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The administrator reported the total project cost is $700,000. The city and the Batavia Park District will each cover $185,000 of the local share; the grant will pay the remaining balance. Staff said the work aims to reduce mud and recurring flooding in heavy-rain events on the park fields and to make the area more resilient and visually improved. The city noted it is partnering with the park district on design and implementation and that some elements (for example, a replacement bridge over the creek) include noneligible grant costs that the city may cover as its local share.

Why it matters: the project targets recurring stormwater and usability problems at a popular park. City staff said the improvements will reduce maintenance mobilizations and make park paths and facilities more usable after heavy rains.

What the record shows and what it does not
- The administrator gave the project cost ($700,000) and local match amounts ($185,000 each for the city and park district). The transcript indicates a separate grant application remains pending for additional funding; staff said they have not heard back on that application.

Next steps: design and construction scheduling will proceed per the city’s project-management timeline and the intergovernmental agreement with the park district; staff will return with procurement and implementation details as those elements are finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Batavia City Council Meeting. April 7, 2024","oneSentenceSummary","The city reported it received a green infrastructure grant to improve Mahoney Creek at Michael Wilde Park. The total project cost is $700,000; the city and Park District will each contribute $185,000 and the grant will fund the remainder.","taxTitle","Batavia, Kane County, Illinois","taxId",69049,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6075883,"Library unveils 1 Book, 1 Batavia program and troop-care package drive",213,993000,1206000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2978736-663e249f3add739c207be00c636cc2ba&start=993&end=1206","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2978736-663e249f3add739c207be00c636cc2ba/thumbnail_993000.jpg","/articles/6075883/Batavia/Kane-County/Illinois/Library-unveils-1-Book-1-Batavia-program-and-troop-care-package-drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6075883-26e30a35c3fc723477896f734eb01148/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448099&Signature=Rncb12jS4La7viCu1Zdplx0vuFmuFQSsW97lGX2~jYzkcf3EPh0ERIUcAC8T9yx~lKd9kMrK2JQ~C34VZ1~6yN1D4nFoFQ4gY7et5rLJrfI2kdE-4Nk9Covu-S9zvwnw8zjw3GnoslOSUE6pHNFk7SC3o8ScSOXY8xxKSuZalBdSH3lD8t8mr6NVeAfalHe4JQQXKRiGk~MeQ6ImSySTRG0pMvOSrivlh1AaibLLD22p~7v2aofTy~acYdK5CwkfVS1c12MKIqtVkF744Zef~7Wcf0y1WTnSyJpwzXLDYziyfWUXn065a37hSyGDuKVZpwFO82I3xU~WDjwpb3HoHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff presented the Batavia Public Library’s 1 Book, 1 Batavia program and an accompanying donation drive for care packages to support service members.

Lisa Ulacek, Youth Services Manager, said the 2025 program centers on World War II and for the first time includes three book selections: Goodnight, Irene (adult), Salt to the Sea (teens) and Allies (youth). Kristen Zambo, promotional services manager, described a slate of events for different age groups and explained the library is running an Operation Support Our Troops donation drive. The presenters asked the community to donate items such as disposable razors, multivitamins, athletic socks and small books or activity booklets.

Key logistics announced in the meeting:
- Drop-off locations: City Hall, Batavia Public Library and Batavia Chamber of Commerce office.
- Donation window: through April 25 (presenters said donations prior to April 30 are preferred for shipping logistics; donations at the packing event will be accepted as needed).
- Care-package assembly: April 30 with two sessions, 3:00–5:00 p.m. and 5:30–8:00 p.m.

Why it matters: the library program aims to engage residents across ages in a coordinated reading and community-service activity, and the troop-care-package drive provides a locally organized volunteer opportunity with a clear schedule and drop-off points.

What the record shows and what it does not
- The presenters provided dates, drop-off locations and examples of requested items. They did not provide shipment details (carrier or destination list) in the council presentation; the library will have additional operational details available to volunteers.

