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JULY 26, 2006 VOLUME LXXI
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on July 26, 2006, in
the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 7:02 p.m. The
Invocation was given by Bob Siljestrom and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilmember Juan Figueroa.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters and
Mayor Schock. Absent: Councilmember Gilliam.
MINUTES OF THE JULY 12, 2006, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to approve the
July 12, 2006, Council Meeting Minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Status Report on Law Enforcement Activities by Chief Lisa Womack
Chief Womack stated she was asked to provide information to the City Council regarding the
activities, policies, and procedures of the Elgin Police Department with regard to enforcement of
federal immigration laws. She outlined the partnership between the Elgin Police Department and
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which was established in 1989 to address
immigration issues in our community. She stated that laws of our nation which control
immigration are within federal jurisdiction, and the prevailing authority over these laws is ICE,
which is a division of the Department of Homeland Security. As a direct result of the partnership
between the Elgin Police Department and ICE in 1989, more than 800 criminal illegal aliens
have been deported, and Elgin has been considered by ICE to be one of the most active and
aggressive departments in this area.
Chief Womack stated that according to Marty Price, Assistant Special Agent in charge of the
Chicago office of the Department of Homeland Security, the priority of ICE is in the area of
criminal aliens. The term criminal alien refers to foreign born individuals who are here illegally
and also engaging in other criminal activity. The Elgin Police Department currently follows all
guidelines and continues to follow all requests for assistance from ICE.
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Chief Womack stated that the current procedures that the City has are set by ICE and change at
the request of ICE when their priorities change. Chief Womack gave the examples of the
September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and on the Pentagon as to when some of
ICE’s priorities changed that affected the partnership with the Elgin Police Department.
Chief Womack outlined the current procedures of the Elgin Police Department which are
determined by the guidelines which come directly from ICE and are listed below:
• Assigned Elgin Police Detective that checks all reports on a daily basis with a
concentration on custodial arrests which are:
o Felony arrests
o Violent crimes
o Sex offenses
o Domestic battery offenses
o All foreign-born offenders are tracked through the court system
• Cases involving foreign-born offenders are referred to the Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) for residency status verification and/or deportation
proceedings.
• All foreign-born known gang members 18 years of age are subject to residency
verification and deportation regardless of whether there is any criminal activity
within the City of Elgin. The Elgin Police Department does not wait for a crime
to be committed with known gang members before deportation proceedings
begin.
• Additional steps taken regarding this issue include:
o Fraudulent document training for all officers within the department occurs
on an ongoing basis
o Strong enforcement of fraudulent documentation laws
o Utilization of Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) resources on a
daily basis
Chief Womack stated that fraudulent document arrests are made quite often during traffic
enforcement stops and are a felony in the state of Illinois. The Elgin Police Department shares
this information with ICE for follow-up, and she stated it is their choice whether or not follow-up
will occur. In addition, Elgin Police Department provides training on a regular basis to all
officers regarding recognition of these documents using a variety of methods including: roll call
training, in-service training, pamphlets, written information, electronic communication, etc. The
information regarding the changing methods for manufacturing fraudulent documents is provided
to officers as quickly as possible.
Recently, Chief Womack received suggestions to sign an agreement with ICE known as 287G,
which would provide specific training to Elgin police officers, which would give the Elgin Police
Department a certain amount of authority over immigration laws. This would mean that Elgin
Police Department would be under ICE supervision, and the department would be adhering to
the policies and procedures which would be laid out according to priority by ICE. Chief
Womack discussed the 287G agreement with ICE, and they stated that the Elgin Police
Department is already doing all of these things without the agreement.
Chief Womack stated that questions have been raised in regard to our actions as a result of traffic
stops and traffic enforcement and the Elgin Police Department contacts with people simply by
virtue of a violation of a traffic law. The Elgin Police Department takes every step to verify a
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valid drivers license. If the drivers license cannot be verified, it is a Class B misdemeanor, and a
custodial arrest is made. The person is arrested, transported to our jail, fingerprinted, and
photographed. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has requested that the Elgin Police
Department not forward this information to them because of their priorities, resources, and
staffing levels. If and when ICE requests that the department forward that information, it will be
provided to them for follow-up.
She further stated that several years ago the Elgin Police Department was providing information
to ICE for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), and ICE requested that the department cease
providing this information. She stated that if and when ICE requests DUI information, the Elgin
Police Department will provide it to them for follow-up.
Chief Womack stated that there have been suggestions that the Elgin Police Department actively
participate with ICE to transport illegal criminal aliens to the nearest ICE holding facility. The
Elgin Police Department is the nearest ICE holding facility, and ICE currently contracts with us
for these services, which the Elgin Police Department has done for the last several years at their
request.
Chief Womack believes that all of the procedures and actions followed by the Elgin Police
Department over the last several years and what the department is currently doing are appropriate
and are within all of the guidelines provided to the department by ICE. She stated that the City
partners and plans to continue to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, FBI,
DEA, ATF, and any other federal agency in order to ensure that the citizens and residents of this
community are safe and secure.
RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
Mayor Schock stated that the individuals who were signed up to speak before the Council
regarding immigration are reminded that because the issue is on this agenda, it would not be
appropriate to allow them to speak. This portion is only for persons to address the Council for
up to 3 minutes on an item not on tonight’s agenda.
Councilmember Figueroa thanked all the people that are attending this meeting from both sides
of the immigration issue to show interest on the topics that are important to the community as a
whole. He stated that he will respect the Council and Mayor Schock’s decision to not allow
people to speak about items on the agenda, however, he also wanted to express his
disappointment that this rule exists. Councilmember Figueroa believes that people should be
given an opportunity to speak before Council on items on the agenda to express their concerns
and provide input. He thinks that this is the best forum that Council could have to receive public
input regarding an issue.
Ina Dews stated that there are several new vendors at the Harvest Market, and she is inviting the
public and Council to shop at the market on Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Civic
parking lot in front of the post office.
BID 06-033 AWARDED TO FOX VALLEY FIRE AND SAFETY FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT IN FIRE STATIONS #1 AND #2
AND IN THE SPRING STREET PARKING DECK
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Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve a
contract with Fox Valley Fire and Safety in the amount of $23,000 for the installation of fire
alarm equipment in Fire Stations #1 and #2, and in the Spring Street parking deck. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
BID 06-063 AWARDED TO COMPENHAVER CONSTRUCTION FOR THE 2006
NEIGHBORHOOD SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM AND FOR CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to award the bid
for the 2006 Neighborhood Sidewalk Replacement Program and authorize Change Order No. 1
in the amount of $99,712 to Compenhaver Construction. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
BID 06-067 AWARDED TO FREEWAY FORD-STERLING FOR THE PURCHASE OF
A SERVICE TRUCK WITH UTILITY BODY FOR THE FLEET SERVICES DIVISION
OF PUBLIC WORKS
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the
purchase of a service truck with a utility body in the amount of $48,759.97, after trade-in, from
Freeway Ford-Sterling for the Fleet Services division of the Public Works department. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
BID 06-069 AWARDED TO DELL MARKETING L.P. FOR THE PURCHASE OF 20
SEMI-RUGGED NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS
Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve the
purchase of 20 semi-rugged notebook computers from Dell Marketing L.P. for the total price of
$21,831. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor,
Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED REGARDING AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT,
ANNEXATION, ZONING, AND PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR A RESIDENTIAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TO BE KNOWN AS BARNES BRIDGE SUBDIVISION;
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2890 WELD ROAD, BY ORLEANS HOMEBUILDERS, AS
APPLICANT, AND THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ELGIN, AS TRUSTEE, AND
THE LASALLE NATIONAL TRUST, UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT KNOWN AS
TRUST NO. 45983, AS OWNERS (PETITION 26-06)
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Mr. Armstrong stated the Community Development group recommends that this matter be
continued to the August 9, 2006, City Council meeting.
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to continue the
public hearing for Petition 26-06 at the August 9, 2006, City Council meeting. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
PETITION 34-06 APPROVED REQUESTING A MAP AMENDMENT FROM AB AREA
BUSINESS DISTRICT AND PAB PLANNED AREA BUSINESS DISTRICT TO PAB
PLANNED AREA BUSINESS DISTRICT AND AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE
NO. G35-01; TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NEW OFFICE
BUILDINGS AND ONE COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN THE ARC ARTERIAL ROAD
CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2375 BOWES ROAD
BY CENTERLINE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC, AND CITY OF ELGIN, AS
APPLICANTS, AND DELNOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION, KC
PROPCO, LLC, AND ELGIN STATE BANK, AS OWNERS
Tom Armstrong, Principal Planner, stated that the subject property is located at the southwest
corner of Umbdenstock Road and Bowes Road. The project features three buildings; two
condominium office buildings each containing 14,300 square feet of floor area and one
commercial building containing approximately 14,000 square feet of floor area. The Planning
and Development Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval of this
matter on June 5, 2006, and their recommendation is subject to the 9 conditions outlined in the
memo the Council received.
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to approve
Petition 34-06 subject to conditions.
Councilmember Sandor stated he is concerned about the entrance that lines up with Nantucket
and the potential for a significant traffic backup if people are allowed to exit in both directions.
He believes that allowing people to exit from both directions would result in the main backup
being on Umbdenstock Road going north to the intersection of Bowes Road.
Councilmember Sandor made a motion to amend Petition 34-06, seconded by Councilmember
Figueroa, by adding the condition to limit the exit across from Nantucket to a right turn only
direction so that the traffic will be going south on Umbdenstock Road to avoid traffic congestion
at the intersection of Umbdenstock Road and Bowes Road.
Councilmember Rodgers questioned why a traffic study was not conducted. Mr. Armstrong
responded that it was the opinion of the Staff that this is a corner of an arterial street and a
collector road that was designed with the intention of these types of uses when the subdivisions
were first proposed, and this property has been zoned for commercial development since that
time.
