CITY COUNCIL 2019/02/04 AgendaTHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, February 4, 2019 at 6:30 pm
City Hall Council Chambers
220 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest
Honorable Mayor, Robert Lansing
Prudence R. Beidler, Alderman First Ward Jack Reisenberg, Alderman Third Ward
James E. Morris, Alderman First Ward James Preschlack, Alderman Third Ward
Timothy Newman, Alderman Second Ward Michelle Moreno, Alderman Fourth Ward
Melanie Rummel, Alderman Second Ward Raymond Buschmann, Alderman Fourth Ward
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 6:30pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
1. ELECTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR AS REQUIRED BY
CHARTER AND CITY CODE
City Supervisor Jason C. Wicha
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayor’s Appointment
1. COMMENTS BY MAYOR
A. Mayor’s welcome to new City Manager
2. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
A. Snow Operations Report
- Michael Thomas- Director of Public Works
3. COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Consideration of an Ordinance approving a Fee Schedule and an Ordinance
amending the City’s Home Rule Sales Tax Rate from .5% to 1.0% (Final Approval)
PRESENTED BY: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests final approval of the proposed Ordinances.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: As part of the budget process, all departments are asked to
review their user fees. A comprehensive fee schedule is provided as Exhibit A to the
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Ordinance approving a fee schedule, which clearly identifies the proposed fee increases
highlighted in yellow. The changes to the fee schedule to be considered at this time are in
addition to fee revisions approved December 3, 2018. These changes are as follows:
• Water Rates effective May 1, 2019
• Sanitation Fee effective May 1, 2019
• Fee for Community Development Credit Card Payments effective January 1, 2019
The proposed water rates and sanitation fee reflect changes considered by the City Council
Finance Committee on November 26, 2018. The alteration to the credit card transaction fee
for Community Development is to be consistent with industry standards pursuant to the City’s
business partner, InvoiceCloud.
At its meeting on November 26, 2018, the City Council Finance Committee considered
optional revenue enhancements that would yield additional revenue to fund the City’s
Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The discussion focused on the fact that the City has
over $10 million in identified capital improvements over the next five years with no funding
available. After considerable discussion, the Committee recommended the aforementioned
increase in the Sanitation Fee as well as an increase in the City’s home rule sales tax rate from
.5% to 1.0% effective July 1, 2019. The home rule sales tax rate as proposed would remain
consistent with surrounding communities, as demonstrated in the attached Q&A document
(page 15) developed by the City Manager’s Office.
The following Ordinances are submitted for City Council consideration at this time:
• Ordinance approving a fee schedule (page 20)
• Ordinance amending the City’s Home Rule Sales Tax Rate (page 41)
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The changes to the water rates are projected to yield $151,396 in
additional revenue to the Water Utility Fund for FY2020. The fee for Community Development
credit card payments will offset the associated costs, resulting in no additional revenue to the
City.
Combined, the sanitation fee and sales tax rate increase would yield approximately $900,000
in additional revenue annually to fund capital improvements. In FY2020, the City would
receive approximately $800,000 since the sales tax increase would only be effective for 10
months due to the July 1, 2019 effective date.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant final approval of the proposed ordinances.
4. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
5. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of the January 22, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
A copy of the minutes can be found beginning on page 44
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the January 22, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes.
2. Approval of the Check Register for January 12 – 25, 2019
STAFF CONTACT: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: City Code Section 38.02 sets forth payment procedures of the
City. The Director of Finance is to prepare a monthly summary of all warrants to be drawn on
the City treasury for the payment of all sums due from the City (including all warrants relating
to payroll and invoice payments) by fund and shall prepare a detailed list of invoice
payments which denotes the person to whom the warrant is payable. The warrant list detail
of invoice payments shall be presented for review to the Chairperson of the City Council
Finance Committee for review and recommendation. All items on the warrant list detail
recommended for payment by the Finance Committee Chairperson shall be presented in
summary form to the City Council for approval or ratification. Any member of the City
Council shall, upon request to the City Manager or Director of Finance, receive a copy of the
warrant list detail as recommended by the Finance Committee Chairperson. The City
Council may approve the warrant list as so recommended by the Finance Committee
Chairperson by a concurrence of the majority of the City Council as recorded through a roll
call vote.
The Council action requested is to ratify the payments as summarized below. The associated
payroll and invoice payments have been released during the check register period noted.
Following is the summary of warrants as recommended by the Finance Committee
Chairperson:
The Invoice Total in “All Other Funds” consists primarily of payments from the Water Capital
Fund for the Water Treatment Plant improvements.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Check Register for January 12-25, 2019
Fund Invoice Payroll Total
101 General 374,818 614,786 989,604
501 Water & Sewer 41,742 67,365 109,107
220 Parks & Recreation 95,485 149,261 244,746
311 Capital Improvements 43,658 0 43,658
202 Motor Fuel Tax 0 0 0
230 Cemetery 1,328 9,538 10,866
210 Senior Resources 3,454 10,272 13,727
510 Deerpath Golf Course 1,363 1,280 2,643
601 Fleet 29,141 19,190 48,331
416 - 433 Debt Funds 0 0 0
248 Housing Trust 0 0 0
201 Park & Public Land 0 0 0
All other Funds 492,044 66,212 558,256
$1,083,034 $937,904 $2,020,938
Check Register for January 12 - 25, 2019
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3. Approval of an Audit Committee Recommendation to Award a Two-Year Extension
of the City’s Contract with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP to Provide Audit Services
STAFF CONTACT: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests City Council approval of an Audit
Committee recommendation to extend the contract with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP
(Baker Tilly) for financial audit services for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2019 through 2020, as
provided for in the current contract.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In 2015, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for audit
services jointly with Vernon Hills and Cary. Although issued jointly, the RFP stipulated that
each participating municipality would independently review proposals submitted and award
a contract. Nine (9) firms submitted proposals for the City’s consideration. Utilizing the
evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP, the Finance Department staff completed a thorough
review of all proposals and selected three finalist firms for interview by the Audit Committee.
At its January 21, 2016 meeting, the Audit Committee conducted interviews of the three
finalist firms and requested follow-up information of one firm. Based on all information
received, the Audit Committee approved a recommendation for City Council consideration
to appoint Baker Tilly as the City’s audit firm. On February 16, 2016, the City Council approved
the Audit Committee recommendation and authorized a contract with Baker Tilly for three
initial years and a two-year renewal option at the City’s sole discretion.
Based on its satisfaction with the services provided by Baker Tilly for fiscal years 2016 through
2018, the Audit Committee has recommended that City Council approve the two-year
renewal option.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date
Audit Committee 1/17/19 Recommend approval of 2-year renewal
option with Baker Tilly for FY19 and FY20
City Council 2/16/16
Approve 3-year agreement with Baker
Tilly and 2-year renewal option at City’s
sole discretion
Audit Committee 1/21/16 Interviews of three finalist firms –
recommend Baker Tilly
Proposals Received 12/17/15 Nine (9) proposals submitted
RFP Released 11/23/15 RFP issued jointly with Vernon Hills & Cary
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Responding firms were asked to provide fee quotations for each of
the potential five fiscal years of the agreement. Baker Tilly proposed a 3.0% increase for FY19
over the FY18 audit costs. Audit services costs are allocated to a number of funds and the
costs associated with the FY2019 audit are incorporated in the FY2020 operating budget.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? Yes
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Below is a summary of the project budget:
FY2020 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Various Funds/Accounts $67,980 67,980 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of an Audit Committee Recommendation to Award a Two-Year
Extension of the City’s Contract with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP to Provide Audit Services
4. Approval of the purchase of semi-ruggedized computers for Police Department use
as budgeted in FY2019
STAFF CONTACT: Deputy Chief R.D. Copeland 847-810-3809
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval of the replacement of 14
ruggedized laptops used by the Police Department. This replacement project evaluated less
expensive alternatives to the current fully ruggedized Panasonic Toughbooks. The mobile
workstation performance requirements are exclusive to the Police Department and
encompass several key areas of consideration. First, the workstation must operate in the
extreme environments of a Police Department squad car. Second, the computer must
effectively manage and display multiple critical software applications including, New World
Mobile (computer aided dispatch), Quicket E-citation and the Panasonic Arbitrator camera
system.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Police Department has 12 fully ruggedized laptops
recommended for replacement in FY2019 based on a 6-year replacement cycle. These
computers are considered end of life (EOL) as they no longer have a warranty. Additionally,
many of the workstations are no longer able to function reliably with hardware and software
failures becoming common place. All computers on this proposed replacement are 6 years
old or older.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Police Department
Field Testing
05/11/2018 to
08/01/2018
Three vendors participated:
Getac, Dell and Panasonic
Proposals Received 11/19/2018 Including best and final pricing
In evaluating less costly alternatives to our current workstation the Police Department, with
the support of the IT Division, selected computing solutions manufactured by, Getac, Dell,
and Panasonic which were all considered “ruggedized”. With the exception of Dell, the
tablets are certified to military standard 810G. This certification ensures the tablet is protected
against drops, shocks, spills, vibration, dust, liquid and temperature extremes, all of which
regularly occur or are always present inside a police squad car.
Neither the Police Department nor the IT Department recommends the use of a standard
production laptop or tablet for a police squad car environment, as these machines are not
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built to withstand the previously stated operating strains. Any cost savings realized by buying
standard production tablets/laptops would be negated by a higher rate of equipment failure
and commensurate replacement costs. Units were quoted with a 5 year warranty as the
Police Department keeps units in service an average of 5-6 years.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Staff received the following pricing for this project after submitting
request for bids from three (3) vendors:
Vendor Computer Total Amount per Unit + 5 year
warranty
Total Amount
CDW Panasonic
CF-33
$3,335 + $586 = $3,921.00 $54,894.00
Insight Getac A140 $3,118.67 + 514.03 = $3,632.70 $50,857.80
Dell Dell Latitude
7212
$2,459.68 + (no warranty offered) $34,435.52
After careful consideration and an officer feedback survey on the tested devices, staff
recommends purchasing the Getac semi-ruggedized computer. The Getac offers similar
hardware configuration of the other vendors’ proposals such as Gorilla Glass display with
reduced reflectivity and glove-capable multi-touch display. The Getac device model has
been independently tested and certified to meet the harsh environmental conditions found
in a patrol car. Further, it offers the largest in class display.
Police and IT testing of the devices met all application testing criteria for running Computer
Aided Dispatch (CAD), Panasonic Arbitrator squad camera system, Quicket E-citation system
and other Microsoft Windows applications. Public Safety customer reference checks have
been acceptable.
