Chicago Heights public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposal to opt out of the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act and the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance. The agenda also includes routine approvals for insurance renewal, a surplus lot sale, tax classification, a postage machine lease, engineering services for roadwork, and property redevelopment agreements, plus the swearing-in of promoted fire officers.
- Ordinance to opt out of state and county paid leave laws
- Renewal of general liability, property, casualty, and workers comp insurance
- Sale of surplus city-owned lot at 652 West 157 Place via Lot Next Door program
- Engineering services contract with HOH Group for 2024 roadwork on Thorn, Aberdeen, and School Streets
- Oath of office for promoted fire officers: Captain Greg Taylor, Lieutenant Matt Cervak, Engineer Jason Cifelli
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on December 6, 2023. The council will consider annexing two parcels of industrial land, approving the 2023 property tax levy, and deciding on a special use permit for a recovery home. Other items include abating taxes on bonds, approving engineering services, and accepting a housing repair grant.
- Public hearing and ordinances to annex land at 1421 E. Joe Orr Rd., 900 E. Joe Orr Rd., and 20936 Cottage Grove Ave.
- Ordinance #2023-TL-1: Approving the 2023 property tax levy for corporate purposes and special funds.
- Resolution #2023-125: Abating 2023 real estate tax to pay debt service on $9,200,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021.
- Ordinance #2023-26: Special use permit for residential property at 546 Shelly Lane (Another Chance Recovery Home).
- Resolution #2023-126: Approving engineering services for the 117th & Arnold Street watermain construction project.
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council will consider several resolutions regarding industrial land agreements and road resurfacing funds. The meeting also includes a proposal for a new commercial landlord rental license ordinance.
- Extension of Ameresco 'option to purchase' agreement for industrial land at 549 East 2177 Street
- Sub-recipient agreement for 2023 Cook County CDBG road resurfacing project funds
- Amendment to re-development agreement with F & H Holdings, LLC at 389 East 147th & 1200 State Street
- Establishment of a commercial landlord rental license ordinance
- Agreements to induce sale and re-development of residential properties via APAP program
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions involving city-owned surplus land sales and redevelopment incentives, plus a tax classification renewal. It will also administer the oath to a newly appointed assistant fire chief and approve October bills and meeting minutes.
- Resolution 115: agreement with Gas Plus, Inc. to sell city-owned vacant land at 142 West Joe Orr Road
- Resolution 116: Cook County Class 8 tax classification for vacant land at 571 West 14th Street (Cube Smart for Starbucks)
- Resolution 117: option agreement with DataWatt Energy, LLC to purchase city-owned land at 600 East Sauk Trail
- Resolution 118: renewal of Class 8 tax classification for 431 West 14th Street (Mobil gas station)
- Resolution 119: redevelopment agreement for 56 West 14th Street and 1720 Vollmer Road under APAP program
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
This City Council meeting has no agenda items. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to view the minutes. The meeting appears to be purely procedural or cancelled.
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including agreements to induce residential redevelopment through the APAP program, the sale of a surplus fire department ambulance, a grant award from IHDA, an updated MABAS agreement, and two civil litigation settlements. The council may also enter closed session to discuss litigation, property, or personnel matters.
- Omnibus Resolution #2023-109: Approving APAP program agreements for residential redevelopment
- Resolution #2023-110: Disposal of surplus Ford F-450 ambulance from fire department fleet
- Resolution #2023-111: Grant award from Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Strong Community Program
- Resolution #2023-112: Updated inter-governmental master agreement with MABAS
- Resolutions #2023-113 and #2023-114: Settlements of civil litigation cases #2022 WC 1252685 and #2018 WC 0263820
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a special use permit for a home childcare center, an option agreement to sell city-owned land, and the purchase of two ambulances. They will also consider a Safe Routes to School grant application, a surplus van disposal, and a mayoral appointment for fire chief. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and bill payments.