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Councilmember Figueroa questioned if the proposed change would impact the any
recommendations made by the Fire Department.
Mayor Schock commented that the only people that would be going down Nantucket would be
the people living there because Nantucket ends in a cul-de-sac, and said that he believes that the
above motion would force residents on Nantucket to make a right turn and then make a U turn,
or have to turn around to get back down their street.
Councilmember Sandor stated that the motion doesn’t impact traffic on Nantucket but does
eliminate the traffic congestion that will occur at Umbdenstock Road and Bowes Road. He
believes that his motion for a right turn only from that exit would eliminate the possible “choke
point” at that intersection, and Mayor Schock agreed.
Councilmember Kaptain asked if the right turn only exit would negatively impact the other
streets in the development. He stated that he believed that the motion would funnel traffic onto
Umbdenstock Road, and he questioned if it would create more traffic for the residents in the
development. He believes that instead of allowing people to leave, it would funnel the traffic
back into the residential area of the development. He also stated that a traffic study would only
be necessary if the right turn only exit was instituted and that traffic leaving a commercial
development like this would only be sporadic throughout the day in comparison to constant
traffic and used a McDonald’s establishment as an example.
Councilmember Sandor questioned how far the exit in question was from the intersection of
Bowes Road and Umbdenstock Road and if the intersection would have a traffic light. Mr.
Armstrong stated the intersection is not proposed to be signalized and the exit is 150 feet from
the intersection. Councilmember Sandor believes that because of the typical hours of operation
for a commercial building, a back-up of ten or more cars is likely to occur at the intersection. By
making the exit a right turn only, it will funnel people to another exit about 300 feet to the south
and allow them to make a turn onto Hopps Road.
Mr. Armstrong stated the Fire Marshall was very involved in this project to accommodate
turning movements for fire apparatus and believes that the points of access are important to
provide ingress and egress around these buildings for the fire apparatus. The City is the one who
requested that the exits for the development be set up across from an opposing street to create an
intersection, otherwise you offset access points and create even more conflict with traffic.
Councilmember Walters believes that more traffic would be funneled into the residential
neighborhood if the exit is made a right turn only. He believes that there may be a back up at the
intersection as discussed but that it doesn’t make sense to turn traffic into a residential area.
Councilmember Rodgers agrees with Councilmember Walters and thinks it would be beneficial
to have a traffic study done.
Councilmember Sandor doesn’t agree that more traffic would be put into the surrounding
neighborhood because people would make use of the other exits. He believes that Bowes Road
will become backed up due to the other developments going into the area, and believes that this
will directly contribute to that congestion.
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Motion to add an amendment to Petition 34-06 to limit the exit across from Nantucket to a right
turn only direction so that the traffic will be going south on Umbdenstock Road to avoid traffic
congestion at the intersection of Umbdenstock Road and Bowes Road. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Sandor. Nays: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Walters,
and Mayor Schock.
Motion is defeated to limit the exit across from Nantucket to a right turn only direction so that
the traffic will be going south on Umbdenstock Road to avoid traffic congestion at the
intersection of Umbdenstock Road and Bowes Road.
Councilmember Sandor stated he is concerned about the use of EIFS, structural styrofoam. He
stated that Council in the past has not allowed EIFS, and believes that they should stick to that
standard and require masonry, instead of EIFS. He stated that since Council has required other
applicants to be 100% masonry he doesn’t believe this applicant should be an exception to this
rule even though he understands that it is being used for decorative purposes.
Councilmember Sandor made a motion to amend Petition 34-06, seconded by Councilmember
Figueroa, by adding a condition to eliminate use of EIFS on this project.
Councilmember Walters stated that EIFS has been used on other projects and that he believes the
Council should allow the applicant to speak regarding this issue.
Mayor Schock agrees that other projects have used EIFS and that the buildings have turned out
to be very attractive. He stated that Council has steadfastly insisted that EIFS only be used in a
decorative capacity not as a principal material on the exterior of buildings. He believes if EIFS
is eliminated from the project that it would result in a less attractive building.
Councilmember Figueroa asked what eliminating EIFS and replacing it with masonry would
cost the applicant. The applicant responded that the building can be considered a Type 1
masonry building that is only using EIFS for decorative purposes. It would significantly increase
their cost to change from EIFS to masonry by about 15 to 20% and basically stop the project
from moving forward. In addition, it would be next to impossible to replicate the detail achieved
using EIFS with masonry materials. The applicant estimated that EIFS contributes to about 10 to
15% of the façade for the arches, cornices, and shadow lines. They have been very successful
using EIFS for previous projects for cornice detail and are adamant that it be included in the
project. They have to be able to competitively market their development against other projects
and would be unable to do so if they were forced to eliminate EIFS from the project.
Motion to amend the motion to approve Petition 34-06, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa,
by adding a condition to eliminate use of EIFS on this project. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Rodgers and Councilmember Sandor. Nays: Councilmembers Figueroa,
Kaptain, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Motion is defeated to eliminate EIFS from the building project.
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Councilmember Figueroa and Councilmember Rodgers questioned Staff if residents are allowed
to speak at the Planning and Development Commission public hearing because several residents
have expressed some concerns about not having the opportunity to be allowed to speak and have
their questions answered. Mr. Armstrong stated that the Chairman of the Planning and
Development Commission is very consistent in the manner in which he conducts the public
hearings, and people do have an opportunity to sign up before the meeting to speak, and then he
takes the people in order of the sign in sheet. Once the sign-in list is exhausted he asks the
audience if anyone else wishes to speak. In this case, after consulting the transcript, Mr.
Armstrong stated the Chairman made the invitation to speak twice before closing the public
hearing. Only one meeting was conducted for this petition and people were allowed to ask
questions regarding the development which were directed by the Chairman to Staff or the
applicant.
Councilmember Kaptain stated that he read the transcript for the public hearing and saw nothing
that would indicate people were not allowed to speak regarding this petition. He spoke to two
members of the Planning and Development Commission who he respects and he believes that the
hearing was conducted in an appropriate manner. The only time that a speaker would be stopped
is if the topic or point they are trying to make becomes redundant.
Councilmember Sandor stated that overall he believes that this is a good project, but he will be
voting against it because of the EIFS issue. He stated that Council is not being consistent with
what they require from their applicants – insisting on 100% masonry in one instance and
allowing EIFS on another. He believes that guidelines need to be established and adhered to.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: Councilmembers Rodgers and Councilmember Sandor.
The motion to approve Petition 34-06 subject to conditions is approved.
PETITION 59-06 APPROVED REQUESTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR
A PERSONNEL SUPPLY SERVICE IN THE CC1 CENTER CITY DISTRICT;
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10 DOUGLAS AVENUE; BY LOREN FULLER AS
APPLICANT AND OWNER
Tom Armstrong, Principal Planner, stated that the property is located on Douglas Avenue
between Chicago Street and Highland Avenue. The proposed use of the property is a personnel
supply establishment that will conduct business by interviewing and recruiting candidates for
part-time and full-time employment positions. The applicant will not be transporting employees
to jobs, allow clients to wait for placement, or loiter on site. The Zoning and Subdivision
Hearing Board recommended approval of this project subject to 3 conditions following a public
hearing on July 19, 2006.
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Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve
Petition 59-06, subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa,
Kaptain, Rodgers, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Councilmember Sandor abstained
due to a conflict of interest.
ORDINANCE G62-06 PASSED GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A
PERSONNEL SUPPLY SERVICE (10 DOUGLAS AVENUE)
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Councilmember Sandor abstained due to a conflict of
interest.
Ordinance No. G62-06
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PERSONNEL SUPPLY SERVICE
(10 Douglas Avenue)
WHEREAS, written application has been made requesting conditional use approval for a
personnel supply service in the CC1 Center City District at 10 Douglas Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board conducted a public hearing after
due notice by publication and has submitted its findings of fact and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin concurs in the findings and
recommendation of the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby adopts the Findings of
Fact, dated July 19, 2006, made by the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board, a copy of which
is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That a conditional use to permit the operation of a personnel supply
service in the CC1 Center City District at 10 Douglas Avenue and legally described as follows:
The Northerly 31 Feet, as measured along the East Line, of Lot 4 in Block 19
of James T. Gifford's Plat of Elgin, on the East side of Fox River, in the City
of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois (Property commonly known as 10 Douglas
Avenue).
be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Substantial conformance to the Statement of Purpose and Conformance,
submitted by Loren Fuller, dated June 22, 2006.
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2. Substantial conformance to the Floor Plan for the proposed personnel supply
service, submitted by Loren Fuller, dated June 22, 2006.
3. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances.
Section 3. That the conditional use granted herein shall expire if not established
within one year from the date of passage of this ordinance.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after its
passage in the manner provided by law.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Passed: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 27, 2006
Published:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 06-181 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ELGIN AND SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL
UNION LOCAL 73, MUNICIPAL DIVISION, ELGIN CHAPTER
Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to adopt the
following resolution.
Councilmember Sandor thanked the members of SEIU Local #73 and Staff for negotiating this
contract without arbitration and putting together a great document. He stated that this just
illustrates the great working relationship that SEIU Local #73 and the City have to.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and
Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 06-181
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 73 MUNICIPAL DIVISION
ELGIN PUBLIC WORKS CHAPTER
WHEREAS, representatives of the City of Elgin and representatives of the Service
Employees International Union Local 73 Municipal Division Elgin Public Works Chapter have
met and discussed wages, fringe benefits and other working conditions; and
WHEREAS, said representatives have submitted for review and approval by the City
Council an agreement pertaining to such matters; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed said agreement and finds that it is fair and
equitable for the City of Elgin and employees covered by it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby approves the proposed agreement between the City of
Elgin and the Service Employees International Union Local 73 Municipal Division Elgin Public
Works Chapter, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, and Dolonna
Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement on
behalf of the City of Elgin.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Adopted: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G63-06 PASSED ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE PUBLIC
SERVICES EMPLOYEE GROUP OF THE CITY OF ELGIN
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Ordinance No. G63-06
AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEE GROUP OF THE CITY OF ELGIN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has heretofore ratified and approved
negotiated settlements reached by the City of Elgin and the Public Services Employee Group;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has agreed to implement a new salary
plan for the Public Services Employee Group.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That there is hereby established the following schedule of standard hourly,
monthly and annual salary ranges for the Public Services Employee Group.
