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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket - 11/03/2003 - City Council A G E N D A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 3, 2003 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Public Hearing to consider the Kotiw Annexation Agreement and Zoning Map Amendments for property located at 3320 Bull Valley Road on the north side east of Green Street. 5. Public Input Session – 10 Minute Limitation 6. Consent Agenda: A. Ordinance amending various provision of Historic Preservation Ordinance; B. Ordinance amending various sections of the Municipal Code; C. Public Works Department Purchase of Rock Salt, not to exceed $65,780; D. Approve City Council Minutes for May 5, 2003 and September 3, 2003. 7. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Final Plat of Subdivision for Veneziano Subdivision in Unincorporated McHenry County 8. Request to renew temporary Offsite Advertising Sign Permits from Gerstad Builders, Inc. and American Heritage Builders 9. Request for Conditional Use Permit from Stone Investment Company, 5100 Prime Parkway 10. Ordinance approving variances and Final Plat for Shamrock Farms Neighborhood 2 11. Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. relating to Sioux Lane Elevated Water Storage Tank not to exceed $3,100 12. Mayor – Statement and Reports 13. Committee Reports 14. Staff Reports 15. New Business 16. Executive Session: Potential Litigation 17. Adjournment Posted and Mailed: October 29, 2003 CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda for the November 3, 2003 City Council meeting consists of the following items: A. Ordinance amending various provision of Historic Preservation Ordinance; B. Ordinance amending various sections of the Municipal Code; C. Public Works Department Purchase of Rock Salt, not to exceed $65,780; D. City Council Minutes: May 5, 2003 and September 3, 2003. Attachments C O N S E N T A G E N D A TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Douglas K. Maxeiner, City Administrator FOR: Regular City Council Meeting RE: CONSENT AGENDA TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Joseph P. Napolitano, Director of Community Development FOR: November 3, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting RE: Amendments to Historic Preservation Ordinance ATTACHMENT: Ordinance amending various provisions of the Historic Preservation Ordinance STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the attached Ordinance amending the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Background At its October 13, 2003 meeting, the City Council authorized staff to prepare the attached ordinance amending various provisions of the Historic Preservation Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY- VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of McHenry, McHenry County as follows: SECTION 1: That Section 3(D) of Article I of the City of McHenry Historic Preservation Ordinance is hereby deleted in its entirety. SECTION 2: That Section 1(B)(v) of Article II of the City of McHenry Historic Preservation Ordinance is hereby amended by deleting the word “six (6)” and in lieu thereof, the following language shall be substituted, “seven (7)”. SECTION 3: That Section 7(C) of Article III of the City of McHenry Historic Preservation Ordinance is hereby amended by deleting the phrase, “one (1) year” and in lieu thereof, the following language shall be substituted, “ninety (90) days”. SECTION 4: That Sections 2(B)(vi) and (vii) of Article IV of the City of McHenry Historic Preservation Ordinance are hereby deleted in their entirety. PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2003 AYES: NAYS: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: NOT VOTING: APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2003 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Joseph P. Napolitano, Director of Community Development FOR: November 3, 2003, Regular City Council Meeting RE: Public Hearing to Consider the Annexation Agreement and Zoning Map Amendment to RM-1 for the 2-Acre Property located on the north side of Bull Valley Road east of Green Street, 3320 Bull Valley Road David Kotiw, Applicant ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Kotiw Annexation Agreement 2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes, April 29, 2003 3. CDD Report to Planning and Zoning Commission 4. July 10, 2003 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes 5. CDD Report to Planning and Zoning Commission 6. September 4, 2003 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes 7. Letters of Objection from Public 8. Application Packet STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To hold the required public hearing. Description of Request The applicant is petitioning the City for annexation and a Zoning Amendment to RM-1, Low-Density Multi-Family Residential in order to construct a 3-story apartment building, consisting of 24 units (16-2-bedroom units and 8 1-bedroom units) with 2 parking structures and an open gazebo. The property would have one access point onto Bull Valley Road. A stormwater retention pond is proposed at the southeast corner of the subject property. Background th On April 29 of this year, the applicant appeared before the Committee of the Whole with a proposal to develop the property with an apartment building. Based on the responses from the Committee, a petition to annex and rezone the property was officially submitted. Planning and Zoning Commission th Initially, the applicant appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 10 with his request to annex the property and develop the site with a 24-unit apartment building. At that time, he requested RM-2 zoning, along with several variances. After some discussion, it was revealed that the unit mix would not include any 3-bedroom units and therefore, RM-2 zoning was not needed, nor were any variances. The project could be accommodated with RM-1 zoning and no variances. th Also, at the July 10 meeting, an objector brought forth a future land