- Special use permit for home childcare center at 404 West 177 Street
- Option agreement to sell surplus city land at 148 West Joe Orr Road to Buddy Bear Car Wash
- Purchase of two ambulances for the fire department
- Application for Safe Routes to School grant
- Appointment of fire chief and oath of office for police officers
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council will consider 11 resolutions and one ordinance at its regular meeting. Items include business license agreements, a hazard plan update, property redevelopment agreements, police vehicle purchases, a water main replacement bid, and an annexation. The annexation was tabled from the previous meeting.
- Resolution #2023-93: Business license agreement with R&M Realty, LLC for 276 West 147th Street
- Resolution #2023-97: Purchase of three 2023 Ford Interceptors for police
- Resolution #2023-100: Bid award for Arnold Street/Washington/11th Street water main replacement
- Resolution #2023-102: Omnibus contracts for 2023 Fiesta Chicago Heights event
- Ordinance #2023-21: Annexation of industrial land at Route 30 & Indiana Avenue
The City Council approved a major water main replacement contract and the annexation of 31 acres of industrial land. The council also authorized several business license agreements, property redevelopment plans, and the purchase of three police vehicles.
- Approved $2,153,393.95 bid to M & J Underground for Arnold St/Washington/11th St water main project (7-0)
- Approved annexation of 31-acre industrial parcel at Route 30 & Indiana Avenue (7-0)
- Approved $1,722,355.95 in bills for August 2023 second run (7-0)
- Approved purchase of three 2023 Ford Interceptors for Police Department (7-0)
- Approved $260,000 advance from Cub Food TIF for remediation at 570 West 14th Street (7-0)
- Approved option agreement for OneEnergy Development to purchase 2116 State Street (7-0)
- Approved business license agreements for 276 West 14th Street and 2205 South Halsted Street (7-0)
- Approved sale and redevelopment of 1208 Halsted Street to Lillian Vazquez for $40,000 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and one ordinance. Items include a bid award for the 50/50 sidewalk improvement program, two Cook County Class 8 tax classification applications, a grant application for open space, and the annexation of industrial land at Route 30 and Indiana Avenue. The meeting will also include routine reports, approval of minutes, and a first run of August bills.
- Resolution #2023-86: Bid award for 2023 50/50 Sidewalk Improvement Program (tabled from Aug. 2)
- Resolution #2023-90: Class 8 tax classification for 1644 Vincennes (LaBranche Child Care Center)
- Resolution #2023-91: Class 8 renewal for 1720 Chicago Road (Vemuri 1, LLC)
- Resolution #2023-92: Application for OSLAD open space grant
- Ordinance #2023-21: Annexation of industrial land at Route 30 & Indiana Avenue
The City Council approved a bid for the 2023 50/50 Sidewalk Improvement Program and authorized two commercial tax classification applications. The council also approved a grant application for open space land acquisition and development. An ordinance regarding the annexation of industrial land was tabled.
- Approved $1,817,127.97 in bills (4-0)
- Approved $312,858 bid award to J. J. Newell Concrete for 2023 50/50 Sidewalk Improvement Program (4-0)
- Approved Cook County Class 8 tax classification for 1644 Vincennes (LaBranche Child Care Center) (4-0)
- Approved Class 8 renewal application for 1720 Chicago Road (Vemuri 1, LLC) (4-0)
- Approved application for Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant (4-0)
- Tabled ordinance for annexation of industrial land at Route 30 & Indiana Avenue (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including approving a software agreement for the police department, purchasing five police vehicles, awarding a bid for the 2023 50/50 sidewalk program, and approving agreements to sell city-owned residential properties. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss litigation, land use, and personnel, and may approve a settlement related to pending civil litigation.
- Resolution #2023-84: Approving closure of state roadways for the Chicago Heights Parade & Festival on September 16, 2023
- Resolution #2023-85: Approving agreement with FUSUS for community integrated software for the police department
- Resolution #2023-86: Approving bid award for the 2023 50/50 sidewalk program
- Resolution #2023-87: Approving agreements to induce sale and re-development of city-owned residential properties under the APAP program
- Resolution #2023-88: Approving purchase of five vehicles for the police department
The City Council approved over $1.8 million in bills and authorized a $150,000 annual contract for police software. The council also approved the purchase of five police vehicles and the sale of city-owned residential properties. A bid award for the 2023 50/50 sidewalk program was tabled.
