COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
City of Davenport, Iowa
Wednesday, August 21, 2013; 5:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
I. Moment of Silence
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Ald. Brown
III. Roll Call
IV. Meeting Protocol and Decorum
V. City Administrator Update
VI. Public Hearings
A. Public Works Committee
1. Public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the City of Davenport Compost Facility Biofilter Improvements Project, CIP Project #10563. [Ward 1]
VII. Presentations
VIII. Recess to Standing Committees
A. Community Development Committee
B. Public Safety Committee
C. Public Works Committee
D. Finance Committee
IX. Reconvene Committee of the Whole
X. Other Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
XI. Approval of Discussion and Consent Agenda for City Council Meeting as recommended by the Standing Committees
XII. Public with Business
XIII. Reports of City Officials
XIV. Adjourn
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Gene Meeker, Chairman
Jason Gordon, Vice Chair
Raymond Ambrose
Bill Boom
Nathan Brown
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
CITY OF DAVENPORT, IOWA
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. COMMITTEE AGENDA
1. Third Consideration: Ordinance for Case No. REZ13-03, being an amendment to City
Ordinance 89-37 which rezoned 11.4 acres of real property, more or less, located at 110
West 53rd Street to PDD Planned Development District and limited the use(s) to a home
improvement store. The amendment would allow conversion of the existing retail and lumber yard buildings to self-storage units. (Tyler Edwards on behalf of Menard, Inc, petitioner). [8th Ward]
2. Third Consideration: Ordinance for Case No. REZ13-04, being .25 acres, more or less, of real property located at 1219 Perry Street from "R-4" Moderate Density Dwelling District to "R-5M" Medium Density Dwelling District. The purpose of the rezoning is to utilize the property for multiple-family residential units (Etie S. O'Connell, petitioner). [3rd]
III. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
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Bill Boom, Chairman
Mike Matson, Vice Chairman
Barney Barnhill
Jason Gordon
Sheilia Burrage
CITY OF DAVENPORT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. COMMITTEE AGENDA
1. Resolution closing various streets, lanes or public grounds on the listed dates to hold outdoor events. [Ward 3 and 5]
2. Motion approving beer and liquor license applications:
2A. New license, new owner, temporary permit, temporary outdoor area, location transfer, etc. (as noted):
NAME ADDRESS LICENSE WARD
Celtic Festival & Highland Games Centennial Park B Beer 3
Celtic Cultures Alliance of the QC TEMPORARY PERMIT
OUTDOOR AREA
SEPTEMBER 21, 2013
Chuck's Tap 1731 West Sixth Street C Liquor 3
White T Corp. OUTDOOR AREA ONLY
(Annual Golf Outing) SEPTEMBER 14, 2013
(parking lot only)
Figge Art Museum 225 West Second Street C Liquor 3
Thunder Bay Grille L.L.C. EXPAND PERMANENT OUTDOOR AREA
(north side plaza for events)
Hilltop Fall Festival 1423 Harrison Street Beer/Wine 3
Hilltop Campus Village Corp. TEMPORARY PERMIT
OUTDOOR AREA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2013
(15th Street and the park)
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Public Safety Committee August 21, 2013
2A. New license, new owner, temporary permit, temporary outdoor area, location transfer, etc. (as noted) continued:
NAME ADDRESS LICENSE WARD
The Office 116 West Third Street C Liquor 3
Local 563 Cocktail Lounge L.L.C. NEW LICENSE
(formerly DaVinci's)
Hilltop Grocery 1312 Harrison Street E Liquor 4
Hilltop Grocery L.L.C. NEW LICENSE C Beer/B Wine
(SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPROVED
ON 08/08/2013 BY ZBA 3-0)
Wiebler's Customer Appreciation 5320 Corporate Park Drive C Liquor 6
Kelly's QCA Inc. TEMPORARY PERMIT
OUTDOOR AREA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2013
Parish Fall Festival 1627 West 42nd Street B Beer 7