use map dated January 8, 1999, which showed Low-Density Residential (1-4 units per acre) as the future land use designation for the subject property. This map conflicted with the map used by Community Development in conducting their review of the proposal, which showed the property as Medium Density Residential (4-9 units per acre). Based on the information available at the meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission moved to approve the request. Motion failed by a vote of 2-4. After researching the conflict in the Land Use Plan Map, Staff determined that the January 8 map was an earlier draft used during the development of the Comprehensive Plan. The future land use map dated August 6, 1999, is the map that was adopted with the entire Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The official map designates the subject property as Medium-Density Residential (4-9 units per acre). Because this item led to significant confusion during the initial public hearing, Staff decided it was appropriate to conduct another public hearing to clarify the proper future land use designation for the subject property. The second Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting was held on September 4, 2003. With this request, only the map amendment to RM-1 was requested. The correct land use designation for the property, Medium Density Residential, was confirmed and the Planning and Zoning Commission moved to approve the RM-1 zoning. This time, the motion carried by a vote of 4-2. The following stipulations were placed on the approval:  Refuse disposal area and screen be shown on the revised site plan, located on the north side of the building, fully screened.  Wheel guards be shown on the plan. Wheel guards are required for parking areas that abut a sidewalk.  At least 2 additional handicapped parking spaces be required  Lighting detail be submitted-all lighting be decorative down lighting with no spillover onto adjacent properties  Landscape screen, consisting of a 3-foot high berm, along the entire length of the east, west and south property lines be provided. Landscaping shall consist mainly of evergreen trees, to be 6-feet minimum at planting. Landscaping shall also include some deciduous trees and deciduous and evergreen shrubs.  Parking landscape islands be required at the end of each bay of parking. These islands shall be a minimum of 9-feet wide and should contain 1 tree and 9 shrubs or 1 tree and associated ground cover that encompasses over half the area of the island. Annexation Agreement The proposed annexation agreement includes the standard provisions requested by the City, and provides the following special terms:  Paragraph 2. Zoning (p. 2) Approves RM-1 Zoning for the subject property.  Paragraph 4. Site Improvements (p. 2) Limits development of the site to a 24-unit apartment building in conformance with the site plan provided and with the changes recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.  Paragraph 5. Building Elevations (p. 2) Requires that the building be designed in accordance with the building elevations submitted.  Paragraph 8. Donations, Contributions and Fees (p. 8) a) Provides for the standard annexation fee of $1,000 per acre. Provides for the tax lag fee to the City and to the school, fire and library districts, calculated for apartment units.  Paragraph 10. Contribution for Future Road Improvements (p. 5) Requires the contribution of $1,500 for future road improvements in the area. If the Council is satisfied with the proposed annexation agreement, Staff will prepare the necessary ordinances for a future Council meeting. AGENDA SUPPLEMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Joseph P. Napolitano, Director of Community Development FOR: November 3, 2003, Regular City Council Meeting RE: Renewal of Temporary Sign Permit for Offsite Advertising Signs for Boone Creek Subdivision located at the northwest corner of Crystal Lake/Bull Valley Roads and southeast corner of Route 120 and Draper Road. Gerstad Builders, Inc. and American Heritage Builders, Applicants ATTACHMENTS: 1. City Council meeting minutes: November 4, 2002 2. Location Map 3. Sign Illustration STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To renew the temporary sign permits for one-year or until the final lot in the Boone Creek Subdivision west of Boone Creek is sold. Background. In October 1998 Gerstad Builders and American Heritage Builders received City Council approval to install two 8’ x 8’ temporary signs to advertise the Boone Creek Subdivision located at the northwest corner of Crystal Lake and Bull Valley Roads and, at the southeast corner of Route 120 and Draper Road. The request was approved on the condition that the applicants would obtain City Council approval for the signs annually. This is the sixth year that the applicants are seeking approval for the temporary signs. Recommendation. The fifth and final phase of the Boone Creek Subdivision is nearly sold out. Therefore, staff recommends that the temporary sign permit be renewed until October 1, 2004 or until the last lot is sold in Phase 1 through 5 of the development. AGENDA SUPPLEMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Joseph P. Napolitano, Director of Community Development FOR: November 3, 2003, Regular City Council Meeting RE: Conditional Use Permit to allow a sports training facility at 5100 Prime Parkway (McHenry Corporate Center Business Park) Stone Investment Company, Applicant ATTACHMENTS: 1. CDD Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission 2. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes (10/16/03) 3. Application Packet 4. Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit for a sports training facility at 5100 Prime Parkway STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the attached Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a sports training facility at 5100 Prime Parkway. Description of Request The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to use 25,000 of an existing 50,000 square foot industrial building at 5100 Prime Parkway as a sports training facility. The business specializes in private, one-on-one baseball instruction for teams and individuals of all ages. The applicant currently operates the same business in Woodstock and would like to expand and better serve a majority of his clientele that live in the McHenry area. The other half of the building is leased to another tenant for bulk storage. Currently, no people are employed on the site. Proposed hours of operation are from 2:00 to 10:00 PM, Monday, through Friday and, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. Lessons are by appointment only. Portable nets and batting cages would be installed inside, as well as the possibility of a small partitioned office in the future. Analysis The subject property is located in the McHenry Corporate Center and is zoned I-1. The annexation agreement for the Corporate Center includes language to allow additional uses over and above those already allowed in the I-1 zoning district. The proposed use is considered an educational institution, which requires a conditional use permit. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed use will not generate any adverse impacts. A business park is intended to allow a diversity of uses that complement each other and provide services to those within the park as well as those outside the park. Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the requested conditional use permit (6-0). ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A SPORTS TRAINING FACILITY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5100 PRIME PARKWAY IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, a petition has been filed with the City of McHenry (the “CITY”) by Stone Investment Company for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a sports training facility at 5100 Prime Parkway and legally described on “Exhibit A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein, (the “SUBJECT PROPERTY”); and WHEREAS, a public hearing on said petition was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 16, 2003, in the manner prescribed by ordinance and statute, and as a result of said hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission did recommend to the City Council the granting of the requested Conditional Use Permit; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and finds that the approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the objectives of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance to protect the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the SUBJECT PROEPRTY be granted a Conditional Use Permit to allow a sports training facility thereon. SECTION 2: In granting said Conditional Use Permit, the City Council finds that the requirements of Table 31 of the Zoning Ordinance have been met in that: 1. Any adverse impact of types or volumes of traffic flow not otherwise typical in the zoning district has been minimized. 2. Any adverse effects of noise, glare, odor, dust, waste disposal, blockage of light or air, or other adverse environmental effects of a type or degree not characteristic of permitted uses in the zoning district, have been appropriately controlled; 3. The proposed use will fit harmoniously with the existing natural or man-made character of its surroundings, and with permitted uses in the zoning district. The use will not have undue deleterious effect on the environmental quality, property values, or neighborhood character already existing in the area or normally associated with permitted uses in the district. 4. The proposed use will not require existing community facilities or services to a degree disproportionate to that normally expected of permitted uses in the district, nor generate disproportionate demand for new services or facilities, in such a way as to place undue burdens upon existing development in the area; 5. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the safety or health of the employees, patrons, or visitors associated with the use nor of the general public in the vicinity; and 6. The proposed use is in harmony with all other elements of compatibility pertinent to the Conditional Use and its particular location. SECTION 3: All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the terms and provisions hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the authority of the corporate authorities of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law. PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2003 AYES: NAYS: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: NOT VOTING: APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2003 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Exhibit “A” AGENDA SUPPLEMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Joseph P. Napolitano, Director of Community Development FOR: November 3, 2003, Regular City Council Meeting RE: An Ordinance granting approval of variances to allow a 25’ front yard building setback and multiple buildings on a zoning lot and Final Plat of Subdivision for Shamrock Farms Neighborhood 2 Kimball Hill Homes, Applicant STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of attached Ordinance. Attached is the Ordinance granting approval for variances to allow a 25-foot front yard building setback and multiple buildings on a zoning lot and Final Plat of Subdivision for Shamrock Farms Neighborhood 2. The City Council recommended approval of the variances and final plat at its October 20, 2003 meeting. CONSENT AGENDA TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Joseph P. Napolitano, Director of Community Development FOR: November 3, 2003, Regular City Council Meeting RE: Municipal Code Amendments ATTACHMENT: Ordinance amending various sections of the Municipal Code. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approved the attached Ordinance amending various sections of the Municipal Code. Background At its October 13, 2003 meeting, the City Council authorized various amendments to the municipal code and directed Staff to prepare the attached ordinance approving the amendments. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY- VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 7 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS AND CHAPTER 22 SWIMMING POOLS BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of McHenry, McHenry County as follows: SECTION 1: That Section 7.5 of Chapter 7 of the City of McHenry Code of Ordinances entitled “Duration of Permit” is hereby deleted in its entirely and the following language shall be substituted: “Sec. 7-5. (a)Duration of Minor permits. A minor permit shall be any permit issued for an accessory use listed in Table 19: Permitted Obstructions of Required Yards of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance. A minor permit shall expire and become invalid if a substantial construction start is not made within sixty (60) days after the issuance of said permit and, or if construction is not fully completed within six (6) months after the issuance of said permit. In any of the aforesaid cases, no further construction shall be permitted until a new application has been submitted and approved and all fees have been paid in connection with the application for said minor permit or a letter of extension from the Community Development Director is issued. (b)Duration of Major permit. A major permit shall be any permit not classified as a minor permit. A major permit shall expire and become invalid if a substantial construction start is not made within sixty (60) days after the issuance of said permit, construction is not completed within one (1) year after the issuance of said permit, or, if the building whose construction is authorized thereby has not had and passed a final inspection and a Certificate of Occupancy is not issued within two (2) years after the issuance date of said permit. In any of the aforesaid cases, no further construction shall be permitted until a new application has been submitted and approved and all fees have been paid in connection with the application for said major permit or a letter of extension from the Community Development Director is issued”. SECTION 2: That Section 7-26 entitled “Spotted Surveys” is hereby added to and made a part hereof of Chapter 7 of the City of McHenry Code of Ordinances, consisting of the following language: “Sec. 7-26. Spotted surveys. A stamped and signed spotted survey, performed by a licensed professional land surveyor in the State of Illinois, shall be required for all new major permits after a building foundation has been poured and passed inspection but prior to any framing being completed. Said spotted survey shall indicate the finished elevation of the top of the building foundation, the distance from the foundation to the location of all property corners and any additional information as required”. SECTION 3: That Section 7-27 entitled “Minimum floor elevation” is hereby added to and made a part hereof of Chapter 7 of the City of McHenry Code of Ordinances, consisting of the following language: “Sec. 7-27. Minimum floor Elevation. The basement, crawl space or lowest floor elevation of any building shall be a minimum of one (1) foot above the seasonal high water level as determined by a licensed professional soils engineer”. SECTION 4: That Section 7-35 of Chapter 7 of the City of McHenry Code of Ordinances entitled “Electrical service, wiring and grounding” is hereby amended by adding thereto the following language: “(e)…All lighting fixtures located above tubs and showers shall be ground fault interrupter (GFI) protected”. SECTION 5: That Section 22-20 of Chapter 22 of the City of McHenry Code of Ordinances entitled “Fences” is hereby amended by adding the following language to the beginning of the first paragraph: “A barrier shall be defined as any structure utilized or has the ability to be utilized as an obstruction for entry”. SECTION 6: That Section 22-20 of Chapter 22 of the City of McHenry Code of Ordinances entitled “Fences” is further amended by deleting the term “fence” in the first sentence and in lieu thereof, “barrier” shall be substituted. PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2003 AYES: NAYS: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: NOT VOTING: APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2003 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK CONSENT AGENDA TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Daniel J. Marcinko, Director of Public Works FOR: November 3, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting RE: Bulk Rock Salt Purchase ATTACHMENTS: State of Illinois – Joint Purchasing Requisition RECOMMENDATION: Approve the purchase of 2,000 Tons of Rock Salt from the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Program in an amount not to exceed $65,780.00 Background Annually, the City purchases rock salt for ice control through a contract bid by the Department of Central Management Services of the State of Illinois. The city is asked to provide an estimate on the tonnage needed for the coming year. The contract price is then valid for the city to purchase salt in this amount. The estimate submitted to the state for 2003-04 is 2,000 tons. The city will need to issue a blanket purchase order for the release of rock salt from the contract on an as-needed basis. The state has informed the city that the contract price for this year is $32.89 per ton. Consequently, the city will need to issue a blanket purchase order for 2,000 tons of rock salt in an amount not to exceed $65,780 for snow and ice control. The 2003-04 budget includes $70,000 in the MFT Fund for this item. Recommendation Staff requests authorization to issue a blanket purchase order to the State of Illinois for 2,000 tons of rock salt in an amount not to exceed $65,780. CONSENT AGENDA TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Daniel J. Marcinko, Director of Public Works FOR: November 3, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting RE: Bulk Rock Salt Purchase ATTACHMENTS: State of Illinois – Joint Purchasing Requisition RECOMMENDATION: Approve the purchase of 2,000 Tons of Rock Salt from