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Page 1 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
City Council
Monday, January 13, 2025
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, James C. Lytle City Council Chambers, Room 2800
5:30 PM
Absent: Burns
Motions resulting from City Council - January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP1
Ordinance 17-O-25, Amending Title 1,
Chapter 22, “Welcoming City Ordinance” of
the City Code
Staff recommends approving Ordinance 17-O-25,
Amending Title 1, Chapter 22, “Welcoming City
Ordinance” of the City Code. Councilmember
Geracaris requests the suspension of the rules to
allow for introduction and action.
Approved For
Introduction and
Action
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
Page 2 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP2
Envision Evanston 2045 Timeline
Discussion
The City Council should discuss the current Envision
Evanston 2045 timeline and provide direction to staff
on any changes.
Discussed
SP3
Ratification of Interagency Agreements
with Family Focus and the Water Bureau
Exchanging $2,647,678 of ARPA SLFRF
with Local Funding for Bid 24-05 Water
Main Replacement Project
Staff recommends that the City Council ratify
Interagency Agreements with Family Focus and the
City's Water Department, exchanging $2,647,678 of
ARPA SLFRF for local funding for the Bid 24-05
Water Main Replacement Project. This ensures that
the ARPA SLFRF funding obligation requirements
are met and that both projects that the City Council
has approved are funded. ARPA SLFRF GL
170.99.9940.62490 and Water Fund GLs
510.40.4200.65525-424003 &
510.40.4200.65515-424006
Approved for
Action
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
M1
Approval of the minutes of the regular
Council meeting of December 9, 2024 and
the Special City Council Meeting - Truth in
Taxation Public Hearing.
Approved for
Action
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
Page 3 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A1
Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll,
Bills List, and Credit Card Activity
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the
City of Evanston's payroll amounts for two periods:
$3,755,188.29 for November 18 to December 1,
2024, and $4,160,831.59 for December 2 to
December 15, 2024. Additionally, the Bills List for
January 14, 2025, includes FY24 amounts of
$7,776,433.37 and FY25 amounts of $1,777,863.78,
along with credit card activity from November 26,
2024, totaling $269,080.36.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
A2
Approval of BMO Harris Amazon Credit
Card Activity
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the
City of Evanston’s BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card
Activity for the period ending November 26, 2024,
for $14,565.96 be approved.
Approved for
Action
7-0-1
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Revelle, Reid,
Geracaris
Nay:
Abstain: Suffredin
Absent: Burns
Page 4 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A3
Approval of FY 2025 Solid Waste Agency of
Northern Cook County Refuse Disposal
Fees
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize
the City Manager to approve 2025 refuse disposal
fees to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook
County (SWANCC) in the not-to-exceed amount of
$725,000 for operations and maintenance of the
Agency.
Funding will be provided by the Solid Waste Fund
(Account 520.40.4310.62405), which has a budget
of $694,299 for FY 2025. The additional unbudgeted
amount will be offset by savings in other G/L
accounts within the Solid Waste Fund.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
A4
Approval of Contract with Christopher B.
Burke Engineering, Ltd. for Surveying
Services
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize
the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (820 Davis
Street, Suite 520, Evanston, IL 60201) for Surveying
Services in the amount of $25,040.00.
Funding is provided from the Capital Improvement
Fund 2025 Projects Bonds in the amount of
$16,694.00 and from the Sewer Fund in the amount
of $8,346.00. A detailed financial analysis is
included in the attached memo.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
Page 5 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A5
Contract Award with SmithGroup, Inc. for
Revetment Rehabilitation (RFP 24-56)
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize
the City Manager to execute a $183,900.00
agreement with SmithGroup, Inc. (35 East Wacker,
Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60601) for the Revetment
Rehabilitation project (RFP 24-56).
Funding is to be provided from the Water Fund,
Capital Improvement (Account
510.40.7330.62145-725004), which has an
approved FY 2025 budget of $200,000, all of which
is remaining.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
A6
Approval of Three-Year Contract with Two
One-Year Extensions with Woolen Wear,
Co. for the 2025-2027 AFSCME Uniform
Clothing Purchase (Bid 24-65)
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with Woolen
Wear, Co. (739 Pinecrest Dr. Prospect Heights, IL
60070) for the 2025-27 AFSCME Uniform Contract
(Bid 24- 65) in the not-to-exceed amount of $90,000
per year for a three-year term with two one-year
extensions.