Our Lady of Victory Church TEMPORARY PERMIT
OUTDOOR AREA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2013
2B. Annual license renewals (with outdoor area renewals as noted):
NAME ADDRESS LICENSE WARD
Casey's General Store 3700 West Locust Street C Beer 1
Casey's Marketing Company
Express Lane Gas and Food Mart 4425 West Locust Street C Beer 1
Express Lane Gas & Food Mart Inc.
F. W. Galbraith Post 828 101 South Linwood Avenue A Liquor 1
Veterans of Foreign Wars
LULAC Club 4224 Ricker Hill Road C Liquor 1
LULAC Council No. 10 Inc.
St. Alphonsus Holy Name Society 2618 Boies Avenue B Beer 1
St. Alphonsus Church of Davenort Inc. OUTDOOR AREA
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Public Safety Committee August 21, 2013
2B. Annual license renewals (with outdoor area renewals as noted) continued:
NAME ADDRESS LICENSE WARD
Carriage Haus 312 West Third Street C Liquor 3
Carriage Haus Inc. OUTDOOR AREA
Central Grocery 234 West Third Street C Beer 3
Wedad Farraj B Wine
Mary's on 2nd 832 West Second Street C Liquor 3
Birdland Inc. OUTDOOR AREA
Mother Hubbard's No. 11 321 Division Street C Beer 3
Division and 4th Business Corp.
Dragon Palace Restaurant 2720 West Locust Street Beer/Wine 4
Duong's Enterprise L.L.C.
Putnam Museum 1717 West 12th Street C Liquor 4
Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science
The Rusty Nail 3606 West Locust Street C Liquor 4
K & P Entertainment Inc. OUTDOOR AREA
East Village Coffee Café 1104 Jersey Ridge Road Beer/Wine 5
Meme Cat L.L.C. B Wine
QC Mart 412 East Locust Street C Beer 5
Bethany Enterprises Inc.
Applebee's 3838 Elmore Avenue C Liquor 6
Apple Corps L. P.
Jersey Grille 5255 Jersey Ridge Road C Liquor 6
Fitzpatrick L.L.C. OUTDOOR AREA
Kimberly Mart 1714 East Kimberly Road E Liquor 6
Pak Foods Inc. C Beer/B Wine
Northgate Place 1815 East Kimberly Road C Liquor 6
Hy-Vee Inc. OUTDOOR AREA
Super Target 5225 Elmore Avenue E Liquor 6
Target Corporation C Beer/B Wine
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Public Safety Committee August 21, 2013
2B. Annual license renewals (with outdoor area renewals as noted) continued:
NAME ADDRESS LICENSE WARD
Famous Dave's 1110 East Kimberly Road C Liquor 7
Elmore Foods L.L.C.
The Filling Station 305 East 35th Street C Liquor 7
Bar Management L.L.C. OUTDOOR AREA
Phil & Larry's Saloon 4811 Brady Street C Liquor 7
P & L Inc. OUTDOOR AREA
Sleesha Mini Mart 3417 Harrison Street C Beer 7
Sleesha Mini Mart L.L.C.
Iowa Machine Shed 7250 Northwest Boulevard C Liquor 8
Machine Shed L.L.C. B Native Wine
3. Motion approving noise variance requests for various events on the listed dates at the listed times. [Ward 5] (COMMITTEE ACTION ONLY)
III. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
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Ray Ambrose, Chairman
Nathan Brown, Vice Chairman
Bill Edmond
Jeff Justin
Gene Meeker
CITY OF DAVENPORT
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013
I. COMMITTEE AGENDA
1. Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the City of Davenport Compost Facility Biofilter Improvements Project, CIP Project #10563. [Ward 1]
2. Resolution awarding the contract and conditionally approving the contract and bond for the fiscal year 2013 Sewer Lining Program to Insituform Tech of Chesterfield, Missouri, in the amount of $865,792. CIP Project #10403, #01220 and #10301. [All wards]
3. Resolution accepting the grant offer of $5,530,162 and approval of the associated Grant Agreement between the City of Davenport and the Federal Aviation Administration in connection with the funding of the Runway 3/21 Reconstruction at the Davenport Municipal Airport. [Ward 8]
4. Resolution accepting the four grant offers and approval of the associated Grant Agreements between the City of Davenport and the Iowa Department of Transportation, Aviation Division for Airport Runway/Taxiway Pavement Maintenance Program CIP Project #10096 ($38,560), Airport Perimeter Drainage Culvert Re-grading ($40,749), Improve Fence and Security Gate System for Airfield Access Control CIP Project #10472 ($41,327), and Rehabilitation of Hangar 8970 ($48,161) at the Davenport Municipal Airport. [Ward 8]
