2023 Resolutions

2023 Resolutions


Resolution Title
Date Approved
2023-001 Approving a Consulting Contract with Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC for a Comprehensive Public Transportation Study in the Amount of $98,379.  1/9/23
2023-002 Authorizing an Architectural Improvement Program (AIP) Economic Incentive for Sullivan’s Tavern, 722 E. Lincoln Highway. 1/9/23
2023-003 Censuring City Clerk Sasha Cohen for Abandonment of His Official Duties as City Clerk.  1/9/23
2023-004 Authorizing an FY2023 Funding Agreement with the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) in the Amount of $35,000 for Economic Development Services Beginning January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.  1/9/23
2023-005 Authorizing an FY2023 Tourism Agreement with the DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau in the Amount of $35,000 for Tourism Activities Beginning January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.  1/9/23
2023-006 Authorizing an FY2023 Funding Agreement with the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce in the Amount of $35,000 for the Purpose of Facilitating Community Events Beginning January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.  1/9/23
2023-007 Authorizing a Payment to the DeKalb County Community Foundation on Behalf of the DeKalb Municipal Band for Services Beginning January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, in the Amount of $41,088. 1/9/23
2023-008 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the DeKalb Public Library for the Administration of Employee Health Insurance. 1/9/23
2023-009 Authorizing the Purchase of a 2023 Freightliner LR8-56 Aerial Truck from Global Rental Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $148,720.  1/9/23
2023-010 Approving of the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan (One Year Use of Funds) for Program Year 30 (April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024). 1/23/23
2023-011 Authorizing Human Services Funding Agreements in the Amount of $200,000 with Local Social Service Agencies Beginning January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.  1/23/23
2023-012 Amending the City of DeKalb Purchasing Manual by Adding a Procurement Card Policy. 1/23/23
2023-013 Authorizing the Sale of Lots 8, 9 & 10 of Block 16 in the Original Town (Now City) of DeKalb to Pappas Development, LLC (330 Grove Street and 217 S. Fourth Street).  1/23/23
2023-014 Supporting Tax Increment Financing and Opposing SB2298. 1/23/23
2023-015 Authorizing the Purchase of Four Lucas-3 Chest Compression Systems from Stryker Medical for the DeKalb Fire Department in an Amount Not to Exceed $71,566.12 Using Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) (Fund 130). 1/23/23
2023-016 Authorizing the Purchase and Equipping of One 2023 Ford Transit Cargo Van for the DeKalb Police Department Based on the Illinois Central Management Services Contract Pricing in an Amount Not To Exceed $58,490.  1/23/23
2023-017 Authorizing Agreements for Aviation and Storage Tank Liability Insurance Coverage Effective January 1, 2023, through January 1, 2024, in the Amount of $38,377.  1/23/23
2023-018 Approving a Retail Tobacco Store License for Dina 5 Inc., d/b/a Smoker’s Choice, 1180 W. Lincoln Highway.  2/13/23
2023-019 Authorizing the Waiver of Competitive Bidding and Approving the Purchase of Water Meters and Radio Transmitters from Badger Meter Inc. and Core & Main in an Amount Not to Exceed $80,000.  2/13/23
2023-020 Approving a Limited Solar Farm Lease for Northern Tier Farm Partnership.  2/13/23
2023-021 Approving the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Federal Fiscal Years 2024-2028 at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport.   2/13/23
2023-022 Amending Resolution 2022-023 to Extend the Deadline for the Issuance of a Package Liquor License with Supplemental Drive-Through Licensure for Blue Ridge LLC – 1221, Located at 1221 W. Lincoln Highway.   3/13/23
2023-023 Amending Resolution 2022-023 to Extend the Deadline for the Issuance of a Bar Liquor License with Supplemental Licensure for Video Gaming for Blue Ridge LLC – 1221, Located at 1221 W. Lincoln Highway.  3/13/23
2023-024 Authorizing the Purchase of a Phoenix G2 Station Alert System from US Digital Designs for the DeKalb Fire Department in an Amount Not to Exceed $124,557.80 Using Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) Funding (Fund 130).  2/27/23
