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The committee voted on Sept. 4 to forward a proposed liquor-license transfer for the Landing Zone (the Hanger Bar at the Economy Lodge) to the full City Council, while a separate application for a restaurant-class liquor license for Dos Amigos at 533 East River Street was not approved and remains pending until the applicant verifies distance requirements with the state and mayor's staff.

Landing Zone transfer: The applicant, Mr. Patel, told the committee he purchased the Economy Lodge and the Hanger Bar and has remodeled much of the hotel. He said he has remodeled about 60% to 70% of the property and installed a 32-channel surveillance system that covers the property, including the bar. Committee members said the Fourth Ward alderman had reviewed the application and had no objection. A committee member moved to send the transfer to council and a second was recorded; the committee voted in favor and the transfer will proceed to a council vote. Committee staff said the standard background checks and liquor-commission review will continue at the council level.

Dos Amigos application held: Applicant Mr. Serna (identified in the meeting as Mr. Serna) applied for a restaurant-class liquor license for Dos Amigos at 533 E. River St. Committee members noted that Illinois liquor rules measure a 100-foot separation from certain uses (churches, schools) by property-line to property-line. Staff said the property appears to be within that 100-foot buffer to a nearby church and advised the applicant to contact David in the mayor's office or the Illinois liquor-control authority and to provide a formal measurement if he wished the committee to consider the application further. No committee action was taken on Dos Amigos at the meeting.

Why it matters: local approvals of liquor licenses affect where alcohol may be served and require municipal review for transfers, background checks and compliance with state distance requirements. The committee's decision to forward one transfer and withhold action on the other reflects routine licensing checks and a state-set proximity standard that can block municipal approval if not overcome by measurement or state approval.

Next steps: The Landing Zone transfer will go to city council for a final decision; Mr. Serna was told to confirm the distance to the church property line and follow up with the mayor's office or the state liquor commission if he believes the measurement exceeds 100 feet.

Ending: Committee staff indicated they would follow up with applicants about next steps and with council staff about the Landing Zone transfer schedule.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Kankakee - License & Franchise Committee Livestream","oneSentenceSummary","A liquor-license transfer for the Landing Zone bar at the Economy Lodge was approved by the committee to move to full council; a separate restaurant-license request for Dos Amigos at 533 E. River St. was held while the applicant checks a state 100-foot rule regarding proximity to a church.","taxTitle","Kankakee City, Kankakee County, Illinois","taxId",4543,"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},6128156,"Kankakee aldermen direct staff to draft trash contract RFP with recycling alternatives",2436,310000,2746000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5751708-0ff5a4c73038176833f479c85d896ec0&start=310&end=2746","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5751708-0ff5a4c73038176833f479c85d896ec0/thumbnail_310000.jpg","/articles/6128156/Kankakee-City/Kankakee-County/Illinois/Kankakee-aldermen-direct-staff-to-draft-trash-contract-RFP-with-recycling-alternatives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128156-99957909bf32aa22f7047968aa317d97/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448126&Signature=X2GuwHu5zuH6KGNZHLnm1RwegJxQxgvPO5qawj9Jn8Y16yivrl~XTeO97gqbi0XJkJSu9iyMpC7ajDq9lo09Q4tQGGRiT8fD1ewWXoFXCdJ454l3fBxI9C-ELDUYjbFKDQu3j5sdrOk8x3gKHBFzMOZTX-cyVIi65u7iy35vnxxVy8euLRee4BiVTyNc8zvIwPqot9ZWDs7EuEk9QbFOSorD8rQwFW2SKHwyv-IlMeefAr4WillZfa27jcCB-LjtSvEBKFDK3Th3xZBZhxWrm1MfKINydHBLljcxE9fd-sOxJ6VNIEn3WDmJ43GoI3R9hRfJPI5wC3SKdujS0sFQjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","KANKAKEE, Ill. (Sept. 4, 2025)
City aldermen asked staff on Sept. 4 to prepare a request for proposals for the city's trash collection contract, which staff said expires Dec. 31, and to include alternate price scenarios for curbside recycling, centralized recycling drop-off sites, free dumpsters and community-benefit allowances for alley repairs.