- Approved bills in the amount of $1,886,400.09 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-84 to close state roadways for the September 16 parade and festival (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-85 for Fusus police software at $150,000 per year (7-0)
- Tabled Resolution #2023-86 regarding the 2023 50/50 sidewalk program bid award (7-0)
- Approved Omnibus Resolution #2023-87 for the sale and redevelopment of city-owned residential properties (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-88 to purchase five vehicles for the City Police Department (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-89 to settle imminent civil litigation (7-0)
- Approved minutes from the July 19, 2023 meeting (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY2024 budget (May 1, 2023–April 30, 2024), followed by a regular meeting to consider adopting the budget ordinance and several resolutions related to property sales and tax incentives.
- Public hearing on proposed FY2024 budget for corporate and special purposes
- Ordinance #2023-20: appropriating funds for FY2024 budget
- Omnibus Resolution #2023-80: agreement to induce sale/redevelopment of city-owned surplus real estate via APAP program
- Resolution #2023-81: sale of vacant lot at 15 East 24th Street via 'Lot Next Door' program
- Resolution #2023-82: agreement to induce sale/redevelopment of commercial property at 201 East 147 Street
The City Council approved the annual budget for corporate and special purposes for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. The council also authorized the sale of city-owned real estate and approved a tax classification application.
- Approved annual budget for corporate and special purposes (7-0)
- Approved $1,588,480 in bills for first run of July 2023 (7-0)
- Approved agreement for sale and redevelopment of city-owned surplus real estate via APAP program (7-0)
- Approved sale of vacant lot at 15 East 24th Street for $1 via 'Lot Next Door' program (7-0)
- Approved sale of commercial real estate at 201 East 14th Street for $1 with $500,000 rehabilitation investment (7-0)
- Approved Cook County Class 8 tax classification for 1215 Halsted Street (7-0)
- Approved July 5, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a tax classification renewal for a FedEx property, the purchase of a police van, and an agreement to sell surplus city-owned property. The council will also enter closed session to discuss litigation and a potential settlement.
- Resolution #2023-76: Cook County Class 6B tax classification renewal for industrial property at 470 East Joe Orr Road (FedEx)
- Resolution #2023-77: Purchase of a 2023 Ford Transit van for the police department
- Resolution #2023-78: Agreement to induce sale and re-development of city-owned surplus real estate under the APAP program
- Resolution #2023-79: Approval of settlement of probable civil litigation (discussed in closed session)
- Approval of second run of June 2023 bills
The City Council approved the purchase of a prisoner transit van and a tax classification renewal for FedEx. The council also authorized the sale of surplus real estate and a civil litigation settlement. The estimated FY 2023-2024 budget was posted for public inspection.
- Approved Cook County Class 6B tax classification renewal for FedEx at 470 East Joe Orr Road
- Approved purchase of 2023 Ford Transit van for Police Department at $106,187
- Approved agreement for sale and redevelopment of city-owned surplus real estate at 57 E. 13th Street
- Approved settlement of civil litigation
- Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved second run of June 2023 bills
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council approved the first run of June 2023 bills and several ordinances amending city codes regarding vehicle impoundment, business licenses, purchasing, and forestry. The council also authorized the purchase of electrical equipment for the Lansing Pump Station and approved a civil litigation settlement.
- Approved June 2023 bills totaling $2,790,586.78 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-73 for sale and redevelopment of city-owned surplus properties (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-74 to settle civil litigation Case #22 WC 27991 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-75 to purchase electrical equipment from Okeh Electric Company for $37,200 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #2023-16 adding 'fleeing and aggravated fleeing' to vehicle impoundment code (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #2023-17 rewriting the business licenses ordinance (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #2023-18 increasing council approval threshold for purchases from $20,000 to $50,000 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #2023-19 revising the forestry ordinance (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including approving an option agreement for the sale of city-owned surplus property at 164 Halsted Street, amending an agreement with Millenium Products for a citywide traffic safety/surveillance camera system, and approving agreements to induce the sale and redevelopment of certain surplus properties under the APAP program. The council will also consider bid awards for storm sewer cleaning, roadway improvements, and the Hawthorne Lane drainage project, as well as a settlement of civil litigation. Additionally, the council will adopt the official election results from the April 4, 2023, election and swear in newly elected officials.
