City Council

Monday, February 2, 2026 City of Sterling Council Regular Meeting at 6:30 PM CITY OF STERLING COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Council Chambers - First Floor 212 Third Avenue Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87499422995? 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. R2026-02-03 for Motor Fuel Tax expenditures in the amount of $270,000. D. IDOT Maintenance Engineering Agreement 4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda 5. Recommended Personnel Action 6. Presentations and Awards A. Sterling Main Street and City of Sterling Street Fest July 25, 2026. 7. Unfinished Business 8. Business Items Page 1 of 100 A. Pay Request #7 to Sjostrom & Sons in the Amount of $627,881.00 For the Riverfront Park Improvements - Phase I B. Pay Request #13 To Gorman and Company in the amount of $17,611.36 C. Ordinance 2026-02-02 Amending Chapter 42, Article II, Section 42-274 To Authorize the Chief of the Fire Department to Appoint the Deputy Chief D. Ordinance 2026-02-03 Authorizing Disposal of Surplus Property E. Waive Bid Process for the Purchase of 2025 Chevy Tahoe F. Accept the Quote from Karl Chevrolet for 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle in the amount of $52,464.20 G. Waive Bid Process for the Upfitting of the 2025 Chevy Tahoe H. Accept the Quote from Guardian Fleet Safety in the amount of $24,605.53 for upfitting the 2025 Chevy Tahoe I. Waive Bid Process for the Installation of Batten Bar on the National Roof J. Accept the Quote from Sterling Commercial Roofing in the amount of $29,310. for installing batten bar on the National Roof 9. Staff Reports A. Superintendent of Public Works Brad Schrader Superintendent of Building and Zoning Amanda Schmidt Finance Director Cindy VonHolten Chief Pat Bartel Chief David Northcutt City Clerk Teri Sathoff City Attorney Tim Zollinger City Manager Scott Shumard 10. Council Reports A. Alderperson Baker Alderperson Johnson Alderperson Strabala-Bright Alderperson Elston Alderperson Przysucha Alderperson Wise Mayor Merdian 11. Study Session A. Budget Study Session 12. Adjourn Page 2 of 100 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. Page 3 of 100 Page 4 of 100 Page 5 of 100 City of Sterling Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 2026 Meeting Opening Mayor Diana Merdian called the Sterling City Council to order at 6:30 PM on Monday, January 19, 2026. Present: Alderman Retha Elston, Alderman Joe Strabala-Bright, Alderman Josh Johnson, Alderman Aida Baker, Alderman Allen Przysucha, Alderman Jim Wise, Mayor Diana Merdian. Absent: None. City Manager Scott Shumard, City Attorney Tim Zollinger, Police Deputy Chief Shane Bland, Fire Chief David Northcutt, Superintendent of Public Works Brad Schrader, and City Clerk Teri Sathoff were also present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Communication from Visitors There was no public comment. Consent Agenda Alderman Elston made a motion to approve the following items on the consent Agenda; 1. Approval of Minutes. 2. Approval of Bills and Payroll. Seconded by Alderman Strabala-Bright. Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, and Jim Wise. Nays – None. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda No items were removed from the consent agenda. Recommended Personnel Action There was no recommended personnel action. Presentations and Awards The award for Police Officer of the Year and the Non-Sworn Employee of the Year were postponed due to illness. Page 6 of 100 City of Sterling Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 2026 Page 2 Business Items Alderman Johnson made a motion to approve the Proclamation for Dr. Martin Luther King Day; Seconded by Alderman Przysucha. Mayor Merdian read the Proclamation. Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, and Jim Wise. Nays – None. Alderman Baker made a motion to approve the Change Order #7 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation & Improvements in the amount of $64,241.00; Seconded by Alderman Strabala- Bright. Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, Jim Wise. Nays – None. Alderman Wise made a motion to approve the Pay Request to Hoerr Construction for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation & Improvements in the amount of $100,785.50; Seconded by Alderman Elston. Alderman Wise asked if this project was completed. City Manager Shumard advised that it is approximately 80% completed. Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, and Jim Wise. Nays – None. Alderman Przysucha made a motion to approve the Agreement with IDOT to upgrade eight (8) ADA Sidewalk Ramps on Illinois Route 2. Four (4) at 2nd Avenue, and Four (4) at 3rd Avenue; Seconded by Alderman Wise. Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, and Jim Wise. Nays – None. Alderman Elston made a motion to approve Resolution No. R2026-01-01 Transferring Jurisdiction and Control of Real Property to the Industrial Development Commission; Seconded by Alderman Wise. Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, and Jim Wise. Nays – None. Alderman Elston made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-01-02 Authorizing a Letter of Non-Objection to the Whiteside County Board Relating to Subdivision Request for the Sulouff-Deets Subdivision PIN 1013306004; Seconded by Alderman Przysucha. Voting: Ayes – Retha Elston, Joe Strabala-Bright, Josh Johnson, Aida Baker, Allen Przysucha, and Jim Wise. Nays – None. Staff Reports Superintendent of Public Works Brad Schrader reported that all the Christmas decorations have been taken down and stored. Crews have been trimming trees, cold patching, laying gravel in alleys, working on buildings and equipment, and assisting the wastewater department with getting their new employee his CDL. Deputy Chief Shane Bland reported that the Cadet Thorp Officer of the Year award and the non- Page 7 of 100 City of Sterling Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 2026 Page 3 sworn employee of the year award will be presented in March due to an illness. City Clerk Teri Sathoff reported that the OSHA reports have been submitted for the work comp injuries in 2025. Injuries among employees were down 38% from the previous year, and the time away from work was a total of 7 days, which is a significant drop from the previous year. She advised that the employees would be volunteering at the Frosty Fun Day on February 21st at Northland Mall, which is a Tri-County Opportunities event. Attorney Tim Zollinger reported that he and the building department attended a court appearance for a nuisance property. The court issued an order stating that the tenants must leave the property; if they refuse to leave the property, there could be a substantial monetary penalty. City Manager Scott Shumard reported that the Safe Streets for All grant remains under review. He and Schrader met with subcontractors at the riverfront park to address several outstanding items, including landscaping and peeling paint. Second Street, from 4th Avenue to 1st Avenue, is expected to reopen on Friday; contractors will continue concrete work on the remaining sections of the project. ComEd advised that its request to the UP Railroad to relocate a line running from Lawrence Brothers to Plainwell Brass was denied, and they are developing an alternative plan for that line. Council Reports Alderman Baker reminded everyone to check on neighbors during this cold weather, be aware of the dangers of the cold, and assist others. Alderman Elston stated she attended Attorney Coplan's memorial service. He will be missed, and she appreciated his dedication to the City of Sterling; he always prioritized the community and his family. Alderman Przysucha asked if there were plans to work on the 200 block of 4th Avenue. City Manager Shumard stated they will be looking at it in the spring after the completion of Second Street. Mayor Merdian reported that the City Manager's evaluation has been given to the department heads and the Council. She advised there have been two resignations on the Plan Commission. She will be looking at filling those vacancies. She advised she will be in Washington DC for the Mayors Innovation Project. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 6:51 PM. Teri Sathoff Page 8 of 100 City of Sterling Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 2026 Page 4 City Clerk Page 9 of 100  City of Sterling Revenue Collection Edit Listing Receipt Number Printed Voided Voided By Void Reason Entry Date Payment Date Cashier Collection Station Total Amount . Department: FINANCE FINANCE Batch Number: 2026-00002513 G/L Date: 01/30/2026 Creation Date: 01/29/2026 Created By Cashier: Nicole Morgan 2026-00043228 No No 01/29/2026 01/30/2026 Nicole Morgan 5 $1,319.72 Received From: City of Sterling Payment Narrative: Pension Insurance Premiums Batch 2026-00002513 Totals: Receipts: 1 Voided Receipts: 0 Batch Total: $1,319.72 Total Cash: $0.00 Total Check: $1,319.72 Total Charge: $0.00 Total EFT: $0.00 Total Other: $0.00 Grand Totals: Receipts: 1 Voided Receipts: 0 Batch Total: $1,319.72 Total Cash: $0.00 Total Check: $1,319.72 Total Charge: $0.00 Total EFT: $0.00 Total Other: $0.00 User: Nicole Morgan Pages: 1 of 1 1/29/2026 2:47:55 PM Page 10 of 100 Page 11 of 100 Page 12 of 100  Agenda Item Background Item: R2026-02-03 for Motor Fuel Tax expenditures in the amount of $270,000. Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Public Content: Each year the City Council must pass resolutions authorizing expenses for all Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds. MFT funds are spent on cold patch, salt, labor for winter maintenance, labor for patching as well as street lighting expenses. The MFT calendar runs on a January-December fiscal calendar versus our May 1 fiscal calendar which generally results in subsequent amendment resolutions. Recommended Action: Staff recommends Council authorize Resolution R2026-02-03 for Motor Fuel Tax expenditures in the amount of $270,000. Attachments: 1. 1032Z26_Resolution-for-Maintenance_BLR14220_USE Page 13 of 100  Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code District County Resolution Number Resolution Type Section Number 2 Whiteside Original 26-00000-00-GM BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Governing Body Type Local Public Agency Type Sterling Illinois that there is hereby appropriated the sum of Name of Local Public Agency two hundred seventy thousand Dollars ( $270,000.00 ) of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the purpose of maintaining streets and highways under the applicable provisions of Illinois Highway Code from 01/01/26 to 12/31/26 . Beginning Date Ending Date BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that only those operations as listed and described on the approved Estimate of Maintenance Costs, including supplemental or revised estimates approved in connection with this resolution, are eligible for maintenance with Motor Fuel Tax funds during the period as specified above. