On the agenda: Sterling City Council Meeting — Data Center (Sep 8)

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
City of Sterling Council Meeting at 6:30 PM
CITY OF STERLING COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Council Chambers - First Floor
212 Third Avenue
Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81191699058
1.

Meeting Opening

A.

Call to Order

B.

Roll Call

C.

Pledge of Allegiance

2.

Communication from Visitors

A.

Public Comment

3.

Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of Minutes

B.

Approval of Bills and Payroll

C.

Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation

D.

Chamber of Commerce Week 2026 — September 13–September 19

E.

Knights of Columbus to hold a Bucket Brigade on September 12, 2026

4.

Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5.

Recommended Personnel Action

A.

Appointment of Personnel to Boards and Commissions

6.

Presentations and Awards

A.

Introduction of the Fire Cadets and Chaplain

7.

Unfinished Business
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8.

Business Items

A.

Ordinance 2026-09-21 Authorizing the City of Sterling to Borrow Funds From the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund

B.

Authorize the City Manager to sign all IEPA Loan Application Documents related to the loan application
for the new Wastewater Treatment Facility

C.

Authorize the City Manager to enter into an engineering agreement with Willett Hofmann and
Associates for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant

D.

Authorize the City Manager to enter into an engineering agreement with Willett Hofmann and
Associates for the Lift Station and Forcemain Improvements and the Existing Wastewater Treatment
Plant Abandonment.

E.

Ordinance 2026-09-22 Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Sterling and Establishing Zoning (PIN 1116-153-001)

F.

Ordinance 2026-09-23 Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers and Battery Energy
Storage Systems in All Zoning Districts

G.

Pay Request #15 To Gorman and Company in the amount of $46,550.00

H.

Waive the Bid Process for the purchase of a 2027 Chevrolet Equinox for the Sterling Police Department
Detective Division

I.

Approve the Purchase of a 2027 Chevrolet Equinox for the Sterling Police Department Detective Division
from Sterling Chevrolet in the amount of $25,887.63

J.

Ordinance 2026-09-24 Declaring 2017 Chevrolet Impala as Surplus Property

9.

Staff Reports

10. Council Reports
11. Adjourn

The City of Sterling in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities who require certain
accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of this
meeting or facilities, contact the ADA Coordinator at (815) 632-6630 to allow the City of Sterling to make reasonable
accommodations for these persons.

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Meeting Opening

Mayor Diana Merdian called the Sterling City Council to order at 6:30 PM on Monday, August
17, 2026.
Present: Alderman Retha Elston, Alderman Joe Strabala-Bright, Alderman Josh Johnson,
Alderman Aida Baker, Alderman Allen Przysucha, Alderman Jim Wise.
Absent:.
City Manager Scott Shumard, City Attorney Tim Zollinger, Police Chief E. Pat Bartel, Fire Chief
David Northcutt, Superintendent of Public Works Brad Schrader, Superintendent of Building
and Zoning Amanda Schmidt, Finance Director Cindy Von Holten, Superintendent of
Wastewater Cory Bradshaw, and City Clerk Teri Sathoff were also present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Communication from Visitors

John Brady - Mr. Brady thanked the City employees who do a good job and treat people with
respect. He stated that his intent in speaking was not to cause problems or attack anyone. Mr.
Brady said that he owns a business and property in the City and supports Sterling.
Mr. Brady discussed issues he has experienced with the zoning and permitting process involving
his property, including a sign at True Smiles and a permit for Star Coin and Collectibles. He
acknowledged that the sign was installed without a permit and accepted responsibility for that
error. He stated that he was later informed that special use options may have been available
but that those options were not previously explained to him. Instead, he said he received what
he felt was a rude and condescending email.
Mr. Brady asked the Council to review the permit process, inspections, and accountability. He
stated that small business owners do not have unlimited time or legal expertise to search
through City codes and therefore rely on City staff for guidance when submitting applications.
He emphasized that he was not asking for special treatment but for assistance in understanding
the applicable code and identifying possible alternative options.
Consent Agenda
Alderman Elston made a motion to approve the following items on the consent agenda:

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A. Approval of Minutes
B. Approval of Bills and Payroll
C. Request from Antonio Flores to hold a Worship Event at Grandon Civic Center on August 29,
2026, with
a request to waive deposit and rental fees.
D. Sterling High School Homecoming Parade on October 2, 2026, at 3:30 pm
E. Midway Drive-In Theater Grease Day Proclamation
F. National Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation
G. Heroes of Hope of the Sauk Valley to hold a bucket brigade on August 22, 202
Seconded by Alderman Strabala-Bright. Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh
Johnson, Aida Baker, Jim Wise, and Allen Przysucha. Nays – None.
Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
There were no items removed from the consent agenda.
Recommended Personnel Action
There was no recommended personnel action.
Presentations and Awards
There were no presentations or awards.
Unfinished Business

Alderman Wise made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026-08-17, Ordinance Amending
Chapter 63, adding a new Section 3 Banning Smoking in Public Parks, Recreational Trails, or
Upon Bike Pathways. Seconded by Alderman Przysucha.
Attorney Zollinger explained that the ordinance expands and clarifies the definition of sidewalks
and paths within City parks. He clarified that the ordinance applies to sidewalks and paths
located within the parks and does not include sidewalks outside of the parks.
Alderman Przysucha stated that he had posted about the issue on social media and that the
response was overwhelmingly against banning smoking in parks. He stated that the Council
should consider the larger picture, including whether the ordinance would be enforceable and
whether enforcement would be an appropriate use of City resources. Alderman Przysucha
stated that he would prefer to designate playgrounds and splash pads as non-smoking areas
rather than prohibit smoking throughout the entire park.
Alderman Wise expressed concern regarding the prairie grass in the area and stated that he

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preferred the creation of tobacco-free zones.
Alderman Strabala-Bright stated that he appreciated Alderman Przysucha researching the issue.
He stated that he did not believe there should be designated smoking areas and expressed his
concern about smoking in public parks around children.
Alderman Johnson stated that the parks are not very large and suggested that an exception
could be considered for events at the riverfront park where alcohol is sold.
Alderman Baker stated that people should be permitted to smoke in a designated area.
City Manager Shumard clarified the Sterling Park District's current smoking policy.
Mayor Merdian noted that the Cities of Dixon and Rochelle prohibit smoking in their parks.
Alderman Wise made a motion to Table Ordinance No. 2026-08-17, Ordinance Amending
Chapter 63, adding a new Section 3 Banning Smoking in Public Parks, Recreational Trails, or
Upon Bike Pathways. Seconded by Alderman Przysucha. Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe
Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, Jim Wise. Nays – None.
Business Items

Alderman Elston made a motion to approve waiving the Bid Process for the Purchase of a 2026
Chevy Silverado for the Building Department. Seconded by Alderman Baker. Voting: Ayes –
Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, Jim Wise. Nays –
None.
Alderman Strabala-Bright made a motion to approve the Purchase of a 2026 Chevy Silverado in
the amount of $43,523.83 from Sterling Chevrolet. Seconded by Alderman Elston. Voting:
Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, Jim Wise.
Nays – None.
Alderman Przysucha made a motion to approve the TIF Redevelopment Agreement for 324 1st
Avenue. Seconded by Alderman Wise.
This redevelopment agreement would allow for reimbursement of their expenses from the tax
increment (increased property taxes) generated by their property improvements, as the
property is within the East Central Business District TIF. The East Central TIF expires December
31, 2039, allowing for more than a decade of increment to be rebated to the Sprague’s to assist
in offsetting some of the expenses incurred for improvements to the property. Similar
agreements have been approved for other buildings in this block.

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Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, Jim
Wise. Nays – None.
Alderman Elston made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Energy Supply
Contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pumping Stations. Seconded by Alderman
Wise.
The City of Sterling has sought bids for electrical energy supply for the wastewater treatment
plant for more than 20 years. The City utilizes Rock River Energy Services Company to solicit
bids for the electric supply. Bidding allows for a discounted rate versus standard ComEd rates.
Last fiscal year, the wastewater treatment plant spent over $162,543 on electricity alone.
The current rate is 0.06029 per kWh. The lowest-priced bid has a 1st-year cost of 0.06839. This
is an increase in excess of 13%.
The lowest rate is from our current supplier, Aggressive Energy. The second-lowest rate is from
Dynegy. While the amounts are close, Dynegy offers a 53-month term vs. Aggressive Energy,
which has a maximum term of 36 months. Given energy pricing trends and the likelihood that
Illinois becomes a net importer of electricity in 2029, it is the Staff's recommendation to take
the 53-month term if the updated bid prices remain similar to the attached bids. The extra 17
months have minimal increases over the first 36 months.
Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, Jim
Wise. Nays – None.
Staff Reports
Superintendent of Public Works Brad Schrader reported that applications for the mechanic
position are being accepted through Friday, August 21. IDOT recently held a pre-construction
meeting, which he was unable to attend due to storm cleanup efforts. Construction is
scheduled to begin in the downtown area on September 21. The name and contact information
for the project engineer will be provided for any questions. Businesses will also be contacted
and updated on the construction plan. Public Works continued to paint intersections, clean up
storm-damaged trees, mow, complete basin repairs, and work on sidewalk contracts.
Superintendent of Building and Zoning Amanda Schmidt reported that 1111 3rd Avenue is
currently being demolished. Last week, 309 West 7th Street was demolished following fire
damage, as the foundation was not structurally sound enough to be saved. The recent storm
also damaged two trailers in the trailer park and a garage on East 3rd Street.
Superintendent of Wastewater Cory Bradshaw reported that the IEPA inspection was
conducted last week. The sludge-reducing bacteria program is coming to an end, and Sonar of
the lagoon will be completed this fall. He reported that the program has cleaned the water,
and there is a good chance the lagoon will be in better condition.

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Chief Pat Bartel reported that the Citizens Police Academy will begin September 9. Patrols are
being conducted at the schools, and the department will participate in National Overdose
Awareness Day on August 31 in Rock Falls. He also reported changes to the Flock system,
including reducing data retention to seven days and requiring a case number to conduct a
search.
Chief David Northcutt reported that there were 25 calls over two days related to the recent
storms, involving the Fire, Police, and Building Departments. He thanked the departments for
working well together during the response. A three-story apartment building was struck by
lightning, and a cardboard compactor fire at Self Help resulted in a third-alarm response. The
cadet program will begin on August 24 with one student from Newman High School and one
student from Sterling High School. The bill for CIMCO has been paid. One firefighter will also be
off work on extended sick leave due to a non-duty-related back injury.
City Clerk Teri Sathoff reported that the next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday,
September 8, as September 7 is Labor Day and City offices will be closed.
City Attorney Zollinger reported on an intergovernmental agreement with Whiteside County
regarding a nuisance property on Oak Grove Avenue. The property is currently outside the City
limits but will be acquired by the City and annexed.
City Manager Scott Shumard reported that a special meeting will be held at the end of the
month regarding the OSLAD grant. A Riverfront meeting is scheduled for Thursday. The project
engineer has advised that it is time to apply for the IEPA loan for the Wastewater Treatment
Plant, and the ordinance related to the loan will be placed on the agenda for the next Council
meeting.
Council Reports
Alderperson Johnson asked if there was a consensus with the Council to put up stop signs at
intersections at the west end of town. He said he knows the City is waiting for the studies.
Alderman Wise said that if signs are put up, they can not be enforced. City Manager Shumard
advised that by putting up signs and changes need to be made, it could be counterproductive.
City Manager Shumard advised that the contract should be done next week. Mayor Merdian
stated that Meade and Hunt had planned to present to the City in the fall. Attorney Zollinger
advised that a proper study may not be done if stop signs are placed. It may interfere with the
grant. It could also place an officer in a position where they do not have qualified immunity.
Alderperson Strabala-Bright thanked the City staff for the projects and initiatives over the
summer. It has been very busy. Illinois is leading the nation in tornadoes; he asked if the worst
were to happen, do the emergency services feel like they have the training to handle this?
Chief Northcutt advised yes, they have the training and tools to handle it.
Alderman Elston said that she attended the last municipal band concert, which was amazing.

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She thanked the Police and Fire Departments for participating in Hot Dog Day. She thanked
the volunteers for attempting to host the movie in the park. The weather had other plans. She
congratulated Brad Schrader for the article that was in the paper about him and his
accomplishments.
Mayor Merdian reported that the Drive-In will host the movie Grease, and she will attend the
Overdose awareness event in Rock Falls.
Adjourn to Executive Session

Alderman Wise made a motion to Adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
to discuss the appointment, employment, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific
employees of the public body. Seconded by Alderman Elston. Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe
Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, Jim Wise. Nays – None.
At 10:03 p.m., Alderperson Johnson made a motion to move to an open session, seconded by
Alderperson Przysucha. Voting: Ayes – Alderperson Elston, Strabala-Bright, Johnson, Baker,
Przysucha, and Wise. Nays – None. Motion carried.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10:03 PM.
Teri Sathoff
City Clerk

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Meeting Opening

Mayor Diana Merdian called the Sterling City Council to order at 6:30 PM on Monday, August
17, 2026.
Present: Alderman Retha Elston, Alderman Joe Strabala-Bright, Alderman Josh Johnson,
Alderman Aida Baker, Alderman Allen Przysucha, Alderman Jim Wise.
Absent:.
City Manager Scott Shumard, City Attorney Tim Zollinger, Police Chief E. Pat Bartel, Fire Chief
David Northcutt, Superintendent of Public Works Brad Schrader, Superintendent of Building
and Zoning Amanda Schmidt, Finance Director Cindy Von Holten, Superintendent of
Wastewater Cory Bradshaw, and City Clerk Teri Sathoff were also present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Communication from Visitors

John Brady - Mr. Brady thanked the City employees who do a good job and treat people with
respect. He stated that his intent in speaking was not to cause problems or attack anyone. Mr.
Brady said that he owns a business and property in the City and supports Sterling.
Mr. Brady discussed issues he has experienced with the zoning and permitting process involving
his property, including a sign at True Smiles and a permit for Star Coin and Collectibles. He
acknowledged that the sign was installed without a permit and accepted responsibility for that
error. He stated that he was later informed that special use options may have been available
but that those options were not previously explained to him. Instead, he said he received what
he felt was a rude and condescending email.
Mr. Brady asked the Council to review the permit process, inspections, and accountability. He
stated that small business owners do not have unlimited time or legal expertise to search
through City codes and therefore rely on City staff for guidance when submitting applications.
He emphasized that he was not asking for special treatment but for assistance in understanding
the applicable code and identifying possible alternative options.
Consent Agenda
Alderman Elston made a motion to approve the following items on the consent agenda:

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A. Approval of Minutes
B. Approval of Bills and Payroll
C. Request from Antonio Flores to hold a Worship Event at Grandon Civic Center on August 29,
2026, with
a request to waive deposit and rental fees.
D. Sterling High School Homecoming Parade on October 2, 2026, at 3:30 pm
E. Midway Drive-In Theater Grease Day Proclamation
F. National Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation
G. Heroes of Hope of the Sauk Valley to hold a bucket brigade on August 22, 202
Seconded by Alderman Strabala-Bright. Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh
Johnson, Aida Baker, Jim Wise, and Allen Przysucha. Nays – None.
Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
There were no items removed from the consent agenda.
Recommended Personnel Action
There was no recommended personnel action.
Presentations and Awards
There were no presentations or awards.
Unfinished Business

Alderman Wise made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026-08-17, Ordinance Amending
Chapter 63, adding a new Section 3 Banning Smoking in Public Parks, Recreational Trails, or
Upon Bike Pathways. Seconded by Alderman Przysucha.
Attorney Zollinger explained that the ordinance expands and clarifies the definition of sidewalks
and paths within City parks. He clarified that the ordinance applies to sidewalks and paths
located within the parks and does not include sidewalks outside of the parks.
Alderman Przysucha stated that he had posted about the issue on social media and that the
response was overwhelmingly against banning smoking in parks. He stated that the Council
should consider the larger picture, including whether the ordinance would be enforceable and
whether enforcement would be an appropriate use of City resources. Alderman Przysucha
stated that he would prefer to designate playgrounds and splash pads as non-smoking areas
rather than prohibit smoking throughout the entire park.
Alderman Wise expressed concern regarding the prairie grass in the area and stated that he

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preferred the creation of tobacco-free zones.
Alderman Strabala-Bright stated that he appreciated Alderman Przysucha researching the issue.
He stated that he did not believe there should be designated smoking areas and expressed his
concern about smoking in public parks around children.
Alderman Johnson stated that the parks are not very large and suggested that an exception
could be considered for events at the riverfront park where alcohol is sold.
Alderman Baker stated that people should be permitted to smoke in a designated area.
City Manager Shumard clarified the Sterling Park District's current smoking policy.
Mayor Merdian noted that the Cities of Dixon and Rochelle prohibit smoking in their parks.
Alderman Wise made a motion to Table Ordinance No. 2026-08-17, Ordinance Amending
Chapter 63, adding a new Section 3 Banning Smoking in Public Parks, Recreational Trails, or
Upon Bike Pathways. Seconded by Alderman Przysucha. Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe
Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, Jim Wise. Nays – None.
Business Items

Alderman Elston made a motion to approve waiving the Bid Process for the Purchase of a 2026
Chevy Silverado for the Building Department. Seconded by Alderman Baker. Voting: Ayes –
Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, Jim Wise. Nays –
None.
Alderman Strabala-Bright made a motion to approve the Purchase of a 2026 Chevy Silverado in
the amount of $43,523.83 from Sterling Chevrolet. Seconded by Alderman Elston. Voting:
Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, Jim Wise.
Nays – None.
Alderman Przysucha made a motion to approve the TIF Redevelopment Agreement for 324 1st
Avenue. Seconded by Alderman Wise.
This redevelopment agreement would allow for reimbursement of their expenses from the tax
increment (increased property taxes) generated by their property improvements, as the
property is within the East Central Business District TIF. The East Central TIF expires December
31, 2039, allowing for more than a decade of increment to be rebated to the Sprague’s to assist
in offsetting some of the expenses incurred for improvements to the property. Similar
agreements have been approved for other buildings in this block.

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Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, Jim
Wise. Nays – None.
Alderman Elston made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Energy Supply
Contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pumping Stations. Seconded by Alderman
Wise.
The City of Sterling has sought bids for electrical energy supply for the wastewater treatment
plant for more than 20 years. The City utilizes Rock River Energy Services Company to solicit
bids for the electric supply. Bidding allows for a discounted rate versus standard ComEd rates.
Last fiscal year, the wastewater treatment plant spent over $162,543 on electricity alone.
The current rate is 0.06029 per kWh. The lowest-priced bid has a 1st-year cost of 0.06839. This
is an increase in excess of 13%.
The lowest rate is from our current supplier, Aggressive Energy. The second-lowest rate is from
Dynegy. While the amounts are close, Dynegy offers a 53-month term vs. Aggressive Energy,
which has a maximum term of 36 months. Given energy pricing trends and the likelihood that
Illinois becomes a net importer of electricity in 2029, it is the Staff's recommendation to take
the 53-month term if the updated bid prices remain similar to the attached bids. The extra 17
months have minimal increases over the first 36 months.
Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, Jim
Wise. Nays – None.
Staff Reports
Superintendent of Public Works Brad Schrader reported that applications for the mechanic
position are being accepted through Friday, August 21. IDOT recently held a pre-construction
meeting, which he was unable to attend due to storm cleanup efforts. Construction is
scheduled to begin in the downtown area on September 21. The name and contact information
for the project engineer will be provided for any questions. Businesses will also be contacted
and updated on the construction plan. Public Works continued to paint intersections, clean up
storm-damaged trees, mow, complete basin repairs, and work on sidewalk contracts.
Superintendent of Building and Zoning Amanda Schmidt reported that 1111 3rd Avenue is
currently being demolished. Last week, 309 West 7th Street was demolished following fire
damage, as the foundation was not structurally sound enough to be saved. The recent storm
also damaged two trailers in the trailer park and a garage on East 3rd Street.
Superintendent of Wastewater Cory Bradshaw reported that the IEPA inspection was
conducted last week. The sludge-reducing bacteria program is coming to an end, and Sonar of
the lagoon will be completed this fall. He reported that the program has cleaned the water,
and there is a good chance the lagoon will be in better condition.

