CITY COUNCIL 2021/07/19 AgendaTHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday July 19, 2021 immediately following the Finance Committee meeting at 6:30p.m
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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this meeting, as well as provide public comment at the meeting. For example, members of
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL immediately following Finance Committee at 6:30 pm
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. Assessment Notices
2. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
B. Report on a Dispatch Services Agreement between the Village of Glenview
and the City of Lake Forest for Calendar Years 2022 through 2028
- Jason Wicha, City Manager
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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
***PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY’S ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE***
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Pandaleon
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
1. Consideration of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for FY2022 and Approval of
Rollovers (Final Reading – Public Hearing Required)
PRESENTED BY: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests the City Council conduct a public hearing
and approve final reading of the FY2022 appropriation ordinance and rollovers.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: While the annual municipal budget represents the City’s financial
“plan” for expenditures over the course of the fiscal year, the annual Appropriation Ordinance
is the formal legal mechanism by which the City Council authorizes the actual expenditures of
funds budgeted in the annual budget. It appropriates specific sums of money by object and
purpose of expenditures. State statutes require the passage of an Appropriation Ordinance by
the end of July, which must be filed with the County Clerk within 30 days of approval.
There are some differences between the budget and Appropriation Ordinance. The
Appropriation Ordinance includes the Library, which was not included in the budget approved
at the April 19, 2021 City Council meeting. The Library expenses are approved by the Library
Board. Debt service payments are included in the budget, but are excluded from the
Appropriation Ordinance. The ordinances approving the debt issues serve as the legal
authorization for these annual expenditures.
The Appropriation Ordinance provides for a 10% “contingency” above the budgeted
expenditures. Each separate fund includes an item labeled “contingency” with an
appropriate sum equivalent to 10% of the total funds budgeted. This practice has been
followed for many years and has worked very efficiently, while still providing for City Council
control over budgeted expenditures. It is important to note that the City Council and City staff
follow the adopted budget as its spending guideline, not the Appropriation Ordinance.
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Without the contingency, the City Council would have to pass further modifications to the
Appropriation Ordinance to cover any unforeseen expenditures exceeding the budget
throughout the year.
In order to provide more accurate and efficient accounting and budgeting of City funds, an
annual rollover of funds is required. This eliminates both under and over budgeting of funds in
the new fiscal year. The items on the attached rollover list (page 27) consist of projects that
were appropriated in FY2021 and will not be completed until FY2022.
School District 67 does not recognize the Appropriation Ordinance in their budgeting or
auditing standards. However, due to the fact they are a special charter district, their budget
must be included in the City’s Appropriation Ordinance. School District 67 numbers are
estimates and subject to change.
For FY22, an Exhibit has been added to the Appropriations Ordinance to address requirements
of the Illinois Pension Code and Illinois Administrative Code.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
City Council 6/21/21 First Reading of the appropriations ordinance
and rollovers granted
City Council 4/19/21 Adoption of FY22 Comprehensive Fiscal Plan
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The attached Appropriation Ordinance Worksheet (page 28)
demonstrates the reconciliation of the Adopted Budget to the Appropriation Ordinance by
fund. It should be noted that some rollovers have associated revenues which will also be
incorporated into the FY22 budget administered by City staff. These include items such as grant
and donor funding.
COUNCIL ACTION: Conduct a public hearing on the City’s FY2022 Annual Appropriation
Ordinance. Upon closing the public hearing, it is recommended that the City Council consider
approval of the final reading of the Ordinance (page 29) and the rollovers. A copy of the
ordinance is available for review by the public in the City Clerk’s office.
2. GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award
Presentation
PRESENTED BY: James Morris, Finance Committee Chairman
The City has received notification that it has once again been awarded the Government
Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
for its FY20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The Certificate of Achievement is the
highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting,
and its attainment is a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
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In a May 12 GFOA news release, it is noted that “The report has been judged by an impartial
panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a
constructive spirit of full disclosure to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate
potential users and user groups to read the report.”
The City has received this prestigious award for the 42nd consecutive year.
In addition to the Certificate of Achievement, an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement
is presented by the GFOA to the individual designated as instrumental in their government
unit’s achievement of the Certificate. I am pleased to present this award to Diane Hall,
Assistant Finance Director. Diane serves as the primary liaison to the City’s independent audit
firm, Baker Tilly. She coordinates the annual audit process and preparation of the City’s
annual financial report.
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is a professional association founded in
1906 serving the needs of more than 20,000 appointed and elected local, state, federal and
provincial-led government officials in the United States and Canada. GFOA’s mission is to
advance excellence in public finance. The GFOA awarded the Certificate of Achievement
to 4,342 governmental units for the fiscal year ended 2019. In Illinois, 361 organizations
received the award – 5.2% of the total 6,963 units of Government in the state.
3. Consideration of an Ordinance Providing for the issuance of not to exceed
$8,500,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, for the purpose of
refunding certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City, providing for the
levy and collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal of and
interest on said bonds, authorizing and directing the execution of an escrow
agreement in connection with the issuance of said bonds, and authorizing the sale
of said bonds to the winning bidder thereof (First Reading)
PRESENTED BY: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approving the first reading of an ordinance
authorizing the issuance of 2021 general obligation refunding bonds.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City regularly monitors bond market conditions to assess
opportunities to refund, or refinance, existing debt obligations and achieve a savings through
lower interest rates. Staff is recommending that the City proceed with a refunding in August
based on current bond market conditions.
A Preliminary Official Statement is being prepared and will be provided under separate
cover. If the City elects to proceed, the Preliminary Official Statement will be submitted to
Moody’s Investors Service with a request for a rating.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee 7/19/21 Consider approval for staff to proceed
with preparations for a refunding issue.
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BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The interest rate on the refunding bond issue will be determined at
an online bid auction to be scheduled. Debt service on the bond issue is scheduled through
December 2032 and will be paid from the property tax levy to correspond with the funding
source for the original bond issue. Savings resulting from the refinancing will reduce future
property tax levy requirements. The bonds will be callable in whole or in part on or after
December 15, 2029.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of first reading of the bond ordinance (page 41). An online bid is
currently scheduled for August 19. At the August 2 City Council meeting, a final bond
ordinance will be presented for City Council consideration that will set forth the parameters
under which a bid received on the sale date would be approved allowing for the closing of
the bond issue on September 15. If no bid submitted on the bond sale date meets the
parameters of the bond ordinance approved on August 2, the bids would be rejected and the
bond issue would not proceed.
4. Approval of an additional FY21 Transfer out of the General Fund as directed by the
City Council in the Estimated Amount of $4.26 Million to Fund One-Time
Expenditures, to be determined at a later date.
PRESENTED BY: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests City Council approval of an additional
transfer of approximately $4.26 million from the General Fund due to an operating surplus for
Fiscal Year 2021 higher than projected. The July 19 meeting is the final meeting the City
Council could authorize any change in the City’s FY21 financials. Direction from the City
Council as to the specific use of the funds would be determined at a later date, but direction
is needed at this time related to the specific funds to receive the additional transfer.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The General Fund is used to account for the majority of
personnel and operating costs of the City. The City strives to transfer operating budget
surpluses in the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund to supplement the City’s Five-
Year Capital Improvement Program or to other funds to support one-time funding needs. In
previous years, the City Council elected to increase General Fund reserves in order to insulate
the City against potential budget impacts of the State’s fiscal crisis. With General Fund
reserves now well above the City’s minimum threshold (35% of revenue plus accrued
vacation/sick liability), the City Council has taken action to incorporate the following
provision in its City Council Fiscal Policy:
Unassigned fund balances should be equal to no less than 35% of non-pass through
operating revenues for the General Fund plus accrued sick and vacation leave. In recent
years, the City Council has intentionally accumulated excess General Fund balance
reserves to mitigate potential impacts of the State of Illinois fiscal crisis (ie. loss of State-
shared revenue or imposition of property tax limitations). Recognizing that General Fund
reserves as of 4/30/18 are sufficient to address State impacts, the FY19 operating surplus of
the General Fund was transferred to the Capital Improvement Fund. Until further revision
to the City Council Fiscal Policy is approved, the City may allocate future General Fund
operating surpluses at fiscal year-end to one-time funding needs as determined annually
by the City Council.
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As of June 30, the Finance Department has completed entries to close out the 2021 fiscal
year and prepare for the independent financial audit that began on July 5. Based on these
pre-audit numbers, staff project the FY2021 operating surplus of the General Fund to be
$4.878 million, compared to an April 2021 estimate of $1.544 million (see revised General Fund
forecast on page 73). In addition, the City Council elected to set aside $1 million of General
Fund balance as of April 30, 2020 for COVID 19 impacts and this reserve can now be
released.
With General Fund reserves healthy, the additional funds could be used for a variety of one-
time purposes. Staff is recommending that the City Council transfer the additional surplus to
the following funds:
• Park and Public Land Fund $ 750,000
• Housing Trust Fund $ 750,000
• Capital Improvements Fund $ 2,760,000*
* This amount would be adjusted to reflect the actual audited results of the General Fund FY21 with the
intent of ensuring that 4/30/21 General Fund balance is consistent with the balance as of 4/30/19.
During the FY22 Budget development, it was noted that both the Park and Public Land Fund
and the Housing Trust Fund lack a sufficient ongoing revenue source and would require
review in the coming year. The proposed transfers to these funds would support expenses
through the current five-year fund forecast allowing additional time to study the long term
sustainability of these funds.
The Capital Improvements Fund accounts for the majority of the projects identified in the
City’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, and funding needs continually exceed
available resources. The proposed transfer to this fund would make additional funds
available for the City Council’s consideration of FY23 capital expenditures to be reviewed in
November 2021.
Why did the City end up having this additional money?
When the FY21 budget was approved in May 2020, the duration and financial impact of the
COVID 19 pandemic was unknown. The City opted to take a very conservative approach in
making revenue projections. As the year progressed, monthly COVID 19 financial updates to
the City Council revealed a number of unanticipated impacts that resulted in the General
Fund significantly outperforming early projections:
• Income Tax – Despite a staggering number of people out of work, federal and state
enhanced unemployment benefits resulted in income tax revenues outperforming
FY20 pre-COVID revenues.
• Sales Tax – While the City’s sales taxes fell in early months of FY21, the revenue
rebounded quickly and outpaced budget forecasts throughout the year. This is a
challenging revenue to forecast due to the 90-day lag in collections.
• Building Permits – Another revenue source that was anticipated to be impacted by
COVID, permit revenue not only exceeded budget projections, but also exceeded
FY20 pre-COVID actuals.
• COVID 19 grants and reimbursements – The City received $899k from Lake County as
part of the CARES federal government COVID support, a portion of which was
allocated to the Lake Forest Library.
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The table below summarizes the primary drivers of the increased General Fund operating
surplus with a comparison to both budget and March 2021 projections:
FY21
Budget
FY21
Projected
FY21 Actual
(prelim)
Budget vs
Actual
Projected
vs Actual
Income Tax $1,021,074 1,727,613 2,351,782 1,330,708 624,169
Sales Tax 1,537,930 1,459,714 2,153,683 615,753 693,969
Building Permits 773,000 1,400,000 1,747,309 974,309 347,309
COVID 19
Grants
848,842 848,847 848,842 5
Other Revenue 32,591,475 31,202,138 31,906,977 (684,498) 704,839
Personnel Costs 21,572,820 20,964,314 20,986,688 586,132 (22,374)
COVID 19
Support
1,000,000 700,000 616,686 383,314 83,314
Other Expenses 14,125,617 13,930,443 13,312,408 813,209 618,035
Gen Fund
Transfer
300,000 1,050,000 1,050,000 (750,000) 0
Will the City continue to have substantial operating surpluses at year end?
For FY21 specifically, the significant year-end surplus occurred due to the City outperforming
early projections of the financial impact of COVID 19, which could not have been
anticipated at the time the budget was adopted.
The City of Lake Forest has had a long-standing practice of budgeting conservatively, which
makes an operating surplus at year-end more likely. Primary revenue assumptions are
determined as part of the budget development. Personnel costs account for nearly 75% of
annual General Fund expenses and the City budgets for full employment. Natural turnover in
employment results in expenditure savings each year.
Beginning in FY22, the City has transferred $750,000 in ongoing capital expenditures from the
capital budget to the General Fund budget. This has reduced the budgeted operating
surplus for the current and future years.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The recommended action would result in $4.26* million being
transferred from the General Fund to other City funds to support one-time expenses as
directed by the City Council at a future date.
FY2021 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
General Fund n/a $4,260,000* N
* Estimated and subject to revision based on actual audited General Fund financials.
The transfer is not budgeted and does not necessitate a supplemental appropriation
ordinance. It will be funded from one-time revenue, revenues in excess of budget and
expense savings in FY2021.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of an additional FY21 Transfer out of the General Fund as
directed by the City Council in the Estimated Amount of $4.26 Million to Fund One-Time
Expenditures, to be determined at a later date.
5. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approve the Extension of the Mayor’s Declaration of a Local State of Emergency
until the next City Council Meeting
STAFF CONTACT, Jason Wicha, City Manager
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: It is requested that the City Council extend the Declaration
to the next City Council meeting.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Over the past months, the U.S. Government and the State of
Illinois have issued multiple orders declaring a state of emergency over the country and the
State of Illinois in order to address the impact of the global pandemic from COVID-19. In order
to address the impact this pandemic has had on the City of Lake Forest, Mayor Pandaleon
exercised his authority to issue a Declaration of a Local State of Emergency on Saturday, April
4, 2020. At its April 6, 2020, City Council meeting, the City Council extended the Declaration
to the next City Council meeting which was June 21, 2021.
In order to ensure that the emergency powers authorized by the local declaration remain in
effect where necessary, the Mayor is asking the City Council to further extend the Declaration
of a Local State of Emergency until the next City Council meeting that takes place after July
19, 2021.
REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS: Following the Mayor exercising his authority to issue a
Declaration of a Local State of Emergency on April 2, 2020. The City Council Approved the
Mayor's Declaration on the following dates; 4/6/2020, 4/20/2020, 5/4/2020, 5/18/2020,
6/1/2020, 6/15/2020, 7/20/2020, 8/3/2020, 9/8/2020, 10/5/2020, 10/19/2020, 11/2/2020,
11/16/2020,12/7/2020, 1/19/2021, 2/1/2021, 2/16/2021, 3/1/2021, 3/15/202, 4/5/2021,
4/19/2021, 5/3/2021, 5/17/2021, 6/7/2021 and June 21, 2021.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the extension of the Mayor’s Declaration of a Local State of
Emergency until the next City Council Meeting
2. Approval of June 21, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes
A copy of the minutes can be found beginning on page 74
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of June 21, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes.
3. Approval of July 19, 2021, SPECIAL City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
A copy of the minutes can be found beginning on page 79
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of July 19, 2021, SPECIAL City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
4. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of May 22 – June 25, 2021
STAFF CONTACT: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: City Code Section 38.02 sets forth payment procedures of the
City. The Director of Finance is to prepare a monthly summary of all warrants to be drawn on
the City treasury for the payment of all sums due from the City (including all warrants relating
to payroll and invoice payments) by fund and shall prepare a detailed list of invoice
payments which denotes the person to whom the warrant is payable. The warrant list detail
of invoice payments shall be presented for review to the Chairperson of the City Council
Finance Committee for review and recommendation. All items on the warrant list detail
recommended for payment by the Finance Committee Chairperson shall be presented in
summary form to the City Council for approval or ratification. Any member of the City
Council shall, upon request to the City Manager or Director of Finance, receive a copy of the
warrant list detail as recommended by the Finance Committee Chairperson. The City
Council may approve the warrant list as so recommended by the Finance Committee
Chairperson by a concurrence of the majority of the City Council as recorded through a roll
call vote.
The Council action requested is to ratify the payments as summarized below. The associated
payroll and invoice payments have been released during the check register period noted.
Following is the summary of warrants as recommended by the Finance Committee
Chairperson:
The total denoted as “All other Funds” includes medical/dental plan claim payments
($710,958), Water Capital Fund expenses ($480,356), liability insurance deductible payments
($107,417), and a NSSRA member contribution payment ($131,012).
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Check Register for the Period of May 22 - June 25, 2021
Fund Invoice Payroll Total
101 General 585,155 2,350,178 2,935,333
501 Water & Sewer 333,497 277,244 610,741
220 Parks & Recreation 287,372 684,158 971,530
311 Capital Improvements 592,609 0 592,609
202 Motor Fuel Tax 605,224 0 605,224
230 Cemetery 55,940 48,766 104,706
210 Senior Resources 10,800 38,298 49,099
510 Deerpath Golf Course 33,273 4,393 37,666
601 Fleet 62,588 87,999 150,587
416 - 433 Debt Funds 478,914 0 478,914
248 Housing Trust 1,130 0 1,130
201 Park & Public Land 0 0 0
All other Funds 1,704,389 225,066 1,929,455
$4,750,891 $3,716,102 $8,466,993
Check Register for May 22 - June 25, 2021
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5. Approval of Amendments to the Lake Forest Cemetery Commission Investment
Policy
STAFF CONTACT: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Lake Forest Cemetery Commission requests City
Council approval of investment policy revisions adopted by the Commission on April 28, 2021.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Lake Forest Cemetery Commission Investment Policy has not
been updated since 2008. The Cemetery Commission has reviewed and adopted
amendments to its investment policy and is seeking City Council approval of the amended
policy. The amended policy can be found beginning on page 81 and the redlined version
showing the amendments made can be found beginning on page 86.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
City Council Finance
Committee 7/19/21 Presentation by Cemetery Commission
Chair of revised investment policy.
Lake Forest Cemetery
Commission 4/28/21 Adoption of investment policy revisions
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of Amendments to the Lake Forest Cemetery Commission
Investment Policy.
6. Approval to Renew Agreement for Enterprise Resource Management System
Software Maintenance
STAFF CONTACT: Jim Shaw, Director of Innovation and Technology (847-810-3590)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval to renew a one (1) year
agreement with Bellefeuil Szur & Associates (BS&A) software which includes maintenance
services and licensing.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: BS&A has been providing The City of Lake Forest services for a
financial and land parcel management system since initial implementation in 2019. This
system is one of the largest software systems to support City operations. It encompasses
payroll, purchasing, general ledger, budget, utility billing, online utility billing payments,
accounts receivable, fixed assets, code enforcement, building permits, business licensing and
land management planning and zoning.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: On June 29, 2021 staff received the annual renewal quote from
BS&A:
Per the initial agreement executed on 01/16/2018, annual license fees may be increased
according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U), or a maximum of 3%. The proposed renewal
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is 1% higher than the renewal costs in FY2020. This service of support can only be provided by
BS&A.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? No
Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1B – Sole Source
FY2022 Funding
Source Account Number Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
IT Operating 101-1315-415-43-37 $35,288 $34,739 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Renew Agreement for Enterprise Resource Management
System Software Maintenance and Licensing
7. Approval of both a Change Order to the Agreement with H.W. Lochner, Inc. and an
IDOT Resolution for Additional MFT Funds for Phase I Design of the Lake/Woodbine
Vehicle Bridge in the Amount of $27,328
Staff Contact: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and City staff are
recommending approval of a change order and an IDOT resolution utilizing MFT Funds in the
amount of $27,328 for the Phase I Design of the Lake/Woodbine Vehicle Bridge.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Lake/Woodbine Bridge is a three-span concrete arch bridge
over a ravine 60 feet deep, located on Lake Road near the Woodbine intersection. In
February 2011, the City requested grant funds under the Highway Bridge Replacement and
Rehabilitation Program (BRP) to be used toward the design of the replacement
Lake/Woodbine Vehicle Bridge. H.W. Lochner received the notice to proceed in late May,
2012.
This bridge has a current Sufficiency Rating of 25 and is therefore inspected on an annual
basis. The IDOT Bridge Sufficiency Rating Scale is from 1 to 100 with 1 being the worst and
greater than 50 considered satisfactory per Federal guidelines. The bridge’s weight rating
was reduced last year after findings performed as part of the City’s bridge study. IDOT visits
the bridge each year after receiving the inspection report from the City’s bridge inspector.
Based upon the findings, IDOT determines if the bridge’s weight and sufficiency ratings need
to further be reduced.
With its current low Sufficiency Rating, the City must proceed with completing the Phase I
design. Once completed, the design and its report will be submitted to IDOT for their review
and comments. The Phase I design supplement includes updating some of the previous
design work along with additional studies on items outside the original scope. Specifically
these include an updated traffic analysis, architectural study, structural study, environmental
study and an overall roadway study. These studies will ultimately lead to a report
documenting the feasibility the bridge’s replacement for presentation to the Historic
Preservation Commission.
Additionally, staff will inquire with IDOT how soon it can proceed with the Phase II design,
acknowledging that any comments from the Phase I report will be incorporated into the final
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design and specifications. The City has currently budgeted capital dollars in FY ’23 for Phase II
design work. When Phase II design drawings are being reviewed by IDOT, staff will submit the
City’s application for an 80/20 (State/City) share for construction from the Illinois Bridge
Replacement Fund.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee 7/1/21
Reviewed and Recommended
Approval of the Change Order &
Updated MFT Resolution
City Council 3/15/21
Approved IDOT MFT Resolution and
Phase I Design Services with H.W.
Lochner
Public Works Committee 2/25/21
Reviewed and Recommended City
Council Approval of IDOT Resolution
and Design Services Agreement
Finance Committee 11/9/20 Included in 5-Year Capital Improvement
Plan
City Council 5/21/12 Approved Phase I Agreement
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: At its March 15, 2021 City Council meeting, $87,470 was approved for
the completion of Phase I design. During a recent meeting with H.W. Lochner, staff learned
that the amount approved by City Council was not the correct amount. An additional
$27,328 is needed to complete the Structure Geotechnical Report and a Preliminary
Environmental Site Assessment (PESA hereafter). Previous staff mistakenly did not include the
cost of the geotechnical report in the amount requested. Additionally, IDOT notified H.W.
Lochner that it no longer accepts a simple “letter to the file” to update a PESA which was
assumed by the previous supplemental request.
The fiscal year ’22 capital improvement budget includes $115,000 in the MFT Fund for the
Phase I design of the Lake / Woodbine Bridge.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? No
If no, indicate the specific exception or waiver requested:
Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.11 – Existing Relationship
Below is an estimated summary of project budget:
FY2022 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
MFT Fund: 202-3703-478-78-92 $115,000 $114,798 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of both a Change Order to the Agreement with H.W. Lochner,
Inc. and an IDOT Resolution for Additional MFT Funds for Phase I Design of the Lake /
Woodbine Vehicle Bridge in the Amount of $27,328.
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8. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Building
Review Board. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The following recommendations from the Building Review Board
are presented to the City Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
1825 Telegraph Road – The Building Review Board recommended approval of demolition of the
existing structures on the site, a house and a barn, and approval of a replacement single family
home and attached garage. Testimony was received from a neighboring property owner in
support of the project while also noting concerns about drainage in the overall area. The Board
confirmed that prior to the issuance of any permits for redevelopment of the site, a grading and
drainage plan is required and will be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. (Board
vote to recommend approval: 7 - 0)
175 Pembroke Drive – The Building Review Board recommended approval of a building scale
variance to allow an addition to expand the connecting link between the house and garage.
Approval of various exterior alterations is also recommended. No public testimony was received on
this petition. (Board vote to recommend approval: 5 - 0)
713 Illinois Road – The Building Review Board recommended approval of an open, covered front
porch, a rear porch and an attached garage. The Zoning Board also recommended approval of
this petition as detailed in the previous agenda item. No public testimony was received on this
petition. (Board vote to recommend approval: 7 - 0)
1133 Mt. Vernon Avenue – The Building Review Board recommended approval of a new house on
a vacant lot and an attached garage. A neighbor complimented the house and commented on
drainage issues in the overall area. The Board confirmed that prior to the issuance of any permits
for development of the site, a grading and drainage plan is required and will be subject to review
and approval by the City Engineer. (Board vote to recommend approval: 7 - 0)
854 W. Everett Road – The Building Review Board recommended approval of the demolition of the
existing residence and construction of a replacement single family home on the site. No public
testimony was presented on this petition. (Board vote to recommend approval: 5 - 0)
The Ordinances approving the petitions as recommended by the Building Review Board, with key
exhibits attached, are included in the Council packet beginning on page 92. The Ordinances,
complete with all exhibits, are available for review in the Community Development Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading
and grant final approval of the Ordinances approving the petitions in accordance with the
Building Review Board’s recommendations.
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9. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Zoning Board
of Appeals. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The following recommendations from the Zoning Board of
Appeals are presented to the City Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
342 N. Western Avenue – The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of a variance from
the lot-in-depth setback to allow construction of a two car garage on the west side of the house. A
neighboring property owner testified in support of the petition, another neighbor noted existing
drainage issues on his property. The Board confirmed that a drainage and grading plan will be
required for the project and will be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the
issuance of any permits authorizing construction. (Board vote: 6-0 to recommend approval)
420 Washington Road – The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of lot-in-depth and
accessory structure setback variances to allow the addition of a front entry element and
construction of a detached garage. The Board noted there is currently no garage on the property
and acknowledged that the house has been unoccupied for some time. The Board commended
the new owners for taking on the restoration and enhancement of the residence. This project was
also reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. A neighbor testified in
support of the petition. (Board vote: 6-0, to recommend approval)
713 Illinois Road – The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of front and side yard
setback variances to allow the addition of a covered front porch and an attached two car
garage. The Board noted that there is currently no garage on the property and that given the
small size of the property, the options for locating a garage on the site are limited. The Building
Review Board also considered and recommended approval of this petition as detailed in the
following agenda item. Public testimony was presented by a neighbor in support of the project.
(Board vote: 6-0 to recommend approval)
The Ordinances approving the petitions as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals, with key
exhibits attached, are included in the Council packet beginning on page 142. The Ordinances,
complete with all exhibits, are available for review in the Community Development Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading
and grant final approval of the Ordinances approving the petitions in accordance with the
Zoning Board of Appeals’ recommendations.
10. Approval of an IDOT Resolution and Use of MFT Funds in the Amount of $186,170 for
the Everett & Waukegan Road Intersection Phase II Base Design and the Phase I &
Phase II Right-Hand Turn Lane Design Supplement, and the Ratification of Expenses
Related to the Additional Evaluation of the Intersection in the Amount of $45,348, to
Civiltech Engineering, Inc.
Staff Contact: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)
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PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff is recommending approval of an IDOT resolution and
use of MFT Funds in the amount of $186,170 for the Everett & Waukegan Road Intersection
Phase II Base Design and the Phase I & Phase II Right-Hand Turn Lane Design Supplement. In
addition, staff is also requesting ratification of expenses related to the additional timing,
safety, and right-hand turn lane evaluations Civiltech recently completed, in the amount of
$45,348.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: During the mid-2000’s, residents requested improvements to the
Everett & Waukegan Road intersection during multiple Ward meetings. Traffic studies, Phase I
and Phase II designs along with seeking various grant opportunities have been on-going since
2009. Phase I design has been completed and comments received from IDOT, METRA, and
the ICC have all been incorporated. Although the City paid for 100% of the Phase I design,
the City was successful in receiving a Surface Transportation Program (STP) Grant from the
Lake County Council of Mayors in 2018 for both Phase II design and construction of the Base
Design.
As was reviewed at the July 12, 2021 City Council workshop, the design supplement request
includes a myriad of items. First, Civiltech will update the drawings and specifications of the
base project to current IDOT standards. Secondly, negotiations related to the acquisition of
the needed right-of-way are also included in this supplement. Civiltech will also provide both
Phase I and Phase II design services for the proposed westbound right-hand turn lane. This
includes updating the intersection design study, geotechnical plans, lighting design, utility re-
locates, coordination with IDOT, and negotiations with the Archdiocese of Chicago. The
design supplement will result in a full Phase II design of the intersection improvements inclusive
of both the base design and the westbound right-hand turn lane, allowing the City to submit
for additional STP or alternative grant funding associated with the expanded project scope.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
City Council Workshop 7/12/21
Reviewed and Recommended
Approval to Proceed with Design
Supplement; Pursue Land Acquisition
and Additional Construction Grants
City Council Workshop 2/23/21
Updated City Council on Project Status;
Additional Wait Times, Safety, and Right-
Hand Turn Lane Analysis Requested
Finance Committee 11/12/19 Project update provided.
City Council 7/2/18 Phase II Design Services Approval
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal year ’22 capital improvement budget includes $77,697 in
the MFT Fund for Phase II design. Staff recommends that the remaining $108,473 also be
funded via the MFT Fund reserves. Finally, ratification of the $45,348 expense from the City’s
General Fund FY21 and Capital Improvements Fund FY22 budget for the timing, safety, and
right-hand turn lane analysis is also being requested.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? No
If no, indicate the specific exception or waiver requested:
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Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.11 – Existing Relationship
Below is an estimated summary of project budget:
FY2022 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
MFT Fund: 202-3703-478-78-81 $77,697 $186,170 N*
* If necessary, a supplemental appropriation will be submitted for City Council approval at
the close of the fiscal year.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of an IDOT Resolution and Use of MFT Funds in the Amount of
$186,170 for the Everett & Waukegan Road Intersection Phase II Base Design and the Phase I
& Phase II Right-Hand Turn Lane Design Supplements, and the Ratification of Expenses
Related to the Additional Evaluation of the Intersection in the Amount of $45,348, to Civiltech
Engineering, Inc.
11. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to Execute Documents Extending the
Dispatch Services Agreement between the Village of Glenview and the City of Lake
Forest for Calendar Years 2022 through 2028
PRESENTED BY: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The City Council is asked to consider approval of an
extension to the City’s Dispatch Services Agreement with the Village of Glenview for an
additional seven-year term covering the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31,
2028.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: On April 21, 2014, the Lake Forest City Council approved a
Dispatch Services Agreement with the Village of Glenview for the period of July 1, 2014
through December 31, 2021. This action came as a result of two years of study and
deliberation. In July 2012, the Village of Lake Bluff, City of Lake Forest and City of Highland
Park contracted with Matrix Consulting Group to conduct a feasibility study of consolidating
9-1-1 public safety dispatch operations. With dispatch consolidation becoming a growing
trend and all three agencies facing future capital upgrades, it was anticipated that
consolidation could produce efficiencies and cost savings.
Phase I of the study was completed in April 2013 and results of the study indicated that cost
savings could be accomplished. Phase II of the study focused on the change in staffing
levels and associated costs under different organizational scenarios and the infrastructure
requirements necessary to support each scenario. Phase II was completed in December
2013 and three scenarios were further studied, after which a recommendation was made to
proceed with consolidation of 9-1-1 dispatch services under contract with the Village of
Glenview, housed at the Highland Park facility and staffed by Glenview employees.
A joint meeting of Lake Bluff, Highland Park and Lake Forest governing boards was
conducted December 17, 2013. The consensus of the elected members present was to
proceed with formal meetings in January 2014 to consider a resolution to proceed with
contract negotiations. The Lake Forest City Council approved the resolution on January 21,
2014. Multiple meetings were conducted over the following weeks to discuss implementation
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details assuming a tentative cutover date of September 1, 2014 and addressing the following
key aspects:
• Radio Frequency Improvements to move the three communities onto one common
frequency to greatly increase the capability of fire communications,
• Full Redundancy between the Glenview and Highland Park communication centers to
provide seamless emergency services for each community served,
• Non-emergency call handling to be provided by Glenview,
• Stay agreements with current employees to incentive current dispatchers to continue
through the transition date, and
• Financial analysis to refine all costs associated with the services to be provided and to
compare those proposed costs with current operating and capital costs.
The proposed consolidation was projected to generate $1.67 million in cost savings for the
City of Lake Forest over the initial five-year period along with improvements to current service
levels, including:
• A fully redundant dispatch center,
• Improved staffing due to combined resources,
• Regional approach to emergency services and ability to coordinate services,
• Next Generation compatible 9-1-1 phone system,
• Upgraded dispatch software systems,
• Enhanced transmissions for the main police frequency, increasing officer safety, and
• A new IP based radio console system.
The Consolidation Project was officially kicked off June 17, 2014, and regular meetings were
conducted including staff from Glenview, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Highland Park and
Highwood. Cutover to the consolidated system was successfully completed on September
11, 2014.
Dispatch Services IGA Working Group
With the current agreement expiring December 31, 2021, Glenview provided an initial
proposal in December 2020 to extend the agreement through the end of 2030. A Dispatch
Services IGA Working Group was formed with representation of each impacted agency
(Glenview, Highland Park, Highwood, Highland Park, Lake Bluff and Lake Forest). Negotiations
have been conducted over the past few months to reach consensus on a proposed
extension of the dispatch services agreement for the North Center agencies, as follows:
• Extension period of seven years – January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2028
• Cost increases for the combined North Center agencies of 3.00% for CY 2022 and
3.75% per year for CY2023 through 2028. Each agency’s increase for CY2022 varies
depending on the schedule for payment of capital costs during the initial term. Lake
Forest’s increase for 2022 is 2.93%.
• Proposed costs include all current services: dispatch, capital costs, software
maintenance, and add-ons since the inception of the agreement (Rave Alert, Rave
Smart 9-1-1, ICN, Socrata)
• The Village of Glenview has agreed to provide analytics to the North Center agencies
to include dashboards, trend data and comparables in both data and map formats.
It is the joint recommendation of the Lake Forest City Manager, Police Chief, Fire Chief and
Finance Director that the City Council approve the proposed extension of the Agreement.
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BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The City’s annual cost increase under the proposed extension would
be 2.93% for calendar year 2022 and 3.75% per year for calendar years 2023 through 2028.
Since inception of the consolidated dispatch agreement through April 30, 2021, the City has
saved a total of $2,524,180. Projected savings for the extension period exceeds $400,000 per
year.
It is important to note that the majority of the costs associated with the dispatch services
agreement is personnel. The City’s personnel costs are currently projected to increase
annually by 3.8% on average, indicating that the proposed costs for the extension period are
reasonable.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? NO
If no, indicate the specific exception requested:
Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1I – Existing Relationship
COUNCIL ACTION: Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to Execute Documents Extending
the Dispatch Services Agreement between the Village of Glenview and the City of Lake
Forest for Calendar Years 2022 through 2028
12. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in Support of a
Special Use Permit for “Lucky Duck”, a Tapas Restaurant Proposed in Westwood
Center, 950 N. Western Avenue. (If desired by the Council, Waive First Reading and
Grant Final Approval of the Ordinance.)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: A recommendation from the Plan Commission is
presented for City Council consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The owners of The Peanut Gallery are requesting a Special Use
Permit for a new, small scale restaurant, “Lucky Duck” that is proposed in the space currently
occupied by The Peanut Gallery. The owners emphasized that The Peanut Gallery has
enjoyed great support from the community and is not going away, only going on hiatus with
plans for it to return in the future, in some form. Based on some experimentation with various
food offerings during the pandemic, the owners are confident that the Lucky Duck, which will
offer small plates, Bao Buns and specialty cocktails, will be well received by the community.