5. Resolution approving the contract for Runway 3/21 Reconstruction Project with McCarthy Improvement Company of Davenport, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $6,133,839 to perform concrete runway removal and replacement for Runway 3/21 at the Davenport Municipal Airport, CIP Project #10261. [Ward 8]
6. Resolution approving the contract for Runway 3/21 Reconstruction Construction Observation and Administration Services with McClure Engineering Company of Fort Dodge, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $324,550 to provide construction observation and technical oversight for the reconstruction of Runway 3/21 at the Davenport Municipal Airport, CIP Project #10261. [Ward 8]
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Public Works Committee August 21, 2013
7. Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Supplemental Agreement for Maintenance of Primary Roads in Municipalities between the City of Davenport and the IDOT that provides $160,000 for full-depth patching of State routes within the City of Davenport. CIP Project #10552. [All wards]
8. Preliminary resolution covering the State-route Full-depth Patching and Resurfacing Program associated with CIP Project #10552. [All wards]
9. Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Davenport and the Iowa Department of Transportation covering the provision of Federal-aid funding for the Kimberly Road Bridge over Duck Creek Rehabilitation Project, CIP Project #01589. [Ward 6]
10. Resolution granting permission to McLeod USA, a Windstream Company, to install a buried communications system within public right-of-way in the City of Davenport. [Ward 8]
11. Resolution granting permission to McLeod USA, a Windstream Company, to install a buried communications systems within public right-of-way in the City of Davenport. [Wards 2 & 8]
12. Preliminary resolution covering the Division Street Bridge over Duck Creek Rehabilitation Project, CIP Project #01584.
13. Motion accepting sanitary sewers for Russell Crow Valley OP 4th Addition. [Ward 6]
14. Motion approving Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract with Hawkeye Paving Corporation for the Tremont Avenue Extension Project, CIP Project #01691. [Ward 8] COMMITTEE ACTION ONLY
II. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
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Jeff Justin, Chairman
Bill Edmond, Vice-Chairman
Barney Barnhill
Mike Matson
Sheilia Burrage
CITY OF DAVENPORT
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. COMMITTEE AGENDA
1. First Consideration: Ordinance enacting a new Chapter 2.86 entitled "Administrative
Hearing Procedure" to provide a uniform hearing process for most administrative
hearings and creating a list of outside hearing officers to serve in lieu of staff
members or elected officials. [All Wards]
2. Motion authorizing Mayor Gluba to sign Grant & License Agreement with Shane's
Inspiration for services related to design and fundraising assistance for all-inclusive
playground improvements at Vander Veer Park. [Ward 5]
3. Motion awarding a contract for the lighting of the athletic field at Centennial Park to
Ardent Lighting LLC of Knoxville, Iowa in the amount of $123,780. [Ward 3]
4. Motion awarding a five-year City-wide managed print services program contract to
CES Computers, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa at an annual cost of $149,340. [All Wards]
III. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
IV. PURCHASES OF $10,000 TO $50,000 (For Information Only)
Vendor Description Amount
1. J.W. Koehler Electric Relocate cabling & wiring @ Library $40,410
2. The Schebler Co. Heat/AC units for Heritage Highrise $38,610
3. SEP Software Co. Backup software for Library $32,877
4. Physio-Control, Inc. Defibulator maintenance contract $17,134
5. Newsbank, Inc. Web-based service subscription for
Library $16,746