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City of Sterling Local Public Agency Type Name of Local Public Agency shall submit within three months after the end of the maintenance period as stated above, to the Department of Transportation, on forms available from the Department, a certified statement showing expenditures and the balances remaining in the funds authorized for expenditure by the Department under this appropriation, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit four (4) certified originals of this resolution to the district office of the Department of Transportation. I Teri Sathoff City Clerk in and for said City Name of Clerk Local Public Agency Type Local Public Agency Type of Sterling in the State of Illinois, and keeper of the records and files thereof, as Name of Local Public Agency provided by statute, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true, perfect and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the Council of Sterling at a meeting held on . Governing Body Type Name of Local Public Agency Date IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day of . Day Month, Year Clerk Signature & Date (SEAL, if required by the LPA) APPROVED Regional Engineer Signature & Date Department of Transportation Completed01/19/26 BLR 14220 (Rev. 12/13/22) Page 14 of 100  Agenda Item Background Item: IDOT Maintenance Engineering Agreement Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Public Content: Cities may enter into an agreement with a consultant to provide engineering services for maintenance work funded in whole or in part with MFT funds. Formal agreements may include preliminary engineering and/or engineering inspection. Typically, the consultant is responsible for the following duties during preliminary engineering: investigation of the condition of the streets and/or structures, preparation of the maintenance resolution, estimate, and proposal, preparation of the maintenance expenditure statement, etc. For engineering inspection projects, the consultant is usually responsible for the following: checking materials invoices for payment; and/or preparing the payment estimate for contract maintenance, including any necessary changes-in-plans, and providing a final estimate of the contract maintenance cost. Form BLR 05520 may be used for maintenance, preliminary engineering, and/or engineering inspection agreements. The agreement requires the signature and seal of the licensed professional engineer, or structural engineer as applicable, and the signature and title of the local official. Recommended Action: Staff Recommends Approval of the IDOT Maintenance Engineering Agreement Attachments: 1. 1032Z26_Maintenance-Engineering_BLR05520_USE Page 15 of 100  Maintenance Engineering to be Performed by a Consulting Engineer Local Public Agency County Section Number City of Sterling Whiteside 26-00000-00-GM The services to be performed by the consulting engineer, pertaining to the various items of work included in the estimated cost of the maintenance operations (BLR 14222), shall consist of the following: PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING shall include: Investigation of the condition of the streets or highways for determination (in consultation with the local highway authority) of the maintenance operations to be included in the maintenance program; preparation of the maintenance resolution (BLR 14220 for municipalities and counties), maintenance estimate of cost and, if applicable, proposal; attendance at meetings of the governing body as may reasonably be required; attendance at public letting; preparation of the contract, quotations, and/or acceptance (BLR 12330) form. Also, preparation of the maintenance expenditure statement which must be submitted to IDOT within 3 months of the end of the maintenance period. ENGINEERING INSPECTION shall include: Furnishing the engineering field inspection, including preparation of payment estimate for contract, material proposal and/or deliver and install proposal and/or checking material invoices of those maintenance operations requiring engineering field inspection. For operations requiring material testing ensure the testing is completed by a qualified firm. For furnishing preliminary engineering, the engineer will be paid a base fee PLUS a negotiated fee percentage. Only one base fee can be charged per maintenance period. For furnishing engineering inspection, the engineer will be paid a negotiated fee percentage. The negotiated preliminary engineering fee percentage for each maintenance group shown in the "Schedule of Fees" shall be applied to the total estimated costs of that group. The negotiated fee for engineering inspection for each maintenance group shall be applied to the total final cost of that group for the times which required engineering inspections. In no case shall this be construed to include supervision of the contractor operations. SCHEDULE OF FEES Total of all Maintenance Operations: <= $20,000 Base Fee > $20,000 Base Fee = $1,250.00 PLUS Maintenance Preliminary Engineering Engineering Inspection Engineering Category Maximum Fee % Negotiated Fee % Maximum Fee % Negotiated Fee % Operation(s) to be Inspected I NA NA NA NA NA IIA 2% 2% 1% IIB 3% 3% III 4% 4% IV 5% 6% The LPA certifies that the selection of the ENGINEER was performed in accordance with the Local Government Professional Service Selection Act 50 (ILCS 510/1-510/8) and procedures outlined in Chapter 5 of the DEPARTMENT's Bureau of Local Roads and Streets Manual. BY: BY: Local Public Agency Signature & Date Consulting Engineer Signature & Date Title Title City Manager Project Engineer P.E. Seal & Date Approved: Regional Engineer, IDOT Signature & Date BLR 05520 (Rev. 12/08/25) Page 16 of 100  Agenda Item Background Item: Pay Request #7 to Sjostrom & Sons in the Amount of $627,881.00 For the Riverfront Park Improvements - Phase I Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Public Content: Pay Request #7 includes landscaping work, electrical work, plumbing work, and skating ribbon work. Recommended Action: Staff Recommends Approval of Pay Request #7 to Sjostrom & Sons in the Amount of $627,881.00 For the Riverfront Park Improvements - Phase I Attachments: 1. Sterling Riverfront PR09_2026.01.20 2. Transmittal 2026.01.20 Page 17 of 100 Page 18 of 100 APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT Invoice #: 3906 To Owner: CITY OF STERLING Project: 24-10 69 Sterling Riverfront Park Phase 1 Application No. : 9 Distribution to : Owner CITY OF STERLING Architect STERLING, IL 61081 Period To: 12/31/2025 Contractor From Contractor: SJOSTROM & SONS, INC. Via Architect: STRAND ASSOCIATES 1129 HARRISON AVENUE 910 WEST WINGRA DR. Project Nos: 1-2024 ROCKFORD, IL 61104 MADISON, WI 53715 Contract For: Sterling Riverfront Park- Ph I Contract 11/1/2024 Date: CONTRACTOR'S APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT The undersigned Contractor certifies that to the best of the Contractor's knowledge, information, and belief, the work covered by this Application for Payment has been completed Application is made for payment, as shown below, in connection with the Contract. in accordance with the Contract Documents, that all amounts have been paid by the Contractor Continuation Sheet is attached. 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. 1. Original Contract Sum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,754,578.26 ............ CONTRACTOR: SJOSTROM & SONS, INC. 2. Net Change By Change Order . . . . . . . . $652,378.41 .3. . . . . Contract..... Sum. To Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,406,956.67 ............ 1/15/2026 4. Total Completed and Stored To Date . . . . $4,933,442.63 By:____________________________________Date:______________ ........... 5. Retainage : a. 5.00% of Completed Work State of: ILLINOIS County of: WINNEBAGO $246,672.19 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of January 2026 b. 0.00% of Stored Material $0.00 Notary Public: My Commission expires: Total Retainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $246,672.19 ............ 05/11/2028 6. Total Earned Less Retainage . . . . . . . . . . $4,686,770.44 ARCHITECT'S CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT ............ In accordance with the Contract Documents, based on on-site observations and the data comprising the above application, the Architect certifies to the Owner that to the best of the 7. Less Previous Certificates For Payments . $4,058,889.44 Architect's knowledge, information, and belief, the Work has progressed as indicated, ........... the quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents, and the Contractor 8. Current Payment Due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $627,881.00 ............ is entitled to payment of the AMOUNT CERTIFIED. 9. Balance To Finish, Plus Retainage . . . . . $720,186.23 ............ AMOUNT CERTIFIED $627,881.00 (Attach explanation if amount certified differs from the amount applied. Initial all figures on this Application and on the Continuation Sheet that are changed to conform with the amount certified.) CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY Additions Deductions Total changes approved in previous months by Owner $674,131.35 $15,414.42 ARCHITECT: Total Approved this Month $0.00 $6,338.52 By:____________________________________Date:______________ $674,131.35 This Certificate is not negotiable. The AMOUNT CERTIFIED is payable only to the TOTALS $21,752.94 Contractor named herein. Issuance, payment, and acceptance of payment are without Net Changes By Change Order $652,378.41 prejudice to any rights of the Owner or Contractor under this Contract. Page 19 of 100 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 3 of 6 Application and Certification for Payment, containing Application No. : 9 Contractor's signed certification is attached. Application Date : 1/15/2026 In tabulations below, amounts are stated to the nearest dollar. To: 12/31/2025 Use Column I on Contracts where variable retainage for line items may apply. Architect's Project No.: 1-2024 Invoice # : 3906 Contract : 24-10 69 Sterling Riverfront Park Phase 1 A B C D E F G H I Item Description of Work Scheduled Work Completed Materials Total % Balance Retainage Value From Previous This Period Presently Completed To Finish No. (G / C) Application In Place Stored and Stored (C-G) (D+E) To Date (Not in D or E (D+E+F) 0 General Conditions - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00 1 Mobilization And Administration - 31,035.86 31,035.86 0.00 0.00 31,035.86 100.00% 0.00 1,552.00 2 Common Excavation - 86,578.95 86,578.95 0.00 0.00 86,578.95 100.00% 0.00 4,328.94 3 Demolition and Removals - 2,771.06 2,771.06 0.00 0.00 2,771.06 100.00% 0.00 138.55 4 Undercut Excavation - 4,433.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 4,433.69 0.00 5 Undercut Backfill - 8,867.