Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council will meet on Monday, April 22.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

PETITIONS

Ward By Hollister Whitney/Fireworks Authority Inc. requesting permission to hold a fireworks

1 display on May 9th at Quinsippi Island. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval. By Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York, requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from now until May 23rd.

NOTICE OF PREHEARING

Notice of prehearing conference by the Illinois Commerce Commission on its own motion vs. Northern Illinois Gas Co. d/b/a Nicor Gas Co. on a petition pursuant to Rider QIP of Schedule of rates for gas service to initiate a proceeding to determine the accuracy and prudence of qualifying infrastructure investment in the office of the Commission, Chicago, IL on May 16th at 10:00 a.m.

PROCLAMATION April 26th as “Arbor Day”

RESOLUTIONS

A Resolution Of The City Of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois Authorizing The City To Enter Into A Reciprocal Agreement On Exchange Of Information With The Illinois Department Of Revenue.

Utilities and Engineering Director recommending approval of the low quote from Vonderhaar Masonry in the amount of $4,512 for spot tuck-pointing and waterproofing the northwest corner of the City Hall Annex building.

Wards Resolution for improvement under the Illinois Highway Code in the sum of $300,000 of MFT 1,2 Funds for the purpose of street improvements at N. 18th from Chestnut to Maple.

Utilities and Engineering Director and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the bid from Diamond Construction Co. the amount of $299,834.50 for the South 24th St., Harrison to State, Roadway Resurfacing Improvement Project.

Utilities and Engineering Director, Utilities Committee and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the proposal from EJ Equipment of Troy, IL in the amount of $122,524 for system mounted inside a van to do routine maintenance and repairs of the sanitary and storm sewer system for infrastructure throughout the city.

Utilities and Engineering Director recommending approval of the proposal from Dave Dieker Transport Inc. for the removal and hauling of leachate from Municipal landfill #4 for a contract period on one year with an optional two year extension at $.08 per gallon.

Central Services Director and the Central Services Committee recommending approval of the low quote from Cascade Engineering Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI in the amount of $22,375 for 500 - 96 gallon roll-out trash carts.

ORDINANCES

Adoption of an ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Adopting The Annual Operating Budget For The City Of Quincy, Illinois, For The Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2020.

A Special Ordinance Authorizing The Ceding Of Private Activity Bonding Authority. (Reallocate to the Western Illinois Economic Development Authority its 2019 private activity volume bonding cap in the amount of $4,231,815 to be used to support projects that will provide job opportunities and new investments.)

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 52 (Water) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy. (monthly billing)

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending Article II (Hotel Operators Tax) Of Chapter 45 Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy. (includes homestay, private room, vacation rental)

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40 Boards And Commissions Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy. (adds Quincy Public Arts Commission)

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE REQUEST TO SPEAK

Written request to speak under suspended rules by Bruce Guthrie, 1480 Hampshire, giving an update on The District.

https://quincyil.gov/files/documents/document/000/000/578.Agenda-City-Council.pdf