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DeKalb council approves consent agenda and two resolutions; funds, contracts and vehicle purchase pass on unanimous votes
Summary
The DeKalb City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda (including $3,263,742.08 in accounts payable and payroll) and adopted two resolutions authorizing a five-year auditing contract with Sikich and the purchase of a police vehicle.
At its Oct. 27 meeting the DeKalb City Council approved routine business items and adopted two separate resolutions by unanimous roll call votes.
Consent agenda: The council approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes of the Oct. 13 regular meeting, accounts payable and payroll through Oct. 28, 2025 in the amount of $3,263,742.08, a FOIA report for September 2025, the FY2025 third-quarter human services funding report, and Resolution 2025-096 authorizing approval of certain executive-session meeting minutes. Alderman Powell moved to approve the consent agenda; Alderman Carlson seconded. The roll-call vote was recorded in the affirmative for all members present and the consent agenda passed.
Resolution 2025-097 (auditing services): The council approved an auditing services agreement with Sikich, CPA LLC for auditing services related to fiscal years 2025 through 2029. The city's finance director circulated a request for proposals; staff recommended Sikich based on price and local presence. Alderman Verbic moved the resolution; Alderman Larson seconded. Roll call: unanimous approval.
Resolution 2025-098 (police vehicle purchase): The council authorized the purchase and equipping of one 2023 police-package Dodge Durango based on Illinois Central Management Services contract pricing in an amount not to exceed $38,508. City staff said the Durango was a good buy (a used 2023 model with low miles) needed to replace a squad damaged in a crash; after insurance recoveries and sale of the damaged vehicle the net projected cost to the city was approximately $10,500 and the seizure fund will cover the expense. Alderman Powell moved the resolution; Alderman Larson seconded. Roll call: unanimous approval.
Executive session motion: The council moved and voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel as provided for in 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). The motion (moved by Alderman Zazada and seconded by Alderman Smith) passed on roll call and the council recessed into executive session.
Vote tallies reported at the meeting were unanimous for the items recorded during the public session.
