The Macomb City Council voted five-to-two Monday to approve a statement of work and authorize a threeyear master services agreement with Spark Marketing/Leap Group. The firm will develop a promotion strategy for the community. The city would be billed $4,850 per quarter in 2026, $4,500 per quarter in 2026, and $3,175 per quarter in 2028.
Alderperson Dave Dorsett led the opposition to the agreement.
“I have real reservations about this.” he noted.
Alderperson Jennifer Hemingway also voted against the marketing contract. Alderperson John Vigezzi noted that the contract allows the city to terminate without cause.
In other business, the City Council voted to accept a bid from West Central FS in Galesburg to provide gasoline, diesel fuel, and winter blend for pumps at the city transit facility and the Macomb Public Works Department. The city terminated its previous contract with Niemann Foods, citing poor performance and contaminated fuel.