Official Public Services “L” Group Salary Plan
Pay Step Step Step Step Step Step Step
Position Title Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Water Relief Operator I
634
$22.8667
$3,964
$47,563
$24.5001
$4,247
$50,960
$26.1335
$4,530
$54,358
$27.7668
$4,813
$57,755
$29.4002
$5,096
$61,152
$31.0335
$5,379
$64,550
$32.6669
$5,662
$67,947
Engineering Inspector
Instrumentation Service
Worker
633
$21.7778
$3,775
$45,298
$23.3334
$4,044
$48,534
$24.8890
$4,314
$51,769
$26.4446
$4,584
$55,005
$28.0002
$4,853
$58,240
$29.5557
$5,123
$61,476
$31.1113
$5,393
$64,711
Water Treatment
Operator I
Automotive Mechanic
Crew Leader-Sewer
631
$20.9451
$3,630
$22.4412
$3,890
$23.9374
$4,149
$25.4334
$4,408
$26,929
$4,668
$28.4255
$4,927
$29.9217
$5,186
Crew Leader-Streets $43,566 $46,678 $49,790 $52,901 $56,013 $59,125 $62,237
Crew Leader-Traffic
Control
Crew Leader-Water
Distribution
Electrical Worker-
Water
Electrical Worker-
Public Works
Horticulturalist
Land Management
Crew Leader
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Arborist
Cement Worker
Water Maintenance
628
$19.6203
$3,401
$40,810
$21.0219
$3,644
$43,726
$22.4233
$3,887
$46,641
$23.8247
$4,130
$49,555
$25.2261
$4,373
$52,470
$26.6275
$4,615
$55,385
$28.0290
$4,858
$58,300
Mechanic
Equipment Operator-
Sewers
Equipment Operator-
Streets
626
$18.8192
$3,262
$39,144
$20.1633
$3,495
$41,940
$21.5077
$3,728
$44,736
$22.8517
$3,961
$47,532
$24.1961
$4,194
$50,328
$25.5403
$4,427
$53,124
$26.8844
$4,660
$55,920
Equipment Operator-
Water Distribution
Water Treatment
Operator II
Automotive Service
Worker
Cemetery Lead Worker
624
$18.0558
$3,130
$37,556
$19.3452
$3,353
$40,238
$20.6351
$3,577
$42,921
$21.9249
$3,800
$45,604
$23.2144
$4,024
$48,286
$24.5043
$4,247
$50,969
$25.7939
$4,471
$53,651
Electrical Worker II
Golf Course Mechanic
Greens Worker
Land Management
Maint. Technician
Land Management
Mechanic
Signs Lead Worker
Sports Complex Lead
Worker
Utility Locator
Water Distribution
Inspector
Water Service Person
Land Management Zoo
Grounds Worker
623
$17.7277
$3,073
$18.9939
$3,292
$20.2601
$3,512
$21.5264
$3,731
$22.7927
$3,951
$24.0590
$4,170
$25.3252
$4,390
Land Management
Grounds Worker
$36,874
$39,507
$42,141
$44,775
$47,409
$50,043
$52,677
Land Management
Safety Inspector
Utility Worker-Sewers
Utility Worker-Streets
Utility Worker-Traffic
Utility Worker-Water
Dist.
Water Meter Servicer
Water Treatment
Laborer
Water Meter Maint.
Person
Water Laboratory Asst.
620
$16.6993
$2,895
$34,735
$17.8922
$3,101
$37,216
$19.0849
$3,308
$39,697
$20.2777
$3,515
$42,178
$21.4706
$3,722
$44,659
$22.6633
$3,928
$47,140
$23.8561
$4,135
$49,621
Service Maintenance
Laborer -Water
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Golf Landscape
Specialist
Land Management
Grounds Laborer
613
$14.4283
$2,501
$30,011
$15.4588
$2,680
$32,154
$16.4894
$2,858
$34,298
$17.5199
$3,037
$36,441
$18.5506
$3,215
$38,585
$19.5810
$3,394
$40,729
$20.6117
$3,573
$42,872
Section 2. That all ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect as of December 25, 2005.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Passed: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 27, 2006
Published:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
MOTION TO CONSIDER AGENDA ITEMS O-7 THROUGH O-13 IN ONE MOTION
Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to approve Other
Business Agenda Items 7 through 13 (Ordinance Nos. T29-06 through T35-06) in one motion.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and
Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to pass
Ordinance Nos. T29-06 through T35-06. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa,
Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE T29-06 PASSED PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TYLER
CREEK PLAZA RESUBDIVISION NO. 1 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA IN THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER
RELATED PROCEDURES
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
JULY 26, 2006 VOLUME LXXI
689
Ordinance No. T29-06
AN ORDINANCE
PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
TYLER CREEK PLAZA RESUBDIVISION NO.1 SUBDIVISION
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA IN THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
AND OTHER RELATED PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit under Article VII, Section 6(a) of the
1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, subject to Article VII, Section 6(a) of the 1970 Constitution of the State of
Illinois, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its
government and affairs for the protection for the public health, safety, morals and welfare; and
WHEREAS, special service areas are established pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(l) of
the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois and the Special Service Area Tax Law (35 ILCS
200/27-5, et seq.) and the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the area legally described in Exhibit A to this
ordinance be established as the Tyler Creek Plaza Resubdivision No.1 Subdivision Special
Service Area of the City of Elgin for the purposes described in this ordinance (the “Special
Service Area”); and
WHEREAS, the approximate location of the proposed Special Service Area is
1175 North McLean Boulevard and 1475 Todd Farm Drive in the City of Elgin, Kane County,
Illinois. An accurate map depicting the location of the proposed Special Service Area is attached
to and incorporated by reference into this ordinance as Exhibit B.
WHEREAS, the Special Service Area is compact and contiguous and entirely located
within the boundaries of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Special Service Area will benefit specially from the municipal services
to be provided by the City and that said municipal services are unique and in addition to
municipal services provided to the City of Elgin as a whole, and it is, therefore, in the best
interests of the Special Service Area and the City of Elgin as whole that special taxes be levied
against the Special Service Area for the services to be provided be considered at a public
hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Elgin,
Illinois as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The preambles of this ordinance are hereby
incorporated into this text as if set out herein in full.
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690
Section 2. That a public hearing shall be held by the City Council of the City of Elgin on
August 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter
Court, Elgin, Illinois to consider the establishment of a Special Service Area consisting of
territory legally described in Exhibit A and as depicted on the map labeled Exhibit B, both
exhibits being attached to and incorporated by reference into this ordinance.
At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The proposed annual tax
levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to exceed an annual rate of 0.654 of the
equalized assessed value of the property within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax
will be levied for an indefinite period of time from and after the date of the ordinance
establishing the Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted
by law and shall be levied pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1
et seq). The tax levies are intended to produce approximately $10,500.00 annually for the cost of
the services described above. The City of Elgin, however, may annually levy up to the maximum
rate specified in the ordinance establishing the Special Service Area for the cost of the services
described above as said services become necessary and are provided by the City of Elgin.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, taxes shall not be levied hereunder and the proposed Special
Service Area shall remain abeyant and shall take effect only in the event the homeowners’ or
other property owner association responsible for the property within the proposed Special
Service Area fails to maintain, repair, replace or pay for the improvements described above
and/or any related costs for those improvements, so as to require the City of Elgin to assume
those responsibilities.
Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least once not less than fifteen (15) days prior
to the public hearing in the Courier News, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Elgin. Additionally, notice of the public hearing by mail shall be provided with the public
hearing notice being deposited in the U.S. Mail not less than ten (10) days prior to the time set
for the public hearing. The notice of public hearing shall be addressed to the person or persons in
whose name the general taxes for the last preceding year were paid on each lot, block, tract or
parcel of land lying within the Special Service Area, and in the event taxes for the last preceding
year were not paid, the notice of the Hearing was sent to the person or persons last listed on the
tax rolls prior to that year as the owner or owners of said property.
The notice of the public hearing shall substantially be in the following form:
NOTICE OF HEARING
CITY OF ELGIN
TYLER CREEK PLAZA RESUBDIVISION NO.1 SUBDIVISION
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois, a
hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Elgin to consider the
establishment of a Special Service Area consisting of territory legally described in
Exhibit A which is attached to and incorporated by reference into this notice.
JULY 26, 2006 VOLUME LXXI
691
The approximate location of the proposed Special Service Area is
1175 North McLean Boulevard and 1475 Todd Farm Drive in the City of Elgin,
Kane County, Illinois. An accurate map depicting the location of the proposed
Special Service Area is attached to and incorporated by reference into this notice
as Exhibit B.
All interested persons affected by the proposed establishment of the
Special Service Area will be provided with an opportunity to be heard on that
issue and may object to the establishment of the Special Service Area and the tax
levy affecting that Special Service Area.
The purpose for establishing the Special Service Area is provide services
including the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, replacement and
reconstruction of any site runoff storage area, drainage way, ditch, swale, storm
sewer, or other stormwater facility; costs of design, engineering and other
consulting services, surveying and permits, public liability insurance, and all
administrative, legal and other costs or expenses incurred in connection therewith
and with the administration of the Special Service Area, including the repayment
of any loan or debt incurred for the provision of such services. All the described
services described are unique and in addition to services generally provided by the
City of Elgin.