2023-025 Authorizing the Purchase of a Station Alert System with Component Installation for the DeKalb Fire Department in an Amount Not to Exceed $20,180 Using Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) Funding (Fund 130).  2/27/23
2023-026 Authorizing the Purchase of Two Ford F-150 Pickup Trucks for the Public Works Department through Morrow Brothers Ford in an Amount Not to Exceed $80,468.  2/27/23
2023-027 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the DeKalb Public Library for the Use of the Library for a Mural Project (to be placed on the south wall of City Hall at 164 E. Lincoln Highway).  3/13/23
2023-028 Authorizing the Purchase of a 2023 Stepp Manufacturing Hot Patch Trailer from Brown Equipment for the Public Works Department in an Amount Not to Exceed $31,638. 3/13/23
2023-029 Authorizing the Purchase and Equipping of 75 Motorola APX 7000 Portable Radios from the City of Elgin for the DeKalb Fire Department in the Amount of $112,500 Using Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Funding (Fund 130). 3/13/23
2023-030 Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Michael Wood for Real Estate Located Next to 205 Industrial Drive (PIN 08-24-353-006). 3/13/23
2023-031 Authorizing the Approval of Certain Executive Session Minutes and the Destruction of Certain Verbatim Recordings.  3/27/23
2023-032 Authorizing a Workers’ Compensation Lump Sum Petition and Order in the Amount of $22,054.76 (Elise Dusek).  3/27/23
2023-033 Authorizing an Architectural Improvement Program (AIP) Economic Incentive for “Quatro Amigos Venue” at 240 E. Lincoln Highway in the Amount of $25,000.  3/27/23
2023-034 Approving a Retail Tobacco Store License for Jaah Smoke Shop, d/b/a Smoke Shop Pipes & Things, 901 Lucinda Avenue, Ste. P.  3/27/23
2023-035 Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Architecture, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Design of a Transit Maintenance and Operations Facility in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,990,792.  3/27/23
2023-036 Authorizing the Waiver of Competitive Bidding and Awarding the Purchase of Three Cardiac Monitors and Additional Items to Place the Monitors in Service from Zoll Medical Corporation in an Amount Not to Exceed $93,361.11 Using Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Funding (Fund 130).  3/27/23
2023-037 Authorizing the Purchase of a Set of Six Steril Koni Column Lifts with Appropriate Accessories from Safetylane Automotive Equipment in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,092.12 Utilizing Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Funding (Fund 130).  3/27/23
2023-038 Approving an Agreement for Architectural/Engineering, Planning and Special Services, and Design Phase Services with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. for Project DKB-4924 for the Removal and Replacement of a Portion of the Aircraft Parking Apron at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport in an Amount Not to Exceed $47,000 (650-00-00-83900).  3/27/23
2023-039 Approving an Agreement for Architectural/Engineering, Planning and Special Services, and Design Phase Services with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. for Project DKB-5063 for the Rehabilitation of Runway 9/27 at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport in an Amount Not to Exceed $132,000 (650-00-00-83900).  3/27/23
2023-040 Authorizing Subrecipient Agreements with Children's Learning Center, Elder Care Services, Hope Haven, and Safe Passage in the Total Amount of $60,000 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Year 2023 Public Services Funding from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024.  3/27/23
2023-041 Approving an Agreement for a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure (807 Oak Street).  3/27/23
2023-042 Authorizing the Approval of a Bid and a Professional Services (Advisor) Agreement with Bourne Transit Consulting, LLC for On-Call Transit Consultant Services.  4/10/23
2023-043 Authorizing the Award of a Bid with D. Ryan Tree & Landscaping, LLC for Tree Removal, Trimming, and Emergency Services from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025.  4/10/23
2023-044 Authorizing the Purchase of Livescan Equipment for the DeKalb Police Department from IDEMIA for Electronic Fingerprinting Equipment in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000. 4/10/23
