City Council — Naperville, IL
Date: 2025-12-16

400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
 http://www.naperville.il.us/

 Meeting Agenda

 City Council

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers



TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING LIVE: • Watch on WCNC
GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-Astound, Ch. 10 - Comcast, Ch. 99 – AT&T
U-verse) • Watch online at https://naperville.legistar.com

TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:

The public may choose to provide public comment in any of the following ways:

1. Address the City Council live during the City Council meeting in-person in City Council
Chambers. Individuals wishing to address the City Council during the meeting must sign up
online at www.naperville.il.us/speakersignup by 6:30 p.m. on December 16.

2. Individuals can also have their name added to the speaker list by calling the Community
Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 6:30 p.m. on December 16.

3. Submit a written comment to the City in advance of the City Council meeting by 4 p.m. on
December 16. Written comments will be compiled and posted with the electronic meeting
agenda on the City’s website prior to the start of the meeting. The cumulative number of
comments will be announced during the City Council meeting.

4. Submit a one-word statement of “SUPPORT” or “OPPOSITION” regarding a specific agenda
item by 4 p.m. on December 16. The names of participants who submitted position statements
will be compiled and posted with the electronic meeting agenda on the City’s website prior to the
start of the meeting. The cumulative number of position statements will be announced during the
City Council meeting.

There will be no on-site speaker sign up permitted.




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PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:

Any individual who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the meeting
should contact the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 4 p.m. on December
16.
Questions regarding online sign-up may be directed to the Community Services Department by
calling (630) 305-5300.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES: The citizen participation guidelines are outlined in 1-5-6-6: -
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION of the Naperville Municipal Code.

ALL VIEWPOINTS AND OPINIONS WELCOME: All viewpoints are welcome, positive comments
and constructive criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing
threats or personal attacks at Council members, staff, other speakers or members of the public.
Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as necessary to maintain
appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished.

SPEAKER TIME LIMITS: Speakers must limit their remarks to no more than three minutes.
Petitioners may speak on an agenda item first and have up to 10 minutes and are also granted a
five-minute rebuttal once all other speakers have commented.

IF YOU SIGNED UP TO SPEAK, staff will call your name at the appropriate time during the City
Council meeting. Once your name is called you may identify yourself for the public record and
then address remarks to the City Council as a whole. Speak clearly and try to limit remarks
directly to the matter under discussion. Speakers are called in the order they sign up.

A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 p.m.

OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.


D. ROLL CALL:

E. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

F. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:
1. 25-1650 Proclamation recognizing the retirement of Elizabeth Braham Spencer,
 Naperville Community Television Executive Director, on December 17,
 2025



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2. 25-1538 Designate Ambassador Drive as “Liz Spencer Commemorative Parkway”


G. PUBLIC FORUM:

H. CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO USE OMNIBUS METHOD FOR THE
CONSENT AGENDA:

I. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. 25-1626 Approve the Cash Disbursements for the period of November 1, 2025,
 through November 30, 2025, for a total of $58,006,907.30

2. 25-1648 Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of December 2, 2025

3. 25-1643 Approve the City Council meeting schedule for January, February, and
 March 2026

4. 25-1646 Receive the year-to-date budget report through November 30, 2025

5. 25-1635 Receive the update on the Renewable Energy Program and proposed
 program changes for 2026
6. 25-1530 Approve the award of Option Year #1 to Contract 24-279, Sanitary Sewer
 CCTV Inspection, to National Power Rodding Corp. for an amount not to
 exceed $200,813.69 and for a one-year term
7. 25-1595 Approve the award of Option Year #1 to Contract 24-061, Supervisory
 Control and Data Acquisition Maintenance Services, to Advanced
 Automation and Controls, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $194,180.00
 and for a one-year term
8. 25-1602 Approve the award of Option Year #1 to Contract 24-032, Cast Iron
 Manhole Covers and Grates, to EJ USA, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
 $197,211.49 and for a two-year term
9. 25-1606 Approve the award of Option Year #1 to Contract 24-029, Excavation and
 Underground Utility Repairs, to Miller Pipeline LLC, Baish Excavating, Inc.
 and IHC Construction Companies LLC for an amount not to exceed
 $488,410.15 and for a one-year term
10. 25-1617 Approve the award of Option Year #1 to Contract 24-262, Water
 Distribution Parts, to Water Products Company for an amount not to
 exceed $428,386.29 and for a one-year term
11. 25-1607 Approve the award of Option Year #2 to Contract 23-013, Residential
 Water Meter Replacement Program, to Calumet City Plumbing & Heating
 Company, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $253,430.00 and for a
 one-year term