The Dell proposal is the lowest proposed cost, does not include a 5 year warranty and
includes vehicle mounting costs by Dell’s authorized installation contractor, MPC
Communications.
Additionally, the Fire Department’s experience with Dell in its 2017 rollout of Dell workstations
merits consideration. During this implementation, Dell provided the wrong docking stations
which then had to be returned. The computers also failed to connect to external GPS
antennae, causing poor GPS connectivity; therefore FD had to acquire 3rd party external
GPS devices for a reliable GPS signal. The Fire Department workstations also run fewer
applications than police units and as a whole spend a larger amount of their service life in
static, more environmentally controlled conditions.
PD Demo Unit Experience 2018: Dell was engaged in June 2018 to provide a demo unit and
all required equipment to test the unit in the vehicles. After 3-4 months of back and forth
communication with our IT department, the vendor failed to provide necessary equipment to
mount the computer in the vehicle; therefore the PD was unable to test the Dell tablet inside
a squad vehicle. The Dell Latitude 7202/7212 and all other tablet solutions available from Dell
and Panasonic have a smaller screen size than Getac. This is highly relevant as police officers
are regularly provided mission-critical information when responding to emergency events.
Subsequently, screen size and text legibility are extremely important considerations in this
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mobile and moving workspace, allowing officers to more safely and efficiently read
information being provided by our dispatch center.
Staff submitted for quotes from three (3) vendors for the Getac computer and CDW had the
lowest bid. CDW is a main vendor for computer related hardware for the City and has always
provided quality service at a fair price. The Department is requesting purchase of 14 units – 12
to replace the current fleet, one additional for a planned K-9 unit and one additional to have
a spare when any of the fleet is out of service for repair. The Lake Forest Police Foundation will
reimburse the city for the cost of the laptop designated for the K-9 squad car.
Vendor Getac A140 LTE Total Amount per Unit Total Amount
CDW Tablet + Warranty $3,525.10 $49,351.40
SHI Tablet + Warranty $3565.04 $49,910.56
Insight Tablet + Warranty $3,632.70 $50,857.80
Costs are budgeted as follows:
FY2019 Funding
Source
Account Number Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Emergency
Telephone Fund
205-7672-421-6610
$35,000 $51,818.97 Partial
TOTAL $51,818.97
The additional amount would be funded from the Emergency Telephone Fund Reserves. If
required, a supplemental appropriation ordinance will be submitted for City Council approval
in April.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, approve the
purchase of fourteen (14) semi-ruggedized Getac laptops from CDW in the amount of
$49,351.40 and a five percent (5%) contingency for a total amount not to exceed $51,818.97
5. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Historic
Preservation Commission. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final
Approval)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
The following recommendations from the Historic Preservation Commission are presented to the
City Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda.
650 Lake Road – The Historic Preservation Commission recommends approval of a building scale
variance to allow construction of a small, rear, one-story addition and the expansion of dormers on
a detached coach house. No testimony was presented to the Commission on this petition.
(Approved 7-0)
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250 Majestic Oak Court – The Historic Preservation Commission recommends approval of a
request from the property owners for Local Landmark Designation. The residence is
historically known as the Charles Garfield King Estate House, a Colonial Revival style country
house. The residence was originally designed by Howard Van Doren Shaw for Charles
Garfield King, a Chicago stockbroker. The house is associated with and believed to have
influenced the writings of F. Scott Fitzgerald. The owners recently purchased the property
because of its historical and architectural significance and are in the process of restoring the
residence to its earlier grandeur while at the same time, making upgrades to accommodate
today’s lifestyles. The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation testified in support of designation
of the property as a Local Landmark. (Approved 7 – 0)
The ordinances approving the petitions, with key exhibits attached, area included in the Council’s
packet beginning on page 50. The Ordinances, with complete exhibits, are available for review in
the Community Development Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading
and grant final approval of the Ordinances approving the petitions in accordance with the
Historic Preservation Commission’s recommendations
6. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Zoning Board
of Appeals. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
The following recommendations from the Zoning Board of Appeals are presented to the City
Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda.
139 Woodland Road – The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of variances from the
corner side and interior side yard setbacks to allow additions to a small non-conforming residence.
The Board recognized that the triangular shape of the lot results in the need for variances to
accommodate the minor expansion of living area desired by the young family that recently
purchased the home. No public testimony was presented to the Board on this petition. The design
aspects of this petition were considered by the Building Review Board as detailed in the following
agenda item. (Approved, 7 - 0)
987 Hawthorne Place – The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of a variance from
the lot-in-depth setback to allow the addition of a dormer over an existing garage to provide
additional living space. One letter was received from a neighboring property owner stating support
for the project. (Approved, 6-0)
The Ordinances approving the petitions as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals, with key
exhibits attached, are included in the Council packet beginning on page 80. The Ordinances,
complete with all exhibits, are available for review in the Community Development Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading
and grant final approval of the Ordinances approving the petitions in accordance with the
Zoning Board of Appeals’ recommendations.
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7. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Building
Review Board. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
The following recommendation from the Building Review Board is presented to the City Council for
consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda.
139 Woodland Road - The Building Review Board recommended approval of additions and
alterations to modestly increase the size of the existing residence which is located in the historic
West Park neighborhood. This petition was also reviewed by the Zoning Board of Appeals as
detailed in the previous agenda item. Public comment was offered by neighbors, a family member
of the original owner of the house, and the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation in support of the
project along with suggestions for further refinements to preserve the original character of the
house to the extent possible. The Board directed some design revisions to the expanded dormer in
response to the public testimony. (Approved, 5-0)
The Ordinance approving the petition as recommended by the Building Review Board, with key
exhibits attached, is included in the Council packet beginning on page 97. The Ordinance,
complete with all exhibits, is available for review in the Community Development Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading
and grant final approval of the Ordinance in accordance with the Building Review Board’s
recommendation.
8. Approval of a Cemetery Commission recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Berglund Construction Company for
restoration services for the historic Barrell Memorial Gateway at the Lake Forest
Cemetery, for an amount not to exceed $260,000.
STAFF CONTACT: Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks, Forestry & Special Facilities,
810-3565
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Cemetery Commission requests approving a contract with
Berglund Construction Company to perform complete restoration of the historic Barrell
Memorial Gateway.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Barrell Memorial Gateway is located at the north end of
Lake Road as the only entrance to the Lake Forest Cemetery. The Gateway was dedicated in
1919 as a tribute to Grace and Finley Barrell’s son, John, who accidently drowned in the Illinois
River in 1916. The structure was designed by James Roy Allen who later designed The Riviera,
a marina in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The iron gates were fabricated by well-known artist
Samuel Yellin who designed celebrated ironworks for many universities and institutions. The
Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Barrell Memorial Gateway is a free-standing structure that soars over thirty feet and
consists of a Gothic-style arch portal with wing walls extending from both ends. The structure is
constructed of striated limestone set in an ashlar pattern with mortared joints.
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This project involves a full restoration of the Barrell Memorial Gateway, including the
restoration of the masonry structure and the iron gates. Due to the Cemetery’s National
Register designation, local landmark status and cultural significance, all necessary measures
to preserve and protect the surfaces of the Barrell Memorial Gateway will be taken. The
restoration project will include adherence to the United States Department of the Interior’s
Standards for Restoration and Guidelines for Historic Buildings.
In June of 2018, the City entered into a contract with Brush Architects LLC. The services
included investigation of existing conditions, document development, and bidding
assistance. These services were completed in December of 2018.
As noted above, the Gateway was dedicated in 1919. Given that this year is the 100 year
anniversary of the Gateway, the City is planning an event to commemorate the Barrell
Memorial Gateway later in the fall when the restoration work has been completed.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Cemetery Commission 01/23/19 Recommend Approval
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Upon completion of the design and project plan by Brush Architects,
staff released a request for bids on January 3, 2019. The bid opening was January 17, 2019
and resulted in proposals from three bidders. The bid results follow:
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? Yes
Recommended Bidder/Proposer is BOLDED
Company Name Dollar Amount Bid
Berglund Construction Company $220,000
CA Strata Construction Company $244,588
Bulley & Andrews Masonry Restoration $307,737
After careful review of the bids, City staff, is recommending the selection of Berglund
Construction Company for this project. Berglund has a successful record of performing
services similar to those required for the project, as evidenced by excellent reference checks
and through experiences on other City projects. The total amount of the contract with
Berglund is $220,000. City staff is recommending that a contingency of $40,000 (18%) be
added to project cost, for a total request of $260,000.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2019 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Cemetery Capital Fund $155,200 $155,200 Y
FY2020 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Cemetery Capital Fund $140,000 $104,800 Y
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As shown in the table above, the project is being funded over two fiscal years, FY2019 and
FY2020. Due to the nature of this project, staff is requesting approval of the FY2020 funds in
advance of the start of the fiscal year. The masonry work on an historic structure of this nature
has a very short window of opportunity to complete due to the very specific temperature
and humidity requirements associated with the mortar application. Establishing a contract
now will allow necessary flexibility for the contractor to begin the mortar work in the spring
months. In addition, establishing a contract now will allow for the iron gates to be removed
for restoration during the winter months, while the cemetery has fewer visitors.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Cemetery Commission recommendation to authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Berglund Construction Company for restoration
services for the historic Barrell Memorial Gateway at the Lake Forest Cemetery, for an amount
not to exceed $260,000.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the eight (8) Omnibus items as presented
6. ORDINANCES
7. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of Approvals Related to Community Events Proposed at the West
Train Station at 911 Telegraph Road
PRESENTED BY: Mike Strong, Assistant to the City Manager (810-3680)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: City staff requests approval of special event permits for a
series of free community events proposed to occur within the City owned Train Station in west
Lake Forest.
And
City staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to waive applicable
permit and inspection fees for the first two community events scheduled to occur on Sunday,
February 24, 2019, and Sunday, March 10, 2019.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City of Lake Forest owns and maintains the Telegraph Road
Train Station. The Station contains a large indoor seating area and general lobby, vending
area, and small commercial spaces that provide various services to commuters and area
residents.
In 2017, through a competitive Request for Qualifications process, the City engaged in a
contract with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group (the “Firm”) to
market a vacant commercial space located within the station. Since this time, the Firm, its
broker, Deborah Fischer, and City staff have worked together to review the City’s Strategic
Plan and survey commuters and residents to identify priorities for marketing the space that will
seek to meet their collective unmet retail, commercial and/or service needs.
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This past winter, the coffee shop that was operating out of a small kiosk space opted to
terminate its license. As a result, the City and Firm have been exploring additional creative
opportunities to utilize the indoor space to both draw interest in the vacant commercial
spaces and enhance the vibrancy of west Lake Forest.
