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A Special Meeting of the City Council of Peoria, Illinois, was held on September  26, 2006, at 5:01 P.M., City Hall, Room 400 Council Chambers, 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, Illinois, with proper notice having been given for the purpose of discussing Specifi
c Departmental Budgets, Mayor Jim Ardis presiding.
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\f1\fs22\insrsid12397327\charrsid4611701 Jacob, Manning,}{\f1\fs22\insrsid12397327  Morris, Ni}{\f1\fs22\insrsid12397327\charrsid4611701 chting,}{\f1\fs22\insrsid12397327  Sandberg, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12397327\charrsid4611701 Spears, }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid12397327 Turner, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12397327\charrsid4611701 Van Auken, Mayor Ardis \endash  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12397327 10}{\f1\fs22\insrsid12397327\charrsid4611701 ; Absent}{\f1\fs22\insrsid12397327 : Grayeb \endash  1.
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 City Manager Randy Oliver, Assistant City Manager Craig Whitehead, }{\insrsid1923887 Corporation Counsel Randy Ray,}{\insrsid5845938  Assistant Corporation Counsel Sonni Williams, Senior Attorney Kimberly King, Senior Attorney Clif Mitchell, Senior
 Administrative Assistant Kristin Cannaday-Stash, }{\insrsid11501125 Legal Administrative Coordinator Shirley Coers, Legal Assistant Lisa Burnside, Legal Administrative Specialist Kathy Carruthers,}{\insrsid1923887  }{\insrsid4415395 
Public Information Officer Alma Brown, Director of Information Systems Cathy 
Roger, Information Systems Operations Manager Mike King, Finance Director/Comptroller Jim Scroggins, Budget Coordinator Jan Little, Purchasing Manager Jim Leib, Director of Human Resources Pat Parsons, Human Resources Patient Advocate Janet Tomlins, Fire 
Chief Roy Modglin, Assistant Fire Chief Kent Tomblin, Director of Planning and Growth Management Pat Landes, }{\insrsid1923887 Director of Public Works Steve Van Winkle, }{\insrsid4415395 EOO Manager David Watkins, }{\insrsid1923887 
Director of Inspections John Kunski, }{\insrsid4415395 Code Enforcement Manager Linda Lard, }{\insrsid1923887 Management Analyst Rhonda Larsen, Animal Shelter Director Lauren Malmberg, }{\insrsid14614903 PeoriaCARES Coordinator Shawn Stout, }{
\insrsid6364103 Senior Administrative Assistant Linda Cooper, }{\insrsid1923887 City Treasurer Reginald Willis, }{\insrsid4415395 City Clerk Mary Haynes, Chief Deputy City Clerk Beth Ball, Deputy City
 Clerk Debbie Pinkney, and Administrative Specialist III Joan Schaumburg, members of the media, and interested citizens.
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Communication from the City Manager and Director of Human Resources with Recommendation to Receive and File the STATUS REPORT to CITY COUNCIL Regarding t
he HEALTH CARE COST CONTAINMENT and GASB 45 REPORT and the REPORT BACK, and to Concur with the Joint Labor/Management Health Care Committee Moving Forward with the Recommendation to Maintain the Two 10% Subsidies for Retirees Until 1/1/2010, Subject to th
e
 Contribution Rates on Other than Individual Coverage Increasing to 85%/15% on 1/1/2007, Remaining at 85%/15% on 1/1/2008 if the $2.35 Million Reduction in the Annual Required Contribution (ARC) is Realized in 2007, Increasing to 80%/20% on 1/1/2008 if th
e $2.35 Million Reduction in the ARC is Not Realized, and Increasing to 80%/20% on 1/1/2009, with Plan Design Changes as Set Forth. (New Communication)
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid8001789 Council Member Turner moved to receive and file the Status Report to City Council regarding the Health Care Cost Containment and GASB 45 Report and the report back, and he further }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11501125 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid8001789 moved to concur with the Joint Labor/Management Health Care Committee moving forward with the recommendation to maintain the two 10% subsidies for retirees until 1/1/2010, subject }{\f1\fs22\insrsid1923887 to the }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid3897011 contribution rates on other than individual coverage increasing to 85%/15% }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9328048 
on 1/1/2007, remaining at 85%/15% on 1/1/2008 if the $2.35 million reduction in the Annual Required Contribution (ARC) is realized in 2007, increasing to 80%/20% on 1/1/2008 if the $2.35 million reduction in the ARC is not realized, and increasing to
 80%/20% on 1/1/2009, with plan design changes as set forth; seconded by Council Member Van Auken.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid8001789 
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\par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-1440\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7435922 \b\f1\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid8001789\charrsid7435922 (06-533)\tab Co
mmunication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the BID and the Award of the TWO-YEAR JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS to COMPLETE CLEANING SERVICES and FARMER BROTHERS CLEANING SERVICE, with REPORT BACK.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \fi-1440\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8001789 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f1\fs16\ul\insrsid8001789 
\par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11166083 \f1\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid11166083\charrsid11166083 Council Member 
Manning distributed a chart showing proposal evaluations to all members of the City Council.}{\insrsid7435922\charrsid11166083 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11166083 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1\fs22\insrsid11166083 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid8807127 In discussion with Council Member Turner}{\f1\fs22\insrsid14176607  regarding judging the criteria for selection}{\f1\fs22\insrsid8807127 , Operations & Maintenance Engineer Steve Myers explained }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6447610 
that the proposal submitted by Farmer Brothers Cleaning Service }{\f1\fs22\insrsid14176607 lacked information and did not adequately address important criteria requested in the bid specification regarding training and quality control.  
\par 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3957009 In discussion with }{\f1\fs22\insrsid8870263 Council Member Gulley}{\f1\fs22\insrsid3957009  regarding his concern that}{\f1\fs22\insrsid8870263  Farmer Brothers would}{\f1\fs22\insrsid3957009  not have more }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid8870263 responsibility}{\f1\fs22\insrsid3957009 , Operations & Maintenance Engineer Myers explained the Committee\rquote s rationale regarding the decision that }{\f1\fs22\insrsid1592051 t}{\f1\fs22\insrsid3957009 he more public buildings 
}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1592051 w}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6360029 ould be assigned to Complete Cleaning Services.  
