Alton City Council met September 13.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois was held in the City
Council Chambers, City Hall Building, Alton, Illinois at the hour of 6:30 p.m. on the above date.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Walker.
The Council Members present on call of the roll:
Present: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Absent: None – 0
Mayor Walker called upon Fire Chief Sebold to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
At this time, Mayor Walker called upon the following first responders for recent actions
going above and beyond the call of duty.
Police Officer Ryan Parker was presented with a plaque for his lifesaving efforts during a
fiery crash on Landmarks Boulevard.
Police Officer Zachary Dellamano was presented with a plaque for his lifesaving efforts
on a shooting victim.
Battalion Chief Robert Franke was not present but was honored also with a plaque for his
lifesaving efforts during a fiery crash on Landmarks Boulevard.
Fire Chief Bernie Sebold was presented with a plaque for his lifesaving efforts during a
fiery crash on Landmarks Boulevard.
Council Minutes, Communications and Report of Officers
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of August 23, 2017 and the
following Communications; Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the
City of Alton for the month of July, 2017; Illinois Department of Transportation, re: Find no
objection to making use of Illinois Route 100 on Saturday, November 25, 2017 for the purpose
of holding the Annual River Road Run and the following Report of Officers; Department of
Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for August, 2017; Alton Fire Department, re: Monthly
Fire Damage Report to Assessor’s Office for August, 2017; Alton Fire Department, re:
Estimated Fire Loss for August, 2017; Alton Fire Department, re: Largest Single Fire Loss for
August, 2017; City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report for August, 2017. Mr. Boulds made a motion,
seconded by Ms. Smith, that said reports be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Petition
The Clerk presented the following Petitions, re: Drury Displays Inc. d/b/a DDI Media
request a Special Use Permit for 309 – 317 Homer Adams Pkwy for adding Digital Technology
to existing Off-Premise Advertising Sign and Candace Buehlman request a Special Use Permit
for 3209 Edwards St. to operate a private hair salon. Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by
Mrs. MacAfee, that said petitions be referred to the Plan Commission. The Chair so ordered.
Committee Report
Chairman Campbell presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for
September 11, 2017; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: Mississippi
Earthtones Festival sponsored by Alton Main Street; Resolution, re: Redevelopment Agreement
between the City of Alton and The Brown Bag Bistrow, LLC; Resolution, re: St. Mary’s
Catholic Church has requested streets be closed to facilitate St. Mary’s Oktoberfest; Resolution,
re: That the Corporation Counselor be directed to develop an ordinance to establish a new
Commission to be known as the Haskell House Children’s Museum; Resolution, re: East End is
sponsoring a Halloween Parade in the City of Alton on October 31, 2017; Resolution, re: That
the attached Fiscal Year 2017 budget allocation of Community Development Block Grant
funding; Resolution, re: The Fire Chief has requested that the private ambulance providers
operating within the City of Alton shall be required to maintain only one ambulance in operation;
Resolution, re: Bid #2017 – 15, Asbestos Abatement at 701 Sering Avenue for the Building and
Zoning Department; Resolution, re: Bid #2017 – 16; Demolition of 2105 Locust, 307 Brookside
& 1127 Highland for the Building and Zoning Department; Resolution, re: Bid #2017 – 17,
Contract for Asbestos Surveys for the Building and Zoning Department. Mr. Campbell made a
motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said report be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Discount and Special Bills Paid; also all Expenditure Detail
Bills as listed in the Comptroller’s report dated September 11, 2017 be allowed and payment be
made for same. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be
approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Alderman Campbell has requested that Broadway between Langdon Street
and Alton Street be closed beginning September 16, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. to
facilitate the Mississippi Earthtones Festival sponsored by Alton Main Street.