2023-045 Authorizing the Award of a Contract to Curran Contracting, Inc. in the Amount of $2,444,006.27 for Resurfacing and Concrete Repairs on Greenwood Acres Drive, Certain Knolls Subdivision Side-Streets, and Various Other Locations, with Staff Authority to Approve Change Orders Up to a Combined Project Total Not to Exceed $2,560,000. 4/10/23
2023-046 Authorizing a Workers’ Compensation Lump Sum Petition and Order in the Amount of $35,986.04 (David Delille). 4/24/23
2023-047 Authorizing a Six-Month Extension through September 19, 2023, of the Strong Communities Grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority in the Amount of $100,000 for Reimbursement of City Expenditures Related to the Demolition of Three Condemned Residential Properties.  4/24/23
2023-048 Authorizing an Agreement for Construction Engineering Services with Fehr Graham & Associates, LLC for the 2023 General Street Maintenance Program, with a Fee Not to Exceed $163,600. 4/24/23
2023-049 Approving a Supplemental Sum of $398,600 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Maintaining Various Streets and Highways Under the Applicable Provisions of the Illinois Highway Code (Section 23-00000-00-GM) from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023 4/24/23
2023-050 Approving a Hospitality Liquor License for Volume Services, Inc., d/b/a Sodexo Live!, for the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center Located at 1525 W. Lincoln Highway.  4/24/23
2023-051 Approving a Hospitality Liquor License for Volume Services, Inc., d/b/a Sodexo Live!, for the Northern Illinois University Stadium Located at 1245 Stadium Drive.  4/24/23
2023-052 Approving a Restaurant/Low Alcohol by Volume Liquor License for Redjepi LLC, d/b/a Zana’s Woodfired Pizza, Located at 1406 Sycamore Road, Suite A.  4/24/23
2023-053 Approving a Retail Tobacco Store License for The Smoke Shop NIU 818, Inc., d/b/a The Smoke Shop, Located at 818 W. Lincoln Highway, Suite 3.  4/24/23
2023-054 Authorizing a Workers’ Compensation Lump Sum Petition and Order in the Amount of $22,054.74 (Kelly Sullivan).  5/8/23
2023-055 Authorizing a Petition to the Illinois Commerce Commission for an At-Grade Rail Crossing of Crego Road.   5/8/23
2023-056 Authorizing the Appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Local Share of the Peace Road and Fairview Drive Widening Project in the Amount of $1,000,000 and Concurring of the Illinois Department of Transportation Award of $3,514,779.56 for the Surface Transportation Urban Project (William Charles Construction).  5/8/23
2023-057 Authorizing an Agreement with DeKalb Corn Fest, Inc. to Hold the 2023 Corn Fest.  5/8/23
2023-058 Approving a Non-Profit Special Event Liquor License for the 2023 Corn Fest.  5/8/23
2023-059 Approving the Regulation of Traffic on Illinois Route 38 (Lincoln Highway) for the 2023 Corn Fest. 5/8/23
2023-060 Authorizing a Five-Year Agreement with LRS for Refuse, Recycling, Yard Waste, Hazardous Household Waste and Electronics Recycling Collection Services. 5/22/23
2023-061 Authorizing Construction Services with Herlihy Mid-Continent Company in the Amount of $461,392.90 for 290 Feet of Water Main Replacement on N. First Street Across the Kishwaukee River with a Project Total Not to exceed $478,000.  5/22/23
2023-062 Authorizing the Award of a Contract to Curran Contracting Inc. in the Amount of $162,775.15 for the Resurfacing of Lucerne Lane with Staff Authority to Approve Change Orders Up to a Combined Project Total Not to Exceed $170,000. 5/22/23
2023-063 Authorizing the Award of a Contract to N-Trak Group, LLC. in the Amount of $188,632 for the Reconstruction of Various Annie Glidden North Sidewalk Ramps with Staff Authority to Approve Change Orders Up to a Combined Project Total Not to Exceed $190,000. 5/22/23
2023-064 Approving a Settlement Agreement to Allow for the Demolition of 825 Pleasant Street Using Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Funding. 6/12/23
2023-065 Approving the Regulation of Traffic for the Purpose of Holding the Northern Illinois University Homecoming Block Party on Illinois Route 38 (Lincoln Highway) Between First Street and Fourth Street on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. through Friday, October 13, 2023, at 6:00 a.m. 6/12/23
