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Marcy Fosdick, who with her husband identified themselves as the tournament directors, said the Quad Cities Classic will run Sept. 11–14 with two days at Riverside Park and two at the Quad City Tennis Club. Fosdick said participation has increased from 230 players in 2021 to 419 in the most recent year; about 205 of those players came from out of state. She said the tournament generated roughly $153,423 in local economic impact over four days and that the organizers donate proceeds to local charities.

After Fosdick’s public comment, City staff recommended council approval of a $7,500 request from the special events fund to support the Quad Cities Pickleball Club’s tournament. Alderperson Finch praised the organizers for data and nonprofit partnerships and suggested they coordinate with the city’s youth commission. The council approved the grant unanimously.

What the action does and does not do
The $7,500 grant allocates special events funding to help offset event expenses and promote visitor attraction. It does not create an ongoing city program or commit funding beyond the single fiscal-year allocation approved by council.

Next steps
City staff will execute the grant and coordinate any required reporting; organizers were encouraged to follow up with the youth commission about youth programming.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Moline City Council Meeting April 8, 2025.","oneSentenceSummary","Organizers of the Quad Cities Classic pickleball tournament told the council the event draws hundreds of players and substantial visitor spending; the council approved a $7,500 grant to support the tournament.","taxTitle","Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois","taxId",53268,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6269469,"Moline council votes to waive Compass ID card fees to expand access",207,736770,944635,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3042792-84154d8179056a278f727cafd3126cfc&start=736&end=944","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3042792-84154d8179056a278f727cafd3126cfc/thumbnail_736770.jpg","/articles/6269469/Moline-City/Rock-Island/Illinois/Moline-council-votes-to-waive-Compass-ID-card-fees-to-expand-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269469-7cb64847ae22462a53d5e447c907e58f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206201&Signature=HmxHkU755ivN4aRRCmhVL7rXuju4oFbXhA3WIWnxqKLliiMwpfF4jSQ~BUs4o4BDWNwqeWFY0Q7a2R7cG~DQrlaSD~lQBloR7Az-nL-s9ZYjxsOKu9qlfz0f1i~2jphjAOxoCAFffyjE9nKxhI2QLhdO-n-3ktAjFDyaa8Kbirvip4PmJwRzmBux4aqX~hxf74gwFAZSNIYLDdamK9HhiBHsguPPIwSVxTzx7GYBzq6HPtvM2MGD1E0OA8K9KWKl9LH5hPWghWkiQElpFeQupcrjwN5RfqK7p7gzrYogHRsGs8LJlrBAqSZKq3mjpMLB9ZD3lWRtHP8khRt1Vv-5Hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Moline City Council voted April 8 to remove the nominal fee for the city’s Compass ID card, a library-affiliated identification program the city established to reduce barriers to services.

The ordinance amendment to Chapter 16 of the Moline Code of Ordinances eliminates a charge staff described as a possible barrier to uptake. Mr. Lear, who addressed the council during the item, said the city budgeted about $3,750 in revenue from the card but that actual sales have not matched expectations. “We feel that the nominal charge… may be a hindrance,” Mr. Lear said, and recommended dispensing with the fee to encourage residents to secure cards in Moline.

Several council members supported the change on equity grounds and asked staff to coordinate outreach. Alderperson Macias said the ID was designed to help people who lack standard documentation and that the fee could unintentionally bar low-income families. “I'm glad that we're going this route,” Macias said. Alderperson Timmian described recent outreach from Humility Homes about helping residents who are exiting homelessness obtain identification and urged proactive coordination with nonprofits.

Council directed staff to undertake outreach to organizations such as Humility Homes and Project NOW so the Compass ID can reach residents who would benefit from it. The motion to approve the ordinance passed unanimously.

What the change does and does not do
The action removes the local fee for the Compass ID card; it does not change state or federal identification requirements for other services. Staff noted the city had budgeted modest revenue from the fee and will adjust revenue expectations.

Next steps
Library staff and assigned city staff will follow up with nonprofit partners and report back on outreach plans and distribution strategies.","Council eliminated the nominal fee for the Compass ID card after staff said sales were low and alderpersons urged outreach to homelessness assistance groups.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":44,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":50,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6269474,"Moline council approves package of routine contracts, grants and project awards",3792,3835115,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3042792-84154d8179056a278f727cafd3126cfc&start=42&end=3835","/articles/6269474/Moline-City/Rock-Island/Illinois/Moline-council-approves-package-of-routine-contracts-grants-and-project-awards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269474-2e1ecb860e297b17c6bf77ce70994ee0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206201&Signature=l2BLR0k3P46xjP5x-1NOzMgi6GezLgZQu7CoNUXux8e7JlKR0ip0FuRYJLZUzFiv1YTsGGX4fXOX0vXfQUSiIhGgDrWpB6I9IKU5NcXftoZzKGKxNcuerxvmhwVYYYTokb-BJuSmJixc3yUC8L~bT27uUpQ5IktcCuwUuLU2eHTtRmRzq4xC7TaMEaf0sAbv9oUFenMpTQLauDaUpZwDA8ZCTppdlwcGGw5FY9efbHVCSOYtJR79-HeaSjrQj5F03JCssqaxUCkQ9Vi-Q2rD0B1HQ87lxZ2bfJJvdBnhEBQs-8feaxLNNixUGf4HXA7HYSTg4cA7XK5sP7SnJ2wUXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Moline City Council on April 8 approved a series of routine resolutions, contracts and ordinances covering event grants, street and utility contracts, farm leases, surplus property disposals and financing allocations.

