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Proposed Expansion and Refresh of Southwest Corridor Business District to Include Uptown and South Morrison Areas
Acting City Manager Jessica Shark presented proposed changes to the Southwest Corridor Business District, including overlaying a new district that incorporates Uptown and parts of South Morrison Avenue. Business districts are state-regulated incentive tools for revitalization, requiring evidence of blighting or unemployment conditions. They allow for an additional sales tax of up to 1%, with revenues retained within the district. The lifespan is 23 years, with no formal extension mechanism unlike TIF districts. The proposal aims to address the expiration of TIF1 in Uptown and provide incentives to small businesses. The existing Southwest Corridor Business District, created in 2016, covers nearly 900 acres and has a fund balance of $3.3 million. Blighting conditions, such as poor infrastructure, obsolete planning, building deterioration, and vacancy (Uptown has a 25% vacancy rate), qualify areas for designation. The new district, tentatively named Southwest Corridor Business District 2, would dissolve the existing one and start a new 23-year clock. Next steps include a council discussion, public hearing on September 8th, and filing with the Illinois Department of Revenue by October 1st for tax collection starting January 1, 2027. Council members raised concerns about potentially extending the district's northern boundary and the exclusion of certain areas, while Uptown businesses expressed strong support.
City Approves $1.875 Million Contract for Water Treatment Plant PFAS Addition and Clearwell Project
Waste and Water Superintendent Billy Jones presented an ordinance authorizing a professional service agreement with WHKS and Company for $1,875,000 to provide design, bidding, and construction phase engineering services for a water treatment plant PFAS addition and Clearwell project. This project supports strategic plan goals and involves multiple funding sources including Enterprise Capital Fund, IEPA State Revolving Fund, federal community project funding, state legislative support grants, and PFAS National Litigation Proceeds from settlements with 3M, DuPont, BASF, and Tycho. The project includes a 48x115-foot treatment addition for PFAS with eight 12-foot diameter, 27-foot tall vessels, a converted low-lift pump station, and a new 1 million gallon clear well. The initial budget is $750,000 for 2026, with the remaining balance allocated to fiscal years 27-29. Council members questioned the timeline, potential for changing EPA regulations, the longevity and cost of filtration media (projected GAC media life of two years, anion exchange media two to three years), and whether the design allows for future filtration needs. WHKS, the original water plant engineers, expressed confidence in the team, which includes RMAD architects, WRF engineers, SCI, and Bar Engineering (PFAS expert). The phase one pilot study will assess PFAS types and inform design adjustments, with a recommendation for a future amendment for phase two costs.
City Authorizes $1.875 Million Contract for Water Treatment Plant PFAS Addition Project
The council approved an ordinance authorizing a professional service agreement with WHKS and Company for $1,875,000 for the design, bidding, and construction phase of the water treatment plant's PFAS addition and Clearwell project. This project aims to address PFAS contamination in the water supply, with a target of meeting the EPA's standard of four parts per trillion. The funding for this significant infrastructure upgrade comes from a variety of sources, including city funds, state revolving funds, federal grants, state legislative support, and proceeds from PFAS litigation settlements. The project includes the construction of a new treatment addition housing filtration vessels, a converted pump station, and a new clear well. Council members engaged in detailed discussions regarding the project timeline, potential future regulatory changes, the lifespan and cost of filtration media, and the necessity of pilot studies to determine the most effective treatment methods. The agreement with WHKS includes a comprehensive scope of services, with a note that costs for a potential phase two pilot study will be determined and addressed via a future amendment.
City Acquires Land for Road Projects, Advances Traffic Signal Installation, and Plans Salt Storage Facility
Public Works Director Troy Turner presented an ordinance authorizing the execution of a real estate purchase contract for 929 McDonald Lake Road. The city will pay $8,000 for the property, which is necessary for the Horseshoe Lake Road/McDonald Lake Road reconstruction project to finalize the road alignment. This purchase allows for the installation of a water main extension under McDonald Lake Road to connect east and west sides, and a sanitary sewer extension to the property. The new concrete pavement itself is not changing, but casing pipes are being installed under the road for future use. Turner also provided an update on the planned traffic signal at McDonald Lake Road, stating a pre-construction meeting with IDOT is scheduled for August, with the project expected to be completed within the year, likely by October. The bid for the traffic signal was approximately $380,000, awarded to Gershner Electric. Separately, Turner presented an ordinance for the purchase of property at 8386 North Illinois Street for $109,500, based on appraisal, to extend the street garage property. This acquisition includes a provision for the city to withdraw based on environmental or soil testing results, to ensure no costly contaminants are present. This move will help the city comply with its MS-4 permit and enclose its salt storage facility, also improving the appearance of the city's entrance from the south on 159.
New Stop Signs to be Installed at Clay Street and Summit Avenue; Summit Avenue Reconstruction Delayed to 2027
Public Works Director Troy Turner presented an ordinance to post stop signs on Clay Street at the intersection of Summit Avenue. This recommendation stems from a combined effort by Public Works and the Police Department, addressing safety concerns due to poor visibility of westbound traffic on Clay Street from Summit Avenue. A review of site obstructions, traffic volumes, and accident history confirmed the intersection met the warrants for new stop signs on Clay Street. The council discussed potentially using temporary flashing red lights to alert drivers, similar to a previous installation on Washington Street, but decided to defer this to the police department's discretion based on initial driver response. A council member noted a prior request for stop signs at this intersection two years ago due to resident-reported accidents. Separately, Troy Turner also provided an update on the Summit Avenue reconstruction project, announcing a delay in construction start until 2027 due to the need to relocate a water main that was not identified in the initial design. This delay will allow for replacement of a six-inch water main with an eight-inch main to increase fire flow. The project's cost has increased from an original bid of $2.2 million to $2.4 million due to change orders, primarily for an upgraded retaining wall. Escalation factors for materials and labor are anticipated due to the delay. Construction engineering costs are estimated at $200,000. A council member expressed disappointment with the original design firm for not identifying the water main conflict.
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