2023-066 Receiving and Filing the FY2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Single Audit Report, Report on Compliance with Public Act 85-1142 (TIF Report), Downstate Operating Assistance Certification and Independent Auditor’s Reports, Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act – Consolidated Year End Financial Report (CYEFR), and Management Letter.  6/26/23
2023-067 Authorizing an Option to Enter into a Redevelopment Agreement with Northern Illinois University Foundation for the Development of the NIU Center for Greek Life at W. Hillcrest Drive and Blackhawk Road. 7/10/23
2023-068 Authorizing an Agreement with the DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428 to Provide Emergency Medical Services for DeKalb High School Home Football Games for the 2023-2024 School Year. 7/10/23
2023-069 Approving Amendments to Transit Provider Contract Agreements with Transdev, Inc. to Extend the Agreements from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025.  7/10/23
2023-070 Authorizing the Award of a Contract to Elliott & Wood, Inc. in the Amount of $239,500 for the Kimberly Drive Segmentation, with Staff Authority to Approve Change Orders Up to a Combined Project Total Not to Exceed $255,000. 7/10/23
2023-071 Authorizing the Award of a Contract to Elliott & Wood, Inc. in the Amount of $183,016 for N. Ninth Street Parking Improvements, with Staff Authority to Approve Change Orders Up to a Combined Project Total Not to Exceed $195,000.  7/10/23
2023-072 Authorizing the Replacement of Air Conditioning and Air Handling Equipment through DeKalb Mechanical for the City of DeKalb Public Works/Water Facility in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,680. 7/10/23
2023-073 Authorizing an Architectural Improvement Program (AIP) Economic Incentive at 305 E. Locust Street in the Amount of $25,000 (Candid Spirit Too).  7/10/23
2023-074 Authorizing the Waiver of Competitive Bidding and Approving an Agreement with Layne Christensen Company for Maintenance Inspection and Repair to Well No. 16 and Well No. 17 in the Amount of $130,000 with Staff Authority to Approve Miscellaneous Repairs in an Amount Not to Exceed $140,000.  7/24/23
2023-075 Authorizing the Award of a Contract to Curran Contracting Inc. in the Amount of $178,892.05 for the Resurfacing of Greenbrier Road with Staff Authority to Approve Change Orders Up to a Combined Project Total Not to Exceed $184,000. 7/24/23
2023-076 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation for the SFY2024 Downstate Operating Assistance Agreement in the Amount of $6,282,800. 8/14/23
2023-077 Authorizing the Waiver of Competitive Bidding and Approving the Purchase of Structural Firefighting Gear from Air One Equipment, Inc. in the Amount of $30,429 Plus Shipping.  8/14/23
2023-078 Approving a Liquor Production Liquor License for Byer’s Brewing LLC, d/b/a Byers Brewing Company, for the Location at 216 N. Sixth Street. 8/14/23
2023-079 Authorizing an Architectural Improvement Program Economic Incentive for 255 E. Lincoln Highway in the Amount of $22,790 (Thai Pavilion).  8/14/23
2023-080 Authorizing the Purchase and Equipping of Six 2023 Ford Police Interceptors from Sutton Ford of Matteson at the Illinois Central Management Services Contract Pricing in an Amount Not to Exceed $312,950.  8/14/23
2023-081 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services as it Pertains to Participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) Program.  8/28/23
2023-082 Authorizing an Architectural Agreement with Studio 222 Architects LLC for DeKalb Fire Station No. 4.  8/28/23
2023-083 Authorizing an Agreement for the Provision of Wholesale Electricity for the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport.  8/28/23
2023-084 Authorizing an Agreement with DeKalb Corn Classic and Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary Club for the 2022 DeKalb Corn Classic 5k/10k and Taste of DeKalb Events on September 24, 2023.  8/28/23
2023-085 Approving a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure Agreement for 509 Davy Street.  9/11/23
2023-086 Authorizing the Purchase of One 2023 Ford Police Interceptor from Sutton Ford of Matteson at the Illinois Central Management Services Contract Pricing in an Amount Not to Exceed $42,556.  9/11/23
2023-087 Approving a One-Year Lease Extension for SunVest Solar LLC through December 31, 2024.  9/25/23