At the hearing, all persons affected will be provided with an opportunity to
be heard. At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The
proposed annual tax levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to
exceed an annual rate of 0.654 of the equalized assessed value of the property
within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax will be levied for an
indefinite period of time from and after the date of the ordinance establishing the
Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted
by law and shall be levied pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code
(35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq). The tax levies are intended to produce approximately
$10,500.00 annually for the cost of the services described above. The City of
Elgin, however, may annually levy up to the maximum rate specified in the
ordinance establishing the Special Service Area for the cost of the services
described above as said services become necessary and are provided by the City
of Elgin. Notwithstanding the foregoing, taxes shall not be levied hereunder and
the proposed Special Service Area shall remain abeyant and shall take effect only
in the event the homeowners’ or other property owner association responsible for
the property within the proposed Special Service Area fails to maintain, repair,
replace or pay for the improvements described above and/or any related costs for
those improvements, so as to require the City of Elgin to assume those
responsibilities. The hearing may be adjourned by the City Council of the City of
Elgin to another date without further notice other than a motion to be entered
upon the minutes of its meeting fixing the time and place of its adjournment.
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If a petition objecting to the establishment of the proposed Special Service
Area, the tax levy, or the imposition of a tax for the provision of special services
to the proposed Special Service Area that has been signed by at least fifty-one
percent (51%) of the electors residing within the proposed Special Service Area,
and by at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the owners of record of the land
included within the boundaries of the proposed Special Service Area, is filed with
the City of Elgin City Clerk within sixty (60) days following the final
adjournment of the public hearing regarding the establishment of the proposed
Special Service Area, no such Special Service Area may be established nor any
tax levied or imposed.
Dated this ______ day of _________, 2006.
___________________________________
CITY CLERK
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That Ordinance No. T22-06 passed June 28, 2006, entitled "An Ordinance
Proposing the Establishment of the Tyler Creek Plaza Resubdivision No. 1 Subdivision Special
Service Area in the City of Elgin, Illinois and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Related
Procedures" is hereby repealed.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Passed: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 27, 2006
Published:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
JULY 26, 2006 VOLUME LXXI
693
ORDINANCE T30-06 PASSED PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BOWES
CREEK COUNTRY CLUB SUBDIVISION SPECIAL SERVICE AREA IN THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER
RELATED PROCEDURES
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. T30-06
AN ORDINANCE
PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
BOWES CREEK COUNTRY CLUB SUBDIVISION
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA IN THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
AND OTHER RELATED PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit under Article VII, Section 6(a) of the
1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, subject to Article VII, Section 6(a) of the 1970 Constitution of the State of
Illinois, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its
government and affairs for the protection for the public health, safety, morals and welfare; and
WHEREAS, special service areas are established pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(l) of
the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois and the Special Service Area Tax Law (35 ILCS
200/27-5, et seq.) and the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the area legally described in Exhibit A to this
ordinance be established as the Bowes Creek Country Club Subdivision Special Service Area of
the City of Elgin for the purposes described in this ordinance (the “Special Service Area”); and
WHEREAS, the approximate location of the proposed Special Service Area is
3600 Bowes Road in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. An accurate map depicting the
location of the proposed Special Service Area is attached to and incorporated by reference into
this ordinance as Exhibit B.
WHEREAS, the Special Service Area is compact and contiguous and entirely located
within the boundaries of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Special Service Area will benefit specially from the municipal services
to be provided by the City and that said municipal services are unique and in addition to
municipal services provided to the City of Elgin as a whole, and it is, therefore, in the best
interests of the Special Service Area and the City of Elgin as whole that special taxes be levied
VOLUME LXXI JULY 26, 2006
694
against the Special Service Area for the services to be provided be considered at a public
hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Elgin,
Illinois as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The preambles of this ordinance are hereby
incorporated into this text as if set out herein in full.
Section 2. That a public hearing shall be held by the City Council of the City of Elgin on
August 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter
Court, Elgin, Illinois to consider the establishment of a Special Service Area consisting of
territory legally described in Exhibit A and as depicted on the map labeled Exhibit B, both
exhibits being attached to and incorporated by reference into this ordinance.
At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The proposed annual tax
levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to exceed an annual rate of 0.475 of the
equalized assessed value of the property within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax
will be levied for an indefinite period of time from and after the date of the ordinance
establishing the Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted
by law and shall be levied pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1
et seq). The tax levies are intended to produce approximately $289,500.00 annually for the cost
of the services described above. The City of Elgin, however, may annually levy up to the
maximum rate specified in the ordinance establishing the Special Service Area for the cost of the
services described above as said services become necessary and are provided by the City of
Elgin. Notwithstanding the foregoing, taxes shall not be levied hereunder and the proposed
Special Service Area shall remain abeyant and shall take effect only in the event the
homeowners’ or other property owner association responsible for the property within the
proposed Special Service Area fails to maintain, repair, replace or pay for the improvements
described above and/or any related costs for those improvements, so as to require the City of
Elgin to assume those responsibilities.
Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least once not less than fifteen (15) days prior
to the public hearing in the Courier News, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Elgin. Additionally, notice of the public hearing by mail shall be provided with the public
hearing notice being deposited in the U.S. Mail not less than ten (10) days prior to the time set
for the public hearing. The notice of public hearing shall be addressed to the person or persons in
whose name the general taxes for the last preceding year were paid on each lot, block, tract or
parcel of land lying within the Special Service Area, and in the event taxes for the last preceding
year were not paid, the notice of the Hearing was sent to the person or persons last listed on the
tax rolls prior to that year as the owner or owners of said property.
The notice of the public hearing shall substantially be in the following form:
JULY 26, 2006 VOLUME LXXI
695
NOTICE OF HEARING
CITY OF ELGIN
BOWES CREEK COUNTRY CLUB SUBDIVISION
SPECIAL SERVICES AREA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois, a
hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Elgin to consider the
establishment of a Special Service Area consisting of territory legally described in
Exhibit A which is attached to and incorporated by reference into this notice.
The approximate location of the proposed Special Service Area is
3600 Bowes Road in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. An accurate map
depicting the location of the proposed Special Service Area is attached to and
incorporated by reference into this notice as Exhibit B.
All interested persons affected by the proposed establishment of the
Special Service Area will be provided with an opportunity to be heard on that
issue and may object to the establishment of the Special Service Area and the tax
levy affecting that Special Service Area.
The purpose for establishing the Special Service Area is provide services
including the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, replacement and
reconstruction of any site runoff storage area, drainage way, ditch, swale, storm
sewer, or other stormwater facility; costs of design, engineering and other
consulting services, surveying and permits, public liability insurance, and all
administrative, legal and other costs or expenses incurred in connection therewith
and with the administration of the Special Service Area, including the repayment
of any loan or debt incurred for the provision of such services. All the described
services described are unique and in addition to services generally provided by the
City of Elgin.
At the hearing, all persons affected will be provided with an opportunity to
be heard. At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The
proposed annual tax levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to
exceed an annual rate of 0.475 of the equalized assessed value of the property
within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax will be levied for an
indefinite period of time from and after the date of the ordinance establishing the
Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted
by law and shall be levied pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code
(35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq). The tax levies are intended to produce approximately
$289,500.00 annually for the cost of the services described above. The City of
Elgin, however, may annually levy up to the maximum rate specified in the
ordinance establishing the Special Service Area for the cost of the services
described above as said services become necessary and are provided by the City
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696
of Elgin. Notwithstanding the foregoing, taxes shall not be levied hereunder and
the proposed Special Service Area shall remain abeyant and shall take effect only
in the event the homeowners’ or other property owner association responsible for
the property within the proposed Special Service Area fails to maintain, repair,
replace or pay for the improvements described above and/or any related costs for
those improvements, so as to require the City of Elgin to assume those
responsibilities. The hearing may be adjourned by the City Council of the City of
Elgin to another date without further notice other than a motion to be entered
upon the minutes of its meeting fixing the time and place of its adjournment.
If a petition objecting to the establishment of the proposed Special Service
Area, the tax levy, or the imposition of a tax for the provision of special services
to the proposed Special Service Area that has been signed by at least fifty-one
percent (51%) of the electors residing within the proposed Special Service Area,
and by at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the owners of record of the land
included within the boundaries of the proposed Special Service Area, is filed with
the City of Elgin City Clerk within sixty (60) days following the final
adjournment of the public hearing regarding the establishment of the proposed
Special Service Area, no such Special Service Area may be established nor any
tax levied or imposed.
Dated this ______ day of ____________________, 2006.
_______________________________________
CITY CLERK
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That Ordinance No. T23-06 passed June 28, 2006, entitled "An Ordinance
Proposing the Establishment of the Bowes Creek Country Club Subdivision Special Service Area
in the City of Elgin, Illinois and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Related Procedures" is
hereby repealed.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
JULY 26, 2006 VOLUME LXXI
697
Presented: July 26, 2006
Passed: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 27, 2006
Published:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
ORDINANCE T31-06 PASSED PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TALL
OAKS SUBDIVISION SPECIAL SERVICE AREA IN THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER RELATED
PROCEDURES
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. T31-06
AN ORDINANCE
PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
TALL OAKS SUBDIVISION
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA IN THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
AND OTHER RELATED PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit under Article VII, Section 6(a) of the
1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, subject to Article VII, Section 6(a) of the 1970 Constitution of the State of
Illinois, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its
government and affairs for the protection for the public health, safety, morals and welfare; and
WHEREAS, special service areas are established pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(l) of
the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois and the Special Service Area Tax Law (35 ILCS
200/27-5, et seq.) and the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the area legally described in Exhibit A to this
ordinance be established as the Tall Oaks Subdivision Special Service Area of the City of Elgin
for the purposes described in this ordinance (the “Special Service Area”); and
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WHEREAS, the approximate location of the proposed Special Service Area is 101
Russell Road in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. An accurate map depicting the location
of the proposed Special Service Area is attached to and incorporated by reference into this
ordinance as Exhibit B.
