DOC. 026-029
36 Hickory Point (Ward 1)
A petition to vary to the Lake Land Use Plan, Appendix A, Section 3 (Setbacks) related to the 75 feet setback requirement from the lake shoreline to allow the new pool and concrete patio structure to be approximately 45 feet from the lake shoreline, the swimming pool's water edge is to be approximately 57 feet from the lake shoreline.
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Public Works
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DOC. 026-030
315 Chatham Road, Suite 102 (Ward 8)
A petition for a Conditional Permitted Use for a Restaurant with Service of Alcohol pursuant to Sections: 155.031(c)(7), Conditional Permitted Uses in the S-2 Community Shopping and Office District: Restaurants and banquet halls with service of alcoholic beverages, exclusive of drive-in or drive-up windows for the sale of alcohol, located on zoning lots adjoining the R-1, R-2, or R-3 zoning districts or equivalent planned unit development designation, or otherwise adjoining those districts but for an alley, and 155.211, Restaurant with Service of Alcoholic Beverages, of the City of Springfield Zoning Ordinance.
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Public Works
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2026-425
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS FOR STEEL TRANSMISSION POLES FROM BELFORT CAPTIAL LLC, FLETCHER REINHART COMPANY, AND ROHN PRODUCTS LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,418,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITES
This ordinance will allow CWLP's Electric T&D Department to purchase steel transmission poles for the next 3 years. Multiple bidders are being awarded to ensure that steel poles can be purchased in the wake of natural disasters or other emergencies. T&D will purchase poles only from the lowest bidder, unless emergency circumstances dictate that a shorter lead time is necessary to bring CWLP customers back online as soon as possible. Contract is awarded to Belfort Capital LLC, Fletcher Reinhardt Company, and Rohn Products LLC as lowest bidders meeting specifications.
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2026-426
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT NUMBER RFP # PW27-20 WITH PAUL TREE FARMS, LLC TO FURNISH 950 TREE PLANTINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $398,050.00, TO BE PLANTED AS PART OF THE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance is for the planting of 950 street trees within the City of Springfield. This contract utilizes Urban and Community Forests Grant and TIF funds.
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Public Works
2026-427
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR RACHEL LANE, LOCATED SOUTH OF OLD JACKSONVILLE ROAD, AT THE SOUTH END OF RACHEL LANE, AND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MILL CREEK ESTATES PHASE 2 PLAT 8, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of right-of-way for Rachel Lane, located south of Old Jacksonville Road, at the south end of Rachel Lane, and on the north side of Mill Creek Estates Phase 2 Plat 8. The right-of-way is being conveyed from Timothy and Lana Sumner to the City of Springfield. This section of right-of-way is approximately 16.5 feet.
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Public Works
2026-428
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ROCK SALT FROM COMPASS MINERALS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $292,475.00 UNDER STATE CONTRACT 27-416CMS-BOSS4-P-102536, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance will authorize the execution of state contract 27-416CMS-BOSS4-P-102536 for the purchase of up to 2500 tons of rock salt.
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Public Works
2026-429
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND PHILIP M. STONE AND NANCY A. STONE LOCATED AT 230 S. KOKE MILL ROAD IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,027.26, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance is for the purchase of a right-of-way, permanent easement and temporary construction easement located at 230 S. Koke Mill Road. The purchase of said real estate is for public purposes, specifically associated with the Koke Mill Road Improvements between Old Jacksonville Road and Washington Street.
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Public Works
2026-430
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND JON WOLF AND BUFFY A. LAEL-WOLF LOCATED AT 801 S. WALNUT ST., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,200.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance is for the purchase of a portion of a parcel and temporary construction easement located at 801 S. Walnut St. The purchase of said real estate is for public purposes, specifically associated with the intersection improvements on Lawrence Avenue at MacArthur Blvd and Walnut St.
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Public Works
2026-431
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF HEDLEY ROAD AND WEST WHITE OAKS DRIVE (MFT SECTION # 05-00446-00-PV) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,029,820.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance authorizes the agreement between the City and the State of Illinois for the use of Highway Safety Improvement Program funds for the Hedley Road and West White Oaks Drive safety improvements. IDOT will provide payment of $1,170,180.00 from HSIP funds and the City will be invoiced for the remainder of the project.
