Peoria City Council Meeting

The Peoria City Council meeting held on September 8, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a contract with Baker Tilly LLP for annual auditing services valued up to $625,800, and a three-year agreement with CDW Government LLC for Microsoft 365 licensing totaling $725,625.66. The council also approved an increase in HOME ARP grant funding to Phoenix Community Development Services for Phoenix Manor by $2,375,902. Additionally, the council adopted ordinances establishing and amending tax increment financing (TIF) districts, including the West Main Street TIF and Northwoods Mall TIF, aimed at spurring economic redevelopment. Multiple competitive grants were accepted for the police department, including a $361,200 grant for the Greater Peoria Auto Crimes Task Force, a $154,150 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, a $52,500 Organized Retail Crime Grant, and a $2,458,432 Co-Responder Grant, with related budget amendments approved. The council also held a public hearing and approved an amendment to the Peoria Tourism Improvement District plan, establishing a 1.5% assessment on hotel stays to generate over $700,000 annually for tourism promotion, with a 1% administrative fee to the city. The meeting featured proclamations recognizing National Senior Center Month, Peoria Reads 25th anniversary, and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Discussions included concerns about tax increment financing impacts and community development priorities. Motions related to procurement and budget passed mostly unanimously, with some dissent on the TIF district approvals.