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MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

Posted on 2013-05-20 10:25:31 CST

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COMMUNICATIONS

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF

REPORT OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL


1. MINUTES: MEETING OF MAY 6, 2013


2. BILLS: MAY, 2013 FIRST RUN.


3. RESOLUTION #2013 - 32: ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS OF THE COOK COUNTY CLERK FOR THE APRIL 9, 2013 CONSOLIDATED GENERAL ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCY IN OFFICE FOR THE CITY'S WARD ONE ALDERMAN AND DECLARING WALTER L. MOSBY, III ELECTED.


4. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE: TO WARD ONE ALDERMAN-ELECT WALTER L. MOSBY, III.


5. RESOLUTION #2013 - 33: APPROVING OF AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBINSON ENGINEERING FOR A WATER VALVE EXERCISING PROGRAM.


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MONDAY, MAY 6, 2013

Posted on 2013-05-03 14:06:37 CST

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COMMUNICATIONS

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF

REPORT OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL



1. MINUTES: MEETING OF APRIL 15, 2013


2. BILLS: APRIL, 2013 FINAL RUN


3. ORDINANCE #2013 - 22: AMENDING ORDINANCE 2012-22 AND APPROVING THE SALE OF A CITY-OWNED VACANT LOT AT 200 EAST 16TH STREET IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) REDEVELOPMENT.


4. RESOLUTION #2013 - 29: APPROVING A BID AWARD FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE AT 601 HALSTED STREET (previously Tabled); (former Klawinski building - recommendation to lowest responsive bidder - Chuck Shane Excavating = $16,500.00).


5. ORDINANCE #2013 - 23: REVOKING A BID AWARD TO KLF ENTERPRISES FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 620 HALSTED STREET AND APPROVING PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE TO RECEIVE NEW BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT.


6. RESOLUTION #2013 - 30: APPROVING A BID AWARD FOR THE CITY'S 2013-2014 STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (recommendation to low bidder, Meade Electric, Inc. = $92,270.00).


7. RESOLUTION #2013 - 31: APPROVING A BID AWARD FOR THE CITY'S 2013-2014 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (recommendation to low bidder, H&H Electric = $25,614.00).


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MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

Posted on 2013-04-15 08:54:27 CST

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COMMUNICATIONS

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF

REPORT OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL


1. MINUTES:MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2013


2. BILLS:MARCH, 2013 FINAL RUN; APRIL, 2013 FIRST RUN


3. RESOLUTION #2013 - 21:APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CMAP GOVERNING TECHNICAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY.


4. RESOLUTION #2013 - 22:APPROVING A COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B TAX ABATEMENT RENEWAL APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY FED-EX FOR 470 EAST JOE ORR ROAD.


5. RESOLUTION #2013 - 23:APPROVING A BID AWARD FOR THE CITY'S 2012-2013 CDBG/MFT STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM (Recommendation to the lowest bidder, Gallagher Asphalt).


6. RESOLUTION #2013 - 24:APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF COOK REGULATING CDBG FUNDS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF CERTAIN STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY.


7. ORDINANCE #2013 - 17:APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH KEYSTONE VENTURES, LLC, FOR THE CITY-OWNED LAND AT 20937 WESTERN AVENUE.


8. ORDINANCE #2013 - 18:APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE MATANKY REALTY GROUP FOR THE CITY-OWNED LAND AND PROPERTY LOCATED AT 150-190 WEST JOE ORR ROAD.


9. RESOLUTION #2013 - 25:APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ's) FOR THE CITY'S EMERGENCY BOARD-UP SERVICES.


10. ORDINANCE #2013 - 19:APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS - LOCAL 711.


11. ORDINANCE #2013 - 20:APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS - LOCAL 150.


12. RESOLUTION #2013 - 26:APPROVING A BID AWARD FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE AT 601 HALSTED STREET (former Klawinski building; Recommendation to the lowest responsive bidder, Chuck Shane Excavating = $16,500.00).


13. RESOLUTION #2013 - 27:APPROVING A BID AWARD FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE AT 620 HALSTED STREET (former Tropicana building; Recommendation to the lowest responsive bidder, KLF Enterprises = $135,620.00).


