2026-061
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING TWENTY-EIGHT (28) SEPARATE FARM LEASES WITH VARIOUS TENANTS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This Ordinance approves twenty-eight (28) separate farm leases with various tenants for a one-year term of the Land and Water Resource Department. Under these leases, the City will lease a total of approximately 6,554.85 acres, used for corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, clover, grass and wood acres. Some acreage qualifies for the United States Department of Agriculture Conservation Reserve Program ("CRP"). The CRP program will cover approximately 663 acres of the aforementioned total acreage. CRP compensates farmers for planting permanent areas of grass and/or tress on sensitive cropland that need protection from erosion and wind or areas where vegetation can improve water quality or provide food and habitat for wildlife. Eligible farmers receive annual CRP rentals payments, incentive payments for certain activities, and cost-share assistance to establish protective vegetation. Five (5) buildings and three (3) gain bins are leased. This lease will expire on February 28, 2027, unless canceled in accordance with the lease provisions. The annual income from all leases will be $666,442.50.
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2026-062
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SIX (6) SEPARATE RESIDENTIAL LEASES WITH VARIOUS TENANTS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This Ordinance approves the renewal of six (6) separate residential leases with various tenants for a one-year term for the Land and Water Resource Department. Under these leases, the City will lease approximately 68.49 acres for residential purposes, including Site Number 56, 94, 95, 99, 100, and 101. The leases are from March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, and are for leasing the City of Springfield (Hunter Lake) property for residential purposes. The annual income from all leases will be
approximately $58,500.00.
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2026-063
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING TEN (10) SEPARATE RECREATIONAL LEASES WITH VARIOUS TENANTS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This Ordinance approves ten (10) separate farm leases with various tenants for a one-year term of the Land and Water Resource Department. Under these leases, the City will lease a total of approximately 346.26 acres, used for activities including but not limited to bird watching, mushroom harvesting, ATV activities, hunting, and hiking, and to be a buffer next to homes and businesses. The leases are from March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, unless canceled in accordance with the lease provisions. The annual income from all leases will be approximately $15,714.70. Lease payments are made semiannually on April 15th and November 15th, per lease provisions.
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2026-064
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS AND BARRY S. KELLEY AND MARCIA L. KELLEY FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3245 & 3313 OLD MACARTHUR BLVD, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
No description.
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2026-065
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3245 & 3313 OLD MACARTHUR BLVD, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
No description.
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2026-066
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. RFP PW-26-20 WITH LEWIS EXCAVATION AND SNOW REMOVAL, LLC TO FURNISH SUPPLEMENTAL SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 AND A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
Weather events necessitated greater than anticipated use of supplemental snow contractors November 2025-January 2026.
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2026-067
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
A supplemental appropriation to accommodate additional contracted snow removal. November 2025-February 2026.
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2026-068
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. NB26-332C WITH P.H. BROUGHTON & SONS. INC. TO FURNISH SUPPLEMENTAL SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 AND A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
Weather events necessitated greater than anticipated use of supplemental snow contractors November 2025-January 2026.
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2026-069
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC FOR CONTRACT NO. PW26-12-50 FOR SHERWOOD AND TIMBERLANE SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $847,916.50, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance is a project to rehabilitate sanitary sewers located within Sherwood and Timberlane subdivisions. The rehabilitation includes the lining of sewers and a point repair.
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2026-070
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE LOWEST BID RESPONSIBLE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT NUMBER PW26-11-47 WITH KINNEY CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE FIFTH AND CAPITOL STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,493,278.23, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance is for intersection improvements to 5th and Capitol, including signal upgrades and streetscape elements, utilizing funding from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant 24-11048.
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2026-071
A RESOLUTION NOTIFYING THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THAT AN ADDITIONAL $68,022.42 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS MAY BE SPENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
(Resolution-2025 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 an additional $68,022.42 for expenses incurred during calendar year 2025 for maintenance per attached detail.