Follow-up: The presenters encouraged sign-ups for book-discussion events and asked residents to bring donations before April 25 if possible to aid shipment planning.","The Batavia Public Library presented the 2025 1 Book, 1 Batavia program (World War II theme) with adult, teen and youth titles and announced an Operation Support Our Troops donation drive running through April 25 and a packing event on April 30.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6075885,"Mercy Housing representatives outline resident services and volunteer needs at Batavia Apartments",350,2178000,2528000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2978736-663e249f3add739c207be00c636cc2ba&start=2178&end=2528","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2978736-663e249f3add739c207be00c636cc2ba/thumbnail_2178000.jpg","/articles/6075885/Batavia/Kane-County/Illinois/Mercy-Housing-representatives-outline-resident-services-and-volunteer-needs-at-Batavia-Apartments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6075885-11ad6b81b9f465a84f21f81a130e6690/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448099&Signature=Qknn7ZOWuiqEF8VQIJL5PMvmhyt5gb-4iB8dD-emXNpvL5cn018PmR79K9El0CEZC0jrCs4lvuVJEi~PT3jOMW~nc6DN8-ccrpv2VZIBW0VENP8t8tvp2wWOh-kj7Fj-KA-f9Ikkr2i~MnKdMxEWKJa27a1u5dhhdDQWFXV5-ssYbCrZ1Dn1BwyL8uZJi49y6fgdJQn9dHrGH7hS4mo~Xu~qfGd4zdcY-QboUVhDNpzNO3-isohjw93keEtommRS8uN9FCequ8aGwN4s6S9i5wB0kUQlZoYVEwlRAxR2mZomcdWPAoewjP0ycquc9rliUP7mt6SHitJlVmOwx4VNiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mercy Housing staff briefed the Batavia City Council on April 7 about services and needs at Batavia Apartments, a 290-unit affordable housing community in Batavia.

Sarah McCarthy, resident services coordinator with Mercy Housing Lakefront, said the property serves about 563 residents and currently has roughly 485 people on the wait list; wait times for a one-, two- or three-bedroom unit are two to three years. Lynn Queen, a resident services coordinator at Batavia Apartments, described on-site programs funded in part through HUD-approved resident services funding, including health screenings (VNA visits), on-site mental-health programming (AID), domestic violence support (Mutual Ground), vision and hearing tests from the Lions Club, an on-site food pantry, youth after-school activities and partnerships with local organizations (Batavia Park District, Batavia Achievement Athletic Foundation, Batavia United Way, Watershed Studios and U of I extension programs).

Queen and McCarthy described an on-site community garden (plans for 32 beds), volunteer needs for garden assembly and maintenance, and ongoing need for pantry donations. They said the pantry and on-site programs reduce barriers for residents who cannot travel to off-site services. The coordinators also noted youth programs (Girl Scout troop on-site) and efforts to expand after-school programming potentially through the Boys & Girls Club pending facility needs.

Why it matters: Mercy Housing’s on-site services provide social supports that the presenters said help residents pursue education, employment and health goals. The large wait list underscores local demand for affordable housing and the reliance of these residents on on-site supports.

Details from the presentation
- Property size and population: Batavia Apartments described as 290 units; presenters reported about 563 current residents and about 485 people on the wait list.
- Funding and partners: HUD resident-services funding supports on-site programming; local partners listed include Batavia Park District, Batavia Achievement Athletic Foundation, Batavia Food Pantry, Lions Club, Batavia United Way, Watershed Studios, University of Illinois extension programs and others.
- Volunteer/donation needs: help assembling garden beds (April volunteer events noted), pantry donations, event volunteers, and monetary donations through Mercy Housing Lakefront’s donation portal (presenters offered to provide specific giving instructions to the council/community).

What the record shows and what it does not
- The presenters described numbers and program plans as above. They did not request an explicit city funding appropriation at the meeting; their remarks were presented as an informational update and an appeal for volunteers and donations. Specific dollar amounts for unfunded needs were not provided in the presentation, though presenters said some federal funds are currently frozen and asked the community to help.