The move follows conversations with Republic Services and other providers about the rising cost of recycling collection and growing truck sizes that aldermen said are damaging alleys. \"This contract expires December 31,\" the City Manager said during the meeting, explaining why the city needs to get an RFP out before the holiday season.

Why it matters: the city's current contract includes provisions staff described as an annual escalation and covers curbside recycling, bulk pickups and free community dumpsters. Officials said recycling markets have changed and that high contamination rates drive costs: \"It's well north of, like, 80% of our recycling in the city of Kankakee is contaminated,\" the Mayor said. Those operational and market changes affect how many trucks are needed, the wear on alleys and the per-household price for service.

What aldermen asked staff to include in the RFP: officials generally agreed the solicitation should offer multiple scenarios so the council can evaluate trade-offs rather than only solicit the lowest bid. Staff were asked to include (as line items or alternates) the following: continued curbside recycling vs. eliminating curbside recycling and instead providing several centralized drop-off locations (committee members suggested three to four sites), a pricing line for an opt-in recycling pickup for homeowners, the annual number of free community dumpsters, an annual community-benefit allowance (for alley repairs or beautification), specification of bulk-item pickup frequency (weekly as currently required, and a biweekly alternate), and an alternate proposal that would allow bidders to propose smaller trucks or a smaller-truck alternate.

Committee members also discussed how to structure bids so they are comparable: staff said the RFP should request apples-to-apples pricing and a breakdown of community benefits, free-dumpster counts and any capital investments bidders propose. Staff said they will score proposals on service and community benefit rather than selecting only the low bid.

Concerns and trade-offs: aldermen raised several operational and equity questions. Some said eliminating curbside recycling would anger residents who recycle responsibly; others argued that very high contamination rates mean curbside recycling currently goes to landfill anyway and creates cost pressure. Multiple aldermen raised complaints about truck turning damage to recently repaved alleys and said the city should seek either smaller vehicles for tight streets or funds to repair damaged alleys. One alderman noted that electric trucks are heavier than conventional trucks and could increase pavement stress.

Housing and billing impacts: the committee discussed how multiunit properties are classified for service. Under current city ordinance practice described at the meeting, many multiunit buildings are treated as \"businesses\" for trash service and may contract privately; changing that definition would be an ordinance matter and could reduce or increase the number of addresses covered by a citywide contract, with a potential effect on unit pricing. Staff said the city has historical mapping and rental-license data they can pull to show how many 2-, 3- and 4-unit properties exist and how that would affect bid pricing.

Timeline and next steps: staff told the committee they would assemble an RFP and return with a draft for the committee to review. Staff said they aim to have a proposal ready by the end of the month to give bidders roughly a 30-day turnaround and anticipated receiving bids by Nov. 1, though they warned there is a risk of receiving few or no proposals because local trash hauling is concentrated among a small number of providers.

Decisions vs. discussion: the committee did not adopt final contract terms or award a contract at the meeting. Members approved a procedural motion earlier in the agenda to reorder items and otherwise reached consensus to proceed with an RFP that includes alternates for curbside vs. centralized recycling, dumpster and community-benefit line items, and bulk-pickup frequency options.

What remains unresolved: the committee did not set the exact number of centralized recycling sites, the dollar amounts for community-benefit funds, or the precise bulk-item frequency; those details will be in the RFP and brought back for committee scoring. The committee also did not amend the city's ordinance on how multiunit buildings are classified; several aldermen said that would require a separate ordinance committee discussion.

Ending note: staff advised that if bids are scarce, the city may need to reconsider specifications; aldermen said they prefer to see multiple pricing scenarios so the council can weigh costs and community impacts before making a final decision.","At a Sept. 4 committee meeting, Kankakee aldermen discussed options for the city's expiring trash contract and asked staff to prepare a request for proposals that includes alternates for curbside recycling, central drop-off locations, dumpster provisions and community-benefit credit for alley repairs.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee forwards Landing Zone liquor-license transfer to council; Dos Amigos application held pending 100-foot check

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