R2025-326 Resolution Authorizing Consulting Services Agreement - Ann L. Schneider and Associates LLC

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Council Memo Public Works Department No. 2025-107 DATE: 12/15/2025 TO: Honorable Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and City Council Members FROM: Melissa Hon,Interim City Manager Matt Newell,Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Consulting Services Agreement- Ann L. Schneider and Associates LLC SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the following: 1. Resolution authorizing that the Ann L. Schneider consulting agreement be renewed for an additional 2 years at a cost of$60,000 per year for a total of$120,000. 2. Resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement between the Cityof Decatur Illinois and County of Macon, regarding sharing the costs for the Ann L. Schneider consulting agreement. BACKGROUND: Ann Schneider has provided transportation project consulting services for many years. Her work has expedited IDOT and other transportation projects and helped the City and County realize more than $100 million in funding for both jurisdictions over the years. The City and the County split the $60,000 annual cost of Ms. Schneider's consulting contract. Other than new dates and project lists, the consulting agreement's scope and terms remain the same as in past years. The City-County Intergovernmental Agreement remains the same as well except that it has been changed to automatically renew without further City Council or Macon County Board action. LEGAL REVIEW: This agreement has been approved by the Legal Department. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council has approved a yearly agreement with Ann Schneider for many years. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: There are no known objections. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Ann Schneider, Macon County STAFF REFERENCE: Matt Newell, Public Works Director. Matt will be at the City Council meeting to answer any questions the Council may have about this agreement. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: