CITY COUNCIL 2016/04/04 AgendaTHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, April 4, 2016
***SPECIAL START TIME 6:00 pm***
City Hall Council Chambers
Honorable Mayor, Donald Schoenheider
Catherine Waldeck, Alderman First Ward Stanford Tack, Alderman Third Ward
Prudence R. Beidler, Alderman First Ward Jack Reisenberg, Alderman Third Ward
George Pandaleon, Alderman Second Ward Michael Adelman, Alderman Fourth Ward
Timothy Newman, Alderman Second Ward Michelle Moreno, Alderman Fourth Ward
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 6:00pm
EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (c), (6), The City Council will be discussing the
consideration for the sale or lease of property owned by the Public Body
Adjournment into executive session
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION Anticipated 6:30pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
1. COMMENTS BY MAYOR
A. Emerging Artists Awards, Deer Path Art League
-Jillian Chapman, Creative Director
B. Arbor Day Proclamation
A copy of the Proclamation can be found on page 32.
2. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
A. Community Spotlight
- Lake Forest Open Lands
- John Sentell, President
3. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
4. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA
ITEMS
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5. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of the March 7, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes
A copy of the minutes begins on page 33.
2. Approval of Check Register for Period February 27-March 25, 2016
Fund Invoice Payroll Total
General 343,034 1,091,578 1,434,611
Water & Sewer 69,019 112,602 181,621
Parks & Recreation 139,979 278,059 418,038
Capital Improvements 256,850 0 256,850
Motor Fuel Tax 0 0 0
Cemetery 1,103 17,635 18,738
Senior Resources 8,345 15,028 23,373
Deerpath Golf Course 9,758 501 10,260
Fleet 68,641 37,690 106,331
Debt Funds 500 0 500
Housing Trust 0 0 0
Park & Public Land 0 0 0
All other Funds 351,091 139,995 491,086
$1,248,321 $1,693,088 $2,941,409
3. Request for Approval to Pay North Shore Water Reclamation District for
Regency’s Lane’s Annexation and Connection Fees
STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff is requesting City Council approval to pay North
Shore Water Reclamation District (NSWRD hereafter) in full for Regency Lane’s annexation
and connection fees. Such fees will be reimbursed entirely via the established SSA. The
project was reviewed and approved by City Council at the October 19, 2015 City
Council meeting.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee March 4, 2015 General Discussion
Public Works Committee April 6, 2015 Reviewed Area’s Septic Issues
Special Neighborhood
Meeting
May 11, 2015 Reviewed Project with
Property Owners
Public Works Committee May 18, 2015 Project Update
Public Works Committee June 15, 2015 Project Update
Special Neighborhood
Meeting
June 23, 2015 Project Update
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Public Works Committee July 20, 2015 Project Update / Review Eng.
Costs
City Council August 3, 2015 Proposing the Establishment of
SSA # 40
Special Neighborhood
Meeting
August 13, 2015 Project Update
City Council August 17, 2015 Opening Public Hearing on
SSA # 40
Public Works Committee September 21, 2015 Project Update
Public Works Committee October 5, 2015 Recommend Approval
City Council October 5, 2015 Approved First Reading
City Council October 19, 2015 Project Approved
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: At both the October 5th and 19th, 2015 City Council
meetings, staff provided a comprehensive estimate of the following project fees and
expenses: Easement Document Preparation, Legal Expenses, Administration Fees, Design
Engineering (Phase I-II), Construction Engineering (Phase III), Construction, Prepaid
Connection Fees, and NSWRD Annexation & Connection Fees.
Although all contracts and agreements were approved by City Council for this project,
staff did not specifically request approval from City Council to pay NSWRD required fees.
In order to spend City funds in excess of $20,000, City Council must officially authorize
paying a specific amount to a specific vendor. In this case, the request is to pay NSWRD
in the amount of $27,356. The entire expense will be reimbursed through the established
SSA.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Staff had originally estimated the annexation and connection
fees at $32,000. After providing further detail to the sanitary district for their review, the
district determined that the total fee would be $27,356. Although initially paying the
entire amount to NSWRD, funds received from the SSA will reimburse the City entirely for
this expense. To date, one sanitary connection has been made and a second
homeowner is seeking quotes to install a new sanitary lateral.
FY2016
Funding
Source
Account Number
Account
Budget
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Capital
Fund
311-0050-417-76-95 $32,000 $27,356 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to pay North Shore Water Reclamation District Regency
Lane’s annexation and connection fees in the amount of $27,356. The entire amount will
be reimbursed from the established SSA.
4. Award of Bid for the Replacement of Marked Police Cars Included in the
FY2017 Capital Equipment Budget
STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)
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PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and Staff are requesting
City Council award a bid for the replacement of three marked police cars as proposed in
the F.Y. 2017 capital equipment budget. Staff recommends purchasing the replacement
vehicles via the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative administered by the Northwest
Municipal Conference. The City has utilized the Cooperative’s bid to purchase police
vehicles over the past three years. If the bid is awarded by City Council, staff anticipates
receiving the replacement vehicles by August, 2016. The three Chevrolet Impalas being
replaced will reach their 100,000 mile mark by the time the new units are delivered.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee
Budget Meeting
November 9, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
Public Works Committee November 16, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
City Council January 19, 2016 Capitol Plan Reviewed
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The proposed replacement (“Ford Utility Interceptor”) is an
all-wheel drive vehicle with sufficient space for the officer and his / her accompanying
gear. The vehicle itself sits up higher and provides the officer improved visibility when
driving amongst many large SUV’s. The vehicle has been designed specifically for police
operations and offers many factory installed police options. It has evolved into the most
popular police vehicle on the market today and is assembled in Chicago.
After many years of experience, Fleet Maintenance has determined that once the
Chevrolet Impalas have accrued 100,000 miles, they begin to have significant mechanical
issues when continued to be used for police operations. In addition to the Impalas, the
Department also utilizes Chevrolet Tahoes. Because the Tahoes are built on a truck frame
and use many identical parts to the Silverado pick-up truck, Tahoes are replaced once
they accrue 150,000 miles. The Police Chief has committed to not replacing the Ford Utility
Interceptors until they too have accrued 150,000 miles. Included in the bid price is a six-
year, 100,000 mile powertrain and base care warranty to assist in reducing the vehicles’
maintenance expense in order to achieve the 150,000 mileage goal.
The three existing Impalas that will be replaced will be moved to the Community
Development and used for various inspection services. They will replace current
Community Development cars with 120,000+ miles.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the F.Y. 2017 capital equipment purchases
was included in the November 9, 2015 Finance Budget packet. At its November 16, 2015
meeting, the Public Works Committee also reviewed and recommended approval of each
piece to be included in the F.Y. ’17 capital budget.
The City has purchased police vehicles from the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative’s low
bidder Currie Motors in the past and has not had any problems with the dealership nor
the delivered vehicles. All warranty work will be completed by Napleton Ford in
Libertyville.
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FY2017 Funding
Source
Account Number
Account
Budget
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Capt. Fund 311-5001-450-75-49 $90,000 $90,555 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of bid for three Ford Utility Interceptors to Suburban Purchasing
Cooperative’s low bidder, Currie Motors, in the amount of $90,555. The overage of $555
will be covered by savings in other F.Y. ’17 capital equipment purchases.
5. Award of Bid for the Replacement of a ¾-Ton Regular Cab Pick-Up Truck for
the Parks Section Included in the FY2017 Capital Equipment Budget
STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and Staff are requesting
City Council award a bid for the replacement of unit #310, a 2002 Chevrolet pick-up
truck used by the Parks Section. Per the Purchasing Directive 3-5, staff sent bid
specifications to multiple dealerships, had the invitation to bid printed in a local
newspaper, and placed all specifications on the City’s website.
If the bid is awarded by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the
replacement truck by August, 2016.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee
Budget Meeting
November 9, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
Public Works Committee November 16, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
City Council January 19, 2016 Capitol Plan Reviewed
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The current unit #310 is a 2002 Chevrolet ¾-ton pickup truck
with approximately 108,000 miles. The truck is used for various park maintenance activities
throughout the entire year. It typically tows a trailer with ground maintenance equipment
and carries tools for daily baseball and soccer field preparation. The truck is also utilized
for snow removal activities.
The entire unit has significant rust (cab floor, rocker panels, under carriage, brake lines,
etc.) Due to the rust, the truck’s cab-mounting bushings need to be replaced. The truck
has recently had problems with its heater core, transfer case, U-joints, injectors, and front
bearings.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: As previously noted, all required bidding procedures were
adhered to and the following bids were received on March 15, 2016:
Dealership Bid Trade Net
Ray Chevrolet $42,914 $3,000 $39,914
Advantage Chevrolet $43,093 $2,500 $40,593
Palmen GMC $43,486 $2,500 $40,986
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The City’s fleet of pickups, one ton dump trucks, and police equipment is 95% GM
products. The City has had very good experience with these vehicles and has a good
working relationship with surrounding GM dealerships. With a majority of the fleet being
GM vehicles, the mechanics are able to streamline repairs and the parts inventory is
minimized due to many common parts. Warranty work can be completed at any GM
dealership and parts are readily available throughout the area. Staff therefore
recommends awarding the bid to lowest bidder.
FY2017 Funding
Source
Account Number
Account
Budget
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Park & Rec. Fund 223-5774-452-75-01 $42,000 $39,914 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of bid for the replacement of pick-up truck #310 to the lowest
responsible bidder, Ray Chevrolet, in the net amount of $39,914. This is $2,086 under the
budgeted amount of $42,000.
6. Award of Bid for the Replacement of a 1-Ton Chassis for the Forestry Section
Included in the FY2017 Capital Equipment Budget
STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and Staff are requesting
City Council award a bid for the replacement of unit #633, a 2001 Chevrolet 1-ton dump
truck used by the Forestry Section. Per the Purchasing Directive 3-5, staff sent bid
specifications to multiple dealerships, had the invitation to bid printed in a local
newspaper, and placed all specifications on the City’s website.
If the bid is awarded by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the
replacement truck in August, 2016.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee
Budget Meeting
November 9, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
Public Works Committee November 16, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
City Council January 19, 2016 Capitol Plan Reviewed
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The current unit #633 is a 2001 Chevrolet 1-ton dump truck
with approximately 103,000 miles. The truck is used for multiple Forestry maintenance
activities. It hauls brush, logs, dirt, mulch, and new trees to various jobsites throughout the
City. It is shared at times with the Parks Section and is utilized in the winter months for
hauling snow from various parking lots and cul-de-sacs.
Similar to units # 310 & 315, 633 has significant rust issues. The entire cab floor has street sign
blanks welded in as a temporary floor. The truck’s liftgate is completely rotted through and
can no longer be used. The truck has had its transmission replaced this past summer with
one from a junkyard. Finally, the dump bed is worn thin and rotted through in multiple
locations.
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BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The new dump body for this truck will be purchased through and
installed by Lindco Equipment Sales in the amount of $19,983. Because the cost of the
dump body and its installation is under $20,000, the City’s Purchasing Policy allows such
work to be awarded without formal bidding. Lindco Equipment Sales is included on the
approved vendor list under the Purchasing Policy, and the City has utilized Lindco
Equipment Sales for many of its dump body, salt spreader, and larger truck plow purchases
and installations with great satisfaction.
The F.Y. 2017 capital equipment items were reviewed and approved to be included in the
F.Y. ’17 capital plan by the Public Works Committee at its November 16, 2015 meeting. As
previously noted, all required bidding procedures were adhered to and the following
chassis bids were received on March 15, 2016:
Dealership Bid Trade Net
Advantage Chevrolet $37,256 $4,000 $33,256
Ray Chevrolet $37,097 $2,000 $35,097
Palmen GMC $38,465 $3,000 $35,465
The City’s fleet of pickups, one ton dumps, and police equipment is 95% GM products.
The City has had very good experience with these vehicles and has a good working
relationship with surrounding GM dealerships. With a majority of the fleet being GM
vehicles, the mechanics are able to streamline repairs and the parts inventory is
minimized due to many common parts. Warranty work can be completed at any GM
dealership and parts are readily available throughout the area. Staff therefore
recommends awarding the bid to lowest bidder.
FY2017 Funding
Source
Account Number
Account
Budget
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Park & Rec. Fund 223-5774-452-75-01 $62,000 $33,256 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of bid thereby waving any and all technical deficiencies, for
the replacement of truck # 633 to the lowest responsible bidder, Advantage Chevrolet, in
the net amount of $33,256. The dump body will be purchased from Lindco Equipment
Sales in the amount of $19,983. The total truck price will therefore be $53,239 which is
$8,761 under the budgeted amount of $62,000
7. Award of Bid for the Replacement of a Tower Truck for the Streets Section
Included in the FY2017 Capital Equipment Budget
STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED The Public Works Committee and Staff are requesting
City Council award a bid for the replacement of unit #433, a 2001 Ford F-450 tower and
cabinet body truck used by the Streets Section. Similar to the police car purchase, staff is
requesting approval to use a national public sector bidding program to purchase the
replacement tower truck. Per Section 5.5 of the Purchasing Directive, purchases can be
made via a variety of governmental joint purchasing programs. Specific items are bid
nationally and conform to all requirements of the State bidding laws.
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If the bid is awarded by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the
replacement tower truck in November, 2016.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee
Budget Meeting
November 9, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
Public Works Committee November 16, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
City Council January 19, 2016 Capitol Plan Reviewed
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The current unit #433 is a gas powered 2001 Ford F-450 tower
and cabinet body truck with approximately 11,000 hours. The truck provides aerial support
for all of the City’s street lights, traffic lights, and signs. In addition, it is utilized by the Forestry
Section after heavy storms and when Forestry’s primary tower truck is out of service.
The floors of the truck’s steel cabinet body have completely rusted through and similar to
unit # 633’s floor, are being held up by welded-in street sign blanks. Two of the cabinet
doors no longer close and are secured using bungee cords. The chassis itself has
intermittent issues with its engine mis-firing; this becomes a significant concern when an
employee is raised in the bucket. Finally, the truck’s aerial lift had multiple items noted in
need of repair and replacement during its annual inspection this past winter.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The F.Y. 2017 capital equipment items were reviewed and
approved to be included in the F.Y. ’17 capital plan by the Public Works Committee at
their November 16, 2015 meeting. As previously noted, staff is requesting approval to
purchase the unit from Terex Utilities, Inc. via the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA
hereafter). NJPA is a public agency that was statutorily created to provide purchasing
assistance to only governmental, education, and non-profit agencies.
The unit requested to be purchased will include a 40-foot Terex Hi-Ranger aerial bucket
along with a fiberglass cabinet body. Both will be installed on an International 4300LP
chassis. Both the current Forestry and Streets tower trucks utilize the Terex Hi-Ranger aerial
device. The City also utilizes International chassis for all of its large plows trucks and
ambulances. Fleet Maintenance staff has had good success maintaining both items and
warranty repairs are addressed with nearby dealers. Once the new truck is placed into
service, the existing unit will be sold via a public auction or public bid. If the dollar
amount for the sale of the existing truck is $4,000 or more, staff will return to City Council
to request approval to sell the unit to the highest bidder.
FY2017 Funding
Source
Account Number
Account
Budget
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Capital Fund 311-5001-450-75-49 $160,000 $151,951 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of bid for the replacement of tower truck # 433 to Terex
Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $151,951. This is $8,049 under the budgeted amount of
$160,000.
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8. Award of Bid for the Replacement of a ¾-Ton Regular Cab Pick-Up Truck for
the Parks Section Included in the FY2017 Capital Equipment Budget
STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and Staff are requesting
City Council award a bid for the replacement of unit #315, a 2001 Chevrolet pick-up
truck used by the Parks Section. Per the Purchasing Directive 3-5, staff sent bid
specifications to multiple dealerships, had the invitation to bid printed in a local
newspaper, and placed all specifications on the City’s website.
If the bid is awarded by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the
replacement truck in August, 2016.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee
Budget Meeting
November 9, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
Public Works Committee November 16, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
City Council January 19, 2016 Capitol Plan Reviewed
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The current unit #315 is a 2001 Chevrolet ¾-ton pickup truck
with approximately 110,000 miles. The truck transports fuel to various small tractors used
throughout the year that assist with mowing, leaf collection, and snow removal. The truck
is also used to plow multiple bike paths in the winter months. It is shared at times with both
Forestry and Streets for their daily maintenance activities.
Similar to unit # 310, truck # 315’s rocker panels have significant rot with corrosion issues
throughout the entire truck (bed, wheel wells, door jams, etc.) The brake, fuel, and
transmission cooler lines are in need of replacement due to the corrosion. The pick-up bed
is also warped due to heavy use.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The F.Y. 2017 capital equipment items were reviewed and
approved to be included in the F.Y. ’17 capital plan by the Public Works Committee at its
November 16, 2015 meeting. As previously noted, all required bidding procedures were
adhered to and the following bids were received on March 15, 2016:
Dealership Bid Trade Net
Advantage Chevrolet $46,559 $3,500 $43,059
Ray Chevrolet $46,186 $3,000 $43,186
Palmen GMC $46,758 $2,500 $44,258
The City’s fleet of pickups, one ton dumps, and police equipment is 95% GM products.
The City has had very good experience with these vehicles and has a good working
relationship with surrounding GM dealerships. With a majority of the fleet being GM
vehicles, the mechanics are able to streamline repairs and the parts inventory is
minimized due to many common parts. Warranty work can be completed at any GM
dealership and parts are readily available throughout the area. Staff therefore
recommends awarding the bid to lowest bidder.
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FY2017 Funding
Source
Account Number
Account
Budget
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Park & Rec. Fund 223-5774-452-75-01 $46,000 $43,059 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of bid thereby waiving any and all technical deficiencies for
the replacement of pick-up truck # 315 to the lowest responsible bidder, Advantage
Chevrolet, in the net amount of $43,059. This is $2,941 under the budgeted amount of
$46,000.
9. Award of Bid for the Replacement of a ¾-Ton Regular Cab Pick-Up Truck for
the Water & Sewer Utilities Section Included in the F.Y. 2017 Capital
Equipment Budget
STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and Staff are requesting
City Council award a bid for the replacement of unit # 901, a 2003 Chevrolet pick-up
truck used by the Water & Sewer Utilities Section. Per the Purchasing Directive 3-5, staff
sent bid specifications to multiple dealerships, had the invitation to bid printed in a local
newspaper, and placed all specifications on the City’s web site.
If the bid is awarded by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the
replacement truck by August, 2016.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee
Budget Meeting
November 9, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
Public Works Committee November 16, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
City Council January 19, 2016 Capitol Plan Reviewed
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The current unit #901 is a 2003 Chevrolet ¾-ton cabinet body
truck with approximately 104,000 miles. It is primarily used for hauling the Section’s tools
and equipment for main breaks, sewer repairs, meter installations, water line taps, and
valve replacements. The unit also assists with the annual snow removal program.
Similar to trucks of this age and mileage, unit # 901’s under-carriage, brake lines, and rocker
panels are all rusted through. The fiberglass cabinet body is in good condition and it is
Fleet Maintenance’s intent to remove the body from the current truck and re-install it on
the new unit. The new pick-up body will be installed on an existing truck that has significant
damage to its pick-up bed. Once the various truck bodies have been removed and
replaced, the existing unit will be sold via a public auction or public bid. If the dollar
amount for the sale of the existing truck is $4,000 or more, staff will return to City Council to
request approval to sell the unit to the highest bidder.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: As previously noted, all required bidding procedures were
adhered to and the following bids were received on March 15, 2016:
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Dealership Bid
Ray Chevrolet $42,914
Advantage Chevrolet $43,093
Palmen GMC $43,486
The City’s fleet of pickups, one ton dumps, and police equipment is 95% GM products.
The City has had very good experience with these vehicles and has a good working
relationship with surrounding GM dealerships. With a majority of the fleet being GM
vehicles, the mechanics are able to streamline repair services and the parts inventory is
minimized due to many common parts. Warranty work can be completed at any GM
dealership and parts are readily available throughout the area. Staff therefore
recommends awarding the bid to lowest bidder.
FY2017
Funding
Source
Account Number
Account
Budget
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Water Fund 508-0001-433-75-02 $60,000 $42,914 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of purchase for the replacement of pick-up truck # 901 to the
lowest responsible bidder, Ray Chevrolet in the amount of $42,914; this is $17,086 under
the budgeted amount of $60,000.
10. Award of Bid for a Greens Mower for the Golf Course Maintenance Section
Included in the FY2017 Capital Equipment Budget
STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and Staff are requesting
City Council authorization to purchase a greens mower for Deerpath Golf Course’s
maintenance operation. The greens mower is a riding reel mower that is designed to
minimize compaction to the green’s turf. Per the Purchasing Directive 3-5, staff sent bid
specifications to multiple vendors, had the invitation to bid printed in a local newspaper,
and placed all specifications on the City’s website.
If the bid is awarded by City Council, staff anticipates receiving the replacement mower
in May, 2016.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee
Budget Meeting
November 9, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
Public Works Committee November 16, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
City Council January 19, 2016 Capitol Plan Reviewed
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The proposed greens mower provides the same precision
cut of a walking mower on a larger, more efficient scale. The cutting units are designed
to reduce wear and tear on the green when mowing the perimeter, and the unit collects
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the clippings to improve overall health of the plant. The proposed Toro 3300 greens
mower is preferred by Kemper’s maintenance staff because of its high quality cut and
ease of repair. The City’s Fleet Maintenance staff is also well versed in both preventative
maintenance and repair of Toro’s turf maintenance products. Because the existing
greens mower was inoperable and requiring multiple repairs, staff elected not to request
a trade-in value by any of the vendors. The existing unit was placed with other golf
course scrap steel items during a major clean-up of the maintenance shop last fall.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: This mower, along with three other pieces of equipment, is
budgeted in the F.Y. ’17 equipment budget for the golf course. As was previously noted,
all required bidding procedures were adhered to and the following bids were received on
March 15, 2016:
Vendor Make / Model Bid Amount
Reinders, Inc. Toro Greensmaster Tri-Plex 3300 $26,454
Spartan, Inc. Toro Greensmaster Tri-Plex 3300 $30,353
MTI, Inc. Toro Greensmaster Tri-Plex 3300 $30,658
Kenney Corp. Toro Greensmaster Tri-Plex 3300 $33,638
Along with the golf course, the City’s Parks and Cemetery Sections utilize multiple pieces
of Toro products. Toro products have been found to be very durable, reliable, and are
easily maintained by both the golf course maintenance staff and the City’s Fleet
Maintenance Section.
FY2017
Funding
Source
Account Number
Account
Budget
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Golf Fund 510-6301-454-7502 $27,000 $26,454 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of bid for a greens mower to the lowest responsible bidder,
Reinders, Inc., in the amount of $26,454; this is $546 under the budgeted amount of
$27,000.
11. Award of Bid for a Rough Cut Mower for Deerpath Golf Course Included in
the FY2017 Capital Equipment Budget
STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and Staff are requesting
City Council authorization to purchase a rough cut mower for Deerpath Golf Course’s
maintenance operation. The proposed rough cut mower has a 150” cutting width and
will mow up to nine acres per hour. Per the Purchasing Directive 3-5, staff sent bid
specifications to multiple vendors, had the invitation to bid printed in a local newspaper,
and placed all specifications on the City’s website.
If the bid is awarded by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the
replacement mower in May, 2016.
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PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee
Budget Meeting
November 9, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
Public Works Committee November 16, 2015 Reviewed & Approved
City Council January 19, 2016 Capitol Plan Reviewed
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Depending upon the type and overall quality of the desired
cut, Deerpath Golf Course utilizes various mowers in its fleet. The proposed replacement
mower has floating cutting units that follow the ground’s terrain to prevent any scalping.
In addition, the mower's air inlets stand the grass blades up for a clean, precise cut. The
mower is also equipped with a liquid cooled diesel engine that generates enough
horsepower to mow through thick, wet grass while providing a striping appearance from
its rear rollers.
The existing unit to be traded-in is a pull behind deck that attaches to a tractor and is
used to mow rough areas of the course. Mowing with this type of unit is very difficult to
obtain a complete cut near trees, bunkers, and greens. On an annual basis, the
individual decks require significant amount of maintenance. Items in constant need of
repair include the belts that drive the decks, bearings in the blade hubs, and the supports
for the wheels and tires.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: This mower, along with three other pieces of equipment, is
budgeted in the F.Y. ’17 equipment budget for the golf course. As was previously noted,
all required bidding procedures were adhered to and the following bids were received on
March 15, 2016:
Vendor Make / Model Base Bid Trade-In Net Amt.
Reinders, Inc. Toro Groundsmaster 4700-D $63,974 $750 $63,224
MTI, Inc. Toro Groundsmaster 4700-D $74,004 $250 $73,754
Spartan, Inc. Toro Groundsmaster 4700-D $75,284 $0 $75,284
Kenney Corp. Toro Groundsmaster 4700-D $91,300 $100 $91,200
For many years, the City has utilized various sizes and models of the Groundsmaster
mower from Toro. They are well-built, reliable mowers and replacement parts are very
accessible from Toro vendors.
FY2017
Funding
Source
Account Number
Account
Budget
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Golf Fund 510-6301-454-7502 $63,000 $63,224 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of bid for a rough cut mower to the lowest responsible bidder,
Reinders, Inc., in the amount of $63,224; this is $224 over the budgeted amount of
$63,000. The overage is offset by savings in other FY 2017 golf course capital equipment
purchases.
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12. Consideration of a Request for Reimbursement for Environmental
Investigation at the Laurel and Western Avenues Site. (Approval of a Motion)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine J. Czerniak, Director of Community Development
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Approval is requested to authorize the City Manager
to issue a final payment for environmental investigation work performed at the Laurel and
Western Avenues redevelopment site.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: In an effort to coordinate soil remediation activities with
the anticipated development of the site, Apex Companies, LLC, an environmental
consulting firm under contract with Focus Development, performed environmental
investigation work on the City’s property from April 5th through August 1st of 2015. The work
was monitored by the City’s Owner’s Representative, Jacob and Hefner Associates, and
the results of the work were used to develop the detailed soil remediation plan.
Since the investigation work was completed to support the remediation of the site, it falls
under the scope of work the City is responsible for completing in order to deliver a clean,
development ready site.