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request, which was submitted in a
timely manner, and does hereby approve said request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire
Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of Broadway
between Langdon Street and Alton Street be closed beginning September 16, 2017 from 12:00
p.m. until 10:00 p.m. to facilitate the Mississippi Earthtones Festival.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Alton Main Street shall be responsible for the cost
of one City of Alton police officer to be at said event at the rate of $55.00 per hour. Mr.
Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS,
that the Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Alton, Illinois and The Brown Bag
Bistrow, LLC be amended in Section II A so as to change the potential funds provided to the
developer in “Redevelopment Assistance” from $25,000.00 or 25% of the total eligible project
costs for the redevelopment project, whichever is the lessor amount, to $50,000.00 or 25% of the
total eligible project costs for the redevelopment project, whichever is the lessor amount as
shown on the attached Redevelopment Agreement due to the expanded scope of the project and
the developers costs related thereto. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that
said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSTAIN: Velloff - 1
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, St. Mary’s Catholic Church has requested, that 3rd Street between Langdon
Street and Henry Street and Langdon Street between 3rd and 4th Streets be closed beginning
October 6, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until October 8, 2017 at 11:00 p.m. to facilitate St. Mary’s
Oktoberfest.
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request, which was submitted in a
timely manner, and does hereby approve said request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire
Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of 3rd Street
between Langdon Street and Henry Street and Langdon Street between 3rd and 4th Streets
beginning October 6, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until October 8, 2017 at 11:00 p.m. on the condition
that St. Mary’s be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this
event. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be approved.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS,
that the Corporation Counselor be directed to develop an ordinance to establish a new
Commission to be known as the Haskell House Children’s Museum with a Board of nine
members to be appointed by the Mayor subject to approval by the City Council with the purpose
of creating and funding a children’s museum in the Haskell House on Henry Street in the City of
Alton. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be approved.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the East End is sponsoring a Halloween Parade in the City of Alton which
constitutes a public purpose;
WHEREAS, this Halloween Parade will require the temporary closure of IL Route 140
and IL Route 67, a State Highway in the City of Alton from Main Street to Piasa Street (IL Route
140) and from 9th Street to Henry Street (IL Route 67);
WHEREAS, Section 4-408 of the Illinois Highway Code authorizes the Department of
Transportation to issue permits to local authorities to temporarily close portions of State
Highways for such public purposes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alton that
permission to close off IL Route 140 from Washington Avenue to the East Broadway Connector
and from IL Route 67 from East Broadway to 9th Street as above designated, be requested of the
Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure shall occur during the approximate time
period between 5:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. on October 31, 2017.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that traffic from that closed portion of highway shall be
detoured over routes with an all-weather surface that can accept the anticipated traffic, which
will be maintained to the satisfaction of the Department and which is conspicuously marked for
the benefit of traffic diverted from the State highway. (The parking of vehicles shall be
prohibited on the detour routes to allow an uninterrupted flow of two-way traffic.)* The detour
route shall be as follows: Over marked routes under Police supervision, southbound IL Route 67
at IL Route 3 will reroute east/south at IL Route 3 to IL Route 143, west to Southbound IL Route
67. Local traffic will reroute west on 9th Street to Henry Street, south on Henry Street to IL
Route 67 south, Northbound traffic will reroute east on IL Route 143 to north/west IL Route 67
north. Local traffic will reroute north on Henry Street to 9th Street, west on 9th Street to IL Route
67 north. IL Route 140 will be closed from Washington Avenue to the East Broadway
Connector.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Alton assumes full responsibility for the
direction, protection, and regulation of the traffic during the time the detour is in effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that police officers or authorized flaggers shall at the
expense of the City of Alton be positioned at each end of the closed section and at other points
(such as intersections) as may be necessary to assist in directing traffic through the detour.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that police officers, flaggers, and officials shall permit
emergency vehicles in emergency situations to pass through the closed area as swiftly as is safe
for all concerned.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all debris shall be removed by the City of Alton
prior to reopening the State highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used by
the East End Improvement Association as may be approved by the Illinois Department of
Transportation. These items shall be provided by the City of Alton.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the closure and detour shall be marked according to