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2026-072
AN ORDINANACE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "C" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR FRO SPRINGFIELD,LLC D/B/A SPRINGFIELD BP LOCATED AT 3975 N. DIRKSEN PARKWAY
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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2026-073
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CLASS "B" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR JAI SHRI RADHA KRISHNA DEV, LLC D/B/A PACKAGE LIQUOR SUPERMART LOCATED AT 2908 RIDGE AVE.
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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2026-074
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "E" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR LEXHOL, INC. D/B/A BITE AND BREW, LOCATED AT 1850 W. JEFFERSON ST.
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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2026-075
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "P" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR ENGRAINED BREWING COMPANY, LLC D/B/A ENGRAINED BREWING COMPANY LOCATD AT 3751 IMAGINEER DRIVE
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 per classification.
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2026-076
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "D" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR EL AMIGO, INC. D/B/A CUATRO AMIGO, LOCATED AT 4233 W. WABASH AVE.
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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2026-077
AN ORDINANCE TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "B" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE DUE TO THE SALE OF THE BUSINESS BY GPM MIDWEST, LLC D/B/A FAST MART #5116 LOCATED AT 2900 S. GRAND AVE. EAST
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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2026-079
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP PAYMENT OF $3,500.00 TO SPRINGFIELD ROAD RUNNERS CLUB FOR THE LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL HALF MARATHON (LPHM) TO BE HELD APRIL 11, 2026, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
The Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon is proposed to be a Route 66 Centennial Co-op branded event. The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board is recommending sponsorship funding.
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2026-080
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP TO CAPITAL CITY CENTURY, FOR CAPITAL CITY CENTURY RIDE TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 13, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED PAYMENT OF $3,500.00, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
The Capital City Century is proposed to be a Route 66 Centennial Co-op branded event. The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board is recommending sponsorship funding.
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2026-081
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP TO DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL GALA TO BE HELD MARCH 26, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED PAYMENT OF $3,500.00, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Downtown Springfield Inc. Gala is proposed to be a Route 66 Centennial Co-op branded event. The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board is recommending sponsorship funding.
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2026-082
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP TO FA5K FOR THE FA5K EVENT TO BE HELD MAY 8, 2026, THROUGH MAY 9, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED PAYMENT OF $3,500.00, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
The FA5k is proposed to be a Route 66 Centennial Co-op branded event. The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board is recommending sponsorship funding.
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2026-083
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP TO SPRINGFIELD ART ASSOCIATION FOR THE OLD-FASHIONED ICE CREAM SOCIAL TO BE HELD MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED PAYMENT OF $15,000.00, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
The Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social is proposed to be a Route 66 Centennial Co-op branded event. The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board is recommending sponsorship funding.
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2026-084
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP TO REISCH CHARITIES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL EATING COMPETITION TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 26, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED PAYMENT OF $20,000.00, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Reisch Charities will organize an International Cozy Dog eating competition to be a Route 66 Centennial Co-op branded event.
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2026-085
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORZING A SPONSORSHIP TO ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR TO BE HELD AUGUST 13, 2026, THROUGH AUGUST 23, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED PAYMENT OF $3,500.00, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
The Illinois State Fair is proposed to be a Route 66 Centennial Co-op branded event. The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board is recommending sponsorship funding.
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2026-086
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPONSORSHIP TO ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE COMMITTEE, FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE TO BE HELD MARCH 14, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED PAYMENT OF $3,500.00, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
St. Patrick's Day Parade is proposed to be a Route 66 Centennial Co-op branded event. The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board is recommending sponsorship funding.
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2026-087
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING MISCELLANEOUS SCRAP VEHICLES AND VEHICLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF SAID SURPLUS PROPERTY BY AUCTION, SOLD FOR SCRAP, DONATED OR RECYCLED
No description.
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2026-088
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 90, SECTIONS 91.21 AND 91.22 OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL FIGHTING
This amendment creates a minimum fine of $10,000.00 for the first offense of any citizen or group who is found to be liable through the City of Springfield's administrative court process of violating Chapter 91.21 Cruelty to Animals or Chapter 91.22 Animal Fighting. Every offense after the first offense will result in an additional $10,000.00 fine.