- Resolution #2023-63: Option agreement to purchase city-owned surplus property at 164 Halsted Street (tabled from May 17)
- Resolution #2023-65: Amendment to agreement with Millenium Products for citywide traffic safety/surveillance camera system
- Resolution #2023-66: Agreements to induce sale and redevelopment of city-owned surplus properties under APAP program
- Resolution #2023-67: Bid award for 2023 storm sewer inlet & catch basin cleaning project
- Resolution #2023-68: Bid award for 2023 roadway improvement project
The City Council approved several public works contracts for road and sewer improvements and authorized the sale of surplus city properties. The meeting also included the swearing-in of newly elected officials for their four-year terms.
- Approved $1,790,349.34 in bills (7-0-0)
- Approved option agreement for surplus property at 164 Halsted Street for a cannabis dispensary (7-0-0)
- Approved amendment to Millenium Products, Inc. agreement for traffic safety cameras (7-0-0)
- Approved agreements to sell nine additional city-owned surplus properties (7-0-0)
- Awarded $517,759.00 bid to M & J Underground for storm sewer cleaning (7-0-0)
- Awarded $367,364.95 bid to D Construction for road improvements on Holbrook Circle (7-0-0)
- Awarded $347,702 bid to Iroquois Paving for Hawthorne Lane drainage project (7-0-0)
- Approved land exchange of one city lot at 1334 Wentworth Avenue for 20 HACC lots (7-0-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to vote on a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a collective bargaining agreement with police sergeants, two property annexations, and a special use permit for a cannabis business. The agenda also includes approvals for sewer project change orders, tax classifications, tree removal bids, and land sale options for city-owned properties.
- Resolution 2023-57: Change order for Saratoga Farms sewer improvement project
- Resolution 2023-60: Collective bargaining agreement with police sergeants (Police Benevolent Labor Committee)
- Ordinance 2023-12: Annex ~31 acres north of Route 30 at Indiana Avenue
- Ordinance 2023-14: Special use permit for cannabis business at 628 West 147th Street
- Resolution 2023-63/64: Option agreements to sell surplus city land at 164/19701 Halsted and 201 East 14th Street
The City Council approved a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary at 628 West 14th Street and authorized over $3.3 million in bills. The council also approved several tax classifications, a police sergeant collective bargaining agreement, and the annexation of industrial property. Two items regarding property purchase options and land annexation were tabled.
- Approved bills in the amount of $3,366,358.67 (6-0)
- Approved $181,002 change order for Saratoga Farms sewer project (6-0)
- Approved Cook County Class 8 tax classification for 628 West 14th Street (6-0)
- Approved Cook County Class 6B tax classification renewal for 901 State Street (6-0)
- Approved collective bargaining agreement for police sergeants (6-0)
- Approved tree removal ($76,414) and pruning ($140,869) contracts (6-0)
- Approved special use permit for cannabis business at 628 West 14th Street (6-0)
- Approved annexation of industrial property at 20936 Cottage Grove Avenue (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council will consider several resolutions involving the sale or redevelopment of city-owned properties, including commercial sites and vacant lots, as well as equipment purchases and police appointments. The agenda includes public participation and reports from city officials.
- Resolution #2023-48: Agreement to induce sale/redevelopment of 412 West 14th Street
- Resolution #2023-49: Agreement to induce sale/redevelopment of 808 South Halsted Street
- Resolution #2023-50: Sale of vacant lots at 308 East 23rd Street under 'Lot Next Door' program
- Resolution #2023-51: Intergovernmental agreement with Prairie State College for vacant lot at 19701 South Halsted Street
- Resolution #2023-54: Purchase of one police department vehicle
The Chicago Heights City Council approved the appointments of Mikal El-Amin as Chief of Police and Arturo Robles as Deputy Chief of Police, both sworn in at the meeting. The council also approved several property sales and redevelopment agreements, including the sale of city-owned commercial properties at 412 West 14th Street and 808 South Halsted Street for $10,000 each, and a vacant lot at 308 East 23rd Street for $1 under the 'Lot Next Door' program. Additionally, the council authorized the purchase of traffic safety and surveillance equipment for $946,000 and a police vehicle for $25,614.
