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Kankakee City Council, Aug. 3

9 agenda items from the Kankakee City Council's meeting of Aug. 3, as posted. Outcomes are not confirmed until minutes or a recording are available.

Monday, August 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Donald E. Green Public Safety Center, City Council Chambers, 385 East Oak Street, Kankakee, IL 60901
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Agenda items

  • On the agendaPB2024-4-3 — Billboard CUP Extension, 2861 S Route 45-52

    Extension of conditional use permit for billboard at 2861 South Route 45-52.

  • On the agendaPB2026-7-2 — Rezoning 1357 E Maple St from R-1 to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial

    Rezoning to allow motor vehicle tire and wheel sales & service (new business). Recommended by planning board.

  • On the agendaPB2026-7-2 — CUP for Tire & Wheel Sales at 1357 E Maple St

    Conditional use permit for motor vehicle tire/wheel sales & service at 1357 E Maple Street. Approved with conditions.

  • On the agendaPB2026-7-1 — CUP Amendment for Gift of God Street Ministries (652-660 N Fifth Ave)

    Amendment to move shelter to first floor and add 12-bed transitional housing upstairs. Tabled pending funding/staffing. Motion by Nevarez.

  • On the agendaDevelopment Agreement with Beard DesignBuild, Inc. (Indian Meadows subdivision)

    Agreement to build homes and duplexes in Indian Meadows subdivision. Approved subject to legal review.

  • On the agendaClass A Liquor License — Back Alley 8 (344 S East Ave)

    New Class A liquor license for Back Alley 8 at 344 South East Avenue. Alderman Marczak abstained.

  • On the agendaMOU with IAFF Local 653 — Paramedic Pay Initiative

    Memorandum of understanding for paramedic pay to improve recruitment/retention. Chief LaRoche: harder to hire paramedics.

  • On the agendaResolution — Sikich LLC Auditing Services (multi-year)

    Switching to larger audit firm to improve timeliness of audits (October 31 deadline). Credited as helping credit rating.

  • On the agendaResolution — Public Safety Building Boiler Replacement (Glade — low bidder)

    Accepting bid from Glade (low bidder) for boiler replacement at Public Safety Building. Capital line item. Baron abstained.

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