The General Fund will fund the purchase - Public
Works/Public Works Agency Administration (Account
100.40.4105.65020) in the amount of $90,000 for FY
2025. Additional funding will need to be budgeted in
future contract years.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
Page 6 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A7
Approval of a Contract Award (RFP 24-39)
to the Davis Bancorp for Armored Car
Services
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize
the City Manager to execute a three-year contract
with Davis Bancorp (P.O. Box 1690, Barrington, IL
60011-1690) for Armored Car Services (RFP 24-39).
The contract will have two additional one-year
options for renewal. The breakdown of the per-year
costs is as follows: $76,076.00 (a year) for years
1-3, $78,993.00 for year 4, and $82,048.00 for year
5.
The funding for this contract will be from two
accounts. Funding for the Collector ’s office will be
from the General Fund, City Manager ’s Office,
Revenue & Collections Armored Car Services
(Account 100.15.1560.62431) as follows:
$22,604.00 for years 1-3, $23,382.00 for year 4, and
$24,213.00 for year 5. Funding for the Parking
Garages will be from the Parking Fund, Parking
System Management Armored Car Services
(Account 505.19.7005.62431) in the following
amounts: $53,472.00 for years 1-3, $55,611.00 for
year 4, and $57,835.00 for year 5.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
Page 7 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A8
Approval of a Purchase of One Piece of
Fleet Equipment for the Facilities & Fleet
Management Division of the Administrative
Services Department
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the
City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement for
the following pieces of equipment:
New Vehicle #763 - a 2025 Ford F350 4x4 Regular
Cab with Sutton Ford Inc. (21315 Central Ave.,
Matteson, IL 60443) in the amount of $141,308.00.
The funding for new vehicle #763 will come from the
FY 2025 Vehicle Replacement Fund, Automotive
Equipment (601.19.7780.65550), in the amount of
$141,308.00. The FY 2025 budget is $5,296,912.00.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
A9
Authorizing the Single-Source Purchase of
Twenty-Five Sets of Turnout Gear from
Dinges Fire Company
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the
single-source purchase of twenty-five sets of turnout
gear (Coats and Pants) for the Evanston Fire
Department from Dinges Fire Company (243 E Main
Street, Amboy, IL 61310) for a total of $88,383.25. A
single-source purchase requires a two-thirds vote of
the City Council.
Funding will be from 100.23.2315.65090 (Fire
Suppression - Safety Equipment) with a FY25
budget of $180,000.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
Page 8 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A10
Approval of a Sole-Source Contract with
Data Transfer Solutions, LLC for the FY
2025 VueWorks Asset Management System
Annual Maintenance and Hosting Services
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize
the City Manager to execute a sole-source
agreement with Data Transfer Solutions, LLC (3680
Avalon Park Blvd. E, Suite 200, Orlando, FL. 32828)
for the period of February 1, 2025, to January 31,
2026, to provide annual maintenance and hosting
services in the not-to-exceed amount of $32,000.00.
A sole-source purchase requires a two-thirds vote of
the City Council.
Funding is provided by the Water Production
Bureau, Water Other Operations Business Unit
(Account 510.40.4225.62340), which has an
approved FY 2025 Budget of $235,000 and a YTD
balance of $235,000.00.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
Page 9 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A11
Approval of Three Year Sole-Source
Contract Renewal (2025- 2027) for Building
Automation Service for HVAC Systems
with Schneider Electric
Staff requests the City Council authorize the City
Manager to execute a three-year, sole-source
contract renewal agreement for the existing Building
Automation System (BAS) with Schneider Electric
(17475 Palmer Boulevard, Homewood, IL 60430) in
the amount of $43,872.00 for FY 2025, $46,066.00
for FY 2026, and $48,369.00 for FY 2027. The
agreement will cover hardware, software, and
service visits for heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning (HVAC) systems in 16 City-owned
buildings and properties. A sole-source purchase
requires a two-thirds vote of the City Council.
Funding for this maintenance contract will be from
the General Fund, Service Agreements, and
Contracts Account (100.19.1950.62509), which has
an FY 2025 Budget of $298,000.00. The annual cost
of the maintenance contract will increase by 5% in
FY 2026 and FY 2027.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
Page 10 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A12
Approval of Three Year Sole-Source
Contract Renewal (2025- 2027) for Building
Automation Service for HVAC Systems at
Police/Fire Headquarters with Siemens
Industry Inc.
