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VOLUME XCI JANUARY 14, 2026 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 January 14, 2026, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:25 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 DECEMBER 17, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED Councilmember Good made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the December 17, 2025, regular council meeting minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. COMMUNICATIONS Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Proclamation Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., born in Atlanta, Georgia, attended Morehouse College in Atlanta and Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania, and was a student thereafter at Boston University and the University of Pennsylvania, and, who following his studies, became a spiritual leader of his church; and WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as a spiritual leader not only of his own congregation, but of millions throughout the world, espoused the philosophy of nonviolence to all mankind, and in recognition of his teachings was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize; and 1 JANUARY 14, 2026 VOLUME XCI WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in his campaign for Civil Rights, extended his work for the benefit of all humanity, and especially for the poor, and was a leader in the cause of world peace; and WHEREAS, The City of Elgin is a blessed and compassionate city, priding itself on its diversity and welcoming its many immigrant groups and its many communities of faith; and WHEREAS, The City of Elgin through its Human Relations Commission and the Dr. King Celebration Committee has honored the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. for 41 years, reflecting our commitment to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a nation committed to non-violence and love in our cities. NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois, do hereby proclaim Saturday, January 17 and Monday, January 19 2026, as days in honor of the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 14th day of January, 2026. David J. Kaptain Mayor PUBLIC COMMENTS Dennis Hicks relayed his recent experience with the police department during a traffic stop. Demetris Smith commented on Mr. Hicks police stop and asked that the issue be investigated. Peter Bazos, the attorney for the 890 Galt Boulevard project, stated the development team for 890 Galt Boulevard was present to answer questions regarding the project. Jessica Astrug stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Linda Searcy stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Paul Ochmanch, attorney for the Oak Ridge Homeowners Association, stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Lynn Hutchins stated concerns and opposition to the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Allison Ozog stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Lorne Iverson stated concerns and opposition to the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Barbara Contorno stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. 2 VOLUME XCI JANUARY 14, 2026 Charlotte Miller stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Jocelynn Miller stated concerns and opposition to the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Artur Mosiesewski stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Sylvia Young stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Jeremy Carlson stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Pat Basic stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Michael Cronin stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Sarah Sidddiqui stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Tonya Cilfuffo stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. John Alimimiss stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Joe Agnello stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Margaret Vazquez stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Samantha Parkhurst stated concerns and opposition to the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Elizabeth Szymanski stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Riko Patel stated his support for the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Tony Karrick stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. Mustafa Edhi stated concerns about the proposed project at 890 Galt Boulevard. BID 25-059 AWARDED TO GO PAINTERS INC. FOR HYDRANT SAND BLASTING AND PAINTING SERVICES Councilmember Thoren made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Alfaro, to award a contract to Go Painters Inc. in the amount not to exceed $266,250 for sandblasting, priming and painting all city fire hydrants to restore proper visibility, extend hydrant service life and maintain reliable fire protection. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. 3 JANUARY 14, 2026 VOLUME XCI JOB ORDER CONTRACT AWARDED TO LEOPARDO COMPANIES, INC. FOR THE CITY CLERK OFFICE RENOVATION Councilmember Ortiz made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Thoren, to approve the contract with Leopardo Companies Inc. in the amount of $89,996 for the remodeling of the City Clerk office space. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. PETITIONS 42-25 AND 43-25 APPROVED FOR 890 GALT BOULEVARD; PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SUBDIVISION AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AS A MAP AMENDMENT TO CONSTRUCT A RELIGIOUS AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED- USE DEVELOPMENT WITH AN 86,000-SQUARE-FOOT TEMPLE, 536 PARKING SPACES, AND THIRTY-THREE TOWNHOMES IN FIVE BUILDINGS Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, outlined Petitions 42-25 and 43-25 for a preliminary plat of subdivision and a planned development as a map amendment to construct a religious and residential mixed use development with an 86,000 square foot temple, 536 parking spaces and thirty-three townhomes in five buildings. Mr. Mylott reviewed the changes to the scale of the project after the initial review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial at the June 2025 meeting and provided no recommendation, with a split vote of 3-3, at the December 2025 meeting. Corporation Counsel Beck noted that there is a consent decree related to the property that was entered in 1967 in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Case Number 66 CH 5096, and the modification or vacation of the consent decree is also a condition of approval. There were discussion and questions related to the traffic, traffic study, emergency access and proposed IDOT (Illinois Department of Transportation) projects on Route 20 and Lambert Lane. Also discussed were issues related to parking, street lights, stormwater detention, property taxes, and impact to wetlands. Councilmember Ortiz made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve Petitions 42-25 and 43-25 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmembers Alfaro, Good, and Thoren. 