Chicago Heights public meetings in 2022
4 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved a property tax levy identical to the 2021 amount, resulting in no increase for the city's portion of the 2022 tax bill. Other key actions included approving a new TIF district for East Lincoln Highway and authorizing various service contracts and demolition bids.
- Approved 2022 property tax levy of $20,815,994.00
- Approved bills for first run of December 2022 totaling $2,097,893.66
- Approved amendment to City Council, salaries, and compensation (Ordinance #2022-27)
- Approved 2023 insurance policies and premiums totaling $1,224,475.00
- Approved proposal for East Lincoln Highway Re-development TIF project area
- Awarded $56,552.00 demolition bid for 305 East 14th Street to KLF Enterprises
- Approved three-year electrical supply agreement with Dynegy at .068 cents per/kw
- Approved $57,600 engineering agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.
City Council
The City Council approved the purchase of two Ford F-550 ambulances and a water sale renewal agreement with the Village of Thornton. The council also approved nearly $2.5 million in bills from the second run of November 2022.
- Approved purchase of two 2022 Ford Model F-550 ambulances for $524,804 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2022-105 for potable water sale renewal to Village of Thornton (5-0)
- Approved November 2022 second run bills totaling $2,498,554.30 (5-0)
- Approved minutes from November 16, 2022 meeting (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the first run of November bills and an ordinance amending fire department and fire-related fees. A resolution to settle specific civil litigation was also approved. The Mayor presented a proposed 2022 estimated tax levy with a zero percent overall increase for future vote.
- Approved November 2022 first run bills totaling $2,058,828.81
- Approved Ordinance #2022-26 amending fire department and fire-related fees
- Approved Resolution #2022-104 settling civil litigation (2019WC021591)
- Approved minutes from November 2, 2022 meeting
City Council
The City Council approved the sale and redevelopment of two residential properties through the APAP program. Council also approved an option agreement for the sale of industrial land at 2116 State Street to Magnum Freight for $800,000.
- Approved bills for second run of October 2022 in the amount of $3,062,318.10 (7-0)
- Approved sale and redevelopment of 413 West 16th Place and 1104 Emerald Avenue (7-0)
- Approved option agreement to purchase industrial land at 2116 State Street (7-0)
- Approved minutes from October 19, 2022 meeting (7-0)