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 8,867.39 0.00 6 Site Clearing and Stripping - 37,658.69 37,658.69 0.00 0.00 37,658.69 100.00% 0.00 1,882.93 7 Traffic Control - 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 100.00% 0.00 0.05 8 Dust Control - 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 100.00% 0.00 0.05 9 Erosion Control - 11,522.06 11,522.06 0.00 0.00 11,522.06 100.00% 0.00 576.10 10 Dewatering - 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 100.00% 0.00 0.05 11 Connect to Existing Sanitary Sewer - 1,662.64 1,662.64 0.00 0.00 1,662.64 100.00% 0.00 83.13 12 6-IN SDR 35 PVC Sanitary Service For Restroom And Concession - 18,898.62 18,898.62 0.00 0.00 18,898.62 100.00% 0.00 944.93 13 6-IN SDR 35 PVC Sanitary Service Cleanout - 3,159.01 3,159.01 0.00 0.00 3,159.01 100.00% 0.00 157.95 14 Sanitary Sewer Lateral Insulation - 3,166.54 3,166.54 0.00 0.00 3,166.54 100.00% 0.00 158.32 15 6-IN Ductile Iron Water Service INCL Connections - 26,186.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 26,186.50 0.00 16 Water Meter Structure INCL Pipe, Valves, And Fittings - 69,336.32 62,402.69 6,933.63 0.00 69,336.32 100.00% 0.00 3,466.81 17 4-IN Ductile Iron Water Line INCL Connections - 50,195.46 50,195.46 0.00 0.00 50,195.46 100.00% 0.00 2,509.77 18 4-IN Gate Valve and Box - 4,987.91 4,987.91 0.00 0.00 4,987.91 100.00% 0.00 249.39 19 Fire Hydrant W/ Auxiliary Valve - 9,327.38 9,327.38 0.00 0.00 9,327.38 100.00% 0.00 466.37 20 Storm Sewer Surface Drain - 5,403.56 5,403.56 0.00 0.00 5,403.56 100.00% 0.00 270.17 21 2-FT-DIA Drainage Structure INCL Grate - 4,101.17 4,101.17 0.00 0.00 4,101.17 100.00% 0.00 205.06 22 4-IN PVC Storm Sewer - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00 23 6-IN PVC Storm Sewer - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00 24 8-IN PVC Storm Sewer - 19,951.62 19,951.62 0.00 0.00 19,951.62 100.00% 0.00 997.58 25 10-IN PVC Storm Sewer - 11,970.97 11,970.97 0.00 0.00 11,970.97 100.00% 0.00 598.55 26 8-IN Apron End Wall - 997.58 997.58 0.00 0.00 997.58 100.00% 0.00 49.88 27 10-IN Apron End Wall - 720.48 720.48 0.00 0.00 720.48 100.00% 0.00 36.02 28 Roof Drain Connection - 2,438.54 0.00 2,438.54 0.00 2,438.54 100.00% 0.00 121.92 29 4-IN Perforated PVC Underdrain INCL Fittings and Connections - 28,979.73 28,979.73 0.00 0.00 28,979.73 100.00% 0.00 1,448.98 Page 20 of 100 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 4 of 6 Application and Certification for Payment, containing Application No. : 9 Contractor's signed certification is attached. Application Date : 1/15/2026 In tabulations below, amounts are stated to the nearest dollar. To: 12/31/2025 Use Column I on Contracts where variable retainage for line items may apply. Architect's Project No.: 1-2024 Invoice # : 3906 Contract : 24-10 69 Sterling Riverfront Park Phase 1 A B C D E F G H I Item Description of Work Scheduled Work Completed Materials Total % Balance Retainage Value From Previous This Period Presently Completed To Finish No. (G / C) Application In Place Stored and Stored (C-G) (D+E) To Date (Not in D or E (D+E+F) 30 7-IN Concrete Trail Or Sidewalk - 164,592.34 148,133.10 1,079.29 0.00 149,212.39 90.66% 15,379.95 7,460.62 31 Trail Or Sidewalk Thickened Edge - 22,294.39 22,294.39 0.00 0.00 22,294.39 100.00% 0.00 1,114.72 32 12-IN Concrete Ribbon Curb - 31,410.29 31,410.29 0.00 0.00 31,410.29 100.00% 0.00 1,570.51 33 12-IN Concrete Ice Ribbon Curb - 16,395.42 16,395.42 0.00 0.00 16,395.42 100.00% 0.00 819.77 34 Install OWNER-Provided Clay Pavers INCL Concrete Base - 202,360.08 192,242.08 10,118.00 0.00 202,360.08 100.00% 0.00 10,118.00 36 Playground Equipment Installation - 54,381.64 54,381.64 0.00 0.00 54,381.64 100.00% 0.00 2,719.08 37 Playground Protective Surfacing - 205,102.95 205,102.95 0.00 0.00 205,102.95 100.00% 0.00 10,255.15 38 Playground Protective Surfacing, Gravel Base - 12,187.78 12,187.76 0.00 0.00 12,187.76 100.00% 0.02 609.39 39 Playground Protective Surfacing, EWF - 3,532.55 3,532.55 0.00 0.00 3,532.55 100.00% 0.00 176.63 40 Install OWNER-Provided Shade Structure INCL Foundation - 6,885.38 6,885.38 0.00 0.00 6,885.38 100.00% 0.00 344.27 41 Splash Pad Feature Installation INCL Vault Structure - 109,676.55 109,676.55 0.00 0.00 109,676.55 100.00% 0.00 5,483.82 42 Splash Pad Feature Special Colored Concrete - 41,226.16 41,226.16 0.00 0.00 41,226.16 100.00% 0.00 2,061.31 43 Splash Pad Feature Special Concrete - 738.00 738.00 0.00 0.00 738.00 100.00% 0.00 36.90 44 Type A1 Lighting: Decorative Light Pole, Fixture, and Base - 132,917.69 132,917.69 0.00 0.00 132,917.69 100.00% 0.00 6,645.88 45 Type A2 Lighting: Decorative Light Pole, Fixture, and Base - 45,340.06 45,340.06 0.00 0.00 45,340.06 100.00% 0.00 2,267.01 46 Type A3 Lighting: Decorative Light Pole, Fixture, and Base - 25,804.10 25,804.10 0.00 0.00 25,804.10 100.00% 0.00 1,290.20 47 Type A4 Lighting: Decorative Light Pole, Fixture, and Base - 6,473.19 6,473.19 0.00 0.00 6,473.19 100.00% 0.00 323.66 48 Type A5 Lighting: Decorative Light Pole, Fixture, and Base - 28,736.99 28,736.99 0.00 0.00 28,736.99 100.00% 0.00 1,436.85 49 Type A6 Lighting: Decorative Light Pole, Fixture, and Base - 16,344.81 16,344.81 0.00 0.00 16,344.81 100.00% 0.00 817.24 50 Type A7 Lighting: Decorative Light Pole, Fixture, and Base - 16,398.02 16,398.02 0.00 0.00 16,398.02 100.00% 0.00 819.90 51 Type A8 Lighting: Decorative Light Pole, Fixture, and Base - 9,993.55 9,993.55 0.00 0.00 9,993.55 100.00% 0.00 499.68 52 Type B Lighting: Standard Bollard and Base, Pedestrian - 23,265.81 23,265.81 0.00 0.00 23,265.81 100.00% 0.00 1,163.29 53 Electric Handhole - 30,838.56 30,838.56 0.00 0.00 30,838.56 100.00% 0.00 1,541.93 54 Site Lighting Panel - 2,216.85 2,216.85 0.00 0.00 2,216.85 100.00% 0.00 110.84 55 Site Lighting Control Panel - 2,571.54 2,571.54 0.00 0.00 2,571.54 100.00% 0.00 128.57 56 Electrical Conduit, Wire, Accessories - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00 57 Video Surveilance System - 238,737.78 238,737.78 0.00 0.00 238,737.78 100.00% 0.00 11,936.89 58 Soil Mix at Park Planting Beds, 18-IN Depth - 7,980.65 0.00 7,980.65 0.00 7,980.65 100.00% 0.00 399.03 59 Topsoil at Park Turf, 6-IN Depth - 60,231.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 60,231.73 0.00 60 Turf Restoration with Seeding - 12,345.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 12,345.07 0.00 Page 21 of 100 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 5 of 6 Application and Certification for Payment, containing Application No. : 9 Contractor's signed certification is attached. Application Date : 1/15/2026 In tabulations below, amounts are stated to the nearest dollar. To: 12/31/2025 Use Column I on Contracts where variable retainage for line items may apply. Architect's Project No.: 1-2024 Invoice # : 3906 Contract : 24-10 69 Sterling Riverfront Park Phase 1 A B C D E F G H I Item Description of Work Scheduled Work Completed Materials Total % Balance Retainage Value From Previous This Period Presently Completed To Finish No. (G / C) Application In Place Stored and Stored (C-G) (D+E) To Date (Not in D or E (D+E+F) 61 Mulch at all Planting Beds, 3-IN Depth - 1,884.32 0.00 1,884.32 0.00 1,884.32 100.00% 0.00 94.21 62 Shade Trees 4-IN Caliper - 17,984.16 0.00 17,984.16 0.00 17,984.16 100.00% 0.00 899.21 63 Ornamental Trees 8-FT Height - 12,115.07 0.00 12,115.07 0.00 12,115.07 100.00% 0.00 605.75 64 Stone Bench - 41,565.88 41,565.88 0.00 0.00 41,565.88 100.00% 0.00 2,078.29 65 Stone Perrons - 14,631.19 14,631.19 0.00 0.00 14,631.19 100.00% 0.00 731.56 A-1 Restroom/Pavilion Facility - Tube Heaters INCL All Controls, - 13,725.00 0.00 12,352.50 0.00 12,352.50 90.00% 1,372.50 617.62 35.1 Restroom And Concession Facility - General Conditions - 237,424.75 225,553.51 11,871.24 0.00 237,424.75 100.00% 0.00 11,871.23 35.3 Restroom And Concession Facility - Concrete - 114,476.58 114,476.58 0.00 0.00 114,476.58 100.00% 0.00 5,723.83 35.4 Restroom And Concession Facility - Masonry - 692,700.00 692,700.00 0.00 0.00 692,700.00 100.00% 0.00 34,635.00 35.5 Restroom And Concession Facility - Metals - 268,258.00 268,258.00 0.00 0.00 268,258.00 100.00% 0.00 13,412.90 35.7 Restroom And Concession Facility - Thermal And Moisture Prot - 212,717.30 212,717.30 0.00 0.00 212,717.30 100.00% 0.00 10,635.87 35.8 Restroom And Concession Facility - Openings - 152,435.26 137,191.73 15,243.53 0.00 152,435.26 100.00% 0.00 7,621.76 35.9 Restroom And Concession Facility - Finishes - 86,200.00 38,790.00 0.00 0.00 38,790.00 45.00% 47,410.00 1,939.50 56.1 Electrical Conduit, Wire, Accessories - 334,214.19 284,082.06 50,132.13 0.00 334,214.19 100.00% 0.00 16,710.70 35.10 Restroom And Concession Facility - Specialties - 38,498.36 38,498.36 0.00 0.00 38,498.36 100.00% 0.00 1,924.92 35.12 Restroom And Concession Facility - Furnishings - 8,187.12 8,187.12 0.00 0.00 8,187.12 100.00% 0.00 409.35 35.22 Restroom And Concession Facility - Plumbing - 173,767.00 130,325.25 43,441.75 0.00 173,767.00 100.00% 0.00 8,688.35 35.23 Restroom And Concession Facility - HVAC - 209,225.00 205,814.84 3,410.16 0.00 209,225.00 100.00% 0.00 10,461.25 35.26 Restroom And Concession Facility - Electrical - 120,000.00 102,000.00 18,000.00 0.00 120,000.00 100.00% 0.00 6,000.00 35.31 Restroom And Concession Facility - Excavation - 16,470.00 16,470.00 0.00 0.00 16,470.00 100.00% 0.00 823.50 501.00 CO 1 - Directional Boring - Electrical Service - 11,833.50 11,833.50 0.00 0.00 11,833.50 100.00% 0.00 591.67 502.00 CO 5 - Roof Cricket - 19,899.75 19,899.75 0.00 0.00 19,899.75 100.00% 0.00 994.99 503.00 Curb Removal for Playground Equipment - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00 504.00 CO 2 - Nicor Gas Service Sleeve - 3,885.00 3,885.00 0.00 0.00 3,885.00 100.00% 0.00 194.25 505.00 CO 3 - Ejector Pit in Water Meter Vault - 15,683.03 7,841.52 7,841.51 0.00 15,683.03 100.00% 0.00 784.15 506.00 CO 4 - CB-004-CMU Wall to Separate Lavatory Area - 7,949.75 7,949.75 0.00 0.00 7,949.75 100.00% 0.00 397.49 507.00 Gas Lines for Fire Pits - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00 508.00 Deduct Interior Painted Signage - -2,650.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% -2,650.00 0.00 600.00 Ice Rink - General Conditions - 19,161.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 19,161.03 0.00 601.00 Ice Rink - Common Excavation (Excavation for Flatwork) - 20,760.60 16,608.48 0.00 0.00 16,608.48 80.00% 4,152.12 830.42 Page 22 of 100 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 6 of 6 Application and Certification for Payment, containing Application No. : 9 Contractor's signed certification is attached. Application Date : 1/15/2026 In tabulations below, amounts are stated to the nearest dollar. To: 12/31/2025 Use Column I on Contracts where variable retainage for line items may apply. Architect's Project No.: 1-2024 Invoice # : 3906 Contract : 24-10 69 Sterling Riverfront Park Phase 1 A B C D E F G H I Item Description of Work Scheduled Work Completed Materials Total % Balance Retainage Value From Previous This Period Presently Completed To Finish No. (G / C) Application In Place Stored and Stored (C-G) (D+E) To Date (Not in D or E (D+E+F) 602.00 Ice Rink - Connect to Existing Storm Sewer Inlet - 2,596.65 2,596.65 0.00 0.00 2,596.65 100.00% 0.00 129.83 603.00 Ice Rink - 2-FT-DIA Storm Sewer Catch Basin - 6,151.77 6,151.77 0.00 0.00 6,151.77 100.00% 0.00 307.59 604.00 Ice Rink - PVC Storm Drain Line INCL Fittings & Connections - 6,384.80 6,384.80 0.00 0.00 6,384.80 100.00% 0.00 319.24 605.00 Ice Rink - 10-IN PVC Storm Drain Line INCL Fittings & Conn - 10,197.05 10,197.05 0.00 0.00 10,197.05 100.00% 0.00 509.85 606.00 Ice Rink - 7-IN Concrete Trail or Sidewalk - 31,830.50 7,957.63 23,872.87 0.00 31,830.50 100.00% 0.00 1,591.52 607.00 Ice Rink - 12-IN Concrete Ribbon - 3,634.40 3,634.40 0.00 0.00 3,634.40 100.00% 0.00 181.72 608.00 Ice Rink - Install OWNER Provided Clay Pavers INCL Concrete - 45,399.80 0.00 45,399.80 0.00 45,399.80 100.00% 0.00 2,269.99 609.00 Ice Rink - Gas Fire Pit, INCL Gas Service Line & Drainage Pi - 82,678.28 0.00 41,339.14 0.00 41,339.14 50.00% 41,339.14 2,066.95 610.00 Ice Rink - Railing - 84,624.