\par 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16737060 City Manager Randy Oliver referred to the rating criteria that went out with the RFP and based on that rating criteria, the highest rated firm on the combination of training, quality control costs, workload}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid13575116  schedul}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16737060 ing, and references was }{\f1\fs22\insrsid1592051 T}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16737060 he Cleaning Source.  He said it was his understanding, after discussion with some of the Committee members, 
that additional w}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6435015 eighting}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16737060  should be placed }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6435015 up}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16737060 on pric}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6435015 ing. He stated, according to the rating criteria in the RFP, }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid918822 T}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6435015 he Cleaning Source should be awarded with the contract.  He said the reason for splitting the bid was based on the Committee\rquote s interviews and their desire to enhance minority participation.}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid6245209   }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12340642 
\par 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3307542 Council Member Manning pointed out that Farmer Brothers clearly had the lowest average score. He said he felt that, if the lowest bid was chosen, it would not be the best quality. He added most of the City\rquote 
s building space was open to the public}{\f1\fs22\insrsid13575116  and there}{\f1\fs22\insrsid3307542  would be a negative reflection on the City, if there was a failure to perfo
rm by the selected service company. He indicated he could not support the recommendation.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6435015   }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16737060  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3957009  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid8870263   }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3957009 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid13575116 
\par Council Member Sandberg expressed concern that four out of the five bids were lower than the 2006 contract price, and the current vendor did not want to continue providing the service because they were not making a profit.  He indicated he could not suppo
rt the recommendation.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10174345 {\f1\fs22\insrsid10174345 
Following further discussion, Council Member Nichting moved to approve the bid and award a two-year janitorial services contract to The Cleaning Source, and }{\f1\fs22\insrsid918822 to }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10174345 
receive and file the report back; seconded by Council Member Sandberg.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11166083 {\f1\fs22\insrsid10174345 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13575116 {\f1\fs22\insrsid13575116 \page }{\b\f1\fs22\ul\insrsid13575116 SEPTEMBER 26, 2006               SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS                    27751
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11166083 {\f1\fs22\insrsid13575116 
\par Discussion was held regarding the desire to enhance minority participation and the City\rquote s role.  Concern was expressed }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15607131 regarding how a company could be successful if those who submitted proposals would not make a profit.

\par 
\par In discussion}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2056814  regarding }{\f1\fs22\insrsid7668769 minority utilization goals}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2056814 , EOO Manager Dave Watkins explained the City\rquote s goal had always been to find ways to diversi}{\f1\fs22\insrsid3237714 fy
}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2056814  with }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10174345 the C}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2056814 ity}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10174345 \rquote s}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4260854  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid2056814 vendors.  He said minority utilizatio
n goals were applied primarily to construction contracts.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid11166083 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4260854 
\par Council Member Gulley moved for a substitute motion to approve the bid and award a two-year janitorial services contract to Complete Cleaning Service and }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3237714 to }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4260854 award the }{\f1\fs22\insrsid7956600 P}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid4260854 ublic }{\f1\fs22\insrsid7956600 W}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4260854 orks }{\f1\fs22\insrsid7956600 Building}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4260854  only to Farmer Brothers Cleaning Service; seconded by Council Member Jacob.
\par 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3042002 In discussion with Council Member Manning, EOO Manager Dave Watkins agreed that the lowest score on the rating sheet was given to Farmer Brothers Cleaning Service, and the second lowest was Complete Cleaning Service.}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid4260854 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3042002 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10159891 {\f1\fs22\insrsid3042002 Council Member Van Auken }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10159891 
said a contractor may not be minority or female-owned, but they could have better employment for equal opportunity within the company because of their internal employment stats. She said she hoped these factors were being used in evaluations also.  

\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13452014 \f1\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid13452014\charrsid13452014 
Discussion was held regarding how to proceed. It was pointed out that the current contract would be ending prior to the next Council Meeting, so a decision needed to be made at this meeting or the City would not have a contract for cleaning City buildings
}{\insrsid479176  as of October 1st}{\insrsid13452014\charrsid13452014 .}{\insrsid479176   It was stated that the current vendor\rquote s contract would not be extended for any length of time.}{\insrsid13452014 
\par }{\insrsid479176 
\par In further discussion with Council Member Sandberg, Corporation Counsel Randy Ray explained the Council could reject all the proposals pending the reletting of the requests for proposals.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10945467 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 Substitute m}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467 otion to 
approve the bid and award a two-year janitorial services contract to Complete Cleaning Service and }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3237714 to }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467 award the Public Works Building only to Farmer Brothers Cleaning Service was }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 DEFEATED }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467 by roll call vote.
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1440\itap0 {\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 Yeas:\tab Gulley \endash  1;
\par Nays}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467 :\tab Jacob, Manning, Morris, Nichting, Sandberg, Spears, Van Auken, Turner, 
\par }\pard \ql \fi720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10945467 {\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467 Mayor Ardis \endash  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 9}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467 .
\par }\pard \ql \fi-1440\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8001789 {\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10945467 {\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 Council Member Sandberg moved for a substitute motion to }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467 
approve the bid and award a two-year janitorial services contract to }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 The Cleaning Source }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3237714 for }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 all the buildings except 
Central Fire House, Twin Towers, and Workforce Development,}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467  and }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3237714 to }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467 award the}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 se b}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467 uilding}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 s}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467  to Farmer Brothers Cleaning Service}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 ; seconded by Council Member Turner.
\par 
\par Corporation Counsel Randy Ray said, based on his understandings of the criteria, it was his opinion the Council was }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10174345 with}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 in their discretion to proceed in this manner.
