CITY COUNCIL 2021/11/15 AgendaTHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, November 15, 2021 at 6:30 pm
REMOTE ACCESS MEETING
Please be advised that all of the City Council members will be remotely attending this Council
meeting by electronic means, in compliance with the recent amendments to the Open
Meetings Act. The Mayor of the City Council has determined that it is not prudent or practical
to conduct an in-person meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic and that it is not feasible to
have the City Council members or members of the public physically present at the meeting
due to the pandemic disaster.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 6:30 p.m.
Honorable Mayor, George Pandaleon
James E. Morris, Alderman First Ward Jim Preschlack, Alderman Third Ward
Jennifer Karras, Alderman First Ward Ara Goshgarian, Alderman Third Ward
Melanie Rummel, Alderman Second Ward Raymond Buschmann, Alderman Fourth Ward
Edward U. Notz, Jr., Alderman Second Ward Eileen Looby Weber, Alderman Fourth Ward
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
1. COMMENTS BY MAYOR
A. 2021-2022 Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments
PLAN COMMISSION
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Steve Lamontagne APPOINT 2
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Maureen Grinnell APPOINT AS CHAIR 3
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayor’s 2021-2022 Board and Commission Appointments
2. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
3. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL .
Members of the public can provide public comment by calling the following number during
the meeting: 847-810-3643
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing the 2021 Tax Levy (First Reading)
PRESENTED BY: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approving the first reading of an Ordinance
establishing the 2021 property tax levy.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The annual tax levy must be filed with the County Clerk by the
last Tuesday in December. The City has a significant reliance on property tax revenues, which
represents more than 50% of the General Fund revenue.
Spreadsheets related to the proposed tax levy for 2021 are attached (page 22) for your
consideration. These include: 1) the tax levy limitations under the tax cap; 2) the tax levy
distributed by fund without new growth and allowances distributed; 3) the tax levy by fund
with new growth and allowances distributed; and 4) an explanation of the tax increase to an
average homeowner.
The tax levy to be approved includes the needs of all City departments, as well as for
pensions and debt service requirements. A summary of the proposed levy is as follows:
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School District #67 levy amounts are estimates and subject to final approval by the School
District Board. They are not available for first reading of the tax levy ordinance.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee 11/8/21 Discussion of proposed 2021 tax levy
City Council 11/1/21 Determination of a preliminary non-
binding estimate of the 2021 levy.
Finance Committee 10/18/21 Approval of 2021 Tax Levy Estimate
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed tax levy for 2021 reflects a 2.50% increase over the
2020 tax levy extensions for the City and Library operating funds and City pension and debt
service funds. This increase is comprised of the 1.40% property tax cap increase on operating
and IMRF pension levies; debt service bond levies as previously approved by City Council
bond Ordinances, subject to abatement for debt paid by alternate revenue sources;
increases attributable to new construction; and increases in police and fire pension costs as
determined by an independent actuarial valuation and recommendation by the Pension
Subcommittee. The average increase to existing residents ($800,000 home) is projected to be
$71 or 1.81%.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading of an Ordinance Establishing the 2021 Tax Levy (page
26).
Proposed
FUND 2021 LEVY 2020 Extension $ CHANGE % CHANGE
City General 14,738,042$ 14,341,051$ 396,991$ 2.77%
Pension Funds 7,304,344 6,961,369 342,975 4.93%
Fire Pension PA 93-0689 117,220 120,336 (3,116) -2.59%
Recreation 1,651,578 1,628,776 22,802 1.40%
Parks 3,676,095 3,625,340 50,755 1.40%
Recreation & Parks/Specific Purpose 125,000 125,000 0 0.00%
Special Recreation 501,937 495,007 6,930 1.40%
Capital Improvements 1,539,144 1,541,725 (2,581) -0.17%
Library 4,049,235 3,966,739 82,496 2.08%
Library sites 435,009 429,003 6,006 1.40%
Bond Funds 1,821,451 1,847,395 (25,944) -1.40%
TOTAL TAX LEVY - CITY 35,959,055$ 35,081,741$ 877,314$ 2.50%
School District 67- ESTIMATED -$ #DIV/0!
GRAND TOTAL 35,959,055 35,081,741 877,314$ 2.50%
Ordinance (exclude Bond Funds)$34,137,604
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2. Approval of Ordinances Abating 2021 Tax Levies for Various G.O. Alternate
Revenue Bond Issues (First Reading)
PRESENTED BY: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests first reading of ordinances abating 2021
property tax levies.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The proposed Ordinances provide for the abatement
(reduction) of 2021 property taxes levied for the various outstanding general obligation
alternate revenue bond issues. The tax levies for all bond issues are established and recorded
with the County Clerk at the time the bonds are issued. Therefore, in order to reduce the 2021
bond tax levies, an abatement ordinance must be approved and filed with the County Clerk
no later than March 1, 2022. The abatement of these general obligation alternate revenue
bonds is possible due to the fact these bond funds have an adequate revenue source from
water sales, golf fees, sales tax and/or TIF increment. Therefore, the general obligation tax
levy can be abated as was planned at the time the bonds were issued.
The proposed Ordinances (beginning on page 36) are as follows:
• An Ordinance Abating a Portion of the Tax being Levied in 2021 for the Annual
Payment of the Principal and Interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015
Bond Issue
• An Ordinance Abating a Portion of the Tax being Levied in 2021 for the Annual
Payment of the Principal and Interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017
Bond Issue
• An Ordinance Abating a Portion of the Tax being Levied in 2021 for the Annual
Payment of the Principal and Interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019
Refunding Bond Issue
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: A summary of the proposed tax levy abatements is provided below:
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading of the Ordinances abating tax levies for various general
obligation bond issues.
Levy per County TIF Golf Water .5 NHRST Net Levy
2015 615,925.00 (360,687.50)255,237.50
2017 271,152.50 (271,152.50)0.00
2019 3,497,462.50 (96,415.06) (2,042,224.43) (527,360.51) 831,462.50
2021 734,750.00 734,750.00
5,119,290.00 (360,687.50) (96,415.06) (2,313,376.93) (527,360.51) 1,821,450.00
1% L/C 5,170,482.90 1,839,664.50
2021 Debt Service Levy and Abatements
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3. Consideration of an Ordinance approving a Fee Schedule and Ordinances
adopting new fees (First Reading)
PRESENTED BY: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director (847-810-3614)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approving the first reading of the proposed
Ordinances.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: As part of the budget process, all departments are asked to
review their user fees. A comprehensive fee schedule is provided as Exhibit A to the
Ordinance approving a fee schedule, which clearly identifies the proposed fee increases
highlighted in yellow and the proposed new fees highlighted in orange. Fees highlighted in
green are not reflective of changes in existing fees; rather, they are clarifications due to a
review of City Code and current practices or the addition of previously approved fees into
the Fee Schedule.
Departments have provided supplemental memos justifying their proposed fee adjustments
and new fees, which are included in the packet beginning on page 63. New fees require a
separate Ordinance to be submitted by the department proposing the new fee and
accompany the Ordinance approving the fee schedule. The following Ordinances are
submitted for City Council consideration at this time:
• Ordinance approving a fee schedule (page 38)
• Ordinance adopting new fees related to development activity (page 61)
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee 11/8/21 Discussion of proposed ordinances
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Annual revenue for the new and increased fees is estimated to be
$558 in the General Fund, $6,601 in the Parks and Recreation Fund, and $3,554 in the Golf
Course Fund.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading of an Ordinance approving a fee schedule and an
Ordinance adopting new fees related to development activity.
5. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of November 1, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes
A copy of the minutes can be found beginning on page 71
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of November 1, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approve the contract to Camp Nageela Midwest, dba Camp Henry Horner in the
amount of $30,000
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STAFF CONTACT: Todd Nahigian, CROYA Manager 810-3982
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The CROYA Board and Staff are recommending approval
of a contract with Camp Nageela Midwest, dba Camp Henry Horner in the amount of
$30,000.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: CROYA High School weekend Retreats date back to 1987 with
over 5,000 high school students attending over 30 years. CROYA youth and staff consider the
Retreats the most meaningful and impactful program CROYA provides. Over the years, the
CROYA Staff has investigated multiple camps in Illinois and Wisconsin, after a previously
attended camp stopped hosting groups during the school year. CROYA staff found Camp
Henry Horner in Ingleside, IL, which provides the highest quality experience while maintaining
reliability. CROYA began attending Camp Henry Horner in the Fall of 2016, and has continued
this valuable tradition. Their facilities, location, service quality, price and overall experience
are a great fit for CROYA. The Camp Henry Horner staff accessible and responsive to our
needs. The total cost of the two annual retreats has always been below $25,000, however, the
combination of CROYA adding participants, and an increase in price per student, puts the
total cost of the Fall, 2021 and Spring, 2022 Retreats over $25,000.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
CROYA Board 11/12/21 Reviewed and Recommended Approval
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: CROYA currently charges students $175 each to attend a
Retreat. Revenue for the 2 Retreats during this fiscal year is estimated to be $30,000. There
are other expenses for the retreat, but I wanted to show that the cost of the Retreat site
lodging and meals is commensurate with the revenue CROYA receives.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? No
Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1I – Existing Relationship
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2022 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
101-1601-483.60-17 $20,000 $30,000 (Y) The additional Retreat participants
will cover the non-budgeted amount.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the contract to Camp Nageela Midwest, dba Camp Henry
Horner in the amount of $30,000
3. Approval to Purchase One Replacement Marked Police Vehicle Included in the
FY2023 Capital Equipment Budget to the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative’s Low
Bidder, Currie Motors, in the Amount of $36,798
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STAFF CONTACT: Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works (810-3561)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff is requesting City Council’s approval to purchase a
replacement marked police vehicle included in the F.Y. 2023 capital equipment budget. It is
recommended that the purchase of the replacement vehicle be made 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 eight years. If the bid
is awarded by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the replacement vehicles
in September, 2022. The Ford Interceptor being replaced will reach its 100,000 mile mark by
the time the new unit is delivered.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The replacement Ford 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.
Once the City’s Ford Interceptors have accrued 100,000 miles, they are moved into the
Community Development Department or the Engineering Section for administrative use and
inspection services. The vehicles will accrue and additional 20,000–25,000 miles before they
are placed out to bid and sold to the highest bidder.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee November 3, 2020 Reviewed & Recommended City
Council Approval
Finance Committee November 8, 2020 Included with Capital Plan
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the F.Y. 2023 capital equipment purchases was
included in the November 8, 2021 Finance Budget packet. At its November 3, 2021 meeting,
the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended City Council approval
of each piece included in the F.Y. ’23 capital equipment 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 is completed by a local Ford authorized dealer.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No
If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1D –
Government Joint Purchase
Below is an estimated summary of squad car budget:
FY2023 Funding Source Amount Budgeted Amount Requested Budgeted?
Y/N
Capital Fund
311-5003-475-75-02
$40,000 $36,798 Y
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Purchase One Replacement Marked Police Vehicle Included
in the FY2023 Capital Equipment Budget to the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative’s Low
Bidder, Currie Motors, in the Amount of $36,798.
4. Award of Bid to EJ Equipment for the Replacement of a Westward Industries GO-4
Parking Scooter for the Police Department Included in the F.Y. 2023 Capital
Equipment Budget in the Amount of $29,975
STAFF CONTACT: Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works (810-3561)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and staff are recommending
award of bid for the replacement of the Police Departments parking scooter. The purchase is
being made via the national government joint purchase co-operative, Sourcewell (formerly
NJPA). Per Section 6.1D of the City’s Purchasing Directive, purchases can be made via a
variety of governmental joint purchasing programs. Numerous pieces of equipment are bid
nationally and such bids conform to all requirements of the Illinois State bidding laws. City
Council approval this evening will allow staff to place the orders now with an anticipated
delivery date of June, 2022.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Police Department currently utilizes a GO-4 parking scooter.
Its Community Service Officers use this vehicle for parking enforcement throughout downtown
and the multiple City-owned parking lots. It is also used for traffic control during special
events (e.g. 4th of July, Lake Forest Day, etc.).
Current unit # 23 is a 2015 GO-4 scooter and has accrued approximately 5600 hours. The unit
has had recent repair work done to the electrical system including the battery and charging
system, the heat and venting system and brake system.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee November 3, 2021 Reviewed & Recommended City
Council Approval
Finance Committee November 8, 2021 Included with Capital Plan
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the F.Y. 2023 capital equipment purchases
was included in the November 8, 2021 Finance budget packet. At its November 3, 2020
meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended City Council
approval of each piece included in the F.Y. ’23 capital equipment budget.
For many years, the City has purchased multiple pieces of equipment from national bids to
include Sourcewell, Omnia Partners, State bid, and the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative.
Sourcewell, formerly National Joint Powers Alliance, was created by State law as a service
cooperative to provide programs and services to members in education and government.
Sourcewell follows the competitive contracting law process to solicit, evaluate, and award
cooperative purchasing contracts for goods and services. Sourcewell is a public agency
governed by an eight-member board.
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Once the new scooter is put into service, the City will place the existing scooter out for
competitive bids, and assuming a bid of $4,000 or higher is received, staff will return to City
Council to approve its official sale.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No
If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1D –
Government Joint Purchase.
