Chicago Heights public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will review the Finance Department's proposed 2024 property tax levy. The body is deciding on the tax levy for corporate purposes and special funds for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025.

• Ordinance #2024-TL-1: Approving the city tax levy for corporate purposes and special funds
• Resolution #2024-138: Abating real estate tax to pay debt service on $9,200,000.00 general obligation bonds
• Resolution #2024-140: Consolidating agreements with Fusus and Axon for police surveillance systems
• Resolution #2024-141: Purchase of additional police surveillance cameras from Minuteman
• Resolution #2024-144: Using American Rescue Plan Act SLFRF funds for public safety payroll

The Chicago Heights City Council approved the 2024 property tax levy of $20,815,994, marking the fourth consecutive year with no increase. They also approved several resolutions, including abating debt service on water bonds, renewing insurance policies, consolidating police surveillance agreements, accepting an IHDA grant increase, appointing Henry Drake to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, and using ARPA funds for public safety payroll. A resolution to purchase additional police cameras was tabled.

• Approved $20,815,994 tax levy for FY 2024-25 (4-0)
• Approved abatement of $1,131,800 debt service on water bonds (4-0)
• Approved $1,557,371 insurance renewal for 2025 (4-0)
• Approved consolidation of Fusus and Axon police surveillance agreements (4-0)
• Tabled Minuteman police camera purchase resolution (4-0)
• Approved IHDA grant increase of $510,000 for homeowner repair program (4-0)
• Appointed Henry Drake to Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (4-0)
• Approved use of ARPA funds for public safety payroll through 2026 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding dangerous dogs and resolutions for engineering services. The body is also considering the sale and redevelopment of city-owned residential and industrial properties.

• Ordinance amending animal and potentially dangerous dog codes
• Engineering proposal from Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd for Parkside Avenue culvert improvements
• Engineering proposal from Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd for EPA sanitary sewer overflow reporting
• Sale and redevelopment of city-owned vacant industrial land at 2116 State Street to OneEnergy Real Estate Development, LLC
• Settlement of civil litigation Case # 22 C 0614

The Chicago Heights City Council approved the sale of city-owned vacant industrial land at 2116 State Street to OneEnergy Real Estate Development, LLC for $900,000, with plans for a solar farm and electric charging facility. The council also approved several other resolutions, including engineering contracts for the Parkside Avenue culvert project and EPA consent order compliance, and an ordinance amending animal control regulations. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved sale of 2116 State Street to OneEnergy for $900,000 (7-0)
• Approved $73,080 engineering contract for Parkside Avenue culvert project (7-0)
• Approved $88,550 project coordinator contract for EPA consent order (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending animal control and potentially dangerous dogs (7-0)
• Approved bills totaling $1,706,085.78 and ACH/wire transfers of $2,590,632.21 (7-0)
• Approved settlement of civil litigation Case #22 C0614 (7-0)
• Approved agreements for sale of five residential properties under APAP program (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including the purchase of a new ladder truck and a Ford Explorer for the Fire Department, a voluntary compliance agreement with the Illinois Attorney General under the VOICES Act, and bid awards for Phase 1 and 2 of the Ward 3 Demolition Project. The agenda also includes posting the 2024 estimated tax levy, approval of minutes, and an executive session for pending litigation and personnel issues.

• Resolution #2024-124: Purchase of a new ladder truck for the Fire Department
• Resolution #2024-125: Purchase of a Ford Explorer for the Fire Department
• Resolution #2024-126: Voluntary compliance agreement with Illinois Attorney General for U&T VISA reporting under the VOICES Act
• Resolution #2024-127: Cook County Class 8 renewal application for 211 East Main Street (Chicago Heights Steel)
• Resolutions #2024-128 and #2024-129: Bid awards for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Ward 3 Demolition Project

City Council

The City Council will consider and vote on a consent order with the U.S. EPA regarding sanitary sewer infiltration and overflow reporting. They also will decide on purchasing ten Ford Interceptors for the police department and five vehicles for other city departments. Additionally, the council will rule on a special use permit for Giles Automotive Repair at 49 East Main Street and multiple property incentive agreements.