The City Code classifies full service restaurants, restaurants with seating and table service,
located within 150’ of residential zoning districts, as special uses. Restaurants located further
away from residential properties are permitted outright. Special uses proposed in the City’s
business districts require consideration by the Plan Commission through the public hearing
process, and must be evaluated based on the applicable criteria in the Code. The review
process assures that the specific use proposed is considered in the contexts of both the
nearby residential neighborhood and the business district, and provides the opportunity for
public input. Often, special uses are approved subject to conditions and limitations as is the
case with this petition.
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The Lucky Duck will welcome customers who wish to dine in, the restaurant will
accommodate about 19 guests. Lucky Duck will also offer food for pick up by residents, the
restaurant will not use outside delivery services. The restaurant will be open for business five
days a week, and will serve dinner, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, and from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant will not be open
for lunch. As the weather permits, limited outdoor dining may be available in the center of
the Westwood Center complex. The courtyard is encircled by the existing building which
buffers noise, light and activity from the neighboring homes to the west and north.
No public testimony was presented to the Commission on this petition. The Commission voted
4 to 0 to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit to the City Council subject to 12
conditions of approval consistent with the conditions previously approved for other
restaurants in this development. The conditions as recommended by the Commission are
detailed in the ordinance which is included in the Council packet beginning on page 242. In
summary, the conditions address enhancements to the overall site, hours of operation,
parking, noise, outdoor dining, ventilation, deliveries and use of the alley.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading
and grant final approval of the Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for Lucky Duck at
Westwood Center, 950 N. Western Avenue in accordance with the Plan Commission’s
recommendation.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the twelve (12) omnibus items as presented.
6. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest City Code
Regarding Alcoholic Beverages (final approval)
PRESENTED BY: Kurt Asprooth, City Attorney
STAFF CONTACT: Margaret Boyer, City Clerk, 847-810-3674
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: At the direction of the City’s Liquor Commissioner, Staff is
requesting consideration of an Ordinance adopting an update to the City’s Liquor Code.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: The City’s regulations governing alcoholic beverages are
codified in Chapter 111 of the City Code, which is referred to as the City’s Liquor Code. The
City’s Liquor Code has been amended many times over the previous years. Some of the
existing provisions of the Liquor Code have become obsolete, and Staff has identified other
provisions that require updating or minor revision. Staff has been working with the City Attorney
over the past several months on an update to the Liquor Code to address these issues.
The City Council approved the first reading of this Ordinance at its Monday, June 21 meeting,
staff requests approving the final reading of the proposed Ordinance that can be found
beginning on page 172. Additionally, a redlined version of the Liquor Code showing all of the
proposed amendments can be found beginning on page 205. The proposed ordinance
amends multiple sections of the Liquor Code. A summary of the revisions follows:
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• Several provisions of the Liquor Code were duplicative, which have been removed.
• Section 111.04 and Section 111.078 addressed the same general topic, and have been
consolidated.
• Multiple license classifications have become obsolete and are no longer in use or
necessary. The proposed ordinance eliminates the Class A-4, Class C-4, Class F-1, Class
H-1, Class H-2, and Class I-2 licenses.
• Several license classifications have been updated for clarity or redundancies, and to
address current trends in license applications.
• The Class B-1 License has been amended to more accurately reflect its application to
the Deerpath Golf Course.
• The Class C-3 License has been clarified as an add-on license to allow outdoor service
for holders of a Class C-1, C-2, E-1, or J liquor license.
• The Class E-1 License has been shortened to apply generally to alcohol sales at hotels.
• The Class F-4 License has been amended to apply only to a specific date range.
• The insurance requirements for licensees have been clarified.
• The requirement for a licensee to provide a $2,000 surety bond, which was to be forfeited
in the event of license revocation, has been deleted.
• Section 111.044 has been amended to reflect a change in State Law that eliminated
the United States citizenship requirement for liquor licensees.
• Section 111.076 has been amended to clearly state that anyone under the age of 21
may not pour or serve alcohol within the City.
REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
City Council 6/21021 City Council Approved First Reading
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: There will be a minimal impact on liquor license revenues due to the
elimination and consolidation of liquor license classifications and corresponding changes to
liquor license fees, but the proposed Ordinance will not have any direct impact on City
revenues or its budget.
COUNCIL ACTION: Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest City Code
Regarding Alcoholic Beverages (final approval)
2. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Fee Schedule to reflect changes
to the Liquor Code (final approval)
PRESENTED BY: Kurt Asprooth, City Attorney
STAFF CONTACT: Margaret Boyer, City Clerk (847)810.3674
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approving the final reading of the proposed
Ordinance beginning on page 238.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: City Staff and the City Attorney have gone through the process
of reviewing the City’s current liquor license holders and current Liquor code. As part of the
process, each license class was reviewed. Multiple license classifications that have become
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obsolete have been eliminated, and others have been amended to reflect current trends. As
such, in addition to the amendments to the Liquor Code, staff requests approval of changes
to several of the Liquor License fees. One example is the C-3 license category, which allows
for certain existing license holders to serve alcohol outside. Given the popularity and
expansion of outdoor service during the pandemic, the City will keep the CLASS C-3 license
category, but will no longer charge an additional fee for the license. All other license
classification language was reviewed, consolidated, updated, and eliminated outdated
language and unused license categories.
REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
City Council 6/21021 City Council Approved First Reading
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Annual revenue loss from the CLASS C-3 license will be a total of
$2100, there will be no other revenue losses from the changes.
COUNCIL ACTION: Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Fee Schedule to reflect
changed to the Liquor Code (Final Approval)
7.NEW BUSINESS
1.Consideration of a Recommendation from the Building Review Board in Support of
New Designs and Plans for the Amberley Woods Courtyard Homes. (Waive First
Reading and Grant Final Approval of an Ordinance)
PRESENTED BY: Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development
(810-3504)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: A recommendation from the Building Review Board is
presented for Council consideration and action.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: On a routine basis, recommendations for approval of
petitions from the Building Review Board are placed on the Omnibus Agenda for City Council
consideration. In the case of this petition, at the request of the petitioner, McNaughton
Development, this petition will be presented to the Council for consideration during the
regular agenda. The petitioner has stated an objection to a condition of approval as
recommended by the Building Review Board relating to the roof material. A statement from
the petitioner is included in the Council packet beginning on page 256
McNaughton Development recently acquired the 19 vacant single family, Courtyard Home
lots in the Amberley Woods mixed use development. In February, the McNaughton group
presented new plans for the homes, intended to replace the previously approved plans for
the Amberley Courtyard Homes, to better meet the needs of today’s home buyers and to
offer a product at a price to fit the target market.
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At the February meeting, the Board continued the petition finding that the overall design,
exterior materials and quality of the homes as then presented was not consistent with the
existing homes in the development or the homes in the surrounding developments. The
petitioner returned to the Board in April with revised plans. The Board acknowledged that the
plans as revised were more consistent with the quality and character of the existing
development but noted that some additional refinements were needed to achieve an
acceptable end product. In response to the petitioner’s concern about further time delays,
the Board agreed to appoint a subcommittee of two members of the Board to meet with the
petitioners prior to the next meeting to work to resolve the outstanding items and position the
petition for approval at an upcoming meeting.
At the June meeting, the Board approved the plans presented subject to conditions of
approval as detailed in Exhibit C to the Ordinance.
Throughout the Board’s review, property owners in the Amberley Woods development were
actively engaged in discussions with the petitioner, the Board and City staff. The Board, as
always, worked to balance the interests of various parties. The residents currently living in the
Amberley Woods development expressed concern about designs and exterior materials that
were not consistent with the character and quality of the existing development. The
petitioner expressed a desire to achieve a low maintenance product designed to attract
buyers in this active market and to allow the new homes to be sold at particular price points.
The table below summarizes the Board’s efforts to balance the interests of the various parties,
adhere to the City’s Design Guidelines and to compromise in response to the petitioner’s
requests and goals. Based on correspondence received from the petitioner, staff
understands that the petitioner objects to only the requirement that cedar shingles, rather
than asphalt shingles, be used for the roofs on all of the homes consistent with the existing
homes in the development.
Building
Element
Exterior Materials
Previously Approved
and Used For Existing
Amberley Woods
Courtyard Homes
Exterior Materials Proposed
by Petitioner
Board
Recommendation
Exterior
Walls
Wood Shingle,
Stucco, and Stone
Fiber Cement Shingle with
Smooth Finish and Stone
(Shingle Style), Stucco and
Stone (French Country
Style) and Stucco, Brick and
Stone (Tudor Style)
Approve
Windows Aluminum Clad
Wood Fiberglass Approve
Trim Wood
Fiber Cement with Smooth
Finish (Shingle Style)
Stucco Trim (French
Country & Tudor)
Approve
Fascia Wood Fiber Cement, Smooth
Finish Approve
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Soffit Wood Fiber Cement, Smooth
Finish Approve
Roof Cedar Shingles
Wood Shingle (Shingle Style
Model) and Architectural
Asphalt Shingle (French
Country & Tudor Style
Models)
Require Cedar
Shingle for all
model/style types
Chimney Stone with Clay Pots Stone and Brick with Clay
Pots Approve
Gutters &
Downspouts Copper Aluminum Approve
Columns Wood Wood Approve
Brackets Wood Wood Approve
Shutters Wood Fiber Cement Approve
The Building Review Board voted 6 to 0 to recommend approval of new designs and plans for
the Amberley Woods Courtyard homes for the remaining 19 lots, subject to conditions of
approval as detailed above and on Exhibit C in the Ordinance included in the Council
packet beginning on page 259.
COUNCIL ACTION:
If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, accept the recommendation of the
Building Review Board and waive first reading of an ordinance approving the new plans for
the Amberley Woods Courtyard homes and grant final approval.
OR
Modify the recommendation of the Building Review Board and approve first reading of the
Ordinance and direct staff and the City Attorney to modify the conditions and findings as
appropriate and present the revised Ordinance to the Council for final action at a future
meeting.
OR
Remand the petition to the Building Review Board for further consideration.
8.ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
9.ADJOURNMENT
A copy of the Decision Making Parameters is included beginning on page 25 of this packet.
An instruction guide on how to participate at a City Council meeting is included beginning
on page 26.
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Office of the City Manager July 14, 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
Ideal Zoom app on a desktop
or Laptop
A headset with
microphone
Wired connection via
Ethernet
Better Zoom app on a mobile
phone or tablet
A headset (using built-in
microphone) Using a
phone to dial in
Connected Wirelessly via
WiFi
Okay Calling into conference
line (without Zoom app)
Computer speakers (using
built-in microphone)
Speakerphone on phone
Connected via 4G / LTE
(cellular data)
Using a phone to dial in
Tips
Make sure your device is
fully charged and you
have access to Zoom on
your device
When Participating, pick a
quite space to avoid any
background noise
If you have to use WiFi,
try to pick a workspace
close to your router.
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101-2501-484.84-95 N/A 10,000.00 DIALOGUE NEWSLETTER DESIGN SERVICES
101-3401-435.35-10 109775 TESKA ASSOCIATES INC 11,655.98 COMP PLAN UPDATES/IMPLEMENTATION
101-3401-435.35-10 110163 TESKA ASSOCIATES INC 9,503.75 COMP PLAN UPDATES/IMPLEMENTATION
101-3748-435.35-10 110340 WISS JANNEY ELSTNER ASSOC 24,175.00 BRIDGE INSPECTIONS
101-5138-461.61-11 109472 SUPREME CASTING INC 18,717.20 LIGHTING MATERIALS
101-7672-460.60-20 110386 OFFICE DEPOT, INC 9,940.46 FURNITURE REPLACEMENT/POLICE ADMIN
101-7672-460.60-20 110416 RAY O'HERRON CO INC 7,075.00 POLICE HELMETS
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 106,567.39
201-8457-456.67-78 N/A 400,000.00 VETERANS PARK
PARK AND PUBLIC LAND FUND TOTAL 400,000.00
210-8506-443.43-35 110417 BOLLER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC 112,500.00 DH KITCHEN RENOVATION PROJECT
210-8508-443.43-35 110418 KOLBER, STEVEN 760.00 DH KITCHEN RENOVATION ARCHITECT
SENIOR RESOURCES FUND TOTAL 113,260.00
220-5887-435.35-10 109971 CRAIG BERGMANN LANDSCAPE DESIGN 9,800.00 ELAWA FARM DESIGN SERVICES
220-8065-435.35-10 GEWALT HAMILTON ASSOCIATES, INC.21,300.00 SCHEMATIC DESIGN - TURF FIELDS
220-8065-435.35-10 HAY & ASSOCIATES 28,700.00 BOARDWALK DESIGN
PARKS AND RECREATION FUND TOTAL 59,800.00
224-8026-476.76-45 N/A 35,000.00 Veterans Park
SPECIAL RECREATION FUND TOTAL 35,000.00
230-6407-476.77-14 110330 APPLIED ECOLOGICAL SERVICES INC 71,555.82 RAVINE RESTORATION AND STABILIZATION
230-6407-476.76-20 N/A 1,600,000.00 CEMETERY MEMORIAL GARDEN
CEMETERY FUND TOTAL 1,671,555.82
248-3403-435.35-10 110391 BLECK ENGINEERING CO INC 24,965.00 SENIOR COTTAGES - EVERETT/TELEGRAPH ROADS
HOUSING TRUST FUND TOTAL 24,965.00
311-1503-467.67-10 110414 SLATEN CONSTRUCTION, INC.183,460.00 POLICE TARGET RANGE SAFETY UPGRADE
311-1503-467.67-76 110219 CYRIL REGAN HEATING, INC 50,764.00 SENIOR CENTER HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT
311-1503-467.67-76 110219 CYRIL REGAN HEATING, INC 15,538.00 SENIOR CENTER HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT
311-1503-478.78-05 110430 DBM SERVICES, INC 62,700.00 MS EPOXY FLOOR PROJECT
311-1503-478.78-58 110407 LAKELAND HVAC AUTOMATION INC 19,400.00 REPLACE CONTROLLERS AND THERMOSTATS
311-1503-478.78-58 110435 DIVINCI PAINTERS INC 19,700.00 ELAWA FARMS - PAINTING AND CARPENTRY
311-3403-467.67-13 109688 LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE 20,000.00 REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT PLANTINGS
311-3703-478.78-81 110307 CIVILTECH ENGINEERING INC 47,857.95 EVERETT ROAD/WAUKEGAN ROAD INTERSECTION
311-3703-478.78-89 109445 HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC.127,729.97 PHASE I DESIGN OF BRIDGE ALTERNATIVE
311-3703-478.78-94 109735 GEWALT HAMILTON ASSOCIATES, INC.32,364.47 DEERPATH STREETSCAPE PHASE I DESIGN
311-5003-475.75-02 109850 PB LOADER CORPORATION 36,230.00 CABINET BODY FOR STREETS TRUCK
311-5103-467.67-23 110358 WISS JANNEY ELSTNER ASSOC 5,650.00 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE DESIGN - ILLINOIS
311-5103-467.67-79 110412 EXCEL LTD, INC.9,576.00 LIGHTING CONTROLLER
311-5203-435.35-51 110124 NORMAN DESIGN COMPANY, LLC 32,999.03 RECYCLING CAMPAIGN SERVICES (LFGC GRANT)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TOTAL 663,969.42
508-2503-485.75-39 N/A 315,000.00 JOYTIME PROPERTY ACQUISITION
508-6003-477.77-04 110291 ILLINOIS PUMP INC 45,000.00 LFWP PUMP REBUILD PROJECT
WATER CAPITAL FUND TOTAL 360,000.00
GRAND TOTAL 3,435,117.63
DRAFT - FINAL READING 7/19/21 CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF LAKE FOREST - FY21 ROLLOVERS
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Budget
Expenditures Debt
FY2022 Payments Rollovers Library Subtotal Contingency Approp Ord
101 General Fund 37,662,118 106,568 37,768,686 3,776,869 41,545,555
120 Flex 9,800 9,800 980 10,780
201 Park & Public Land 0 400,000 400,000 40,000 440,000
202 MFT 267,697 267,697 26,770 294,467
205 Emergency Telephone 304,357 304,357 30,436 334,793
210 Senior Resources 603,740 113,260 717,000 71,700 788,700
220 Parks and Recreation (incl Rec Dev)9,226,650 59,800 9,286,450 928,645 10,215,095
224 Special Recreation 504,995 35,000 539,995 54,000 593,995
230 Cemetery 1,021,599 1,671,556 2,693,155 269,316 2,962,471
245 Foreign Fire Insurance 300,000 n/a 0
247 Police Restricted Funds 91,000 91,000 9,100 100,100
248 Housing Trust 650,000 24,965 674,965 67,497 742,462
311 Capital Improvement 9,406,452 663,969 10,070,421 1,007,042 11,077,463
322 Laurel/Western Redevelopment TIF 951,815 951,815 95,182 1,046,997
422 SSA 25 - Knollwood Sewer 79,350 (79,350)0 0
423 SSA 26 - Waukegan Sewer 21,108 (21,108)0 0
424 SSA 29 - Saunders Road 151,904 (151,904)0 0
425 2004B - Storm Sewer 1,024,975 (1,024,975)0 0
428 2009 G.O. Bonds - Western Avenue 253,200 (253,200)0 0
429 2010 G.O. Bonds 582,263 (582,263)0 0
432 2013 Refunding 2010A 747,763 (747,763)0 0
433 2015 G.O. Bonds 610,425 (610,425)0 0
501 Water & Sewer 8,204,788 8,204,788 820,479 9,025,267
508 Water and Sewer Capital 1,190,000 360,000 1,550,000 155,000 1,705,000
510 Deerpath Golf Course 2,454,651 2,454,651 245,465 2,700,116
601 Fleet 1,967,728 1,967,728 196,773 2,164,501
605 Liability Insurance 1,250,000 1,250,000 125,000 1,375,000
610 Self Insurance 5,789,000 5,789,000 578,900 6,367,900
701 Fire Pension 3,149,335 3,149,335 314,934 3,464,269
702 Police Pension 3,345,335 3,345,335 334,534 3,679,869
709 Trust Care Funds
91,822,048 (3,470,988)3,435,118 0 91,486,178 9,148,618 100,634,796
Library 4,381,371 4,381,371 438,137 4,819,508
Rounding Adj 4
4,381,371 95,867,549 9,586,755 105,454,308
SD 67 39,810,231 39,810,231
Appropriation Ordinance Total 145,264,539
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
Appropriation Ordinance Worksheet
Pension/Trust Funds
Total All Funds
Special Revenue Funds
Capital Project Funds
Debt Service Funds
Enterprise Funds
Internal Service Funds
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Section 1: That the following sums, or so much thereof as may be authorized by
law, be and the same are hereby appropriated from the respective fund designated
in this ordinance for the corporate purposes of The City of Lake Forest and for the
objects and purposes stated herein according to departments and other separate
agencies, and for the Public Schools of The City of Lake Forest, County of Lake and
State of Illinois, to defray the necessary expenses of the City and its Public
Schools for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2021 and ending April 30, 2022.
GENERAL FUND
General Government Appropriation
Salaries and Benefits 3,378,644$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 3,622,747
Capital Equipment 200,000
Contingency - to meet expenses of emergencies
and optional expenses not otherwise provided for 3,776,869
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 10,978,260$
Law
Contractual Services 450,000$
TOTAL LAW 450,000$
Community Development
Salaries and Benefits 1,807,756$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 365,871
Capital Equipment -
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2,173,627$
Public Works Administration
Salaries and Benefits 487,066$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 96,999
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION 584,065$
Public Buildings
Building Maintenance
Salaries and Benefits 949,803$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 731,021
Capital Improvements 150,000
TOTAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS 1,830,824$
located in Lake County, Illinois, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR 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
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST,
an Illinois special charter and home rule municipal corporation
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Appropriation
Streets
Salaries and Benefits 1,222,834$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 810,772
Capital Improvements 250,000
TOTAL STREETS 2,283,606$
Sanitation
Salaries and Benefits 1,465,504$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,097,561
TOTAL SANITATION 2,563,065$
Storm Sewers
Salaries and Benefits 152,193$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 29,900
Capital Improvements 50,000
TOTAL STORM SEWERS 232,093$
Engineering
Salaries and Benefits 639,240$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 377,166
TOTAL ENGINEERING 1,016,406$
Fire
Administration
Salaries and Benefits (See Exhibit A)5,092,149$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 2,727,614
Capital Improvements 50,000
Sub-Total 7,869,763$
Emergency Medical Services
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 28,800$
Sub-Total 28,800$
Fire Suppression
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 110,500$
Sub-Total 110,500$
TOTAL FIRE 8,009,063$
Police
Salaries and Benefits (See Exhibit A)6,705,764$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 4,668,782
Capital Improvements 50,000
TOTAL POLICE 11,424,546$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE GENERAL FUND 41,545,555$
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Appropriation
FLEX FUND
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 9,800$
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 980
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM FLEX FUND 10,780$
PARK AND PUBLIC LAND FUND
Park Improvements 400,000$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 40,000
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
PARK AND PUBLIC LAND FUND 440,000$
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND
Capital Improvements 267,697$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 26,770
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 294,467$
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE FUND
Police
Salaries and Benefits -$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 230,357
Capital Equipment 74,000
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 30,436
TOTAL POLICE 334,793$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE FUND 334,793$
SENIOR RESOURCES COMMISSION FUND
Salaries and Benefits 400,037$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 316,963
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 71,700
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
SENIOR RESOURCES COMMISSION FUND 788,700$
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Appropriation
PARKS AND RECREATION FUND
Recreation
Recreation Programs
Salaries and Benefits 3,287,808$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,547,187
Capital Equipment 50,000
Sub-Total 4,884,995$
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 928,645
TOTAL RECREATION SECTION 5,813,640$
Parks and Forestry
Administration
Salaries and Benefits 2,742,264$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 646,671
Capital Improvement 100,000
Capital Equipment 210,000
Sub-Total 3,698,935$
Grounds Maintenance
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 378,770$
Sub-Total 378,770$
Athletic Field Plg/Tennis
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 90,000$
Sub-Total 90,000$
Lakefront Facilities
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 56,500$
Sub-Total 56,500$
Tree Trimming
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 50,750$
Sub-Total 50,750$
Tree Removal
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 41,000$
Sub-Total 41,000$
Insect & Disease
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 15,000$
Sub-Total 15,000$
Tree & Shrub Planting/Care
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 12,500$
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Appropriation
Sub-Total 12,500$
Natural Areas Management
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 58,000$
Sub-Total 58,000$
TOTAL PARKS AND FORESTRY SECTION 4,401,455$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
PARKS AND RECREATION FUND 10,215,095$
SPECIAL RECREATION FUND
Salaries and Benefits 59,026$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 291,122
Capital Improvements 189,847
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 54,000
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
SPECIAL RECREATION FUND 593,995$
CEMETERY COMMISSION FUND
Salaries and Benefits 455,714$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 305,885
Capital Improvements 1,931,556
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and operational
expenses not otherwise provided for 269,316
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
CEMETERY COMMISSION FUND 2,962,471$
PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND
Library Services
Salaries and Benefits 2,603,814$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 1,314,557
Building Maintenance - Supplies/Other Services and Charges 268,000$
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and
operational expenses not otherwise provided for 438,137
Sub-Total 4,624,508$
Capital Equipment -$
Capital Improvements 195,000
Sub-Total 195,000$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND 4,819,508$
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Appropriation
POLICE RESTRICTED FUND
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 91,000$
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 9,100
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM POLICE RESTRICTED FUND 100,100$
HOUSING TRUST FUND
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 674,965$
Capital Improvements -
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 67,497
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE HOUSING TRUST FUND 742,462$
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
Salaries and Benefits -$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 7,500
Capital Equipment 696,230
Capital Improvements 9,366,691
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 1,007,042
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 11,077,463$
LAUREL/WESTERN REDEVELOPMENT FUND
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 851,815
Capital Improvements 100,000$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 95,182
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
LAUREL/WESTERN REDEVELOPMENT FUND 1,046,997$
WATER AND SEWER FUND
General Government
Salaries and Benefits 255,235$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 1,965,972
Debt retirement 2,296,795
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 820,479
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 5,338,481$
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Appropriation
Public Works
Salaries and Benefits 2,319,683$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 1,107,103
Capital Improvements 260,000
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION 3,686,786$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
WATER AND SEWER FUND 9,025,267$
WATER AND SEWER CAPITAL FUND
Capital Equipment 25,000$
Capital Improvements 1,525,000
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 155,000
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
WATER AND SEWER CAPITAL FUND 1,705,000$
DEERPATH GOLF COURSE FUND
Administration
Salaries and Benefits 518,219$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 419,763
Capital Equipment 50,000
Capital Improvements 653,083
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 245,465
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION 1,886,530$
Course Maintenance
Salaries and Benefits -$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 108,013
TOTAL COURSE MAINTENANCE 108,013$
Clubhouse
Salaries and Benefits 180,702$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 524,871
TOTAL CLUBHOUSE 705,573$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
DEERPATH GOLF COURSE FUND 2,700,116$
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Appropriation
FLEET FUND
Salaries and Benefits 832,766$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 1,134,962
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 196,773
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE FLEET FUND 2,164,501$
LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 1,250,000$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 125,000
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND 1,375,000$
SELF INSURANCE FUND
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 5,789,000$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 578,900
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
SELF INSURANCE FUND 6,367,900$
FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION FUND
Other Services and Charges 3,149,335$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 314,934
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION FUND 3,464,269$
POLICE PENSION FUND
Other Services and Charges 3,345,335$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 334,534
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
POLICE PENSION FUND 3,679,869$
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Appropriation
Public Schools THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
School District No. 67
From the Education 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/Social Security Fund 894,617
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$
Summary of the Amounts Appropriated From the Several Funds
Fund Appropriation
General 41,545,555$
Flex 10,780
Park and Public Land 440,000
Motor Fuel Tax 294,467
Emergency Telephone 334,793
Senior Resources Commission 788,700
Parks and Recreation 10,215,095
Special Recreation 593,995
Cemetery Commission 2,962,471
Public Library 4,819,508
Alcohol Asset Forfeiture 100,100
Affordable Housing 742,462
Capital Improvements 11,077,463
Laurel/Western Redevelopment 1,046,997
Water and Sewer 9,025,267
Water and Sewer Capital Fund 1,705,000
Deerpath Golf Course 2,700,116
Fleet 2,164,501
Liability Insurance 1,375,000
Self Insurance 6,367,900
Firefighters' Pension 3,464,269
Police Pension 3,679,869
Sub-Total 105,454,308$
The City of Lake Forest School District No. 67
Education 33,259,799$
Operations, Building and Maintenance 4,076,516$
Capital Projects 425,000$
Illinois Municipal Retirement/Social Security 894,617$
Transportation 1,154,299$
Sub-Total 39,810,231$
GRAND TOTAL 145,264,539$
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Section 2: That any sum of money heretofore appropriated and not expended
now in the Treasury of The City of Lake Forest, or that hereafter may come into
the Treasury of The City of Lake Forest, is hereby reappropriated by this
Ordinance.
Section 3: That the funds derived from sources other than the 2020 tax levy
and other revenue pledged for specific purposes may be allotted by the Mayor
and City Council to such appropriations and in such amounts respectively,
as said Corporate Authorities may determine within the limits of said
appropriations, respectively, insofar as doing same does not conflict with
the law.
Section 4: That any unexpended balances of any items of any general appropriation
made by this Ordinance may be expended in making up any deficiency in any other
item in the same general appropriation made by this Ordinance and is hereby
appropriated therefore.
Section 5: That any sum of money received for a specific purpose or category
of expenditure from any source other than real estate taxes (including without
limitation grants and donations) that is not specifically authorized by this
appropriation ordinance shall be authorized for expenditure upon acceptance of such
sum of money by the City, provided that such expenditure is approved in accordance with
applicable City ordinances and procedures.
Section 6: That the sum of money that the Corporate Authorities of the City
(or such subordinate body of the City empowered to authorize the expenditure
of funds) have approved, or will approve, to satisfy a lawful debt of the City,
and for which money is available in the Treasury (or in the specific fund
over which a subordinate body may have authority) at the time of such
approval, is hereby appropriated by this ordinance.
Section 7: That if any item or portion thereof of this Appropriation Ordinance
is for any reason held invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion of such item or the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 8: The City Council shall at any time have the power,
to make transfers of sums of money appropriated for one corporate object
or purpose, but no appropriation for any object or purposes shall thereby
be reduced below any amount sufficient to cover all obligations incurred
or to be incurred against such appropriation.
Section 9: At any time during the fiscal year when an expenditure
shall exceed the amounts set forth in this ordinance and there are funds available
in the City's Treasury, the City Council may approve such expenditure
and grant a supplemental appropriation for such purpose contemporaneously.
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Section 10: This ordinance shall be in force ten (10) days from and after its
passage, approval and publication.
PASSED THIS ____ day of ________________, 2021
____________________________________________
APPROVED THIS ____ day of ________________, 2021
_____________________________________________
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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CITY OF LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS
APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE
FISCAL YEAR 2022 (May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022)
EXHIBIT A
In accordance with §3-125.1 of the Pension Code and §4402.30 of the Administrative Code, the City shall
annually establish pensionable salary for all City employees covered by Article 3 of the Pension Code in the City’s
Appropriations Ordinance. Salary attached to rank for officers covered by Article 3 of the Pension Code are as
follows:
POSITION Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7
Police Officer
5/1/21 Payment
Total
$71,647
500
$72,147
$76,482
500
$76,982
$81,316
500
$81,816
$85,725
500
$86,225
$90,536
500
$91,036
$95,346
500
$95,846
$107,040
500
$107,540
Police Sergeant $111,870 $114,230 $116,590 $118,950 $121,310 $123,670 $126,030
Police Commander Salary Range $130,267 - $140,409
Deputy Police Chief Salary Range $145,058 – 157,666
Police Chief Base Salary $179,657
In accordance with §4-118.1 of the Pension Code and §4402.30 of the Administrative Code, the City shall
annually establish pensionable salary for all City employees covered by Article 4 of the Pension Code in the City’s
Appropriations Ordinance. Salary attached to rank for officers covered by Article 4 of the Pension Code are as
follows:
POSITION Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7
Firefighter $67,011 $72,529 $74,445 $81,271
Firefighter Paramedic $72,768 $76,997 $81,816 $87,804 $92,377 $98,169 $105,238
Fire Lieut. Paramedic $108,472 $112,378 $114,115 $115,853 $117,590 $119,328 $121,065
Fire Battalion Chief Salary Range $130,267 - $140,409
Fire Division Chief Salary Range $130,267 - $140,409
Deputy Fire Chief Salary Range $145,058 – 157,666
Fire Chief Base Salary $179,657
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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-__
AN ORDINANCE providing for the issuance of not to exceed
$8,500,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, of
the City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, for the purpose of
refunding certain outstanding general obligation bonds of said City,
providing for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax sufficient
to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds, authorizing and
directing the execution of an escrow agreement in connection with
the issuance of said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to
the winning bidder thereof.
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois (the “City”), has elected on
November 2, 2004, pursuant to the provisions of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois (the
“State”), and particularly Article VII, Section 6(a) thereof, to become a home rule unit and as such
may exercise any power or perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs,
including, but not limited to, the power to tax and to incur debt; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of said Section 6, the City has the power to incur debt
payable from ad valorem property tax receipts or from any other lawful source and maturing within
40 years from the time it is incurred without prior referendum approval; and
WHEREAS, the City has heretofore issued the following outstanding and validly subsisting
and unpaid general obligation bonds: General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013 (the
“Prior Bonds” and those Prior Bonds being refunded, the “Refunded Bonds”); and
WHEREAS, the Refunded Bonds will be further described in the Escrow Agreement (as
hereinafter defined); and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to refund the Refunded Bonds in order to realize
certain interest cost savings for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City (the “City Council”) has determined that in order
to refund the Refunded Bonds, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City to borrow not to
exceed $8,500,000 and issue bonds of the City therefor; and
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WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to issue bonds of the City in an amount not
to exceed $8,500,000 (the “Bonds”) for the purpose of refunding the Refunded Bonds; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2013-070, adopted by the City Council on the 2nd
day of December, 2013 (“Ordinance No. 2013-070”), and notwithstanding the City’s home rule
status, the City has adopted a limit on the amount of property taxes it may levy on an annual basis
to provide for debt service payments on its outstanding general obligation bonds to an amount not
exceeding its 2004 debt service property tax levy (as adjusted for Municipal Price Index increases)
plus levies for capital improvements (the “City Debt Limit”); and
WHEREAS, the City has levied separate property taxes for capital improvements, and after
the refunding of the Refunded Bonds and the issuance of the Bonds, the City will have, excluding
the Bonds, three outstanding series of general obligation bonds that are expected to be repaid from
sources other than general property taxes, namely, a portion of the General Obligation Refunding
Bonds, Series 2015, the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017, and a portion of the General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019; and
WHEREAS, the City hereby determines that after the issuance of the Bonds and the
refunding of the Refunded Bonds, the Bonds will comply with the City Debt Limit; and
WHEREAS, the Bonds shall be payable from a direct annual ad valorem tax levied against
all taxable property in the City, without limitation as to rate or amount; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of the Prior Bonds, the Refunded Bonds may be
called for redemption in advance of their maturity, and it is necessary and desirable to make such
call for the redemption of the Refunded Bonds on their earliest possible call date, and provide for
the giving of proper notice to the registered owners of the Refunded Bonds:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Lake Forest, Lake
County, Illinois, in the exercise of its home rule powers, as follows:
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Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The City Council hereby finds that all of the
recitals contained in the preambles to this Ordinance are true, correct and complete and does
incorporate them into this Ordinance by this reference.
Section 2. Authorization. It is hereby found and determined that pursuant to the
provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code, as supplemented and amended, and the home rule
powers of the City under Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970 (in the event
of conflict between the provisions of said code and home rule powers, the home rule powers shall
be deemed to supersede the provisions of said code), the City Council has been authorized by law
to borrow an amount not to exceed $8,500,000 upon the credit of the City and as evidence of such
indebtedness to issue bonds of the City to said amount, the proceeds of said bonds to be used to
refund the Refunded Bonds, and that it is necessary to borrow not to exceed $8,500,000 of said
authorized sum and issue the Bonds in evidence thereof, and these findings and determinations,
together with those set forth in the preambles to this Ordinance, shall be deemed conclusive.