Below is a summary of the scooter’s budget:
FY2023 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Capital Fund
311-5003-475-75-02
$30,000 $29,975 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of Bid to EJ Equipment for the Replacement of a Westward
Industries GO-4 Parking Scooter for the Police Department Included in the F.Y. 2023 Capital
Equipment Budget in the Amount of $29,975
5. Award of Bids for the Replacement of a Rear-Load Refuse Truck Included in the
FY2023 Capital Equipment Budget, to the National Sourcewell Low Bidders, Truck
Center Companies (chassis) in the Amount of $188,578, McNeilus Truck
Manufacturing (body) in the Amount of $105,816
STAFF CONTACT: Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works (810-3561)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and staff are recommending
award of bids for the replacement of one of the City’s six rear-load refuse trucks.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The current unit, an Autocar chassis with a McNeilus refuse
body, has been used to collect both yard waste and refuse since it was placed into service
on April 21, 2003. It has accrued over 27,000 operating hours.
The most significant concern with Unit #181 is the condition of its frame. The frame has severe
rust jacking where the rear suspension mounts to the frame rails. The outer frame rail has
deformed into the moving suspension components. The truck’s hydraulic system overall is
worn and has difficulty creating enough pressure to operate the multiple function of the
collection and dump systems. The steel body and sub frame have been patched multiple
times and it now needs to be replaced. The motor is in need of valve and ring replacements.
It has been a reliable truck in the Sanitation fleet but like all of the City’s refuse trucks, the
nature of the work they do each and every day takes its toll and with this truck, over nineteen
years of hard use.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee November 3, 2021 Reviewed & Recommended City
Council Approval
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Finance Committee November 8, 2021 Included with Capital Plan
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the F.Y. 2023 capital equipment purchases
was included in the November 8, 2021 Finance budget packet. At its November 3, 2021
meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended City Council
approval of each piece included in the F.Y. ’23 capital equipment budget.
The purchases are being made via the national government joint purchase co-operative,
Sourcewell (formerly NJPA). Per Section 6.1D of the City’s Purchasing Directive, purchases
can be made via a variety of governmental joint purchasing programs. Numerous pieces of
equipment are bid nationally and such bids conform to all requirements of the Illinois State
bidding laws. City Council approval this evening will allow staff to place the orders now with
an anticipated delivery date of December, 2022. The City has been utilizing the Autocar
truck chassis and McNeilus refuse bodies for many years. The City has experienced excellent
success with each of these products with their longstanding wear, responsive parts delivery,
and service when needed.
Once the new refuse truck is put into service, the City will place the existing truck up for sale
via the competitive bidding process, and assuming a bid of $4,000 or higher is received, staff
will return to City Council to approve its official sale.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No
If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1D –
Government Joint Purchase
Below is an estimated summary of the refuse truck’s budget:
FY2023 Funding Source Amount Budgeted Amount Requested Budgeted?
Y/N
Capital Fund
311-5003-475-75-02
$300,000 $ 294,394 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of Bids for the Replacement of a Front-Load Refuse Truck Included
in the FY2023 Capital Equipment Budget, to the National Sourcewell Low Bidders, Truck
Center Companies (chassis) in the Amount of $ 188,578 and McNeilus Truck Manufacturing
(body) in the Amount of $ 105,816
6. Award of Bid for the Replacement of a Fire Department Administrative Vehicle
Included in the FY2023 Capital Equipment Budget to the Suburban Purchasing
Cooperative’s Low Bidder, Currie Motors, in the Amount of $44,617
STAFF CONTACT: Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works (810-3561)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and staff are recommending
award of a bid for the replacement of Fire Department’s administrative vehicle, unit # 201. It
is recommended that the purchase of the replacement vehicle be made via the Suburban
Purchasing Cooperative administered by the Northwest Municipal Conference. The City has
utilized the Cooperative’s bid to purchase various types of police vehicles over the past eight
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years. If the bid is awarded by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the
replacement vehicle in September, 2022.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Fire Department Command vehicle # 201 is used to assist in
command situations as well transport personnel for public education, inspections, and
investigations. Current unit # 201, a 2015 Ford Interceptor, has accrued over 98,000 miles. The
replacement Ford Interceptor is an all-wheel drive vehicle with sufficient space for the officer
and his / her accompanying gear. The current vehicle will be moved into the Fire Bureau for
administrative use and inspection services. The vehicle will accrue an additional 20,000–
25,000 miles before it is placed out to bid and sold to the highest bidder.
For its second time, the City will be purchasing a vehicle that includes hybrid technology.
Once placed into service, the City will evaluate this vehicle’s overall performance and fuel
savings to assist in analyzing its potential use in Police operations. The Ford Interceptor’s
hybrid system works transparently, continuously re-evaluating system demands, vehicle
speed, ambient and component temperatures. It adjusts performance and battery charge
to the optimal levels, using the internal-combustion engine, electric motor, or both. It also
incorporates regenerative charging under braking or coasting. The Ford Hybrid Interceptor
saves approximately 7 mpg over its predecessor 3.7-liter gas motor. The hybrid configuration
allows the engine to shut down without interrupting a steady supply of electricity to keep all
the vital Fire Department communication features working.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee November 3, 2021 Reviewed & Recommended City
Council Approval
Finance Committee November 8, 2021 Included with Capital Plan
Environmental
Sustainability Committee
October 20, 2021 Recommended Incorporating
Hybrid Technology
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the F.Y. 2023 capital equipment purchases was
included in the November 8, 2021 Finance Budget packet. At its November 3, 2021 meeting,
the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended City Council approval
of each piece included in the F.Y. ’23 capital equipment 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 is completed by a local Ford authorized dealer.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No
If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1D –
Government Joint Purchase.
Below is an estimated summary of this vehicle’s budget:
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FY2023 Funding Source Amount Budgeted Amount Requested Budgeted?
Y/N
Capital Fund
311-5003-475-75-02
$46,000 $44,617 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of Bid for the Replacement of a Fire Department Administrative
Vehicle Included in the FY2023 Capital Equipment Budget to the Suburban Purchasing
Cooperative’s Low Bidder, Currie Motors, in the Amount of $44,617
7. Award of Bid for the Replacement of a Log Chipper for the Forestry Department
Included in the FY2023 Capital Equipment Budget to the Suburban Purchasing
Cooperative’s Low Bidder, Vermeer Midwest, in the Amount of $183,978
STAFF CONTACT: Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works (810-3561)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff is requesting City Council authorization to purchase a
replacement Vermeer BC2100XL log chipper for the Forestry Section.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The current unit chips logs up to 20” in diameter and is used for all of Forestry’s yearly
trimming and tree removal programs. More specifically, it is used for the removal of trees
suffering from Dutch Elm or Emerald Ash Borer. In addition it is used during high wind or storm
events.
The chipper’s bed knife/anvil are worn from consistent heavy use. The unit has recently had its
PTO and drum bearings replaced, as well as, repairs to the brakes, feed and throttle controls.
Due to the age and heavy use, Fleet Maintenance anticipates upcoming issues with the main
grinding drum.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee November 3, 2021 Reviewed & Recommended City
Council Approval
Finance Committee November 8, 2021 Included with Capital Plan
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the F.Y. 2023 capital equipment purchases
was included in the November 8, 2021 Finance budget packet. At its November 3, 2021
meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended City Council
approval of each piece included in the F.Y. ’23 capital equipment budget.
For many years, the City has purchased multiple pieces of equipment from national bids to
include Sourcewell, Omnia Partners, State bid, and the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative.
Sourcewell, formerly National Joint Powers Alliance, was created by State law as a service
cooperative to provide programs and services to members in education and government.
Sourcewell follows the competitive contracting law process to solicit, evaluate, and award
cooperative purchasing contracts for goods and services. Sourcewell is a public agency
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governed by an eight-member board. City Council approval this evening will allow staff to
place the orders now with an anticipated delivery date of June, 2022.
The City’s current Bandit 1990XP chipper will be traded in to Vermeer Midwest for $23,000
and applied to the purchase cost of the Vermeer Chipper.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No
If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1D –
Government Joint Purchase.
Below is a summary of the chipper’s budget:
FY2023 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Capital Fund
220-5803-475-7501
$200,000 $183,978 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of Bid for the Replacement of a Log Chipper for the Forestry
Department Included in the FY2023 Capital Equipment Budget to the Suburban Purchasing
Cooperative’s Low Bidder, Vermeer Midwest, in the Amount of $183,978
8. Approval to Purchase a Replacement Ball Picker Cart for the Golf Course Section to
EZ-Go Textron in the Amount of $12,022, Included in the FY 2023 Capital Equipment
Budget
STAFF CONTACT: Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works (810-3561)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and staff are recommending
City Council approval to purchase a replacement Ball Picker Cart for the Deerpath Golf
Course in the amount of $12,021.49
In August 2021, the following three quotes were received:
Company Make Model Net (After Trade)
EZ-Go Textron Cushman Hauler
1200
$12,022
Harris Golf Carts Yamaha Umax2 $12,813
Nadler Golf Club Car Carryall
300
$16,856
If the bid is approved by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the
replacement cart in May, 2022.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The golf course maintenance operation is requesting replacing
a 2002 Club Car Ball Picker Cart # 832 with a new Cushman Hauler 1200 cart. The
replacement cart will include a ball cage and Easy Picker adapter. The current cart has over
4,626 hours.
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PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee November 3, 2021 Reviewed & Recommended City
Council Approval
Finance Committee November 8, 2021 Included with Capital Plan
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the F.Y. 2023 capital equipment purchases
was included in the November 8, 2021 Finance budget packet. At its November 3, 2021
meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended City Council
approval of each piece included in the F.Y. ’23 capital equipment budget.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? Yes
If no, indicate the specific exception requested:
Below is an estimated summary of the replacement cart’s budget:
FY2023 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount Requested Budgeted?
Y/N
Golf Course Fund
510-6325-475-75-02
$12,200 $12,022 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Purchase a Replacement Ball Picker Cart for the Golf Course
Section to EZ-Go Textron in the Amount of $12,022, Included in the FY 2023 Capital Equipment
Budget
9. Approval to Purchase a Replacement Utility Vehicle for the Golf Course Section to
Reinders, Inc. in the Amount of $26,181, Included in the FY 2023 Capital Equipment
Budget
STAFF CONTACT: Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works (810-3561)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and staff are recommending
City Council approval to purchase a replacement Utility Vehicle for the Golf Course Section in
the amount of $26,181. If the bid is approved by City Council this evening, staff anticipates
receiving the replacement mower in May, 2022.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The golf course maintenance operation is requesting replacing
a 1998 Utility Vehicle # 833 with a new Toro Workman HDX Utility Vehicle. The replacement
vehicle has a higher weight capability and greater fuel efficiency. With over 6,560 hours, the
current utility vehicle’s recent maintenance issues have included the replacement of
hydraulic hoses, batteries and tires.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
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Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee November 3, 2021 Reviewed & Recommended City
Council Approval
Finance Committee November 8, 2021 Included with Capital Plan
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the F.Y. 2023 capital equipment purchases
was included in the November 8, 2021 Finance budget packet. At its November 3, 2021
meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended City Council
approval of each piece included in the F.Y. ’23 capital equipment budget.
The purchase is being made via the national government joint purchase co-operative,
Omnia Partners (formerly National IPA). Per Section 3.5 of the City’s 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 Illinois State bidding laws.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No
If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1D –
Government Joint Purchase
Below is an estimated summary of the replacement mower’s budget:
FY2023 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount Requested Budgeted?
Y/N
Golf Course Fund
510-6325-475-75-02
$26,300 $26,181 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Purchase a Replacement Utility Vehicle for the Golf Course
Section to Reinders, Inc. in the Amount of $26,181, Included in the FY 2023 Capital Equipment
Budget
10. Approval to Purchase a Replacement Greens Mower for the Golf Course Section to
Reinders, Inc. in the Amount of $46,580, Included in the FY 2023 Capital Equipment
Budget
STAFF CONTACT: Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works (810-3561)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and staff are recommending
City Council approval to purchase a replacement Greens mower for the Golf Course Section
in the amount of $46,580.
If the bid is approved by City Council this evening, staff anticipates receiving the
replacement mower in May, 2022.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The golf course maintenance operation is requesting replacing
a 2000 Greensmaster mower # 891 with a new Greensmaster TriFlex mower. The replacement
mower utilizes the proven Flex suspension whereby the cutting units float freely over contours
and undulations of the green resulting in a superior quality of cut and after cut appearance.
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With over 4,040 hours, the current mower’s recent maintenance issues have included the
replacement of hydraulic hoses, batteries, tires and a hydrostatic pump.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee November 3, 2021 Reviewed & Recommended City
Council Approval
Finance Committee November 8, 2021 Included with Capital Plan
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information regarding the F.Y. 2023 capital equipment purchases
was included in the November 8, 2021 Finance budget packet. At its November 3, 2021
meeting, the Public Works Committee specifically reviewed and recommended City Council
approval of each piece included in the F.Y. ’23 capital equipment budget.
The purchase is being made via the national government joint purchase co-operative,
Omnia Partners (formerly National IPA). Per Section 3.5 of the City’s 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 Illinois State bidding laws.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No
If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1D –
Government Joint Purchase
The overage of $80 dollars will be covered using savings in the capital equipment account.
Below is an estimated summary of the replacement mower’s budget:
FY2023 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount Requested Budgeted?
Y/N
Golf Course Fund
510-6325-475-75-02
$46,500 $46,580 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Purchase a Replacement Greens Mower for the Golf Course
Section to Reinders, Inc. in the Amount of $46,580, Included in the FY 2023 Capital Equipment
Budget.