\par 
\par Council Member Jacob expressed concern regarding the process, and he said he would not support the motion.  He said he felt that all bids should be rejected and begin the process again.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\hyphpar0\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10945467 {\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 \page }{\b\f1\fs22\ul\insrsid10945467 27752                   SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS                SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
\par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10945467 \f1\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid479176\charrsid13452014 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10945467 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 Substitute Motion to }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467 
approve the bid and award a two-year janitorial services contract to }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 The Cleaning Source }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3237714 for }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 all the buildings except
 Central Fire House, Twin Towers, and Workforce Development,}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467  and }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3237714 to }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467 award the}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 se b}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467 uilding}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 s}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid10945467  to Farmer Brothers Cleaning Service}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467  was DEFEATED by roll call vote.
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5115499 {\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 Yeas:\tab M}{\f1\fs22\insrsid5115499 anning}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 , Sandberg, Van Auken, Turner \endash  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5115499 
4}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 ;
\par }\pard \ql \fi720\li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13856048 {\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid1443427 Nays:\tab }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 Gulley, Jacob, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5115499 Morris}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 ,
 Nichting, Spears, Mayor Ardis - 6}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467\charrsid1443427 .}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10945467 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5115499 {\f1\fs22\insrsid5115499 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13634890 {\f1\fs22\insrsid13634890 Motion to approve the bid and award a two-year janitorial services contract to The Cleaning Source, and }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3237714 to }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid13634890 receive and file the report back, was approved by roll call vote.
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13634890 {\f1\fs22\insrsid13634890 Yeas:\tab Manning, Morris, Nichting, Sandberg, Van Auken, Turner, Mayor Ardis \endash  7;
\par }\pard \ql \fi720\li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13856048 {\f1\fs22\insrsid13634890\charrsid1443427 Nays:\tab }{\f1\fs22\insrsid13634890 Gulley, Jacob, Spears - 3}{\f1\fs22\insrsid13634890\charrsid1443427 .}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid13634890 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13634890 {\f1\fs22\insrsid13634890 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-1440\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8001789 {\b\f1\fs22\ul\insrsid8001789 CITY OF PEORIA BUDGET DISCUSSIONS
\par }\pard \ql \fi-1440\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8001789 {\b\f1\fs16\ul\insrsid8001789\charrsid11171599 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10174345 {\b\f1\fs22\insrsid10174345\charrsid10174345 (06-464)\tab }{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid8001789\charrsid10174345 
DISCUSSION Regarding SPECIFIC DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS:}{\b\f1\fs22\ul\insrsid8001789\charrsid10174345 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\hyphpar0\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8001789 {\f1\fs16\insrsid8001789\charrsid11171599 
\par }\pard\plain \s2\ql \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10174345 \b\f1\fs22\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b0\ulnone\insrsid8874086 
Following a brief discussion, Mayor Ardis determined that the Council would only hear a full presentation by the Inspections Department, but Department Heads from the Legal Department, the City Manager\rquote s Office, the City Clerk\rquote 
s Office, and the City Treasurer\rquote s Office would be available to answer any questions from the City Council regarding their budgets.}{\b0\ulnone\insrsid8874086\charrsid8874086 
\par }{\b0\insrsid8874086 
\par }{\b0\insrsid10174345\charrsid10174345 LEGAL DEPARTMENT}{\b0\insrsid8001789\charrsid10174345 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\hyphpar0\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10174345 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1\fs16\insrsid10174345 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid2887481 Corporation Counsel Randy Ray had distributed budget information to all members of the City Council in the City Council Agenda packet.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10174345 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid2887481 
\par Discussion was held regarding the changes in personnel in 2006}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1725316 ,}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16402036  the increase of housing code violation cases, and clarification on the duties of the Administration Hearing Officer and the }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid3237714 P}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1649927 aralegal}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16402036  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3237714 S}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16402036 taff.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2887481 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid280754 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid875029 Council Member Turner referred to the use of Hearing Officers to file charges on behalf of the municipality rather than the State, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9260120 so}{\f1\fs22\insrsid875029  the City could receive the revenue.
\par 
\par Corporation Counsel Ray }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5979904 said efforts had been made to reduce the case load in Ordinance Court by moving parking tickets to a Hearing Officer, and going to Impoundment Hearings}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9260120 .  He stated}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid5979904  he felt it may be possible}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9260120 ,}{\f1\fs22\insrsid5979904  in the area }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10452195 of t}{\f1\fs22\insrsid5979904 raffic}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10452195  violations}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9260120 ,}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid5979904  that the City would have a higher role in the prosecution, which would take additional staffing.  He said the City would receive a higher percentage of the fine}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10452195  also}{\f1\fs22\insrsid5979904 
.  He said he did not feel it would be possible to do in a Hearing Officer situation, but it could be done in Court.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16402036 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5979904 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15214751 City Manager Oliver said it would take a re-write of State law, but the Hearing Officer would have to be a part of the judicial process}{\f1\fs22\insrsid3237714 , and h}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15214751 e explained the benefits.}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid5979904 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15214751 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10452195 Corporation Counsel Ray said State}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9260120 s}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10452195  Attorneys did not favor municipal prosecutions regarding }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6954547 DUI}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10452195 
 violations and were controversial in the Chicago area, and as a result}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9260120 ,}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10452195  there were some limitations placed on municipalities.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6954547 
 He said municipalities could still perform prosecution of municipal traffic tickets.  He said he would have to report back to the Council regarding how the fine structure could be changed.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10452195 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15214751 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10246080 Discussion was held regarding the handling of demolition cases.  Corporation Counsel Ray indicated there had been some manpower changes and more resources had been devoted to the problem, which had been very effective.}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid875029 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1639610 {\f1\fs22\insrsid1639610 \page }{\b\f1\fs22\ul\insrsid1639610 SEPTEMBER 26, 2006               SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS                    27753
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\hyphpar0\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10174345 {\f1\fs22\insrsid10246080 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid1639610 In further discussion regarding continued pursuit of chronic nuisance ordinances violations, Corporation Counsel Ray explained the greatest value was to obtain a re
sponse and gain compliance by the property owner by issuing a letter from the Police about the problem property.  He said the property owner should quickly resolve the problem or evict the tenant promptly.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9260120 
He said the latest changes to the Ordinance included inspections.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1639610 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s3\ql \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\hyphpar0\nooverflow\faroman\outlinelevel2\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9260120 \f1\fs22\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\ulnone\insrsid1845207 In discussion with Council Member Manning 
regarding adjudication and needed staffing for the process, Corporation Counsel Randy Ray said the Accounts Receivable Department had always played a role in preparing parking tickets for courts
 so they would be preparing them for a Hearing Officer and the Hearing Officer costs were in the Legal Department Budget.  He said he felt it was a more efficient system than taking those things to court.     