- Approved appointments of Mikal El-Amin as Chief of Police and Arturo Robles as Deputy Chief of Police (6-0)
- Approved sale of city-owned property at 412 West 14th Street for $10,000 (6-0)
- Approved sale of city-owned property at 808 South Halsted Street for $10,000 (6-0)
- Approved sale of vacant lot at 308 East 23rd Street for $1 under 'Lot Next Door' program (6-0)
- Approved inter-governmental agreement with Prairie State College for vacant lot at 19701 South Halsted Street (6-0)
- Approved redevelopment agreement for properties at 213 East 14th Street and 432 West 14th Street (6-0)
- Approved purchase of traffic safety and surveillance equipment from Millennium Products, Inc. for $946,000 (6-0)
- Approved purchase of one police vehicle for $25,614 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to vote on a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters' union, the sale and redevelopment of several city-owned properties, and an amendment to tobacco sales licensing regulations. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, bills, and potential executive session discussions on personnel, land, and litigation.
- Resolution #2023-38: Approving collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 711 for city firefighters
- Resolution #2023-39: Inducing sale and redevelopment of city-owned surplus residential properties under APAP program
- Resolution #2023-40: Inducing sale and redevelopment of city-owned commercial property at 1340 Otto Boulevard
- Resolution #2023-41: Inducing sale and redevelopment of city-owned vacant land at 19840 South Halsted Street
- Ordinance #2023-11: Amending Chapter 41 of city code regulating tobacco sales licensing
The City Council approved several resolutions for the sale and redevelopment of city-owned properties and a four-year collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 711. The council also updated tobacco licensing regulations and approved over $2.8M in bills.
- Approved $2,878,838.30 in bills for the first run of April 2023 (5-0)
- Approved $84,480 proposal from J. J. Newell for 2023 Spring Restoration Project (5-0)
- Approved four-year collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 711 through April 30, 2027 (5-0)
- Approved sale and redevelopment of city properties at 1943 Adams and 198 Martin Lane (5-0)
- Approved sale of 1340 Otto Boulevard to Tionya Spriggs for $700,000 rehab investment (5-0)
- Approved sale of 19840 South Halsted Street for a gas station and convenience center (5-0)
- Approved conveyance of 1334 Wentworth Avenue to HACC for a residential facility (5-0)
- Approved ordinance amending tobacco sales licensing and drug paraphernalia restrictions (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including two special use permits for cannabis businesses, a new police superintendent position, and various infrastructure and property items. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, and a forestry presentation.
- Special use permit for cannabis business at 711 W. 157th St. (Evoke Ventures Group)
- Special use permit for cannabis business at 180 W. Joe Orr Rd (HT23 Custom Crafters)
- Ordinance creating Office of Superintendent of Police and mayoral appointment
- Resolution approving 2023 alley clearance project
- Resolution approving water main improvement near 117 & Arnold Sts.
The City Council established the office of Superintendent of Police and appointed Matthew Gainer to the role. Other actions included approving two cannabis business permits and a $3 million water main improvement project. The council also authorized several property acquisitions and public event contracts.
- Established Office of Superintendent of Police and appointed Matthew Gainer (7-0)
- Approved $3M water main improvement project at 11th & Arnold Streets (7-0)
- Approved special use permit for Evoke Ventures Group cannabis business at 711 W. 154 Street (7-0)
- Approved special use permit for HT23 Custom Crafters cannabis business at 180 West Joe Orr Road (7-0)
- Approved $1,161,758.87 in bills (7-0)
- Approved $33,000 annual contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks for 2023 and 2024 (7-0)
- Approved $28,400 alley clearance proposal from Desiderio Landscaping (7-0)
- Approved $29,650 fence replacement proposal from Fence Masters for Beacon Blvd (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to consider a series of resolutions, including approving option agreements for the sale of four city-owned surplus properties, a Class 8 tax incentive renewal, a grant application, vehicle purchases, and an omnibus resolution for residential property sales. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and bill payments.