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12. 25-1621 Approve the award of Option Year #3 to Contract 19-258, Landscape
 Design and Planting, to Christy Webber and Company for an amount not to
 exceed $470,000 and for a two-year term
13. 25-1622 Approve the award of Option Year #4 to Contract 22-016, Lift Station
 Force Main Inspection, to RJN Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
 $179,000 and for a one-year term
14. 25-1586 Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 25-331, Electric Utility
 Supplies, to Wesco, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $750,000 and for a
 one-year term
15. 25-1608 Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 25-332, New Police
 Vehicle Purchases (Units 195, 196 and 198), to Currie Motors Fleet for an
 amount not to exceed $148,001
16. 25-1615 Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 25-335, In-Ground
 Structures, to Wesco, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $789,529
17. 25-1480 Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 25-320, Arc Flash Rated
 and Flame Retardant Apparel, to Tyndale Enterprises, Inc. for an amount
 not to exceed $104,500 and for a two-year term
18. 25-1485 Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Contract 24-293, Electrical
 Disconnect Switch Replacements, to Graybar for an additional eight
 months
19. 25-1596 Approve the award of Change Order #2 to Contract 24-143, Van Buren
 Parking Facility 2024 LED Lighting Retrofit, to Rag’s Electric, Inc. for an
 additional eight months
20. 25-1616 Approve the award of Change Order #2 to Contract 25-041, Fire Station
 Renovations - Stations #1 and #3, to Lite Construction for an amount not to
 exceed $40,082 and a total award of $833,272
21. 25-1628 Approve the proposed CY2026 Social Service Grant and Opioid
 Remediation Grant funding allocations

22. 25-1625 Accept the public watermain improvement at Delta Sonic Carwash System
 and McDowell Point Apartments, the street and streetlight improvement at
 Ashwood Heights II Subdivision, and authorize the City Clerk to reduce the
 corresponding public improvement surety

23. 25-1494B Pass the ordinance approving variances to permit a wall sign for Charles
 Schwab at 19 W. Chicago Avenue - DEV-0133-2025

24. 25-1574 Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal
 Year beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting
 a total levy of $98,939 for Special Service Area No. 23 (Naper Main)




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25. 25-1575 Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal
 year beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting
 a total levy of $68,000 for Special Service Area No. 25 (IL Route 59 and
 Lacrosse Lane)

26. 25-1576 Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal
 Year beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting
 a total levy of $93,111 for Special Service Area No. 30 (Downtown
 Streetscape)

27. 25-1577 Pass the Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal
 Year beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting
 a total levy of $23,680 for Special Service Area No. 31 (Downtown
 Streetscape - Block 423)

28. 25-1578 Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal
 Year beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting
 a total levy of $20,026 for Special Service Area No. 34 (Downtown
 Streetscape)

29. 25-1579 Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal
 Year beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting
 a total levy of $125,000 for Special Service Area No. 35 (Downtown
 Streetscape)

30. 25-1580 Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal
 Year beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting
 a total levy of $1,259,718 for Special Service Area No. 36 (Downtown
 Maintenance and Marketing)

31. 25-1614 Pass the ordinance approving a minor change to the conditional use for
 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 1310 Shepherd Drive -
 DEV-0116-2025

32. 25-1645 Pass the ordinance approving a minor change to the conditional use
 approved by Ordinance 96-106 for the home-to-office conversion at 229 W
 Ogden Avenue - DEV-0158-2025

J. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 25-1581 Conduct a truth-in-taxation hearing for the 2025 property tax levy (Item 1 of
 3)
2. 25-1582 Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal
 year beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting
 a total property tax levy of $69,064,110 (Item 2 of 3)




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3. 25-1583 Pass the ordinance to abate a portion of the 2025 property tax levy for the
 City of Naperville authorizing an abatement of $8,500,181 from the total
 property tax levy of $69,064,110 for a net total 2025 property tax levy of
 $60,535,929 (Item 3 of 3)

4. 25-1562 Receive the staff report and reconvene the public hearing to vacate a
 portion of the White Oak Drive right-of-way between Prairie Avenue and
 Hillside Road - DEV-0086-2025 (Item 1 of 6)

5. 25-1563 Pass the ordinance vacating a portion of the White Oak Drive right-of-way
 between Prairie Avenue and Hillside Road (requires seven (7) positive
 votes) - DEV-0086-2025 (Item 2 of 6)

6. 25-1564 Pass the ordinance approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision and
 Owner‘s Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for 870 Prairie
 Avenue (Rizzo Subdivision) - DEV-0088-2025 (Item 3 of 6)

7. 25-1565 Pass the ordinance approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision and
 Owner‘s Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for 869 E. Hillside
 Avenue (The Gilkes Estates) - DEV-0095-2025 (Item 4 of 6)

8. 25-1567 Pass the ordinance approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision and
 Owner‘s Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for 901 E. Hillside
 Avenue (Ross Estates) - DEV-0105-2025 (Item 5 of 6)

9. 25-1566 Pass the ordinance approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision and
 Owner‘s Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for 930 Prairie
 Avenue (The Goworowski Subdivision) - DEV-0087-2025 (Item 6 of 6)

K. OLD BUSINESS:

L. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

M. AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE:
1. 25-1619 Approve the award of Option Year #2 to Contract 23-154, Street Lighting,
 Controller, Public Building and Municipal Lot Lighting Maintenance, to
 Meade Electric, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,300,000
2. 25-1599 Approve the award of Option Year #2 to Contract 23-152, Underground
 Distribution, Directional Boring and Services, to Meade Electric Company,
 Inc. and Electric Conduit Construction, for an amount not to exceed
 $8,180,574.30
3. 25-1620 Approve the award of Bid 25-242, Kings Terrace Water Main
 Improvements, to Trine Construction Corporation for an amount not to
 exceed $5,908,400 plus a 3% contingency



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N. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

O. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 25-1649 Approve the recommendation to discontinue meeting room rentals at the
 Municipal Center to all outside non-governmental groups effective July 1,
 2026 and authorize meeting room use at no charge between January 1
 and June 30, 2026, for those outside non-governmental groups that utilized
 Municipal Center meeting rooms during calendar year 2025

P. NEW BUSINESS:

Q. ADJOURNMENT:
 Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
 participate in a public meeting should contact the Community Services Department at
 least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Community Services
 Department can be reached in person at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL., via
 telephone at 630-305-5300 or via e-mail at napervilleclerks@naperville.il.us. Every effort
 will be made to allow for meeting participation.