In December, 2015, the City Council authorized payment of $42,070.78 for a portion of
the work completed by Apex. Payment for the remainder was delayed pending further
negotiations with Focus Development. Council action authorizing a final payment to
Apex is now requested in the amount of $56,903.68. This total reflects some minor
adjustments in the form of deductions for line items not directly related to the City Work,
based on a review by the City’s Owner’s Representative. Those items will be redirected
to Focus Development for payment.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of the environmental investigation work is reimbursable
through funds generated by the TIF District. In fact, supporting the cleanup of the former
Municipal Services site was one of the primary reasons for establishing a TIF District on the
property. The City will be reimbursed for these costs upon receipt of TIF revenues, or from
TIF bond proceeds.
Below is a summary of Project budget.
FY2016 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted
Y/N
Laurel and Western
Redevelopment Fund
#322-2501-499-77-05
$3,300,000 $56,903.68 Y
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to issue a final payment to Apex
Companies, LLC in the amount of $56,903.68 as reimbursement for investigation
performed to support soil remediation on the City’s former Municipal Services site.
13. Consideration of a Contract with AT&T for the Removal and Relocation of
Equipment in Preparation for the Redevelopment of the City’s Former
Municipal Services Site. (Approval of a Motion)
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STAFF CONTACT: Catherine J. Czerniak, Director of Community Development
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Council action is requested to authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with AT&T for the relocation of equipment. This work is
necessary as one of the final steps in preparing the property for redevelopment.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Assorted AT&T facilities are located on the former
Municipal Services site including a utility pedestal, cables and poles. This equipment
provided service to the former Municipal Services Facility. As part of the City’s obligation
to prepare the site for development, these facilities must be removed from the site and
relocated to the right-of-way consistent with the location of most utilities throughout the
City.
Removal and relocation was coordinated with the developer to assure that further
relocation will not be necessary as development progresses. A copy of the contract is
included in the Council packet beginning on page 41.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of the removal of all utilities from the site in preparation
for redevelopment is reimbursable through funds generated by the TIF District.
FY2016 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted
Y/N
Laurel and Western TIF Fund
#322-2501-499-77-05 $3,000,000 $76,620.74 Yes
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve a motion authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
contract with AT&T for the relocation of equipment in preparation for the redevelopment
of the former Municipal Services site.
14. Award of the Lake Forest portion of the 2016 Joint Sewer Lining Project
contract.
STAFF CONTACT: Robert Ells, Superintendent of Engineering (810-3555)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval of a one year extension of the
2013 Joint Sewer Lining Project with Hoerr Construction for the 2016 Joint Sewer Lining
Project.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City maintains approximately 139 miles of mainline
sanitary sewer and 219 miles of storm sewer throughout the City. The pipe material that
was predominantly used in the past to construct the sewers was a clay material. The clay
pipes are most susceptible to deterioration from natural elements and root intrusions
resulting in broken pipes and leaking joints. With a deteriorated pipe, the functionality of
the pipe to carry the flows is compromised thereby creating surcharges and/or backups.
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This reconstruction technique is done without the expensive and disruptive excavation
process. The process provides for the insertion of a special liner inside the pipe, creating a
new smooth-surfaced, long-lasting pipe within the old sewer.
This project was competitively bid in 2013 under the Municipal Partnering Initiative (MPI)
with Glencoe, Highland Park, and North Chicago. The contract allowed for three option
years if recommended by the Municipal Partners. If approved, this will be the last option
year on this contract.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The 2016 contract unit prices will increase 1.7% over last year for
the 2016 contract per the terms of the 2013 contract.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2017 Funding
Source Account Number Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Capital Fund (Storm) 508-0001-434-67-46 $100,000 $100,000 Y
Water and Sewer
(Sanitary) 311-0050-417-67-25 $150,000 $150,000 Y
All four communities are recommending extending their portion of the contract to Hoerr
Construction at their respective Council/Board meetings in the next few weeks. They
have worked in Lake Forest on previous contracts with satisfactory results.
COUNCIL ACTION: Staff recommends City Council approval to exercise the option to
extend the Lake Forest portion of the 2013 Joint Sewer Lining Project contract for one
year for a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000.
15. Approval of Forest Park Grounds Maintenance Services Contract for FY ‘17
STAFF CONTACT: Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry, 810-3565
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Parks and Recreation Board and Staff are seeking
approval to reject all bids, waive the bidding process and enter into a one year contract
with Mariani Landscape to provide mowing and grounds maintenance services at Forest
Park.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Parks and Recreation Board 03/15/16 Recommend Approval
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Forest Park is one of the oldest and most celebrated parks
on the North Shore and a treasure for the residents of Lake Forest. After the completion
of the highly successful rehabilitation project in 2015, the City’s Parks Section resumed its
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maintenance responsibilities and was charged with keeping the park in its pristine
condition.
Since 2011, the City has been outsourcing mowing on other City-owned properties and it
has proven to be a beneficial fiscal approach by reducing labor expenses and long-term
capital equipment replacement costs. Given the Parks Sections current workload, City
Staff recognized the need to outsource Forest Park in order to ensure that the park is
maintained at the highest level possible.
For FY‘17, staff conducted an expansive bid process that includes mowing and extensive
grounds maintenance services for Forest Park. In addition, staff included a three year
option with this year’s bid process. The contract would provide The City with the right to
extend the contract after the first season or rebid the contract for FY ‘18. The bid opening
was held on March 4, 2016.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for the Forest Park grounds maintenance contract is
budgeted in the Parks Fund 220 operating budget. The results of the bid process confirm
that outsourcing mowing and ground maintenance of these areas is fiscally beneficial.
Staff received seven (7) bids for grounds maintenance services as detailed below for
FY ‘17.
VENDER TOTALS
TGF Enterprises $ 29,050.00
Lizzette Medina & Co. $ 29,525.52
Mariani Landscape $ 37,381.23
Fleck’s Landscaping $ 41,251.00
Sundance Lawncare Inc. $ 85,500.00
KGI Landscaping Co. $ 86,100.00
Rocco Fiore & Sons $ 105,863.00
After careful review of the bids by City staff, it was determined that due to the
importance of this newly restored park, the low bids should be rejected. The bids should
be rejected based upon unknown performance of the low bidders with projects of this
type. City staff is recommending the selection of Mariani Landscape for a one year
contract. Mariani has had a very successful record working on previous City projects and
is highly regarded in the community. The company has excellent references for similar
work with surrounding communities as well. Further, Mariani is very familiar with the park
and has a complete understanding of the extremely high level that must be maintained.
Below is summary of Project budget:
FY ’17 Funding
Source Amount Budgeted Amount Requested Budgeted?
Y/N
Parks Operating
Fund 220 $40,000 $ 37,381.23 Y
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to reject all bids, waive the bidding process and enter into
a one year contract with Mariani Landscape to provide mowing and grounds
maintenance services at Forest Park, with the ability to extend the contract for an
additional two, one-year terms, in the total amount of $37,381.23 for FY’17.
16. Approval of Contract for Annual Grounds Maintenance Services in Parks
FY ‘17 Budget
STAFF CONTACT: Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry, 810-3565
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Parks and Recreation Board and Staff are seeking
approval to enter into a one year contract with Landscape Concepts Management, Inc.
to provide mowing and ground maintenance services to multiple City-owned properties
for FY ‘17.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Parks and Recreation Board 03/15/16 Recommend Approval
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In FY ’15, staff conducted an expansive bid process that
included the mowing and additional grounds maintenance of the 14 City property areas
and 127 cul-de-sacs, along with the mowing only of 18 City right-of-ways. Additional
grounds maintenance includes lawn care, weed control and bed maintenance. The bid
was expanded to include a 3-year option and was awarded to Landscape Concepts.
Staff has been very pleased with the performance of Landscape Concepts and would
like to continue to a third year contract with this company.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for the annual grounds maintenance contract is
budgeted in the Parks Fund 220 operating budget. The results of the bid process confirm
that outsourcing mowing and ground maintenance of these areas is fiscally beneficial.
Vendor City Properties
City Cul-de-
Sacs
City Right-of-
Ways TOTAL
Landscape
Concepts – FY ‘17 $ 22,082 $ 19,323 $ 16,109 $ 57,514
Landscape Concepts was the low bidder for all three of the contract years and has
considerable experience working in Lake Forest and has had excellent references for
similar work with surrounding communities.
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Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY ’17 Funding
Source Amount Budgeted Amount Requested Budgeted?
Y/N
Parks Operating
Fund 220 $ 60,000 $ 57,514 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to award a one year contract to Landscape Concepts in
the total amount of $57,514 for FY’17 for the grounds maintenance of City properties, cul-
de-sacs, and right-of-ways.
17. Approval of West Park Playground Project
STAFF CONTACT: Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry (810-3565)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Parks and Recreation Board and Staff are seeking
City Council approval to award a contract to NuToys Leisure Products to purchase
replacement playground equipment and installation materials for the West Park
Playground Capital Project.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
City Park & Recreation Staff Oct. 2015-Feb. 2016 Staff worked with NuToys Leisure
in design development
Sheridan School
Students/Staff Oct. 2015-Feb. 2016 Review of design &
recommendations
Public Meeting Feb. 18, 2016 Received feedback on design &
Recommendations
Park & Recreation Board March 15, 2016 Recommend Approval
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Historic West Park, located northwest of downtown Lake
Forest, has long served as a place for residents to connect, relax and play. The park has a
playground designed for children 2-12 years of age which is heavily used on a daily basis.
The current playground was built in 1990 and has reached the end of its useful life.
Replacement is needed to provide a safe and modern play structure for children.
In order to provide a consistent appearance of playgrounds in our parks, and because
residents have communicated strong support for our recent playground designs and
surfacing material at Waveland, Townline and Everett parks, City staff again worked with
our preferred sole vendor NuToys Leisure Products to design a playground that would be
well suited in scale for the West Park property. Staff also paid particular attention to the
details of the playground as they relate to the aesthetics of the park and the adjacent
historic pavilion/warming structure. The proposed playground (see attached) is designed
with play elements that appropriately stimulate and encourage motor and cognitive
play for young children, is in full compliance with current ADA standards, and has
poured-in-place surfacing which reduces the weekly and annual maintenance needs.
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City staff also worked with a Sheridan Elementary School 4th Grade class to design the
new playground. The teacher incorporated this playground project into their math unit
with a focus on simple machines, data collection & visualization and building scaled
models of playgrounds. They also combined this class learning activity with the City’s plan
for the new playground in West Park by assessing safety and ADA requirements,
researching equipment and surfacing options, and presenting their proposal for new
equipment to the City. They were a great help in the design process and offered very
well thought-out and helpful feedback.
City staff also worked to keep the cost of the project down, while at the same time
ensuring that the highest quality standards were achieved. NuToys is an approved
vendor through HGACBuy, a national procurement service, which competitively bids
playground equipment to offer time and cost savings (8% discount on equipment) for
governmental entities and is compliant with the City of Lake Forest purchasing policies
and State of Illinois procurement statutes. In addition, costs for construction will be greatly
reduced by having the playground installed by trained City staff.
Upon approval by the Parks and Recreation Board and City Council, the tentative
schedule for this project will be the purchase of all equipment in May 2016, with pre-
construction beginning in June, and installation starting later that month. The tentative
completion date for this project will be late July before Lake Forest Day.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost for this project; including equipment, site work
and Poured-in-Place rubber surfacing is $210,000. Funding for the West Park Playground
Project is budgeted in the FY’17 CIP (Parks & Public Land Fund and the Special
Recreation Fund).
The estimated break down of costs is as follows:
FY ’17 Funding
Source Amount Budgeted Amount Requested Budgeted?
Y/N
Parks & Public Land
Fund $175,000 $175,000 Y
Special Recreation
Fund $35,000 $35,000 Y
Expense Amount
Playground Equipment $82,930
Poured-in-Place Rubber Surfacing $89,889
Stone Installation (6172 Square Feet) $21,058
Woodchip Removal, Drainage and Miscellaneous Site Work $10,000
Contingency (3%) $6,123
Total Expense: $210,000
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COUNCIL ACTION: The Parks and Recreation Board and Staff recommend that City
Council award a contract to NuToys Leisure Products, in an amount not to exceed
$210,000 for the purchase of playground equipment, surfacing and installation materials
for the West Park Playground Project.
18. Approval to Execute Cemetery Ravine Restoration Grant
STAFF CONTACT: Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry, 810-3565
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff is seeking approval to execute a grant
agreement by and between the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the City of
Lake Forest, through the Illinois Coastal Management Program, to complete a ravine
restoration project at the Lake Forest Cemetery.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In 2012, Conservation Design Forum (CDF) was hired by the
City of Lake Forest and, specifically, the Lake Forest Cemetery to prepare a Restoration
Management Plan for the ravine system across the north end of the Lake Forest
Cemetery. In 2014, CDF was hired to complete the phase II engineering documents
needed to implement the ravine restoration management plan.
This project is intended to improve water quality for Lake Michigan’s beach and near
shore areas as well as restore one of its ravines to improve the unique aquatic resource
that the Lake Michigan ravines represent. The City of Lake Forest and Lake Forest
Cemetery propose to restore 550 linear feet of ravine covering an area of approximately
0.5 acres. The work includes restoration and stabilization of the ravine bottom, restoration
of the native flora of the ravine side slopes to address significant sheet, rill, and gully
erosion, establishment of a native buffer filter strip to address runoff adjacent upland
areas, and installation of a water quality sediment basin at the head end of the ravine to
capture sediment and reduce runoff rates from a storm sewer discharging to the ravine.
The project includes one year of stewardship maintenance and management of the
established vegetation. There is a strong recognition of the importance of the ravines in
protecting Lake Michigan as well as important aquatic and upland resources in their own
right.
In 2015, staff submitted a proposal to assist with funding the project through the Illinois
Coastal Management Program. Late in 2015, staff was informed that the City of Lake
Forest has been awarded a grant for the project.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for the Cemetery Ravine Restoration Project is
budgeted in the FY ’17 CIP Cemetery Fund. The total cost for the project is estimated to
be $165,124.00. At this time, staff is seeking approval to enter into an agreement with the
Illinois Department of Natural Resources that will require matching funds from the City.
Staff will be seeking bid proposals later this year and will seek City Council approval to
award a contract when the bid process is complete.
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Below is summary of Project budget:
FY ’17 Funding Source Amount Budgeted?
Y/N
Cemetery Fund $85,124.00 Y
ICMP Grant $80,000.00
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to execute a grant agreement by and between the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources and the City of Lake Forest, through the Illinois Coastal
Management Program, to complete a ravine restoration project at the Lake Forest
Cemetery.
19. Approval of FY ‘17 Contract for Emerald Ash Borer Tree and Stump Removals
STAFF CONTACT: Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry, 810-3565
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Parks and Recreation Board and Staff are seeking
approval to enter into a one year renewal contract with Kinnucan Tree Experts to provide
tree and stump removal for ash trees on City streets, City-owned properties, and
unimproved easements. Staff is recommending the approval of a one year renewal
clause outlined in our FY ’16 contract. Kinnucan Tree Experts have proven over the past
two years that they are dedicated to servicing the City in an economically efficient
manner.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Parks and Recreation Board 03/15/16 Recommend Approval
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Discovered in Lake Forest in 2009 Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
has put every ash tree within the community at risk of infestation. When ash trees become
infested they become unhealthy and/or pose a threat to the public health or safety or
public properties. The City has removed over 6000 ash trees along City streets, within City
facilities, parks and unimproved easements. Recent surveys have suggested that
approximately 1200 additional infested ash trees will need to be removed this year.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for the annual tree and stump removal contract is
budgeted in the Capital Fund 311, Capital Projects.
Vendor Trees 6”-15.9”
Approx. 3,100 in.
Trees 16”-29.9”
Approx. 1,600 in.
Trees over 30”
Approx. 400 in.
Kinnucan Tree Experts $20.50 $23.00 $27.50
*Prices are based on per inch of tree diameter to include stump removal and
restoration
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Kinnucan Tree Experts was the low bidder in the FY’16 bid process and they have agreed
to the renewal of the FY’16 contract for another year. Kinnucan has experience working
in Lake Forest and has satisfactorily performed other projects for the City.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2017 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Capital Fund 311 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a one year contract with Kinnucan Tree Experts in the
total amount of $50,000, for FY’17 tree and stump removal of ash trees on City streets,
City-owned properties and unimproved easements.
20. Approval of Annual Tree Planting and Tree Purchasing for FY ‘17
STAFF CONTACT: Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry, 810-3565
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Parks & Recreation Board and Staff are seeking
approval to exercise the renewal clause in our FY’16 Tree Planting/Purchasing contract
and enter into a one year renewal contract with Guy Scopelliti Landscape.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Parks and Recreation Board 03/15/16 Recommend Approval
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City’s Forestry section conducted a joint bid with the
City of Highland Park and the Highland Park-Park District to leverage volume discounts for
the planting and purchasing of trees on city streets, parks and other City owned
properties. The forestry section anticipates planting over 500 trees this year.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for the annual tree planting and purchasing contract is
budgeted in the Fund 311, Capital Projects. Due to the anticipated number of new trees
being planted and diminishing tree availability in the nurseries, we do expect to exceed
$20,000 with a sole vendor.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY ’17 Funding
Source Amount Budgeted Amount Requested
(Not to Exceed)
Budgeted?
Y/N
Capital Fund 311 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 Y
Tree Planting: The results of the bid process confirmed that outsourcing of tree planting
will be cost efficient and allow for the Forestry Section to focus on other forestry
operations.
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Staff anticipates Guy Scopelliti planting up to 300 new trees for FY ’17 at $68 per tree,
totaling $20,400. Guy Scopelliti Landscape was the low bidder and has experience
working in Lake Forest and has satisfactorily performed other projects within the City in
recent years.
Note: The City of Highland Park has also renewed its contract with Guy Scopelliti for FY
’17.
Tree Purchasing: In a joint effort with Highland Park, staff received twelve (12) bids for the
purchase of over 59 varieties of balled and burlaped trees, with an average price of $195
for a 3”caliper tree. Multiple vendors will be used to secure the requested number of
trees, sizes and varieties requested while adhering to our stringent quality controls.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a one year contract with Guy Scopelliti Landscape for
tree planting and approval for the purchase of trees from multiple vendors through the
joint bid, not to exceed $100,000.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the twenty (20) Omnibus items.
6. ORDINANCES
7. ORDINANCES AFFECTING CODE AMENDMENTS
8. NEW BUSINESS
Consideration of Various Actions Relating to the Sale and Redevelopment of the
Former Municipal Services Site, a 10-Acre Parcel Owned by the City of Lake Forest
Located on the Northwest Corner of Laurel and Western Avenues.
A. An Amendment to the Purchase/Sale Agreement (Motion)
B. A Resolution Approving the Redevelopment Agreement (Motion)
C. The Final Plat of Subdivision and the Final Development Planned Development
Ordinance (Waive First Reading and if Desired, Grant Final Approval)
Introduced by Mayor Schoenheider
Presented by:
Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development (810-3504)
Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Council is asked to consider final approval of the
sale and redevelopment plans for the City owned property on Laurel and Western
Avenues as the culmination of the public review process that has occurred over the past
year and a half.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Timeline
In 2007 and 2008, in anticipation of the relocation of the City’s Municipal Services Facility,
a community discussion occurred about the future of the Laurel and Western Avenue
property. The outcome of the community discussion was a set of Development
Parameters which established a framework for redevelopment of the approximately 10-
acre site.
In August, 2009, the City vacated the site. Environmental investigation, soil remediation,
disconnection of utilities and demolition of the buildings got underway and is now nearly
complete. The necessary reports have been filed in anticipation of receiving a Letter of
No Further Remediation during the second quarter of 2016.
In 2012, the City Council initiated the process to solicit developer interest in the property.
Based on a recommendation from the Plan Commission, in November, 2013, the City
Council approved revised Development Parameters. The modifications made to the
Parameters recognized changes in the market and a desire to allow some flexibility to
assure that talented development teams would be attracted to the site. Under the
direction of the Property and Public Lands Committee (PPL), a Request for Qualifications
was issued and eleven development teams responded. Five of the development teams
were invited to submit proposals. The Development Parameters were provided to the
developers as a guide to the community’s vision for the site. After an extensive interview
process, internal discussions and reference checks, the PPL recommended to the City
Council that Focus Development, Inc. be selected as the developer for the site.
In January, 2015, the City Council established a Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) on
the 10.7 acre parcel and including the adjacent public rights-of-way. The Council
determined that the TIF was essential to support the $3,000,000 cost of the environmental
clean-up of the site and site assembly costs. The TIF will also support infrastructure
improvements in the adjacent public rights-of-way which will benefit the larger
community and support a high quality development on the site.
Public Review Process
In December, 2014, the Plan Commission heard an introductory presentation from Focus.
The Plan Commission opened the public hearing on this petition in March, 2015 and
considered the hearing over the course of four meetings before forwarding a
recommendation to the City Council in July, 2015. Based on the work of the Plan
Commission, the Council accepted the tentative plat of subdivision and preliminary site
plan and directed that the final review processes be undertaken by the Plan Commission
and Building Review Board.
The final Plan Commission and Building Review Board reviews and the public hearings are
complete. Both bodies, after extended public hearings which occurred over the course
of many meetings, and after revision and refinement of the plans, forwarded
recommendations in support of the plans to the City Council. The work of the
Commission and the Board centered on the site plan, grading, preservation of open
space, parking, building massing and architectural detailing, exterior materials,
landscaping and protection of the large oak tree.
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Overview of Development – As Refined Through the Review Process
The final plat of subdivision reflects 16 building lots and 5 outlots.
The plan includes 165 total units. A reduction of 7 units from the original plan: 12
single family homes, 42 condominium units and 111 apartments.
All apartment buildings are 3 - stories, the 4 – story building was eliminated.
Three apartment buildings, rather than two, are proposed. The largest apartment
building, with a length of over 300 feet was eliminated and reconfigured into two
smaller buildings.
On site management for the apartments is planned.
The pool, bocce court and the separate amenity/club house building for the
apartments were eliminated.
Public access easements are proposed on the pedestrian walkways, the private lane
and on portions of the open space.
Over 50% of the site is open space.
An east/west street was incorporated into the plan and a street connection through
to Franklin Place was eliminated.
The north/south street is configured as a boulevard with a landscaped center
median.
A portion of Franklin Park is preserved.
Negotiated Terms – Sale and Redevelopment
In 2014, the City Council entered into a Purchase/Sale Agreement with Focus
Development. The full City Council, the City Attorney and City staff, with the guidance
and advice of an independent financial consultant, diligently reviewed and negotiated
the Agreement. Throughout the process, the City Council remained committed to two
priorities; to achieve a high quality project that will benefit the community long into the
future and to assure the success of the TIF District. In summary, the terms provide for:
Land sale proceeds of $12,000,000.
Fees paid to the City in the amount of $2,368,712
Developer cost offset of $1,700,000
Off-site improvements (in public right-of-way) valued at $1,150,000
12 affordable/moderately priced rental units on the site.
Payment in lieu of affordable units of $650,000.
Through the public hearing process, in response to public comment and direction from
the Board and Commission, the plans were refined and as a result, some amendments to
the original Purchase/Sale Agreement are necessary and require Council approval.
Additionally, to manage the overall development of the site in the context of the TIF
District, a Redevelopment Agreement has been negotiated and is presented for Council
consideration.
Background information including the Redevelopment Agreement, the final subdivision
plat and the Final Planned Development Ordinance can be found on page 48.
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COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council,
By motion:
1. Approve a First Amendment to the Purchase/Sale Agreement.
2. Approve a Resolution approving the Redevelopment Agreement and authorizing
the City Manager to sign a License Agreement providing for a temporary
marketing and sales center on the property.
3. Approve the Final Plat of Subdivision and the Final Development Planned
Development Ordinance (Waive First Reading and if Desired, Grant Final Approval)
CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION
A. Approval of Contract to Perform Engineering Services for the Western Avenue
Streetscape Improvement Project
STAFF CONTACT: Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry (810-3565)
PRESENTED BY: Alderman Prue Beidler
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Award of a contract to Gewalt Hamilton Associates
(GHA) to perform Professional Engineering Services for the Western Avenue Streetscape
Improvement Project.
PROJECT
REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Visioning Session 10/08/15 Provided Insight/Input for
Improvements
Civic Beautification Committee On-Going Recommend Design Plan
Public Follow-up Session 03/01/16 Design Plan Well Received
City Finance Committee 03/14/16 Informational Only
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Lake Forest has long recognized the relationship between
an attractive, well maintained streetscape and a competitive business environment. An
aesthetically appealing Central Business District (CBD) provides an inviting place that can
attract new businesses and residents as it enhances the quality of the environment for
people to live, work, and play. With this in mind, and in an effort to enhance the
appearance of Western Avenue’s pedestrian environment in the northern corridor, the
Civic Beautification Committee is working with the City to develop a new streetscape
plan.
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The City is undertaking a community-based planning process to identify desired
improvements to streets, sidewalks and public spaces in the northern section of the City’s
CBD. The scope of the plan is Western Avenue between Laurel Avenue and Alden Lane.
The goal is to create a high quality and attractive environment throughout the Central
Business District that evokes a sense of pride, care and safety for people who live, work
and visit in Lake Forest. To ensure that design directions and guidelines align with the
project goals, a series of over aching principles were developed to create a
comfortable, attractive and maintainable pedestrian environment. The following design
guidelines have been identified:
• Aesthetically Pleasing
• Functionality
• Walkability
• Unified Design/High Quality
• Responsible Plant Selection
• Sustainable/ Low Maintenance
On October 8, 2015 the City held a Public Visioning Session to engage local residents and
businesses in the planning process. Representatives from the Civic Beautification
Committee were also in attendance and listened to concerns expressed by attendees.
City staff compiled the feedback and worked with the Civic Beautification Committee to
begin planning for improvements.
In January 2016, the City entered into a contractual agreement with Craig Bergmann
Landscape Design to perform a design analysis of the project area and develop a
conceptual streetscape plan. Bergmann worked with the City to develop the plan,
based in part on the feedback received from the Public Visioning Session. After a period
of review and revisions, the plan was accepted by City staff and the Civic Beautification
Committee. The City held a follow-up Public Meeting on March 1, 2016 to present the
design plan and receive feedback from residents and businesses. The plan was generally
well received.