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 84,624.00 0.00 611.00 Ice Rink - Concrete Ice Ribbon Curb - 8,587.70 8,587.70 0.00 0.00 8,587.70 100.00% 0.00 429.38 612.00 Ice Rink - Concrete Ice Ribbon Flatwork - 106,628.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 106,628.00 0.00 613.00 Ice Rink - Ice Ribbon Electrical Service Pad & Coord. INCL 6 - 12,467.82 2,493.56 9,974.26 0.00 12,467.82 100.00% 0.00 623.39 614.00 Ice Rink - Lighting: Decorative Pedestrian Scale Light Pole, - 14,235.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 14,235.90 0.00 615.00 Ice Rink - Adjustment to Ext. Site Improv. Power INCL All Co - 100,191.00 20,038.20 80,152.80 0.00 100,191.00 100.00% 0.00 5,009.55 616.00 Ice Rink - Soil Mix at Park Planting Beds, 18-IN Depth - 3,192.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 3,192.40 0.00 617.00 Ice Rink - Mulch at All Planting Beds, 3-IN Depth - 753.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 753.70 0.00 618.00 Ice Rink - Shade Trees, 4-IN Caliper - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00 619.00 Ice Rink - Ornamental Trees, 8-FT Height - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00 620.00 Ice Rink - Lighting: Standard Bollard & Base, Pedestrian - 25,850.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 25,850.90 0.00 621.00 Ice Rink - Insulation T&M - 23,215.50 23,215.50 0.00 0.00 23,215.50 100.00% 0.00 1,160.77 622.00 Ice Rink - Turf Restoration w/ Fertlilzer & EC Blanket - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00 Grand Totals 5,406,956.67 4,509,877.28 423,565.35 0.00 4,933,442.63 91.24% 473,514.04 246,672.19 Page 23 of 100  Waiver of Lien to Date STATE OF Illinois SS Job Number: 1-2024 Gty# County of Winnebago Draw Number: 8 Loan# TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: WHEREAS the undersigned has been employed by City of Sterling IL to furnish General Construction for the premises known as Sterling Riverfront Park-Phase 1 of which City of Sterling IL is the owner. The undersigned, for and in consideration of Two Hundred Six Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Four and 38/100 $206,684.38 Dollars, and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do(es) hereby waive and release any and all lien or claim of, or right to, lien, under the statutes of the State of Illinois, relating to mechanics’ liens, with respect to and on said above-described premises, and the improvements thereon, and on the material, fixtures, apparatus or machinery furnished, and on the moneys, funds or other considerations due or to become due from the owner, on account of labor, services, material, fixt apparatus or machinery, furnished to this date by the undersigned for the above-described premises. Given under my hand and sealed this 2nd day of December , 2025 . Signature and Seal: NOTE: All waivers must be for the full amount paid. If waiver is for a corporation, corporate name should be used, corporate seal affixed and title of officer signing waiver should be set forth; if waiver is for a partnership, the partnership name should be used, partner should sign and designate himself as partner. CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF Illinois SS County of Winnebago TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THE undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he/she is Grant W. Sjostrom, President of the Sjostrom & Sons, Inc. who is contractor for the General Construction work on the building located at Sterling Riverfront Park-Phase 1 owned by City of Sterling IL . That the total amount of the contract including extras is $5,413,295.19 on which he has received payment of $3,852,205.06 prior to this payment. That all waivers are true, correct and genuine and delivered unconditionally and that there is no claim either legal or equitable to defeat the validity of said waivers. That the following are the names of all parties who have furnished material or labor, or both, for said work and all parties having contracts or sub contracts for specific portions of said work or for material entering into the construction thereof and the amount due or to become due to each, and that the items mentioned include all labor and material required to complete said work according to plans and specifications. CONTRACT NAMES WHAT FOR PRICE AMOUNT PAID THIS PAYMENT BALANCE DUE General/Concrete Sjostrom & Sons, Inc. Construction $929,010.19 $861,254.56 -$296,681.68 $364,437.31 Doors, Frames, Block Iron & Supply Co Inc Hardware-Supply $76,955.00 $76,955.00 $0.00 $0.00 Bathroom Commercial Specialties Accessories Supply $28,118.00 $28,118.00 $0.00 $0.00 Corpro Screentech Signage $4,964.00 $0.00 $3,732.00 $1,232.00 Dreamscapes by Dennis Landscaping $273,644.13 $168,266.25 $0.00 $105,377.88 Helm Electric Facility Solutions, Inc Electrical $1,248,623.22 $793,958.03 $153,905.76 $300,759.43 Structural Steel Hoss Steel Solutions Inc Erection $58,320.00 $35,640.00 $0.00 $22,680.00 Loescher Heating & Air Conditioning HVAC $219,800.00 $138,667.45 $46,565.96 $34,566.60 1 of 2 Page 24 of 100  Waiver of Lien to Date STATE OF Illinois SS Job Number: 1-2024 Gty# County of Winnebago Draw Number: 8 Loan# M2 Service Company Earthwork & Utilities $581,829.85 $378,504.42 $96,095.34 $107,230.09 F&I Windows & Mid-American Glazing Systems Frames $46,675.00 $42,007.50 $0.00 $4,667.50 Midwest Best Waterproofing Building Caulking $9,505.00 $8,554.50 $0.00 $950.50 MO-ST Plumbing & Mechanical LLC Plumbing $299,551.80 $88,589.25 $0.00 $210,962.55 F&I Playground Nutoys Leisure Products Surfacing $185,535.00 $185,535.00 $0.00 $0.00 Install Playground Paul Herrera Construction Co Equipment $177,900.00 $0.00 $160,110.00 $17,790.00 Supply Countertops Pierce Laminated Products & Window Sills $6,330.00 $0.00 $5,697.00 $633.00 Overhead Door- Raynor Door Authority of Rockford LLC Furnish & Install $21,500.00 $19,350.00 $0.00 $2,150.00 Rockford Central Tile & Terrazzo Epoxy Floor & Base $52,723.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52,723.00 Structural Steel Steel Fabricating Inc Supply $225,554.00 $225,554.00 $0.00 $0.00 Sterling Commercial Roofing Roofing $210,675.00 $189,607.50 $0.00 $21,067.50 Weaver Construction Inc Weaver Construction $711,720.00 $611,643.60 $0.00 $100,076.40 WF Scott Decorating Inc Painting & Finishing $44,362.00 $0.00 $37,260.00 $7,102.00 TOTAL LABOR AND MATERIAL TO COMPLETE $5,413,295.19 $3,852,205.06 $206,684.38 $1,354,405.75 That there are no other contracts for said work outstanding, and that there is nothing due or to become due to any person for material, labor or other work of any kind done or to be done upon or in connection with said work other than above stated. Signed this 2nd day of December , 2025 . Signature: Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd day of December , 2025 . Signature: 2 of 2 Page 25 of 100 Page 26 of 100 Page 27 of 100  UNCONDITIONAL WAIVER OF LIEN TO DATE STATE OF Illinois COUNTY OF Whiteside County TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: WHEREAS the undersigned has been employed by Sjostrom & Sons Inc to furnish HVAC Work Per Plan and Specs for the premises known as Sterling Riverfront Phase 1 - 201 Wallace Street, Sterling, IL 61081 of which City of Sterling is the owner. THE undersigned, for and in consideration of forty six thousand five hundred sixty five dollars and ninety five cents ($ 46,565.95 ) Dollars, and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do(es) hereby waive and release any and all lien or claim of, or right to, lien, under the statutes of the State of Illinois, relating to mechanics’ liens, with respect to and on said above-described premises, and the improvements thereon, and on the material, fixtures, apparatus or machinery furnished, and on the moneys, funds or other considerations due or to become due from the owner, on account of all labor, services, material, fixtures, apparatus or machinery, furnished to this date by the undersigned for the above-described premises, INCLUDING EXTRAS.* DATE 01/08/2026 COMPANY NAME Loescher HVAC ADDRESS 1705 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL 61081 SIGNATURE AND TITLE Vice President _______________________________________________________________________________ *EXTRAS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO CHANGE ORDERS, BOTH ORAL AND WRITTEN, TO THE CONTRACT Page 28 of 100  CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDA\'IT STATE OF Illinois coUNTY oF Whiteside County TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THE I,'NDERSIGNED, (NAME) SEAN LANE BEING DULY S'Ir'ORN, DEPOSES AND SAYS THAT HE OR SHE IS (POSITION) VICE IDE NT OF (COMPANY NAME) Loesche r HVAC WHO IS THE CONTRACTOR FURNISHINO HVAC Work Per Plan and Specs WORK ON THE BUILDINC LOCATED AT 201 Wallace Street. Sterline, IL 61081 OWNED BY City of Sterline That the toal amount ofthe confact including extras* is $ 2 19.800.00 on which he or she has received payment $ 138.667.45 pdor to this payment. That all waivers are rue, correct and genuine and delivercd unconditionally and that there is no claim either legal or cquitable to defeat the validity ofsaid waivers. That the following are the namcs and addresses ofall parties who have fumished material or labor, or both, for said work and all panies having contracts or sub contracts for specific ponions ofsaid work or for material enlering into the consEuction thereofand the amount due or to become due to each, and that the items mentioned include all labor and material required to complete said work according ro plans and specifications: AMOTJNI THIS BALANCE NAMES AND ADDRESSES WHAT FOR INCLDG EXTL{S' PAID PAYT,{ENT DIJE BO\\WAN & ASSOCIATES.3802 3{rh St!.rt. Moline. IL 61265 Equipmenr $ 4,109.00 s0.00 s0 00 s4.409.00 CHANDLER INSULATION .PO BOX 1083. Molinc. IL Insulaiion $ 6,?40 00 s0.00 $0.00 6.7J0.00 SJOSTROM CONSTRUCTI...1129 Hanison Av.nu€. Rocldord- lL 6. s 2r9.800.00 TNTON TEST. BALANCE. ..145 S Sicph€nson Sl Frecpor( lL 6103 fesi Balance & Dcsign $ 1.990 00 s0.00 $0.00 t3.990.00 I Loeschcr IIVAC 1705 Westwood Drive, Stcrlins. IL 610 IIvAC $2{N.661 00 sltS 667 {5 ${6.56s.95 $r9.127 60 TOTAL LABOR AND MATERIAL INCLUDING EXTRAS' TO COMPLETE, 5 219.800 00 $118.667.45 $.16.565.95 $34.566.60 That there are no other contracts for said work outstanding, and that th ere is nothing due or to become due to any person for material, labor or other work of atry kind don€ or to be done upon or in connecti on yith said work other than above stated- DATE OI/OE/2026 SIGNATURE: ,*zr^-'fitr"u- SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS 08 DAY OF J 2026 .EXTRAS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO CHANGE ORDERS, BOTII ORAL AND WRITTI]N.'I'O ]IIE CON'I RACT NOT C Both-Ann L tan€ I{OTARY PUSLIC. SIAIT of u.x[ors My Corrrir.