WHEREAS, the Special Service Area is compact and contiguous and entirely located
within the boundaries of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Special Service Area will benefit specially from the municipal services
to be provided by the City and that said municipal services are unique and in addition to
municipal services provided to the City of Elgin as a whole, and it is, therefore, in the best
interests of the Special Service Area and the City of Elgin as whole that special taxes be levied
against the Special Service Area for the services to be provided be considered at a public
hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Elgin,
Illinois as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The preambles of this ordinance are hereby
incorporated into this text as if set out herein in full.
Section 2. That a public hearing shall be held by the City Council of the City of Elgin on
August 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter
Court, Elgin, Illinois to consider the establishment of a Special Service Area consisting of
territory legally described in Exhibit A and as depicted on the map labeled Exhibit B, both
exhibits being attached to and incorporated by reference into this ordinance.
At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The proposed annual tax
levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to exceed an annual rate of 0.400 of the
equalized assessed value of the property within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax
will be levied for an indefinite period of time from and after the date of the ordinance
establishing the Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted
by law and shall be levied pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1
et seq). The tax levies are intended to produce approximately $96,000.00 annually for the cost of
the services described above. The City of Elgin, however, may annually levy up to the maximum
rate specified in the ordinance establishing the Special Service Area for the cost of the services
described above as said services become necessary and are provided by the City of Elgin.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, taxes shall not be levied hereunder and the proposed Special
Service Area shall remain abeyant and shall take effect only in the event the homeowners’ or
other property owner association responsible for the property within the proposed Special
Service Area fails to maintain, repair, replace or pay for the improvements described above
and/or any related costs for those improvements, so as to require the City of Elgin to assume
those responsibilities.
JULY 26, 2006 VOLUME LXXI
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Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least once not less than fifteen (15) days prior
to the public hearing in the Courier News, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Elgin. Additionally, notice of the public hearing by mail shall be provided with the public
hearing notice being deposited in the U.S. Mail not less than ten (10) days prior to the time set
for the public hearing. The notice of public hearing shall be addressed to the person or persons in
whose name the general taxes for the last preceding year were paid on each lot, block, tract or
parcel of land lying within the Special Service Area, and in the event taxes for the last preceding
year were not paid, the notice of the Hearing was sent to the person or persons last listed on the
tax rolls prior to that year as the owner or owners of said property.
The notice of the public hearing shall substantially be in the following form:
NOTICE OF HEARING
CITY OF ELGIN
TALL OAKS SUBDIVISION
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois, a
hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Elgin to consider the
establishment of a Special Service Area consisting of territory legally described in
Exhibit A which is attached to and incorporated by reference into this notice.
The approximate location of the proposed Special Service Area is
101 Russell Road in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. An accurate map
depicting the location of the proposed Special Service Area is attached to and
incorporated by reference into this notice as Exhibit B.
All interested persons affected by the proposed establishment of the
Special Service Area will be provided with an opportunity to be heard on that
issue and may object to the establishment of the Special Service Area and the tax
levy affecting that Special Service Area.
The purpose for establishing the Special Service Area is provide services
including the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, replacement and
reconstruction of any site runoff storage area, drainage way, ditch, swale, storm
sewer, or other stormwater facility; costs of design, engineering and other
consulting services, surveying and permits, public liability insurance, and all
administrative, legal and other costs or expenses incurred in connection therewith
and with the administration of the Special Service Area, including the repayment
of any loan or debt incurred for the provision of such services. All the described
services described are unique and in addition to services generally provided by the
City of Elgin.
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At the hearing, all persons affected will be provided with an opportunity to
be heard. At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The
proposed annual tax levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to
exceed an annual rate of 0.400 of the equalized assessed value of the property
within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax will be levied for an
indefinite period of time from and after the date of the ordinance establishing the
Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted
by law and shall be levied pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code
(35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq). The tax levies are intended to produce approximately
$96,000.00 annually for the cost of the services described above. The City of
Elgin, however, may annually levy up to the maximum rate specified in the
ordinance establishing the Special Service Area for the cost of the services
described above as said services become necessary and are provided by the City
of Elgin. Notwithstanding the foregoing, taxes shall not be levied hereunder and
the proposed Special Service Area shall remain abeyant and shall take effect only
in the event the homeowners’ or other property owner association responsible for
the property within the proposed Special Service Area fails to maintain, repair,
replace or pay for the improvements described above and/or any related costs for
those improvements, so as to require the City of Elgin to assume those
responsibilities. The hearing may be adjourned by the City Council of the City of
Elgin to another date without further notice other than a motion to be entered
upon the minutes of its meeting fixing the time and place of its adjournment.
If a petition objecting to the establishment of the proposed Special Service
Area, the tax levy, or the imposition of a tax for the provision of special services
to the proposed Special Service Area that has been signed by at least fifty-one
percent (51%) of the electors residing within the proposed Special Service Area,
and by at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the owners of record of the land
included within the boundaries of the proposed Special Service Area, is filed with
the City of Elgin City Clerk within sixty (60) days following the final
adjournment of the public hearing regarding the establishment of the proposed
Special Service Area, no such Special Service Area may be established nor any
tax levied or imposed.
Dated this ______ day of ____________________, 2006.
_______________________________________
CITY CLERK
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That Ordinance No. T24-06 passed June 28, 2006, entitled "An Ordinance
Proposing the Establishment of the Tall Oaks Subdivision Special Service Area in the City of
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Elgin, Illinois and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Related Procedures" is hereby
repealed.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Passed: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 27, 2006
Published:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
ORDINANCE T32-06 PASSED PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
TRINITY CHASE SUBDIVISION SPECIAL SERVICE AREA IN THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER
RELATED PROCEDURES
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. T32-06
AN ORDINANCE
PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
TRINITY CHASE SUBDIVISION
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA IN THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
AND OTHER RELATED PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit under Article VII, Section 6(a) of the
1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
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WHEREAS, subject to Article VII, Section 6(a) of the 1970 Constitution of the State of
Illinois, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its
government and affairs for the protection for the public health, safety, morals and welfare; and
WHEREAS, special service areas are established pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(l) of
the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois and the Special Service Area Tax Law (35 ILCS
200/27-5, et seq.) and the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the area legally described in Exhibit A to this
ordinance be established as the Trinity Chase Subdivision Special Service Area of the City of
Elgin for the purposes described in this ordinance (the “Special Service Area”); and
WHEREAS, the approximate location of the proposed Special Service Area is 3150 US
Route 20 (Lake Street) in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. An accurate map depicting the
location of the proposed Special Service Area is attached to and incorporated by reference into
this ordinance as Exhibit B.
WHEREAS, the Special Service Area is compact and contiguous and entirely located
within the boundaries of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Special Service Area will benefit specially from the municipal services
to be provided by the City and that said municipal services are unique and in addition to
municipal services provided to the City of Elgin as a whole, and it is, therefore, in the best
interests of the Special Service Area and the City of Elgin as whole that special taxes be levied
against the Special Service Area for the services to be provided be considered at a public
hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Elgin,
Illinois as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The preambles of this ordinance are hereby
incorporated into this text as if set out herein in full.
Section 2. That a public hearing shall be held by the City Council of the City of Elgin on
August 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter
Court, Elgin, Illinois to consider the establishment of a Special Service Area consisting of
territory legally described in Exhibit A and as depicted on the map labeled Exhibit B, both
exhibits being attached to and incorporated by reference into this ordinance.
At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The proposed annual tax
levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to exceed an annual rate of 0.497 of the
equalized assessed value of the property within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax
will be levied for an indefinite period of time from and after the date of the ordinance
establishing the Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted
by law and shall be levied pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1
et seq). The tax levies are intended to produce approximately $64,200.00 annually for the cost of
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the services described above. The City of Elgin, however, may annually levy up to the maximum
rate specified in the ordinance establishing the Special Service Area for the cost of the services
described above as said services become necessary and are provided by the City of Elgin.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, taxes shall not be levied hereunder and the proposed Special
Service Area shall remain abeyant and shall take effect only in the event the homeowners’ or
other property owner association responsible for the property within the proposed Special
Service Area fails to maintain, repair, replace or pay for the improvements described above
and/or any related costs for those improvements, so as to require the City of Elgin to assume
those responsibilities.
Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least once not less than fifteen (15) days prior
to the public hearing in the Courier News, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Elgin. Additionally, notice of the public hearing by mail shall be provided with the public
hearing notice being deposited in the U.S. Mail not less than ten (10) days prior to the time set
for the public hearing. The notice of public hearing shall be addressed to the person or persons in
whose name the general taxes for the last preceding year were paid on each lot, block, tract or
parcel of land lying within the Special Service Area, and in the event taxes for the last preceding
year were not paid, the notice of the Hearing was sent to the person or persons last listed on the
tax rolls prior to that year as the owner or owners of said property.
The notice of the public hearing shall substantially be in the following form:
NOTICE OF HEARING
CITY OF ELGIN
TRINITY CHASE SUBDIVISION
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois, a
hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Elgin to consider the
establishment of a Special Service Area consisting of territory legally described in
Exhibit A which is attached to and incorporated by reference into this notice.
The approximate location of the proposed Special Service Area is
3150 US Route 20 (Lake Street) in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. An
accurate map depicting the location of the proposed Special Service Area is
attached to and incorporated by reference into this notice as Exhibit B.