The next phase of planning for the Western Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project
involves the development of engineering plans and construction documents. The City
has received a proposal from Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA), the City’s Engineering
Consultant, to perform Professional Engineering Services for this project. Based upon the
exception noted in Section 8.5 D1 of the City’s Purchasing Directive, the City has the
ability to enter into an agreement with GHA for the engineering services without
conducting a bid process.
The scope of services provided by GHA will include:
1. Project Initiation and Coordination
2. Topographic Survey, ROW Survey, & Base Plan Preparation
3. Preliminary Engineering (includes probable costs)
4. Final Engineering
Assuming authorization to proceed is approved, below is a conceptual schedule for
completing the improvements:
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1. Survey Work April 15, 2016
2. Preliminary Engineering May 6, 2015
3. Final Engineering & Permitting Submittals June 10, 2016
4. Bid Opening June 29, 2016
5. City Council Contract Approval July 5, 2016
6. Construction Start Date August 1, 2016
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost for this project, as outlined above in the scope of
services, is $55,700.00. Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY ’16 Funding Source Account Number Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Public Works/
Engineering Contract
Services
101-3747-417-3510 $ 0 $55,700.00 N
As a non-budgeted expense, this amount will be funded from General Fund reserves.
COUNCIL ACTION: Acknowledge the exception noted in Section 8.5 D1 of the City’s
Purchasing Directive and award of a contract to Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA) to
perform Professional Engineering Services for the Western Avenue Streetscape
Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $ 55,700.00.
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
A. Approval of an amendment to the Athletic Field Usage Policy as approved by
the Parks & Recreation Board (first Reading)
PRESENTED BY: Joe Mobile, Superintendent of Recreation (847-810-3941)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Parks & Recreation Board has approved and is
recommending approval of the amended Athletic Field Usage Policy. (First reading)
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Parks & Recreation Board 3/15/16 Approved amended policy
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The current policy was established in the fall of 2003 with the
intent of recovering the variable costs associated with non-recreation department
programming offered by Lake Forest sports organizations. Organizations that met the
criteria set forth in the policy were granted use of the athletic fields for their programs and
paid the costs associated with their use. The criteria required the organization to consist
of 67% Lake Forest Resident, consist of a minimum of four teams, provide their filing status
with the State of Illinois and have an active board structure. The current policy does not
provide any additional rental opportunities.
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As Staff continues to evaluate opportunities for additional revenue, the policy was
reviewed and the proposed amendments have the potential to generate revenue when
the fields would otherwise be idle. The amendments to the current policy categorize the
current users into classification 1 or classification 2 dependent upon their program
offerings. Recreation Department programs as well as any organization that offer
programs that the Recreation Department doesn’t currently offer will be placed in
classification 1, while organizations that offer programs that are currently offered by the
Recreation Department will be placed in Classification 2. An additional classification 3
will provide opportunities for a new group of users to possibly rent our fields for their use as
well. Any group that doesn’t fit into classification 1 or 2 and have Lake Forest residents on
their rosters will fall into classification 3. The new classification system allows the
opportunity for additional residents to have access to our fields for their athletic needs.
The priority for field usage will also follow this structure with classification 1 being assigned
fields first, followed by classification 2 and then if there are remaining opportunities staff
will consider the use by classification 3 users. Rentals will be subject to availability and
staff approvals based on the criteria found in the current policy. Staff will continue to
work with our local athletic associations prior to opening up our fields to any other groups
that would be categorized in classification 3. The overall impact to our fields will be minor
as classification 1 and 2 organizations already use our fields under the current policy
therefore we are anticipating only minimal increases from classification 3 use above our
current usage under the amended policy.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The amended fee classification structure provides for possible
revenue generation that currently isn’t possible within the current policy. The current
policy was approved to cover the variable costs of the additional use by other Lake
Forest organizations. The amended policy allows staff to recover the variable costs from
all users but then assessed a rental fee to classification 2 and 3 users to allow for potential
new revenue. The chart below shows the accessed fees by each classification in
addition to the variable costs for FY17.
Staff is estimating additional revenue for FY17 based on anticipated use. The estimated
revenue represents the rental fees that are in addition to the labor and maintenance
fees that each user will pay. The total revenue will fluctuate each year based on the
number of teams and games/practices requested each season.
FY17 General Parks Class I Class II Class III
Labor & Materials Fees FY17 Rental Fees FY17 Rental Fees FY17 Rental Fees Units
Diamond Prep 1 98$ -$ 25$ 200$ Game
Diamond Prep 2 105$ -$ 30$ 240$ Game
Diamond Practice 42$ -$ 15$ 120$ Practice
Grid Field Practice 2,178$ -$ 25$ 200$ Practice
Grid Field Game 2,299$ -$ 30$ 240$ Game
*Grid Fields - Fees above, ONLY apply to new, unnasigned fields. Existing fields will not able to be rented.
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Category Type Sport Uses Revenue
Classification 2 Baseball 48 games $1,200
Classification 2 Lacrosse 52 games $1,560
Classification 3 Baseball 10 games $2,000
Total additional revenue $4,760
The additional revenue will be utilized by the Recreation Department Staff in our program
areas where necessary to improve the quality of the experience for our residents. A
blacklined version of the amended policy can be found beginning on page 43.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of an amendment to the Athletic Field Usage Policy as
recommended by the Parks & Recreation Board (first reading).
9. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
10. ADJOURNMENT
Office of the City Manager March 30, 2016
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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CITY COUNCIL
Proceedings of the Monday, March 7, 2016
City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Schoenheider called the meeting to order at
6:30pm, and Deputy City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members.
Present: Honorable Mayor Schoenheider, Alderman Waldeck, Alderman Pandaleon, Alderman
Tack, Alderman Reisenberg, Alderman Adelman and Alderman Moreno.
Absent: Alderman Beidler, Alderman Newman.
Also present were: Robert Kiely, City Manager; Susan Banks, Communications Manager; Elizabeth
Holleb, Finance Director; Victor Filippini, City Attorney; Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community
Development; Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works; Karl Walldorf, Deputy Chief of Police;
Craig Lepkowski, Police Commander; Jeff Howell, Fire Chief; Mike Strong, Assistant to the City
Manager and Anne Whipple .
There were approximately 40 present in the audience.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMENTS BY MAYOR
Mayor Schoenheider reminded residents that early voting is available at City Hall.
A. Resolution of Sympathy for former Alderman Henry Tuttle Chandler
Mayor Schoenheider read the Resolution of sympathy and presented it to the Family.
Council Action: Approval of the Resolution
Alderman Beidler made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Alderman Adelman.
Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
Community Spotlight
-High School Hired
Joe Pulio, Lake Forest High School Business Education Teacher
City Manager Robert Kiely Jr. introduced Business Education Teacher, Joe Pulio, who gave a brief
overview of how his class is related to the City via the City Business Incubator and Business
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Accelerator. Mr. Pulio introduced the student team; Luke Bauder, William Curtiss and Maikal
Yamauchi who stated that their business connects high school students with local businesses.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A. Approval of Stormwater Management Policy
Public Works Chairman, Catherine Waldeck reported that the Public Works Committee has
reviewed and is recommending City Council approve the proposed Stormwater Management
Policy. Ms. Waldeck stated the proposed policy provides the basis for managing stormwater
issues and must follow the rules and regulations outlined in County’s Watershed Development
Ordinance. From there, the policy defines both the City’s and private property owner’s
responsibility in managing stormwater throughout the City. The policy provides a procedure for
property owners to request a review of a stormwater concern on their property as well as
presenting the process for reviewing and placing a proposed storm sewer project on the City’s
five-year Capital Improvement Program. The City Council had discussion on how the policy can be
helpful to homeowners, provide guidelines and provide a source that is available on the City’s
website.
Mayor Schoenheider asked if there was anyone from the public who wanted to comment. Seeing
none, he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Based upon the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, staff is
requesting City Council approval of the proposed stormwater management policy.
Alderman Beidler made a motion to approve the proposed Stormwater Management Policy,
seconded by Alderman Newman. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
B. Request Approval to Both Participate in Lake County’s Rock Salt Bid and Waive the Formal
Bidding Process to Purchase Salt for Winter 2016/2017
Public Works Chairman Catherine Waldeck gave an overview of the amount of salt used over the
winter using the metered salt program. Ms. Waldeck stated that by approving salt purchase now,
the city will be able to take advantage of competitive pricing.
Mayor Schoenheider asked if there was anyone from the public who wanted to comment. Seeing
none, he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTIONS:
1. Staff requests City Council approval to participate in Lake County’s rock salt bid
and purchase 1000 tons from the vendor and at the price determined by the bid.
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2. Staff requests City Council approval for staff to negotiate salt pricing for up to
another 1,000 tons to be delivered before winter 2016/2017. Additionally, staff
requests that both the Public Works Committee Chairman and the Mayor
approve such purchase before an order is placed by staff.
Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to approving participation in Lake County’s rock salt bid and
purchase 1000 tons from the vendor and at the price determined by the bid and approval for staff
to negotiate salt pricing for up to another 1,000 tons to be delivered before winter 2016/2017.
Additionally, staff requests that both the Public Works Committee Chairman and the Mayor
approve such purchase before an order is placed by staff, seconded by Alderman Moreno. The
following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Waldeck, Beidler, Newman, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and
Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried.
C. Approval of IMS Pavement Management Study for FY 2017
Public Works Chairman, Catherine Waldeck reported that the City performs this study every three
years to assist public works in evaluating the pavement condition and assigning a rating to various
City-owned parking lots. Ms. Waldeck stated that if awarded, the project would commence in May
2016 and be completed by October 1, 2016, allowing staff to incorporate the updated pavement
analysis ratings into our FY 2018 Capital improvement Program.
Mayor Schoenheider asked if there was anyone from the public who wanted to comment. Seeing
none, he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION Acknowledge the exception noted in Section 8.5 D1 of the City’s Purchasing
Directive and award of a contract to IMS to perform a structural analysis on the City’s entire
network of streets and selected Parking lots for a not-to-exceed amount of $72,000.00.
Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to acknowledge the exception noted in Section 8.5 D1 of the
City’s Purchasing Directive and award of a contract to IMS to perform a structural analysis on the
City’s entire network of streets and selected Parking lots for a not-to-exceed amount of
$72,000.00, seconded by Alderman Newman. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Waldeck,
Beidler, Newman, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 7
Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of the February 16, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes
1. Approval of Check Register for Period January 23-February 26, 2016
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2. Approval of Resolution opposing any attempt by the State of Illinois to Reduce,
Withhold, or Redirect Municipal Revenues
3. Approval of Tentative Agreement on Wages with the Local Chapter of the
Metropolitan of Police (MAP)
4. Approval of Corporate Resolution for Credit Card Services
5. Award of Contract with InterDev to Purchase Hardware and Services for
Replacement Firewalls as Budgeted in FY16 Capital Plan
6. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Building
Review Board. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
7. Consideration of Ratification of Expenses Related to the Installation and
Maintenance of Security Fencing at the Former Municipal Services Site.
(Approval of a Motion)
8. Award of Bid for The City of Lake Forest’s Portion of the 2016 Concrete
Pavement Patching Contract.
9. Award of Bid for The City of Lake Forest’s Portion of the Joint 2016 Asphalt
Patching Program
10. Award of Bid for The City of Lake Forest’s Portion of the Joint 2016 Resurfacing
Program
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the eleven (11) Omnibus items.
Mayor Schoenheider asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take
it separately. The City Council had brief discussion on item #3, #7 and #11. The Mayor asked for a
motion to approve the Eleven Omnibus items as presented.
Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to approve the Ten Omnibus items as presented, seconded
by Alderman Moreno. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Waldeck, Beidler, Newman, Tack,
Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 7 Yeas, 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
1. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest Liquor Code, Creation
of a New Class, and Number of Licenses, Section 111.037. (First reading)
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City Attorney Victor Filippini gave an overview of the liquor code, Since there is not a classification
that allows for beer and wine only, the City Attorney was directed to draft an Ordinance that
would create a new class C-4 license limiting the retail sale of alcoholic liquor to beer and wine
only, for consumption on the premises of a restaurant only and served indoors, with or without a
meal and minor clarification of the Class C-3 to include licensees who have a “C” Class license. The
City Council had a lengthy discussion on hours of serving alcohol, other entities that may apply for
a license and the impacts to the community. Mr. Filippini was directed to include in the second
reading of the ordinance to allow the Liquor Commissioner to authorize hours of service. Mayor
Schoenheider reported that a license was never issued to Starbucks, and that there are no licenses
available, the number of licenses are reduced when they are not renewed.
Mayor Schoenheider asked if there was anyone from the public who wanted to comment.
The following members of the community offered their opinions on the matter:
Khris Condon, 721 Valley Road, Lake Forest.
Andy Duran, Executive Director of LEAD in Lake Forest.
Bob Pasquesi, 172 Washington Road, Lake Forest.
Deb Fisher, President Board of Directors Lake Forest Lake Bluff Chamber.
Mayor Schoenheider thanked all for their comments and asked if there was anyone else from the
public who wanted to comment. Seeing none, he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest Liquor Code,
Creation of a New Class, and Number of Licenses, Section 111.037. (First reading)
Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to approve first reading of an Ordinance Amending the City
of Lake Forest Liquor Code, Creation of a New Class, and Number of Licenses, Section 111.037,
seconded by Alderman Newman. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
ORDINANCES AFFECTING CODE AMENDMENTS
1. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Code Section 51.060 relating to the Customer
Classes for Water and Sewer Charges (First Reading)
Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb reported that section 51.060 establishes three, customer
classes: small, medium and large. The classes use a fixed water rate, which is charged quarterly.
Ms. Holleb stated that recently, a single family residence was required to install a 6-inch meter
based on factors other than anticipated water consumption. The larger meter size in this case was
determined to be necessary to provide sufficient flow for fire protection to support a private fire
hydrant. The property owner was required to install a fire hydrant due to the distance from a
public street and public hydrants.
Ms. Holleb stated that the staff of the Public Works, Community Development and Finance
departments jointly recommend that the Code be amended to cap a single family residence at the
Medium customer class to address this unintended consequence. Ms. Holleb reported that it is an
unusual for a single Family residence to have a 6” meter and that the residence in question will
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see a reduction in the quarterly fixed charge from $750 to $150, which is consistent with other
single family residences in the City.
The City Council had a lengthy discussion on meter sizes and requirements, and potential leaks
along with what is considered fair and equitable for the resident.
Mayor Schoenheider asked if there was anyone from the public who wanted to comment. Seeing
none, he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading to the proposed Ordinance.
Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to Grant first reading to the proposed Ordinance, seconded
by Alderman Newman. Motion carried, with one nay voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Review and Update on the East Train Station Renovation Project
Mike Strong, Assistant to the City Manager presented a review and update on the status of the
East Train Station Renovation Project including a recap of work already completed, and an
overview of each scope of work completed and an update on interior work.
B. Telegraph Metra Station Pedestrian Underpass Project
Superintendent of Engineering, Robert Ells presented an update on the project and request
approval of 1) Supplemental design fees for the Phase II Engineering contract and 2) approval of
an agreement with Hanson Engineering to complete an engineering concept study on the use of a
train bridge at the Telegraph Metra Station.
Mr. Ells gave a detailed overview of the project beginning with the City entering into a Phase II
design contract with HDR in the fall of 2013. The design fee for Phase II was $549,673 to be paid
at an 80/20 split, with the Federal grant paying the 80% and the City paying the 20%.
Mr. Ells stated that once detailed design work and geotechnical studies were underway, it was
determined that the anticipated structural concept of using sheeting and piles to reinforce the
retaining wall systems along the track would not be adequate due to soil conditions. The basis of
the structural design was changed to a drilled shaft concept which elevated the estimated cost of
the project significantly.
As the plans and supporting design documents were being finalized for submission to IDOT and
Metra for review in November, 2014, HDR notified the City that it had incurred significant cost
overruns in preparing the design. HDR submitted documentation with a request for additional
design fees in the amount of $241,632.81. Much of the increase was due to the change in
structural systems required for the construction of the retaining walls; the Phase II design
proposal detailing deliverables called for a total of 30 structural plan sheets.
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Mr. Ells reported that after review of project documentation, staff estimated the total additional
design effort to be valued at $195,375.75. Because HDR did not receive prior approval from the
City or IDOT before exceeding the contract value, City staff sent a request for a supplement to the
Engineering Services Agreement to IDOT for review. The State subsequently amended both the
Local Agency Agreement and the Engineering Services Agreement in the amount of $195,375.75
and has set aside State HSR grant funds to cover 100% of the design fee increase. If approved by
City Council, the City will pay the full increase amount to HDR and then receive full reimbursement
from the State.
With the estimated costs associated with constructing a pedestrian underpass using the
traditional construction method of boring and jacking the tunnel under the tracks now verified,
the City once again met with Metra officials. The discussion is now centered around changing the
method of construction from installing an underground tunnel to constructing a train bridge that
would require limited, scheduled track outages but greatly reduce the construction costs.
Before signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the City for this change in design concept,
Metra has asked for detailed information on the new concept with emphasis on the number and
duration of track outages needed for construction. The City has received a proposal from Hanson
Engineering to provide a concept study for the train bridge alternative and provide the data
required by Metra. Additionally, Hanson will provide analysis on how much of the 95% complete
underpass design effort could be reused if the City were to move forward with engineering for a
train bridge at the station.
The City has received a project programming document from IDOT approving the use of State HSR
funds to pay for 100% of the study and if approved, the City will make the payments to HDR and
Hanson and then be reimbursed for 100% of the payment from the state.
Norm Carlson of Metra spoke about the safety concerns in the City of Lake Forest and how Metra
is emphasizing that Metra’s method of project planning be used in moving forward with this
project and the impact of taking the tracks out of service to the Union Pacific North Line and
Amtrak.
The City Council had discussion on ADA compliance, concept design, and timeframe for repayment
from the grant.
Mayor Schoenheider asked if there was anyone from the public who wanted to comment. Seeing
none, he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Approve the payment of $195,375.75 to HDR, Inc. in accordance with the revised Local
Agency Agreement received from IDOT. The City will be reimbursed for 100% of this payment.
2) Allow the Mayor and City Manager to enter into agreements with Hanson Engineering and
IDOT for the completion of a train bridge concept study for an amount not to exceed
$100,000.00. This amount will be reimbursed to the City by the State, under the existing Grant
Agreement
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Alderman Reisenberg made a motion 1) Approve the payment of $195,375.75 to HDR, Inc. in
accordance with the revised Local Agency Agreement received from IDOT. The City will be
reimbursed for 100% of this payment. 2) Allow the Mayor and City Manager to enter into
agreements with Hanson Engineering and IDOT for the completion of a train bridge concept study
for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. This amount will be reimbursed to the City by the
State, under the existing Grant Agreement, seconded by Alderman Beidler. The following voted
“Yea”: Aldermen Waldeck, Beidler, Newman, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The
following voted “Nay”: None. 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (c), (6), The City Council will be discussing the
consideration for the sale or lease of property owned by the Public Body.
Adjournment into executive session at 8:53 p.m.
Mayor Schoenheider asked for a motion to adjourn into executive session.
Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2
(c), (6), The City Council will be discussing the consideration for the sale or lease of property
owned by the Public Body, seconded by Alderman Waldeck. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen
Waldeck, Beidler, Newman, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”:
None. 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION at 10:35 pm
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business. Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to adjourn, seconded by
Alderman Moreno. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 10:36 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Margaret Boyer
Deputy 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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Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Department
Athletic Field Usage Policy
FY16 (May 2015-April 2016)
The Athletic Field Prep Policy was established in the Fall of 2003 and amended in the spring of 2016 by the The Lake Forest Parks and
Recreation Department (City) and the Parks and Recreation Board to offset the increasing maintenance costs with user fees. These
user fees were established to cover all direct variable costs associated with the special use of the parks by the various athletic
associations. By submitting the completed permit application (attached), the athletic association (user) will assume any and all risks
associated with their special use in our any City Parks. User agrees to pay fees to the City at the discretion of Staff. Request for
payment may be at the time of application or at the conclusion of the requested dates, depending on what Classification the user
falls into.
User agrees that while they use our parks they will adhere to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Further,
User is responsible for compliance with the ADA and indemnifies the City of Lake Forest for liability arising out of the renters’ failure
to comply with the ADA.
Upon approval by the City, the completed permit application acts as a contract between User and City. Any failure to abide by the
terms of the agreement will result in revocation of the User’s permit and the City will not be liable to issue reimbursement of fees.
Any User is subject to revocation of a field use permit, may appeal the decision to the Parks and Recreation Board.
1) All Non-Lake Forest Recreation Department programs, leagues and associations must submit a seasonal field
use permit at least 30 days prior to the start of their season. To be eligible to rent fields the requesting group
must be comprised of at least four teams and not be in conflict with City programs. Single teams are not
eligible to rent fields. The permit must be filled out by an officer of the requesting group who resides within
the Lake Forest City Limits. All one time uses must fill out a park/pavilion permit form.
2) Priority for fields will be based on the following criteria:
a. First priority is for all Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department sponsored programs.
b. Second priority is for School District # 67 sponsored programs.
c. Third priority is for Lake Forest based Not-For-Profit athletic associations and other local school district sponsored
programs.
d. Fourth priority is for Lake Forest based For-Profit athletic association sponsored programs.
e. Fifth priority is for non-resident groups based on the approval of the Superintendent of Recreation.
3) At the time of application, all requesting groups must submit the appropriate information and meet all of the
requirements listed below.
a. A completed permit form (attached).
b. Appropriate fees - due prior to the first day of use.
c. $150 refundable litter deposit returned after the completion of the season if litter is picked up regularly by the
requesting group.
d. Proof of comprehensive general liability insurance listing The City of Lake Forest, The Lake Forest Parks &
Recreation Department, and their Staff as additional insured in the amount of not less than $2,000,000.
e. Proof of 67% Lake Forest residency requirement for the entire Association.
i. Lake Bluff residents are included into the calculation for soccer groups only.
ii. Only the official state or league approved rosters will be accepted on their forms.
f. A statement of purpose of that organization including:
i. State filing status from the State of Illinois or School Conference.
ii. Proof of an active Board of Administrators or Officers.
g. Annual Park and Recreation Board approval.
i. One time appeal if original request denied.
h. League Schedules for each team.
4) The City of Lake Forest will not be held liable for any damage, injury or death associated with the placement and use of the
athletic associations goals within the parks while in season. It is the responsibility of the renting athletic association to move their
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goals from the park at the conclusion of each season and store such goals off-site. Non-City owned goals will no longer be stored in
our parks during the off seasons. Please refer to the Soccer Goal Safety and Education Policy for further detail.
5) The renting athletic association agrees that while they use our parks they will adhere to the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Further, the renter is responsible for compliance with the ADA and indemnifies
the City of Lake Forest for liability arising out of the renters’ failure to comply with the ADA.
By signing the permit application, User agrees to all provisions listed in this document and also agrees that field space is ALWAYS
subject to availability and approval by City staff.
Before consideration of approval is made, USER must:
• Submit completed permit application at least 30 days before the start date of the program/league;
o Alongside application, submit a $150 refundable (per team), litter deposit (in the form of a check) which will be
returned after the completion of the season if litter is picked up regularly by the requesting group;
• Submit prior to first practice/game date;
o Submit proof of comprehensive general liability insurance listing The City of Lake Forest, The Lake Forest Parks &
Recreation Department, and their Staff as additional insured in the amount of no less than $2,000,000;
o Submit to Lake Forest Recreation Department Athletic Staff complete rosters of all teams;
Rosters MUST include player addresses
o Submit to Lake Forest Recreation Department Athletic Staff league/practices schedules for all teams;
o For classification I & II, the organization must submit a statement of purpose of that organization including:
State filing status from the State of Illinois or School Conference
Proof of an active Board of Administrators or Officers
Fees Section I – General Parks Labor & Materials
These fees were established to offset all direct variable costs associated with general parks labor and materials and will increase
between 3% & 5% each May. Any additional time associated with any User league or programming will be billed at a rate of man hour
and maintenance costs.
6) Fees
a. Diamond Rentals
i. Includes 8 game preparations per team
1. Preparation 1 ($95.48 per game) $763.85 per team
a. Includes grooming, chalk foul lines
equipment & materials, man hours &
field set up (bases & pitching rubber)
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2. Preparation 2 ($101.85 per game) $814.77 per team
a. Includes grooming, chalk foul lines &
batters boxes, equipment & materials,
man hour & field set up (bases & pitching rubber)
ii. Practices are included at no charge unless services are requested.
1. Practice preparation upon request $40.31 per field
iii. Additional Fees
1. Diamond watering $36.07 per field
2. Turface (drying agent) $10.61 per bag
3. Lights (per diamond) $75.00 per hour
4. Additional Games $95.48 per game (prep 1)
$101.85 per game (prep 2)
5.1. Overtime: after 3:00 p.m. & Weekends $53.05 per hour
b. Grid Fields (Soccer, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Tackle Football)
i. Game Fields
1. 12 week season $2,232.13 per field
a. Includes initial field layout, goal placement
and 11 weekly maintenance trips including
equipment and materials, man hours, full striping
& bleachers.
Price without goals $1,915.99 per field
ii. Practice Fields
1. 12 week season $2,114.37 per field
a. Includes initial field layout, goal placement
and 11 weekly maintenance trips, including
equipment and materials, man hours and
limited striping.
Price without goals $1,798.23 per field
iii. Deerpath Micro Fields (12 week season) Price without goals $239.76 per field
c. Additional charges
i. Additional bleachers 3 tier $61.53
5 tier $66.84
ii. Lights (per diamond) $75.00 per hour
iii. Goal anchoring $158.07 per goal
d. Any additional time will be billed at a rate of man hour and maintenance costs.
e. As part of any rental, They City assumes garbage pickup and disposal responsibilities but all Athletic Groups are
expected to keep the parks they rent clean of litter at all times.