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Chief Pat Bartel reported that the Citizens Police Academy will begin September 9. Patrols are
being conducted at the schools, and the department will participate in National Overdose
Awareness Day on August 31 in Rock Falls. He also reported changes to the Flock system,
including reducing data retention to seven days and requiring a case number to conduct a
search.
Chief David Northcutt reported that there were 25 calls over two days related to the recent
storms, involving the Fire, Police, and Building Departments. He thanked the departments for
working well together during the response. A three-story apartment building was struck by
lightning, and a cardboard compactor fire at Self Help resulted in a third-alarm response. The
cadet program will begin on August 24 with one student from Newman High School and one
student from Sterling High School. The bill for CIMCO has been paid. One firefighter will also be
off work on extended sick leave due to a non-duty-related back injury.
City Clerk Teri Sathoff reported that the next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday,
September 8, as September 7 is Labor Day and City offices will be closed.
City Attorney Zollinger reported on an intergovernmental agreement with Whiteside County
regarding a nuisance property on Oak Grove Avenue. The property is currently outside the City
limits but will be acquired by the City and annexed.
City Manager Scott Shumard reported that a special meeting will be held at the end of the
month regarding the OSLAD grant. A Riverfront meeting is scheduled for Thursday. The project
engineer has advised that it is time to apply for the IEPA loan for the Wastewater Treatment
Plant, and the ordinance related to the loan will be placed on the agenda for the next Council
meeting.
Council Reports
Alderperson Johnson asked if there was a consensus with the Council to put up stop signs at
intersections at the west end of town. He said he knows the City is waiting for the studies.
Alderman Wise said that if signs are put up, they can not be enforced. City Manager Shumard
advised that by putting up signs and changes need to be made, it could be counterproductive.
City Manager Shumard advised that the contract should be done next week. Mayor Merdian
stated that Meade and Hunt had planned to present to the City in the fall. Attorney Zollinger
advised that a proper study may not be done if stop signs are placed. It may interfere with the
grant. It could also place an officer in a position where they do not have qualified immunity.
Alderperson Strabala-Bright thanked the City staff for the projects and initiatives over the
summer. It has been very busy. Illinois is leading the nation in tornadoes; he asked if the worst
were to happen, do the emergency services feel like they have the training to handle this?
Chief Northcutt advised yes, they have the training and tools to handle it.
Alderman Elston said that she attended the last municipal band concert, which was amazing.

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She thanked the Police and Fire Departments for participating in Hot Dog Day. She thanked
the volunteers for attempting to host the movie in the park. The weather had other plans. She
congratulated Brad Schrader for the article that was in the paper about him and his
accomplishments.
Mayor Merdian reported that the Drive-In will host the movie Grease, and she will attend the
Overdose awareness event in Rock Falls.
Adjourn to Executive Session

Alderman Wise made a motion to Adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
to discuss the appointment, employment, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific
employees of the public body. Seconded by Alderman Elston. Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe
Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, Jim Wise. Nays – None.
At 10:03 p.m., Alderperson Johnson made a motion to move to an open session, seconded by
Alderperson Przysucha. Voting: Ayes – Alderperson Elston, Strabala-Bright, Johnson, Baker,
Przysucha, and Wise. Nays – None. Motion carried.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10:03 PM.
Teri Sathoff
City Clerk

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Meeting Opening

Mayor Diana Merdian called the Sterling City Council to order at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 28,
2026.
Present: Alderman Retha Elston, Alderman Joe Strabala-Bright, Alderman Josh Johnson,
Alderman Aida Baker, Alderman Allen Przysucha, Alderman Jim Wise.
Absent:
City Manager Scott Shumard, City Attorney Tim Zollinger, Police Chief E. Pat Bartel, and
Assistant City Clerk Monique Castillo.
Communication from Visitors

There was no public comment.
Business Items

Mayor Merdian opened the public hearing at 10:32 a.m.
Manager Shumard gave a brief overview of what the OSLAD grant is and how it will help benefit
the Riverfront Redevelopment Project. He provided a scope of the finalized project and noted
that while the entire scope of the project is not part of the grant, this grant was originally
addressed as a funding option. If approved, the grant will be awarded in 2027.
There was a brief discussion regarding parking, food truck placement, and Veterans Memorial
statues. Alderman Wise noted the hardscape has been defined; we are now just waiting on
Monuments.
The public hearing closed at 10:40 a.m.
Alderman Elston made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing an Application to the
Illinois Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant Program for the
Riverfront Redevelopment Project, seconded by Alderman Strabala-Bright. Voting: Ayes –
Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, Jim Wise. Nays –
None.

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Staff Reports
There were no staff reports.
Council Reports
There were no council reports.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10:41 AM.
Monique Castillo
Assistant City Clerk

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Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Account 14520 - INVENTORY POSTAGE
4313 - QUADIENT FINANCE INC.
3239AUG26

Invoice Description

Status

PLAN PPLN01;
POSTAGE REFILL TO
8/6/26

Paid by Check
# 83473

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Account 14520 - INVENTORY POSTAGE Totals
Account 14530 - VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES
1062 - BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC.
0228359-IN
UNIT 8 - STROBE
Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
REPLACEMENTS
1541
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
02760J
FARM & FLEET 14
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
BRAKE CLEANER/MISC. # 83454
NUTS/BOLTS
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
A181790SPRING KIT
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
080726
# 83454
4542 - DIXON FORD VW
5020500
UNIT 57 - DOOR
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
GLASS
# 83513
4808 - MILES TRUCK AND TRAILER
2978
UNIT 64 - AIR LEAK
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
WORKS LLC
REPAIR/PARTS/LABOR # 83524
4808 - MILES TRUCK AND TRAILER
2975
UNIT 63 Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
WORKS LLC
LABOR/PARTS FOR
# 83524
REPAIRS
3087 - WHEELHOUSE INC.
15478
CE67 - 2 SMART
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SENSORS 15478
1604
3087 - WHEELHOUSE INC.
15620
DUECE - STEERING
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
REPAIRS/ALIGNMENT 1604
3087 - WHEELHOUSE INC.
15605
UNIT 67 - STEERING
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
REPAIRS/OIL
1604
CHANGE/ALIGNMENT
3087 - WHEELHOUSE INC.
15458
CE67 - TIRE REPAIR
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
15458
1604
Account 14530 - VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES Totals
Account 14540 - GASOLINE
4298 - AL WARREN OIL CO., INC.
W1869287
6,000 UNLEADED FUEL Paid by EFT #
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
- W1869287
1522
4298 - AL WARREN OIL CO., INC.
W1869288
2,000 GLS DIESEL
Paid by EFT #
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
FUEL - W1869288
1522
Account 14540 - GASOLINE Totals
Account 27100 - DEPOSITS PAYABLE
1384 - ROCK RIVER READY MIX INC
081526
16.5YDS CONCRETE
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1590
1384 - ROCK RIVER READY MIX INC
073126
29.50YDS CONCRETE Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1590
Account 27100 - DEPOSITS PAYABLE Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

1,500.00

$1,500.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

2,836.59

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

52.84

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

29.99

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

187.08

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

511.62

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

843.71

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

140.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

508.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

848.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

30.00

Invoice Transactions 10

$5,987.83

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

20,308.20

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

8,876.00

Invoice Transactions 2

$29,184.20

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

1,620.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

3,577.50

Invoice Transactions 2

$5,197.50

Page 1 of 47

Page 20 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Status
Held Reason
Invoice Date Due Date
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Account 27110 - OTHER PAYABLES-INS CLM/ YD WASTE
4566 - HELM ELECTRIC FACILITY
61473
CLAIM L005044783 H Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
SOLUTIONS INC.
BRITO REPAIRED
1545
TRAFFIC LIGHT
Account 27110 - OTHER PAYABLES-INS CLM/ YD WASTE Totals
Account 27120 - DEPS PYBLE NON-LOCAL BOND
3234 - LEE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK
081426BOND - RONALD
Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
BENEVENTO
BENEVENTO
# 83441
3234 - LEE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK
081426-LONG BOND - TYRONE LONG Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
# 83441
3234 - LEE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK
081426BOND - DONALD
Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
LATHROP
LATHROP
# 83441
4867 - WHITESIDE COUNTY CIRCUIT
26-2200117
BOND - FERNANDO
Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
CLERK
CAMACHO
# 83444
4867 - WHITESIDE COUNTY CIRCUIT
081726BOND - AMBER
Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
CLERK
COOKSEY
COOKSEY
# 83444
3234 - LEE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK
081926BOND - STEPHANIE
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
SCHROEDER
SCHROEDER
# 83472
3234 - LEE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK
082826BOND - ZACHARY
Paid by Check
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
GERLACH
GERLACH
# 83490
3234 - LEE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK
082826BOND - DANIEL
Paid by Check
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
RODRIGUEZ
RODRIGUEZ
# 83490
3234 - LEE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK
26MT87
BOND - DANIELA
Paid by Check
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
GARZA
# 83490
3234 - LEE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK
082826BOND - KASSIDY
Paid by Check
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
WEEGENS
WEEGENS
# 83490
Account 27120 - DEPS PYBLE NON-LOCAL BOND Totals
Department 01 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
Account 53200 - LEGAL SERVICE
1599 - WARD, MURRAY, PACE &
4872791
City of Sterling
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
JOHNSON, P.C. Corporation
Municipal 3158J Inv
1603
#4872791
Account 53200 - LEGAL SERVICE Totals
Account 53600 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING EXPENSE
3046 - CITY OF ROCK FALLS
10801
CE- JUDGE
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SLAVING/ADMIN
# 83501
HEARING 08/18/2026
Account 53600 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING EXPENSE Totals
Account 58210 - INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLES
1527 - MUNICIPAL INSURANCE
260711
DEDUCTIBLE 7 CLAIMS Paid by EFT #
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
COOPERATIVE AGENCY
1562
Account 58210 - INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLES Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

08/25/2026

Received Date Payment Date

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

25,200.00

$25,200.00

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

100.00

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

50.00

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

100.00

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

300.00

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

300.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

100.00

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

100.00

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

200.00

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

50.00

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

100.00

Invoice Transactions 10

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

$1,400.00

8,637.97

$8,637.97
558.00

$558.00
20,092.47
$20,092.47

Page 2 of 47

Page 21 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 01 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
Account 65100 - OFFICE SUPPLIES
1371 - QUILL LLC
49786133

1371 - QUILL LLC

49786133-

4875 - WALMART TREVIPAY

3D268966

4875 - WALMART TREVIPAY

3551577F

4875 - WALMART TREVIPAY

465BF678

4875 - WALMART TREVIPAY

9B2E868F

Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
4912 - XEROX CORPORATION
IN6602372

4912 - XEROX CORPORATION

IN6642210

Invoice Description

Status

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

Invoice Amount

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

99.99

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

83.98

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

37.71

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

21.98

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

10.16

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

33.19

INV #IN6602372;
EQUIP RENTAL
8/31/26-9/29/26
INV #IN6642209;
EQUIP RENTAL
9/30/26-10/30/26

212 3RD AVENUE
08/18/26-09/17/26

$287.01

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

45.95

Paid by EFT #
1607

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

45.95

Invoice Transactions 2

$91.90

Paid by EFT #
1565

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

3,604.00

Paid by EFT #
1595

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

30,000.00

Account 94900 - MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES Totals
Account 94925 - GRANT WRITER EXPENSE
4579 - SYNCONN SOLUTIONS, INC.
1141
Grant Writing Retainer
July 2026

Invoice Transactions 6

Paid by EFT #
1607

Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

Goldenrod 10
Paid by EFT #
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
Reams/Carton
1563
Delinquent paper
Bankers Box 703 12/
Paid by EFT #
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
Pack - 2
1563
WHITE OUT,LRG
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
PAPER CLIPS,LEGAL
1602
PADS,PLASTIC KNIVES,
COLOR PAPER
AA Batteries
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1602
CLASP ENVELOPES
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
9X12 (15 PACK)
1602
POST-IT NOTES & BIC Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
WHITE OUT FLUID
1602
Account 65100 - OFFICE SUPPLIES Totals

Account 94900 - MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
2010 - STERLING MAIN STREET
2026-2148
Expenses to be
Reimbursed - Bridge
Banners and Big Boy
2026
2010 - STERLING MAIN STREET
080326
Sterling Main Street
Annual Contributions
26-27

Account 94970 - IT IMPROVEMENTS
2879 - COMCAST CABLE
3290178583SE
PT26

G/L Date

Invoice Transactions 2

Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1598
Account 94925 - GRANT WRITER EXPENSE Totals

09/07/2026

Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
# 83456
Account 94970 - IT IMPROVEMENTS Totals

08/25/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

$33,604.00
2,500.00
$2,500.00
36.48
$36.48

Page 3 of 47

Page 22 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Status
Held Reason
Invoice Date Due Date
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 01 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
Account 96000 - ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
4868 - CRYSTAL COLLINSON
080726
INV 080726; FACE
Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
PAINTING - MOVIES IN # 83429
PARK
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
071529
INV#071529; COLOR
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
ME HAPPY; MURAL
# 83454
PAINT NIGHT
2010 - STERLING MAIN STREET
2026-2148
Expenses to be
Paid by EFT #
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
Reimbursed - Bridge
1565
Banners and Big Boy
2026
1324 - MENARDS
43503
INV#43503; PANEL
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
LINER, 6' TABLES (2)
1581
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 19G1-C1T6ORD#11422923798965 Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
PXMD-1
837; FOG MACHINE,
1568
HANGING MONKEYS,
FOAM APPLES
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1YGN-CW6YORD
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
FNLP
#11478897090075419; 1568
BKDROP SUPPORT
SYS, GLINDA
COSTUME
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 19G1-C1T6ORD
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
PXMD-2
#11404849986365848; 1568
GREEN CASTLE
WONDERLAND
BACKDROP
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 19G1-C1T6ORD#11464837732433 Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
PXMD-4
019; FOG MACHINE
1568
LIQUID
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1VYV-MRPFINV #1VYVMRPF7YLD; Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
7YLD
WHITE FLAGS
1568
Account 96000 - ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Totals
Department 01 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL Totals
Department 02 - PLAN COMMISSION
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2845 - MEAD & HUNT INC.
412819
CE- PROFESSIONAL
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SERVICES (JULY 11580
JULY 31 2026)
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Totals
Account 54910 - SPECIAL PROJECT
2845 - MEAD & HUNT INC.
412819
CE- PROFESSIONAL
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SERVICES (JULY 11580
JULY 31 2026)
Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Amount

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

200.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

60.00

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

650.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

126.90

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

166.95

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

131.04

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

34.99

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

11.39

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

12.99

Invoice Transactions 9
Invoice Transactions 24

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

$1,394.26
$67,202.09

5,740.75

$5,740.75
4,396.50

Page 4 of 47

Page 23 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 02 - PLAN COMMISSION
Account 54910 - SPECIAL PROJECT
1394 - SBM INC
INV497775

Invoice Description

Status

Held Reason

CE- CLR DS PREM
OFFICE & CUTTING
CHARGE

Paid by EFT #
1592

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Account 54910 - SPECIAL PROJECT Totals
Department 02 - PLAN COMMISSION Totals
Department 04 - MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET
4881 - CONTINUOUS TOUCH
130084

PHONE SERVICE
AUGUST 2026

Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
072926
Uber - Mayor - Hotel to
FOR BUSINESS
Merchant 7-22-26
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
072926Merchant - MIP Dinner
FOR BUSINESS
DINNER
7-22-24
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
1345
McDonalds - MIP
FOR BUSINESS
Breakfast 7-24-26
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
3487325004
HILTON MIP Hotel
FOR BUSINESS
Reservation-Madison
Monona Terrace 7-22
to 7-24
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
072326
IML CONFERENCE
FOR BUSINESS
REGISTRATION;
RELSTON 9/17-9/19

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 2
Invoice Transactions 3

08/25/2026

Invoice Amount

27.25

$4,423.75
$10,164.50

Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
1544
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET Totals

08/25/2026

Paid by Check
# 83454
Paid by Check
# 83454
Paid by Check
# 83454
Paid by Check
# 83454

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

12.95

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

65.41

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

7.88

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

449.48

Paid by Check
# 83454

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

325.00

Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE Totals
Account 94900 - MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
110-071726
Arthur's - Mayor for the Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
Day Lunch - Raegan
# 83454
Prescott July 2026
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
01500J
The Precinct - Lunch
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
Meeting with Scott and # 83454
Jim 7.10.26
4787 - MRH SOLUTIONS, LLC
1147
Consulting/ Lobbying
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
Services - August 2026 1584
4787 - MRH SOLUTIONS, LLC
1155
Consulting/ Lobbying
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
Services - September
1584
2026

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Transactions 5

5.50
$5.50

$860.72

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

33.46

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

27.81

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

3,000.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

3,000.00

Page 5 of 47

Page 24 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Status
Held Reason
Invoice Date Due Date
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 04 - MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Account 94900 - MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
1979 - SCOTT SHUMARD
103
Alderman Lunch
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
Reimbursement # 83535
Arthurs - Retha/Allen 8
-19-26
Account 94900 - MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES Totals
Department 04 - MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL Totals
Department 05 - CITY CLERK
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET
4881 - CONTINUOUS TOUCH
130084
PHONE SERVICE
Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
AUGUST 2026
1544
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET Totals
Account 55300 - PUBLISHING
3943 - CIVIC PLUS, LLC.
369331
INV #369331; FULL
Paid by EFT #
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
SERVICE
1531
SUPPLEMENTATION
SUBSCRIPTION
Account 55300 - PUBLISHING Totals
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE
2312 - MONIQUE DANNI CASTILLO
081326
REIMB MILEAGE;
Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
8/12/26 CIMCO MTG - # 83428
PEKIN
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE Totals
Account 59900 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4639 - ICC-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CMS0029143
INV #CMS0029143; LF Paid by EFT #
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
SOLUTIONS, LLC
SUPPORT RENEWAL
1525
(5); 10/6/26-10/5/27
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
1TyeAxFFJigRc0 INV
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
pi
#in_1TyeAxFFJigRc0pi # 83454
pvF1gqZ9q; JUUNO
GROUP PTY; 7/26-7/27
Account 59900 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES Totals
Account 66600 - LICENSE & TITLE TRANSFERS
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
73010399
VEHICLE REGIS
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
RENEWAL; PLATE
# 83454
422647
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
34676969-2026 ILSOS; VEHICLE REGIS Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
RENEWAL; PLATE
# 83454
EF81486

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

09/07/2026

Received Date Payment Date

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 5
Invoice Transactions 11

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

41.95

$6,103.22
$6,969.44

16.51
$16.51
3,191.57

$3,191.57
144.55

$144.55

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

4,568.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

55.00

Invoice Transactions 2

$4,623.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

154.40

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

154.40

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Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Status
Held Reason
Invoice Date Due Date
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 05 - CITY CLERK
Account 66600 - LICENSE & TITLE TRANSFERS
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
73094422
ILSOS; VEHICLE REGIS Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
RENEWAL; PLATE
# 83454
AU81320
Account 66600 - LICENSE & TITLE TRANSFERS Totals
Account 83000 - EQUIPMENT
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 14HV-FP4WCREDIT MEMO #14HV- Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1YX3
FP4W-1YX3; POLO
1568
SHIRTS
Account 83000 - EQUIPMENT Totals
Department 05 - CITY CLERK Totals
Department 06 - ADMINISTRATION
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
3761 - LAUTERBACH & AMEN, LLP
121917
ACTUARIAL GASB
Paid by EFT #
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
67/68 REPORT
1559
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Totals
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
4965654855
VERIZON SCOTT
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
SHUMARD CELLPHONE # 83454
05/24/26-06/23/26
4881 - CONTINUOUS TOUCH
130084
PHONE SERVICE
Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
AUGUST 2026
1544
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET Totals
Account 56100 - DUES
1390 - SAUK VALLEY AREA CHAMBER OF
27030
Sauk Valley Future
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
COMMERCE
Founders Scholarship
# 83475
2026
Account 56100 - DUES Totals
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
91032
ILCMA Professional
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
Development
# 83454
10/7/2026
1390 - SAUK VALLEY AREA CHAMBER OF
27440-KE
Professional Women's Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
COMMERCE
Network - September
# 83534
2026
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE Totals
Account 65100 - OFFICE SUPPLIES
1382 - PINNEY PRINTING
44643
BUSINESS CARDS N
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
MORGAN
1587
Account 65100 - OFFICE SUPPLIES Totals
Department 06 - ADMINISTRATION Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

08/25/2026

Received Date Payment Date

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 3
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 9

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

154.40

$463.20
(40.98)

($40.98)
$8,397.85

1,435.00
$1,435.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

177.05

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

60.53

Invoice Transactions 2
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

$237.58
500.00

$500.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

35.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

25.00

Invoice Transactions 2
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 7

$60.00
42.80
$42.80
$2,275.38

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Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 07 - IT SERVICES
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
2750326233
AWS - JULY BILLING
FOR BUSINESS
1417 - CDW GOVERNMENT INC
AK4M35D
BARRACUDA BACKUP

Status

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
# 83454
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1569
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT Totals

Account 59900 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
37029478-2026 SECURITY
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
CERTIFICATE FINANCE # 83454
SERVERS/PHONE
SERVERS
1180 - VERIZON WIRELESS
6150668876
CELL PHONES & MDB Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
WIFI
1551
Account 59900 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES Totals
Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1DK1-DXQGADHESIVE CABLE ZIP Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
CVPN
TIES - INVOICE 1DK1- 1568
DXQG-CVPN
Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES Totals
Department 07 - IT SERVICES Totals
Department 10 - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sub Department 11 - FIRE ADMINISTRATION
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET
4881 - CONTINUOUS TOUCH
130084
PHONE SERVICE
Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
AUGUST 2026
1544
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET Totals
Account 65100 - OFFICE SUPPLIES
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 13GL-4CFFPrivacy Screens x2
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
FLK1
1568
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 14LQ-T1D6Copy Paper & Post its Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
XQGH
1568
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1XGX-J3HWVGA Adapter- Admin
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1F91
Office
1568
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1CV1-G9JHDC Office Chairs
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
4CYG
1568
Account 65100 - OFFICE SUPPLIES Totals
Sub Department 11 - FIRE ADMINISTRATION Totals
Sub Department 12 - FIRE SERVICES
Account 51100 - MAINT SERVICES-BUILDING
2661 - RAYNOR DOOR AUTHORITY, INC.
153660
New Receiver- Station Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1
1589
3390 - SAUK VALLEY PEST CONTROL, INC. 21683
Monthly Spray- Station Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1- August
1591
Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Amount