One concept that City staff and the Firm have been developing is a series of “pop up”
community events that could occur during the late winter and early spring months. The
current concept includes a a three-event series: a wellness event, an event to promote
volunteerism and local not-for profit entities, and “Family Foodie” pop up event that would
feature various area local restaurants and food and beverage businesses. All of the
proposed events would take place indoors on Sundays in February, March and April from
1pm – 4pm. Parking will be available on site. At this time, staff is anticipating that only limited
City services and support will be required for these events including, but not limited to,
administrativ e support and on site health and safety inspections. The tentative dates for
these events are:
• Sunday, February 24, 2019 – Winter Wellness Event
• Sunday, March 10, 2019 – Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Volunteer Fair
• Sunday, April 14, 2019 – “Family Foodie” Pop Up Event
This past January, the City received completed special event applications for the first two
events, scheduled to occur in February and March. Due to the unique nature, scope, and
potential attendance at these events, City staff is requesting City Council approval of these
community events pursuant to the City’s Special Event Policy (Administrative Directive 1-17).
Additionally, City staff is requesting that City Council authorize the City Manager to waive
fees for the first two events. City staff estimates that the permit and inspection fees for each
event will not exceed $250. Since the full scope of the third event is unknown at this point, if a
fee waiver is requested for that event, it will be presented for future City Council
consideration.
A copy of the promotional flyer and site plan have been included in the agenda packet
beginning on page 107.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The Fee Waiver requests for permit and inspection fees is not
anticipated to exceed $500 cumulatively for the two events proposed on February 24, 2019
and March 10, 2019.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council:
1. Approve a Class “A” Special Event Permit for community events to be held on
February 24, March 10, and April 14, 2019 at the Telegraph Road Train Station, subject
to any conditions of permit approval.
AND
2. Authorize the City Manager to waive all associated permit and inspection fees for the
events on February 24 and March 10, 2019 in a total amount not to exceed $500.00
unless otherwise authorized by future Council action.
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8. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Welcome remarks for New City Manager Jason Wicha from City Council Members
2. Invitation to join the City Council for Cake and Coffee immediately following the
City Council meeting
9. ADJOURNMENT
A copy of the Decision Making Parameters can be found beginning on page 14 of this
packet.
Office of the City Manager January 30, 2019
The City of Lake Forest is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require
certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are
required to contact City Manager Robert R. Kiely, Jr., at (847) 234-2600 promptly to allow the
City to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
DECISION-MAKING PARAMETERS FOR CITY COUNCIL,
AND APPOINTED BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Adopted June 18, 2018
The City of Lake Forest Mission Statement:
"Be the best-managed, fiscally-responsible and appealing community and promote a community
spirit of trust, respect and citizen involvement. "
The Lake Forest City Council, with the advice and recommendations of its appointed advisory
Boards and Commissions, Lake Forest Citizens, and City Staff, is responsible for policy
formulation and approval. Implementation of adopted strategy, policy, budgets, and other
directives of Council is the responsibility of City Staff, led by the City Manager and Senior
Staff. The Mayor and Aldermen, and appointed members of Boards and Commissions should
address matters in a timely, deliberate, objective and process-driven manner, making decisions
guided by the City of Lake Forest Strategic and Comprehensive Plans, the City's Codes,
policies and procedures, and the following parameters:
. Motions and votes should comprise what is in the best long-term interests of all Lake
Forest citizens, measured in decades, being mindful of proven precedents and new
precedents that may be created.
. All points of view should be listened to and considered in making decisions with the
long-term benefit to Lake Forest's general public welfare being the highest priority.
. Fundmg decisions should support effectiveness and economy in providing services
and programs, while mindful of the number ofcidzens benefittmg from such
expenditures.
. New initiatives should be quantified, qualified, and evaluated for their long-tenn merit
and overall fiscal unpact and other consequences to the community.
. Decision makers should be proactive and timely in addressing sto-ategic planning
initiatives, external forces not under control of the City, and other opportunities and
challenges to the community.
Community trust in, and support of, government is fostered by maintaining the integrity of these
decision-making parameters.
The City of Lake Forest 's Decision-Making Parameters shall be reviewed by the City Council on an
annual basis and shall be included on all agendas of the City Council and Boards and Commissions.
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Potential Home Rule Sales Tax Increase Q&A
What is the difference between Sales Tax and Home Rule Sales Tax?
Sales tax is the combination of all state, local, mass transit, home rule, non -home rule,
and any other governmental unit taxes imposed on the sale of tangible goods for use or
consumption. In Illinois, the Department of Revenue administers the sales tax and
distributes tax revenues to the appropriate governmental unit. In communities that are
home rule, like The City of Lake Forest, governing boards have the authority to impose
an additional tax called a home rule sales tax. Once implemented, the home rule sales
tax becomes a component of the overall sales tax rate for that community. Generally,
sales tax applies to purchases made within Lake Forest on most general merchandise,
such as:
Soft drinks and candy
Food and beverage purchases at a
restaurant
Retail or clothing products
Photo processing
Grooming and hygiene products
Computer software or electronics
purchases
How does the State of Illinois allocate sales tax revenue in Lake Forest?
In Lake Forest, the City receives 1.50% of sales tax, or $1.50 for every $100 in taxable
sales. This includes a 1.00% municipal or local sale tax and a 0.50% home rule sales
tax. For example, for a $500 clothing or retail purchase made in Lake Forest, the City
receives $7.50:
Tax Collected Tax
Amount
Tax
Revenue
Who Receives
Revenue?
State Sales Tax 5.00% $25.00 State of Illinois
County Tax 0.25% $1.25 County of Lake
Regional Transportation Authority
(RTA)
0.75% $3.75 RTA
Local Sales Tax 1.00% $5.00 City of Lake Forest
Home Rule Sales Tax (HRST) 0.50% $2.50 City of Lake Forest
Total 7.50% $37.50
For more information about tax allocation in Lake Forest, visit: https://mytax.illinois.gov/
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Regional Map of Sales Tax Rates
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What is currently proposed, and how will it affect the sales tax rate in Lake
Forest?
The City Council is considering an increase in the existing home rule sales tax by
0.50%, which would increase the total sales tax rate from 7.5% to 8.0% depending on
the types of items you purchase in Lake Forest.
Category Description Current Sales
Tax
Proposed
General Merchandise Retail, clothing, dining out 7.5% 8.0%
Qualifying food, drugs, and
medical appliances
Groceries, prescriptions,
etc.
1.75% No Change
Titled or registered items Vehicles, boats, etc. 7.0% No Change
How would the additional tax, and new sales tax rate for Lake Forest, compare to
the sales tax rate in nearby communities?
With the additional increase, the City’s sales tax rate would remain below the average total
sales tax rate for communities within an eight mile radius (See Map).
Proposed, 0.50%
0.00%
1.00%
2.00%
3.00%
4.00%
5.00%
6.00%
7.00%
8.00%
9.00%
10.00%TOTAL EFFECTIVE SALES TAX RATEState of Illinois County of Lake RTA Municipal Sales Tax
Home Rule Sales Tax Food & Beverage Proposed
*Tax rates reflected for Lake County portion of community
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How would the additional sales tax affect my future purchases in Lake Forest?
And how much additional revenue will it bring to the City of Lake Forest?
The additional 0.5% local sales tax would add half a penny on every dollar spent on
certain items, which the City anticipates will generate an additional $600,000 of new
revenue. Below is a sample of how the additional sales tax would affect purchases in
Lake Forest.
Product Price
Net Cost with
Current Sales
Tax
Net Cost with
Additional
0.50% Sales
Tax Difference
Cup of Coffee $3.00 $3.23 $3.24 $0.01
Sunglasses $75.00 $80.63 $81.00 $0.37
Dinner Out (No
Gratuity)
$95.00 $102.13 $102.60 $0.47
Clothing $140.00 $150.50 $151.20 $0.70
Hotel Stay (1
night)
$319.00 $354.09 $354.09 None
Interior Home
Goods
$1,250.00 $1,343.75 $1,350.00 $6.25
Why does The City of Lake Forest need additional revenue and how would the
additional sales tax revenue be spent?
The City relies heavily on the real estate transfer tax, demolition tax, property tax and
sales tax to support the Capital Improvement Fund that pays for these public
improvements. The City typically allocates $3.3 million annually for capital
improvements spread across several different classifications such as road and bridge,
technology, storm sewers, parks and recreation, etc. Projects within these different
classifications are given a priority level annually and included in a capital budget request
that the City Council considers each year. This helps ensure that the City spreads its
annual investment across all of its assets. However, while the funding of these projects
has remained the same, the level and amount of projects that are continuing to be
deferred or passed over is increasing. Based on the City’s current five -year forecast,
there are over $10 million of unbudgeted Capital Improvement Fund projects.
These unfunded projects include a combination of various stormwater and drainage,
streetscaping, transportation, and safety-related projects that the City will be unable to
fund due to current revenue constraints facing the capital improvement fund.
Unfortunately, without increased revenue to support the Capital Improvement Fund at
this time, the City will need to continue to defer necessary capital improvements to
maintain the City’s facilities and infrastructure which will continue to add to the both the
quantity and value of unbudgeted capital projects.
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The City of Lake Forest would direct the additional revenue toward capital improvement
projects. Generally, these projects include improvements that are relatively expensive,
non-routine in nature, and have a fairly long useful life. Such projects include, but are
not limited to, the construction and surfacing of new streets and bridges, storm sewer
improvements, drainage enhancements, building maintenance and major equipment
purchases.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding the proposed home rule sales tax rate, please contact
the Office of the City Manager, at 847-234-2600 or email cityhall@cityoflakeforest.com.
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-_________
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A
FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
WHEREAS, The City has established various fees and charges as part of its
codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, which fees and charges are
reviewed from time-to-time; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed such fees and charges, and
hereby determines that it is necessary to adjust certain existing fees and charges,
and/or to establish formally other fees and charges; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests
of the City and its residents to adopt this Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE
OF ILLINOIS, as follows:
SECTION ONE: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated as the
findings of the City Council and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of
this Ordinance.
SECTION TWO: Approval of Fee Schedule. The City Council hereby
approves the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A (“Fee Schedule”). To the extent
any provision of any code, ordinance, regulation, rule, or policy of the City is
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contrary to the Fee Schedule, such provision is hereby deemed amended so that the
Fee Schedule shall control. Any fee or charge not otherwise listed on the Fee
Schedule shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
SECTION THREE: Effective Date of Fee Schedule. The fees and
charges set forth on the Fee Schedule shall take effect as of the date noted on the
Fee Schedule.
SECTION FOUR: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force
and effect upon its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form in the
manner provided by law.