4 VOLUME XCI JANUARY 14, 2026 RESOLUTION 26-10 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HAMPTON, LENZINI AND RENWICK, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE KIMBALL STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT PROJECT Councilmember Ortiz made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, 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. 26-10 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HAMPTON, LENZINI AND RENWICK, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE KIMBALL STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT PROJECT 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 Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc., for construction engineering services in connection with the Kimball Street traffic signal interconnect project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: January 14, 2026 Adopted: January 14, 2026 Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 5 JANUARY 14, 2026 VOLUME XCI CONSENT AGENDA By unanimous consent, Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to pass Ordinance Nos. G1-26 and G2-26 and Resolution Nos. 26-1 through 26-9 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 26-1 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PROPERTY AT 1007 NORTH RANDALL ROAD Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, 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. 26-1 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PROPERTY AT 1007 NORTH RANDALL 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 for the property at 1007 North Randall Road which will include sanitary sewer and manholes. Acceptance of the public improvements will add the following city-maintained facilities: Approximately 854 lineal feet of eight-inch sanitary sewer; five sanitary sewer manholes and all their respective appurtenances to the city-maintained facilities. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: January 14, 2026 Adopted: January 14, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 6 VOLUME XCI JANUARY 14, 2026 RESOLUTION 26-2 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING COMMITMENT OF LOCAL FUNDS FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) PROJECTS Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, 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 Number 26-2 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMMITMENT OF LOCAL FUNDS FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) PROJECTS WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Surface Transportation Program (STP) provides funding through the regional Councils of Mayors to municipalities for projects on the Federal-Aid Highway System; and WHEREAS, the Kane-Kendall Council of Mayors currently has opened the application period for all eligible projects, which will be evaluated and considered for inclusion into the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and WHEREAS, the City of Elgin, Illinois desires to make an application to the Kane-Kendall Council of Mayors Surface Transportation Program for grant funding for the improvement of the following projects: • Douglas Avenue Reconstruction from Kimball Street to River Bluff Road • Kimball Street at Grove Avenue Intersection Improvements and Resurfacing • Larkin Avenue Resurfacing from Airlite Road to McLean Boulevard • National Street Reconstruction • Congdon Avenue and River Bluff Road Resurfacing • McLean Boulevard at Sports Way/Spartan Drive Intersection Improvements • Shales Parkway Resurfacing from E. Chicago Street/IL 19 to Bode Road • Damisch Road Resurfacing from Reinking Road to Big Timber Road • South Grove Avenue Resurfacing from National Street to E. Chicago Street WHEREAS, for each approved project the City will be required to provide a portion of the total requested project funding and intends to use its Motor Fuel Tax allotment to fund its obligation: and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois believes it is in the best interests of the city to submit applications for funding for the aforementioned projects. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, the City of Elgin hereby agrees to commit funds required in the Kane-Kendall 7 JANUARY 14, 2026 VOLUME XCI Council of Mayors Surface Transportation Program (STP) for its local share of the cost of the aforementioned projects, including all funds required for Phase I and II Engineering for the aforementioned projects if they are selected by the Kane-Kendall Council of Mayors Surface Transportation Program. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: January 14, 2026 Adopted: January 14, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 26-3 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FOURTH EXTENSION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH STEWART SPREADING, INC. FOR THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF WATER TREATMENT LIME RESIDUALS Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, 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. 26-3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FOURTH EXTENSION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH STEWART SPREADING, INC. FOR THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF WATER TREATMENT LIME RESIDUALS 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 Fourth Extension of Purchase Agreement on behalf of 8 VOLUME XCI JANUARY 14, 2026 the City of Elgin with Stewart Spreading, Inc., for the removal and disposal of water treatment lime residuals, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: January 14, 2026 Adopted: January 14, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 26-4 ADOPTED FOR IMPROVEMENT UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF 2026 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS FOR THE KIMBALL STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT PROJECT Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, 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 26-4 IS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RESOLUTION 26-5 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EXTENSION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY AGREEMENT (2025-2026) WITH HANOVER TOWNSHIP FOR SALT STORAGE AT THE SHALES PARKWAY FACILITY Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, 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. 