the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an occasional break shall be made in the procession
so that traffic may pass through. In any event, adequate provisions will be made for traffic on
intersecting highways pursuant to conditions noted above. (Note: This paragraph is applicable
when the Resolution pertains to a Parade or when no detour is required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that to the fullest extent permitted by law, the East End
Improvement Association shall be responsible for any and all injuries to persons or damages to
property, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Illinois Department of Transportation, its
officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, lawsuits, actions, costs and fees
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) of every nature or description, arising out of,
resulting from or connected with the exercise of authority granted by the Department which is
the subject of this resolution. The obligation is binding upon the East End Improvement
Association regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, loss or expense is caused in part by
the act, omission or negligence of the Department or its officers, employees or agents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East End Improvement Association shall
provide a comprehensive general liability policy or an additional named insured endorsement in
the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 aggregate which has the Illinois
Department of Transportation, its officials, employees and agents as insureds and which protects
them from all claims arising from the requested road closing. A copy of said policy or
endorsement will be provided to the Department before the road is closed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Illinois
Department of Transportation, District 8, to serve as a formal request for the permission sought
in this resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission. Mr. Campbell made
a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS,
that the attached Fiscal Year 2017 budget allocation of Community Development Block Grant
funding be hereby approved. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said
resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has requested that the private ambulance providers operating
within the City of Alton shall be required to maintain only one ambulance in operation at all
hours of every day rather than two ambulances.
NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT the attached
ordinance be considered. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said
resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON IL, that the
best bid of Abatepro, Inc for Asbestos Abatement at 701 Sering Avenue in the amount of
$2,100.00, be awarded for Bid #2017 – 15 for the Building & Zoning Department. Mr.
Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON IL, that the
best bid of Stutz Excavating Inc for demolition of 2105 Locust Avenue in the amount of
$6,500.00 and of Supreme Trucking & Excavating for demolition of 1127 Highland Avenue in
the amount of $ 5,700.00 be awarded for Bid #2017 – 16 for the Building & Zoning Department.
Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois, that the best bid of
EnviroLife, in the amount of $40.00 inspection per hour; $ 6.00 bulk sample each; and $ 0.00
(zero) for EPA notification is hereby awarded for Bid #2017 – 17, Contract for Asbestos Surveys
for the Building and Zoning Department. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr.
Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7583. An Ordinance amending Section 4 of Chapter 1 of Title 5 of the
City Code pertaining to littering. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that
said ordinance be LAID OVER. The Chair so ordered.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7582. An Ordinance amending Section 11(B) of Chapter 19 of Title 1 of
the City Code pertaining to payment penalities on taxes. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion,
seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Clerk presented the following Alton Historical Commission, re: Minutes of April 18,
2017; Minutes of May 2, 2017; Minutes of May 8, 2017; Minutes of May 16, 2017; Minutes of
June 8, 2017; Minutes of July 6, 2017; Minutes of August l, 2017; Civil Service Commission, re:
Minutes of August 16, 2017 and Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of August 28, 2017. Mr.
Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair
so ordered.
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS,
for a special use permit for installation of a roof top, grid tied 5.67 kilowatt solar photovoltaic
array at the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-1-07-10-20-401-005, Section 10,
Township 5 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 455 Bluff,
Alton, Illinois, BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by
Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES
AT PRIOR MEETING
The Clerk presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, volunteers have offered to assist the city in the improvement of certain city
property owned on the northwest corner of the intersection of Easton and E. Third Street in the
City of Alton; and
WHEREAS, the plans for the improvement to said city property will enhance the
attractiveness of that property and make it more accessible and usable for the benefit of the
citizens of the City of Alton and/or visitors.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Director and the Park and Recreation Director be and
are hereby authorized to work with volunteers interested in the improvement of the city property
located at the northwest corner of Easton and E. Third Streets, said improvements including the
removal and replacement of certain trees and the construction of walkways and a sitting area at
no additional cost to the City of Alton.
