2026-395
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND MARK HUDSON LOCATED AT 564 KOKE MILL ROAD, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,850.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance is for the purchase of a permanent easement and temporary construction easement located at 564 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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2026-396
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,186,440.69 OF FY26 LAPSED GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ADLOFF LANE AND WHEELER PROJECTS, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance will authorize a supplemental appropriation of FY26 lapsed grant funds. Public Works did not receive final invoices in FY26 for the Adloff Lane and Wheeler Avenue projects.
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2026-397
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,500.00 TO BE USED FOR THE CITY'S SHARE FOR PLANNING WORK OUTLINED IN THE UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY THE 1962 FEDERAL AND HIGHWAY ACT (SATS - SPRINGFIELD AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY) MFT SECTION 26-00300-00-ES, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This resolution informs IDOT that the City is using MFT funds to pay the City's share ($39,500.00) for planning work.
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2026-398
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SPRINGFIELD-SANGAMON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF TRANSPORTATION WORK UNDER THE UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM FROM JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $39,500.00 (MFT SECTION NO. 26-00300-00-ES) FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
To receive any federal funds for road projects, all municipalities are required to perform certain planning duties through our MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) according to Section 134 of Title 23 U.S.C. Our MPO is in the Springfield/Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission (SSCRPC). Our share this year is $39,500.00, which is 6.1% of the total cost estimated at $515,138.37. The type of work they perform is transportation planning work, as directed in the PY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program, a copy of which will be filed in the City Clerk's office.
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2026-399
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LINC PROJECT, TO RECEIVE ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ITEP) GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LINC, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
The City is required to pass a resolution of support for the LINC Project in order to receive Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant funds for the construction of the LINC along 8th Street from Converse Avenue to Sangamon Avenue and along Sangamon Avenue from 5th Street to 9th Street. The estimated total project amount is $4,100,000.00 and the City's share estimated cost is $820,000.00. The ITEP Grant would cover the difference.
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2026-400
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #3 WITH GREENTRAC, LLC FOR CONTRACT NO. PW26-08-31 TO FURNISH ABATEMENT AND DEMOLITION AND AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $31,044.00, AND A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,096,815.67, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance is for Change Order #3 for this contract. Five additional fire-damaged structures were added to this contract for quick demolition, and 8006 square feet of transite (asbestos) siding was discovered at four structures at 1920 S 13th Street, which resulted in additional abatement costs prior to demolition. Fire damaged structures added for demolition were at 1700 S 11th St, 1509 E Jackson St, 1704 S 7th St, 1616 Glen Ave, and 1620 S 6th St.
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2026-401
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "D" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR TWENTY17, LLC D/B/A AUNT LOU'S, LOCATED AT 2413 S. MACARTHUR BLVD
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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2026-402
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CLASS "B" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR NORTH GRAND CONVENIENCE, LLC D/B/A NORTH GRAND CONVENIENCE STORE LOCATED AT 630 E. NORTH GRAND
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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2026-403
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO MICHAEL MCGEE, A CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FIRE FIGHTER, FOR SETTLEMENT OF A WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM NUMBER 24-WC-026580 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $130,458.79
Michael McGee, hired on October 15th 2007 as a City of Springfield Fire Fighter, reported a work injury on 10/02/2023. Mr.McGee filed a workers compensation claim (24WC026580) and is willing to settle in the amount of $130,458.79. This amount reflects 25% loss of use of the person as a whole ( 125 weeks x $1,024.87 max = $128,108.00) plus Dr. Gornet's bills in the amount of $2,350.79. Livingstone, Mueller, Bima and Murphy. P.C. the city's legal advisors, also recommend payment in the amount of $130,458.79 to settle (24WC026580).
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2026-404
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO JEFFREY HEUBNER, A CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FIRE FIGHTER, FOR SETTLEMENT OF A WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM NUMBER 26-WC-005041 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,810.33
Jeffrey Heubner, hired on April 8, 2013, as a City of Springfield Fire Fighter, reported a work injury on 02/12/2026. Mr. Heubner filed a workers compensation claim (26WC005041) and is willing to settle in the amount of $40,810.33. Livingstone, Mueller, Bima & Murphy. P.C. the city's legal advisors, also recommend payment in the amount of $40,810.33 to settle (26WC005041).
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2026-405
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE 50/50 COST-SHARING AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW WATER SERVICE LINE AT 2553 SOUTH 11TH STREET
This ordinance would allow the City to enter into a cost-sharing agreement for the installation of a new water line at 2553 South 11th St.
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2026-406
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $200,984.00 TO ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES,INC. FOR RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL PREMIUM FOR COVERAGE OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT
Commercial property insurance policy for 40 properties/improvements locations for the City of Springfield. Executive Summary is attached. This is a policy renewal covering October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Covered sites have been reviewed and updated for coverage. Gallagher recommended Arch Insurance based on details listed in the Executive Summary. Arch Insurance is providing the coverage at the most affordable price, with less than 1% increase from last year.
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2026-407
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH VISIONS 1908 AND EXECUTION OF ILLINOIS CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION AUTHORITY (ICJIA) GRANT NO. 423045 IN THE AMOUNT OF $199,770.00 FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR RE-ENTRY SERVICES, AND ADDRESSING CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ARE INVOLVED IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, FOR THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
An ordinance authorizing the Office of Planning and Economic Development to enter into a subrecipient agreement with Visions 1908 in an amount not to exceed $199,770.00 for reimbursement for re-entry services under the ICJIA Grant, addressing co-occurring disorders for people who are involved in the justice system.
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2026-408
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF ILLINOIS CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION AUTHORITY (ICJIA) GRANT NO. 423045 IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,054.05 FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR RE-ENTRY SERVICES, AND ADDRESSING CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ARE INVOLVED IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,054.05, FOR THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
An ordinance to accept and execute the following grant agreement and supplemental appropriation of funds for the following grant: #423045 ICJIA JAG- addressing co-occurring disorders for people who are involved in the justice system. The grant award totals $199,770.00. The grant award will be used to fund Visions 1908: Second Chance Program upon the passing of a separate ordinance to authorize a sub-recipient agreement with them.
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2026-409
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ADDENDUM III TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HEARTLAND HOUSED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.00, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2026, AND ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2027, FOR THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Addendum III to the agreement with Heartland Housed for developing and implementing programs desined to reduce and/or eliminate the problem of homelessness in Springfield and Sangamon County in and amount not to exceed $250,000.00.
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