1. Diamond Rentals (Practices are included at no charge unless extra services are requested):
a. Preparation 1 $ 98 / game
i. Grooming, chalk foul lines, equipment & materials, man hours & field set up (bases & pitching rubber)
b. Preparation 2 $ 105 / game
i. Grooming, chalk foul lines & batters boxes, equipment & materials, man hours & field set up (bases &
pitching rubber)
2. Special Diamond Rental Fees:
a. Practice preparation (upon request & only dragging) $ 42 / field
b. Diamond watering (upon request) $ 37 / field
c. Turface (drying agent) $ 11 / bag
d. Lights (per diamond) $ 77 / hour
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e. Additional Games $ 98 / game (prep 1)
$ 105 / game (prep 2)
f. Overtime (after 3:00 p.m. & Weekends) $ 55 / hour / staff person
3. Grid Field Rentals (Soccer, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Tackle Football):
a. Game Fields
i. Fee with Goals $ 2,299 / field (12 weeks)
ii. Fee without goals $ 1,973 / field (12 weeks)
• Initial field layout, goal placement (if applicable) and 11 weekly maintenance trips including
equipment and materials, man hours, full striping & bleachers
b. Practice Fields
i. Fee with Goals $ 2,178 / field (12 weeks)
ii. Price without goals $ 1,852 / field (12 weeks)
• Initial field layout, goal placement and 11 weekly maintenance trips, including equipment and
materials, man hours and limited striping
c. Special Grid Field Rental Fees:
i. Deerpath Micro Fields without Goals $ 247 / field (12 weeks)
ii. Additional bleachers $ 63 (3 Tier)
$ 69 (5 Tier)
iii. Deerpath Park Lights (per diamond) $ 77 / hour
iv. Goal anchoring $ 163 / goal
Upon approval by the City, the completed permit application acts as a contract between the renting athletic
association and The City of Lake Forest. Any failure to abide by the terms of the agreement will result in revocation of
the athletic associations permit and no reimbursement of fees. Any athletic association subject to revocation of a field
use permit may appeal the decision to the Parks and Recreation Board. By signing the permit form you agree to all above
provisions.
Fees Section II – User Classifications & Rental Fees
These Classifications were established in the spring of 2016 to separate Users based on criteria in relation to their alignment with
City policies & philosophies and to current City programing. These fees are rental fees to be paid to The Lake Forest Recreation
Department in addition to the General Parks Labor & Materials Fees, which are paid to the Lake Forest Parks Department, listed on
Page 2.
User MUST meet ALL criteria in a specific classification to be considered eligible for that classification. If User does not meet all
criteria in a specific Classification, they will qualify for the next lowest classification, as long as they meet all the criteria in that
classification.
User Class placement is always subject to availability & staff approval. For a detailed description of Lake Forest Recreation
Department Athletic programming, please contact the Lake Forest Recreation Department Athletics Program Manager (847) 234-
6700.
Classification I
1. Lake Forest Recreation Department Programming;
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2. Non-Competing Organizations/Programs to current Lake Forest Recreation Department programs and is a Lake Forest
Resident Based Organizations (67% or more, residential participation).
Class I Rental Fees – Class I ONLY pays General Parks Labor & Materials Fees
Classification II
1. Competing Organizations/Programs to current Lake Forest Recreation Department programs and is a Lake Forest Resident
Based Organizations (67% or more, residential participation).
Class II Rental Fees – See fees below, which will be in ADDITION to General Parks Labor & Materials Fees & SFIF Fees
• Diamond Prep 1 $ 25 / game
• Diamond Prep 2 $ 30 / game
• Diamond Practice $ 15 / practice (dragged field only)
• Practice Grid Field $ 25 / practice
• Game Grid Field $ 30 / game
Classification III
1. Any non-classification 1 or classification 2 with rostered Lake Forest Residents.
Class III Rental Fees – See fees below, which will be in ADDITION to General Parks Labor & Materials Fees & SFIF Fees
• Diamond Prep 1 $ 200 / game
• Diamond Prep 2 $ 240 / game
• Diamond Practice $ 120 / practice (dragged field only)
• Practice Grid Field $ 200 / practice
• Game Grid Field $ 240 / game
Fees Section III – Sport Field Improvement Fund (SFIF)
In September 2008, City policy was passed to collect fees, on a per head basis, from any Athletic organization that utilized Lake
Forest field space for their programming, which would be contributed to City of Lake Forest Sport Field Improvement Funds. These
funds accrue annually and are utilized for annual field maintenance and upgrades.
These fees are paid to The Lake Forest Recreation Department at the conclusion of each season. The amount in which any Athletic
organization contributes to the Sport Field Improvement Funds per season can be categorized as such;
1. Lake Forest Recreation Department Programming - $10 / participant
2. Non-Lake Forest Recreation Department Programming - $20 / participant
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND A LICENSE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST AND FOCUS ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC
(WESTERN AND LAUREL AVENUES PROJECT)
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest (“City”) is a special charter, home rule municipality
existing in accordance with the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of record of an approximately 10.7 acre tract of real
property generally located at the northwest corner of Laurel and Western Avenues in the City
(“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the City had previously used portions of the Property for municipal offices
and public works facilities, including storage and maintenance of vehicles and storage of
materials (“Municipal Uses”); and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Property is no longer necessary or
desirable for Municipal Uses; and
WHEREAS, based on community discussions and review by the Plan Commission and
City Council, the City analyzed redevelopment goals for the Property and ultimately determined
that redevelopment of the Property with a mix of multi- and single-family residential units is the
best option for redevelopment of the Property; and
WHEREAS, in light of the City’s redevelopment goals for the Property, the configuration
of the Property, and the existing site conditions on the Property including blighted and
functionally-obsolete conditions and environmental contamination, the City has determined that
the Property is blighted under the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, 65 ILCS 5/11-
74.4.1 et seq., as amended (the “TIF Act”); and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with the TIF Act, the City established a TIF District that
includes the Property and approved a tax increment redevelopment plan and redevelopment
project ("Redevelopment Plan") for such TIF District; and
WHEREAS, after soliciting qualified developers to present redevelopment proposals for
the Property, the City selected Focus Acquisition Company, LLC (“Developer”) as the preferred
firm to redevelop the Property; and
WHEREAS, the City and Developer have entered into and amended a purchase and
sale agreement (“PSA”) for the sale of the Property by the City to the Developer, subject to
various terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the PSA, the Developer desires to develop the Property as a
residential development consisting of 111 apartment units, 42 condominium units, and 12
detached single-family homes, plus related improvements including private roadways, utility and
drainage easements, pedestrian walkways, and public open space (“Redevelopment Project”);
and
WHEREAS, the City and Developer have determined that the redevelopment of the
Property with the Redevelopment Project and consistent with the City’s redevelopment goals
would not be financially viable unless financial assistance were available from a Tax Increment
Financing district (“TIF District”) in accordance with the TIF Act; and
WHEREAS, to stimulate and induce the redevelopment of the Property consistent with
the Redevelopment Plan, the City desires to enter into a redevelopment agreement
(“Redevelopment Agreement”) with the Developer, in substantially the form attached hereto as
Exhibit A to provide for the completion of the Redevelopment Project and the financing of
certain eligible redevelopment project costs through TIF revenues in accordance with the terms
and provisions of the TIF Act and the Redevelopment Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Redevelopment Agreement will further
the objectives of the TIF District and the Redevelopment Plan and provide for the
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redevelopment of the Property and the elimination of blight conditions consistent with the
Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, to further the Redevelopment Project, the Developer desires to use certain
portions of the Property prior to the closing (“Closing”) of the sale of the Property by the City to
the Developer in accordance with the PSA for the construction and maintenance of a temporary
marketing trailer and signage and related activities (collectively “Pre-Closing Activities”); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to allow the Developer to use a portion of the Property for
such Pre-Closing Activities in accordance with a license agreement (“License Agreement”) in
substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B; 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 approve: (i) the Redevelopment
Agreement in substantially the form attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, and (ii) the License
Agreement in substantially the form attached to this Resolution as Exhibit B to provide for the
redevelopment of the Property with the Redevelopment Project, consistent with and in
furtherance of the Redevelopment Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are by this reference
incorporated into and made a part of this Resolution as if fully set forth in this Section 1.
SECTION 2. Approval of Redevelopment Agreement; Authorization. The
Redevelopment Agreement shall be and is hereby approved in substantially the form attached
as Exhibit A to this Resolution, subject to final review and approval by the City Manager in
consultation with the City Attorney. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute and attest the Redevelopment Agreement (in the form finally approved by
the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney) on behalf of the City; provided, however,
that such execution and attestation shall be contingent on the City's receipt of at least one
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original of the Redevelopment Agreement fully executed by the Developer.
SECTION 3. Approval of License Agreement; Authorization. The License
Agreement shall be and is hereby approved in substantially the form attached as Exhibit B to
this Resolution, subject to final review and approval by the City Manager in consultation with the
City Attorney. The City Manager and Deputy City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute and attest the License Agreement (in the form finally approved by the City Manager in
consultation with the City Attorney) on behalf of the City; provided, however, that such execution
and attestation shall be contingent on the City's receipt of at least one original of the License
Agreement fully executed by the Developer.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Resolution 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 _________, 2016.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
APPROVED this ____ day of _________, 2016.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Redevelopment Agreement
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EXHIBIT B
License Agreement
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REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST AND
FOCUS ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC
(WESTERN AND LAUREL AVENUES PROJECT)
THIS REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is dated as of the _______ day
of ____________, 2016, by and between THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, an Illinois home rule
and special charter municipal corporation (“City”) and FOCUS ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC,
an Illinois limited liability company (“Developer”). The City and Developer are hereinafter
collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party” as the context may require.
IN CONSIDERATION OF the recitals and the mutual covenants and agreements set forth
in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS.
A. The City is the owner of certain real property consisting of approximately 10.7062
acres, located in Lake Forest, Illinois, at the northwest corner of Laurel and Western Avenues,
legally described in Exhibit A to this Agreement (“Property”).
B. Approximately 10.596 acres of the Property was formerly used by the City as a
municipal services and public works center (the “Municipal Services Site”), but those facilities
have become obsolete for such City uses. The remainder of the Property is a parcel located
immediately adjacent to the Municipal Services Site (the “Adjacent Parcel”).
C. The City, as owner of the Municipal Services Site, had analyzed redevelopment
goals for the Municipal Services Site over a period of several years and ultimately determined
that redevelopment of the Municipal Services Site in a manner consistent with the character of its
environs and of the City with a mix of multi- and single-family residential units is the best option
for the redevelopment of the Municipal Services Site to further the long-term land use and
development goals and Comprehensive Plan of the City.
D. The City engaged in a process to solicit qualifications and proposals for the
redevelopment of the Municipal Services Site, and after extensive vetting determined that the
Developer presented the development concept that would most fully accomplish the
redevelopment of the Municipal Services Site to further the long-term land use and development
goals and Comprehensive Plan of the City.
E. Based upon the redevelopment goals of the City for the Municipal Services Site,
the configuration of the Municipal Services Site, as well as the significant costs of developing the
Municipal Services Site in the face of the blighted and functionally-obsolete nature of the Property
and other site conditions thereon, including environmental contamination, the Developer has
determined that the redevelopment of the Municipal Services Site would not be financially viable
in accordance with the City’s redevelopment goals unless the Adjacent Parcel was acquired and
sold with the Municipal Services Site and other financial assistance were available from a Tax
Increment Financing district (“TIF District”) in accordance with the Tax Increment Allocation
Redevelopment Act, 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4.1 et seq., as amended (the “TIF Act”).
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F. The City has determined that the goals for redeveloping the Municipal Services
Site, including without limitation acquiring the Adjacent Parcel, enhancing the City’s tax base,
establishing open space and infrastructure improvements that will benefit residents and property
owners in the vicinity of the Property, providing a convenient mix of housing options to residents
seeking proximity to public transportation and the City’s walkable downtown, and improving land
use patterns by providing a transitional zone between the City’s downtown core and single-family
residential neighborhoods, warranted consideration of a TIF District or other means to reduce the
financial barriers to achieving the City’s redevelopment goals for the Property.
G. The City and the Developer entered into a Property Purchase Agreement
(“Purchase Agreement”), dated December 8, 2014, which provides for the sale of the Property
by the City to the Developer, subject to various conditions, including the establishment of a TIF
District in accordance with the TIF Act.
H. After considerable review and analysis and extensive public vetting, the Corporate
Authorities have determined that the Property is part of an area of the City that qualifies for Tax
Increment Financing under the provisions of the TIF Act, to finance redevelopment in accordance
with the conditions and requirements set forth in the TIF Act. The Corporate Authorities have
further determined that the public interests will be served by using TIF incentives to offset in part
the development costs relating to the redevelopment of the Property.
I. In accordance with the TIF Act and pursuant to the TIF Approval Ordinances, the
City approved a tax increment redevelopment plan and redevelopment project ("Redevelopment
Plan") for a TIF District that includes the Property.
J. To stimulate and induce the development of the Property, the City is willing to
finance certain eligible redevelopment project costs through TIF revenues, including, at the City’s
discretion, through the issuance of TIF revenue bonds or other debt instruments supported by
incremental revenue from the TIF District, all in accordance with the terms and provisions of the
TIF Act, this Agreement, and the City’s home rule authority.
K. The Developer desires and proposes to develop the Property with a residential
development including 165 dwelling units, street and streetscape improvements, storm water
management facilities, utility infrastructure, public open space, and other uses and improvements
as described in this Agreement, depicted on the Final PUD Plans, and approved by the Final PUD
Ordinance, as defined below (“Project”).
L. In order for the Developer to proceed with development of the Project on the
Property, it will be necessary to construct certain Public and Private Improvements, both as
defined below, which improvements are necessary and desirable for the development of the
Property and the public interest.
M. Pursuant to notice duly published in the Lake Forester as provided by statute and
the Zoning Code, a public hearing was conducted by the Plan Commission on March 11, April 15,
May 13, and June 2, 2015, and thereafter the Plan Commission forwarded the petition to the City
Council.
N. On July 6, 2015, the City Council approved the Preliminary PUD Resolution,
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Preliminary PUD Plans, and Preliminary Subdivision Plat, as defined below, for the Property.
O. On March 4, July 28, September 2, and October 29, 2015, the City’s Building
Review Board conducted its review of its review of the architectural design of and materials for
the proposed buildings, as well as the exterior lighting, landscaping, and signs for the Project,
resulting in a recommendation by the Building Review Board to approve the Project, subject to
certain conditions and modifications to the Preliminary PUD Plans.
P. Following the recommendation of the Building Review Board, the Plan
Commission reviewed modified plans for the Project, resulting in a recommendation on January
20, 2016 to approve the Final Plans, as defined below.
Q. The Parties seek to enter into this Agreement to provide for (i) the redevelopment
and use of the Property in compliance with this Agreement; (ii) the construction of certain
infrastructure improvements to serve the Property, the buildings to be constructed thereon, and
surrounding properties, subject to the terms set forth in this Agreement; and (iii) the elimination of
certain factors and characteristics found in the Property that have caused the Property to be
designated as blighted in accordance with the TIF Act.
R. The Corporate Authorities have determined, after due and careful consideration,
that the zoning, subdivision, development, and use of the Property pursuant to and in accordance
with this Agreement and the Final PUD Ordinance would (i) eliminate blight within the City; (ii)
strengthen the tax base of the City; (iii) further enable the City to control the development of the
Property in a manner consistent with the development patterns, economic development goals,
and character of the City; and (iv) serve the best interests of the City and its residents.
S. The Corporate Authorities, having reviewed and considered (i) the proposed
development of the Property, (ii) the various zoning, subdivision, and development approvals
being requested to allow for its implementation, and (iii) the recommendations of the Plan
Commission and Building Review Board regarding the Project, have found the proposed
development and the requested approvals as recommended by the Plan Commission and
Building Review Board to be consistent with the character of, and existing development patterns
in, the City. To that end, the Corporate Authorities are, concurrently with the approval of this
Agreement, approving the Final PUD Ordinance, including approval of the Final Plans, as defined
below.
T. The Redevelopment Plan and the restrictions and requirements on the
development of the Property as set forth in the Final PUD Ordinance, are essential to maintaining
the land use patterns and overall character of the City. In light of the other substantial community
benefits that would result from the redevelopment of the Property, the Corporate Authorities of
the City have determined that the incentives and requirements set forth in this Agreement are
necessary and desirable.
U. All notices, publications, procedures, public hearings, and other matters required
for the consideration and approval of this Agreement have been made, given, held, and performed
by the City as required by applicable statutes, codes, and ordinances.
V. The Parties now seek to enter into this Agreement pursuant to, among other things,
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the TIF Act and the City’s home rule authority.
W. The Parties, consistent with Illinois law, have agreed to the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement as evidenced by the signatures affixed hereto.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.
Whenever used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings
unless a different meaning is required by the context:
“Affordable Units”: Apartment Units that are covenanted to satisfy the affordable
housing plan to be developed in accordance with Section 4.B of this Agreement.
“Apartment Lots”: Lots 1 and 2 as depicted on the Final Subdivision Plat.
“Apartment Unit”: Each Residential Unit to be constructed on one of the Apartment Lots
as depicted on the Final Subdivision Plat.
“Applicable City Codes and Ordinances”: The Lake Forest City Code, Subdivision
Ordinance, Zoning Code, and all other codes and ordinances adopted by the City.
“Building Plans”: The “Building Plans” identified in, and approved in accordance with,
the Final PUD Ordinance.
“Building Review Board”: The Building Review Board of the City, established by the City
Code, as the same has been and may, from time to time hereafter, be amended.
“City Approvals”: All legislative, administrative and other approvals issued by the City
and required for the development and construction of the Project including, but not limited to, the
Preliminary PUD Resolution, architectural and site design review approvals, the Final PUD
Ordinance, approval of the Preliminary Subdivision Plat and approval of the Final Subdivision
Plat.
“City Work”: The work set forth in the plans and specifications attached hereto as Exhibit
B (the “City Work Plans”) designed to accomplish the objectives set forth in Exhibit F of the
Purchase Agreement.
“Closing”: The closing of the purchase and sale of the Property pursuant to the Purchase
Agreement.
“Condominium Lots”: Lots 3 and 4 as depicted on the Final Subdivision Plat.
“Condominium Unit”: Each Residential Unit to be constructed on one of the
Condominium Lots as depicted on the Final Subdivision Plat.
“Corporate Authorities”: The Mayor and City Council of the City.
“Declaration of Covenants”: The Declaration or Declarations of Covenants, Restrictions
and Easements to be recorded by the Developer against the Property pursuant to Section 7 of
this Agreement.
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"Developer Affiliate" means an entity controlled by, or under common control with,
Developer, such that it has the same manager(s), members, partners or shareholders who shall
own in aggregate more than fifty percent (50%) of the ownership interests in the Developer and
also own more than fifty percent (50%) of the ownership interests in said Affiliate. As used herein,
"control" shall mean the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction
of the management and policies of a person or entity, whether through the ownership of voting
securities or rights, by contract, or otherwise.
"Developer Expenses" shall have the meaning defined in Section 12 hereof.
“Developer Work”: All work other than the City Work that is necessary or appropriate in
connection with the completion of the Property Improvements in accordance with the Final Plans.
“Effective Date”: The date of execution of this Agreement by both Parties, which date
shall be deemed to be the date set forth in the first paragraph of page one of this Agreement.
“Final Engineering Plan”: The “Final Engineering Plans” identified in, and approved in
accordance with, the Final PUD Ordinance.
"Final Landscaping Plan": The “Landscaping Plans” identified in, and approved in
accordance with, the Final PUD Ordinance.
"Final Plans": The Building Plans, Final Engineering Plan, Final Landscaping Plan, Final
PUD Plans, Final Subdivision Plat, Improvement Plans, and Tentative Condominium Plat.
"Final PUD Ordinance": The City of Lake Forest Ordinance No. 16-___ adopted on April
4, 2016, and any amendments thereto duly adopted by the Corporate Authorities in accordance
with the Requirements of Law.
"Final PUD Plans": The “Final PUD Plans” identified in, and approved in accordance
with, the Final PUD Ordinance.
"Final Subdivision Plat": The “Final Subdivision Plat” identified in, and approved in
accordance with, the Final PUD Ordinance.
"Force Majeure": Strikes, lockouts, acts of God, third-party litigation not initiated by
Developer, or other factors beyond a Party’s reasonable control and reasonable ability to remedy;
provided, however, that Force Majeure shall not include delays caused by weather conditions,
unless such weather conditions are unusually severe or abnormal considering the time of year
and the particular location involved.
“Improvement Plans”: The “Improvement Plans” identified in, and approved in
accordance with, the Final PUD Ordinance.
"Lot”: A lot of record including a portion of the Property, as depicted on the Final
Subdivision Plat.
"Plan Commission": The Plan Commission of the City, established by the City Code, as
the same has been and may, from time to time hereafter, be amended.
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"Preliminary PUD Resolution": City Resolution No. 2015-25, adopted by the Corporate
Authorities on July 6, 2015.
"Preliminary PUD Plans": The preliminary plans for the proposed development of the
Property as approved by the Corporate Authorities pursuant to the Preliminary PUD Resolution.
“Preliminary Subdivision Plat”: The preliminary plat of subdivision approved by the
Corporate Authorities pursuant to the Preliminary PUD Resolution.
"Property Improvements": All of the improvements and facilities that are required or
authorized to be made, constructed, or installed in connection with the Project and the subdivision
and development of the Property, including without limitation: landscaping; all perimeter buffering;
streetscaping; storm water detention and drainage facilities; water and sanitary sewer mains and
service lines; parking structures; residential buildings; streets, pathways, and sidewalks; parks;
soil erosion and tree protection measures; fencing and retaining walls; lighting of streets and other
public spaces; and traffic-related improvements. Such improvements and facilities need not be
physically located on the Property, and they may be set forth or identified in any of the following:
the Final Plans, the Final PUD Ordinance, or as elsewhere provided in this Agreement. The
Property Improvements shall be comprised of:
"Amenity Improvements": being the following Private Improvements: [those
improvements that are to be available or accessible to the public as more fully
described in the Plan Commission Recommendations]. The Amenity
Improvements shall not include any Structural Improvements.
"Private Improvements," being those Property Improvements (other than Public
Improvements and Structural Improvements) that are required to be constructed,
installed, or placed in service pursuant to this Agreement, Requirements of Law, or
the Final PUD Ordinance, or are depicted on the Final Plans.
"Public Improvements," being those Property Improvements that are to be
dedicated to the City or such other public agencies as the City may approve,
consisting of (i) the Right-of-Way Improvements, and (ii) the [water main and
sanitary sewer extensions located on the Property (exclusive of service lines
and other private water service facilities as set forth in the Applicable City
Codes and Ordinances)].
"Right-of-Way Improvements" being those Public Improvements detailed in the
Improvement Plans.
"Structural Improvements," being those buildings and structures authorized to be
constructed on the Property pursuant to this Agreement or the Final PUD Ordinance.
"Redevelopment Project Costs": Any qualifying redevelopment project costs as
authorized and defined by the TIF Act incurred by the Developer in connection with the
development of the Property in accordance with the Final PUD Ordinance and this Agreement.
“Residential Unit”: An individual single family home, condominium unit, or apartment
unit that meets the definition of a “dwelling unit” under the Zoning Code.
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"Requirements of Law": Applicable City Codes and Ordinances and all applicable
federal, state, and county laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations.
"Right-of-Way Improvement Expenses" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12
hereof.
“Single Family Lots”: Lots 5 through 16, as depicted on the Final Subdivision Plat.
"Subdivision Ordinance": Title XV, Chapter 156 of the City Code, being the City of Lake
Forest subdivision regulations, as the same has been and may, from time to time hereafter, be
amended.
"Substantial Completion": Completion evidenced by (i) for a building or any Residential
Unit, issuance of a final or temporary occupancy certificate, provided that adequate security has
been put in place to ensure full and final completion of such building or Residential Unit; or (ii) for
other Public or Private Improvements, functional and legally authorized use of the improvement
and all of its facilities, as reasonably determined by the City Engineer, and acceptance or approval
by the City or other public agency having jurisdiction, subject to any punch-list items identified by
the City Engineer, provided that adequate security remains in place to ensure full and final
completion of such Public or Private Improvement.
“Tentative Condominium Plat”: The “Tentative Condominium Plat” identified in, and
approved in accordance with, the Final PUD Ordinance.
"TIF Approval Ordinances": City Ordinance Nos. 2015-11, 2015-12, and 2015-13,
enacted by the City pursuant to the TIF Act adopting the Redevelopment Plan and project,
authorizing the establishment of the Redevelopment Project Area, and adopting tax increment
allocation financing, respectively.
"City Code": The City Code of Lake Forest, 2013, as the same has been and may, from
time to time hereafter, be amended.
"Zoning Code": Title XV, Chapter 159 of the City Code, being the City of Lake Forest
zoning regulations, as the same has been and may, from time to time hereafter, be amended.
SECTION 3. DESIGNATION OF DEVELOPER
The City hereby designates Developer as the exclusive developer for the Project on the
Property, subject to the terms of this Agreement and only so long as Developer is not in default
under Section 21 of this Agreement.
SECTION 4. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF LOTS.
A. General Description and Use of Lots. The Property shall be divided into sixteen
lots and five outlots, which may be developed and used only in accordance with this Agreement,
the Final PUD Ordinance, Final PUD Plans, and Applicable City Codes and Ordinances and as
follows:
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1. Apartment Lots: The Apartment Lots shall be developed and operated as
residential apartment buildings not exceeding three stories in height and containing 99 luxury
Apartment Units and 12 Affordable Units.
2. Condominium Lots: The Condominium Lots shall be developed and
operated as residential condominium buildings not exceeding three stories in height and
containing 42 Condominium Units.
3. Single Family Lots: The Single Family Lots shall be developed and
operated as single family residences, with one primary Residential Unit per lot.
Changes to the number and type of Residential Units (i.e., condominium, apartment or
single family home) set forth in this Section 4 shall be permitted only if approved by the Corporate
Authorities in connection with this Agreement and an amendment to the Final PUD Ordinance.
B. Affordable Housing. The Developer shall comply with the City’s Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance by providing 12 Affordable Units and paying a fee-in-lieu of $650,000.00. The
Affordable Units shall be of the following unit types and affordability ranges:
Unit Types→
Affordability Range↓
Number of One-Bedroom
Units
Number of Two-Bedroom
Units
80% of Average Median
Income (“AMI”)*
3 0
100% AMI 3 0
120 AMI 3 3
* As AMI is defined in Section 158.01(b) of the City Code.
The Developer shall also prepare an “Inclusionary Housing Plan” in accordance with Section
158.12 of the City Code that, among other things, provides criteria and procedures for the
marketing of Affordable Units, the selection of moderate-income households for Affordable Units
and provides priority to senior citizens, which plan shall be subject to approval by the City
Manager; provided, if Developer offers and markets any Affordable Unit for rent in accordance
with the approved Inclusionary Housing Plan and is unable to secure a tenant eligible for said
Affordable Unit (“Eligible Tenant”) after a marketing period to be established in the approved
Inclusionary Housing Plan, then Developer shall be permitted to lease any such Affordable Unit
to a tenant that does not qualify as an Eligible Tenant for a lease term not to exceed one (1) year,
after which such Affordable Unit shall again be marketed to Eligible Tenants.
