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Staff reported the ESU budget shows a projected surplus of roughly $745,000 and includes approximately $2.3 million in self-funded capital for vehicles and equipment. The capital plan covers items such as tandem and double-axle trucks, lab and tech equipment, streetlight repairs and other maintenance needs.

Separately, the council approved purchase of a heavier vibrating double-drum roller (presented at roughly $28,600) to improve the quality of small-area mill-and-overlay repairs that DPW has been performing. Staff said the new roller is heavier and vibratory, providing better compaction than the smaller roller currently in use, and will support more durable local repairs.

Both the ESU ordinance and the roller purchase passed on roll call with no recorded nays. Council members noted the ESU's practice of self-funding capital in recent years and asked staff to share more details about bond and capital planning in August if borrowing is proposed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Kankakee - City Council Livestream","oneSentenceSummary","The Environmental Services Utility's 2025-26 budget and capital plan were adopted, and the council authorized purchase of a 2013 Sakai double drum roller (about $28,600) to improve small-area mill-and-overlay repairs.","taxTitle","Kankakee City, Kankakee County, Illinois","taxId",4543,"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},6154854,"City approves alternate for East Riverwalk after riverbank damage; $564,008 change order authorized",131,2397000,2528000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5482908-1e5985d16a64027ee002c976a7b27595&start=2397&end=2528","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5482908-1e5985d16a64027ee002c976a7b27595/thumbnail_2397000.jpg","/articles/6154854/Kankakee-City/Kankakee-County/Illinois/City-approves-alternate-for-East-Riverwalk-after-riverbank-damage-564008-change-order-authorized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6154854-301a712da575800a1ebeffe06b7dad94/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434711&Signature=nytKdeFcxyxFJYHkudKzQ5y3IZd7HEz9FL9CNvUdWM5HeSi97chw4EVlLDfrP1p6BP2Zij8UqQVfxSzBp5R~j0O7D2GufqqFbFhHklN8QSB27C6amhP2yc02wo5fiUWQftxoN2vSNDNdHyYwtdDC4xjaFzZGTiqIb2g11Va5moTeAceoEJdAV3Z9J43Zn5Dlzfl6WuvyCc5E6-yB8kjGYx3PhHaLY~R1EUvqKUpoiVPEZfcKA~c3Zgdt-a37OLjaZIiRGz1gO4tSHgytRr3eoOyDrhMQJIMGSu29ZyBB2YpnmAtqEq5QEEeAorQfGPXwK7ef42TEeZyNeK~TWwfnrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kankakee City Council on July 21 approved a resolution authorizing acceptance of Alternate 9 to the Pikesh Seminole Inc. construction bid for the East Riverwalk project after staff reported the existing riverbank wall was no longer salvageable.

City project staff told council the riverbank wall deteriorated during recent winter ice events and could not be salvaged. The mussel relocation work and prior restrictions had prevented earlier exploratory digging, and when crews were finally able to inspect the bank they found the wall had degraded beyond repair.

Staff recommended and the council approved adding Alternate 9 to the existing contract. The change order listed before the council was in the amount of $564,008.91 (presented in the meeting as $564,008.91). Staff indicated the contractor would still be the low bidder and that manufacturing of replacement wall panels was already underway, and they expected to begin in-water work on or about Aug. 1 after receiving final clearances.