11. Authorization for the City Manager to enter into Professional Services Agreements
with Cordogan Clark and Larson & Darby Group for Facility Architectural Design
Services
STAFF CONTACT: Jim Lockefeer, Assistant to the Director of Public Works (810-3542)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and City staff requests City
Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreements with
Cordogan Clark and Larson & Darby Group for Facility Architectural Design Services.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City of Lake Forest occasionally contracts with outside
service providers to perform professional facility design services for various facility projects. In
an effort to improve efficiency and provide consistency on City projects, the Public Works
Committee and City staff is seeking to establish agreements that will designate two
architectural design firms, Cordogan Clark and Larson & Darby Group, to provide professional
design services. Either firm may be selected for design service project work, however, the firm
selected will depend on the firm’s availability and the project type.
Example projects that the City expects the approved facility architectural design services
firms to complete would be the design of projects related to existing facility renovation and
space repurposing projects. Specific examples include the renovation of office spaces, locker
rooms, lobbies, and break/lunch rooms. Professional architectural design services for City
facility projects will include, but are not limited to the development of facility needs analyses
and conceptual design options, final design and construction documents, bidding
documents and bid process support, and project construction oversight. Additionally, the
selected firms will be expected to collaborate with City staff in the development of a
proposed project design. This includes collaboration with the City’s Building Maintenance
Section and various project Department representatives to ensure that designs meet
Department operation needs and the renovated space can be efficiently maintained by the
Building Maintenance Section.
This RFP process was modeled after recent City Council approved RFP’s for professional
services such as landscape architectural services, professional ravine engineering services,
and mechanical engineering services. Similarly, these agreements were recommended to
improve efficiency and provide consistency on City projects.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee 11/3/2021 Reviewed and Recommended
Approval
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: On August 17, 2021 a Request for Proposals (RFP) was released by
the City, published in the Lake County News Sun, and posted on the City’s website. In
addition, a bid opportunity announcement was emailed directly to multiple firms who provide
architectural design services. On September 2, 2021, seven submittals were received and a
selection committee, comprised of City staff, was formed to review and evaluate the written
responses based on firm experience, references/project results, and fee schedule.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
Company Name Fee Schedule
(Hourly Rate Range)
Cordogan Clark $65 - $235
Larson & Darby Group $44 - $215
bailey edward $70 - $245
Eckenhoff Saunders Architects $70 - $250
StudioGC $54 - $250
Williams Architects / Aquatics $82 - $243
Woodhouse Tinucci Architects $90 - $195
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After careful consideration, Cordogan Clark and Larson & Darby Group were unanimously
selected by the selection committee as the successful candidates. The basis for the selection
was as follows:
• Cordogan Clark and Larson & Darby Group met and surpassed all qualifications
outlined in the RFP.
• Cordogan Clark and Larson & Darby Group have extensive experience with municipal
architectural design projects that include public safety facilities, Municipal Service
Buildings and City/Village Halls, and Recreation Centers.
• Cordogan Clark and Larson & Darby Group have presented reasonable fee schedules
associated with their proposed project teams.
The FY2022 General Fund Budget includes an annual allocation of $145,000 for general
building improvements from which some professional architectural design services may be
paid. Work may also be paid from other Department budget accounts as applicable, but
any single project for which services exceed $25,000 will be separately approved by the City
Council. Work for both firms may also exceed the $25,000 aggregate amount in a fiscal year.
The agreements with Cordogan Clark and Larson & Darby Group is intended to be for a
period of three years, which will include the option of two additional, one year terms based
on performance at the City’s sole discretion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Authorization for the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services
Agreement with Cordogan Clark and Larson & Darby Group for Facility Architectural Design
Services
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the eleven (11) omnibus items as presented.
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (11), The City Council will be
discussing pending and actually filed litigation.
Adjourn into Executive Session
There will be no additional City business following the adjournment into Executive Session
9. ADJOURNMENT
A copy of the Decision Making Parameters is included beginning on page 20 of this packet.
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An instruction guide on how to participate at a City Council meeting is included beginning
on page 21.
Office of the City Manager November 10, 2021
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 Jason Wicha, at (847) 234-2600 promptly to allow the City
to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
DECISION-MAKING PARAMETERS FOR CITY COUNCIL,
AND APPOINTED BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Adopted June 18, 2018
The City of Lake Forest Mission Statement:
"Be the best-managed, fiscally-responsible and appealing community and promote a community
spirit of trust, respect and citizen involvement. "
The Lake Forest City Council, with the advice and recommendations of its appointed advisory
Boards and Commissions, Lake Forest Citizens, and City Staff, is responsible for policy
formulation and approval. Implementation of adopted strategy, policy, budgets, and other
directives of Council is the responsibility of City Staff, led by the City Manager and Senior
Staff. The Mayor and Aldermen, and appointed members of Boards and Commissions should
address matters in a timely, deliberate, objective and process-driven manner, making decisions
guided by the City of Lake Forest Strategic and Comprehensive Plans, the City's Codes,
policies and procedures, and the following parameters:
. Motions and votes should comprise what is in the best long-term interests of all Lake
Forest citizens, measured in decades, being mindful of proven precedents and new
precedents that may be created.
. All points of view should be listened to and considered in making decisions with the
long-term benefit to Lake Forest's general public welfare being the highest priority.
. Fundmg decisions should support effectiveness and economy in providing services
and programs, while mindful of the number ofcidzens benefittmg from such
expenditures.
. New initiatives should be quantified, qualified, and evaluated for their long-tenn merit
and overall fiscal unpact and other consequences to the community.
. Decision makers should be proactive and timely in addressing sto-ategic planning
initiatives, external forces not under control of the City, and other opportunities and
challenges to the community.
Community trust in, and support of, government is fostered by maintaining the integrity of these
decision-making parameters.
The City of Lake Forest 's Decision-Making Parameters shall be reviewed by the City Council on an
annual basis and shall be included on all agendas of the City Council and Boards and Commissions.
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CITY COUNCIL – REMOTE ACCESS MEETING GUIDE
Rules:
An online guide to using Zoom is available here
Participants can join using the Zoom application, using the call in number located at the
top of the agenda, or can stream the meeting live via YouTube.
All Participants should use their real name (first and last) to identify themselves in the
meeting.
Public Participation:
Please wait to be recognized by a staff member, and the Mayor prior to making your
comment.
If you would like to address your public comment to the City Council live, you can use
one of two options
o The Raise hand function via the zoom application.
If you are using the raise hand function, wait to be
promoted to turn on your microphone to make a
comment. There is a slight delay after you are promoted.
You can then unmute yourself and address your
comments to the City Council.
o Calling the public comment line at 847-810-3643
If you are calling the public comment line, be sure to step away from your
computer or TV, where you are watching the meeting, to avoid feedback.
Device Audio Connection
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Make sure your device is
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your device
When Participating, pick a
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If you have to use WiFi,
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Attachment 1
PROJECTED EQUALIZED ASSESSED VALUATION
Based on information from the County Clerk's Office
the projected Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) of property
in The City of Lake Forest for the tax year 2021 is as follows:
2020 EAV for The City of Lake Forest 2,396,662,125
Estimated average change to existing property -0.66%
2021 EAV for existing property 2,380,894,308
Total Estimated New Construction Growth for 2021 16,065,012$
Total Projected EAV for 2021 Tax Levy 2,396,959,320$
COMPUTATION OF MAXIMUM TAX EXTENSION FOR 2020 UNDER THE PROPERTY TAX
EXTENSION LIMITATION ACT
A.Tax Levy Extensions for the 2020 Tax Year (Excluding Debt 32,619,003$
Service, Special Rec and partial Fire Pension Tax Levy Extension)
B.Total Projected EAV for 2021 Tax Levy 2,396,959,320$
C.Total Estimated New Construction Growth for 2021 16,065,012$
D.CPI Increase for 2021 Levy 1.40%
Step 1 Numerator of Limiting Rate:32,619,003$ X 101.400%=33,075,669$
Step 2 Denominator of Limiting Rate:2,396,959,320$ -16,065,012 =2,380,894,308$
Step 3 Limiting Rate (Per $100 EAV):33,075,669$ /2,380,894,308 =0.01389$
Step 4 Maximum Tax Extension for 2021 Tax Year 2,396,959,320$ X 0.01389$ =33,298,846$
(Excluding Debt Service Tax Levy Extension):
Step 5 Added Tax Levy Extension Based on New =223,177$
Growth (Step 4 minus Step 1)
Aggregate Levy - Truth in Taxation Estimate:102.08%
Tax Cap 1.40%
New Construction 0.68%
2.08%
ESTIMATING EQUALIZED ASSESSED VALUATION, TAX LEVY LIMITATIONS
AND NEW GROWTH PROJECTIONS FOR 2021 LEVY
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The City of Lake Forest
Tax Levy
2021
Attachment 2
DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION - 11/8/21 Finance Committee
FUND 2021 LEVY 2020 Extension $ CHANGE % CHANGE
General $14,541,826 14,341,051 200,775 1.40%
Pension Funds
IMRF/SS - Funded Ratio 104.16%1,293,059 1,275,206 17,853 1.40%
Police Pension - Funded Ratio 58.83%3,188,755 2,988,086 200,669 6.72%
Fire Pension - Funded Ratio 78.20%2,222,183 2,106,019 116,164 5.52%
Sub-Total Pension Funds 6,703,997 6,369,311 334,686 5.25%
Other Funds
Recreation and Parks 5,327,674 5,254,116 73,558 1.40%
Recreation and Parks-IMRF/SS 600,347 592,058 8,289 1.40%
Special Recreation 0
Capital Improvements (Cap Applies)1,539,144 1,541,725 (2,581)-0.17%5 year forecast
Recreation and Parks/Specific Purpose 125,000 125,000 0 0.00%
Library 4,022,273 3,966,739 55,534 1.40%
Library-sites 435,009 429,003 6,006 1.40%
Sub-Total Other Funds 12,049,447 11,908,641 140,806 1.18%
TOTAL LEVY UNDER TAX CAP 33,295,269 32,619,003 676,266 2.07%
Bond Funds (Cap Applies)
2010/2013/2021 GO Bonds MS/CIP 734,750 747,013 (12,263)-1.64%
2019 Refunding 831,463 833,963 (2,500)-0.30%
Extension Adjustment 0 18,307 (18,307)
2015 GO Bonds - CIP 255,238 248,112 7,126 2.87%
Sub-Total Bond Funds 1,821,451 1,847,395 (25,944)-1.40%
TOTAL TAX LEVY BEFORE
NEW GROWTH and ALLOWANCES 35,116,720 34,466,398 650,322 1.89%
Fire Pension PA 93-0689 117,220 120,336 (3,116)-2.59%
Special Recreation 501,937 495,007 6,930 1.40%
Plus New Growth 223,177 223,177 N/A
GRAND TOTAL TAX LEVY 35,959,055 35,081,741 877,314 2.50%
Ord 2013-70 Debt/Capital Cap 3,360,595 3,389,120 (28,525)-0.84%Cap $3,950,939
Aggregate Levy (Truth in Taxation)34,137,604 33,234,346 903,258 2.72%*Public hearing if
increase >5.0%
DISTRIBUTION OF GROWTH
General Fund Levy -196,216$
Library Levy -26,961
TOTAL NEW GROWTH 223,177$
Pension
Subcommittee
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The City of Lake Forest
Tax Levy
2021Attachment 3
FUND 2021 LEVY 2020 Extension $ CHANGE % CHANGE
General $14,738,042 14,341,051 396,991 2.77%
Pension Funds
IMRF/SS 1,293,059 1,275,206 17,853 1.40%
Police Pension 3,188,755 2,988,086 200,669 6.72%
Fire Pension 2,339,403 2,226,355 113,048 5.08%
Sub-Total Pension Funds 6,821,217 6,489,647 331,570 5.11%
Agency Funds
Recreation and Parks 5,327,674 5,254,116 73,558 1.40%
Recreation and Parks-IMRF/SS 600,347 592,058 8,289 1.40%
Recreation and Parks-Specific Purpose 125,000 125,000 0
Special Recreation 501,937 495,007 6,930 1.40%
Capital Improvements 1,539,144 1,541,725 (2,581)
Library 4,049,235 3,966,739 82,496 2.08%
Library-sites 435,009 429,003 6,006 1.40%
Sub-Total Agency Funds 12,578,345 12,403,648 174,697 1.41%
34,137,604 33,234,346 903,258 2.72%
Bond Funds
2010 GO Bonds MS/CIP 734,750 747,013 (12,263)-1.64%
2009 GO Bonds Western 831,463 833,963 (2,500)-0.30%
Extension Adjustment 18,307 (18,307)
2015 GO Bonds - CIP 255,238 248,112 7,126
Sub-Total Bond Funds 1,821,451 1,847,395 (25,944)-1.40%
GRAND TOTAL TAX LEVY 35,959,055 35,081,741 877,314 2.50%
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The City of Lake Forest
Tax Levy
2021
Explanation of Homeowner Increase
Attachment 4
2021 LEVY 2020 Extension $ CHANGE % CHANGE
Levy before growth and exclusions 33,295,269$ 32,619,003$ 676,266$ 2.07%
Plus growth and exclusions 842,334 615,343 226,991$
TOTAL LEVY UNDER TAX CAP 34,137,604$ 33,234,346$ 903,258$ 2.72%
Bond Funds 1,821,451 1,847,395 (25,944)$ -1.40%
TOTAL TAX LEVY 35,959,055$ 35,081,741$ 877,314$ 2.50%
Increase excl new growth/exclusions 35,116,720 34,466,398 1.89%
2021 2020
Forecast Actual
City Equalized Assessed Value ( EAV)2,396,959,320 2,396,662,125
1/3 market value
City Levy 35,959,055 35,081,741
Tax Rate 1.5002 1.4638 levy divided by EAV X 100
Average Home Market Value 794,737$ 800,000$
EAV 264,912 266,667
EAV X Tax Rate/100 3,974$ 3,903$ 71$ 1.81%
This is the impact projected on an average existing home.