All interested persons affected by the proposed establishment of the
Special Service Area will be provided with an opportunity to be heard on that
issue and may object to the establishment of the Special Service Area and the tax
levy affecting that Special Service Area.
The purpose for establishing the Special Service Area is provide services
including the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, replacement and
reconstruction of any site runoff storage area, drainage way, ditch, swale, storm
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sewer, or other stormwater facility; costs of design, engineering and other
consulting services, surveying and permits, public liability insurance, and all
administrative, legal and other costs or expenses incurred in connection therewith
and with the administration of the Special Service Area, including the repayment
of any loan or debt incurred for the provision of such services. All the described
services described are unique and in addition to services generally provided by the
City of Elgin.
At the hearing, all persons affected will be provided with an opportunity to
be heard. At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The
proposed annual tax levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to
exceed an annual rate of 0.497 of the equalized assessed value of the property
within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax will be levied for an
indefinite period of time from and after the date of the ordinance establishing the
Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted
by law and shall be levied pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code
(35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq). The tax levies are intended to produce approximately
$64,200.00 annually for the cost of the services described above. The City of
Elgin, however, may annually levy up to the maximum rate specified in the
ordinance establishing the Special Service Area for the cost of the services
described above as said services become necessary and are provided by the City
of Elgin. Notwithstanding the foregoing, taxes shall not be levied hereunder and
the proposed Special Service Area shall remain abeyant and shall take effect only
in the event the homeowners’ or other property owner association responsible for
the property within the proposed Special Service Area fails to maintain, repair,
replace or pay for the improvements described above and/or any related costs for
those improvements, so as to require the City of Elgin to assume those
responsibilities. The hearing may be adjourned by the City Council of the City of
Elgin to another date without further notice other than a motion to be entered
upon the minutes of its meeting fixing the time and place of its adjournment.
If a petition objecting to the establishment of the proposed Special Service
Area, the tax levy, or the imposition of a tax for the provision of special services
to the proposed Special Service Area that has been signed by at least fifty-one
percent (51%) of the electors residing within the proposed Special Service Area,
and by at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the owners of record of the land
included within the boundaries of the proposed Special Service Area, is filed with
the City of Elgin City Clerk within sixty (60) days following the final
adjournment of the public hearing regarding the establishment of the proposed
Special Service Area, no such Special Service Area may be established nor any
tax levied or imposed.
Dated this ______ day of ____________________, 2006.
_______________________________________
CITY CLERK
JULY 26, 2006 VOLUME LXXI
705
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That Ordinance No. T25-06 passed June 28, 2006, entitled "An Ordinance
Proposing the Establishment of the Trinity Chase Subdivision Special Service Area in the City of
Elgin, Illinois and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Related Procedures" is hereby
repealed.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Passed: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 27, 2006
Published:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
ORDINANCE T33-06 PASSED PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE VECE
RIDGE SUBDIVISION SPECIAL SERVICE AREA IN THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER RELATED
PROCEDURES
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. T33-06
AN ORDINANCE
PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
VECE RIDGE SUBDIVISION
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA IN THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
AND OTHER RELATED PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit under Article VII, Section 6(a) of the
1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
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WHEREAS, subject to Article VII, Section 6(a) of the 1970 Constitution of the State of
Illinois, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its
government and affairs for the protection for the public health, safety, morals and welfare; and
WHEREAS, special service areas are established pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(l) of
the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois and the Special Service Area Tax Law (35 ILCS
200/27-5, et seq.) and the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the area legally described in Exhibit A to this
ordinance be established as the Vece Ridge Subdivision Special Service Area of the City of
Elgin for the purposes described in this ordinance (the “Special Service Area”); and
WHEREAS, the approximate location of the proposed Special Service Area is
1700 Rohrssen Road in the City of Elgin, Cook County, Illinois. An accurate map depicting the
location of the proposed Special Service Area is attached to and incorporated by reference into
this ordinance as Exhibit B.
WHEREAS, the Special Service Area is compact and contiguous and entirely located
within the boundaries of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Special Service Area will benefit specially from the municipal services
to be provided by the City and that said municipal services are unique and in addition to
municipal services provided to the City of Elgin as a whole, and it is, therefore, in the best
interests of the Special Service Area and the City of Elgin as whole that special taxes be levied
against the Special Service Area for the services to be provided be considered at a public
hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Elgin,
Illinois as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The preambles of this ordinance are hereby
incorporated into this text as if set out herein in full.
Section 2. That a public hearing shall be held by the City Council of the City of Elgin on
August 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter
Court, Elgin, Illinois to consider the establishment of a Special Service Area consisting of
territory legally described in Exhibit A and as depicted on the map labeled Exhibit B, both
exhibits being attached to and incorporated by reference into this ordinance.
At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The proposed annual tax
levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to exceed an annual rate of 0.313 of the
equalized assessed value of the property within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax
will be levied for an indefinite period of time from and after the date of the ordinance
establishing the Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted
by law and shall be levied pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1
et seq). The tax levies are intended to produce approximately $5,100.00 annually for the cost of
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the services described above. The City of Elgin, however, may annually levy up to the maximum
rate specified in the ordinance establishing the Special Service Area for the cost of the services
described above as said services become necessary and are provided by the City of Elgin.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, taxes shall not be levied hereunder and the proposed Special
Service Area shall remain abeyant and shall take effect only in the event the homeowners’ or
other property owner association responsible for the property within the proposed Special
Service Area fails to maintain, repair, replace or pay for the improvements described above
and/or any related costs for those improvements, so as to require the City of Elgin to assume
those responsibilities.
Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least once not less than fifteen (15) days prior
to the public hearing in the Courier News, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Elgin. Additionally, notice of the public hearing by mail shall be provided with the public
hearing notice being deposited in the U.S. Mail not less than ten (10) days prior to the time set
for the public hearing. The notice of public hearing shall be addressed to the person or persons in
whose name the general taxes for the last preceding year were paid on each lot, block, tract or
parcel of land lying within the Special Service Area, and in the event taxes for the last preceding
year were not paid, the notice of the Hearing was sent to the person or persons last listed on the
tax rolls prior to that year as the owner or owners of said property.
The notice of the public hearing shall substantially be in the following form:
NOTICE OF HEARING
CITY OF ELGIN
VECE RIDGE SUBDIVISION
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois, a
hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Elgin to consider the
establishment of a Special Service Area consisting of territory legally described in
Exhibit A which is attached to and incorporated by reference into this notice.
The approximate location of the proposed Special Service Area is
1700 Rohrssen Road in the City of Elgin, Cook County, Illinois. An accurate map
depicting the location of the proposed Special Service Area is attached to and
incorporated by reference into this notice as Exhibit B.
All interested persons affected by the proposed establishment of the
Special Service Area will be provided with an opportunity to be heard on that
issue and may object to the establishment of the Special Service Area and the tax
levy affecting that Special Service Area.
The purpose for establishing the Special Service Area is provide services
including the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, replacement and
reconstruction of any site runoff storage area, drainage way, ditch, swale, storm
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708
sewer, or other stormwater facility; costs of design, engineering and other
consulting services, surveying and permits, public liability insurance, and all
administrative, legal and other costs or expenses incurred in connection therewith
and with the administration of the Special Service Area, including the repayment
of any loan or debt incurred for the provision of such services. All the described
services described are unique and in addition to services generally provided by the
City of Elgin.
At the hearing, all persons affected will be provided with an opportunity to
be heard. At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The
proposed annual tax levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to
exceed an annual rate of 0.313 of the equalized assessed value of the property
within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax will be levied for an
indefinite period of time from and after the date of the ordinance establishing the
Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted
by law and shall be levied pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code
(35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq). The tax levies are intended to produce approximately
$5,100.00 annually for the cost of the services described above. The City of Elgin,
however, may annually levy up to the maximum rate specified in the ordinance
establishing the Special Service Area for the cost of the services described above
as said services become necessary and are provided by the City of Elgin.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, taxes shall not be levied hereunder and the
proposed Special Service Area shall remain abeyant and shall take effect only in
the event the homeowners’ or other property owner association responsible for the
property within the proposed Special Service Area fails to maintain, repair,
replace or pay for the improvements described above and/or any related costs for
those improvements, so as to require the City of Elgin to assume those
responsibilities. The hearing may be adjourned by the City Council of the City of
Elgin to another date without further notice other than a motion to be entered
upon the minutes of its meeting fixing the time and place of its adjournment.
If a petition objecting to the establishment of the proposed Special Service
Area, the tax levy, or the imposition of a tax for the provision of special services
to the proposed Special Service Area that has been signed by at least fifty-one
percent (51%) of the electors residing within the proposed Special Service Area,
and by at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the owners of record of the land
included within the boundaries of the proposed Special Service Area, is filed with
the City of Elgin City Clerk within sixty (60) days following the final
adjournment of the public hearing regarding the establishment of the proposed
Special Service Area, no such Special Service Area may be established nor any
tax levied or imposed.
Dated this ______ day of ____________________, 2006.
_______________________________________
CITY CLERK
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709
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That Ordinance No. T26-06 passed June 28, 2006, entitled "An Ordinance
Proposing the Establishment of the Vece Ridge Subdivision Special Service Area in the City of
Elgin, Illinois and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Related Procedures" is hereby
repealed.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Passed: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 27, 2006
Published:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
ORDINANCE T34-06 PASSED PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WEST
POINT GARDENS SPECIAL SERVICE AREA IN THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER RELATED
PROCEDURES
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. T34-06
AN ORDINANCE
PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
WEST POINT GARDENS SUBDIVISION
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA IN THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
AND OTHER RELATED PROCEDURES
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WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit under Article VII, Section 6(a) of the
1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, subject to Article VII, Section 6(a) of the 1970 Constitution of the State of
Illinois, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its
government and affairs for the protection for the public health, safety, morals and welfare; and
WHEREAS, special service areas are established pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(l) of
the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois and the Special Service Area Tax Law (35 ILCS
200/27-5, et seq.) and the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the area legally described in Exhibit A to this
ordinance be established as the West Point Gardens Subdivision Special Service Area of the City
of Elgin for the purposes described in this ordinance (the “Special Service Area”); and
WHEREAS, the approximate location of the proposed Special Service Area is 100 Nesler
Road in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. An accurate map depicting the location of the
proposed Special Service Area is attached to and incorporated by reference into this ordinance as
Exhibit B.
