Dupage Policy Journal

City of Darien City Council met May 20

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Declaration of Quorum

5. Questions, Comments and Announcements — General (This is an opportunity for the public to make comments or ask questions on any issue – 3 Minute Limit Per Person, Additional Public Comment Period - Agenda Item 18)

6. Approval of Minutes

A. April 15, 2024, City Council

B. May 6, 2024, City Council

7. Receiving of Communications

8. Mayor's Report

A. Recognition of the Downers Grove South Wind Ensemble

B. Recognition of Paul Gangi – Darien Lions Humanitarian of the Year

9. City Clerk's Report

10. City Administrator's Report

11. Department Head Information/Questions

A. Police Department

B. Municipal Services

12. Treasurer's Report

A. Warrant Number — 23-24-26

B. Warrant Number — 24-25-02

13. Standing Committee Reports

14. Questions and Comments — Agenda Related (This is an opportunity for the public to make comments or ask questions on any item on the Council’s Agenda – 3 Minute Limit Per Person)

15. Old Business

16. Consent Agenda

A. Consideration of a Motion to Approve One Electronics Recycling Event with the City’s Current Refuse Hauler, Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC (LRS) in an Amount not to Exceed $9,400

B. Consideration of a Motion to Authorize the City Administrator to Sign a Contract for the Best Bid for Street Light Electric Supply

C. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Approve a One Year Extension to the Agreement with MC Squared Energy Services, LLC (MC2) to Provide Full-Requirements Electricity Supply and Related Services for the City’s Electric Aggregation Program

D. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Approving the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds, Line Item 01-40-4815 Equipment to Replace Worn and Damaged Cabinets, Sinks, etc. from Albrite Building in the Total Amount of $17,369.00

E. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Approving the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Purchase Ammunition from Kiesler’s Police Supply in the Amount of $19,385.55

F. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Accepting a Proposal from Emergency Vehicle Tech for the Purchase of Parts and Labor for the Outfitting of (7) Administrative Cars Using Department of Justice Award Money in the Amount of $65,096.44

G. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Accepting a Proposal from CDS Office Technologies for the Purchase of (15) Panasonic FZ 55 SemiRuggidized Laptops Using Capital Purchases Equipment Funds in the Amount of $66,360

H. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Accepting a Proposal from CDS Office Technologies for the Purchase of (15) Zebra ZQ521 Mobile Direct Thermal Printers Using DUI Technology Funds in the Amount of $18,570

I. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Accepting a Proposal from Stalker Applied Concepts for the Purchase of (12) IL DSR 2x Radar Units Using DUI Technology Funds in the Amount of $22,101.36

17. New Business

A. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two (2) Zero Turn Radius, Rear Discharging, Riding Mowers, Model ZD1211R-3-60R and Model ZD1211RL-3-72R from Alta Equipment Company in the Amount of $35,436.82

B. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution to Accept a Proposal for the Purchase of One (1) New Hydraulic Guillotine Pipe Cutting Saw from E.H. Wachs Utility Products in an Amount not to Exceed $15,565.00

C. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Calling for an Immediate and Sustainable Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza and the Release of Hostages and Those Unjustly Held (This Resolution Was Received By A Citizen and not Prepared by the City of Darien.)

D. Consideration of a Motion to Direct Staff to Prepare a Draft Policy Pertaining to Votes that will be considered by the City Council

18. Questions, Comments and Announcements — General (This is an opportunity for the public to make comments or ask questions on any issue – 3 Minute Limit Per Person)

19. Adjournment

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