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2026-089
A RESOLUTION FOR A DESIGNATION OF PORTIONS POPE AVENUE FROM BROWN/POPE AVENUE TO STUART/POPE AVENUE AS "WENDELL E. DAY SR. BLVD" FOR MIRCALE TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST (COGIC)
No description.
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2026-090
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY COUNCIL'S COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE THROUGH THE FORMAL RECOGNITION OF THE SPRINGFIELD ALDERMANIC BLACK CAUCUS
No description.
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2026-091
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORZING SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT NO. 102601-2 WITH WASHINGTON STREET MISSION AND PAYMNENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00 FROM JULY 1,2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, PURSUANT TO ICJIA GRANT NO. 102601 FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
This ordinance provides the ability to fund reimbursements to Washington Street Mission for expenses accrued during 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 as an active service partner in the ICJIA Co-Responder Grant with the Springfield Police Department. Overall Grant Agreement #102601 was approved under Ordinance #497-12-25.
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2026-092
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND THE CITY OF BEARDSTOWN FOR TRAINING FOR THE SPRINGFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT
This agreement will consist of providing Probationary Firefighter training to Beardstown Fire Department probationary firefighters when open spaces are available in Springfield Fire Department basic fire training courses. This agreement term of one (1) year will automatically renew for an additional year unless terminated by either party within the agreement terms. Beardstown Fire Department will pay $7,500.00 per probationary firefighter before the beginning of training and will provide each probationary firefighter with minimum personal protective equipment prior to start of basic fire fighter training.
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2026-095
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT UW26-12-54 – WATER MAIN INSTALLATION 2026 WITH PETERSBURG PLUMBING AND EXCAVATING, LLC AND E.L. PRUITT COMPANY FOR AN EIGHTEEN-MONTH TERM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,636,091.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This Ordinance accepts Contract UW26-12-54 for the installation of water main and related fittings. This Contract will establish prices and authorize contractors for installation of water main and related fittings. The work is necessitated by heavy workloads, emergencies, and circumstances that require specialized equipment, such as boring. This annual contract establishes contractors to ensure prompt response to developer’s schedule needs and budgeted main replacement projects. Petersburg Plumbing & Excavating is the primary contractor for Section “A” – Auger Boring and Jacking and for Section “B”—Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and is the secondary contractor for Section “C”. E.L. Pruitt is the primary contractor for Section “C” – Main Installation. The total ordinance amount for this contract (Sections A, B, &C) will be $1,636,091.00. This is a unit price contract and only necessary work will be done under this contract. Petersburg Plumbing and E.L. Pruitt were the only bidders on this contract. They are both local vendors.
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CWLP
2026-096
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT UW26-12-55 – WATER MAIN GATE AND TAPPING VALVES WITH CORE & MAIN LP AND ILLINOIS METER INC, FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $627,785.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This Ordinance authorizes the purchase of water main gate valves from Illinois Meter, INC and tapping valves from Core & Main LP. This is the annual unit price to supply water valves for use by the CWLP Water Division. This ordinance covers anticipated annual needs through Fiscal Year 2027. The Ordinance total represents estimated quantities. The vendor is not guaranteed a minimum amount. Only materials needed during the contract period and budgeted will be ordered. The recommendation is based on the lowest evaluated bids per section meeting specifications.
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CWLP
2026-097
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT UW26-12-57 – DUCTILE IRON PIPE WITH ILLINOIS METER INC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,451.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This Ordinance authorizes the purchase of ductile iron pipe from Illinois Meter, INC for use by the CWLP Water Division. This ordinance covers anticipated annual needs through Fiscal Year 2027. The Ordinance total represents estimated quantities. The vendor is not guaranteed a minimum amount. Only materials needed during the contract period and budgeted will be ordered. The recommendation is based on the lowest evaluated bids per section meeting specifications with the 5% local vendor preference considered.
