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June 22, 2026 City of Jacksonville Council

Published: Jun 22, 2026

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Traffic & TransportationInfrastructure

Motor Fuel Tax Funds Authorized for College Avenue South Main Street Improvements

The Planning and Public Works committee presented a resolution for improvement under the Illinois Highway Code, authorizing the appropriation of motor fuel tax funds for the College Avenue South Main Street Improvements Project. The project is identified by section 10-00121-01-PV.

UtilitiesInfrastructure

Wastewater Treatment Tank Painting and Project Payments Authorized

The Utility committee discussed two items: a resolution authorizing partial pay estimate number two with Turner Painting and Construction for cleaning and painting the South 1.6 million-gallon sledge storage tank at the wastewater treatment plant, and a resolution authorizing payments from the waterworks and sewage projects fund for services rendered improvement projects.

Hiring & ProcurementOther

City Council Approves Service Agreement with Cintas Corporation

The City Council approved a service agreement between the City of Jacksonville, Illinois, and Cintas Corporation for services. The resolution was moved by Alderman Henry and seconded by Alderman Sorl. The motion carried.

Zoning And Land UseResidential

Zoning Map Amended for West Lafayette Avenue Property

The City Council held a second reading and approved an ordinance amending the Jacksonville zoning map for property located at 1426 and 1428 West Lafayette Avenue. The property's classification will change from R5 to R5 with a special use. The motion to approve was made by Alderman Scott and seconded by Alderman Thomas. The motion carried.

Community DevelopmentAll

City Approves Intergovernmental Agreement with Central Illinois Land Bank Authority

The Planning and Public Works committee discussed a resolution approving the Central Illinois Land Bank Authority intergovernmental agreement and bylaws. This agreement is for the acquisition of certain properties through abandonment proceedings, and it authorizes community development director Brian Nyberg as the city of Jacksonville representative for the authority.

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