- Option agreements for surplus commercial properties at 1208 Halsted St, 1215 Halsted St, and 412 W 14th St, and vacant land at 19840 Halsted St
- Class 8 renewal for Fara's Fashion Exchange at 613 Chicago Rd
- Application for 2023 'Invest in Cook' capital improvements grant
- Purchase of vehicles for Public Works Department
- Omnibus resolution to induce sale of surplus residential properties under APAP program
The City Council approved the purchase of 12 vehicles for the Public Works and Water departments and authorized option agreements for the sale of four city-owned surplus properties. Council also approved a grant application for park renovations and a tax classification renewal for a local business.
- Approved $1,772,263.81 in bills (7-0)
- Approved option agreement for surplus property at 1208 Halsted Street (7-0)
- Approved option agreement for surplus property at 1215 Halsted Street (7-0)
- Approved option agreement for surplus property at 412 West 14th Street (7-0)
- Approved option agreement for surplus vacant land at 19840 Halsted Street (7-0)
- Approved Class 8 tax renewal for 613 Chicago Road (7-0)
- Approved 'Invest in Cook' grant application for McEldowney Park renovations (7-0)
- Approved $1,125,626.88 purchase of 12 vehicles for Public Works and Water departments (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will vote on three ordinances to establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district along East Lincoln Highway, including approving the redevelopment plan, designating the project area, and adopting tax increment allocation financing. The council will also consider several resolutions, including extending an option to purchase vacant industrial land, accepting a FEMA grant for a new fire truck, amending a sub-recipient agreement for a home rebuilding program, applying for a CDBG capital improvements grant, and approving a civil litigation settlement.
- Ordinance #2023-4: Approve East Lincoln Highway TIF redevelopment plan
- Ordinance #2023-5: Designate redevelopment project area for East Lincoln Highway TIF
- Ordinance #2023-6: Adopt tax increment allocation financing for East Lincoln Highway TIF
- Resolution #2023-14: Extend option agreement with Magnum Freight to purchase vacant industrial land at 2116 State Street
- Resolution #2023-15: Accept FEMA grant for new fire department pumper truck
The City Council approved three ordinances to create and adopt the East Lincoln Highway Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district on Route 30. The council also approved a grant for a new fire pumper truck and a land purchase option extension for Magnum Freight.
- Approved East Lincoln Highway TIF redevelopment plan, geographic area, and adoption (7-0)
- Approved $1,045,196.17 in bills (7-0)
- Reserved 2023 volume cap of $3,228,600 for private activity bonds (7-0)
- Approved 60-day option extension for Magnum Freight to purchase 2116 State Street (7-0)
- Approved $590,909.09 FEMA grant and $59,090.91 city share for a new pumper truck (7-0)
- Approved amendment to Rebuilding Together Chicago Metro agreement for ARPA home grants (7-0)
- Approved $400,000 Cook County CDBG application for road resurfacing (7-0)
- Approved settlement of civil litigation Case #21 WC 028398 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed Tax Increment Allocation Financing (TIF) redevelopment project and area along East Lincoln Highway. Following the hearing, the regular council meeting will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including the sale of water supply, property redevelopment agreements, and a water meter permit fee amendment.
- Public hearing on proposed East Lincoln Highway TIF redevelopment project and area
- Resolution #2023-9: Approving sale of additional water supply to Village of East Hazel Crest by Village of Homewood
- Resolution #2023-12: Option agreement with Southland Black Chamber of Commerce & Industry to purchase city-owned surplus property at 808 Halsted Street
- Resolution #2023-13: Grant agreement with Illinois Housing Development Authority for Home Repair & Accessibility Program
- Ordinance #2023-3: Amending Chapter 11 permit fees for water meters
The City Council approved over $1.6 million in bills and authorized the sale of city-owned residential and commercial properties. The council also accepted grants for home repairs and fire department equipment, and approved participation in a trail extension study.
