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VOLUME XC DECEMBER 3, 2025 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on December 3, 2025, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 8:15 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor David Kaptain. ROLL CALL Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None. MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 19, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS AMENDED Councilmember Good made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve November 19, 2025, regular council meeting minutes as amended to remove Councilmember Alfaro from certain vote blocks. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember Alfaro abstained. COMMUNICATIONS None. PUBLIC COMMENTS Elijah Stein stated his concerns about the healthcare system. Kevin Zaldivar stated his concern about the budget process and long-term financial planning. BID 25-036 AWARDED TO AURORA SIGN COMPANY FOR THE BOWES CREEK GOLF COUNTRY CLUB ENTRANCE SIGN Councilmember Ortiz made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to award a contract to Aurora Sign Company, in the amount of $72,060 to install a new, modern and efficient entrance sign for Bowes Creek Country Club, reflecting the elite standards and brand expected of a premier golf facility. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. 609 DECEMBER 3, 2025 VOLUME XC BID 25-056 AWARDED TO POWERLINK ELECTRIC, LLC FOR THE 2025 TRAFFIC SIGNAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Councilmember Good made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve a contract with Powerlink Electric, LLC in the amount of $424,996 for the 2025 Traffic Signal System Capital Improvement work providing various improvements to signalized intersections and appurtenant infrastructure to ensure aged and obsolete system components are up to date. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. BID 25-057 AWARDED TO HOERR CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE 2025 SEWER CLEANING AND LINING PROJECT Councilmember Thoren made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to award a contract to Hoerr Construction, Inc. in the total amount not to exceed $584,000 for the 2025 Sewer Cleaning and Lining Program to rehabilitate sewer infrastructure and extend the serviceable life of city sewer mains. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 25-208 ADOPTED REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE YEAR 2025 UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ELGIN Councilmember Ortiz made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Alfaro. Resolution No. 25-208 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE YEAR 2025 UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ELGIN WHEREAS, the Truth in Taxation Law at 35 ILCS 200/18-55, et seq., provides in part that prior to the adoption of its aggregate levy, hereinafter referred to as “levy”, the corporate authority of each taxing district shall determine the amounts of money, exclusive of any portion of that levy attributable to costs of conducting an election required by the general election law, hereinafter referred to as “Election Costs” estimated to be necessary to be raised by taxation for that year upon the taxable property in its district. 610 VOLUME XC DECEMBER 3, 2025 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: 1. That the city council of the City of Elgin, being the corporate authority of the City of Elgin, determined in open meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, that the amount of money, exclusive of any portion of the 2025 levy attributable to Election Costs, estimated to be necessary to be raised by taxation for the year 2025 upon the taxable property in the City of Elgin is in the amount of $65,611,940.00. 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: December 3, 2025 Adopted: December 3, 2025 Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 1 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2026 PROPOSED CITY OF ELGIN BUDGET Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing open at 8:27 p.m. No member of the public chose to speak at the public hearing. Councilmembers Ortiz, Dixon, and Powell commented on the budget, thanked staff for their efforts and noted the difficulty of proposing a tax levy increase. Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing closed at 8:33 p.m. PETITION 30-25 APPROVED FOR 451 N. MCLEAN BOULEVARD; PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AS A MAP AMENDMENT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A LARGER-THAN-PERMITTED MONUMENT SIGN AND A REFUSE COLLECTION AREA ENCLOSURE IN THE STREET YARD AT KIMBALL MIDDLE SCHOOL Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, outlined Petition 30-25 for a map amendment to allow construction of a larger than permitted monument sign and refuse collection area 611 DECEMBER 3, 2025 VOLUME XC enclosure in the street yard at Kimball Middle School. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined. There were comments on the recent improvements at various School District properties and compliments on the new sign for Kimball Middle School. Councilmember Ortiz made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve Petition 30-25 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. PETITION 31-25 APPROVED WITH AMENDMENTS FOR ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW MURALS IN THE AB DISTRICTS, ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITY, ALLOW ACCESSORY PACKAGE LIQUOR SALES AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE CC1 DISTRICT, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, outlined Petition 31-25 for zoning ordinance text amendments. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined. As Mr. Mylott reviewed each proposed text amendment he noted the genesis of the proposed change. The first amendment would move accessory package liquor sales to the list of permitted used in the CC1 Center City District. A proposed drinking place at 40 DuPage Court, The Bottle Shop, would otherwise have to apply for a conditional use before going to the Liquor Commission for consideration. Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, to approve Petition 31-25 regarding moving accessory package liquor sales from the list of conditional uses in the CC1 Center city District to the list of permitted uses, subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. The next amendment would allow murals on buildings in the AB Area Business District. The Ecker Center is considering a mural on the front of their building, and this proposed change would allow them to proceed. Councilmember Ortiz made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to approve Petition 31-25 regarding allowing property owners in the AB Business District to put a mural on their building. subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. 612 VOLUME XC DECEMBER 3, 2025 The third proposed text amendment would remove the Arterial Road Corridor Overlay District (ARC) designation to certain properties on Dundee Avenue. Plote Property Management has had issues leasing buildings because of the restrictions within the ARC. Councilmember Ortiz made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good. to approve Petition 31-25 regarding removing the Arterial Road Corridor Overlay District (ARC) designation from a small pocket of properties on Dundee Avenue, north of I-90. subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. The next proposed text amendment would allow businesses along arterial roads to have small commercial operations yard if they are not visible from the street. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore needs a place to temporarily store donated building items that will be sold in the store. Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, to approve Petition 31-25 regarding allowing businesses along arterial roads to have a small commercial operations yard if it was generally not visible from the street subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. The final proposed text amendment would create a new land use category for transitional housing facilities and make it a conditional use in the GI General Industrial District. Wayside Cross Ministries is looking to expand their efforts by purchasing a larger building to provide services to the homeless. Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, to approve Petition 31-25 regarding the creation of a new land use category for transitional housing facilities and make it a conditional use in the GI General Industrial District subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. PETITIONS 33-25 AND 34-25 APPROVED FOR 890 N. STATE STREET; AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE TO ALLOW ADAPTIVE REUSE OF AN EXISTING FOUR-STORY OFFICE BUILDING FOR A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITY Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, outlined Petitions 33-25 and 34-25 for an amendment to planned development and conditional use to allow an adaptive reuse of an existing office building for a transitional housing facility. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined. Councilmember Thoren made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, to approve Petitions 33-25 and 34-25 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. 613 DECEMBER 3, 2025 VOLUME XC CONSENT AGENDA By unanimous consent, Councilmember Good made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt Resolution Nos. 25-200 through 25-207 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 25-200 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF- WAY FOR THE PROPERTY AT 70 AIRPORT ROAD Councilmember Good made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Resolution No. 25-200 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE PROPERTY AT 70 AIRPORT ROAD BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City of Elgin hereby accepts for ownership and maintenance certain public improvements within the right-of-way for the property at 70 Airport Road which will include sidewalks and trees. Acceptance of the public improvements will add the following city-maintained facilities: Approximately 1,055 lineal feet of five-foot sidewalk; 19 parkway trees and all their respective appurtenances to the city-maintained facilities. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: December 3, 2025 Adopted: December 3, 2025 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 614 VOLUME XC DECEMBER 3, 2025 RESOLUTION 25-201 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MTK PROPERTIES, LLC FOR THE ELGIN ART SHOWCASE (18-20 VILLA COURT AND 220 DUPAGE STREET) Councilmember Good made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Resolution No. 25-201 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MTK PROPERTIES, LLC FOR THE ELGIN ART SHOWCASE (18-20 Villa Court and 220 DuPage Street) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that David J. Kaptain, Mayor, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Commercial Property Lease Agreement with MTK Properties, LLC, for the Elgin Art Showcase for the premises commonly known as 18-20 Villa Court and 220 DuPage Street, Elgin, Illinois, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: December 3, 2025 Adopted: December 3, 2025 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 25-202 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH COLLINS ENGINEER, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE KIMBALL STREET DAM INSPECTION SERVICES 2025- 2030 Councilmember Good made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Resolution No. 25-202 615 DECEMBER 3, 2025 VOLUME XC RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH COLLINS ENGINEER, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE KIMBALL STREET DAM INSPECTION SERVICES 2025-2030 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of the city; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Collins Engineer, Inc., for professional services in connection with the Kimball Street dam inspection services 2025-2030, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: December 3, 2025 Adopted: December 3, 2025 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 25-203 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PETERSON AND MATZ, INC. FOR A HIGH SERVICE PUMP FOR THE LEO NELSON RIVERSIDE WATER TREATMENT PLANT Councilmember Good made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. 