SECTION 5. CITY WORK.
A. Completion of City Work. Except as set forth in Subsections 5.A.1 and 5.A.2, to
Developer’s knowledge and subject to Developer’s confirmation by a final inspection prior to
Closing, the Parties acknowledge that the City has completed all of the on-site City Work
consistent with the Purchase Agreement and the City Work Plans, which have been filed with the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (the “IEPA”).
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1. Additional Environmental Work. To the extent that additional on-site work is
required in connection with the issuance of a “No Further Remediation” letter (a
“NFR”), the City shall be required to complete such additional work without
expense to Developer prior to Closing on the Property; provided, however, that, if
Developer elects to close on the Property prior to the issuance of the NFR, then:
(i) any on-site work will be performed by Developer as “Unforeseen City Work” as
provided below; and (ii) any documentation work not requiring activities on-site
(other than recordation or sampling) shall be performed by the City subject to
indemnification terms consistent with Section 1.d(iii) of the Purchase Agreement.
To the extent that the IEPA requires any modification to the City Work Plans, such
modified plans shall be the City Work Plans for purposes of this Agreement and
the Purchase Agreement upon approval by the IEPA.
2. Deferred City Work. The Parties agree that certain elements of the City Work
unrelated to the remediation of the Property (the “Deferred City Work”) will not be
completed prior to Closing in order to realize efficiencies in the overall development
of the Property. The Deferred City Work is identified in Exhibit C. As more fully
set forth below, in the course of its development work on the Property, Developer
will complete the Deferred City Work, subject to reimbursement of Developer by
the City.
3. Unforeseen City Work. If, in the course of its development of the Property,
Developer encounters undiscovered or unforeseen conditions that fall within the
scope of the City Work (“Unforeseen City Work”), Developer must notify the City
Manager in writing (a “Unforeseen City Work Notice”), and the City agrees to
inspect the condition that Developer believes qualifies as Unforeseen City Work
within three business days. If the City does not advise Developer in writing, within
four business days of Developer’s delivery of the Unforeseen City Work Notice to
the City, that it does not concur that the condition identified by Developer qualifies
as Unforeseen City Work (and the City shall be reasonable in determining such
non-concurrence), then: (i) the City will be deemed to have concurred that the
conditions identified in the Unforeseen City Work Notice is Unforeseen City Work
for purposes of this Agreement, and (ii) Developer shall complete the Unforeseen
City Work, subject to reimbursement by the City and in accordance with the City
Work Plans and the specifications therein. If, in order to address the Unforeseen
City Work, changes to the City Work Plans are necessary, such changes shall be
subject to approval by the IEPA (if required by the NFR). Any changes to the City
Work Plans that do not require IEPA approval shall be subject to approval by the
City Manager.
The City shall reimburse the Developer as set forth in this Section 5 for the reasonable costs
actually incurred by the Developer in satisfactorily completing the Deferred City Work and any
Unforeseen City Work (“City Work Costs”) in accordance with the City Work Plans. The City
Work Costs shall not include any costs or expenses incurred by the Developer in its performance
of the Developer Work. In the event that the Developer undertakes completion of the City Work
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simultaneously or in conjunction with any portion of the Developer Work, the Developer shall
certify to the City for reimbursement, as provided below, only those costs actually incurred in the
performance of the Deferred City Work and any Unforeseen City Work, and shall not include any
additional or increased costs incurred in connection with performance of the Developer Work.
B. Submission of Certification Requests. For reimbursement of City Work Costs,
the Developer shall submit to the City a written request for certification in the form attached
as Exhibit D to this Agreement ("Certification Request"). The Developer shall not submit more
than one Certification Request in any 30-day period. Each Certification Request shall be
accompanied by (i) sworn statements and lien waivers for any material, fixtures, apparatus,
machinery, services, or labor provided by any contractor, subcontractor, or other person or entity
entitled to file a lien under the Mechanics Lien Act, 770 ILCS 60/1, for which reimbursement is
sought; (ii) bills, contracts, and invoices relative to the City Work Costs; and (iii) other documents
or information that the City shall reasonably require to evidence appropriate payment of City Work
Costs. To facilitate the certification of the City Work Costs (including their certification as proper
Redevelopment Project Costs, if applicable), the Developer shall: (iv) require its contractors,
suppliers, and others with whom it enters into contracts for City Work Costs to submit pay
requests, invoices, and bills that include only amounts for City Work Costs, and that specify City
Work Costs that qualify as Redevelopment Project Costs; (v) provide either directly or indirectly
evidence of compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130, as amended; and
(vi) take such other actions as are reasonably necessary or desirable to identify City Work Costs
separately from other costs. If the Developer does not fulfill its obligations as set forth in this
Subsection 5.B, then the City shall have no obligation to certify, or reimburse the Developer for,
City Work Costs.
C. Eligibility for Payment. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement,
the Developer shall be entitled to be reimbursed for City Work Costs only if:
i. The Developer actually incurs such City Work Costs;
ii. The City Work Costs are Certified Costs, as defined in Section 5.D;
iii. The City Engineer has determined that such City Work Costs were
reasonably incurred in the performance of the City Work and do not include
any additional or increased costs attributable to the performance of the
Developer Work;
iv. The City Engineer has determined that, based upon an inspection, the City
Work for which reimbursement is sought was completed in accordance with
the City Work Plans and was completed to the extent of the percentage of
completion represented in the request for reimbursement; and
v. The Developer is not in material default or breach of any obligation under
this Agreement.
D. City Review of Certification Requests. The City Manager, in consultation with
the City Engineer, shall approve or disapprove a Certification Request within 35 days after its
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submission. In order to make any such determination, the City reserves the right to review the
books and records of Developer relating to the City Work Costs. To the extent that a Certification
Request is approved, the City Manager shall issue an approval notice to Developer
("Certification Notice") identifying which City Work Costs identified in the Certification Request
have been approved for payment ("Certified Costs"), as well as payment for such Certified Costs.
If the City disapproves any Certification Request (in whole or in part), the City shall specify the
basis for such disapproval in reasonable detail within 35 days after the date the City receives the
Certification Request.
SECTION 6. FINAL PUD PLANS, PLAT OF SUBDIVISION, AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT
APPROVALS.
A. Final PUD Plans and Final Plat of Subdivision Approvals. Contemporaneous
with the approval of this Agreement, the Corporate Authorities of the City will approve a Final PUD
Ordinance approving the Final Plans, including the Final Subdivision Plat. Such approval of the
Final Plans shall serve as authorization of and direction for all required City signatures and
certifications to be affixed to the Final Subdivision Plat and any other relevant documents;
provided, however, that no such signatures and certifications shall be affixed by the City until the
Developer shall have (i) obtained all other approvals, sworn statements, signatures, and
certifications required for any Final Plans; (ii) paid the City its legal, engineering, consulting,
recording, and administrative fees, costs, and expenses, subject to the limitations in Section 10
of this Agreement; and (iii) delivered all required security in accordance with Section 13 of this
Agreement. After final approval, execution, and certification of the Final Plans by the City, and
following the Closing on the sale of the Property, the City shall promptly cause the Final
Subdivision Plat to be properly recorded with the Lake County Recorder of Deeds immediately
after the recordation of the deed from the City to the Developer for the Property and
contemporaneously with the recordation of the Final PUD Ordinance.
B. Building Review Board Approval. As part of and subject to the terms of the
City’s approval of the Final PUD Ordinance, the architectural design of and materials for the
proposed buildings, as well as the exterior lighting, landscaping, and signs for the Property shall
be approved by the Corporate Authorities (the “BRB Approvals”).
C. No Further Zoning Approvals. Subject to the terms of approval of the Final PUD
Ordinance and BRB Approvals, and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, no
further zoning approvals shall be required of the Developer as a prerequisite to the receipt by the
Developer of the building permits necessary to develop the Property as depicted on, and in
substantially conformity with, the Final Plans and this Agreement.
D. Diligent Pursuit of Building Permits and Construction. Following the approval
of the Final PUD Ordinance and BRB Approvals, the Developer shall diligently pursue all required
permits and shall cause all Developer Work to be prosecuted and completed pursuant to the
terms of this Agreement, the Final PUD Ordinance, the Final Plans, and all other Applicable City
Codes and Ordinances with due diligence, in good faith and without delay, subject only to Force
Majeure leading to unavoidable delay. Prior to commencing the Developer Work, the Developer
shall prepare and submit to the City for review and approval any plans, specifications, or other
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materials required in connection with any necessary permit or approval (“Permit Submittals”),
which Permit Submittals shall be in substantial conformity with the Final Plans and Final PUD
Ordinance. No certificates of occupancy shall be issued for any Structural Improvements or
Residential Units on the Property until the City Manager determines, based upon inspection
performed by the City Engineer, that such improvements and units substantially conform to the
Agreement, the Final PUD Ordinance, the Final Plans, and all other Applicable City Codes and
Ordinances, including the BRB Approvals.
SECTION 7. DECLARATIONS OF COVENANTS.
Contemporaneous with the recordation of the Final Subdivision Plat, and prior to the
recordation of any mortgage instrument granted by the Developer, one or more declarations of
covenants for the Property, acceptable in form and substance to the City Attorney, shall be
recorded against the Property. Such declarations of covenants shall conform to the requirements
of the Final PUD Ordinance and include, without limitation:
A. Provisions acceptable to the City regarding the obligation of the Developer and any
subsequent owner or property owner association to maintain the common areas and
Private Improvements, including, without limitation, parks and open space, storm water
facilities, sidewalks and paths, vegetation and landscaping, streets and roadways,
parkways, boulevards, and off-street parking facilities in perpetuity. Nothing in this
provision shall preclude the Developer from subsequently recording additional
declarations of covenants allocating responsibility for such common areas and Private
Improvements among the owners of the Property or associations relating to different areas
of the Property, provided that all owners and/or associations having an interest in any
portion of the Property shall be jointly and severally obligated to the City with respect to
such common areas and Private Improvements.
B. Provisions for the implementation of the “Parking Plan” attached as Exhibit 5 to the Final
PUD Ordinance.
C. Provisions acceptable to the City providing that each of the apartment buildings depicted
on the Final PUD Plans shall be maintained under single ownership and the Apartment
Units therein shall be used solely as dwelling units on a rental basis in perpetuity unless
another use is approved by the Corporate Authorities by ordinance, which approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided that, during the term of the TIF District
the Corporate Authorities shall have the right to refuse any change in use of the Apartment
Units if the Corporate Authorities reasonably determine that such change would adversely
impact the revenues of the TIF District. After the TIF District expires, not more than two
of the apartment buildings may be converted into a condominium building if: (a) such
conversion is pre-approved by the Corporate Authorities by ordinance; and (b) the City
grants subdivision approval for the proposed conversion.
D. Provisions acceptable to the City identifying the Affordable Units in the apartment buildings
depicted on the Final PUD Plans and ensuring that such Affordable Units shall remain
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affordable in perpetuity unless otherwise approved by the Corporate Authorities by
ordinance.
E. Provisions:
1. to preserve as open space and maintain at no cost the City: (a) the open area
surrounding the heritage oak tree located on Outlot E and depicted as “Heritage
Oak Park” on the Final PUD Plans (“Oak Tree”); and (b) the area identified as
“Franklin Park” on the eastern portion of Lot 1, as depicted on the Final PUD Plans;
and
2. to authorize and maintain reasonable public access limitations in, on, upon, over,
and through the Amenity Improvements.
F. Provisions requiring the owners’ association established for the entire Property to maintain
and preserve the Oak Tree in perpetuity and, in the event the Oak Tree is damaged,
diseased, destroyed, or otherwise requires removal, to develop and implement an
alternative landscaping plan consistent with the “Contingent Replacement Plan” attached
as Exhibit 6 to the Final PUD Ordinance, subject to City review and approval, within 18
months.
G. Provisions requiring Developer to deliver to the City on an annual basis copies of all
documentation provided by Developer to the County Assessor or Township Assessor
indicating improvement values upon the Property, including income/expense
documentation for any Apartment Building on the Property, for so long as the TIF District
remains in effect.
H. Provisions establishing the City's right to enforce the declarations and to recover all of its
costs, including attorneys' fees and administrative expenses, relating to such
enforcement.
I. Provisions setting forth that no amendment to such declarations relating to the provisions
affecting the City shall be made or recorded without the approval thereof by a resolution
of the Corporate Authorities.
The foregoing covenants (or any of them) may be set forth directly on the Final Subdivision Plat
in lieu of being included in a separately recorded declaration of covenants.
One or more declarations may also serve as the declarations of condominium for the
Condominium Units. In the event that a particular declaration is to serve as the declaration of
condominium for an area of the Property, then such declaration shall be delivered to the City, but,
upon request of the Developer, the City agrees not to record such declaration until the Developer
notifies the City that the plat of condominium for such lot is ready for recording, in which case the
City shall record the affected declaration within 14 days after notice from the Developer; provided,
however, that, until such declaration is recorded, no certificates of occupancy shall be issued
by the City for any Residential Unit affected by such declaration; provided further that, prior to
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recording, the Developer may replace the submitted declaration with a revised declaration,
provided that the revised declaration is fully acceptable to the City.
SECTION 8. USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY.
A. General Restrictions. Notwithstanding any use or development right that may be
applicable or available to the Property pursuant to the Zoning Code, the Property shall be used
and developed, except for minor alterations due to final engineering and site work approved by
the City Engineer, only pursuant to and in accordance with the following:
i. this Agreement;
ii. the Final PUD Plans;
iii. the Final Subdivision Plat;
iv. the Final Engineering Plans;
v. the Final Landscape Plans;
vi. the provisions of the Final PUD Ordinance;
vii. all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Code and Subdivision
Ordinance;
viii. the City Code, including without limitation the Building Code;
ix. the Declaration of Covenants, as they may be amended from time-to-time;
and
x. the Requirements of Law.
B. Conflicts. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, either specifically or in
context, in the event of a conflict between or among any of the plans and documents set forth in
Subsection 8.A, above, items with a lower number in Section 8.A will control over items with a
higher number, but as among items 8.A.i - 8.A.vi, the document that provides the greatest control
and protection for the City shall control. All of the plans and documents set forth in Section 8.A
shall be interpreted so that the duties and requirements imposed by any one of them are
cumulative among them, unless otherwise provided in this Agreement either specifically or in
context.
C. Marketing Signs and Trailers. Subject to Applicable City Codes and Ordinances,
Developer shall have the right to locate and maintain sales and construction trailers on the
Property in connection with its marketing activities and shall have the right to install temporary
sewer and water facilities which have been approved by the City (e.g., holding tanks) to serve
such sales trailers. Developer shall have the right to erect and maintain temporary marketing
signage for the Project on the Property. Unless otherwise approved by the City Manager,
Developer shall be permitted one sign, which shall have a height no greater than six (6) feet above
grade, an area no greater than twenty-four (24) square feet, no more than two colors, and shall
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include text only; provided that such marketing signage shall not be permitted for more than 42
months after the Closing unless further approved by action of the City Council. Any sales trailers
and marketing signs, including associated temporary sewer and water facilities, shall promptly be
removed at such time as Developer has ceased its marketing activities on the Property, unless
otherwise required by Applicable City Codes and Ordinances.
SECTION 9. IMPROVEMENTS.
A. Design and Construction of the Improvements. In connection with the
development of the Property, the Developer shall, at its sole cost and expense, design, construct,
and install all of the Property Improvements. All Property Improvements shall be designed and
constructed pursuant to and in accordance with the Final Plans, and, where applicable, subject
to the review and approval of the authorized persons as provided by the Requirements of Law.
Where field determinations are required, they must be made to the reasonable satisfaction of the
City Engineer or other duly authorized official of the City. All work performed on the Property
Improvements shall be conducted in a good and workmanlike manner and with due dispatch once
commenced. Property Improvements must proceed in accordance with the construction schedule
prepared by the Developer and approved by the City pursuant to Section 9.B of this Agreement.
All materials used for construction of the Property Improvements shall be new and of first quality.
B. Completion of the Improvements. All Property Improvements shall be
completed and made ready for inspection and final approval by the City pursuant to a construction
schedule to be prepared by Developer and approved by the City consistent with the Final
Engineering Plan. The Developer shall be allowed extensions of time beyond the completion
dates set forth in such construction schedule only for unavoidable delay caused by Force Majeure.
C. Engineering Services. The Developer shall provide, at its sole cost and expense,
all engineering services for the design and construction of the Property Improvements that it is to
construct, subject to any Redevelopment Project Costs to be reimbursed by the City under the
terms of this Agreement.
D. Construction Traffic. The City reserves the right to designate certain prescribed
routes of access to the Property for construction traffic to provide for the protection of pedestrians
and to minimize disruption of traffic and damage to paved street surfaces; provided, however, that
such designated routes shall not be unreasonably or unduly circuitous nor unreasonably or unduly
hinder or obstruct direct and efficient access to the Property for construction traffic. At all times
during the construction of the Property Improvements, and until completion, approval, and, where
appropriate, acceptance of the Property Improvements by the City or other governmental agency,
the Developer shall keep all routes used for construction traffic to be free and clear of mud, dirt,
debris, obstructions, and hazards and shall repair any damage caused by such construction
traffic. The City shall not be obligated to keep any streets within the Property cleared, plowed, or
otherwise maintained.
E. Inspection and Approval of the Improvements.
1. Final Inspection and Approval of the Property Improvements. The
Developer shall notify the City Engineer when it believes that any or all of
the Property Improvements (other than buildings containing Residential
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Units) have been fully and properly completed and shall request final
inspection and approval of such Property Improvements by the City. The
notice and request shall include any of the "as-built" or "record" drawings
required by this Agreement or the Applicable City Codes and Ordinances,
and, with respect to the Right-of-Way Improvements to be dedicated to
the City, to the extent not previously submitted, contractors’ sworn
statements, final lien waivers, and all other appropriate documentation
necessary to demonstrate that all contractors, subcontractors, and
material suppliers, as well as all engineering and inspection fees, have
been paid in full. The notice and request shall be given far enough in
advance to allow the City Engineer time to inspect such Property
Improvements and to prepare a punch list of items requiring repair or
correction and to allow the Developer time to make all required repairs
and corrections prior to the scheduled completion date. The Developer
shall promptly make all necessary repairs and corrections as specified on
the punch list and in accordance with the Final Plans.
2. "As-Built" or "Record" Drawings and Specifications of the Public
Improvements. The Developer shall, not later than the time it gives the
notice of completion and request for approval, provide to the City three
sets of "as-built" or "record" drawings for all of the Public Improvements to
be dedicated to the City, including one set on a reproducible mylar. The
"as-built" or "record" drawings and specifications shall depict every Public
Improvement as built and shall include all final dimensions, elevations,
and calculations necessary to fully describe the Public Improvements and
to establish their compliance with this Agreement and all Requirements of
Law.
F. Guaranty of the Improvements. The Developer hereby guarantees the prompt
and satisfactory correction of all defects and deficiencies in the Public Improvements (including,
without limitation, landscaping installed by the Developer on public lands or within public rights-
of-way or easements). Such guarantee will include financial security as provided in Section 13 to
address defects or deficiencies that occur or become evident within two years (five years for
landscaping) after approval and acceptance of the Public Improvements by the City pursuant to
this Agreement. If any such defect or deficiency occurs or becomes evident, then the Developer
shall, after 10 days’ prior written notice from the City, correct it or cause it to be corrected;
provided, however, that if such defect or deficiency is not reasonably capable of being corrected
within such 30 day period then the Developer will be granted one 90 day extension of the
correction period. In the event any Public Improvement is repaired or replaced pursuant to such
a demand, the guaranty provided by this Section 13 shall be extended, as to such repair or
replacement, for two full years (five years for landscaping) from the date of such repair or
replacement. If the City Engineer determines, in his or her sole and absolute discretion, that the
Developer is not adequately maintaining, or has not adequately maintained, any Public
Improvement as provided in this Section, the City after 10 days’ prior written notice to the
Developer may, but shall not be obligated to, enter upon any or all of the Property for the purpose
of performing maintenance work on and to any such Public Improvement. In the event that the
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City shall cause to be performed any work pursuant to this Subsection, the City shall have the
right to draw from the performance security described in Section 13 of this Agreement. In the
event that the performance security is unavailable or insufficient to finance the work performed
by the City pursuant to this Subsection, then the City shall have the right to place a lien on the
Property for all costs and expenses incurred by the City, including legal and administrative costs.
The rights and remedies provided in this Section shall be in addition to, and not in limitation of,
any other rights and remedies otherwise available at law or in equity.
G. Issuance of Permits and Certificates.
1. Performance Security. The City shall not be required to issue any permits
in connection with any Property Improvements or other development
activities relating to the Property until the Developer shall have delivered
to the City the performance securities required under Section 13 of this
Agreement.
2. Right to Withhold Permits and Certificates. The City shall have the
absolute right to withhold any building permit or certificate of occupancy
at any time the Developer is in material breach of the terms of this
Agreement, subject to the City providing written notice of such violation
and providing the Developer with an opportunity for the Developer to cure
such violation within 30 days of such notice.
iii. Completion of Improvements. The City shall issue no certificates of
occupancy for any portion of Structural Improvements on the Property until
the Public and Private Improvements necessary to serve such Structural
Improvements (as more specifically set forth in Exhibit E hereto) are
Substantially Completed. The issuance of any building permit or
certificate of occupancy by the City at any time prior to completion of all
the Public and Private Improvements and approval and, where
appropriate, acceptance thereof by the City shall not confer on the
Developer any right or entitlement to any other building permit or any
certificate of occupancy.
H. Completion of Construction. Subject to Force Majeure, if the Developer fails to
diligently pursue construction of any Structural Improvement as required in, or permitted by, this
Agreement to completion within the time period prescribed in the building permit or permits issued
by the City for such construction, and if a perfected application to renew the building permit or
permits is not filed within three months after the expiration thereof, the Developer shall, within 60
days after notice from the City, remove any partially constructed or partially completed Structural
Improvements from the Property. In the event the Developer fails or refuses to remove any such
Structural Improvements as required by this Section, the City shall have, and is hereby granted,
in addition to all other rights afforded to the City in this Agreement and by law, the right, at its
option, to demolish and/or remove any of such Structural Improvements, and the City shall have
the right to apply any applicable security or otherwise charge the Developer for an amount
sufficient to defray the entire cost of the work, including reasonable legal and administrative costs.
If the amount charged is not paid by the Developer within 30 days following a demand in writing
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by the City for payment, the charge, together with interest and costs of collection (including
reasonable attorneys' fees), shall become a lien against the Lot (as depicted on the Final
Subdivision Plat) on which the work was performed, and the City shall have the right to collect the
charge, with interest and costs, and to enforce the lien in the same manner as mortgage
foreclosure proceedings.
I. Damage to Property. The Developer shall maintain the Property and all streets
and sidewalks in and adjacent to the Property in a safe condition at all times during development
of the Property and construction of the Property Improvements. Further, the Developer shall
promptly clean all debris deposited on any street, sidewalk, or other public property in or adjacent
to the Property by the Developer or any agent of or contractor hired by, or on behalf of, the
Developer; and shall repair any damage to such property that may be caused by the activities of
the Developer, or any agent of or contractor hired by, or on behalf of, the Developer. Prior to the
development of any portion of the Property, the Developer shall maintain the undeveloped portion
of the Property free from debris and noxious or invasive vegetation.
J. Issuance of Certificates of Completion. Upon completion of construction of the
entire Project, the City shall issue a Certificate of Completion, in recordable form (the “Final
Certificate of Completion”), certifying that Developer has fulfilled its obligation to complete the
Project in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Nothing in this Section
shall prevent Developer from obtaining certifications regarding the completion of parts of the
Project, and the City shall issue certificates of completion for phases of the Project in recordable
form, as such phases are completed in accordance with the requirements of Applicable City
Codes and Ordinances and this Agreement (each such certificate being a “Phase Certificate of
Completion”).
SECTION 10. DEDICATIONS, DONATIONS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS.
A. Dedications. The Developer shall dedicate sites, easements, and rights-of-way
as required by this Agreement or as depicted on or otherwise provided in the Final PUD Ordinance
or Final Plans.
B. Impact and Building Permit Fees. The Developer shall also pay to the City park,
open space, and other impact fees; utility connection, tap-on, and development fees and costs;
and building permit fees and costs for the initial construction of buildings on the Property as
required by the Applicable City Codes and Ordinances, provided, however, that all impact fees
shall be paid prior to the recordation of the Final Subdivision Plat; and provided further that the
total amount of all such fee payments (excluding the affordable housing fee-in-lieu required by
Section 4.B of this Agreement) shall not exceed $2,368,712.00. The Developer may seek
reimbursement of such fees in accordance with Section 12 of this Agreement to the extent such
fees are eligible for reimbursement under the TIF Act and the Requirements of Law. Payment of
all such fees, costs, and expenses for which demand has been made, but payment has not been
received, by the City prior to execution of this Agreement shall be made by a certified or cashier’s
check within 30 days of presentation of an invoice therefor.
SECTION 11. CITY AGREEMENTS.
A. Future Cooperation. The City agrees to provide to the Developer the following
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cooperation, support, and assistance as may be reasonably necessary to implement the
provisions of this Agreement:
1. The City will assist the Developer in obtaining any and all permits and
approvals from other governmental entities with jurisdiction required to allow
the Developer to develop the Property in accordance with this Agreement,
including but not limited to permits and approvals for the Public and Private
Improvements;
2. The City will assist the Developer in obtaining approvals and easements from
private parties as may be required for the construction of the Property
Improvements. The City is not required, however, to exercise any powers of
eminent domain in furtherance of this Subsection; and
3. The City will grant easements, licenses, or other appropriate approvals in City
rights-of-way as necessary for the construction, maintenance, repair, and
replacement of the Property Improvements to serve the Property.
B. Condition on City Cooperation. In cooperating with the Developer pursuant to
Section 11.A, the City shall not be required to incur any out-of-pocket expenses. The extent of
the City’s cooperation under this Agreement shall be limited by the preceding sentence.
