budget

STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Public Works Committee and Staff are recommending City Council approval to purchase a replacement 4WD utility cart for the Parks Section in the amount of $28,072. The purchase is being made via the national government joint purchase co-operative, Omnia Partners (formerly National IPA). Per Section 3.5 of the City’s Purchasing Directive, purchases can be made via a variety of governmental joint purchasing programs. Specific items are bid nationally and conform to all requirements of the Illinois State bidding laws.

If the bid is approved by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the utility cart in May, 2020.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Parks Section utilizes many different pieces of small equipment. The current 1999 Toro Workman has been a very reliable utility cart for the past twenty years. During the spring, summer, and fall months, staff utilizes the Workman to haul small amounts of sod, dirt, and wood chips to hard-to-access areas (e.g. wood chip trails, landscape projects, etc.). The Workman is also used to assist with daily baseball diamond preparation and during special events (4th of July Fireworks, Lake Forest Day, etc.)

The current Workman’s dump box and frame have significant corrosion. Mechanically, each time the unit is used either its throttle linkage or alternator require maintenance. Due to its poor condition and minimal value, Reindeers indicated there would be no trade-in value for the existing unit. Once the replacement cart is placed into service, the current Workman will be placed out to bid and sold to the highest bidder.

PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Reviewed

Date

Comments

Public Works Committee

December 10, 2019

Reviewed & Approved FY ’21 List

Finance Committee

November 12, 2019

Included with Capital Plan

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the FY 2021 capital equipment purchases was included in the November 12, 2019 Finance Budget packet. At its December 10, 2019 meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended approval of each piece included in the FY ’21 capital equipment budget.

For many years, the City has purchased multiple pieces of equipment from national bids to include Sourcewell, Omnia Partners, State bid, and the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. All agreements offered through Omnia Partners have been awarded via a thorough Request for Proposal (RFP), competitive, public solicitation process. Similar to Sourcewell, Omnia Partners prepares a competitive solicitation and issues it and any required amendments and notifications. Pre-proposal conferences and meetings are also conducted. Items to purchase are only made available to public agencies, educational institutions, and non-profits.

Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 9.1D – Government Joint Purchase

Below is an estimated summary of the utility cart’s budget:

FY2021 Funding Source

Amount Budgeted

Amount Requested

Budgeted?

Y/N

Park & Recreation Fund

$29,000

$28,072

Y

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Purchase a Replacement 4WD Utility Cart for the Parks Section to Reinders Inc. in the Amount of $28,072, Included in the FY 2021Capital Equipment Budget.

12. Approval to Purchase a Replacement Groundsmaster Mower for the Parks Section to Reinders Inc. in the Amount of $47,911, Included in the FY 2021 Capital Equipment Budget

STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Public Works Committee and Staff are recommending City Council approval to purchase a replacement Groundsmaster mower for the Parks Section in the amount of $47,911. The purchase is being made via the national government joint purchase co-operative, Omnia Partners (formerly National IPA). Per Section 3.5 of the City’s Purchasing Directive, purchases can be made via a variety of governmental joint purchasing programs. Specific items are bid nationally and conform to all requirements of the Illinois State bidding laws.

If the bid is approved by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the replacement mower in May, 2020.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Parks Section uses multiple self-propelled mowers for the cutting of the City’s parks, parkways, and open space. These units are also used in the winter months to power broom snow off at both train station platforms, the West Park ice rink, and City sidewalks.

The current mower’s steering linkage, suspension, and PTO drive systems have surpassed their expected life and are now becoming high maintenance items. The mowing deck is warped and worn thin and at times, scalps the grass. The main hydraulic pump has been re-built twice. Certain parts are no longer available and have been fabricated through local fabrication shops. Reindeers indicated there would be no trade-in value for the existing mower. Once the replacement mower is placed into service, the current Groundsmaster will be placed out to bid and sold to the highest bidder or sold for scrap steel.

PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Reviewed

Date

Comments

Public Works Committee

December 10, 2019

Reviewed & Approved FY ’21 List

Finance Committee

November 12, 2019

Included with Capital Plan

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the FY 2021 capital equipment purchases was included in the November 12, 2019 Finance Budget packet. At its December 10, 2019 meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended approval of each piece included in the FY ’21 capital equipment budget.

For many years, the City has purchased multiple pieces of equipment from national bids to include Sourcewell, Omnia Partners, State bid, and the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. All agreements offered through Omnia Partners have been awarded via a thorough Request for Proposal (RFP), competitive, public solicitation process. Similar to Sourcewell, Omnia Partners prepares a competitive solicitation and issues it and any required amendments and notifications. Pre-proposal conferences and meetings are also conducted. Items to purchase are only made available to public agencies, educational institutions, and non-profits.

Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 9.1D – Government Joint Purchase

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Purchase a Replacement Groundsmaster Mower for the Parks Section to Reinders Inc. in the Amount of $47,911, Included in the FY 2021Capital Equipment Budget 

13. Approval to Purchase Two Replacement Hooklifts, Two Dump Bodies, and a V-Box Salt Spreader for Two Water & Sewer Vehicles from PB Loader Corporation in the Amount of $118,505, Included in the FY 2021Capital Equipment Budget

STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Public Works Committee and Staff are recommending City Council approval to purchase two replacement hooklifts, two dump bodies, and a v-box salt spreader for the City’s two tandem-axle dump trucks. The Water & Sewer Section, along other operating Sections, utilize these two trucks on a daily basis to haul various materials and to plow snow. The purchase is being made via the national government joint purchase co- operative, Sourcewell (formerly NJPA). Per Section 3.5 of the City’s Purchasing Directive, purchases can be made via a variety of governmental joint purchasing programs. Specific items are bid nationally and conform to all requirements of the Illinois State bidding laws.

If the bid is approved by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the equipment in early May, 2020. This will allow Fleet Maintenance the time needed to remove and replace the old hooklifts before winter 2020/2021.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: As was noted, many Sections within both the Public Works and Parks & Recreation Departments utilize both of the tandem-axle chassis. The chassis are outfitted with hooklifts. The hooklifts are able to pick up and release various truck bodies in a matter of seconds. For example if one of these trucks is at a water main break hauling spoils or running construction debris boxes to the landfill, the same truck can return to the Municipal Services Building and within a minute, have its body replaced with a v-box spreader and outfitted with a plow for a snow event. This saves the City significant dollars by not having to purchase multiple trucks with dedicated, sole use truck bodies.

The requested purchase is to only replace the hooklifts on both chassis, their accompanying dump bodies, and a v-box salt spreader for unit # 981. The chassis (cab, frame, engine, transmission) themselves are in good shape and will continue to be used for many years to come. The current hooklifts on both of the tandem-axle chassis have significant corrosion throughout them. The rust is causing the bushings to bow outward. Both hooklifts were taken off older chassis and placed on new chassis. Their dump bodies and 983’s v-box spreader are also from the older chassis and they too are rotted and in need of replacement. The tailgate release on both dump bodies have been welded multiple times and have become challenging to dump their loads.

PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Reviewed

Date

Comments

Public Works Committee

December 10, 2019

Reviewed & Approved FY ’21 List

Finance Committee

November 12, 2019

Included with Capital Plan

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the FY 2021 capital equipment purchases was included in the November 12, 2019 Finance Budget packet. At its December 10, 2019 meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended approval of each piece included in the FY ’21 capital equipment budget.

For many years, the City has purchased multiple pieces of equipment from national bids to include Sourcewell, Omnia Partners, State bid, and the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. Sourcewell, formerly National Joint Powers Alliance, was created by State law as a service cooperative to provide programs and services to members in education and government. Sourcewell follows the competitive contracting law process to solicit, evaluate, and award cooperative purchasing contracts for goods and services. Sourcewell is a public agency governed by an eight-member board.

Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 9.1D – Government Joint Purchase

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Purchase Two Replacement Hooklifts, Two Dump Bodies, and a V-Box Salt Spreader for Two Water & Sewer Vehicles from PB Loader Corporation in the Amount of $118,505, Included in the FY 2021Capital Equipment Budget

14. Approval to Purchase a Replacement Bobcat 5600 Utility Work Machine for the Cemetery Section from Atlas Bobcat in the Amount of $54,445, Included in the FY 2021 Capital Equipment Budget

STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Public Works Committee and Staff are recommending City Council approval to purchase a replacement Bobcat 5600 Utility Work Machine from Atlas Bobcat in the amount of $54,445. The purchase is being made via the national government joint purchase co-operative, Sourcewell (formerly NJPA). Per Section 3.5 of the City’s Purchasing Directive, purchases can be made via a variety of governmental joint purchasing programs. Specific items are bid nationally and conform to all requirements of the Illinois State bidding laws.

If the bid is approved by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the replacement 5600 in early May, 2020.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: This unit was originally used by the Streets Section for a multitude of loading tasks as well as plowing sidewalks. Two years ago, the Cemetery Section traded-in its older Toolcat 5600 for the newer Streets model that was replaced with a smaller track loader. Cemetery utilizes this unit daily for all of its maintenance operations. It loads materials, plows, and at times mows various parts of the Cemetery.

The entire unit has significant rust throughout it (cab, under carriage, hydraulic lines, dump body, frame, etc.). The front lifting arm assembly can easily be bent and has been replaced three times. Cab mounts had to be fabricated by Fleet Maintenance personnel in order for the cab not to fall off. The existing unit will be traded-in to Atlas Bobcat.

PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Reviewed

Date

Comments

Public Works Committee

December 10, 2019

Reviewed & Approved FY ’21 List

Finance Committee

November 12, 2019

Included with Capital Plan

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the FY 2021 capital equipment purchases was included in the November 12, 2019 Finance Budget packet. At its December 10, 2019 meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended approval of each piece included in the FY ’21 capital equipment budget.

For many years, the City has purchased multiple pieces of equipment from national bids to include Sourcewell, Omnia Partners, State bid, and the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. Sourcewell, formerly National Joint Powers Alliance, was created by State law as a service cooperative to provide programs and services to members in education and government. Sourcewell follows the competitive contracting law process to solicit, evaluate, and award cooperative purchasing contracts for goods and services. Sourcewell is a public agency governed by an eight-member board.

Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 9.1D – Government Joint Purchase

Below is an estimated summary of Bobcat 5600 Toolcat budget:

FY2021 Funding Source

Amount Budgeted

Amount Requested

Budgeted?

Y/N

Cemetery Fund

$70,000

$54,445

Y

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Purchase a Replacement Bobcat 5600 Utility Work Machine for the Cemetery Section from Atlas Bobcat in the Amount of $54,445, Included in the FY 2021 Capital Equipment Budget.

15. Approval to Purchase a Replacement Groundsmaster Mower for the Golf Course Section to Reinders Inc. in the Amount of $29,351, Included in the FY 2021 Capital Equipment Budget

STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Public Works Committee and Staff are recommending approval to purchase a replacement Groundsmaster mower for the Golf Course Section in the amount of $29,351. The purchase is being made via the national government joint purchase co-operative, Omnia Partners (formerly National IPA). Per Section 3.5 of the City’s Purchasing Directive, purchases can be made via a variety of governmental joint purchasing programs. Specific items are bid nationally and conform to all requirements of the Illinois State bidding laws.

If the bid is approved by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the replacement mower in May, 2020.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The golf course maintenance operation is requesting trading in mowers # 808 & 878 and purchasing a triplex rotary mower designed with free-floating cutting decks. This will allow mowing of undulating terrain without scalping the existing turf. Both mowers have had various maintenance issues to include the replacement of hydraulic hoses, batteries, tires and a hydrostatic pump on the John Deere mower. The two existing mowers will be traded into Reinders for a total amount of $2,750.

PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Reviewed

Date

  Comments

  
Public Works Committee

December 10, 2019

Reviewed & Approved FY ’21 List

Finance Committee

November 12, 2019

Included with Capital Plan

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the FY 2021 capital equipment purchases was included in the November 12, 2019 Finance Budget packet. At its December 10, 2019 meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended approval of each piece included in the FY ’21 capital equipment budget.

For many years, the City has purchased multiple pieces of equipment from national bids to include Sourcewell, Omnia Partners, State bid, and the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. All agreements offered through Omnia Partners have been awarded via a thorough Request for Proposal (RFP), competitive, public solicitation process. Similar to Sourcewell, Omnia Partners prepares a competitive solicitation and issues it and any required amendments and notifications. Pre-proposal conferences and meetings are also conducted. Items to purchase are only made available to public agencies, educational institutions, and non-profits.

Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No

If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 9.1D – Government Joint Purchase

Below is an estimated summary of the replacement mower’s budget:

FY2021 Funding Source

Amount Budgeted

Amount Requested

Budgeted?

Y/N

Golf Course Fund

$29,500

$29,351

Y

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Purchase a Replacement Groundsmaster Mower for the Golf Course Section to Reinders Inc. in the Amount of $29,351, Included in the FY 2021 Capital Equipment Budget

16. Approval of an Inflow & Infiltration Policy

STAFF CONTACT: Jim Lockefeer, Public Works Management Analyst (810-3542)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Public Works Committee and Staff are recommending approval of an Inflow & Infiltration Policy.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City of Lake Forest maintains two separate and distinct systems of sewers; storm sewer for stormwater and sanitary sewer for sanitary and wastewater. Inflow & infiltration (I&I hereafter) occurs when stormwater enters into the City’s sanitary sewer system. Sanitary sewer systems are designed for sanitary wastewater and not stormwater. In municipal sanitary sewer systems where I&I is particularly bad, stormwater that has entered the sanitary system can easily overburden the system by overwhelming the ability of pipes and pumps to move waste water downstream. This can cause wastewater to back-up and, in some instances, flow back into residences. Excess wastewater in the system also causes pumps and wastewater treatment equipment at the City’s pump stations be overburdened which causes a loss in efficiency, increased operational costs, and ultimately shortens their life spans. I&I also presents environmental concerns. If stormwater is able to enter the sanitary system, sanitary wastewater may also be discharging into an area untreated.

The City’s Public Works Department conducts periodic smoke testing to identify I&I. Smoke testing is a very common I&I identification technique that consists of blowing non-hazardous smoke mixed with large volumes of air into an identified portion of the sanitary sewer system. The smoke travels the path of least resistance and quickly shows up in both public and private areas that allow I&I. The testing identifies broken manholes, prohibited connections including roof drains, yard drains, uncapped lines and cracked mains and laterals.

Since the completion of the most recent smoke testing and the subsequent review of the I&I report for the most recent smoke tested area, City staff and the Public Works Committee identified a need for a policy to outline procedures for identifying and rehabilitating both public and private I&I issues.

A copy of the proposed policy is included in the City Council Packet beginning on page 65.

PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Reviewed

 Date

Comments

Public Works Committee

12/10/19

Reviewed & recommended approval of I&I policy

Finance Committee

11/12/19

Draft I&I policy included in Committee Packet

Public Works Committee

10/30/19

 Reviewed draft I&I policy

Public Works Committee

8/22/19

 Reviewed draft I&I policy

Public Works Committee

7/23/19

  Discussed need for I&I policy

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The policy has minimal operating budgetary impacts. Per the policy, Staff from the City’s Engineering and/or Water & Sewer Sections are available to meet with property owners upon request. There is no charge for this service.

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Inflow & Infiltration Policy.

17. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Building Review Board. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)

STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development (810-3504)

The following recommendations from the Building Review Board are presented to the City Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda.

633 Circle Lane - The Building Review Board recommended approval of a new single family residence and the associated landscape and hardscape on a vacant lot. Prior to construction of the home, the new owners of the property have undertaken a significant and much needed bluff stabilization project. No public testimony was presented to the Board on this petition. (Board vote: 6-0, approved)

170 Savanna Court - The Building Review Board recommended approval of a building scale variance to allow the addition of an open pergola in the rear yard. No public testimony was presented to the Board on this petition. (Board vote: 6-0, approved)

The Ordinances approving the petitions as recommended by the Building Review Board, with key exhibits attached, are included in the Council packet beginning on page 69. The Ordinances, complete with all exhibits, are available for review in the Community Development Department.

COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading and grant final approval of the Ordinances in accordance with the Building Review Board’s recommendations.

18. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)

STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development (810-3504)

The following recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals is presented to the City Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda.

375 Oakdale Avenue – The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of variances from the interior side yard and rear yard setbacks to allow a small addition to connect an existing detached garage with the residence. (Board vote: 6 - 0, approved)

The Ordinance approving the petition as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals, with key exhibits attached, is included in the Council packet beginning on page 90. The Ordinance, complete with all exhibits, is available for review in the Community Development Department.

COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading and grant final approval of the Ordinance approving the petition in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals’ recommendation.

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the eighteen (18) Omnibus items as presented

6. ORDINANCES

1. Consideration to approve an Ordinance Amending Chapter 110, titled “Licenses and Miscellaneous” related to Raffles, to bring these sections into alignment with recent State of Illinois Legislation (First Reading and, if appropriate, final approval)

PRESENTED BY: Julie Tappendorf, City Attorney 

STAFF CONTACT: Margaret Boyer, City Clerk (847.810.3674)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval of first reading and if appropriate, final approval of the proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 110 (Licenses and Miscellaneous) of the City Code regarding raffles.

BACKGROUND: The City Attorney, along with American Legal (the consultant who codifies the City Code), continue to monitor State statues to ensure that the City Code is consistent with any new legislation. Due to the number of amendments made by the Illinois General Assembly, staff believes that it is appropriate to replace the entire subchapter relating to raffles. These changes clean up the language and bring the City’s raffles regulations in line with state statute. A redline version showing the amendments is included in your packet along with a clean version of the Ordinance beginning on page 98.

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: N/A

COUNCIL ACTION: Consideration to approve an Ordinance Amending Chapter 110, titled “Licenses and Miscellaneous” related to Raffles, to bring these sections into alignment with recent State of Illinois legislation (First Reading and, if appropriate, final approval)

2. Consideration to approve an Ordinance Amending Chapter 110, titled “Licenses and Miscellaneous” related to Landscape License, to bring these sections into alignment with current practices (First Reading and, if appropriate, final approval)

PRESENTED BY: Julie Tappendorf, City Attorney 

STAFF CONTACT: Margaret Boyer, City Clerk (847.810.3674)

PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval of first reading and if appropriate, final approval of the proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 110 (Licenses and Miscellaneous) of the City Code regarding landscape licenses.

BACKGROUND: City staff recently discovered when it was updating the license procedures during the recent implementation of BS&A (ERP) that various elements of the City Code were not reflective of the City’s current practices in connection with landscape licenses. Staff is proposing changes to the landscape licensing regulations in the city Code to reflect current practices, including clarifying the City Manager’s authority over the landscape license process. A copy of the Ordinance showing the proposed change is available beginning on page 111 of your packet.

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: N/A

COUNCIL ACTION: Consideration to approve an Ordinance Amending Chapter 110, titled “Licenses and Miscellaneous” related to Landscape Licenses, to bring these sections into alignment with current practices (First Reading and, if appropriate, final approval)

7. OLD BUSINESS

8. NEW BUSINESS

9. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

10. ADJOURNMENT

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