9 JANUARY 14, 2026 VOLUME XCI Resolution No. 26-5 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EXTENSION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY AGREEMENT (2025-2026) WITH HANOVER TOWNSHIP FOR SALT STORAGE AT THE SHALES PARKWAY FACILITY BE IT 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 Extension of Intergovernmental Maintenance Facility Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Hanover Township, for salt storage at the Shales Parkway facility, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: January 14, 2026 Adopted: January 14, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 26-6 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE KIMBALL STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT PROJECT Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, 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. 10 VOLUME XCI JANUARY 14, 2026 Resolution No. 26-6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE KIMBALL STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT PROJECT 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 Joint Funding Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with the State of Illinois, Acting by and Through its Department of Transportation, for construction work in connection with the Kimball Street traffic signal interconnect project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: January 14, 2026 Adopted: January 14, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 26-7 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH GOLF CONSTRUCTION FOR PARKING STRUCTURE REPAIRS AND PAINTING AT THE SPRING STREET PARKING DECK (BID NO. 25-043) Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, 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. 11 JANUARY 14, 2026 VOLUME XCI Resolution No. 26-7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH GOLF CONSTRUCTION FOR PARKING STRUCTURE REPAIRS AND PAINTING AT THE SPRING STREET PARKING DECK (Bid No. 25-043) WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a contract Golf Construction for parking structure repairs and painting at the Spring Street parking deck (Bid No. 25-043); 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: January 14, 2026 Adopted: January 14, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 26-8 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SALES AGREEMENT WITH TOPS KENNEL FOR SALE OF A RETIRED POLICE CANINE Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, 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. 12 VOLUME XCI JANUARY 14, 2026 Resolution No. 26-8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SALES AGREEMENT WITH TOPS KENNEL FOR SALE OF A RETIRED POLICE CANINE 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 Sales Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with TOPS Kennel, for sale of a police canine, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: January 14, 2026 Adopted: January 14, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 26-9 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH ENGINEERING ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT (LSLR) PROGRAM – YEAR 5 IMPROVEMENTS Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, 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. 13 JANUARY 14, 2026 VOLUME XCI Resolution No. 26-9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH ENGINEERING ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT (LSLR) PROGRAM – YEAR 5 IMPROVEMENTS 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 Amendment Agreement No. 1 on behalf of the City of Elgin with Engineering Enterprises, Inc., for professional services in connection with the Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Program – year 5 improvements, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: January 14, 2026 Adopted: January 14, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk ORDINANCE G1-26 PASSED ADOPTING FURTHER AMENDMENTS TO THE KANE COUNTY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to pass the following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. 14 VOLUME XCI JANUARY 14, 2026 Ordinance No. G1-26 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING FURTHER AMENDMENTS TO THE KANE COUNTY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has previously adopted Chapter 21 of the Elgin Municipal Code establishing the Kane County Stormwater Management Ordinance, as amended, as the stormwater management ordinance for the City of Elgin; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to adopt additional requirements for stormwater control and water quality/best management practices, and other amendments to the Kane County Stormwater Management Ordinance; and. WHEREAS, the adoption of this ordinance providing for the adoption of the amendments to the Kane County Stormwater Management Ordinance, as such ordinance may be amended from time to time, pertains to the government and affairs and is in the best interests of the City of Elgin. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That Chapter 21.01 of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended, entitled “Stormwater Management” be and is hereby further amended by amending section 21.01.010, entitled “Adopted,” in its entirety to read as follows: “Section 21.01.010. Adopted. A certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk of the city, being marked and designated as the Kane County Stormwater Management Ordinance, as it may be amended from time, including all appendices, technical manuals, and referenced standard incorporated therein, be and is hereby adopted as and shall be known as the “Stormwater Management Ordinance” of the city for managing and mitigating the effects of urbanization on stormwater drainage in the city through planning, appropriate engineering practices and proper maintenance, and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of said Kane County Stormwater Management Ordinance, as amended, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this title, with the additions, insertions, deletions and other changes prescribed in this chapter. All future amendments, revisions, additions, and restatements to the Kane County Stormwater Management Ordinance, including all appendices, technical manuals, and referenced standards incorporated therein, shall become part of the city’s Stormwater Management Ordinance upon their effective date at Kane County unless expressly rejected by the city council. A copy of the Kane County Stormwater Management Ordinance, including the most current amendments as hereafter 15 JANUARY 14, 2026 VOLUME XCI adopted, shall be maintained on file in the Office of the City Clerk and made available for public inspection.” Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed. Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect following its passage and publication in the manner provided by law. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: January 14, 2026 Passed: January 14, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Recorded: January 14, 2026 Published: January 14, 2026 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk ORDINANCE G2-26 PASSED ADOPTING THE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY AND FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS PUBLISHED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND BY AMENDING CHAPTER 21.01 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “STORMWATER MANAGEMENT” Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to pass the following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Ordinance No. G2-26 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY AND FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS PUBLISHED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND BY AMENDING CHAPTER 21.01 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “STORMWATER MANAGEMENT” WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and 16 VOLUME XCI JANUARY 14, 2026 WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has prepared and issued a Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Kane and Cook Counties and incorporated areas, including the City of Elgin; and WHEREAS, the adoption of such Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Maps is necessary to regulate flood hazard areas, promote public health, safety, and welfare, and maintain the City of Elgin’s eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That the Flood Insurance Study for Cook and Kane Counties, Illinois and Incorporated Areas, together with the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps and all applicable panels, revisions, and amendments thereto, as published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of the Elgin Municipal Code for all intents and purposes. Section 2. That Chapter 21.01 of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended, entitled “Stormwater Management” be and is hereby further amended by adding a new section 21.01.040, entitled “Base flood elevations and floodplain maps,” to read as follows: “Section 21.01.040. Base flood elevations and floodplain maps. The stormwater management ordinance protection standard for the city is the base flood. The best available base flood data are set forth herein. Whenever a party disagrees with the best available data, the party shall finance the detailed engineering study needed to replace the existing data with better data and submit it to the FEMA and IDNR/OWR for approval prior to any development of the site. A. For those floodplain areas within the corporate limits of the City of Elgin that lie within Cook County, the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) for the floodplains shall be as delineated on the base flood profiles in the countywide Flood Insurance Study (FIS) of Cook County prepared by the FEMA and dated January 23, 2026. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), panel numbers 17031C0142K, 17031C0144K, 17031C0153K, 17031C0161K, 17031C0163K, dated January 23, 2026, and panel numbers 17031C0135J, 17031C0305J, dated August 19, 2008. B. For those floodplain areas within the corporate limits of the City of Elgin that lie within Kane County, the Base Flood Elevations, Regulatory Floodplain, and floodway limits shall be as established by Section 9-136.A of the Kane County Stormwater Management Ordinance, as amended, as adopted by the city under this chapter. The current FEMA Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Kane County, including any amendments, additions, revisions, Letter of Map Revisions (LOMRs), or substitutions adopted and published by FEMA, are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this ordinance as if fully set forth herein. C. The BFE for each floodplain delineated as an “AH Zone” or “AO Zone” shall be that elevation (or depth) delineated on the FIRM. 17 JANUARY 14, 2026 VOLUME XCI D. The BFE for each of the remaining floodplains delineated as an “A Zone” on the FIRM shall be according to the best data available from federal, state, or other sources. Should no other data exist, an engineering study must be financed by the applicant to determine BFEs. E. Establishing a BFE is required in an A Zone for all new subdivision proposals and other proposed developments (including proposals for manufactured home parks and subdivisions) greater than 50 lots or 5 acres, whichever is the lesser. F. The BFE for the floodplains of those parts of unincorporated county that are within the extraterritorial jurisdiction, or that may be annexed, shall be as delineated on the base flood profiles in the FIS and FIRM prepared by the FEMA.” Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed. Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect following its passage and publication in the manner provided by law. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: January 14, 2026 Passed: January 14, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Recorded: January 14, 2026 Published: January 14, 2026 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE Councilmember Ortiz made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, 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 November17, 2025 Cultural Arts Commission October 13, 2025 and November 10, 2025 Human Relations Commission November 4, 2025 MLK Subcommittee December 15, 2025 18 VOLUME XCI JANUARY 14, 2026 Sustainability Commission November 11, 2025 Committee of the Whole December 3, 2025 City Council December 3, 2025 Alcohol Tax Cannabis Sales Excise Tax Hotel Motel Tax Income Tax Local Motor Fuel Revenue Local Sales Tax Natural Gas Tax Sales Tax State Use Tax Video Gaming Tax ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Good made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 10:16 p.m. s/ Kimberly Dewis January 28, 2026 Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved 19