• Consent order with U.S. EPA for sanitary sewer infiltration and overflow reporting
• Purchase of ten Ford Interceptors for police department
• Purchase of five vehicles for various city departments
• Special use permit for commercial property at 49 East Main Street (Giles Automotive Repair)
• Option agreement with One Energy Development, LLC for city-owned industrial land at 2116 State Street

City Council

The City Council will consider a collective bargaining agreement for police patrol officers and agreements to sell city-owned commercial and residential properties for redevelopment. The body will also review the sale of a surplus 2006 Ford F-150 ambulance.

• Collective bargaining agreement for City Police Patrol Officers (5/1/2024 - 4/30/28)
• Sale and redevelopment of city-owned commercial real estate at 560 & 570 West Lincoln Highway, 574 West 147 Place, and the 1400 block of Fairview Avenue
• Sale and redevelopment of city-owned residential properties under the APAP program
• Sale and disposal of a city-owned 2006 Ford F-150 surplus ambulance
• Approval of second run of October 2024 bills and ACH/wire transfers for FY 2024-25

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council will consider several resolutions, including a collective bargaining agreement with Operating Engineers Local #150, a deed in lieu of foreclosure for a commercial property at 214 East 22nd Street, and an agreement to induce sale and redevelopment of city-owned vacant land at 10 West 238th Street under the APAP program. Also up for approval are a contract for fall pavement and landscape restoration, an updated county hazard mitigation plan, and an IDOT funding agreement for capital improvements. The council will also approve meeting minutes and monthly bills.

• Resolution #2024-100: Approving a proposal from JJ Newell for 2024 Fall Pavement and Landscape Restoration
• Resolution #2024-101: Authorizing a deed in lieu of foreclosure agreement for commercial property at 214 East 22nd Street
• Resolution #2024-102: Approving a collective bargaining agreement with Operating Engineers Local #150
• Resolution #2024-103: Approving an agreement to induce sale and redevelopment of city-owned vacant land at 10 West 238th Street under the APAP program
• Resolution #2024-105: Approving an agreement with IDOT for funding of capital improvements under the ITEP program

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning text amendment to allow car washes as a special use in all business districts, a variance for signage at Prairie State College, emergency sinkhole repairs on Chicago Road, and property transactions under city programs. Newly promoted fire department officers will also be sworn in.

• Ordinance #2024-16: Text amendment to establish 'car wash' as a special use in all business districts
• Ordinance #2024-17: Zoning variance for signage dimensions at 202 South Halsted Street (Prairie State College)
• Resolution #2024-95: Emergency sinkhole repairs on Chicago Road
• Resolution #2024-97: Sale of city-owned vacant residential lot at 26 East 247 Street via Lot Next Door Program
• Resolution #2024-98: Bid award for 2024 tree maintenance and removal project

City Council

The City Council will consider three resolutions: approving a drone surveillance program for the police department, an option-to-purchase and license agreement with DLM School Bus Lines for a vacant lot at 1633 Lowe Avenue, and an omnibus resolution to induce sale and redevelopment of city-owned residential properties under the APAP program. The meeting also includes approval of routine bills and ACH payments for September 2024.

• Resolution #2024-92: Approving a proposal from Skydio, Inc. for a drone surveillance program for the police department
• Resolution #2024-93: Approving an option to purchase and license agreement with DLM School Bus Lines, Inc. for the vacant lot at 1633 Lowe Avenue
• Omnibus Resolution #2024-94: Approving agreements to induce sale and redevelopment of city-owned residential properties under the APAP program
• Approval of first run of September 2024 bills and ACH payments/wire transfers for FY 2024-25
• Minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council will vote on several resolutions, including approving a bid award for the Ward 3 sewer improvement project, a consulting agreement with Ryan LLC for tax increment financing districts, and a settlement of civil litigation. The meeting also includes a tabled resolution on the IDOT MFT fund closure report and a motion to enter executive session for pending litigation, personnel, or land disposition.