\par 
\par }{\ulnone\insrsid9260120\charrsid9260120 Mayor}{\ulnone\insrsid9260120  Ardis thanked Corporation Counsel Randy Ray for his presentation.}{\ulnone\insrsid9260120\charrsid9260120 
\par }\pard \s3\ql \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\hyphpar0\nooverflow\faroman\outlinelevel2\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid280754 {\insrsid9260120 
\par }{\insrsid280754 INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT}{\insrsid9260120  \endash  BUILDING DIVISION, CODE ENFORCEMENT, and PAWS}{\insrsid1725316 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9260120 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid9260120 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\hyphpar0\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11669861 {\f1\fs22\insrsid11669861 Inspections Director John Kunski had distributed budget information to all members of the City Council in the City Council Agenda packet.

\par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11669861 \f1\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid11669861 
\par }{\insrsid15035597 In discussion with City Manager Oliver regarding the newly formed County Inspections Department and their fees, Director Kunski stated the County\rquote s fee were two and one-half times higher than the City\rquote s fees.
\par 
\par }{\insrsid11434640\charrsid11669861 Discussion was held regarding the Inspections Department\rquote s work with the local Health Department regarding p}{\insrsid11669861\charrsid11669861 l}{\insrsid11434640\charrsid11669861 umbing inspections}{
\insrsid2437463  on establishments that were new construction or remodeling jobs}{\insrsid11434640\charrsid11669861 .}{\insrsid11669861\charrsid11669861 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11434640 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1\fs22\insrsid11669861 
\par Council Member Sandberg expressed concern regarding an increase of fees to citizens, because he felt that citizens should be encouraged to request permits otherwise, citizens would find it too costly to obtain a permit and this would }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084 ultimately }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11669861 impact safety.  
\par 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15035597 Director Kunski said the International Residence Code recommended fees }{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084 that }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15035597 were 50% higher than the City\rquote 
s fees, and he said most municipalities across the nation were charging more than that}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084  amount}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15035597 .  He said the City}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084 \rquote s permit fees were}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15035597 
 exceptional}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084 ly}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15035597  low, which was the wish of the Council. He said he would like to propose higher fees, but the Council could discuss that suggestion at a later meeting. 
\par 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11669861 In discussion with Council Member Turner regarding boarded up houses, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid8281167 Inspections }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11669861 Director }{\f1\fs22\insrsid8281167 Kunski }{\f1\fs22\insrsid14319056 
explained the process followed to notify the property owners with letters and tickets regarding their boarded up properties.  He stated some buildings fell within the criteria to seek a Court-ordered demolition}{\f1\fs22\insrsid11434640  }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid14319056 and some were before the Hearing Officer for further action.  He said action was being taken to bring th}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2361343 o}{\f1\fs22\insrsid14319056 se properties into compliance.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid8001789 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12453271 City Manager Oliver said the bill to place a lien on a property had just pas}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084 sed}{\f1\fs22\insrsid12453271 
 the House and was in the Senate.  He said Mayor Ardis had talked with Senator Shadid about the possibility of getting it adopted during the Veto Session.  He said placing this fee on the tax bill would be a helpful tool in resolving these issues.
\par 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid7081137 Council Member Sandberg }{\f1\fs22\insrsid864427 suggested}{\f1\fs22\insrsid7081137  a lien should be placed on the property owner\rquote s }{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084 personal }{\f1\fs22\insrsid7081137 residence.}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid12453271  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3947342\charrsid2361343 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid7956404 
In discussion with Council Member Nichting regarding the effectiveness of the program to place affordable and livable housing back on the market, Director Kunski said he felt the program was inefficient in its current state in the way the program was stru
ctured and in which it was implemented.  He explained the task of inspecting rental properties every three years was not }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10622670 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid7956404 being accomplished due to the loss of support staff.  He said he felt there }{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084 c}{\f1\fs22\insrsid7956404 ould be ways to restructure and not spend time on rental inspections}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084 
, which}{\f1\fs22\insrsid7956404  would free the Inspectors\rquote  time to perform other needed tasks.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6042678   He added there had been }{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084 a }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6042678 
recommendation to cease scheduling interior inspections on rentals, and he felt it would be more efficient to }{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084 follow that suggestion}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6042678 .  He said the Rental Registrati
on Program would continue as in the past.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid864427 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6042678 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid2427889 Council Member Nichting said he felt th}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084 e}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2427889  area}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084  of }{\f1\fs22\insrsid2427889 Rental Registration}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084 , in the amount of}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid2427889  $419,000, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084 should be}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2427889  cut }{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084 and}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2427889  reorganized to be more efficient and more effective. }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4344453 
He said this was an issue that needed to be addressed in the coming year.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2427889 
\par 
\par Director Kunski said the Housing Commission was currently in the process of reviewing proposals and Council Member Manning had formed a Committee to review the process}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1063084  of a reorganization}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2427889 .