Section 3. Bond Details. There be borrowed by for and on behalf of the City an amount
not to exceed $8,500,000 for the purpose aforesaid, and that bonds of the City shall be issued to
said amount and shall be designated “General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021,” or with
such other series designation as set forth in the Bond Notification (as hereinafter defined). The
Bonds shall be dated such date (not later than February 2, 2022) as set forth in the Bond
Notification, and shall also bear the date of authentication, shall be in fully registered form, sha ll
be in denominations of $5,000 each or authorized integral multiples thereof (but no single Bond
shall represent installments of principal maturing on more than one date), and shall be numbered
1 and upward. The Bonds shall become due and payable serially or be subject to mandatory
redemption (subject to prior redemption as hereinafter described) on December 15 of each of the
years (not later than 2032), in the amounts (not exceeding $1,500,000 per year) and bearing interest
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at the rates (not exceeding 5.00% per annum) as set forth in the Bond Notification. The Bonds
shall bear interest from their date or from the most recent interest payment date to which interest
has been paid or duly provided for, until the principal amount of the Bonds is paid, such interest
(computed upon the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months) being payable semi-annually
commencing with the first interest payment date as set forth in the Bond Notification, and on June
15 and December 15 of each year thereafter to maturity.
Interest on each Bond shall be paid by check or draft of Amalgamated Bank of Chicago,
Chicago, Illinois, as bond registrar and paying agent (the “Bond Registrar”), payable upon
presentation thereof in lawful money of the United States of America, to the person in whose name
such Bond is registered at the close of business on the 1st day of the month of the interest payment
date. The principal of the Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America
upon presentation thereof at the principal corporate trust office of the Bond Registrar.
Section 4. Execution; Authentication. The Bonds shall be executed on behalf of the City
by the manual or facsimile signature of its Mayor and attested by the manual or facsimile signature
of its City Clerk, as they shall determine, and shall have impressed or imprinted thereon the
corporate seal or facsimile thereof of the City. In case any such officer whose signature shall
appear on any Bond shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of su ch Bond, such signature
shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if such officer had remained
in office until delivery. All Bonds shall have thereon a certificate of authentication, substantially
in the form hereinafter set forth, duly executed by the Bond Registrar as authenticating agent of
the City and showing the date of authentication. No Bond shall be valid or obligatory for any
purpose or be entitled to any security or benefit under this Ordinance unless and until such
certificate of authentication shall have been duly executed by the Bond Registrar by manual
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signature, and such certificate of authentication upon any such Bond shall be conclusive evidence
that such Bond has been authenticated and delivered under this Ordinance.
Section 5. Registration of Bonds; Persons Treated as Owners. (a) General. The City
shall cause books (the “Bond Register”) for the registration and for the transfer of the Bonds as
provided in this Ordinance to be kept at the principal corporate trust office of the Bond Registrar,
which is hereby constituted and appointed the registrar of the City. The City is authorized to
prepare, and the Bond Registrar shall keep custody of, multiple Bond blanks executed by the City
for use in the transfer and exchange of Bonds.
Upon surrender for transfer of any Bond at the principal corporate trust office of the Bond
Registrar, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer in
form satisfactory to the Bond Registrar and duly executed by, the registered owner or his or her
attorney duly authorized in writing, the City shall execute and the Bond Registrar shall
authenticate, date and deliver in the name of the transferee or transferees a new fully registered
Bond or Bonds of the same maturity of authorized denominations, for a like aggregate principal
amount. Any fully registered Bond or Bonds may be exchanged at said office of the Bond
Registrar for a like aggregate principal amount of Bond or Bonds of the same maturity of other
authorized denominations. The execution by the City of any fully registered Bond shall constitute
full and due authorization of such Bond and the Bond Registrar shall thereby be authorized to
authenticate, date and deliver such Bond, provided, however, the principal amount of outstanding
Bonds of each maturity authenticated by the Bond Registrar shall not exceed the authorized
principal amount of Bonds for such maturity less previous retirements.
The Bond Registrar shall not be required to transfer or exchange any Bond during the
period beginning at the close of business on the 1st day of the month of any interest payment date
on such Bond and ending at the opening of business on such interest payment date, nor to transfer
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or exchange any Bond after notice calling such Bond for redemption has been mailed, nor during
a period of fifteen (15) days next preceding mailing of a notice of redemption of any Bonds.
The person in whose name any Bond shall be registered shall be deemed and regarded as
the absolute owner thereof for all purposes, and payment of the principal of or interest on any Bond
shall be made only to or upon the order of the registered owner thereof or his or her legal
representative. All such payments shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability
upon such Bond to the extent of the sum or sums so paid.
No service charge shall be made for any transfer or exchange of Bonds, but the City or the
Bond Registrar may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental
charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of Bonds, except in the
case of the issuance of a Bond or Bonds for the unredeemed portion of a Bond surrendered for
redemption.
(b) Global Book-Entry System. The Bonds shall be initially issued in the form of a
separate single fully registered Bond for each of the maturities of the Bonds determined as
described in Section 3 hereof. Upon initial issuance, the ownership of each such Bond shall be
registered in the Bond Register in the name of Cede & Co., or any successor thereto (“Cede”), as
nominee of The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York, and its successors and assigns
(“DTC”). All of the outstanding Bonds shall be registered in the Bond Register in the name of
Cede, as nominee of DTC, except as hereinafter provided. Any officer of the City who is a
signatory on the Bonds, along with the Director of Finance of the City (the “Finance Director”),
is authorized to execute and deliver, on behalf of the City, such letters to or agreements with DTC
as shall be necessary to effectuate such book-entry system (any such letter or agreement being
referred to herein as the “Representation Letter”), which Representation Letter may provide for
the payment of principal of or interest on the Bonds by wire transfer.
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With respect to Bonds registered in the Bond Register in the name of Cede, as nominee of
DTC, the City and the Bond Registrar shall have no responsibility or obligation to any
broker-dealer, bank or other financial institution for which DTC holds Bonds from time to time as
securities depository (each such broker-dealer, bank or other financial institution being referred to
herein as a “DTC Participant”) or to any person on behalf of whom such a DTC Participant holds
an interest in the Bonds. Without limiting the immediately preceding sentence, the City and the
Bond Registrar shall have no responsibility or obligation with respect to (i) the accuracy of the
records of DTC, Cede or any DTC Participant with respect to any ownership interest in the Bonds,
(ii) the delivery to any DTC Participant or any other person, other than a registered owner of a
Bond as shown in the Bond Register, of any notice with respect to the Bonds, including any notice
of redemption, or (iii) the payment to any DTC Participant or any other person, other than a
registered owner of a Bond as shown in the Bond Register, of any amount with respect to the
principal of or interest on the Bonds. The City and the Bond Registrar may treat and consider the
person in whose name each Bond is registered in the Bond Register as the holder and absolute
owner of such Bond for the purpose of payment of principal and interest with respect to such Bond,
for the purpose of giving notices of redemption and other matters with respect to such Bond, for
the purpose of registering transfers with respect to such Bond, and for all other purposes
whatsoever. The Bond Registrar shall pay all principal of and interest on the Bonds only to or
upon the order of the respective registered owners of the Bonds, as shown in the Bond Register,
or their respective attorneys duly authorized in writing, and all such payments shall be valid and
effective to fully satisfy and discharge the City’s obligations with respect to payment o f the
principal of and interest on the Bonds to the extent of the sum or sums so paid. No person other
than a registered owner of a Bond as shown in the Bond Register, shall receive a Bond evidencing
the obligation of the City to make payments of principal and interest with respect to any Bond.
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Upon delivery by DTC to the Bond Registrar of written notice to the effect that DTC has
determined to substitute a new nominee in place of Cede, and subject to the provisions in Section 3
hereof with respect to the payment of interest to the registered owners of Bonds at the close of
business on the 1st day of the month of the applicable interest payment date, the name “Cede” in
this Ordinance shall refer to such new nominee of DTC.
In the event that (i) the City determines that DTC is incapable of discharging its
responsibilities described herein and in the Representation Letter, (ii) the agreement among the
City, the Bond Registrar and DTC evidenced by the Representation Letter shall be terminated for
any reason or (iii) the City determines that it is in the best interests of the beneficial owners of the
Bonds that they be able to obtain certificated Bonds, the City shall notify DTC and DTC
Participants of the availability through DTC of certificated Bonds and the Bonds shall no longer
be restricted to being registered in the Bond Register in the name of Cede, as nominee of DTC. At
that time, the City may determine that the Bonds shall be registered in the name of and deposited
with such other depository operating a universal book-entry system, as may be acceptable to the
City, or such depository’s agent or designee, and if the City does not select such alternate universal
book-entry system, then the Bonds may be registered in whatever name or names registered owners
of Bonds transferring or exchanging Bonds shall designate, in accordance with the provisions of
Section 5(a) hereof.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Ordinance to the contrary, so long as any
Bond is registered in the name of Cede, as nominee of DTC, all payments with respect to principal
of and interest on such Bond and all notices with respect to such Bond shall be made and given,
respectively, in the name provided in the Representation Letter.
Section 6. Redemption. (a) Optional Redemption. All or a portion of the Bonds due on
and after the date, if any, specified in the Bond Notification shall be subject to redemption prior to
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maturity at the option of the City from any available funds, as a whole or in part, and if in part in
integral multiples of $5,000 in any order of their maturity as determined by the City (less than all
of the Bonds of a single maturity to be selected by the Bond Registrar), on the date specified in the
Bond Notification (but in no event on a date later than ten and one-half years after the issuance of
the Bonds) and on any date thereafter, at the redemption price of par plus accrued interest to the
date fixed for redemption.
(b) Mandatory Redemption. The Bonds maturing on the date or dates, if any, indicated
in the Bond Notification are subject to mandatory redemption, in integral multiples of $5,000
selected by lot by the Bond Registrar, at a redemption price of par plus accrued interest to the
redemption date on the redemption date, on December 15 of the years, if any, and in the principal
amounts, if any, as indicated in the Bond Notification.
The principal amounts of Bonds to be mandatorily redeemed in each year may be reduced
through the earlier optional redemption thereof, with any partial optional redemptions of such
Bonds credited against future mandatory redemption requirements in such order of the mandatory
redemption dates as the City may determine. In addition, on or prior to the 60th day preceding
any mandatory redemption date, the Bond Registrar may, and if directed by the City Council shall,
purchase Bonds required to be retired on such mandatory redemption date. Any such Bonds so
purchased shall be cancelled and the principal amount thereof shall be credited against the
mandatory redemption required on such next mandatory redemption date.
(c) General. The Bonds shall be redeemed only in the principal amount of $5,000 and
integral multiples thereof. The City shall, at least forty-five (45) days prior to any optional
redemption date (unless a shorter time period shall be satisfactory to the Bond Registrar) notify
the Bond Registrar of such redemption date and of the principal amount and maturity or maturities
of Bonds to be redeemed. For purposes of any redemption of less than all of the outstanding Bonds
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of a single maturity, the particular Bonds or portions of Bonds to be redeemed shall be selected by
lot by the Bond Registrar from the Bonds of such maturity by such method of lottery as the Bond
Registrar shall deem fair and appropriate; provided that such lottery shall provide for the selection
for redemption of Bonds or portions thereof so that any $5,000 Bond or $5,000 portion of a Bond
shall be as likely to be called for redemption as any other such $5,000 Bond or $5,000 portion.
The Bond Registrar shall make such selection upon the earlier of the irrevocable deposit of funds
with an escrow agent sufficient to pay the redemption price of the Bonds to be redeemed or the
time of the giving of official notice of redemption.
The Bond Registrar shall promptly notify the City in writing of the Bonds or portions of Bonds
selected for redemption and, in the case of any Bond selected for partial redemption, the principal
amount thereof to be redeemed.
Section 7. Redemption Procedure. Unless waived by any holder of Bonds to be
redeemed, notice of the call for any such redemption shall be given by the Bond Registrar on behalf
of the City by mailing the redemption notice by first class mail at least thirty (30) days and not
more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for redemption to the registered owner of the Bond
or Bonds to be redeemed at the address shown on the Bond Register or at such other address as is
furnished in writing by such registered owner to the Bond Registrar.
All notices of redemption shall state:
(1) the redemption date,
(2) the redemption price,
(3) if less than all outstanding Bonds are to be redeemed, the identification (and,
in the case of partial redemption, the respective principal amounts) of the Bonds to b e
redeemed,
(4) that on the redemption date the redemption price will become due and payable
upon each such Bond or portion thereof called for redemption, and that interest thereon
shall cease to accrue from and after said date,
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(5) the place where such Bonds are to be surrendered for payment of the
redemption price, which place of payment shall be the principal corporate trust office of
the Bond Registrar, and
(6) such other information then required by custom, practice or industry standard.
Unless moneys sufficient to pay the redemption price of the Bonds to be redeemed at the
option of the City shall have been received by the Bond Registrar prior to the giving of such notice
of redemption, such notice may, at the option of the City, state that said red emption shall be
conditional upon the receipt of such moneys by the Bond Registrar on or prior to the date fixed for
redemption. If such moneys are not received, such notice shall be of no force and effect, the City
shall not redeem such Bonds, and the Bond Registrar shall give notice, in the same manner in
which the notice of redemption shall have been given, that such moneys were not so received and
that such Bonds will not be redeemed. Otherwise, prior to any redemption date, the City shall
deposit with the Bond Registrar an amount of money sufficient to pay the redemption price of all
the Bonds or portions of Bonds which are to be redeemed on that date.
Subject to the provisions for a conditional redemption described above, notice of
redemption having been given as aforesaid, the Bonds or portions of Bonds so to be redeemed
shall, on the redemption date, become due and payable at the redemption price therein specified,
and from and after such date (unless the City shall default in the payment of the redemption price)
such Bonds or portions of Bonds shall cease to bear interest. Upon surrender of such Bonds for
redemption in accordance with said notice, such Bonds shall be paid by the Bond Registrar at the
redemption price. Installments of interest due on or prior to the redemption date shall be payable
as herein provided for payment of interest. Upon surrender for any partial redemption of any
Bond, there shall be prepared for the registered holder a new Bond or Bonds of the same maturity
in the amount of the unpaid principal.
If any Bond or portion of Bond called for redemption shall not be so paid upon surrender
thereof for redemption, the principal shall, until paid, bear interest from the redemption date at the
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rate borne by the Bond or portion of Bond so called for redemption. All Bonds which have been
redeemed shall be cancelled and destroyed by the Bond Registrar and shall not be reissued.
Section 8. Form of Bond. The Bonds shall be in substantially the following form;
provided, however, that if the text of the Bond is to be printed in its entirety on the front side of
the Bond, then paragraph [2] and the legend, “See Reverse Side for Additional Provisions”, shall
be omitted and paragraph [6] and those thereafter as shall be appropriate shall be inserted
immediately after paragraph [1]:
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[FORM OF BOND - FRONT SIDE]
REGISTERED REGISTERED
NO. ______ $_________
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ILLINOIS
COUNTY OF LAKE
CITY OF LAKE FOREST
GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BOND, SERIES 2021
See Reverse Side for
Additional Provisions
Interest Maturity Dated
Rate: ____% Date: December 15, 20__ Date: __________, 2021 CUSIP: 509696 ___
Registered Owner:
Principal Amount:
[1] KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the City of Lake Forest, Lake County,
Illinois, a municipality, home rule unit, and political subdivision of the State of Illinois (the
“City”), hereby acknowledges itself to owe and for value received promises to pay to the
Registered Owner identified above, or registered assigns as hereina fter provided, on the Maturity
Date identified above, the Principal Amount identified above and to pay interest (computed on the
basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months) on such Principal Amount from the later of the
Dated Date of this Bond identified above or from the most recent interest payment date to which
interest has been paid or duly provided for, at the Interest Rate per annum identified above, such
interest to be payable on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing June 15, 2022, until
said Principal Amount is paid or duly provided for. The principal of this Bond is payable in lawful
money of the United States of America upon presentation hereof at the principal corporate trust
office of Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, as bond registrar and paying agent (the
“Bond Registrar”). Payment of interest shall be made to the Registered Owner hereof as shown
on the registration books of the City maintained by the Bond Registrar, at the close of business on
the 1st day of the month of the interest payment date. Interest shall be paid by check or draft of
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the Bond Registrar, payable upon presentation in lawful money of the United States of America,
mailed to the address of such Registered Owner as it appears on such registration books, or at such
other address furnished in writing by such Registered Owner to the Bond Registrar. For the prompt
payment of this Bond both principal and interest at maturity, the full faith, credit and resources of
the City are hereby irrevocably pledged.
[2] Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Bond set forth on the
reverse hereof, and such further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth
at this place.
[3] It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things required by the
Constitution and Laws of the State of Illinois to exist or to be done precedent to and in the issuance
of this Bond, including the hereinafter defined Act, have existed and have been properl y done,
happened and been performed in regular and due form and time as required by law; that the
indebtedness of the City, represented by the Bonds, and including all other indebtedness of the
City, howsoever evidenced or incurred, does not exceed any constitutional or statutory or other
lawful limitation; and that provision has been made for the collection of a direct annual tax, in
addition to all other taxes, on all of the taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest
hereon as the same falls due and also to pay and discharge the principal hereof at maturity.
[4] This Bond shall not be valid or become obligatory for any purpose until the certificate
of authentication hereon shall have been signed by the Bond Registrar.
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[5] IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, by its City
Council, has caused this Bond to be executed by the manual or duly authorized facsimile signature
of its Mayor and attested by the manual or duly authorized facsimile signature of its City Cl erk
and its corporate seal or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or reproduced hereon, all as appearing
hereon and as of the Dated Date identified above.
SPECIMEN
Mayor, Lake Forest,
Lake County, Illinois
ATTEST:
SPECIMEN
City Clerk, Lake Forest
Lake County, Illinois
[SEAL]
Date of Authentication: ___________, 20__
CERTIFICATE Bond Registrar and Paying Agent:
OF Amalgamated Bank of Chicago
AUTHENTICATION Chicago, Illinois
This Bond is one of the Bonds described
in the within mentioned ordinance and is one
of the General Obligation Refunding Bonds,
Series 2021, of the City of Lake Forest, Lake
County, Illinois.
AMALGAMATED BANK OF CHICAGO, as Bond
Registrar
By SPECIMEN
Authorized Officer
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[FORM OF BOND - REVERSE SIDE]
CITY OF LAKE FOREST, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BOND, SERIES 2021
[6] This Bond is one of a series of bonds (the “Bonds”) issued by the City for the purpose
of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the City and of paying expenses incidental thereto , all
as described and defined in the Ordinance of the City, passed by the City Council on the 2nd day
of August, 2021, authorizing the Bonds (the “Ordinance”), pursuant to and in all respects in
compliance with the applicable provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code, as amended; as further
supplemented and, where necessary, superseded, by the powers of the City as a home rule unit
under the provisions of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970 (collectively,
such Illinois Municipal Code and constitutional home rule powers, being the “Act”), and with the
Ordinance, which has been duly approved by the Mayor.
[7] Bonds of the issue of which this Bond is one maturing on and after
December 15, 20__, are subject to redemption prior to maturity at the option of the City as a whole,
or in part in integral multiples of $5,000 in any order of their maturity as determined by the City
(less than all the Bonds of a single maturity to be selected by lot by the Bond Registrar), on
December 15, 20__, and on any date thereafter, at the redemption price of par plus accrued interest
to the redemption date.
[8] Notice of any such redemption shall be sent by first class mail not less than thirty (30)
days nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for redemption to the registered owner
of each Bond to be redeemed at the address shown on the registration books of the City maintained
by the Bond Registrar or at such other address as is furnished in writing by such registered owner
to the Bond Registrar. When so called for redemption, this Bond will cease to bear interest on the
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specified redemption date, provided funds for redemption are on deposit at the place of payment
at that time, and shall not be deemed to be outstanding.
[9] This Bond is transferable by the Registered Owner hereof in person or by his or her
attorney duly authorized in writing at the principal corporate trust office of the Bond Registrar in
Chicago, Illinois, but only in the manner, subject to the limitations and upon paymen t of the
charges provided in the Ordinance, and upon surrender and cancellation of this Bond. Upon such
transfer a new Bond or Bonds of authorized denominations of the same maturity and for the same
aggregate principal amount will be issued to the transferee in exchange therefor.
[10] The Bonds are issued in fully registered form in the denomination of $5,000 each or
authorized integral multiples thereof. This Bond may be exchanged at the principal corporate trust
office of the Bond Registrar for a like aggregate principal amount of Bonds of the same maturity
of other authorized denominations, upon the terms set forth in the Ordinance. The Bond Registrar
shall not be required to transfer or exchange any Bond during the period beginning at the close of
business on the 1st day of the month of any interest payment date on such Bond and ending at the
opening of business on such interest payment date, nor to transfer or exchange any Bond after
notice calling such Bond for redemption has been mailed, nor during a period of fifteen (15) days
next preceding mailing of a notice of redemption of any Bonds.
[11] The City and the Bond Registrar may deem and treat the Registered Owner hereof as
the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment of or on account of principal hereof
and interest due hereon and for all other purposes, and neither the City nor the Bond Registrar shall
be affected by any notice to the contrary.
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ASSIGNMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned sells, assign, and transfers unto ____________________
Here insert Social Security Number,
Employer Identification Number or
other Identifying Number
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(Name and Address of Assignee)
the within Bond and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint _______________________
______________________________________________________________________________
as attorney to transfer the said Bond on the books kept for registration thereof with full power of
substitution in the premises.
Dated: ________________________ ____________________________
Signature guaranteed: _____________________________
NOTICE: The signature to this transfer and assignment must correspond with the name of the
Registered Owner as it appears upon the face of the within Bond in every particular,
without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever.
Section 9. Sale of Bonds. The Mayor and Finance Director (the “Designated
Representatives”) are hereby authorized to proceed not later than the 2nd day of February, 2022,
without any further authorization or direction from the City Council, to sell the Bonds upon the
terms as prescribed in this Ordinance. The Bonds hereby authorized shall be executed as in this
Ordinance provided as soon after the delivery of the Bond Notification as may be, and thereupon
be deposited with the City Treasurer, and, after authentication thereof by the Bond Registrar, be
by the City Treasurer delivered to the purchaser thereof (the “Purchaser”), upon receipt of the
purchase price therefor, the same being not less than 96% of the principal amount of the Bonds
plus accrued interest (if any) to date of delivery. The Purchaser for the Bonds shall be: (a) pursuant
to a competitive sale conducted by Speer Financial, Inc., the City’s municipal advisor (“Speer”),
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the best bidder for the Bonds; (b) in a negotiated underwriting, a bank or financial institution listed
in the Dealers & Underwriters or Municipal Derivatives sections of the most recent edition of The
Bond Buyer’s Municipal Marketplace; or (c) in a private placement, (i) a bank or financial
institution authorized to do business in the State, (ii) a governmental unit as defined in the Local
Government Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois, as amended, or (iii) an “accredited investor”
as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D as promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended; provided, however, that the Purchaser as set forth in either (b) or (c) shall be selected
only upon receipt by the City of the written recommendation of Speer that the sale of the Bonds
on a negotiated or private placement basis to the Purchaser is in the best interest of the City because
of (i) the pricing of the Bonds by the Purchaser, (ii) then current market conditions or (iii) the
timing of the sale of the Bonds; and further provided, that the Purchaser as set forth in (c) may be
selected through the utilization of a placement agent selected by the Designated Represent atives
after consultation with Speer if the use of such placement agent is determined by the Designated
Representatives to be in the best interest of the City.
Upon the sale of the Bonds, the Designated Representatives shall prepare a Notification of
Sale of the Bonds, which shall include the pertinent details of sale as provided herein (the “Bond
Notification”). In the Bond Notification, the Designated Representatives shall find and determine
that the Bonds have been sold at such price and bear interest at such rates that either the true interest
cost (yield) or the net interest rate received upon the sale of the Bonds does not exceed the
maximum rate otherwise authorized by applicable law and that the net present value debt service
savings to the City as a result of the issuance of the Bonds and the refunding of the Refunded
Bonds is not less than 5.00% of the principal amount of the Refunded Bonds. The Bond
Notification shall be entered into the records of the City and made available to the City Council at
the next regular meeting thereof; but such action shall be for information purposes only, and the
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City Council shall have no right or authority at such time to approve or reject such sale as
evidenced in the Bond Notification.
Upon the sale of the Bonds, as evidenced by the execution and delivery of the Bond
Notification by the Designated Representatives, the Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer and any
other officers of the City, as shall be appropriate, shall be and are hereby authorized and directed
to approve or execute, or both, such documents of sale of the Bonds as may be necessary,
including, without limitation, the contract for the sale of the Bonds between the City and the
Purchaser (the “Purchase Contract”). Prior to the execution and delivery of the Purchase
Contract, the Designated Representatives shall find and determine that no person holding any
office of the City, either by election or appointment, is in any manner financially interested directly
in his or her own name or indirectly in the name of any other person, association, trust or
corporation, in the Purchase Contract.
The use by the Purchaser of any Preliminary Official Statement and any final Official
Statement relating to the Bonds (the “Official Statement”) is hereby ratified, approved and
authorized; the execution and delivery of the Official Statement is hereby authorized; and the
officers of the City Council are hereby authorized to take any action as may be required on the part
of the City to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Contract, this Ordinance,
said Preliminary Official Statement, the Official Statement and the Bonds.
Section 10. Tax Levy; Abatement. For the purpose of providing funds required to pay the
interest on the Bonds promptly when and as the same falls due, and to pay and discharge the
principal thereof at maturity, there is hereby levied upon all of the taxable property within the City,
in the years for which any of the Bonds are outstanding, a direct annual tax sufficient for that
purpose; and there is hereby levied on all of the taxable property in the City, in addition to all other
taxes, the following direct annual tax (the “Pledged Taxes”), to-wit:
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FOR THE YEAR A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE THE SUM OF:
2021 $1,600,000 for interest up to and including
December 15, 2022
2022 $1,600,000 for interest and principal
2023 $1,600,000 for interest and principal
2024 $1,600,000 for interest and principal
2025 $1,600,000 for interest and principal
2026 $1,600,000 for interest and principal
2027 $1,600,000 for interest and principal
2028 $1,600,000 for interest and principal
2029 $1,600,000 for interest and principal
2030 $1,600,000 for interest and principal
2031 $1,600,000 for interest and principal
Principal or interest maturing at any time when there are not sufficient funds on hand from
the foregoing tax levy to pay the same shall be paid from the general funds of the City, and the
fund from which such payment was made shall be reimbursed out of the taxes hereby levied when
the same shall be collected.
The City covenants and agrees with the purchasers and the holders of the Bonds that so
long as any of the Bonds remain outstanding, the City will take no action or fail to take any action
which in any way would adversely affect the ability of the City to levy and collect the foregoing
tax levy and the City and its officers will comply with all present and future applicable laws in
order to assure that the foregoing taxes will be levied, extended and collected as provided herein
and deposited in the fund established to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds.
To the extent that the Pledged Taxes levied above exceed the amount necessary to pay debt
service on the Bonds as set forth in the Bond Notification, the Mayor, City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby authorized to direct the abatement of such taxes to the extent of the excess of
such levy in each year over the amount necessary to pay debt service on the Bonds in the following
bond year. Proper notice of such abatement shall be filed with the County Clerk of The County of
Lake, Illinois (the “County Clerk”), in a timely manner to effect such abatement.
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In the event that funds from any other lawful source are made available for the purpose of
paying any principal of or interest on the Bonds so as to enable the abatement of the taxes levied
herein for the payment of same, the City Council shall, by proper proceedings, direct the transfer
of such funds to the hereinafter defined Bond Fund, and shall then further direct the abatement of
the taxes by the amount so deposited. The City covenants and agrees that it will not direct the
abatement of taxes until money has been deposited into the Bond Fund in the amount of such
abatement. A certified copy or other notification of any such proceedings abating taxes may then
be filed with the County Clerk in a timely manner to effect such abatement.
Section 11. Filing with County Clerk and Certificate of Reduction of Taxes. Forthwith
upon the passage of this Ordinance, the City Clerk of the City is hereby directed to file a certified
copy of this Ordinance with the County Clerk; and the County Clerk shall in and for each of the
years 2021 to 2031, inclusive, ascertain the rate necessary to produce the tax herein levied; and the
County Clerk shall extend the same for collection on the tax books in connection with other taxes
levied in said years in and by the City for general corporate purposes of the City; and, subject to
abatement as stated hereinabove, in said years such annual tax shall be levied and collected by and
for and on behalf of the City in like manner as taxes for general corporate purposes for said years
are levied and collected, and in addition to and in excess of all other taxes, and when collected, the
taxes hereby levied shall be placed to the credit of a special fund to be designated “Bond and
Interest Fund Account of 2021” (the “Bond Fund”), which taxes are hereby irrevocably pledged
to and shall be used only for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the Bonds.
The Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer be and the same are hereby directed to prepare
and file with the County Clerk, a Certificate of Reduction of Taxes Heretofore Levied for the
Payment of Bonds showing the Prior Bonds being refunded and directing the abatement of the
taxes heretofore levied to pay the Refunded Bonds.
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Section 12. Use of Bond Proceeds; Use of Taxes Heretofore Levied. Accrued interest, if
any, received on the delivery of the Bonds is hereby appropriated for the purpose of paying first
interest due on the Bonds and is hereby ordered deposited into the Bond Fund. Simultaneously
with the delivery of the Bonds, the principal proceeds of the Bonds, together with any premium
received from the sale of the Bonds and such additional amounts as may be necessary from the
general funds of the City, are hereby appropriated to pay the costs of issuance of the Bonds and
for the purpose of refunding the Refunded Bonds, and that portion thereof not needed to pay such
costs is hereby ordered deposited in escrow pursuant to an escrow agreement to be entered into
between the City and Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, as escrow agent (the
“Escrow Agent”), in substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Escrow
Agreement”) and made a part hereof by this reference, or with such changes therein as shall be
approved by the officers of the City executing the Escrow Agreement, such execution to constitute
evidence of the approval of such changes for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on
the Refunded Bonds when due and upon redemption prior to maturity, as more fully set forth in
the Escrow Agreement. The City Council approves the form, terms and provisions of the Escrow
Agreement and directs the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute, attest, seal and deliver the Escrow
Agreement in the name and on behalf of the City. Amounts in the escrow may be used to purchase
Government Securities (as defined in the Escrow Agreement) to provide for the principal payable
on the Refunded Bonds upon redemption thereof. The Escrow Agent and the Purchaser are each
hereby authorized to act as agent for the City in the purchase of the Government Securities.
At the time of issuance of the Bonds, the costs of issuance of the Bonds may be paid by the
Purchaser or the Bond Registrar on behalf of the City from the proceeds of the Bonds.
All proceeds received or to be received from any taxes heretofore levied to pay principal
and interest on the Refunded Bonds, including the proceeds received or to be received from the
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taxes levied for the year 2020 for such purpose, shall be used to pay the principal of and interest
on the Refunded Bonds and to the extent that such proceeds are not needed for such purpose
because of the establishment of the escrow, the same shall be deposited into the Bond Fund and
used to pay principal and interest on the Bonds in accordance with all of the provisions of this
Ordinance.
Section 13. Non-Arbitrage and Tax-Exemption. The City hereby covenants that it will
not take any action, omit to take any action or permit the taking or omission of any action within
its control (including, without limitation, making or permitting any use of the proceeds of the
Bonds) if taking, permitting or omitting to take such action would cause any of the Bonds to be an
arbitrage bond or a private activity bond within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the “Code”), or would otherwise cause the interest on the Bonds to be included in
the gross income of the recipients thereof for federal income tax purposes. The City acknowledges
that, in the event of an examination by the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) of the exemption
from Federal income taxation for interest paid on the Bonds, under present rules, the City may be
treated as a “taxpayer” in such examination and agrees that it will respond in a commercially
reasonable manner to any inquiries from the IRS in connection with such an examination.
The City also agrees and covenants with the purchasers and holders of the Bonds from time
to time outstanding that, to the extent possible under Illinois law, it will comply with whatever
federal tax law is adopted in the future which applies to the Bonds and affects the tax-exempt status
of the Bonds.
The City Council hereby authorizes the officials of the City responsible for issuing the
Bonds, the same being the Mayor and City Clerk, to make such further covenants and certifications
regarding the specific use of the proceeds of the Bonds as approved by the City Council and as
may be necessary to assure that the use thereof will not cause the Bonds to be arbitrage bonds and
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to assure that the interest on the Bonds will be exempt from federal income taxation. In connection
therewith, the City and the City Council further agree: (a) through their officers, to make such
further specific covenants, representations as shall be truthful, and assurances as may be necessary
or advisable; (b) to consult with counsel approving the Bonds and to comply with such advice as
may be given; (c) to pay to the United States, as necessary, such sums of money representing
required rebates of excess arbitrage profits relating to the Bonds; (d) to file such forms, statements,
and supporting documents as may be required and in a timely manner; and (e) if deemed necessary
or advisable by their officers, to employ and pay fiscal agents, financial advisors, attorneys, and
other persons to assist the City in such compliance.
Section 14. Bank Qualification. The City hereby designates each of the Bonds as a
“qualified tax-exempt obligation” for the purposes and within the meaning of Section 265(b)(3) of
the Code.
Section 15. List of Bondholders. The Bond Registrar shall maintain a list of the names
and addresses of the holders of all Bonds and upon any transfer shall add the name and address of
the new Bondholder and eliminate the name and address of the transferor Bondholder.
Section 16. Duties of Bond Registrar. If requested by the Bond Registrar, the Mayor and
City Clerk of the City are authorized to execute the Bond Registrar’s standard form of agreement
between the City and the Bond Registrar with respect to the obligations and duties of the Bond
Registrar hereunder which may include the following:
(a) to act as bond registrar, authenticating agent, paying agent and transfer agent
as provided herein;
(b) to maintain a list of Bondholders as set forth herein and to furnish such list to
the City upon request, but otherwise to keep such list confidential;
(c) to give notice of redemption of the Bonds as provided herein;
(d) to cancel and/or destroy Bonds which have been paid at maturity or submitted
for exchange or transfer;
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(e) to furnish the City at least annually a certificate with respect to Bonds
cancelled and/or destroyed; and
(f) to furnish the City at least annually an audit confirmation of Bonds paid,
Bonds outstanding and payments made with respect to interest on the Bonds.
Section 17. Continuing Disclosure Undertaking. The Mayor or City Treasurer is hereby
authorized, empowered and directed to execute and deliver a Continuing Disclosure Undertaking
(the “Continuing Disclosure Undertaking”) in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, with
such provisions therein as he or she shall approve, his or her execution thereof to constitute
conclusive evidence of his or her approval of such provisions. When the Continuing Disclosure
Undertaking is executed and delivered on behalf of the City as herein provided, the Continuing
Disclosure Undertaking will be binding on the City and the officers, employees and agents of the
City, and the officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized, empowered and
directed to do all such acts and things and to execute all such documents as may be necessary to
carry out and comply with the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Undertaking as executed.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Ordinance, the sole remedies for failure to comply
with the Continuing Disclosure Undertaking shall be the ability of the beneficial owner of any
Bond to seek mandamus or specific performance by court order, to cause the City to comply with
its obligations under the Continuing Disclosure Undertaking.