Passed this ____ day of _________________________, 2019 AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Approved this __ day of _________________________, 2019 _____________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Schedule of Fees and Charges
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1. Public Works
Water Utility Fees/Charges
Turn Off Water Fee 51.064 Water 75
Turn Off Water Fee After Hours 51.064 Water 100
Turn On Water Fee 51.064 Water 75
Turn On Water Fee After Hours 51.064 Water 100
Water Main Taps:Water
1 Inch 51.030(b)Water 500
1-1/2 Inch 51.030(b)Water 1,000
2 Inch 51.030(b)Water 1,300
3,4,6 and 8 inch taps 51.030(b)Water 900
Water Meter Fees:Water
3/4 Inch 51.045(e)Water 470
1 Inch 51.045(e)Water 540
1-1/2 Inch 51.045(e)Water 910
2 Inch 51.045(e)Water 1,165
3 inch 51.045(e)Water 2,615
4 inch 51.045(e)Water 3,950
6 inch 51.045(e)Water 6,840
Water Meter Contractor Bond 51.015 Water 1500 100.00%0
Plant Investment Fee - SF 52.15 Water 2,900
Multi-Family Dwelling - new structure 52.15 Water 2,652
Residential pools, sprinkler systems 52.15 Water 459
Nonresidential buildings - new structures and additions 52.15 Water 1.02/sq ft of entire
Water interior area of the building
Institutional buildings - new structure and additions 52.15 Water .94/sq ft of entire
only if eligible for fed and state tax exempt status Water interior area of the building
General Fees
Sticker for Leaf/Grass Bags 50.016 General 1.00 per sticker
Sanitation
Special Pickup 50.039 ( c)General $ 40 per cubic yard
White Goods 50.015 General 65
White Goods W/CFC 50.015 General 90
Monthly refuse collection fee 50.021 General 8.00 Per month 12.00 Per Month 50.00%300,000
55 Gallon Recycle Cart/Fee for extra cart only General 55 75 36.36%0
Exhibit A
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Licenses
Scavengers - collects and disposes of multi-family and 50.055 1,500 per company
commercial waste
Scavengers - collects and disposes of residential and 50.055 750 per company
commercial roll -offs
Scavengers - collection and cleaning of portable toilets 50.055 200 per company
2. Community Development
Water Utility Fees/Charges
Water Service Inspection Fee N/A Water 50
Home Inspection Fee 51.065 Water 150
Home Inspection Fee - Re-Inspection 51.065 Water 50
Home Inspection Waiver 51.065 Water 25
General Fees
Zoning Analysis 159.052 General 100
Tree fencing inspection fee N/A 240 135 -43.75%-11025
Building & Development Fees:
Service Contracts:
Lake Bluff N/A General Per Agreement
Bannockburn N/A General $5,000 min.
N/A & 50% over that
Plan Review :
Remodeling up to $12,000 150.145 General 55
$12,001 to $48,000 Remodeling 150.145 General 82
$48,001 - $120,000 Remodeling 150.145 General 138
over $120,000 Remodeling 150.145 General 230
Additional fee for plan reviews that require more than 2 hours 150.145 General $55 per additional hour
New Construction - SFD 150.145 General 400
New Construction - 2FD 150.145 General 230/unit
New Const. - Com. & Multi. Fam.150.145 $572+$50/
3 or more units 150.145 1,000 Sq. Ft.
Plan Re-Submittal Fee 150.145 General $ 140 per re-submittal
Alterations to Approved Plans 150.145 General $ 140 + $55 per hour fee
for reviews
requiring more than 2 hours
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Building Scale Calculation Fees
Single Family residence - first review N/A General 400
with completed Building Scale worksheet/detailed plans N/A General 200
Two-family dwelling N/A General $ 189 per unit
with completed Building Scale worksheet/detailed plans N/A General 120
Additonal reviews (for revised plans)N/A General 102
On-site inspection for an existing dwelling N/A General 102
Office meeting to discuss for building scale calculation N/A General 50
Building Scale Waiver Request N/A General 100
Building Review Board Fees
Signs/Awnings/Landscaping/
Lighting/Fences N/A General 75
Two or more of above N/A General 125
Storefront Alterations N/A General 100
New Commercial building, school, hospital or multi-family building N/A General 700
per building
Alterations or major additions to commerical buildings, schools, N/A General 323
hopitals or multi-family buildings - per building
New multi-building projects - per building N/A General 850 + 175 for more than
4 buildings (per building)
Satellite Dish N/A General 100
Changes to approved building materials N/A General 60
Demolition with replacement structure N/A General 2,230
Demolition partial and replacement addition N/A General 1,310
Demolition w/o Replacement Struture N/A General 1,310
New Residence on Vacant Property (building scale fee also)155.07 General 1,050
Additions & Alterations to Existing Residence (building scale fee also)155.07 General 500
Replacement/new single family home/duplex structure N/A General 1,310
Variance from Building Scale Ordinance N/A General 367
Revisions to Approved Plans N/A General 225
Historic Preservation Commission Fees
Demolition (complete) and replacement structure 155.07 General 2,450
Demolition (partial) and replacement structure 155.07 General 1,529
Removal of less than 50%155.07
Demolition partial and replacement addition N/A General 1,310
Demolition w/o Replacement Structure N/A General 1,310 1441 10.00%131
New Residence on Vacant Property (building scale fee also)155.07 General 1,050
Additions & Alterations to Existing Residence (building scale fee also)155.07 General 500
Revisions to Approved Plans 155.07 General 225
Variance from Building Scale Ordinance 155.07 General 367
Rescission of local landmark designation, amendment of 155.07
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local landmark designation or historic map amendment 155.07 General 2,500
Signs/Awnings/Landscaping/
Lighting/Fences N/A General 75
Two or more of above N/A General 125
Storefront Alterations N/A General 100
New Commercial building, school, hospital or multi-family building N/A General 700
per building
Alterations or major additions to commerical buildings, schools, N/A General 323
hopitals or multi-family buildings - per building
New multi-building projects - per building N/A General 850 + 175 for more than
4 buildings (per building)
Project Fees
Red Tag , per violation, per day 150.005 General 300
Stop Work Order 150.005 General 750
Street Obstruction - first 30 lineal fee of public right-of-way 150.005 General 100
Re-Inspection all permits (failed/no show)150.005 General 175
Additional Inspections 150.005 General 50
Off Hour Inspections 150.005 General $50 administration fee plus per hour cost of inspector
Const. Codes Comm. Fees:
Variances from Construction Code 150.110 General 250
Administrative Appeals 150.110 General 150
Material/Product Evaluation 150.110 General 350.00
Demolition Tax 150.110 Cap Imp/12,000
Afford Hsing
Zoning Board of Appeals
Variations from Zoning Codc 159.02 General 287
Administrative Appeals 159.02 General 150
Special Use Permit - Existing Developments 159.02 General 755
Legal Ad Publication (as required)159.02 General 65
Plan Commission
Minor Subdivisions-Tentative Approval 2,3 or 4 lots 156.026(a)(3)General 2,184
payable at time of application
Minor Subdivisions-Final Approval 156.026(a)(3)General 250+35/lot plus
156.026(a)(3)engineering and recording fees
Major Subdivisions-Tentative Approval 5 or more lots 156.026(a)(3)General $3,822+35 for each
156.026(a)(3)General lot over 5
Major Subdivisions-Final approval paid prior to recording of plat 156.026(a)(3)General $400+35/
156.026(a)(3)General plus $5/lot
156.026(a)(3)General over 10; +
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156.026(a)(3)engineering and recording fees
Planned Preservation Subd Special Use Pemit plus minor/major subd fee 156.026(a)(3)General 2,500
Zoning Change 156.026(a)(3)General 3,328
Filing fee for all other developments 156.026(a)(3)General 788
Code Amendment 156.026(a)(3)General 3,328
Extension of Tentative Subdivision Plat Approval 156.026(a)(3)General 150
Administrative Property Line shift 156.026(a)(3)General 250
Legal Ad Publication (as required)156.026(a)(3)General 65
Special Use Permit 156.026(a)(3)General 1,035
Special Use Permit - Restaurant within 150' of Residential 156.026(a)(3)General 600
Permits
Building Permits repair and maintenance under $6,000 150.145 General 40
Building Permits - $100,000 or less 150.145 General 1.5% of total construction
150.145 General (50 min)
Building Permts - over $100,000
$100,001 - $200,000 150.145 General 2% of total construction
$200,001 - $500,000 150.145 General $4,000 + 1% of total cc in excess of $200,000
$500,001 and above 150.145 General $7,000 + .5% of total cc in excess of $500,000
Underground storage tank removal General
(single family and duplex)150.145 $150 per tank
All other properties 150.145 General $250 per tank
Hot work 150.145 General 100
Permit Extensions 150.145 General $150 adminstration fee plus 20% of the original
150.145 permit fee - 6 month extension
Adminstration Demolition Approval - Life Safety/Nuisance 150.145 General 500
Driveway Permits:
Driveway Resurfacing Permit (not required for sealcoating)150.145 General 50
Driveway Bond 150.485 General 250
Satellite Permit 150.145 General 100
Satellite dish 150.145 General 1.5% of cost, 50 min
Plumbing
Irrigation Systems 150.145 General 2.00 per head
150.145 General $ 60 min
Plumbing - base charge 150.145 General 60+$5.50/fix.
Recording of Public Right-of-Way agreement 150.145 General 70 (up to 4 pages, $5 each addl page)
for sprinkler system
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Sanitary Sewer 150.145 General $50 min + 1.00/ft over 50 ft
Storm Sewer 150.145 General $50 min + 1.00/ft over 50 ft
Street Opening 98.056 50.00
Electrical 150.145 General $100, plus $1 per unit beyond 100 total units
Electrical Service 150.145 General 75
Electric - motors 150.145 General $75 + .50 per horsepower
HVAC
Residential - New or replacement
1 or 2 units 150.145 General 52
Each additional unit 150.145 General 45
Duct work 150.145 General 52
Commercial New 150.145 General $52 per 1,500
150.145 General sq ft of floor area
Commerical - replacement of existing units 150.145 General same as residential
Sign 150.145 General 1.5% construction cost
150.145 General 50 min
Construction Trailer Permit (Commercial Construction Sites only)150.145 General $100 per month
Purchase of Parking
Space per Zoning Code 150.145 General to be set by City Council at the time
150.145 of approval based on market costs
Elevators
Elevator Inspection Fee 150.145 General Variable
Elevator Permits - New elevators 150.145 General 65
Vending Licenses
Health -Restaurant (20 or Less)113.03(d)(1)General 250
Health - Restaurant (21-99)113.03(d)(2)General 350
Health - Restaurant (100 + Seats)113.03(d)(3)General 600
Health - Itinerant Restaurant 113.03(d)(4)General 250
Health - Food Store 113.21(d)General 100.00
Health - Limited Food Store (selling candy)113.21(d)General 50.00
Food Vendor (delivery)113.21(d)General $150/Veh.