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

1.28

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

2,968.44

Invoice Transactions 2

$2,969.72

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

999.98

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

36.01

Invoice Transactions 2
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 5

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

$1,035.99
5.89

$5.89
$4,011.60

82.55
$82.55

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

66.49

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

48.51

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

7.02

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

99.89

Invoice Transactions 4
Invoice Transactions 5

$221.91
$304.46

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

290.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

40.00

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Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Status
Held Reason
Invoice Date Due Date
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 10 - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sub Department 12 - FIRE SERVICES
Account 51100 - MAINT SERVICES-BUILDING
3390 - SAUK VALLEY PEST CONTROL, INC. 21682
Monthly Spray- Station Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
2- August
1591
Account 51100 - MAINT SERVICES-BUILDING Totals
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT
3173 - MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES, IN2572032
SEEK Repair
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
INC.
1585
3173 - MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES, IN2566240
SCBA Service Call
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
INC.
1585
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT Totals
Account 51300 - MAINT SERVICES-VEHICLE
1510 - MOORE TIRES, INC
1113747
T4 Valve Stem Repair Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1583
Account 51300 - MAINT SERVICES-VEHICLE Totals
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
04944Canva Pro 26-27
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
28778978
# 83454
2218 - AMERICAN TEST CENTER, INC.
2261650
T4 annual inspection
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83499
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Totals
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET
1180 - VERIZON WIRELESS
6150698885
110 W 5th St- Jul 10Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
Aug 9
1549
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET Totals
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
072226-J
Car Seat Instructor Fee Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
Kimpel
# 83454
4465 - NICHOLAS SIMPSON
081226
Meal Reimbursement
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
for TRT Class
# 83476
2275 - FIRE PROTECTION PUBLICATION
27003
IFSTA Library
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83515
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE Totals
Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES
1075 - CITY OF STERLING
282872-001
110 W 5TH STREET
Paid by EFT #
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
06/18/26-07/17/26
1523
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
100001381349 110 W 5TH STREET
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
AUG2
07/15/26-08/12/26
# 83462
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
10001052368A 1510 E LYNN BLVD
Paid by Check
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
UG26
07/17/26-08/18/26
# 83489

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

09/07/2026

Received Date Payment Date

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 3

Invoice Amount

30.00
$360.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

150.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

34.32

Invoice Transactions 2
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

$184.32
195.95
$195.95

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

120.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

1,560.00

Invoice Transactions 2
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

$1,680.00
550.20
$550.20

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

85.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

15.20

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

700.00

Invoice Transactions 3

$800.20

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

83.50

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

213.08

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

49.32

Page 9 of 47

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Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 10 - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sub Department 12 - FIRE SERVICES
Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES
1075 - CITY OF STERLING
278143001JUL26

Invoice Description

Status

1510 E LYNN BLVD
07/03/26-08/02/26

Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1571
Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES Totals

09/07/2026

Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83517
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1581
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1581
Account 61100 - MAINT SUPPLIES-BUILDING Totals

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

7.18

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

51.96

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

31.68

Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1602
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT Totals

09/07/2026

Account 61100 - MAINT SUPPLIES-BUILDING
1225 - GRUMMERTS HARDWARE 366
A572355
Ice Machine Supplies
1324 - MENARDS

44077

1324 - MENARDS

43090

Truck & Building
Supplies
Weed Killer/Sprayer

Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT
4875 - WALMART TREVIPAY
F07BC31A
Radio Battery
Replacements

Account 61300 - MAINT SUPPLIES-VEHICLE
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1T1P-N3XHCar Power Inverter
GC9K
1324 - MENARDS
44077
Truck & Building
Supplies
1096 - STERLING NAPA AUTO PARTS
179748
Transmission Fluid

Invoice Date

Due Date

Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1568
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1581
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1596
Account 61300 - MAINT SUPPLIES-VEHICLE Totals

Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
4967 - ALVARADO PLUMBING INC.
060226-CIMCO Cimco Response 6/2/26 Paid by Check
# 83497
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 113G-HNXVAA Batteries
Paid by EFT #
77G6
1568
4347 - AMBOY FIRE DEPARTMENT
060226-CIMCO Cimco Response 6/2/26 Paid by Check
# 83498
1792 - CGH MEDICAL CENTER
060226-CIMCO EMS Cimco Response
Paid by Check
6/2/26
# 83500
3046 - CITY OF ROCK FALLS
060226-CIMCO Cimco Response 6/2/26 Paid by Check
# 83501
3406 - DIXON CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
060226-CIMCO Cimco Response 6/2/26 Paid by Check
# 83512
4348 - DIXON RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
060226-CIMCO Cimco Response 6/2/26 Paid by Check
# 83514
2813 - MILLEDGEVILLE FIRE PROTECTION 060226-CIMCO Cimco Response 6/2/26 Paid by Check
DISTRICT/FIRE DEPT.
# 83525

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Held Reason

G/L Date

Received Date Payment Date

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 4

Invoice Transactions 3
09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

38.00
$383.90

$90.82
151.99
$151.99

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

21.95

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

13.98

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

24.98

Invoice Transactions 3

$60.91

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

21,618.10

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

59.97

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

2,946.68

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

3,080.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

912.60

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

2,874.22

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

3,512.50

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

1,075.00

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Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Status
Held Reason
Invoice Date Due Date
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 10 - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sub Department 12 - FIRE SERVICES
Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
1929 - MORRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 060226-CIMCO Cimco EMS Response
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
6/2/26
# 83527
4968 - MT MORRIS FIRE PROTECTION
060226-CIMCO Cimco Response 6/2/26 Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
DISTRICT
# 83528
4969 - OREGON FIRE PROTECTION
060226-CIMCO Cimco Response 6/2/26 Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
DISTRICT
# 83530
2508 - ROCK FALLS FIRE DEPT.
060226-CIMCO Cimco Response 6/2/26 Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83533
4875 - WALMART TREVIPAY
70B48C08
Station Supply/ Smoke Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
& Carbon Monoxide
1602
Detectors (Dillon
Donati
Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES Totals
Account 65400 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
4291 - PHELPS UNIFORM SPECIALISTS,
2396810
Delivery 8/18/26
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
INC.
1586
4875 - WALMART TREVIPAY
020D514E
Station Supplies
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1602
4875 - WALMART TREVIPAY
70B48C08
Station Supply/ Smoke Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
& Carbon Monoxide
1602
Detectors (Dillon
Donati
Account 65400 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES Totals
Account 83000 - EQUIPMENT
3638 - AIR ONE EQUIPMENT INC.
240223
Globe Hoods- Inventory Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1567
4777 - CONWAY SHIELD INC
0557753
3 Cadet Helmets
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83510
4777 - CONWAY SHIELD INC
0556835
6 Shields
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83510
1394 - SBM INC
INV496662
Contract Charges for
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
8/22/26- 9/21/26
1592
4963 - Taylor's Tins LLC
68146
2 Cadet Shields
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83538
Account 83000 - EQUIPMENT Totals
Sub Department 12 - FIRE SERVICES Totals
Sub Department 13 - FIRE PREVENTION
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
1326
TPM- BM
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
# 83454

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Amount

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

900.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

900.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

900.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

3,905.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

764.40

Invoice Transactions 13

$43,448.47

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

103.76

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

481.72

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

102.16

Invoice Transactions 3

$687.64

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

641.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

1,199.12

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

219.50

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

101.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

123.98

Invoice Transactions 5
Invoice Transactions 44

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

$2,284.60
$50,879.00

475.00

Page 11 of 47

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Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Status
Held Reason
Invoice Date Due Date
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 10 - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sub Department 13 - FIRE PREVENTION
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE
1748 - ILLINOIS SOCIETY OF FIRE
CONFInstructor's Conference Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SERVICE INSTRUCTORS
MONICAL-26
2026
# 83520
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE Totals
Account 96000 - ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
2010 - STERLING MAIN STREET
2026-2334
Hot Dogs Days
Paid by EFT #
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
1529
Account 96000 - ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Totals
Sub Department 13 - FIRE PREVENTION Totals
Department 10 - FIRE DEPARTMENT Totals
Department 20 - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sub Department 21 - POLICE ADMINISTRATION
Account 55100 - POSTAGE & FREIGHT
1357 - PETTY CASH
081726
POSTAGE, GIFT CARD, Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
MILLIE SUPPLIES
# 83442
Account 55100 - POSTAGE & FREIGHT Totals
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET
4881 - CONTINUOUS TOUCH
130084
PHONE SERVICE
Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
AUGUST 2026
1544
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET Totals
Account 59200 - RENTALS-EQUIPMENT
3361 - LEAF
20726401
INSTALLMENT FEE &
Paid by EFT #
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
DOC FEE - BP71C31
1526
Account 59200 - RENTALS-EQUIPMENT Totals
Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
1357 - PETTY CASH
081726
POSTAGE, GIFT CARD, Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
MILLIE SUPPLIES
# 83442
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
15878497
NO SOLICITOR
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
WINDOW CLINGS # 83454
UPRINTING.COM
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1MD1-HK3KSIGN HOLDERS,
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
L7XR
POSTER FRAME,
1568
PACKING TAPE - INV
1MD1-HK3K-L7XR
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1CV1-G9JHACER WIRELESS
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
HQ9T
MOUSE - INVOICE
1568
1CV1-Q9JH-HQ9T

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

09/07/2026

Received Date Payment Date

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 2
08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 3
Invoice Transactions 52

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

550.00
$1,025.00
180.00
$180.00
$1,205.00
$52,388.46

34.24
$34.24
220.12
$220.12
423.15
$423.15

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

25.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

117.97

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

43.99

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

12.34

Page 12 of 47

Page 31 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 20 - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sub Department 21 - POLICE ADMINISTRATION
Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1F11-FGYDD94H

Invoice Description

Status

COMMAND STRIPS INVOICE 1F11-FGYDD94H

Paid by EFT #
1568

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES Totals
Sub Department 21 - POLICE ADMINISTRATION Totals
Sub Department 22 - POLICE SERVICES
Account 45700 - UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
4267 - KALEEL'S CLOTHING & PRINTING
24703

EMBROIDERY - LOGO
& NAME, #24703

Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83522
Account 45700 - UNIFORM ALLOWANCE Totals

Account 51300 - MAINT SERVICES-VEHICLE
1048 - SLIM-N-HANKS AUTOBODY SHOP,
29967
TOWING - ST 66
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
INC
1594
2186 - STERLING CHEVROLET INC.
6020228/1
NEW BATTERY - ST 66 Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83537
2186 - STERLING CHEVROLET INC.
6020360/1
OIL CHANGE - ST 68, Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
8/26/26
# 83537
Account 51300 - MAINT SERVICES-VEHICLE Totals
Account 56100 - DUES
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
69337
NOTARY PUBLIC IL
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
ESSENTIAL NOTARY
# 83454
PACKAGE - ELLMAKER
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
34245230
NOTARY
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
REGISTRATION # 83454
ELLMAKER, IL SOS
Account 56100 - DUES Totals
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE
2914 - SHANE N BLAND
081627
LUNCH/FUEL
Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
REIMBURSE - STAFF & # 83427
COMMAND
2914 - SHANE N BLAND
082826
LUNCH REIMBURSE Paid by EFT #
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
STAFF & COMMAND
1556
1815 - PUBLIC AGENCY TRAINING
17669
TRAINING
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
COUNCIL
REGISTRATIONS # 83531
INVOICE 17669
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE Totals
Account 59900 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1180 - VERIZON WIRELESS
6150668876
CELL PHONES & MDB Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
WIFI
1551

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 5
Invoice Transactions 8

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

27.28

$226.58
$904.09

73.00
$73.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

80.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

389.89

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

104.85

Invoice Transactions 3

$574.74

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

99.95

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

16.00

Invoice Transactions 2

$115.95

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

81.64

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

95.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

375.00

Invoice Transactions 3
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

$551.64
322.20

Page 13 of 47

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Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 20 - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sub Department 22 - POLICE SERVICES
Account 59900 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4922 - T-MOBILE USA INC
216526504-6
MOBILE ROUTER,
DRONE - 7/21/268/20/26

Status

Paid by Check
# 83492

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Account 59900 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES Totals
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1467-RGPY89A TONER
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
D6MF
CARTRIDGE - INVOICE 1568
1467-RGPY-D6MF
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT Totals
Account 65500 - AUTOMOTIVE FUEL/OIL
2914 - SHANE N BLAND
081627
LUNCH/FUEL
Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
REIMBURSE - STAFF & # 83427
COMMAND
Account 65500 - AUTOMOTIVE FUEL/OIL Totals
Account 65800 - COMMUNITY POLICING
2010 - STERLING MAIN STREET
2026-2329
HDD PARTICIPATION - Paid by EFT #
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
2026
1529
1147 - TURNROTH SIGN CO., INC.
2531715
RUN WITH BADGE
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
ADVERTISING - 2025
# 83479
(INVOICE NEVER
RECEIVED)
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
82031
PARKWAY CHAPLAIN
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
BREAKFAST - 7/13/26 # 83454
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
07936j
ICE, HOT DOG DAY Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
KROGER
# 83454
Account 65800 - COMMUNITY POLICING Totals
Account 65870 - COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
1357 - PETTY CASH
081726
POSTAGE, GIFT CARD, Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
MILLIE SUPPLIES
# 83442
4875 - WALMART TREVIPAY
A01D6AC8
ICE CREAM - MILLIE & Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
VANILLIE EVENT
1602
4712 - NORTHERN ILLINOIS VETERINARY 163226
APOQUEL, NEXGUARD, Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SERVICES CORP.
HEARTGUARD # 83529
MILLIE, INV#163226
Account 65870 - COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP Totals
Sub Department 22 - POLICE SERVICES Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

09/01/2026

Invoice Transactions 2
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

41.60

$363.80
94.94

$94.94
43.94

$43.94

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

180.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

85.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

87.66

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

36.30

Invoice Transactions 4

$388.96

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

35.98

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

33.91

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

235.00

Invoice Transactions 3
Invoice Transactions 20

$304.89
$2,511.86

Page 14 of 47

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Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 20 - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sub Department 23 - POLICE INVESTIGATIVE
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE
3797 - CLAY HADLEY
083126
MEAL REIMBURSE HOSTAGE
NEGOTIATION
TRAINING

Status

Held Reason

Paid by Check
# 83488

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE Totals
Account 59900 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1180 - VERIZON WIRELESS
6150668876
CELL PHONES & MDB
WIFI
Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1XDP-64JT3VJY

Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
1551
Account 59900 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES Totals

COLLAPSIBLE STOOL,
2 PACK - INVOICE
1XDP-64JT-3VJY

Paid by EFT #
1568

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES Totals
Account 66200 - INVESTIGATION
4961 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
081126
DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS
4961 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
081126-2
DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS

BIRTH CERTIFICATE
FEE
DEATH CERTIFICATE
FEE

Paid by Check
# 83431
Paid by Check
# 83431

09/01/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

69.83

$69.83
199.84
$199.84
34.19

$34.19

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

10.00

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

20.00

Account 66200 - INVESTIGATION Totals
Sub Department 23 - POLICE INVESTIGATIVE Totals
Sub Department 24 - POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE
3970 - ILLINOIS LEAP
2026-157
NETWORKING NIGHT Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
TICKET - CONFERENCE # 83519
1390 - SAUK VALLEY AREA CHAMBER OF
27440-SY
PWN LUNCHEON Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
COMMERCE
TAME YOUR STRESS,
# 83534
YOUNG
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE Totals
Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1MD1-HK3KSIGN HOLDERS,
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
L7XR
POSTER FRAME,
1568
PACKING TAPE - INV
1MD1-HK3K-L7XR
Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES Totals
Account 66300 - LEADS SYSTEM
1180 - VERIZON WIRELESS
6150668876
CELL PHONES & MDB Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
WIFI
1551
Account 66300 - LEADS SYSTEM Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Transactions 2
Invoice Transactions 5

$30.00
$333.86

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

25.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

25.00

Invoice Transactions 2
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

$50.00
21.98

$21.98
360.16
$360.16

Page 15 of 47

Page 34 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 20 - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sub Department 24 - POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES
Account 83000 - EQUIPMENT
4964 - MOBILE PRO SYSTEMS
3-1217-41754

Invoice Description

Status

Held Reason

MPS 3100 FALCON
TRAILER SYSTEM &
SHIPPING

Paid by EFT #
1561

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Account 83000 - EQUIPMENT Totals
Sub Department 24 - POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES Totals
Sub Department 27 - BLACKHAWK AREA TASK FORCE GRANT
Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
2207 - STACEY L HANS
080126-083126 BATF - AUGUST
PAYROLL

Paid by EFT #
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
1557
Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES Totals
Sub Department 27 - BLACKHAWK AREA TASK FORCE GRANT Totals
Department 20 - POLICE DEPARTMENT Totals

Department 30 - COMMUNITY SERVICES
Sub Department 31 - PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET
4881 - CONTINUOUS TOUCH
130084
PHONE SERVICE
AUGUST 2026
1180 - VERIZON WIRELESS
6150780075
PW CELLPHONE &
NEW EQUIPEMENT
07/11/26-08/10/26

Paid by EFT #
1544
Paid by EFT #
1553

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Paid by Check
# 83432
Paid by Check
# 83432

09/01/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 39

1,942.38
$1,942.38
$1,942.38
$66,360.58

08/25/2026

27.52

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

1,496.18

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Account 45700 - UNIFORM ALLOWANCE Totals
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT
1837 - FRANK'S REPAIR, INC.
12172
SMALL EQUIPMENT
SERVICE - 12172
1837 - FRANK'S REPAIR, INC.
12260
SMALL EQUIPMENT
SERVICE - 12260

09/01/2026

$60,236.25
$60,668.39

08/25/2026

Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83534
Account 59200 - RENTALS-EQUIPMENT Totals
Sub Department 31 - PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION Totals

Paid by Check
# 83523

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 5

60,236.25

08/25/2026

PWN LUNCHEON 9/30
- MELANIE FARMER

Sub Department 32 - PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE
Account 45700 - UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
4267 - KALEEL'S CLOTHING & PRINTING
081526CLOTHING
SCHRADER
ALLOWANCE SCHRADER

09/01/2026

Invoice Amount

08/25/2026

Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET Totals
Account 59200 - RENTALS-EQUIPMENT
1390 - SAUK VALLEY AREA CHAMBER OF
27440
COMMERCE

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Transactions 2
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 3

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

$1,523.70
25.00
$25.00
$1,548.70

411.00

$411.00

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

55.77

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

49.50

Page 16 of 47

Page 35 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 30 - COMMUNITY SERVICES
Sub Department 32 - PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT
1837 - FRANK'S REPAIR, INC.
12176
SMALL EQUIPMENT
SERVICE - 12176
1837 - FRANK'S REPAIR, INC.
12090
SMALL EQUIPMENT
SERVICE - 12090
2218 - AMERICAN TEST CENTER, INC.
2261651
ANNUAL BUCKET
TRUCK SAFETY
TESTING '26
4566 - HELM ELECTRIC FACILITY
61711
LYNN BLVD FOUNTAIN
SOLUTIONS INC.
26-2653

Status

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

90.05

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

72.99

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

480.00

Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1578
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT Totals

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

792.00

Paid by Check
# 83432
Paid by Check
# 83432
Paid by Check
# 83455

Held Reason

Account 51700 - MAINT SERVICES - LIGHTING
4566 - HELM ELECTRIC FACILITY
61561
204 W LYNN BLVD /
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SOLUTIONS INC.
LOCUST 26-2651
1578
4566 - HELM ELECTRIC FACILITY
61712
1ST AVE/E 4TH ST 26- Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SOLUTIONS INC.
2657
1578
4566 - HELM ELECTRIC FACILITY
61713
1ST AVE/E 4TH ST - 16 Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SOLUTIONS INC.
W 3RD ST/AVE A 261578
2658
4566 - HELM ELECTRIC FACILITY
61637
AVE B/W 2ND ST 26Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SOLUTIONS INC.
2652
1578
4566 - HELM ELECTRIC FACILITY
61560
COMMERCE/W 4TH ST Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SOLUTIONS INC.
26-2646
1578
Account 51700 - MAINT SERVICES - LIGHTING Totals
Account 52900 - MAINT SERVICES - OTHER
2330 - DISTINCTIVE GARDENS, INC.
000691
MAINTENANCE LABOR Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
- BROADWAY
# 83511
Account 52900 - MAINT SERVICES - OTHER Totals
Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
10000845291JU 1211 W LE FEVRE RD Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
L26
07/09/26-08/06/26
# 83438
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
10000892624JU 1605 AVENUE L MAINT Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
L26
BLDG 07/09/26# 83439
08/05/26
Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES Totals
Account 57200 - STREET/TRAFFIC LIGHTING
1078 - COMED
9529033111AU 0 4TH AVENUE LITE
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
G26
GROBE RD 150' N R23 # 83504
07/13/26-08/11/26
Account 57200 - STREET/TRAFFIC LIGHTING Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Transactions 6

Invoice Amount

$1,540.31

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

429.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

760.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

265.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

513.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

632.50

Invoice Transactions 5
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

$2,599.50
1,069.00
$1,069.00

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

334.24

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

63.39

Invoice Transactions 2
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

$397.63
875.64

$875.64

Page 17 of 47

Page 36 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 30 - COMMUNITY SERVICES
Sub Department 32 - PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT
1324 - MENARDS
41081
MISC. PIPING
1324 - MENARDS

