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Washington council approves funding for US‑24 signal work, adopts multiple ordinances and intergovernmental agreements
Summary
The council unanimously approved a package of routine and project items: a $66,356 city share for US‑24 signal work with IDOT, declared 22 unclaimed bicycles surplus for donation, amended the solicitor permit ordinance, approved parking restrictions for RVs, and authorized an intergovernmental animal control agreement and CityLift paratransit pact.
Mayor Lillia V. Stevens presided as the City of Washington approved a series of resolutions, ordinances and agreements during its November meeting, with all motions passing unanimously.
Key approvals at a glance:
- Joint funding with IDOT for the US‑24 resurfacing project: staff said the city’s portion for signal work is $66,356 and the council approved the joint funding agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation. A councilor confirmed this is the only US‑24 intersection inside city limits that the city will fund.
- Declaration of 22 unclaimed bicycles as surplus property: council declared the bicycles surplus with plans for donation; staff said evidence custodian Sherry Guymon coordinated donations with a local charity.
- Ordinance changes for solicitors/peddlers: council approved amendments requiring payment of the application fee at the time of application (not issuance) and requiring vehicle information to include the state of plate issuance. The city attorney said the changes were minor clarifications requested by the administrator.
- Parking ordinance for RVs and campers: council approved an amendment prohibiting certain vehicle types from parking on streets for 24 hours (second reading approval).
- Intergovernmental agreements: council approved an ADA paratransit arrangement with CityLift (with township coordination) and authorized an agreement with Tazewell County for animal and rabies control services; both were approved on vote.
Most motions were routine and carried unanimously. The mayor and staff noted planned follow‑up actions for public engagement events and training. Councilors praised collaboration between staff, the city attorney and community members in drafting the solicitor ordinance.
What’s next: staff will proceed with the implemented agreements and the planned donations; proposed jurisdictional transfer of a portion of North Main Street was presented on first reading and will return for further consideration.