Section 18. Record-Keeping Policy and Post-Issuance Compliance Matters. On
August 3, 2015, the City Council adopted a record-keeping policy (the “Policy”) in order to
maintain sufficient records to demonstrate compliance with its covenants and expectations to
ensure the appropriate federal tax status for the debt obligations of the City, the interest on which
is excludable from “gross income” for federal income tax purposes or which enable the City or the
holder to receive federal tax benefits, including, but not limited to, qualified tax credit bonds and
other specified tax credit bonds. The City Council and the City hereby reaffirm the Policy.
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Section 19. Defeasance. Any Bond or Bonds which (a) are paid and cancelled, (b) which
have matured and for which sufficient sums been deposited with the Bond Registrar to pay all
principal and interest due thereon, or (c) for which sufficient (i) full faith and credit obligations of
the United States, the timely payment of which are guaranteed by the United States Treasury, (ii)
certificates of participation in a trust comprised solely of full faith and credit obligations of the
United States, or (iii) cash, have been deposited with the Bond Registrar or similar institution to
pay, taking into account investment earnings on such obligations, all principal of and interest on
such Bond or Bonds when due at maturity or as called for redemption, pursuant to an irrevocable
escrow or trust agreement, shall cease to have any lien on or right to receive or be paid from the
Pledged Taxes and shall no longer have the benefits of any covenant for the registered owners of
outstanding Bonds as set forth herein as such relates to lien and security of the outstanding Bonds.
All covenants relative to the tax-exempt status of the Bonds; and payment, registration, transfer,
and exchange; are expressly continued for all Bonds whether outstanding Bonds or not.
Section 20. Call of the Refunded Bonds. In accordance with the redemption provisions
of the bond ordinances authorizing the Prior Bonds, the City by the City Council does hereby make
provision for the payment of and does hereby call (subject only to the delivery of the Bonds) the
Refunded Bonds for redemption and payment prior to maturity on December 15, 2021 (or such
other date as set forth in the Escrow Agreement).
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Section 21. Superseder and Effective Date. All ordinances, resolutions, and orders, or
parts thereof, in conflict herewith, are to the extent of such conflict hereby superseded, including
expressly Ordinance No. 2013-070 to the extent necessary for the Bonds to be payable from a
direct annual ad valorem tax levied against all taxable property in the City, without limitation as
to rate or amount; and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage
and approval.
ADOPTED: August 2, 2021
AYES: _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
NAYS: _________________________________________________________
ABSTENTION: _________________________________________________________
ABSENT: _________________________________________________________
Approved: August 2, 2021
_______________________________________
Mayor, City of Lake Forest,
Lake County, Illinois
ATTEST:
__________________________________
City Clerk, City of Lake Forest,
Lake County, Illinois
Recorded in the City Records on August 2, 2021.
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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF ESCROW AGREEMENT
____________, 2021
Amalgamated Bank of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Re: City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois
$________ General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois (the “City”), by an ordinance adopted by
the City Council of the City on the 2nd day of August, 2021 (as supplemented by a notification of
sale of bonds dated ____________, 2021, the “Bond Ordinance”), has authorized the issue and
delivery of $__________ General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, dated December ___,
2021 (the “Bonds”). The City has authorized by the Bond Ordinance that proceeds of the Bonds
be used to pay and redeem on December 15, 2021 (the “Redemption Date”), $____________ of
the City’s outstanding and unpaid bonds as listed on Exhibit A hereto (collectively, the “Refunded
Bonds”).
The City hereby deposits with you $____________ from the proceeds of the Bonds and
$____________ from funds of the City on hand and lawfully available (collectively, the
“Deposit”) and you are hereby instructed as follows with respect thereto:
1. [Upon deposit, you are directed to hold the Deposit in an irrevocable trust
fund account (the “Trust Account”) for the City to the benefit of the holders of the
Refunded Bonds.] [Upon deposit, you are directed to purchase U.S. Treasury Securities
State and Local Government Series Certificates of Indebtedness in the amount of
$____________ and maturing as described on Schedule 1 hereto (the “Securities”). You
are further instructed to fund a beginning cash escrow deposit on demand in the amount of
$____________. The beginning deposit and the Securities are to be held in an irrevocable
trust fund account (the “Trust Account”) for the City to the benefit of the holders of the
Refunded Bonds.]
2. [You shall hold the Deposit in the Trust Account in cash for the sole and
exclusive benefit of the holders of the Refunded Bonds until redemption of the Refunded
Bonds on the Redemption Date is made.] [You shall hold the Securities and any interest
income or profit derived therefrom and any uninvested cash in the Trust Account for the
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sole and exclusive benefit of the holders of the Refunded Bonds until redemption of the
Refunded Bonds on the Redemption Date is made.]
3. You shall promptly collect the principal, interest or profit from the proceeds
deposited in the Trust Account and promptly apply the same as necessary to the payment
of the Refunded Bonds as herein provided.
4. The City has called the Refunded Bonds for redemption and payment prior to
maturity on the Redemption Date. You are hereby directed to provide for and give timely
notice of the call for redemption of the Refunded Bonds. The form and time of the giving
of such notice regarding the Refunded Bonds shall be as specified in the ordinance
authorizing the issuance of the Refunded Bonds. The City agrees to reimburse you for any
actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the giving of such notice, but the failure of the
City to make such payment shall not in any respect whatsoever relieve you from carrying
out any of the duties, terms or provisions of this Agreement.
5. In addition, in your separate role as paying agent for the Refunded Bonds, you
are hereby directed to give notice of the call of the Refunded Bonds, on or before the date
the notice of such redemption is given to the holders of the Refunded Bonds, to the
Municipal Securities Rulemaking City Council (the “MSRB”) through its Electronic
Municipal Market Access system for municipal securities disclosure or through any other
electronic format or system prescribed by the MSRB for purposes of Rule 15c2-12 adopted
by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. Information with respect to procedures for submitting notice can be found at
https://msrb.org.
6. You shall use the sum of $___________ on the Redemption Date, to pay the
principal of [and interest on] the Refunded Bonds on such date, and such remittance shall
fully release and discharge you from any further duty or obligation thereto under this
Agreement. [The interest on the Refunded Bonds will be paid from lawfully available
moneys of the City deposited in the bond fund for the Refunded Bonds prior to the
Redemption Date.]
7. You shall make no payment of fees, due or to become due, of the bond
registrar and paying agent on the Bonds or the Refunded Bonds. The City shall pay the
same as they become due.
8. If at any time it shall appear to you that the funds on deposit in the Trust
Account will not be sufficient to pay the principal of the Refunded Bonds, you shall notify
the City not less than five (5) days prior to such payment date and the City shall make up
the anticipated deficit from any funds legally available for such purpose so that no default
in the making of any such payment will occur.
9. Upon final disbursement of funds sufficient to pay the Refunded Bonds as
hereinabove provided for, you shall transfer any balance remaining in the Trust Account
to the City and thereupon this Agreement shall terminate.
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Very truly yours,
CITY OF LAKE FOREST, LAKE COUNTY,
ILLINOIS
By _________________________________
Mayor
By _________________________________
City Clerk
Accepted this _____ day of ___________________, 2021.
AMALGAMATED BANK OF CHICAGO,
Chicago, Illinois
By _________________________________
Its _______________________________
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Schedule I – Schedule of Refunded Bonds
$8,020,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013
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ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ESTIMATE PROJECTED PROJECTED PROJECTED PROJECTED PROJECTED
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026
Preliminary
Fund Balance 5/1 25,056,431 28,302,946 28,273,702 29,492,084 32,534,900 32,544,110 32,726,578 32,399,333 31,547,074
Revenue 35,808,347 38,026,950 37,794,251 39,008,598 37,671,328 39,008,871 39,917,019 40,874,263 42,064,521
Operating Expenses 31,311,832 32,456,194 33,575,869 34,130,782 37,412,118 38,826,403 40,244,264 41,726,523 43,182,582
Net before CIP 4,496,515 5,570,756 4,218,382 4,877,816 259,210 182,468 (327,245)(852,260)(1,118,061)
Capital or One Time Expenditures 1,250,000 5,600,000 3,000,000 1,835,000 250,000
Fund Balance 4/30 28,302,946 28,273,702 29,492,084 32,534,900 32,544,110 32,726,578 32,399,333 31,547,074 30,429,013
4,261,198
Nonspendable Fund Balance 4/30 150,038 129,280 143,703 143,703 143,703 143,703 143,703 143,703 143,703
Reserve for Covid 19 Impacts 1,000,000
Less: 35% Req Resv+ Sick/Vacation Liab 14,071,642 14,848,154 15,042,375 15,467,396 14,999,352 15,467,492 15,785,344 16,120,379 16,536,969
- changed to 35% for FY15
Available Funds 14,081,266 13,296,269 13,306,006 16,923,801 17,401,055 17,115,383 16,470,287 15,282,992 13,748,340
Op Revenue increase%4.1%6.2%-0.6%2.6%-3.4%3.6%2.3%2.4%2.9%
Op Expense increase % 2.3%3.7%3.4%5.2%9.6%3.8%3.7%3.7%3.5%
FB as % of revenue 79.0%74.4%78.0%83.4%86.4%83.9%81.2%77.2%72.3%
72.5%
Primary Assumptions: Property Tax Levy (3%), Sales/Utility/Hotel Taxes (2%), Income Tax (80% permanent; 1.5%)
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
FUND BALANCE FORECAST
GENERAL FUND
FY21 ACTUALS - PRE AUDIT - 6/30/21
In October 2019, the City Council amended its Fiscal Policy to state: "the City
may allocate future General Fund operating surpluses at fiscal year-end to
one-time funding needs as determined annually by the City Council."
6/30/21
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The City of Lake Forest
CITY COUNCIL
Proceedings of the Monday, June 21, 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 6:32pm, and
the City Clerk Margaret Boyer 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 June 21, 2021 City
Council meeting is being held remotely.
A. “Spirit of CROYA” Margot Martino Essay Contest Winners
- Todd Nahigian, CROYA Manager
Mayor Pandaleon introduced Todd Nahigian, CROYA Manager, to introduce the Margot Martino Essay
Contest winners. Mr. Nahigian thanked the City Council for allowing him to continue this annual tradition,
and gave a brief presentation explaining the CROYA 40 (+1) Celebration, and the CROYA mural dedication.
Mr. Nahigian introduced Anna Syfer, one of the three “Spirit of CROYA” essay contest winner. Ms. Syfer
recited her essay to those present. Next, Mr. Nahigian introduced Casey Hippel, the second essay contest
winner. Mr. Hippel recited his essay to those present. The City Council thanked Mr. Nahigian for his work
with the youth in the community.
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
B. Update On Deerpath and Route 41
- Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works
City Manager, Jason Wicha, introduced Director of Public Works, Michael Thomas, to provide a brief update
regarding the Deerpath/ Route 41 pump station project. Mr. Thomas briefly introduced the team members
overseeing multiple aspects of this project, and explained their communication efforts with the City and
IDOT. He provided an in-depth visual, displaying the project drainage routes, current project milestones,
what still remains, and the upcoming road closures.
Mr. Thomas introduced Superintendent of Parks and Forestry, Chuck Myers, who provided an update
regarding the golf course restoration. He explained the current work that has been done, including the
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fluctuation of the water levels, and how this impacts the planting of native materials, and additional work
the City will conduct once IDOT turns the ponds over to the City officially.
Mr. Thomas provided an additional update regarding the ComEd Pedestrian Bridge replacement, and the
Watermain Replacement/ upgrade to Ahwahnee Lane. Both of these projects are scheduled to begin in
2022.
The City Council asked clarifying questions regarding the design of the completed bridges.
The City Council asked additional questions regarding the road closure beginning on July 6 and ending
August 13, and how IDOT plans to accommodate the recent increase in traffic.
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
Katie Anderson offered comments to the City Council.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Consideration of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for FY2022 and Approval of Rollovers
(First Reading)
Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb presented the annual Appropriation Ordinance and explained the legal
requirements required to pass the ordinance. Additionally, she explained that a public hearing must also be
completed in concurrence with this passing for final approval. She explained the difference between the
Appropriation Ordinance and the Budget, including Debt Service Payments, which are included in the
Budget but not the Appropriation Ordinance, and the Library expenses, which were not included in the
approved FY22 Budget. Finally, she stated that the fund rollovers that are included in the FY21 budget are
from projects that were not started or completed in the previous fiscal year. She summarized that this
Ordinance is asking for those funds to be carried over into FY22 so that the projects can be completed, via
the Appropriation Ordinance.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve first reading of the FY2022 Appropriation Ordinance and the rollovers.
Alderman Morris made a motion to approve first reading of the FY2022 Appropriation Ordinance and the
rollovers, 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
1. Report on Power Supply Agreement and Community Choice Aggregation Program
- Melanie Rummel, Chairman
Alderman Rummel provided an update regarding the City’s power supply agreement. She further explained
the approved amendment in February to the City's governance plan that oversees the municipal aggregation
program. The amendment allows the City to explore and participate in new models of municipal aggregation
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programs that may offer community benefits beyond supply rate savings for residents and small business
customers.
2. Update on City Council Sustainability Survey
- Melanie Rummel, Chairman
Alderman Rummel provided an update to the City Council regarding the Sustainability Survey. She explained
in depth the process the Environmental Sustainability Committee underwent, in addition to the survey
taken by the City Council members. After receiving the results of the survey, there were four initiatives
identified that balance all interests of the group. Those initiatives included:
1. Developing a communications strategy that advocates for various sustainability and environmental
issues.
2. Exploring the installation of solar panels on City facilities.
3. Encouraging periodic inspections of ravine property to detect ecological or infrastructure threats.
4. Measuring the City's greenhouse gas emissions was a final recommendation.
3. Deerpath Golf Course Environmental Initiatives
- Vince Juarez, Regional Operations Executive, Kemper Sports Management
Alderman Rummel, introduced Vince Juarez, Regional Operations Executive, to walk through the
environmental initiatives at the Deerpath Golf Course. Mr. Juarez further discussed the “Green to a Tee”
program in depth, which pays particular attention to maintenance practices, habitat management, water
conservation, energy use, recycling, and other environmental responsible practices. He additionally
discussed the current practices utilized at the golf course to reduce the usage of single-use products.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approve the Extension of the Mayor’s Declaration of a Local State of Emergency until the
next City Council Meeting
2. Approval of June 7, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest City Code Regarding
Alcoholic Beverages (First reading and if appropriate final approval)
4. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Fee Schedule to reflect changes to the Liquor
Code (First Reading, and if appropriate final Approval)
5. Approve the Purchase of Dual Band Capable Portable Radios for the Fire Department from
State Bid Vendor Motorola Solutions
6. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to Enter Into a Power Supply Agreement, in substantially
the form presented, with MC-Squared Energy Services, LLC.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the four (4) Omnibus items as presented
Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately
Alderman Buschmann requested item #3 and #4 be heard separately, asking for further clarification on the
items.
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Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Buschmann made a motion to hear the items separately,
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.
Mayor Pandaleon asked again if any members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it
separately. Seeing none, he asked for a motion to approve the four remaining Omnibus items as presented.
Alderman Goshgarian made a motion to approve the four remaining (4) Omnibus items as presented,
seconded by Alderman Rummel. 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.
Item #3 and #4 Removed
* Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest City Code Regarding Alcoholic
Beverages (First reading and if appropriate final approval)
* Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Fee Schedule to reflect changes to the Liquor
Code (First Reading, and if appropriate final Approval)
The City Council asked clarifying questions regarding item #3 and #4 and had lengthy discussion regarding
the items and asked for public input.
Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion to approve first reading on both Ordinances.
Alderman Buschmann made a motion to approve first reading of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake
Forest City Code Regarding Alcoholic Beverages, 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.
Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve first reading of an Ordinance Amending the Fee Schedule to
reflect changes to the Liquor Code, seconded by Alderman Buschmann. 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
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Morris made a motion to
adjourn, seconded by Alderman Rummel. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 8:13 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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The City of Lake Forest
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Proceedings of the Monday, July 12, 2021
SPECIAL City Council Workshop Meeting – Dickinson Hall
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon called the meeting to order at 6:40pm, and
the City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members.
Present: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon, Alderman Morris, Alderman Karras, Alderman Rummel, Alderman
Notz, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Buschmann and Alderman Weber.
Absent: Alderman Preschlack
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Pandaleon stated that because it is a workshop meeting, there will be no decisions about projects
and, that the City Council will set direction for Staff.
1. Artificial Turf Fields Discussion
- Joe Mobile, Superintendent of Recreation
Joe Mobile, Superintendent of Recreation provided background regarding previous discussion with the City
Council including the 10 year master plan, to include the development of an artificial turf field. Mr. Mobile
gave an in depth presentation including discussion on usage due to weather constraints, a survey conducted
within the community, and a feasibility study, identifying appropriate locations for construction.
The City Council had lengthy discussion including potential amenities that could be built in conjunction with
the artificial turf field, and the impact to stormwater infrastructure.
Mr. Mobile provided additional information regarding potential revenue for tournament field rentals, and
impact to the Central Business District. Additionally, he explained the average usable life of an artificial turf
field, including information regarding the maintenance of the field.
Finally, Mr. Mobile concluded by displaying a potential timeline for the potential project.
The City Council had additional discussion regarding sustainability components and the project timeline
2. Everett & Waukegan Intersection Improvement Project
- Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works
- Byron Kutz, P.E., Superintendent of Engineering
- Jon Vana, P.E., President, Director of Design Services, CivilTech Engineering, Inc.
- David Kreeger, P.E., Project Manager, Civiltech Engineering, Inc.
Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works gave a brief presentation, summarizing the Everett and
Waukegan Road Intersection Improvement Project. He further explained the milestones of the project,
dating back to 2009. Mr. Thomas Introduced David Kreeger, P.E., Project Manager or Civiltech Engineering,
who provided background on the traffic study conducted. Mr. Kreeger explained the traffic study in detail,
and how the impact of delays were identified, and what solutions could remedy the current issues.
The City Council asked clarifying questions regarding the timeline of the traffic study.
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Mr. Thomas continued the presentation by providing the various funding sources for the project, including
expenses maintained by the City, and additional grant funding that was acquired.
The City Council had lengthy discussion regarding the right turn lane and potential land acquisition.
4. Opportunity for Public Comment
There were no public comments
5. Adjournment
There being no further discussion. Alderman Weber made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman
Rummel. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 9:09 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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LAKE FOREST CEMETERY COMMISSION
INVESTMENT POLICY
1. Scope of Investment Policy
This Investment Policy applies to the investment activities of the Lake Forest Cemetery
Commission. The management and investment of the Lake Forest Cemetery Investment Fund is
statutorily entrusted to the Commissioners of the Lake Forest Cemetery Commission.
2. Objectives of the Investment Policy
The purpose of this policy is to establish cash management and investment guidelines for the
stewardship of the Lake Forest Cemetery Fund monies. It should be noted that the Investment
Fund is designed to fund annual operating expenses and capital improvements of the cemetery
once all existing plots have been sold. It is estimated by the Cemetery Commission that all the
cemetery plots will not be sold until at least 2050; as such, the Commission has the advantage of
being able to use a very long time horizon as it looks to invest the monies. Also of note: this
policy does not apply to the trust funds (currently totaling approximately $1,000K) that may be
invested in very safe (fixed – income or similar) investment vehicles.
Specific objectives include:
a) Safety of Principal
The safety of principal is an important objective of this Investment Policy.
b) Diversification
The Fund shall diversify its investments to minimize risks.
c) Liquidity
The investment portfolio shall remain sufficiently liquid to pay any operating
requirements which may be reasonably anticipated.
d) Maximum Rate of Return
The investment portfolio of the Fund shall be designed with the objective of achieving
the maximum rate of return consistent with risk limitations identified herein.
3. Responsibility and Delegation of Authority
Pursuant to Chapter 10 of the City of Lake Forest Municipal Code, the Lake Forest Cemetery
Commission is designated as the municipal “Cemetery Authority” with powers and responsibility
to care for, and maintain municipal cemetery properties; to establish and enforce municipal
cemetery rules and regulations; and to act as Trustee for municipal cemetery trust funds. Within
these powers Lake Forest Cemetery Commission has the responsibility to invest Cemetery funds;
and establish, administer, and maintain the Lake Forest Cemetery Investment Policy.
The Commissioners of the Lake Forest Cemetery Commission are responsible for implementation
and maintenance of the Cemetery Commission Investment Policy, for investment of Cemetery
funds within Policy guidelines, and for managing the Cemetery investment portfolios within the
Policy guidelines. Investments of funds are to be authorized by the Commissioners.
It is the intent of this policy that the Commissioners will employ investment professionals to
make prudent investment decisions and to manage the Cemetery fund portfolios. Therefore, the
Commissioners may, upon execution of a written agreement, delegate investment decisions to
professional registered Investment Managers. All investment decisions, whether delegated by the
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Commissioners or not, shall be subject to this Policy. No persons may engage in investment
transactions except as provided under the terms of this Policy.
The Cemetery Commission treasurer shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining a
system of internal controls to regulate the Commission investment activities.
Commissioners shall regularly (at least two times per year or more), review the Cemetery
portfolios and portfolio activities for conformity to Policy guidelines.
4. Prudence
In managing its investment portfolio, the Cemetery Commission shall avoid any transactions that
might impair public confidence in the Investment Fund. Investments shall be made with judgment
and care, under circumstances then prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion and
intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for
investment, considering the primary objective of safety as well as secondary objective of
maximizing rate of return with reasonable liquidity.
The standards of prudence to be used by investment officials shall be the “prudent person”, and
shall be applied in the context of managing an overall portfolio. Investment officials, acting in
accordance with written procedures and exercising due intelligence, shall be relieved of personal
responsibility for an individual security’s credit risk or market price changes, provided that
deviations from expectations are reported in a timely fashion, and appropriate action is taken to
control adverse developments.
Asset Allocation
Domestic Equities: allowable range 40%-60%, target 50%
International Equities: allowable range 10%-30%, target 20% (emerging markets should make up
no more than 30% of international equity investments.)
Cash and Fixed Income: allowable range 20%-40%, target 30%
5. Investment Instruments
As “Cemetery Authority”, the Lake Forest Cemetery Commission is authorized under Illinois
Revised Statutes 760ILCS 100/1-24, short title Cemetery Care Act, to invest in a broad range of
investment instruments. The purpose of this section of the Investment Policy is to specify
limitations to the investment instruments otherwise authorized under Illinois Statutes.
Under the Cemetery Care Act, the Commission is authorized to acquire and retain every kind of
property, real, personal or mixed, and every kind of investment, including specifically but
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, bonds, debentures and other corporate
obligations, preferred or common stocks and real estate mortgages, which persons of
prudence, discretion, and intelligence acquire or retain for their own account.
Additional Limitation on Investment Instruments
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In order to reduce the portfolio risk profile, the investment portfolio of the Fund shall be limited
to the following investments securities:
a) Bonds, notes, bills, debentures, or other similar obligations of the United States of
America or its agencies. To the extent possible, the Fund will attempt to match the bond
maturity schedule of its investments with anticipated cash flow requirements. In no case
will the Fund purchase bonds with maturities of more than 30 years from the date of
purchase.
b) Interest – bearing obligations: i.e. savings accounts, interest – bearing certificates of
deposits or interest – bearing time deposits or any other investments constituting direct
obligations of any bank as defined by the Illinois Banking Act.
c) Short term obligations of corporations organized in the Unites States with assets
exceeding $500,000,000 if (i) such obligations are rated in the top tier (e.g. Moody’s P-1
or S&P A-1+ or A-1) by at least 2 Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings
Organizations (NRSRO’s) and which mature not later than 180 days from the date of
purchase, (ii) such as purchases to not exceed 10% of the corporation’s outstanding
obligations and (iii) no more than one-third of the Cemetery funds may be invested in
short term obligations of corporations.
d) Mutual stock funds, mutual bond funds, exchange traded funds, and mutual money
market funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 providing that the
portfolio of any such fund is limited to investments described elsewhere (Section 5
Investment Instruments) by this investment Policy. Mutual bond funds should carry an
average bond rating of A or above as rated by Morninstar.
e) Usage of derivatives is only permitted when employed to hedge against downside risk
(maintain safety of principal) in the portfolios; e.g. buying a put option on the S&P 500 in
the midst of a rapidly appreciating, irrational market.
f) Interest bearing bonds of any county, township, city, village, incorporated town,
municipal corporation, or school district. The bonds shall be rated at the time of purchase
within the 4 highest general classifications established by a Nationally Recognized
Statistical Ratings Organization (NRSRO) with recognized expertise in rating bonds of
state and their political subdivisions. (e.g. Moody’s ratings of Aaa, Aa, A or Baa).
g) Securities of savings and loan associations, the shares on investment certifications of
which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
h) Bonds or notes issued by corporations rated A or above by a Nationally Recognized
Statistical Ratings Organization (NRSRO’s) such as either Standard & Poor’s or
Moody’s.
i) Dividend on share accounts of a credit union which are fully insured.
j) The Illinois Funds
k) Common or preferred stock with market capitalizations of $500,000,000 or above.
Equity investments should include a diversified mix of large, middle and small
capitalization companies and can utilize both growth and value strategies to invest in
firms domiciled within the United States and abroad.
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General Investment Restrictions
a) No purchase of municipal bonds, corporate bonds, common stocks, or preferred stocks
shall be made if such purchase at the time thereof would cause more than 5% of the total
Cemetery funds assets to be invested in the securities of such issuers or, in the case of
stocks, would cause more than 5% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer to
be held by the Fund. No one equity industry group shall comprise more than 25% of
Cemetery fund assets. Industry groups are defined by the S&P Global Industry (GIC)
Classifications; e.g. financials, health care, etc.
b) No securities shall be purchased which are subject to restrictions on resale.
c) No purchases shall be made on margin or with borrowed funds.
d) No short sales shall be effected and no options to purchase securities shall be sold. No
direct investment in commodities shall be permitted. No direct investment in real estate
mortgages shall be permitted.
6. Investment Goals and Measurements
The investment goal of the Fund is to achieve the maximum rate of return consistent with a
minimum degree of risk and prudent investment practices. The fixed income portion of the
portfolio should strive to exceed the Bloomberg Barclay’s Aggregate Index (Agg Index) over any
3 and 5 year period. The domestic equity portion of the portfolio should strive to exceed the
Russell 3000 Index over any 3-5 year period. The international equity component should strive to
exceed the MSCI All World Ex-Us Index over any 3and 5 year period. Measurements against
benchmarks will be made at regularly scheduled cemetery meeting, but consistent with its
mandate, the Commission will evaluate performance on a longer term basis.
At least every five years, the cemetery Commission will review the investment manager
relationship and performance. Such review may result in a Request for Proposal process but is not
required.
7. Prohibited Transactions
A Fiduciary with respect to the Fund, shall not cause the Fund to engage in any activity or
transaction which he or she knows or should know that such transaction constitutes a conflict of
interest. In addition, any investment instruments not covered by this investment policy (Section
5. Investment Instruments) are strictly prohibited.
8. Conflicts of Interest
The Director of Finance and all Commissioners of the Lake Forest Cemetery Commission shall
disclose any material financial interests in financial institutions that conduct business within this
jurisdiction, and they shall further disclose any material personal financial/investment positions
that could be related to the performance of the Fund’s portfolio as required by the Lake Forest
City Council or State of Illinois regulators.
9. Cash Management
The Fund’s objective is to invest funds in excess of those needed for operating purposes and any
other necessary purpose and to maximize revenue from the investment of such available cash. All
excess cash not invested shall be temporarily maintained in interest bearing accounts.
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10. Controls and Custody of Assets
The fund maintains its record on a fund basis of accounting in conformance with generally
accepted accounting principles. The fund shall maintain a third party trust custodian to safekeep
all securities. All bank accounts are reconciled to the Fund’s books on a monthly basis under the
supervision of the Director of Finance. The Director of Finance is named as an authorized
signature on all of the Fund accounts.
All disbursements from the Fund shall be authorized by the Commissioners and executed by two
(2) signatures of which one shall be a City Manager and one shall be the Director of Finance.
The current investment portfolio and all related records are maintained for public and managerial
inspection by the Director of Finance. Investments will be issued in fully registered form, when
available, and will be held in safekeeping or in book entry form. Public access to the above
documents will be by the authorization of the Director of Finance.
The Director of Finance shall establish a system written internal controls, which shall be
reviewed annually by the independent auditor. The controls shall be designed to prevent loss of
public funds due to fraud, error, misrepresentation, unanticipated market changes or imprudent
actions.
11. Reporting
The Investment Advisor shall submit an investment report to the Commissioners at all regular
Commission meetings and at such other times as requested by the Commission Chairperson,
which shall describe in detail the components of the portfolio in terms of investment securities,
maturities, cost, interest rate, and earnings.
The Commission Chairperson shall periodically, at least once a calendar year, report to the City
of Lake Forest finance committee. The report shall include Cemetery portfolio performance, and
conformity of the portfolio and portfolio activities to Policy guidelines.
12. Schedule of Meetings
The Commission Chairperson, in concurrence with the other Commissioners, shall annually set
the meeting dates of the Fund one year in advance. These dates will be posted so that interested
parties may be aware of the time and place of the meetings.
13. Audit
The Fund will be audited in conjunction with the annual examination of the books and records of
the City of Lake Forest by an independent certified public accountant. In addition, the Fund is
subject to periodic examination by the State of Illinois.
14. Amendments to Policy
The Investment Policy can be amended by a majority vote of the City Council upon
recommendation of the Cemetery Commission.
15. Adoption
This policy was adopted by the Commissioners of the Lake Forest Cemetery Commission on
April 28, 2021. Copies will be distributed to all interested parties.
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LAKE FOREST CEMETERY COMMISSION
INVESTMENT POLICY
1. Scope of Investment Policy
This Investment Policy applies to the investment activities of the Lake Forest Cemetery
Commission. The management and investment of the Lake Forest Cemetery Investment Fund is
statutorily entrusted to the Commissioners of the Lake Forest Cemetery Commission.
2. Objectives of the Investment Policy
The purpose of this policy is to establish cash management and investment guidelines for the
stewardship of the Lake Forest Cemetery Fund monies. It should be noted that the Investment
Fund is designed to fund annual operating expenses and capital improvements of the cemetery
once all existing plots have been sold. It is estimated by the Cemetery Commission that all the
cemetery plots will not be sold until at least 2025 2050; as such, the Commission has the
advantage of being able to use a very long time horizon as it looks to invest the monies. Also of
note: this policy does not apply to the trust funds (currently totaling approximately $500K
$1,000K) that may be invested in very safe (fixed – income or similar) investment vehicles.
Specific objectives include:
a) Safety of Principal
The safety of principal is an important objective of this Investment Policy.
b) Diversification
The Fund shall diversify its investments to minimize risks.
c) Liquidity
The investment portfolio shall remain sufficiently liquid to pay any operating
requirements which may be reasonably anticipated.
d) Maximum Rate of Return
The investment portfolio of the Fund shall be designed with the objective of achieving
the maximum rate of return consistent with risk limitations identified herein.
3. Responsibility and Delegation of Authority
Pursuant to Chapter 10 of the City of Lake Forest Municipal Code, the Lake Forest Cemetery
Commission is designated as the municipal “Cemetery Authority” with powers and responsibility
to care for, and maintain municipal cemetery properties; to establish and enforce municipal
cemetery rules and regulations; and to act as Trustee for municipal cemetery trust funds. Within
these powers Lake Forest Cemetery Commission has the responsibility to invest Cemetery funds;
and establish, administer, and maintain the Lake Forest Cemetery Investment Policy.
The Commissioners of the Lake Forest Cemetery Commission are responsible for implementation
and maintenance of the Cemetery Commission Investment Policy, for investment of Cemetery
funds within Policy guidelines, and for managing the Cemetery investment portfolios within the
Policy guidelines. Investments of funds are to be authorized by the Commissioners.
It is the intent of this policy that the Commissioners will employ investment professionals to
make prudent investment decisions and to manage the Cemetery fund portfolios. Therefore, the
Commissioners may, upon execution of a written agreement, delegate investment decisions to
professional registered Investment Managers. All investment decisions, whether delegated by the
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Commissioners or not, shall be subject to this Policy. No persons may engage in investment
transactions except as provided under the terms of this Policy.
The Cemetery Commission treasurer shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining a
system of internal controls to regulate the Commission investment activities.
Commissioners shall regularly (at least two times per year or more), review the Cemetery
portfolios and portfolio activities for conformity to Policy guidelines.
4. Prudence
In managing its investment portfolio, the Cemetery Commission shall avoid any transactions that
might impair public confidence in the Investment Fund. Investments shall be made with judgment
and care, under circumstances then prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion and
intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for
investment, considering the primary objective of safety as well as secondary objective of
maximizing rate of return with reasonable liquidity.
The standards of prudence to be used by investment officials shall be the “prudent person”, and
shall be applied in the context of managing an overall portfolio. Investment officials, acting in
accordance with written procedures and exercising due intelligence, shall be relieved of personal
responsibility for an individual security’s credit risk or market price changes, provided that
deviations from expectations are reported in a timely fashion, and appropriate action is taken to
control adverse developments.
Asset Allocation
Domestic Equities: allowable range 40%-60%, target 50%
International Equities: allowable range 10%-30%, target 20% (emerging markets should make up
no more than 30% of international equity investments.)
Cash and Fixed Income: allowable range 20%-40%, target 30%
5. Investment Instruments
As “Cemetery Authority”, the Lake Forest Cemetery Commission is authorized under Illinois
Revised Statutes 760ILCS 100/1-24, short title Cemetery Care Act, to invest in a broad range of
investment instruments. The purpose of this section of the Investment Policy is to specify
limitations to the investment instruments otherwise authorized under Illinois Statutes.
Under the Cemetery Care Act, the Commission is authorized to acquire and retain every kind of
property, real, personal or mixed, and every kind of investment, including specifically but
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, bonds, debentures and other corporate
obligations, preferred or common stocks and real estate mortgages, which persons of
prudence, discretion, and intelligence acquire or retain for their own account.