*n & G26 Page 29 of 100 Page 30 of 100 Page 31 of 100 Page 32 of 100 Page 33 of 100  Strand Associates, Inc.® 910 West Wingra Drive Madison, WI 53715 (P) 608.251.4843 www.strand.com Transmittal Letter DATE: January 20, 2026 PROJECT NO. 1498.028 COMPANY NAME: City of Sterling ATTENTION: Scott Shumard, City Manager ADDRESS: 212 3rd Avenue CITY/STATE/ZIP: Sterling, IL 61081 RE: Riverfront Park Improvements - Phase 1 WE ARE SENDING YOU: Agreement Contract Letter Report Shop Drawings Change Order Drawings Pay Apps Samples Specifications Other Copies Date No. Description 1 01/20 09 Pay Request including supporting documentation ITEMS TRANSMITTED AS SHOWN: For approval Approved as submitted Resubmit copies for approval For your use Approved as noted Submit copies for distribution As requested Approved as noted–Resubmit Additional Information Required For review and comment Not Approved For signature Other REMARKS: Scott, Please see attached documentation, recommending payment for Pay Request No. 09 in the amount of $627,881.00. Signed Zachary R. Simpson, P.E. Copy to: File S:\MAD\1400--1499\1498\028\Construction\Pay Requests\Pay Request 09 (December 2025)\Recommended\Transmittal 2026.01.20.docx Arizona Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Ohio Tennessee Texas Wisconsin Page 34 of 100  Agenda Item Background Item: Pay Request #13 To Gorman and Company in the amount of $17,611.36 Meeting Date: February 2, 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 to aid 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 #13 is for Engineering work and securing Lawrence cleanup. Recommended Action: Staff Recommends approval of Pay Request #13 to Gorman and Company in the amount of $17,611.36 Attachments: 1. Sterling MDA #13 1.26.26 2. Sterling MDA #13 Support 1.26.2026 Page 35 of 100 APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT To: City of Sterling Project: Sterling Application No.: MDA #13 Distribution to: 212 Third Avenue Sterling, IL OWNER Sterling, Illinois 61081 Application Date: 1/26/2026 CONSTRUCTION MGR. ARCHITECT From: Gorman & Company, LLC Period to: 1/26/2026 CONTRACTOR 200 N. Main St. Cost Code: OTHER Oregon, WI 53575 Project Nos: 2000-0222 Via Architect: Gorman & Company Inc 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 Contractor for Work for which previous Certificates for Payment were issued and payments 1 ORIGINAL CONTRACT SUM $ 1,413,900.00 received from the Owner, and that current payment shown herein is now due. 2 Net Change by Change Orders $ - CONTRACTOR: Gorman & Company, LLC 3 CONTRACT SUM TO DATE $ 1,413,900.00 By: Date: 1/26/2026 4 TOTAL COMPLETED AND STORED TO DATE $ 715,108.31 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 5 RETAINAGE my presence and swore or affirmed to me that the contents of this document are truthful and a 10% of Completed Work $ - accurate to the best of his/her knowledge and belief. b 0% of Stored Material $ - Notary Public: My Commission Expires: Total Retainage $ - 6 TOTAL EARNED LESS RETAINAGE $ 715,108.31 7 LESS PREVIOUS CERTIFICATES FOR PAYMENT $ 697,496.95 8 CURRENT PAYMENT DUE $ 17,611.36 9 BALANCE TO FINISH, INCLUDING RETAINAGE $ 698,791.69 CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY ADDITIONS DEDUCTIONS Total changes approved in previous months by Owner Total approval this Month TOTALS $ - $ - NET CHANGES by Change Order $ - TORGO SOFTWARE http://www.torgo.net 1996-2005 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 36 of 100  Report Name: Draw Schedule Job: Sterling Draw: Sterling - Closing Category Scheduled Approved Revised Previous Percent Current Total Remaining SOURCES Predevelopment 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17,611.36 17,611.36 -17,611.36 TOTAL SOURCES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17,611.36 17,611.36 -17,611.36 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - HC ARCHITECT/DESIGN Architect - Design 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,002.06 3,002.06 -3,002.06 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,002.06 3,002.06 -3,002.06 SOFT COSTS Permits & Fees Paid by Developer - w/Tap 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 342.56 342.56 -342.56 Studies - Environmental/Traffic/Market 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 14,266.74 14,266.74 -14,266.74 TOTAL CONTINGENCY 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 14,609.30 14,609.30 -14,609.30 DEVELOPER FEE GRAND TOTAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17,611.36 17,611.36 -17,611.36 Created on: 1/26/2026, 11:47:13 1 of 1 Page 37 of 100  Report Name: Draw Schedule Detail Job: Sterling Draw: Sterling - Closing Category Cost Code Vendor Name Invoice Number Invoice Date Unit Check Number Payment Date Amount Paid Architect - Design 04-110-00-00-Architect - Design Construction in Progress 71 09/01/2022 2,985.54 04-110-00-00-Architect - Design Construction in Progress 87 11/14/2022 -54,346.79 04-110-00-00-Architect - Design Construction in Progress 143 02/27/2023 -2,152.00 04-110-00-00-Architect - Design Construction in Progress 28038 07/11/2023 750.00 04-110-00-00-Architect - Design Studio GWA 22-5226 09/01/2022 2861 11/01/2022 50,970.79 04-110-00-00-Architect - Design Studio GWA 22-5234 10/01/2022 2909 12/01/2022 2,363.53 04-110-00-00-Architect - Design Studio GWA 22-5289 12/01/2022 3079 01/25/2023 2,194.84 04-110-00-00-Architect - Design Studio GWA 22-1628-009 03/15/2025 5198 07/10/2025 236.15 Total Architect - Design 3,002.06 Permits & Fees Paid by Developer - w/Tap 05-115-00-00-Permits & Fees Paid by Developer - w/Tap&nbsp; Construction in Progress 709 08/01/2025 48.00 05-115-00-00-Permits & Fees Paid by Developer - w/Tap&nbsp; Construction in Progress 710 08/01/2025 116.61 05-115-00-00-Permits & Fees Paid by Developer - w/Tap&nbsp; Construction in Progress 711 08/01/2025 177.95 Total Invoice 342.56 Total Permits & Fees Paid by Developer - w/Tap 342.56 Studies - Environmental/Traffic/Market 05-810-00-00-Studies - Environmental/Traffic/Market Fehr-Graham & Associates LLC&nbsp; 132284 06/27/2025 5496 10/09/2025 500.00 05-810-00-00-Studies - Environmental/Traffic/Market Fehr-Graham & Associates LLC&nbsp; 134762 10/03/2025 4,000.00 05-810-00-00-Studies - Environmental/Traffic/Market Fehr-Graham & Associates LLC&nbsp; 135987 11/21/2025 3,448.00 05-810-00-00-Studies - Environmental/Traffic/Market Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 284494 11/18/2025 5795 01/08/2026 6,318.74 Total Studies - Environmental/Traffic/Market 14,266.74 Total Draw Schedule Details 17,611.36 Created on: 1/26/2026, 11:47:13 1 of 1 Page 38 of 100  Report Name: Draw Schedule Detail Summarized by Invoice Job: Sterling Draw: Sterling - Closing Category Vendor Name Invoice Number Invoice Date Check Number Payment Date Amount Paid Architect - Design Construction in Progress 71 09/01/2022 2,985.54 Construction in Progress 87 11/14/2022 -54,346.79 Construction in Progress 143 02/27/2023 -2,152.00 Construction in Progress 28038 07/11/2023 750.00 Studio GWA 22-5226 09/01/2022 2861 11/01/2022 50,970.79 Studio GWA 22-5234 10/01/2022 2909 12/01/2022 2,363.53 Studio GWA 22-5289 12/01/2022 3079 01/25/2023 2,194.84 Studio GWA 22-1628-009 03/15/2025 5198 07/10/2025 236.15 Total Architect - Design 3,002.06 Permits & Fees Paid by Developer - w/Tap Construction in Progress 711 08/01/2025 342.56 Total Permits & Fees Paid by Developer - w/Tap 342.56 Studies - Environmental/Traffic/Market Fehr-Graham & Associates LLC&nbsp; 132284 06/27/2025 5496 10/09/2025 500.00 Fehr-Graham & Associates LLC&nbsp; 134762 10/03/2025 4,000.00 Fehr-Graham & Associates LLC&nbsp; 135987 11/21/2025 3,448.00 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 284494 11/18/2025 5795 01/08/2026 6,318.74 Total Studies - Environmental/Traffic/Market 14,266.74 Total Draw Schedule Details 17,611.36 Created on: 1/26/2026, 11:47:13 1 of 1 Page 39 of 100 Architect - Design Created on: 1/26/2026, 11:47:15 1 of 1 Page 40 of 100 HARMONY 3 - $2,760.00 STERLING - $ 750.00 Page 41 of 100 Page 42 of 100  Lifang Vision Technology Co .,Ltd 成都力方视觉科技有限公司 Room 503, Floor 5, No.33 Wuqing South Road,Wuhou New City Committee Wuhou Distr.Chengdu,China TEL:+86-28-61670362 FAX:+86-28-61670380 lotus.peng@lf-cg.com Company : GORMAN & COMPANY Invoice No. :LF2305124SS Add : 200 N Main Street | Oregon, WI 53575 Invoice Date: 6/27/2023 INVOICE Project Name Description Quantity Cost Community Interior view 1 US$750.00 Total US$750.00 Our OCBC Bank Information: Account Name: Lifang Vision Technology Co .,Ltd Account Number 837201200001852 Bank: OCBC Wing Hang Bank (china) Limited Chengdu Branch Units 3101&3108-3110, Office Tower 2, Chengdu IFS, No.1, Section 3 Hongxing Road, Bank address: Jinjiang District, Chengdu, 610021, Sichuan, P.R China SWIFT Code : OCBCCNSH Page 43 of 100 Page 44 of 100 Page 45 of 100 Sterling Riverfront MP Studio GWA Invoice # 22-1628-009 We appreciate your business and timely payment! Pay invoice online Page 2 of 3 Page 46 of 100 Sterling Riverfront MP Studio GWA Invoice # 22-1628-009 Appendix - Expense Receipts Materials 2025-02-25 2 Sterling Presentation Boards for Ron Clewer Public Engagement - LT $126.15 Page 3 of 3 Page 47 of 100 Gorman & Company, LLC 200 Prairie Street ste 201 5198 Associated Bank N.A. STU12--Studio GWA Rockford, IL 61107 LLC PREDEV 9496 Print As: Studio GWA Date: 07/10/2025 Date Invoice # Reference Number Acct Memo Division ID Location Amount Entered Amount Paid 03/15/2025 22-1628-009 1060.0000--Construction STERLING $236.15 $236.15 Net Amount: $236.15 Page 1 of 1 Gorman & Company, LLC 200 Prairie Street ste 201 5198 Associated Bank N.A. STU12--Studio GWA Rockford, IL 61107 LLC PREDEV 9496 Print As: Studio GWA Date: 07/10/2025 Date Invoice # Reference Number Amount Paid/Applied 03/15/2025 22-1628-009 $236.15 Net Amount: $236.15 Page 1 of 1 Gorman & Company, LLC Associated Bank N.A. 5198 Predevelopment Account 200 N. Adams Street Green Bay, WI Date: 07/10/2025 200 N. Main St. 54307 Oregon, WI 53575 608-835-3900 Pay Two Hundred Thirty Six Dollars and 15 Cents $236.15 Pay to the Studio GWA Order of 200 Prairie Street ste 201 Rockford, IL 61107 Non-negotiable VOID AFTER 90 DAYS C000005198C A075900575A 2912399496C Page 48 of 100 Page 49 of 100 Gorman & Company, LLC 200 Prairie Street ste 201 2861 Associated Bank N.A. STU12--Studio GWA Rockford, IL 61107 LLC PREDEV 9496 Print As: Studio GWA Date: 11/01/2022 Date Invoice # Reference Number Acct Memo Division ID Location Amount Entered Amount Paid 09/01/2022 22-5212 1060.0000--Construction LAFAYETTE || Reclasse...ette Hotel-04-110-00- LAFAYETTE APARTMENTS $5,800.00 $5,800.00 09/01/2022 22-5226 1060.0000--Construction STERLING STERLING $50,970.79 $50,970.79 Net Amount: $56,770.79 Page 1 of 1 Gorman & Company, LLC 200 Prairie Street ste 201 2861 Associated Bank N.A. STU12--Studio GWA Rockford, IL 61107 LLC PREDEV 9496 Print As: Studio GWA Date: 11/01/2022 Date Invoice # Reference Number Amount Paid/Applied 09/01/2022 22-5212 $5,800.00 09/01/2022 22-5226 $50,970.79 Net Amount: $56,770.79 Page 1 of 1 Gorman & Company, LLC Associated Bank N.A. 2861 Predevelopment Account 