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Public Works
2026-432
A RESOLUTION NOTIFYING THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THAT MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,029,820.00 MAY BE USED FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF HEDLEY ROAD FROM KOKE MILL ROAD TO WEST WHITE OAKS DRIVE ( MFT SECTION 05-00446-00-PV), FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This resolution informs IDOT that the City is using MFT funds ($4,029,820.00) for reconstruction of Hedley Road from Koke Mill Road to West White Oaks Drive.
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Public Works
2026-433
A RESOLUTION NOTIFYING THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THAT MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $170,593.46 MAY BE USED FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE BRUNS LANE BRIDGE, UNDER MFT SECTION # 05-00444-00-BR, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This supplemental resolution informs IDOT that the City used MFT funds ($170,593.46) for reconstruction of the Bruns Lane Bridge (MFT Section 05-00444-00-BR).
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Public Works
2026-434
A RESOLUTION NOTIFYING THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THAT MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,800.00 MAY BE USED FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR THE LAWRENCE AVENUE AT MACARTHUR BOULEVARD AND WALNUT STREET SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (MFT SECTION NO. 20-00494-00-SP), FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
Motor Fuel Tax is a state levy and the City is governed by state statutes. IDOT administers MFT monies and it takes prior approval from IDOT to expend any MFT funds. This resolution informs the State that the City intends to expend $19,800.00 utilizing MFT funds on land acquisition for the Lawrence avenue safety improvements at the intersections of MacArthur Boulevard and Walnut Street.
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Public Works
2026-435
A SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION NOTIFYING THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THAT MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $170,593.46 MAY BE USED FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MEADOWBROOK ROAD BRIDGE, UNDER MFT SECTION # 07-00453-00-BR, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This supplemental resolution informs IDOT that the City used MFT funds ($170,593.46) for reconstruction of the Meadowbrook Road Bridge (MFT Section 07-00453-00-BR).
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2026-436
A SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION NOTIFYING THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THAT MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $172,329.62 MAY BE USED FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF COCKRELL LANE, UNDER MFT SECTION # 98-00399-00-BR, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This supplemental resolution informs IDOT that the City used MFT funds ($172,329.62) for preliminary design of Cockrell Lane (MFT Section 98-00399-00-BR).
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Public Works
2026-437
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "D" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR LE PEEP SPRINGFIELD,LLC D/B/A LE PEEP, LOCATED AT 3232 GINGER CREEK DR.
It is necessary under Section 90.17 of the 1988 City of Springfield Code of Ordinances, as amended, to control the number of liquor licenses authorized per classification.
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General City Business
2026-438
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "E" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR CLOCK TOWER CAFE, LLC D/B/A CLOCK TOWER CAFE LOCATED AT 751 S. DURKIN DR.
It is necessary under Section 90.17 of the 1988 City of Springfield Code of Ordinances, as amended, to control the number of liquor licenses authorized per classification.
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2026-439
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO MATTHEW O'BRIEN, A CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FIRE FIGHTER CAPTAIN, FOR SETTLEMENT OF A WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM NUMBER 21-WC-033738 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00
Matthew O'Brien, hired on January 9th 2012 as a City of Springfield Fire Fighter, reported a work injury on 11/16/2021. Mr. O'Brien filed a workers compensation claim (21WC033738) and is willing to settle in the amount of $50,000.00. Livingstone, Mueller, Bima & Murphy. P.C. the city's legal advisors, also recommend payment in the amount of $50,000.00 to settle 21WC033738.
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2026-440
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 193, AUDIO/VISUAL UNIT AND OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS (INSPECTORS), FROM AUGUST 1, 2026, THROUGH JULY 31, 2029
The prior contract expired on July 31, 2026 with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ( Audio-Visual and Inspectors). This is a new collective bargaining agreement for a three (3) year term. This agreement has been voted on and approved by the Union.
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2026-441
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND SPRINGFIELD AREA ART COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE FIRST NIGHT AND GENERAL OPERATIONS TO BE HELD DECEMBER 31, 2026 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
City of Springfield Sponsorship Award to the Springfield Area Arts Council for Fiscal Year 2027 not to exceed $30,000.00 for First Night activities and general operations.
