Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met March 21.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

PUBLIC FORUM

PETITIONS

Special Event Application from Quincy Medical Group requesting permission to hold the 22nd annual Bridge the Gap to Health Race on May 14, 2022. The run/walk event consists of 5K, 10K, and half marathon routes that begin and end at Clat Adams Park. The race routes do not require the closure of either bridge or State right-of-way. The applicant requests the closure of the following streets and that the City provides barricades for the closures: Street Closures 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Bonansinga Dr, Broadway to Cedar St, Broadway, Bonansinga Dr to 3rd St, Vermont St, Front to 3rd St, Hampshire St, Front to 3rd St, Front St, Jersey St to Broadway, 2nd St, Jersey to Spring St and Street Closures 7:00 a.m. to 12:00, 2nd St, Spring to Elm St, Cedar St, Bonansinga Dr to 3rd St, Bonansinga Dr, Cedar St to Kochs Lane. Applicant also requests “no parking” signs be placed on the race routes from 5:00 p.m. on May 13th through 1:00 p.m. on the day of the event. Applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Special Event Application from On the Rail, 129 South 4th St., requesting permission to hold a Quincy Summer Kick-off event on May 28, 2022 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. Applicant requests the closure and use of the following street, alley, and property on the day of the event: Maine St, 4th to 5th St, alley adjacent to 129 S. 4th St, and Newcomb Lot, corner of 4th and Maine St. Applicant requests that “No Parking” signs be placed on both sides of Maine St between 4th and 5th St on the afternoon of May 27, 2022. Applicant also requests that liquor ordinances be waived to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street, permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises, and selling liquor outside the licensed premises. The Quincy Police Department has approved the requests to the waive liquor ordinances and Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License. The applicant requests permission to assemble a stage for live entertainment on Maine Street near the City-owned Newcomb lot. Approval for the assembly of the stage is recommended pending an inspection of the structure by the Quincy Fire Department once the stage is in place and prior to the start of the event. Applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Special Event Application from On the Rail located at 129 South 4th St., requesting permission to hold the Gem City Music Concert on Saturday, June 18, 2022 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. Applicant requests the closure and use of the following street, alley, and property on the day of the event: Maine St, 4th to 5th St, alley adjacent to 129 S. 4th St, and Newcomb Lot, corner of 4th and Maine St. Applicant requests that “No Parking” signs be placed on both sides of Maine St between 4th and 5th St on the afternoon of June 17, 2022. Applicant also requests that liquor ordinances be waived to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street, permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises, and selling liquor outside the licensed premises. The Quincy Police Department has approved the requests to the waive liquor ordinances and Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License. The applicant requests permission to assemble a stage for live entertainment on Maine Street near the City-owned Newcomb lot. Approval for the assembly of the stage is recommended pending an inspection of the structure by the Quincy Fire Department once the stage is in place and prior to the start of the event. Applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

MAYORS APPOINTMENTS

Ald. Dave Bauer and Rick Ehrhart to the Riverfront Development Corp Committee RESOLUTIONS

Transit Director recommending approval to execute an amendment to the Section 5311- Downstate Operating Assistance Grant Agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation to obtain grant assistance for fiscal year 2022-2023.

Transit Director recommending acceptance of the 5311 Special Warranty projects with Illinois Department of Transportation to obtain grant assistance.

Resolution authorizing application to the Office of Intermodal Project Implementation Department under IDOT’s general authority to off-set a portion of the transportation facility costs of Quincy Transit Lines.

IT Manager and Technology Committee recommending approval of the quote from SHI in the amount of $175,000.00 for the purchase of the 5 HPE DL360 Gen 10 VMware Host Server replacement server and for the HPE Nimble SAN to replace the IBM v3700 SAN.

Resolution Accepting A Grant From The Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Strong Communities Program.

Chief of Police and Police Aldermanic Committee recommending approval to purchase five Safariland Shift 360 Level IIIA tactical vests and ballistic plates from Streicher’s of Minneapolis, MN for a total cost of $13,695.00.

Purchasing Agent recommending approval of the proposal from Energy Petroleum Company for a three year contract at $.075 above Energy Petroleum Company’s delivered cost and for fuel delivery at a cost of .095/gallon delivery margin starting on April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2025.

Utilities and Engineering Director and City Hall Committee recommending approval of the quote from Awerkamp Machine Company in the amount of $8,950.00 for replacement of the deteriorating concrete stairwell located at the southwest corner of the City Hall Plaza.

Utilities and Engineering Director, Utilities Committee, and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the low bid from Rees Construction Company in the amount of $1,585,627.73 for the Spring Street, 2nd to 3rd Streets and 2nd Street, Spring to College Streets Reconstruction Project which includes new PCC pavement, curb and gutters, storm sewer, sidewalks, and water main replacement.

Utilities and Engineering Director recommending the City enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mississippi Valley Hunters and Fishermen’s Association for the preservation of green spaces and wildlife habitats at Municipal Landfills 2/3 and 4.

HR Manager recommending approval of the 2022 QMG Clinic Contract with the City of Quincy for additional concession savings from QMG of $55,000 per year.

ORDINANCES

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled:

Ward 3 An Ordinance Amending The District Map Which Is Made A Part Of Section 162.002 Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015 (Re-zoning of 4701-4729 Broadway Street).

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance authorizing the City Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, to borrow funds from the Water Pollution Control Loan Program.

REPORT OF FINANCE

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6609