Milk Vendor (delivery)113.21(d)General $100/Veh.
Health - Milk Store 113.21(d)General 100
Ice Vending Machine per machine 95.061 General 110
Food Vending Machine per machine 113.21(d)General 55
Candy Vending Machine per machine 113.21(d)General 55
Pop/Soft drink Vending Machine per machine 113.21(d)General 55
Milk Vending Machine per machine 113.21(d)General 55
Tobacco vending machine per machine 135.136 General 50
Card/Trinket Vending Machine per machine 110.104 General 55
Amusement Machine per machine 110.104 General 110
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HVAC Contractor 150.145 General 60
Electrical Contractor 150.145 General 60
Juke Box 110.083 General 25
Pool Table 112.095(b)(1)General 25
Elevator Inspection Fee 150.220(b)General Variable
DVD Vending Machine License 110.005 General 110
Tree and Vegetation Removal
Application Review Fee 99 General $40
Removal of Heritage Tree 99 General $ 40 per tree
Removal of tree 10" DBH or larger within the streetscape preservation 99 General $ 40 per tree
area, the front yard or the corner side yard 99
Removal of trees or vegetation from a Conservation Easement 99 General $ 35 per 1 1/2 acre site
Removal of trees froma Tree Preservation or No Disturbance area 99 General $ 40 per tree
Removal of trees or shrubs from any ravine or bluff 99 General $ 40 per 1 1/2 acre site
Removal of trees or shrubs from a public right of way 99 General $ 40 per 1 1/2 acre site
or other public property 99
Ash tree removals, dead or hazardous trees 99 General No Fee
Bonds
Permit Renewal - for projects with estimated construction 150.145 General 18% of permit fee 19% of permit fee 1.00%Variable
costs of $200,000 or less refundable upon completion
of project within one year
Permit Renewal - for projects with estimated construction 150.145 General 20% of permit fee 21% of permit fee 1.00%Variable
costs of more than $200,000 refundable upon completion
of project within 18 months
Street Opening Bond 98.058 General 500
Fire Protection Fees:
Life Safety Plan Review Fee - New Constr/Addition 150.145 General $ 500 min or .05 s.f.
includes all floors
Life Safety Plan Review Fee - Remodel/Alteration 150.145 General $ 60 min or .05 sf
includes all areas
Fire Suppression Systems (Plan review and 2 inspections)
Single Family/Duplex Residential
New 150.145 General $120 or .05 per s.f whichever is greater
Addition/Alteration 150.145 General $60 or .05 per s.f for scope of work area
150.145 whichever is greater
Commercial/Multi Family
New 150.145 General $500 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater
Addition/Alteration 150.145 General $250 or .05 s.f. for scope of work area whichever is greater
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Specialized Suppression (FM 200, clean agent)150.145 General
$150 per system ( in addition to above fees for the overall
system)
Stand pipe riser 150.145 General 100
Fire Alarms
Single Family/Duplex Residential 150.145 General $75 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater
Commercial/Multi Family - New General $500 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater
Commercial/Multi Family - Addition/Alteration 150.145 General $75 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater
Inspections/Tests
Annual & New Underground Flush test 150.145 Water $75 + cost per gallon of water, at current rate as
150.145 established by the City Council, based on pipe size
Annual & New Fire Pump Test 150.145 Water $175 + cost per gallon of water, at current rate as
150.145 established by the City Council, based on pump size
Small Wireless Facilities
Application for Collocation - Installation of facility General $650
Application for Collocation - Installation of multiple facilities General $350 per facility
Application for installation of new utility pole or support structure General $1,000
Annual recurring rate for collocations on a City utility pole
located in the right-of-way. (* Or the City's actual, direct, and
reasonable costs related to the wireless provider's use of space
on the City utility pole)General *$200
Other
Hood and Duct Extinguishing System - New 150.145 General $300 per system
Hood and Duct Extinguishing System - Alteration 150.145 General $100 per system
Alternative Letter of Credit Review 150.145 General $100 per review
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy - Landscape only due to
season
(single family and duplex)150.145 General $300 per unit
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy
(single family and duplex)150.145 General $500 per unit 550 10.00%300
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy
(multi-family and commercial)150.145 General
$25 per square foot, whichever is greater, to a
maximum of $2,000
3. Finance
Water Utility Fees/Charges
Water Sales/1,000 Gallons
Effective with Water Bills mailed on or after May 1, 2019
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Lake Forest Residential - to 10,000 Gallons per Quarter 51.061(a)Water 4.50 4.60 2.22%49,188
Lake Forest Residential - 10,001 to 60,000 Gallons per Quarter 51.061(a)Water 5.77 5.90 2.25%incl above
Lake Forest Residential - over 60,000 Gallons per Quarter 51.061(a)Water 6.05 6.30 4.13%incl above
Lake Forest All Other Users 51.061(a)Water 5.95 6.10 2.52%incl above
Del Mar Woods 51.061(a)Water 8.18 8.35 2.08%n/a
Other Non resident users 51.061(a)Water 8.18 8.35 2.08%n/a
Sewer Charge/1,000 Gallons (winter usage)51.061(a)Water 1.16
Customer Charge - Water (Inside)
5/8" to 1.5" meter 51.061(b)Water $40/quarter $43/quarter 7.50%102,208
2" to 4" meter 51.061(b)Water $160/quarter $170/quarter 6.25%incl above
6" and above meter 51.061(b)Water $750/quarter $800/quarter 6.67%incl above
Benefit Access Program Discount - must renew annually N\A Water $(10)/quarter
Customer Charge - Water (Outside)
5/8" to 1.5" meter 51.062(b)Water $50/quarter $55/quarter 10.00%n/a
2" to 4" meter 51.062(b)Water $175/quarter $190/quarter 8.57%n/a
6" and above meter 51.062(b)Water $790/quarter $850/quarter 7.59%n/a
Customer Charge - Sewer
5/8" to 1.5" meter 52.15€(1)Water $5/quarter
2" to 4" meter 52.15€(1)Water $20/quarter
6" and above meter 52.15€(1)Water $100/quarter
Beach Parking Fee
Beach Parking
Temporary (R)73.45 General 85
Temporary (NR)73.45 General 910
Parking Permits
Resident-Full Year 73.27(c)(7)Parking 313
Resident-Monthly 73.27(c)(7)Parking 30/Month
Resident - Unlimited 73.27(c)(7)Parking 1,000
Employer Purchased-Full Yr. 73.27(c)(7)Parking 180
Employer Purchased-Monthly 73.27(c)(7)Parking 20/Month
Non-Resident-Full Year 73.27(c)(7)Parking 700
Non-Resident - Monthly 73.27(c)(7)Parking 60/Monthly
An envelope of 10 tokens N\A Parking 25
Daily Parking Fee-Telegraph 73.27(c)(7)Parking 3
Daily Parking Fee-All Other 73.27(c)(7)Parking 3
Licenses
Car and Lt Truck 74.179(b)General 85
HeavyTruck (8,000+ lbs.)74.179(b)General 110
Motocycles 74.179(b)General 45
Senior Citizen 65 and over N/A General no discount
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Transfers 74.184 & 185 General 5
Penalties 74.179(b)General 50%
Dog License 91.032 General 10
Cat License 91.032 General 10
Auto Dealer License 74.183 General 50+20/Veh
Disabled vehicle sticker (Benefit Access Program)N/A General 45
Real Estate Transfer Tax 39.155(b)Cap Imp $4.00 per $1,000
Non-sufficient funds Fee 10.99 General 25
Credit Card Service Fees-Effective January 1, 2019
Daily Parking 73.27(c)(7)General $.25 per transaction
Development Related Fees N/A General lesser of 3.00% or maximum allowable by law
2.95%
(Minimum $1.95)
Pass-through
of costs
incurred
Public Safety Pension Fee
Residential Utility Accounts N/A General $20 per Quarter
All Other Utility Accounts (exclude irrigation only services)N/A General $70 per Quarter
4. Parks and Recreation
Golf Course Fees/Charges:
Seasonal Fees-Resident: effective January 1, 2019
Class A -Adult Single 97.051 DPG 1450 1475 1.72%1125
Class B -Adult Combo 97.051 DPG 2500
Class D -Junior 97.051 DPG 625 675 8.00%700
Class F - Senior Citizen 97.051 DPG 850 865 1.76%360
Seasonal Fees (Non-Resident) effective January 1, 2019
Class A -Adult Single 97.051 DPG 1,850
Class B -Adult Combo 97.051 DPG 2,500
Class D -Junior 97.051 DPG 650 675 3.85%0
Class F - Senior Citizen 97.051 DPG 1,100
Daily Fees-Resident: effective January 1, 2019
Weekday-9 97.051 DPG 31 35 12.90%9748
Weekday-18 97.051 DPG 46 48 4.35%5125
Weekend 9 97.051 DPG 38 40 5.26%4381
Weekend -18 97.051 DPG 56 61 8.93%8000
Electric Golf Carts: effective January 1, 2019
9 Holes Single Rider 97.052 DPG 12 13 8.33%15000
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18 Holes Single Rider 97.052 DPG 20
Range Balls
Small Bucket 97.051 DPG 5 6 20.00%1932
. Medium Bucket 97.051 DPG 7 8 14.29%1000
. Large Bucket 97.051 DPG 15
Pull cart - 9 holes 97.051 DPG 6
Pull cart - 18 hoes 97.051 DPG 8
USGA Handicap Fees - Members 97.051 DPG 37 40 8.11%100
Permanent Tee Time - Weekend 97.051 DPG 300
Locker - 18 inch 97.051 DPG 130 135 3.85%185
Locker - 12 inch 97.051 DPG 115 120 4.35%80
Park Fees
Park Picnic Permits
0 - 149 People N/A Parks/Rec 75 100 33.33%1625
150 or more People N/A Parks/Rec 125 150 20.00%750
Picnic Tables Parks/Rec 25 per table
Grills Parks/Rec 85 per grill
Cemetery Fees
Issuance of Deeds 93.45 Cemetery .50 per deed
Boating and Beach Fees - effective February 1, 2019
Watercraft Ramp/Sailboat Permits-Recreation
Watercraft Ramp (R)97.066 Parks/Rec 497 517 4.02%1280
Watercraft Ramp 2nd boat/ half season 97.066 Parks/Rec 249 259 4.02%170
Watercraft Ramp (R) (Sen.) 97.066 Parks/Rec 397 413 4.03%192
Watercraft Ramp (R) (Sen) 2nd boat/ half season 97.066 Parks/Rec 200 208 4.00%16
Watercraft Ramp (NR) 97.066 Parks/Rec 994 1034 4.02%160
Year round compound storage Resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 2203 2291 3.99%880
Year round compound storage Resident senior 97.066 Parks/Rec 1762 1832 3.97%280
Year round compound storage non-resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 3305 3437 3.99%0
Seasonal compound storage Resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 1491 1551 4.02%60
Seasonal compound storage Resident Senior 97.066 Parks/Rec 1193 1241 4.02%96
Seasonal compound storage Non-resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 2235 2324 3.98%0
Year round watercraft rack storage resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 602 626 3.99%96
