Kendall County Times

City of Yorkville City Council met May 28.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Call to Order:

Pledge of Allegiance:

Roll Call by Clerk:

Dan Transier Craig Soling Matt Marek Rusty Corneils Establishment of Quorum:

Amendments to Agenda:

Presentations:

1. Swearing-In to Sergeant – Officer Robbie Hart

2. Merit Award – Officer Nick Mertes

3. Michael Garrett Wolancevich – Blues Hall of Fame Induction Recognition

Public Hearings:

1. 2024 Water Bond

A public hearing will be held to receive public comments on the proposal to issue revenue bonds of the City, payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation of the City’s water delivery system (the “System”), and other such funds to be pledged, in the amount not to exceed $25,000,000 and bearing interest per annum at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by law at the such revenue bonds are sold (the “Revenue Bonds”) or, in lieu thereof, its general obligation alternate revenue bonds in the amount not to exceed $25,000,000 (the “Alternate Bonds”), for the purpose of providing funds for the enhancement of the City’s water delivery system, including replacing existing water mains, constructing a new well, modifying the existing raw water main and water treatment plant and other capital improvements relating to the System.

2. WIFIA Loan

A public hearing will be held to receive public comments on the proposal to borrow a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan (a “WIFIA Loan”) from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, payable solely from the revenue derived from the operation of the City’s water delivery system (the “System”), in the amount of not to exceed $160,000,000 and bearing interest per annum at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by law at the time such WIFIA Loan is borrowed (a “Revenue-Backed WIFIA Loan”) or, in lieu thereof, a general obligation alternate revenue WIFIA Loan in an amount of not to exceed $160,000,000 (the “Alternate Revenue WIFIA Loan”), for the purpose of providing funds for the enhancement of the City’s water delivery system, including, without limitation, replacing existing water mains, modifying the existing raw water main and water treatment plant and other capital improvements relating to the System, and for the construction of a new water supply line and connection to the DuPage Water Commission for a new source of water.

3. Public Works and Parks Facility Bond

A public hearing will be held to receive public comments on the proposal to issue revenue bonds of the City in the amount of not to exceed $40,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds for (i) the acquisition of certain real property located within the City, including, without limitation, approximately twelve acres of the real property known as Lot 4 in the Yorkville Business Center located within the City, (ii) the construction of a new public works facility thereon, and (iii) certain other capital infrastructure projects within the City.

Citizen Comments on Agenda Items:

Consent Agenda:

1. Bill Payments for Approval

$ 545,735.58 (vendors – FY 24)

$ 1,309,743.75 (vendors – FY 25)

$ 412,087.19 (payroll period ending 05/10/24)

$ 2,267,566.52 (total)

2. PW 2024-44 Bluestem Water Main Replacement – Design Engineering Agreement – authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute

3. PW 2024-45 Water Rate Study – Professional Services Agreement – authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute

Mayor’s Report:

1. CC 2024-35 Ordinance Amending Title 3, Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances Creating a New Liquor License Class and Fee (Water Parks) – Informational Item

2. CC 2024-44 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Skid Steer From McCann Industries, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $45,440

3. CC 2024-45 Selection of Mayor Pro Tem for Fiscal Year 2025

4. CC 2024-46 Ordinance Approving a Redevelopment Agreement By and Between the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois and the Williams Group, LLC

5. CC 2024-47 121 East Van Emmon Street (FS Property)

a. Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Estate and Approval of a Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Grundy Bank as Trustee Under Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 2009 and Known as Trustee Number 1505

b. Ordinance Authorizing the First Amendment to the Annual Budget of the United City of Yorkville, for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2024 and Ending on April 30, 2025

Public Works Committee Report:

1. PW 2024-41 2024 Local Road Program – Contract Award

2. PW 2024-42 2024 Local Road Program – Construction Engineering Agreement

3. PW 2024-43 2025 Water Main Replacement – Design Engineering Agreement

Economic Development Committee Report:

1. EDC 2024-30 East Village of Westbury

a. Ordinance Repealing a Planned Unit Development Agreement for the East Village of Westbury

b. Ordinance Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the East Village of Westbury

Public Safety Committee Report:

Administration Committee Report:

Park Board:

Planning and Zoning Commission:

City Council Report:

City Clerk’s Report:

Community and Liaison Report:

Staff Report:

Mayor’s Report (cont’d):

6. CC 2021-04 City Buildings Updates

7. CC 2021-38 Water Study Update

Presentations (cont’d):

1. Elected Officials Harassment Training

Additional Business:

Citizen Comments:

Executive Session:

Adjournment:

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