PORT BYRON, Ill. - State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, invites community members to share their concerns about state and local issues at his upcoming Hampton Town Hall Meeting to be held on Monday, Aug. 19 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Hampton Village Hall, located at 520 - 1st Avenue in Hampton.

"As a Hampton native, it's important to me that I hear from local residents to be a true voice for your needs," said Smiddy. "Knowing that there are many pressing issues that continue to weigh on our state and impact daily life in our district, it's crucial that I continue an ongoing discussion with local residents about their views and priorities. I encourage anyone who has questions or concerns or would simply like to listen to a legislative update to join me at this town hall meeting."

Illinois' 71st District includes all of Albany, Cleveland, Coal Valley, Colona, Como, Cordova, Deer Grove, Erie, Fulton, Hampton, Hillsdale, Lyndon, Morrison, Port Byron, Prophetstown, Rapids City, Rock Falls, Savanna, Sterling, Tampico and Thomson, and portions of Carbon Cliff, East Moline, Moline and Silvis.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, contact Smiddy's full-time constituent service office at 309-848-9098, RepSmiddy@gmail.com, or toll-free at 855-243-4988.

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New Laws Prevent Anyone Under Age 18 From Using Tanning Beds or Smoking Electronic Cigarettes

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took steps to protect the health of youth across Illinois by signing legislation that prevents anyone under the age of 18 from using tanning beds and electronic cigarettes, an increasingly common cigarette alternative. The Governor was joined by legislators, health professionals, survivors of melanoma and their families, and teens who have recognized the dangers of skin cancer and nicotine addiction. Today's action is part of Governor Quinn's commitment to protecting and improving the health of the people of Illinois.

"Our young people have their whole lives ahead of them and we want them to be well, grow and thrive in Illinois," Governor Quinn said. "I am signing these new laws today so that our youth and their families can be spared the consequences of very serious and preventable health problems that are caused by dangerous habits formed at a young age. Together these measures will protect the health of Illinois youth and save lives in the long-run."

Sponsored by State Representative Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) and Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), House Bill 188 prevents youth under the age of 18 from using tanning beds, which studies have shown can lead to cancer. According to research, people who begin using tanning beds at a young age have a 75 percent higher risk of developing melanoma. Over the past 40 years, the rate of young women with melanoma has grown by 800 percent.

Current law in Illinois allows minors to access tanning beds with parental or guardian consent. The new legislation is designed to respond to increased worldwide awareness of the dangers of melanoma and an understanding of the urgency required in the prevention of skin cancer. HB 188 passed with the strong support of the American Cancer Society and the American Medical Association. The new law takes effect January 1, 2014.

Governor Quinn also signed Senate Bill 1756, sponsored by State Representative Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) and State Senator John Mulroe (D-Chicago), which bans anyone under the age of 18 from using electronic cigarettes and other alternative nicotine products. While electronic cigarettes do not contain tobacco, these products do contain nicotine, which is the highly addictive substance that makes smoking difficult to quit once someone begins. Dependence on nicotine is the most common form of chemical dependence, impacting almost 20 percent of all Americans.

"Nicotine has been proven to be a harmful and addictive substance," Senator Mulroe said. "We ban children from purchasing it in all of its other forms.  This law just helps us keep up with the advancements in the ways it is being sold."

The law takes effect January 1, 2014.

For more information on the dangers of skin cancer and melanoma, visit www.cancer.org. For more information on the dangers of nicotine addiction and how to quit, visit www.smokefree.gov.