- Approved first run of February 2023 bills totaling $1,619,184.52
- Approved Resolution #2023-9 allowing the Village of Homewood to sell water to the Village of East Hazel Crest
- Approved Omnibus Resolution #2023-10 to sell four city-owned residential properties via the APAP program
- Approved Resolution #2023-11 to participate in the Old Plank Trail Extension Project feasibility study
- Approved Resolution #2023-12 granting Southland Black Chamber of Commerce & Industry an option to purchase 808 Halsted Street
- Approved Resolution #2023-13 accepting a $400,000 IHDA grant for the Home Repair & Accessibility Program
- Approved Ordinance #2023-3 amending water meter permit fees to pass actual costs to customers
- Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving minutes and bills, and two substantive actions: a resolution to amend an intergovernmental agreement with School District 170 to convey vacant city-owned lots at 1614 Lowe Avenue, and an ordinance amending the city's liquor code regarding manager's licenses.
- Resolution #2023-8: Amend IGA with School District 170 for conveyance of vacant lots at 1614 Lowe Avenue
- Ordinance #2023-2: Amend Chapter 4 (Liquor Code) regarding manager's license
- Approval of minutes from January 18, 2023 meeting
- Approval of second run of January 2023 bills
The City Council approved the second run of January 2023 bills and an ordinance removing the residency requirement for liquor manager licenses. Council also approved a resolution regarding the conveyance of vacant city-owned lots to School District 170.
- Approved bills in the amount of $1,869,577.02 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-8 to amend intergovernmental agreement with School District 170 for vacant lots at 1614 Lowe Avenue (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #2023-2 removing the residency requirement for liquor manager licenses (5-0)
- Approved minutes from January 18, 2023 meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and one ordinance. Key items include renewing the city employees' health insurance policy, supporting Illinois TIF statutes, approving agreements for the sale and redevelopment of city-owned residential properties, selling a vacant lot, and amending ambulance and fire service fees.
- Resolution #2023-4: Renewal of city employees health insurance policy and premium
- Resolution #2023-5: Supporting Illinois statutes for tax increment financing districts
- Resolution #2023-6: Approving agreements to induce sale/redevelopment of city-owned residential properties under APAP program
- Resolution #2023-7: Sale of vacant city-owned lot at 1935 Division Street under 'Lot Next Door' program
- Ordinance #2023-1: Amending Chapter 15 of city code regulating ambulance and fire service fees
The City Council approved over $4.7 million in bills and renewed the city employees' health insurance policy. Other actions included supporting state TIF statutes and approving the sale of city-owned properties. The council also updated the city code regarding ambulance and fire service fees.
- Approved first run of January 2023 bills totaling $4,732,758.23 (6-0)
- Approved renewal of city employees health insurance policy with annual premium of $703,435 (6-0)
- Approved resolution supporting Illinois Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts (6-0)
- Approved agreements for sale and redevelopment of seven city-owned residential properties via APAP program (6-0)
- Approved sale of vacant city-owned lot at 1935 Division Street for one dollar (6-0)
- Approved ordinance amending Chapter 15 of City Code regarding ambulance and fire service fees (6-0)
- Approved minutes from January 4, 2023 meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a redevelopment agreement and lease for a city-owned property, an option agreement for a solar farm, and an intergovernmental agreement with Glenwood for prisoner detention. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and bills.
- Resolution #2023-1: Redevelopment agreement and lease with City Helps, CDC for 171 W. 107 Street
- Resolution #2023-2: Option agreement to lease vacant land at 579 E. 21774 Street for solar farm
- Resolution #2023-3: Intergovernmental agreement with Village of Glenwood for temporary detention of prisoners
- Approval of minutes from December 21, 2022 meeting
- Approval of second run of December 2022 bills
The City Council approved a redevelopment agreement for a social service center and an option agreement for a solar farm. The council also authorized an intergovernmental agreement for the temporary detention of Glenwood Police Department prisoners.
- Approved redevelopment agreement and lease with City Helps, CDC for 171 W. 10th Street (7-0)
- Approved option agreement and negotiation for solar farm development at 579 East 217th Street (7-0)
- Approved intergovernmental agreement with Village of Glenwood for temporary prisoner detention (7-0)
- Approved bills in the amount of $509,171.15 (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from December 21, 2022 (7-0)