City Council

VOLUME XCI FEBRUARY 25, 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 February 25, 2026, 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. Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to permit Councilmember Thoren to participate electronically at this meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 11, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, to approve the February 11, 2026 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 None. PUBLIC COMMENTS Elijah Stein spoke in favor of the proposed inclusivity and diversity ordinance. Delani Hernandez spoke in favor of the proposed inclusivity and diversity ordinance. Linda Ramirez, Boricuas Unidos de Elgin, invited all to attend their Puerto Rican Heritage Festival on August 1, 2026. 45 FEBRUARY 25, 2026 VOLUME XCI Susanna Padilla spoke in favor of the proposed inclusivity and diversity ordinance. Danielle Laha spoke in favor of the zoning amendment to allow murals. GSA PURCHASING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT APPROVED FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) DELTA SCIENTIFIC MP 5000 MOBILE CRASH BARRIERS Councilmember Ortiz made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to authorize the purchase of two (2) hydraulically operated mobile, anti-vehicle barrier systems from Delta Scientific Corporation in the amount of $142,697 to provide a significantly higher level of pedestrian safety during community events. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. PETITIONS 35-25 AND 50-25 APPROVED FOR 7 CLOCK TOWER PLAZA; AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE TO ESTABLISH AN ENTERTAINMENT VENUE AS PART OF AN EXISTING RESTAURANT Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, outlined Petitions 35-25 and 50-25 for an amendment to planned development and conditional use to establish an entertainment venue for 7 Clock Tower Plaza. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. Councilmember Ortiz made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, to approve Petitions 35-25 and 50-25, subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. PETITIONS 44-25 AND 45-25 APPROVED FOR 601 S. RANDALL ROAD; AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT WITH A BANQUET HALL WITHIN AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, outlined Petitions 44-25 and 45-25 for an amendment to the planned development and conditional use to establish a restaurant with a banquet hall for 601 South Randall Road. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. 46 VOLUME XCI FEBRUARY 25, 2026 Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to approve Petitions 44-25 and 45-25, subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. PETITION 32-25 APPROVED FOR 850 N. GROVE AVENUE; PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AS A MAP AMENDMENT TO CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46 PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, outlined Petition 32-25 for a map amendment to construct a new School District U-46 elementary school. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to approve Petition 32-25, subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. PETITION 01-26 APPROVED FOR ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW MURAL SIGNS IN THE NB NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT AND CF COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, outlined Petition 01-26 for an amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow mural signs in the Neighborhood Business District and Community Facility District. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to approve Petition 01-26, subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain: Councilmember Martinez. RESOLUTION 26-31 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH HENRY SCHEIN, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF EMS TRAINING MANNEQUINS 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. 47 FEBRUARY 25, 2026 VOLUME XCI Resolution No. 26-31 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH HENRY SCHEIN, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF EMS TRAINING MANNEQUINS 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 Henry Schein, Inc., for the purchase of EMS Training Mannequins, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: February 25, 2026 Adopted: February 25, 2026 Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 26-32 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL WITH EVERLAST BLACKTOP, INC. FOR 2025 VARIOUS EAST SIDE STREETS RESURFACING (BID NO. 25-038) Councilmember Martinez 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. 48 VOLUME XCI FEBRUARY 25, 2026 Resolution No. 26-32 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL WITH EVERLAST BLACKTOP, INC. FOR 2025 VARIOUS EAST SIDE STREETS RESURFACING (Bid No. 25-038) WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a contract Everlast Blacktop, Inc. for 2025 various east-side streets resurfacing (Bid No. 25-038); and WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the terms of the contract as is described in Change Order No. 1 and Final 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 and Final, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: February 25, 2026 Adopted: February 25, 2026 Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk ORDINANCE G4-26 PASSED AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. G59-25 ESTABLISHING FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES, PERMITS, LICENSES, USE OF FACILITIES AND OTHER MATTERS Councilmember Ortiz made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, 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. 