Additional Limitation on Investment Instruments
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In order to reduce the portfolio risk profile, the investment portfolio of the Fund shall be limited
to the following investments securities:
a) Bonds, notes, bills, debentures, or other similar obligations of the United States of
America or its agencies. To the extent possible, the Fund will attempt to match the bond
maturity schedule of its investments with anticipated cash flow requirements. In no case
will the Fund purchase bonds with maturities of more than 30 years from the date of
purchase.
b) Interest – bearing obligations: i.e. savings accounts, interest – bearing certificates of
deposits or interest – bearing time deposits or any other investments constituting direct
obligations of any bank as defined by the Illinois Banking Act.
c) Short term obligations of corporations organized in the Unites States with assets
exceeding $500,000,000 if (i) such obligations are rated in the top tier (e.g. Moody’s P-1
or S&P A-1+ or A-1) by at least 2 standard rating services Nationally Recognized
Statistical Ratings Organizations (NRSRO’s) and which mature not later than 180 days
from the date of purchase, (ii) such as purchases to not exceed 10% of the corporation’s
outstanding obligations and (iii) no more than one-third of the Cemetery funds may be
invested in short term obligations of corporations.
d) Mutual stock funds, mutual bond funds, exchange traded funds, and/or and mutual
money market funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 providing
that the portfolio of any such fund is limited to investments described elsewhere (Section
5 Investment Instruments) by this investment Policy. (Section 5 Investment Instruments).
Mutual bond funds should carry an average bond rating of A or above as rated by
Morninstar.
e) Usage of derivatives is only permitted when employed to hedge against downside risk
(maintain safety of principal) in the portfolios; e.g. buying a put option on the S&P 500 in
the midst of a rapidly appreciating, irrational market.
f) Interest bearing bonds of any county, township, city, village, incorporated town,
municipal corporation, or school district. The bonds shall be rated at the time of purchase
within the 4 highest general classifications established by a rating service of nationally
Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization (NRSRO) with recognized
expertise in rating bonds of state and their political subdivisions. (e.g. Moody’s ratings
of Aaa, Aa, A or Baa).
g) Securities of savings and loan associations, the shares on investment certifications of
which are insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation.
h) Bonds or notes issued by corporations rated A or above by a Nationally Recognized
Statistical Ratings Organization (NRSRO’s) such as either Standard & Poor’s or
Moody’s.
i) Dividend on share accounts of a credit union which are fully insured.
j) Illinois Public Treasurer’s Investment Pool.The Illinois Funds
k) Common or preferred stock with market capitalizations of $500,000,000 or above.
Equity investments should include a diversified mix of large, middle and small
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capitalization companies and can utilize both growth and value strategies to invest in
firms domiciled within the United States and abroad.
General Investment Restrictions
a) No purchase of municipal bonds, corporate bonds, common stocks, or preferred stocks
shall be made if such purchase at the time thereof would cause more than 5% of the total
Cemetery funds assets to be invested in the securities of such issuers or, in the case of
stocks, would cause more than 5% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer to
be held by the Fund. No one equity industry group shall comprise more than 25% of
Cemetery fund assets. Industry groups are defined by the S&P Global Industry (GIC)
Classifications; e.g. financials, health care, etc.
b) No securities shall be purchased which are subject to restrictions on resale.
c) No purchases shall be made on margin or with borrowed funds.
d) No short sales shall be effected and no options to purchase securities shall be sold. No
direct investment in commodities shall be permitted. No direct investment in real estate
mortgages shall be permitted.
6. Investment Goals and Measurements
The investment goal of the Fund is to achieve the maximum rate of return consistent with a
minimum degree of risk and prudent investment practices. The fixed income portion of the
portfolio should strive to exceed the Salomon Brothers Intermediate Bond Bloomberg Barclay’s
Aggregate Index (Agg Index) over any 3 and 5 year period. The domestic equity portion of the
portfolio should strive to exceed the Russell 3000 Index over any 3-5 year period. The
international equity component should strive to exceed the MSCI All World Ex-Us Index over
any 3and 5 year period. Measurements against benchmarks will be made at regularly scheduled
cemetery meeting, but consistent with its mandate, the Commission will evaluate performance on
a longer term basis.
At least every five years, the cemetery Commission will review the investment manager
relationship and performance. Such review may result in a Request for Proposal process but is not
required.
7. Prohibited Transactions
A Fiduciary with respect to the Fund, shall not cause the Fund to engage in any activity or
transaction which he or she knows or should know that such transaction constitutes a conflict of
interest. In addition, any investment instruments not covered by this investment policy (Section
5. Investment Instruments) are strictly prohibited.
8. Conflicts of Interest
The Director of Finance and all Commissioners of the Lake Forest Cemetery Commission shall
disclose any material financial interests in financial institutions that conduct business within this
jurisdiction, and they shall further disclose any material personal financial/investment positions
that could be related to the performance of the Fund’s portfolio as required by the Lake Forest
City Council or State of Illinois regulators.
9. Cash Management
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The Fund’s objective is to invest funds in excess of those needed for operating purposes and any
other necessary purpose and to maximize revenue from the investment of such available cash. All
excess cash not invested shall be temporarily maintained in interest bearing accounts.
10. Controls and Custody of Assets
The fund maintains its record on a fund basis of accounting in conformance with generally
accepted accounting principles. The fund shall maintain a third party trust custodian to safekeep
all securities. All bank accounts are reconciled to the Fund’s books on a monthly basis under the
supervision of the Director of Finance. The Director of Finance is named as an authorized
signature on all of the Fund accounts.
All disbursements from the Fund shall be authorized by the Commissioners and executed by two
(2) signatures of which one shall be a City Manager and one shall be the Director of Finance.
The current investment portfolio and all related records are maintained for public and managerial
inspection by the Director of Finance. Investments will be issued in fully registered form, when
available, and will be held in safekeeping or in book entry form. Public access to the above
documents will be by the authorization of the Director of Finance.
The Director of Finance shall establish a system written internal controls, which shall be
reviewed annually by the independent auditor. The controls shall be designed to prevent loss of
public funds due to fraud, error, misrepresentation, unanticipated market changes or imprudent
actions.
11. Reporting
The Investment Advisor shall submit an investment report to the Commissioners at all regular
Commission meetings and at such other times as requested by the Commission Chairperson,
which shall describe in detail the components of the portfolio in terms of investment securities,
maturities, cost, interest rate, and earnings.
The Commission Chairperson shall periodically, at least once a calendar year, report to the City
of Lake Forest finance committee. The report shall include Cemetery portfolio performance, and
conformity of the portfolio and portfolio activities to Policy guidelines.
12. Schedule of Meetings
The Commission Chairperson, in concurrence with the other Commissioners, shall annually set
the meeting dates of the Fund one year in advance. These dates will be posted so that interested
parties may be aware of the time and place of the meetings.
13. Audit
The Fund will be audited in conjunction with the annual examination of the books and records of
the City of Lake Forest by an independent certified public accountant. In addition, the Fund is
subject to periodic examination by the State of Illinois.
14. Amendments to Policy
The Investment Policy can be amended by a majority vote of the City Council upon
recommendation of the Cemetery Commission.
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST CITY CODE REGARDING
ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES
Adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lake Forest
this day of 2021
Published in pamphlet form by direction
and authority of The City of Lake Forest
Lake County, Illinois
this day of 2021
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2021 -_____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST CITY CODE REGARDING
ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Forest is a home rule, special charter municipal corporation;
and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted certain alcoholic beverage regulations designed to
protect the health, safety and welfare, which regulations are codified in Chapter 111 of the City
Code of Lake Forest, 2013 (“Liquor Code”);
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest desires to amend its Liquor Code as shown on the
attached Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of The City of Lake Forest,
County of Lake, and 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: Amendment to Chapter 111. Chapter 111 of the City Code, entitled
“Alcoholic Beverages,” is hereby replaced in its entirety with the new Chapter 111 attached to this
Ordinance as Exhibit A.
SECTION THREE: 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:
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Approved this __ day of _________________________, 2021.
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Amended Liquor Code (Chapter 111 of the City Code)
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“GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 111.001 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly
indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOL. The product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified or diluted,
whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol. It does not include
denatured alcohol or wood alcohol.
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR. Alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every liquid or solid, patented or not,
containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of being consumed as a beverage by a
human being. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to alcohol used in the manufacture
of denatured alcohol produced in accordance with acts of Congress and regulations promulgated
thereunder, or to any liquid or solid containing 0.5%, or less, of alcohol by volume.
BEACH AREA. That portion of the beach and shore area of Lake Michigan in Forest Park that
has been approved by the Commissioner for the sale of wine and beer pursuant to the terms of
a Class K license.
BEER. A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley
or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes among other things beer, ale, stout, lager
beer, porter and the like.
BRING-YOUR-OWN-BEVERAGE. Alcoholic beverages that patrons or guests of a licensed
premises bring to such licensed premises for their own consumption on the licensed premises.
CATERING ESTABLISHMENT. A business conducted by a person, firm or corporation for the
purpose of providing food and service for a banquet or a dinner which may occur in a location
other than premises leased, owned and/or operated by the CATERING ESTABLISHMENT, the
recipients of such food and/or service being persons specially invited to such banquet or dinner
rather than members of the general public.
CLUB. A corporation organized under the laws of the state, not for pecuniary profit, solely for
the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors,
kept, used and maintained by its members through the payment of regular dues, and owning,
hiring or leasing a building or space in a building, of such extent and character as may be suitable
and adequate for the reasonable and comfortable use and accommodation of its members and
their guests and provided with suitable and adequate kitchen and dining room space and
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equipment and maintaining a sufficient number of servants and employees for cooking,
preparing and serving food and meals for its members and their guests; provided that, such CLUB
files with the Mayor at the time of its application for a license under this chapter two copies of a
list of names and residences of its members, and similarly files within ten days of election of any
additional member his or her name and address; and, provided further that, its affairs and
management are conducted by a board of directors, executive committee or similar body chosen
by the members at their annual meeting and that no member or any officer, agent or employee
of the CLUB is paid, or directly or indirectly receives, in the form of salary or other compensation
any profits from the distribution or sale of alcoholic liquor to the CLUB or the members of the
CLUB or its guests introduced by members beyond the amount of such salary as may be fixed and
voted at any annual meeting by the members or by its board of directors or other governing body
out of the general revenue of the CLUB.
COMMISSIONER. The City Liquor Control Commissioner designated in § 111.020 of this chapter
as well as any committee or other agency appointed by the Commissioner.
CONVEYANCE. Any vehicle, trailer, watercraft or container operated for the transportation of
person or property.
GATHERING. Any group of three or more persons who have assembled or gathered together
for a social occasion or other activity.
GROCERY STORE. A retail store that is (a) over 15,000 square feet in size, (b) has at least 60 off-
street parking spaces devoted to such use, and (c) devotes at least 60% of its gross floor area to
the sale of household foodstuffs for offsite consumption, including the sale of fresh produce,
meats, poultry, fish, deli products, dairy products, canned foods, dry foods, beverages, baked
foods and/or prepared foods. Other household supplies or other products shall be secondary to
the primary purpose of food sales. The definition of GROCERY STORE shall not include any
establishment that sells gasoline or other fuel for dispensing into motor vehicles.
HOST. To aid, conduct, allow, entertain, organize, supervise, control or permit a gathering.
HOTEL. Every building or other structure kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the
public to be a place where food is actually served and consumed and sleeping accommodations
are offered for adequate pay to travelers and guests, whether transient, permanent or
residential, in which 25 or more rooms are used for the sleeping accommodations of such guests
and having one or more public dining rooms where meals are served to such guest, such sleeping
accommodations and dining rooms being conducted in the same buildings in connection
therewith and such building or buildings structure or structures being provided with adequate
and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity.
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ILLICIT DRUGS. Any drug, substance or compound prohibited by law, including drugs prescribed
by a physician which are in the possession of or used by someone other than the person to whom
the drug was prescribed.
LICENSED PREMISES or PREMISES.
(1) The actual physical location described in a local liquor license at which liquor will be
served under the retail liquor license once issued, and may include either indoor or outdoor
dining areas; except that, no outdoor area shall be deemed part of the premises unless expressly
identified in the local liquor license.
(2) For purposes of this chapter, the terms “public dining room” and “public and private
dining rooms” shall be included in this definition of PREMISES.
LICENSEE. A person holding a local liquor license.
LICENSEE, AGENT OF. Any owner, partner, director, officer, manager, employee or authorized
agent of a licensee but only while engaged in the business of such licensee or present on the
licensed premises of such licensee.
LIQUOR CONTROL ACT. The State Liquor Control Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq., as amended
from time to time.
LIQUOR LAWS. This chapter and all other city ordinances, resolutions, regulations and rules
relating to alcoholic liquor; the Liquor Control Act and all regulations issued thereunder; all
federal, state and local laws imposing or pertaining to fees and taxes relating to alcoholic liquor;
and all other federal and state legislation, regulations and rules applicable to the sale or use of
alcoholic liquor within the city.
LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSE. A license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
MINOR. A person under the age of 21 years.
ORIGINAL PACKAGE. Any bottle, flask, jug, can, cask, barrel, keg, hogs head or other receptacle
or container, whatsoever used, corked or capped, sealed and labeled by the manufacturer of
alcoholic liquor, to contain and to convey any alcoholic liquor.
PARENT. Any person having legal custody of a juvenile as a natural, adoptive parent or
stepparent; as a legal guardian; or as a person to whom legal custody has been given by order of
the court.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, firm, company, corporation or entity.
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PUBLIC PLACE. Any place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access and
includes, but is not limited to, streets, highways and the common areas of schools, hospitals,
apartment houses, office buildings, transport facilities, parks, businesses or parking lots.
REASONABLE STEPS. Actions that, if taken, would be expected to avoid or prevent a prohibited
gathering (as provided in § 111.076(F) of this chapter), which may include, but are not limited to,
controlling access to alcoholic liquor at the gathering; controlling the quantity of alcoholic liquor
present at the gathering; verifying the age of persons attending the gathering by inspecting
drivers licenses or other government issued identification cards to ensure that minors do not
consume alcoholic liquor while at the gathering; supervising the activities of minors at the
gathering; and calling for police assistance in the event people under 21 are in possession of
alcoholic liquor at the gathering.
RELIGIOUS CEREMONY. Any bona fide rite, ceremony, service or event sponsored or sanctioned
in connection with the exercise of a person’s religious belief that involves the possession,
consumption and dispensation of alcohol or alcoholic liquor.
RESIDENCE or SITE. Any home, yard, farm, field, land, apartment, condominium, hotel or motel
room, other dwelling unit, hall, meeting room, park or any other place of assembly, public or
private, whether occupied on a temporary or permanent basis, whether occupied as a dwelling
or specifically for a party or other social function, and whether owned, leased, rented or used
with or without permission or compensation.
RESPONSE COSTS. The costs associated with responses by law enforcement, fire and other
emergency response providers to a gathering, including, but not limited to:
(1) Salaries and benefits of law enforcement, code enforcement, fire or other emergency
response personnel for the amount of time spent responding to, remaining at or otherwise
dealing with a gathering, and the administrative costs attributable to such response(s);
(2) The cost of any medical treatment for any law enforcement, code enforcement, fire or
other emergency response personnel injured while responding to, remaining at or leaving the
scene of a gathering; and
(3) The cost of repairing any city equipment or property damaged, and the cost of the use of
any such equipment in responding to, remaining at or leaving the scene of a gathering.
RESTAURANT. A public place primarily kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the
public for the serving of meals to patrons seated at tables or booths, and where complete meals
are actually and regularly served, such space being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen
and dining room equipment and capacity and having employed therein a sufficient number and
kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve suitable food for its guests.
RETAIL SALE, SELL AT RETAIL and SALE AT RETAIL. Sales for use or consumption and not for
resale in any form.
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SALE. Any transfer, exchange or barter in any manner, or by any means whatsoever, with or
without consideration, and includes all sales made by any person, whether principal, proprietor,
agent, servant or employee.
SPIRITS. Any beverage, which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed with water or
other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin or other spirituous liquors,
and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other substances.
STATE LIQUOR LICENSE. A license issued by the State Liquor Control Commission pursuant to
the provisions of the Liquor Control Act.
TO SELL. Includes to keep or expose for sale and to keep with intent to sell.
WINE. Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural contents of fruits or
vegetables, containing sugar, including such beverages when fortified by the addition of alcohol
liquor, as defined above.
§ 111.002 SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR.
It shall be unlawful to sell alcoholic liquor at locations not specified in a duly authorized local
liquor license in the city.
§ 111.003 MANUFACTURE PROHIBITED.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of manufacturing alcoholic liquor
in the city.
§ 111.004 ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN PUBLIC PLACES AND MOTOR VEHICLES.
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to consume any alcoholic beverages of any type either:
(1) In any place of public accommodation or public place (other than licensed premises); or
(2) Upon any public street, alley or thoroughfare.
(B) Section 111.004(A) shall not apply to beer and wine sold in an approved container provided
by an authorized licensee pursuant to a valid Class K liquor license and consumed in the beach
area, as defined by § 111.001.
(C) Public intoxication prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to be in an intoxicated
condition in any public building or on any public property or right-of-way.
(D) Public disturbance prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to be in an intoxicated
state in any private house or place to the disturbance of any other person.
(E) Possession of open liquor in motor vehicles prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person
to transport, carry or possess any alcoholic liquor in or about any motor vehicle on any public
right-of- way, except in the original package with the seal unbroken, or as otherwise authorized
by state law.
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§ 111.005 GIVE AWAY PROHIBITED.
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to give away or otherwise dispense free of charge, by
the drink or in any other manner, within the city, an alcoholic beverage; except that, the giving
away by a Class A-3 licensee, without charge, of beer and wine, or a Class B-1, C-2 or D-1 licensee,
without charge, of alcoholic liquor in small and limited amounts for tasting purposes only,
immediately prior and incidental to, the sale of such alcoholic liquor in the original package for
consumption off the premises shall not be considered a violation of this section.
(B) Such give away, however, shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The tastings shall be attended by and supervised by a full-time employee and only in a
designated area on the licensed premises as approved by the Commissioner and designated in
the license;
(2) The actual amount of wine tasted may not exceed an ounce; and
(3) The sample shall be served in a container which shall be disposed of following sample.
(C) Furthermore, it is hereby declared unlawful to advertise the availability of “tasting”
through any public media or other means of communication other than:
(1) On the premises where the “tasting” will occur; or
(2) By a direct mailing that provides the date and location of the “tasting.”
(D) (1) Notification of the date and location of a particular “tasting” shall not be sent to more
than 200 individual residences.
(2) Further, the provisions of this section prohibiting give away or other dispensing of
alcoholic beverages shall not apply to Class F-2, Class F-3 or Class F-4 licenses.
§ 111.006 APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAWS.
(A) State law adopted. All of the provisions, including all words and phrases, of the Liquor
Control Act and the rules and regulations issued by the State Liquor Control Commission
pertaining to local control of alcoholic liquor, as the same may be amended from time to time,
are hereby incorporated into and declared to be a part of this chapter as if expressly set forth
herein.
(B) Compliance with all regulations required. Nothing in this chapter shall excuse or release
any person from compliance with the requirements of any other applicable federal, state or local
code, ordinance, regulation or rule.
LOCAL LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSIONER
§ 111.020 LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSIONER.
(A) Mayor designated Commissioner. The Mayor is hereby designated as the City Liquor
Control Commissioner.
(B) Powers, functions and duties of Commissioner. The Commissioner shall have the following
powers, functions and duties:
(1) To administer within the city all liquor laws;
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(2) To appoint a person or persons to assist him or her in the exercise of the powers and the
performance of the duties herein provided;
(3) To conduct hearings as provided in this chapter for the purpose of fulfilling any of the
enumerated powers, functions and duties of the Commissioner; to hear testimony and take proof
of information in the performance of his or her duties; and for such purposes to issue subpoenas
effective in any part of the state;
(4) To examine or cause to be examined, under oath, any licensee and any applicant for a
local liquor license or for a renewal thereof and to examine or cause to be examined the books
and records of any such licensee or applicant;
(5) To receive fees for local liquor licenses and deliver the same forthwith to the City Director
of Finance;
(6) (a) To require two sets of fingerprints of any applicant for a local liquor license or for a
renewal thereof, one for the city files and one to deliver to the Illinois Department of State Police
and, for purposes of obtaining such fingerprints and resulting background check, to require the
applicant to pay such fee as may be required by the Illinois Department of State Police. If the
applicant is a partnership, each partner shall submit fingerprints annually. If the applicant is a
corporation, each officer thereof and every person owning or controlling more than 5% of the
voting shares or the ownership interest of such corporation shall submit fingerprints annually. If
the applicant is a limited liability company, each member and manager shall submit fingerprints
annually. If the business for which a local liquor license is sought will be managed by a manager
or agent, every such manager or agent shall submit fingerprints annually.
(b) The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the right, at the Commissioner’s sole
discretion, to waive this fingerprinting and background check requirement for:
1. Any individual that is not involved in the daily management or operation of the
premises; and
2. For any individual associated with a not-for-profit organization seeking a Class F-5 or
F-6 license under this chapter.
(7) To grant or renew local liquor licenses in accordance with the provisions of the liquor
laws;
(8) To deny any application for the issuance or renewal of a local liquor license to any
applicant or premises that the Commissioner has determined to be ineligible therefor in
accordance with the provisions of the liquor laws;
(9) To keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all local liquor licenses and to furnish
the City Clerk with a copy thereof; and, on the issuance or renewal of any local liquor license, or
the revocation or suspension of any existing local liquor license, to give notice of such action to
the City Clerk within three days after such action;
(10) To lawfully enter, or to authorize any law enforcement officer to lawfully enter, at any
time, any licensed premises to determine whether any of the provisions of the liquor laws have
been or are being violated and at the time of such entry to examine such licensed premises in
connection with such determination;
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(11) To receive complaints from citizens that any of the provisions of the liquor laws have
been or are being violated and to act on such complaints in the manner provided in this chapter
and the other liquor laws;
(12) To examine any licensee on whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served;
(13) To suspend for cause for not more than 30 days any local liquor license, to revoke for
cause any local liquor license, and to levy fines against any licensee, all in accordance with the
liquor laws;
(14) To report whenever requested by the City Council all of his or her acts taken to enforce
the liquor laws and all acts taken in regard to the collection of local liquor license fees;
(15) To notify the Secretary of State when a club incorporated under the State General Not-
for-Profit Corporation Act or a foreign corporation functioning as a club in the state under a
certificate of authority issued under that act has violated the Liquor Control Act by selling or
offering for sale at retail alcoholic liquor without a retailer’s license;
(16) To extend the term of any local liquor license or group of local liquor licenses, to a date
specific, when such an extension is necessary for staff convenience, to accommodate change in
law or policy, or to conduct further inquiry into any renewal application;
(17) For any applicant for an F-5 or F-6 license, to waive the requirements under §
111.043(B)(1) to provide Social Security numbers or any individual to be identified as part of the
license application process; and
(18) For any applicant for anI-1 and I-3 license,, to waive the requirements under §
111.043(H)(1) of the license application process.
(C) Compensation. The Commissioner shall serve without compensation.
LICENSES
§ 111.035 REQUIRED.
(A) Local and state liquor licenses required. It shall be unlawful for any person not having a
current, valid local liquor license and a current, valid state liquor license and all other necessary
state approvals to sell or offer for sale in the city any alcoholic liquor.
(B) Sale in violation of license prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell, offer for
sale, or dispense in the city any alcoholic liquor except in the manner authorized by, and in
compliance with, the terms and restrictions of the liquor laws and such licensee’s local liquor
license.
(C) Display of license. Every licensee shall cause his or her current local liquor license to be
framed and hung in plain view in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
(D) Exception to license requirement. Notwithstanding any provisions in this chapter to the
contrary, the occupant of any dwelling unit does not require a license under this chapter to sell,
otherwise transfer, or provide liquor to others without consideration.
(E) It shall be unlawful for any licensee to permit any person to consume any alcoholic
beverages of any type at any licensed premises unless such alcoholic beverages are either:
(1) Sold by such licensee pursuant to a license allowing sale of alcoholic beverages for
consumption on such licensed premises; or
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(2) Bring-your-own-beverages and the licensed premises has a Class I-1 license or Class I-3
license.
§ 111.036 LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSES AND FEES.
(A) General. Every person engaged in the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in the city shall pay an
annual license fee. Such license fees shall be established by the City Council by separate
ordinance, which may be amended from time to time, and are hereby incorporated into this
section as if fully set forth herein. Such licenses shall be divided into classes, which classes shall
be as follows:
(1) Class A-1 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in original
package not for consumption on the premises where sold.
(2) Class A-2 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine only in original
package not for consumption on the premises where sold.
(3) Class A-3 licenses, as an add-on license, which shall authorize the holder of a Class A-1
license to give away wine or beer for tasting purposes only on the licensed premises subject to
all of the terms and conditions set out in § 111.005 of this chapter.
(4) Class B-1 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption
on the premises of a public golf course. Tastings of alcoholic liquor may also take place on
premises pursuant to this Class B-1 license.
(5) Class C-1 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption
on the premises of a restaurant only and served indoors, with or without a meal.
(6) Class C-2 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption
on the premises of a restaurant only and served indoors, with or without a meal, or for
consumption off-premises when sold sealed in its original package.
(7) Class C-3 licenses, as an add-on license, which shall permit the holder of any C-1, C-2, E-
1, or J licensee to provide alcoholic liquor service within specified outdoor areas, but only upon
such terms and conditions as the Local Liquor Commissioner may establish for the licensed
premises and only to the extent of such liquor service authorized by the underlying liquor license.
(8) Class D-1 licenses, which shall authorize:
(a) The retail sale of alcoholic liquor by a club, to its members and their guests for
consumption on the club premises; and
(b) For not more than four events in any calendar year, the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in
original package to its members and their guests for consumption off the premises where sold;
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(9) Class E-1 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption
on the premises of a hotel, but only between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight.
(10) (a) Class F-2 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for on-
premises consumption at events conducted under the following circumstances
1. By a religious, charitable, fraternal or other not-for-profit organizations, for periods not
in excess of 48 hours;
2. On publicly--owned property or on school grounds, by a person or entity for a period
not in excess of 48 hours;
3. On the premises of a property located in either the B-1, B-2, B-3 or B-4 zoning districts
in the city, for periods not in excess of 48 hours, and on no more than two occasions per licensee
in any calendar year;
4. On publicly-owned property or on school grounds, by holders of any class of liquor
license issued under this Chapter for outdoor events open to the public for a period not in excess
of 48 hours.
(b) All applications for a Class F-2 license shall state the names and addresses of the
individual or, if the person is a business entity or organization, all officers of such entity, the
address of the premises upon which the sale of alcoholic liquor will be made, the estimated
attendance upon the premises during the period of the license and whether such sales will be
made to the public or only to bona fide members of the organization for which the license is
requested. Satisfactory evidence from the owner of the premises shall be furnished showing the
authorization to the applicant for the use of said premises, including the sale of alcoholic liquor
for the period for which the license is requested.
(c) For all events taking place on city-owned property, the applicant must also submit a
proposal for the special event identifying the type of event, proposed hours, proposed security
plan, evidence that the licensed premises is covered by insurance as provided by § 111.045(B) of
this chapter so as to hold harmless the city, its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees,
agents, representatives and attorneys from all financial loss, damage or harm, and any other
information regarding the event or applicant requested by city staff. The event must be approved
by the city in writing pursuant to its applicable policies for such events prior to the issuance of
any Class F-2 license.
(11) (a) Class F-3 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine only in any
of the circumstances permitted under the F-2 License class.
(b) All applications for a Class F-3 license shall state the names and addresses of the
individual or, if the person is a business entity or organization, all officers of such entity, the
address of the premises upon which the sale of beer and wine will be made, the estimated
attendance upon the premises during the period of the license and whether such sales will be
made to the public or only to bona fide members of the organization for which the license is
requested. Satisfactory evidence from the owner of the premises shall be furnished showing the
authorization to the applicant for the use of said premises, including the sale of alcoholic liquor
for the period for which the license is requested.
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(c) For all events taking place on city-owned property, the applicant must also submit a
proposal for the special event identifying the type of event, proposed hours, proposed security
plan, evidence that the licensed premises is covered by insurance as provided by § 111.045(B) of
this chapter so as to hold harmless the city, its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees,
agents, representatives and attorneys from all financial loss, damage or harm, and any other
information regarding the event or applicant requested by city staff. The event must be approved
by the city in writing pursuant to its applicable policies for such events prior to the issuance of
any Class F-3 license.
(12) Class F-4 license, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on private
property, by for-profit organizations and individuals in connection with sporting events for which
the public is able to purchase tickets to attend. A separate Class F-4 license shall be required for
each vendor of alcoholic liquor associated with the event. All applications for a Class F-4 license
shall state the names and addresses of the individual applicant or all officers of the organization,
the address of the premises upon which the sale or give-away of alcoholic liquor will be made,
the estimated attendance upon the premises. The applicant must also submit a proposal for the
special event identifying the type of event, proposed dates, proposed hours, proposed security
plan and any other information regarding the event or applicant requested by city staff. Class F-
4 licenses will only be valid for the specific dates of the sporting events, and subject to such other
terms and conditions as determined by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. The fee for Class
F-4 Licenses will be charged on a per-day basis.
(13) Class F-5 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale, give away or other dispensing
free of charge, of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises of any city-owned property
that is operated and occupied by a not-for-profit organization when such retail sale, give away or
other dispensing free of charge is incidental and complementary to a special event sponsored by
such not-for-profit organization from time to time; provided, however, that, no more than 26
such special events shall be permitted during any license year per licensee. In addition to the
requirements set forth in this division (A)(14), the applicant shall submit to all other requirements
of this chapter, as amended, as well as the State Liquor Control Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et
seq. Any such retail sale, give away or other dispensing free of charge that is incidental and
complementary to a special event shall also be subject to the following conditions and limitations.
(a) The applicant shall provide written notice to the Commissioner, or the Commissioner’s
designee, no less than five business days prior to any special event at which alcoholic liquor will
be served. Such notice shall include the date, time, location within the licensed premises, and
number of invitees or anticipated attendees for such special event;
(b) The applicant shall supervise, or cause to be supervised, the retail sale, give away or
other dispensing free of charge of alcoholic liquor, to ensure that such retail sale, give away or
other dispensing free of charge of alcoholic liquor is confined to area within the licensed premises
identified in the notice to the Commissioner and is properly monitored to ensure that no
underage consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted. The Liquor Control Commissioner or
the Commissioner’s designee may require the applicant to develop appropriate protocols to
ensure compliance with this division (A)(14)(b);
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(c) The applicant shall not advertise, or otherwise publish the availability of alcoholic liquor
through any media or other means of communication, with the sole exception that a mailed
invitation for a special event may advertise the availability of alcoholic liquor at such special
event;
(d) The applicant shall provide evidence to the Local Liquor Control Commission, at the
time of its application for a F-5 liquor license, that the licensed premises is covered by dram shop
liability insurance in maximum limits so as to hold harmless the city, its elected or appointed
officials, officers, employees, agents, representatives and attorneys from all financial loss,
damage or harm; and
(e) In connection with any special event on the licensed premises, the Commissioner may
impose such conditions and requirements that may be reasonable or appropriate to ensure that
the public health, safety, welfare and convenience are protected and preserved.
(14) Class F-6 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale, give away or other dispensing
free of charge, of alcoholic liquors for consumption on the premises of any city-owned property
that is operated, used, or occupied by a not-for-profit organization when such retail sale, give
away or other dispensing free of charge is incidental and complementary to a special event
sponsored by such not-for-profit organization from time to time; provided, however, that, no
more than 12 such special events shall be permitted during any license year per licensee. In
addition to the requirements set forth in this division (A)(15), the applicant shall submit to all
other requirements of this chapter, as amended, as well as the State Liquor Control Act of 1934,
235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq. Any such retail sale, give away or other dispensing free of charge that is
incidental and complementary to a special event shall also be subject to the following conditions
and limitations.
(a) The applicant shall provide written notice to the Commissioner, or the Commissioner’s
designee, no less than five business days prior to any special event at which alcoholic liquor will
be served. Such notice shall include the date, time, location within the licensed premises, and
number of invitees or anticipated attendees for such special event.
(b) The applicant shall supervise, or cause to be supervised, the retail sale, give away or
other dispensing free of charge of alcoholic liquor, to ensure that such retail sale, give away or
other dispensing free of charge of alcoholic liquor is confined to the area(s) within the licensed
premises identified in the notice to the Commissioner and is properly monitored to ensure that
no underage consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted. The Liquor Control Commissioner
or the Commissioner’s designee may require the applicant to develop appropriate protocols to
ensure compliance with this division (A)(15)(b).
(c) Unless a specific event is otherwise authorized by resolution of the City Council, the
applicant shall not advertise, or otherwise publish the availability of alcoholic liquor through any
media or other means of communication; provided, however, that, a mailed invitation for a
special event may advertise the availability of beer or wine at such special event.
(d) The applicant shall provide evidence to the Local Liquor Control Commission, at the
time of its application for a F-6 liquor license, that the licensed premises is covered by dram shop
liability insurance in maximum limits so as to hold harmless the city, its elected or appointed
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officials, officers, employees, agents, representatives and attorneys from all financial loss,
damage or harm.
(e) In connection with any special event on the licensed premises, the Commissioner may
impose such conditions and requirements that may be reasonable or appropriate to ensure that
the public health, safety, welfare and convenience are protected and preserved.
(15) Class G-1 license, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption
on the premises of an institution of higher learning. Such sales shall be limited to periods of time
when groups are assembled on the premises solely for the promotion of some common object
other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor.
(16) Class G-2 license, which shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine only by
institutions of higher learning at designated locations upon the grounds of such institutions and
accessible only to the faculty, staff, alumni and students, and pre-registered visitors of such
institution of higher learning, and their families and guests, all of whom must be at least 21 years
of age, for consumption on the licensed premises; limiting the consumption of beer and wine to
indoors on the premises provided that:
(a) Retail sales of alcoholic liquor at a Class G-2 licensed establishment shall only be
authorized to operate between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. daily, 11:00 p.m. Sunday
through Thursday, and from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; and
(b) The license application shall include a detailed plan of the monitoring and security
measures, for ensuring that the licensed premises shall be limited to the persons to whom access
is limited.
(17) Class I-1 licenses, as an add-on license, which shall authorize any A-4, B-1, C-1, C-2, C-3,
D-1, E-1 or F-1 licensee to permit bring-your-own-beverages to be consumed on the licensed
premises of the type permitted by the licensee’s license and to impose a corkage fee relating to
each container of bring-your-own- beverage of not to exceed $10 per bring-your-own- beverage
container.
(18) Class I-3 licenses, which shall authorize the possession and consumption of bring-your-
own beer and wine only on city-owned property that has been rented or reserved by the licensee
for fundraising events, festivals, outings, or other similar special events with fewer than 200
people in attendance. In no event shall an I-3 license be valid for longer than 48 hours, and only
for specific hours as determined by the Local Liquor Commissioner. Class I-3 licenses do not
permit patrons of a licensed premises to depart the licensed premises with a bring-your-own-
beverage unless that beverage is in its original container and with the seal unbroken. Additionally,
the service and consumption of bring-your-own-beverages for purposes of a Class I-3 license shall
be deemed the sale of beer and wine only for the purposes of the application requirements under
§ 111.043, but the Local Liquor Commissioner is authorized to waive portions of the required
background information and statements found in § 111.043 for I-3 license applicants.
