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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Saturday, October 24, 2015
9:11 a.m.
Roll Call Alderman Wynne Alderman Wilson
Alderman Holmes Alderman Tendam
Alderman Grover Alderman Rainey
Alderman Miller Alderman Fiske
Alderman Braithwaite
Presiding Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Public Hearing: FY2016 Proposed Budget for the City of Evanston
Public Comment:
1. Carlis B Sutton: Expressed his thoughts about the budget. Parks & Recreation
was his main concern (Pages 106-108)
2. Jeanne Lindwall: Spoke in regards to the budget and her thoughts as well.
3. Barabra Janes: Gave her thoughts on Harley Clarke and the affect the budget will
have and not have in regards to the property.
Public Hearing: Truth in Taxation Hearing for the 201 5 Property Tax Levy for the
City of Evanston
Public Comment:
1. Junad Rizki: Brought his thoughts and concerns about the Property Tax Levy.
Mayor Public Announcements – No Announcements
City Manager Public Announcements – No Announcements
Communications: City Clerk – No Communications
Public Comment:
1. Junad Rizki : Spoke in regards to Harley Clarke, giving suggestions on what the
COE should do with the space. He supports Alderman Wilson’s proposal.
Special Orders of Business: Introduction of 2015 Tax Levies and 2016 Budget
Workshop
- Karen Danczak Lyons – Library Director
City Council Agenda October 24, 2015 Page 2 of 3
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
Gave a brief presentation.
- Lara Biggs – Superintendent of Const. & Fld Svcs
Gave a presentation on the upcoming projects
- Marty Lyons – Asst. City Manager/CFO
Presented the 2016 Proposed Budget
- Evonda Thomas-Smith – Director of Health and Human Services
Answered questions in regards to the General Assistance section of the budget.
Call of the Wards
Ward 3: No comments
Ward 4: No comments
Ward 5: No comments
Ward 6: No comments
Ward 7: No comments
Ward 8: No comments
Ward 9: No comments
Ward 1: No comments
Ward 2: No comments
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Ordinance 136-O-15: City of Evanston 2015 Tax Levy
Staff requests introduction of Tax Levy Ordinance 136-O-15, which levies the
annual property tax for General Fund Operations, Illinois Municipal Retirement
Fund, Police and Fire Pension Funds, and General Assistance Fund.
For Introduction 9-0
(SP2) Ordinance 137-O-15: 2015 Special Service Area #4 Tax Levy
Staff requests introduction of Tax Levy Ordinance 137-O-15, which levies the
annual property tax for Special Service Area #4.
For Introduction 9-0
(SP3) Ordinance 138-O-15: 2015 Special Service Area #6 Tax Levy
Staff requests introduction of Tax Levy Ordinance 138-O-15, which levies the
annual property tax for Special Service Area #6.
For Introduction 9-0
(SP4) Ordinance 139-O-15: Evanston Public Library 2015 Tax Levy
The Library Board requests introduction of Tax Levy Ordinance 139-O-15 which
levies the annual property tax for the Evanston Public Library.
For Introduction 9-0
(SP5) FY2016 Budget Workshop
No formal action will be taken regarding the FY2016 Budget. Budget documents
are available here: http://www.cityofevanston.org/city-budget/
For Discussion
City Council Agenda October 24, 2015 Page 3 of 3
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
Since there was no further business to discuss the Mayor asked if there was a motion to adjourn it
was motioned and seconded and by a Voice Vote the meeting ended at 10:52am.
Submitted by,
Akasha S. Terrier
Deputy City Clerk