Peoria City Council Meeting

The Peoria City Council meeting held on May 27, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key items approved included a two-year agreement with Advanced Medical Transport for call management services at an annual cost not to exceed $98,000, and a grant award totaling $1,275,000 for the construction of MacArthur Senior Flats, along with a redevelopment agreement for $592,733. The council also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Peoria School District for redevelopment of the Exposition Gardens property, involving land exchanges and development conditions to support approximately 200 new residences. Additionally, the council approved agreements with Core Construction Services and Terra Engineering for the design and construction of the D. Heinks Amphitheater, a project funded by the Heinks Foundation with a maximum price to be determined. A sole source agreement was approved with Loadstar Claims and Risk Services for third-party administration of the city's general liability claims program at an estimated cost of $346,413 over three years. The council also approved a three-year renewal contract with ShotSpotter Inc. for gunfire location alert services at $316,035 annually. Discussions included budget allocations, contract terms, and project oversight, with motions passing unanimously or by required supermajorities. Public safety and community concerns, such as fireworks disturbances, were also addressed but did not involve procurement actions.