G29-86 Ordinance No. G29-86
AN ORDINANCE
WAIVING CERTAIN PERMIT FEES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN "IDEA HOUSE"
BY THE HOME BUILDERS OF GREATER FOX VALLEY
WHEREAS, the Home Builders of Greater Fox Valley plan to construct an "Idea
House" within the City of Elgin in 1986; and
WHEREAS, the planned "Idea House" will incorporate innovative design and
materials and is intended as an example of the economical construction of a quality home
and tend to promote affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the Home Builders of Greater Fox Valley have requested that the City
of Elgin waive certain permit fees for construction of the "Idea House"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has reviewed this matter and finds
it desirable to waive some permit fees subject to the condition that profits realized from
the sale of the "Idea House" shall be contributed to a charity or not-for-profit organiza-
tion approved by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section I. That the City Council hereby determines that it is necessary and
desirable to waive certain permit fees for the construction of a residential structure by
the Home Builders of Greater Fox Valley to be known as an "Idea House".
Section 2. That no fee shall be required by the Home Builders of Greater Fox
Valley for said "Idea House" for the following permits:
I) Building Permit;
2) Electrical Permit;
3) Heating Permit;
4) Plumbing Permit (includes sewer and water connection fee).
Section 3. That waiver of the above described permit fees shall not affect the
duty of applying for and obtaining such permits nor with the duty of complying with all
building codes.
Section 4. This waiver of permit fees is subject to the condition that construc-
tions take place in 1986 and upon sale of the "Idea House", profits realized therefrom
shall be donated to a not-for-profit organization or charity approved by the City
Council. Upon such sale, the Home Builders of Greater Fox Valley shall provide the City
of Elgin with an accounting of such profits. Failure to apply such profits as provided
herein shall result in the permit fees identified herein becoming immediately due and
payable; Home Builders of Greater Fox Valley shall file its written acceptance of the
terms and conditions with the City Clerk prior to commencement of construction.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall not waive or reduce any fees required by the
Elgin Municipal Code except for the single Idea House identified herein.
s/ Richard L. Verbic
Richard L. Verbic, Mayor
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Presented: April 14, 1986
Passed: April 14 , 1986
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk
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