49 FEBRUARY 25, 2026 VOLUME XCI Ordinance No. G4-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. G59-25 ESTABLISHING FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES, PERMITS, LICENSES, USE OF FACILITIES AND OTHER MATTERS WHEREAS, the Illinois Video Gaming Act (230 ILCS 40/1, et seq) was enacted on July 13, 2009, and legalized the use of video gaming terminals in certain liquor license establishments and licensed truck stop establishments within the state; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance G17-13, adopted by the City Council on March 13, 2013, the City Council of the City of Elgin determined that it was appropriate to allow video gaming within the City of Elgin pursuant to the Illinois Video Gaming Act; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. G30-19, adopted by the City Council on July 10, 2019, the City Council amended the Elgin Municipal Code to add a new Chapter 6.08, entitled “Video Gaming,” which established video gaming license requirements for establishments operating any video gaming terminals and for distributors of video gaming terminals in the City of Elgin; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. G30-19 established that the license fee for distributors of video gaming terminals under section 6.08.030 of the Elgin Municipal Code would be $1,500.00 per video gaming terminal, and the license fee for establishments with video gaming terminals under section 6.08.040 of the Elgin Municipal Code would be $25.00 per video gaming terminal; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary to increase the fees for video gaming terminals in the City of Elgin as provided for in this ordinance, and finds that such fee increases bear a reasonable relationship to the City’s video gaming regulations and the costs associated therewith; and 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 affairs; and WHEREAS, the increase in the fees for video gaming terminals as provided in this ordinance pertains to the government and affairs of the city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That Ordinance No. G59-25, adopted by the City Council of the City of Elgin on December 17, 2025, establishing fees for various City services, permits, licenses, use of facilities and other matters, be and is hereby amended by amending the following fees in Exhibit 1 thereto: 50 VOLUME XCI FEBRUARY 25, 2026 “VIDEO GAMING FEES • License fee for distributors of video gaming terminals (EMC 6.08.030) The annual license fee for every distributor that is licensed to distribute, sell, lease out, establish or supply any video gaming terminal in the City is $2,000.00. • License fee for establishments with video gaming terminals (EMC 6.08.040) The annual license fee for establishments with video gaming terminals is $75.00. • License fee for video gaming distributor applications (EMC 6.08.050) Application fee for video gaming distributors license shall be $200.00 for an initial application.” Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict. Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and publication in the manner provided by law. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: February 25, 2026 Passed: February 25, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Recorded: February 25, 2026 Published: February 25, 2026 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk CONSENT AGENDA By unanimous consent, Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, to adopt Resolution Nos. 26-24 through 26-30 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Alfaro, Dixon, Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. 51 FEBRUARY 25, 2026 VOLUME XCI RESOLUTION 26-24 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN RANDALL POINT WEST SUBDIVISION Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, 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. 26-24 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN RANDALL POINT WEST SUBDIVISION 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 Randall Point West Subdivision which will include streets, watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, streetlights, street signs, sidewalks, and parkway trees. Acceptance of the public improvements will add the following city-maintained facilities: Approximately 40 lineal feet of 6- inch water main, 2,020 lineal feet of 12-inch water main, seven 12-inch valves in 5-foot vaults, 6 fire hydrants, 1,222 lineal feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer, 6 sanitary manholes, 155 lineal feet of 12- inch storm sewer, 119 lineal feet of 15-inch storm sewer, 36 lineal feet of 18-inch storm sewer, 54 lineal feet of 21-inch storm sewer, 129 lineal feet of 24-inch storm sewer, 76 lineal feet of 27-inch storm sewer, 244 lineal feet of 30-inch storm sewer, 88 lineal feet of 36-inch storm sewer, seven 48-inch storm manholes. two 72-inch storm manholes, six 36-inch catch basins, ten 48-inch catch basins, 8 streetlights, 2 street signs, 2,020 lineal feet of improved street, 4,040 lineal feet of curb and gutter, 17,240 square feet of sidewalk, 68 parkway trees and all their respective appurtenances to the city-maintained facilities. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: February 25, 2026 Adopted: February 25, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 52 VOLUME XCI FEBRUARY 25, 2026 RESOLUTION 26-25 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE TALL OAKS UNIT 3 SUBDIVISION Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, 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. 