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Council approves multiple ordinances, authorizes contracts and moves to pursue CDBG funding
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Summary
On April 27 the council adopted several ordinances (including purchase of equipment and concrete contracts), introduced or placed on first reading a contract-extension with Kimball Recycling & Disposal, recorded CRA certificates, and suspended rules to approve a Community Development Block Grant application and a fair-housing resolution required for the CDBG process.
Council handled a series of legislative items on April 27, adopting and advancing ordinances and resolutions tied to procurement, contracts and grant applications.
Key votes included adoption of a code amendment ordinance (third reading) and adoption of ordinances authorizing purchase of a Sourcewell cooperative‑purchased articulating tractor for the service department and contract actions for A & J Cement Contractors for concrete apron/slab replacement work. Council suspended rules where appropriate, took roll-call votes and adopted the measures during the meeting.
The council also introduced ordinances to extend residential solid-waste and container contracts with Kimball Recycling and Disposal Inc.; the committee of the whole had recommended drafting legislation to extend the Kimball contract and council members discussed the contract rates and renewal options presented at committee.
Council recorded Community Reinvestment Area certificates for 14 parcels after a motion that allowed the finance director to record the CRA certificates collectively and comments clarifying that the Lake County Auditor determines taxable value. Staff emphasized that recording the certificates is a procedural step and does not set taxable value.
On resolutions, council suspended rules and adopted Resolution 2026-05 to apply for competitive Community Development Block Grant funding (playground improvements for three parks) and adopted Resolution 2026-06 recognizing the duty to further fair housing — a required step associated with the CDBG application. Staff said exact CDBG dollar amounts were still being worked out.
Votes were recorded by roll call and motions carried as noted in the minutes. Council adjourned at the end of the agenda.
