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City of Berwyn City Council met Aug. 12

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

A. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence:

B. Open Forum:

C. Approval of Minutes:

1. Committee of the Whole and the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes- July 22, 2025.

D. Bid Openings: Nothing submitted.

E. Berwyn Township, Berwyn Health District, Berwyn Development Corporation:

1. BDC Dir. Hulseberg: Request for Proposal (RFP) for Redevelopment of 6609-6639 Stanley Ave., Berwyn, IL.

2. BDC: Quarterly Report 2nd Quarter 2025 - Informational.

F. Reports from the Mayor:

1. Appointment and Swearing-in of Salina Villa to the Berwyn Emergency Telephone System Board to fill the opening for a three-year term, effective immediately.

2. ORDINANCE: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 484, Section 484.08A of the codified ordinances of Berwyn regarding resident only parking for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois.

3. ORDINANCE: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1490 of the codified ordinances of Berwyn to transfer authority for rodent abatement from the Board of Health to the Building Director and to require annual rodent abatement contracts for certain multi-residential buildings.

4. ORDINANCE: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 804, Section 804.03 Alcohol Liquor License Applications and Chapter 804, Section 804.18 View of Premises of the codified ordinances of the City of Berwyn, Cook County, Illinois.

G. Reports from the Clerk:

I. PROCLAMATION: Recognizing Sandra "Sandy" Anderson for her years of devoted service to the City of Berwyn and congratulate her on her retirement.

2. Appointment and Swearing-in of Matthew Medina as Deputy City Clerk.

3. Handicap Parking Sign Determination: 1226 Home Ave. (APPROVE).

4. Handicap Parking Sign Determinations: 1617 East Ave. (DENY), 1842 Maple Ave. (DENY).

H. Zoning Boards of Appeals: Nothing submitted.

I. Reports from the Aldermen, Committees, and Boards:

1. Aid. Leja: PROCLAMATION: Recognizing Richard "Rick" Frank Toman, with a sign to be installed on the Southeast comer of 27th St. and Clinton Ave., reading "Toman Trails" in honor of Rick Tomans exemplariness.

2. Aid. Leja: Summer Fest at the Depot District: Youth Open Mic + Block Party in the 3rd Ward Recap - Informational.

J. Reports from the Staff:

1. Fire Chief Coniglio: Honoring the twenty-one (21) members of the Berwyn Fire Dept. for their exceptional response to the explosion at the BP Gas Station, 6749 Ogden Ave., in Berwyn on July 24, 2025.

2. Police Chief Cimaglia: Granting permission and authorization for the procession of the Annual Blessed Miguel Pro Founders - 5K Fun Run, October 18, 2025.

3. PW Dir. Marchand: Recommendation to approve the purchase of a Public Works Command Vehicle, 2025 Chevy Tahoe VIN#1GNS6NRD8SR367275, in the amount of$66,241.00.

4. Sr. Engr. Campbell: Approval of Pay Estimate #5 & Final - 2024 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street Resurfacing program to Lindahl Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $40,728.00.

5. Sr. Engr. Campbell: Approval of Pay Estimate #1 & #2 partial for the 4 M Gallon Ground Storage Tank construction project to Era Valdivia Contractors, in the amount of $639,000.00. This payment includes a 10% retainage. This payment should be processed from ARP A Funds.

6. Sr. Engr. Campbell: Approval of Pay Estimate #5 for the Odgen A venue water main and sewer project to Trine Construction, in the amount of $729,399.78. This payment includes a 10% retainage. This payment should be processed from ARP A Funds.

7. Sr. Engr. Campbell: Approval of Pay Estimate # I - 2025 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street Resurfacing program to Lindahl Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $540,980.10. This payment includes a 10% retainage.

8. City Staff; City Admin. Green, IT Dir. Frank, Fin. Dir. Martin: Recommendation to waive the bidding process and enter into a new Saas agreement with Tyler Technologies in the amount of $169,418.00 annually.