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2026-098
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT UW26-01-58 – RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE MATERIALS WITH MIDWEST METER INC, ILLINOIS METER INC, AND SCHULTE SUPPLY INC IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT $605,557.20 FOR THE WATER DIVISION FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This award recommendation is based on low bid price per section meeting specifications. This contract is to supply materials for maintenance and new installation of water services. Only the materials needed will be ordered. Midwest Meter will be awarded Sections 2,4,5,& 8. Illinois Meter Inc will be awarded Sections 1, 3, 6, and 9. Schulte Supply Inc will be awarded Section 7.
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2026-099
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00 TO THE SANGAMON COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR LAKE SPRINGFIELD WATERSHED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
The Sangamon County Soil and Water Conservation District (“SCSWCD”) is requesting a grant/ payment for $40,000.00 from City Water, Light and Power (“CWLP”) to continue Lake Springfield Maintenance and Restoration Program (“LSMRP”) funding for the 2027 Fiscal Year. This grant will fund Best Management Practices (“BMP”) within the Lake of Springfield watershed. This grant will be used to reduce sediment, with the benefit of also reducing the nutrient and chemical loading of the tributaries that flow into Lake Springfield. The reduction will be accomplished by implementing and administrating a cost-share program, which utilizes the funding to establish the conservation practices outlined in this application.
Only projects located in the Lake Springfield watershed are eligible to receive funding from this grant.
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2026-100
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000.00 UNDER CONTACT NO. UE22-01-78 WITH ROLAND MACHINERY COMPANY FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT DALLMAN FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,050,000.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
Ordinance 095-03-22 was the lowest evaluated bid for Contract UE22-01-78 for a total amount of $300,000 with the Roland Machinery Company (“Roland”) for the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment at the Dallman Power Plant. On three previous occasions, it was determined to be in the City’s best interest to extend the contract. Ordinances 057-02-23, 463-11-25, 098-03-25, and 051-02-24 authorized a one-year extension with an additional $400,000 in funding.
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2026-101
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) TOW ROW AEROFIN STEAM COILS FOR UNIT 4 WITH SUPER RADIATOR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $71,147.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This Ordinance authorizes the purchase of radiator coils that will need to be replenished. The inventory items were recently used during Unit 4 outage. The current configuration includes three 2-row steam coils and one 1-row steam coil, which were actively leaking. The leaks caused a persistent loss of vacuum in the system, reducing thermal efficiency and increasing the risk of damage to downstream equipment. Due to the radiator coils critical function and their deteriorated condition, prompt replacement was necessary to restore vacuum integrity. Radiator Coils have a long lead time of 14 weeks and the remaining 2 coils are scheduled to be changed during the Spring 2026 outage.
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2026-102
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,013.89 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This is an Ordinance for annual dues for membership in the American Public Power Association (APPA). City Water, Light and Power (CWLP) is one of more than 2,000 other municipal utilities across the country that participates in APPA. CWLP has been a member since 1942. APPA is a not-for-profit organization that assists municipal utilities in providing outstanding service to the public. APPA provides members with research, and educational services in power supply, engineering and operations, accounting, and finance, energy efficiency, safety, and customer billing and collection. APPA advocates for municipal power systems on legislative issues affecting its members, including lobbying Congress to support public power on pertinent issues affecting its members, including impacts on its customers. The City of Springfield, Office of Public Utilities also receives grants from APPA’s demonstration of Energy and Efficiency Development (DEED) program (FY24 & FY25; Grant No. CG-2658: Advanced Surveillance and Asset Monitoring System for Electrical Substations project, $115,000, Ord, 003-01-24). This Ordinance authorizes the payment of annual dues in the amount of $54,031.89 for the term of April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Membership dues are based on revenue.