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400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
 http://www.naperville.il.us/

 Meeting Minutes - Final

 City Council


Tuesday, December 16, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers


TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING LIVE: • Watch on WCNC
GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-Astound, Ch. 10 - Comcast, Ch. 99 – AT&T
U-verse) • Watch online at https://naperville.legistar.com

TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:

The public may choose to provide public comment in any of the following ways:

1. Address the City Council live during the City Council meeting in-person in City Council
Chambers. Individuals wishing to address the City Council during the meeting must sign up online
at www.naperville.il.us/speakersignup by 6:30 p.m. on December 16.

2. Individuals can also have their name added to the speaker list by calling the Community
Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 6:30 p.m. on December 16.

3. Submit a written comment to the City in advance of the City Council meeting by 4 p.m. on
December 16. Written comments will be compiled and posted with the electronic meeting
agenda on the City’s website prior to the start of the meeting. The cumulative number of
comments will be announced during the City Council meeting.

4. Submit a one-word statement of “SUPPORT” or “OPPOSITION” regarding a specific agenda
item by 4 p.m. on December 16. The names of participants who submitted position statements
will be compiled and posted with the electronic meeting agenda on the City’s website prior to the
start of the meeting. The cumulative number of position statements will be announced during the
City Council meeting.

There will be no on-site speaker sign up permitted.




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PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:

Any individual who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the meeting
should contact the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 4 p.m. on December
16.
Questions regarding online sign-up may be directed to the Community Services Department by
calling (630) 305-5300.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES: The citizen participation guidelines are outlined in 1-5-6-6: -
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION of the Naperville Municipal Code.

ALL VIEWPOINTS AND OPINIONS WELCOME: All viewpoints are welcome, positive comments
and constructive criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing
threats or personal attacks at Council members, staff, other speakers or members of the public.
Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as necessary to maintain
appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished.

SPEAKER TIME LIMITS: Speakers must limit their remarks to no more than three minutes.
Petitioners may speak on an agenda item first and have up to 10 minutes and are also granted a
five-minute rebuttal once all other speakers have commented.

IF YOU SIGNED UP TO SPEAK, staff will call your name at the appropriate time during the City
Council meeting. Once your name is called you may identify yourself for the public record and
then address remarks to the City Council as a whole. Speak clearly and try to limit remarks
directly to the matter under discussion. Speakers are called in the order they sign up.

A. CALL TO ORDER:

 Mayor Wehrli called the December 16, 2025 City Council meeting to order at
 6:00 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL:
 Present: 9- Mayor Scott Wehrli
 Councilwoman Mary Gibson
 Councilman Ian Holzhauer
 Councilwoman Supna Jain
 Councilman Patrick Kelly
 Councilman Josh McBroom
 Councilman Ashfaq Syed
 Councilman Benjamin White
 Councilman Nathan Wilson

C. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 p.m.
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 recess to Closed Session to discuss [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)] Approval of Minutes and
 [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(23) Operations of a municipality of a municipal utility when the
 discussion involves contracts relating to the purchase, sale, or delivery of
 electricity or the results or conclusions of load forecast studies. The motion

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 carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson

OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.


D. ROLL CALL:
 Present: 9- Mayor Scott Wehrli
 Councilwoman Mary Gibson
 Councilman Ian Holzhauer
 Councilwoman Supna Jain
 Councilman Patrick Kelly
 Councilman Josh McBroom
 Councilman Ashfaq Syed
 Councilman Benjamin White
 Councilman Nathan Wilson




 Also Present
 City Manager Doug Krieger; Deputy City Manager Pam Gallahue; City Attorney
 Mike DiSanto; City Clerk Dawn Portner; Assistant to the City Manager Marcie
 Schatz; Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis; Police Chief Jason Arres; Director of Finance
 Ray Munch; Director of IT Jacqueline Nguyen; Director of TED Jennifer Louden;
 Director of Public Works Dan Randolph; Director of Public Utilities - Electric
 Brian Groth; Director of Public Utilities - Water Darrell Blenniss; Director of
 Community Services Melanie Marcordes; Director of Human Resources Helga
 Oles; Director of Communications Linda LaCloche

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E. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

F. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

1. Proclamation recognizing the retirement of Elizabeth Braham Spencer, Naperville
 Community Television Executive Director, on December 17, 2025
 Mayor Wehrli presented the proclamation.

2. Designate Ambassador Drive as “Liz Spencer Commemorative Parkway”

G. PUBLIC FORUM:

 SPEAKERS

 Proposed data center
 Rich Janor (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed data center.

 Proposed data center
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 Sujay Shah (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed data center.

