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Council approves package of ordinances, contracts and software purchase; several routine items cleared
Summary
At its Feb. 18 meeting the Kankakee City Council approved multiple ordinances, contract awards and a software agreement, including liquor‑license changes, an HVAC bid and a Tyler Technologies software contract. The council also received an informational first reading of a five‑year CDBG consolidated plan.
The Kankakee City Council on Feb. 18 approved a series of ordinances, resolutions and contract awards covering permit requests, liquor‑license transfers, municipal bills, an HVAC contract, fireworks vendor selection and a citywide software purchase. Several items were passed by roll call with recorded abstentions where conflicts were declared.
Votes at a glance (key items and outcomes)
- Communications (agenda item 8 a–d): Council approved requests to host community events — Bishop McNamara Fighting Irish 5K (May 26), Cob Park Criterion (June 8), Merchant Street Art Gallery Run for Autism (June 15), and a Dad’s Day Tag Day (June 14) — motion approved by roll call, outcome 10 ayes, 0 nays.
- City bills (report of officers): Council approved the city bills in the amount of $1,295,504.15. Roll call recorded 10 ayes, 0 nays; the minutes record abstentions on specific checks that were noted in the roll call and documented in the clerk’s record.
- Environmental Services Utility (ESU) bills: ESU bills totaling $715,414.29 were approved by roll call, 10 ayes, 0 nays; specific…
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