Council approved the resolution by roll call; one abstention was recorded on the vote due to a potential conflict of interest. Staff said the alternate did not materially change the low bidder and urged timely approval so construction could begin in early August.","City staff said ice and mussel relocation work left a riverbank wall unsalvageable. The council approved a resolution accepting an alternate (Alternate 9) to the Pikesh Seminole Inc. construction bid to replace the wall, authorizing a change order for roughly $564,009 and aiming for work to begin in early August.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6154859,"Council committee hears Fortitude Community Outreach on proposed shelter; aldermen press for daytime services first",138,1022000,1160000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5482908-1e5985d16a64027ee002c976a7b27595&start=1022&end=1160","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5482908-1e5985d16a64027ee002c976a7b27595/thumbnail_1022000.jpg","/articles/6154859/Kankakee-City/Kankakee-County/Illinois/Council-committee-hears-Fortitude-Community-Outreach-on-proposed-shelter-aldermen-press-for-daytime-services-first","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6154859-8997f283cde70cfb21dab7db67752653/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434711&Signature=jsmTFvFsp~LXP6ddI6Uw5Ma3OrDX-TKlZJKTWVqvEu0xOvKDjEXeOBVQ8zFNpUBAQVq-wBeSSuhIsXjT-ZCfiPF8gXYz1giB66GHVgFc29IGJ5N3CyWtVxa965gW0yERHHhNyAfl50UrsmA4fFKEOdFM3xZo2AWoAp4Eilg4aj1EZIypjyGeFLneYwlfhCnBDU5DcgxTHzrrXMwZZo8eGNLs5sHY7bo7s05CY52oiFnEsE3cP-Gk1GeTSMj1Q82eV8Cqy5yKkUpf2Ac--~bOuFQ~Crcza8eN3c2T2hj3TpZkX77-dwCKIfrVrUvqjggDl1f2VAA5NquaNTm5zWl78A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of Fortitude Community Outreach presented plans and answered questions at the Community Development Committee meeting leading up to the July 21 council session about a proposed emergency overnight shelter at 970 East Court Street.

Dawn Browers, identified in committee as executive director of Fortitude, described volunteer activities, partnerships with the police department and a homelessness task force, and remodeling work at the Court Street property. Committee members asked how the community had reacted and whether Fortitude planned to open a daytime shelter first as a phased approach.

Browers told the committee the organization had not planned a daytime shelter at that location; some aldermen said earlier discussions had suggested a phased approach beginning with daytime services. Alderman Prude and Alderman Malone Marshall reiterated their preference for establishing daytime shelter services before allowing overnight sheltering at the site. Alderman O'Brien asked about police access; Browers said communications with police had been constructive. Mayor Curtis said the city has multiple shelters, transitional housing and recovery homes but that surrounding municipalities also need to participate in solutions.

The committee did not take a formal vote that night; the presentation was described as an opportunity to raise questions in advance of colder months and to refine community expectations and oversight. Committee members emphasized coordination with police, clarity about services (day vs. overnight), and outreach to neighboring municipalities to seek shared solutions.","At a Community Development Committee meeting, Fortitude Community Outreach described plans for an emergency overnight shelter at 970 East Court Street. Committee members and the mayor pressed for daytime services and coordination with police and neighboring municipalities before overnight sheltering begins.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6154865,"Council OKs $50,000 redevelopment agreement for venue at 163 S. Schuyler Ave.",199,1377000,1576000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5482908-1e5985d16a64027ee002c976a7b27595&start=1377&end=1576","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5482908-1e5985d16a64027ee002c976a7b27595/thumbnail_1377000.jpg","/articles/6154865/Kankakee-City/Kankakee-County/Illinois/Council-OKs-50000-redevelopment-agreement-for-venue-at-163-S-Schuyler-Ave","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6154865-436e54ae4f0cb1157fa682e83f613dc1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434711&Signature=iF8Cggx20dpHi6S8iSj0qMudZ~-pOdN72vsRkfsC~3pEnqkeusHwy7crsGqI61vlkVBb4jWWzhODya8lRFdf~EU-qN8QjHaXStCuCyaSwg5P~MAVErtMYhVgZM6AuBZbN5HmK90orwGy-5rjyZGYi~hyoUFHGUvoOVCpEY8XLHK56glMcJSbk0MZzirAKgS70ncGHHznaZkkFXXx4k~tH1RYRMC4Jb4w8q5ulmkcrmPCL9yl6dOrhjt~~04IWzAtT2-Ty6-T-s5LRrAzWyD3Mg0nvVBhdyVzC-e~y5jAJbhmYe91fc6p3Tkz3f8sR02apXq4e2p1pt14WjwYKHNtUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kankakee City Council on July 21 approved an ordinance authorizing a redevelopment agreement with HB Equities LLC for improvements at 163 South Schuyler Avenue.