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(19) Class J license, which shall be an add-on license to the operation of a grocery store that
already holds a valid existing liquor license and is operated on the terms and conditions herein
specified. A licensee holding a Class J license may sell and serve individual servings of beer and
wine for consumption on the premises and not in the original container. Such a license may be
issued to and/or retained for use only at an establishment that the Commissioner determines (in
the Commissioner’s reasonable discretion) qualifies fully as a grocery store as defined in this
chapter.
(20) Class K licenses, which shall authorize the service and consumption of alcoholic liquors
in the Beach Area, as defined in this Chapter, which shall be approved by the Commissioner. Such
alcoholic liquors shall only be served in and consumed from a container approved by the
Commissioner. The licensee shall post sufficient signage to identify the borders of the Beach Area,
which signage shall be subject to approval of the Commissioner. Class K licenses shall only be
available to those licensees who are otherwise compliant with the law.
(B) Term; prorating fee. Each license shall terminate April 30 next following its issuance. The
fee to be paid shall be reduced in proportion to the full calendar months which have expired in
the year prior to the issuance of the license.
(C) Conditions on licenses. All licenses classifications identified in this section may be subject
to additional conditions required by the Commissioner or City Council. The conditions shall be
listed on the license and may relate to, security procedures, placement or location of alcoholic
liquor on the licensed premises, food service requirements, hours of sale or service, or other
matters that affect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city.
(D) Fee waivers. The Commissioner shall have the authority to waive any fee prescribed herein
for any license on city property or any license for an event sponsored by the city or other
governmental agency.
§ 111.037 NUMBER OF LICENSES.
(A) The number of liquor licenses issued by the city shall be limited as follows:
Class Maximum Number of Licenses Authorized
A-1 8
A-2 6
A-3 No more than the total number of Class A-1 licenses issued by the city
B-1 1
C-1 9
C-2 10
C-3 14
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D-1 5
E-1 2
F-2 As many as determined reasonable by the Commissioner
F-3 As many as determined reasonable by the Commissioner
F-4 As many as determined reasonable by the Commissioner
F-5 1
F-6 3
G-1 3
G-2 2
I-1 No more than the total number of Class B-1, C-1, C-2, C-3, D-1, E-1 and F-1 licenses
issued by the city
I-3 As many as determined reasonable by the Commissioner
J 1
K 1
(B) Without further action of the City Council, the maximum number of licenses in any class
shall be automatically reduced by one upon the expiration, revocation or non-renewal of an
existing license in any such license class.
§ 111.038 LIST.
The Commissioner shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all such licenses issued
by him or her and shall furnish the City Clerk, Treasurer and Chief of Police each with a copy
thereof. Upon the issuance of any new licenses or the revocation of any old license, the
Commissioner shall give written notice of such action to each of these officers within 48 hours of
such action.
§ 111.039 TRANSFER OF LICENSES.
(A) (1) A license shall be purely a personal privilege good for the period specified in the
license, but in no event shall a license exceed one year after issuance, unless sooner revoked as
provided in this chapter, and shall not constitute property, nor shall it be subject to attachment,
garnishment or execution, nor shall it be available or transferable, voluntarily, or subject to being
encumbered or hypothecated.
(2) Such license shall not descend by the laws of testate or intestate devolution, but it shall
cease upon the death of the licensee; provided that, executors or administrators of the estate of
any deceased licensee, and the trustee of any insolvent or bankrupt licensee, when such estate
consists in part of alcoholic liquor, may continue the business of the sale of alcoholic liquor under
order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the deceased or insolvent or
bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the
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expiration of such license, but not longer than six months after the death, bankruptcy or
insolvency of such licensee.
(B) Any licensee may renew his or her license at the expiration thereof; provided, he or she is
then qualified to receive a license and the premises for which such renewal license is sought are
suitable for such purposes; and provided, further, that, the renewal privilege herein provided for
shall not be construed as a vested right which shall in any case prevent the City Council from
decreasing the number of licenses to be issued within his or her jurisdiction.
§ 111.040 CHANGE OF LOCATION.
A retail liquor license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises described in the
application and license. Such location may be changed only upon the written permit to make
such change issued by the Commissioner. No change of location shall be permitted unless the
proposed new location is a proper one for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor under the law of the
state and for the ordinances of the city.
§ 111.041 LOCATION RESTRICTIONS.
(A) No license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any
church building used for worship or educational purposes, school (other than an institution of
higher learning), hospital, senior citizen housing, daycare center, nursing or personal care facility,
or any military or naval station. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, this prohibition shall
not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs or other places where
sale of alcoholic liquor is not the principal business carried on, if such place of business so
exempted shall have been established for such purposes prior to the time such other use was
established within 100 feet of the licensed premises; nor to the renewal of a license for the sale
of alcoholic liquor on premises within 100 feet of any church where such church has been
established within such 100 feet since the issuance of the original license. Nothing contained in
this division (A) shall restrict the issuance of a license for the sale of beer and wine for
consumption on the premises of such college or university, at a location upon the main premises
of such college or university approved by the City Liquor Commission, to those persons among
the students, faculty and staff of such college or university and their families or guests to whom
such sales are authorized by law.
(B) No license shall be issued to any person for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor other
than beer or wine at any store or other place of business where the majority of customers are
minors or where the principal business transacted consists of school books, school supplies, food,
lunches or drinks for such minor.
§ 111.043 APPLICATION FOR LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSE.
(A) Application generally. Applications for local liquor licenses shall be made to the
Commissioner on a form prescribed by the Commissioner; shall be in writing; shall be signed by
the applicant if an individual, or by one of the partners on behalf of all partners if a partnership,
by a member or manager of a limited liability company, or by a duly authorized agent if a
corporation; and shall be verified by an oath or affidavit. Each application shall specifically
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identify the applicant and the licensed premises to which a local liquor license would be issued,
and the filing of an application shall authorize the Local Liquor Commissioner or the
Commissioner’s agents to conduct all necessary or appropriate background checks of the
applicant and its agents, owners and representatives.
(B) Background information. Each application shall include the following background
information:
(1) The name, age, address and Social Security number of the applicant; in the case of a
partnership, all partners and also of the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; in the
case of a corporation or club, the names and addresses of the officers and directors and every
person owning or controlling more than 5% of the voting shares of stock or the ownership
interest; in the case of a limited liability company, all members and managers;
(2) In the case of an individual, the citizenship and place of birth of the applicant and, if a
naturalized citizen, the time and place of his or her naturalization. In the case of a corporation,
the date and place of incorporation and the objects for which it was formed and proof that it is a
corporation in good standing and authorized to conduct business in the state;
(3) The character of business of the applicant;
(4) The length of time that the applicant has been in the business of the character specified
in response to division (B)(3) above;
(5) The amount of goods, wares and merchandise on hand at the time application is made;
(6) The location and description of the premises for which a local liquor license is sought and
the specific name of the business that is to be operated under such local liquor license;
(7) The names of each governmental body from which the applicant (and all other persons
identified in division (B)(1) above) has received a liquor license within ten years immediately prior
to the date of the present application; and
(8) A telephone number or numbers at which the licensee or the manager can be contacted
24 hours per day.
(C) Statements required.
(1) For any license or renewal of a license, the applicant shall be required to make statements
regarding such applicant and all persons to be identified pursuant to division (B)(1) above. If the
applicant is an individual, that individual shall subscribe to all of the statements set out below. If
the applicant is a partnership, each partner shall subscribe to all of the statements set out below;
provided, however, that if the applicant is organized as a limited partnership, then the statement
concerning active involvement provided in division (C)(2)(q) below shall be required only of all
general partners. If the applicant is a corporation, each director and officer thereof and every
person owning or controlling more than 5% of the voting shares or the ownership interest of such
corporation shall subscribe to all of the statements set out below. If the applicant is a limited
liability company, each member and manager shall subscribe to all of the statements set out
below.
(2) If the business for which a local liquor license is sought will be managed by a manager or
agent, every such manager or agent shall subscribe to all of the statements set out below. The
submission of false information in regarding the following statements shall be grounds for denial,
revocation or non-renewal of a liquor license:
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(a) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has a current, valid state liquor license
for the premises covered by the application;
(b) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony
under any federal or state law;
(c) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has ever been convicted of a violation
of any federal or state law or local ordinance concerning the manufacture, possession, sale or
dispensation of alcoholic liquor or has ever forfeited his or her bond to appear in court to answer
charges for any such violation;
(d) A statement as to whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a gambling offense
as proscribed by any state or federal law or regulation or has ever forfeited his or her bond to
appear in court to answer charges for any such violation;
(e) A statement whether the applicant has made similar application for a similar license for
a premises other than described in the application, and the disposition of such application;
(f) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has had revoked any liquor license issued
under state or federal law or under the ordinances of any municipality within ten years
immediately prior to the date of the present application;
(g) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has had suspended more than once any
liquor license issued under state or federal law or under the ordinances of any municipality within
one year immediately prior to the present application;
(h) A statement as to whether or not the applicant is a city employee or a law enforcing
official of the city or any other government or government agency;
(i) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been issued a federal gaming device
stamp or a federal wagering stamp for the current tax period;
(j) A statement as to whether or not a federal gaming device stamp has been issued for the
current taxable year with respect to the premises for which the local liquor license is sought;
(k) A statement as to whether or not the premises for which a local liquor license is sought
comprises a store or other place of business where the majority of customers are under the age
of 21 years or where the principal business transacted consists of the sale of school books, school
supplies, food, lunches or drinks for such customers;
(l) A statement as to whether or not the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises for
which a license is sought will violate any provision of this code, including this chapter;
(m) A statement as to whether or not the premises for which a license is sought is within
100 feet of any church building used for worship or educational purposes, school (other than an
institution of higher learning), hospital, senior citizen housing, daycare center, nursing or
personal care facility or any military or naval station;
(n) A statement as to whether or not the applicant is a permanent resident of the city; or
for any applicant that is partnership, all of the general partners of the partnership are residents
of the city;
(o) A statement as to whether or not the applicant beneficially owns the premises for which
a license is sought or has a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued;
(p) A statement as to whether or not the applicant is the beneficial owner of the business
to be licensed;
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(q) A statement as to whether or not the applicant will be personally and actively involved
in the operation of the business to be licensed;
(r) A statement as to whether or not the business is or will be managed by a manager or
agent;
(s) A statement as to the nature of the business and the amount of anticipated alcoholic
liquor sales as a percentage of gross annual sales of the business;
(t) A statement that the applicant is not disqualified from receiving a license by reason of
any matter or item contained in the laws of the state, this chapter or any other code or ordinance
of the city;
(u) A statement that the applicant will not violate any federal or state laws, this chapter or
any other code or ordinance of the city in the conduct of the applicant’s business;
(v) If the applicant is a foreign corporation, a statement as to whether or not it is qualified
under the State Business Corporations Act of 1983, 215 ILCS 125/3-1 et seq., to transact business
in the state;
(w) If the business to be operated pursuant to the local liquor license is operating under an
assumed name, a statement that the applicant has complied with the state assumed business
name act and other applicable laws; and
(x) Such other statements or information as may be necessary to demonstrate that the
applicant, the applicant’s business and the premises from which such business will be conducted
satisfy all conditions and requirements applicable to the local liquor license being sought.
(D) Examination of applicant. At any time during the pendency of an application, the
Commissioner shall have the right to compel the applicant to submit to any examination and to
produce any books and records which, in the judgment of the Commissioner, are material to the
determination of whether the applicant and the applicant’s business are qualified to receive a
local liquor license or whether the premises sought to be licensed is suitable for such purposes.
The Commissioner shall also have the right to require the applicant to answer any charges made
in any objection to the issuance of the license. The failure of any applicant to appear at the time
and place fixed by the Commissioner for his or her examination or to produce books and records
requested, unless for good cause shown, shall be deemed to be admission that the applicant is
not qualified to receive a local liquor license and a request to withdraw the application.
(E) Investigation and disclosure of information contained in application; waiver of claims. By
applying for, or providing information in support of an application for, a local liquor license, every
person so applying or providing information thereby:
(1) Authorizes any person to disclose, and the city to investigate, all information pertaining
to such application;
(2) Waives any and all claims against the city; and
(3) Agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the city and its elected and appointed officials,
officers, boards, commissioners, attorneys, employees, agents and representatives from any and
all claims resulting from, or arising out of, or alleged to result from or arise out of the processing
of such application and any investigation related thereto. Each such person shall consent to and
sign any written authorization, waiver and indemnification agreement as the city may require in
connection with the processing of such application and any investigation related thereto, but no
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such separate authorization, waiver, or indemnification shall be required to make effective the
terms of this division (E)(3).
(F) Denial or issuance of license. If after review of an application and all relevant facts, the
Commissioner determines that the application should be denied, the Commissioner shall notify
the applicant within a reasonable time, in writing, stating the reasons for the denial, but
otherwise shall issue the local liquor license as soon as all fees required by this chapter have been
paid and all other requirements of this chapter have been satisfied.
(G) Supplemental information following issuance. Any change in information provided on, or
in connection with, any application for a local liquor license that does or might affect the right of
any licensee to continue to hold a local liquor license shall be reported in writing to the
Commissioner within ten days after the change. All such changes shall be subject to review and
approval by the Commissioner in the same manner as the original application. When any such
change affects the ownership of any partnership licensee or any director, officer, manager or
person owning or controlling more than 5% of the shares of any corporate licensee, all such
persons that have not previously submitted information pursuant to the application process
shall, within ten days after such change, submit all information required of a new applicant.
(H) Mandatory alcohol awareness training.
(1) It shall be the responsibility of each licensed establishment which sells alcoholic liquor to
provide certified training from the state licensed beverage alcohol seller server education
training (BASSET) program or training for intervention procedures (TIPS) program to its liquor
managers, bartenders, servers and any other employee involved in the furnishing of open
containers of alcoholic beverages at retail to its customers.
(2) It shall be the responsibility of each licensed establishment which sells alcoholic liquor
for consumption on the premises to have present on the premises at all times when alcoholic
liquor may legally be sold, a manager or other employee in charge of such establishment who
shall have successfully completed a training program for servers and sellers licensed by the State
Department of Alcohol and Substance Abuse and approved by the Commissioner.
(3) The initial application and all subsequent renewal applications for all classes of alcoholic
liquor dealer’s licenses shall be accompanied by proof of completion (copy of certificate) of such
program licensed by the state by all liquor managers and such other current employees as are
necessary to comply with the provisions of division (H)(1) above.
(I) Application fee. Any application shall be accompanied by a non-refundable administrative
processing fee as set out in the fee schedule for new licenses, or a fee as set out in the fee
schedule for renewal licenses. Applications for change in owners or officers shall be subject to a
fee of $100 or such greater amount as set out in the fee schedule.
§ 111.044 INELIGIBILITY FOR LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSE.
No local liquor license shall be issued or renewed to:
(A) A person who is not a permanent resident of the city; provided, however, that, this division
(A) shall not prohibit the issuance of a local liquor license to a corporation; and, provided further,
however, that, this division (A) shall not prohibit the issuance of a local liquor license to a
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partnership where at least one general partner is a permanent resident of the city or an area
within ten miles of the corporate limits of the city;
(B) A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community;
(D) A person who has been convicted of a felony under any federal or state law;
(E) A person who has been convicted of being the keeper, or is keeping, a house of ill fame;
(F) A person who has been convicted of pandering or any other crime or misdemeanor
opposed to decency and morality;
(G) A person whose local liquor license has been suspended more than once for cause within
one year immediately prior to the present application if the Commissioner determines that the
applicant is no longer worthy of the public trust;
(H) A person whose license issued under this chapter has been revoked for cause;
(I) A person who at the time of application for renewal of a local liquor license would not be
eligible for such license upon a first application;
(J) A person whose place of business is managed by a manager or agent unless said manager
or agent possesses the qualifications required of an individual licensee other than residency in
the city;
(K) A person who has been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law or local
ordinance concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor, or who has
forfeited his or her bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such alleged violation;
(L) A person who does not beneficially own the premises for which a local liquor license is
sought or does not have a lease thereon for the full period for which such local liquor license is
to be issued;
(M) A person who is not the beneficial owner of the business to be licensed;
(N) A person who has been convicted of a gambling offense as proscribed by any state or
federal law or regulation or who has forfeited his or her bond to appear in court to answer
charges for any such alleged violation;
(O) A person to whom a federal gaming device stamp or a federal wagering stamp has been
issued by the federal government for the current tax period;
(P) A person applying for a license with respect to premises for which a federal gaming device
stamp has been issued for the current taxable year;
(Q) A person applying for a license with respect to premises on which the retail sale of alcoholic
liquor would violate any provision of this code;
(R) A person who will not be personally and actively involved in the operation of the business
to be licensed, either directly or through a manager identified in the license application;
(S) A co-partnership, unless all members thereof shall be qualified to obtain a license;
provided, however, that the requirement of active involvement in division (R) above shall apply
to only one such partner;
(T) A corporation, if any director, officer or manager thereof, or any person owning or
controlling more than 5% of the stock thereof, or a limited liability company, if any member or
manager thereof, would not be eligible to receive a license hereunder for any reason other than
citizenship and residence or the requirement of active involvement in division (R) above;
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(U) A corporation, unless it is incorporated in the state or is a foreign corporation that is
qualified under the State Business Corporations Act of 1983, 215 ILCS 125/3-1 et seq., to transact
business in the state;
(V) Any law enforcing public official (including where applicable any alderman, or member of
the City Council), any Mayor, any chairperson or member of a county board, and no such official
shall be interested in any way, either directly or indirectly, in the manufacture, sale or distribution
of alcoholic liquor;
(W) Any person, association, partnership, limited liability company or corporation not eligible
for a state liquor license; and
(X) A person who has made any omission or false statement in the application required under
this chapter.
§ 111.045 CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE, MAINTENANCE AND RENEWAL OF LOCAL LIQUOR
LICENSE.
(A) State license required. All local liquor licenses shall be conditioned on the acquisition and
maintenance in good standing by the applicant and licensee of a state liquor license. No local
liquor license shall authorize the retail sale of any alcoholic liquor until proof of acquisition of
such state liquor license is furnished to the Commissioner. If any state liquor license sought or
held by a licensee is refused, suspended or revoked, then such licensee shall be deemed in
violation of this chapter and such licensee’s local liquor license shall be subject to revocation.
(B) Insurance required. All local liquor licenses shall be conditioned on the acquisition and
maintenance in good standing by the applicant and licensee of general liability insurance in the
amounts of at least $1,000,000 for injury or death to any person per occurrence and $2,000,000
in the aggregate, and $1,000,000 for damage to property per occurrence, and $2,000,000 in the
aggregate, anddram shop liability insurance at least to the maximum amount recoverable under
applicable state statutes. Before any local liquor license may be issued, the applicant shall furnish
the Commissioner with a certificate from an insurance company authorized to do business in the
state certifying that the applicant has such insurance policies in force for the full period for which
the local liquor license is to be issued. With respect to F-2, F-3, F-5 and F-6 licenses, such licenses
shall be conditioned on the acquisition and maintenance in good standing by the applicant and
licensee of general liability insurance in the amounts of at least $1,000,000 for injury or death to
any person and $1,000,000 for damage to property; provided that nothing in this division (B) shall
excuse a F-2, F-3, F-5 and F-6 licensee from complying with state dram shop insurance
requirements.
(C) Termination due to individual change. When a local liquor license has been issued to an
individual who is discovered to be, or who becomes, ineligible for such local liquor license, the
licensee shall be deemed in violation of this chapter and such licensee’s local liquor license shall
be subject to revocation.
(D) Termination due to partnership change. When a local liquor license has been issued to a
partnership, and a change of ownership occurs resulting in any person that is ineligible to hold a
local liquor license acquiring a partnership interest, the licensee shall be deemed in violation of
this chapter, and such licensee’s local liquor license shall be subject to revocation.
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(E) Termination due to corporate change. When a local liquor license has been issued to a
corporation or limited liability company, and a change occurs in any of the directors, officers,
managers, stockholders of more than 5% of the stock, or members with more than a 5% interest
resulting in any person that is ineligible to hold a local liquor license becoming a director, officer,
manager, stockholder of more than 5%, or member with more than a 5% interest, the licensee
shall be deemed in violation of this chapter, and such licensee’s local liquor license shall be
subject to revocation.
(F) Cessation or interruption of business. Any licensee who ceases to do business or closes his
or her place of business for a period of more than 30 days without the prior written consent of
the Commissioner shall be deemed in violation of this chapter, and such licensee’s local liquor
license shall be subject to revocation. A licensee who intends to cease to do business or who
intends to close his or her place of business for more than 30 days shall give the Commissioner
written notice of such cessation or closing as soon as practical after the decision to cease business
or close is made, but in any event before the cessation or closing. Such notice shall state the
expected date of cessation or closing and the reason therefor.
ESTABLISHMENTS
§ 111.060 CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES.
It shall be unlawful for anyone to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor for consumption on
the premises where sold or to permit any one to consume alcoholic liquor on such premises,
except as provided by the authorization granted under the provisions of § 111.036 of this chapter
for the several classes of licenses described therein.
§ 111.061 SANITARY CONDITIONS.
All premises used for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor or for the storage of such liquor, for such
sale, shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and shall be kept in full compliance with the
ordinances regulating the condition of premises used for the storage or sale of food for human
consumption.
SALES
§ 111.075 PROHIBITED SALES OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR.
(A) Sales to certain persons.
(1) Sales prohibited. No licensee, and no agent of any licensee, shall sell, give or deliver any
alcoholic liquor to any person who is, or who appears to be, intoxicated or known by the licensee
or agent to be a habitual drunkard, spendthrift, insane, mentally ill, mentally deficient or in need
of mental treatment.
(2) Secondary transfer prohibited. No person, after purchasing or otherwise obtaining
alcoholic liquor, shall sell, give or deliver such alcoholic liquor to any person who is, or who
appears to be, intoxicated, or known by the person to be a habitual drunkard, spendthrift, insane,
mentally ill, mentally deficient or in need of mental treatment.
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(B) Responsibility for unlawful sales. Any sales made in violation of the provisions of this
chapter shall be the responsibility of both any individual or individuals involved in such sales as
well as the licensee under whose authority such sales were made. Any such licensee shall be
subject to fine, license suspension and/or license revocation for any such violation.
§ 111.076 PROHIBITIONS REGARDING MINORS.
(A) Sales to minors.
(1) Sales prohibited. No licensee, and no agent of any licensee, shall sell, give or deliver any
alcoholic liquor to any minor.
(2) Responsibility of owner. No licensee shall permit any minor to remain in any room or
compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room or place where such licensed
premises are located; provided that, this division (A)(2) shall not apply if the minor is
accompanied by his or her parent or guardian, or to any licensed premises which derives its
principal business from the sale of services commodities other than alcoholic liquor.
(3) Secondary transfer prohibited. No person, after purchasing or otherwise obtaining
alcoholic liquor, shall sell, give or deliver such alcoholic liquor to any minor; provided, however,
that, this division (A)(3) shall not prohibit the consumption of alcoholic liquor by a minor in the
performance of a religious ceremony or in the home of such minor pursuant to the approval and
supervision of the parent or legal guardian of such minor.
(4) Identification required. If a licensee or any agent of a licensee believes or has reason to
believe that a sale or delivery of alcoholic liquor is prohibited because the prospective recipient
may be a minor, then the licensee or licensee’s agent shall, before making such sale or delivery,
demand adequate written evidence of age.
(a) For the purpose of preventing a violation of this section, any licensee, and any agent of
a licensee, may refuse to sell alcoholic liquor to any individual who is unable to produce adequate
written evidence of identity and age.
(b) For purposes of this section, ADEQUATE WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY AND AGE
means a document issued by a federal, state, county or municipal government, including, but not
limited to, a motor vehicle operator’s license, a registration certificate issued under the Federal
Selective Service Act or an identification card issued to a member of the armed forces.
(c) Proof that the licensee, or an agent of the licensee, demanded, was shown and
reasonably relied on adequate written evidence of identity and age in any transaction forbidden
by this section is an affirmative defense in any proceeding for the suspension or revocation of
any local liquor license based on the occurrence of such forbidden transaction. However, it shall
not be an affirmative defense if the licensee, or an agent of the licensee, accepted any written
evidence of identity or age knowing it to be false or fraudulent.
(5) Warning required. Every licensee shall display at all times, in a prominent and
conspicuous place within the licensed premises, a printed card supplied by the City Clerk reading
substantially as follows:
WARNING TO PERSONS UNDER 21
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YOU ARE SUBJECT TO A FINE UP TO $750 UNDER THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
IF YOU PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR OR IF YOU MISREPRESENT YOUR AGE FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PURCHASING OR OBTAINING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR.
(B) Consumption, purchase and possession prohibited. No minor shall consume alcoholic
liquor, purchase alcoholic liquor, accept a gift of alcoholic liquor or have alcoholic liquor in his or
her possession; provided, however, that, this division (B) shall not prohibit the consumption of
alcoholic liquor by a minor in the performance of a religious ceremony or service or in a home
pursuant to the direct supervision and approval of the parent or legal guardian of such minor.
(C) False identification prohibited.
(1) Misrepresentation prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any minor to misrepresent his or
her age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor. It shall be unlawful for any
minor to present or offer to any licensee, or to the agent of any licensee, any written, printed or
photostatic evidence of identity or age that is false, fraudulent, or not his or her own for the
purpose of ordering, purchasing, attempting to purchase or otherwise procuring or attempting
to procure alcoholic liquor. It shall be unlawful for any minor to have in his or her possession any
false or fraudulent written, printed or photostatic evidence of identity or age.
(2) Transfer and alteration of identification prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any minor to
transfer, alter or deface any written, printed or photostatic evidence of identity or age or to
obtain any written, printed or photostatic evidence of identity or age by means of false or
fraudulent information.
(3) Conveyance of false identification prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell,
give or furnish to any other person any false or fraudulent written, printed or photostatic
evidence of identity or age. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, give or furnish to any other
person any evidence of identity or age with the knowledge or intent that such evidence will be
used to circumvent the provisions of this chapter.
(D) Handling prohibited. It shall be unlawful for a person to tend any bar, pour, or serve any
alcoholic liquor in a licensed premises when such person is prohibited by law or ordinance from
purchasing, accepting, having in possession or consuming alcoholic liquors.
(E) Parental responsibility. It shall be unlawful for any parent or legal guardian intentionally or
knowingly to permit any minor for whom the parent or guardian is responsible to violate any
provision of this chapter.
(F) Social hosting.
(1) Prohibited gatherings.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to host, or fail to take reasonable steps to prevent a
gathering at any residence or site, other private property, public place or in any conveyance, over
which that person has control or a reasonable opportunity for control where illicit drugs or
alcoholic liquor have been consumed by a minor, if such person either knew or reasonably should
have known that a minor was consuming any illicit drugs or alcoholic liquor.
(b) 1. A person who hosts a gathering shall be deemed to have known or should have
known that a minor was consuming illicit drugs or alcoholic liquor if:
a. Such person is present at the site of the gathering at the time any minor consumes
illicit drugs or alcoholic liquor; or
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b. Such person has not taken appropriate reasonable steps to prevent the consumption
of illicit drugs or alcoholic liquor by minors.
2. A person who hosts a gathering does not have to be present at the gathering to be
liable under this chapter.
(c) It is the duty of any person who hosts a gathering at his or her place of residence or
other private property, public place, any other site under his or her control, or in any conveyance,
where minors will be present, to take appropriate reasonable steps to prevent the consumption
of illicit drugs or alcoholic liquor by any minor at the gathering.
(2) Exceptions.
(a) This division (F) shall not apply to conduct involving the use of alcoholic liquor that
occurs at a religious ceremony or exclusively between a minor and his or her parent, as permitted
by state law.
(b) A person who hosts a gathering shall not be in violation of this division (F) if he or she:
1. Seeks assistance from the Police Department or other law enforcement agency to
remove any minor who refuses to abide by the person’s performance of the duties imposed by
this division (F) or to terminate the gathering because the person has been unable to prevent
minor(s) from consuming illicit drugs or alcoholic liquor despite having taken appropriate
reasonable steps to do so, as long as such request is made before any other person makes a
complaint about the gathering; or
2. Advises law enforcement in advance of departing one’s residence that the owner will
be away and no minor is authorized to be present and consume alcoholic liquor at the owners
residence.
(G) Use of rented room for consumption by minors. No person shall rent a hotel or motel room
from the proprietor or agent thereof for the purpose of or with the knowledge that such room
shall be used for the consumption of alcoholic liquor by minors.
(H) Proof of consumption or possession. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a minor
has consumed or possessed alcoholic liquor in violation of this section where either:
(1) The presence of alcoholic liquor in a minor’s body is shown by a measurement of blood
alcohol concentration; or
(2) The arresting officer:
(a) Observes one or more recognized indicia of the presence of alcoholic liquor in a minor’s
body, including, without limitation, an odor of alcoholic liquor on the minor’s breath or impaired
motor coordination or speech; and
(b) Offers the minor an opportunity to submit to a blood, urine or breath test to determine
if alcoholic liquor is present in the minor’s body and the minor refuses to take such a test.
§ 111.077 HOURS OF OPERATION.
(A) It shall be unlawful for any holder of a liquor license issued under this chapter, to sell or
offer for sale any alcoholic liquor in the city between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. in the
morning on any day.
(B) Notwithstanding the foregoing:
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(1) Sale of alcoholic liquors for on-premises consumption may not occur in outdoor dining
areas after the earlier of:
(a) 12:00 midnight;
(b) The close of restaurant operations at such licensed premises; or
(c) As otherwise limited by ordinance or any conditions placed on the liquor license.
(2) Any licensee whose business operations include activities other than the sale of alcoholic
liquor may continue to operate between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; provided that:
(a) Such operations may otherwise continue to operate during such hours under applicable
laws; and
(b) The facilities involved in the sale of alcoholic liquor must either be segregated from
other facilities in the licensed premises or must be capable of being locked during the hours of
1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
§ 111.078 Reserved.
§ 111.090 Reserved.
HEARINGS
§ 111.105 VIOLATIONS, COMPLAINTS, HEARINGS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS BEFORE
COMMISSIONER.
(A) Violation determined by Commissioner. The Commissioner may suspend for not more than
30 days or revoke any local liquor license, and in addition to any suspension may fine any licensee,
for any violation of any liquor law (including the failure of the licensee to pay any license cost or
fee or any tax imposed on alcoholic liquor or the sale thereof) committed or permitted by the
licensee or any agent of the licensee, or which occurs at the licensed premises, or for which the
licensee or any agent of the licensee is otherwise legally responsible.
(1) Suspension; revocation; fine. Except as provided in division (A)(2) below, no local liquor
license shall be revoked or suspended, and no fine shall be imposed on any licensee, except after
a public hearing before the Commissioner.
(2) Summary suspension. If the Commissioner has reason to believe that any continued
operation of any licensed premises poses a threat to the welfare of the community, then the
Commissioner may, on the issuance of a written order stating the reason for such conclusion and
without notice or hearing, order a licensed premises closed for not more than seven days, during
which time the licensee shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard; provided, however, that, if
such licensee also conducts another business or businesses on the licensed premises, no closing
order issued pursuant to this division (A)(2) shall be applicable to such other business or
businesses.
(B) Violation determined by court. Whenever any licensee, or any agent of a licensee, shall be
found in any court to have violated any liquor law, the local liquor license of said licensee may,
in the discretion of the Commissioner, be revoked.
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(C) Complaints.
(1) Any five residents of the city may file a complaint with the Commissioner alleging that a
licensee has been or is violating any liquor law.
(a) Every such complaint shall be in writing, shall be in the form prescribed by the
Commissioner, shall be signed and sworn to by the complaining residents and shall state the
particular liquor law alleged to have been violated and the facts in detail supporting such
allegation.
(b) If the Commissioner is satisfied that there is probable cause to believe a violation has
occurred, the Commissioner shall set the matter for hearing and shall serve notice on the
complainant and the licensee of the time and place of such hearing and of the particular charges
in the complaint to be considered at such hearing.
(2) On complaint of the State Department of Revenue, the Commissioner shall refuse the
issuance or renewal of any local liquor license, or shall suspend or revoke any local liquor license,
for any of the following violations of any tax act administered by the State Department of
Revenue:
(a) Failure to file a tax return;
(b) Filing of a fraudulent return;
(c) Failure to pay all or any part of any tax or penalty finally determined to be due;
(d) Failure to keep proper books and records;
(e) Failure to secure and display a certificate or subcertificate of registration; and
(f) Willful violation of any rule or regulation of the State Department of Revenue relating
to the administration and enforcement of tax liability.
(D) Hearings. No local liquor license shall be revoked or suspended, and no licensee shall be
fined, except after a public hearing held before the Commissioner, except as provided in division
(A)(2) above. No such hearing shall be held until at least three days after the licensee has been
given written notice affording the licensee an opportunity to appear and defend. All such
hearings shall be open to the public. The Commissioner shall reduce all evidence to writing and
shall maintain an official record of the proceedings. Within five days after the hearing, if the
Commissioner determines that the licensee should be disciplined, the Commissioner shall issue
a written order stating the reason or reasons for such determination. The order shall state that
the license has been revoked, or the period of suspension, and the amount of the fine, if any. The
Commissioner shall serve a copy of the order on the licensee within said five-day period. If a
violation is found to have occurred, the Commissioner may establish conditions that must be
satisfied prior to the reinstatement of the liquor license.
(E) Appeal from Commissioner. Appeals from the decision of the Commissioner shall be taken
to the State Liquor Control Commission in the manner provided by law. Every review by the State
Liquor Control Commission shall be limited to a review of the official record of the proceedings
of the Commissioner.
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§ 111.999 PENALTY.
(A) Each day on which or during which any person violates any of the provisions of this chapter,
and each separate act or transaction in violation of this chapter, shall constitute a separate
offense.
(B) The Commissioner may impose a fine on a licensee pursuant to § 111.105 of this chapter
in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation. No licensee shall be fined more than
$10,000 during the term of such licensee’s local liquor license.
(C) Except where higher minimum penalties are established by statute, and in addition to the
penalties provided in § 111.105 of this chapter, any person who violates any provision of this
chapter may be fined not less than $50, nor more than $750, for the first such violation and not
less than $100, nor more than $750, for the second and each subsequent violation. Each day on
which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation.