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Thursday August 22, 2013 at 3:00 pm

Scott County Administrative Center

Room 638

600 W. 4th St. Davenport, Iowa

1. Roll Call:  Barber, Drummond, Scheibe

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes

4. Election of Officers

Current Officers:  Chairperson:  Dale Barber

Secretary: Carolyn Scheibe

Treasurer: Wilma Drummond

5. Approval of authorization of debt payment.

6. Other items of interest.

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 1209

An Act Concerning: Conservation

Makes technical changes to clean up several acts related to the University of Illinois Prairie Research Institute.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 2163

An Act Concerning: Government

Extends amount of military leave allowed for employees of state universities and community colleges.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 2183

An Act Concerning: Transportation Procurement

Creates the Transportation Sustainability Procurement Program.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

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Opportunity for area contractors: The City will be funding more than 150 lead abatement projects over the next year and needs certified contractors to do the work.

During the month of September, any contractor interested in this work can take advantage of a FREE scholarship program to become eligible as a lead abatement contractor and bid on these projects. To qualify, applicants must live in Scott County or have completed a project in Davenport.

For more information, or to request an application, visit www.cityofdavenport.com/lead or call (563) 326-7765.

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 922

An Act Concerning: Employment

Extends the period of time that contractors and subcontractors must maintain certain kinds of employment records.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2014

 

Bill No.: HB 1200

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Reduces the number of free days a museum or aquarium must offer to Illinois residents from 52 to 26.

Action: Vetoed

Effective: Immediately

 

A copy of the veto message is attached.

 

Bill No.: HB 1345

An Act Concerning: Transportation

Re-enacts the Fatal Accident Memorial Marker Program known as "Adam's Law" which authorizes the creation of memorial markers in memory of accident victims.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 1522

An Act Concerning:

Expands the authority of DuPage County and Peoria County to manage and maintain their stormwater preparedness.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

Bill No.: HB 1650

An Act Concerning: Fish

Requires commercial fishermen to obtain a sport fishing license, expands definition of "commercial fishing device" to include any watercraft used as a primary collection device, and requires commercial fishermen to obtain commercial watercraft device tag for such watercraft.

Action: Signed
Effective: Jan. 1, 2014

 

Bill No.: HB 1814

An Act Concerning: Transportation

Authorizes suspension of a driver's license for speeding in a work zone if the current violation and at least one previous violation occurred when workers were present.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2014

 

Bill No.: HB 2322

An Act Concerning: Education

Expands qualifications of professionals who may provide school social work services and authorizes implementation of social and emotional education programs, including bullying prevention and intervention.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 2517

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Updates the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004.

Action: Signed

Effective: Dec. 31, 2013

 

Bill No.: HB 3270

An Act Concerning: State Government

Creates the Hispanic Employment Plan Advisory Council to assist the Illinois Department of Central Management Services in preparing the State Hispanic Employment Plan.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2014

Bill No.: HB 3349

An Act Concerning: Safety

House Bill 3349 creates the Drycleaner Environmental Response Trust Fund ("Fund") Task Force to recommend fiscal solutions to the growing backlog and eventual Fund deficit.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 1226

An Act Concerning: Health

Requires all autopsies to include an inquiry to determine whether a death is a direct result of a seizure or epilepsy.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2014

 

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Law Creates New Statewide Directory to Forward 9-1-1 Calls

ROMEOVILLE - Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to make emergency response systems in Illinois more efficient and effective. Today's action is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to ensure the safety of all people in every community across Illinois.

"Emergency response depends on the ability of our 9-1-1 centers to take the call," Governor Quinn said. "It is critical for public safety that once our operators get a call, they are able to direct it to the responders who can best help those who are in need."

House Bill 2856, sponsored by State Representative Natalie Manley (D-Joliet) and State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood), requires the development of an Illinois 9-1-1 systems directory so that calls answered by one system can be quickly and easily forwarded to another 9-1-1 system when necessary. This is particularly important for cell phone users, whose calls to 9-1-1 are sometimes answered by an operator in their home area code, rather than where the phone user may be at that moment. The law takes effect January 1, 2014.