WHEREAS, the Special Service Area is compact and contiguous and entirely located
within the boundaries of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Special Service Area will benefit specially from the municipal services
to be provided by the City and that said municipal services are unique and in addition to
municipal services provided to the City of Elgin as a whole, and it is, therefore, in the best
interests of the Special Service Area and the City of Elgin as whole that special taxes be levied
against the Special Service Area for the services to be provided be considered at a public
hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Elgin,
Illinois as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The preambles of this ordinance are hereby
incorporated into this text as if set out herein in full.
Section 2. That a public hearing shall be held by the City Council of the City of Elgin on
August 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter
Court, Elgin, Illinois to consider the establishment of a Special Service Area consisting of
territory legally described in Exhibit A and as depicted on the map labeled Exhibit B, both
exhibits being attached to and incorporated by reference into this ordinance.
At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The proposed annual tax
levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to exceed an annual rate of 0.563 of the
equalized assessed value of the property within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax
will be levied for an indefinite period of time from and after the date of the ordinance
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711
establishing the Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted
by law and shall be levied pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1
et seq). The tax levies are intended to produce approximately $138,600.00 annually for the cost
of the services described above. The City of Elgin, however, may annually levy up to the
maximum rate specified in the ordinance establishing the Special Service Area for the cost of the
services described above as said services become necessary and are provided by the City of
Elgin. Notwithstanding the foregoing, taxes shall not be levied hereunder and the proposed
Special Service Area shall remain abeyant and shall take effect only in the event the
homeowners’ or other property owner association responsible for the property within the
proposed Special Service Area fails to maintain, repair, replace or pay for the improvements
described above and/or any related costs for those improvements, so as to require the City of
Elgin to assume those responsibilities.
Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least once not less than fifteen (15) days prior
to the public hearing in the Courier News, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Elgin. Additionally, notice of the public hearing by mail shall be provided with the public
hearing notice being deposited in the U.S. Mail not less than ten (10) days prior to the time set
for the public hearing. The notice of public hearing shall be addressed to the person or persons in
whose name the general taxes for the last preceding year were paid on each lot, block, tract or
parcel of land lying within the Special Service Area, and in the event taxes for the last preceding
year were not paid, the notice of the Hearing was sent to the person or persons last listed on the
tax rolls prior to that year as the owner or owners of said property.
The notice of the public hearing shall substantially be in the following form:
NOTICE OF HEARING
CITY OF ELGIN
WEST POINT GARDENS SUBDIVISION
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois, a
hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Elgin to consider the
establishment of a Special Service Area consisting of territory legally described in
Exhibit A which is attached to and incorporated by reference into this notice.
The approximate location of the proposed Special Service Area is
100 Nesler Road in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. An accurate map
depicting the location of the proposed Special Service Area is attached to and
incorporated by reference into this notice as Exhibit B.
All interested persons affected by the proposed establishment of the
Special Service Area will be provided with an opportunity to be heard on that
issue and may object to the establishment of the Special Service Area and the tax
levy affecting that Special Service Area.
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The purpose for establishing the Special Service Area is provide services
including the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, replacement and
reconstruction of any site runoff storage area, drainage way, ditch, swale, storm
sewer, or other stormwater facility; costs of design, engineering and other
consulting services, surveying and permits, public liability insurance, and all
administrative, legal and other costs or expenses incurred in connection therewith
and with the administration of the Special Service Area, including the repayment
of any loan or debt incurred for the provision of such services. All the described
services described are unique and in addition to services generally provided by the
City of Elgin.
At the hearing, all persons affected will be provided with an opportunity to
be heard. At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The
proposed annual tax levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to
exceed an annual rate of 0.563 of the equalized assessed value of the property
within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax will be levied for an
indefinite period of time from and after the date of the ordinance establishing the
Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted
by law and shall be levied pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code
(35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq). The tax levies are intended to produce approximately
$138,600.00 annually for the cost of the services described above. The City of
Elgin, however, may annually levy up to the maximum rate specified in the
ordinance establishing the Special Service Area for the cost of the services
described above as said services become necessary and are provided by the City
of Elgin. Notwithstanding the foregoing, taxes shall not be levied hereunder and
the proposed Special Service Area shall remain abeyant and shall take effect only
in the event the homeowners’ or other property owner association responsible for
the property within the proposed Special Service Area fails to maintain, repair,
replace or pay for the improvements described above and/or any related costs for
those improvements, so as to require the City of Elgin to assume those
responsibilities. The hearing may be adjourned by the City Council of the City of
Elgin to another date without further notice other than a motion to be entered
upon the minutes of its meeting fixing the time and place of its adjournment.
If a petition objecting to the establishment of the proposed Special Service
Area, the tax levy, or the imposition of a tax for the provision of special services
to the proposed Special Service Area that has been signed by at least fifty-one
percent (51%) of the electors residing within the proposed Special Service Area,
and by at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the owners of record of the land
included within the boundaries of the proposed Special Service Area, is filed with
the City of Elgin City Clerk within sixty (60) days following the final
adjournment of the public hearing regarding the establishment of the proposed
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Special Service Area, no such Special Service Area may be established nor any
tax levied or imposed.
Dated this ______ day of ____________________, 2006.
_______________________________________
CITY CLERK
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That Ordinance No. T27-06 passed June 28, 2006, entitled "An Ordinance
Proposing the Establishment of the West Point Gardens Subdivision Special Service Area in the
City of Elgin, Illinois and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Related Procedures" is
hereby repealed.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Passed: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 27, 2006
Published:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
ORDINANCE T35-06 PASSED PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WEST
RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH SUBDIVISION SPECIAL SERVICE AREA IN THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND
OTHER RELATED PROCEDURES
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Ordinance No. T35-06
AN ORDINANCE
PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
WEST RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH SUBDIVISION
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA IN THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
AND OTHER RELATED PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit under Article VII, Section 6(a) of the
1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, subject to Article VII, Section 6(a) of the 1970 Constitution of the State of
Illinois, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its
government and affairs for the protection for the public health, safety, morals and welfare; and
WHEREAS, special service areas are established pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(l) of
the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois and the Special Service Area Tax Law (35 ILCS
200/27-5, et seq.) and the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the area legally described in Exhibit A to this
ordinance be established as the Westridge Community Church Subdivision Special Service Area
in the City of Elgin for the purposes described in this ordinance (the “Special Service Area”);
and
WHEREAS, the approximate locations of the proposed Special Service Area is 3170 U.S.
Route 20, in the City of Elgin, Cook and Kane Counties, Illinois. Accurate maps depicting the
locations of the proposed Special Service Area is attached to and incorporated by reference into
this ordinance as Exhibit B.
WHEREAS, the Special Service Area is compact and contiguous and entirely located
within the boundaries of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Special Service Area will benefit specially from the municipal services
to be provided by the City and that said municipal services are unique and in addition to
municipal services provided to the City of Elgin as a whole, and it is, therefore, in the best
interests of the Special Service Area and the City of Elgin as whole that special taxes be levied
against the Special Service Area for the services to be provided be considered at a public
hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Elgin,
Illinois as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The preambles of this ordinance are hereby
incorporated into this text as if set out herein in full.
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Section 2. That a public hearing shall be held by the City Council of the City of Elgin on
August 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter
Court, Elgin, Illinois to consider the establishment of a Special Service Area consisting of the
territory legally described in Exhibit A and as depicted on the maps labeled Exhibit B, both
exhibits being attached to and incorporated by reference into this ordinance.
At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The proposed annual
tax levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to exceed an annual rate of 0.783 of the
equalized assessed value of the property within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax
will be levied for an indefinite period of time from and after the date of the ordinance
establishing the Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted
by law and shall be levied pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1
et seq). The tax levies are intended to produce approximately $30,000.00 annually for the cost of
the services described above. The City of Elgin, however, may annually levy up to the maximum
rate specified in the ordinance establishing the Special Service Area for the cost of the services
described above as said services become necessary and are provided by the City of Elgin.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, taxes shall not be levied hereunder and the proposed Special
Service Area shall remain abeyant and shall take effect only in the event the homeowners’ or
other property owner association responsible for the property within the proposed Special
Service Area fails to maintain, repair, replace or pay for the improvements described above
and/or any related costs for those improvements, so as to require the City of Elgin to assume
those responsibilities.
Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least once not less than fifteen (15) days prior
to the public hearing in the Courier News, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Elgin. Additionally, notice of the public hearing by mail shall be provided with the public
hearing notice being deposited in the U.S. Mail not less than ten (10) days prior to the time set
for the public hearing. The notice of public hearing shall be addressed to the person or persons in
whose name the general taxes for the last preceding year were paid on each lot, block, tract or
parcel of land lying within the Special Service Area, and in the event taxes for the last preceding
year were not paid, the notice of the Hearing was sent to the person or persons last listed on the
tax rolls prior to that year as the owner or owners of said property.
The notice of the public hearing shall substantially be in the following form:
NOTICE OF HEARING
CITY OF ELGIN
WESTRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH SUBDIVISION
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 23, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois, a
hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Elgin to consider the
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establishment of a Special Service Area consisting of territories legally described
in Exhibit A which is attached to and incorporated by reference into this notice.