This represents 22% (City) and 3% (Library) of the entire tax bill.
(Impacts on individual properties may differ.)
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TAX LEVY 2021-2022
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR ALL CORPORATE PURPOSES AND FOR
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING MAY 1, 2021 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2022.
WHEREAS, because of legal requirements relating to pension funding, the City is required to
increase its annual levy to responsibly meet these obligations; and
WHEREAS, because of uncertainties relating to actual and potential Statewide legislation
affecting revenue and tax issues for all municipalities, the City is unable to plan with any levy of
predictability, which creates a bona fide emergency beyond the City's control for purposes
of fiscal planning; and
WHEREAS, due to these legal requirements and bona fide emergency, the City is required to
increase its annual tax levy at levels exceeding the levels set forth in the "tax cap" law,
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE AND
STATE OF ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the Annual Appropriation Bill, an ordinance making appropriation for the corporate
purposes of The City of Lake Forest and the objects and purposes stated therein according to the departments,
and other separate agencies, and for the Public Schools of The City of Lake Forest, County of Lake and
State of Illinois, for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2021 and ending April 30, 2022 was duly passed
the 19th of July, 2021 and thereafter published in pamphlet form as provided by law, which ordinance by
reference thereto is hereby made a part of hereof.
SECTION 2: That the sum of thirty-four million, one hundred thirty-seven thousand, six hundred four
dollars ($34,137,604) having heretofore legally appropriated for all corporate purposes of The City of Lake
Forest and for the Public Schools of The City of Lake Forest, County of Lake and State of Illinois, to be
collected from the taxes levied for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2021 and ending April 30, 2022 be
and same hereby is levied against all property subject to taxation with The City of Lake Forest as the same
is assessed and equalized for State and County purposes for the said fiscal year.
That the purposes for which the said amount of thirty-four million, one hundred thirty-seven thousand,
six hundred four dollars ($34,137,604) hereto appropriated and hereby levied, respectively are
as follows, to wit:
GENERAL FUND Tax Levy
Appropriation 2021-2022
General Government
Salaries and Benefits 2,924,136$ 2,235,642$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 3,622,747 2,769,763
Capital Equipment 200,000 152,910
Contingency - to meet expenses of emergencies
and optional expenses not otherwise provided for 3,776,869 -
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 10,523,752$ 5,158,315$
Legal
Contractual Services 450,000$ 294,761$
TOTAL LAW 450,000$ 294,761$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2021-2022
Community Development
Salaries and Benefits 1,569,041$ -$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 365,871 -
Capital Equipment - -
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1,934,912$ -$
Public Works Administration
Salaries and Benefits 425,017$ 359,984$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 96,999 82,157
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION 522,016$ 442,141$
Public Buildings
Building Maintenance Administration
Salaries and Benefits 819,734$ 355,174$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 731,021 316,736
Capital Improvements 150,000 64,992
TOTAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS 1,700,755$ 736,902$
Streets
Salaries and Benefits 1,060,432$ -$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 810,772 -
Capital Improvements 250,000
TOTAL STREETS 2,121,204$ -$
Sanitation
Salaries and Benefits 1,272,773$ 791,373$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,097,561 682,431
TOTAL SANITATION 2,370,334$ 1,473,804$
Storm Sewers
Salaries and Benefits 133,047$ 92,081$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 29,900 20,694
Capital Improvements 50,000 34,605
TOTAL STORM SEWERS 212,947$ 147,380$
Engineering
Salaries and Benefits 555,716$ 175,589$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 377,166 119,172
TOTAL ENGINEERING 932,882$ 294,761$
Fire
Fire Administration
Salaries and Benefits 5,012,361$ 2,407,593$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 321,296 154,328
Capital Improvements 50,000 24,017
Sub-Total 5,383,657$ 2,585,938$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2021-2022
Emergency Medical Services
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 28,800$ 13,834$
Sub-Total 28,800$ 13,834$
Fire Suppression
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 110,500$ 53,077$
Sub-Total 110,500$ 53,077$
TOTAL FIRE 5,522,957$ 2,652,848$
Police
Salaries and Benefits 6,507,131$ 2,936,597$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,280,706 577,969
Capital Improvements 50,000 22,564
TOTAL POLICE 7,837,837$ 3,537,130$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM GENERAL FUND 34,129,596$ 14,738,042$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 19,391,554
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 14,738,042
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
GENERAL FUND 14,738,042$
ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY
For ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT and SOCIAL SECURITY
(Excludes Water and Sewer Department, Fleet, Deerpath Golf Course,
Cemetery Commission and School District 67)
General Fund - IMRF 720,581$ 646,530$
General Fund - Social Security 948,226 646,529
Parks and Recreation Fund - IMRF 402,208 300,174
Parks and Recreation Fund - Social Security 336,770 300,173
-
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM ILLINOIS 2,407,785$ 1,893,406$
MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 514,379
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 1,893,406
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY 1,893,406$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2021-2022
FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND
Other Services and Charges 3,032,115$ 2,106,002$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 314,934 -
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PAYMENT
TO THE FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND 3,347,049$ 2,106,002$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources
other than Tax Levy 1,241,047
Sub-Total 2,222,183
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND 2,222,183$
Other Services and Charges 117,220$ 117,220$
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND LAW PA 93-0869 117,220$ 117,220$
POLICE PENSION FUND
Other Services and Charges 3,345,335$ 3,188,755$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 334,534 -
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PAYMENT
TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 3,679,869$ 3,188,755$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 491,114
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 3,188,755
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE POLICE PENSION FUND 3,188,755$
PARKS AND RECREATION FUND
Parks and Forestry
Administration
Salaries and Benefits 2,373,261$ 2,087,466$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 546,671 480,839
Capital Equipment 210,000 184,711
Sub-Total 3,129,932$ 2,753,016$
Grounds Maintenance
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 378,770$ 333,157$
Sub-Total 378,770$ 333,157$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2021-2022
Athletic Field Plg/Tennis
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 90,000$ 79,162$
Sub-Total 90,000$ 79,162$
Lake Front Facilities
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 56,500$ 49,696$
Sub-Total 56,500$ 49,696$
Tree Trimming
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 50,750$ 44,639$
Sub-Total 50,750$ 44,639$
Tree Removal
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 41,000$ 36,063$
Sub-Total 41,000$ 36,063$
Insect & Disease
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 15,000$ 13,194$
Sub-Total 15,000$ 13,194$
Tree & Shrub Planting/Care
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 12,500$ 10,995$
Sub-Total 12,500$ 10,995$
Natural Areas Management
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 58,000$ 51,015$
Sub-Total 58,000$ 51,015$
TOTAL PARKS AND FORESTRY SECTION 3,832,452$ 3,370,937$
Recreation
Recreation Programs
Salaries and Benefits 2,917,833$ 1,068,629$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,237,187 453,108
Capital Equipment - 0
Sub-Total 4,155,020$ 1,521,737$
Recreation and Parks Specific Purpose 125,000$ 125,000$
Recreation Center Capital Equipment 50,000 50,000
Parks and Forestry Tree Replacement and Landscaping 100,000 100,000
Parks and Recreation Capital Asset Replacement Program (CARP)285,000 285,000
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 928,645 -
TOTAL RECREATION SECTION 5,643,665$ 2,081,737$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE PARKS AND 9,476,117
RECREATION FUND
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2021-2022
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 7,394,380
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 5,452,674
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND 5,452,674$
Special Recreation
Salaries and Benefits 59,026$ 54,866$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 291,122 270,604
Capital Improvements 189,847 176,467
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and
operational expenses not otherwise provided for 54,000 -
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
SPECIAL RECREATION 593,995$ 501,937$
Capital Improvements Fund
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 7,500$ -$
Capital Equipment 696,230
Capital Improvements 9,366,691 1,539,144
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 1,007,042
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 11,077,463.00$ 1,539,144$
PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND
Library Services
Salaries and Benefits 2,491,702$ 2,488,682$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 1,314,557 1,312,964
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and
operational expenses not otherwise provided for 93,137 -
Total Lake Forest Public Library - General 3,899,396$ 3,801,646$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 97,750
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 3,801,646
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE LAKE FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY - GENERAL 3,801,646$
Social Security and IMRF
Social Security 138,351$ 123,794$
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)183,812 123,794
Total Lake Forest Public Library - Social Security and IMRF 322,163$ 247,588$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2021-2022
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 74,575
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 247,588
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE LAKE FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY - SOCIAL SECURITY AND IMRF 247,588$
Library Building
Salaries and Benefits 134,949$ 98,176$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 268,000 194,970
Sub-Total 402,949$ 293,146$
Capital Equipment -$ -$
Capital Improvements 195,000 141,863
Sub-Total 195,000$ 141,863$
Total Lake Forest Public Library
Building Maintenance and Repair (Sites and Building)597,949$ 435,009$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 162,940
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 435,009
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE LAKE FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY -
BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 435,009$
Public Schools THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
School District No. 67**
From the Educational Fund 33,259,799$ -$
From the Operations, Building and Maintenance Fund 4,076,516 -
From the Capital Projects Fund 425,000 -
From the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 447,309 -
From the Social Security Fund 447,308 -
From the Transportation Fund 1,154,299 -
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST (School District No. 67)39,810,231$ -$
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
(School District 67)-$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2021-2022
Summary of the Amounts Appropriated From the
the Several Funds
General 34,129,596$ 14,738,042$
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)1,122,789 946,704
Social Security 1,284,996 946,702
Firefighter's Pension 3,347,049 2,222,183
Firefighter's Pension law PA 93-0869 117,220 117,220
Police Pension 3,679,869 3,188,755
Sub-Total 43,681,519$ 22,159,606$
Parks and Recreation 9,476,117$ 5,452,674$
Special Recreation 593,995 501,937
Capital Improvements 11,077,463 1,539,144
Public Library 3,899,396 3,801,646
Public Library - Social Security 138,351 123,794
Public Library - IMRF 183,812 123,794
Public Library - Sites and Building 597,949 435,009
Sub-Total 25,967,083$ 11,977,998$
The City of Lake Forest School District No. 67 ***
Educational 33,259,799$ -$
Operations, Building and Maintenance 4,076,516 0
Capital Projects Fund 425,000 0
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 447,309 0
Social Security 447,308 0
Transportation 1,154,299 0
Sub-Total 39,810,231$ -$
GRAND TOTAL 109,458,833$ 34,137,604$
*** The City of Lake Forest School District No. 67
will be holding a special meeting and these
tax levy numbers could change.
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Section 3: Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional, invalid, or
otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then that provision shall be deemed severed
from this Ordinance and the remainder of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4: The City Clerk of The City of Lake Forest is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this
ordinance with the County Clerk of Lake County in the State of Illinois as required by law.
Section 5: This ordinance shall be in force and effect ten (10) days after its passage, approval and publication.
PASSED THIS ____ day of ________________, 2021
____________________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED THIS ____ day of ________________, 2021
_____________________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk
That this ordinance be published in pamphlet form and be made available to the
public at the City Hall service counter.
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AN ORDINANCE
ABATING A PORTION OF THE TAX BEING LEVIED IN 2021
FOR THE ANNUAL PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
ON THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2015 BOND ISSUE
WHEREAS, the City Council of The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, did on the 3rd
day of August, 2015 authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015 in the
amount of $9,780,000 for the purpose of financing capital improvements and provided for the
levy and collection of a direct annual tax for the payment of the principal and interest of said
bonds; and
WHEREAS, the City has funds in the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015 Bond Fund from
sources other than property taxes; and
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest has on hand, sufficient funds to pay a portion of the tax
levied for the annual payment of the principal and interest on the General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2015 due in the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2022, therefore a portion of the levy of the
tax provided in the original bond ordinance passed August 3, 2015, a copy of which was filed in
the Office of the County Clerk is unnecessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of The City of Lake Forest as follows:
SECTION 1: That the County Clerk of Lake County, Illinois, is hereby authorized and
directed to abate a portion of the 2021 Tax Levy in the amount of $360,687.50 hitherto provided
for and levied in the ordinance providing for the issuance of $9,780,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2015 of The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois passed August 3, 2015.
SECTION 2: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its approval
and publication as required by law.
PASSED THIS ______ day of __________________, 2021
_________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED THIS ______ day of _______________, 2021
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
2015
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AN ORDINANCE
ABATING THE TOTAL TAX BEING LEVIED IN 2021
FOR THE ANNUAL PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
ON THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2017 BOND ISSUE
WHEREAS, the City Council of The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, did on the 15th
day of May 2017, authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017 in the amount
of $9,295,000 for the purpose of financing capital improvements and provided for the levy and
collection of a direct annual tax for the payment of the principal and interest of said bonds; and
WHEREAS, the City has funds in the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017 Bond Fund from
sufficient revenues collected from the City owned waterworks and sewerage system; and
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest has on hand, sufficient funds to pay the total tax levied
for the annual payment of the principal and interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series
2017 due in the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2022, therefore the total levy of the tax provided
in the original bond ordinance passed May 15, 2017, a copy of which was filed in the Office of
the County Clerk is unnecessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of The City of Lake Forest as follows:
SECTION 1: That the County Clerk of Lake County, Illinois, is hereby authorized and
directed to abate the total 2021 Tax Levy of $271,152.50 hitherto provided for and levied in the
ordinance providing for the issuance of $9,295,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017 of The
City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois passed May 15, 2017.
SECTION 2: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its approval
and publication as required by law.