\par 
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Council Member Sandberg requested information regarding staffing levels for Code Enforcement for current and five year increments and what }{\insrsid1063084 occurred}{\insrsid16268883  when Rental Registration and Rental Inspection}{\insrsid8067042 
 program}{\insrsid16268883 s were implemented.  He expressed concern that Landlord registration information was not being used to its fullest advantage for a positive communication device to resolve problems.}{\insrsid8849132  }{\insrsid2688401 
\par }{\insrsid8849132 
\par Director Kunski explained that warning notices and notices to abate }{\insrsid8067042 were sent }{\insrsid8849132 
to the property owners and the tenants regarding environmental problems.  He said a placard was also placed on the structure, and he stated some felt that placarding the structure was not adequate notification. 
\par }{\insrsid15352690 He said it was very rare that a property owner was not notified regarding problems}{\insrsid7489922 , and he said he could provide documentation regarding this fact}{\insrsid15352690 .}{\insrsid8849132 
\par }{\insrsid7489922 
\par }{\insrsid13961134 Discussion was held regarding }{\insrsid8739333 temporary aids and their duties, and the }{\insrsid13961134 Community Services Program.  It was stated by Inspector Glenda Williams that }{\insrsid8739333 usually }{\insrsid741724 only }{
\insrsid8739333 10% of the worker}{\insrsid741724 s}{\insrsid8739333  show}{\insrsid8067042 ed-}{\insrsid8739333 up to work, and }{\insrsid13961134 
those who did not appear to serve their community service hours were turned over to the Circuit Clerk for further action.}{\insrsid741724  She said the crews worked in all parts of the City.
\par 
\par Council Member Manning said it was important that those who did not show up to serve their community service hours be held accountable for their actions.
\par 
\par }{\insrsid12792653 Council Member Gulley referred to the garbage fee and he questioned how much of that money was used to fight litter}{\insrsid14902819  problems}{\insrsid12792653 .}{\insrsid14902819 
  He said he wanted to remind the Council, these funds were to be used for this special project.  He questioned if that portion of the money should be restructured for another program.
\par 
\par }{\insrsid5733546 Mayor Ardis }{\insrsid8067042 referred to the garbage fee and he }{\insrsid5733546 requested that Director Kunski provide an update }{\insrsid8067042 in the City Manager\rquote s Issues Updates }{\insrsid5733546 regarding the amount 
used and what the funding had been used for.}{\insrsid5592434 
\par }{\insrsid4275670 
\par }{\insrsid9331308 Discussion was held regarding the Administrative Specialists assigned to the Inspection Department and their duties.  Director Kunski explained that AS400 or the }{\insrsid11403668 HTE}{\insrsid9331308 
 system used by the Inspectors were not as efficient as they could be, which added to the workload of the Administrative Specialists.}{\insrsid10052301  He said in order to be more efficient, a complete}{\insrsid8067042 ly}{\insrsid10052301 
 different system would need to be purchased.}{\insrsid15543701  He explained there would never be a benefit for the Inspectors to perform some computer tasks in the field because it took away from their inspection time.}{\insrsid9331308   }{
\insrsid11403668 He }{\insrsid15543701 also}{\insrsid11403668  said there }{\insrsid9374431 were }{\insrsid11403668 some connectivity problems with the laptop, which would be corrected. }{\insrsid15543701 
He continued by explaining the process of inspecting properties, how the files were kept, and respon}{\insrsid10052301 se}{\insrsid15543701  to complaints and how those were tracked. }{\insrsid10622670 
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\par In discussion with Council Member Manning, City Manager Oliver also pointed out that the Recorder of Deeds was on a totally different }{\insrsid8067042 computer }{\insrsid10052301 system, and the Inspections Department ha}{\insrsid8067042 d}{
\insrsid10052301  to verify that a property had not been sold before proceeding}{\insrsid8067042  with their work}{\insrsid10052301 .  He said he would like to bring back a proposal by the end of 2006 to better address these problems.  
\par  }{\insrsid15543701  
\par }{\insrsid5718023 Further discussion was held regarding cross-training and plumbing certifications.  Director Kunski discussed inspections work flow and he explained if a plumbing inspection person was on vacation or sick leave,
 these inspections were not }{\insrsid8067042 delayed}{\insrsid5718023  because one of the City employees was a State certified plumbing inspector and could perform those tasks. 
\par 
\par Council Member Sandberg said there was a State-hired plumbing inspector who }{\insrsid8067042 was}{\insrsid5718023  a resident of the City of Peoria and he would be able to perform inspections for the City }{\insrsid11021651 also.  }{\insrsid11403668 

\par }{\insrsid5853636 
\par Director Kunski said when the City was without a plumbing inspector and tried to use the State Inspector, the State only performed inspections at random. He said they could not provide a full service.    
\par 
\par }{\insrsid1249451 Council Member Gulley expressed concern that information on complaints from PeoriaCARES,  had to be re-entered into the Inspections system by support staff.
