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Committee approves TIF site study, beach restroom trailers, airport sublease amendment and safety systems; accepts IHDA grant
Summary
The Waukegan Community Development Committee unanimously approved a set of resolutions July 7 including a $150,000 TIF site-study allocation, procurement of portable beach restrooms for up to $70,000, an amendment to a sublease with Signature Flight Support LLC, purchase and installation of fire sprinkler and alarm systems for the dispatch center,
The Waukegan Community Development Committee passed a slate of resolutions and procurements July 7, voting unanimously on each measure during the meeting following the CAPER public hearing.
Among the approvals, the committee authorized expenditure of up to $150,000 from Northern North Lakefront TIF No. 7 to fund site studies for a prospective development at 1831 North Pershing Road. The motion was made on the agenda as “resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds from the Northern North Lakefront TIF number 7 for site studies for a future development prospect at 1831 North Pershing Road in an amount not to exceed $150,000.” The motion was made by Alderman Florian and seconded by Alderman Martinez; the roll call recorded Alderman Donenworth, Alderman Florian, Alderman Martinez and Alderman Felix voting aye.
The committee approved procurement of portable restroom trailers and individual portable bathroom units for the beach, with an amount not to exceed $70,000 charged to two line items (100-1062-24428 and 100-1062-24438) and procured in accordance with section 2-458(I)(5) of the city’s purchasing policy. A motion to approve the procurement passed on a roll call with the four aldermen voting aye.
Members also approved Amendment No. 1 to the sublease agreement between the City of Waukegan and Signature Flight Support LLC; the transcript records the motion and unanimous roll call but does not specify monetary terms in the amendment.
For the municipal dispatch center, the committee approved the purchase and installation of a fire sprinkler system from Decker Fire and Safety Inc. and the purchase and installation of a fire alarm system from FSS Technologies LLC. Motions for both procurements were seconded and approved unanimously on roll call.
Finally, the committee accepted a $360,000 Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) Round 2 grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) to support the city’s housing rehabilitation program. The motion was made by Alderman Martinez and seconded by Alderman Florian; the recorded roll call was unanimous in favor.
All recorded votes on these items were affirmative; no recorded negative or abstaining votes appear in the meeting transcript for these agenda items. The committee adjourned after approving the reported items.
Votes at a glance
- Northern North Lakefront TIF No. 7 — authorization to expend up to $150,000 for site studies at 1831 N. Pershing Road. Motion: made by Alderman Florian; second: Alderman Martinez. Outcome: approved (Aye: Donenworth, Florian, Martinez, Felix).
- Portable restroom trailers and individual portable bathroom units — procurement not to exceed $70,000 (line items 100-1062-24428 and 100-1062-24438) under city purchasing policy §2-458(I)(5). Motion: made by Alderman Gunlesworth; second: Alderman Florian (transcript shows differing attributions during roll call). Outcome: approved (Aye: Donenworth, Florian, Martinez, Felix).
- Amendment No. 1 to sublease with Signature Flight Support LLC — authorization and approval. Motion: Alderman Florian; second: Alderman Donenworth. Outcome: approved (Aye: Donenworth, Florian, Martinez, Felix). Terms: not specified in transcript.
- Purchase and installation of fire sprinkler system for dispatch center (Decker Fire and Safety Inc.). Motion: Alderman Martinez; second: Alderman Florian. Outcome: approved (Aye: Donenworth, Florian, Martinez, Felix). Price: not specified in transcript.
- Purchase and installation of fire alarm system for dispatch center (FSS Technologies LLC). Motion: Alderman Martinez; second: Alderman Donenworth. Outcome: approved (Aye: Donenworth, Florian, Martinez, Felix). Price: not specified in transcript.
- Accept IHDA Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) Round 2 grant — $360,000 to support the housing rehab program. Motion: Alderman Martinez; second: Alderman Florian. Outcome: approved (Aye: Donenworth, Florian, Martinez, Felix).
The transcript records unanimous roll-call affirmatives for the items above; the meeting did not record any votes against or abstentions for these agenda items.
Committee staff will proceed with contract steps and grant acceptance processes as required by city purchasing rules and the grant terms.
