Committees
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Standing Committees

The Finance Committee consists of 5 Alderpersons. The Committee is responsible for approving claims and the investigation of unusual claims against the City; the investigation of and application for any State, Federal, or County grants and aids for which the City may be eligible; the recommendation for the pay scale and fringe benefit guidelines for City employees; the preparation of the annual budget; and all other matters referred to the Committee by the Council.

The Personnel and Licensing Committee consists of 5 Alderpersons. The Committee is responsible for bargaining with City employee units pursuant to guidelines established by the Council; promoting the voluntary conciliation, mediation and arbitration of disputes between City bargaining unit employees and the City; the investigation and recommendations for license and permit applications requiring Council action; and investigating and making recommendations to the Council regarding the City’s insurance program.

The Public Works Committee consists of 5 Alderpersons, City Administrator, and City Attorney. The Committee is responsible for the construction and maintenance of all City streets and sidewalks; the operation of the water and waste water utilities and the construction of sewer and water main; the preparation and letting of bids for all authorized public construction; the preparation of proposals for authorized equipment purchases; the maintenance of City buildings and grounds and policy recommendations to the Council for the operation of same; the annual preparation of the public works budget and submission of same to the Finance Committee; and all other matters referred to the Committee by the Council.

The Protection and Health Committee consists of 5 Alderpersons. The Committee is responsible for all sanitation matters, health, Police and Fire Department budgets, and such other matters referred to the Committee by the Council.

The Property Committee consists of 3 Alderpersons. The Committee is responsible for the maintenance, rental and sale of all City land, buildings, equipment, and other assets not used for City purposes, subject to Council approval, and such other related matters referred to it by the Council.