Staff requests the City Council authorize the City
Manager to execute a three-year, sole-source
contract renewal agreement for the existing Building
Automation System (BAS) with Siemens Industry
Inc. (585 Slawin Court, Mount Prospect, IL 60056) in
the amount of $34,323.17 for FY 2025, $36,210.95
for FY 2026, and $38,202.55 for FY 2027. The
agreement will cover hardware, software, and
service visits for heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning (HVAC) systems at the City of Evanston
Police/Fire Headquarters. A sole-source purchase
requires a two-thirds vote of the City Council.
This maintenance contract will be funded from the
General Fund, Service Agreements, and Contracts
Account (100.19.1950.62509), which has an FY
2025 Budget of $298,000.00. The annual cost of the
maintenance contract will increase by 5.5% in FY
2026 and FY 2027, respectively.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
Page 11 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A13
Approval of a Blanket Sole-Source
Purchase Order for General Computer
Equipment FY 2025
Staff requests that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a blanket purchase order
with Dell Computer Corp. (P.O. Box 802816, ℅ Dell
USA L.P., Chicago, IL 60680-2816) to purchase
general computer equipment in the amount of
$150,000.00. This is a sole source purchase using
the Dell Midwestern Higher Education Compact
(MHEC) Master Agreement via agreement
#MHEC04152022. A sole-source purchase requires
a two-thirds vote of the City Council.
This purchase will be funded from the General Fund,
IT Computer Hardware (Account
100.19.1932.65555). The approved FY 2025 budget
for this line item is $333,315.00.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
A14
Approval of Change Order No. 2 to the
Agreement with Agency Landscape +
Planning for the Park and Green Space
Strategic Plan (RFP 22-17)
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to the
agreement with Agency Landscape + Planning (91
Harvey Street, Suite 2, Cambridge, MA 02140) for
the Parks and Green Space Strategic Plan (RFP
22-17) in the amount of $16,000.00. This change
order will increase the overall contract amount from
$214,500.00 to $230,500.00 and extend the contract
completion date from October 3, 2023, to December
31, 2025.
Funding is provided from the Capital Improvement
Fund 2025 Projects Bonds, line item for Parks
Contingency (Account 415.40.4122.62145 –
522009), which has an approved FY 2025 budget of
$110,000, all of which is remaining.
Approved for
Action
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A15
Approval of Change Order No. 7 to the
Agreement with Stantec Consulting
Services for the 1909 Raw Water Intake
Replacement (RFP 19-02)
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute Change Order No. 7 to the
agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
(350 North Orleans Street, Suite 1301, Chicago, IL
60654) for the 1909 Raw Water Intake Replacement
(RFP 19-02) in the amount of $730,520.00. This will
increase the overall contract amount from
$2,702,050.00 to $3,432,570.00. This change order
includes a time extension of 180 days, extending the
contract completion date from March 5, 2025, to
September 1, 2025.
Funding is to be provided from a combination of
loans from the EPA and IEPA that will be routed
through the Water Fund, Capital Improvement
(Account 513.71.7330.62145 - 719001). City staff
has obtained low-interest loans from the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) State
Revolving Fund (SRF) and from the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water
Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)
program. All eligible engineering and construction
costs will be funded by the loans. This change order
exceeds the project's current engineering budget.
However, staff will submit changes to the IEPA for
review to be included as eligible loan costs.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
Page 13 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A16
Approval of Special Event: Evanston Folk
Festival 2025
Staff recommends approval of the Special Event
Permit Application submitted by Space Presents to
have an Evanston Folk Festival event at Dawes
Park on Saturday, September 6, and Sunday,
September 7, 2025, from 11:30am to 9:00pm.
The cost of City services provided for events
requires a 100% reimbursement from the sponsoring
organization or event coordinator. However, these
fees are waived for City events and
city-co-sponsored events.
Approved for
Action
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
A17
Approval of Special Event: Evanston Lunar
New Year Celebration
Staff recommends that the Special Event Permit
Application submitted by The Main-Dempster Mile
be approved for the annual Evanston Lunar New
Year Celebration on the 600 block of Dempster
Street on Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 12 p.m. to
3:30 p.m.
Costs for city services provided for events require a
100% reimbursement from the sponsoring
organization or event coordinator. These fees are
waived for City events and City co-sponsored
Events.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
Page 14 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A18
Resolution 81-R-24, Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute an Easement
Agreement with Northwestern University
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt
Resolution 81-R-24, authorizing the City Manager to
execute an easement agreement with Northwestern
University (NU) for a 20-year period. The easement
would allow NU to install conduits for fiber optic
communication cables to serve NU facilities.
