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Champaign council adopts 2024 tax levy, building-code updates, plats and multiple contract awards
Summary
The council consolidated and passed the city's 2024 property tax levy (estimated $35,572,200, rate ~1.3152) and approved multiple ordinances and contracts including local building-code amendments, preliminary and final plats for Pierce Holdings subdivision, and contracts for Fire Station roof projects and renovations.
The Champaign City Council on Dec. 17 consolidated and approved several ordinance and resolution items, including adoption of the city's 2024 property tax levy and multiple capital and land-use measures.
Property-tax levy: Council consolidated related council bills and approved an annual levy described in the packet as $35,572,200 with an estimated tax rate of 1.3152 per $100 of equalized assessed valuation; the measure passed by roll call (transcript records a 9-to-0 vote).
Building-code and plats: Council enacted amendments to local building-code local amendments recommended by the Code Review and Appeals Board to comply with changes to the Capital Development Board Act. Council also approved preliminary and final plats for the Pierce Holdings Subdivision (1.04 acres at the southwest corner of Neal Street and Fox Drive) following a consolidated motion; both passed unanimously.
Contracts and change orders: Council accepted a bid and authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Advanced Commercial Roofing of Champaign for Fire Station No. 5 roof replacement in the amount recorded in the transcript as $159,320 and authorized a workforce diversity incentive payment not to exceed $3,984. Council approved change order No. 3 for the Fire Station No. 4 dorm and bathroom renovation with Pacific Construction Services LLC for $28,341.67. The council also accepted a contract award for the Fire Station No. 2 roof replacement with Filoto Roofing Inc. for $69,750 with a workforce diversity incentive up to $1,744.
Madison Avenue / Mattis Avenue improvements: Council consolidated three bills to authorize actions related to the Madison Avenue Improvements Project with state motor fuel tax funds ($2,500,000 appropriated for construction) and an Ameren, Illinois reimbursement estimate of $684,378.40 to relocate electrical facilities; the consolidated motion passed.
Votes at a glance: Several council bills and resolutions passed by unanimous roll call during the Dec. 17 meeting; specific numeric tallies appear in the meeting record for each item.
What to watch: The Madison Avenue Improvements Project will proceed through IDOT coordination and related contractor procurement; public commenters asked the city to consider supplier and equipment choices during procurement (see separate coverage of public comment).