14. ORDINANCE #2013 - 21:AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGULATING DONATION DROP BOXES.


15. RESOLUTION #2013 - 28:APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CHICAGO ROAD FOR THE CITY'S INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS SHOW.


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MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013

Posted on 2013-03-18 08:43:19 CST

AGENDA

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COMMUNICATIONS

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF

REPORT OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL



1. MINUTES: MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2013.


2. BILLS: MARCH, 2013 FIRST RUN.


3. RESOLUTION #2013 - 18: APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR A GUARANTEED ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT FOR CITY FACILITIES AND UTILITIES.


4. ORDINANCE #2013 - 13: ABATING THE TAXES HERETOFORE LEVIED FOR THE YEAR 2012 TO PAY DEBT SERVICE ON TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2009 (BUILD AMERICA BONDS - DIRECT PAYMENT TO ISSUER) OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS, COOK COUNTY, IL.


5. ORDINANCE #2013 - 14: APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A PRE-OWNED, 1994 SPARTAN DIAMOND VISTA PUMPER FIRE TRUCK, FROM THE TINLEY PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT.


6. RESOLUTION #2013 - 19: APPROVING THE PUBLICATION OF A REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES AT 601 HALSTED STREET AND 620 HALSTED STREET (former Klawinski building and Tropicana Banquet Hall).


7. ORDINANCE #2013 - 15: RESERVING THE CITY OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS VOLUME CAP FOR PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS AND RELATED MATTERS.


8. ORDINANCE #2013 - 16: AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGULATING DONATION DROP BOXES.


9. RESOLUTION #2013 - 20: OMNIBUS RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AWARD OF DEMOLITION BIDS RECEIVED AS FOLLOWS:

A. DEMOLITION OF 1650 UNION AVENUE - RECOMMENDATION TO LOW-BIDDER, CHUCK SHANE EXCAVATING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,000.00.

B. DEMOLITION OF 1631 EAST END AVENUE - RECOMMENDATION TO LOW-BIDDER, ALLIANCE DEMOLITION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,840.00.

C. DEMOLITION OF 419 HICKORY STREET - RECOMMENDATION TO LOW-BIDDER, ALLIANCE DEMOLITION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,640.00.


EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THREATENED, PENDING OR PROPOSED LITIGATION, PERSONNEL ISSUES, AND THE USE OF CITY-OWNED LAND.


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PUBLIC HEARING - MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2013

Posted on 2013-03-04 15:21:48 CST

FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESENTING AND DISCUSSING THE CITY OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS PROPOSED PLAN OF ELECTRICAL AGGREGATION FOR SMALL COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER


2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


3. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED PLAN FOR ELECTRICAL AGGREGATION


4. DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONS BY CITY COUNCIL


5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION


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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Posted on 2013-02-15 13:19:17 CST

ROLL CALL


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


COMMUNICATIONS


PUBLIC PARTICIPATION


REPORT OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL



1. MINUTES: MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 2013.


2. BILLS: FEBRUARY, 2013 FIRST RUN.


3. RESOLUTION #2013 - 11: APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE RENEWAL OF CITY EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY FOR 2013-2014.


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PUBLIC HEARING - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Posted on 2013-02-04 15:05:23 CST

FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESENTING AND DISCUSSING THE CITY OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS PROPOSED PLAN OF ELECTRICAL AGGREGATION FOR SMALL COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS


AGENDA


1. CALL TO ORDER.


2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.


3. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED PLAN FOR ELECTRICAL AGGREGATION.


4. DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONS BY CITY COUNCIL.


5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.


6. ADJOURNMENT.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Posted on 2013-02-04 11:52:17 CST

AGENDA

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COMMUNICATIONS

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

REPORT OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL


1. MINUTES: MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 2013



2. BILLS:

JANUARY, 2013 FIRST RUN

JANUARY, 2013 FINAL RUN


3. RESOLUTION #2013 - 6: APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH PROVEN BUSINESS SYSTEMS FOR TWO COPY MACHINES (POLICE DEPARTMENT).


4. RESOLUTION #2013 - 7: APPROVING THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR A COOK COUNTY CLASS 8 CLASSIFICATION SUBMITTED BY RMS PROPERTIES, LLC, LOCATED AT 515 W. LINCOLN HIGHWAY (Former Kline's Building).


