Lockport public meetings in 2025
6 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting the city budget and the 2025 property tax levy for the 2026 fiscal year. The body will also review several land acquisitions, grants, and equipment purchases.
- Ordinance No. 25-017: Adopting the City of Lockport budget for fiscal year 2026
- Ordinance No. 25-018: 2025 Property Tax Levy for fiscal year 2026
- Resolution No. 25-095: Purchase of approximately 10 acres from Lockport Heights Sanitary District for $300,000.00
- Resolution No. 25-094: Replacement of lockers at Lockport Police Station not to exceed $180,000.00
- Grants for 900 N. State Street: $10,000 for site improvement and $46,247.50 for fire alarm and sprinkler installation
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing items to be recommended for the next City Council meeting. Key discussions include land acquisition for wastewater treatment and the 2025 property tax levy for the 2026 fiscal year.
- Purchase sale agreement with Lockport Heights Sanitary District for 10 acres at $300,000.00
- Ordinance No. 25-018 for the 2025 Property Tax Levy (Fiscal Year 2026)
- Replacement of lockers at the Lockport Police Station not to exceed $180,000.00
- Site improvement grant for 900 N. State Street in the amount of $10,000
- Fire alarm and sprinkler installation grant for 900-936 N. State Street for $46,247.50
Special Plan & Zoning Commission
The Special Plan & Zoning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a specific property variance. The body will also review and approve minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting.
- Case #2025-003: Variance to reduce the Corner Side Yard (CSY) setback for a privacy fence at 15947 Orchid Ln
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider authorizing the purchase of a corner lot for $110,000 and the replacement of flooring at the Lockport Police Station at a cost not to exceed $30,000. The meeting will also include an executive session for closed-door discussions.
- Purchase of corner lot for $110,000 with partial transfer to Mainstreet for $55,000
- Replacement of flooring at Lockport Police Station at a cost not to exceed $30,000
- Executive session for closed-door discussions on specific topics
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing items to be recommended for action at the next City Council meeting. This includes a multi-year software contract and police equipment procurement.
- Resolution No. 25-076: Three-year agreement with Granicus for software ($21,160.78 in 2026, $23,276.86 in 2027, and $25,604.55 in 2028)
- Resolution No. 25-075: Purchase of 41 Axon Taser 10s
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions to recommend for action at the next City Council meeting. These include updates to enterprise zone agreements and regulations for motorized vehicles. The body will also discuss the disposal of surplus police property.
- Ordinance No. 25-009 and 25-010 regarding the Des Plaines River Valley Enterprise Zone and Minnick Services Property Expansion Request
- Resolution 25-068 to declare certain items as surplus property for the Chief of Police to dispose of
- Ordinance No. 25-011 permitting the use of low-speed electric scooters
- Ordinance No. 25-012 amending Chapter 75 regarding unlicensed off-road motor vehicles