No City funding is required for these proposed
utilities. Northwestern University will fund the project
and be assessed a one-time easement fee of
$25,497.95 for a 20-year easement. These funds will
be deposited to the Capital Improvement Fund
(Account 415.40.4105.52175).
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
A19
Resolution 1-R-25 Authorizing the City
Manager to Enter into a Lease Agreement
with Illinois State Representative Robyn
Gabel
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Resolution 1-R-25, authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a two-year lease agreement for office
space at the City's Civic Center for Illinois State
Representative Robyn Gabel.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
A20
Ordinance 01-O-25, "Healthy Buildings
Ordinance" Amending City Code Section
4-22 “Building Energy and Water Use
Benchmarking” to Incorporate Building
Performance Standards and Creating
Section 2-21
The Environment Board and Utilities Commission
recommends the adoption of Ordinance 01-O-25 to
create an equitable community-led approach to
building decarbonization.
Approved For
Introduction
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A21
Ordinance 3-O-25, Amending City Code
Section 3-4-6 "Classification and License
Fees"
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Ordinance 3-O-25, which amends Section 3-4-6 of
the City Code to update certain oneday liquor
license provisions. Mayor Biss requested that the
rules for Introduction and Action be suspended at
the City Council meeting on January 13, 2025.
Approved For
Introduction and
Action
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
A22
Ordinance 5-O-25, Amending City Code
Sections 3-4-1 "Definitions" and 3-4-6
"Classification and License Fees"
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Ordinance 5-O-25, which amends Sections 3-4-1
and 3-4-6 of the City Code to rewrite the City's
Liquor Code.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Introduction
A23
Ordinance 6-O-25, Amending City Code
Section 3-4-6(D) to Increase the Number of
Class D Liquor Licenses from Eighty-Two
to Eighty-Three for Myen, Inc. d/b/a Cozy
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Ordinance 6-O-25, which amends Section 3-4-6(D)
to increase the number of Class D liquor licenses in
the City from 82 to 83 for Cozy, located at 1741
Maple Avenue. Councilmember Harris requested
suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at
the City Council meeting on January 13, 2025.
Approved For
Introduction and
Action
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
Page 16 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A24
Ordinance 7-O-25, Amending City Code
Section 3-4-6(D) to Increase the Number of
Class D Liquor Licenses from EightyThree
to Eighty-Four for LTF Club Operations
Company, Inc. d/b/a Life Time Fitness
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Ordinance 7-O-25, which amends Section 3-4-6(D)
to increase the number of Class D liquor licenses in
the City from 83 to 84 for Life Time Fitness located
at 1618 Sherman Avenue. Councilmember Kelly
requested suspension of the rules for Introduction
and Action at the City Council meeting on January
13, 2025.
Approved For
Introduction and
Action
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
A25
Ordinance 8-O-25, Amending City Code
Section 3-4-6(E) to Increase the Number of
Class E Liquor Licenses from Two to Three
for Khasvi, Inc. d/b/a Hops & Grapes
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Ordinance 8-O-25, which amends Section 3-4-6(E)
to increase the number of Class E liquor licenses in
the City from 2 to 3 for Hops & Grapes located at
816 1/2 Church Street. Councilmember Kelly
requested suspension of the rules for Introduction
and Action at the City Council meeting on January
13, 2025.
Approved For
Introduction and
Action
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
Page 17 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A26
Ordinance 9-O-25, Amending City Code
Section 3-4-6(Z) to Increase the Number of
Class Z Liquor Licenses from Zero to One
for Fleetwood Jourdain Community Center
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Ordinance 9-O-25, which amends Section 3-4-6(Z)
to increase the number of Class Z liquor licenses in
the City from 0 to 1 for Fleetwood Jourdain
Community Center located at 1655 Foster Avenue.
Mayor Biss requested the suspension of the rules for
Introduction and Action at the City Council meeting
on January 13, 2025.
Approved For
Introduction and
Action
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
A27
Ordinance 10-O-25, Amending City Code
Section 3-4-6(Z) to Increase the Number of
Class Z Liquor Licenses from One to Two
for the Levy Senior Center
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Ordinance 10-O-25, which amends Section 3-4-6(Z)
to increase the number of Class Z liquor licenses in
the City from 1 to 2 for the Levy Senior Center
located at 300 Dodge Avenue. Mayor Biss
requested the suspension of the rules for
Introduction and Action at the City Council meeting
on January 13, 2025.