Year round watercraft rack storage resident senior 97.066 Parks/Rec 483 502 3.93%95
Year round watercraft rack storage non-resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 602 626 3.99%0
Seasonal watercraft rack storage resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 352 366 3.98%224
Seasonal watercraft rack storage resident senior 97.066 Parks/Rec 281 292 3.91%2
Seasonal watercraft rack storage non-resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 352 366 3.98%0
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Year round watercraft sand storage resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 745 775 4.03%0
Year round watercraft sand storage resident senior 97.066 Parks/Rec 596 620 4.03%0
Year round watercraft sand storage non-resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 1117 1162 4.03%0
Seasonal watercraft sand storage resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 457 475 3.94%18
Seasonal watercraft sand storage resident senior 97.066 Parks/Rec 365 380 4.11%15
Seasonal watercraft sand storage non-resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 686 713 3.94%0
South Beach Parking Permit (R)97.066 Parks/Rec 145 151 4.14%192
South Beach Parking Permit (R) (Sen.)97.066 Parks/Rec 114 119 4.39%35
South Beach Parking Permit (NR)97.066 Parks/Rec 910
South Beach Parking Permit Employee/Retiree 97.066 Parks/Rec 96 100 4.17%0
Extra vehicle decal resident - center isle 97.066 Parks/Rec 138
Extra vehicle decal senior - center isle 97.066 Parks/Rec 110
Extra vehicle decal nonresident - center isle 97.066 Parks/Rec 208
Daily Boat Launch resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 40
Daily Boat Launch nonresident 97.066 Parks/Rec 65
Resident Guest Daily Parking Pass, limit 5 per season 97.066 Parks/Rec 10
Nanny Parking Pass 97.066 Parks/Rec 85
Senior Caregiver Parking Pass 97.066 Parks/Rec 85
Non resident beach fee, weekends and holidays 97.069 Parks/Rec 10 15 50.00%12070
Fitness Center Fees - effective May 1, 2019
Fitness Center Membership Fees
Individual resident rate N/A Parks/Rec 408 420 2.94%2,208
Individual resident rate - 6 months N/A Parks/Rec 260 Eliminate
Individual resident rate - 3 months N/A Parks/Rec 130 Eliminate
Individual resident rate - 1 months N/A Parks/Rec 41 42 2.44%22
Individual non-resident rate N/A Parks/Rec 490 528 7.76%114
Individual non-resident rate - 6 months N/A Parks/Rec 325 Eliminate
Individual non-resident rate - 3 months N/A Parks/Rec 162 Eliminate
Individual non-resident rate - 1 months N/A Parks/Rec 49 53 8.16%4
Couple resident rate N/A Parks/Rec 720 744 3.33%1,752
Couple resident rate - 6 months N/A Parks/Rec 455 Eliminate
Couple resident rate - 3 month N/A Parks/Rec 227 Eliminate
Couple resident rate - 1 month N/A Parks/Rec 72 74 2.78%10
Couple non-resident rate N/A Parks/Rec 864 888 2.78%24
Couple non-resident rate - 6 months N/A Parks/Rec 568 Eliminate
Couple non-resident rate - 3 months N/A Parks/Rec 284 Eliminate
Couple non-resident rate - 1 months N/A Parks/Rec 87 89 2.30%0
Family resident rate N/A Parks/Rec 936 972 3.85%1,548
Family resident rate - 6 months N/A Parks/Rec 591 Eliminate
Family resident rate - 3 months N/A Parks/Rec 295 Eliminate
Family resident rate - 1 months N/A Parks/Rec 93 97 4.30%16
Family non-resident rate N/A Parks/Rec 1128 1164 3.19%0
Family non-resident rate - 6 months N/A Parks/Rec 739 Eliminate
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Family non-resident rate - 3 months N/A Parks/Rec 369 Eliminate
Family non-resident rate - 1 months N/A Parks/Rec 113 116 2.65%0
Senior resident rate N/A Parks/Rec 312 324 3.85%1,092
Senior resident rate - 6 months N/A Parks/Rec 195 Eliminate
Senior resident rate - 3 months N/A Parks/Rec 97 Eliminate
Senior resident rate - 1 months N/A Parks/Rec 31 32 3.23%11
Senior non-resident rate N/A Parks/Rec 375 384 2.40%27
Senior non-resident rate - 6 months N/A Parks/Rec 244 Eliminate
Senior non-resident rate - 3 months N/A Parks/Rec 122 Eliminate
Senior non-resident rate - 1 months N/A Parks/Rec 37 38 2.70%0
Senior couple resident rate N/A Parks/Rec 528 540 2.27%408
Senior couple resident rate - 6 months N/A Parks/Rec 341 Eliminate
Senior couple resident rate - 3 months N/A Parks/Rec 170 Eliminate
Senior couple resident rate - 1 months N/A Parks/Rec 53 54 1.89%6
Senior couple non-resident rate N/A Parks/Rec 636 660 3.77%48
Senior couple non-resident rate - 6 months N/A Parks/Rec 426 Eliminate
Senior couple non-resident rate - 3 months N/A Parks/Rec 213 Eliminate
Senior couple non-resident rate - 1 months N/A Parks/Rec 64 66 3.13%0
Student resident rate N/A Parks/Rec 312 324 3.85%240
Student resident rate - 1 month N/A Parks/Rec 31 32 3.23%13
Student non-resident rate N/A Parks/Rec 375 384 2.40%0
Student non-resident rate - 1 month N/A Parks/Rec 37 38 2.70%0
Matinee resident rate N/A Parks/Rec 216 228 5.56%1,140
Matinee resident rate - 1 month N/A Parks/Rec 21 23 9.52%8
Matinee non-resident rate N/A Parks/Rec 260 276 6.15%64
Matinee non-resident rate - 1 month N/A Parks/Rec 26 28 7.69%0
All-inclusive - member - effective December 6, 2012 N/A Parks/Rec 311 324 4.18%858
All-inclusive - non-member - effective December 6, 2012 N/A Parks/Rec 692 720 4.05%0
5. OCM
General Fees & Charges:
Birth certificates (January 1, 2010)5.36 General $10 first/$4 additional
Death certificates (January 1, 2013)5.36 General $14 first/$6 additional
On-line data entry fee by city staff ( January 1, 2010)N/A General 10
Solicitor/Peddler Permit Original Application 117.01(b)General $40
Solicitor/Peddler Permit Renewal 117.40 General $30
Electric Car N/A General $1 per Hour
Special Event Fees
Application Fee 10.13 General $50
Application Fee - Late Fee 10.13 General 50% of fee per 30 days
Escrow Deposit - Special Events 10.13 General $500
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Police Officer hourly rate 10.13 General 84 86 2.38%60
Firefighter/Paramedic hourly rate 10.13 General 85
Police and Fire Vehicle 10.13 General $110
Public Works hourly rate 10.13 General 67
Parks hourly rate 10.13 Parks/Rec.67
A-Frame Barricades 98.011 General $5
Barricades 1 - 10 98.011 General $40
Parking Cones 98.011 General $1
Bleacher keep in park 10.13 General 50
Bleacher move to another location 10.13 General 195
Litter Barrels 1 - 6 10.13 General 16
Picnic Tables 1 - 6 10.13 General 32
Grills 10.13 General 195
Licenses
Raffle License 110.150 General 25
Tobacco License 135.138(f)General 500
Landscape License (March 1 to Feb 28)110.217 General 100
Penalties - Landscape License Applications after June 1 110.217 General 25
Auctioneers License 110.026 General $5 Daily & $1.00 per employee
Factories and Slaughterhouses 110.047 General $500
Mobile Auto Service 110.200 General $50 per unit
Athletic Contests 112.0029B)General $50 per day
Bowling Alley 112.025 General $10 per lane per year
Circuses 112.041 General $100 per day circus conducted
Circuses - Side Show 112.042 General $50 per day circus conducted
Motion Pictures - Establishment capacity 500 or more persons 112.075 General .50 per seat
Public Dances 112.112 General $500
Theatrical Performances - less than 500 persons 112.126 General $100
Theatrical Performances - more than 500 persons 112.126 General $150
Theatrical Performance not covered by 112.126 112.127 General $25 per day
Junk Yard or Junk Shop 114.22 General $75
Junk Dealer collected by vehicle 114.23 General $20 per vehicle
Pawnbroker 116.03 General 100
Expressmen and Draymen 118.156 General 25
Alcoholic and Beverages:
Class A-1 111.036 General 2,700
Class A-2 111.036 General 1,500
Class A-3 111.036 General 275
Class A-4 111.036 General 500
Class B-1 111.036 General 2,500
Class C-1 111.036 General 2,600
Class C-2 111.036 General 3,000
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Class C-3 111.036 General 800
Class D-1 111.036 General 2,500
Class E-1 111.036 General 3,000
Class F-1 111.036 General 100
Class F-2 111.036 General
100 for each 24 hour period or any part therof:
$50 not for profit with proof of 501 ( c)3 status
Class F-3 111.036 General
75 for each 24 hour period or any part therof: $50
not for profit with proof of 501 ( c)3 status
Class F-4 111.036 General
500 per vendor for the duration of the sporting
event
Class F-5 111.036 General 1,100
Class F-6 111.036 General 600
Class G-1 111.036 General 200
Class G-2 111.036 General 600
Class H-1 111.036 General 600
Class H-2 111.036 General 1,100
Class I-1 111.036 General None
Class I-2 111.036 General 1,500
Class I-3 111.036 General 100
Class J 111.036 General 500
Class K 111.036 General $40/each 7 day license period
Annual Renewal 111.036 General
150 renewal existing or change in owners or
officers
Application Fee 111.043 General 300 new license
Application for Change in Owners or Officers 111.043 General 100
Liquor License Penalty Fee 111.036 General 25
Impact Fees
Library 150.023 Library see ordinance
Fire and Emergency Services 150.023 General see ordinance
Park Site 150.023 PPL see ordinance
Park Development 150.023 PPL see ordinance
Police 150.023 General see ordinance
Public Works 150.023 General see ordinance
School District 67 (information only)150.023 pay School see ordinance
High School District 115 (information only)150.023 pay School see ordinance
6. Police
Fines & Penalties:
Overtime Parking - Lot 73.99 General 25/75/125
Improper Parking - Lot 73.99 General 25/75/125
Parking in Prohibited Area- Lot 73.99 General 25/75/125
Overtime Parking - Other 73.99 General 25/75/125
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Improper Parking - Other 73.99 General 25/75/125
Parking in Prohibited Area- Other 73.99 General 25/75/125
Parking at Boat Ramp 73.46 General 125/250/350
No Vehicle License 74.179 General 75/100/125
No parking east of Sheridan Road 73.99 General 125/250/350
No Animal License 91.032 General 15/25/50
Dog-At-Large 91.050 General 40/55/70
Code Violations Variable General variable
Motor Code Violations Variable General variable
Dog Barking 91.004 General 15/25/50
Dog Impound 91.014 General 15
Leaf Burning 94.2 General 100
Handicapped Parking 73.21 General 250
Dog Public Nuisance 91.053 General 100/500/750
Burglar Alarm Fees 110.125 General 0/50/100/250
Vehicle Immobilization fee 73.50 General 100
E-911 Surcharge 39.181 E911 Fund 0.65
Copies of Accident Reports 71.032 General 10 5