PASSED THIS ______ day of __________________, 2021
_________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED THIS ______ day of _______________, 2021
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
2017
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AN ORDINANCE
ABATING A PORTION OF THE TAX BEING LEVIED IN 2021
FOR THE ANNUAL PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
ON THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2019 REFUNDING BOND ISSUE
WHEREAS, the City Council of The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, did on the 2nd
day of December, 2019, authorize the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series
2019 in the amount of $17,665,000 for the purpose of refunding certain maturities of the City’s
outstanding general obligation bonds, Series 2009, 2010B, 2010C and 2011B and provided for the
levy and collection of a direct annual tax for the payment of the principal and interest of said
bonds; and
WHEREAS, the City has funds in the applicable debt service funds from sources other than
property taxes; and
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest has on hand, sufficient funds to pay a portion of the tax
levied for the annual payment of the principal and interest on the General Obligation Refunding
Bonds, Series 2019 due in the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2022, therefore a portion of the
levy of the tax provided in the original bond ordinance passed December 2, 2019, a copy of
which was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, is unnecessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of The City of Lake Forest as follows:
SECTION 1: That the County Clerk of Lake County, Illinois, is hereby authorized and
directed to abate a portion of the 2021 Tax Levy in the amount of $2,666,000.00 hitherto
provided for and levied in the ordinance providing for the issuance of $17,665,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2019 of The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois passed December 2,
2019.
SECTION 2: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its approval
and publication as required by law.
PASSED THIS ______ day of __________________, 2021
_________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED THIS ______ day of _______________, 2021
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
2019
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-_________
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A
FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
WHEREAS, The City has established various fees and charges as part of its
codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, which fees and charges are
reviewed from time-to-time; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed such fees and charges, and
hereby determines that it is necessary to adjust certain existing fees and charges,
and/or to establish formally other fees and charges; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests
of the City and its residents to adopt this Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE
OF ILLINOIS, as follows:
SECTION ONE: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated as the
findings of the City Council and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of
this Ordinance.
SECTION TWO: Approval of Fee Schedule. The City Council hereby
approves the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A (“Fee Schedule”). To the extent
any provision of any code, ordinance, regulation, rule, or policy of the City is
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contrary to the Fee Schedule, such provision is hereby deemed amended so that the
Fee Schedule shall control. Any fee or charge not otherwise listed on the Fee
Schedule shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
SECTION THREE: Effective Date of Fee Schedule. The fees and
charges set forth on the Fee Schedule shall take effect as of the date noted on the
Fee Schedule.
SECTION FOUR: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force
and effect upon its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form in the
manner provided by law.
Passed this ____ day of _________________________, 2021
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this __ day of _________________________, 2021
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Schedule of Fees and Charges
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Water Fees:
Water Utility Fees/Charges
Turn Off Water Fee Water 75 51.064
Turn Off Water Fee After Hours Water 100 51.064
Turn On Water Fee Water 75 51.064
Turn On Water Fee After Hours Water 100 51.064
Water Main Taps Water
1 Inch Water 500 51.030(b)
1-1/2 Inch Water 1,000 51.030(b)
2 Inch Water 1,300 51.030(b)
3,4,6 and 8 inch taps Water 900 51.030(b)
Water Meter Fees Water
3/4 Inch Water 470 51.045(e)
1 Inch Water 540 51.045(e)
1-1/2 Inch Water 910 51.045(e)
2 Inch Water 1,165 51.045(e)
3 inch Water 2,615 51.045(e)
4 inch Water 3,950 51.045(e)
6 inch Water 6,840 51.045(e)
Water Meter Contractor Bond - Temporary Meter Water 1,500 0 51.015
Water Plant Investment Fee
New Single Family Home - vacant lot Water 2,900 52.15
Multi-Family Dwelling - new structure Water 2,652 52.15
Residential pools, sprinkler systems Water 459 52.15
Nonresidential buildings - new structures and additions Water 1.02/sq ft of entire 52.15
Water interior area of the building
Institutional buildings - new structure and additions Water .94/sq ft of entire 52.15
only if eligible for fed and state tax exempt status Water interior area of the building
General Fees:
Sticker for Leaf/Grass Bags General 1.00 per sticker 50.016
Sanitation:
Special Pickup General 40 per 2 cubic yard 50.039 ( c)
White Goods General 65 50.015
White Goods W/CFC General 90 50.015
PROPOSED
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Monthly refuse collection fee General 12 Per Month 50.021
55 Gallon Recycle Cart/Fee for extra cart only General 75
35 Gallon Recycle Cart/Fee for extra cart only General 55
Earth Machine Back Yard Composter General 55
Licenses:
Scavengers - collects and disposes of multi-family and 1,500 per company 50.055
commercial waste
Scavengers - collects and disposes of residential and 750 per company 50.055
commercial roll -offs
Scavengers - collection and cleaning of portable toilets 200 per company 50.055
Sewer System Connection Fee:
Single Family Dwelling 825 N/A
Two - family Dwelling 825 per unit N/A
Multi-family Dwelling 165 per population equiv N/A
1,650 min
Non-Residential Buildings 165 per population equiv N/A
1,650 min
Institutional buildings with Fed and State tax exempt status 825 per connection N/A
Site Grading:
Site Grading - New construction 640 N/A
If no grading, request may be submitted for a waiver of the 240 N/A
requirement of grading plan
Resubmittal 165 N/A
Revisions to approved grading plans 125 N/A
Erosion and sediment control measures 240 N/A
Site grading security (financial guarantee - refundable)3,000 per acre of development N/A
Floodplain Development Permit
1 & 2 FAMILY 355
ALL OTHERS 530
Water Shed Development Fee: Revised Fee Schedule:
General Fees
Sediment and Erosion Control Only
Single Family Residential Lot (See site grading ordinance)see ordinance 151.05
Single Family Residential Lot (within regulatory floodplain)1,040 151.05
Engineering
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Development (<10 acres)2,400 151.05
Development ( ≥ 10 acres)3,560 151.05
Minor Development
Without detention 2,120 151.05
With detention or Fee - in - lieu 3,120 151.05
Major Development
With detention or Fee-in-lieu 5,400 151.05
Within regulatory floodplain ( < 10 acres)3,280 151.05
Within regulatory floodplain (≥ 10 acres)8,640 151.05
Wetland Fees
Category I Wetland impacts less than or equal to 1 acre 880 N/A
Category II Wetland impacts greater than 1 acre and less than 2 acres 3,640 N/A
Category III Wetland impacts greater or equal to 2 acres or impacts a HQAR 4,400 N/A
Category IV Wetland impacts involving either restoration, creation 1,440 N/A
or enhancement 2,760 N/A
Resubmittal fee (1/3 of total watershed Dev. Fee + General + wetland fees)347-2,880 N/A
Earth Change Approval 1,720 N/A
Securities - financial guarantee refundable 3,000 per acre of development N/A
Variances 4,240 N/A
Appeals 1,920 N/A
Flood Plain Analysis and Report 35 N/A
Construction Engineering Standards Manual 35 N/A
Water Utility Fees/Charges:
Water Service Inspection Fee Water 50 N/A
Home Inspection Fee Water 150 51.065
Home Inspection Fee - Re-Inspection Water 50 51.065
Home Inspection Waiver Water 25 51.065
General Fees:
Zoning Analysis General 100 159.052
Building & Development Fees:
Service Contracts:
Lake Bluff General Per Agreement N/A
Bannockburn General 5,000 min. & 50% over that N/A
Community Development
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Plan Review :
Remodeling up to $12,000 General 55 150.145
$12,001 to $48,000 Remodeling General 82 150.145
$48,001 - $120,000 Remodeling General 138 150.145
Over $120,000 Remodeling General 230 150.145
Additional fee for plan reviews that require more than 2 hours General 55 per additional hour 150.145
New Construction - SFD General 400 150.145
New Construction - 2FD General 230/unit 150.145
New Const. - Com. & Multi. Fam.572+50/ 150.145
3 or more units 1,000 Sq. Ft. 150.145
Plan Re-Submittal Fee General 140 per re-submittal 150.145
Alterations to Approved Plans General 140 + 55 per hour fee for reviews 150.145
requiring more than 2 hours
Building Scale Calculation Fees:
Single Family residence - first review General 400 150.148
With completed Building Scale worksheet/detailed plans General 200 150.148
Two-family dwelling General 189 per unit 150.148
With completed Building Scale worksheet/detailed plans General 120 150.148
Additional reviews (for revised plans)General 102 150.148
On-site inspection for an existing dwelling General 102 150.148
Office meeting to discuss for building scale calculation General 50 150.148
Building Scale Waiver Request General 100 150.148
Building Review Board Fees:
Signs/Awnings/Landscaping/Lighting/Fences General 75 150.147
Two or more of above General 125 150.147
Storefront Alterations General 100 150.147
New Commercial building, school, hospital or multi-family building General 700 150.147
per building
Alterations or major additions to commercial buildings, schools, General 323 150.147
hospitals or multi-family buildings - per building
New multi-building projects - per building General 850 + 175 for more than 150.147
4 buildings (per building)
Satellite Dish General 100 150.147
Changes to approved building materials General 60 150.147
Demolition with replacement structure General 2,230 150.147
Demolition partial and replacement addition General 1,310 150.147
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Demolition w/o Replacement Structure General 1,310 150.147
New Residence on Vacant Property (building scale fee also)General 1,050 155.07
Additions & Alterations to Existing Residence (building scale fee also)General 500 155.07
Replacement/new single family home/duplex structure General 1,310 155.07
Variance from Building Scale Ordinance General 367 374 1.91%70 155.07
Revisions to Approved Plans General 225 229 1.78%29 155.07
Historic Preservation Commission Fees:
Demolition (complete) and replacement structure General 2,450 155.07
Demolition (partial) and replacement structure General 1,529 155.07
Removal of less than 50% 155.07
Replacement Structure, prior demolition General 1,310 155.07
Demolition w/o Replacement Structure General 1,441 155.07
Changes to approved building materials General 60 39.140
New Residence on Vacant Property (building scale fee also)General 1,050 155.07
Additions & Alterations to Existing Residence (building scale fee also)General 500 155.07
Variance from Building Scale Ordinance General 367 374 1.91%70 155.07
Revisions to Approved Plans General 225 229 1.78%29 155.07
Rescission of local landmark designation, amendment of 155.07
local landmark designation or historic map amendment General 2,500 155.07
Signs/Awnings/Landscaping/
Lighting/Fences General 75 155.07
Two or more of above General 125 155.07
Storefront Alterations General 100 155.07
New Commercial building, school, hospital or multi-family building General 700 155.07
per single building
Alterations or major additions to commercial buildings, schools, General 323 155.07
hospitals or multi-family buildings - per building
New multi-building projects - per building General 850 + 175 for more than 155.07
4 buildings (per building)
Project Fees:
Red Tag , per violation, per day (minimum $150 first offense)General 300 150.005
Stop Work Order (Minimum $250 first offense, limited scope)General 750 150.005
Street Obstruction - first 30 lineal fee of public right-of-way General 100 150.005
Re-Inspection all permits (failed/no show)General 175 150.005
Additional Inspections General 50 150.005
Off Hour Inspections General
50 administration fee plus per hour cost of
inspector 150.005
Tree fencing inspection fee 135 N/A
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Recording of Right-of-Way agreement General 70 (up to 4 pages, 5 each addl page)150.145
for sprinkler system, driveway apron
Construction Trailer Permit (Commercial Construction Sites only)General 100 per month 150.145
Tree removal without permit General 750 per inch 999.999
Vegetation removal in protected area without permit General 750 per violation 999.999
Recording of Plat of Subdivision General 75 plus Lake County Fee
Const. Codes Comm. Fees:
Variances from Construction Code General 250 150.110
Administrative Appeals General 150 150.110
Material/Product Evaluation General 350 150.110
Demolition Tax Cap Imp/12,000 150.110
Afford Housing
Zoning Board of Appeals:
Variations from Zoning Code General 287 301 4.88%210 159.02
Administrative Appeals General 150 159.02
Special Use Permit - Existing Developments General 755 159.02
Legal Ad Publication (as required)General 85 159.02
Plan Commission:
Minor Subdivisions-Tentative Approval 2,3 or 4 lots General 2,184 156.026(a)(3)
payable at time of application
Minor Subdivisions-Final Approval General 250+35/lot plus 156.026(a)(3)
engineering and recording fees 156.026(a)(3)
Major Subdivisions-Tentative Approval 5 or more lots General 3,822+35 for each 156.026(a)(3)
General lot over 5 156.026(a)(3)
Major Subdivisions-Final approval paid prior to recording of plat General 400+35/ 156.026(a)(3)