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General City Business
2026-442
A RESOLUTION ESTIMATING REAL PROPERTY TAXES TO BE LEVIED TO PARTIALLY FUND THE STATUTORY CONTRIBUTION OF THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUNDS
This resolution must be passed at least 20 days before passage of the levy per statute (35 ILCS 200/18-60). It is an estimate and does not prevent any subsequent change in the total dollars. The estimate is based upon a 1.0% growth in EAV from FY27.
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2026-443
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 820 N. 4TH STREET TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY, DIRECTING THE SALE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATIONS OF A NOTICE OF SAID SALE AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The city is requesting a declaration of surplus for the real property identified in Exhibit A and authorizing the sale of this property. This vacant lot will be added to the existing published vacant lot listing for purchase. RFP CS26-22. Property address: 820 N 4th Street Springfield, IL 62702 PIN: 14-27.0-160-034
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2026-444
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL UNDER RFP CS26-22 AND EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MANNY DAVIS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY CONSISTING OF THREE (3) VACANT LOTS LOCATED AT 2006, 2008, AND 2012 S. 11TH STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT
Authorizing the sale of three (3) vacant lots to Manny Davis for $3,000.00, located at 2006 S 11th Street PIN: 22-03.0-184-003 L2 Leinharts Addn N1/2 L 25&26 Washington Iles Sub #2 2008 S 11th Street PIN: 22-03.0-184-004 L1 Leinharts Addn N1/2 L 25&26 W Iles Sub #2 2012 S 11th Street PIN: 22-03.0-184-005 Christman Est Addn Pt L25 W Iles Sub #2 N 5' L3 & All L 4. Property will be sold AS IS. Closing will be pending zoning relief and/or variance. Zoning relief and/or variance not guaranteed.
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2026-445
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF THE 2025 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (#15PBJA-25-GG-03438-JAGX) FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,658.00, AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF THE GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
This ordinance will authorize acceptance of 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program- Local Solicitation in the amount of $145,658.00 from U.S. DOJ-OJP, Award #15PBJA-25-GG-03438-JAGX. Also authorizing Memorandum Of Understanding with Sangamon County, IL with the Springfield Police Department being Award Administrator. SPD's share is $94,678.00 and Sangamon County's share is $50,980.00 with expenditure period being 10/1/2024-9/30/2028. Reporting category is "JA26". All grant funds will be on a draw down basis as expenditures occur. FY27 Revenue Draw estimates: $94,678.00, FY28-FY29 Revenue Draw estimates: $50,680.00
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General City Business
2026-446
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING BUDGETARY TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00 IN THE RESTRICTED FEDERAL ASSET FORFEITURE EXPENSE BUDGET LINE 2306 INTO EXPENSE LINE 1507, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Changes in the language for allowable use of Justice Funds has created the need to redirect the original expense budget in Remodeling & Renovations (2306) to an expense category that can be utilized while maintaining financial compliance; Equipment (1507). Ordinance authorizing Budgetary Transfer in the amount of $60,000.00 to allocate expenses to the appropriate expense line: $60,000.00 From: 073-112-POLC-FORF-2306 To: 073-112-POLC-FORF-1507
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General City Business
2026-447
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A THREE-YEAR RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. NB24-250C OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOUNDTHINKING, INC., FOR SHOTSPOTTER DETECTION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100,012.00, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Ordinance authorizing renewal of contractual agreement for a 3-year term with Soundthinking Inc. for the Shotspotter Detection technology encompassing 5.25 sq mi. from 5/6/2027-5/7/2029. FY27 Expense: $347,561.00, FY28 Expense: $376,227.00, FY29: $376,227.00
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Amendment #1
Amendment #1
Not Passed
Amendment #1 (Revised)
Amendment #1 (Revised)
Not Passed
2026-448
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TEN (10) NEW FORD EXPLORER INTERCEPTORS FROM MORROW BROTHERS FORD, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $620,563.90, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Purchase of (10) New Ford Explorer Interceptors from Morrow Brothers Ford Inc. (5) Interceptors for patrol $66,476.65 each (1) Interceptors K-9 Unit $66,476.65 each (4) Interceptors for Admin use $55,426.00 each
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