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Council approves budget adjustments, contracts and several city agreements; votes at a glance
Summary
At its March 24 meeting the Collinsville City Council approved a $307,815.55 budget appropriation, awarded multiple contracts including water-main materials and security-camera systems, annexed 1031 California Ave, authorized extra-duty police for Fairmont Park, and approved sale of a strip of 611 West Main for $20,000; motions passed on roll call.
The Collinsville City Council on March 24 approved a series of ordinances, contracts and budget items. Key actions and outcomes from the meeting:
Votes at a glance
- Budget appropriations: Council approved an ordinance appropriating $307,815.55 across three funds for 2026 (the general fund: $10,000 for community development workers' compensation; capital improvement fund: $240,000 for Orchard Lake Road and McDonough Lake Road infrastructure; water and sewer capital fund: $57,815.55 for stormwater lift station design). (Presentation: Tim Lambo; motion passed on roll call.)
- Award of contract — Midwest Municipal Supply: Council authorized a purchase contract for water main materials and hydrant accessories to Midwest Municipal Supply at $54,009.99 (lowest of three bids), funded from the waterline enterprise fund. (Presentation: Billy Jones; motion passed on roll call.)
- Annexation — 1031 California Avenue: Council approved annexing the property into the city and zoning it R-1 so a first-time homebuyer program can be used for sale. (Presentation: Travis Taylor; motion passed on roll call.)
- Fairmont Park security agreement: Council authorized extra-duty assignments for Collinsville officers to provide security for four Fairmont Park Racetrack dates in 2026; Fairmont Park will pay $200 per officer per hour and reimburse workers' compensation and related costs. (Presentation: Lt. Keith Jackson; motion passed.)
- CityWorks renewal: Council authorized a one-year renewal for CityWorks licensing and support at $51,875, with staff noting a reduced license count and that migration to a new platform would raise costs. (Presentation: Sean Seckler; motion passed.)
- Utilitra security cameras: Council approved proposals to replace aging camera systems at police department and city hall ($106,118.66, CIP-funded) and install Main Street cameras ($15,008.46, PD grant-funded), and approved a waiver for single-vendor warranty/support reasons. (Presentation: Sean Seckler; motion passed.)
- Sale of city property: Council approved selling a 15-foot strip of 611 West Main to the adjacent property owner (Collinsville Mini Mart owner Mr. Patel) for $20,000; staff will deliver a quitclaim deed, remove a fence and install landscaping. (Presentation: Jessica Short; motion passed.)
- Public art agreement: Council approved a grant-funded agreement with Great Rivers and Routes and Your Type 3D to install two interactive sculptures (a 10-foot ketchup bottle and a 14-foot horseradish route) with a $100,000 reimbursable grant. (Presentation: Jessica Short; motion passed.)
Most items passed by roll-call vote with all present council members recorded as voting yes. Several routine personnel and appointment items were approved on the consent agenda. Council adjourned after completing the agenda.