2023-088 Authorizing a Development Agreement with Richard Sinclair Properties LLC for the Redevelopment of 151 N. Fourth Street (PIN 08-23-160-031). 9/25/23
2023-089 Authorizing Approval of a Real Estate Contract Between the City of DeKalb and D-N-J Properties, Inc. for Real Estate Commonly Known as 128-140 S. Second Street.  9/25/23
2023-090 Approval of Executive Session Minutes. 10/9/23
2023-091 Authorizing Updates to the City of DeKalb Federal Transit Administration Title VI Program Policies.  10/9/23
2023-092 Approving a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement for City-Owned Property at 807 Oak Street.   10/9/23
2023-093 Authorizing the Dedication of the FY2023 Allocation in the Amount of $50,000 to Barb City Manor for Boiler System Repairs. 10/9/23
2023-094 Authorizing the Payment for Police Academy Training Involving Five New Police Officers to Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center In an Amount Not To Exceed $41,500. 10/9/23
2023-095 Amending Resolution 2023-067 to Extend the Deadlines for Northern Illinois University Foundation’s Option to Enter into a Redevelopment Agreement for the Development of the Northern Illinois University Center for Greek Life at W. Hillcrest Drive and Blackhawk Road.   10/23/23
2023-096 Authorizing a Fund 400 Architectural Improvement Program (AIP) Economic Incentive for 1600 E. Lincoln Highway in the Amount of $13,935 (Proven Winners – 815 Property Management).  10/23/23
2023-097 Approving a Full-Restaurant Liquor License for Floga LLC, d/b/a The Flame, 209 E. Lincoln Highway. 10/23/23
2023-098 Authorizing an Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter & Woodman to Prepare a Comprehensive Strategic Water Model and Water Master Plan Assessment for the City of DeKalb’s Public Water Supply System in an Amount Not to Exceed $154,800.  10/23/23
2023-099 Authorizing a Purchase Agreement with Alexander Company for the Purchase of Chlorine for a Period of One Year from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, for the Purpose of Treating the City's Drinking Water.  10/23/23
2023-100 Authorizing a Purchase Agreement with Water Solutions Unlimited for the Purchase of Fluoride for a Period of One Year from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, for the Purpose of Treating the City's Drinking Water.  10/23/23
2023-101 Authorizing a Purchase Agreement with Carus Corporation for the Purchase of Phosphate for a Period of Two Years from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025, for the Purpose of Treating the City's Drinking Water.  10/23/23
2023-102 Authorizing a Purchase Agreement with Midwest Salt Company for the Purchase of Water Conditioning Bulk Softener Salt for a Period of One Year from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, for the Purpose of Treating the City's Drinking Water.  10/23/23
2023-103 Authorizing a Strong Communities Program Grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority in the Amount of $109,000. 10/23/23
2023-104 Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the DeKalb Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #115, Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council for the Period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026.  11/13/23
2023-105 Authorizing the Waiver of Competitive Bidding and the Approval of an Agreement with Layne Christensen Company for Maintenance Inspection and Repair to Well No. 7 in an Amount Not to Exceed $78,380. 11/13/23
2023-106 Approving a Bar Liquor License with Supplemental Licensure for Video Gaming for Spahiu Gaming, LLC, d/b/a Chips, 122 E. Hillcrest Drive. 11/13/23
2023-107 Amending Resolution 2021-083 to Increase the Combined Project Total for the Illinois Route 23 and Gurler Road Improvements to an Amount Not to Exceed $1,995,000 (Curran Contracting Company). 11/13/23
2023-108 Amending Resolution 2022-091 to Increase the Combined Project Total for the Construction of Traffic Calming Measures on Fairview Drive and a Bike Path Extension Near Grove Street to an Amount Not to Exceed $257,000 (Elliot & Wood, Inc.). 11/13/23
2023-109 Authorizing a Fund 400 Architectural Improvement Program (AIP) Grant for 830 E. Lincoln Highway in the Amount of $25,000 (Miguel Zepeda).  11/13/23
2023-110 Authorizing an Architectural Improvement Program (AIP) Economic Incentive at 216 N. Sixth Street in the Amount of $2,750 (Byers Brewing Production Facility).  11/13/23