FOIA copy fees >50 pages 33.3 General .15 per page
Transiant Merchant License 117.20(f)General 100.00
7. Fire
General Fees & Charges:
Ambulance-Resident ALS transport 94.51 General 812.10
Ambulance-Resident ALS2 transport 94.52 General 919.98
Ambulance-Resident BLS transport 94.53 General 704.07
Ambulance-Non Resident ALS transport 94.54 General 987.48
Ambulance- Non Resident ALS2 transport 94.55 General 1,088.92
Ambulance-Non Resident BLS transport 94.56 General 854.08
Ambulance - Mileage 94.58 General 7.27 per mile
Fireworks Permit 94.5 General 200
Open Burn Permit 94.5 General 75
Bonfire Permit 94.5 General 100
Special Event Inspection 94.5 General 100
Tent Permit 94.5 General $100 or .05 per sq ft
Fire Watch 94.5 General Overtime hourly Rate
Annual Fire Pump Test 94.5 General/Water 10.00 Admin Fee + Water Usage
Annual Inspections - 4th re-inspection 94.5 General 100
Annual Inspections - 5th re-inspection 94.5 General 200
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Annual Inspections - 6th re-inspection 94.5 General 400
Inflatable amusement inspection 94.5 General 100
Carnival rides 94.5 General 200
Fire Alarm Fees 110.125 General 0/50/100/250
Hazardous Substance Incident
Level I Hazardous Substance Incident 41.01 General
$250 per day during hazard substance
incident occurs or removal activities
Level II Hazardous Substance incident 41.01 General
$500 per day during hazard substance
incident occurs or removal activities
Level III Hazardous Substance incident 41.01 General
$1,000 per day during hazard substance
incident occurs or removal activities
Miscelaneous Materials Cost - Level I incident 41.01 General 50
Miscelaneous Materials Cost - Level II incident 41.01 General 100
Miscelaneous Materials Cost - Level III incident 41.01 General 500
Reimburseable Costs 41.01 General 100% of cost incurred
8. Engineering
Sewer System Connection Fee
Single Family Dwelling N/A 825
Two - family Dwelling N/A 825 per unit
Multi-family Dwelling N/A 165 per population equiv
1,650 min
Non-Residential Buildings N/A 165 per population equiv
1,650 min
Institutional buildings with Fed and State tax exempt status N/A 825/connection
Site Grading
Site Grading - New construction N/A 640
If no grading, request may be submitted for a waiver of the requirement of N/A 240
grading plan
Resubmittal N/A 165
Revisions to approved grading plans N/A 125
Site grading security (financial guarantee - refundable)N/A 3,000 per acre of development
Water Shed Development Fee: Revised Fee Schedule
General Fees
Sediment and Erosion Control Only
Single Family Residential Lot (See site grading ordinance)151.05 see ordinance
Single Family Residential Lot (within regulatory floodplain)151.05 1040
Development (<10 acres)151.05 2400
Development ( ≥ 10 acres)151.05 3560
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Minor Development
Without detention 151.05 2120
With detention or Fee - in - lieu 151.05 3120
Major Development
With detention or Fee-in-lieu 151.05 5400
Within regulatory floodplain ( < 10 acres)151.05 3280
Within regulatory floodplain (≥ 10 acres)151.05 8640
Wetland Fees
Category I Wetland impacts less than or equal to 1 acre N/A 880
Category II Wetland impacts greater than 1 acre and less than 2 acres N/A 3640
Category III Wetland impacts greater or equal to 2 acres or impacts a HQAR N/A 4400
Category IV Wetland impacts involving either restoration, creation N/A 1440
or enhancement N/A 2760
Resubmittal fee N/A 347-2880
Earth Change Approval N/A 1720
Securities - financial guarantee refundable N/A 3,000 per acre of development
Variances N/A 4240
Appeals N/A 1920
Flood Plain Analysis and Report N/A 35
Construction Engineering Standards Manual N/A 35
9. Senior Resources
Membership Dues
Residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and unincorporated
Lake Forest and Lake Bluff 97.087 Senior Resources $35 per person
97.087 $55 per family
Outside of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff 97.087 Senior Resources $45 per person
97.087 $75 per family
Circuit Breaker participants Lake Forest and Lake Bluff 97.087 Senior Resources $10 per person
residents only 97.087 $15 per family
Car and Bus rides 97.087 Senior Resources $3/fee each direction
97.087 $6 round trip
Taxi subsidy- Lake Forest and Lake Bluff residents 97.087 Senior Resources 16 coupons/month
living within the Lake Forest High School District for a value of $3/each
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. 19-____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CITY CODE TO AMEND THE HOME RULE MUNICIPAL
RETAILER’S OCCUPATION TAX AND SERVICE OCCUPATION TAX
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest (“City”) is a special charter, home rule municipal corporation
operating and existing under the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a favorable referendum vote of the electors within the City in
accordance with Division 8-11 of the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/8-11 et seq., the City adopted
Ordinance No. 02-39, which Ordinance was subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 03-17, which
implemented a non-home rule retailer’s occupation tax, service occupation tax, and use tax (“Non-
Home Rule Local Sales Taxes”) to be expended on public infrastructure at a rate not to exceed ½ of 1%
(.5%); and
WHEREAS, subsequent to its adoption of the Non-Home Rule Local Sales Taxes, the City became
a home rule unit pursuant to a favorable referendum vote of the electors within the City in accordance
with Article VII, Section 6, of the Illinois Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the City, pursuant to its home rule powers, adopted Ordinance No. 06-50, which
implemented a home rule municipal retailer’s occupation tax, service occupation tax and use tax
(“Home Rule Local Sales Taxes”) at a rate not to exceed ½ of 1% (.5%); and
WHEREAS, the City has identified more than $10 million in capital improvements over the next
five years with no funding available, and recognizes the demands for public infrastructure improvements
will continue to exceed funds available; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Division 8-11 of the Illinois Municipal Code, filing of a certified copy of an
Ordinance amending the Home Rule Local Sales Taxes with the State of Illinois Department of Revenue
(“Department of Revenue”) on or before April 1, 2019, will permit the Home Rule Local Sales Taxes to
be administered and enforced as of July 1, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of The City of Lake Forest have determined it to be in the
best interests of the City and its residents to amend Chapter 39 of the City Code to permit the City,
pursuant to its home rule authority, to increase the Home Rule Local Sales Taxes to be increased from ½
of 1% (.5%) to one percent (1%) effective July 1, 2019 to allow additional funds for capital
improvements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, as follows:
SECTION ONE: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are by this reference incorporated into and
made a part of this Ordinance as if fully set forth.
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SECTION TWO: Amendment to Sections 39.055 through 39.059 of Chapter 39 of the City Code.
Sections 39.055 through 39.059, entitled “Home Rule Municipal Sales Taxes,” of Chapter 39, entitled
“Taxation,” of the Lake Forest City Code shall be and is hereby amended in its entirety, so that Sections
39.055 through 39.059 shall hereafter be and read as follows (text to be deleted is indicated as
strikethrough text and text to be added is indicated as double-underlined text):
HOME RULE MUNICIPAL SALES TAXES
§ 39.055 IMPOSITION OF HOME RULE MUNICIPAL RETAILER’S OCCUPATION TAX.
A tax is hereby imposed, in accordance with 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1, upon all persons engaged in the business
of selling tangible personal property, other than an item of personal property titled or registered with an
agency of the government of the state, at retail in the city at a rate of 0.5% 1.0% of the gross receipts
from such sales made in the course of such business, which tax shall be in addition to any retailers’
occupation tax imposed by the state or any other governmental agency. Such tax shall not be applicable
on the sale of food for human consumption that is to be consumed off the premises where it is sold
(other than alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and food that has been prepared for immediate
consumption); and prescription and non-prescription medicines, drugs, medical appliances and insulin,
urine testing materials, syringes and needles used by diabetics.
§ 39.056 IMPOSITION OF HOME RULE MUNICIPAL SERVICE OCCUPATION TAX.
A tax is hereby imposed, in accordance with 65 ILCS 5/8-11-5, upon all persons engaged in the business
of making sales of service in the city at a rate of 0.5% 1.0% of the selling price of all tangible personal
property transferred by such service person either in the form of tangible personal property or in the
form of real estate as an incident to a sale of service, which tax shall be in addition to any service
occupation tax imposed by the state or other governmental agency. Such tax shall not be applicable on
the sale of food for human consumption that is to be consumed off the premises where it is sold (other
than alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and food that has been prepared for immediate consumption); and
prescription and nonprescription medicines, drugs, medical appliances and insulin, urine testing
materials, syringes and needles used by diabetics.
§ 39.057 IMPOSITION OF HOME RULE MUNICIPAL USE TAX.
A tax is hereby imposed, in accordance with 65 ILCS 5/8-11-6, upon the privilege of using in the city any
item of tangible personal property that is purchased at retail from a retailer and that is titled or
registered at a location within the corporate limits of the city with an agency of the government of the
state, at a rate of 0.5% 1.0% of the selling price, as that term is defined in 35 ILCS 105/1 et seq., which
tax shall be in addition to any use tax imposed by the state or other governmental agency. The tax shall
be collected from persons whose Illinois address for title or registration purposes is given as being in the
city.