The approximate location of the proposed Special Service Area is
3170 U.S. Route 20, in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. An accurate map
depicting the location of the proposed Special Service Area is attached to and
incorporated by reference into this notice as Exhibit B.
All interested persons affected by the proposed establishment of the
Special Service Area will be provided with an opportunity to be heard on that
issue and may object to the establishment of the Special Service Area and the tax
levy affecting that Special Service Area.
The purpose for establishing the Special Service Area is to provide
services including the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, replacement
and reconstruction of any site runoff storage area, drainageway, ditch, swale,
storm sewer, or other stormwater facility; costs of design, engineering and other
consulting services, surveying and permits, public liability insurance, and all
administrative, legal and other costs or expenses incurred in connection therewith
and with the administration of the Special Service Area, including the repayment
of any loan or debt incurred for the provision of such services. All the described
services described are unique and in addition to services generally provided by the
City of Elgin.
At the hearing, all persons affected will be provided with an opportunity to
be heard. At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The
proposed annual tax levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to
exceed an annual rate of 0.783 of the equalized assessed value of the property
within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax will be levied for an
indefinite period of time from and after the date of the ordinance establishing the
Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted
by law and shall be levied pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code
(35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq). The tax levies are intended to produce approximately
$30,000.00 annually for the cost of the services described above. The City of
Elgin, however, may annually levy up to the maximum rate specified in the
ordinance establishing the Special Service Area for the cost of the services
described above as said services become necessary and are provided by the City
of Elgin. Notwithstanding the foregoing, taxes shall not be levied hereunder and
the proposed Special Service Area shall remain abeyant and shall take effect only
in the event the homeowners’ or other property owner association responsible for
the property within the proposed Special Service Area fails to maintain, repair,
replace or pay for the improvements described above and/or any related costs for
those improvements, so as to require the City of Elgin to assume those
responsibilities. The hearing may be adjourned by the City Council of the City of
Elgin to another date without further notice other than a motion to be entered
upon the minutes of its meeting fixing the time and place of its adjournment.
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If a petition objecting to the establishment of the proposed Special Service
Area, the tax levy, or the imposition of a tax for the provision of special services
to the proposed Special Service Area that has been signed by at least fifty-one
percent (51%) of the electors residing within the proposed Special Service Area,
and by at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the owners of record of the land
included within the boundaries of the proposed Special Service Area, is filed with
the City of Elgin City Clerk within sixty (60) days following the final
adjournment of the public hearing regarding the establishment of the proposed
Special Service Area, no such Special Service Area may be established nor any
tax levied or imposed.
Dated this ___ day of _________________, 2006.
_______________________________________
CITY CLERK
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That Ordinance No. T28-06 passed June 28, 2006, entitled "An Ordinance
Proposing the Establishment of the West Ridge Community Church Subdivision Special Service
Area in the City of Elgin, Illinois and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Related
Procedures" is hereby repealed.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Passed: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 27, 2006
Published:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 06-182 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH PRINCETON WEST, L.L.C.
Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 06-182
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
PRINCETON WEST, L.L.C.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Ed Schock, Mayor, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and
directed to execute a Development Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Princeton
West, L.L.C. relating to the location of certain utilities under the unpaved portion of the public
right of way in the Princeton West Subdivision, Phase 3, Elgin, Illinois, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Adopted: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 06-140 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SPECIAL
EVENT CO-SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNTOWN
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FOR THE ELGIN CYCLING CLASSIC BIKE
RACE
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to remove
Resolution No. 06-140 from the table. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa,
Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to adopt the
following resolution.
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Councilmember Sandor asked what the differences are between this agreement being presented
to Council tonight versus what was originally presented at the previous meeting and why the
agreement is coming to them for consideration at such a late date.
City Manager Folarin stated that the agreement has been changed because the amount that the
City is agreeing to co-sponsor the event for is roughly $6,000 less than the previous agreement
because the Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) was unable to raise the $10,000 that
they originally agreed to raise. The reason the agreement is being presented so late is because
the staff insisted that the amount of money that DNA agreed to raise was actually raised before
the City contributed to the event.
Councilmember Sandor stated that this concerns him and he believes that something like this is
pulling a bait and switch. The City agrees to a certain set of terms and conditions and at the last
minute the Council finds out that the terms and conditions have changed. He will be voting
against it because it should have been brought before the Council sooner and if the applicant
can’t raise the amount of money they agree to raise then maybe the event should be canceled. It
should not fall on the taxpayers of the City of Elgin to fund amusements that isn’t going to
generate the type of dollars that are going to benefit the City in it’s entirety.
Councilmember Walters stated that the swimming pools and golf courses are considered
amusements and they don’t pay for themselves, but the City continues to fund those pursuits. He
stated the City can’t eliminate all of the amusements for the citizens of Elgin based on whether
they are profitable or not and this is a quality of life issue.
Councilmember Kaptain doesn’t agree with Councilmember Sandor that this is a bait and switch
issue, but that it may be a Catch 22. He believes that people are reluctant to give money to a
project that isn’t guaranteed to go forward which makes it tougher to get the funding.
Councilmember Figueroa understands Councilmember Sandor’s point of view but believes that
this event brings people to the City’s downtown area which has been a continuing goal of the
Council and City.
City Manager Folarin stated that DNA should pay attention so that when the next event comes up
that they require sponsorship and support from the City that this situation doesn’t occur again.
He believes that the budget for an event like this should be prepared with the anticipation of what
can be realistically achieved as far as the ability to raise funds. He stated that if this situation
occurs again where the timeframe for approval is cut so close to the day of the event again, he
will not bring the item forward for consideration for.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: Councilmember Sandor.
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Resolution No. 06-140
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SPECIAL EVENT CO-SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
WITH THE DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
FOR THE ELGIN CYCLING CLASSIC BIKE RACE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute a Special Event Co-Sponsorship Agreement on behalf of the
City of Elgin with the Downtown Neighborhood Association for the Elgin Cycling Classic Bike
Race, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Adopted: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 1
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENTS TO VARIOUS VENDORS
Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to authorize the
following payments. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
PAYEE AMOUNT REASON
1. Badger Meter Inc
Milwaukee, WI
$52,369.57 Water meters throughout the city
2. Stanley Consultants Inc.
Chicago, IL
$22,137.00 Consulting services Bowes Creek
Sanitary Sewer, & Watermain
3. Illinois EPA
Springfield, IL
$20,000.00 Annual NPDES Permit Fee July 1,
2006 – June 30, 2007
CONSENT AGENDA
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Rodgers, to adopt Resolution Nos. 06-175 through 06-180 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call
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vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 06-175 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CULTURAL
ARTS COMMISSION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH BALLET FOLKLORICO
HUEHUEYCOYTL
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 06-175
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
BALLET FOLKLORICO HUEHUEYCOYTL
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute a Purchase of Service Agreement on behalf of the City of
Elgin with Ballet Folklorico Huehueycoytl for a $6,720 grant for general operating
support pursuant to the Cultural Arts Commission Arts and Culture Grants Program, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Adopted: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 06-176 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CULTURAL
ARTS COMMISSION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH INDEPENDENT PLAYERS
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 06-176
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
INDEPENDENT PLAYERS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute a Purchase of Service Agreement on behalf of the City of
Elgin with Independent Players for a $3,622 grant for general operating support pursuant to the
Cultural Arts Commission Arts and Culture Grants Program, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Adopted: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 06-177 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH OLUFEMI FOLARIN
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 06-177
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH OLUFEMI FOLARIN
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Ed Schock, Mayor, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an Amendment to Employment Contract on behalf of the City of Elgin with
Olufemi Folarin for his services as City Manager of the City of Elgin, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
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Presented: July 26, 2006
Adopted: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 06-178 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH HEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
REGIONAL PARK PROJECT
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 06-178
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HEY &ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE REGIONAL PARK PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute an Engineering Services Agreement on behalf of the City of
Elgin with Hey & Associates, Inc. for engineering services for the Regional Park Project, a copy
of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Adopted: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 06-179 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND
MAINTENANCE THE UNDERGROUND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN KIMBALL
COURT SUBDIVISION
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 06-179
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE THE UNDERGROUND
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN KIMBALL COURT SUBDIVISION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that the City of Elgin hereby accepts for ownership and maintenance the underground public
improvements, which include 157 feet of sanitary sewer in the Kimball Court Subdivision.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Adopted: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 06-180 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE ELGIN
RECREATION CENTER FOR YOUTH GANG INTERVENTION PROGRAMS
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 06-180
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE OF SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH THE ELGIN RECREATION CENTER
FOR YOUTH GANG INTERVENTION PROGRAMS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute an Amendment to Purchase of Service Agreement on behalf
of the City of Elgin with the Elgin Recreation Center for youth gang intervention programs, a
copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: July 26, 2006
Adopted: July 26, 2006
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE
Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to place the
following reports and minutes on file. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa,
Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Telecommunications Tax Report April 2006
Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board Minutes for May 31, 2006
Golf Leadership Team Meeting Minutes for November 16, 2005
Elgin Board of Health Minutes for April 10, 2006
Elgin Heritage Design Review Subcommittee Minutes for June 26, 2006
Elgin Liquor Control Commission Minutes for June 7, 2006
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes for April 25, 2006
Planning and Development Commission Minutes for May 15, 2006
Veterans Memorial Park Committee Minutes for May 17, 2006
Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board Minutes for May 17, 2006
Committee of the Whole Minutes for June 28, 2006
City Council Minutes for June 28, 2006
Disbursement Report
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Schock made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sandor, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor,
Walters and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
s/Jennifer Quinton August 9, 2006
Jennifer Quinton, Deputy City Clerk Date Approved