42810

1324 - MENARDS

42840

Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
1324 - MENARDS
43926

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Amount

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

7.18

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

39.99

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

37.76

2- 2GL TANK
SPRAYERS

Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1581
Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES Totals

09/07/2026

Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
# 83454
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83522
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83522
Account 65300 - SAFETY SUPPLIES/COMMITTEE Totals

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

184.99

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

70.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

24.00

Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1581
Account 89000 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS Totals
Sub Department 32 - PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE Totals

09/07/2026

WALL
CABINET/BATTERIES

Sub Department 33 - PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC
Account 51600 - MAINT SERVICES-TRAFFIC CONTROL
4566 - HELM ELECTRIC FACILITY
61685
CONFLICT MONITOR
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SOLUTIONS INC.
TESTING - 26-2661
1578
4566 - HELM ELECTRIC FACILITY
61563
LAWRENCE/1ST AVE
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SOLUTIONS INC.
26-2644
1578
Account 51600 - MAINT SERVICES-TRAFFIC CONTROL Totals
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT
1324 - MENARDS
44068
6 - 2PK 5GAL BAG
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
STRAINER
1581
1045 - SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO.
3342814491082 KIT PAIL COVER /
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
6
RETURN CREDIT
1593
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1581
22" MAGNET SWEEPER Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1581
WALL
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
CABINET/BATTERIES
1581
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT Totals

Account 65300 - SAFETY SUPPLIES/COMMITTEE
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
07668J
BOOTS - ROMERO
FOR BUSINESS
4267 - KALEEL'S CLOTHING & PRINTING
24795
PRINT CHARGE SCHRADER 24795
4267 - KALEEL'S CLOTHING & PRINTING
24664
PRINT CHARGE BUCKERT
Account 89000 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
1324 - MENARDS
42840

Status

Invoice Transactions 3
09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Transactions 3
09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 24

$84.93
29.98
$29.98

$278.99
149.99
$149.99
$7,436.97

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

10,405.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

4,793.00

Invoice Transactions 2

$15,198.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

17.94

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

10.00

Invoice Transactions 2

$27.94

Page 18 of 47

Page 37 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 30 - COMMUNITY SERVICES
Sub Department 33 - PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC
Account 61600 - MAINT SUPPLIES-TRAFFIC CONTROL
2311 - VULCAN SIGNS
R75650
50 BLANK SIGNS

Status

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83539
Account 61600 - MAINT SUPPLIES-TRAFFIC CONTROL Totals
Sub Department 33 - PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC Totals

Sub Department 34 - PUBLIC WORKS PARK MAINTENANCE
Account 51100 - MAINT SERVICES-BUILDING
4566 - HELM ELECTRIC FACILITY
61631
GRANDON - 26-2654
SOLUTIONS INC.
Account 52900 - MAINT SERVICES - OTHER
1837 - FRANK'S REPAIR, INC.
12431
EQUIPMENT WHEEL
REPAIR
3911 - JENSEN ECOLOGY, LLC
675
RIVERFRONT
STEWARDSHIP
INVOICE 675

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

09/07/2026

Received Date Payment Date

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 5

Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1578
Account 51100 - MAINT SERVICES-BUILDING Totals

09/07/2026

Paid by Check
# 83460
Paid by EFT #
1579

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

421.00
$421.00
$15,646.94

532.00
$532.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

70.58

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

5,167.53

Account 52900 - MAINT SERVICES - OTHER Totals
Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
20039896980JU 304 BRINKS CIRCLE
L26
07/02/26-08/04/26
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
20003788448JU 801 LOCUST ST
L26
07/02/202608/04/2026
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
20003788486JU 310 E PARK AVE
L26
(GRANDON) 07/02/2608/04/26
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
20003788462JU 208 LOCUST ST IRRIG
L26
07/02/26-08/05/26
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
20041975206JU 201 WALLACE STREET
L26
NWS&W RIVERFRONT
PARK 06/11/2607/14/26
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
20041975206A 201 WALLACE STREET
UG26
NWS&W RIVERFRONT
PARK 07/15/2608/12/2026
1078 - COMED
4018563302SE 201 WALLACE STREET
PT26
NWS&W RIVERFRONT
PARK 09/25/2510/21/25

G/L Date

Invoice Transactions 2

$5,238.11

Paid by Check
# 83433
Paid by Check
# 83434

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

155.59

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

108.12

Paid by Check
# 83435

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

45.27

Paid by Check
# 83436
Paid by Check
# 83440

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

33.17

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

19,789.30

Paid by Check
# 83469

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

16,375.05

Paid by Check
# 83457

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

383.44

Page 19 of 47

Page 38 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 30 - COMMUNITY SERVICES
Sub Department 34 - PUBLIC WORKS PARK MAINTENANCE
Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES
1078 - COMED
4018563302NO 201 WALLACE STREET
V25
NWS&W RIVERFRONT
PARK 11/19/2512/18/25
1078 - COMED
4018563302JA 201 WALLACE STREET
N26
NWS&W RIVERFRONT
PARK 12/18/2501/21/26
1078 - COMED
4018563302FE 201 WALLACE STREET
B26
NWS&W RIVERFRONT
PARK 01/21/2602/19/26
1078 - COMED
4018563302JU 201 WALLACE STREET
N26
NWS&W RIVERFRONT
PARK 03/16/2608/12/26
1078 - COMED
6171762996AU 201 WALLACE STREET
G26
NWS&W ICE RIBBON
07/17/26-08/17/26
1078 - COMED
4018563302201 WALLACE STREET
1125
NWS&W RIVERFRONT
PARK 10/21/2511/19/25
1075 - CITY OF STERLING
279974310 E PARK AVE
014JUL26
(GRANDON) 07/03/2608/02/26
1075 - CITY OF STERLING
242298304 BRINKS CIRCLE
004JUL26
07/02/26-08/04/26

Status

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

Paid by Check
# 83458

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

884.51

Paid by Check
# 83484

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

1,187.06

Paid by Check
# 83485

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

1,079.30

Paid by Check
# 83486

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

3,934.09

Paid by Check
# 83503

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

44.08

Paid by Check
# 83505

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

692.07

Paid by EFT #
1571

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

25.00

Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1571
Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES Totals

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

31.50

Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT
1837 - FRANK'S REPAIR, INC.
22068
4 GAL BAR&CHAIN OIL Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
22068
# 83432
1355 - PEABUDY'S INC
21183H
12 BLADES
Paid by Check
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
# 83491
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1LDD-G1FNDECO LIGHTS - RF
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
JGGK
1568
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT Totals
Account 65600 - CHEMICALS
1324 - MENARDS
43799
4 - 32OZ WEED
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
CONTROL
1581
Account 65600 - CHEMICALS Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Transactions 15

Invoice Amount

$44,767.55

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

79.80

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

180.78

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

235.98

Invoice Transactions 3
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

$496.56
48.94
$48.94

Page 20 of 47

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Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Status
Held Reason
Invoice Date Due Date
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 30 - COMMUNITY SERVICES
Sub Department 34 - PUBLIC WORKS PARK MAINTENANCE
Account 67200 - CBD BEAUTIFICATION
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
05546J
IL FURNITURE & MORE Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
- CHRISTMAS DECO
# 83454
1086 - CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO
S514298353.00 4 WEATHER PROOF
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1
COVERS
1572
1086 - CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO
S514298353.00 4 WEATHER PROOOF Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
2
COVERS - RETURN
1572
2330 - DISTINCTIVE GARDENS, INC.
000690
MAINTENANCE LABOR Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
- DOWNTOWN CBD
# 83511
Account 67200 - CBD BEAUTIFICATION Totals
Sub Department 34 - PUBLIC WORKS PARK MAINTENANCE Totals
Sub Department 35 - CODE ENFORCEMENT
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET
4881 - CONTINUOUS TOUCH
130084
PHONE SERVICE
Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
AUGUST 2026
1544
1180 - VERIZON WIRELESS
6150774780
CE- VERIZON SERVICE Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FROM JUL 11- AUG 10 1550
2026
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET Totals
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
102268836
CE- ICC ONLINE
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
COURSE, FIRE
# 83454
RESISTANCE/SOLAR/E
SS (R.HORN)
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
102272062
CE- ICC EXAM
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
VOUCHER
# 83454
1165 - UNITED WAY
091726
CE- 2 TICKETS TO
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
AWARDS CEREMONY
# 83480
FOR UNITED WAY
2278 - SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY
00088644-R
CE- FALL 2026
Paid by EFT #
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
COLLEGE
HORN
ENROLLED COURSE & 1564
BOOKS (R.HORN)
Account 56200 - TRAVEL & TRAINING EXPENSE Totals
Account 59900 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1113 - STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC.
0241877
CE- PROFESSIONAL
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SERVICES (JULY 11597
JULY 31 2026)
Account 59900 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Amount

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

272.87

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

67.77

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

(61.36)

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

17,206.00

Invoice Transactions 4
Invoice Transactions 26

$17,485.28
$68,568.44

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

44.02

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

375.82

Invoice Transactions 2

$419.84

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

39.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

255.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

40.00

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

631.50

Invoice Transactions 4
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

$965.50
1,407.71

$1,407.71

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Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Status
Held Reason
Invoice Date Due Date
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 30 - COMMUNITY SERVICES
Sub Department 35 - CODE ENFORCEMENT
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT
1324 - MENARDS
42986
CE- INTERIOR
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
DETAILER, ULTRA
1581
SHINE VEHICLE (GC
USED FROM RETURN)
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT Totals
Account 65500 - AUTOMOTIVE FUEL/OIL
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
6245194
CE- CLUB CARWASH
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
MONTHLY CAR WASH # 83454
FEE (6 VEHICLES)
AUGUST
Account 65500 - AUTOMOTIVE FUEL/OIL Totals
Account 66700 - RECORDING FEES
1004 - WHITESIDE COUNTY
TODD WHILES CE- TREE LOAN JR.
Paid by Check
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
MORTGAGE 2003 22ND # 83495
AVE T.WHILES
1004 - WHITESIDE COUNTY
DAVID TIETGE CE- TREE LOAN JR.
Paid by Check
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
MORTGAGE 302 W
# 83495
9TH ST J.TESKE
1004 - WHITESIDE COUNTY
JOHN TESKE
CE-TREE LOAN
Paid by Check
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
JR.MORTGAGE 1604
# 83495
GRISWOLD AVE
D.TIETGE
Account 66700 - RECORDING FEES Totals
Account 67100 - EMERGENCY CODE ENFORCEMENT
1324 - MENARDS
42925
CE- MENS RAIN
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
JACKET, INNER CLEAN 1581
DETAIL, TOOLBOX
Account 67100 - EMERGENCY CODE ENFORCEMENT Totals
Account 83000 - EQUIPMENT
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
01687J
CE- BOOTS (2) J.TATE Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
# 83454
4267 - KALEEL'S CLOTHING & PRINTING
24453
CE- EMPLOYEE WORK Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
WEAR (2 CE PRINT
# 83522
LOGO)
Account 83000 - EQUIPMENT Totals
Sub Department 35 - CODE ENFORCEMENT Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

09/07/2026

Received Date Payment Date

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

1.48

$1.48
114.00

$114.00

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

60.00

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

60.00

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

60.00

Invoice Transactions 3
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

$180.00
39.95

$39.95

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

169.94

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

20.00

Invoice Transactions 2
Invoice Transactions 15

$189.94
$3,318.42

Page 22 of 47

Page 41 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND
Department 30 - COMMUNITY SERVICES
Sub Department 36 - GARAGE
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT
4663 - SNAP-ON CREDIT LLC
132481078SOFTWARE
0826
SUBSCRIPTION
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET
4881 - CONTINUOUS TOUCH
130084

PHONE SERVICE
AUGUST 2026

Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
10000892532JU 1605 1/2 AVENUE L
L26
07/09/26-08/06/26
Account 59200 - RENTALS-EQUIPMENT
1009 - AIRGAS USA,LLC
5526075529

HELIUM CYLINDER
RENTAL

Status

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
# 83477
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT Totals

08/25/2026

Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
1544
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET Totals

08/25/2026

Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
# 83437
Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES Totals

08/18/2026

Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
1538
Account 59200 - RENTALS-EQUIPMENT Totals

08/25/2026

Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT
1220 - GOLD STAR FS INC
84020223
2 - 3/4 FUEL HOSE/1" Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
FUEL HOSE
1575
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT Totals
Account 83000 - EQUIPMENT
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
06905J
HARBOR FREIGHT
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
MECHANIC TOOLS # 83454
FAN CULTCH WRENCH
Account 83000 - EQUIPMENT Totals
Sub Department 36 - GARAGE Totals
Department 30 - COMMUNITY SERVICES Totals
Fund 1100 - GENERAL FUND Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

Received Date Payment Date

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/18/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 6
Invoice Transactions 79
Invoice Transactions 255

Invoice Amount

48.15
$48.15
5.50
$5.50
209.76
$209.76
98.99
$98.99
181.10
$181.10
84.99

$84.99
$628.49
$97,147.96
$383,387.39

Page 23 of 47

Page 42 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Status
Held Reason
Invoice Date Due Date
Fund 1600 - STORMWATER PROJECT FUND
Department 16 - STORMWATER PROJECT
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
1113 - STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC.
0242421
1498.025 Griswold Ave Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
Drainage
1597
Improvements July
2026
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Totals
Department 16 - STORMWATER PROJECT Totals
Fund 1600 - STORMWATER PROJECT FUND Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

09/07/2026

Received Date Payment Date

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

3,163.41

$3,163.41
$3,163.41
$3,163.41

Page 24 of 47

Page 43 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Fund 1800 - CAPITAL FUND
Department 18 - CAPITAL
Account 54920 - ENGINEERING
1113 - STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC.
0242422
1243 - WILLETT HOFMANN &
ASSOCIATES, INC.

41818

1243 - WILLETT HOFMANN &
ASSOCIATES, INC.
1243 - WILLETT HOFMANN &
ASSOCIATES, INC.

41819

1243 - WILLETT HOFMANN &
ASSOCIATES, INC.

41825

41823

Invoice Description

Status

Sterling Riverfront Park
Engineering July 2026
1004Z16 - W LEFEVRE
RD RECONSTRUCTION
JUN/JUL 2026
1029Z26 - 3rd Street
ADA July 2026
1603Z26 - 14th Street
Reconstruction July
2026
2008Z25 - Forcemain
JULIE Locate 07-10-26

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

Paid by EFT #
1597
Paid by EFT #
1605

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

4,531.40

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

2,788.70

Paid by EFT #
1605
Paid by EFT #
1605

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

1,090.55

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

1,146.00

Paid by EFT #
1605

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

55.40

Account 54920 - ENGINEERING Totals
Account 83000 - EQUIPMENT
4966 - ZAMBONI COMPANY USA, INC
128133

ZAMBONI 100

Paid by Check
# 83496

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Account 83000 - EQUIPMENT Totals
Account 89300 - INFRASTRUCTURE
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
RF4U4690
FOR BUSINESS
1384 - ROCK RIVER READY MIX INC
081526

11 - PRE-CUT RUBBER
ROLLS - RF
16.5YDS CONCRETE

1384 - ROCK RIVER READY MIX INC

29.50YDS CONCRETE

073126

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
# 83454
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1590
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1590
Account 89300 - INFRASTRUCTURE Totals
Department 18 - CAPITAL Totals
Fund 1800 - CAPITAL FUND Totals

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Transactions 5
09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

$9,612.05
16,990.00
$16,990.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

1,975.86

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

607.50

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

405.00

Invoice Transactions 3
Invoice Transactions 9
Invoice Transactions 9

$2,988.36
$29,590.41
$29,590.41

Page 25 of 47

Page 44 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 2100 - MOTOR FUEL TAX
Department 21 - MOTOR FUEL TAX
Account 61400 - MAINT SUPPLIES-STREET/GM
1013 - ALLIANCE MATERIALS, INC.
40933
186.38TN CA6&10

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Status

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
1539
Account 61400 - MAINT SUPPLIES-STREET/GM Totals
Department 21 - MOTOR FUEL TAX Totals
Fund 2100 - MOTOR FUEL TAX Totals

G/L Date

08/25/2026

Received Date Payment Date

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

1,481.72
$1,481.72
$1,481.72
$1,481.72

Page 26 of 47

Page 45 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 2241 - LIBRARY-GENERAL ACCOUNT
Department 41 - LIBRARY - GENERAL
Account 51100 - MAINT SERVICES-BUILDING
4962 - DENNIS ELECTRIC
20929
Service Call Replace
Ballast/20929

Status

Account 65100 - OFFICE SUPPLIES
1236 - HERITAGE PRINTING
17258
1371 - QUILL LLC

50163799

1394 - SBM INC

INV495418

Account 65400 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
1371 - QUILL LLC
50157577

999103002007

LT Books/103002007

1135 - CENGAGE LEARNING INC./GALE

999103149453

LT Books/103149453

1135 - CENGAGE LEARNING INC./GALE

999103066283

LT Books/10366283

1135 - CENGAGE LEARNING INC./GALE

999103011138

LT books/103011138

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

08/18/2026

Invoice Amount

09/01/2026

Paid by Check
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
# 83487
Account 52900 - MAINT SERVICES - OTHER Totals

09/01/2026

Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
1543
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
# 83464
Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES Totals

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

57.50

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

66.49

Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1606
Account 59900 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES Totals

09/07/2026

Adult application
cards/17258
Paper
Newsletter/50163799
Upstairs copier/495418

Account 67310 - BOOKS
1135 - CENGAGE LEARNING INC./GALE

G/L Date

Paid by EFT #
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
1555
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT Totals

102 W 4TH STREET
06/18/26-07/17/26
102 W 4TH STREET
07/15/26-08/12/26

Cleaning
Supplies/50157577

Due Date

08/18/2026

Account 52900 - MAINT SERVICES - OTHER
4672 - ESTHERS CLEANING SERVICE
390670
August/390670

Account 59900 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3060 - WIPFLI, LLP
3336086
August/3336086

Invoice Date

Paid by Check
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
# 83430
Account 51100 - MAINT SERVICES-BUILDING Totals

Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT
1410 - ALARM DETECTION SYSTEMS, INC. 67111-1095
1095-July-Sept

Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES
1075 - CITY OF STERLING
283010001JUL26
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
10001421513A
UG26

Held Reason

Invoice Transactions 1
09/01/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
09/01/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Transactions 2
09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

125.00
$125.00
163.50
$163.50
1,200.00
$1,200.00

$123.99
985.80
$985.80

Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83518
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1588
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1592
Account 65100 - OFFICE SUPPLIES Totals

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

70.25

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

110.24

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

215.40

Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1588
Account 65400 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES Totals

09/07/2026

Paid by EFT #
1570
Paid by EFT #
1570
Paid by EFT #
1570
Paid by EFT #
1570

Invoice Transactions 3
09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

$395.89
171.29
$171.29

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

166.50

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

51.20

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

28.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

144.00

Page 27 of 47

Page 46 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Fund 2241 - LIBRARY-GENERAL ACCOUNT
Department 41 - LIBRARY - GENERAL
Account 67310 - BOOKS
1272 - INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES
98631018

Invoice Description

Status

Books/98631018

1272 - INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES

98610966

Books/98610966

1272 - INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES

98690632

Books/98609632

1272 - INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES

98839823

Book/98839823

1272 - INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES

98790286

Books/98790286

1272 - INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES

98790287

Books/98790287

1272 - INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES

98562687

Books/98562687

Paid by Check
# 83521
Paid by Check
# 83521
Paid by Check
# 83521
Paid by Check
# 83521
Paid by Check
# 83521
Paid by Check
# 83521
Paid by Check
# 83521

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

321.88

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

193.08

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

303.24

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

11.24

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

138.57

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

195.17

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

316.25

Account 67310 - BOOKS Totals
Account 67330 - AUDIO/VISUAL
2853 - MIDWEST TAPE
509281657

DVD/509281657

2853 - MIDWEST TAPE

dvds/509246239

509246239

Paid by EFT #
1582
Paid by EFT #
1582

$1,869.13

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

53.98

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

44.98

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Account 82000 - BUILDING Totals
Department 41 - LIBRARY - GENERAL Totals
Fund 2241 - LIBRARY-GENERAL ACCOUNT Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Invoice Transactions 11

Invoice Amount

09/07/2026

Account 67330 - AUDIO/VISUAL Totals
Account 82000 - BUILDING
1369 - QUALITY CLEANING SERVICE,
081426-081626 Community Room/JFIC Paid by EFT #
CORP.
Area carpet cleaning
1527

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Transactions 2
08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 24
Invoice Transactions 24

$98.96
2,121.80
$2,121.80
$7,255.36
$7,255.36

Page 28 of 47

Page 47 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 2243 - LIBRARY-PER CAPITA GRANT ACCOUNT
Department 43 - LIBRARY - PER CAPITA
Account 94900 - MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
1272 - INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES
98500482
Credit/98500482
2853 - MIDWEST TAPE

509314009

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Status

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83521
DVD/CDBOT/50931400 Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
9
1582
Account 94900 - MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES Totals
Department 43 - LIBRARY - PER CAPITA Totals
Fund 2243 - LIBRARY-PER CAPITA GRANT ACCOUNT Totals

G/L Date

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Amount

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

(14.99)

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

117.22

Invoice Transactions 2
Invoice Transactions 2
Invoice Transactions 2

$102.23
$102.23
$102.23

Page 29 of 47

Page 48 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 2247 - LIBRARY-GRAY TRUST ACCOUNT
Department 47 - LIBRARY - GRAY TRUST
Account 94900 - MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
3060 - WIPFLI, LLP
3328991
Sharepoint/3328991

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Status

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1606
Account 94900 - MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES Totals
Department 47 - LIBRARY - GRAY TRUST Totals
Fund 2247 - LIBRARY-GRAY TRUST ACCOUNT Totals

G/L Date

09/07/2026

Received Date Payment Date

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

7.50
$7.50
$7.50
$7.50

Page 30 of 47

Page 49 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 2250 - LIBRARY - RRLC FUND
Department 50 - LIBRARY - RRLC FUND
Account 94920 - OTHER GRANTS
1135 - CENGAGE LEARNING INC./GALE
999102889656- Databses/RRLC
2
102889656

Status

Held Reason

Paid by EFT #
1542

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Account 94920 - OTHER GRANTS Totals
Department 50 - LIBRARY - RRLC FUND Totals
Fund 2250 - LIBRARY - RRLC FUND Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

3,000.00
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
$3,000.00

Page 31 of 47

Page 50 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 2300 - BAND COMMISSION
Department 23 - BAND
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT
1394 - SBM INC
INV493916
PHOTOCOPIER
08/07/26-09/06/26
Account 55300 - PUBLISHING
4100 - ANNETTE K HACKBARTH
081226

1147 - TURNROTH SIGN CO., INC.

