City of Washington, Illinois
City Council Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda 2-16-2026
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 06:30 PM
Five Points Banquet Room A - 360 N Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571
  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  4. APPROVAL OF REMOTE ATTENDANCE (If needed)
  5. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
  6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS (State your name, 5 minute time limit, sign book if response is requested)
  7. REVIEW AGENDA (Deletions or additions, discussion items only)
  8. CONSENT AGENDA
    1. Approve February 2, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
      Documents: Minutes
    2. Approve Additional Purchase Authorization - Public Works Storage/Police Evidence Building Repairs
      Documents: Item B
    3. Approve Bills and Payroll
      Documents: Item C
    4. Accept Monthly Reports for Period Ended January 31, 2026
      Documents: Item D
  9. MAYORAL COMMUNICATIONS / REQUESTED ACTIONS
    1. Announce February Let's Talk Washington
      Documents: Item A
    2. Reappointment of Jeff Labuz to the Washington Fire Department Board of Directors
      Documents: Item B
  10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMUNICATIONS / STAFF REPORTS / REQUESTED ACTIONS
    1. City Administrator Report to Mayor and Council
      Documents: Item A.1 | Item A.2
    2. FY26/27 Budget Kickoff/Capital Overview
      Documents: Item B.1 | Item B.2
    3. Proposed 122 N. Main Redevelopment Project Financial Assistance Continued Discussion
      Documents: Item C
  11. RESOLUTIONS
    1. R-1460 (4-26) Request to Release Federal Interest of USDA Grant
      Documents: Item A
  12. FIRST READING ORDINANCES
  13. SECOND READING ORDINANCES
    1. 3612 (2-26) Approve the Allowance of Remote Attendance for City Boards and Commissions
      Documents: Item A
    2. 3613 (3-26) Approve Establishment of a Second Deputy Chief of Police Position
      Documents: Item B
  14. ALDERPERSON COMMENTS
  15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
    1. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) - for the discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated
    2. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) – for litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting
  16. REGULAR SESSION
    1. Approve Executive Session Meeting Minutes for Meetings Occurring in 2025
  17. ADJOURNMENT