5. ORDINANCE #2013 - 4: AMENDING CHAPTER FOUR OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES AND REVISING LIMITATIONS ON LIQUOR LICENSE CATEGORIES.


6. ORDINANCE #2013 - 5: APPROVING AND ADOPTING A REVISED CITY OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS INVESTMENT POLICY.


7. RESOLUTION #2013 - 8: APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE ACCOUNTING FIRM OF LAUTERBACH & AMEN, LLP, TO MANAGE THE OPERATION OF THE CITY FINANCE DEPARTMENT.


8. RESOLUTION #2013 - 9: APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH JPH, INC., FOR CONSULTING WITH THE CITY'S ECONOMIC DEVLOPMENT DEPARTMENT.


9. ORDINANCE #2013 - 6: APPROVING A CITY EMPLOYEE EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE AGREEMENT.


10. RESOLUTION #2013 - 10: AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE NIMEC PROGRAM TO ACQUIRE BIDS FOR THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY FOR CITY FACILITIES.


11. ORDINANCE #2013 - 7: APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO RESOLVE ALL PENDING LITIGATION WITH THE CIVIL CITY OF HAMMOND, INDIANA AND THE HAMMOND WATER WORKS.


12. ORDINANCE #2013 - 8: APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CIVIL CITY OF HAMMOND, INDIANA FOR THE PROVISION OF THE CITY'S POTABLE LAKE MICHIGAN WATER SUPPLY.


EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THREATENED, PENDING OR PROPOSED LITIGATION, PERSONNEL ISSUES, AND THE USE OF CITY-OWNED LAND.


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MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2013

Posted on 2013-01-07 12:45:47 CST

AGENDA

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COMMUNICATIONS

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

REPORT OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL


1. MINUTES: MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 2012


2. BILLS: DECEMBER, 2012 FINAL RUN.


3. RESOLUTION #2013 - 1: APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH NORTHERN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC COLLABORATIVE (NIMEC) TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY'S ELECTRICAL AGGREGATION PROGRAM.


4. ORDINANCE #2013 - 1: AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS CODE OF ORDINANCES REGULATING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS BY SWORN (NON-UNION) POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL.


5. ORDINANCE #2013 - 2: APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CLEAR WIRE, LLC., AMENDING THE CURRENT CONTRACT TO ADD TWO SATELLITE DISHES AT 410 EAST 14TH STREET.


6. RESOLUTION #2013 - 2: APPROVING A COOK COUNTY CLASS 6(B) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY PHIZER/ALPHARMA FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND EXPANSION OF THE MANUFACTURING FACILITY AT 400 STATE STREET.


7. RESOLUTION #2013 - 3: APPROVING THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR A COOK COUNTY CLASS 6(B) CLASSIFICATION SUBMITTED BY PHIZER/ALPHARMA FOR ITS MAIN FACILITY AT 400 STATE STREET.


8. RESOLUTION #2013 - 4: APPROVING THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR A COOK COUNTY CLASS 8 CLASSIFICATION SUBMITTED BY RIVERDALE BODY SHOP AT 311 SOUTH HALSTED STREET.


9. RESOLUTION #2013 - 5: APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO FORD PICK-UP TRUCKS FOR THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS PURCHASE PROGRAM.


10. ORDINANCE #2013 - 3: AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 160, OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION - CITY DEPARMENTS - CITY CLERK."


EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THREATENED, PENDING OR PROPOSED LITIGATION, PERSONNEL ISSUES, AND THE USE OF CITY OWNED LAND.


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PUBLIC HEARING - MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012

Posted on 2012-12-14 18:52:00 CST

PUBLIC HEARING

CHICAGO HEIGHTS CITY HALL
1601 CHICAGO ROAD, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL

MONDAY - DECEMBER 17, 2012

6:45 P.M.


FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESENTING AND DISCUSSING THE CITY OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS PROPOSED CORPORATE AND SPECIAL FUNDS LEVY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON MAY 1, 2012 AND ENDING ON APRIL 30, 2013



AGENDA


1. CALL TO ORDER


2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


3. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED LEVY BY TREASURER


4. DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONS BY CITY COUNCIL


5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION


6. ADJOURNMENT

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