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City of Highland Park City Council met January 27

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City of Highland Park City Council met Jan. 27.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on January 13, 2020

V. APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST

1. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from January 03, 2020 to January 17, 2020.

VI. REPORT OF MAYOR

A. Appointments

B. Proclamations

C. Other business

State of the City

VII. BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC (Citizens wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda)

VIII. SCHEDULED BUSINESS

A. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION

Administration

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1004)

1. A Resolution Adopting a Code of Conduct and Amendments to the City of Highland Park Ethics Guidelines

2. A Resolution Supporting the Clean Energy Jobs Act

3. A Resolution Approving the Issuance of a Small Business Facade Improvement Grant for Dana Reed Designs

4. A Resolution Approving a Contract for Printing and Distribution Services for the Highlander and Shorelines Newsletters with Service Printing Corporation of Huntley, Illinois

5. An Ordinance Waiving Enforcement of Section 33.001(B) of "The Highland Park Code of 1968," As Amended, Concerning the Chairman of the Housing Commission

6. Appointment to Chair of the Housing Commission - Douglas Ross

Finance

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1020)

7. A Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Enterprise Resource Planning Software and Implementation Contract between the City of Highland Park and Tyler Technologies Inc., of Plano, Texas

8. Ordinances Approving Abatements for 2019 Debt Service Levy

a. An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Levied Pursuant to Ordinance No. 27-10 for the Tax Year 2019 by the City of Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois

b. An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Levied Pursuant to Ordinance No. 39-10 for the Tax Year 2019 by the City of Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois

c. An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Levied Pursuant to Ordinance No. 81-11 for the Tax Year 2019 by the City of Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois

d. An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Levied Pursuant to Ordinance No. 82-11 for the Tax Year 2019 by the City of Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois

e. An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Levied Pursuant to Ordinance No. 76-12 for the Tax Year 2019 by the City of Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois

f. An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Levied Pursuant to Ordinance No. 56-13 for the Tax Year 2019 by the City of Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois

g. An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Levied Pursuant to Ordinance No. 03-14 for the Tax Year 2019 by the City of Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois

h. An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Levied Pursuant to Ordinance No. 7-15 for the Tax Year 2019 by the City of Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois

i. An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Levied Pursuant to Ordinance No. 6-16 for the Tax Year 2019 by the City of Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois

j. An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Levied Pursuant to Ordinance No. O10-2017 for the Tax Year 2019 by the City of Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois

Public Works

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0807)

9. A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the 2019 Unit Price Tree & Stump Removal Contract to Lucas Landscaping and Design of Deerfield, Illinois

10. A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the 2019 Routine Grounds Maintenance Contracts to Guy Scopelliti Co. Inc. of Highland Park, Illinois, and Jack Vena Lawn Maintenance Inc., of Highland Park, Illinois

11. A Resolution Approving the Purchase of a 2020 Freightliner M2 Multipurpose BioDiesel Hook Lift Truck through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative

12. An Ordinance Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirements of the City’s Purchasing Manual and Approving the Purchase of a Sewer Televising Truck Pipeline Inspection System from EJ Equipment of Addison, Illinois

Community Development

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0867)

13. An Ordinance Amending Titles IX and XVII of "The Highland Park Code of 1968," as amended, Regarding the City's Building Regulations

14. A Resolution Amending the Annual Fee Resolution Regarding Building and Property Maintenance Codes

15. A Resolution Approving Agreements for Property Management, Operation, and Maintenance Services for the Peers Housing Association, the Ravinia Housing Association, and the Walnut Housing Association

16. A Resolution Approving an Agreement with T.P.I. Building Code Consultants Inc. of South Elgin, Illinois for Commercial & Multi-Family Inspection Services

17. A Resolution Approving an Agreement with T.P.I. Building Code Consultants Inc. of South Elgin, Illinois for Residential Inspection Services

Public Safety

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1084)

18. An Ordinance Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the City's Purchasing Manual and Approving The Purchase Of Public Safety Radio Equipment

19. An Ordinance Amending Section 72.020 of the "Highland Park Code of 1968", as Amended, Regarding the Ravinia Festival East Parking Permit

20. A Resolution Prohibiting Vehicular Parking, Stopping or Standing on St Johns Avenue Between Vine Avenue and Elm Place

21. An Ordinance Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the City’s Purchasing Manual and Approving an Agreement With Dr. Cynthia I. Plazas LLC, of Oak Park, Illinois, for the Provision of Public Safety Social Worker Services for 2020

22. A Resolution Approving an Agreement with Openlands for the Provision of Public Safety Services in Unincorporated Portions of Fort Sheridan

B. OTHER BUSINESS (the City Council will consider and then either approve or disapprove the following items)

Public Safety

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1084)

23. A Resolution Approving an Agreement with Williams Architects Inc., of Itasca, Illinois, for Architectural Consulting Services

IX. BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL

X. BUSINESS FROM CITY STAFF

A. City Manager Report

XI. ADJOURNMENT

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