• Resolution #2024-90: bid award for Ward 3 sewer improvement project
• Resolution #2024-89: consulting agreement with Ryan LLC for TIF district services
• Resolution #2024-91: settlement of civil litigation case 23WC001975
• Resolution #2024-85 (tabled): approving IDOT closure report on MFT fund expenditures
• Approval of second run of August 2024 bills and ACH payments/wire transfers for FY 2024-25

The Chicago Heights City Council approved all agenda items unanimously (6-0, with one absence). This included $1,921,042.77 in bills, a resolution accepting IDOT's MFT fund closure report, a consulting agreement with Ryan LLC for TIF districts, a $57,417.60 sewer improvement bid to M&J Underground, and a settlement in civil case #23WC001975. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $1,921,042.77 in bills and ACH payments (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024-85 accepting IDOT's MFT fund closure report (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024-89 consulting agreement with Ryan, LLC for TIF services (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024-90 bid award to M&J Underground for Ward 3 sewer project ($57,417.60) (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024-91 settlement of civil litigation case #23WC001975 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider multiple resolutions, including approving a ballistics identification software contract for the police department, engineering services for the State Street potable water facility, and agreements to sell and redevelop city-owned residential properties under the APAP program. They will also vote on a tax classification renewal for the Arby's at 207 South Halsted Street, road closures for the Fiesta Chicago Heights festival, and a CDBG storm and sanitary sewer repair project near 167 Street and Euclid Avenue. Additionally, the council will discuss and vote on settling four civil litigation cases in executive session.

• Resolution #2024-80: Approve ballistics identification software from Evidence 1Q, Inc. for police department use
• Resolution #2024-81: Approve engineering services from Christopher B. Burke Engineering for State Street potable water facility
• Resolution #2024-82: Approve agreements to sell and redevelop certain city-owned residential properties via the APAP program
• Resolution #2024-83: Approve Cook County Class 8 tax classification renewal for Arby's at 207 South Halsted Street
• Resolution #2024-88: Approve settlement of four civil litigation cases (Case #'s 08 WC 045652, 11 WC 002314, 11 WC 002315, 14 WC 025521)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year starting May 1, 2024, and then vote on ordinances including appropriating funds, issuing up to $2 million in general obligation bonds, and approving a ShotSpotter technology agreement. Other items include road improvements, land transactions, and fire department appointments.

• Ordinance #2024-14: Appropriating funds for the FY2025 budget
• Ordinance #2024-15: Issuing up to $2,000,000 in general obligation bonds
• Resolution #2024-74: Approving a ShotSpotter technology agreement with SoundThinking, Inc. for the police department
• Resolution #2024-75: Approving a road improvement project at Campbell Avenue & Country Club Road with Gallagher Asphalt
• Resolution #2024-76: Purchase and sale of 1.75-acre vacant industrial land at 1001 Washington Street to facilitate Morgan Li Warehouse redevelopment

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding economic incentives, property acquisitions, and infrastructure projects. Items include an agreement for a new Starbucks and water main replacement work. The council will also administer oaths to newly promoted police sergeants.

• Economic incentive agreement with Prime Space Capital for a Starbucks at 571 West 1474 Street
• Acquisition of commercial properties at 2100 & 2104 Halsted Street and 731 Halsted Street via deed in lieu of foreclosure
• MOU with Village of Glenwood regarding LPR camera placement on village light poles
• Change order for water main replacement at 1274 & McKinley Streets
• Business license hardship agreements for multiple commercial locations

City Council

The City Council will consider several zoning amendments, including a new definition for datacenters. The agenda also includes roadway improvement bids and vehicle purchases for the Public Works Department. Additionally, the council will review various industrial property variances.

• Bid award for the 2024 CDBG Roadway Improvement Project
• Zoning ordinance amendment to establish a definition for 'datacenter'
• Zoning variance for the Morgan Li warehouse project at 1001-1059 Washington Avenue
• Extension of purchase option with DataWatt Energy, LLC for 600 East Sauk Trail
• Approval of vehicle purchases for the Public Works Department

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to induce the sale and re-development of various city-owned industrial, commercial, and residential properties. The agenda also includes engineering service proposals for water and tributary projects and a code amendment to consolidate two local boards.

• Sale and re-development of 1025 West End Avenue industrial facility
• Sale and re-development of 171 West 107 Street commercial property
• Engineering design proposals for Thorn Creek Tributary and State Street water projects
• Consolidation of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
• Residential property redevelopment agreements via the APAP Program

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council will vote on resolutions covering a proposed redevelopment deal for city-owned land at 1399 West Lincoln Highway and maintenance contracts for street lights and traffic signals. The council is also reviewing plans for lead service line replacements to update drinking water safety, alongside a county housing partnership program. These items address local property development, routine infrastructure upkeep, and regional housing initiatives.