\par }{\insrsid939215 
\par Information Systems Director Cathy Roger }{\insrsid11236093 explained}{\insrsid8067042 ,}{\insrsid11236093 
 at the time the new Work Order System was purchased, the Contact Management System was also purchased so work orders from PeoriaCARES could be entered into the Contact Management System and the informati
on would automatically flow into the system so there would not be duplicate entry.  }{\insrsid939215 
\par }{\insrsid11236093 
\par }{\insrsid12653129 In discussion with Council Member Manning, Animal Shelter Director Lauren Malmberg explained Administrative Specialists in her department handled customer service, dispatching calls, and handled animal control calls
.  She said there were hundreds of people who visit}{\insrsid8067042 ed}{\insrsid12653129  the Shelter every week}{\insrsid4667372 ,}{\insrsid12653129  either to adopt a pet, reclaim their pet, }{\insrsid4667372 or to }{\insrsid12653129 pay a ticket}{
\insrsid4667372 .  She also pointed out t}{\insrsid12653129 he Shelter was open six days a week.  She said these Administrative Specialists did not perform support services for the Animal Control Officers.}{\insrsid9186781   
\par 
\par }{\insrsid14485089 In discussion with Council Member Nichting, Director Malmberg explained that animal control service}{\insrsid14972839 s}{\insrsid14485089  w}{\insrsid929844 ere}{\insrsid14485089  provided to the entire County
 through an intergovernmental agreement.  She added}{\insrsid929844 ,}{\insrsid14485089  without the City Animal Shelters\rquote  services, the County would }{\insrsid929844 only }{\insrsid14485089 be required to provide animal bit}{\insrsid929844 e}{
\insrsid14485089  investigation and dangerous}{\insrsid929844 /}{\insrsid14485089 vicious animal removal.  }{\insrsid7621583 
\par 
\par In discussion regarding the regional draw of the City\rquote s Animal Shelter }{\insrsid8668675 because it accepted stray cats and it was the largest shelter in the area, }{\insrsid7621583 City Manager Oliver }{\insrsid8668675 
cautioned that if stray animals were not accepted, people would release their animals anywhere in the City, which would create other problems.  }{\insrsid15139554 
\par 
\par In discussion with Council Member Nichting, Director Malmberg explained the fees charged by other communities for altered and unaltered pets.  }{\insrsid12653129   }{\insrsid11236093 
\par }{\insrsid1249451 
\par }{\insrsid9508480 Council Member Nichting said he felt that fees should be raised and he said the County }{\insrsid5535756 should}{\insrsid9508480  be comparable to other communities.  He said he felt the policy on altering }{\insrsid5535756 a}{
\insrsid9508480 nimals should be reviewed to reduce the number of dogs and cats being destroyed}{\insrsid5535756 ,}{\insrsid9508480  so costs could be reduced.  }{\insrsid14309736 
He requested recommendations from Director Malmberg regarding what kind of changes needed to be made to raise revenue}{\insrsid15543971  and change behavior to reduce overall costs.  He said he}{\insrsid7290140 
 would like to direct the City Manager to send}{\insrsid15543971  a letter to Peoria County to alert them that the County-wide service was exceeding the revenues coming in}{\insrsid5535756 ,}{\insrsid15543971 
 and the City would be looking to them to raise their fees.  He }{\insrsid5535756 said he }{\insrsid15543971 felt that City of Peoria taxpayers were carrying a great}{\insrsid5535756 er}{\insrsid15543971  burden than County taxpayers.  }{\insrsid7290140 
No objections were heard.
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\par }{\insrsid8656588 Discussion was held regarding the number of animals that were accepted into the Animal Shelter on a weekly basis}{\insrsid15487157 ,}{\insrsid8656588  and how }{\insrsid12919217 interns and }{\insrsid8656588 volunteers were u}{
\insrsid12919217 tilized }{\insrsid8656588 to assist with the care of the animals.
\par }{\insrsid15487157 
\par }{\insrsid12919217 In further discussion }{\insrsid10958107 with Council Member Morris }{\insrsid12919217 regarding the $100,000 donation that was received and how the donation would be used, Director Mal}{\insrsid10958107 
mberg suggested that the funding be used for a capital project, or however the Council determined the money should be spent.  She further stated that her division had applied for two grants}{\insrsid9460826  to assist with the licensing program}{
\insrsid10958107 .  }{\insrsid1521862 She also pointed out that if the City did not participat}{\insrsid15487157 e}{\insrsid1521862  
in the County program, the City would not be able to keep the revenue from the Rabies Registration Fee.  She said it was the County\rquote 
s money under State law, which amounted to approximately $350,000 per year.  She said the County considered this money to be the City\rquote s payment for providing the Animal Control services. }{\insrsid5134303 
\par }{\insrsid80308 
\par City Manager Oliver said the County may take that position, but he felt they could not charge for a fee they would not provide.}{\insrsid8327150  He said the County would probably not provide the level of service currently provided by the City.}{
\insrsid80308 
\par }{\insrsid8327150 
\par }{\insrsid16652682 In discussion, Council Member Sandberg discussed the number of animals the Shelter took in each year, the number of animals that were euthanized each yea
r, and he said it seemed that the problem remained static and no gains were really being made, even though he felt this was one of the finest organizations in the City\rquote s system.  He said he felt that the same services were provided over the years
, but with more people.  He stated the costs for fuel, salaries, }{\insrsid15487157 benefits, }{\insrsid16652682 etc. had all increased for the same services.  }{\insrsid7425339 He pointed out
 neither the City nor the County were mandated to handle stray animals.}{\insrsid727755  He }{\insrsid15487157 suggested}{\insrsid727755 , based on the request from Council Member Nichting to send a letter to the County, th}{\insrsid2774938 at the}{
\insrsid727755  County }{\insrsid2774938 be requested to }{\insrsid12934276 provide adequate services}{\insrsid15487157  similar to the City\rquote s services}{\insrsid12934276 .}{\insrsid7425339  }{\insrsid215994  He said citizens should }{
\insrsid2774938 expect the same level of service from the County as they expected from the City.}{\insrsid14042186  }{\insrsid12934276 
\par }{\insrsid14042186 
\par In discussion with Council Member Nichting regarding the content of the letter that would be sen}{\insrsid15487157 t}{\insrsid14042186  to the County, Council Member Sandberg said the City had to be fiscally responsible and assign costs appropriately.  

\par 
\par Council Member Nichting suggested that the letter to the County indicate that the option was being contemplated to reduce or eliminate services because of legacy costs.  He said options were minimal.
\par 
\par }{\insrsid4917408 Council Member Sandberg said the City would not raise taxes for programs, services, and activities that were County-wide and bas
ed on rabies fees.  He said the City was trying to address a problem in the most responsible manner available.}{\insrsid14042186 
\par }{\insrsid7763568 
\par Council Member Nichting said he felt all options should be included in the letter to the County to address the $1.5 million and there was }{\insrsid15487157 an approximate}{\insrsid7763568  $900,000 shortfall.  
\par 
\par City Manager Oliver said fees could be raised to address the problem, but Council Member Nichting expressed concern that a false impression would be projected that the Budget problem was solved, when it was not.