2651106

1147 - TURNROTH SIGN CO., INC.

2660801

Status

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

Paid by EFT #
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
1528
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT Totals

REIMBURSEMENT JULY Paid by EFT #
TO AUGUST
1524
FACEBOOK AD BOOST
FLIGHT 1 PEABODY,
Paid by Check
CREDIT UNION
# 83493
BOARDS &
PRODUCTION
FLIGHT 2 07/19/26Paid by Check
08/18/26 PEABODY & # 83493
CREDIT UNION
BOARDS

08/18/2026

Received Date Payment Date

08/18/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

53.00
$53.00

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

287.33

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

719.00

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

524.00

Account 55300 - PUBLISHING Totals
Account 59900 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4896 - VANESSA LEAVITT
081226
REIMBURSEMENT
Paid by EFT #
08/18/2026 08/18/2026
MUTS YEAR END BAND 1530
APPRECIATION
Account 59900 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES Totals
Account 59940 - WINTER POPS CONCERT EXPENSE
2010 - STERLING MAIN STREET
2026-2143
PROGRAM - MUSIC
Paid by EFT #
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
UNDER THE STARS 10 1565
WEEKS
Account 59940 - WINTER POPS CONCERT EXPENSE Totals
Department 23 - BAND Totals
Fund 2300 - BAND COMMISSION Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

Invoice Transactions 3
08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 6
Invoice Transactions 6

$1,530.33
417.01

$417.01
102.90

$102.90
$2,103.24
$2,103.24

Page 32 of 47

Page 51 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 2451 - SIDC-INCUBATOR
Department 51 - SBTC
Account 51100 - MAINT SERVICES-BUILDING
3318 - LOESCHER HEATING & AIR
818422
SIDC REPAIRED AC
CONDITIONING, INC.
UNIT @ UNIT 3

Status

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

Paid by EFT #
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
1560
Account 51100 - MAINT SERVICES-BUILDING Totals

Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
1599 - WARD, MURRAY, PACE &
4873125
SIDC 16th Lynn Lot to Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
JOHNSON, P.C. Corporation
Pignatelli LLC
1603
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Totals
Account 57120 - WATER SERVICE
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
10000177349A 1741 INDUSTRIAL DR Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
UG26
07/15/26-08/12/26
# 83461
Account 57120 - WATER SERVICE Totals
Department 51 - SBTC Totals
Fund 2451 - SIDC-INCUBATOR Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

09/01/2026

Received Date Payment Date

09/01/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 3
Invoice Transactions 3

Invoice Amount

1,078.83
$1,078.83
60.00
$60.00
155.67
$155.67
$1,294.50
$1,294.50

Page 33 of 47

Page 52 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 2457 - EVENT FUND
Department 57 - EVENT FUND
Account 94900 - MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
3799 - STERLING - ROCK FALLS JAYCEES
2026
Jaycees Firework
Display Donation 2026

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Status

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83536
Account 94900 - MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES Totals
Department 57 - EVENT FUND Totals
Fund 2457 - EVENT FUND Totals

G/L Date

09/07/2026

Received Date Payment Date

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

5,000.00
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
$5,000.00

Page 34 of 47

Page 53 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 2500 - COLISEUM BOARD
Department 25 - COLISEUM
Account 52900 - MAINT SERVICES - OTHER
1057 - STERLING COMMERCIAL ROOFING, PSI490005260 COLISEUMINC.
EMERGENCY ROOF
PATCHING FROM
ROOF LEAKS

Status

Paid by EFT #
1547

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Account 52900 - MAINT SERVICES - OTHER Totals
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET
4881 - CONTINUOUS TOUCH
130084

Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
100001798119
AUG2
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
100000279313
AUG2
1075 - CITY OF STERLING
279811001JUL26

PHONE SERVICE
AUGUST 2026

212 3RD AVE FS
08/05/26-09/01/26
212 3RD AVENUE
07/02/26-08/04/26
212 3RD AVENUE
07/03/26-08/02/26

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/25/2026

Invoice Amount

1,654.25

$1,654.25

Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
1544
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET Totals

08/25/2026

Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
# 83467
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
# 83468
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1571
Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES Totals

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

33.24

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

200.10

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

90.00

Account 61100 - MAINT SUPPLIES-BUILDING
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 19G1-C1T6COLISEUM- LED BULB Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
PXMD-3
FOR
1568
HALLWAYS/STAIRWELL
LIGHTING
4291 - PHELPS UNIFORM SPECIALISTS,
2394651
COLISEUM- MATS
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
INC.
(8/13/2026)
1586
Account 61100 - MAINT SUPPLIES-BUILDING Totals
Department 25 - COLISEUM Totals
Fund 2500 - COLISEUM BOARD Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Transactions 3

33.02
$33.02

$323.34

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

31.99

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

123.00

Invoice Transactions 2
Invoice Transactions 7
Invoice Transactions 7

$154.99
$2,165.60
$2,165.60

Page 35 of 47

Page 54 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Status
Held Reason
Invoice Date Due Date
Fund 2800 - CIVIL DEFENSE FUND
Department 28 - CIVIL DEFENSE
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT
3672 - MOBILE ELECTRONICS, INC.
16325
Replace Chief antenna/ Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
DC firmware update/
# 83526
E3 Radio
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT Totals
Department 28 - CIVIL DEFENSE Totals
Fund 2800 - CIVIL DEFENSE FUND Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

09/07/2026

Received Date Payment Date

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

288.00

$288.00
$288.00
$288.00

Page 36 of 47

Page 55 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Fund 3370 - TIF LINCOLNWAY-LYNN
Department 70 - TIF LINCOLNWAY-LYNN
Account 56100 - DUES
1268 - IL TAX INCREMENT ASSOCIATION 00752

Invoice Description

Status

Held Reason

Member Renewal Municipal 10k to 25k.
Renew July 1, 2027

Paid by Check
# 83470

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Account 56100 - DUES Totals
Department 70 - TIF LINCOLNWAY-LYNN Totals
Fund 3370 - TIF LINCOLNWAY-LYNN Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

130.00

$130.00
$130.00
$130.00

Page 37 of 47

Page 56 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 3385 - TIF ROCK RIVER DEVELOPMENT
Department 85 - TIF - ROCK RIVER DEV
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
4587 - SRF CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
16205.01-3
Sterling Quiet Zone
Implementation - July
31, 2026

Status

Paid by EFT #
1546

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Totals
Account 56100 - DUES
1268 - IL TAX INCREMENT ASSOCIATION

00752

Member Renewal Municipal 10k to 25k.
Renew July 1, 2027

Paid by Check
# 83470

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Account 56100 - DUES Totals
Department 85 - TIF - ROCK RIVER DEV Totals
Fund 3385 - TIF ROCK RIVER DEVELOPMENT Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 2
Invoice Transactions 2

Invoice Amount

5,058.19

$5,058.19
130.00

$130.00
$5,188.19
$5,188.19

Page 38 of 47

Page 57 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Fund 3387 - TIF - CBD EAST
Department 89 - TIF - CBD EAST
Account 53200 - LEGAL SERVICE
1599 - WARD, MURRAY, PACE &
4873011
JOHNSON, P.C. Corporation

Invoice Description

Status

ECBD TIF 2715AR 8-11 Paid by EFT #
-26
1603

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Account 53200 - LEGAL SERVICE Totals
Account 56100 - DUES
1268 - IL TAX INCREMENT ASSOCIATION

00752

Member Renewal Municipal 10k to 25k.
Renew July 1, 2027

Paid by Check
# 83470

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Account 56100 - DUES Totals
Department 89 - TIF - CBD EAST Totals
Fund 3387 - TIF - CBD EAST Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 2
Invoice Transactions 2

Invoice Amount

585.00
$585.00
130.00

$130.00
$715.00
$715.00

Page 39 of 47

Page 58 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Fund 3390 - TIF - LINCOLN HIGHWAY
Department 97 - TIF - LINCOLN HIGHWAY
Account 56100 - DUES
1268 - IL TAX INCREMENT ASSOCIATION 00752

Invoice Description

Status

Member Renewal Municipal 10k to 25k.
Renew July 1, 2027

Paid by Check
# 83470

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Account 56100 - DUES Totals
Department 97 - TIF - LINCOLN HIGHWAY Totals
Fund 3390 - TIF - LINCOLN HIGHWAY Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

130.00

$130.00
$130.00
$130.00

Page 40 of 47

Page 59 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Status
Held Reason
Invoice Date Due Date
Fund 5160 - SEWER-OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
Account 27130 - COUNTY REIMB/WAL-MART SSA #2
4899 - WHITESIDE COUNTY ENGINEER
070126-073126 WALMART
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
DISTRUIBUTION
# 83540
CENTER BILLING JULY
2026
Account 27130 - COUNTY REIMB/WAL-MART SSA #2 Totals
Department 61 - SEWER - WWT
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT
1240 - WILCO RENTAL INC
105687
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83541
1240 - WILCO RENTAL INC
105667
SERVICE WORK ON JD Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
4200
# 83541
Account 51200 - MAINT SERVICES-EQUIPMENT Totals
Account 51500 - MAINT SERVICES - UTILITY SYSYTEM
2182 - HELM CIVIL
5646
AVE D SEWER LINE
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
REPAIR
1577
4566 - HELM ELECTRIC FACILITY
61720
WEEKEND SERVICE
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SOLUTIONS INC.
CALL
1578
Account 51500 - MAINT SERVICES - UTILITY SYSYTEM Totals
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2031 - TEST INC.
26080285
MONTHLY DMR
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
TESTING-RIVER
1599
2031 - TEST INC.
26070825
MONTHLY DMR
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
TESTING-RIVER
1599
2031 - TEST INC.
26070824
SEMI ANNUAL
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
TESTING
1599
2031 - TEST INC.
26080284
MONTHLY DMR
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
TESTING-EFF
1599
1145 - TRUGREEN
227525170
SPRAY LAGOON FOR
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
VEGETATION
1600
CONTROL
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Totals
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET
4881 - CONTINUOUS TOUCH
130084
PHONE SERVICE
Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
AUGUST 2026
1544
1180 - VERIZON WIRELESS
6150780076
08/06/26-09/10/26
Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
CELLPHONE WWT
1548
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET Totals
Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
10000739778A 2609 WOODLAWN RD Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
UG26
07/16/26-08/12/26
# 83463
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
10001480215A 802 WALLACE STREET Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
UG26
07/15/26-08/12/26
# 83465

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G/L Date

09/07/2026

Received Date Payment Date

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

389.80

$389.80

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

989.20

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

1,897.19

Invoice Transactions 2

$2,886.39

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

2,340.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

571.00

Invoice Transactions 2

$2,911.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

1,014.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

1,014.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

1,017.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

280.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

762.48

Invoice Transactions 5

$4,087.48

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

33.02

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

227.10

Invoice Transactions 2

$260.12

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

19.36

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

45.68

Page 41 of 47

Page 60 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 5160 - SEWER-OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
Department 61 - SEWER - WWT
Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES
1254 - IL AMERICAN WATER CO
10000177837A 2400 W LYNN BLVD
UG26
07/15/26-08/12/26
1078 - COMED
8028897000JUL 2400 W LYNN BLVD
26
06/25/26-07/27/26
1078 - COMED
0729571222AU 3005 W LINCOLNWAY
G26
07/27/26-08/25/26
1078 - COMED
2442623000AU 100 AVENUE K 100
G26
BLOCK 07/28/2608/26/26
1078 - COMED
2082729000AU 501 W MILLER RD
G26
07/28/26-08/26/26
1078 - COMED
0844697000AU 2350 LEFEVRE RD
G26
07/27/26-08/25/26

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

334.19

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

15,122.99

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

123.07

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

1,124.59

Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83508
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83509
Account 57100 - GENERAL UTILITIES Totals

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

196.99

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

3.49

Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
# 83474
Account 57400 - LANDFILL CHARGES Totals

08/25/2026

Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83516
1324 - MENARDS
42757
WIRE CABLE, CLAMPS, Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
SPRING SNAPS, SPLICE 1581
SLEEVES, EYE BOLT
4291 - PHELPS UNIFORM SPECIALISTS,
2400102
8/20/26 JANITORIAL
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
INC.
SERVICE
1586
4291 - PHELPS UNIFORM SPECIALISTS,
2406148
8/27/26 JANITORIAL
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
INC.
SERVICE
1586
2329 - USA BLUE BOOK
INV01141766
PADLOCKS
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1601
Account 61100 - MAINT SUPPLIES-BUILDING Totals
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT
1096 - STERLING NAPA AUTO PARTS
183826
CREDIT FROM 8/27/26 Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
INVOICE
1596
1096 - STERLING NAPA AUTO PARTS
183313
ROTARTY MOWER U- Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
JOINT
1596
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT Totals
Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
09277J
FARM & FLEET WEED Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
PREVENTER,MEASURIN # 83454
G PITCHER, BUG &
TAR REMOVER

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

33.87

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

87.25

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

60.63

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

60.63

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

46.91

Account 57400 - LANDFILL CHARGES
1383 - REPUBLIC SERVICES
0721008928003

2400 W LYNN BLVD
AUGUST 2026

Account 61100 - MAINT SUPPLIES-BUILDING
1927 - FRARY LUMBER & SUPPLY
2608-152403
3-CANS SPRAY PAINT

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Status

Paid by Check
# 83466
Paid by Check
# 83502
Paid by Check
# 83506
Paid by Check
# 83507

Held Reason

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Transactions 8
08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Transactions 5

Invoice Amount

$16,970.36
3,037.53
$3,037.53

$289.29

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

(10.50)

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

36.17

Invoice Transactions 2
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

$25.67
28.19

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Page 61 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Fund 5160 - SEWER-OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
Department 61 - SEWER - WWT
Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
4875 - WALMART TREVIPAY
579F842E

Invoice Description

Status

Held Reason

WATER, PAPER
TOWELS, PLATES,
CUTLERY

Paid by EFT #
1602

Invoice Date

Due Date

G/L Date

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Account 65200 - OPERATING SUPPLIES Totals
Account 65300 - SAFETY SUPPLIES/COMMITTEE
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
00036J
FARM & FLEET
FOR BUSINESS
VACUUM, SAFETY
BOOTS

Paid by Check
# 83454

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Account 65300 - SAFETY SUPPLIES/COMMITTEE Totals
Account 65400 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
00036J
FOR BUSINESS

FARM & FLEET
VACUUM, SAFETY
BOOTS

Paid by Check
# 83454

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Account 65400 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES Totals
Account 65610 - CHEMS-TREATMENT PROCESS
4831 - GLOBAL WATER TECHNOLOGY,
201498
8 DRUMS COAGULANT
INC.
3820 - HAWKINS, INC.
7535957
TOTE SODIUM
BISULFITE + FREIGHT
CHARGE
3820 - HAWKINS, INC.
7534290
2-CHLORINE
CYLINDER RENTAL
Account 65620 - CHEMICALS-LABORATORY
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1MNF-WCKPLATEX RUBBER
KMCX
TUBING

Paid by EFT #
1574
Paid by EFT #
1576

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 2
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

83.26

$111.45
104.41

$104.41
349.54

$349.54

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

5,512.75

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

1,401.00

Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1576
Account 65610 - CHEMS-TREATMENT PROCESS Totals

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

20.00

Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
1568
Account 65620 - CHEMICALS-LABORATORY Totals

09/07/2026

Account 65630 - CHEMS-PLANT MAINTENANCE
1363 - BUSINESS CARD/PLATINUM PLUS
09277J
FARM & FLEET WEED Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
FOR BUSINESS
PREVENTER,MEASURIN # 83454
G PITCHER, BUG &
TAR REMOVER
Account 65630 - CHEMS-PLANT MAINTENANCE Totals
Department 61 - SEWER - WWT Totals
Department 62 - SEWER - MAINT
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT
4155 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1FJ9-4G4RASURION PROTECTION Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
J6K1
PLAN
1568
1225 - GRUMMERTS HARDWARE 366
A572051
SNAP RINGS
Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
# 83517

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Transactions 3
09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 36

$6,933.75
26.99
$26.99
159.76

$159.76
$38,153.74

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

63.99

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

3.62

Page 43 of 47

Page 62 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Status
Held Reason
Invoice Date Due Date
Fund 5160 - SEWER-OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
Department 62 - SEWER - MAINT
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT
1324 - MENARDS
42966
TRAILER LIGHT KIT,
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
RATCHET STRAPS,
1581
SPLICELINE, HEAT
GUN
Account 61200 - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-EQUIPMENT Totals
Account 61500 - MAINT SUPPLIES-STORMWATER SYS
1166 - FASTENAL COMPANY
ILSTR153653
24 - 17OZ GREEN
Paid by EFT #
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
PAINT
1573
Account 61500 - MAINT SUPPLIES-STORMWATER SYS Totals
Department 62 - SEWER - MAINT Totals
Department 63 - SEWER - BILLING & COLLECTION
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
4942 - BMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC
101424
BMS UTITILTY BILLING Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
INVOICE AUG26
1540
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Totals
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET
4881 - CONTINUOUS TOUCH
130084
PHONE SERVICE
Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
AUGUST 2026
1544
Account 55200 - TELEPHONE/INTERNET Totals
Department 63 - SEWER - BILLING & COLLECTION Totals
Fund 5160 - SEWER-OPERATION & MAINTENANCE Totals

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G/L Date

09/07/2026

Received Date Payment Date

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 3
09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 4

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 2
Invoice Transactions 43

Invoice Amount

132.12

$199.73
115.79
$115.79
$315.52

3,905.66
$3,905.66
22.01
$22.01
$3,927.67
$42,786.73

Page 44 of 47

Page 63 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Status
Held Reason
Invoice Date Due Date
Fund 5200 - SOLID WASTE FUND
Department 91 - SOLID WASTE
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
4942 - BMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC
101424
BMS UTITILTY BILLING Paid by EFT #
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
INVOICE AUG26
1540
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Totals
Department 91 - SOLID WASTE Totals
Fund 5200 - SOLID WASTE FUND Totals

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

G/L Date

08/25/2026

Received Date Payment Date

08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 1

Invoice Amount

976.41
$976.41
$976.41
$976.41

Page 45 of 47

Page 64 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Fund 7200 - HEALTH INSURANCE FUND
Department 72 - HEALTH INS
Account 45120 - HEALTH INSURANCE-ADMIN
4438 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
5557479
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
CORPORATION
4309 - KCL GROUP BENEFITS
SEPTEMBER
KCL Invoice
2026
Account 45200 - LIFE INSURANCE
4309 - KCL GROUP BENEFITS
SEPTEMBER
2026

KCL Invoice

Status

Held Reason

Invoice Date

Due Date

Run by Nicole Morgan on 09/03/2026 02:24:48 PM

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Amount

Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
# 83459
Paid by Check
08/25/2026 08/25/2026
# 83471
Account 45120 - HEALTH INSURANCE-ADMIN Totals

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

120.00

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

754.39

Paid by Check
# 83471

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Account 45200 - LIFE INSURANCE Totals
Account 53500 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
3815 - HEALTHCHECK 360
DP5241
HC360 SERVICES DOWN PAYMENT

G/L Date

Paid by EFT #
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
1558
Account 53500 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE Totals
Department 72 - HEALTH INS Totals
Fund 7200 - HEALTH INSURANCE FUND Totals

Invoice Transactions 2
08/25/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Invoice Transactions 1
Invoice Transactions 4
Invoice Transactions 4