2. WHEREAS the Director of Park and Recreation for the City of Alton has requested
authorization to seek and secure bids for the construction of 392 feet of aluminum ornamental
fencing, 4 feet in height, with three (3) 8 foot wide gates, (style and type to be specified by the
director) to be bolted into new concrete bases, together with all costs of installation, to be located
around the new full access playground area of Gordon Moore Park.
NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT the Director of
Park and Recreation is hereby authorized and directed to seek bids from not less than five
qualified bidders for the purchase and installation of fencing as described above and, after review
of bids by the director and the office of the comptroller, to award a contract for the purchase and
installation of fencing as described above to the bidder determined to have submitted the best
qualified bid received for said project without further action of the City Council with funds for
said project coming from the Gordon Moore Restoration Account of the City of Alton. Mr.
Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolutions be approved. The Chair so
ordered.
PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING CITY BUSINESS
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from Valerie
Corey; Charles Melton, Jr.; Johnathan Casey; Evelyn Braxton; Joshua Young. Mrs. MacAfee
made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said requests be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Casey was not present to speak.
Ms. Braxton was not present to speak.
Ms. Corey took the floor and spoke regarding Special Use Permit for Solar Panel
Installation.
Mr. Melton was not present to speak.
Mr. Young took the floor and spoke regarding victims advocacy.
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Mr. Campbell presented the following four (4) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, Marquette Catholic High School has requested, that 4th Street beginning at
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th Street and Easton and ending at 4th Street and Langdon be closed on October 21, 2017, from
8:00 a.m. until October 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. to facilitate the Marquette Catholic High School
homecoming.
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request, which was submitted in a
timely manner, and does hereby approve said request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire
Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of 4th Street
beginning at 4th Street and Easton and ending at 4th Street and Langdon on October 21, 2017,
from 8:00 a.m. until October 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. on the condition that Marquette Catholic
High School be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this
event.
2. WHEREAS, Mac Lenhardt has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on
September 30, 2017 to facilitate a party for graduates of the 60’s in downtown Alton in the
vicinity of Mac’s Time Out Lounge; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the requests and does hereby approve said
requests.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire
Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of Belle
Street from Third Street to Fourth Street on September 30, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until October 1,
2017 at 6:00 a.m.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON,
ILLINOIS that any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to the implementation of
this Resolution shall be reimbursed by Mac’s Timeout Lounge.
3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS
that the Mayor and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City of Alton the attached THE LANDINGS AT BELLE MEADOWS
AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF SUPPLEMENTAL POLICE SERVICES, and that
any prior execution of said Agreement by the Mayor and other appropriate officials is hereby
authorized, ratified and affirmed.
