2025-517
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT UE26-10-37 – RENTAL OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH ALTORFER, INC. AND LUBY EQUIPMENT, LLC FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $425,000.00
FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES AND THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This Ordinance accepts Contract UE26-10-37 in an amount not to exceed $425,000.00 with Altorfer, Inc. and Luby Equipment LLC. Throughout the year, the Office of Public Utilities must clean out various power plant and filter plant settling ponds and a long with the continued maintenance of the ash ponds and landfill. The work sometimes requires special equipment that the Utility does not own. It is necessary to rent this equipment to accomplish the objectives efficiently. Rentals will occur on an as-needed basis. CWLP is requesting $350,000.00 for the Utilities’ portion of the said contract. Public Works is also being added to this Ordinance to utilize the pricing of these rentals. On occasion, Public Works needs to supplement its equipment fleet to complete various tasks on City rights-of-way, including sewer repairs, inlet repair and replacement, excavation and grading, pavement removal, and other functions as required. Public Works is requesting $75,000.00 for their portion of the said contract. There were two bidders on this contract. The contract is being awarded to both vendors.
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CWLP
2025-518
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SCOTT HANAUER FOR ASSISTANCE WITHIN THE ENERGY SERVICES OFFICE AND AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR SAID ADDENDUM IN AN AMOUNT OF $25,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This Ordinance authorizes Addendum I to a contract and additional funding in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 with Scott Hanauer to provide to assistance and expertise in processing solar applications/installations and serving solar customers, train new ESO auditors in residential and commercial energy audits, provide technical assistance to customers with energy usage and bill related questions, and assistance with other ESO programs including City Lights, Helping Homes, and efficiency rebate programs within the Office of Public Utilities, Energy Services Office for a grand total not to exceed $50,000.00. Previously, an OBM Factsheet (contract number NB25-289U) authorized a Professional Service Agreement with Mr. Hanauer in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for a one-year term (October 7, 2024 – October 6, 2025). This Ordinance will increase the number of hours by an additional 500 hours and increase the agreement by $25,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $50,000.00. Mr. Hanauer is the former Projects Coordinator with over thirty-five years of experience with the City of Springfield. He retired from the Energy Services Office in January 2022.
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CWLP
2025-519
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDENDUM II TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MIKE CANAVAN FOR EMPLOYEE TRAINING, SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE, AND ASSISTANCE WITH THE ERP UPGRADE AND AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR SAID ADDENDUM IN AN AMOUNT OF $16,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE NOT TO EXCEED $64,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This Ordinance authorizes Addendum II to a contract and additional funding in an amount not to exceed $16,000.00 with Mike Canavan to provide assistance with employee training, software maintenance, and assistance associated with the ERP upgrade within the Office of Public Utilities and the Office of Budget and Management for a grand total not to exceed $64,000.00. Previously, an OBM Fact Sheet (contract number NB25-172U) authorized a professional service agreement with Mr. Canavan in the amount not to exceed $24,000.00 for 300 hours or less. Ordinance 127-03-25 authorized an extension and additional 300 hours in the amount of $24,000.00. This Ordinance will increase the number of hours not to exceed 800 hours and increase the agreement by $16,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $64,000.00. Mr. Canavan is the former ERP Manager with over twenty-eight years of experience with the City of Springfield. He retired from the ISD Department in January 2024.
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CWLP
2025-520
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A GENERATOR INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT IN RELATION TO THE MISO ERAS PROJECT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, LINCOLN CAPITOL LAND LLC, AND MIDCONTINENT INDEPENDENT SYSTEMS OPERATOR, INC. (MISO), FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This is a new ordinance authorizing a Generator Interconnection Agreement (GIA) in relation to the MISO Expedited Resource Adequacy Study (ERAS) Project between the City of Springfield, Lincoln Capital Land LLC, and Midcontinent Independent Systems Operator, Inc. (MISO). The agreement details the proposed generating facility, the required transmission system upgrades to connect the proposed generating facility, the reimbursement and construction schedules for the project, and operating requirements for the solar farm. This agreement provides for an up-front payment schedule of all costs, including engineering, material, and construction costs for the modifications required to the CWLP transmission system. No work will proceed without prior receiving payment.