SECTION 12. TIF FINANCING.
A. Reimbursement for Redevelopment Project Costs. The Parties acknowledge
that the Developer will pay, or has paid, extraordinary costs relating to the assembly and
development of the Property that qualify as Redevelopment Project Costs. Subject to the terms
of this Section, the City agrees to reimburse the Developer for a portion of such costs that qualify
as Redevelopment Project Costs (the "Developer Expenses") in the maximum amount of
$9,225,000.00 (not including reimbursement for City Work), as follows:
1. Right-of-Way Improvement Expenses. The City shall pay to the
Developer an amount not to exceed $1,150,000.00 in reimbursement for Developer Expenses
(the “Right-of-Way Improvement Expenses”) incurred in the completion of the Right-of-Way
Improvements, subject to the terms and conditions of this Section. For reimbursement of Right-
of-Way Improvement Expenses, the Developer shall submit to the City one or more Certification
Requests for such expenses in the form attached as Exhibit D to this Agreement and meeting all
requirements of this Section 12. The City’s agreement to reimburse such Right-of-Way
Improvement Expenses shall not take effect until the Developer has submitted a Certification
Request and all required supporting documentation in accordance with this Section. For
reimbursement of Right-of-Way Improvement Expenses, the Developer shall not submit (a) more
than three Certification Requests and only upon completion of 50%, 75%, and 100% of all work
related to the Right-of-Way Improvements (as determined by the City Engineer); (b) a Certification
Request for less than $250,000.00; or (c) a Certification Request more than three (3) months after
the last Right-of-Way Improvement Expenses have been paid by Developer. The Developer will
not be entitled to reimbursement of more than 75% of the Right-of-Way Improvement Expenses
until the Developer has demonstrated completion of all of the Right-of-Way Improvements as
identified in the Final Plans.
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2. Other Developer Expenses. The City shall pay to the Developer an
amount not to exceed $8,075,000.00 in reimbursement for all other Developer Expenses that do
not qualify as Right-of-Way Improvement Expenses (“Other Developer Expenses”), subject to
the terms and conditions of this Section. The Other Development Costs shall be payable as
follows:
a. TIF Note. At the Closing on Developer’s purchase of the Property, the City
shall issue to Developer a note in the amount of $6,374,997.00 payable
from available incremental tax revenues from the TIF District for the
property assembly costs that represent authorized Redevelopment Project
Costs (as that term is defined in the TIF Act)(the “TIF Note”). The TIF Note
shall bear interest at six percent (6%) per annum. “Available incremental
tax revenues” are those incremental property tax revenues allocated to the
TIF District in excess of: (i) amounts required to defray up to $5,300,000.00
of the City’s general obligation bonds used for Redevelopment Project
Costs undertaken by the City; (ii) amounts required to be paid to school
districts and public libraries pursuant to the TIF Act; (iii) “Phase Completion
Payments” due to Developer in accordance with Section 12.a.2.b of this
Agreement; and (iv) Redevelopment Project Costs incurred by the City for
administration and management of the TIF District.
b. Phase Completion Payments. The City agrees to reimburse the Developer
up to $1,700,000.00 of Other Developer Expenses unrelated to the TIF
Note as “Phase Completion Payments” as provided in this Section. The
City shall pay the Developer up to two Phase Completion Payments as
follows:
(i) For the first Phase Completion Payment, in the amount of
$500,000.00 upon: (A) issuance of a certificate of occupancy or a
temporary occupancy permit for all Apartment Units; (B) issuance
of a certificate of occupancy or a temporary occupancy permit for
24 Condominium Units; (C) preparation of at least six Single Family
Lots to a finished grade with utilities to the lot line of each such
Single Family Lot; (D) Substantial Completion of all of the Public
and Private Improvements, as reasonably determined by the City
Engineer, provided that adequate security remains in place to
ensure full and final completion of the Public and Private
Improvements; and
(ii) For the second Phase Completion Payment in the amount of
$1,200,000.00 upon: (A) issuance of a certificate of occupancy or a
temporary occupancy permit for all Apartment Units; (B) issuance
of a certificate of occupancy or a temporary occupancy permit for
42 Condominium Units; (C) preparation of all 12 Single Family Lots
to a finished grade with utilities to the lot line of each such Single
Family Lot; (D) Substantial Completion of all of the Public and
Private Improvements, as reasonably determined by the City
Engineer, provided that adequate security remains in place to
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ensure full and final completion of the Public and Private
Improvements.
No Phase Completion Payments shall be issued unless:
(iii) the work required therefor has been completed on or prior to 42
months after the Closing on Developer’s purchase of the Property;
provided, however, that such period may be extended: (A) to the
extent of unavoidable delays resulting from a Force Majeure; (B) up
to an additional six months, provided that the City Manager
reasonably determines in writing that the incremental property tax
revenue projected to be generated from the TIF District will be
sufficient to pay at least $6,374,997.00 in connection with the TIF
Note; or (C) as the City Council may otherwise approve by
resolution; and
(iv) Developer has (A) submitted a Certification Request and all
required and any other supporting documentation in accordance
with this Section, sufficient to demonstrate that Developer has
incurred eligible Redevelopment Project Costs [exclusive of
Redevelopment Project Costs related to the Right-of-Way
Improvement Expenses and the TIF Note] in at least the amount of
the Phase Completion Payment for which payment is sought, and
(B) such Certification Request submittals are approved in
accordance with this Section 12.
B. Requirements for Certification Requests. All Certification Requests submitted
for Right-of-Way Improvement Expenses shall comply with this Subsection 12.B. Each
Certification Request shall be accompanied by (i) sworn statements and lien waivers for any
material, fixtures, apparatus, machinery, services, or labor provided by any contractor,
subcontractor, or other person or entity entitled to file a lien under the Mechanics Lien Act, 770
ILCS 60/1, included in the Right-of-Way Improvement Expenses for which reimbursement is
sought; (ii) bills, contracts, and invoices relative to the Developer Expenses; and (iii) other
documents or information that the City shall reasonably require to evidence appropriate payment
of Right-of-Way Improvement Expenses. To facilitate the certification of Right-of-Way
Improvement Expenses (including their certification as proper Redevelopment Project Costs) as
provided herein, the Developer shall (iv) require its contractors, suppliers, and others with whom
it enters into contracts for Right-of-Way Improvement Expenses to submit pay requests, invoices,
and bills that include only amounts that are included within the Right-of-Way Improvement
Expenses and qualify as Redevelopment Project Costs; (v) provide either directly or indirectly
evidence of compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130, as amended; and
(vi) take such other actions as are reasonably necessary or desirable to identify Right-of-Way
Improvement Expenses separately from other costs. If the Developer does not fulfill its obligations
as set forth in the preceding sentence, the City shall have no obligation to certify or reimburse
Right-of-Way Improvement Expenses that have not been separately identified as required herein.
A Certification Request for Other Developer Expenses related to a Phase Completion Payment
shall contain the information set forth in parts (ii) and (iii) of this Section 12.B.
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C. Eligibility for Payment. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement,
the Developer shall be entitled to be reimbursed for Developer Expenses only if:
1. The Developer actually incurs such Developer Expenses;
2. Such Developer Expenses are also Redevelopment Project Costs, as
defined in the TIF Act;
3. Such Developer Expenses are also TIF Certified Costs (as defined in
Section 12.D);
4. For Right-of-Way Improvement Expenses, the City Engineer has
determined that, based upon an inspection, the relevant Right-of-Way
Improvements have been completed in accordance with the Final Plans
and this Agreement to the extent of the percentage of completion
represented in the request for reimbursement;
5. For Other Developer Expenses associated with a Phase Completion
Payment, the City Engineer and Community Development Director have
determined that all requirements therefor set forth in Section 12.A.2.b
hereof have been achieved (which determination shall not be unreasonably
withheld);
6. Reimbursement is permitted pursuant to this Agreement, the
Redevelopment Plan, the City’s home rule powers, and the TIF Act; and
7. The Developer is not in material default or breach of any obligation under
this Agreement (subject to applicable cure).
D. City Review of Certification Requests. The City Manager, in consultation with
the City Engineer and Community Development Director, shall approve or disapprove a
Certification Request relating to Developer Expenses within 35 days after its submission. In order
to make any such determination, the City reserves the right to review the books and records of
Developer relating to the Developer Expenses. To the extent that a Certification Request is
approved, the City Manager shall issue a Certification Notice to Developer identifying which
Developer Expenses identified in the Certification Request have been approved as “TIF Certified
Costs,” as well as payment for such TIF Certified Costs. If the City disapproves any Certification
Request (in whole or in part), the City shall specify the basis for such disapproval in reasonable
detail within 35 days after the date the City receives the Certification Request and Developer shall
have an opportunity to submit corrections to any such Certification Request.
SECTION 13. PERFORMANCE SECURITY.
A. Performance and Payment Bond. As security to the City for the performance by
Developer of Developer's obligations to construct and complete the Public Improvements
pursuant to and in accordance with this Agreement, the Developer is required to provide
performance and payment security for the Public Improvements in the form of one or more surety
bonds ("Performance and Payment Bond"). The amount of the Performance and Payment
Bond shall be equal to 110% of the estimated cost of construction and completion of the Public
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Improvements as determined by the City Engineer ("Approved Cost Estimate") minus the
maximum amount of Phase Completion Payments eligible for reimbursement under Section
12.A.2.b for which reimbursement has not yet been paid and subject to periodic reductions and
replacement upon City approval of Certification Requests.
B. Maintenance of Security. The deposit of the Performance and Payment Bond
shall be a condition precedent to the recordation of the Final Subdivision Plat. The Performance
and Payment Bond shall be maintained and renewed by the Developer, and shall be held by the
City, until approval and, where appropriate, acceptance by the City of all the Public Improvements
pursuant to this Agreement and until the posting of the Guaranty Bond required by Section 13.C,
below; provided, however, that Developer shall have the right to replace the Performance and
Payment Bond with one or more letters of credit or bonds for amounts equal to the Approved Cost
Estimate less the TIF Certified Costs. After the acceptance and posting of the Guaranty Bond,
the City shall release the Performance and Payment Bond.
C. Guaranty Bond. As a condition of the City’s approval of any or all of the Public
Improvements pursuant to Section 9.E of this Agreement, the Developer shall post one or more
bonds in the amount of 20% of the actual total cost of the Public Improvements (as certified by
the Developer's engineer and approved by the City Engineer) as security for the performance of
the Developer’s obligations with respect to the Public Improvements and payment thereof
("Guaranty Bond"). Except with respect to landscaping, the Guaranty Bond shall be held by the
City until the end of the two-year guaranty period set forth in Section 9.F of this Agreement or until
two years after the proper correction of any defect of deficiency in the Public Improvements
pursuant to Section 9.F and payment thereof, whichever occurs later; any Guaranty Bond relating
to landscaping shall be for a period of five years. If the City is required to draw on the Guaranty
Bond by reason of the Developer's failure to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, then the
Developer, within 10 days thereafter, shall cause the Guaranty Bond to be increased to its full
original amount.
D. Costs. The Developer shall bear the full cost of securing and manufacturing the
Performance and Payment Bond and the Guaranty Bond.
E. Form of Bonds. The Performance and Payment Security and the Guaranty Bond
each shall be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney in accordance with this Section
15E. Each bond, whether the Performance and Payment Bond or the Guaranty Bond, shall be in
substantially the forms attached to this Agreement as Exhibits F-1 through F-4 and shall be from
a surety reasonably acceptable to the City and having capital resources of at least $50,000,000,
with an office in the Chicago Metropolitan Area. The Performance and Payment Bond may
provide that the aggregate amount of the bond may be reduced in the discretion of the City Council
by resolution in recognition of the Developer's partial payments of Project Public Improvement
work , but only to the extent that such work has been satisfactorily performed. No reduction for
work satisfactorily completed shall be allowed except upon presentation by the Developer of
proper contractors’ sworn statements, partial or final waivers of lien, as may be appropriate, and
all additional documentation as the City may reasonably request to demonstrate satisfactory
completion of the Public or Private Improvement in question and full payment of all contractors,
subcontractors, and material suppliers. The Performance and Payment Bond or the Guaranty
Bond shall not be reduced by reason of any cost incurred by the Developer to satisfy its obligations
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under Section 10 of this Agreement.
F. Replenishment of Security. If at any time the City reasonably determines that the
funds remaining in the Performance and Payment Bond are not sufficient to pay in full (i) the
remaining unpaid cost of all Public Improvements, and (ii) all unpaid or reasonably anticipated
City fees, costs, and expenses, or that the funds remaining in the Guaranty Bond are not, or may
not be, sufficient to pay all unpaid costs of correcting any and all defects and deficiencies in the
Public Improvements all unpaid or reasonably anticipated City fees, costs, and expenses relating
to the Improvements, then, within 10 days after a demand by the City, the Developer shall
increase the amount of the bond to an amount determined by the City to be sufficient to pay
unpaid fees, costs, and expenses. Failure to so increase the amount of the security shall be
grounds for the City to receive the proceeds of, or to draw down, as the case may be, the entire
remaining balance of the Performance and Payment Bond. Upon completion of the Developer's
obligations to construct and complete the Public Improvements pursuant to and in accordance
with this Agreement, and after reimbursement of the City for all fees and all costs and expenses,
including legal fees and administrative costs, incurred by the City, then the City shall release to
the Developer any proceeds remaining on deposit with the City from any bond.
G. Replacement Bond. If at any time the City determines that the bank issuing either
the Performance and Payment Bond or the Guaranty Bond is without capital resources of at least
$50,000,000, or if at any time the City determines that the surety is unable to meet any federal or
state requirement applicable thereto, is insolvent, is in danger of becoming any of the foregoing,
or is otherwise in danger of being unable or unwilling to honor the bond at any time during its
term, or if the City otherwise reasonably deems itself to be insecure, then the City shall have the
right to demand that the Developer provide a replacement bond or letter of credit from a surety or
bank meeting the requirements set forth in this Agreement. The replacement bond shall be
deposited with the City not later than 10 days after a demand. Upon deposit, the City shall
surrender the original bond to the Developer. Failure to provide a replacement bond shall be
grounds for the City to receive the proceeds of, or to draw down, as the case may be, the entire
remaining balance of the bond.
H. Use of Funds in the Event of Breach of Agreement. If the Developer fails or
refuses to complete the Public Improvements in accordance with this Agreement, or fails or
refuses to correct any defect or deficiency in the Public Improvements as required by Section 9
of this Agreement, or fails or refuses to restore property in accordance with a demand made
pursuant to Section 6.C of this Agreement, or fails or refuses to pay any amount demanded by
the City as and when required pursuant to Section 10.B of this Agreement, or in any other manner
fails or refuses to meet fully any of its obligations under this Agreement, then the City in its
reasonable discretion may draw on and retain all or any of the funds remaining in the appropriate
bond. The City thereafter shall have the right, subject to reasonable notice and opportunity for
cure, to exercise its rights under this Agreement, to take any other action it deems reasonable
and appropriate to mitigate the effects of any failure or refusal, and to reimburse itself from the
proceeds of the bond (if any) for all of its costs and expenses, including legal fees and
administrative expenses, resulting from or incurred as a result of the Developer's failure or refusal
to fully meet its obligations under this Agreement. If the funds remaining in the bond are
insufficient to repay fully the City for all costs and expenses, then the Developer shall upon
demand of the City therefor deposit with the City any additional funds as the City determines are
necessary, within 10 days of a request therefor, to fully repay such costs and expenses.
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I. City Lien Rights. If any money, property, or other consideration due from the
Developer to the City pursuant to this Agreement is not either recovered from the Performance
and Payment Bond required in this Section or paid or conveyed to the City by the Developer within
30 days after a demand for payment or conveyance, then the money, or the City’s reasonable
estimate of the value of the property or other consideration, together with interest and costs of
collection, including legal fees and administrative expenses, shall become a lien upon all portions
of the Property in which the Developer retains any legal, equitable, or contractual interest, and
the City shall have the right to collect the amount or value, with interest and costs, including legal
fees and administrative expenses, and the right to enforce the lien in the same manner as in
statutory mortgage foreclosure proceedings. In the event, but only in the event, of a sale or
transfer of the Property pursuant to a decree of foreclosure or any other proceeding in lieu of
foreclosure, such City lien shall be subordinate to any first mortgage whether now or hereafter
placed upon the Property. Any other sale or transfer shall not relieve the Property from liability
for any charges hereafter becoming due, nor from the lien of any charge, except as otherwise
provided by law.
SECTION 14. INSURANCE.
A. Insurance Policies. From the date construction begins under this Agreement and
continuously thereafter until such time as the City accepts the Public Improvements, the
Developer shall provide and maintain, or cause to be provided and maintained, the following
insurance in the following amounts insuring the Developer as well as the City and all elected and
appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, attorneys, and representatives of the City:
1. General Liability. General public comprehensive liability insurance
(including contractual liability arising from this Agreement) in the minimum amounts of : (a) Three
Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) bodily injury or death to each person; (b) Three Million Dollars
($3,000,000.00) for property damage resulting from any one accident; and (c) Three Million
Dollars ($3,000,000.00) for all other types of liability.
2. Worker's Compensation. Worker's Compensation Insurance within the
statutory limits and Employer's Liability Insurance with not less than One Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($100,000.00) coverage.
3. Hazard. By reason of Developer's right to use or work in the public ways,
Developer's insurance shall cover comprehensive form, premises operations, products/completed
operations, explosions and collapse hazard, underground hazard and products, and completed
hazard, in the minimum amount of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) ), which coverage may
be provided through Developer’s general liability insurance policy.
B. Evidence of Insurance Policies. Before commencing construction of any
Property Improvements, Developer shall furnish proof to the City Manager that the foregoing
insurance policies have been obtained, along with reasonably satisfactory evidence that the
required premiums have been paid. Until the Public Improvements are accepted by the City
pursuant to Section 9.E of this Agreement, the Developer shall renew such insurance in a timely
manner so at to avoid any penalty or lapse in coverage. The Developer shall deliver proof of such
renewal, including proof that any insurance premium has been paid, within ten days of such
renewal. Upon request of the City, the Developer shall deliver to the City complete copies of the
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policies.
C. Notice to the City. Each insurance policy shall contain the following endorsement:
"It is hereby understood and agreed that this policy may not be canceled or otherwise
terminated until 30 days after receipt by the City by registered mail, of a written notice addressed
to the City Manager of such intent to cancel or impending termination."
Within 30 days after receipt by the City of this notice, and in no event later than 30 days
prior to said cancellation or termination, the Developer shall obtain and furnish to the City
replacement insurance policies in form and substance acceptable to the City Attorney.
SECTION 15. LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY OF CITY.
A. City Review. The Developer acknowledges and agrees that the City is not, and
shall not be, in any way liable for any damages or injuries that may be sustained as the result of
the City’s review and approval of any plans for the Property, the Project, or the Property
Improvements, or the issuance of any approvals, permits, certificates, or acceptances, for the
development or use of the Property, the Project, or the Property Improvements, and that the City’s
review and approval of any such plans and the Property Improvements and issuance of any such
approvals, permits, certificates, or acceptances does not, and shall not, in any way, be deemed
to insure the Developer, or any of its heirs, successors, assigns, tenants, and licensees, or any
third party, against damage or injury of any kind at any time, except as may be caused by the
City's gross negligence or willful misconduct and not otherwise protected by the City's statutory
immunity.
B. City Procedure; Cooperation in Undertaking Corrective Action. The Parties
acknowledge and agree that, to the best of their knowledge and understandings, all notices,
meetings, and hearings have been properly given and held by the City with respect to the approval
of this Agreement, and Parties agree not to challenge such approval on the grounds of any
procedural infirmity or of any denial of any procedural right. In addition, the Developer, on behalf
of itself and its successors, waives and releases any and all claims it may have regarding (i) the
City’s review and approval of this Agreement or any plans for the Property, the Project, the
Property Improvements, or the TIF District, or (ii) the issuance to the Developer of any approval,
permit, certificate, or acceptance for the Property, the Project, or the Property Improvements. In
the event any challenge is asserted with respect to any procedural or substantive infirmity or of
any denial of any procedural right with respect to any review, approval, permit, certificate, or
acceptance for the Property, the Project, or the Property Improvements, the Parties agree to
cooperate with each other in any manner reasonably necessary or appropriate to take corrective
action to address any asserted infirmity or denial or procedural right.
C. Indemnity. Except with respect to any challenges regarding the establishment of
the TIF District or arising from the procedural sufficiency of the approvals by the City, the
Developer agrees to, and does hereby, hold harmless and indemnify the City, the Corporate
Authorities, and all City elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents,
representatives, engineers, and attorneys, from any and all claims that may be asserted at any
time against any of such parties in connection with (i) the Developer's development, construction,
maintenance, or use of any portion of the Property, the Project, or the Property Improvements;
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and (ii) the performance by the Developer of its obligations under this Agreement, except as may
be caused by the City's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
D. Developer Defense Expense. The Developer shall, and does hereby agree to,
pay all expenses, including reasonable legal fees and administrative expenses, incurred by the
City in defending itself with regard to any and all of the claims referenced in Subsection 16C of
this Agreement.
E. Other Defense Expense. Subject to any corrective action as described in Section
15.B of this Agreement, the City will defend any challenges regarding the establishment of the
TIF District or relating to the procedural sufficiency of the City’s approvals relating to the Project
or this Agreement. In addition, the City will not oppose any intervention petition by Developer in
any suit or action in which the establishment of the TIF District or the procedural sufficiency of the
City’s approvals relating to the Project or this Agreement is at issue. The City will cooperate with
Developer in defending any such challenges at the City’s sole cost and expense. With respect to
any substantive challenges to the approvals relating to the Project, the City will cooperate with
Developer in defending such substantive challenges, but the City will have no obligation to incur
out-of-pocket expenses in connection with such cooperation; provided that the City may elect to
participate directly in the defense of such substantive challenges.
SECTION 16. NATURE, SURVIVAL, AND TRANSFER OF OBLIGATIONS.
A. Developer agrees not sell or transfer its legal or beneficial interest in all or any
portion of the Property, other than the sale of individual Residential Units or a transfer to a
Developer Affiliate, prior to receipt of either the first Phase Completion Payment, an applicable
Phase Certificate of Completion, or the Certificate of Completion. If the Developer transacts any
sale or transfer in violation of this Section 16.A, the Developer shall forfeit its right to receive any
reimbursement for Other Developer Expenses pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement (other
than those associated with the TIF Note). Nothing in this provision shall prevent the Developer
from conveying a financial interest in the Property, Developer and/or a Developer Affiliate to an
institutional investor, joint venturer or lender that is providing financing and/or capital for or on
behalf of Developer or a Developer Affiliate, so long as the Developer (or a Developer Affiliate)
retains control of the Developer Work.
B. All obligations assumed by the Developer under this Agreement shall be binding
upon the Developer, upon any and all of the Developer’s heirs, successors, and assigns, and
upon any and all of the respective successor legal or beneficial owners of all or any portion of the
Property, provided, however, that no such heirs, successors, assigns, or successor owners shall
be entitled to receive any reimbursement for Developer Expenses unless Developer gives notice
to the City that such right has been assigned. To assure that all such heirs, successors, assigns
and successor owners have notice of this Agreement and the obligations created by it, the
Developer shall:
1. Deposit with the City Clerk, contemporaneously with the City’s approval of this Agreement,
any consents or other documents necessary to authorize the City to record this Agreement
with the Lake County Recorder of Deeds; and
2. Notify the City in writing when the Developer transfers a legal or beneficial interest in any
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portion of the Property, other than the sale of an individual Residential Unit, to any other
party; and
3. Incorporate, by reference, this Agreement into any and all real estate sales contracts
entered into for the sale of all or any portion of the Property, other than an individual
Residential Unit, to any other party; and
4. Require, prior to the transfer of all or any portion of the Property other than an individual
Residential Unit, or any legal or equitable interest therein to any other party, the transferee
of said portion of the Property to execute an enforceable written agreement, in
substantially the form attached as Exhibit G to this Agreement, agreeing to be bound by
the provisions of this Agreement ("Transferee Assumption Agreement"), and to provide
the City, upon request, with such reasonable assurance of the financial ability of such
transferee to meet those obligations as the City may require.
The City agrees that upon a successor becoming bound to the personal obligation created in the
manner provided in this Agreement and providing the financial assurances required herein, the
liability of the Developer shall be released to the extent of the transferee’s assumption of such
liability. The failure of the Developer to provide the City with a fully executed copy of a Transferee
Assumption Agreement and, if requested by the City, with the transferee’s proposed assurances
of financial capability before completing any such transfer shall result in the Developer remaining
fully liable for all of the Developer’s obligations under this Agreement but shall not relieve the
transferee of its liability for all such obligations as a successor to the Developer.
C. Limitation of Owner Obligations and Rights. Except for specific rights and
affirmative obligations assigned to the Developer pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the
rights and obligations of all owners of portions of the Property under this Agreement shall be
limited to those rights and obligations directly related to or arising out of the portion of the Property
owned by such owners.
D. Excluded Assignments. This Section does not prohibit, nor require the City's
consent to, the collateral assignment of this Agreement to Developer's construction lender or a
permanent lender, if required thereby. If any mortgagee or institutional investor shall succeed to
Developer’s interest in the Property pursuant to the exercise of remedies under a mortgage or
joint venture agreement, whether by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure, and in conjunction
therewith accepts an assignment of Developer’s interest in this Agreement, the City hereby
agrees to attorn to and recognize such party as the successor in interest to Developer for all
purposes under this Agreement so long as such party accepts all of the obligations and liabilities
of Developer hereunder and under the Final PUD Ordinance; provided, however, that:
1. if such party accepts an assignment of Developer’s interest under this Agreement,
then such party has no liability under this Agreement for any Event of Default of
Developer which accrued prior to the time such party succeeded to the interest of
Developer under this Agreement (a “Pre-Existing Default”), in which case
Developer shall be solely responsible; but
2. no party who has succeeded to the interest of Developer under this Agreement
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shall have any right to any permit or approval from the City to the extent that a Pre-
Existing Default has resulted in noncompliance under the Final PUD Ordinance
unless and until such noncompliance with the Final PUD Ordinance has been
corrected.
If any mortgagee does not expressly accept an assignment of Developer’s interest hereunder,
then such party shall be entitled to no rights and benefits under this Agreement.
SECTION 17. TERM.