$874.39
1,085.59
$1,085.59
3,460.00
$3,460.00
$5,419.98
$5,419.98

Page 46 of 47

Page 65 of 129

Council GL Distribution Report
Payment Date Range 08/18/26 - 09/07/26

Vendor
Invoice No.
Invoice Description
Status
Held Reason
Invoice Date Due Date
Fund 7600 - POLICE PENSION FUND
Department 76 - POLICE PENSION
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
3761 - LAUTERBACH & AMEN, LLP
121917
ACTUARIAL GASB
Paid by EFT #
09/01/2026 09/01/2026
67/68 REPORT
1559
4036 - REIMER , DOBROVOLNY & LABARDI 2757-33472
QUARTERLY RETAINER Paid by Check
09/07/2026 09/07/2026
PC
- OCT TO DEC, COPIES # 83532
Account 54900 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Totals
Department 76 - POLICE PENSION Totals
Fund 7600 - POLICE PENSION FUND Totals
Grand Totals

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G/L Date

Received Date Payment Date

Invoice Amount

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

1,435.00

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

759.40

Invoice Transactions 2
Invoice Transactions 2
Invoice Transactions 2
Invoice Transactions 368

$2,194.40
$2,194.40
$2,194.40
$496,380.07

Page 47 of 47

Page 66 of 129

Page 67 of 129

Page 68 of 129

Agenda Item Background
Item: Knights of Columbus to hold a Bucket Brigade on September 12, 2026
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Public Content:
Annual Tootsie Roll Drive. Funds raised will assist local persons with special needs.
Recommended Action:
Approve, if acceptable, the petition from Knights of Columbus #662 to hold a bucket brigade
on September 12, 2026.
Attachments:
1.
admin_20260903_142224

Page 69 of 129

Page 70 of 129

Page 71 of 129

Agenda Item Background
Item: Appointment of Personnel to Boards and Commissions
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Public Content:
The Property Maintenance Code Appeals Board had multiple vacancies. It is recommended
Council approve to appoint Skip McCloud and Brandon Schoon and reappoint Kurt Glazier.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends Council approve the Appointment of Skip McCloud and Brandon Schoon and
Reappointment of Kurt Glazier.
Attachments:
1.
Board Commissions Council Appointment Recommendation September 2026

Page 72 of 129

City of Sterling Boards and Commissions

Term Expires

Property Maintenance Code Appeals Board
Appoint Skip McCloud
Appoint Brandon Schoon
Reappoint Kurt Glazier

09/08/2028
09/08/2028
09/08/2028

Page 73 of 129

Agenda Item Background
Item: Ordinance 2026-09-21 Authorizing the City of Sterling to Borrow Funds From the Water
Pollution Control Loan Fund
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Public Content:
This ordinance authorizes the City of Sterling to borrow up to $95,000,000 through the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Pollution Control Loan Program to fund
improvements to the City’s sanitary sewer system. The approximately $73.3 million project
includes construction of a new wastewater treatment plant, a new influent lift station,
replacement of the Avenue K lift station and force main, replacement of the Windsor lift
station force main, and abandonment of the existing wastewater treatment plant. The loan will
have a term of up to 30 years, with repayment from revenues of the City’s sewer system. The
ordinance also authorizes the City Manager to apply for the loan and the Mayor to execute the
Loan Agreement with the IEPA.
Recommended Action:
Approval of Ordinance 2026-09-21 Authorizing the City of Sterling to Borrow Funds From the
Water Pollution Control Loan Fund
Attachments:
1.
Ord 2026-09-21 Authorizing Ordinance to Borrow Funds From IEPA

Page 74 of 129

CITY OF STERLING
WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-09-21

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF STERLING
WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO BORROW FUNDS
FROM THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL LOAN FUND
(Wastewater Treatment Plant & Lift Station Improvements)

ADOPTED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF STERLING
THIS 8th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026

Published in pamphlet form by authority of the City Council of the City of Sterling, Whiteside
County, this 8th day of September, 2026.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-09-21

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF STERLING
WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO BORROW FUNDS
FROM THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL LOAN FUND
(Wastewater Treatment Plant & Lift Station Improvements)

WHEREAS, the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois operates its wastewater or
sewerage system (“the System”) in accordance with Section 65ILCS 5/139 of the Illinois Municipal
Code, and the Local Government Debt Reform Act, 30 ILCS 350/1 (collectively, “the Act”), and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Sterling (the “Corporate
Authorities”) have determined that is advisable, necessary and in the best interests of public health,
safety and welfare to construct a new wastewater treatment plant and make improvements to the
sanitary sewer system. The improvements include the construction of a new activated sludge
wastewater treatment plant, a new influent lift station at the existing wastewater treatment plant site,
replacement of the Avenue K lift station and construction of a new force main to the new wastewater
treatment plant site, replacement of the Windsor lift station force main, and abandonment of the
existing wastewater treatment plant (collectively “the Project”); and
WHEREAS, the wastewater treatment plant and sanitary sewer system improvements also
includes, to the extent necessary, acquisition of necessary land or rights in land or other services
necessary, useful or advisable to the construction and installation, all in accordance with the plans
and specifications prepared by consulting engineers of the City, which project will have a useful life
in excess of 30 years; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of construction and installing the Project, including
engineering, land acquisition, legal, financial and other related expenses is $95,000,000 and there are
insufficient funds on hand and lawfully available to pay these costs; and
WHEREAS, the loan shall bear an interest rate as defined by 35 Ill Adm. Code 365, which
does not exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended, 30 ILCS
305/0.01 et seq., at the time of the issuance of the loan; and
WHEREAS, the principal and interest payment shall be payable semi-annually, and the loan
shall mature in 30 years, which is within the period of useful life of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the costs are expected to be paid for with a loan to the City from the Water
Pollution Control Loan Fund through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the loan to be
repaid from revenues of the System and the loan is authorized to be accepted at this time pursuant to
the Act; and

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WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Act, the City is authorized to borrow
funds from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund in the aggregate principal amount of $95,000,000
to provide funds to pay the costs of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the loan to the City shall be made pursuant to a Loan Agreement, including
certain terms and conditions, between the City and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Corporate Authorities of Sterling,
Whiteside County, Illinois as follows:
SECTION 1. INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLES
The Corporate Authorities hereby find that the recitals contained in the preambles are true
and correct, and incorporate them into this Ordinance by this reference.
SECTION 2. DETERMINATION TO BORROW FUNDS
It is necessary and in the best interests of the City to construct the Project for the public
health, safety and welfare, in accordance with the plans and specifications, as described; that
the System will be operated in accordance with the provisions of the Act; and that for the
purpose of constructing the Project, it is hereby authorized that funds be borrowed by the
City in an aggregate principal amount (which can include construction period interest
financed over the term of the loan) not to exceed $95,000,000.
SECTION 3. PUBLICATION
This Ordinance, together with a notice in the statutory form (attached hereto as Exhibit A),
shall be published once within ten days after passage in the Sauk Valley News (Daily
Gazette, a newspaper published and of general circulation in the City, and if no petition,
signed by electors numbering 10% or more of the registered voters in the City (i.e. 944)
electors) asking that the question of improving the System as provided in this Ordinance and
entering into the Loan Agreement therefore be submitted to the electors of the City, is filed
with the City Clerk within 30 days after the date of publication of this Ordinance and Notice,
then this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect. A petition form shall be provided by the
City Clerk to any individual requesting one.
SECTION 4. ADDITIONAL ORDINANCES
If no petition meeting the requirements of the Act and other applicable law is filed during the
30 day petition period, then the Corporate Authorities may adopt additional ordinances or
proceedings supplementing or amending this Ordinance providing for entering into the Loan
Agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, prescribing all the details of
the Loan Agreement, and providing for the collection, segregation and distribution of the
revenues of the System, so long as the maximum amount of the Loan Agreement as set forth
in the Ordinance is not exceeded and there is no material change in the Project or purposes

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described herein. Any additional ordinances or proceedings shall in all instances become
effective in accordance with the Act or other applicable law. This Ordinance, together with
such additional ordinances or proceedings, shall constitute complete authority for entering
into the Loan Agreement under applicable law.
However, notwithstanding the above, the City may not adopt additional ordinances or
amendments which provide for any substantive or material change in the scope and intent of
this Ordinance, including but not limited to interest rate, preference, or priority of any other
ordinance with this Ordinance, parity of any other ordinance with this Ordinance, or
otherwise alter or impair the obligation of the City to pay the principal and interest due the
Water Pollution Control Loan Program without the written consent of the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency.
SECTION 5. LOAN NOT INDEBTEDNESS OF CITY
Repayment of the loan to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency by the City pursuant
to this Ordinance is to be solely from the revenues derived from the user charge and the loan
does not constitute an indebtedness of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or
statutory limitation.
SECTION 6. APPLICATION FOR LOAN
The City Manager is hereby authorized to make application to the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency for a loan through the Water Pollution Control Loan Program, in
accordance with the loan requirements set out in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 365.
SECTION 7. ACCEPTANCE OF LOAN AGREEMENT
The Corporate Authorities hereby authorize acceptance of the offer of a loan through the
Water Pollution Control Loan Program, including all terms and conditions of the Loan
Agreement as well as all special conditions contained therein and made a part thereof by
reference. The Corporate Authorities further agree that the loan funds awarded shall be used
solely for the purposes of the Project as approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement.
SECTION 8. RESERVE ACCOUNTS
As long as the City has outstanding revenue bonds payable from revenues of the system that
are senior to the revenue bond authorized by this ordinance, the City shall maintain an
account, coverage and reserves equivalent to the accounts, coverages and reserves required
by the outstanding ordinances.
SECTION 9. AUTHORIZATION OF MAYOR TO EXECUTE LOAN AGREEMENT
The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Loan Agreement with the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency. The Corporate Authorities may authorize by resolution a

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person other than the Mayor for the sole purpose of authorizing or executing any documents
associated with payment requests or reimbursement from the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency in connection with this loan.

SECTION 10. SEVERABILITY
If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the
invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other
provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 11. REPEALER
All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, which conflict with the provisions of
this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

PASSED, this 8th day of September, 2026.

Mayor
City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois
ATTEST:

City Clerk
City of Sterling
Whiteside County, Illinois
Aye

Nay

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Published in the Daily Gazette on

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Agenda Item Background
Item: Authorize the City Manager to sign all IEPA Loan Application Documents related to the
loan application for the new Wastewater Treatment Facility
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Public Content:
Recommended Action:

Attachments:
1.
Sterling_wpc-loan-application_Authorized Representative to Sign Loan Application
Documents

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AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN APPLICANT’S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
TO SIGN WPCLP LOAN APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Resolved by the

(Government Body, e.g. City Council)

of the

(Place Type, e.g. City)

of

(Place Name)

Name of Authorized Representative (optional):
Title of Authorized Representative:
Whereas application provisions for loans from the Water Pollution Control Loan Program require the authorization of
a representative to sign loan application forms and supporting documents; therefore, be it resolved by the abovementioned governing body that the representative indicated is hereby authorized to sign all loan application forms
and documents.
Resolved this

day of

, 20

.

Signature

Date

Printed Name

Title

Certified to be a true and accurate copy, passed and adopted on the above date.

Signature & Stamp/Seal of Notary Public

IL 532-3029 WPC 766
Rev. 05/2026

WPCLP Loan Application Appendix

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Agenda Item Background
Item: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an engineering agreement with Willett
Hofmann and Associates for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Public Content:
Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. has submitted a proposal to provide professional
engineering services for the City’s new wastewater treatment plant. The proposed scope
includes preparation of the IEPA loan application, surveying, design engineering, permit
applications, geotechnical services, and soil testing. The total proposed engineering fee is
$2,070,000, including $1,955,000 for design engineering, $15,000 for the IEPA loan application,
$35,000 for geotechnical services, and $65,000 for soil testing. The proposal anticipates
completion of the loan application by March 2027 and the design, geotechnical, and soil
testing phase by December 2027. Construction engineering services are not included in this
agreement and will be addressed under a separate agreement prior to bidding.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into an engineering agreement with Willett Hofmann and
Associates for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant
Attachments:
1.
Sterling_New WWTP_Engineering Proposal

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August 31, 2026

City of Sterling
212 Third Avenue
Sterling, IL 61081
Attn:

Mr. Scott Shumard, City Manager

Re:

New Wastewater Treatment Plant
Engineering Proposal

Dear Scott:
In response to your request, Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. is pleased to submit the following
proposal for Professional Services for your review and consideration. The scope of services described
herein is based on our present understanding of the needs of the Project.

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING:
• The City of Sterling needs to construct a new wastewater treatment plant to meet future
discharge limits for phosphorus and to replace the existing wastewater treatment plant which is
47 years old and in deteriorating condition.
• The project will be funded through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Water
Pollution Control Revolving Fund Loan (WPCRFL) program. An IEPA WPCRF loan application
will need to be submitted to obtain funding for the project.
PROJECT SCOPE
The new wastewater treatment plant project scope of work includes the following key components:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Headworks Building including Fine Screens and Grit Removal
Influent Metering and Sampling
Oxidation Ditch with Biological Nutrient Removal
Chemical Phosphorus Removal Building
(2) Final Clarifiers
UV Disinfection
Final Metering and Sampling
Plant Effluent Outfall Sewer to Rock River
(2) Aerobic Digestion Tanks
Biosolids Building including Digester Blowers, Sludge Dewatering Units, Return Activated
Sludge Pumps, Waste Activated Sludge Pumps, and a Non-Potable Water System

809 East 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021 T: (815) 284-3381 F: (815) 284-3385
WillettHofmann.com

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City of Sterling
August 31, 2026
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•
•
•
•
•

Administration and Laboratory Building
Maintenance Building
Site Process Piping, Entrance Roadway, Site Sewage Lift Station, and Sanitary Sewer and
Watermain Extensions
Electrical and SCADA Controls
Emergency Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch

SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
• Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. proposes to provide the Professional Services as outlined on
the attached Exhibit 1 – Scope of Professional Services.
FEE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
• Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. (WHA) proposes to provide the Professional Services
detailed on the Attached Exhibit 1 – Scope of Professional Service for fee not to exceed two
million seventy thousand and 00/100 dollars ($2,070,000) as detailed in the table below. The
billing type for each phase is listed in the table.

Phase

Fee

Billing Type

IEPA Loan Application

$

15,000

Lump Sum

Design Engineering

$1,955,000

Lump Sum

Geotechnical (Subconsultant)

$

35,000

Hourly

Soil Testing (Subconsultant)

$

65,000

Lump Sum

Total Engineering Fee

$2,070,000

SCHEDULE OF WORK TO BE DONE:
• Complete the loan application documents by March 2027.
• Complete the design phase engineering, geotechnical, and soil testing services by December 2027.
DELIVERABLES:
• Provide City with three (3) copies and a PDF of the construction drawings and Project Manual.
• Provide City with a copy and a PDF of the IEPA Water Pollution Control construction permit
application forms.
• Provide City with a copy and a PDF of the IEPA loan application documents.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
• The attached Terms and Conditions are made a part of this Agreement. Additional Services
requested above and beyond those described herein shall be provided and performed as outlined
on the attached Terms and Conditions.
This proposal is valid for thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this proposal.
The proposed scope of services described above are negotiable, however if the proposed services and
terms meet with your approval, please sign this letter agreement, and return one (1) copy to our office.

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City of Sterling
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PROPOSAL ACCEPTED:
I hereby authorize this work to proceed as outlined above and have read and accept the attached Terms
and Conditions.
By
Name/Title
Date

Thank you for your interest in Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. and for this opportunity to be of service.
We look forward to working with you on this project. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
WILLETT, HOFMANN & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BY
Matt Hansen, P.E.
Water/Wastewater Department Manager

MH:eh
Encl.
cc: file

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City of Sterling
August 31, 2026
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EXHIBIT 1 - SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PROJECT:

City of Sterling, Illinois
New Wastewater Treatment Plant
Engineering Proposal

DATE:

August 31, 2026

SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. proposes to provide the following engineering services for the new
wastewater treatment plant project:
IEPA Loan Application
1.

Prepare the IEPA Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund pre-bidding loan application
documents for the OWNER’s execution and submission to the IEPA. The IEPA loan application
documents are listed below.
•
•
•
•
•
•

IEPA Authorizing Ordinance
Tax Certificate form
Federal Reporting Requirements form
Loan Application Form Packet
Water System Budget Projections and Wastewater Rate Structure Analysis
Plans-Specs Checklist form

Design Engineering
1.

Provide a topographic survey of the wastewater treatment plant site and along the new WWTP
outfall sewer alignment south of the site to the Rock River.
2. Prepare construction drawings that will include a cover sheet, general construction notes, site
grading plan, site piping plan, site improvements plan, civil, architectural, structural, mechanical,
electrical, and plumbing drawings for each building and structure.
3. Prepare a Project Manual which will include the bidding and contract documents, general
conditions, and technical specifications.
4. Prepare IEPA Water Pollution Control construction permit application.
5. Prepare Engineer’s Design Summary for the IEPA Water Pollution Control construction permit
application submittal.
6. Prepare NPDES permit application for new WWTP discharge.
7. Prepare joint application permit to the US Corp of Engineers, Illinois Department of Natural
Resources – Office of Water Resources, and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
8. Prepare easement plat and title search work for the new WWTP outfall sewer south of the Union
Pacific railroad tracks.
9. Prepare stormwater management plan and complete the online Notice of Intent for the
construction site storm water runoff permit application.
10. Prepare Union Pacific railroad crossing permit for the new WWTP outfall sewer.

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11. Conduct ten (10) project design meetings to review the construction drawings and Project
Manual at various stages of the project design.
Geotechnical
1.
2.

Perform soil borings at each structure on the wastewater treatment plant site for the design of the
structure foundation.
Prepare a geotechnical report based on the findings from the soil borings.

Soil Testing
1.
2.

Perform soil testing to determine limits of any soil contamination property on the site that
requires special disposal.
Prepare soil testing report summarizing the findings.

Construction Engineering
1.

Construction engineering services is not included in this agreement. A construction phase
engineering agreement will be executed prior to bidding the project.

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City of Sterling
August 31, 2026
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EXHIBIT 2 – IEPA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL LOAN
PROGRAM ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS
1.

The Engineer agrees to an audit, access to records clause as follows:
a) The Engineer shall maintain books, records, documents and other evidence directly to pertinent
to performance of Agency loan work under this agreement consistent with generally accepted
accounting standards in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Professional Standards (666 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10019; June 1, 1987). The Agency
or any of its duly authorized representatives shall have access to such books, records, documents
and other evidence for the purpose of inspection, audit and copying. The Engineer will provide
facilities for such access and inspection.
b) Audits conducted pursuant to this provision shall be in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards.
c)

The Engineer agrees to the disclosure of all information and reports resulting from access to
records pursuant to subsection (a) above, to the Agency. Where the audit concerns the Engineer,
the auditing Agency will afford the Engineer an opportunity for an audit exit conference and an
opportunity to comment on the pertinent portions of the draft audit report. The final audit report
will include the written comments, if any, of the audited parties.

d) Records under subsection (a) above shall be maintained and made available during performance
on Agency loan work under this agreement and until three years from date of final Agency loan
audit for the project. In addition, those records which relate to any "dispute" appeal under an
Agency loan agreement, or litigation, or the settlement of claims arising out of such performance,
costs or items to which an audit exception has been taken, shall be maintained and made
available until three years after the date of resolution of such appeal, litigation, claim or
exception:
2.

The Engineer warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or
secure this contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage or
contingent fee, except bonafide employees. For breach or violation of this warranty, the loan recipient
shall have the right to annul this agreement without liability or in its discretion to deduct from the
contract price or consideration or otherwise recover, the full amount of such commission, percentage,
brokerage or contingent fee.

3.

The Engineer certifies that the services of anyone that has been debarred or suspended under federal
Executive Order 12549 has not or will not be used for planning, design and construction.

4.

The Engineer agrees to take affirmative steps to assure that disadvantaged business enterprise are
utilized when possible as sources of supplies, equipment, construction and services in accordance
with the clean water Loan Program rules. As required by the award conditions of USEPA's
Assistance Agreement with IEPA, the Engineer acknowledges that the fair share percentages are 5%
for MBE's and 12% for WBE's.

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5.

The time for Construction Engineering Services shall parallel the construction contract. If the
construction contract time is extended by an approved Change Order, the Construction Engineering
Services time will be extended by the same time frame.

6.

