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City Council approves major spending and appointments

BellevilleApr 20, 20263 min read

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The council approved $4.53 million in claims and disbursements, $1.05 million in payroll, multiple board and commission appointments, FY2026 budget amendments, and several public works and police purchases. It also rejected two budget-amendment resolutions that did not reach the required supermajority.

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Downtown Belleville Development

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Residents can expect continued city operations and several new or renewed appointments to boards and commissions after the council approved the mayor’s recommendations. The council also authorized spending on police vehicles and equipment, road and sewer work, a roof replacement, and a new play structure at Dawn Heights Mini Park. Two budget-amendment resolutions failed because they did not get enough votes, but separate FY2026 budget amendments were approved through committee action. The council also approved several special event requests, including route-closure permissions for Oktoberfest and Metro East PrideFest.

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Approved claims and disbursements of $4,525,708.57 and payroll of $1,052,844.20
Approved FY2026 department head and staff appointments by a 9-1 vote
Approved multiple board and commission reappointments and appointments, including the Police Pension Board, Fire Pension Board, Parks & Recreation Board, Human Relations Commission, Planning Commission, Library Board, and Downtown Belleville Development Commission
Approved Treasurer Reports and Statement of Cash and Investments Reports for March 2026
Approved FY2026 budget amendments recommended by the Finance Director
Approved a roof replacement project at 200 North Jackson garage for up to $50,000
Approved purchase of four Ford Explorer Police Utility Vehicles and two Ford F-150 trucks for $395,040, plus related upfitting
Approved a one-year Cellebrite Inc. contract for $21,770
Approved street and materials contracts for the FY 2026-2027 program, including aggregates, asphalt, culverts, and concrete supplies
Approved a Safe Streets for All implementation grant-related design contract for West Main Street
Approved a no-cost three-year agreement with Brycer Advisory Group - Compliance Engine
Approved a memorandum of understanding between Belleville Police Department and Metro East Organizing Coalition effective May 1, 2026
Approved purchase of a play structure and surfacing for Dawn Heights Mini Park for $51,235.18
Approved a LaSalle Sewer Main Replacement agreement for $19,800
Approved a waiver of tap-in fees of $7,320 for Scott Credit Union at 4807 West Main Street
Approved a two-year agreement with MaintainX Software totaling $15,665
Approved several special event requests and route-closure permissions, including Oktoberfest and Metro East PrideFest
Failed to adopt Resolution 3569 and Resolution 3570 because they did not receive the required two-thirds supermajority

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City Council Meeting on April 20, 2026

Apr 20, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

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