Follow-up: The presenters invited council members and community members to tour the property and said they would provide information on ways to donate that would directly support Batavia residents.","Mercy Housing staff described resident services at Batavia Apartments (a 290-unit property), cited HUD-funded programs, reported roughly 563 current residents and a wait list of about 485, and asked for volunteer and donation support (garden, food pantry, events).",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6075887,"Council approves consent agenda and zoning amendment for ambulance service",63,312000,375000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2978736-663e249f3add739c207be00c636cc2ba&start=312&end=375","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2978736-663e249f3add739c207be00c636cc2ba/thumbnail_312000.jpg","/articles/6075887/Batavia/Kane-County/Illinois/Council-approves-consent-agenda-and-zoning-amendment-for-ambulance-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6075887-0b864f96a2c143fbc95718873d6b8c18/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448099&Signature=D30Z94zITVHM9gfh0N4IL2sBrJBeVd46nfv~OnicMrOHaAkXmYzPsooyIqpzd-Zb6itYV1UI5PB5uvFyytMx6HXW3Z0MLeMTkRIv1R54Tsvr-KRl66ngjAdRMYaZd0JroFeRihqkB8i88GwFM2F9rkRo4mTxz6fXduPUCs6fRCxO-TtmPdGcMENjH4ev13NE5u-Q3AT8~oxwbTZ-ZpwRhV26KQiWYA80aLmDsPESBYTSKz6IyznJ43AOOqjS1uzl-L7lM8w~lpJingALCVYtGzqzrlS-IfaLwaaVZy47QNsE7RoRZV9qeX1PXQLC1~HLeyClZmxNQwQFBfJGyU~jRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Batavia City Council on April 7 approved its consent agenda by roll call and separately adopted an amendment to the zoning code clarifying ambulance service in industrial zones.

The consent agenda — which the council moved, seconded and approved as read — included acceptance and filing of minutes (Committee of the Whole, Plan Commission and Historic Preservation Commission), approval of payroll ($1,058,371.12) and the accounts payable check register ($3,530,277.82), several ordinance and resolution items, authorization to sell municipally owned real estate west of 1202 S. Van Buren Street, and approval of a 1-year renewable janitorial services contract with Bravo Services Inc. of Mount Prospect, Illinois. The council also approved two late-night class A liquor licenses: Overflow Management Group LLC (doing business as Overflow Manager) and RP3 Group LLC (doing business as Riverside Pizza and Pub). The full consent agenda passed by roll call, recorded as 14 yes, 0 no, none absent.

Separately, the council considered Ordinance 2025-522, an amendment to Chapter 2.6 of the zoning code to clarify provisions for ambulance service uses in industrial areas. The ordinance was moved and seconded and passed on roll call with a tally recorded in the meeting as 13 yes, 1 abstain. The abstention was recorded but not tied to a specific speaker in the roll-call summary.

Why it matters: the consent agenda completes routine city business including payroll, vendor payments and contracts that fund day-to-day services. The zoning text amendment clarifies where ambulance services may locate within industrial zoning, which could affect future siting decisions for emergency medical providers and related land-use permitting in Batavia.

What passed (high-level)
- Consent agenda (combined items): payroll $1,058,371.12; accounts payable $3,530,277.82; minutes filing; Resolution 2025-546R (sale of municipally owned real estate west of 1202 S. Van Buren Street); Ordinance 2025-5119 (amending city code relating to construction of utility facilities and the right of way); Resolution 2025-547R (purchase of digital backup and recovery system); Ordinance 2025-521 (declaring certain property surplus and authorizing sale); Resolution 2025-548R (1-year renewable janitorial services contract with Bravo Services Inc.); approval of 2025–2026 late-night class A liquor licenses for Overflow Management Group LLC and RP3 Group LLC. (Items listed as read in the meeting transcript; detailed documentation and ordinance/resolution text on file with the city.)

Vote details and formal actions
- Consent agenda: motion to approve (mover spoken during the meeting); roll call recorded as 14 yes, 0 no, none absent.
- Ordinance 2025-522 (zoning text amendment for ambulance service): motion and second recorded; roll call recorded as 13 yes, 1 abstain; outcome recorded as approved.

What the record shows and what it does not
- The transcript records the ordinance and resolution numbers and the vote tallies given above. The meeting recording did not attach a named mover for each recorded roll-call vote in every instance; where the transcript did not name the mover, this article lists the mover as not specified rather than attributing it to an individual. The abstention on the zoning amendment is recorded in the roll call but not explicitly tied to a named councilmember in the transcript.

Next steps / documentation
- The ordinances and resolutions approved on the consent agenda will be filed with city records. For details of the zoning text amendment (Ordinance 2025-522), the city clerk’s office and the published ordinance text provide the amended language and effective date.","The Batavia City Council approved the consent agenda (payroll, checks, minutes, several resolutions and ordinances, a janitorial contract and liquor licenses) by roll call and narrowly approved a zoning text amendment clarifying ambulance service uses in industrial areas.","actionData","errors"]

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