The engineer shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the
performance of this contract. The engineer shall carry out applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 33
in the award and administration of contracts awarded under EPA financial assistance agreements.
Failure by the engineer to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract which
may result in the termination of this contract or other legally available remedies.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CITY OF STERLING

Standard of Care: Services provided by Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc., hereinafter referred to as “WHA”, under
this Agreement will be performed in a manner consistent with the human degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised
by members of the same profession currently practicing under similar circumstances.
Additional Services: When Additional Services beyond the defined scope are requested, an amendment will be
prepared for approval by the Client prior to commencing work. Additional Services shall be performed on a time and
material basis at Standard Hourly Rates in effect at the time the services are performed, or for a negotiated fee.
Billing / Payment: The Client agrees to pay for all services performed and all costs incurred by WHA. Invoices for
services shall be submitted either upon completion of such services or on a monthly or otherwise regular or logical
basis. Invoices shall be due and payable within 30 days of invoice date. Client shall notify WHA of any objections to
the invoice within five (5) working days of receipt. Payment of any invoice indicates Client’s acceptance of this
Agreement and satisfaction with the services provided. Payment of invoices is in no case subject to unilateral
discounting, back charges, or set offs by the Client, and payment is due regardless of suspension or termination of this
Agreement by either party. Accounts unpaid 60 days after the invoice date may be subject to a monthly service charge
on the unpaid balance. In the event that any portion of an account remains unpaid after 120 days after the invoice date,
WHA may institute collection action and the Client shall pay all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
Termination, Suspension or Abandonment: In the event of termination, suspension or abandonment of the project,
WHA shall be equitably compensated for services performed. Either the Client or WHA may terminate this Agreement
after giving no less than seven (7) days’ written notice if the other party substantially fails to perform in accordance
with the terms of the Agreement.
Indemnification: WHA agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless the Client, its
officers, directors and employees (collectively, Client) against all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable
attorney’s fees and defense costs, to the extent caused by WHA’s negligent performance of professional services under
this Agreement and that of its subconsultants or anyone for whom WHA is legally liable.
The Client agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless WHA, its officers, directors,
employees and subconsultants (collectively, WHA) against all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable
attorney’s fees and defense costs, to the extent caused by the Client’s negligent acts in connection with the Project and
the acts of its contractors, subcontractors or consultants or anyone for whom the Client is legally liable.
Neither the Client nor WHA shall be obligated to indemnify the other party in any manner whatsoever for the other
party’s own negligence or for the negligence of others.
Certification, Guarantees and Warranties: WHA shall not be required to execute any document that would result in
certifying, guaranteeing or warrantying the existence of any conditions.
Dispute Resolution: Any claims or disputes between the Client and WHA arising out of the services provided by
WHA or out of this Agreement shall be submitted to non-binding mediation. The Client and WHA agree to include a
similar mediation agreement with all contractors, subconsultants, subcontractors, suppliers and fabricators, providing
for mediation as the primary method of dispute resolution among all parties. The laws of the State of Illinois will govern
the validity of this Agreement, its interpretation and performance. Any litigation arising in any way from this
Agreement shall be brought in the courts of that State.

December 2017

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CITY OF STERLING

Construction Means and Methods: WHA shall not be responsible for, nor have control over or charge of, construction
means, methods, sequence, techniques, or procedures, or for any health or safety precautions required by any regulatory
agencies in connection with the project.
Construction Observation: When WHA does not provide construction observation services, it is agreed that the
professional services of WHA do not extend to or include the review or site observation of the Contractor’s work,
performance, or pay request approval. In this situation, during construction, the Client assumes the role of the design
professional and will hold harmless WHA for the failure of the Contractor’s work to conform to the design intent and
the contract documents.
Adjustments, Changes or Additions: It is understood that adjustments, changes, or additions may be necessary during
construction. The Client will maintain a contingency fund until construction is completed to pay for field changes,
adjustments, or increased scope items. If WHA is performing Construction Observation, all change order amounts
requested by Contractors constructing WHA designed items shall be submitted to WHA for review prior to being
approved by contract holder. WHA will not approve amounts requested that are above a normal bid amount for the
work involved. In no case will costs be assessed to WHA at the discretion of the Contractor, the Client, or the Owner
without prior agreement and approval of WHA. WHA shall not be responsible for any cost or expense that provides
betterment or upgrades or enhances the value of the Project.
Project Signs: Project signs displayed at the construction site shall include “Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc.” as
the design professional for the applicable discipline. Articles for publication regarding this project shall acknowledge
Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. as the design professional for the applicable discipline.
Electronic Files: The Client hereby grants permission for WHA to use information and data provided by the Client,
including electronic background information produced or provided by the Client in the completion of the project. The
Client also grants permission to WHA to release WHA’s documents (including their backgrounds) electronically to
consultants, contractors, and vendors as required in the execution of the project. Before release, WHA will require an
executed waiver of liability for the use of any electronic documents and may charge a fee for this information.
Use of Documents: Documents prepared by WHA are instruments of service for use solely with respect to the project.
WHA shall retain all common law, statutory and other reserved rights, including the copyright. The Client shall not
reuse or permit the reuse of WHA’s documents except by mutual agreement in writing.
Assignment: Neither party to this Agreement shall transfer, sublet or assign any rights or duties under or interest in
this Agreement, including, but not limited to, monies that are due or monies that may be due, without the prior written
consent of the other party. Subcontracting to subconsultants, normally contemplated by WHA as a generally accepted
business practice, shall not be considered an assignment for purposes of this Agreement.

December 2017

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GENERAL RATES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
(FIELD AND OFFICE)
EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2026

CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE

President & General Manager
Principal Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager
Civil Engineer IV
Civil Engineer III
Civil Engineering Intern II
Civil Engineering Intern I
SPP Civil Engineer I, II, III, IV
SPP Engineering Intern
Principal Architectural Manager
Architect Manager
Architect IV
Architect III
Architectural Intern II
Architectural Intern I
SPP Architectural Intern I
SPP Professional Architect I, II, III, IV
Principal Prof. Land Surveyor Manager
Prof. Land Surveyor Manager
Prof. Land Surveyor IV
Prof. Land Surveyor III
Prof. Land Surveyor (SIT) II
Prof. Land Surveyor (SIT) I
SPP Professional Land Surveyor I, II, III, IV
Survey Technician II
Survey Technician I
Technician IV
Technician III
Technician II
Technician I
SPP Technician I, II, III, IV
Survey Worker Foreman
Survey Worker
SPP Survey Worker
Survey Worker Intern
Administrative Assistant Supervisor
Administrative Assistant
SPP Administrative Assistant
Human Resource Administrator II
Bookkeeper
Bookkeeper/HR Supervisor
Expenses and Materials
•
•
•

REGULAR HOURLY RATE
From
$230.00
$180.00
$160.00
$140.00
$140.00
$110.00
$100.00
$100.00
$60.00
$170.00
$160.00
$150.00
$130.00
$90.00
$70.00
$60.00
$60.00
$140.00
$130.00
$120.00
$110.00
$100.00
$80.00
$80.00
$70.00
$60.00
$100.00
$90.00
$80.00
$70.00
$70.00
$90.00
$70.00
$70.00
$50.00
$70.00
$50.00
$40.00
$80.00
$70.00
$90.00
At Cost

To
$350.00
$280.00
$260.00
$220.00
$210.00
$180.00
$170.00
$220.00
$100.00
$260.00
$250.00
$230.00
$210.00
$150.00
$110.00
$100.00
$230.00
$220.00
$210.00
$190.00
$170.00
$170.00
$130.00
$190.00
$120.00
$110.00
$160.00
$150.00
$130.00
$120.00
$160.00
$150.00
$120.00
$120.00
$80.00
$120.00
$100.00
$80.00
$130.00
$120.00
$140.00

OVERTIME
RATE
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate

The above hourly rates shall be applicable for a period of one year from the date hereon, after which
time they shall be subject to adjustments to reflect payroll cost.
Generally field crews work a nine-hour day, which involves an hour of overtime each day. The rates
for field personnel apply office to office exclusive of the lunch period
SPP – Special Personnel (SPP) Employees will be billed at the same rate as a I, II, III, or IV in the
same classification.

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Agenda Item Background
Item: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an engineering agreement with Willett
Hofmann and Associates for the Lift Station and Forcemain Improvements and the Existing
Wastewater Treatment Plant Abandonment.
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Public Content:
Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. has submitted a proposal to provide professional
engineering services for the lift station and force main improvements associated with the City’s
new wastewater treatment plant, as well as the abandonment of the existing wastewater
treatment plant. The proposed scope includes preparation of the IEPA loan application,
surveying, design engineering, permit applications, asbestos testing, and geotechnical services.
The total proposed engineering fee is $1,209,000, including $1,167,000 for design engineering,
$12,000 for the IEPA loan application, and $30,000 for geotechnical services. The proposal
anticipates completion of the loan application by March 2027 and the design and geotechnical
phase by December 2027. Construction engineering services are not included in this agreement
and will be addressed under a separate agreement prior to bidding.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into an engineering agreement with Willett Hofmann and
Associates for the Lift Station and Forcemain Improvements and the Existing Wastewater
Treatment Plant Abandonment.
Attachments:
1.
Sterling_Lift Stations and Existing WWTP Abandonment_Engineering Proposal

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August 31, 2026

City of Sterling
212 Third Avenue
Sterling, IL 61068
Attn:

Mr. Scott Shumard, City Manager

Re:

Lift Station and Forcemain Improvements and
Existing Wastewater Treatment Plant Abandonment
Engineering Proposal

Dear Scott:
In response to your request, Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. is pleased to submit the following
proposal for Professional Services for your review and consideration. The scope of services described
herein is based on our present understanding of the needs of the Project.

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING:
• The City of Sterling needs to make lift station and forcemain improvements to transport the
wastewater flow to the new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and abandoned existing WWTP
building and structures. The lift station and forcemain improvements will be located off-site of
the new WWTP site and will be constructed under a separate contract from the new WWTP
project.
• The project will be funded through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Water
Pollution Control Revolving Fund Loan (WPCRFL) program. An IEPA WPCRF loan application
will need to be submitted to obtain funding for the project.
PROJECT SCOPE
The proposed lift station and forcemain improvements and the existing WWTP abandonment scope of
work include the following key components:
•
•
•
•

Construct a new influent lift station at the existing WWTP site and use the existing outfall
forcemain to connect to the new WWTP Headwork building.
Remove sludge from the aerated lagoon at the existing WWTP and either landfill or land apply
the sludge.
Convert the existing aerated lagoon into wet weather excess flow storage lagoon.
Demolish the existing buildings and structures at the existing WWTP.

809 East 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021 T: (815) 284-3381 F: (815) 284-3385
WillettHofmann.com

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•

Construct a new Avenue K lift station and a new forcemain to connect to the new WWTP on
Avenue K and W. 3rd Street.
Demolish the existing Avenue K lift station.
Replace the Windsor lift station forcemain. The new forcemain will be relocated off of
Lincolnway on an easement north of the lift station and on E. 13th Street and will terminate at E.
13th Street and Lincolnway.

SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
• Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. proposes to provide the Professional Services as outlined on
the attached Exhibit 1 – Scope of Professional Services.
FEE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
• Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. (WHA) proposes to provide the Professional Services
detailed on the Attached Exhibit 1 – Scope of Professional Service for fee not to exceed $1,209,000
as detailed in the table below. The billing type for each phase is listed in the table.

Phase

Fee

Billing Type

IEPA Loan Application

$

12,000

Lump Sum

Design Engineering

$1,167,000

Lump Sum

Geotechnical (Subconsultant)

$

Total Engineering Fee

$1,209,000

30,000

Hourly

SCHEDULE OF WORK TO BE DONE:
• Complete the loan application documents by March 2027.
• Complete the design phase engineering and geotechnical services by December 2027.
DELIVERABLES:
• Provide City with three (3) copies and a pdf of the construction drawings and Project Manual.
• Provide City with a copy and a pdf of the IEPA Water Pollution Control construction permit
application forms.
• Provide City with a copy and a pdf of the IEPA loan application documents.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
• The attached Terms and Conditions are made a part of this Agreement. Additional Services
requested above and beyond those described herein shall be provided and performed as outlined
on the attached Terms and Conditions.
This proposal is valid for thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this proposal.
The proposed scope of services described above are negotiable, however if the proposed services and
terms meet with your approval, please sign this letter agreement, and return one copy to our office.

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PROPOSAL ACCEPTED:
I hereby authorize this work to proceed as outlined above and have read and accept the attached Terms
and Conditions.
By
Name/Title
Date

Thank you for your interest in Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. and for this opportunity to be of service.
We look forward to working with you on this project. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
WILLETT, HOFMANN & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BY
Matt Hansen, P.E.
Water/Wastewater Department Manager

MH:lj
Encl.
cc: file

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City of Sterling
August 31, 2026
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EXHIBIT 1 - SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PROJECT:

City of Sterling, Illinois
Lift Station and Forcemain Improvements and
Existing Wastewater Treatment Plant Abandonment
Engineering Proposal

DATE:

August 31, 2026

SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. proposes to provide the following engineering services for the
proposed lift station and forcemain improvements and the existing wastewater treatment plant
abandonment project:
IEPA Loan Application
1.

Prepare the IEPA Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund pre-bidding loan application
documents for the OWNER’s execution and submission to the IEPA. The IEPA loan application
documents are listed below.
•
•
•
•
•

Tax Certificate form
Federal Reporting Requirements form
Loan Application Form Packet
Water System Budget Projections and Wastewater Rate Structure Analysis
Plans-Specs Checklist form

Design Engineering
1.
2.

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Provide a topographic survey of the existing wastewater treatment plant site, Avenue K lift
station site, and the Avenue K and Windsor lift station forcemain alignments.
Prepare construction drawings that will include a cover sheet, general construction notes, site
grading plan, site piping plan, site improvements plan, demolition plans, civil, architectural,
structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings for each lift station structure,
forcemain plan/profile sheet, schedule and summary of quantities sheets, and standard detail
sheets.
Prepare a Project Manual which will include the bidding and contract documents, general
conditions, and technical specifications.
Prepare IEPA Water Pollution Control construction permit application.
Prepare Engineer’s Design Summary for the IEPA Water Pollution Control construction permit
application submittal.
Prepare Plat of Survey and title search work for the new Avenue K lift station site.
Prepare easement plats and title search work for the Windsor lift station forcemain.
Conduct asbestos testing for all buildings and structures to be demolished.
Conduct (10) project design meetings to review the construction drawings and Project Manual at
various stages of the project design. These meetings will be in conjunction with the design
meetings for the new WWTP.

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Geotechnical
1.
2.

Perform soil borings at both lift station structures and along the new forcemain alignments.
Prepare a geotechnical report based on the findings from the soil borings.

Construction Engineering
1.

Construction engineering services are not included in this agreement. A construction phase
engineering agreement will be executed prior to bidding the project.

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EXHIBIT 2 – IEPA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL LOAN
PROGRAM ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS
1.

The Engineer agrees to an audit, access to records clause as follows:
a) The Engineer shall maintain books, records, documents and other evidence directly to pertinent
to performance of Agency loan work under this agreement consistent with generally accepted
accounting standards in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Professional Standards (666 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10019; June 1, 1987). The Agency
or any of its duly authorized representatives shall have access to such books, records, documents
and other evidence for the purpose of inspection, audit and copying. The Engineer will provide
facilities for such access and inspection.
b) Audits conducted pursuant to this provision shall be in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards.
c)

The Engineer agrees to the disclosure of all information and reports resulting from access to
records pursuant to subsection (a) above, to the Agency. Where the audit concerns the Engineer,
the auditing Agency will afford the Engineer an opportunity for an audit exit conference and an
opportunity to comment on the pertinent portions of the draft audit report. The final audit report
will include the written comments, if any, of the audited parties.

d) Records under subsection (a) above shall be maintained and made available during performance
on Agency loan work under this agreement and until three years from date of final Agency loan
audit for the project. In addition, those records which relate to any "dispute" appeal under an
Agency loan agreement, or litigation, or the settlement of claims arising out of such performance,
costs or items to which an audit exception has been taken, shall be maintained and made
available until three years after the date of resolution of such appeal, litigation, claim or
exception:
2.

The Engineer warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or
secure this contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage or
contingent fee, except bonafide employees. For breach or violation of this warranty, the loan recipient
shall have the right to annul this agreement without liability or in its discretion to deduct from the
contract price or consideration or otherwise recover, the full amount of such commission, percentage,
brokerage or contingent fee.

3.

The Engineer certifies that the services of anyone that has been debarred or suspended under federal
Executive Order 12549 has not or will not be used for planning, design and construction.

4.

The Engineer agrees to take affirmative steps to assure that disadvantaged business enterprise are
utilized when possible as sources of supplies, equipment, construction and services in accordance
with the clean water Loan Program rules. As required by the award conditions of USEPA's
Assistance Agreement with IEPA, the Engineer acknowledges that the fair share percentages are 5%
for MBE's and 12% for WBE's.

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5.

The time for Construction Engineering Services shall parallel the construction contract. If the
construction contract time is extended by an approved Change Order, the Construction Engineering
Services time will be extended by the same time frame.

6.

The engineer shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the
performance of this contract. The engineer shall carry out applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 33
in the award and administration of contracts awarded under EPA financial assistance agreements.
Failure by the engineer to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract which
may result in the termination of this contract or other legally available remedies.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CITY OF STERLING

Standard of Care: Services provided by Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc., hereinafter referred to as “WHA”, under
this Agreement will be performed in a manner consistent with the human degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised
by members of the same profession currently practicing under similar circumstances.
Additional Services: When Additional Services beyond the defined scope are requested, an amendment will be
prepared for approval by the Client prior to commencing work. Additional Services shall be performed on a time and
material basis at Standard Hourly Rates in effect at the time the services are performed, or for a negotiated fee.
Billing / Payment: The Client agrees to pay for all services performed and all costs incurred by WHA. Invoices for
services shall be submitted either upon completion of such services or on a monthly or otherwise regular or logical
basis. Invoices shall be due and payable within 30 days of invoice date. Client shall notify WHA of any objections to
the invoice within five (5) working days of receipt. Payment of any invoice indicates Client’s acceptance of this
Agreement and satisfaction with the services provided. Payment of invoices is in no case subject to unilateral
discounting, back charges, or set offs by the Client, and payment is due regardless of suspension or termination of this
Agreement by either party. Accounts unpaid 60 days after the invoice date may be subject to a monthly service charge
on the unpaid balance. In the event that any portion of an account remains unpaid after 120 days after the invoice date,
WHA may institute collection action and the Client shall pay all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
Termination, Suspension or Abandonment: In the event of termination, suspension or abandonment of the project,
WHA shall be equitably compensated for services performed. Either the Client or WHA may terminate this Agreement
after giving no less than seven (7) days’ written notice if the other party substantially fails to perform in accordance
with the terms of the Agreement.
Indemnification: WHA agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless the Client, its
officers, directors and employees (collectively, Client) against all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable
attorney’s fees and defense costs, to the extent caused by WHA’s negligent performance of professional services under
this Agreement and that of its subconsultants or anyone for whom WHA is legally liable.
The Client agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless WHA, its officers, directors,
employees and subconsultants (collectively, WHA) against all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable
attorney’s fees and defense costs, to the extent caused by the Client’s negligent acts in connection with the Project and
the acts of its contractors, subcontractors or consultants or anyone for whom the Client is legally liable.
Neither the Client nor WHA shall be obligated to indemnify the other party in any manner whatsoever for the other
party’s own negligence or for the negligence of others.
Certification, Guarantees and Warranties: WHA shall not be required to execute any document that would result in
certifying, guaranteeing or warrantying the existence of any conditions.
Dispute Resolution: Any claims or disputes between the Client and WHA arising out of the services provided by
WHA or out of this Agreement shall be submitted to non-binding mediation. The Client and WHA agree to include a
similar mediation agreement with all contractors, subconsultants, subcontractors, suppliers and fabricators, providing
for mediation as the primary method of dispute resolution among all parties. The laws of the State of Illinois will govern
the validity of this Agreement, its interpretation and performance. Any litigation arising in any way from this
Agreement shall be brought in the courts of that State.

December 2017

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CITY OF STERLING

Construction Means and Methods: WHA shall not be responsible for, nor have control over or charge of, construction
means, methods, sequence, techniques, or procedures, or for any health or safety precautions required by any regulatory
agencies in connection with the project.
Construction Observation: When WHA does not provide construction observation services, it is agreed that the
professional services of WHA do not extend to or include the review or site observation of the Contractor’s work,
performance, or pay request approval. In this situation, during construction, the Client assumes the role of the design
professional and will hold harmless WHA for the failure of the Contractor’s work to conform to the design intent and
the contract documents.
Adjustments, Changes or Additions: It is understood that adjustments, changes, or additions may be necessary during
construction. The Client will maintain a contingency fund until construction is completed to pay for field changes,
adjustments, or increased scope items. If WHA is performing Construction Observation, all change order amounts
requested by Contractors constructing WHA designed items shall be submitted to WHA for review prior to being
approved by contract holder. WHA will not approve amounts requested that are above a normal bid amount for the
work involved. In no case will costs be assessed to WHA at the discretion of the Contractor, the Client, or the Owner
without prior agreement and approval of WHA. WHA shall not be responsible for any cost or expense that provides
betterment or upgrades or enhances the value of the Project.
Project Signs: Project signs displayed at the construction site shall include “Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc.” as
the design professional for the applicable discipline. Articles for publication regarding this project shall acknowledge
Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. as the design professional for the applicable discipline.
Electronic Files: The Client hereby grants permission for WHA to use information and data provided by the Client,
including electronic background information produced or provided by the Client in the completion of the project. The
Client also grants permission to WHA to release WHA’s documents (including their backgrounds) electronically to
consultants, contractors, and vendors as required in the execution of the project. Before release, WHA will require an
executed waiver of liability for the use of any electronic documents and may charge a fee for this information.
Use of Documents: Documents prepared by WHA are instruments of service for use solely with respect to the project.
WHA shall retain all common law, statutory and other reserved rights, including the copyright. The Client shall not
reuse or permit the reuse of WHA’s documents except by mutual agreement in writing.
Assignment: Neither party to this Agreement shall transfer, sublet or assign any rights or duties under or interest in
this Agreement, including, but not limited to, monies that are due or monies that may be due, without the prior written
consent of the other party. Subcontracting to subconsultants, normally contemplated by WHA as a generally accepted
business practice, shall not be considered an assignment for purposes of this Agreement.