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2026-103
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHGEARS FORM ABB INC., C/O PREMIER ENERGY PRODUCTS FORMERLY, RAUCKMAN HIGH VOLTAGE SALES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $301,152.46, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This Ordinance will authorize the purchase of BABA Complaint high-voltage switchgears for various underground vault locations in the downtown area for the electric distribution system with ABB Inc C/O Premier Energy Products in an amount not to exceed $301,152.46. The switchgear was selected based on required technical features and compatibility with existing infrastructure and platforms, as the equipment must integrate with components currently installed at these locations. The new units will replace aging primary switches and fuses that have reach end-of-life, improving system reliability and safety while reducing both planned and unplanned outages and shortening outage durations. Premier Energy Products is the exclusive manufacturer’s representative for ABB equipment. This purchase will be funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy Federal Formula Grant Funding under Section 4010(d), previously approved by City Council in Ordinance No 385-10-25. CWLP will provide a cash match of $116,803, with the remaining balance of $184,349.46 to be funded by the reimbursement grant.
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2026-104
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT UW26-12-56 – IRON WATER MAIN FITTINGS WITH CORE & MAIN, LP, ILLINOIS METER, INC., SCHULTE SUPPLY, INC., AND TAZA IN STYLE, LLC, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $628.182.10 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
This is the annual unit price contract to supply iron water main fittings for use by the CWLP Water Division. This Ordinance covers anticipated annual needs through Fiscal Year 2027. The Ordinance total represents estimated quantities. The Vendor is not guaranteed a minimum amount. Only materials needed during the contract period and budgeted year will be ordered. The recommendation is based on the lowest evaluated bids per section meeting specifications with local vendor preference being considered.
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2026-105
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE ENERGY AUTHORITY, INC., AND MIDCONTINENT INDEPENDENT SYSTEMS OPERATOR, INC., FOR TRANSMISSION SCHEDULE FEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,100,000.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
The Energy Authority, INC (TEA) performs the market participation function for CWLP in the Midcontinent Independent Systems Operator, INC (MISO) energy market. TEA is responsible for payments to MISO for the utility's share of variable operating transmission schedule costs. This ordinance authorizes payment for budgeted amounts not to exceed $600,000.00 for MISO schedule 10/11 fees and $5,500,000.00 for MISO schedule 26/26A fees in FY27. This is an ongoing payment requirement.
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2026-106
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING/DENYING THE REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR CENTENNIAL PARK PLACE FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
No description.
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2026-107
AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE VARIANCE REQUEST OF SECTION 153.157(J) PERTAINING TO NOT REQUIRING STUB STREETS BETWEEN LOTS 69 & 70 FOR CENTENNIAL PARK PLACE FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
No description.
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2026-108
AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE VARIANCE REQUEST OF SECTION 153.157(L) PERTAINING TO RESTRICTION OF ACCESS TO AN ARTERIAL STREET IN CENTENNIAL PARK PLACE FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
No description.
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2026-109
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF DCEO GRANT NO. 22-203773 FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $385,000.00, TO BE USED FOR COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECONSTRUCTION OF COCKRELL LANE FROM OGDEN ROAD TO SOUTH MATHERS ROAD, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
No description.
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2026-110
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "AA" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR EA629 INCORPORATED D/B/A THE LEVEE SPRINGFIELD, LOCATED AT 629 EAST ADAMS
No description.
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2026-111
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO CODY MUSSON, A CURRENT CITY OF SPRINGFIELD POLICE DETECTIVE, FOR SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM NUMBER 25-WC-0254944 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,567.00
No description.
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2026-112
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CAMPION, BARROW & ASSOCIATES FOR PRE-EMPLOYMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS FOR POLICE AND FIRE CANDIDATES AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 FROM FEBRUARY 17, 2026, THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2028, FOR THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
No description.
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General City Business
2026-113
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT NO. 23-203186 WITH THE OUTLET TO BUILD A COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND & OUTDOOR WELLNESS SPACE LOCATED AT 2108 E LAUREL STREET UTILIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (DCEO) GRANT FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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General City Business
2026-114
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT, QUOTE #2503-0371R1, WITH TIER 1 GROUP, LLC TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR 28 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM OFFICERS (ERT) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $68,220.00, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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2026-115
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LENCO G3 PRO ARMORED VEHICLE FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND SWAT OPERATIONS FROM LENCO INDUSTRIES, INC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $445,060.00, FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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General City Business