(Prior Code, § 4-26)
(D) Any person who violates or assists in the violations of any provisions of § 111.076(F) of this
chapter shall be deemed to have committed a petty offense and shall reimburse the city for any
response costs incurred and be fined not more than the amounts set forth below for each such
violation. Each day on which, or during which, a violation occurs shall constitute a separate
offense.
(1) The first violation of § 111.076(F) of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of no less
than $250, nor more than $1,000.
(2) A second violation of § 111.076(F) of this chapter by the same responsible person, within
a 12-month period shall be punishable by a fine of no less than $500, nor more than $1,500.
(3) A third or subsequent violation of § 111.076(F) of this chapter by the same responsible
person, within a 12-month period shall be punishable by a fine of no less than $1,000, nor more
than $2,500.”
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Amended Liquor Code (Chapter 111 of the City Code)
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“GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 111.001 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly
indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOL. The product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified or diluted,
whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol. It does not include
denatured alcohol or wood alcohol.
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR. Alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every liquid or solid, patented or not,
containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of being consumed as a beverage by a
human being. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to alcohol used in the manufacture
of denatured alcohol produced in accordance with acts of Congress and regulations promulgated
thereunder, or to any liquid or solid containing 0.5%, or less, of alcohol by volume.
BEACH AREA. That portion of the beach and shore area of Lake Michigan in Forest Park that
has been approved by the Commissioner for the sale of wine and beer pursuant to the terms of
a Class K license.
BEER. A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley
or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes among other things beer, ale, stout, lager
beer, porter and the like.
BRING-YOUR-OWN-BEVERAGE. Alcoholic beverages that patrons or guests of a licensed
premises bring to such licensed premises for their own consumption on the licensed premises.
CATERING ESTABLISHMENT. A business conducted by a person, firm or corporation for the
purpose of providing food and service for a banquet or a dinner which may occur in a location
other than premises leased, owned and/or operated by the CATERING ESTABLISHMENT, the
recipients of such food and/or service being persons specially invited to such banquet or dinner
rather than members of the general public.
CLUB. A corporation organized under the laws of the state, not for pecuniary profit, solely for
the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors,
kept, used and maintained by its members through the payment of regular dues, and owning,
hiring or leasing a building or space in a building, of such extent and character as may be suitable
and adequate for the reasonable and comfortable use and accommodation of its members and
their guests and provided with suitable and adequate kitchen and dining room space and
equipment and maintaining a sufficient number of servants and employees for cooking,
preparing and serving food and meals for its members and their guests; provided that, such CLUB
files with the Mayor at the time of its application for a license under this chapter two copies of a
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list of names and residences of its members, and similarly files within ten days of election of any
additional member his or her name and address; and, provided further that, its affairs and
management are conducted by a board of directors, executive committee or similar body chosen
by the members at their annual meeting and that no member or any officer, agent or employee
of the CLUB is paid, or directly or indirectly receives, in the form of salary or other compensation
any profits from the distribution or sale of alcoholic liquor to the CLUB or the members of the
CLUB or its guests introduced by members beyond the amount of such salary as may be fixed and
voted at any annual meeting by the members or by its board of directors or other governing body
out of the general revenue of the CLUB.
COMMISSIONER. The City Liquor Control Commissioner designated in § 111.020 of this chapter
as well as any committee or other agency appointed by the Commissioner.
CONVEYANCE. Any vehicle, trailer, watercraft or container operated for the transportation of
person or property.
GATHERING. Any group of three or more persons who have assembled or gathered together
for a social occasion or other activity.
GROCERY STORE. A retail store that is (a) over 15,000 square feet in size, (b) has at least 60 off-
street parking spaces devoted to such use, and (c) devotes at least 60% of its gross floor area to
the sale of household foodstuffs for offsite consumption, including the sale of fresh produce,
meats, poultry, fish, deli products, dairy products, canned foods, dry foods, beverages, baked
foods and/or prepared foods. Other household supplies or other products shall be secondary to
the primary purpose of food sales. The definition of GROCERY STORE shall not include any
establishment that sells gasoline or other fuel for dispensing into motor vehicles.
HOST. To aid, conduct, allow, entertain, organize, supervise, control or permit a gathering.
HOTEL. Every building or other structure kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the
public to be a place where food is actually served and consumed and sleeping accommodations
are offered for adequate pay to travelers and guests, whether transient, permanent or
residential, in which 25 or more rooms are used for the sleeping accommodations of such guests
and having one or more public dining rooms where meals are served to such guest, such sleeping
accommodations and dining rooms being conducted in the same buildings in connection
therewith and such building or buildings structure or structures being provided with adequate
and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity.
ILLICIT DRUGS. Any drug, substance or compound prohibited by law, including drugs prescribed
by a physician which are in the possession of or used by someone other than the person to whom
the drug was prescribed.
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LICENSED PREMISES or PREMISES.
(1) The actual physical location described in a local liquor license at which liquor will be
served under the retail liquor license once issued, and may include either indoor or outdoor
dining areas; except that, no outdoor area shall be deemed part of the premises unless expressly
identified in the local liquor license.
(2) For purposes of this chapter, the terms “public dining room” and “public and private
dining rooms” shall be included in this definition of PREMISES.
LICENSEE. A person holding a local liquor license.
LICENSEE, AGENT OF. Any owner, partner, director, officer, manager, employee or authorized
agent of a licensee but only while engaged in the business of such licensee or present on the
licensed premises of such licensee.
LIQUOR CONTROL ACT. The State Liquor Control Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq., as amended
from time to time.
LIQUOR LAWS. This chapter and all other city ordinances, resolutions, regulations and rules
relating to alcoholic liquor; the Liquor Control Act and all regulations issued thereunder; all
federal, state and local laws imposing or pertaining to fees and taxes relating to alcoholic liquor;
and all other federal and state legislation, regulations and rules applicable to the sale or use of
alcoholic liquor within the city.
LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSE. A license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
MINOR. A person under the age of 21 years.
ORIGINAL PACKAGE. Any bottle, flask, jug, can, cask, barrel, keg, hogs head or other receptacle
or container, whatsoever used, corked or capped, sealed and labeled by the manufacturer of
alcoholic liquor, to contain and to convey any alcoholic liquor.
PARENT. Any person having legal custody of a juvenile as a natural, adoptive parent or
stepparent; as a legal guardian; or as a person to whom legal custody has been given by order of
the court.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, firm, company, corporation or entity.
PUBLIC PLACE. Any place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access and
includes, but is not limited to, streets, highways and the common areas of schools, hospitals,
apartment houses, office buildings, transport facilities, parks, businesses or parking lots.
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REASONABLE STEPS. Actions that, if taken, would be expected to avoid or prevent a prohibited
gathering (as provided in § 111.076(F) of this chapter), which may include, but are not limited to,
controlling access to alcoholic liquor at the gathering; controlling the quantity of alcoholic liquor
present at the gathering; verifying the age of persons attending the gathering by inspecting
drivers licenses or other government issued identification cards to ensure that minors do not
consume alcoholic liquor while at the gathering; supervising the activities of minors at the
gathering; and calling for police assistance in the event people under 21 are in possession of
alcoholic liquor at the gathering.
RELIGIOUS CEREMONY. Any bona fide rite, ceremony, service or event sponsored or sanctioned
in connection with the exercise of a person’s religious belief that involves the possession,
consumption and dispensation of alcohol or alcoholic liquor.
RESIDENCE or SITE. Any home, yard, farm, field, land, apartment, condominium, hotel or motel
room, other dwelling unit, hall, meeting room, park or any other place of assembly, public or
private, whether occupied on a temporary or permanent basis, whether occupied as a dwelling
or specifically for a party or other social function, and whether owned, leased, rented or used
with or without permission or compensation.
RESPONSE COSTS. The costs associated with responses by law enforcement, fire and other
emergency response providers to a gathering, including, but not limited to:
(1) Salaries and benefits of law enforcement, code enforcement, fire or other emergency
response personnel for the amount of time spent responding to, remaining at or otherwise
dealing with a gathering, and the administrative costs attributable to such response(s);
(2) The cost of any medical treatment for any law enforcement, code enforcement, fire or
other emergency response personnel injured while responding to, remaining at or leaving the
scene of a gathering; and
(3) The cost of repairing any city equipment or property damaged, and the cost of the use of
any such equipment in responding to, remaining at or leaving the scene of a gathering.
RESTAURANT. A public place primarily kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the
public for the serving of meals to patrons seated at tables or booths, and where complete meals
are actually and regularly served, such space being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen
and dining room equipment and capacity and having employed therein a sufficient number and
kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve suitable food for its guests.
RETAIL SALE, SELL AT RETAIL and SALE AT RETAIL. Sales for use or consumption and not for
resale in any form.
SALE. Any transfer, exchange or barter in any manner, or by any means whatsoever, with or
without consideration, and includes all sales made by any person, whether principal, proprietor,
agent, servant or employee.
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SPIRITS. Any beverage, which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed with water or
other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin or other spirituous liquors,
and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other substances.
STATE LIQUOR LICENSE. A license issued by the State Liquor Control Commission pursuant to
the provisions of the Liquor Control Act.
TO SELL. Includes to keep or expose for sale and to keep with intent to sell.
WINE. Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural contents of fruits or
vegetables, containing sugar, including such beverages when fortified by the addition of alcohol
liquor, as defined above.
§ 111.002 SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR.
It shall be unlawful to peddle or otherwise sell alcoholic liquor at locations not specified in a
duly authorized local liquor license in the city.
§ 111.003 MANUFACTURE PROHIBITED.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of manufacturing alcoholic liquor
in the city.
§ 111.004 ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN PUBLIC PLACES AND MOTOR VEHICLES.DRINKING IN PUBLIC
PLACE.
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to consume any alcoholic beverages of any type either:
(1) In any place of public accommodation or public place (other than licensed premises); or
(2) Upon any public street, alley or thoroughfare.
(B) Section 111.004(A) shall not apply to beer and wine sold in an approved container provided
by an authorized licensee pursuant to a valid Class K liquor license and consumed in the beach
area, as defined by § 111.001.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any licensee to permit any person to consume any alcoholic
beveragesof any type at any licensed premises unless such alcoholic beverages are either:
(1) Sold by such licensee pursuant to a license allowing sale of alcoholic beverages for
consumption on such licensed premises; or
(2) Bring-your-own-beverages and the licensed premises has a Class I-1 license.
(C) Public intoxication prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to be in an intoxicated
condition in any public building or on any public property or right-of-way.
(D) Public disturbance prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to be in an intoxicated
state in any private house or place to the disturbance of any other person.
(E) Possession of open liquor in motor vehicles prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person
to transport, carry or possess any alcoholic liquor in or about any motor vehicle on any public
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right-of- way, except in the original package with the seal unbroken, or as otherwise authorized
by state law.
§ 111.005 GIVE AWAY PROHIBITED.
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to give away or otherwise dispense free of charge, by
the drink or in any other manner, within the city, an alcoholic beverage; except that, the giving
away by a Class A-3 licensee, without charge, of beer and wine, or a Class B-1, C-2 or D-1 licensee,
without charge, of alcoholic liquor in small and limited amounts for tasting purposes only,
immediately prior and incidental to, the sale of such alcoholic liquor in the original package for
consumption off the premises shall not be considered a violation of this section.
(B) Such give away, however, shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The tastings shall be attended by and supervised by a full-time employee and only in a
designated area on the licensed premises as approved by the Commissioner and designated in
the license;
(2) The actual amount of wine tasted may not exceed an ounce; and
(3) The sample shall be served in a container which shall be disposed of following sample.
(C) Furthermore, it is hereby declared unlawful to advertise the availability of “tasting”
through any public media or other means of communication other than:
(1) On the premises where the “tasting” will occur; or
(2) By a direct mailing that provides the date and location of the “tasting.”
(D) (1) Notification of the date and location of a particular “tasting” shall not be sent to more
than 200 individual residences.
(2) Further, the provisions of this section prohibiting give away or other dispensing of
alcoholic beverages shall not apply to Class F-2, Class F-3 or Class F-4 licenses.
§ 111.006 APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAWS.
(A) State law adopted. All of the provisions, including all words and phrases, of the Liquor
Control Act and the rules and regulations issued by the State Liquor Control Commission
pertaining to local control of alcoholic liquor, as the same may be amended from time to time,
are hereby incorporated into and declared to be a part of this chapter as if expressly set forth
herein.
(B) Compliance with all regulations required. Nothing in this chapter shall excuse or release
any person from compliance with the requirements of any other applicable federal, state or local
code, ordinance, regulation or rule.
LOCAL LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSIONER
§ 111.020 LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSIONER.
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(A) Mayor designated Commissioner. The Mayor is hereby designated as the City Liquor
Control Commissioner.
(B) Powers, functions and duties of Commissioner. The Commissioner shall have the following
powers, functions and duties:
(1) To administer within the city all liquor laws;
(2) To appoint a person or persons to assist him or her in the exercise of the powers and the
performance of the duties herein provided;
(3) To conduct hearings as provided in this chapter for the purpose of fulfilling any of the
enumerated powers, functions and duties of the Commissioner; to hear testimony and take proof
of information in the performance of his or her duties; and for such purposes to issue subpoenas
effective in any part of the state;
(4) To examine or cause to be examined, under oath, any licensee and any applicant for a
local liquor license or for a renewal thereof and to examine or cause to be examined the books
and records of any such licensee or applicant;
(5) To receive fees for local liquor licenses and deliver the same forthwith to the City Director
of Finance;
(6) (a) To require two sets of fingerprints of any applicant for a local liquor license or for a
renewal thereof, one for the city files and one to deliver to the Illinois Department of State Police
and, for purposes of obtaining such fingerprints and resulting background check, to require the
applicant to pay such fee as may be required by the Illinois Department of State Police. If the
applicant is a partnership, each partner shall submit fingerprints annually. If the applicant is a
corporation, each officer thereof and every person owning or controlling more than 5% of the
voting shares or the ownership interest of such corporation shall submit fingerprints annually. If
the applicant is a limited liability company, each member and manager shall submit fingerprints
annually. If the business for which a local liquor license is sought will be managed by a manager
or agent, every such manager or agent shall submit fingerprints annually.
(b) The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the right, at the Commissioner’s sole
discretion, to waive this fingerprinting and background check requirement for:
1. Any individual that is not involved in the daily management or operation of the
premises; and
2. For any individual associated with a not-for-profit organization seeking a Class F-1, F-5
or F-6 license under this chapter.
(7) To grant or renew local liquor licenses in accordance with the provisions of the liquor
laws;
(8) To deny any application for the issuance or renewal of a local liquor license to any
applicant or premises that the Commissioner has determined to be ineligible therefor in
accordance with the provisions of the liquor laws;
(9) To keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all local liquor licenses and to furnish
the City Clerk with a copy thereof; and, on the issuance or renewal of any local liquor license, or
the revocation or suspension of any existing local liquor license, to give notice of such action to
the City Clerk within three days after such action;
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(10) To lawfully enter, or to authorize any law enforcement officer to lawfully enter, at any
time, any licensed premises to determine whether any of the provisions of the liquor laws have
been or are being violated and at the time of such entry to examine such licensed premises in
connection with such determination;
(11) To receive complaints from citizens that any of the provisions of the liquor laws have
been or are being violated and to act on such complaints in the manner provided in this chapter
and the other liquor laws;
(12) To examine any licensee on whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served;
(13) To suspend for cause for not more than 30 days any local liquor license, to revoke for
cause any local liquor license, and to levy fines against any licensee, all in accordance with the
liquor laws;
(14) To report whenever requested by the City Council all of his or her acts taken to enforce
the liquor laws and all acts taken in regard to the collection of local liquor license fees;
(15) To notify the Secretary of State when a club incorporated under the State General Not-
for-Profit Corporation Act or a foreign corporation functioning as a club in the state under a
certificate of authority issued under that act has violated the Liquor Control Act by selling or
offering for sale at retail alcoholic liquor without a retailer’s license;
(16) To extend the term of any local liquor license or group of local liquor licenses, to a date
specific, when such an extension is necessary for staff convenience, to accommodate change in
law or policy, or to conduct further inquiry into any renewal application;
(17) For any applicant for an F-1, F-5 or F-6 license, to waive the requirements under §
111.043(B)(1) to provide Social Security numbers or any individual to be identified as part of the
license application process; and
(18) For any applicant for an I-1 and I-3 license,F-1, F-5 or F-6 license, to waive the
requirements under § 111.043(H)(1) of the license application process.
(C) Compensation. The Commissioner shall serve without compensation.
LICENSES
§ 111.035 REQUIRED.
(A) Local and state liquor licenses required. It shall be unlawful for any person not having a
current, valid local liquor license and a current, valid state liquor license and all other necessary
state approvals to sell or offer for sale in the city any alcoholic liquor.
(B) Sale in violation of license prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell, offer for
sale, or dispense in the city any alcoholic liquor except in the manner authorized by, and in
compliance with, the terms and restrictions of the liquor laws and such licensee’s local liquor
license.
(C) Display of license. Every licensee shall cause his or her current local liquor license to be
framed and hung in plain view in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
(D) Exception to license requirement. Notwithstanding any provisions in this chapter to the
contrary, the occupant of any dwelling unit does not require a license under this chapter to sell,
otherwise transfer, or provide liquor to others without consideration.
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(E) It shall be unlawful for any licensee to permit any person to consume any alcoholic
beverages of any type at any licensed premises unless such alcoholic beverages are either:
(1) Sold by such licensee pursuant to a license allowing sale of alcoholic beverages for
consumption on such licensed premises; or
(2) Bring-your-own-beverages and the licensed premises has a Class I-1 license or Class I-3
license.
§ 111.036 LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSES AND FEES.
(A) General. Every person engaged in the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in the city shall pay an
annual license fee. Such license fees shall be established by the City Council by separate
ordinance, which may be amended from time to time, and are hereby incorporated into this
section as if fully set forth herein. Such licenses shall be divided into classes, which classes shall
be as follows:
(1) Class A-1 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in original
package not for consumption on the premises where sold;
(2) Class A-2 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine only in original
package not for consumption on the premises where sold;
(3) Class A-3 licenses, as an add-on license, which shall authorize the holder of a Class A-1
license to give away wine or beer for tasting purposes only on the licensed premises subject to
all of the terms and conditions set out in § 111.005 of this chapter;
(4) Class A-4 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine only in their
original package during the following times: Sunday through Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. Central Time; Friday and Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Central Time. Nothing herein
shall prevent customers purchasing beer or wine from an A-4 licensee from consuming such beer
or wine on the licensed premises pursuant to a Class I-1 or I-2 license.
(54) Class B-1 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for
consumption either on the premises of a public golf course or off the premises. Tastings of
alcoholic liquor may also take place on premises pursuant to this Class B-1 license;
(65) Class C-1 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for
consumption on the premises of a restaurant only and served indoors, with or without a meal;
(76) Class C-2 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for
consumption on the premises of a restaurant only and served indoors, with or without a meal,
or for consumption off-premises when sold sealed in its original package;
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(87) Class C-3 licenses, as an add-on license, which shall permit the holder of any C-1, C-2, E-
1, or J or C-4 licensee to provide alcoholic liquor service within specified outdoor areas, but only
upon such terms and conditions as the Local Liquor Commissioner may establish for the licensed
premises and only to the extent of such liquor service authorized by the underlying liquor license;
(9) Class C-4 license, Class C-1 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine
only for consumption on the premises of a restaurant only and served indoors, with or without a
meal, but only during such hours as prescribed in the liquor license issued by the Local Liquor
Commissioner;
(108) Class D-1 licenses, which shall authorize:
(a) The retail sale of alcoholic liquor by a club, to its members and their guests for
consumption on the club premises; and
(b) For not more than four events in any calendar year, the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in
original package to its members and their guests for consumption off the premises where sold;
(119) Class E-1 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for
consumption on the premises of a hotel, but only between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:00
midnight.by restaurants, hotels or residential care facilities having seating accommodations at
tables or booths for 100 or more persons, of alcoholic liquor by the drink for consumption on the
premises by customers of the restaurant or hotel, such sales shall be exclusively with and
incidental to the ordering and serving of a complete meal to such customer, seated at a table or
booth, in the public dining room of the restaurant or hotel, but only between the hours of 11:00
a.m. and 12:00 midnight; and which shall also authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for
consumption in the public and private rooms of the restaurant or hotel for privately sponsored
parties, lunches, dinners, receptions and similar gatherings where attendance is limited to invited
guests, but only between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight;
(12) Class F-1 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor by the drink to
its members by a religious, charitable, fraternal or other not-for-profit organization, other than
clubs as defined herein, which holds periodic meetings of its members. All applications for a Class
F-1 license shall state the names and addresses of all officers of the organization, and the address
of the premises upon which the sale of alcoholic liquor will be made;
(1310) (a) Class F-2 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for on-
premises consumption atin events conducted under any of the following circumstances:
1. By a the drink by religious, charitable, fraternal or other not-for-profit organizations,
for periods not in excess of 48 hours;
2. On publicly-city-owned property or on school grounds, by a person or entity by
members and guests of religious, charitable, fraternal or other not-for-profit organizations and
groups, for a period not in excess of 48 hours;
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3. On the premises of a property By the drink by a person whose premises are located in
either the B-1, B-2, B-3 or B-4 zoning districts in the city, for periods not in excess of 48 hours,
and on no more than two occasions per licensee in any calendar year;
4. At events sponsored by religious, charitable, fraternal or other not-for-profit
organizations and groups, for a period not in excess of 48 hours at which beer and wine may be
consumed (but not given away or sold at retail) on public property not owned by the city; or
54. On publiclycity-owned property or on school grounds, by holders of any class of Class
A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1, C-2 or E-1 liquor license issued under this Chapter for outdoor events open to
the public for a period not in excess of 4872 hours.
(b) All applications for a Class F-2 license shall state the names and addresses of the
individual or, if the person is a business entity or organization, all officers of such entity, the
address of the premises upon which the sale of alcoholic liquor will be made, the estimated
attendance upon the premises during the period of the license and whether such sales will be
made to the public or only to bona fide members of the organization for which the license is
requested. Satisfactory evidence from the owner of the premises shall be furnished showing the
authorization to the applicant for the use of said premises, including the sale of alcoholic liquor
for the period for which the license is requested.
(c) For all events taking place on city-owned property, the applicant must also submit a
proposal for the special event identifying the type of event, proposed hours, proposed security
plan, evidence that the licensed premises is covered by insurance as provided by § 111.045(B) of
this chapter so as to hold harmless the city, its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees,
agents, representatives and attorneys from all financial loss, damage or harm, and any other
information regarding the event or applicant requested by city staff. The event must be approved
by the city in writing pursuant to its applicable policies for such events prior to the issuance of
any Class F-2 license.
(1411) (a) Class F-3 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine only in
any of the circumstances permitted under the F-2 License class. set forth in divisions (A)(11)(a)1.
through (A)(11)(a)5. above.
(b) All applications for a Class F-3 license shall state the names and addresses of the
individual or, if the person is a business entity or organization, all officers of such entity, the
address of the premises upon which the sale of beer and wine will be made, the estimated
attendance upon the premises during the period of the license and whether such sales will be
made to the public or only to bona fide members of the organization for which the license is
requested. Satisfactory evidence from the owner of the premises shall be furnished showing the
authorization to the applicant for the use of said premises, including the sale of alcoholic liquor
for the period for which the license is requested.
(c) For all events taking place on city-owned property, the applicant must also submit a
proposal for the special event identifying the type of event, proposed hours, proposed security
plan, evidence that the licensed premises is covered by insurance as provided by § 111.045(B) of
this chapter so as to hold harmless the city, its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees,
agents, representatives and attorneys from all financial loss, damage or harm, and any other
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information regarding the event or applicant requested by city staff. The event must be approved
by the city in writing pursuant to its applicable policies for such events prior to the issuance of
any Class F-3 license.
(1512) Class F-4 license, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on private
property, by for-profit organizations and individuals in connection with sporting events for which
the public is able to purchase tickets to attend. A separate Class F-4 license shall be required for
each vendor of alcoholic liquor associated with the event. All applications for a Class F-4 license
shall state the names and addresses of the individual applicant or all officers of the organization,
the address of the premises upon which the sale or give-away of alcoholic liquor will be made,
the estimated attendance upon the premises. The applicant must also submit a proposal for the
special event identifying the type of event, proposed dates, proposed hours, proposed security
plan and any other information regarding the event or applicant requested by city staff. Class F-
4 licenses will only be valid for the specific dates of the sporting events, and subject to such other
terms and conditions as determined by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. The fee for Class
F-4 Licenses will be charged on a per-day basis.
(1613) Class F-5 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale, give away or other dispensing
free of charge, of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises of any city-owned property
that is operated and occupied by a not-for-profit organization when such retail sale, give away or
other dispensing free of charge is incidental and complementary to a special event sponsored by
such not-for-profit organization from time to time; provided, however, that, no more than 265
such special events shall be permitted during any license year per licensee. In addition to the
requirements set forth in this division (A)(14), the applicant shall submit to all other requirements
of this chapter, as amended, as well as the State Liquor Control Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et
seq. Any such retail sale, give away or other dispensing free of charge that is incidental and
complementary to a special event shall also be subject to the following conditions and limitations.
(a) The applicant shall provide written notice to the Commissioner, or the Commissioner’s
designee, no less than five business days prior to any special event at which alcoholic liquor will
be served. Such notice shall include the date, time, location within the licensed premises, and
number of invitees or anticipated attendees for such special event;
(b) The applicant shall supervise, or cause to be supervised, the retail sale, give away or
other dispensing free of charge of alcoholic liquor, to ensure that such retail sale, give away or
other dispensing free of charge of alcoholic liquor is confined to area within the licensed premises
identified in the notice to the Commissioner and is properly monitored to ensure that no
underage consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted. The Liquor Control Commissioner or
the Commissioner’s designee may require the applicant to develop appropriate protocols to
ensure compliance with this division (A)(14)(b);
(c) The applicant shall not advertise, or otherwise publish the availability of alcoholic liquor
through any media or other means of communication, with the sole exception that a mailed
invitation for a special event may advertise the availability of alcoholic liquor at such special
event;
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(d) The applicant shall provide evidence to the Local Liquor Control Commission, at the
time of its application for a F-5 liquor license, that the licensed premises is covered by dram shop
liability insurance in maximum limits so as to hold harmless the city, its elected or appointed
officials, officers, employees, agents, representatives and attorneys from all financial loss,
damage or harm; and
(e) In connection with any special event on the licensed premises, the Commissioner may
impose such conditions and requirements that may be reasonable or appropriate to ensure that
the public health, safety, welfare and convenience are protected and preserved.
(1714) Class F-6 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale, give away or other dispensing
free of charge, of alcoholic liquors beer or wine for consumption on the premises of any city-
owned property that is operated, used, or occupied by a not-for-profit organization when such
retail sale, give away or other dispensing free of charge is incidental and complementary to a
special event sponsored by such not-for-profit organization from time to time; provided,
however, that, no more than 12 such special events shall be permitted during any license year
per licensee. In addition to the requirements set forth in this division (A)(15), the applicant shall
submit to all other requirements of this chapter, as amended, as well as the State Liquor Control
Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq. Any such retail sale, give away or other dispensing free of
charge that is incidental and complementary to a special event shall also be subject to the
following conditions and limitations.
(a) The applicant shall provide written notice to the Commissioner, or the Commissioner’s
designee, no less than five business days prior to any special event at which alcoholic liquor will
be served. Such notice shall include the date, time, location within the licensed premises, and
number of invitees or anticipated attendees for such special event.
(b) The applicant shall supervise, or cause to be supervised, the retail sale, give away or
other dispensing free of charge of alcoholic liquor, to ensure that such retail sale, give away or
other dispensing free of charge of alcoholic liquor is confined to the area(s) within the licensed
premises identified in the notice to the Commissioner and is properly monitored to ensure that
no underage consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted. The Liquor Control Commissioner
or the Commissioner’s designee may require the applicant to develop appropriate protocols to
ensure compliance with this division (A)(15)(b).
(c) Unless a specific event is otherwise authorized by resolution of the City Council, the
applicant shall not advertise, or otherwise publish the availability of alcoholic liquor through any
media or other means of communication; provided, however, that, a mailed invitation for a
special event may advertise the availability of beer or wine at such special event.
(d) The applicant shall provide evidence to the Local Liquor Control Commission, at the
time of its application for a F-6 liquor license, that the licensed premises is covered by dram shop
liability insurance in maximum limits so as to hold harmless the city, its elected or appointed
officials, officers, employees, agents, representatives and attorneys from all financial loss,
damage or harm.
(e) In connection with any special event on the licensed premises, the Commissioner may
impose such conditions and requirements that may be reasonable or appropriate to ensure that
the public health, safety, welfare and convenience are protected and preserved.
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(1815) Class G-1 license, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for
consumption on the premises of an institution of higher learning. by the drink by institutions of
higher learning. Such sales shall be limited to periods of time when groups are assembled on the
premises solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption
of alcoholic liquor;
(1916) Class G-2 license, which shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine only in single
servings by institutions of higher learning at designated locations upon the grounds of such
institutions and accessible only to the faculty, staff, alumni and students, and pre-registered
visitors of such institution of higher learning, and their families and guests, all of whom must be
at least 21 years of age, for consumption on the licensed premises; limiting the consumption of
beer and wine to indoors on the premises provided that:
(a) Retail sales of alcoholic liquor at a Class G-2 licensed establishment shall only be
authorized to operate between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. daily, 11:00 p.m. Sunday
through Thursday, and from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; and
(b) The license application shall include a detailed plan of the monitoring and security
measures, for ensuring that the licensed premises shall be limited to the persons to whom access
is limited.
(20) Class H license, available only to holders of a valid existing liquor license of any of the
foregoing classes. Class H license, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquors by
catering establishments solely between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., Sunday through
Saturday, in connection with, and as an incidental part of, the catering of food for private events
at a premises not otherwise licensed for the retail sales of alcoholic beverages. A PRIVATE EVENT
shall be defined as an event not available to the general public except by appointment or special
invitation. Such Class H licenses shall be of two classifications:
(a) Class H-1 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine at a catered
event; and
(b) Class H-2 licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of any alcoholic liquor at a
catered event.
(2117) Class I-1 licenses, as an add-on license, which shall authorize any A-4, B-1, C-1, C-2, C-
3, D-1, E-1 or F-1 licensee to permit bring-your-own-beverages to be consumed on the licensed
premises of the type permitted by the licensee’s license and to impose a corkage fee relating to
each container of bring-your-own- beverage of not to exceed $10 per bring-your-own- beverage
container.
(22) Class I-2 licenses, which shall authorize the service and consumption of bring-your-own-
beverages on the licensed premises and shall impose a corkage fee relating to each container of
bring-your-own-beverage not to exceed $10 per bring-your-own-beverage container. I-2 licenses
shall only authorize the service and consumption of beer and wine. Additionally, the service and
consumption of bring-your-own-beverages for purposes of a Class I-2 license shall be deemed
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the sale of alcoholic liquor for purposes of § 111.043, and I-2 licenses shall only be available to
those licensees who are otherwise compliant with the law.
(2318) Class I-3 licenses, which shall authorize the service and possession and consumption
of bring-your-own beer and wine only-beverages on city-owned property that has been rented
or reserved by the licensee for fundraising events, festivals, outings, or other similar special
events with fewer than 200 people in attendance. In no event sShall an I-3 license be valid for
longer than 48 hours, and only for specific hours as determined by the Local Liquor
Commissioner. Class I-3 licenses do not permit patrons of a licensed premises to depart the
licensed premises with a bring-your-own-beverage unless that beverage is in its original container
and with the seal unbroken. I-3 licenses shall only authorize the service and consumption of beer
and wine. Additionally, the service and consumption of bring-your-own-beverages for purposes
of a Class I-3 license shall be deemed the sale of alcoholic liquorbeer and wine only for the
purposes of the application requirements under § 111.043, but the Local Liquor Commissioner is
authorized to waive portions of the required background information and statements found in §
111.043 for I-3 license applicants. I-3 licenses shall only be available to those licensees who are
otherwise compliant with the law.
(2419) Class J license, which shall be an adjunct add-on license to the operation of a grocery
store that already holds a valid existing liquor license and is operated on the terms and conditions
herein specified. A licensee holding a Class J license may sell and serve individual servings of beer
and wine for consumption on the premises and not in the original container. Such a license may
be issued to and/or retained for use only at an establishment that the Commissioner determines
(in the Commissioner’s reasonable discretion) qualifies fully as a grocery store as defined in this
chapter.
(2520) Class K licenses, which shall authorize the service and consumption of alcoholic
liquors in the Beach Area, as defined in this Chapter, which shall be approved by the
Commissioner. Such alcoholic liquors shall only be served in and consumed from a container
approved by the Commissioner. The licensee shall post sufficient signage to identify the borders
of the Beach Area, which signage shall be subject to approval of the Commissioner. Class K
licenses shall only be available to those licensees who are otherwise compliant with the law.
(B) Term; prorating fee. Each such license shall terminate April 30 next following its issuance.
The fee to be paid shall be reduced in proportion to the full calendar months which have expired
in the year prior to the issuance of the license.
(C) Conditions on licenses. All licenses classifications identified in this section may be subject
to additional conditions required by the Commissioner or City Council. The conditions shall be
listed on the license and may relate to, security procedures, placement or location of alcoholic
liquor on the licensed premises, food service requirements, hours of sale or service, or other
matters that affect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city.
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(D) Fee waivers. The Commissioner shall have the authority to waive any fee prescribed herein
for any license on city property or any license for an event sponsored by the city or other
governmental agency.
§ 111.037 NUMBER OF LICENSES.
(A) The number of liquor licenses issued by the city shall be limited as follows:
Class Maximum Number of Licenses Authorized
A-1 8
A-2 6
A-3 No more than the total number of Class A-1 licenses issued by the city
A-4 0
B-1 1
C-1 9
C-2 10
C-3 14
C-4 1
D-1 5
E-1 2
F-1 1
F-2 As many as determined reasonable by the Commissioner
F-3 As many as determined reasonable by the Commissioner
F-4 As many as determined reasonable by the Commissioner
F-5 1
F-6 3
G-1 3
G-2 2
H-1 0
H-2 1
I-1 No more than the total number of Class B-1, C-1, C-2, C-3, D-1, E-1 and F-1 licenses
issued by the city
I-2 1
I-3 As many as determined reasonable by the Commissioner
J 1
K 1
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(B) Without further action of the City Council, the maximum number of licenses in any class
shall be automatically reduced by one upon the expiration, revocation or non-renewal of an
existing license in any such license class.
§ 111.038 LIST.
The Commissioner shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all such licenses issued
by him or her and shall furnish the City Clerk, Treasurer and Chief of Police each with a copy
thereof. Upon the issuance of any new licenses or the revocation of any old license, the
Commissioner shall give written notice of such action to each of these officers within 48 hours of
such action.
