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City Council approves projects and contracts

CollinsvilleApr 14, 20263 min read

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The Council approved a 3-year civilian police bargaining agreement, a $336,104.62 purchase of 34 breathing apparatus for firefighters, and funding for several parks and road projects.

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The Council gave final approval to several spending and service items that affect day-to-day city operations. Those decisions include a new 3-year civilian police contract, equipment for the fire department, and funding support for road signal improvements, park upgrades, and playground installation. The meeting also included an update on the Willoughby Farm Master Plan, which calls for accessibility, trail, parking, and facility improvements. No public speakers addressed the Council.

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Approved the consent agenda, including bills, payroll, March 24 meeting minutes, and surplus property sale authorization.
Authorized a 3-year collective bargaining agreement with the Collinsville Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 103, Civilian Unit, covering 2026-2028 with wage increases and other contract changes.
Authorized purchase of 34 self-contained breathing apparatus from Sentinel Emergency Solutions for $336,104.62, with FEMA grant support and a 10% city match.
Approved a Local Agency Funding Agreement with IDOT for the Horseshoe Lake Road and McDonough Lake Road signalization project, estimated at $600,000 with $480,000 in federal funds and $120,000 from the City.
Authorized a $309,697.72 agreement with All Inclusive Rec for installation of playground equipment, surfacing, and fencing at Glidden Park.
Authorized a facility use agreement with the Gators Swim Club for use of the Collinsville Aqua Park pools for practice.
Appointed Emily George to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for a 3-year term.

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Apr 14, 2026, 11:30 PMCouncil Chamberscompleted

Agenda

CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS
Arbor Day Proclamation
BUSINESS PRIOR TO PUBLIC INPUT
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Willoughby Farm Master Plan Update
SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR
COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR
COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY STAFF
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to Approve Payment of Bills for the Period Ending April 3, 2026 in the Amount of $1,324,992.65
Motion to Approve Payroll for the Period Ending March 27, 2026 in the Amount of $1,728,910.43
Motion to Approve Minutes of the March 24, 2026 Council Meeting
Ordinance Declaring Personal Property Owned by the City as Surplus and Authorizing the Sale/Auction of Surplus Property
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Collinsville, Illinois and the Collinsville Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 103, Civilian Unit
Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Agreement Between the City of Collinsville and Sentinel Emergency Solutions
Resolution Authorizing a Local Agency Funding Agreement with IDOT for the Horseshoe Lake Road and McDonough Lake Road Signalization Project (Sec 23-00106-00-TL)
Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with All Inclusive Rec in the Amount of $309,697.72 in Relation to the Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment (Glidden Park)
Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Facility Use Agreement for the Collinsville Aqua Park Between the City of Collinsville and the Gators Swim Club
Resolution Appointing a Member to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission (Emily George)
OLD BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL DURING SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR
Below are the rules for input during City Council meetings as set out in Ordinance No. 4765 entitled “Ordinance Governing Speakers From the Floor During Meetings of the City Council and the Commission, Boards, and Sub-Bodies of Collinsville, Illinois”. Speakers may address the Council during the time designated as Speakers From the Floor on the agenda. RULE 1: Speakers shall be allowed only during “Speakers from the Floor,” or at any other time if requested by a member of the City Council. RULE 2: Input must relate to a matter under the authority of the City of Collinsville. RULE 3: Upon request by the meeting Chairman for speakers from the floor, a prospective speaker shall express the desire to speak, be recognized by the meeting Chairman, approach the designated podium, and state their name and general subject matter to which they will address the City Council. RULE 4: After establishing their identity, prospective speakers shall immediately address only the City Council. RULE 5: Each speaker is limited to four (4) minutes to address the City Council. No extensions will be granted and no time shall be compensated to the speaker resulting from interruptions by or discussion with the City Council, City Manager, or any other City officer or employee. RULE 6: Speakers shall address only the City Council collectively or its members individually. Speakers shall speak to issues and shall refrain from personal attacks on City appointed officials and employees. Speakers may not address issues related to pending litigation in which the City or its subsidiary bodies, officers, agents, employees, boards or commissions is a party. RULE 7: Speakers shall not be permitted to advertise, solicit, request, urge, summon, or cajole the City Council or the general public, except as otherwise provided for herein, with regard to any products, goods, services, information, gains, losses, advantages, consequences, or any other similar matter, notwithstanding that there may or may not be any pecuniary, monetary, financial or property gain, loss, or benefit to the speaker or any other person or entity. RULE 8: Speakers shall act and speak with decorum and conform to conventional social manners in speech, writing, dress, and behavior. The audience shall refrain from conduct that disrupts the meeting in any way such as clapping, booing, loud talking or outbursts. A speaker may be immediately terminated at the meeting Chairman’s discretion. RULE 9: Determination of breaches of this Ordinance shall be made by the meeting Chairman. The meeting Chairman customarily will warn the speaker or members of the audience of inappropriate behavior through one warning use of the gavel. Subsequent inappropriate behavior shall result in the immediate removal of the responsible parties at the discretion of the meeting Chairman.
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