616 VOLUME XC DECEMBER 3, 2025 Resolution No. 25-203 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PETERSON AND MATZ, INC. FOR A HIGH SERVICE PUMP FOR THE LEO NELSON RIVERSIDE WATER TREATMENT PLANT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of the city; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Peterson and Matz, Inc. for a high service pump for the Leo Nelson Riverside Water Treatment Plant, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: December 3, 2025 Adopted: December 3, 2025 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 25-204 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE, INC. FOR SUMMERHILL PARK RENOVATIONS (BID NO. 25-005) Councilmember Good made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. 617 DECEMBER 3, 2025 VOLUME XC Resolution No. 25-204 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE, INC. FOR SUMMERHILL PARK RENOVATIONS (Bid No. 25-005) WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a contract Innovation Landscape, Inc. for Summerhill Park Renovations (Bid No. 25-005); and WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the terms of the contract as is described in Change Order No. 1 attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 1, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: December 3, 2025 Adopted: December 3, 2025 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 25-205 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PLAT OF EASEMENT FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PURPOSES FOR 956 BLUFF CITY BOULEVARD Councilmember Good made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. 618 VOLUME XC DECEMBER 3, 2025 Resolution No. 25-205 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PLAT OF EASEMENT FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PURPOSES FOR 956 BLUFF CITY BOULEVARD BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that David J. Kaptain, Mayor, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute and accept a Plat of Easement for stormwater management purposes for 956 Bluff City Boulevard, Elgin, IL regarding the property legally described on said plat prepared by Gerald L. Heinz & Associates, Inc., dated July 26, 2024, last revised September 12, 2024, a copy of which is attached hereto. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said Plat of Easement for stormwater management purposes for 956 Bluff City Boulevard, Elgin, IL, to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: December 3, 2025 Adopted: December 3, 2025 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 25-206 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGO REALTY VENTURES, INC. FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 53-63 DOUGLAS AVENUE, ELGIN, ILLINOIS Councilmember Good made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. 619 DECEMBER 3, 2025 VOLUME XC Resolution No. 25-206 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGO REALTY VENTURES, INC. FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 53-63 DOUGLAS AVENUE, ELGIN, ILLINOIS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that David J. Kaptain, Mayor, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Redevelopment Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Chicago Realty Ventures, Inc., for the redevelopment of 53-63 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, Illinois, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: December 3, 2025 Adopted: December 3, 2025 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 25-207 ADOPTED APPROVING SETTLEMENTS OF CERTAIN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CASES Councilmember Good made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Resolution No. 25-207 RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENTS OF CERTAIN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the proposed settlement of the pending workers' compensation case of Jeremy Flentge, Case No. 24 WC 019001, in the total amount of $65,386.72 is approved. 620 VOLUME XC DECEMBER 3, 2025 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the proposed settlement of the pending workers' compensation case of Scott Hromadka, Case No. 24 WC 24364, in the total amount of $78,444.00 is approved. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: December 3, 2025 Adopted: December 3, 2025 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE Councilmember Good made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to place the following reports and minutes on file. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Civilian Review Board October 20, 2025 MLK Subcommittee November 17, 2025 Parks and Recreation Board – Various months Sustainability Commission October 14, 2025 Committee of the Whole November 5, 2025 City Council November 5, 2025 Alcohol Tax Cannabis Sales Excise Tax Hotel Motel Tax Income Taxes Local Motor Fuel Revenue Local Sales Tax Riverboat Revenue Sales Tax State Use Tax Video Gaming Revenue 621 DECEMBER 3, 2025 VOLUME XC ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Ortiz. The meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. s/ Kimberly Dewis December 17, 2025 Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved 622