\par 
\par }{\insrsid3821072 Council Member Jacob said he agreed a letter should be sent to the County, but he also felt that additional Council discussion would be needed before any final action was taken.}{\insrsid7763568 
\par }{\insrsid3353742 
\par Mayor Ardis said the letter to the County }{\insrsid12089430 should}{\insrsid3353742  outline all the options, but the County should be reminded that reducing services outside the City limits was one of the options.
\par }{\insrsid16333017 
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2006               SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS                    27757
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\par Mayor Ardis thanked Director Kunski and Director Malmberg, and the Staff for their presentations.}{\insrsid7763568 
\par }{\insrsid16333017 
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9260120 {\f1\fs22\insrsid4284727 City Manager Oliver said the language line was placed in service this year, which would translate over 150 languages, and
 was initiated by PeoriaCARES. He said the web site was in the process }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15556593 of }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4284727 
being updated and would be translated into four or five different languages.  He said there were more things they wanted to do next year to the web site that would be in the 2007 Budget.
\par 
\par Council Member Turner suggested that the City\rquote s literature be translated into Spanish, since}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15556593  there was a sizable H}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4284727 ispanic}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15556593  population in the community}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid4284727 .}{\f1\fs22\insrsid14427930 
\par 
\par City Manager Oliver explained that costs were a factor, but he said if the Council felt this was a priority, printing costs would need to be in the Budget.  He said anything placed on the web site would translate into other languages, and he added it was 
a very inexpensive service.
\par 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3870843 Council Member Sandberg expressed concern regarding the organization chart.  He said he felt the Assistant City Manager should report directly to the City Manager, but the chart show}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15556593 ed}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid3870843  that all Department Heads repor}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15556593 ted}{\f1\fs22\insrsid3870843  to the City Manager through the Assistant City Manager.  He explained he did not feel that }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15556593 was }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid3870843 the case.  
\par 
\par City Manager Oliver said he used the Assistant City Manager to isolate situations that need}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15556593 ed}{\f1\fs22\insrsid3870843  to be dealt with in the organization.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9379537 
\par 
\par Council Member Sandberg said }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4478400 he fel}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9379537 t}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4478400  it was important for}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9379537  EEOC }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4478400 to}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9379537  report }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4478400 
directly }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9379537 to the City Manager}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4478400 , because he}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9379537  said EEOC should be the compliance officer }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4478400 and }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9379537 
their information should not be filtered.  
\par 
\par City Manager Oliver said he was working on a fiscal reorganization plan that would be presented to the Council later in the year.
\par 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5135622 Council Member Van Auken and Council Member Sandberg indicated that issues such as the janitorial contract}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9379537  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5135622 
should be resolved prior to coming before the Council by either the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager.
\par 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid13586439 Discussion was held again regarding concern with the compatibility }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9909099 and efficiency }{\f1\fs22\insrsid13586439 of the PeoriaCARES system }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9909099 and the}{\f1\fs22\insrsid13586439 
 Code Enforcement}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9909099 ,}{\f1\fs22\insrsid13586439  and other City departments.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid14427930 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9909099 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10881248 Council Member Gulley expressed concern that the current PeoriaCARES did not track projects to their completion.  He said he would like to see this changed}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4398219  in the report that was provided to the Council
}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10881248 .}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9909099 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4398219 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid8085332 Council Member Nichting requested a report back regarding Community Outreach and Communications and Marketing sections, in the total amount of approximately $100,000}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4478400 .  He}{\f1\fs22\insrsid8085332 
 requested an itemization of what these sections were, why the City Manager felt these issues were important, and }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4478400 how}{\f1\fs22\insrsid8085332  these items }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4478400 benefited}{\f1\fs22\insrsid8085332 
 the community.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2444938   }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4398219 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid2444938 
\par City Manager Oliver said he felt it was critical that the public receive}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4478400 d}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2444938 
 the semi-annual newsletter.  He said the cost was approximately 43 cents a copy and the newsletter was an opportunity for the public to be alerted of the positive things that were happening in the City, and it provided valuable contact information.  

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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid14050531 Council Member Spears said he felt there were other ways for the information to b}{\f1\fs22\insrsid5119511 e transmitted to the citizens, such as }{\f1\fs22\insrsid2193324 on Channel 22.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid7540941 
  He said he would like to review the options for transmitting the report in another way, and the costs involved.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid8085332 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid7540941 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\hyphpar0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9260120 {\f1\fs22\insrsid2568189 City }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10301505 Clerk}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2568189  Mary Haynes }{\f1\fs22\insrsid14577240 said a 
temporary person would begin }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6112793 soon}{\f1\fs22\insrsid14577240  to assist with moving toward records 24/7.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10835942 
She said she planned to put in a budget exception for a Granicus system, which was a video-streaming system.  She said she understood there was a budget gap}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6112793 ,}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10835942 
 so funding for this project may have to be delayed.  She said her Department had been impacted by the early retirement several years ago, but she felt the new temporary }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6112793 person }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10835942 
would assist with the scanning program, but there was still a heavy impact on the office for services.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9260120 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10301505 City Clerk Haynes suggested several divisions that could be removed from her Office, but bottom line costs would not be affected, and the divi
sions would just be shifted to another area.  She said her Office had the institutional memory and the expertise }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6112793 i}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10301505 n those areas, plus the data bases.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9260120 
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\par City Clerk Haynes said her office was the gatekeeper for documents and communications so accuracy was a
 major factor.  She said her office reacted to Council action and more efficiencies could be experienced if her office could partner with the City Council regarding floor- ready items, twice monthly City Council meetings, and }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16473811 
having a total}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10301505  paperless agenda system.  She }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16473811 said currently}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10301505  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16473811 
there were several ways to communicate with Council Members and it would be more efficient for the Council to determine one single form of communication.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5926634 She said this would be helpful for all City departments.  }{
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\par City Clerk Haynes said the true costs of adopting and codifying form based codes had not yet been determined, and she added it may be a 2007 issue.  She said she was currently working with Director Landes and City Manager Oliver regarding this project.  