• Resolution #2024-39: Amended agreement for sale/re-development of vacant commercial land at 1399 West Lincoln Highway
• Resolution #2024-40: Proposal from M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. for water system leak detection survey
• Resolution #2024-44: Proposal from ARCADIS U.S., Inc. for lead service line inventory and replacement plan
• Resolution #2024-43: Tax classification application for commercial property at 201-203 East Lincoln Highway (Mulkanoor Development, LLC)
• Resolution #2024-45: Inter-governmental agreement with Cook County for the Build Up Cook program

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council is set to act on multiple resolutions covering law enforcement coordination, neighborhood infrastructure, and municipal real estate. Items up for approval include joining state police task forces focused on violent crime and auto theft, awarding bids for sewer cleaning and pavement restoration, and applying for state grants to fund road resurfacing and Mc Eldowney Park improvements. The council will also review option agreements and sale arrangements for surplus city-owned properties at 600 East Sauk Trail, 1025 West End Avenue, and 171 West 107 Street. These actions would support local public safety partnerships, maintain streets and parks, and manage vacant municipal land.

• Resolution #2024-36: Proposal from J.J. Newell Concrete for the 2024 Pavement Restoration Project
• Resolutions #2024-13 & #2024-14: Bid awards for CDBG Sewer Cleaning & Inspection and Ward 3 Sewer projects
• Resolution #2024-7: Application for the “Invest in Cook” grant for Mc Eldowney Park improvements
• Resolutions #2024-10 & #2024-11: Option agreements to purchase surplus city-owned real estate at 1025 West End Avenue and 171 West 107 Street
• Resolutions #2024-1 & #2024-38: Agreements for participation in the ISP Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force and Illinois Statewide Auto Theft Task Force

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding the sale of city-owned residential properties through the APAP Program and a tax classification for new construction at 1001 Washington Street. The agenda also includes bid awards for sewer cleaning projects and discussion regarding Independence Day fireworks.

• Sale and redevelopment of certain city-owned residential properties via the APAP Program
• Tax classification application for new construction at 1001 Washington Street
• Bid awards for 2024 CDBG and Ward 3 sewer cleaning and inspection projects
• Purchase of a Coltri breathing air system for the Fire Department
• Settlement of civil litigation (U.S. Dist. Court Case # 2021cv09996)

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council will meet to discuss ordinances regarding private activity bond issues. The agenda also includes several proposals for purchasing new machinery for the Public Works Department.

• Ordinance #2024-6: Reserving the city's volume cap for private activity bond issues
• Resolution #2024-15: Replacement valves for Lansing Pump Station from Metropolitan Pump
• Resolution #2024-16: Caterpillar Model 914-14A front end loader from Altorfer Cat
• Resolution #2024-17: Vactor 21001 sewer cleaner from Standard Equipment
• Resolution #2024-18: Bobcat S76 T4 steer loader from Bobcat

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed annexation of industrial land at 1421 East Joe Orr Road. The meeting also includes several resolutions for engineering services, security equipment, and property redevelopment.

• Annexation of industrial land at 1421 East Joe Orr Road
• 2024 health insurance policy and premium renewal
• Engineering services from HOH Group, Inc. for 2024 CDBG and Ward 3 roadway projects
• Sewer inspection and repair engineering services from HBK Engineering
• Purchase of seven surveillance cameras for City Police from Minuteman Security & Life Safety

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council will meet to consider ordinances regarding a new charitable games act license and authorization for Nicor Gas Company to maintain a gas system. The council will also review a subrecipient agreement with Cook County for ARPA infrastructure funds.

• Ordinance #2024-3: Establishing a 'Charitable Games Act License'
• Ordinance #2024-4: Authorizing Nicor Gas Company to construct and operate a gas system
• Resolution #2024-3: Approving Cook County ARPA funds for infrastructure improvement
• Approval of January 2024 bills

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council will meet to discuss new ordinances regarding unscheduled intercity buses and mayoral powers. The council will also consider approving agreements for the sale of city-owned residential properties and a software service contract.

• Ordinance to prohibit and regulate 'unscheduled intercity buses'
• Amendment to the powers of the Mayor
• Omnibus Resolution to approve sales of city-owned residential properties via APAP program
• Software service agreement with BS&A Software, LLC