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect from the Effective Date until the TIF
District expires; provided, however, that the Developer’s construction obligations hereunder shall
terminate pursuant to certificates of completion issued by the City.
SECTION 18. DEVELOPER REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS, AND WARRANTIES.
The Developer represents, warrants, and covenants, as of the date of this Agreement,
that:
i. the Developer is an Illinois limited liability company, duly organized, validly
existing, qualified to do business in Illinois;
ii. the Developer has the right, power, and authority to enter into, execute,
deliver and perform this Agreement, and the Developer is in compliance
with all Requirements of Law, the failure to comply with which could affect
the ability of Developer to perform its obligations under this Agreement;
iii. the execution, delivery and performance by the Developer of this
Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action,
and does not and will not violate its organizational documents or articles of
incorporation, as amended and supplemented, any of the applicable
Requirements of Law, or constitute a breach of or default under, or require
any consent under, any agreement, instrument, or document to which the
Developer is now a party or by which the Developer is now or may become
bound, and the person(s) executing this Agreement on behalf of the
Developer is fully authorized to do so;
iv. there are no actions or proceedings by or before any court, governmental
commission, board, bureau or any other administrative agency pending,
affecting the Developer or, to Developer’s knowledge, threatened which
would impair its ability to perform under this Agreement;
v. the Developer shall apply for and shall maintain all government permits,
certificates, and consents necessary to conduct its business and to
construct and complete the Project as required by this Agreement; and
vi. the Developer has sufficient financial and economic resources to
implement and complete its obligations under this Agreement, and the
financial information and other written data are true and correct in all
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material respects as of the dates of such statements and data. There have
been no material adverse changes in the business, operations, ownership,
or condition (financial or legal) of Developer as disclosed in such
statements and data, and Developer has no knowledge of any liabilities,
contingent or otherwise, of Developer which might have a material adverse
effect upon its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. The
financial projections provided to the City are the same in all material
respects as the financial projections provided by Developer to the
provider(s) of the Project financing.
SECTION 19. CITY REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS, AND WARRANTIES.
The City represents, warrants and agrees as the basis for the undertakings on its part
contained in this Agreement that:
i. The City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing
under the law of the State of Illinois and has all requisite corporate power
and authority to enter into this Agreement.
ii. The execution, delivery and the performance of this Agreement and the
consummation by the City of the transactions provided for herein and the
compliance with the provisions of this Agreement: (i) have been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the City, (ii)
require no other consents, approvals or authorizations on the part of the
City in connection with the City’s execution and delivery of this Agreement,
and (iii) shall not, by lapse of time, giving of notice or otherwise result in
any breach of any term, condition, or provision of any indenture,
agreement, or other instrument to which the City is subject.
iii. The persons executing or attesting this Agreement on behalf of the City are
fully authorized to do so.
iv. The notices, hearings, other proceedings, actions, and approvals
undertaken by or on behalf of the City in connection with this Agreement
and the matters described in this Agreement have been completed in the
manner required by law, and that there are no proceedings pending or
threatened against or affecting the City or the Property in any court or
before any governmental authority that involves the possibility of materially
or adversely affecting the ability of the City to perform its obligations under
this Agreement or the matters described in this Agreement.
v. The City has taken or is obligated to take all such actions as may be
required to appropriate funds pursuant to Illinois law to satisfy its
obligations to the Developer under this Agreement.
SECTION 20. ENFORCEMENT.
The Parties to this Agreement may, in law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or any
other proceeding, including without limitation specific performance, enforce, or compel the
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performance of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Developer agrees that it will not seek,
and does not have the right to seek, to recover a judgment for monetary damages against the
City or any elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, representatives, engineers,
or attorneys thereof, on account of the negotiation, execution, or breach of any of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement; provided further that this limitation does not extend to claims for
reimbursement of Developer Expenses pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, in the event of a judicial proceeding brought by one
Party to this Agreement against the other Party to this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such
judicial proceeding shall be entitled to reimbursement from the unsuccessful Party of all costs and
expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with such judicial
proceeding. In addition to every other remedy permitted by law for the enforcement of the terms
of this Agreement, the City shall be entitled to withhold the issuance of building permits or
certificates of occupancy for any Property Improvements at any time the Developer has failed or
refused in a material way to meet any of its obligations under this Agreement.
SECTION 21. DEFAULT.
A. Events of Default by the Developer. Each of the following shall be an “Event of
Default” with respect to this Agreement:
i. If any material representation made by the Developer in this Agreement, or
in any certificate, notice, demand, or request made by a representative of
Developer in connection with this Agreement shall prove to be untrue or
incorrect in any material respect as of the date made; provided, however,
that such default shall constitute an Event of Default only if the Developer
does not remedy the default within 30 days after written notice from the
City.
ii. Default by the Developer for a period of 30 days after written notice thereof
in the performance or breach of any covenant contained in this Agreement
concerning the existence, structure, or financial condition of the Developer;
provided, however, that such default or breach shall not constitute an Event
of Default if such default cannot be cured within said 30 days and the
Developer, within said 30 days, initiates and diligently pursues appropriate
measures to remedy the default and in any event cures such default within
60 days after such notice.
iii. Default by the Developer for a period of 30 days after written notice thereof
in the performance or breach of any covenant, warranty, or obligation
contained in this Agreement; provided, however, that such default shall not
constitute an Event of Default if such default cannot be cured within said
30 days and the Developer, within said 30 days initiates and diligently
pursues appropriate measures to remedy the default and in any event
cures such default within 60 days after such notice.
iv. The entry of a decree or order for relief by a court having jurisdiction in the
premises in respect of the Developer in an involuntary case under the
federal bankruptcy laws, as now or hereafter constituted, or any other
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applicable federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, or
appointing a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator
(or similar official) of the Developer for any substantial part of its property,
or ordering the winding-up or liquidation of its affairs and the continuance
of any such decree or order unstayed and in effect for a period of 60
consecutive days.
v. The commencement by the Developer of a voluntary case under the federal
bankruptcy laws, as now or hereafter constituted, or any other applicable
federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, or the consent
by the Developer to the appointment of or taking possession by a receiver,
liquidator, assignee, trustee, custodian, sequestrator (or similar official) of
the Developer or of any substantial part of the Property, or the making by
any such entity of any assignment for the benefit of creditors or the failure
of the Developer generally to pay such entity’s debts as such debts become
due or the taking of action by the Developer in furtherance of any of the
foregoing, or a petition is filed in bankruptcy by others and not dismissed
within 60 days after such filing.
vi. Failure to have funds to meet the Developer’s obligations; provided,
however, that such default shall constitute an Event of Default only if the
Developer does not remedy the default within 30 days after written notice
from the City.
vii. Sale, assignment, or transfer of all or any portion of the Property except in
accordance with Section 16 of this Agreement.
viii. Material change in the organizational status of the Developer except in
accordance with Section 16 of this Agreement.
ix. The Developer abandons the Project on the Property. Abandonment shall
be deemed to have occurred when work stops for more than 90
consecutive days for any reason other than Force Majeure.
x. The Developer fails to comply with the Requirements of Law in relation to
the construction and maintenance of the buildings contemplated by this
Agreement; provided, however, that such default shall constitute an Event
of Default only if the Developer does not remedy the default within 30 days
after written notice from the City.
xi. A representation or warranty of the Developer is not true for a period of 30
days after written notice from the City.
B. Events of Default by the City. The following shall be Events of Default with
respect to this Agreement:
i. If any material representation made by the City in this Agreement, or in any
certificate, notice, demand, or request made by a representative of the City
in connection with this Agreement shall prove to be untrue or incorrect in
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any material respect as of the date made; provided, however, that such
default shall constitute an Event of Default only if the City does not remedy
the default, within 30 days after written notice from the Developer.
ii. Default by the City in the performance or breach of any material covenant
contained in this Agreement concerning the existence, structure or financial
condition of the City; provided, however, that such default or breach shall
constitute an Event of Default if the City does not, within 30 days after
written notice from the Developer, initiate and diligently pursue appropriate
measures to remedy the default.
iii. Default by the City in the performance or breach of any material covenant,
warranty, or obligation contained in this Agreement; provided, however,
that such default shall not constitute an Event of Default if the City,
commences cure within 30 days after written notice from the Developer and
in any event cures such default within 60 days after such notice, subject to
Force Majeure.
C. Remedies for Default. In the case of an Event of Default under this Agreement:
i. The defaulting party shall, upon written notice from the non-defaulting party
as provided in Section 21.A or 21.B, take immediate action to cure or
remedy such Event of Default. If, in such case, any monetary Event of
Default is not cured, or if in the case of a non-monetary Event of Default,
action is not taken or not diligently pursued, within the time period provided,
the non-defaulting party may institute such proceedings as may be
necessary or desirable in its opinion to cure or remedy such default or
breach, including, but not limited to, proceedings to compel specific
performance of the defaulting party’s obligations under this Agreement.
ii. In case the City shall have proceeded to enforce its rights under this
Agreement and such proceedings shall have been discontinued or
abandoned for any reason, then, and in every such case, the Developer
and the City shall be restored respectively to their several positions and
rights hereunder, and all rights, remedies and powers of the Developer and
the City shall continue as though no such proceedings had been taken.
SECTION 22. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
A. Notice. Any notice or communication required or permitted to be given under this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered (i), personally, (ii) by a reputable overnight
courier, (iii) by certified mail, return receipt requested, and deposited in the U.S. Mail, postage
prepaid, (iv) by facsimile, or (v) by e-mail. Facsimile notices shall be deemed valid only to the
extent that they are (a) actually received by the individual to whom addressed and (b) followed by
delivery of actual notice in the manner described in either (i), (ii) or (iii) above within three business
days thereafter at the appropriate address set forth below. E-mail notices shall be deemed valid
and received by the addressee thereof when delivered by e-mail and followed by delivery of actual
notice in the manner described in either (i), (ii) or (iii) above within three business days thereafter
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at the appropriate address set forth below. Unless otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement, notices shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (a) actual receipt; or (b) one (1)
business day after deposit with an overnight courier as evidenced by a receipt of deposit; or (b)
three (3) business days following deposit in the U.S. mail, as evidenced by a return receipt. By
notice complying with the requirements of this Section, each party shall have the right to change
the address or the addressee, or both, for all future notices and communications to such party,
but no notice of a change of addressee or address shall be effective until actually received.
Notices and communications to City shall be addressed to, and delivered at, the following
address:
City of Lake Forest
220 E. Deerpath
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Attention: Robert R. Kiely, City Manager
Email: kielyr@cityoflakeforest.com
With copies to:
Cathy Czerniak
Director of Community Development
City of Lake Forest
800 N. Field Drive
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Email: czerniac@cityoflakeforest.com
and
Victor P. Filippini, Jr.
Filippini Law Firm
990 Grove Street, Suite 220
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Email: victor.filippini@filippinilawfirm.com
Notices and communications to the Developer shall be addressed to, and delivered at, the
following address:
Focus Development, Inc.
191 Waukegan Road, Suite 202
Northfield, Illinois 60093
Attention: Tim Anderson and Christine Kolb
tima@focusdevelopment.com
christinek@focusdevelopment.com
With a copy to:
DLA Piper, LLP (US)
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203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1900
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Attention: Paul Shadle and Katie Jahnke Dale
Email: paul.shadle@dlapiper.com / katie.dale@dlapiper.com
B. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of all terms and
provisions of this Agreement.
C. Rights Cumulative. Unless expressly provided to the contrary in this Agreement,
each and every one of the rights, remedies and benefits provided by this Agreement shall be
cumulative and shall not be exclusive of any other such rights, remedies and benefits allowed by
law.
D. Non-Waiver. Neither Party shall be under any obligation to exercise any of the
rights granted to it in this Agreement. The failure of any Party to exercise at any time any such
right shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver thereof, nor shall such failure void or affect
that Party's right to enforce such right or any other right.
E. Consents. Whenever the consent or approval of any Party hereto is required in
this Agreement such consent or approval shall be in writing and shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed.
F. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and enforced in
accordance with the internal laws, but not the conflicts of laws rules, of the State of Illinois.
G. Severability. It is hereby expressed to be the intent of the Parties that should any
provision, covenant, agreement, or portion of this Agreement or its application to any person,
entity, or property be held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of
this Agreement and the validity, enforceability, and application to any person, entity, or property
shall not be impaired thereby, but such remaining provisions shall be interpreted, applied, and
enforced so as to achieve, as near as may be, the purpose and intent of this Agreement to the
greatest extent permitted by applicable law.
H. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
Parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements and negotiations between the Parties,
whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
I. Grammatical Usage and Construction. In construing this Agreement, feminine
or neuter pronouns shall be substituted for those masculine in form and vice versa, and plural
terms shall be substituted for singular and singular for plural, in any place in which the context so
requires.
J. Interpretation. This Agreement shall be construed without regard to the identity
of the Party who drafted the various provisions of this Agreement. Moreover, each and every
provision of this Agreement shall be construed as though both Parties to this Agreement
participated equally in the drafting of this Agreement. As a result of the foregoing, any rule or
construction that a document is to be construed against the drafting party shall not be applicable
to this Agreement.
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K. Headings. The table of contents, heading, titles, and captions in this Agreement
have been inserted only for convenience and in no way define, limit, extend, or describe the scope
or intent of this Agreement.
L. Exhibits. Exhibits A through G attached to this Agreement are, by this reference,
incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between an exhibit
and the text of this Agreement, the text of this Agreement shall control.
M. Amendments and Modifications. No amendment or modification to this
Agreement shall be effective unless and until it is reduced to writing and approved and executed
by both Parties in accordance with all applicable statutory procedures.
N. Changes in Laws. Unless otherwise explicitly provided in this Agreement, any
reference to any Requirements of Law shall be deemed to include any modifications of, or
amendments to such Requirements of Law as may, from time to time, hereinafter occur.
O. Calendar Days and Time. Any reference herein to "day" or "days" shall mean
calendar and not business days. If the date for giving of any notice required to be given hereunder
or the performance of any obligation hereunder falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Federal holiday,
then said notice or obligation may be given or performed on the next business day after such
Saturday, Sunday or Federal holiday.
P. No Third Party Beneficiaries. No claim as a third party beneficiary under this
Agreement by any person, firm or corporation shall be made, or be valid, against the City or the
Developer.
Q. Estoppel Certificates. Each of the parties hereto agrees to provide (and the City
authorizes its attorney to provide) the other, upon not less than ten (10) business days prior
request, a certificate (“Estoppel Certificate”) certifying that this Agreement is in full force and
effect (unless such is not the case in which such Party shall specify the basis for such claim), that
the requesting party is not in default of any term, provision, or condition of this Agreement beyond
any applicable notice and cure provision (or specifying each such claimed default) and certifying
such other matters reasonably requested by the requesting Party.
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party hereto has caused this Agreement to be duly executed to
be effective as of the day and year first above written.
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST,
an Illinois municipal corporation
By:
Name:
Title:
FOCUS ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC,
an Illinois limited liability company
By:
Name:
Title:
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit A: Legal Description of the Property
Exhibit B: City Work Plans
Exhibit C: Deferred City Work
Exhibit D: Certification Request Form
Exhibit E: Correlation of Property Improvements to Residential Unit Occupancy
Exhibit F-1: Form of Performance Bond
Exhibit F-2: Form of Payment Bond
Exhibit F-3: Form of Performance Guaranty Bond
Exhibit F-4: Form of Payment Guaranty Bond
Exhibit G: Transferee Assumption Agreement
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LICENSE AGREEMENT
This LICENSE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and effective as of _________,
2016 (“Effective Date”), by and between THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, an Illinois home rule
and special charter municipal corporation, (“Licensor”) and FOCUS ACQUISITION COMPANY,
LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, (“Licensee”). The Licensor and Licensee shall be
collectively known as the “Parties”.
R E C I T A L S:
A. Licensor owns an approximately 10.596 acre parcel of real property generally
located at the northwest corner of Laurel and Western Avenues and legally described in Exhibit
A, hereto (“Property”).
B. Licensor and Licensee have entered into a Property Purchase and Sale
Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) dated December 8, 2014, as amended, which provides for
the sale of the Property by the Licensor to the Licensee. The Purchase Agreement provides that
the closing of the purchase and sale of the Property (“Closing”) shall be scheduled upon the
fulfillment or waiver of various contingencies and conditions, and the Closing has not yet
occurred.
C. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Licensor wishes to
use certain portions of the Property prior to Closing for the construction and maintenance of a
temporary marketing trailer and signage and related activities.
D. Licensor desires to grant to Licensee, and Licensee desires to obtain from
Licensor, the nonexclusive right to temporarily occupy a portion of the Property as generally
depicted on Exhibit B, hereto (“Licensed Premises”) on the terms and conditions set forth in
this Agreement.
E. Pursuant to this Agreement, the Licensor desires to allow Licensee and its
members, guests, customers, agents, and employees (collectively known as the "Users") to
access and use the Licensed Premises during the term of this Agreement, subject to the terms
and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, duly authorized and intending to be legally
bound, agree as follows:
1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS. The recitals stated above are an integral
part of this Agreement and are incorporated into this Agreement by reference and made a part
of this Agreement.
2. GRANT OF LICENSE. Licensor hereby grants to Licensee and its Users a non-
exclusive license (the “License”), subject to the provisions hereof and through the terms of this
Agreement, to utilize the Licensed Premises for the sole purpose of: (a) constructing, installing,
maintaining and using a temporary marketing trailer, marketing signage (the “Marketing
Signage”), and related facilities (collectively, the “Facilities”), including grading and site
preparation activities associated with construction of the Facilities, within the Licensed Premises in
conformity with the plans attached hereto as Exhibit C (“Plans”); and (b) for parking and ingress
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and egress to the Licensed Premises and the Facilities as depicted on the Plans. The License shall
be on an unallocated basis in common with all other customers, patrons and invitees of the
Licensor. The specific terms of the License are as follows:
(a) As Is, Condition of Premises. Licensee hereby agrees to accept
possession of the Licensed Premises in its "as is" condition. Licensee hereby acknowledges
that (i) Licensor has not made any representation or warranty whatsoever, either express or
implied (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of habitability or fitness for a particular
purpose), respecting the condition of the Licensed Premises, and (ii) Licensor has not made any
promise to alter, remodel, or improve the Licensed Premises.
(b) Compliance with Plans. Licensee shall construct the Facilities and
perform related grading and site preparation work in strict conformity with the Plans. Such site
preparation work may include the relocation of existing fencing on the Licensed Premises (the
“Relocated Fence”) to an area on the Property and adjacent to the Licensed Premises;
provided, however, that Licensee shall be responsible for the maintenance of the Relocated
Fence, even though such Relocated Fence shall be and remain the property of the Licensor.
Licensee shall make no other changes, modifications, or improvements to the Licensed
Premises without the prior written consent of Licensor. The Facilities shall be subject to
inspection and approval by the Licensor (through its City Manager or the Manager’s designee),
including with respect to the size, design (including colors of the Marketing Signage), and
location of the Facilities; provided, however, that no more than one marketing sign not exceed
24 square feet in area may be erected on the Licensed Premises.
(c) Parking and Access. Licensee and its Users may use the Licensed
Premises for parking of cars and other vehicles only in strict conformity with the Plans. Routes
of vehicular and pedestrian ingress and egress to the Licensed Premises shall be as depicted
on the Plans or as otherwise approved by the City. Any modifications to the location or design of
parking and access facilities shall be subject to prior written approval of the Licensor.
(d) Condition of Licensed Premises upon Surrender. If the License is
terminated prior to Closing, Licensee shall (i) remove all personal property and restore the
Licensed Premises to substantially the same condition that it was in as of the beginning of the
License Term, except for grading changes completed in accordance with the Plans; and (ii)
return full possession of the Licensed Premises and the Property to Licensor.
(e) At-Risk. The Licensee acknowledges and agrees that, to the extent it
constructs any Facilities, performs any other work, or makes any expenditures with respect to
the Licensed Premises or the Property pursuant to this Agreement, the Licensee undertakes all
such work at its own risk and expense. The City’s review, inspection, or acceptance of the
Plans, the Facilities, or any other work under this Agreement shall not obligate the City to grant
any permits or approvals for further improvements on the Property. In the event that any permit
or approval issued for development of the Property (whether granted before or after Closing)
requires modification to any work that Licensee has performed or commenced during the term
of the License, Licensee shall be required undertake such modification work without cost or
expense to the City.
(f) Licensee’s Representative. The Licensee shall designate a
representative to receive all correspondence and other communications from the City relating to
the License and the Licensee’s use of the Licensed Premises under this Agreement. As of the
Effective Date, the Licensee’s designated representative is:
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[Name]
[Address]
[Phone number]
[Email]
The Licensee shall promptly give the City written notice, in accordance with Section 12, of any
changes to the designated representative or his or her contact information.
3. LICENSE ONLY. This Agreement grants certain contractual rights to use and
occupy the Licensed Premises as described in this Agreement, but does not grant a leasehold
or any other interest in real property to Licensee, its officers, employees, or agents, or any User.
No bailment is created and no property interest is conveyed. The Licensor shall retain legal
ownership, possession, and control of the Property until Closing.
4. TERM. The term of this License shall be 90 days from its Effective Date, unless
terminated sooner as provided in this Agreement. The parties may mutually agree in writing to
extend the term of this Agreement.
5. FEE. The Licensee shall pay to the City a license fee of $10.00 (“License Fee”)
for the use of the Licensed Premises in its "as-is" condition for the Term.
6. ASSIGNMENTS AND ENCUMBRANCES.
(a) Assignments. Licensee shall not give, sell, license, assign or otherwise
transfer its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the
Licensor, which consent may granted or denied in the Licensor’s sole discretion.
(b) Encumbrances. The Licensee shall not encumber, in whole or in part,
its rights, obligations, or interests in this Agreement, the Licensed Premises, or the Property
without express written consent of the Licensor.
(c) Unauthorized Assignments, or Encumbrances. Any assignment or
encumbrance in violation of this Section shall be void and, at the Licensor's election, shall
constitute an immediate termination of the License. No consent by the Licensor to any
assignment or encumbrance shall constitute a waiver of any provision of this Agreement.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS. Licensee agrees that its use of the
Licensed Premises is required to conform to all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances,
requirements, resolutions, rules, and regulations of The City of Lake Forest, County of Lake,
State of Illinois, United States of America, and all other governmental bodies and agencies
having jurisdiction, and any judicial or administrative orders or interpretations thereof.
8. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Licensee and its Users will comply with all
reasonable rules and regulations established by Licensor from time to time covering use of the
Licensed Premises or the Property, provided that Licensor notifies Licensee of such rules and
regulations. If damage to the Licensed Premises, the Property, or any other property of the
Licensor is caused by Licensee or Licensee’s Users in violation of this Agreement or any rules
and regulations established by Licensor hereunder, Licensee shall, upon written demand from
Licensor, promptly repair or remedy such damage or reimburse Licensor for Licensor's
reasonable costs of repairing or remedying such damage.
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9. INDEMNITY.
(a) No Liability of Licensor. The Licensor shall not be liable at any time for
any claims, damages, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, to the extent
caused by or arising out of the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct in the
operations or activities in the Licensed Premises by the Licensee or the Users during the
License Term, or a breach of any obligation of the Licensee under this Agreement, or any
activity of Licensee while occupying or using the Licensed Premises.
(b) Indemnification. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Agreement, and irrespective of any insurance carried by the Licensee for the benefit of the
Licensor, the Licensee, to the full extent permitted by law, agrees to protect, indemnify, and hold
harmless, and defend the Licensor and its officers, officials, agents, representatives, attorneys,
volunteers, and employees (the “Licensor Representatives”) from any and all losses, claims,
costs, causes, damages, and expenses including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees
(“Claims”) that may arise or relate to, or be alleged to have arisen or relate to (a) the Licensee’s
performance of, or failure to perform, its obligations under any of the terms or conditions of this
Agreement; (b) the Licensee’s maintenance, operation, or use of the Licensed Premises or the
Property; or (c) the rights granted herein, and including any personal injuries or death or
damages to property directly arising from, relating to, occurring, growing out of, incident to, or
resulting from the use and occupancy of the Licensed Premises or the Property by the
Licensee.
10. INSURANCE. Licensee shall maintain in full force and effect during the Term the
following policies of insurance, with the premiums thereon fully paid on or before the due dates
and issued by and binding upon a solvent insurance company licensed to do business in the
State of Illinois: (a) a policy or policies of commercial general liability insurance, with a
contractual liability endorsement and affording minimum protection (which may be affected by
primary and/or excess coverage) of not less than $1,000,000 for personal injury or death in any
one occurrence and of not less than $1,000,000 for property damage in any one occurrence, or
such greater limits as Licensor may reasonably require from time to time upon notice to
Licensee and consistent with limits required of others using properties of the Licensor, and
(b) Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability insurance in the amount required by the
State of Illinois, but in any event in an amount which is not less than $1,000,000. All insurance
policies hereunder shall name Licensor and Licensor Representatives as an additional insureds
and shall provide for thirty (30) days' written notice to Licensor prior to cancellation, non-
renewal, or material modification, and, if a "claims made" policy, shall provide for an extended
reporting period of not less than one (1) year.
11. TERM; TERMINATION. This Agreement shall terminate on the earliest of (a) its
expiration, (b) the date of Closing, or (c) termination in any of the following manners:
i. Mutual Agreement. Upon the written agreement of both parties.
ii. Violation of Agreement. In the event that the Licensee violates any of
the terms or conditions of this Agreement, the Licensor may give the
Licensee a written notice of such violation (“Default Notice”) and demand
correction or abatement of such violation(s) within a reasonable period of
time, which shall be not less than 14 days, or such shorter time as set
forth in the Default Notice if the Licensor determines that the violation
creates an imminent threat to the public health, safety, or welfare (“Notice
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Period”). Following service of such Default Notice and passage of the
Notice Period, if the Licensee has not fully corrected or abated such
violation(s) to the Licensor’s reasonable satisfaction, the Licensor has the
right to immediately declare a default (a “Default”) of this Agreement and
(1) immediately terminate Licensee's rights under this Agreement; (2)
cure such Default itself and receive reimbursement from the Licensee for
any costs incurred thereby; and (3) pursue any and all remedies provided
by law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Licensor shall have the right to
declare a Default and terminate this Agreement for a failure by the
Licensee to correct a violation relating to the payment of money owed to
the Licensor in any way relating to the Property if full payment is not
made within 30 days following service of a Default Notice.
