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Silvis council approves TIF extension, Live Scan grant application, $5,000 unhoused donation and surplus vehicles
Summary
Silvis City Council approved a set of routine and project-specific items on Feb. 3, 2026, including a TIF extension for Slyter Professional Holding, LLC; authorization to apply for a Live Scan grant for police processing; a donation up to $5,000 for an unhoused project; and declarations of three dump trucks as surplus.
Silvis City Council unanimously approved a slate of items at its Feb. 3, 2026 Regular Meeting, moving several measures out of the Committee of the Whole and into final votes.
The council approved a Tax Increment Financing extension for Slyter Professional Holding, LLC after a motion from Alderman Chad Vroman and a second by Alderman Steve Marinaccio. The transcript records the motion carried on a 5–0 vote with Alderman David Rice absent; the council did not state the duration or dollar terms of the extension during the meeting.
Council members also authorized staff to apply for a Live Scan grant to support police fingerprinting and booking processes. Police Chief Gene Karzin said the technology "would be very beneficial for all the officers and how they handle the arrest when we get them." The council voted 5–0 to approve the application.
On community assistance, the council approved a donation not to exceed $5,000 to an unhoused services project. Alderman Steve Marinaccio made the motion, seconded by Alderwoman Chrissy Winters; the motion passed 5–0.
In routine fiscal matters, the council approved payment of a $1,672 utility bill for 510 7th Ave and authorized a credit card for Police Chief Gene Karzin with a $2,000 limit.
The council also declared three vehicles surplus: Dump Truck #1 (Ordinance 2026-27 as amended), Dump Truck #4 (Ordinance 2026-26) and Dump Truck #560 (Ordinance 2026-25). Public Works staff had reported receipt of replacement trucks earlier in the meeting.
Votes at a glance: - 510 7th Ave utility bill: Approved (Yes: Chad Vroman; Rick Butts; Doug Greer; Craig Pirmann; Steve Marinaccio. Absent: David Rice.) - Donation: Unhoused project NTE $5,000: Approved (same vote roster) - Chief Karzin credit card, $2,000 limit: Approved (same vote roster) - TIF extension, Slyter Professional Holding, LLC: Approved (same vote roster). Terms not specified in transcript. - Surplus Dump Truck #1 (Ord. 2026-27): Approved (same vote roster) - Surplus Dump Truck #4 (Ord. 2026-26): Approved (same vote roster) - Surplus Dump Truck #560 (Ord. 2026-25): Approved (same vote roster) - Application for Live Scan grant: Authorized (same vote roster)
The meeting record does not include roll-call tallies beyond listing votes as "Yes" for five members and one absent member for each approved motion. No recorded votes included "No," "Abstain," or recusal.
The council did not provide detailed financial terms for the TIF extension during the meeting, nor did staff specify implementation timelines for the Live Scan grant if awarded. The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