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GENERAL RATES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
(FIELD AND OFFICE)
EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2026

CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE

President & General Manager
Principal Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager
Civil Engineer IV
Civil Engineer III
Civil Engineering Intern II
Civil Engineering Intern I
SPP Civil Engineer I, II, III, IV
SPP Engineering Intern
Principal Architectural Manager
Architect Manager
Architect IV
Architect III
Architectural Intern II
Architectural Intern I
SPP Architectural Intern I
SPP Professional Architect I, II, III, IV
Principal Prof. Land Surveyor Manager
Prof. Land Surveyor Manager
Prof. Land Surveyor IV
Prof. Land Surveyor III
Prof. Land Surveyor (SIT) II
Prof. Land Surveyor (SIT) I
SPP Professional Land Surveyor I, II, III, IV
Survey Technician II
Survey Technician I
Technician IV
Technician III
Technician II
Technician I
SPP Technician I, II, III, IV
Survey Worker Foreman
Survey Worker
SPP Survey Worker
Survey Worker Intern
Administrative Assistant Supervisor
Administrative Assistant
SPP Administrative Assistant
Human Resource Administrator II
Bookkeeper
Bookkeeper/HR Supervisor
Expenses and Materials
•
•
•

REGULAR HOURLY RATE
From
$230.00
$180.00
$160.00
$140.00
$140.00
$110.00
$100.00
$100.00
$60.00
$170.00
$160.00
$150.00
$130.00
$90.00
$70.00
$60.00
$60.00
$140.00
$130.00
$120.00
$110.00
$100.00
$80.00
$80.00
$70.00
$60.00
$100.00
$90.00
$80.00
$70.00
$70.00
$90.00
$70.00
$70.00
$50.00
$70.00
$50.00
$40.00
$80.00
$70.00
$90.00
At Cost

To
$350.00
$280.00
$260.00
$220.00
$210.00
$180.00
$170.00
$220.00
$100.00
$260.00
$250.00
$230.00
$210.00
$150.00
$110.00
$100.00
$230.00
$220.00
$210.00
$190.00
$170.00
$170.00
$130.00
$190.00
$120.00
$110.00
$160.00
$150.00
$130.00
$120.00
$160.00
$150.00
$120.00
$120.00
$80.00
$120.00
$100.00
$80.00
$130.00
$120.00
$140.00

OVERTIME
RATE
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate
1.3 x Regular Rate

The above hourly rates shall be applicable for a period of one year from the date hereon, after which
time they shall be subject to adjustments to reflect payroll cost.
Generally field crews work a nine-hour day, which involves an hour of overtime each day. The rates
for field personnel apply office to office exclusive of the lunch period
SPP – Special Personnel (SPP) Employees will be billed at the same rate as a I, II, III, or IV in the
same classification.

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Agenda Item Background
Item: Ordinance 2026-09-22 Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Sterling and Establishing
Zoning (PIN 11-16-153-001)
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Public Content:
This ordinance annexes the property identified as PIN 11-16-153-001, located adjacent to Lynn
Blvd, into the City of Sterling. The property will be zoned SR-4, Single Family Residential, with
permitted use for a religious institution and an associated not-for-profit museum. The Plan
Commission unanimously recommended approval of the annexation and zoning.
Recommended Action:
Approval of Ordinance 2026-09-22 Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Sterling and
Establishing Zoning (PIN 11-16-153-001)
Attachments:
1.
Ord 2026-09-22 Annexation and Zoning for Temple Sholom

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CITY OF STERLING

________________________________________________________________________

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-09-22

ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE
CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND ESTABLISHING
ZONING
(PIN 11-16-153-001)

______________________________________________________________________

ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF STERLING
THIS 8th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026

________________________________________________________________________
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Sterling,
this 8th day of September, 2026.
________________________________________________________________________

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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-09-22

ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE
CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND ESTABLISHING
ZONING
(PIN 11-16-153-001)
WHEREAS, David Jakobs is the legal owner of record of all land within the territory
hereinafter described adjacent to Lynn Blvd, commonly known as PIN 11-16-153-001 (the
“Subject Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is not within the corporate limits of any municipality
but is immediately adjacent and contiguous to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City received a petition from the owner of record of the Subject Property
for annexation of the same to the City of Sterling; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to annex the Subject Property into the City of Sterling and
establish the zoning classification; and
WHEREAS, Section 7-1-8 of the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/1-1 et. seq. (the
“Code”), authorizes the corporate authorities of any municipality to adopt an ordinance annexing
territory which is adjacent and contiguous to the municipality upon written petition signed by the
owner of record of the land within such territory; and
WHEREAS, notice regarding the intention of the City to annex the Subject Property was
published in a newspaper of general circulation within the Subject Property at least ten (10) days
prior to the passage of this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, all other legal notices regarding the intention of the City to annex said Subject
Property have been sent to the public bodies required to receive such notice pursuant to the Code;
and
WHEREAS, copies of such notices required to be recorded, if any, have been recorded in
the Office of the Recorder of Whiteside County, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission of the City conducted a public hearing regarding the
proposed annexation of the Subject Property on November 20, 2025; and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the Plan Commission unanimously
recommended the annexation and zoning classification of SR-4 Single Family Residential, of the
Subject Property to the City of Sterling; and

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WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council (collectively, the “Corporate Authorities”)
desire to adopt the recommendation and hereby find and determine that it is in the best interest of
the City of Sterling and its residents that the Subject Property be annexed to the City, and that upon
annexation the Subject Property be zoned as Single Family Residential.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of Sterling, as follows:
SECTION 1: The statements contained in the preamble paragraphs of this Ordinance are
true and accurate and are hereby incorporated into this Section 1 as if more fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: The Subject Property, legally described as set forth in Exhibit A and shown
on the map as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto, are hereby annexed to the City of Sterling,
Whiteside County, Illinois.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk is hereby directed to file, within ninety (90) days, a certified
copy of this Ordinance together with an accurate map of the territory annexed, said map being
attached hereto as Exhibit B, with the Office of the Recorder and the County Clerk of Whiteside
County, Illinois.
SECTION 4: The Subject Property is classified under the Zoning Ordinances of the City
of Sterling as zoning classification SR-4, Single Family Residential, and permitting construction
and operation of a religious institution and not-for-profit museum associated with the religious
institution, all as permitted under the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Sterling.
SECTION 5: The provisions and sections of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be
separable, and the invalidity of any portion of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of the
remainder.
SECTION 6: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent
of such conflict, hereby repealed.
SECTION 7: The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in pamphlet
form.
SECTION 8: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval, and publication as required by law.
Passed by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Sterling on the 8th day of September,
2026.
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk

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Exhibit A
(Legal Description & Plat Survey)

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Exhibit B
(Map)

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Agenda Item Background
Item: Ordinance 2026-09-23 Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers and
Battery Energy Storage Systems in All Zoning Districts
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Public Content:
This ordinance establishes a temporary 180-day moratorium on the processing and approval of
applications for data centers and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in all City zoning
districts. The moratorium will allow City staff time to study the potential land use,
infrastructure, safety, and community impacts of these uses and develop appropriate
regulations.
Recommended Action:
Approval of Ordinance 2026-09-23 Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers and
Battery Energy Storage Systems in All Zoning Districts
Attachments:
1.
Ord 2026-09-23 Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers for the City

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CITY OF STERLING

______________________________________________________________________________

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-09-23
AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE
SYSTEMS IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS

______________________________________________________________________________

ADOPTED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF STERLING
THIS 8th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026

______________________________________________________________________________
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the City Council of the City of Sterling, this 8th day
of September, 2026.
______________________________________________________________________________

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ORDINANCE NO. 2026–09-23
AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE
SYSTEMS IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, the City of Sterling (“City”) is a non-home rule unit of local government
permitted to exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs
including the power to regulate zoning and for the protection of the public health, safety, morals and
welfare and to assume, to the extent that the legislature may determine, concurrent enforcement of
State laws; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is enacted as an exercise of the City’s, non-home rule
authority and does not constitute an amendment to the text of the City's Zoning Code, a rezoning
of any property, a change in zoning district regulations, or any other "amendment to a zoning
ordinance" as that term is used in 65 ILCS 5/11-13-1 et seq: and
WHEREAS, the current conventional wisdom is that data centers are large-scale
industrial uses that consume extraordinary amounts of electricity, generate noise from cooling
equipment, and while potentially significant additions to the equalized assessed valuation of the
City, can place substantial demands on local and regional infrastructure, including the electrical
grid; and
WHEREAS, battery energy storage systems (BESS), particularly those proposed as
standalone commercial facilities, present significant and not yet fully understood land use
impacts, including concerns related to fire suppression, hazardous materials, safety setbacks, and
impacts on adjacent properties and emergency services; and
WHEREAS, the City further finds that the current pace of technological development,
evolving state and federal regulations, and emerging industry standards for both data centers and
BESS, warrant additional review before such facilities are properly categorized, placed and
permitted within the City.
WHEREAS, data center development has expanded rapidly across Illinois and the
region, prompting significant concern at the state and local level; on June 5, 2026, Governor
Pritzker directed the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to pause
processing of new data center tax incentive agreements effective July 1, 2026, while
comprehensive reforms are studied; and numerous municipalities across Illinois have imposed
their own temporary moratoriums to study the community impacts of such uses; and
WHEREAS, the City has received general inquiries, about how data centers and BESS
would be zoned and granted occupancy within its corporate limits, and has determined that its
existing Zoning & Fire Code does not contain adequate regulations to address the unique land
use, infrastructure, safety, and community impact considerations associated with such uses; and
WHEREAS, proceeding with new approvals for data centers or BESS under the City's
existing regulatory framework could result in outcomes that are inconsistent with the City's longterm planning goals, public health and safety, and the welfare of its residents; and

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WHEREAS, the City has determined it is necessary and in the best interests of its
residents to impose a temporary moratorium on the receipt and processing of applications for
data centers and BESS, to allow City staff adequate time to study these uses, consult with
relevant experts and stakeholders, and after public hearing recommend appropriate zoning
regulations; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sterling,
Illinois as follows:
SECTION 1: Nature of this Ordinance. This Ordinance does not amend the text or map
of the City’s Zoning Code, rezone any property, or alter any zoning district, use classification, or
development standard. It is a temporary exercise of the City’s authority to preserve the status quo
while appropriate regulations are studied and developed.
SECTION 2: Definitions. For purposes of this Ordinance:
(a). Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) means one or more devices assemblies, or
containers capable of storing electrical energy for later use, together with associated
equipment, controls, transformers, inverters, and appurtenant facilities, whether
standalone or accessory to another principal use.
(b). Data Center means a building or group of buildings used primarily to house
computer systems, servers, data storage equipment, networking equipment, and
supporting infrastructure for the storage, processing, management, or distribution of
electronic data.
SECTION 3: Temporary Moratorium Established. A temporary zoning moratorium
("Temporary Moratorium") is hereby established on the processing of applications for the
processing and approval of, and the issuance of any type of permit or approval for, data centers and
battery energy storage systems in any Zoning District within the City of Sterling. Any such
applications received by the City shall be held until the conclusion of the period of moratorium.

SECTION 4: Duration. The Temporary Moratorium established in this Ordinance is
established for a period of 180 days from this Ordinance's Effective Date, and will expire at
12:01 a.m. on the 181st day following the Effective Date, unless prior to that time the City
Council, by ordinance duly adopted, extends or lifts the Temporary Moratorium.
SECTION 5: Study and Recommendations. City staff, in consultation with partner
agencies and such outside experts or consultants as may from time to time be engaged, shall
study the impacts of data centers and BESS, review how other municipalities are regulating such
uses, and present findings and recommendations to the City Council and the Plan Commission
within three (3) months of the Effective Date, for discussion only. The City Council will not
vote on any recommendation, until first received proper recommendation for text amendment to
the zoning code, or recommendation to changes to other City codes, from the Plan Commission.

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SECTION 6: Exceptions. The Temporary Moratorium shall not apply in the following
circumstances, and the City may accept, process, and if appropriate, approve permit applications
for the following types of work:
(a). Remodeling, routine maintenance, or repairs of existing BESS that do not increase
operational capacity; and
(b). Public safety or emergency facilities operated by governmental entities; and
SECTION 7: Conditional Processing of New Applications. Any proposal to construct or
develop a data center or battery energy storage system in any Zoning District received after the
onset of the moratorium may still be submitted to the City during the term of the Temporary
Moratorium, but no such application shall be fully reviewed or approved until: (a) the expiration
or termination of the Temporary Moratorium; and (b) the City confirms that the application
complies with applicable regulations in effect at that time. Persons or entities filing an
application pursuant to this Section 7 do so at their own risk.
SECTION 8: Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. If any part or
portion of this Ordinance is held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
SECTION 9: Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. All prior ordinances and resolutions in
conflict or inconsistent herewith are expressly repealed only to the extent of such conflict or
inconsistency.
SECTION 10: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.

Passed and approved this 8th day of September, 2026.

MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk

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Aye

Nay

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Agenda Item Background
Item: Pay Request #15 To Gorman and Company in the amount of $46,550.00
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Public Content:
The City selected Gorman & Company as the master developer for the riverfront area in March
2022. In July 2022, the City approved an Agreement with Gorman to undertake several
activities. Included in the agreement was a budget for their services. Gorman was tasked with
aiding in redeveloping the riverfront area, focusing on the National and Lawrence sites. This
includes planning, design/engineering services, and recruitment of tenants. The Budget has
been amended over time as progress is made and different challenges or opportunities arise.
Pay request #15 is for Engineering work and roof repair at National.
Recommended Action:

Attachments:
1.
Sterling MDA #15 09.02.2026

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APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT
To: City of Sterling
212 Third Avenue
Sterling, Illinois 61081

Project:

From: Gorman & Company, LLC
200 N. Main St.
Oregon, WI 53575

Sterling
Sterling, IL

Cost Code:
Via Architect: Gorman & Company Inc

Application No.:

MDA #15

Application Date:

9/2/2026

Period to:

9/2/2026

Project Nos:

2000-0222

Contract Date:

CONTRACTOR'S APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

The undersigned Contractor certifies that to the best of the Contractor's knowledge,

Application is made for payment, as shown below, in connection with the Contract.

the information and belief the Work covered by this Application for Payment has been completed

Continuation Sheet, G703, is attached.

in accordance with the Contract Documents, that all amounts have been paid by the

1 ORIGINAL CONTRACT SUM

$

2 Net Change by Change Orders

$

3 CONTRACT SUM TO DATE

$

1,413,900.00

4 TOTAL COMPLETED AND STORED TO DATE

$

800,250.31

5 RETAINAGE
a
10% of Completed Work
b

0% of Stored Material

1,413,900.00
-

Contractor for Work for which previous Certificates for Payment were issued and payments
received from the Owner, and that current payment shown herein is now due.

CONTRACTOR:

Gorman & Company, LLC

By:

Date:

9/2/2026

Rob Jaggi personally appeared before me, the undersigned notary public, and
provided satisfactory evidence of identification to be the person who signed this document in

$

-

$

-

Total Retainage

my presence and swore or affirmed to me that the contents of this document are truthful and
accurate to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.

Notary Public:
$
$

800,250.31

7 LESS PREVIOUS CERTIFICATES FOR PAYMENT

$

753,700.31

8 CURRENT PAYMENT DUE

$

46,550.00

9 BALANCE TO FINISH, INCLUDING RETAINAGE

$

613,649.69

ADDITIONS

$
$

My Commission Expires:

-

6 TOTAL EARNED LESS RETAINAGE

CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY
Total changes approved in
previous months by Owner
Total approval this Month
TOTALS
NET CHANGES by Change Order

Distribution to:
OWNER
CONSTRUCTION MGR.
ARCHITECT
CONTRACTOR
OTHER

DEDUCTIONS

-

$

-

TORGO SOFTWARE http://www.torgo.net 1996-2005 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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CONTINUATION SHEET G703

PROJECT:

Sterling

Document, G702, APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT, containing
Contractor's signed Certification is attached.

A

B

C

Item
#

Description of Work

Scheduled
Value

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

Environmental
Master Planning
Building Scanning
Lawrence
Stanley
Historic Consultant
Hotel Consultant
Engineering
Appraisal Services
PCNA
Renderings/Assets
Marketing, Website, and Hotel RFP
Building Lighting
Securing Lawrence & Cleanup
Lawrence Windows
Riverfront Programming
National Roof Repair
Grants and Applications

$
$

52,750.00
51,115.54

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

Grand Total

$

D
E
Work Completed
From Previous
This
Application(s)
Period
52,750.00
51,115.54
18,000.00
22,800.00
21,663.50
288,740.00
9,738.74
90,102.33
32,124.29
2,015.91
164,415.00
235.00

$
$

18,000.00
22,800.00
70,720.96
21,663.50
265,250.00
6,200.00
8,400.00
48,000.00
38,000.00
25,000.00
220,000.00
5,000.00
550,000.00
11,000.00

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

1,413,900.00

$

753,700.31

-

APPLICATION NUMBER:
MDA #15
APPLICATION DATE:
9/2/2026
PERIOD TO :
9/2/2026
PROJECT NUMBER: 2000-0222
F
G
%
Materials
Total Completed
Presently
and Stored to
Stored
Date

Page 1 of 1

H
Balance
to Finish

0.00% $
100.00% $

$
$

-

$
$

52,750.00
51,115.54

$
$
$
$
$ 17,240.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$ 29,310.00
$
-

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

-

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

18,000.00
22,800.00
21,663.50
305,980.00
9,738.74
90,102.33
32,124.29
2,015.91
193,725.00
235.00

100.00%
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
115.36%
0.00%
#DIV/0!
115.94%
187.71%
0.00%
128.50%
0.00%
40.32%
35.22%
2.14%

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

$ 46,550.00

$

-

$

800,250.31

#DIV/0!

$

I
Retention
-

$
$

-

70,720.96
(40,730.00)
6,200.00
(1,338.74)
(42,102.33)
38,000.00
(7,124.29)
220,000.00
2,984.09
356,275.00
10,765.00

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

-

613,649.69

$

-

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Agenda Item Background
Item: Waive the Bid Process for the purchase of a 2027 Chevrolet Equinox for the Sterling
Police Department Detective Division
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Public Content:
The Police Department Detective Division is requesting approval to purchase a 2027 Chevrolet
Equinox. Staff is requesting that the formal bid process be waived to allow the City to proceed
with the purchase of the vehicle. The vehicle will be used by the Detective Division for
departmental operations.
Recommended Action:
Approve Waiving the Bid Process for the purchase of a 2027 Chevrolet Equinox for the Sterling
Police Department Detective Division
Attachments:
1.
PD

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Agenda Item Background
Item: Approve the Purchase of a 2027 Chevrolet Equinox for the Sterling Police Department
Detective Division from Sterling Chevrolet in the amount of $25,887.63
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Public Content:
The Sterling Police Department Detective Division is requesting approval to purchase a 2027
Chevrolet Equinox from Sterling Chevrolet in the amount of $25,887.63. The vehicle will be
utilized by the Detective Division for departmental operations.
Recommended Action:
Approve the Purchase of a 2027 Chevrolet Equinox for the Sterling Police Department
Detective Division from Sterling Chevrolet in the amount of $25,887.63
Attachments:
1.
PD

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Agenda Item Background
Item: Ordinance 2026-09-24 Declaring 2017 Chevrolet Impala as Surplus Property
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Public Content:
The 2017 Chevrolet Impala has been identified as surplus property and is no longer needed.
Staff is requesting that the vehicle be declared surplus so it may be used as a trade-in toward
the purchase of the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox for the Sterling Police Department Detective
Division.
Recommended Action:
Approve Ordinance 2026-09-24 Declaring 2017 Chevrolet Impala as Surplus Property
Attachments:
1.
Ordinance 2026-09-24 Disposal of Surplus Property Detective vehicle

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CITY OF STERLING

____________________________________________________________________________

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-09-24

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS
PERSONAL PROPERTY

____________________________________________________________________________

ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF STERLING
THIS 8th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026

____________________________________________________________________________
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Council of the City of Sterling, this 8th day of
September, 2026.
____________________________________________________________________________

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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-09-24

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS
PERSONAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City of Sterling is the owner of certain personal property more
specifically described on Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the corporate authorities of the City of Sterling that the
City has no use for the personal property described above and that it is in the best interests of the
City to sell the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and the Council of the City of
Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois as follows:
SECTION 1: The recitals set forth in the preambles of this ordinance are true and correct
and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section 1.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and City Council find that the personal property described in
Exhibit A is not necessary or useful to the City and thus the City Manager is hereby authorized to
undertake disposal of the specifically described surplus property by trading in the property in an
“as is” condition.
SECTION 3: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to do all
things necessary and essential, including execution of any documents affecting transfer, to carry
out the provisions of this ordinance and effectuate sale of the surplus property described above.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval, and publication in the manner provided by law.
SECTION 5: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the
extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
SECTION 6: The provisions and sections of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be
separable and the invalidity of any portion of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of the
remainder.
SECTION 7: The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish this ordinance in pamphlet
form.

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Passed by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Sterling on the 8th day of
September, 2026.

MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk

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Exhibit A
2017 Chevrolet Impala Sedan 2G11Z5S31H9139580

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