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Councilor Spreitzer made a motion to enact the ordinance based on its merits, and Councilor De Forest seconded. Councilor Van De Bogart indicated that this law amounts to an unfunded mandate from the state. The motion carried 6-0. File 8527 Ordinance 3466 8. APPOINTMENTS— none 9. COUNCILOR ACTIVITIES AND UPCOMING EVENTS a. Councilor De Forest said that she served lunch at the appreciation picnic for the public works employees who assisted with recent storm clean-up efforts, and she publicly thanked those who assisted. She also said that she enjoyed the Latino Community Fair at Riverside Park and commended Nicki Meyers and Visit Beloit for reaching out to all of Beloit's communities. b. Councilor Van De Bogart said the he attended several block parties in celebration of National Night Out and the public works picnic to thank those employees who assisted with storm clean- up. c. Councilor Luebke said that he was honored to go to the National Night Out picnics and the Latino Fair. d. Councilor Haynes said he enjoyed attending the public works appreciation picnic and serving sauerkraut. 10. CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION a. Director of Water Resources Harry Mathos provided a presentation on Infiltration and Inflow into the Sanitary Sewers. Councilor De Forest thanked Mr. Mathos for a wonderful presentation, and said that she is pleased with the positive results of the investment for television equipment to view the sewer system. Councilor Van De Bogart thanked the water resources division for their efforts to reduce energy usage. Councilor Spreitzer thanked the water resources employees for their pro-active approach to dealing with phosphorous. Councilors Luebke and Haynes also thanked Mr. Mathos and his staff for their hard work and professionalism. 11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND CITY OFFICERS a. Police Chief Norm Jacobs presented a resolution authorizing the City of Beloit to partner with the City of Janesville and Rock County through a Regional Memorandum of Understanding to purchase a Rescue Vehicle for the Purposes of Law Enforcement, amending the 2012 Budget, and Appropriating Funds necessary for Procurement of the Equipment. Police Chief Jacobs explained that the vehicle will be funded by confiscated dollars received from local crime and not general tax dollars. Councilor Luebke made a motion to adopt the resolution, and De Forest seconded. Councilor Van De Bogart asked how the maintenance of this vehicle will impact the Police Department's budget, and Chief Jacobs said that confiscated funds will also be used for maintenance. He said that the vehicle will be used for training between the three jurisdictions often, and it adds another layer of protection for the police and citizens. The motion carried 6-0. File 8514/8564 b. Attorney Casper presented a resolution approving Joint Agreement with School District of Beloit for the Truancy Intervention Coordinator. Mr. Casper said that this agreement is a renewal and that there has been a great benefit to allowing the truancy intervention coordinator to work year-round. Councilor Luebke made a motion to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Van De Bogart seconded. Councilor De Forest said that she is pleased to see this collaboration between the School District of Beloit and the City of Beloit. The motion carried 6-0. File 8565 c. City Manager Larry Arft presented a resolution approving Commercial Offer to Purchase for the property at 232 Shirland Avenue. He indicated that staff recommends the City purchase the property for$75,000 plus $5,000 for relocation expenses, demolish the building, and clean the site to showcase the future Confluence Park in South Beloit, Illinois. Mr. Arft said that revenue from Tax Increment District#5 may be used to purchase the property, not general tax dollars. Councilor Luebke made a motion to adopt the resolution, and Councilor De Forest seconded. Councilor Van De Bogart said that the site is currently an eyesore but that he will vote against the resolution because the purchase price is too expensive. The motion carried 5-1, with Councilor Van De Bogart voting in opposition. File 8345