General plus 5/lot 156.026(a)(3)
General over 10; + engineering 156.026(a)(3)
and recording fees 156.026(a)(3)
Planned Preservation Subd Special Use Permit plus minor/major General 2,500 156.026(a)(3)
subdivision fee
Zoning Change General 3,328 156.026(a)(3)
Filing fee for all other developments General 788 156.026(a)(3)
Code Amendment General 3,328 156.026(a)(3)
Extension of Tentative Subdivision Plat Approval General 150 156.026(a)(3)
Administrative Property Line shift General 250 156.026(a)(3)
Special Use Permit General 1,035 156.026(a)(3)
Special Use Permit - Restaurant within 150' of Residential General 600 500 -16.67%-200 156.026(a)(3)
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Escrow Deposit - 3rd Party Review (Refundable)General 0 5000 0
Permits:
Building Permits repair and maintenance under $6,000 General 40 150.145
Building Permits - $100,000 or less General 1.5% of total construction 50 min 150.145
Building Permits - over $100,000
$100,001 - $200,000 General 2% of total construction 150.145
$200,001 - $500,000 General 4,000 + 1% of total cc in excess of 200,000 150.145
$500,001 and above General 7,000 + .5% of total cc in excess of 500,000 150.145
Solar installation/Geo Thermal/Wind/Electric Charging Stations General .05% of construction cost 150.145
Underground storage tank removal General
single family and duplex 150 per tank 150.145
All other properties General 250 per tank 150.145
Permit Extensions - After Final Expiration General
150 administration fee plus 20% of the
original 150.145
permit fee - 6 month extension 150.145
Sign General 1.5% construction cost 50 min 150.145
Administration Demolition Approval - Life Safety/Nuisance General 500 150.145
Driveway Permits:
Driveway Resurfacing Permit (not required for sealcoating)General 50 150.145
Driveway Bond General 250 150.485
Satellite dish permit General 1.5% of cost, 50 min 150.145
Plumbing /Electric/HVAC:
Irrigation Systems General 2.00 per head 60 min 150.145
Plumbing - base charge General 60+5.50/fix. 150.145
Sanitary Sewer General 50 min + 1.00/ft over 50 ft 150.145
Storm Sewer General 50 min + 1.00/ft over 50 ft 150.145
Electrical General 100, plus 1 per unit beyond 100 total units 150.145
Electrical Service General 75 150.145
Electric - motors General 75 + .50 per horsepower 150.145
HVAC
Residential - New or replacement
1 or 2 units General 52 150.145
Each additional unit General 45 150.145
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Duct work General 52 150.145
Commercial New General 52 per 1,500 sq ft of floor area 150.145
Commercial - replacement of existing units General same as residential 150.145
Purchase of Parking
Space per Zoning Code General to be set by City Council at the time 150.145
of approval based on market costs 150.145
Elevators:
Elevator Inspection Fee General Variable 150.145
Elevator Permits - New elevators General 65 150.145
Licenses - Annual:
Health -Restaurant (20 or Less)General 250 113.03(d)(1)
Health - Restaurant (21-99)General 350 113.03(d)(2)
Health - Restaurant (100 + Seats)General 600 113.03(d)(3)
Health - Itinerant Restaurant General 250 113.03(d)(4)
Health - Food Store General 100 113.21(d)
Health - Limited Food Store (selling candy)General 50 113.21(d)
Health - Mobile Food/Beverage Vendor General 100 113.21
Food Vendor (delivery)General 150/Veh. 113.21(d)
Milk Vendor (delivery)General 100/Veh. 113.21(d)
Ice Vending Machine per machine General 110 95.061
Food Vending Machine per machine General 55 113.21(d)
Candy Vending Machine per machine General 55 113.21(d)
Pop/Soft drink Vending Machine per machine General 55 113.21(d)
Milk Vending Machine per machine General 55 113.21(d)
Tobacco vending machine per machine General 50 135.136
Amusement Machine per machine General 110 110.104
HVAC Contractor General 60 150.145
Electrical Contractor General 60 150.145
Juke Box General 25 110.083
Pool Table General 25 112.095(b)(1)
Tree and Vegetation Removal:
Application Review Fee General 40 99
Removal of Heritage Tree General 40 per tree 99
Removal of tree 10" DBH or larger within the streetscape preservation General 40 per tree 99
area, the front yard or the corner side yard 99
Removal of trees or vegetation from a Conservation Easement General 35 per 1 1/2 acre site 99
Removal of trees from a Tree Preservation or No Disturbance area General 40 per tree 99
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Removal of trees or shrubs from any ravine or bluff General 40 per 1 1/2 acre site 99
Removal of trees or shrubs from a public right of way General 40 per 1 1/2 acre site 99
or other public property 99
Ash tree removals, dead or hazardous trees (application fee only)General No Fee 99
Bonds: Refundable Upon Timely/Satisfactory Completion
Permit Renewal - for projects with estimated construction General 20% of permit fee 0 150.145
costs of $200,000 or less refundable upon completion
of project within one year
Permit Renewal - for projects with estimated construction General 22% of permit fee 0 150.145
costs of more than $200,000 refundable upon completion
of project within 18 months
Street Opening Bond General 500 98.058
Public Sanitary/Storm Sewer or Water Main Bond/R.O.W. (each)General 500
New Curb Cut and Temporary Curb Crossing General 500
Fire Protection Fees:
Life Safety Plan Review Fee - New Constr/Addition General 500 min or .05 sf includes all floors 150.145
Life Safety Plan Review Fee - Remodel/Alteration General 60 min or .05 sf includes all areas 150.145
Fire Suppression Systems (Plan review and 2 inspections)
Single Family/Duplex Residential
New General 120 or .05 per sf whichever is greater 150.145
Addition/Alteration General 60 or .05 per sf for scope of work area 150.145
whichever is greater 150.145
Hot work General 100 150.145
Commercial/Multi Family
New General 500 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater 150.145
Addition/Alteration General
250 or .05 s.f. for scope of work area
whichever is greater 150.145
Specialized Suppression (FM 200, clean agent)General
150 per system ( in addition to above fees
for the overall system) 150.145
Stand pipe riser General 100 150.145
Hood and Duct Extinguishing System - New General 300 per system 150.145
Hood and Duct Extinguishing System - Alteration General 100 per system 150.145
Fire Alarms
Single Family/Duplex Residential General 75 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater 150.145
Commercial/Multi Family - New General 500 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater
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Commercial/Multi Family - Addition/Alteration General 75 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater 150.145
Inspections/Tests
Annual & New Underground Flush test Water
75 + cost per gallon of water at current rate
as approved by the City Council based on
pipe size 150.145
Annual & New Fire Pump Test Water
175 + cost per gallon of water at current
rate as approved by the City Council based
on pump size 150.145
150.145
Small Wireless Facilities:
Application for Collocation - Installation of facility General 650
Application for Collocation - Installation of multiple facilities General 350 per facility
Application for installation of new utility pole or support structure General 1,000
Annual recurring rate for collocations on a City utility pole
located in the right-of-way. (* Or the City's actual, direct, and
reasonable costs related to the wireless provider's use of space
on the City utility pole)General 200
Other:
Alternative Letter of Credit Review General 100 per review 150.145
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy - Landscape only due to season General 300 per unit 150.145
(single family and duplex)
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy (single family and duplex)General 550 150.145
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy (multi-family and commercial)General
25 per square foot, whichever is greater, to
a maximum of 2,000 150.145
Estate Sale - Non-Resident operator General 50
Special Event Fees:
Application Fee General 50 10.13
Application Fee - Late Fee General 50% of fee per 30 days 10.13
Escrow Deposit - Special Events General 500 10.13
Police Officer hourly rate General 90 93 3.33%180 10.13
Firefighter/Paramedic hourly rate General 89 91 2.25%50 10.13
Police and Fire Vehicle General 110 10.13
Public Works hourly rate General 70 72 2.86%60 10.13
Parks hourly rate Parks/Rec.70 72 2.86%60 10.13
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Special Event Inspection General 100 94.5
Tent Permit General 100 or .05 per sq ft 94.5
A-Frame Barricades General 5 98.011
Barricades 1 - 10 General 40 98.011
Parking Cones General 1 98.011
Bleacher keep in park General 50 10.13
Bleacher move to another location General 195 10.13
Litter Barrels 1 - 6 General 14 10.13
Picnic Tables 1 - 6 General 32 10.13
Grills General 195 10.13
Inflatable amusement inspection General 100 94.5
Carnival rides General 200 94.5
Filming Class A - Application General 150
Filming Class B - Application General 100
Filming Class C - Application General 50
Filming Class A - Permit General 475
Filming Class B - Permit General 375
Filming Class C - Permit General 125
Filming Class A - Deposit (Refundable)General 1000
Filming Class B - Deposit (Refundable)General 500
Water Utility Fees/Charges:
Water Sales/1,000 Gallons
Effective with Water Bills mailed on or after May 1, 2022
Lake Forest Residential - to 10,000 Gallons per Quarter Water 4.50 51.061(a)
Lake Forest Residential - 10,001 to 60,000 Gallons per Quarter Water 6.20 51.061(a)
Lake Forest Residential - over 60,000 Gallons per Quarter Water 6.80 51.061(a)
Lake Forest All Other Users Water 6.45 51.061(a)
Del Mar Woods Water 8.90 51.061(a)
Other Non resident users Water 8.90 51.061(a)
Sewer Charge/1,000 Gallons (winter usage)Water 1.16 51.061(a)
Customer Charge - Water (Inside)
5/8" to 1.5" meter Water 50/quarter 51.061(b)
2" to 4" meter Water 195/quarter 51.061(b)
6" and above meter Water 875/quarter 51.061(b)
Benefit Access Program Discount - must renew annually Water N\A
Customer Charge - Water (Outside)
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5/8" to 1.5" meter Water 70/quarter 51.062(b)
2" to 4" meter Water 225/quarter 51.062(b)
6" and above meter Water 950/quarter 51.062(b)
Customer Charge - Sewer
5/8" to 1.5" meter Water 5/quarter 52.15€(1)
2" to 4" meter Water 20/quarter 52.15€(1)
6" and above meter Water 100/quarter 52.15€(1)
Beach Parking Fee:
Beach Parking
Temporary (Resident)General 85 73.45
Temporary (Non-Resident)General 910 73.45
Parking Permits:
Resident-Full Year Parking 313 73.27(c)(7)
Resident-Monthly Parking 30/Month 73.27(c)(7)
Resident - Unlimited Parking 1,000 73.27(c)(7)
Employer Purchased-Full Yr. Parking 180 73.27(c)(7)
Employer Purchased-Monthly Parking 20/Month 73.27(c)(7)
Non-Resident-Full Year Parking 700 73.27(c)(7)
Non-Resident - Monthly Parking 60/Monthly 73.27(c)(7)
Daily Parking Fee-Telegraph Parking 3 73.27(c)(7)
Daily Parking Fee-All Other Parking 3 73.27(c)(7)
Licenses:
Car and Lt Truck General 85 74.179(b)
Heavy Truck (8,000+ lbs.)General 110 74.179(b)
Motorcycles General 45 74.179(b)
Senior Citizen 65 and over General no discount N/A
Transfers General 5 74.184 & 185
Penalties General 50% 74.179(b)
Dog License General 10 91.032
Cat License General 10 91.032
Auto Dealer License General 50+20/Veh 74.183
Disabled vehicle sticker (Benefit Access Program)General 45 N/A
Real Estate Transfer Tax Cap Imp 4.00 per 1,000 39.155(b)
Non-sufficient funds Fee General 25 10.99
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Credit Card Service Fees:
Daily Parking General .25 per transaction 73.27(c)(7)
Development Related Fees General 2.95% (Minimum 1.95)N/A
Cemetery Related Fees Cemetery 2.95% (Minimum 1.95)N/A
Public Safety Pension Fee:
Residential Utility Accounts General 20 per Quarter N/A
All Other Utility Accounts (exclude irrigation only services)General 70 per Quarter N/A
Golf Course Fees/Charges:
Seasonal Fees-Resident: effective January 1, 2022
Class A -Adult Single DPG 1,485 1,500 1.01%1,000 97.051
Class B -Adult Combo DPG 2,550 2,800 9.80%300 97.051
Class D -Junior DPG 700 97.051
Class F - Senior Citizen DPG 885 1,000 12.99%1,000 97.051
Seasonal Fees (Non-Resident) effective January 1, 2022
Class A -Adult Single DPG 1,900 2,000 5.26%100 97.051
Class B -Adult Combo DPG 2,550 2,800 9.80%300 97.051
Class D -Junior DPG 700 97.051
Class F - Senior Citizen DPG 1,150 1,200 4.35%1,150 97.051
Daily Fees-Resident: effective January 1, 2022
Weekday-9 DPG 37 97.051
Weekday-18 DPG 50 97.051
Weekend 9 DPG 42 97.051
Weekend -18 DPG 63 97.051
Electric Golf Carts: effective January 1, 2022
9 Holes Single Rider DPG 15 97.052
18 Holes Single Rider DPG 20 97.052
Range Balls
Small Bucket DPG 7 8 14.29%820 97.051
Medium Bucket DPG 10 97.051
Large Bucket DPG 17 18 5.88%-2,916 97.051
Pull cart
Parks and Recreation
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9 holes DPG 6 97.051
18 hoes DPG 8 97.051
USGA Handicap Fees - Members DPG 40 45 12.50%800 97.051
Permanent Tee Time - Weekend DPG 300 400 33.33%1,000 97.051
Lockers
18 inch DPG 145 97.051
12 inch DPG 125 97.051
Park Fees
Park Picnic Permits
0 - 149 People Parks/Rec 100 N/A
150 or more People Parks/Rec 150 N/A
Picnic Tables Parks/Rec 25 per table
Grills Parks/Rec 85 per grill
Cemetery Fees:
Issuance of Deeds Cemetery .50 per deed 93.45
Boating and Beach Fees - effective February 1, 2022
Watercraft Ramp/Sailboat Permits-Recreation
Watercraft Ramp (R)Parks/Rec 517 533 3.09%848 97.066
Watercraft Ramp 2nd boat/ half season Parks/Rec 259 267 3.09%144 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (R) (Sen.) Parks/Rec 413 425 2.91%264 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (R) (Sen) 2nd boat/ half season Parks/Rec 208 214 2.88%6 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (NR) Parks/Rec 1,034 1,065 3.00%186 97.066
Year round compound storage Resident Parks/Rec 2,291 2,340 2.14%343 97.066
Year round compound storage Resident senior Parks/Rec 1,832 1,887 3.00%275 97.066
Year round compound storage non-resident Parks/Rec 3,437 3,540 3.00%0 97.066
Seasonal compound storage Resident Parks/Rec 1,551 1,598 3.03%0 97.066
Seasonal compound storage Resident Senior Parks/Rec 1,241 1,278 2.98%0 97.066
Seasonal compound storage Non-resident Parks/Rec 2,324 2,394 3.01%0 97.066
Year round watercraft rack storage resident Parks/Rec 626 645 3.04%114 97.066