City staff described the agreement as a $50,000 city investment toward a first phase of improvements to the privately owned venue: $25,000 up front and $25,000 on project completion. Staff said the venue's first phase totals roughly $274,200 in private capital, with the city contribution intended to leverage that work and support future phases.

Director Watson presented the redevelopment agreement and said the city and developer had discussed the project for more than a year. Council members repeatedly praised the private investment and urged it as an example to attract further investment downtown.

Council moved to suspend the rules to permit final passage the same night; motions were made and seconded and the ordinance passed after roll call. Several council members expressed public support during the vote.

The redevelopment agreement places the city contribution on a phased schedule (partial payment at contract start, remainder at completion). Council recorded abstentions by members who cited potential conflicts of interest on the roll calls prior to passage; the ordinance was approved at the meeting.","The council approved a development agreement committing $50,000 in city funds toward a phase of improvements at 163 South Schuyler Avenue, supporting a multi-phase private investment in a downtown venue.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6154868,"Kankakee council adopts fiscal 2025–26 budget; city says modest surplus retained",1888,260000,2148000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5482908-1e5985d16a64027ee002c976a7b27595&start=260&end=2148","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5482908-1e5985d16a64027ee002c976a7b27595/thumbnail_260000.jpg","/articles/6154868/Kankakee-City/Kankakee-County/Illinois/Kankakee-council-adopts-fiscal-202526-budget-city-says-modest-surplus-retained","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6154868-6946be9ca13c89c74843fe9b6f8759d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434711&Signature=H~ojy4bouOH8V7kN4Aeqrl6Rhh42yj5iOA9Uq6EAYlsresetBlyMWBxl1R75UtW2gBPk~GaL-He1AdlNw3m49XWKHeFwwfQCshkReNpnExYrnqJrZHFU1-c~L~vAHaqEJoyh1jPpXdw0g0U0bX9xwJEIu3PkjjGwtsg6enDOoc-cTjppBcj028IP9Z3c-NtrgQ4ZVnQmvM~TFmE8gKCVrMpRUjcBh9hMWD43s6eTjcz1LXiYcTncuvDV0sthmOG57Ji0iQ-jpx3HHaVDz-BM0QrirOnqbqDli9sLqhmL6vdV3WMNjY0z-8nH6G24ZFg1bxDhqEoz7iCjzWS10QaT8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kankakee City Council on July 21 adopted an ordinance approving the city's annual budget for the fiscal year May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.

City officials said the adopted budget includes funding for new positions in planning and the comptroller's office, a $100,000 line for demolitions, $25,000 for owner-occupied home improvements and continued self-funded capital projects. The council approved the ordinance following two public hearings and committee review.

The budget packet presented to council showed revenues and expenses and a projected surplus described in committee as \"a little over $114,000.\" Council members were told the city has been conservative in prior years and typically realizes revenue close to budgeted amounts while expenditures have trended under projections.

Councilmembers moved to suspend the rules to allow final reading and passage the same night. The motion to suspend and the final adoption both passed on roll call with no recorded nays.

The council also approved a separate annual appropriations ordinance for the Environmental Services Utility (ESU), which officials said carries a projected surplus and includes several self-funded capital items.

City staff and council members emphasized that the budget reflects continued emphasis on capital maintenance and neighborhood stabilization, and invited aldermen to contact city staff for details on planned capital and staffing allocations going forward.

Looking ahead, staff noted bond financings for general capital and ESU projects were under consideration and could appear for first reading in August, with potential market sale in September if council approves the borrowing plans.","The Kankakee City Council on July 21 adopted the annual budget for the fiscal year May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026, after two public hearings and committee review, retaining a modest projected surplus and funding several staffing and capital items.","actionData","errors"]

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