9. City Staff; Bldg. Dir. Lazzara, City Admin. Green: ORDINANCE: An Ordinance adding Chapter 1042.046 to Chapter 1042 of the codified ordinances of Berwyn for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois.

10. City Staff; Bldg. Dir. Lazzara, City Admin. Green: ORDINANCE: An Ordinance amending Chapter 1042.17 repairs by owners of the codified ordinances of Berwyn for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois.

11. City Staff; Bldg. Dir. Lazzara, City Admin. Green: ORDINANCE: An Ordinance adding Chapter 1042.047 to Chapter 1042 of the codified ordinances of Berwyn for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois.

12. City Staff; Bldg. Dir. Lazzara, City Admin. Green: ORDINANCE: An Ordinance amending Chapter 1244.04 accessory structures and uses of the codified ordinances of Berwyn for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois.

13. City Staff; Bldg. Dir. Lazzara, City Admin. Green: ORDINANCE: An Ordinance amending Chapter 1444.01 general fess and inspection fess and 1444. 03 annual and periodic inspection fess of the codified ordinances of Berwyn for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois.

14. Facilities Manager Fox: Recommendation to approve light fixture repair and replacement at the Berwyn Parking Garage, 3332 Grove Ave., by Alfa Construction, for a quoted total of $10,800.00.

15. City Comm. Dir. Ayala: External Partnership Policy Guide: A guide for nonprofits, agencies, and community groups interested in working with the City of Berwyn Pamphlet. - Informational.

K. Consent Agenda:

1. Payroll: 07/30/25 - $1,704,230.69. - Informational.

2. Payables: 07/24/25 to 08/13/25 in the amount of$3,109,287.13. - Informational.

3. Building and Local Improvement Permits Issued July 2025 - Informational.

4. Annual Back to School Event, 6507 Cermak Rd., August 11, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM- Gunderson Ave. and Cermak Rd. intersection to subsequent Parking Zones, ROA HQ - City Services Requested.

5. Grace Bible Church, 6900 16th St. - Community Cook Out, August 16, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Kenilworth Ave. and 16th St. intersection to adjacent alley - City Services Requested.

6. Christian Life Center, 3409 Grove Ave. - Annual Block Party, August 17, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Grove Ave. and 34th St. intersection to both adjacent alleys - City Services Requested.

7. Berwyn School of Music, 6519 26th St.- "Summer Never Ends in Berwyn" Event, August 31, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 11 :00 PM - 26th St. and Scoville Ave. intersection to adjacent alley - City Services Requested.

8. St.Odilo Parish, 2244 East Ave. - 5th Annual Block Party, on September 27, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM & September 28, 2025 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM - 23rd St. Closed from East Ave. to Clarence Ave. - City Services Requested.

9. Block Party 2500 Scoville Ave. 8/16/25 RD- 8/23/25- City Services Requested.

10. Block Party 1400 Wisconsin Ave. 8/16/25 RD- 8/30/25- City Services Requested. 

11. Block Party 1200 Harvey Ave. 8/23/25 RD- 9/6/25- City Services Requested.

12. Block Party 2700 Grove Ave. 8/23/25 RD- 8/30/25- City Services Requested.

13. Block Party 3200 Wisconsin Ave. 8/23/25 RD-8/24/25- City Services Requested.

14. Block Party 1900 Maple Ave. 8/30/25 RD- 9/6/25- City Services Requested.

15. Block Party 2500 Wesley Ave. 8/30/25 RD- 9/ 13/25- City Services Requested.

16. Block Party 1400 Wenonah Ave. 9/6/25 RD- 9/13/25- City Services Requested.

17. Block Party 1300 Cuyler Ave. 9/13/25 RD-9/20/25 - City Services Requested.

18. Block Party 2300 Harvey Ave. 9/20/25 RD- 9/27 /25- City Services Requested.

19. Block Party 1900 Highland Ave. 9/27 /25 RD- l 0/4/25- City Services Requested.

20. Block Party 3200 Highland Ave. 10/31/25 NO RD- City Services Requested.

Committee I Ward Announcements

Adjournment

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