 Proposed data center
 Asim Babar (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed data center.

 Proposed data center
 James Butt (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed data center.

 Proposed data center
 Sarah Baugh (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed data center.

 Proposed data center
 Dan Johnson (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed data center.

 Proposed data center
 Clara Lambert (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed data center.

 Proposed data center
 Nadeem Mirza (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed data center.

 Proposed data center
 Edwin Cruz (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed data center.

 Data center
 Michael Thibodeau (Lisle) is opposed to the proposed data center.

 Public Forum ended at 7:43 p.m.

H. CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO USE OMNIBUS METHOD FOR THE
CONSENT AGENDA:
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to use
 the Omnibus method to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by a
 voice vote.

I. CONSENT AGENDA:
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly to
 approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson


1. Approve the Cash Disbursements for the period of November 1, 2025, through
 November 30, 2025, for a total of $58,006,907.30
 Council approved.


2. Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of December 2, 2025
 Council approved.


3. Approve the City Council meeting schedule for January, February, and March 2026

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 Council approved.


4. Receive the year-to-date budget report through November 30, 2025
 Council received.


5. Receive the update on the Renewable Energy Program and proposed program changes
 for 2026
 Council received.


6. Approve the award of Option Year #1 to Contract 24-279, Sanitary Sewer CCTV
 Inspection, to National Power Rodding Corp. for an amount not to exceed $200,813.69
 and for a one-year term
 Council approved.


7. Approve the award of Option Year #1 to Contract 24-061, Supervisory Control and Data
 Acquisition Maintenance Services, to Advanced Automation and Controls, Inc. for an
 amount not to exceed $194,180.00 and for a one-year term
 Council approved.


8. Approve the award of Option Year #1 to Contract 24-032, Cast Iron Manhole Covers and
 Grates, to EJ USA, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $197,211.49 and for a two-year term
 Council approved.


9. Approve the award of Option Year #1 to Contract 24-029, Excavation and Underground
 Utility Repairs, to Miller Pipeline LLC, Baish Excavating, Inc. and IHC Construction
 Companies LLC for an amount not to exceed $488,410.15 and for a one-year term
 Council approved.


10. Approve the award of Option Year #1 to Contract 24-262, Water Distribution Parts, to
 Water Products Company for an amount not to exceed $428,386.29 and for a one-year
 term
 Council approved.


11. Approve the award of Option Year #2 to Contract 23-013, Residential Water Meter
 Replacement Program, to Calumet City Plumbing & Heating Company, Inc . for an amount
 not to exceed $253,430.00 and for a one-year term
 Council approved.


12. Approve the award of Option Year #3 to Contract 19-258, Landscape Design and
 Planting, to Christy Webber and Company for an amount not to exceed $470,000 and for
 a two-year term
 Council approved.


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13. Approve the award of Option Year #4 to Contract 22-016, Lift Station Force Main
 Inspection, to RJN Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $179,000 and for a one-year
 term
 Council approved.


14. Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 25-331, Electric Utility Supplies, to
 Wesco, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $750,000 and for a one-year term
 Council approved.


15. Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 25-332, New Police Vehicle Purchases
 (Units 195, 196 and 198), to Currie Motors Fleet for an amount not to exceed $148,001
 Council approved.


16. Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 25-335, In-Ground Structures, to Wesco,
 Inc. for an amount not to exceed $789,529
 Council approved.


17. Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 25-320, Arc Flash Rated and Flame
 Retardant Apparel, to Tyndale Enterprises, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $104,500
 and for a two-year term
 Council approved.


18. Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Contract 24-293, Electrical Disconnect Switch
 Replacements, to Graybar for an additional eight months
 Council approved.


19. Approve the award of Change Order #2 to Contract 24-143, Van Buren Parking Facility
 2024 LED Lighting Retrofit, to Rag’s Electric, Inc. for an additional eight months
 Council approved.


20. Approve the award of Change Order #2 to Contract 25-041, Fire Station Renovations -
 Stations #1 and #3, to Lite Construction for an amount not to exceed $40,082 and a total
 award of $833,272
 Council approved.


21. Approve the proposed CY2026 Social Service Grant and Opioid Remediation Grant
 funding allocations
 Council approved.


22. Accept the public watermain improvement at Delta Sonic Carwash System and
 McDowell Point Apartments, the street and streetlight improvement at Ashwood Heights II
 Subdivision, and authorize the City Clerk to reduce the corresponding public
 improvement surety

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 Council approved.


23. Pass the ordinance approving variances to permit a wall sign for Charles Schwab at 19
 W. Chicago Avenue - DEV-0133-2025
 ORD 25-136

 Council passed.


24. Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning
 January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting a total levy of $98,939 for
 Special Service Area No. 23 (Naper Main)
 ORD 25-137

 Council passed.


25. Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal year beginning
 January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting a total levy of $68,000 for
 Special Service Area No. 25 (IL Route 59 and Lacrosse Lane)
 ORD 25-138

 Council passed.


26. Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning
 January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting a total levy of $93,111 for
 Special Service Area No. 30 (Downtown Streetscape)
 ORD 25-139

 Council passed.


27. Pass the Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning
 January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting a total levy of $23,680 for
 Special Service Area No. 31 (Downtown Streetscape - Block 423)
 ORD 25-140

 Council passed.


28. Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning
 January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting a total levy of $20,026 for
 Special Service Area No. 34 (Downtown Streetscape)
 ORD 25-141

 Council passed.


29. Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning
 January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting a total levy of $125,000 for
 Special Service Area No. 35 (Downtown Streetscape)


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 ORD 25-142

 Council passed.


30. Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning
 January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting a total levy of $1,259,718 for
 Special Service Area No. 36 (Downtown Maintenance and Marketing)
 ORD 25-143

 Council passed.


31. Pass the ordinance approving a minor change to the conditional use for Good Shepherd
 Lutheran Church at 1310 Shepherd Drive - DEV-0116-2025
 ORD 25-144

 Council passed.


32. Pass the ordinance approving a minor change to the conditional use approved by
 Ordinance 96-106 for the home-to-office conversion at 229 W Ogden Avenue -
 DEV-0158-2025
 ORD 25-145

 Council passed.

J. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. Conduct a truth-in-taxation hearing for the 2025 property tax levy (Item 1 of 3)

 Mayor Wehrli opened the public hearing at 7:49 p.m.

 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly to
 close the truth-in-taxation hearing at 7:49 p.m. for the 2025 property tax levy. The
 motion carried by a voice vote.

2. Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal year beginning
 January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting a total property tax levy of
 $69,064,110 (Item 2 of 3)
 ORD 25-146

 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal year
 beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, adopting a total
 property tax levy of $69,064,110. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 8- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, Syed, White, and Wilson

 Nay: 1- McBroom


3. Pass the ordinance to abate a portion of the 2025 property tax levy for the City of
 Naperville authorizing an abatement of $8,500,181 from the total property tax levy of

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 $69,064,110 for a net total 2025 property tax levy of $60,535,929 (Item 3 of 3)
 ORD 25-147

 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 pass the ordinance to abate a portion of the 2025 property tax levy for the City of
 Naperville authorizing an abatement of $8,500,181 from the total property tax
 levy of $69,064,110 for a net total 2025 property tax levy of $60,535,929. The
 motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 8- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, Syed, White, and Wilson

 Nay: 1- McBroom


4. Receive the staff report and reconvene the public hearing to vacate a portion of the White
 Oak Drive right-of-way between Prairie Avenue and Hillside Road - DEV-0086-2025
 (Item 1 of 6)
 Mayor Wehrli reconvened the public hearing from the December 2, 2025
 Council meeting at 7:52 p.m.
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly to
 receive the staff report and close the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. to vacate a
 portion of the White Oak Drive right-of-way between Prairie Avenue and Hillside
 Road. The motion carried by a voice vote.

5. Pass the ordinance vacating a portion of the White Oak Drive right-of-way between
 Prairie Avenue and Hillside Road (requires seven (7) positive votes) - DEV-0086-2025
 (Item 2 of 6)
 ORD 25-148

 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 pass the ordinance vacating a portion of the White Oak Drive right-of-way
 between Prairie Avenue and Hillside Road. The motion carried by the following
 vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson


6. Pass the ordinance approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision and Owner‘s
 Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for 870 Prairie Avenue (Rizzo
 Subdivision) - DEV-0088-2025 (Item 3 of 6)
 ORD 25-149

 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 pass the ordinance approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision and
 Owner‘s Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for 870 Prairie Avenue
 (Rizzo Subdivision). The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson


7. Pass the ordinance approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision and Owner‘s
 Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for 869 E. Hillside Avenue (The Gilkes
 Estates) - DEV-0095-2025 (Item 4 of 6)

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 ORD 25-150

 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 pass the ordinance approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision and
 Owner‘s Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for 869 E. Hillside
 Avenue (The Gilkes Estates). The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson


8. Pass the ordinance approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision and Owner‘s
 Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for 901 E. Hillside Avenue (Ross
 Estates) - DEV-0105-2025 (Item 5 of 6)
 ORD 25-151

 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 pass the ordinance approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision and
 Owner‘s Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for 901 E. Hillside
 Avenue (Ross Estates). The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson


9. Pass the ordinance approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision and Owner‘s
 Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for 930 Prairie Avenue (The Goworowski
 Subdivision) - DEV-0087-2025 (Item 6 of 6)
 ORD 25-152

 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 pass the ordinance approving the Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision and
 Owner‘s Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for 930 Prairie Avenue
 (The Goworowski Subdivision). The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson

K. OLD BUSINESS:

L. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

M. AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE:

1. Approve the award of Option Year #2 to Contract 23-154, Street Lighting, Controller,
 Public Building and Municipal Lot Lighting Maintenance, to Meade Electric, Inc. for an
 amount not to exceed $1,300,000
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 approve the award of Option Year #2 to Contract 23-154, Street Lighting,
 Controller, Public Building and Municipal Lot Lighting Maintenance, to Meade
 Electric, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,300,000. The motion carried by the
 following vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson


2. Approve the award of Option Year #2 to Contract 23-152, Underground Distribution,

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 Directional Boring and Services, to Meade Electric Company, Inc. and Electric Conduit
 Construction, for an amount not to exceed $8,180,574.30
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 approve the award of Option Year #2 to Contract 23-152, Underground
 Distribution, Directional Boring and Services, to Meade Electric Company, Inc.
 and Electric Conduit Construction, for an amount not to exceed $8,180,574.30.
 The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson


3. Approve the award of Bid 25-242, Kings Terrace Water Main Improvements, to Trine
 Construction Corporation for an amount not to exceed $5,908,400 plus a 3% contingency
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 approve the award of Bid 25-242, Kings Terrace Water Main Improvements, to
 Trine Construction Corporation for an amount not to exceed $5,908,400 plus a 3%
 contingency. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson

N. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

O. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Approve the recommendation to discontinue meeting room rentals at the Municipal
 Center to all outside non-governmental groups effective July 1, 2026 and authorize
 meeting room use at no charge between January 1 and June 30, 2026, for those outside
 non-governmental groups that utilized Municipal Center meeting rooms during calendar
 year 2025
 SPEAKERS

 John Brubaker (Naperville Lisle Township Democratic Organization) is opposed
 to closing the Municipal Center to room rentals for non-governmental groups.

 Arlene Orr (Naperville Senior Task Force) is opposed to closing the Municipal
 Center to room rentals for non-governmental groups.

 Amy Friedman (Naperville Senior Task Force) is opposed to closing the
 Municipal Center to room rentals for non-governmental groups.

 Jane Burke (Naperville Preservation Inc) is opposed to closing the Municipal
 Center to room rentals for non-governmental groups.

 Tim Messer (Naperville) is opposed to closing the Municipal Center to room
 rentals for non-governmental groups.


 Council discussed concerns with the current room reservation system and the
 potential need to increase room rental fees to offset the cost of a new system.
 As a compromise, Council also discussed allowing outside groups to hold

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 meetings during regular City business hours, while limiting evening meetings for
 outside organizations to days when City meetings are already scheduled.

 Schatz stated that one of the challenges is security, as the City does not have
 staff on site to ensure accountability for who is in the building at all times.
 Additional challenges include the current billing process, the cost of
 implementing a new reservation system, and declining reservation usage year
 over year. Schatz also noted that the staff time required to manage the
 reservation process competes with other assigned tasks and priorities.


 WRITTEN COMMENT ONLY
 Marilyn L Schweitzer (Naperville) I oppose this. From my experience, I believe
 schools, libraries, park district and other city resources cannot adequately
 support the additional requirements of the 62 groups listed in the Council Q&A.
 Almost half of these groups were not even alerted to the potential change in
 procedure. Instead, please consider:a) No longer have city government
 meetings (e.g. the Riverwalk Commission and Riverwalk PDC Committee
 Meeting) scheduled when the lobby is closed or change the instructions to
 direct attendees to the garage keycard entrance. b) Install cameras at all
 external access points (e.g. the garage employee keycard door) if cameras are
 not already installed at such locations. c) Improve the scheduling and payment
 software to better meet the needs for city and outside meetings .d) Ensure all
 groups, not just some, are billed. e) Actually, check for the Articles of
 Incorporation or Charter annually. f) Change room NEU to room C throughout
 the documentation g) If you must, increase the fees. h) If you must, only
 discontinue Municipal Center meeting room rentals to "outside
 non-governmental groups” when there is no city government meeting being
 conducted after 5pm. E.g. rooms A, B, and C could still be rented Tuesday after
 5pm when City Council was in session. Rooms should continue to be rented
 M-F between 8am and 5pm.

 Zenat Vakili (Naperville) In DuPage County and perhaps beyond, the Naperville
 City Council has earned a reputation for thoughtful, enlightened, stewardship. I
 just learned that a resolution has been put forth for consideration today which
 would negate that reputation: the resolution to end rentals of the Naperville
 Municipal Center for non-governmental community meetings. I OPPOSE this
 resolution wholeheartedly for the following reasons: 1. I live In the Naperville
 Planning Area. The Naperville Muni Center is easily accessible to me, as
 opposed to many other potential meeting locations, due to its transit centrality
 and close parking. 2. For disabled individuals, a category of which I
 unfortunately temporarily am a member, the Muni Center is physically
 accessible. 3. The Muni Center is neutral, apolitical, not associated with any
 religious entity, and has always functioned as a site where community
 members may safely come together on a regular basis. 4. I am unaware of any
 problematic behavior by my community members which would lead Naperville’s
 civic center to close its doors to the community. I presume that any such
 problems must be from a very small minority, and therefore, are manageable. 5.
 The county, the state, and the country are in sore need of civilized neutral
 meeting spaces to work together as citizens to improve their and their children’s
 futures. The Naperville Muni Center has served that purpose well. 6. If City

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 finances are an issue, then continue charging a reasonable rental fee. If they
 are not an issue, then what reasons could possibly offset the community good
 of offering these meeting spaces? PLEASE VOTE AGAINST THIS
 RESOLUTION AND IN FAVOR OF OUR CURRENT PROCESS!

 Nancy Staszak (Woodridge) Lisle township Democratic Organization - I urge a
 vote against closing off the use of Municipal evening meetings rooms for
 community groups’ use. We serve the community by providing meetings for
 education on issues and opportunities to hear candidate forums. Since libraries
 are heavily used, it is not feasible to have parking enough to accommodate
 attendees for the large meetings we sponsor, particularly the candidate forums.
 The Municipal center, with its large meeting rooms, seating, AV resources and
 safe and abundant parking is ideal for the many groups which serve the
 community and wish to continue meeting there. If 200 meetings were held there
 in the last year, that is close to one every other day. Please let the community
 continue to use the Municipal meeting rooms.