She said }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4154659 she was always exploring new innovations and she had proven efficiencies over the past several years.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5926634 
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\par City Clerk Haynes further discussed some }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12212666 of }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4154659 the challenges her office faced, which included permanent record retention.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11303803 She 
requested that Council notify her office regarding attendance to meetings where a majority of a quorum may be present.  She said she would be able to  determine whether or not to send a Staff person to cover the meeting.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6703352 
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\par Mayor Ardis requested information regarding cost savings in }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6112793 holding}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6703352  twice monthly meetings and the total paperless agendas.  He also agreed with City Clerk Haynes that the Council}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid12212666  should }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6703352 consider selecting a single form of communication for added efficiencies.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid11303803 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4530547 Council Member Van Auken expressed concern that sometimes she felt the City Clerk\rquote s Office covered duties out of their area, and she requested more information regarding these issues.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6703352    }{
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\par Mayor Ardis thanked City Clerk Mary Haynes for her presentation.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4154659  
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City Treasurer Reginald Willis distributed a replacement presentation to all members of the City Council.}{\insrsid6840592  He said his office was the gatekeeper for the money and the point of entry of all collections 
that came into the City.  He said every duty performed in his office was mandated by Statute or Ordinance.  }{\insrsid7540941 
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2006               SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS                    27759
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6840592 In discussion with Council Member Sandberg regarding tax collections, City Treasurer Willis explained }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5457639 the collection }{\f1\fs22\insrsid1055592 of }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5457639 taxes }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid3960161 was}{\f1\fs22\insrsid5457639  a Township function of the Town Collector.  He said the Staff and equipment used for tax collection belonged to the Township}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1055592 , but}{\f1\fs22\insrsid5457639  the floor space
 belonged to the City.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1662468   He said during the }{\f1\fs22\insrsid214022 tax }{\f1\fs22\insrsid1662468 collection period, May through September}{\f1\fs22\insrsid214022  of each year}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1662468 
, he spent approximately 10% of his time involved with tax collection issues.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9859101 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15937303 Council Member Sandberg referred to Treasurer Willis\rquote  work with the pensi}{\f1\fs22\insrsid214022 
on funds, and he referred to the $65,000 costs to oversee pension funds.  He said the tax bill had separate line items for pension funds, and in making sure that costs were allocated to their cost centers, this $65,000 should not come out of the co
rporate fund, but should be an allocated expense for the pension funds.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6035738 He said this would place more money in the corporate fund for other projects. }{\f1\fs22\insrsid214022 He requested that this issue be explored.  }{
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\par City Manager Oliver said that the net effect would be a}{\f1\fs22\insrsid162491 n increase }{\f1\fs22\insrsid13048675 in pension contributions.  He added the amount of money would be the same, but the cost center would be more accurate.  }{
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Treasurer Willis reminded the Council that he served the pension funds because it was mandated by the State Statute.}{\insrsid6035738 
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\par Mayor Ardis thanked City Treasurer Reginald Willis for his presentation.
\par 
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\par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4813119 \f1\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid4813119 City Manager Oliver said he felt the Council would need }{\insrsid13591603 at least }{
\insrsid4813119 two additional Budget Session meetings to discuss capital projects, to provide revenue forecasts, and then to receive direction from the City Council.}{\insrsid7484244   He suggested that the October 10}{
\super\insrsid7484244\charrsid7484244 th}{\insrsid7484244  meeting begin at 5:00 P.M. and that the Council Agenda be kept light, so that discussion regarding capital projects could be held.  He also suggested that a Special City Council Meeting 
be scheduled for Wednesday, October 18}{\super\insrsid7484244\charrsid7484244 th}{\insrsid7484244  for the Council to discuss revenue forecasts to proceed with a draft budget document.
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\par In discussion with Council Member Sandberg regarding updated revenue figures, City Manager Oliver said he would not have revenues for September on October 18}{\super\insrsid7484244\charrsid7484244 th}{\insrsid7484244 .}{\insrsid14943530 
  He said he would have sales tax projections through July, 2006, at th}{\insrsid13591603 at}{\insrsid14943530  point. }{\insrsid7484244 
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\par Finance Director/Comptroller Jim Scroggins stated that income tax figures would be through August possibly.  
\par }{\insrsid13789744 
\par Mayor Ardis said one of the most important discussions the Council would be having was to provide direction }{\insrsid13591603 to }{\insrsid13789744 the City Manager regarding the 2007 Budget and what tools would be provided for funding, etc.  
\par }{\insrsid27199 
\par Following further discussion, it was determined that more accurate numbers would be available by October 20}{\super\insrsid27199\charrsid27199 th}{\insrsid27199 , so the City Manager determined that the Council would }{\insrsid8728637 
have a light agenda and }{\insrsid27199 discuss revenues at a Special Council Meeting }{\insrsid8728637 beginning }{\insrsid27199 at 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, }{\insrsid8728637 
\par }{\insrsid27199 October 24, 2006, and that a Special Meeting would also be set for 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, for further discussion.
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\par No objections were heard.}{\insrsid7484244  
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\par }{\b\f1\fs22\ul\insrsid8001789 ADJOURNMENT
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\f1\fs22\insrsid13729092\charrsid81848 moved to adjourn the }{\f1\fs22\insrsid13729092 Special}{\f1\fs22\insrsid13729092\charrsid81848  City Council Meet}{\f1\fs22\insrsid13729092 ing; seconded by Council Member }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9310827 Van Auken}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid13729092 .
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\par }\pard \ql \fi720\li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729092 {\f1\fs22\insrsid13729092\charrsid81848 Approved by viva voce vote.
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid13729092\charrsid81848 The Council Meeting adjourned at}{\f1\fs22\insrsid13729092  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9310827 9:30}{\f1\fs22\insrsid13729092  P.M}{\f1\fs22\insrsid13729092\charrsid81848 .  
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\par }\pard \ql \fi720\li4320\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin4320\itap0\pararsid13729092 {\f1\fs22\insrsid13729092\charrsid81848 Mary L. Haynes, MMC, City Clerk
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