200 N. Adams Street Green Bay, WI Date: 11/01/2022 200 N. Main St. 54307 Oregon, WI 53575 608-835-3900 Pay Fifty Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Dollars and 79 Cents $56,770.79 Pay to the Studio GWA Order of 200 Prairie Street ste 201 Rockford, IL 61107 Non-negotiable VOID AFTER 90 DAYS C000002861C A075900575A 2912399496C Page 50 of 100 Page 51 of 100  Studio GWA 200 Prairie Street Suite 201 Rockford, Illinois 61107, United States Tel: 815-963-1900 accounting@studiogwa.com www.studiogwa.com INVOICE Gorman & Company INVOICE DATE: 9/1/2022 200 N. Main St. INVOICE NO: 22-5226 Oregon, WI 53575 BILLING THROUGH: 8/31/2022 Pay Now We appreciate your business! Page 52 of 100 Core Standard Invoice Copyright © 2022 BQE Software Page 2 of 2 Page 53 of 100 Gorman & Company, LLC 200 Prairie Street ste 201 2909 Associated Bank N.A. STU12--Studio GWA Rockford, IL 61107 LLC PREDEV 9496 Print As: Studio GWA Date: 12/01/2022 Date Invoice # Reference Number Acct Memo Division ID Location Amount Entered Amount Paid 10/01/2022 22-5234 1060.0000--Construction STERLING STERLING $2,363.53 $2,363.53 Net Amount: $2,363.53 Page 1 of 1 Gorman & Company, LLC 200 Prairie Street ste 201 2909 Associated Bank N.A. STU12--Studio GWA Rockford, IL 61107 LLC PREDEV 9496 Print As: Studio GWA Date: 12/01/2022 Date Invoice # Reference Number Amount Paid/Applied 10/01/2022 22-5234 $2,363.53 Net Amount: $2,363.53 Page 1 of 1 Gorman & Company, LLC Associated Bank N.A. 2909 Predevelopment Account 200 N. Adams Street Green Bay, WI Date: 12/01/2022 200 N. Main St. 54307 Oregon, WI 53575 608-835-3900 Pay Two Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Three Dollars and 53 Cents $2,363.53 Pay to the Studio GWA Order of 200 Prairie Street ste 201 Rockford, IL 61107 Non-negotiable VOID AFTER 90 DAYS C000002909C A075900575A 2912399496C Page 54 of 100 Page 55 of 100 Page 56 of 100 Gorman & Company, LLC 200 Prairie Street ste 201 3079 Associated Bank N.A. STU12--Studio GWA Rockford, IL 61107 LLC PREDEV 9496 Print As: Studio GWA Date: 01/25/2023 Date Invoice # Reference Number Acct Memo Division ID Location Amount Entered Amount Paid 12/01/2022 22-5289 1060.0000--Construction STERLING STERLING $2,194.84 $2,194.84 Net Amount: $2,194.84 Page 1 of 1 Gorman & Company, LLC 200 Prairie Street ste 201 3079 Associated Bank N.A. STU12--Studio GWA Rockford, IL 61107 LLC PREDEV 9496 Print As: Studio GWA Date: 01/25/2023 Date Invoice # Reference Number Amount Paid/Applied 12/01/2022 22-5289 $2,194.84 Net Amount: $2,194.84 Page 1 of 1 Gorman & Company, LLC Associated Bank N.A. 3079 Predevelopment Account 200 N. Adams Street Green Bay, WI Date: 01/25/2023 200 N. Main St. 54307 Oregon, WI 53575 608-835-3900 Pay Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety Four Dollars and 84 Cents $2,194.84 Pay to the Studio GWA Order of 200 Prairie Street ste 201 Rockford, IL 61107 Non-negotiable VOID AFTER 90 DAYS C000003079C A075900575A 2912399496C Page 57 of 100 Page 58 of 100 Permits & Fees Paid by Developer - w/Tap Created on: 1/26/2026, 11:47:15 1 of 1 Page 59 of 100 Page 60 of 100 Page 61 of 100 Page 62 of 100 Studies - Environmental/Traffic/Market Created on: 1/26/2026, 11:47:15 1 of 1 Page 63 of 100  Invoice Remit Payment to: 101 W. Stephenson Street Freeport, IL 61032 Phone: 815.235.7643 Ron Clewer Gorman & Company, Inc. 200 North Main Street June 27, 2025 Oregon, WI 53575 Invoice No: 132284 Purchase Order: Project 23-1591 Site Design and Environmental Services for 2 Second St., Sterling, IL Phase PH03D Response to IEPA Comments Total Fee 5,000.00 Percent Complete 100.00 Total Earned 5,000.00 Previous Fee Billing 4,500.00 Current Fee Billing 500.00 Total Fee 500.00 Total this Phase $500.00 INVOICE TOTAL: $500.00 Email invoices to: apconstruction@gormanusa.com TERMS: Net 40 Days from Invoice Date. Please reference invoice number on the remittance.Questions? Email Accounts Receivable: ar@fehrgraham.com Page 64 of 100 Gorman & Company, LLC 101 W Stephenson St 5496 Associated Bank N.A. FEH01--Fehr-Graham & Associates LLC Freeport, IL 61032 LLC PREDEV 9496 Print As: Fehr-Graham & Associates LLC Date: 10/09/2025 Date Invoice # Reference Number Acct Memo Division ID Location Amount Entered Amount Paid 06/27/2025 132284 Project # 23-1591 1060.0000--Construction STERLING $500.00 $500.00 06/27/2025 132285 Project # 23-453 1060.0000--Construction REGENERATOR THE REGENERATOR $2,135.00 $2,135.00 Net Amount: $2,635.00 Page 1 of 1 Gorman & Company, LLC 101 W Stephenson St 5496 Associated Bank N.A. FEH01--Fehr-Graham & Associates LLC Freeport, IL 61032 LLC PREDEV 9496 Print As: Fehr-Graham & Associates LLC Date: 10/09/2025 Date Invoice # Reference Number Amount Paid/Applied 06/27/2025 132284 Project # 23-1591 $500.00 06/27/2025 132285 Project # 23-453 $2,135.00 Net Amount: $2,635.00 Page 1 of 1 Gorman & Company, LLC Associated Bank N.A. 5496 Predevelopment Account 200 N. Adams Street Green Bay, WI Date: 10/09/2025 200 N. Main St. 54307 Oregon, WI 53575 608-835-3900 Pay Two Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Five Dollars $2,635.00 Pay to the Fehr-Graham & Associates LLC Order of 101 W Stephenson St Freeport, IL 61032 Non-negotiable VOID AFTER 90 DAYS C000005496C A075900575A 2912399496C Page 65 of 100 Page 66 of 100  Invoice Remit Payment to: 101 W. Stephenson Street Freeport, IL 61032 Phone: 815.235.7643 Ron Clewer Gorman & Company, Inc. 200 North Main Street November 21, 2025 Oregon, WI 53575 Invoice No: 135987 Purchase Order: Project 405.0231591.000 Site Design and Environmental Services for 2 Second St., Sterling, IL Phase PH03E Supplemental Investigation & Reporting Total Fee 43,100.00 Percent Complete 8.00 Total Earned 3,448.00 Previous Fee Billing 0.00 Current Fee Billing 3,448.00 Total Fee 3,448.00 Total this Phase $3,448.00 INVOICE TOTAL: $3,448.00 Email invoices to: apconstruction@gormanusa.com TERMS: Net 40 Days from Invoice Date. Please reference invoice number on the remittance.Questions? Email Accounts Receivable: ar@fehrgraham.com Page 67 of 100 Page 68 of 100 Page 69 of 100 Gorman & Company, LLC 2520 W Iles Ave 5795 Associated Bank N.A. ILL19--Illinois Environmental Protection Springfield, IL 62794-9276 LLC PREDEV 9496 Print As: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Date: 01/08/2026 Date Invoice # Reference Number Acct Memo Division ID Location Amount Entered Amount Paid 11/18/2025 284494 1060.0000--Construction STERLING $6,318.74 $6,318.74 Net Amount: $6,318.74 Page 1 of 1 Gorman & Company, LLC 2520 W Iles Ave 5795 Associated Bank N.A. ILL19--Illinois Environmental Protection Springfield, IL 62794-9276 LLC PREDEV 9496 Print As: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Date: 01/08/2026 Date Invoice # Reference Number Amount Paid/Applied 11/18/2025 284494 $6,318.74 Net Amount: $6,318.74 Page 1 of 1 Gorman & Company, LLC Associated Bank N.A. 5795 Predevelopment Account 200 N. Adams Street Green Bay, WI Date: 01/08/2026 200 N. Main St. 54307 Oregon, WI 53575 608-835-3900 Pay Six Thousand Three Hundred Eighteen Dollars and 74 Cents $6,318.74 Pay to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Order of 2520 W Iles Ave Springfield, IL 62794-9276 Non-negotiable VOID AFTER 90 DAYS C000005795C A075900575A 2912399496C Page 70 of 100  Agenda Item Background Item: Ordinance 2026-02-02 Amending Chapter 42, Article II, Section 42-274 To Authorize the Chief of the Fire Department to Appoint the Deputy Chief Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Public Content: This ordinance updates the City Code to clarify how the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief are appointed. The Fire Chief will continue to be appointed by the City Manager, while the Deputy Fire Chief will now be appointed by the Fire Chief with the consent of the City Manager. These positions do not have to be filled from within the fire department and are not considered appointments governed by the Fire and Police Commissioner's Act. All other fire department appointments and promotions remain under the Fire and Police Commission. The ordinance also confirms that the rest of the City Code remains unchanged and will take effect upon approval and publication as required by law. Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2026-02-02 Amending Chapter 42, Article II, Section 42-274 Attachments: 1. Ord 2026-02-02 Deputy Fire Chief Ordinance Page 71 of 100  CITY OF STERLING ______________________________________________________________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02-02 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, SECTION 42-27 OF THE STERLING CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPOINT THE DEPUTY CHIEF ______________________________________________________________________________ ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STERLING THIS 2nd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026 ______________________________________________________________________________ Published in pamphlet form by authority of the City Council of the City of Sterling, Illinois, this 2nd day of February, 2026. ______________________________________________________________________________ Page 72 of 100  ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02-02 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, SECTION 42-27 OF THE STERLING CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPOINT THE DEPUTY CHIEF WHEREAS, the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/1-2-1, provides that the corporate authorities of each municipality may pass all ordinances and make all rules and regulations proper or necessary, to carry into effect the powers granted to municipalities, with such fines or penalties as may be deemed proper; and WHEREAS, the City of Sterling is a non-home rule Illinois municipality pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970, as amended; and WHEREAS, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-4 the board of fire and police commissioners shall appoint all officers and members of the fire department of the municipality unless the City Council shall by ordinance otherwise provides; and WHEREAS, the Twin City Joint Fire Command Intergovernmental Agreement formerly provided for a single chief over both the Sterling and Rock Falls fire departments and permitted the City Manager of each community to appoint a deputy chief, but the agreement has since been dissolved; and WHEREAS, the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Fire Department are currently appointed by the City Manager; and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that Chapter 42, Article II, Section 42- 27 should be amended to authorize the Chief of the Fire Department to appoint a Deputy Chief, upon the advice and consent of the City Manager. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois as follows: SECTION 1. The preambles to this Ordinance are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this Section 1 as if more fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. That Chapter 42, Article II, Section 42-27 of the Sterling City Code, as amended, be further amended to read as follows: “(a) Chief. The chief of the fire department shall be appointed by the city manager. The appointment of the chief need not be made from the members of the fire department and unless the person appointed is a previous member of the fire department, the appointment to chief does not make the chief of the fire department an officer of member within the meaning of the Fire and Police Commissioner's Act. Page 73 of 100  (b) Deputy Chief. The deputy chief shall be appointed by the chief of the fire department, with the advice and consent of the City manager, and shall serve as deputy chief at the chief's discretion. The appointment of the deputy chief need not be made from the members of the fire department and unless the person appointed is a previous member of the fire department, the appointment to deputy chief does not make the deputy chief of the fire department an officer or member within the meaning of the Fire and Police Commissioner's Act. (c) Other members. Appointments to the fire department and promotions within such departments, except for the fire chief and the deputy fire chief, shall be made in accordance with the provisions with the Fire and Police Commissioners Act.” SECTION 3. In all other respects, Chapter 42, Article II, Section 42-27 of the Sterling City Code shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted and/or amended. SECTION 4. The provisions and sections of the 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 5. The City Clerk is directed to publish this Ordinance in pamphlet form. SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval and publication as required by law. Approved this 2nd day of February, 2026. ___________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ City Clerk Page 74 of 100  Agenda Item Background Item: Ordinance 2026-02-03 Authorizing Disposal of Surplus Property Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Public Content: The Sterling Fire Department upgraded its SCBA packs in FY 2024-25, this included the masks and cylinders. The department also regularly retires older hoses out of service. Declaring these as surplus will allow the department to clear out storage space. 37 - SCBA cylinders (mfg 9 or 10/11) 30 - AV300 Masks and accessories 18 - Air packs ~40 - Lengths of 2 1/2" hose ~35 - Lengths of 1 3/4" hose Recommended Action: Attachments: 1. Ord 2026-02-03 Disposal of Surplus Property Page 75 of 100  CITY OF STERLING ____________________________________________________________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02-03 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY ____________________________________________________________________________ ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STERLING THIS 2nd DAY OF JANUARY, 2026 ____________________________________________________________________________ Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Council of the City of Sterling, this 2nd day of January, 2026. ____________________________________________________________________________ Page 76 of 100  ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02-03 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 selling the property in an “as is” condition, using a sealed bid process, and the proceeds deposited into the general revenue fund. 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. -1- Page 77 of 100  Passed by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Sterling on the 2nd day of February, 2026. MAYOR ATTEST: _______________________________ City Clerk -2- Page 78 of 100  Exhibit A • (30) Scott Air Cylinders • (30) AV300 Scott SCBA Masks • (18) Scott SCBA Air Packs • (40) 50-foot lengths of 2.5-inch fire hose • (35) 50-foot lengths of 1.75-inch fire hose -3- Page 79 of 100  Agenda Item Background Item: Waive Bid Process for the Purchase of 2025 Chevy Tahoe Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Public Content: A quote was requested for minimum specifications for one (1) 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle after a 2023 Ford Interceptor was damaged beyond repair in an accident. Recommended Action: Waive Bid Process for the Purchase of 2025 Chevy Tahoe Attachments: None Page 80 of 100  Agenda Item Background Item: Accept the Quote from Karl Chevrolet for 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle in the amount of $52,464.20 Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Public Content: A quote was requested for minimum specifications for one (1) 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle after a 2023 Ford Interceptor was damaged beyond repair in an accident. A quote was received from Karl Chevrolet of Ankeny, Iowa, in the amount of $52,464.20 for the purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle. No local dealerships deal with or have available Police Pursuit Vehicles. Recommended Action: Approve the Quote from Karl Chevrolet for 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle in the amount of $52,464.20 Attachments: None Page 81 of 100  Agenda Item Background Item: Waive Bid Process for the Upfitting of the 2025 Chevy Tahoe Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Public Content: A quote was received from Guardian Fleet Safety in the amount of $24,605.53 for the complete upfit, including installation of graphics, of the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle. Guardian Fleet Safety will travel to Sterling to remove any usable equipment from the damaged (totaled) Ford Police Interceptor and install that equipment into the 2025 Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle. Recommended Action: Approve Waiving Bid Process for the Upfitting of the 2025 Chevy Tahoe Attachments: None Page 82 of 100  Agenda Item Background Item: Accept the Quote from Guardian Fleet Safety in the amount of $24,605.53 for upfitting the 2025 Chevy Tahoe Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Public Content: A quote was received from Guardian Fleet Safety in the amount of $24,605.53 for the complete upfit, including installation of graphics, of the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle. Guardian Fleet Safety will travel to Sterling to remove any usable equipment from the damaged (totaled) Ford Police Interceptor and install that equipment into the 2025 Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle. Recommended Action: Staff recommends Approval of the Quote from Guardian Fleet Safety in the amount of $24,605.53 for upfitting the 2025 Chevy Tahoe. Attachments: None Page 83 of 100  Agenda Item Background Item: Waive Bid Process for the Installation of Batten Bar on the National Roof Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Public Content: The roof at National is loose in the area where a roof drain was recently repaired. To prevent the roof from tearing in the wind and potentially tearing or breaking the drain, the roof needs to be secured as soon as practicable. Sterling Commercial is local and available to do the work and has familiarity with the site. Recommended Action: Staff recommends waiving the bid process for the installation of batten bar Attachments: None Page 84 of 100  Agenda Item Background Item: Accept the Quote from Sterling Commercial Roofing in the amount of $29,310. for installing batten bar on the National Roof Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Public Content: MOST fixed the leaking roof drain the week of January 26th. However, the drain is connected to a loose section of roof. Sterling Commercial recommends batten boards be added to that section to keep the roof in place. The roof will continue to blow and eventually tear away without the batten bar installation. Ron Clewer of Gorman and Co. has been included in the conversations. Recommended Action: Staff recommends Approval of the Quote from Sterling Commercial Roofing in the amount of $29,310.00 for installing batten bar Attachments: 1. Old National Stanley Bldg Batten Bar 24-801 2. PXL_20260130_120719042 Page 85 of 100 Page 86 of 100 Page 87 of 100  Agenda Item Background Item: Budget Study Session Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Public Content: Band Civil Defense 2021A CGH Bonds 2021B CGH Bonds 2022A Bonds 2022B Bonds Health Insurance Police Pension Fire Pension Trust Committee Recommended Action: Attachments: 1. 2300 Band Commission Budget 26-27 2. 2800 Civil Defense Budget 26-27 3. 3600 2021A CGH Medical Center Bond Budget 26-27 4. 3700 2021B CGH Medical Center Bond Budget 26-27 5. 4100 2022A Bond (pensions) Budget 26-27 6. 4200 2022B Bond Budget (road storm) 26-27 7. 7200 Health Insurance 26-27 8. 7600 Police Pension 26-27 9. 7700 Fire Pension 26-27 10. 7800 Trust Committee Fund 26-27 Page 88 of 100 BAND COMMISSION FY 2026/2027 BUDGET REVENUE ESTIMATES 2300-00 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Band Commission Revenues Property Taxes 31100 $ 63,273 $ 64,855 $ 67,000 $ 66,973 $ 70,000 State Replacement Tax 34200 20,571 13,641 11,000 12,500 11,500 Interest Income 38110 7,786 9,283 4,500 4,500 6,500 Rental Income 38200 50 100 150 150 150 Donations 38300 31,627 37,507 36,000 38,000 38,500 Reimbursements 38700 200 - - - - Performance Ticket Sales 38800 - - - - - Promotional Sales 38902 448 - - - - TOTAL BAND COMMISSION REVENUES: $ 123,955 $ 125,386 $ 118,650 $ 122,123 $ 126,650 E-8 Page 89 of 100  BAND COMMISSION FY 2026/2027 BUDGET EXPENSE ESTIMATES 2300-23 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Personnel Conductor & Manager Salaries 41100 $ 16,800 $ 17,553 $ 19,200 $ 19,377 $ 20,500 Summer & Jazz Band Salaries 41200 47,880 47,626 57,000 49,000 53,000 Personnel Subtotal: $ 64,680 $ 65,179 $ 76,200 $ 68,377 $ 73,500 Materials & Services Equipment Repairs 51200 $ 561 $ 544 $ 600 $ 600 $ 600 Accounting Services 53100 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 Guest Conductors 54900 2,800 4,650 4,000 4,000 4,700 Postage & Freight 55100 430 672 450 650 600 Advertising 55300 2,454 1,223 1,000 2,600 4,000 Printing 55400 935 1,069 500 450 2,000 Dues 56100 857 882 1,000 1,000 1,500 Travel Expense 56200 221 636 500 500 750 Guest Conductors Travel Expenses 56210 2,187 2,808 2,300 2,000 2,500 General Insurance 58200 2,629 3,203 3,043 3,228 3,300 Rentals-Building 59100 1,500 3,012 3,200 3,200 3,200 Other Contractual Services 59900 10,368 10,628 11,000 13,000 15,725 Pops Concert Expenses 59940 3,359 3,765 3,500 3,800 4,000 Maint Supplies-Equipment 61200 158 - 200 - 200 Office Supplies 65100 176 74 300 500 375 Music Copyright & Reproduction 65200 7,671 5,916 2,500 3,000 3,500 Bank Expense 66800 105 173 200 200 200 Materials & Services Subtotal: $ 38,411 $ 41,255 $ 36,293 $ 40,728 $ 49,150 Capital & Other Expenses: 1 Building 82000 $ 762 $ 32,380 $ 1,475 $ 1,000 $ 2,000 2 Equipment Replacement 83000 944 14,942 750 30,344 1,000 Miscellaneous Charges 94900 2,954 51 1,000 2,754 1,000 Capital & Other Expenses Subtotal: $ 4,660 $ 47,373 $ 3,225 $ 34,098 $ 4,000 TOTAL BAND COMMISSION EXPENSES: $ 107,751 $ 153,807 $ 115,718 $ 143,203 $ 126,650 1 Building FY25/26 $ 1,475 Minor building repairs Amended $ 1,000 Timpani with cover FY26/27 $ 2,000 Minor building repairs 2 Equipment Replacement FY25/26 $ 750 Small equipment items Amended $ 27,131 Timpani with cover 1,576 Double podium 1,637 Small equipment items $ 30,344 