Dupage Policy Journal

City of Darien City Council met Feb. 3

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

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 — January 20, 2025

7. Receiving of Communications

8. Mayor's Report

A. Consideration of a Motion to Approve the Appointment of Louis N. Mallers as Chairman to the Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Commission

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 — 24-25-19

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 Grant a Waiver of the Raffle License Bond Requirement for Rotary of Darien, IL

B. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Title 9, Chapter 2 “Police Department” of the City of Darien City Code

C. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Approving a Variation from the Darien Zoning Ordinance (PZC2024-12: 814 Timber Lane)

D. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Rezoning Property from OR&I to B-3, Approving a Special Use and Variations from the Darien Zoning Ordinance and Sign Code (PZC2024-13: 1033 N. Frontage Road, Coventry Gardeners LLC)

E. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Personal Property Owned by the City of Darien

F. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC, for the City of Darien’s 2025 Street Sweeping Program not to Exceed $56,575.00

G. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code (FY 2025/26 General Maintenance in the Amount of $800,375.90)

H. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract for the 2025 Sidewalk, Apron, Curb and Gutter Removal and Replacement Program with Suburban Concrete, Inc., in an Amount not to Exceed $1,194,500.00 and to Waive the Residential $75.00 Permit Fee Application for Concrete Work

I. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Accepting the Unit Price Proposal for Analytical Soil Testing Fees from Testing Service Corporation at the Proposed Unit Prices for Certain Waste for a Period of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

J. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Accept a Proposal from Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) for the Professional Design Engineering Services Related to the Design, Preparation of Bidding Documents and Construction Engineering for Installation of Standby Generators at Three Locations within the City of Darien. The Three Locations are City Hall, Plainfield Road Potable Water Pump Station and Police Station, in an Amount not to Exceed $71,300.00

K. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Extend a Contract for the 2025 Landscape Maintenance Services within the 75th Street Right of Ways, Clock Tower and 9 Entrance Way Planting Beds in an Amount not to Exceed $40,992.00 between the City of Darien and JC Landscaping & Tree Services

L. Consideration of a Motion Authorizing a Contingency with JC Landscaping & Tree Services in the Amount of $22,000 for Replacement of Plant Materials and Plant Enhancements for the 2025 Landscape Maintenance Services, Pending Budget Approval

M. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Extend a Contract with TruGreen Limited Partnership for Six (6) Various Fertilizer Applications and (3) Three Applications for Planting Beds and Weed Control, within Rip Rap Areas and Tree Fertilization for 75th Street, in an Amount not to Exceed $76,756.00 for the 2025 Landscape Fertilization Services

N. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Accepting a Proposal from Core & Main for Certain General Water Department Utility Tools and Marking Supplies Maintenance of the Water System for a Period of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

O. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Accepting a Proposal from Underground Pipe & Valve Company for Certain General Water Department Utility Tools and Marking Supplies for the Maintenance of the Water System for a Period of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

P. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Accepting a Proposal from Water Products Company for Certain General Water Department Utility Tools and Marking Supplies for the Maintenance of the Water System for a Period of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

Q. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Accepting a Proposal from Core & Main for Certain General Water Department Utility Fixtures for the Maintenance of the Water System for a Period of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

R. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Accepting a Proposal from Ferguson Waterworks for Certain General Water Department Utility Fixtures for the Maintenance of the Water System for a Period of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

S. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Extend a Contract with Rag’s Electric, Inc., per the Proposed Unit Prices, for the 2025 Street Light Maintenance beginning May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

17. New Business

A Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Contract to Supply Amusements with Windy City Amusements, Inc for Amusement Services at Darien Fest 2025

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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