Council gave unanimous or near-unanimous approval to funding and procurement items that city staff said will support ongoing capital work and special events. Key approvals included grants to local festivals and sports organizers, purchase orders and construction contracts for the Seventh Avenue and other street projects, three one-year farm leases, and the reassignment of the city’s 2025 private activity bond volume cap to the Quad City Regional Economic Development Authority (CREDA).

The package included smaller community-support grants from the city’s special events fund: $1,500 for the Belgian Festival and $7,500 for the Quad Cities Classic pickleball tournament. Council also authorized a licensing agreement allowing outdoor alcohol and food service at Bass Street Landing for Stony Creek Caterers for the 2025 season.

On capital work, the council approved a $2,998,156.21 construction contract with Centennial Contractors on the Seventh Avenue Reconstruction (Fifteenth Street to west of Nineteenth Street) and related purchases including streetlight fixtures ($199,040.85) and a contract with Miller Trucking and Excavating for the Colbert replacement project ($195,515.10). Staff explained purchase orders will use joint-purchasing contracts where applicable.

The council also approved three one-year agricultural leases for city-owned farmland (Price Farms, Rungi Farm and Bealer Farm) through April 8, 2026; declared several vehicles and non-motorized assets surplus for disposal; and authorized the purchase of office furniture for the City Services Center for $177,919.17 under an OMNIA Partners contract.

In finance-related action, the council approved resolution 8.11 to reallocate Moline’s 2025 home-rule private activity bond volume cap, $5,455,450, to the Quad City Regional Economic Development Authority to preserve the local allocation for future qualifying projects.

Votes at a glance
- Belgian Festival grant: resolution; $1,500 from Special Events Fund; motion passed (motion by Finch, seconded by Castro; roll call: ayes, no nays). Referenced in meeting agenda item 8.1.
- Parcel dedication (700 Fifteenth Street): ordinance; dedicating PIN 0832419001 as public right-of-way; motion passed (motion by Finch, seconded by Schmidt).
- Quad Cities Classic Pickleball Club grant: resolution; $7,500 from Special Events Fund; motion passed (motion by Finch, seconded by Razak).
- Metrolink fiber lease amendment: resolution; first amendment to intergovernmental fiber optic system lease with Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit Authority (Metrolink); motion passed (motion by Finch, seconded by Castro).
- Rotating mayor pro tem resolution: motion passed (motion by Finch, seconded by Castro).
- Library ordinance (Compass ID fee removal): ordinance amending Chapter 16 to eliminate the Compass ID card fee; motion passed (motion by Finch, seconded by Macias).
- Farm leases (three parcels): resolution approving three one-year leases with Mitchell; motion passed (motion by Finch, seconded by Castro).
- Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network agreement: resolution authorizing membership; motion passed (motion by Finch, seconded by Macias).
- Surplus non-motorized assets (salt conveyor belt and sandbag maker): resolution; motion passed (motion by Finch, seconded by Bridal).
- Stony Creek Caterers licensing agreement for Bass Street Landing plaza: resolution; motion passed (motion by Finch, seconded by Macias).
- Private activity bond cap reallocation to CREDA: resolution; $5,455,450; motion passed (motion by Schmidt, seconded by Finch).
- Office furniture purchase (City Services Center): resolution; $177,919.17 using OMNIA Partners contract R191804; motion passed (motion by Finch, seconded by Macias).
- Colbert replacement project contract (Project #1462-2025): contract with Miller Trucking & Excavating; $195,515.10; motion passed.
- Surplus vehicles and equipment (1028-2025R): resolution declaring surplus and authorizing disposal; motion passed.
- Seventh Avenue Reconstruction contracts and lighting: construction contract with Centennial Contractors ($2,998,156.21) and lighting purchase ($199,040.85 with Springfield Electric Supply Co.); motions passed.
- Motor fuel tax improvement (30th Street reconstruction): resolution under the Illinois Highway Code for $800,000; motion passed.
- IMRF authorized agent appointment: resolution appointing Ashley R. Kilker as authorized municipal agent for IMRF matters; motion passed.

What this does and does not do
These votes authorize procurement, temporary leases, event support and reallocation of financing authority. None of the motions in this package adopt new policy beyond the items described, and staff told the council that some capital expenditures use joint-purchasing or state contract vehicles to contain costs.

Next steps
Staff will finalize contracts and execute agreements as authorized. Several items will also appear on the city council agenda later in the evening for final action or additional consideration where required.","At its April 8 meeting the Moline City Council approved a slate of resolutions and ordinances including festival and tournament grants, street and utility contracts, farm leases, and allocations of private activity bond authority.","actionData","errors"]

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