Chicago Heights public meetings in 2024
9 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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