Governor Quinn also today signed House Bill 2690, sponsored by State Representative Lawrence Walsh, Jr. (D-Joliet), and State Senator Pat McGuire (D-Joliet), which authorizes fees for Court Appointed Special Advocates in counties where special advocates are used. Court Appointed Special Advocates provide assistance to abused or neglected children who need help navigating the legal system. To provide resources to make this program possible, the law allows counties to charge a fee to people found guilty of felonies and certain other crimes. The law takes effect immediately.

In addition, Governor Quinn signed Senate Bill 1930, sponsored by Senator Bertino-Tarrant and Representative Walsh, which grants the Joliet Park District an additional five years to sell a parcel of its land. Sale of the parcel, located at the corner of Route 59 and West Caton Farm Road will help the park district improve its recreational offerings. The original deadline was December 31, 2013 and is now extended to the end of 2018.

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(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today released the follow town hall schedule.

The following events are open to the press:

Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013

10:15 a.m. Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds hold "Our Opportunity. Our Iowa. Our Results." town hall

Fireside Pub & Steakhouse

205 S. 12th St.

Manchester, IA

2:15 p.m. Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds hold "Our Opportunity. Our Iowa. Our Results." town hall

Maquoketa Public Library

126 S. 2nd St.

Maquoketa, IA

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013

10 a.m. Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds hold "Our Opportunity. Our Iowa. Our Results." town hall

Tipton Family Restaurant

101 E. 4th St.

Tipton, IA

12:30 p.m. Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds hold "Our Opportunity. Our Iowa. Our Results." town hall

Muscatine County Environmental Learning Center

3300 Cedar St.

Muscatine, IA

2:30 p.m. Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds hold "Our Opportunity. Our Iowa. Our Results." town hall

Washington Public Library

115 W. Washington St.

Washington, IA

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CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 1070

An Act Concerning: Business

Allows a not-for-profit cooperative to be formed for the purpose of marketing and selling byproducts from biogas systems including methane gas and compost.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 1225

An Act Concerning: Education

Requires the Illinois High School Association to post a CPR training video on its website.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

 

Bill No.: HB 2232

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Permits park districts to enter into contracts to purchase energy from utility companies or alternative retail electric suppliers for a term not to exceed three years.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

 

Bill No.: HB 2843

An Act Concerning: Support

Requires Illinois gaming licensees and ADW licensees to withhold from gambling winnings delinquent child support owed by winner.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

 

Bill No.: HB 3233

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Allows fire protection districts to propose a levy via referendum to provide ambulance service.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

 

Bill No.: HB 3255

An Act Concerning: Safety

Allows municipalities and law enforcement to prohibit parade routes from crossing train tracks.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

 

Bill No.: SB 1379

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Expands eligibility for the public utility tax credit.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 1637

An Act Concerning: Conservation

Changes the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development grant program from a reimbursement program to a hybrid program where at least 50% of the award is paid to the grant recipient at the time the award is announced; the remainder is paid quarterly as work is completed.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

 

Bill No.: SB 1657

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Revises the composition of board of review and revises procedures applicable to complaints filed challenging property assessments.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

 

Bill No.: SB 1693

An Act Concerning: State Government

Allows a peace officer to provide his or her work address in lieu of his or her home address when applying for an Illinois ID card or driver's license.

Action: Signed
Effective: Jan. 1, 2014

 

Bill No.: SB 1768

An Act Concerning: Fees

Creates the Supreme Court Special Purposes Fund to assist in supporting electronic case filing and management and the operation of committees and commissions established by the Supreme Court.

Action: Signed

Effective: Oct. 1, 2013

 

Bill No.: SB 2245

An Act Concerning: Education

Requires state universities to give priority enrollment to service members and/or veterans.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1

 

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