FY26/27 $ 1,000 Small equipment items E-9 Page 90 of 100  CIVIL DEFENSE FUND FY 2026/2027 BUDGET REVENUE ESTIMATES 2800-00 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Civil Defense Revenues Property Taxes 31100 $ 11,101 $ 11,109 $ 10,890 $ 11,025 $ 11,000 State Replacement Tax 34200 7,303 4,843 4,415 4,540 4,086 Interest Income 38110 1,478 1,443 900 1,604 1,000 Investment Interest 38120 125 151 95 11 11 Unrealized Gain/Loss on Inv 38190 171 235 - - - TOTAL CIVIL DEFENSE FUND REVENUES: $ 20,178 $ 17,781 $ 16,300 $ 17,180 $ 16,097 EXPENSE ESTIMATES 2800-28 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Materials & Services Maint Services-Equipment 51200 $ 2,330 $ 5,202 $ 5,000 $ 7,100 $ 7,500 1 Telephone 55200 3,169 5,776 5,400 5,600 5,800 Rentals-Building/Land 59100 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 Bank Expense 66800 - - 15 5 10 Equipment 83000 18,252 1,475 6,500 2,300 2,500 2 TOTAL CIVIL DEFENSE FUND EXPENSES $ 25,851 $ 14,553 $ 19,015 $ 17,105 $ 17,910 1 Maint Services-Equipment FY 25/26 $ 5,000 Storm Siren Check Amended $ 7,100 Storm siren check, miscellaneous FY 26/27 $ 7,500 Storm siren check, miscellaneous 2 Equipment FY 25/26 $ 4,500 Pagers/radios/EMS 2,000 EOC equipment & supplies $ 6,500 Amended $ 2,300 Pagers/radios/EMS FY 26/27 $ 2,500 Pagers/radios/EMS G-2 Page 91 of 100  2021A CGH MEDICAL CENTER BOND FUND FY 2026/2027 BUDGET REVENUE ESTIMATES 3600-00 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 2021A CGH Medical Center Bond Revenues Reimbursements 38700 $ 2,216,356 $ 2,216,581 $ 2,216,656 $ 2,216,656 $ 2,215,444 TOTAL 2021A CGH MEDICAL CENTER BOND FUND$ REVENUES: 2,216,356 $ 2,216,581 $ 2,216,656 $ 2,216,656 $ 2,215,444 EXPENSE ESTIMATES 3600-32 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Materials & Services Bond Expense 66820 $ 318 $ 318 $ 318 $ 318 $ 318 Principal Payment/Debt 71000 1,470,000 1,485,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,515,000 Interest Expense 72000 746,038 731,263 716,338 716,338 700,126 TOTAL 2021A CGH MEDICAL CENTER BOND FUND$ EXPENSES 2,216,356 $ 2,216,581 $ 2,216,656 $ 2,216,656 $ 2,215,444 G-24 Page 92 of 100  2021B CGH MEDICAL CENTER BOND FUND FY 2026/2027 BUDGET REVENUE ESTIMATES 3700-00 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 2021B CGH Medical Center Bond Revenues Reimbursements 38700 $ 1,331,078 $ 1,321,018 $ 1,323,018 $ 1,323,018 $ 1,318,918 TOTAL 2021B CGH MEDICAL CENTER BOND FUND$ REVENUES: 1,331,078 $ 1,321,018 $ 1,323,018 $ 1,323,018 $ 1,318,918 EXPENSE ESTIMATES 3700-40 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Materials & Services Bond Expense 66820 $ 318 $ 318 $ 318 $ 318 $ 318 Principal Payment/Debt 71000 680,000 685,000 715,000 715,000 740,000 Interest Expense 72000 650,760 635,700 607,700 607,700 578,600 TOTAL 2021B CGH MEDICAL CENTER BOND FUND$ EXPENSES 1,331,078 $ 1,321,018 $ 1,323,018 $ 1,323,018 $ 1,318,918 G-24 Page 93 of 100  2022A BOND FUND FY 2026/2027 BUDGET REVENUE ESTIMATES 4100-00 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 2022A Bond Revenues Interfund Operating Transfer 39900 $ 1,812,763 $ 1,810,483 $ 1,809,115 $ 1,809,115 $ 1,809,788 TOTAL 2022A BOND FUND REVENUES: $ 1,812,763 $ 1,810,483 $ 1,809,115 $ 1,809,115 $ 1,809,788 EXPENSE ESTIMATES 4100-45 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Materials & Services Principal Payment/Debt 71000 $ 1,280,000 $ 1,295,000 $ 1,315,000 $ 1,315,000 $ 1,340,000 Interest Expense 72000 532,763 515,483 494,115 494,115 469,788 TOTAL 2022A BOND FUND EXPENSES $ 1,812,763 $ 1,810,483 $ 1,809,115 $ 1,809,115 $ 1,809,788 G-24 Page 94 of 100  2022B BOND FUND FY 2026/2027 BUDGET REVENUE ESTIMATES 4200-00 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 2022B Bond Revenues Interfund Operating Transfer 39900 $ 649,250 $ 646,950 $ 644,350 $ 644,350 $ 646,450 TOTAL 2022B BOND FUND REVENUES: $ 649,250 $ 646,950 $ 644,350 $ 644,350 $ 646,450 EXPENSE ESTIMATES 4200-42 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Materials & Services Principal Payment/Debt 71000 $ 410,000 $ 420,000 $ 430,000 $ 430,000 $ 445,000 Interest Expense 72000 239,250 226,950 214,350 214,350 201,450 TOTAL 2022B BOND FUND EXPENSES $ 649,250 $ 646,950 $ 644,350 $ 644,350 $ 646,450 G-24 Page 95 of 100 HEALTH INSURANCE FUND FY 2026/2027 BUDGET REVENUE ESTIMATES 7200-00 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Insurance & Pension Contributions Dependent Dental Premiums 37110 $ 26,473 $ 28,400 $ 28,258 $ 27,207 $ 27,207 Retiress & COBRA Premiums 37120 118,680 147,244 150,188 134,564 134,564 Vision Premiums 37130 7,727 7,174 7,176 7,152 7,152 Employer Contribution-General Fund 37210 1,316,974 1,356,483 1,356,483 1,356,483 1,356,483 Employer Contribution-Sewer Fund 37220 350,994 361,524 361,524 361,524 361,524 Employer Contribution-Library Board 37230 47,000 51,700 51,700 51,700 51,700 Employer Contribution - Coliseum Fund 37240 - 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 Employee Insurance Contributions 37310 271,315 275,787 276,167 262,129 262,129 Ins. & Pension Contributions Subtotal: $ 2,139,163 $ 2,258,312 $ 2,261,496 $ 2,230,759 $ 2,230,759 Miscellaneous Revenues Interest Income 38110 $ 65,936 $ 64,289 $ 30,739 $ 104,674 $ 105,721 Investment Interest 38120 55,948 85,064 46,832 63,775 64,413 Realized Gain/Loss on Investments 38140 1,004 30,905 - - - Unrealized Gain/Loss on Inv 38190 32,144 97,009 - - - Reimbursements & Misc Income 38700 622,680 252,496 370,000 125,000 250,000 Miscellaneous Revenues Subtotal: $ 777,712 $ 529,763 $ 447,571 $ 293,449 $ 420,134 TOTAL HEALTH INSURANCE FUND REVENUES: $ 2,916,875 $ 2,788,075 $ 2,709,067 $ 2,524,208 $ 2,650,893 EXPENSE ESTIMATES 7200-72 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Personnel Claims Paid 45110 $ 2,491,295 $ 1,422,464 $ 2,100,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,900,000 Administration & Reins. Premium 45120 427,967 463,165 513,379 485,113 470,560 Life Insurance 45200 10,602 11,588 12,767 12,198 13,418 Personnel Subtotal: $ 2,929,864 $ 1,897,217 $ 2,626,146 $ 1,697,311 $ 2,383,978 Materials & Services Administrative Services 53500 $ 15,262 $ 15,142 $ 16,656 $ 18,149 $ 19,964 Postage & Freight 55100 65 12 50 1 50 Miscellaneous Charges 94900 1,044 1,298 5,000 5,000 5,000 Commodities Subtotal: $ 16,371 $ 16,452 $ 21,706 $ 23,150 $ 25,014 TOTAL HEALTH INSURANCE FUND EXPENSES: $ 2,946,235 $ 1,913,669 $ 2,647,852 $ 1,720,461 $ 2,408,992 H-2 Page 96 of 100 POLICE PENSION FUND FY 2006/2007 BUDGET 7600 CASH ANALYSIS FY2005-06 FY2006-07 Beginning Cash Balance - May 1 $9,263,767 $8,197,067 Total Revenue $1,960,587 $1,921,432 Total Expense ($3,027,287) ($3,007,740) Ending Cash Balance - April 30 $8,197,067 $7,110,759 H-11 Page 97 of 100 POLICE PENSION FUND FY 2026/2027 BUDGET REVENUE ESTIMATES 7600-00 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 . Police Pension Revenues Property Taxes 31100 $ 1,548,335 $ 1,601,337 $ 1,479,162 $ 1,467,333 $ 1,418,892 State Replacement Tax 34200 22,700 22,700 22,700 22,700 22,700 Employee Pension Contributions 37300 206,098 228,079 235,515 244,679 252,019 Employer Pension Contributions 37400 5,559,739 598,579 24,000 24,000 24,000 Interest Income 38110 21,764 5,134 5,134 7,230 7,230 Investment Interest 38120 172,700 187,956 198,374 194,645 196,591 Realized Gain/Loss On Investments 38140 420,558 609,734 - - - Unrealized Gain/Loss 38190 1,977,670 2,211,698 - - - Reimbursements 38700 50 - - - - TOTAL POLICE PENSION FUND REVENUES: $ 9,929,614 $ 5,465,217 $ 1,964,885 $ 1,960,587 $ 1,921,432 EXPENSE ESTIMATES 7600-76 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Personnel Retiree Pensions 46110 $ 1,310,787 $ 1,294,779 $ 1,334,451 $ 1,457,580 $ 1,514,480 Disability Pensions 46120 140,228 142,766 145,313 145,313 148,205 Widow & Children Pensions 46130 223,500 273,054 273,055 300,780 304,523 Refunds of Pensions 46200 29,899 31,983 50,000 137,340 50,000 Personnel Subtotal: $ 1,704,414 $ 1,742,582 $ 1,802,819 $ 2,041,013 $ 2,017,208 Materials & Services Accounting Services 53100 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Medical 53300 900 900 900 1,140 1,200 Other Professional Services 54900 28,265 27,512 28,500 31,070 32,002 Postage & Freight 55100 264 287 300 300 300 Dues 56100 795 825 850 850 850 Travel Expense 56200 - 295 2,500 845 2,500 Bank Expenses 66800 20,443 21,719 25,000 42,511 43,786 1 Interfund Operating Transfer 99900 906,381 905,241 904,558 904,558 904,894 Materials & Services Subtotal: $ 962,048 $ 961,779 $ 967,608 $ 986,274 $ 990,532 TOTAL POLICE PENSION FUND EXPENSES: $ 2,666,462 $ 2,704,361 $ 2,770,427 $ 3,027,287 $ 3,007,740 H-8 Page 98 of 100 FIRE PENSION FUND FY 2026/2027 BUDGET REVENUE ESTIMATES 7700-00 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Fire Pension Revenues Property Taxes 31100 $ 1,456,389 $ 1,520,817 $ 1,778,259 $ 1,763,916 $ 1,806,982 State Replacement Tax 34200 28,900 28,900 28,900 28,900 28,900 Employee Pension Contributions 37300 149,307 143,693 147,456 147,500 150,000 Employer Pension Contributions 37400 5,559,739 598,579 24,000 24,000 24,000 Interest Income 38110 4,792 3,904 4,218 19,339 19,339 Investment Interest 38120 298,330 394,311 410,755 502,736 507,763 Realized Gain/Loss On Investments 38140 100,383 332,106 - - - Stock Dividends 38170 159,390 171,799 182,447 225,137 227,388 Unrealized Gain/Loss 38190 1,875,920 1,951,738 - - - Reimbursements 38700 - 75 - - - TOTAL FIRE PENSION FUND REVENUES: $ 9,633,150 $ 5,145,922 $ 2,576,035 $ 2,711,528 $ 2,764,372 EXPENSE ESTIMATES 7700-77 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Personnel Retiree Pensions 46110 $ 1,491,293 $ 1,651,221 $ 1,713,868 $ 1,664,920 $ 1,617,374 Disability Pensions 46120 102,278 125,228 155,000 196,380 194,787 Widow & Children Pensions 46130 248,612 248,528 249,023 361,480 390,389 Refunds of Pensions 46200 - 18,436 49,821 49,821 10,000 Personnel Subtotal: $ 1,842,183 $ 2,043,413 $ 2,167,712 $ 2,272,601 $ 2,212,550 Materials & Services Accounting Service 53100 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Medical Service 53300 - 4,150 4,150 3,000 3,000 Other Professional Services 54900 48,645 28,756 40,000 40,000 25,000 Postage & Freight 55100 269 336 340 450 450 Travel Expense 56200 120 - 2,200 2,200 2,200 Other Contractual Services 59900 24,358 46,940 50,000 68,507 70,562 Office Supplies 65100 - - 200 200 200 Miscellaneous Charges 94900 2,496 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 Interfund Operating Transfer 99900 906,381 905,241 904,558 904,558 904,894 Materials & Services Subtotal: $ 987,269 $ 992,923 $ 1,008,948 $ 1,026,415 $ 1,013,806 TOTAL FIRE PENSION FUND EXPENSES: $ 2,829,452 $ 3,036,336 $ 3,176,660 $ 3,299,016 $ 3,226,356 H-10 Page 99 of 100  TRUST COMMITTEE FUND FY 2026/2027 BUDGET REVENUE ESTIMATES 7800-00 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Interest Income 38110 $ 28 $ 31 $ 28 $ 35 $ 35 TOTAL TRUST COMMITTEE FUND REVENUES: $ 28 $ 31 $ 28 $ 35 $ 35 EXPENSE ESTIMATES 7800-78 ACCT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET AMENDED REQUEST ACCOUNT TITLE NO. 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Miscellaneous Charges 94900 $ - $ - $ 1,296 $ - $ - TOTAL TRUST COMMITTEE FUND EXPENSES $ - $ - $ 1,296 $ - $ - G-16 Page 100 of 100