§ 39.058 USE OF TAX REVENUES.
All revenues resulting from the imposition of any tax imposed pursuant to §§ 39.055, 39.056 and 39.057
shall be used by the city for expenditure on public infrastructure, as that term is defined in 65 ILCS 5/8-
11-1.2.
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§ 39.059 COLLECTION OF TAX.
The taxes imposed pursuant to §§ 39.055 and 39.056, and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an
incident of these taxes, shall be collected and enforced by the State Department of Revenue. The taxes
imposed pursuant to § 39.057, and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident of these taxes,
shall be collected and enforced by the City Manager, who shall be authorized to establish such rules and
procedures as may be necessary or convenient for the collection of such taxes and penalties.
SECTION THREE: Filing with the Department of Revenue. The City Manager is hereby
authorized and directed to file with the Department of Revenue, on or before April 1, 2019, a certified
copy of this Ordinance.
SECTION FOUR: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
PASSED THIS ____ DAY OF ___________________, 2019.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
APPROVED THIS ____ DAY OF __________________, 2019.
____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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The City of Lake Forest
CITY COUNCIL
Proceedings of the Tuesday, January 22, 2019
City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Lansing called the meeting to order at 7:30pm, and the
City Clerk, Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members.
Present: Honorable Mayor Lansing, Alderman Beidler, Alderman Morris, Alderman Newman, Alderman
Rummel, Alderman Reisenberg, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Moreno and Alderman Buschmann.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all those present in the Chamber.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMENTS BY MAYOR
Mayor Lansing made the following appointment.
A. 2019-2020 Board and Commission Appointments/Reappointments
BUILDING REVIEW BOARD
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
James Sykora Appoint 2
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayor’s appointment
Alderman Rummel made a motion to approve the Mayor’s appointment, seconded by Alderman Preschlack.
Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
B. Mayor’s Appointment to the Lake Forest Collaborative for Environmental Leadership
(LFCEL) of Alderman Preschlack to replace Alderman Reisenberg
Mayor Lansing appointed Third Ward Alderman Jim Preschlack to the LFCEL.
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Robert Kiely reported that the Comprehensive Plan Working Group for Settlers Square will
meet on Tuesday, January 29 at Fire Station 2.
A. Update on North Beach Access Road and Ravine Improvement Projects
- Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works
City Manager Robert Kiely introduced Director of Public Works, Michael Thomas. Mr. Thomas reported that
as of today, approximately 98% of the work on the Ravine portion is complete. He reported on the
remaining items in the Forest Park Bluff repair schedule.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. GFOA Distinguished Budget Award Presentation for FY19
Finance Committee Chair Jed Morris reported that the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is the
highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting, and its attainment is a significant accomplishment
by a government and its management. This is the third consecutive year it has been awarded to The City of
Lake Forest. Chairman Morris presented the award to Elizabeth Holleb, Director of Finance and IT, for her
efforts in coordinating the preparation of the annual budget and for leading the efforts in making the
required changes to the City’s budget document to meet the stringent requirements of the GFOA budget
awards program.
2. Consideration of an Ordinance approving a Fee Schedule and an Ordinance amending the
City’s Home Rule Sales Tax Rate from .5% to 1.0% (First Reading)
Elizabeth Holleb, Director of Finance, reported that the fee schedule ordinance reflects water rates effective
May 1, 2019, sanitation fee effective May 1, 2019 and a fee for Community Development credit card
payments effective January 1, 2019. Ms. Holleb reported that the second ordinance is an increase in the
City’s home rule sales tax rate from .5% to 1.0% effective July 1, 2019. The home rule sales tax rate as
proposed would remain consistent with surrounding communities.
The City Council had discussion on capital projects, funded and unfunded, and the successes the City has
with its financial management.
Mayor Lansing asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment on this item.
Joanna Rolek, President of the Lake Forest Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce shared concern in regards to
the sale tax rate change.
Mayor Lansing again asked if there was anyone from the Public who would like to comment on this item.
Seeing none, he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading to the proposed ordinances.
Alderman Preschlack made a motion to grant first reading to the proposed ordinances, seconded by
Alderman Newman. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Beidler, Morris, Newman, Rummel, Reisenberg,
Preschlack, Moreno and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8- Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Dave Limardi, former City Manager of Highland Park and longtime friend of City Manager Kiely, gave
accolades for his faithful public service.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of the December 3, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of November 22, 2018 through January 11,
2019
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3. Approval of Resolutions Required for Bank Purposes to Amend Authorized Signers on City
bank accounts.
4. Ratification of a Naming Rights Agreement Related to a Renovation Project at Forest Park
5. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Sale of City Property to the City Manager
6. Waive the Bidding Process and Authorizing the Purchase and Service Agreement with
Motorola Solutions for the Purchase of STARCOM Police Radios for the Police Department
from state bid vendor Motorola Solutions in the amount of $315,345.40.
7. Waive the bidding process, approve the purchase of MSA Self-contained breathing
apparatuses (SCBA) and Accept an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of
$213,086.
8. Waive the Bidding Process and Authorizing the Purchase with Motorola Solutions for the
Purchase of Dual Band Portable Radios for the Fire Department from state bid vendor
Motorola Solutions.
9. Ratification and Approval of Asset Health Wellness Contract
10. Waive the bidding process and approve the Replacement of Two, 5-Yard Dump Trucks for the
Streets and Water & Sewer Sections Included in the F.Y. 2020 Capital Equipment Budget to JX
Peterbilt in the net amount of $191,156 and Lindco Equipment Sales in the amount of
$307,258.
11. Waive the bidding process and approve the replacement of Forestry’s log loader to Standard
Equipment in the amount of $170,287 and Runnion Equipment in the net amount of $84,658
12. Consideration of a Recommendation from Staff to Authorize Reimbursement to the Lake
County Forest Preserves District for Plantings in the Middlefork Savanna. (Approval by
Motion)
13. Consideration of a Resolution Relating to an Amendment to the Bannockburn-Lake Forest
Jurisdictional Boundary Agreement. (Approve by Motion)
14. Consideration of a recommendation from staff to authorize the City Manager to enter into a
new contract with Elevator Inspection Services Co., Inc. (EIS)
15. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in Support of Approval of
the Final Plat of Condominium for the First Condominium Building in the Kelmscott Park
Development at Laurel and Western Avenues, Addressed as 1155 Kelmscott Way. (Approval
by Motion)
16. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in Support of Approval of
Resubdivision of Lot 3 in Conway Park. (Approval by Motion)
17. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in Support of a Special Use
Permit for Kuro, a New Sushi Restaurant Proposed in the Westwood Square Commercial
Development at 950 N. Western Avenue. (If desired by the Council, Waive First Reading and
Grant Final Approval of the Ordinance.)
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18. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest Liquor Code, to increase the
number of Licenses available in Class C-1 and C-3. (First reading and if appropriate final
approval)
19. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Building Review
Board. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
20. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Zoning Board of
Appeals. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
21. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in Support of Approval of
the Updated City of Lake Forest Official Zoning Map. (First Reading, and if desired by the City
Council, Final Approval)
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the (21) Omnibus items as presented
Mayor Lansing offered clarification on terminology language related to “waiving the bid” on City Council
items, stating that all items on the agenda are in compliance with The City of Lake Forest purchasing
policies. The City Council had discussion on items # 12, 13 and 17.
Mayor Lansing asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately.
Seeing none, Mayor Lansing asked for a motion to approve the twenty-one (21) Omnibus items as
presented.
Alderman Newman made a motion to approve the twenty-one (21) Omnibus items as presented, seconded
by Alderman Beidler. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Beidler, Morris, Newman, Rummel, Reisenberg,
Preschlack, Moreno and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8- Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
Information such as Purpose and Action Requested, Background/Discussion, Budget/Fiscal Impact,
Recommended Action and a Staff Contact as it relates to the Omnibus items can be found on the agenda.
ORDINANCES
NEW BUSINESS
1. City Council Approval of renaming Open Lands Park to “Veterans Park”
Joe Mobile, Superintendent of Recreation reported on the Parks & Recreation Board’s recommendation to
rename Open Lands Park to Veterans Park.
COUNCIL ACTION: City Council Approval of renaming Open Lands Park to “Veterans Park”
Alderman Moreno made a motion for approval of renaming Open Lands Park to “Veterans Parks”, seconded
by Alderman Morris. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. ILCMA Presentation to City Manager Robert R. Kiely Jr.
Drew Irvin, Village Administrator of Lake Bluff, presented City Manager Kiely with a certificate from the
ILCMA and personally congratulated City Manager Kiely on his retirement.
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2. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for City Manager Robert R. Kiely Jr.
Mayor Lansing read the Resolution and presented it to City Manager Kiely.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for City Manager Robert R. Kiely Jr.
Alderman Newman made a motion to approve a Resolution of Appreciation, seconded by Alderman Beidler.
Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
3. Presentation of Fabulous Gifts and Prizes for Retiring City Manager Robert R. Kiely Jr., City
Manager
Mayor Lansing presented the City Manager with a portrait of all the Mayors that he has worked with, and
Public Works Director Michael Thomas presented Bob and Alison Kiely each with a street sign.
4. Final Words for Retiring City Manager from Council Members
Each Alderman and the Mayor expressed sincere gratitude for the 28 years of service of retiring City
Manager, Bob Kiely, saying a few words regarding his service to the City.
Mayor Lansing stated, “We are now at the moment when our esteemed City Manager, Bob Kiely, makes the
transition from serving and giving so much to our community back to what is most important, focusing his
attention on his family and himself. Alison, Sean, Colin and Chelsea, thank you all for sharing your husband
and father with us for 28 years. With gratitude, we are sending him back to you with wishes to all of you for
many happy, healthy and fun-filled years” Mayor Lansing introduced Mr. Kiely’s son Sean.
Sean Kiely welcomed his father to retirement with wishes of spending time with his three grandchildren.
5. Final Comments from Robert R. Kiely Jr.
The City Manager thanked his family for all their years of love and support. He thanked the Staff, and he
thanked the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Lansing asked for a motion. Alderman Buschmann made a motion to
adjourn, seconded by Alderman Morris. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 9:40 pm.
Respectfully Submitted
Margaret Boyer, City Clerk
A video of the City Council meeting is available for viewing at the Lake Forest Library and on file in the Clerk’s
office at City Hall. You can also view it on the website by visiting www.cityoflakeforest.com. Click on I Want
To, then click on View, then choose Archived Meetings Videos.
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