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April 13, 2026 Final
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Agenda — 12 items

  1. Report from the Economic Development Department regarding a lease agreement with DeSoto Community Artists.<br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 2%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px;"><br></td><td style="width: 18%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion:</td><td style="width: 80%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion to approve the lease and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to minor attorney modifications.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  2. Report from the Police Department regarding an agreement with Flock Safety to begin a one-year pilot program using the Raven acoustic gunshot detection platform.<br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 2%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px;"><br></td><td style="width: 18%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion:</td><td style="width: 80%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion to approve the agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the document, subject to minor attorney modifications.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  3. Report from the Police Department regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rock Island County and the City of Moline for the 2025 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).<br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 2%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px;"><br></td><td style="width: 18%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion:</td><td style="width: 80%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion to approve the MOU and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  4. Report from the Mayor's Office regarding a resolution approving an employment agreement with City Manager Todd Thompson.Motion:Motion to adopt the resolution.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  5. Report from the Fire Department regarding a bid from RILCO Safety Supply, Bettendorf, Iowa, for gas detection monitors in the amount of $33,165.<br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 2%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px;"><br></td><td style="width: 18%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion:</td><td style="width: 80%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion to accept the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to minor attorney modifications.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  6. Report from the Community Development Department regarding the purchase of property at the northwest corner of IL-92 & Andalusia Road for $1.00. (First Reading)<br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 2%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px;"><br></td><td style="width: 18%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion:</td><td style="width: 80%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Move to approve the purchase; authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to minor attorney modifications; and consider, suspend the rules, and pass the ordinance. RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  7. Report from the Community Development Department regarding the sale of City-owned property at the northwest corner of IL-92 & Andalusia Road for $1.00. (First Reading)<br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 2%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px;"><br></td><td style="width: 18%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion:</td><td style="width: 80%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Move to approve the sale; authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to minor attorney modifications; and consider, suspend the rules, and pass the ordinance. RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  8. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the 2026-2028 City Mowing Contract recommending that the bid be awarded to Finer Finish Grounds Care, Newark, Illinois, in the amount of $540,750.<br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 2%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px;"><br></td><td style="width: 18%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion:</td><td style="width: 80%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract, subject to minor attorney modifications.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  9. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the Levee Vegetation Control Contract recommending that the bid be awarded to Tailored Turf Inc., Port Byron, IL, in the amount of $116,357.<br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 2%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px;"><br></td><td style="width: 18%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion:</td><td style="width: 80%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract, subject to minor attorney modifications.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  10. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the 2026 Municipal Tree Contract recommending that the bid be awarded to Advantage Tree Services, Davenport, IA, in the amount of $17,820.<br id="isPasted"><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 2%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px;"><br></td><td style="width: 18%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion:</td><td style="width: 80%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract, subject to minor attorney modifications.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  11. Purchase Card Claims for the period of January 27, 2026 through February 26, 2026 in the amount of $66,033.85
  12. Report from the Public Works Department requesting authorization to purchase a 2026 John Deere 325G Track Loader from Martin Equipment, Rock Island, Illinois, in the amount of $74,686.04.<br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 2%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px;"><br></td><td style="width: 18%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion:</td><td style="width: 80%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion to approve the purchase.RCRoll Call vote is needed.

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