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CWLP
2025-521
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 50 OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, REGARDING ELECTRIC UTILITY RATES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE LEVEL 2 PUBLIC CHARGING STATIONS, RATE 75
FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This Ordinance will modify the City of Springfield, Illinois Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50. - Electric Utility, Article II. - Rate Schedules, 50.30 to add an Electric Vehicle Level 2 Public Charging Station rate. [Ch. 50.30 (n)] The rate designation will be Rate 75. The Office of Public Utilities will soon be installing several City of Springfield Level 2 public owned charging stations. This rate will set the cost per kWh for all Level 2 City owned locations. The current rate will be set at $0.2588/kWh and will be adjusted, if necessary, according to the formula in 50.30 (n) each March 1st.
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CWLP
2025-522
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING RFP #PW26-20 WITH LEWIS EXCAVATION AND SNOW REMOVAL, LLC TO FURNISH SUPPLEMENTAL SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
No description.
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Public Works
2025-523
A RESOLUTION NOTIFYING THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THAT AN ADDITIONAL $268,530.00 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS MAY BE SPENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
(Resolution - 2026 Maintenance) 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 no more than an additional $268,530.00 in calendar year 2026 for maintenance per attached detail.
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Public Works
2025-524
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $650,000.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
The unexpected expenditure levels this year were mainly related to road projects, such as IDOT's 5th Street rehabilitation, and several of the downtown overlays. On both numerous cave ins were located and repaired as the roadwork was done. The ODEP also includes an emergency lining project completed at 6th and Washington.
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Public Works
2025-525
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SPRINGFIELD AREA ARTS COUNCIL FOR FIRST NIGHT AND GENERAL OPERATIONS FOR FY26 SPONSORSHIP IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED PAYMENT OF $30,000.00 FOR THE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
City of Springfield Sponsorship Award to the Springfield Area Arts Council for fiscal year 2026 not to exceed $30,000.00 for First Night activities and general operations.
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General City Business
2025-526
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO LARRY STUBBS, A CURRENT CITY OF SPRINGFIELD POLICE OFFICER, FOR SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM NUMBER 25-WC-013624 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,487.28
Larry Stubbs, hired on 06/13/2022, as a City of Springfield Police Officer employee, reported a work injury on May 02, 2025. Mr. Stubbs filed a workers' compensation claim (Case# 25WC013624) and is willing to settle for the amount of $22,487.28. Livingstone, Mueller, Bima & Murphy. P.C the city's legal advisors, also recommend payment in the amount of $22,487.28 to settle (Case# 25WC013624).
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General City Business
2025-527
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 90, SECTION 90.15 OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANACES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW LIQUOR CLASSIFICATION OF "P"
This ordinance creates a new class of liquor licenses that will allow sale and consumption of alcohol at certain sprots complexes. It is anticipated that Legacy Pointe Sports Park will apply for this license.
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General City Business
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2025-528
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CWLP AND WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. IN REGARD TO THE PROPERTY AT 607 E. ADAMS ST., FOR SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
This settles a claim for damage against the City for flooding allegedly caused by multiple pipe bursts.
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General City Business
2025-530
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 916, FOR THE PARKING DIVISION, FROM JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028
The prior contract expires on December 31, 2025 with Teamsters Local 916 (Parking Division) with the Office of Public Works. 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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General City Business
2025-531
AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING FY27 HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND THE HEALTH BENEFIT SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD ACTIVE, UNION PARTICIPATNS, FOR THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
No description.
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General City Business
2025-532
AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING FY27 HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND THE HEALTH BENEFIT SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD ACTIVE, NON-UNION AND NON-ACTIVE/RETIRED PARTICIPANTS FOR THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
No description.
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General City Business