Year round watercraft rack storage resident senior Parks/Rec 502 517 2.99%30 97.066
Year round watercraft rack storage non-resident Parks/Rec 751 774 3.06%0 97.066
Seasonal watercraft rack storage resident Parks/Rec 366 377 3.01%330 97.066
Seasonal watercraft rack storage resident senior Parks/Rec 292 301 3.08%90 97.066
Seasonal watercraft rack storage non-resident Parks/Rec 439 452 2.96%39 97.066
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Year round watercraft sand storage resident Parks/Rec 775 798 2.97%23 97.066
Year round watercraft sand storage resident senior Parks/Rec 620 639 3.06%0 97.066
Year round watercraft sand storage non-resident Parks/Rec 1,162 1,197 3.01%0 97.066
Seasonal watercraft sand storage resident Parks/Rec 475 489 2.95%0 97.066
Seasonal watercraft sand storage resident senior Parks/Rec 380 391 2.89%11 97.066
Seasonal watercraft sand storage non-resident Parks/Rec 713 734 2.95%0 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit (R)Parks/Rec 151 156 3.31%445 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit (R) (Sen.)Parks/Rec 119 123 3.36%232 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit (NR)Parks/Rec 910 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit Employee/Retiree Parks/Rec 100 97.066
Daily Boat Launch resident Parks/Rec 65 97.066
Daily Boat Launch nonresident Parks/Rec 80 97.066
Resident Guest Daily Parking Pass, limit 5 per season Parks/Rec 15 97.066
Nanny Parking Pass Parks/Rec 85 97.066
Senior Caregiver Parking Pass Parks/Rec 85 97.066
Non resident beach fee, weekends and holidays Parks/Rec 25 97.069
Fitness Center Fees - effective May 1, 2022
Individual resident rate Parks/Rec 456 468 2.63%720 N/A
Individual resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 46 47 2.17%5 N/A
Individual non-resident rate Parks/Rec 564 588 4.26%24 N/A
Individual non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 57 59 3.51%0 N/A
Couple resident rate Parks/Rec 792 816 3.03%504 N/A
Couple resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 79 82 3.80%6 N/A
Couple non-resident rate Parks/Rec 948 984 3.80%0 N/A
Couple non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 95 99 4.21%0 N/A
Family resident rate Parks/Rec 1,044 1,080 3.45%540 N/A
Family resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 104 108 3.85%8 N/A
Family non-resident rate Parks/Rec 1,248 1,296 3.85%0 N/A
Family non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 125 130 4.00%0 N/A
Senior resident rate Parks/Rec 348 360 3.45%396 N/A
Senior resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 35 36 2.86%3 N/A
Senior non-resident rate Parks/Rec 420 432 2.86%12 N/A
Senior non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 42 44 4.76%0 N/A
Senior couple resident rate Parks/Rec 576 588 2.08%192 N/A
Senior couple resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 58 59 1.72%2 N/A
Senior couple non-resident rate Parks/Rec 696 720 3.45%0 N/A
Senior couple non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 70 72 2.86%0 N/A
Student resident rate Parks/Rec 348 360 3.45%120 N/A
Student resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 35 36 2.86%5 N/A
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Student non-resident rate Parks/Rec 420 432 2.86%0 N/A
Student non-resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 42 44 4.76%0 N/A
Matinee resident rate Parks/Rec 252 264 4.76%372 N/A
Matinee resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 26 26 0.00%0 N/A
Matinee non-resident rate Parks/Rec 300 312 4.00%12 N/A
Matinee non-resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 30 32 6.67%0 N/A
All-inclusive - member - effective December 6, 2012 Parks/Rec 348 360 3.45%300 N/A
All-inclusive - non-member - effective December 6, 2012 Parks/Rec 768 792 3.13%0 N/A
General Fees & Charges:
Birth certificates (January 1, 2010)General 10 first/4 additional 5.36
Death certificates (January 1, 2013)General 14 first/6 additional 5.36
On-line data entry fee by city staff ( January 1, 2010)General 10 N/A
Solicitor/Peddler Permit Original Application General 55 117.01(b)
Solicitor/Peddler Permit Renewal General 40 117.40
Electric Car General 1 per Hour N/A
Licenses:
Raffle License General 40 110.150
Tobacco License General 500 135.138(f)
Landscape License (March 1 to Feb 28)General 100 110.217
Penalties - Landscape License Applications after June 1 General 25 110.217
Auctioneers License General 5 Daily & 1.00 per employee 110.026
Factories and Slaughterhouses General 500 110.047
Mobile Auto Service General 50 per unit 110.200
Athletic Contests General 50 per day 112.0029B)
Bowling Alley General 10 per lane per year 112.025
Circuses General 100 per day circus conducted 112.041
Circuses - Side Show General 50 per day circus conducted 112.042
Motion Pictures - Establishment capacity 500 or more persons General .50 per seat 112.075
Public Dances General 500 112.112
Theatrical Performances - less than 500 persons General 100 112.126
Theatrical Performances - more than 500 persons General 150 112.126
Theatrical Performance not covered by 112.126 General 25 per day 112.127
Junk Yard or Junk Shop General 75 114.22
Junk Dealer collected by vehicle General 20 per vehicle 114.23
Pawnbroker General 100 116.03
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Expressmen and Draymen General 25 118.156
Alcoholic and Beverages:
Class A-1 General 2,700 111.036
Class A-2 General 1,500 111.036
Class A-3 General 275 111.036
Class A-4 General 0 111.036
Class B-1 General 2,500 111.036
Class C-1 General 2,600 111.036
Class C-2 General 3,000 111.036
Class C-3 General 0 111.036
Class C-4 General 0 111.036
Class D-1 General 2,500 111.036
Class E-1 General 3,000 111.036
Class F-1 General 0 111.036
Class F-2 General
100 for each 24 hour period or any part
thereof: 50 not for profit with proof of 501 (
c)3 status 111.036
Class F-3 General
75 for each 24 hour period or any part
thereof: 50 not for profit with proof of 501 (
c)3 status 111.036
Class F-4 General
500 per vendor for the duration of the
sporting event 111.036
Class F-5 General 1,100 111.036
Class F-6 General 600 111.036
Class G-1 General 200 111.036
Class G-2 General 600 111.036
Class H-1 General 0 111.036
Class H-2 General 0 111.036
Class I-1 General None 111.036
Class I-2 General 0 111.036
Class I-3 General 100 111.036
Class J General 500 111.036
Class K General 40/each 7 day license period 111.036
Annual Renewal General
150 renewal existing or change in owners or
officers 111.036
Application Fee General 300 new license 111.043
Application for Change in Owners or Officers General 100 111.043
Liquor License Penalty Fee General 25 111.036
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Impact Fees:
Library Library see ordinance 150.023
Fire and Emergency Services General see ordinance 150.023
Park Site PPL see ordinance 150.023
Park Development PPL see ordinance 150.023
Police General see ordinance 150.023
Public Works General see ordinance 150.023
School District 67 (information only)pay School see ordinance 150.023
High School District 115 (information only)pay School see ordinance 150.023
Fines & Penalties:
Overtime Parking - Lot (base fee - 1st Offense)General 15/25/35 73.99
Improper Parking - Lot (base fee - 1st Offense)General 15/25/35 73.99
Parking in Prohibited Area- Lot (base fee - 1st Offense)General 15/25/35 73.99
Overtime Parking - Other (base fee - 1st Offense)General 15/25/35 73.99
Improper Parking - Other (base fee - 1st Offense)General 15/25/35 73.99
Parking in Prohibited Area- Other General 15/25/35 73.99
Parking at Boat Ramp (base fee - 1st Offense)General 100/150/200 73.46
No Vehicle License (base fee - 1st Offense)General 75/100/125 74.179
No parking east of Sheridan Road (base fee - 1st Offense)General 125/150/175 73.99
No Animal License (base fee - 1st Offense)General 15/25/35 91.032
Dog-At-Large (base fee - 1st Offense)General 15/25/35 91.050
Code Violations General variable Variable
Motor Code Violations General variable Variable
Dog Barking (base fee - 1st Offense)General 15/25/35 91.004
Dog Impound General 15 91.014
Leaf Burning General 100 94.2
Handicapped Parking General 250 73.21
Dog Public Nuisance General 100/500/750 91.053
Burglar Alarm Fees General 0/50/100/250 110.125
Vehicle Immobilization fee General 100 73.50
E-911 Surcharge E911 Fund 0.65 39.181
Copies of Accident Reports General 5 71.032
FOIA copy fees >50 pages General .15 per page 33.3
Transient Merchant License General 100.00 117.20(f)
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(n/c if %Projected City Code
Fund FY2022 ($)blank)CHANGE Revenue Section
PROPOSED
FY2023 ($)
General Fees & Charges:
Ambulance-Resident ALS transport General 1,000.00 94.51
Ambulance-Resident ALS2 transport General 1,100.00 94.52
Ambulance-Resident BLS transport General 900.00 94.53
Ambulance-Non Resident ALS transport General 1,400.00 94.54
Ambulance- Non Resident ALS2 transport General 1,500.00 94.55
Ambulance-Non Resident BLS transport General 1,300.00 94.56
Ambulance - Mileage General 11.00 per mile 94.58
Fireworks Permit General 200 94.5
Open Burn Permit General 75 94.5
Bonfire Permit General 100 94.5
Fire Watch General Overtime hourly Rate 94.5
Annual Fire Pump Test General/Water 10 Admin Fee + Water Usage 94.5
Annual Inspections - 4th re-inspection General 100 94.5
Annual Inspections - 5th re-inspection General 200 94.5
Annual Inspections - 6th re-inspection General 400 94.5
Fire Alarm Fees General 0/50/100/250 110.125
Hazardous Substance Incident
Level I Hazardous Substance Incident General
250 per day during hazard substance
incident occurs or removal activities 41.01
Level II Hazardous Substance incident General
500 per day during hazard substance
incident occurs or removal activities 41.01
Level III Hazardous Substance incident General
1,000 per day during hazard substance
incident occurs or removal activities 41.01
Miscellaneous Materials Cost - Level I incident General 50 41.01
Miscellaneous Materials Cost - Level II incident General 100 41.01
Miscellaneous Materials Cost - Level III incident General 500 41.01
Reimbursable Costs General 100% of cost incurred 41.01
Membership Dues:
Residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and unincorporated
Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Senior Resources 35 per person 97.087
55 per family 97.087
Fire
Senior Resources
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New Fee
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FY2023 ($)
Outside of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Senior Resources 45 per person 97.087
75 per family 97.087
Circuit Breaker participants Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Senior Resources 10 per person 97.087
residents only 15 per family 97.087
Car and Bus rides Senior Resources 3/fee each direction 97.087
6 round trip 97.087
Taxi subsidy- Lake Forest and Lake Bluff residents Senior Resources 16 coupons/month 97.087
living within the Lake Forest High School District for a value of 3/each
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2021 -
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW FEES
RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest is a home rule, special charter municipal
corporation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, on an annual basis reviews fees and charges
related to development activity and having done so, hereby determines that it is
appropriate to establish a new fee to facilitate reimbursement to the City when third party
fees are incurred related to the review of proposed developments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City and its residents to adopt this Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF
ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated as
the findings of the City Council and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this
Ordinance.
SECTION TWO. Approval of New Fees Related to Development Activity.
The City Council hereby approves the fee as set forth:
Escrow Deposit for Petitions Filed for Plan Commission Review - $5,000.00
and directs that said fee shall be incorporated into the Supplemental Fee Schedule for the
City of Lake Forest and reviewed and adjusted on an annual basis as part of the
Supplemental Fee Schedule as determined to be necessary by the City Council.
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SECTION THREE: Effective Date of the New Fees Related to Development
Activity. The fees and charges set forth in Exhibit A shall take effect as of May 1, 2022,
consistent with the date of the Supplemental Fee Schedule for FY 2023 as adopted by the
City Council.
SECTION FOUR: Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect upon its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form in the manner
provided by law.
Passed this day of , 2021
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this day of , 2021
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Supplemental Memos
Regarding Proposed
Fee Adjustments
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Page 1 of 2 October 25, 2021
MEMORANDUM
TO: Diane Hall, Assistant Director of Finance
FROM: Catherine J. Czerniak, Director of Community Development
DATE: October 25, 2021
SUBJECT: Recommended Fee Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2023
No significant changes are proposed for development related fees. Development related
fees have remained constant for the last several years. No new fees are proposed. A new
escrow deposit is proposed for Plan Commission petitions as detailed below.
Recommended Additions to Fee Schedule
Escrow Deposit for Plan Commission Petitions
The City Code requires that petitioners reimburse the City for third party expenses
incurred for example; costs incurred related to the review of plans by the City’s
consulting engineer, recording of documents with Lake County, and in some cases, legal
expenses. To facilitate timely collection of these fees and to reduce administrative work
associated with collection after the expense is incurred, a deposit is recommended as a
requirement for filing a petition for Plan Commission review. The deposit will be held in
escrow, the petitioner will be notified of any charges drawn from the escrow account and
any amount remaining after the review process is completed will be fully refunded. If
during the review process the escrow is depleted, the petitioner will be required to replace
the funds.