Termination for Default or any other reason shall not excuse Licensee from any liability for any
breach of this Agreement.
12. NOTICE. Any notice or communication required to be given to or served upon
either party hereto shall be given or served by personal service, express overnight delivery or by
mailing the same, postage prepaid, by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, to the following addresses:
To Licensee: ________________________
________________________
________________________
Attn:____________________
To Licensor: The City of Lake Forest
220 E. Deerpath Road
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Attn: Robert Kiely, City
Manager
With copy to: Filippini Law Firm
990 Grove Street, Suite 220
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Attn: Victor Filippini
Notice shall be deemed given upon actual receipt in the event of personal service or
express overnight delivery, or within three (3) business days in the event of service by certified
mail. Either party may designate a substitute person or address at any time by written notice
thereof to the other party.
13. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION. The Agreement will be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. If there is a lawsuit under this
Agreement, the Parties hereto agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts of Lake County in
the State of Illinois.
14. EXECUTION AND DELIVERY. This License Agreement shall not be deemed
effective until both Licensor and Licensee have executed this License Agreement and duplicate
originals thereof have been delivered to the respective Parties.
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15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between the Parties and all previous or contemporaneous representations or statements,
whether verbal or written, are merged herein. All exhibits referred to are attached to this
Agreement and incorporated by reference. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts
and may be amended only by a signed written agreement between the Parties.
[Signature page to follow.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto set their hands as of the day and year first
above written.
FOCUS ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC
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By:
Its:
Attest: ____________________________
CITY OF LAKE FOREST, an Illinois
municipal corporation
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By:
Its:
Attest:
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Exhibit A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
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Exhibit B
DEPICTION OF THE LICENSED PREMISES
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Exhibit C
PLANS
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 16-___
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USES, GRANTING
FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL, AND GRANTING
ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE DESIGN APPROVAL FOR A 10.7 ACRE PARCEL
GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LAUREL AND WESTERN
AVENUES AND LOCATED IN THE B-2 AND GR -2 ZONING DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF
LAKE FOREST
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest (“City”) is a special charter, home rule municipality
existing in accordance with the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of record of an approximately 10.7 acre tract of real
property generally located at the northwest corner of Laurel and Western Avenues in Lake
Forest, Illinois, which property is legally described in Exhibit 1 attached to and, by this
reference, made a part of this Ordinance (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the southeastern portion of the Property is located in the B-2 Community
Commercial Business District (“B-2 District”) and the remainder of the Property in the GR-2
General Residence District (“GR-2 District”) under the Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, the City had previously used portions of the Property for municipal offices
and public works facilities, including storage and maintenance of vehicles and storage of
materials (“Municipal Uses”); and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Property is no longer necessary or
desirable for Municipal Uses; and
WHEREAS, based on community discussions and review by the Plan Commission and
City Council, the City analyzed redevelopment goals for the Property and ultimately determined
that redevelopment of the Property with a mix of multi- and single-family residential units is the
best option for redevelopment of the Property; and
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WHEREAS, after soliciting qualified developers to present redevelopment proposals for
the Property, the City selected Focus Acquisition Company, LLC (“Developer”) as the preferred
firm to redevelop the Property; and
WHEREAS, the City and Developer thereafter entered into a purchase and sale
agreement and an amendment thereto (the “PSA”) for the sale of the Property by the City to the
Developer, subject to various terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Developer desires to develop the Property under the planned
development regulations under the Lake Forest Zoning Code (the “Zoning Code”), being
Chapter 159 of the City Code of Lake Forest 2013 (the “City Code”) by subdividing the Property
into sixteen buildable lots and five outlots and to develop the Property as a residential
development consisting of 111 apartment units, 42 condominium units, and 12 detached single-
family homes, plus related improvements including private roadways, utility and drainage
easements, pedestrian walkways, and public open space on the outlots, all as further described
in this Ordinance (“Proposed Development”); and
WHEREAS, Developer, as contract purchaser of the Property, has sought subdivision
and zoning approval for the redevelopment of the Property, including approval of a residential
planned development for the Property pursuant to the apartment and business planned
development provisions of the Zoning Code (collectively, the “Zoning Request”); and
WHEREAS, following notice duly published and a public hearing before the Plan
Commission regarding the Zoning Request, the City Council granted conditional approval of a
tentative subdivision plat and preliminary site plan for the Proposed Development on the
Property pursuant to Resolution No. 2015-25 (“Preliminary PUD Approval”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Preliminary PUD Approval, the
Developer has submitted to the City the following for review and recommendation:
i. a final plat of subdivision for “Kelmscott Park” consisting of three sheets prepared by
Bleck Engineering and dated February 15, 2016 (“Final Subdivision Plat”);
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ii. “Kelmscott Park Subdivision – Final Engineering Plans” consisting of 24 sheets prepared
by Bleck Engineering Co., Inc. dated February 15, 2016 with revision to Sheet C11
dated March 21, 2016 (“Final Engineering Plans”);
iii. “TIF District Improvement Plans” consisting of 17 sheets prepared by Bleck Engineering
Co., Inc. dated February 15, 2016 (“Improvement Plans”);
iv. Planned unit development plans, consisting of 20 sheets prepared by Bleck Engineering
Co., Inc. and Booth Hansen, with a last revised date of January 14, 2016 (“Final PUD
Plans”);
v. Conceptual Landscape Plans, consisting of 25 pages prepared by Mariani Landscape,
dated January 14, 2016, (“Landscaping Plans”);
vi. Final architectural and design plans consisting of 16 sheets and conceptual drawings
consisting of 5 sheets, prepared by Booth Hansen and dated October 15, 2015
(“Building Plans”)
vii. A tentative plat of condominium consisting of 1 sheet prepared by Bleck Engineering
Co., Inc. and dated January 14, 2016 (“Tentative Condominium Plat”);
(collectively, the “Final Plans”), copies of which are on file with the City’s Director of Community
Development and by this reference are incorporated herein and made a part hereof, and copies
of the top sheet of each component of the Final Plans being attached hereto as Exhibit 2 for
identification, and incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice duly published, the Plan Commission did conduct a
public hearing on the Zoning Request regarding approval of the Final Plans on December 9,
2015 and January 20, 2016; and
WHEREAS, following the close of such public hearing, the Plan Commission evaluated
the Final Plans for the Proposed Development based on applicable provisions of the Zoning
Code, City Code, and Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission: (i) found that the Proposed Development generally
satisfies the criteria for issuance of: (a) a special use permit for a planned apartment
development for the portion of the Property located in the GR-2 District; (b) a special use permit
for a planned business development for the portion of the Property located in the B-2 District
(collectively, the “Requested SUPs”), and (c) the approval of a parking variance as set forth in
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this Ordinance (“Requested Variance”); and (ii) voted to recommend that the City Council
approve the Final Plans and the Requested SUPs and Requested Variance (collectively, the
“Requested Zoning Relief”) and submitted to the City Council a report of its recommendations,
a copy of which is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit 3; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice duly published, the City’s Building Review Board (“BRB”)
held public hearings on March 4, 2015, July 28, 2015, September 2, 2015, and October 29,
2015 for consideration of the Building Plans and the architectural, landscape, hardscape, and
lighting design aspects of the Proposed Development as depicted on the Final Plans; and
WHEREAS, the BRB found that the evidence presented indicated that the construction
of the Proposed Development, if undertaken in conformity with the terms and conditions set
forth in this Ordinance, will meet the design standards and requirements of Section 150.147 of
the City Code and recommended that the City Council approve the Proposed Development,
subject to the conditions set forth in the BRB recommendation, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit 4; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations of both the Plan Commission and BRB included
directions with respect to the grading of the Property, which recommendations have been
satisfactorily addressed as part of the Final Plans (as conditioned in Section 8 of this Ordinance,
infra); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-___, the City approved a Redevelopment
Agreement (“RDA”) with the Developer for the redevelopment of the Property for the Proposed
Development, as described in this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have: (i) considered the proceedings,
deliberations, and findings of the Plan Commission and the BRB and the Developer’s submittals
and (ii) determined that it is in the best interests of the City and its residents to: (i) accept the
recommendations of the Plan Commission and BRB as set forth in Exhibits 3 and 4 hereto,
subject to the terms of this Ordinance; (ii) grant conditional approval of the Final Plans; and (iii)
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grant the Requested SUPs and Requested Variance, subject to the terms and conditions set
forth in 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 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are by this reference
incorporated into and made a part of this Ordinance as if fully set forth.
SECTION 2. Conditional Approval of Final Plans. The City Council hereby
grants approval of the Final Plans, as defined above and identified in Exhibit 2, pursuant to
Sections 159.047 of the Zoning Code and Section 156.029 of the City's Subdivision Code;
provided, however, that such approval shall be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in
Section 8 of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. Grant of Special Use Permit for a Planned Apartment
Development. Pursuant to Sections 159.045 and 159.047 of the Zoning Code, and subject to
the limitations therein as modified and supplemented by the conditions set forth in Section 8 of
this Ordinance, the City Council does hereby grant approval of a special use permit for a
planned apartment development on the portion of the Property located in the GR-2 District to
permit construction and maintenance of the Proposed Development thereon.
SECTION 4. Grant of Special Use Permit for a Planned Business
Development. Pursuant to Sections 159.045 and 159.047 of the Zoning Code, and subject to
the limitations therein as modified and supplemented by the conditions set forth in Section 8 of
this Ordinance, the City Council does hereby grant approval of a special use permit for a
planned business development on the portion of the Property located in the B-2 District to
permit construction and maintenance of the Proposed Development thereon.
SECTION 5. Grant of Variation. Pursuant to Section 159.042(F) and subject
to the conditions set forth in Section 8 of this Ordinance, the Developer is hereby granted a
variance from the off-street parking regulations of the Zoning Code to permit the construction
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and maintenance of the Proposed Development in accordance with the Final Plans, which Final
Plans provide for twenty fewer off-street parking spaces than required by the Zoning Code;
provided, however, that Developer shall comply with the landbanked parking plan attached to
this Ordinance as Exhibit 5 (“Parking Plan”) attached hereto and made a part hereof; and
provided further that Developer shall maintain as open space sufficient land for the construction
of at least 20 additional off-street parking spaces in accordance with such Parking Plan. In the
event that the City determines, based on an analysis of the parking supply and demand in and
around the Property, that additional off-street parking spaces are necessary and appropriate to
serve the Proposed Development, the City may direct the Developer to construct up to 20
additional off-street parking spaces in accordance with the Parking Plan, and the Developer
shall apply for all necessary permits and complete such construction within 270 days after the
City’s request, at no cost to the City.
SECTION 6. Architectural and Site Design Approval. Pursuant to Section
150.147 of the City Code, and subject to the conditions set forth in Section 8 of this Ordinance,
the City Council does hereby grant architectural and site design approval with respect to the
Final Plans (and particularly the Building Plans) for the Proposed Development on the Property.
SECTION 7. Additional Exceptions. Pursuant to the City’s home rule
authority, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Zoning Code or the City Code, to
the extent that the Final Plans do not fully conform to the strict requirements set forth in the
Zoning Code and City Code, the City Council hereby: (a) finds that the Final Plans advance the
public health, safety, and general welfare of the City and its residents; and (b) ordains that the
Final Plans are nevertheless approved subject to the terms and conditions of this Ordinance,
and particularly Section 8 of this Ordinance.
SECTION 8. Conditions on Approval. The approvals granted pursuant to
Sections 2 through 7 of this Ordinance shall be subject to the following conditions, restrictions,
and limitations, and Owner's failure to abide by the provisions of this Section shall be deemed a
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violation of this Ordinance and the City’s Zoning Code:
(a) No Authorization for Development Activity. The approvals granted by this
Ordinance shall not be deemed an authorization for Developer to commence any
development work on the Property, and no development work shall be permitted
or otherwise authorized unless and until all necessary permits, authorizations,
and approvals customarily required from the City or any other governmental body
or agency have been secured, including without limitation: (i) all necessary
permits and approvals from Lake County Stormwater Management, which shall
be obtained by the Developer and on file with the City, and (ii) satisfaction of all
conditions for issuance of a Watershed Development permit for the Property.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Developer may undertake work on the Property
(or a portion thereof) at Developer’s risk pursuant to a license agreement with the
City (“License Work”), but any such License Work shall not be deemed
authorized under this Ordinance unless and until all conditions for work on the
Property have been satisfied.
(b) Approvals Contingent on Closing. The approvals granted by this Ordinance (as
well as any site development, building, or other permits that may be issued for or
in connection with the Proposed Development by the City, exclusive of the
License Work) shall become effective only upon the closing of the sale of the
Property by the City to the Developer such that fee simple title to the Property is
vested in the Developer (the “Closing”).
(c) Required Modifications of Final Plans. Notwithstanding their designation as
“final” in this Ordinance, the Final Plans shall be subject to modifications as
follows:
i. The Final Plans shall be modified as required by the review letter dated
March 23, 2016 from Daniel Strahan of Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. (the
“Review Letter”).
ii. The Final Plans shall also be modified to ensure that any inconsistencies
between the various components of the Final Plans are corrected to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
iii. To the extent that any element of the Final Plan is not intended to be final as
indicated thereon (including without limitation the Landscaping Plans and the
Building Plans), Developer shall submit further revisions to such elements of
the Final Plan in a manner consistent with the terms of this Ordinance and
the City Code, as determined in the reasonable discretion of the City
Manager (in consultation with the City Engineer and Director of Community
Development).
iv. Additional revisions to the Final Plans may be approved by the City Manager,
but only if the City Manager determines (after consultation with the City
Engineer and Director of Community Development) that such additional
revisions substantially conform with the Final Plans incorporated into this
Ordinance.
v. Any revised versions of the Final Plans (as identified in this Ordinance, supra)
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resulting from the Review Letter or the other provisions of this Section 8(c)
shall be deemed to replace the element of the Final Plans so identified
without amendment to this Ordinance and shall thereafter be part of the Final
Plans for purposes of this Ordinance. The Director of Community
Development shall maintain a full set of the then-current version of the Final
Plans and shall notify the Developer and City Manager in writing whenever
any element of the Final Plans is replaced pursuant to this Section 8(c).
(d) Final Condominium Plat. With respect to the condominium buildings depicted on
the Final Plans, prior to the closing on the sale of any unit by the Developer to
any person, the Developer shall submit one or more final plat(s) of condominium
(a “Final Condominium Plat”), which shall be in substantial conformity with the
Tentative Condominium Plat and shall be subject to review and approval by the
City in accordance with the City Code and other applicable law. To the extent
that the City’s Community Development Director and City Engineer have
determined that a Final Condominium Plat substantially conforms to the Final
Plans and all applicable laws, the City Council pursuant to its home rule authority
hereby delegates to the City Manager and Deputy City Clerk authority to execute
and attest any Final Condominium Plat.
(e) Final Plat of Subdivision. The Final Subdivision Plat shall reflect the following
notations:
i. Outlot E is a “No Disturbance Area,” and no improvements shall be permitted
on Outlot E without City approval.
ii. The homeowners’ association for the entire Property is responsible for all
ongoing maintenance of all private infrastructure and amenities on the
Property including, but not limited to, private roads, on-street parking,
underground parking garage and ramps, pedestrian pathways, streetlights,
and landscaping. The City shall be granted an easement, in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney, to enter the Property and conduct
maintenance on such infrastructure and amenities if the City, in its sole
discretion after providing the homeowners’ association with notice and an
opportunity to take corrective action, determines that proper maintenance is
not being performed. The cost for any such work performed by the City or
under the City’s direction shall be assessed to the Association and shall
constitute a lien upon the Property, and the City shall have the right to
foreclose such lien in the name of the City as in the case of foreclosure of
liens against real estate. The provisions of this Section 8(e)ii may be
memorialized in a separate declaration of covenants so long as such
declaration is referenced on the Final Subdivision Plat and recorded
contemporaneously therewith.
Execution by the City of the Final Subdivision Plat shall be subject to all
conditions therefor set forth in the RDA.
(f) Declaration of Covenants. Prior to the issuance of any building permits for the
Proposed Development, the Developer shall record against the Property a
declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions that is consistent with the
RDA and in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. In addition, such declaration
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of covenants shall authorize the City to require the homeowners’ association to
conduct a parking needs analysis by a traffic engineer approved by the City to
determine whether it is necessary to implement in whole or in part the Parking
Plan; provide, however, that the City may not require such an analysis more than
once in any five-year period.
(g) Financial Assurances. Prior to the recordation of the Final Subdivision Plat, the
Developer shall post all required financial guarantees in accordance with the
RDA, the City Code, and applicable law to assure: 1) construction of all
infrastructure improvements in accordance with the Final Plans, 2) grading of the
site in conformance with the Final Plans, and 3) completion and maintenance of
the plantings required by the Landscaping Plan.
(h) Oak Tree Maintenance and Replacement. The Developer shall be responsible
for the preservation and maintenance of the heritage oak tree (“Oak Tree”)
located on Outlot E in the area depicted as “Heritage Oak Park” on the Final PUD
Plans.
i. Consistent with the “No Disturbance Area” limitations to be included on the
Final Subdivision Plat, no improvements or other work activities (including
parking or storage of materials, equipment, or vehicles) shall be permitted on
Outlot E without City approval, and prior to any development work on the
Property Developer shall cause to be installed and maintained appropriate
fencing to properly mark the root zone of the Oak Tree on Outlot E.
ii. Developer’s obligation for preservation and maintenance shall be consistent
with the Landscaping Plan. Additionally, prior to Closing, the City shall retain
an independent forestry consultant to make initial and long-term and the initial
and recommendations for the preservation and maintenance of the Oak Tree,
which recommendations shall be incorporated into Developer’s maintenance
and preservation activities.
iii. The City shall be permitted to conduct periodic inspections of the Oak Tree
during construction of the Proposed Development to ensure compliance with
the terms of this Ordinance. Prior to the issuance of any certificate of
occupancy for the Proposed Development, the Developer shall prepare and
submit to the City an ongoing maintenance plan for the Oak Tree, which shall
be subject to review and approval by the City Arborist and the City’s
independent consultant. The homeowner’s association for the entire Property
shall be responsible for maintaining the Oak Tree in accordance with the
approved plan.
iv. In the event that the Oak Tree is damaged, diseased, destroyed, or otherwise
requires removal, the Developer shall install and maintain landscaping in
accordance with the “Heritage Oak Replacement Landscape Planting Plan”
consisting of one sheet prepared by Booth Hansen and dated December 30,
2015 (the “Contingent Replacement Plan”), which Contingent Replacement
Plan is attached to and made a part of this Ordinance as Exhibit 6. Final
details and implementation of the Contingent Replacement Plan shall be
subject to the review and approval of the Director of Community
Development.
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(i) Tree Preservation and Landscaping. Prior to commencing construction of the
Proposed Development, the Developer shall install chain link fencing, in a
location approved by the City Arborist, around all trees identified by the City
Arborist for preservation on the Property and on adjacent rights-of-way or
properties, subject to approval of the owners of those properties. The Developer
shall maintain such chain link fencing throughout construction of the Proposed
Development, unless otherwise approved by the City Arborist. Prior to the
issuance of any building permits for the Proposed Development, the Developer
shall submit final planting plans to the City, which shall be subject to review and
approval of the City Arborist in accordance with this Ordinance and the
Landscaping Plans. The final planting plans shall, in the reasonable discretion of
the City Arborist, provide for species diversity, avoid nuisance trees near
pedestrian areas, provide for appropriate native species and vegetation, provide
appropriate screening and buffering, and provide appropriate streetscape
plantings in accordance with the Landscaping Plan. The planting plans shall
contain notations stating that: (i) the City Arborist may approve in-field
adjustments to the location of plantings or substitution of species, and (ii)
landscaping shall be permanently maintained in a form substantially consistent
with the approved plans, subject to modifications and species substitutions
approved by the City Arborist. The plantings on the Property shall be subject to
City inspection and approval at the time of installation and in perpetuity
thereafter, and shall further be subject to a landscape maintenance guarantee as
provided in the RDA.
(j) Construction Activities. Prior to commencing construction of the Proposed
Development, the Developer shall prepare and submit to the City a plan for
construction staging, materials storage, construction traffic, and construction
vehicle parking, which plan shall be subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer and Director of Community Development. Such plan shall be designed
to minimize congestion on public streets and impacts on neighboring properties,
including by minimizing construction traffic during peak traffic periods, including
peak periods for school traffic at Lake Forest High School on school days.
Construction activities shall be limited to the days and the hours prescribed in the
City Code. Under no circumstances is any construction work authorized pursuant
to this Ordinance prior to Closing.
(k) Building Architecture. The City shall only issue building permits for buildings on
the Property with architecture that conforms to the Final Plans (and particularly
the Building Plans) and the additional standards set forth for buildings in the BRB
Recommendations.
(l) Fire Protection. All single-family homes constructed on the Property shall be
equipped with residential sprinkler systems for fire protection, which systems
shall meet or exceed all applicable standards and requirements of the City’s Fire
Prevention Code and other applicable law.
(m) Signage and Lighting. Exterior lighting and permanent signage on the Property
shall be subject to review and approval of the City pursuant to Section 150.147 of
the City Code prior to permitting therefor; except that temporary marketing
signage for the Proposed Development shall be allowed in accordance with the
RDA, so long as such marketing signage shall not be permitted for more than 42
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months after the Closing unless further approved by action of the City Council.
(n) Parking. Except for occasional, short-term parking, all resident, guest, and
employee parking shall be accommodated on the Property or in remote public
parking areas. Service vehicles and moving trucks shall park and stage on the
Property, and not on public streets, to the extent practicable.
(o) Fees and Costs. The Developer shall be responsible for paying all applicable
fees and costs relating to the granting of the approvals set forth herein in
accordance with the Zoning Code or other ordinances or resolutions of the City,
including costs associated with the review and approval of plans and other
documents to be prepared by the Developer pursuant to this Ordinance, except
as otherwise provided in the PSA or the RDA. Any amount not paid within 30
days after delivery of a demand in writing for such payment shall, along with
interest and the costs of collection, become a lien upon the Property, and the City
shall have the right to foreclose such lien in the name of the City as in the case of
foreclosure of liens against real estate.
(p) Compliance with Laws. The Zoning Code, the Subdivision Code, the Building
Code, and all other applicable ordinances and regulations of the City shall
continue to apply to the Property except as expressly stated in this Ordinance,
and the development and use of the Property shall be in compliance with all laws
and regulations of all other federal, state, and local governments and agencies
having jurisdiction. Developer shall be responsible for securing all necessary
permits and approvals from all governments and agencies having jurisdiction.
Prior to commencing construction of the Proposed Development, the Developer
shall submit proof of issuance of all such required permits and approvals, which
shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer.
(q) Transferees. The rights and obligations set forth in this Ordinance shall be
binding on the Developer and upon any and all of the Developer’s heirs,
successors, and assigns, and upon any and all successor legal or beneficial
owners of all or any portion of the Property, other than the purchaser of an
individual residential dwelling unit. To the extent that a successor becomes
bound to the obligations created herein pursuant to a transferee assumption
agreement acceptable to the City in accordance with the RDA, and such
successor demonstrates to the City that it has the financial viability to meet the
obligations herein, the Developer shall be released from its obligations under this
Ordinance to the extent of the transferee’s assumption of such liability. The
failure of the Developer to provide the City with an enforceable transferee
assumption agreement as herein provided shall result in the Developer remaining
fully liable for all of its obligations under this Ordinance but shall neither preclude
a transfer nor relieve the transferee of its liability for all such obligations as a
successor to Developer.
SECTION 9. 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; provided, however, that the approvals granted by this Ordinance shall have no force or
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effect unless and until the Developer: (i) acquires fee simple title to the Property; and (ii) has
caused a duly authorized person to execute and thereafter file with the City the unconditional
agreement and consent in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 7 and by this reference
incorporated herein and made a part hereof (the “Conditions Precedent”); provided further
that, if, within 90 days following the passage of this Ordinance, the Conditions Precedent have
not been satisfied, then the City Council may, in its discretion and without public notice or
hearing, deem such failure to satisfy the Conditions Precedent as a withdrawal of the
application, and repeal this Ordinance and thereby revoke the special use permit, variations,
and other approvals granted in this Ordinance. Upon this Ordinance having full force and effect,
the City Clerk shall cause it to be recorded in the Office of the Lake County, Illinois Recorder of
Deeds.
PASSED this ____ day of _________, 2016.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
APPROVED this ____ day of _________, 2016.
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT 1
Property Legal Description
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EXHIBIT 2
Final Plans
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EXHIBIT 3
PCZBA Recommendation
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EXHIBIT 4
BRB Recommendation
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EXHIBIT 5
Parking Plan
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EXHIBIT 6
Contingency Replacement Plan
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EXHIBIT 7
Unconditional Agreement and Consent
Pursuant to Section Nine of Lake Forest Ordinance No. 16-___, and to induce The City
of Lake Forest to grant the Requested Zoning Relief and related approvals provided for in such
Ordinance, the undersigned acknowledges for itself and its successors and assigns in title to the
Property that it:
1. has read and understands all of the terms and provisions of said Ordinance No.
16-___;
2. hereby unconditionally agrees to accept, consent to, and abide by all of the
terms, conditions, restrictions, and provisions of the Ordinance;
3. acknowledges and agrees that the City is not and shall not be, in any way, liable
for any damages or injuries that may be sustained as a result of the City’s
issuance of any permits or variations for the use of the Property, and that the
City’s issuance of any permit or variation does not, and shall not, in any way, be
deemed to insure Developer against damage or injury of any kind and at any
time;
4. acknowledges that the public notices and hearings have been properly given and
held with respect to the adoption of the Ordinance, has considered the possibility
of the revocation provided for in the Ordinance, and agrees not to challenge any
revocation on the grounds of any procedural infirmity or any denial of any
procedural right;
5. agrees to and does hereby hold harmless and indemnify the City, the City’s
corporate authorities, and all City elected and appointed officials, officers,
employees, agents, representatives, and attorneys, from any and all claims that
may, at any time, be asserted against any of these parties in connection with the
City’s adoption of the Ordinance, except as otherwise limited by the RDA; and
6. represents and acknowledges that the person signing this Unconditional
Agreement and Consent is duly authorized to do so on behalf of Developer.
ATTEST: DEVELOPER:
FOCUS ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC
By: By:
Its: Its:
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