4. WHEREAS, the City of Alton (the “City”) is authorized under the provisions of the Tax
Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, 65 ILCS 11-74.4-1, et seq. (the “Act”) to finance
redevelopment project costs in connection with redevelopment project areas established in
accordance with the conditions and requirements set forth in the Act; and
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2017 the City passed a resolution recognizing City staff
negotiations with Alton Mall, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company (the “Developer”),
regarding development plans for the Alton Square Mall (the “Mall”) and to authorize entering
into a Project Funding Agreement with the Developer and to execute a contract with Peckham
Guyton Albers & Viets Inc. (“PGAV”) to undertake a tax increment financing (“TIF”)
feasibility study and if the mall area qualifies, prepare a redevelopment plan (the “TIF Plan”);
and
WHEREAS, PGAV has made a preliminary finding that the TIF Area qualifies as a
“conservation area” as defined in the Act and that if the former Macy’s building is demolished
before the establishment of the TIF Program, the parcel of real estate containing said former
Macy’s building would likely qualify as “blighted before becoming vacant” as defined in the
Act; and
WHEREAS, the Developer proposes to invest approximately $26.2 million to demolish
and redeveloped a portion of the Mall (the now vacant Macy’s store), renovate the first floor of
the remaining Mall, retrofit and repurpose the second story of the Mall and the former Sears
building (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Developer has proclaimed that the construction of said Project is
conditioned on receiving certain TIF and other financial incentives to help offset extraordinary
redevelopment project costs; and
WHEREAS, timing is of the essence due to the need to expeditiously proceed with the
demolition of the former Macy’s building to position this portion of the Mall properties for
reassessment at a lower assessed valuation for purposes of calculating ad valorem real estate
taxes; and
WHEREAS, the boundaries of the TIF redevelopment project area (the “TIF Area”) are
delineated on Exhibit A attached hereto, provided that the actual TIF Area to be established may
contain more less land than that shown on Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the proposed TIF Plan and Project is to generate private
investment in the targeted TIF Area, thereby eliminating or reducing blighted conditions and
provides for the long-term sound growth of the community; and
WHEREAS, tax increment allocation financing utilizes the increase in real estate taxes
(“tax increment”) resulting from the increase in value of properties located in a redevelopment
project area to pay for certain redevelopment project costs as provided for in the Act; and
WHEREAS, given that the proposed TIF Plan or proposed Project will not result in the
displacement of residents since there are no inhabited residential units within the TIF Area, the
feasibility study is not required to include the preparation of a housing impact study as described
in Section 11-74.4-4.1 (b) of the Act.
WHEREAS, the City has expended and will be expending funds to determine eligibility
of the proposed TIF Area and to prepare the required TIF Plan to implement tax increment
financing for all or a portion of the proposed TIF Area; and
WHEREAS, the Developer will be expending certain funds for professional and legal
services, building demolition, and other project costs in advance of the City officially approving
a TIF Plan, establishing the TIF Area, and adopting tax increment financing (the “TIF
Program”); and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City to allow the Developer and the City to recover
these expenditures from proceeds of the TIF Program after it is established and incremental tax
revenues are being generated by the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to encourage Developer to pursue its plans for the
redevelopment/retrofit/renovation of the Property and make such expenditures as are reasonably
necessary in that regard with confidence that TIF eligible expenditures, including building
demolition and certain other costs will be allowable redevelopment project costs, provided that
such costs are included in the Plan and meet the definition of “redevelopment project costs” as
defined in the Act; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of the proposed Project is anticipated to reverse an
eroding tax base with respect to the proposed TIF Area and ultimately enhance the City’s tax
base as well as the tax base of other affected taxing districts, provide new job opportunities for
its residents, grow the commercial base of the City, and improve the general welfare and
prosperity of the community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alton,
Illinois as follows:
1. That the City Council has examined the proposed TIF Area and proposed Project
and at this time believes that tax increment financing incentives are necessary for the Project to
move forward and that incurring certain redevelopment project costs in furtherance of the Project
shall be allowable project costs under the TIF Program and Act, provided that this resolution is
not a guarantee that any such TIF Program will be established.
2. The person to contact for additional information about the proposed TIF Area and
who should receive all comments and suggestions regarding the redevelopment of the area shall
be:
Greg Caffey
Director of Development and Housing
City of Alton
101 E. Third St.
Alton, IL 62002
Telephone: 618-463-3801 x279
Email: gcaffey@cityofaltonil.com
3. The Mayor and appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to
negotiate a redevelopment agreement between the City and the Developer that is suitable to both
parties and bring such agreement before the City Council for its consideration and approval,
provided that any such agreement shall not be effective unless and until the TIF Program is
officially established by the City.
4. That this resolution does not constitute a financial obligation of the City with
respect to the Developer or the Project, but rather an expression of intent of the City at this time.
Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolutions be referred to the
Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following two (2) resolution:
1. WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission of the City of Alton has discussed certain
changes to their Rules; and
WHEREAS, approval of rule changes by the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois,
as a home rule unit, may be required to fully effectuate the intent of said rule changes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Corporation Counselor of the City of Alton is hereby authorized
and directed to draft an ordinance incorporating the rule changes as recommended by the Civil
Service Commission for consideration of the City Council and to present same at the next regular
meeting of the Committee of the City Council to be held September 25, 2017.
2. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton has agreed to cooperate with SNIP
Alliance and to make available certain city facilities to assist the SNIP Alliance in their efforts to
promote the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats; and,
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has negotiated an agreement with SNIP
Alliance sufficient to meet the desires of each party.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ALTON,
ILLINOIS THAT the attached document labeled “SNIP CONTRACT” is hereby approved and
that the Mayor and appropriate city officials are authorized and directed to sign the document on
behalf of the City of Alton. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said
resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, citizens of the City of Alton desire to form a committee to improve the
upkeep, restoration, renovation and maintenance of the James Killion Park in the City of Alton;
and
WHEREAS, the committee anticipates raising funds and seeking donation for the support
of the James Killion Park; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton Illinois recognizes the value of James
Killion Park and desires to encourage the further improvement and maintenance of the park; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the City of Alton take steps to ensure that donations
made for the limited purpose of restoration, renovation and maintenance of the James Killion
Park shall be devoted solely to that purpose and for no other purpose.
NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT the Mayor is
hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached AGREEMENT pertaining to establishing
a committee and fund for the James Killion Park. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr.
Brake, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, the Alton Community Unit School District #11 entered into a contract with
WANRACK to construct their fiber optic network and part of the network is designed to be
constructed within the City’s Right-of-Way; and
WHEREAS, WANRACK desires to install, operate and maintain a private fiber optic
network upon or within certain streets and public rights of way within the municipal boundaries
of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has authority over the use of public rights of way within its
municipal boundaries, and has the right to grant licenses for use and occupancy of rights of way;
and
WHEREAS, WANRACK has agreed to convey certain rights to use its private network
facilities to City as described and set forth herein, in order to reasonably compensate the City for
WANRACK’s use of said rights of way;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALTON ILLINOIS, that Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached
LICENSE AGREEMENT with WANRACK.
2. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois desires to update its City Code
to pertaining to raffle limitations.
NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT the attached
ordinance be considered. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said
resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. Elliott presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois has received the Plan of the
Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association including By-Laws, the
Intergovernmental Corporation Contract, and the anticipated cost of the participation in the Plan;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the public interest of the City to participate
in the Plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT the attached
ordinance be considered.
2. WHEREAS, the Administration has recommended modifications to the procedures
required by the City Code with regard to the approval and renewal of sidewalk café’ leases.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALTON, ILLINOIS that the Corporation Counselor is hereby requested to work with the office
of the Mayor, City Comptroller, and Treasurer to draft an ordinance incorporating the changes
recommended to be made by the administration. Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mr.
Boulds, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following Petition from Jermaine McNeese requesting a Special
Use Permit for the operation of a small pre-owned automotive sales dealership business. Mr.
Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said petition be referred to the Plan
Commission. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following three (3) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, Pride Inc. is a not for profit corporation qualified as a 501(c)(3) corporation,
organized in part for the purpose of beautifying and improving the Alton community; and
WHEREAS, Pride Inc. has agreed to sponsor the solicitation of donations to fund in part
substantial improvements to Gordon Moore Community Park, including the construction of a
new concession stand and related facilities; and
WHEREAS, Pride Inc. previously donated $60,000 to the City of Alton from donations
collected by Pride Inc. to further said projects within Gordon Moore Community Park; and
WHEREAS, it has now been determined that it would be advantageous for all concerned
to return the donations thus far received from Pride Inc. to Pride Inc. to better facilitate the
improvements contemplated to Gordon Moore Community Park.
NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT the City
Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to return to Pride Inc. the sum of $60,000 as a
voluntary reimbursement or refund with the donation previously received by the City of Alton
from Pride Inc. specifically for the enhancement of Gordon Moore Community Park during the
current fiscal year.
2. WHEREAS, the police department and the fire department of the City of Alton are in dire
need of replacement of various emergency vehicles utilized by both departments in the
performance of their duties; and
WHEREAS, there was recently established a city fund known as the Emergency Vehicle
Replacement Fund to be held as a separate account by the City Treasurer of the City of Alton,
Illinois and to be used for the purpose of purchasing additional vehicles to be utilized by the
police department or fire department as needs arise from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the Emergency Vehicle Replacement Fund will be funded, at least in part,
by taxes created from the hotel and motel tax of the City of Alton; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines it is appropriate to supplement the funds going
into the Emergency Vehicle Replacement Fund by adding additional tax dollars from the City of
Alton electricity tax ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Comptroller shall determine on an annual basis commencing with
Fiscal Year 2018-2019 the total funds deposited into the Emergency Vehicle Replacement Fund
of the City of Alton from the hotel and motel tax revenues of the City of Alton and shall transfer
from the General Fund of the City of Alton a sum equal to the difference between $200,000 and
those funds deposited from the hotel / motel tax to the Emergency Vehicle Replacement Fund
each year.
3. WHEREAS, the Sewer Fund of the City of Alton is an enterprise fund, which is
supported exclusively by the funds derived from monthly user charges paid by users of the
wastewater facilities. Being an enterprise fund, the user charge amounts must be sufficient to
cover the cost of the operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater facilities and to
generate the additional funds necessary for facilities replacement costs and for debt service on
loans obtained by the City for wastewater capital improvements projects; and
WHEREAS, portions of the City are served by combined sewers which convey both
storm water and sanitary sewage; and
WHEREAS, Special Condition 15 of the City’s NPDES Permit No. IL 0027464 issued
September 6, 2011, by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, indicated Pursuant to
Section 301 of the federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1311 and 40 CFR 122.4 discharges from
the CSOs shall not cause or contribute to violations of applicable water quality standards or
cause use impairment in the receiving waters, In addition, discharges from CSOs shall comply
with all applicable parts of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 306.305(a), (b), (c), and (d); and
WHEREAS, current user charges have been determined to be insufficient to comply with
said Special Condition 15 and to cover the costs of the operation and maintenance of the City’s
wastewater facilities and to generate the additional funds necessary for facilities replacement
costs and for debt service on loans obtained by the City for wastewater capital improvement
projects;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALTON, ILLINOIS, that an ordinance adjusting the sewer service charges to cover the actual
cost incurred by the City of Alton to provide sewer service be drafted by the Corporation
Counselor to be considered by the City Council. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs.
Elliott, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, Alderman Velloff has requested that 15th Street between Henry Street and
Liberty Street be closed on Sept. 30th from 3:00 p.m. until 11:59 p.m. to facilitate a neighborhood
Block Party.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Alton, Illinois that the Public
Works Dept., Police Dept. and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate
the temporary closure of 15th Street between Henry Street and Liberty Street on Sept. 30th from
3:00 p.m. until 11:59 p.m.
2. WHEREAS, the City Council previously authorized the Comptroller to solicit bids for a
line of credit from local financial institutions so as to provide a line of credit to be used for the
repair of the public safety radio system; and
WHEREAS, the quotes have now been received.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALTON, ILLINOIS that the Comptroller Mayor and appropriate other City Officials are hereby
authorized and directed to draw down on a line of credit with Liberty Bank so as to provide
necessary funds to repair the public safety radio system in an amount not to exceed $415,000.00
to be repaid over a 10 year period with the terms of said loan being an annual percentage rate of
2.85 with twenty semi-annual payments of principal and interest due commencing in May 2018.
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended
in order to act upon said resolutions. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that the above and foregoing
resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mr. Boulds made
a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
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