 OPPOSE
 Zenat Vakili (Naperville)



 A motion was made by Councilman Holzhauer, seconded by Councilman White,
 to disapprove the recommendation to discontinue meeting room rentals at the
 Municipal Center to all outside non-governmental groups effective July 1, 2026
 and authorize meeting room use at no charge between January 1 and June 30,
 2026, for those outside non-governmental groups that utilized Municipal Center
 meeting rooms during calendar year 2025.




 A motion in substitution was made by Mayor Wehrli, seconded by Councilman
 Kelly, directing staff to bring back a report at a future Council meeting
 addressing the possibility of scheduling outside meetings on evenings when the
 City already has events scheduled, while continuing to allow outside meetings
 during normal City business hours and charging appropriate market-based room
 rental fees, if necessary. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 6- Wehrli, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, White, and Wilson

 Nay: 3- Gibson, Holzhauer, and Syed




 Public Forum resumed at 8:31 P.M.


 Mary Ann Curtis (Naperville) discussed her concerns regarding snow removal
 and construction zones, emphasizing the need to ensure neither block access
 for people with disabilities, is opposed to closing the Municipal Center to room
 rentals for non-governmental groups and thanked Dr. Geneace Williams for her
 December 6, 2025 event held at North Central College.


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 Data center
 Steve Jarvis (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed data center.

 Electricity Contract
 Joe Hus (Naperville) NEST - is opposed to the renewal of the IMEA contract and
 alternatives sources of energy need to be reviewed and discussed.

 Data center
 Lori Melhart (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed data center.

 Data center
 Teresa Belmonte (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed data center.

 IMEA
 Daniel Bulley (Naperville) is in favor of renewing the IMEA contract.

 Karis Data Center proposal
 Maxwell Watkins (Downers Grove) is opposed to the proposed data center

 Karis Data Center
 Ernest Oxenknecht (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed data center and
 discussed the IMEA contract.


 Council discussed the proposed data center, the anticipated timeline for when
 the item may be brought forward on a future Council agenda, the renewal of the
 IMEA contract, and whether the City may incur additional costs as a result of a
 recently enacted State law related to battery requirements.

 DiSanto stated the City is currently preparing all required documents and the
 ordinance related to the proposed data center. This item is targeted for the
 January 20, 2026 Council agenda.

 Groth stated that because the City operates a municipally owned utility, it is not
 subject to any additional fees under the recently enacted State law related to
 battery requirements.

 Mayor Wehrli asked that Council keep in mind residents who have faced several
 challenging issues over the past year and to keep them in their thoughts and
 prayers as the City moves forward into 2026.


 WRITTEN COMMENTS ONLY
 Karen V Peck (Naperville) Naperville Dear Mayor and City Councilpersons,
 I am writing to OPPOSE the Karis Data Center proposal for Naperville. This
 proposal is in direct conflict with our City’s goal of reducing reliance on fossil
 fuels and commitment to cleaner energy. While Karis’ stated commitment to
 community stewardship is a nice gesture, with no guarantees or legislation to
 back it up, this is public relations statement, not a plan. People and planet
 should always be the first considerations over profit. The negative effects on
 physical health, permanent environmental damage, and strain on our

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 infrastructure are also why I am against this proposal at this time. That land
 could be put to better use to serve our community, rather than corporations who
 broker data.

 Savannah Burke (Naperville) There is no benefit for a data center to be
 established in Naperville. There's no tax benefits/relief, no jobs created, and no
 transparency for residents. Doctors have already testified that the data center
 would be detrimental to the health of the neighborhoods surrounding the
 proposed location. In addition, Naperville is powered mainly using coal, meaning
 the incredibly large supply of energy to this data center would be mainly coal
 powered.

 Sharika (Naperville) This is regarding city funded street maintenance services.
 Over the past 3-4 years there have been growing inconveniences to residents
 of Naperville due to the actions and inactions of 2 particular city services. The
 first being leaf collection services. While the schedule for pickup has
 traditionally been appropriate to the changing of seasons, global warming and
 other changes to weather patterns have moved the time frame when leaves are
 falling forward. As the city's leaf collection timings have not adapted, many
 residents are unable to properly utilize available pickup options due to leaves not
 falling till after the pickup time. This causes additional hassle and can be an
 unnecessary hazard for many of Naperville's aging population. Other
 communities in Illinois have adopted their policies to reflect the changes in
 weather patterns and to address the needs of aging populations. One example
 is the township of Mendota Illinois. While their population and budget is much
 smaller than Naperville they have offered additional leaf pickup for residents
 over the past few years in order to ensure their city services provide the value
 and timely initiative that citizens deserve. Another city service that has been
 causing growing problems in recent years is the snow removal and ploughing.
 This past thanksgiving holiday the snow trucks did come through at an
 appropriate time. However, the speed with which they ran through the street
 was so fast that it created quite a noise disturbance. This was specifically
 southbound on Coach drive. Additionally, the snow trucks have persistently
 dumped snow on homes with corner lots. This has been the case on a number
 of occasions where the pile from the street ends up on the driveway of corner
 lot homes causing additional work and often a tremendous icy pile that is again
 a hazard to deal with for residents. It would be great to see additional city
 provided leaf pickups institute so that Naperville can at least be on par with other
 local communities in terms of value and service provided to residents. It would
 also be an aspect of common decency for snow trucks to maintain a
 reasonable speed in local subdivisions, and to find more appropriate points to
 dump snow.