Electric Charging Station.
Last year, the City Council approved reduced fees for solar, wind and geo thermal
installations. Reduced fees are now recommended for the installation of electric vehicle
charging station consistent with fees for other sustainable installations.
Fee Increases
Variance from Allowable Square Footage (Building Scale Ordinance)
A two percent increase in this fee is proposed recognizing that variance requests from the
allowable square footage require considerable staff time to research, conduct site visits,
talk with neighbors and prepare staff reports and recommendations. This increase will
apply to petitions for square footage variances presented to both the Building Review
Board and the Historic Preservation Commission.
Revisions to Previously Approved Plans
A two percent increase in this fee is proposed. Revisions to plans previously reviewed
and approved by the Board or Commission require review of the earlier plans, re-
notification to interested parties and review of the proposed changes in the context of the
larger project. This increase will apply to petitions under the purview of both the
Building Review Board and the Historic Preservation Commission.
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Page 2 of 2 October 25, 2021
Variance from Zoning Code – Setback Requirements
A five percent increase in this fee is proposed. Given the built out nature of the
community, requests for variances to allow additions and alterations to encroach into the
required setbacks from the property line are frequent. Today, requests for zoning
variances are scrutinized more in depth than in past years including importantly, the
potential for impacts on stormwater drainage.
Fee Decrease
Special Use Permit – Restaurants
Restaurants within 150’ of a residential zoning district must be reviewed and approved
through a Special Use Permit process. Restaurants that are not located near residential
districts are approved administratively subject to the performance standards detailed in
the Code. In keeping with the City’s desire to encourage restauranteurs to locate in Lake
Forest, a fee reduction of 17 percent is recommended for restaurants that require a
Special Use Permit. The public review process will not change, the fee will simply be
reduced.
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MEMORANDUM
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Page 1
TO: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director
CC: Jason C. Wicha, City Manager
Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director
FROM: Mike Strong, Assistant City Manager
DATE: October 22, 2021
SUBJECT: Proposed Fee Adjustments for FY2023
Purpose and Action Requested
The purpose of this memorandum is to present a request to amend certain fees administered
through the Office of the City Manager and Community Development Department for FY2023.
City staff is seeking City Council approval of fee adjustments proposed in this memorandum
for personnel hourly rates related to special event fees and support.
Background
The City of Lake Forest processes and issues several different types of permits and licenses
through the Office of the City Manager. These include, among others, special event permits,
filming permits, birth/death certificates, liquor licenses, raffle licenses, etc. City staff regularly
reviews these processes and their associated fees in an effort to ensure they remain compliant
with both local and statutory regulations, consistent with internal administrative directives and
policies, align with the City’s costs to provide services and promote customer-friendly business
practices.
During FY2022, the administration and oversight of these programs transitioned to the
Community Development Department to take advantage of staffing efficiencies and the City’s
enterprise resource program, BS&A, to facilitate the permit process related to these requests.
As in previous years, City staff have reviewed each of these processes along with their
associated applications, and evaluated rates and fees to ensure that charges are in line with the
costs to provide each service. Proposed fee changes for FY2023 relate solely to special event
fees.
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Special Event Fees
From time-to-time, community organizations seek to utilize City-owned property or request
special city services (e.g. equipment rentals/delivery) and City employees (e.g. general event
support, security, or emergency medical services) to support their event. Pursuant to the City
Code (§10.13), fees for these City services may be imposed in connection with recovering costs
related to the personnel time associated with this support.
Rates for City employees are set based on an average total compensation (includes salaries and
benefits) for employees in the workgroup. Traditionally, the City has adjusted these rates to
reflect changes in union contracts and special contractual rates for special time worked or
overtime. Rates proposed for FY2023 reflect approved changes to salaries and benefits as
outlined in the City’s official Pay Plan and bargaining unit contract, if applicable. Accordingly,
City staff is requesting to adjust rates to reflect these contract amounts, as follows:
Personnel Classification
Current
Rate
Proposed
Rate % Change
Projected
Revenue
Police Officer Hourly Rate $90.00 $93.00 3.33% $180.00
Firefighter/Paramedic Hourly Rate $89.00 $91.00 2.25% $50.00
Public Works Hourly Rate $70.00 $72.00 2.86% $60.00
Parks Hourly Rate $70.00 $72.00 2.86% $60.00
Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have questions concerning these proposed
fee changes for FY2023.
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MEMORANDOM
To: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director
From: Patrick O’Donoghue, Golf Course General Manager
Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks, Forestry and Special Facilities
Date: October 25, 2021
Subject: Deerpath Golf Course FY2023 Proposed Fee Changes
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: City staff and KemperSports staff are bringing
forward the Deerpath Golf Course fees for fiscal year FY2023. The Park and Recreation
Board has approved the fee schedule on October 19, 2021 and request that the
proposed FY2023 Deerpath Golf Course fee structure be forwarded to City Council for
approval as presented.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Attached is the proposed fee structure for Deerpath Golf
Course for FY2023. We analyzed several factors including utilization and surrounding
facilities fees while putting together the fees schedule. KemperSports and City Staff are
recommending the following:
Membership Fees: Increase Annual Pass fee average of 7% per classification
which provides an increased revenue for memberships while taking into
consideration inflation, and wage increases.
Greens Fees: Increase the “ceiling” rate for weekday and weekend fees. Allow
the dynamic pricing model to set prices based off of the utilization of the course.
This will allow the green fee prices to fluctuate and take advantage of times of
increased demand. Golf rates will be adjusted during the season based on
marketplace demands.
Other Fees: Range bucket pricing increases $1.00 on large and small baskets as
driving range business continues to grow.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: We are projecting that with people likely returning to work in
FY2023, a drop in rounds played. These price increases will help by increasing revenue
and the per player average round price in FY2023. Projected revenue impact on fees
collected will be an increase of $3,554 from FY2022 projections.
City Staff and KemperSports are requesting the approval of the proposed FY2023
Deerpath Golf Course fee structure.
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M E M O R A N D O M
To: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director
From: Joe Mobile, Superintendent of Recreation
Date: October 21, 2021
Subject: Lake Forest Recreation Department FY 23 Proposed Fee Changes
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Parks and Recreation Board and City Staff are bringing
forward the Lake Forest Recreation Department fee changes, including Fitness Center fees and
Lakefront fees for fiscal year 2023. The Park and Recreation Board has approved the fee
schedule on October 19, 2021 and request that the proposed FY2023 fee structure be
forwarded to City Council for approval as presented.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Attached is the proposed fee structure for the fitness center and
Lakefront fee changes for FY2023.
Fitness Center Fee Changes:
Staff have analyzed several factors including membership trends, and surrounding facilities fees
while putting together the fees schedule. The Fitness Center’s memberships fluctuate
considerably throughout the year. As a result, staff takes a conservative approach for revenue
growth by assuming membership levels will remain the same throughout the year based on
membership totals in September. City Staff are recommending the following:
Fitness Center Fees: Staff are recommending to Increase all membership fees by an adjusted
3% for FY23 to cover increases to expenses to manage the Fitness Center . The 3% increase was
taken over FY22 fees and then adjusted to be divisible by 12 months so that our registration
software system can use the automatic monthly billing for all annual memberships. This
adjustment to the increase will provide a consistent amount to be drawn each month providing
our members a smooth and understandable transaction.
Lakefront Fee Changes:
Staff have analyzed several factors including usage trends and surrounding community’s
lakefront fees while putting together the fees schedule. Staff are recommending an increase to
most fees allowing us to remain competitive with other lakefronts. The fee increases are based
on actual usage as of September.
Lakefront Fees: Staff is recommending to increase the Lakefront permit fees by 3% for FY2023
with a few exceptions; nanny/caregiver parking pass ($85), resident guest daily pass ($15), non-
resident beach access fee ($25) and non-resident daily boat launch fee ($65). The 3% increase
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was taken over FY22 approved fees. Due to the closures over the past several years’ staff have
either refunded fees or not raised fees during that time and now that we are fully operational
again staff feel a 3% increase is necessary to help cover increases in expenses to operate the
facility.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Staff anticipates a positive revenue differential of $3,221 over FY22
budgeted fees with the 3% increase to the Fitness Center fees. Also, staff anticipate an increase
of $3,380 over FY22 budgeted fees for the Lakefront Permit fees. The revenue increases are
based upon actual usage from September 2021 and will fluctuate with FY23 usage.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: The Parks and Recreation Board and City Staff are
bringing forward the Lake Forest Recreation Department fee changes, including Fitness Center
fees and Lakefront permit fees for fiscal year 2023.
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The City of Lake Forest
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Proceedings of the Monday, November 1, 2021
City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers
REMOTE ACCESS MEETING
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, and
the Assistant City Manager Mike Strong called the roll of Council members.
Present: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon, Alderman Morris, Alderman Karras, Alderman Rummel, Alderman
Notz, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Buschmann and Alderman Weber.
Absent: none
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMENTS BY MAYOR
Mayor Pandaleon made the following statement as required by the Open Meetings Act. In accordance with
state statute, Mayor Pandaleon has made a determination that it was not practical or prudent to schedule
an in-person City Council meeting because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why this November 1, 2021
City Council meeting is being held remotely.
A. 2021-2022 Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments
SENIOR RESOURCES COMMISSION
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Mark Dewart APPOINT LB
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayors Appointments and Reappointments
Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve the Mayor's Appointments and Reappointments, seconded
by Alderman Weber. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack,
Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager, Jason Wicha, introduced Communications Manager, Dana Olson, to provide an update
regarding The Dialogue newsletter Redesign. Ms. Olson explained how the layout has changed, to refresh
the look and feel, as well as creating a “dialogue” between the City and residents. Additionally, she stated
that there will be a survey available to provide feedback on the Dialogue.
The City Council congratulated Ms. Olson, and the Marketing Committee for completing the redesign
process.
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Proceedings of the Monday, November 1, 2021
Regular City Council Meeting
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public can provide public comment by calling into the following number during the
meeting: 847-810-3643
COMMITTEE REPORTS
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1. Audit Committee Report and Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2021 Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report
Audit Committee Chairman, Vine Sparrow, provided a brief background regarding the Audit Committee and
the work they conduct. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has been reviewed by the Audit
Committee with Baker Tilly, the City’s independent audit firm, and has been accepted by the Audit
Committee and reported to findings, or changes to the document.
In addition, Mr. Sparrow reported The City has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for forty-two (42) consecutive
years. He provided detailed information regarding the various funds within the document, and how the City
saw an increase in revenues, and a decrease in expenditures.
The City Council thanked Chairmen Sparrow and his team for the transparency and quality of reporting of
the financial documents presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: Receipt of the audit report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021.
Alderman Morris made a motion to acknowledge the receipt of the audit report for the fiscal year ended
April 30, 2021, seconded by Alderman Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras,
Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0
Nays, motion carried.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Determination of Non-Binding Estimate of the Amount of Revenue to be generated
from Property Taxes for the 2021 Calendar Year in Accordance with the Truth in Taxation Statute and
Establishment of a Public Hearing Date for the 2021 Tax Levy (if required)
Finance Director, Elizabeth Holleb explained that under the Truth in Taxation Act, the City Council is
required to determine the estimated amount of money to be raised by taxation twenty (20) days prior to
the adoption of the annual tax levy. Additionally, Ms. Holleb stated that this is the second of five meetings
where this item will be presented to the City Council. The estimate is preliminary and was presented at the
October 18, Finance Committee meeting which was broken down into the Aggregate Levy and the Debt
Service Levy.
Ms. Holleb requested approval of the non-binding estimate, and establish December 6, 2021 as the public
hearing date, if required.
COUNCIL ACTION: Determination of a Non-Binding Estimate of the Amount of Revenue to be generated
from Property Taxes for the 2021 Calendar Year and establishment of December 6, 2021 as a public
hearing date (if required) in Accordance with the Truth in Taxation Statute.
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Proceedings of the Monday, November 1, 2021
Regular City Council Meeting
Alderman Morris made a motion of determination of a Non-Binding Estimate of the Amount of Revenue to
be generated from Property Taxes for the 2021 Calendar Year and establishment of December 6, 2021 as a
public hearing date (if required) in Accordance with the Truth in Taxation Statute, seconded by Alderman
Karras. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian,
Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of October 18, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of September 25 – October 22, 2021
3. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Members of Boards and Commissions
as follows:
BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE NAME OF MEMBERS(S)
SENIOR RESOURCE COMMISSION Ed Richardson- Lake Bluff
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the three (3) omnibus items as presented.
Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately.
The City Council had discussion regarding item #1.
After further discussion, he asked for a motion. Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve the three
(3) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Notz. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris,
Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None.
8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
Information such as Purpose and Action Requested, Background/Discussion, Budget/Fiscal Impact,
Recommended Action and a Staff Contact as it relates to the Omnibus items can be found on the agenda.
ORDINANCES
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pandaleon stated that there will be no additional City business following the adjournment into
Executive Session
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Proceedings of the Monday, November 1, 2021
Regular City Council Meeting
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (11), The City Council will be discussing
pending and actually filed litigation.
Alderman Rummel made a motion to adjourn into executive session pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (11),
seconded by Alderman Morris. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz,
Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion
carried.
Adjourn into Executive Session at 7:07 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Goshgarian made a motion
to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Morris. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 9:40 pm.
Respectfully Submitted
Margaret Boyer, City Clerk
A video of the City Council meeting is available for viewing at the Lake Forest Library and on file in the Clerk’s
office at City Hall. You can also view it on the website by visiting www.cityoflakeforest.com. Click on I Want
To, then click on View, then choose Archived Meetings Videos.
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