Approved For
Introduction and
Action
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
Page 18 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A28
Ordinance 11-O-25, Amending City Code
Section 3-4-6(Z) to Increase the Number of
Class Z Liquor Licenses from Two to Three
for the Cafe at Arrington Lagoon
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Ordinance 11-O-25, which amends Section 3-4-6(Z)
to increase the number of Class Z liquor licenses in
the City from 2 to 3 for the Cafe at Arrington Lagoon
located at 1631 Sheridan Road. Mayor Biss
requested the suspension of the rules for
Introduction and Action at the City Council meeting
on January 13, 2025.
Approved For
Introduction and
Action
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
A29
Ordinance 12-O-25, Amending City Code
Section 3-4-6(Z) to Increase the Number of
Class Z Liquor Licenses from Three to
Four for Robert Crown Community Center
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Ordinance 12-O-25, which amends Section 3-4-6(Z)
to increase the number of Class Z liquor licenses in
the City from 3 to 4 for Robert Crown Community
Center located at 1801 Main Street. Mayor Biss
requested the suspension of the rules for
Introduction and Action at the City Council meeting
on January 13, 2025.
Approved For
Introduction and
Action
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
Page 19 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A30
Ordinance 13-O-25, Amending City Code
Section 3-4-6(Z) to Increase the Number of
Class Z Liquor Licenses from Four to Five
for South End Community Center
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Ordinance 13-O-25, which amends Section 3-4-6(Z)
to increase the number of Class Z liquor licenses in
the City from 4 to 5 for South End Community
Center located at 430 Asbury Street. Mayor Biss
requested the suspension of the rules for
Introduction and Action at the City Council meeting
on January 13, 2025.
Approved For
Introduction and
Action
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
A31
Ordinance 18-O-25, Amending Title 3,
Chapter 25, Section 8, “Revenue Stamps
Required” of the City Code to Allow for
Electronic Real Estate Transfer Stamps
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Ordinance 18-O-25, Amending Title 3, Chapter 25,
Section 8, “Revenue Stamps Required,” of the City
Code to Allow Electronic Real Estate Transfer
Stamps. The Collector's Office requests that the
rules be suspended to allow for introduction and
action.
Approved For
Introduction and
Action
8-0
Ayes: Kelly, Harris,
Wynne, Nieuwsma,
Suffredin, Revelle,
Reid, Geracaris
Nay:
Absent: Burns
HS1
Ordinance 87-O-24, Amending the Noise
Ordinance to Prohibit Amplified Music on
the Public Way
Councilmember Revelle and the Human Services
Committee recommend that the City Council
approve Ordinance 87-O-24, Amending the Noise
Ordinance to Prohibit Amplified Music or Sound on
the Public Way.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
Page 20 ACTIONS January 13, 2025
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
R1
Ordinance 88-O-24, Amending City Code
Title 1, Chapter 7, Section 2, "General
Duties of the Clerk"
Staff recommends adopting Ordinance 88-O-24,
Amending City Code Title 1, Chapter 7, Section 2,
"General Duties of the Clerk."
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
R2
Ordinance 89-O-24, Amending City Code
Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 2, "Membership"
of the Housing and Development
Committee
Staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance
89-O-24, Amending City Code Title 2, Chapter 4,
Section 2, "Membership" of the Housing and
Development Committee.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
SSC1
Recommendations for FY2025 Public
Services Funding
The Social Services Committee (SSC) recommends
that the City Council approve renewal allocations to
public services programs providing case
management and safety net services, primarily to
low and moderate-income Evanston residents (as
attached); additionally, the Committee recommends
that the Council approve the estimated funding
amount under the Support Services category.
Total funding is estimated at $1,236,783, including
$1,036,783 from the Community Grants Program for
external public services providers and an estimated
$200,000 from the City’s anticipated FY2025
Community Development Block Grant, 15% of which
can be applied to public services.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
ED1
Financial Assistance in an Amount Not to
Exceed $95,600 for Button Bakery to Assist
in the Cost of Renovating a Property
Located at 719 Main Street
The Economic Development Committee
recommends City Council approval of TIF funding in
an amount not to exceed $95,600.
Chicago Main TIF G/L 345.99.3400.62490. The
balance is $984,760, according to the October 2024
monthly financial report.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action