 Steve Mieland (Wheaton) I am writing to express my strong support for the
 proposed data center project within the Illinois Technology and Research
 Corridor and to voice my concerns regarding the increasing pressure to
 introduce new residential development within this vital economic zone. The
 Illinois Technology and Research Corridor represents a significant opportunity
 for our region’s economic growth and innovation. Attracting and retaining
 businesses in the technology sector is crucial for job creation, increased tax

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 revenue, and overall prosperity. The proposed data center is a direct contributor
 to this goal, representing a substantial investment in our community and
 demonstrating Naperville’s attractiveness to leading technology companies.
 Data centers are an essential component of modern infrastructure, supporting
 not only large tech companies but also a wide range of businesses and
 services. Blocking this project sends a negative signal to potential investors and
 undermines our region's competitive advantage. I am increasingly concerned by
 the push for new residential development within the Corridor. While I understand
 the need for housing, introducing significant residential areas within this
 established technology hub risks compromising its functionality and long-term
 viability. I am deeply worried that increased residential proximity to existing
 businesses within the Corridor will lead to an increase in unfounded complaints
 and misperceptions about their operations. These concerns, often based on a
 lack of understanding of the technology sector, create a climate of distrust and
 can ultimately damage the businesses that are the backbone of our local
 economy. I am particularly troubled by the unsubstantiated claims that the data
 center will lead to an energy shortage or consume all of the water resources.
 These assertions are not based on factual data and contribute to unnecessary
 public anxiety. As an employee at International Motors within the Technology
 Corridor, I have directly witnessed the rising level of concern and the potential
 for these misperceptions to create a hostile environment for businesses. The
 prospect of my business having to relocate due to further backlash is a serious
 threat to my livelihood and the economic stability of our region. Protecting the
 integrity of the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor should be a top priority
 for our city. I urge the City Council to carefully consider the long-term economic
 benefits of the proposed data center and to resist pressures that would
 compromise the Corridor's purpose. Focusing on strategic, targeted growth in
 the technology sector will yield far greater returns for our community than
 prioritizing residential expansion within this crucial zone. Thank you for your
 time and consideration of this important matter. I believe a strong and vibrant
 Technology Corridor is vital for Naperville’s future.

 Nancy Roberts (Wheaton) Karis Critical has made bold claims regarding
 projected benefits for the City of Naperville if their data center is built. However,
 serious concerns remain. Firstly, First, Naperville’s power grid is already under
 immense pressure. Data centers are causing a strain on the energy grid in
 every location where they have been built. In Naperville, IL, the proposed data
 center is expected to draw 10% of the city’s already-strained capacity, using the
 energy equivalent to 16,000 homes! Second, data centers have historically
 caused utility prices to rise in nearby cities, and there is no reason to expect
 Naperville to be the exception. Third, the volume of energy the data center would
 draw from IMEA’s current portfolio would increase Naperville’s reliance on
 carbon-intensive sources like coal, which is a negative for the health of our
 environment. Fourth, there are serious health risks associated with living near a
 data center, bearing in mind that the proposed Karis facility would be located a
 mere 1,000 feet from homes in Naper Commons. In November of this year, 25
 physicians across a variety of specialties signed on to an 8-page letter detailing
 their concerns about adverse health impacts due to the proximity to homes near
 the data center. These physicians attested to the hazards a data center would
 pose for children, pets and sensitive populations due to exposure to diesel
 fumes, constant noise and more, basing their statements on sources that

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 included the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Lung Association,
 the Environmental Protection Agency, and others. Therefore, I urge the Council
 to reject the proposal to build a data center in the proposed location.



P. NEW BUSINESS:

 Renewal of the IMEA contract
 Holzhauer requested Council support to schedule an agenda item for
 consideration and a vote on the proposed extension of the IMEA contract for the
 January 20, 2026 Council meeting.

 Council discussed the timing of this item for the next Council meeting
 scheduled for January 20, 2026, noting that the proposed data center is also
 scheduled for discussion at the same meeting.

 By consensus, Council directed staff to schedule a future Council agenda item
 for consideration and a vote on the proposed extension of the IMEA contract,
 with service to commence on October 1, 2035.




 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 recess to Closed Session to discuss [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(23) Operations of a
 municipality of a municipal utility when the discussion involves contracts relating
 to the purchase, sale, or delivery of electricity or the results or conclusions of
 load forecast studies. and adjourn Regular Session at the conclusion of the
 discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 6- Wehrli, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, White, and Wilson

 Nay: 3- Gibson, Holzhauer, and Syed

Q. ADJOURNMENT:
 Council adjourned Closed Session and the Regular Session of the December 16,
 2025, City Council meeting at 10:01 p.m.




 /s/ Dawn C. Portner
 Dawn C. Portner
 City Clerk




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