the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Program in an amount not to exceed $65,780.00 Background Annually, the City purchases rock salt for ice control through a contract bid by the Department of Central Management Services of the State of Illinois. The city is asked to provide an estimate on the tonnage needed for the coming year. The contract price is then valid for the city to purchase salt in this amount. The estimate submitted to the state for 2003-04 is 2,000 tons. The city will need to issue a blanket purchase order for the release of rock salt from the contract on an as-needed basis. The state has informed the city that the contract price for this year is $32.89 per ton. Consequently, the city will need to issue a blanket purchase order for 2,000 tons of rock salt in an amount not to exceed $65,780 for snow and ice control. The 2003-04 budget includes $70,000 in the MFT Fund for this item. Recommendation Staff requests authorization to issue a blanket purchase order to the State of Illinois for 2,000 tons of rock salt in an amount not to exceed $65,780. AGENDA SUPPLEMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Joseph P. Napolitano, Director of Community Development FOR: November 3, 2003, Regular City Council Meeting RE: Review of a Tentative Subdivision Plat in Unincorporated McHenry County Alfonso Veneziano, Applicant ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. CDD Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission 3. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes (10/16/03) 4. Tentative Plat of Subdivision for Veneziano Subdivision STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To authorize the Mayor’s signature on the Final Plat of Subdivision for Veneziano Subdivision in Unincorporated McHenry County providing that there is a joint access for Lots 1 and 2 onto Emerald Court and that no other significant changes are made to the proposed plat. Background In accordance with state law, all unincorporated property within 1.5 miles of an incorporated municipality is subject to that municipality’s subdivision ordinance regulations. Therefore, the municipality has a right to review these subdivisions and is required to sign the final plat. The applicant Mr. Veneziano, is proposing to subdivide his property located in unincorporated McHenry County for the creation of a two-lot subdivision. Due to its location (within 1.5 miles of the City of McHenry corporate boundaries) the city is required to sign a certificate on the final plat. In addition, the applicant is seeking all required approvals prior to investing in the final plat. The property consists of approximately 2.83 acres located on the west side of River Road (east of the Fox River), north of Charles J. Miller Road, adjacent to Emerald Park Heights. The uses will be single-family residential, on well and septic, compatible with the surrounding area. Staff Analysis The density of .71 dwelling units/acre is well below the designation in the city’s comprehensive plan of 4-9 dwelling units/acre. Staff does have a concern, however, with the proposed access of Lot 1 onto River Road. River Road is a county highway and handles a significant amount of traffic. It functions as part of a north-south bypass for people crossing the Fox River, to access Route 120 and Route 31, as well as moving traffic from Island Lake and properties south of Miller Road. Staff recommends that a joint access onto Emerald Court be considered for Lots 1 and 2, either by shifting the boundaries of Lot 1 to the north or by placing an access easement over Lot 2 for Lot 1. Staff will evaluate this plat again prior to the final plat be signed by the City. Planning and Zoning Commission The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the petition and unanimously approved the tentative plat. AGENDA SUPPLEMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Daniel J. Marcinko, Director of Public Works FOR: November 3, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting RE: Sioux Lane Elevated Water Storage Tank ATTACHMENTS: Engineering Service Agreement RECOMMENDATION: Approve of the Engineering Service Agreement from Baxter and Woodman for the Anniversary Warrant Inspection of the Sioux Lane Elevated Water Storage Tank in an amount not to exceed $3,100.00. Background. In November of 2002, Jetco Ltd. completed the Sioux Lane Elevated Water Storage Tank Repainting and Repair project. This project was essential for the proper maintenance of highly visible infrastructure and helps maintain the structural integrity of the tank. The contractor’s warranty is set to expire in November upon the one-year anniversary of the completion of the work on the tank. Analysis. Because of the monetary scale of the project, staff is recommending a warranty inspection for the Sioux Lane Elevated Storage Tank. The warranty inspection will test the condition of the coating prior to the expiration of the warranty period. Any problems with the coating due to defective materials or improper adhesion will be identified during the inspection and addressed by the warranty. This proposed inspection will examine the interior as well as exterior of the elevated tank. Since Baxter and Woodman performed the engineering oversight on the painting contract, staff requested a proposal for this service. The attached proposal from Baxter and Woodman provides the warranty inspection for an estimated cost of $3,100. The estimate is based on the anticipated hourly rate of compensation for a typical inspection of an elevated water storage tank of this size. If a coating failure is identified, Baxter and Woodman will notify the contractor who is responsible to correct the work at no cost to the city. A one-year maintenance bond ensures the contractor's responsibility to correct any defective work discovered at the warranty inspection. Recommendation. Staff seeks Council’s approval of the Engineering Service Agreement from Baxter and Woodman for the Anniversary Warranty Inspection of the Sioux Lane Elevated Water Storage Tank in an amount not to exceed $3,100.