26-25 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN TALL OAKS UNIT 3 SUBDIVISION 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 Tall Oaks Unit 3 Subdivision which will include streets, watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, streetlights, street signs, sidewalk and parkway trees. Acceptance of the public improvements will add the following city-maintained facilities: Approximately 84 lineal feet of 6- inch water main, 5710 lineal feet of 8-inch water main, 1950 lineal feet of 24-inch water main, fourteen 8-inch valves in 48-inch vaults, one 24-inch valve in 60-inch vault, 20 fire hydrants, 4,907 lineal feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer,27 sanitary manholes, 872 lineal feet of 12-inch storm sewer, 637 lineal feet of 15-inch storm sewer, 489 lineal feet of 18-inch storm sewer, 139 lineal feet of 21-inch storm sewer, 981 lineal feet of 24-inch storm sewer, 230 lineal feet of 30-inch storm sewer, 972 lineal feet of 36-inch storm sewer, 765 lineal feet of 42-inch storm sewer, 59 storm manholes, 22 catch basins, 4 storm junction boxes, 22 streetlights, 18 street signs, 5,880 lineal feet of improved street, 11,760 lineal feet of curb and gutter, 53,055 square feet of sidewalk, 247 parkway trees and all their respective appurtenances to the city-maintained facilities. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: February 25, 2026 Adopted: February 25, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 53 FEBRUARY 25, 2026 VOLUME XCI RESOLUTION 26-26 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH UPLAND DESIGN, LTD. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT CHANNING PARK Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, 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. 26-26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH UPLAND DESIGN, LTD. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT CHANNING PARK 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 Upland Design, Ltd., for professional services in connection with park improvements at Channing Park, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: February 25, 2026 Adopted: February 25, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 54 VOLUME XCI FEBRUARY 25, 2026 RESOLUTION 26-27 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HAMPTON, LENZINI & RENWICK, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2026 VARIOUS WEST-SIDE STREETS RESURFACING PROJECT Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, 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. 26-27 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HAMPTON, LENZINI & RENWICK, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2026 VARIOUS WEST-SIDE STREETS RESURFACING 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 Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc., for professional services in connection with the 2026 various west-side streets resurfacing project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: February 25, 2026 Adopted: February 25, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 55 FEBRUARY 25, 2026 VOLUME XCI RESOLUTION 26-28 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HR GREEN, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY HALL PARKING LOT SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, 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. 26-28 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HR GREEN, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY HALL PARKING LOT SUSTAINABLE DESIGN 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 HR Green, Inc., for professional services in connection with the city hall parking lot sustainable design, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: February 25, 2026 Adopted: February 25, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 56 VOLUME XCI FEBRUARY 25, 2026 RESOLUTION 26-29 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH GROVE HOLDINGS, LLC FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 61-65 SOUTH GROVE AVENUE, ELGIN, ILLINOIS Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, 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. 26-29 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH GROVE HOLDINGS, LLC FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 61-65 SOUTH GROVE 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 South Grove Holdings, LLC, for the redevelopment of 61-65 South Grove 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: February 25, 2026 Adopted: February 25, 2026 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 26-30 ADOPTED APPROVING SETTLEMENTS OF CERTAIN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CASES Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, 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. 57 FEBRUARY 25, 2026 VOLUME XCI Resolution No. 26-30 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 Kevin Whelan, Case No. 24 WC 03449, in the total amount of $73,214.40 is approved. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: February 25, 2026 Adopted: February 25, 2026 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. Cultural Arts Commission January 12, 2026 Heritage Design Review Subcommittee January 13, 2026 Liquor Control Commission January 14, 2026 MLK Subcommittee January 14, 2026 and February 11, 2026 Committee of the Whole January 14, 2026 City Council January 14, 2026 Cannabis Sales Excise Tax Income Tax Local Sales Tax Riverboat Revenue Sales Tax State Use Tax Video Gaming Tax Disbursement Report 58 VOLUME XCI FEBRUARY 25, 2026 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, Ortiz, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m. s/ Kimberly Dewis March 11, 2026 Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved 59