§ 111.039 TRANSFER OF LICENSES.
(A) (1) A license shall be purely a personal privilege good for the period specified in the
license, but in no event shall a license not to exceed one year after issuance, unless sooner
revoked as provided in this chapter, and shall not constitute property, nor shall it be subject to
attachment, garnishment or execution, nor shall it be available or transferable, voluntarily, or
subject to being encumbered or hypothecated.
(2) Such license shall not descend by the laws of testate or intestate devolution, but it shall
cease upon the death of the licensee; provided that, executors or administrators of the estate of
any deceased licensee, and the trustee of any insolvent or bankrupt licensee, when such estate
consists in part of alcoholic liquor, may continue the business of the sale of alcoholic liquor under
order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the deceased or insolvent or
bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the
expiration of such license, but not longer than six months after the death, bankruptcy or
insolvency of such licensee.
(3) A refund shall be made of that portion of the license fees paid for any period in which the
licensee shall be prevented from operating under such license, in accordance with the provisions
of this division (A).
(B) Any licensee may renew his or her license at the expiration thereof; provided, he or she is
then qualified to receive a license and the premises for which such renewal license is sought are
suitable for such purposes; and provided, further, that, the renewal privilege herein provided for
shall not be construed as a vested right which shall in any case prevent the City Council from
decreasing the number of licenses to be issued within his or her jurisdiction.
§ 111.040 CHANGE OF LOCATION.
A retail liquor license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises described in the
application and license. Such location may be changed only upon the written permit to make
such change issued by the Commissioner. No change of location shall be permitted unless the
proposed new location is a proper one for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor under the law of the
state and for the ordinances of the city.
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§ 111.041 LOCATION RESTRICTIONS.
(A) No license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any
church building used for worship or educational purposes, school (other than an institution of
higher learning), hospital, senior citizen housing, daycare center, nursing or personal care facility,
or any military or naval station. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, this prohibition shall
not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs or other places where
sale of alcoholic liquor is not the principal business carried on, if such place of business so
exempted shall have been established for such purposes prior to the time such other use was
established within 100 feet of the licensed premises; nor to the renewal of a license for the sale
of alcoholic liquor on premises within 100 feet of any church where such church has been
established within such 100 feet since the issuance of the original license. Nothing contained in
this division (A) shall restrict the issuance of a license for the sale of beer and wine for
consumption on the premises of such college or university, at a location upon the main premises
of such college or university approved by the City Liquor Commission, to those persons among
the students, faculty and staff of such college or university and their families or guests to whom
such sales are authorized by law.
(B) No license shall be issued to any person for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor other
than beer or wine at any store or other place of business where the majority of customers are
minors or where the principal business transacted consists of school books, school supplies, food,
lunches or drinks for such minor.
§ 111.042 REVOCATION; SUSPENSION.
The Commissioner may suspend, for not more than 30 days or revoke for cause, any liquor
license for any violation of any provisions contained in this chapter or the statutes of the state
pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor.
§ 111.043 APPLICATION FOR LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSE.
(A) Application generally. Applications for local liquor licenses shall be made to the
Commissioner on a form prescribed by the Commissioner; shall be in writing; shall be signed by
the applicant if an individual, or by one of the partners on behalf of all partners if a partnership,
by a member or manager of a limited liability company, or by a duly authorized agent if a
corporation; and shall be verified by an oath or affidavit. Each application shall specifically
identify the applicant and the licensed premises to which a local liquor license would be issued,
and the filing of an application shall authorize the Local Liquor Commissioner or the
Commissioner’s agents to conduct all necessary or appropriate background checks of the
applicant and its agents, owners and representatives.
(B) Background information. Each application shall include the following background
information:
(1) The name, age, address and Social Security number of the applicant; in the case of a
partnership, all partners and also of the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; in the
case of a corporation or club, the names and addresses of the officers and directors and every
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person owning or controlling more than 5% of the voting shares of stock or the ownership
interest; in the case of a limited liability company, all members and managers;
(2) In the case of an individual, the citizenship and place of birth of the applicant and, if a
naturalized citizen, the time and place of his or her naturalization. In the case of a corporation,
the date and place of incorporation and the objects for which it was formed and proof that it is a
corporation in good standing and authorized to conduct business in the state;
(3) The character of business of the applicant;
(4) The length of time that the applicant has been in the business of the character specified
in response to division (B)(3) above;
(5) The amount of goods, wares and merchandise on hand at the time application is made;
(6) The location and description of the premises for which a local liquor license is sought and
the specific name of the business that is to be operated under such local liquor license;
(7) The names of each governmental body from which the applicant (and all other persons
identified in division (B)(1) above) has received a liquor license within ten years immediately prior
to the date of the present application; and
(8) A telephone number or numbers at which the licensee or the manager can be contacted
24 hours per day.
(C) Statements required.
(1) For any license or renewal of a license, the applicant shall be required to make statements
regarding such applicant and all persons to be identified pursuant to division (B)(1) above. If the
applicant is an individual, that individual shall subscribe to all of the statements set out below. If
the applicant is a partnership, each partner shall subscribe to all of the statements set out below;
provided, however, that if the applicant is organized as a limited partnership, then the statement
concerning active involvement provided in division (C)(2)(q) below shall be required only of all
general partners. If the applicant is a corporation, each director and officer thereof and every
person owning or controlling more than 5% of the voting shares or the ownership interest of such
corporation shall subscribe to all of the statements set out below. If the applicant is a limited
liability company, each member and manager shall subscribe to all of the statements set out
below.
(2) If the business for which a local liquor license is sought will be managed by a manager or
agent, every such manager or agent shall subscribe to all of the statements set out below. The
submission of false information in regarding the following statements shall be grounds for denial,
revocation or non-renewal of a liquor license:
(a) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has a current, valid state liquor license
for the premises covered by the application;
(b) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony
under any federal or state law;
(c) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has ever been convicted of a violation
of any federal or state law or local ordinance concerning the manufacture, possession, sale or
dispensation of alcoholic liquor or has ever forfeited his or her bond to appear in court to answer
charges for any such violation;
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(d) A statement as to whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a gambling offense
as proscribed by any state or federal law or regulation or has ever forfeited his or her bond to
appear in court to answer charges for any such violation;
(e) A statement whether the applicant has made similar application for a similar license for
a premises other than described in the application, and the disposition of such application;
(f) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has had revoked any liquor license issued
under state or federal law or under the ordinances of any municipality within ten years
immediately prior to the date of the present application;
(g) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has had suspended more than once any
liquor license issued under state or federal law or under the ordinances of any municipality within
one year immediately prior to the present application;
(h) A statement as to whether or not the applicant is a city employee or a law enforcing
official of the city or any other government or government agency;
(i) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been issued a federal gaming device
stamp or a federal wagering stamp for the current tax period;
(j) A statement as to whether or not a federal gaming device stamp has been issued for the
current taxable year with respect to the premises for which the local liquor license is sought;
(k) A statement as to whether or not the premises for which a local liquor license is sought
comprises a store or other place of business where the majority of customers are under the age
of 21 years or where the principal business transacted consists of the sale of school books, school
supplies, food, lunches or drinks for such customers;
(l) A statement as to whether or not the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises for
which a license is sought will violate any provision of this code, including this chapter;
(m) A statement as to whether or not the premises for which a license is sought is within
100 feet of any church building used for worship or educational purposes, school (other than an
institution of higher learning), hospital, senior citizen housing, daycare center, nursing or
personal care facility or any military or naval station;
(n) A statement as to whether or not the applicant is a permanent resident of the city; or
for any applicant that is partnership, all of the general partners of the partnership are residents
of the city;
(o) A statement as to whether or not the applicant beneficially owns the premises for which
a license is sought or has a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued;
(p) A statement as to whether or not the applicant is the beneficial owner of the business
to be licensed;
(q) A statement as to whether or not the applicant will be personally and actively involved
in the operation of the business to be licensed;
(r) A statement as to whether or not the business is or will be managed by a manager or
agent;
(s) A statement as to the nature of the business and the amount of anticipated alcoholic
liquor sales as a percentage of gross annual sales of the business;
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(t) A statement that the applicant is not disqualified from receiving a license by reason of
any matter or item contained in the laws of the state, this chapter or any other code or ordinance
of the city;
(u) A statement that the applicant will not violate any federal or state laws, this chapter or
any other code or ordinance of the city in the conduct of the applicant’s business;
(v) If the applicant is a foreign corporation, a statement as to whether or not it is qualified
under the State Business Corporations Act of 1983, 215 ILCS 125/3-1 et seq., to transact business
in the state;
(w) If the business to be operated pursuant to the local liquor license is operating under an
assumed name, a statement that the applicant has complied with the state assumed business
name act and other applicable laws; and
(x) Such other statements or information as may be necessary to demonstrate that the
applicant, the applicant’s business and the premises from which such business will be conducted
satisfy all conditions and requirements applicable to the local liquor license being sought.
(D) Examination of applicant. At any time during the pendency of an application, the
Commissioner shall have the right to compel the applicant to submit to any examination and to
produce any books and records which, in the judgment of the Commissioner, are material to the
determination of whether the applicant and the applicant’s business are qualified to receive a
local liquor license or whether the premises sought to be licensed is suitable for such purposes.
The Commissioner shall also have the right to require the applicant to answer any charges made
in any objection to the issuance of the license. The failure of any applicant to appear at the time
and place fixed by the Commissioner for his or her examination or to produce books and records
requested, unless for good cause shown, shall be deemed to be admission that the applicant is
not qualified to receive a local liquor license and a request to withdraw the application.
(E) Investigation and disclosure of information contained in application; waiver of claims. By
applying for, or providing information in support of an application for, a local liquor license, every
person so applying or providing information thereby:
(1) Authorizes any person to disclose, and the city to investigate, all information pertaining
to such application;
(2) Waives any and all claims against the city; and
(3) Agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the city and its elected and appointed officials,
officers, boards, commissioners, attorneys, employees, agents and representatives from any and
all claims resulting from, or arising out of, or alleged to result from or arise out of the processing
of such application and any investigation related thereto. Each such person shall consent to and
sign any written authorization, waiver and indemnification agreement as the city may require in
connection with the processing of such application and any investigation related thereto, but no
such separate authorization, waiver, or indemnification shall be required to make effective the
terms of this division (E)(3).
(F) Denial or issuance of license. If after review of an application and all relevant facts, the
Commissioner determines that the application should be denied, the Commissioner shall notify
the applicant within a reasonable time, in writing, stating the reasons for the denial, but
otherwise shall issue the local liquor license as soon as all fees required by this chapter have been
paid and all other requirements of this chapter have been satisfied.
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(G) Supplemental information following issuance. Any change in information provided on, or
in connection with, any application for a local liquor license that does or might affect the right of
any licensee to continue to hold a local liquor license shall be reported in writing to the
Commissioner within ten days after the change. All such changes shall be subject to review and
approval by the Commissioner in the same manner as the original application. When any such
change affects the ownership of any partnership licensee or any director, officer, manager or
person owning or controlling more than 5% of the shares of any corporate licensee, all such
persons that have not previously submitted information pursuant to the application process
shall, within ten days after such change, submit all information required of a new applicant.
(H) Mandatory alcohol awareness training.
(1) It shall be the responsibility of each licensed establishment which sells alcoholic liquor to
provide certified training from the state licensed beverage alcohol seller server education
training (BASSET) program or training for intervention procedures (TIPS) program to its liquor
managers, bartenders, servers and any other employee involved in the furnishing of open
containers of alcoholic beverages at retail to its customers.
(2) It shall be the responsibility of each licensed establishment which sells alcoholic liquor
for consumption on the premises to have present on the premises at all times when alcoholic
liquor may legally be sold, a manager or other employee in charge of such establishment who
shall have successfully completed a training program for servers and sellers licensed by the State
Department of Alcohol and Substance Abuse and approved by the Commissioner.
(3) The initial application and all subsequent renewal applications for all classes of alcoholic
liquor dealer’s licenses shall be accompanied by proof of completion (copy of certificate) of such
program licensed by the state by all liquor managers and such other current employees as are
necessary to comply with the provisions of division (H)(1) above.
(I) Application fee. Any application shall be accompanied by a non-refundable administrative
processing fee as set out in the fee schedule for new licenses, or a fee as set out in the fee
schedule for renewal licenses. Applications for change in owners or officers shall be subject to a
fee of $100 or such greater amount as set out in the fee schedule.
§ 111.044 INELIGIBILITY FOR LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSE.
No local liquor license shall be issued or renewed to:
(A) A person who is not a permanent resident of the city; provided, however, that, this division
(A) shall not prohibit the issuance of a local liquor license to a corporation; and, provided further,
however, that, this division (A) shall not prohibit the issuance of a local liquor license to a
partnership where at least one general partner is a permanent resident of the city or an area
within ten miles of the corporate limits of the city;
(B) A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community;
(C) A person who is not a citizen of the United States;
(D) A person who has been convicted of a felony under any federal or state law;
(E) A person who has been convicted of being the keeper, or is keeping, a house of ill fame;
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(F) A person who has been convicted of pandering or any other crime or misdemeanor
opposed to decency and morality;
(G) A person whose local liquor license has been suspended more than once for cause within
one year immediately prior to the present application if the Commissioner determines that the
applicant is no longer worthy of the public trust;
(H) A person whose license issued under this chapter has been revoked for cause;
(I) A person who at the time of application for renewal of a local liquor license would not be
eligible for such license upon a first application;
(J) A person whose place of business is managed by a manager or agent unless said manager
or agent possesses the qualifications required of an individual licensee other than residency in
the city;
(K) A person who has been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law or local
ordinance concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor, or who has
forfeited his or her bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such alleged violation;
(L) A person who does not beneficially own the premises for which a local liquor license is
sought or does not have a lease thereon for the full period for which such local liquor license is
to be issued;
(M) A person who is not the beneficial owner of the business to be licensed;
(N) A person who has been convicted of a gambling offense as proscribed by any state or
federal law or regulation or who has forfeited his or her bond to appear in court to answer
charges for any such alleged violation;
(O) A person to whom a federal gaming device stamp or a federal wagering stamp has been
issued by the federal government for the current tax period;
(P) A person applying for a license with respect to premises for which a federal gaming device
stamp has been issued for the current taxable year;
(Q) A person applying for a license with respect to premises on which the retail sale of alcoholic
liquor would violate any provision of this code;
(R) A person who will not be personally and actively involved in the operation of the business
to be licensed, either directly or through a manager identified in the license application;
(S) A co-partnership, unless all members thereof shall be qualified to obtain a license;
provided, however, that the requirement of active involvement in division (R) above shall apply
to only one such partner;
(T) A corporation, if any director, officer or manager thereof, or any person owning or
controlling more than 5% of the stock thereof, or a limited liability company, if any member or
manager thereof, would not be eligible to receive a license hereunder for any reason other than
citizenship and residence or the requirement of active involvement in division (R) above;
(U) A corporation, unless it is incorporated in the state or is a foreign corporation that is
qualified under the State Business Corporations Act of 1983, 215 ILCS 125/3-1 et seq., to transact
business in the state;
(V) Any law enforcing public official (including where applicable any alderman, or member of
the City Council), any Mayor, any chairperson or member of a county board, and no such official
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shall be interested in any way, either directly or indirectly, in the manufacture, sale or distribution
of alcoholic liquor;
(W) Any person, association, partnership, limited liability company or corporation not eligible
for a state liquor license; and
(X) A person who has made any omission or false statement in the application required under
this chapter.
§ 111.045 CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE, MAINTENANCE AND RENEWAL OF LOCAL LIQUOR
LICENSE.
(A) State license required. All local liquor licenses shall be conditioned on the acquisition and
maintenance in good standing by the applicant and licensee of a state liquor license. No local
liquor license shall authorize the retail sale of any alcoholic liquor until proof of acquisition of
such state liquor license is furnished to the Commissioner. If any state liquor license sought or
held by a licensee is refused, suspended or revoked, then such licensee shall be deemed in
violation of this chapter and such licensee’s local liquor license shall be subject to revocation.
(B) Insurance required. All local liquor licenses shall be conditioned on the acquisition and
maintenance in good standing by the applicant and licensee of general liability insurance in the
amounts of at least $12,000,000 for injury or death to any person per occurrence and $2,000,000
in the aggregate, and $12,000,000 for damage to property and dram shop liability insuranceper
occurrence, and $2,000,000 in the aggregate, and dram shop liability insurance at least to the
maximum amount recoverable under applicable state statutes. Before any local liquor license
may be issued, the applicant shall furnish the Commissioner with a certificate from an insurance
company authorized to do business in the state certifying that the applicant has such insurance
policies in force for the full period for which the local liquor license is to be issued. With respect
to F-2, F-3, F-5 and F-6 licenses, such licenses shall be conditioned on the acquisition and
maintenance in good standing by the applicant and licensee of general liability insurance in the
amounts of at least $1,000,000 for injury or death to any person and $1,000,000 for damage to
property; provided that nothing in this division (B) shall excuse a F-2, F-3, F-5 and F-6 licensee
from complying with state dram shop insurance requirements.
(C) Bond required. All local liquor licenses shall be conditioned on the acquisition and
maintenance in good standing by the applicant and licensee of a surety bond in favor of the city
in the amount of $2,000 to the city. Before any local liquor license may be issued, the applicant
shall furnish such bond. Such bond shall be forfeited automatically on revocation of the local
liquor license for which the bond was furnished if revocation was for cause.
(CD) Termination due to individual change. When a local liquor license has been issued to an
individual who is discovered to be, or who becomes, ineligible for such local liquor license, the
licensee shall be deemed in violation of this chapter and such licensee’s local liquor license shall
be subject to revocation.
(DE) Termination due to partnership change. When a local liquor license has been issued to a
partnership, and a change of ownership occurs resulting in any person that is ineligible to hold a
local liquor license acquiring a partnership interest, the licensee shall be deemed in violation of
this chapter, and such licensee’s local liquor license shall be subject to revocation.
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(EF) Termination due to corporate change. When a local liquor license has been issued to a
corporation or limited liability company, and a change occurs in any of the directors, officers,
managers, stockholders of more than 5% of the stock, or members with more than a 5% interest
resulting in any person that is ineligible to hold a local liquor license becoming a director, officer,
manager, stockholder of more than 5%, or member with more than a 5% interest, the licensee
shall be deemed in violation of this chapter, and such licensee’s local liquor license shall be
subject to revocation.
(FG) Cessation or interruption of business. Any licensee who ceases to do business or closes
his or her place of business for a period of more than 30 days without the prior written consent
of the Commissioner shall be deemed in violation of this chapter, and such licensee’s local liquor
license shall be subject to revocation. A licensee who intends to cease to do business or who
intends to close his or her place of business for more than 30 days shall give the Commissioner
written notice of such cessation or closing as soon as practical after the decision to cease business
or close is made, but in any event before the cessation or closing. Such notice shall state the
expected date of cessation or closing and the reason therefor.
ESTABLISHMENTS
§ 111.060 CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES.
It shall be unlawful for anyone to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor for consumption on
the premises where sold or to permit any one to consume alcoholic liquor on such premises,
except as provided by the authorization granted under the provisions of § 111.036 of this chapter
for the several classes of licenses described therein.
§ 111.061 SANITARY CONDITIONS.
All premises used for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor or for the storage of such liquor, for such
sale, shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and shall be kept in full compliance with the
ordinances regulating the condition of premises used for the storage or sale of food for human
consumption.
SALES
§ 111.075 PROHIBITED SALES OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR.
(A) Sales restricted to licensed premises. A local liquor license shall permit the sale of alcoholic
liquor only at the licensed premises and only in compliance with the terms of that license.
(AB) Sales to certain persons.
(1) Sales prohibited. No licensee, and no agent of any licensee, shall sell, give or deliver any
alcoholic liquor to any person who is, or who appears to be, intoxicated or known by the licensee
or agent to be a habitual drunkard, spendthrift, insane, mentally ill, mentally deficient or in need
of mental treatment.
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(2) Secondary transfer prohibited. No person, after purchasing or otherwise obtaining
alcoholic liquor, shall sell, give or deliver such alcoholic liquor to any person who is, or who
appears to be, intoxicated, or known by the person to be a habitual drunkard, spendthrift, insane,
mentally ill, mentally deficient or in need of mental treatment.
(BC) Responsibility for unlawful sales. Any sales made in violation of the provisions of this
chapter shall be the responsibility of both any individual or individuals involved in such sales as
well as the licensee under whose authority such sales were made. Any such licensee shall be
subject to fine, license suspension and/or license revocation for any such violation.
§ 111.076 PROHIBITIONS REGARDING MINORS.
(A) Sales to minors.
(1) Sales prohibited. No licensee, and no agent of any licensee, shall sell, give or deliver any
alcoholic liquor to any minor.
(2) Responsibility of owner. No licensee shall permit any minor to remain in any room or
compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room or place where such licensed
premises are located; provided that, this division (A)(2) shall not apply if the minor is
accompanied by his or her parent or guardian, or to any licensed premises which derives its
principal business from the sale of services commodities other than alcoholic liquor.
(3) Secondary transfer prohibited. No person, after purchasing or otherwise obtaining
alcoholic liquor, shall sell, give or deliver such alcoholic liquor to any minor; provided, however,
that, this division (A)(3) shall not prohibit the consumption of alcoholic liquor by a minor in the
performance of a religious ceremony or in the home of such minor pursuant to the approval and
supervision of the parent or legal guardian of such minor.
(4) Identification required. If a licensee or any agent of a licensee believes or has reason to
believe that a sale or delivery of alcoholic liquor is prohibited because the prospective recipient
may be a minor, then the licensee or licensee’s agent shall, before making such sale or delivery,
demand adequate written evidence of age.
(a) For the purpose of preventing a violation of this section, any licensee, and any agent of
a licensee, may refuse to sell alcoholic liquor to any individual who is unable to produce adequate
written evidence of identity and age.
(b) For purposes of this section, ADEQUATE WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY AND AGE
means a document issued by a federal, state, county or municipal government, including, but not
limited to, a motor vehicle operator’s license, a registration certificate issued under the Federal
Selective Service Act or an identification card issued to a member of the armed forces.
(c) Proof that the licensee, or an agent of the licensee, demanded, was shown and
reasonably relied on adequate written evidence of identity and age in any transaction forbidden
by this section is an affirmative defense in any proceeding for the suspension or revocation of
any local liquor license based on the occurrence of such forbidden transaction. However, it shall
not be an affirmative defense if the licensee, or an agent of the licensee, accepted any written
evidence of identity or age knowing it to be false or fraudulent.
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(5) Warning required. Every licensee shall display at all times, in a prominent and
conspicuous place within the licensed premises, a printed card supplied by the City Clerk reading
substantially as follows:
WARNING TO PERSONS UNDER 21
YOU ARE SUBJECT TO A FINE UP TO $750 UNDER THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
IF YOU PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR OR IF YOU MISREPRESENT YOUR AGE FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PURCHASING OR OBTAINING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR.
(B) Consumption, purchase and possession prohibited. No minor shall consume alcoholic
liquor, purchase alcoholic liquor, accept a gift of alcoholic liquor or have alcoholic liquor in his or
her possession; provided, however, that, this division (B) shall not prohibit the consumption of
alcoholic liquor by a minor in the performance of a religious ceremony or service or in a home
pursuant to the direct supervision and approval of the parent or legal guardian of such minor.
(C) False identification prohibited.
(1) Misrepresentation prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any minor to misrepresent his or
her age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor. It shall be unlawful for any
minor to present or offer to any licensee, or to the agent of any licensee, any written, printed or
photostatic evidence of identity or age that is false, fraudulent, or not his or her own for the
purpose of ordering, purchasing, attempting to purchase or otherwise procuring or attempting
to procure alcoholic liquor. It shall be unlawful for any minor to have in his or her possession any
false or fraudulent written, printed or photostatic evidence of identity or age.
(2) Transfer and alteration of identification prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any minor to
transfer, alter or deface any written, printed or photostatic evidence of identity or age or to
obtain any written, printed or photostatic evidence of identity or age by means of false or
fraudulent information.
(3) Conveyance of false identification prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell,
give or furnish to any other person any false or fraudulent written, printed or photostatic
evidence of identity or age. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, give or furnish to any other
person any evidence of identity or age with the knowledge or intent that such evidence will be
used to circumvent the provisions of this chapter.
(D) Handling prohibited. It shall be unlawful for a person to tend any bar, pour, or serve any
alcoholic liquor in a licensed premises when such person is prohibited by law or ordinance from
purchasing, accepting, having in possession or consuming alcoholic liquors.
(E) Parental responsibility. It shall be unlawful for any parent or legal guardian intentionally or
knowingly to permit any minor for whom the parent or guardian is responsible to violate any
provision of this chapter.
(F) Social hosting.
(1) Prohibited gatherings.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to host, or fail to take reasonable steps to prevent a
gathering at any residence or site, other private property, public place or in any conveyance, over
which that person has control or a reasonable opportunity for control where illicit drugs or
alcoholic liquor have been consumed by a minor, if such person either knew or reasonably should
have known that a minor was consuming any illicit drugs or alcoholic liquor.
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(b) 1. A person who hosts a gathering shall be deemed to have known or should have
known that a minor was consuming illicit drugs or alcoholic liquor if:
a. Such person is present at the site of the gathering at the time any minor consumes
illicit drugs or alcoholic liquor; or
b. Such person has not taken appropriate reasonable steps to prevent the consumption
of illicit drugs or alcoholic liquor by minors.
2. A person who hosts a gathering does not have to be present at the gathering to be
liable under this chapter.
(c) It is the duty of any person who hosts a gathering at his or her place of residence or
other private property, public place, any other site under his or her control, or in any conveyance,
where minors will be present, to take appropriate reasonable steps to prevent the consumption
of illicit drugs or alcoholic liquor by any minor at the gathering.
(2) Exceptions.
(a) This division (F) shall not apply to conduct involving the use of alcoholic liquor that
occurs at a religious ceremony or exclusively between a minor and his or her parent, as permitted
by state law.
(b) A person who hosts a gathering shall not be in violation of this division (F) if he or she:
1. Seeks assistance from the Police Department or other law enforcement agency to
remove any minor who refuses to abide by the person’s performance of the duties imposed by
this division (F) or to terminate the gathering because the person has been unable to prevent
minor(s) from consuming illicit drugs or alcoholic liquor despite having taken appropriate
reasonable steps to do so, as long as such request is made before any other person makes a
complaint about the gathering; or
2. Advises law enforcement in advance of departing one’s residence that the owner will
be away and no minor is authorized to be present and consume alcoholic liquor at the owners
residence.
(G) Use of rented room for consumption by minors. No person shall rent a hotel or motel room
from the proprietor or agent thereof for the purpose of or with the knowledge that such room
shall be used for the consumption of alcoholic liquor by minors.
(H) Proof of consumption or possession. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a minor
has consumed or possessed alcoholic liquor in violation of this section where either:
(1) The presence of alcoholic liquor in a minor’s body is shown by a measurement of blood
alcohol concentration; or
(2) The arresting officer:
(a) Observes one or more recognized indicia of the presence of alcoholic liquor in a minor’s
body, including, without limitation, an odor of alcoholic liquor on the minor’s breath or impaired
motor coordination or speech; and
(b) Offers the minor an opportunity to submit to a blood, urine or breath test to determine
if alcoholic liquor is present in the minor’s body and the minor refuses to take such a test.
§ 111.077 HOURS OF OPERATION.
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(A) It shall be unlawful for any holder of a liquor license issued under this chapter, to sell or
offer for sale any alcoholic liquor in the city between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. in the
morning on any day.
(B) Notwithstanding the foregoing:
(1) Sale of alcoholic liquors for on-premises consumption may not occur in outdoor dining
areas after the earlier of:
(a) 12:00 midnight;
(b) The close of restaurant operations at such licensed premises; or
(c) As otherwise limited by ordinance or any conditions placed on the liquor license.
(2) Any licensee whose business operations include activities other than the sale of alcoholic
liquor may continue to operate between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; provided that:
(a) Such operations may otherwise continue to operate during such hours under applicable
laws; and
(b) The facilities involved in the sale of alcoholic liquor must either be segregated from
other facilities in the licensed premises or must be capable of being locked during the hours of
1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
§ 111.078 Reserved. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN PUBLIC PLACES AND MOTOR VEHICLES.
(A) Consumption and possession of open containers in public places prohibited. Except for
beer and wine sold in an approved container provided by an authorized licensee pursuant to a
valid Class K liquor license and possessed or consumed in the beach area, as defined in § 111.001,
or as may otherwise be expressly permitted, it shall be unlawful for any person to consume, or
to possess open containers of, alcoholic liquor in any public building or on any public property or
right-of-way.
(B) Public intoxication prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to be in an intoxicated
condition in any public building or on any public property or right-of-way.
(C) Public disturbance prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to be in an intoxicated
state in any private house or place to the disturbance of any other person.
(D) Possession of open liquor in motor vehicles prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person
to transport, carry or possess any alcoholic liquor in or about any motor vehicle on any public
right-of- way, except in the original package with the seal unbroken, or as otherwise authorized
by state law.
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§ 111.090 Reserved. FEES.
Fees shall as set out in the fee schedule. All fees shall be per year, unless otherwise noted.
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§ 111.105 VIOLATIONS, COMPLAINTS, HEARINGS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS BEFORE
COMMISSIONER.
(A) Violation determined by Commissioner. The Commissioner may suspend for not more than
30 days or revoke any local liquor license, and in addition to any suspension may fine any licensee,
for any violation of any liquor law (including the failure of the licensee to pay any license cost or
fee or any tax imposed on alcoholic liquor or the sale thereof) committed or permitted by the
licensee or any agent of the licensee, or which occurs at the licensed premises, or for which the
licensee or any agent of the licensee is otherwise legally responsible.
(1) Suspension; revocation; fine. Except as provided in division (A)(2) below, no local liquor
license shall be revoked or suspended, and no fine shall be imposed on any licensee, except after
a public hearing before the Commissioner.
(2) Summary suspension. If the Commissioner has reason to believe that any continued
operation of any licensed premises poses a threat to the welfare of the community, then the
Commissioner may, on the issuance of a written order stating the reason for such conclusion and
without notice or hearing, order a licensed premises closed for not more than seven days, during
which time the licensee shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard; provided, however, that, if
such licensee also conducts another business or businesses on the licensed premises, no closing
order issued pursuant to this division (A)(2) shall be applicable to such other business or
businesses.
(B) Violation determined by court. Whenever any licensee, or any agent of a licensee, shall be
found in any court to have violated any liquor law, the local liquor license of said licensee may,
in the discretion of the Commissioner, be revoked.
(C) Complaints.
(1) Any five residents of the city may file a complaint with the Commissioner alleging that a
licensee has been or is violating any liquor law.
(a) Every such complaint shall be in writing, shall be in the form prescribed by the
Commissioner, shall be signed and sworn to by the complaining residents and shall state the
particular liquor law alleged to have been violated and the facts in detail supporting such
allegation.
(b) If the Commissioner is satisfied that there is probable cause to believe a violation has
occurred, the Commissioner shall set the matter for hearing and shall serve notice on the
complainant and the licensee of the time and place of such hearing and of the particular charges
in the complaint to be considered at such hearing.
(2) On complaint of the State Department of Revenue, the Commissioner shall refuse the
issuance or renewal of any local liquor license, or shall suspend or revoke any local liquor license,
for any of the following violations of any tax act administered by the State Department of
Revenue:
(a) Failure to file a tax return;
(b) Filing of a fraudulent return;
(c) Failure to pay all or any part of any tax or penalty finally determined to be due;
(d) Failure to keep proper books and records;
(e) Failure to secure and display a certificate or subcertificate of registration; and
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(f) Willful violation of any rule or regulation of the State Department of Revenue relating
to the administration and enforcement of tax liability.
(D) Hearings. No local liquor license shall be revoked or suspended, and no licensee shall be
fined, except after a public hearing held before the Commissioner, except as provided in division
(A)(2) above. No such hearing shall be held until at least three days after the licensee has been
given written notice affording the licensee an opportunity to appear and defend. All such
hearings shall be open to the public. The Commissioner shall reduce all evidence to writing and
shall maintain an official record of the proceedings. Within five days after the hearing, if the
Commissioner determines that the licensee should be disciplined, the Commissioner shall issue
a written order stating the reason or reasons for such determination. The order shall state that
the license has been revoked, or the period of suspension, and the amount of the fine, if any. The
Commissioner shall serve a copy of the order on the licensee within said five-day period. If a
violation is found to have occurred, the Commissioner may establish conditions that must be
satisfied prior to the reinstatement of the liquor license.
(E) Appeal from Commissioner. Appeals from the decision of the Commissioner shall be taken
to the State Liquor Control Commission in the manner provided by law. Every review by the State
Liquor Control Commission shall be limited to a review of the official record of the proceedings
of the Commissioner.
§ 111.999 PENALTY.
(A) Each day on which or during which any person violates any of the provisions of this chapter,
and each separate act or transaction in violation of this chapter, shall constitute a separate
offense.
(B) The Commissioner may impose a fine on a licensee pursuant to § 111.105 of this chapter
in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation. No licensee shall be fined more than
$10,000 during the term of such licensee’s local liquor license.
(C) Except where higher minimum penalties are established by statute, and in addition to the
penalties provided in § 111.105 of this chapter, any person who violates any provision of this
chapter may be fined not less than $50, nor more than $750, for the first such violation and not
less than $100, nor more than $750, for the second and each subsequent violation. Each day on
which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation.
(Prior Code, § 4-26)
(D) Any person who violates or assists in the violations of any provisions of § 111.076(F) of this
chapter shall be deemed to have committed a petty offense and shall reimburse the city for any
response costs incurred and be fined not more than the amounts set forth below for each such
violation. Each day on which, or during which, a violation occurs shall constitute a separate
offense.
(1) The first violation of § 111.076(F) of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of no less
than $250, nor more than $1,000.
(2) A second violation of § 111.076(F) of this chapter by the same responsible person, within
a 12-month period shall be punishable by a fine of no less than $500, nor more than $1,500.
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(3) A third or subsequent violation of § 111.076(F) of this chapter by the same responsible
person, within a 12-month period shall be punishable by a fine of no less than $1,000, nor more
than $2,500.”
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2021 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ANNUAL FEE SCHEDULE
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSE FEES
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest is a home rule, special charter municipal
corporation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is considering certain updates and revisions to the City’s
regulations governing liquor licenses, which are more fully set forth Chapter 111 of the City Code of
Lake Forest, 2013 (“Liquor Code”);
WHEREAS, as part of the updates and revisions to the City’s Liquor Code, the City
Council hereby determines that it is necessary to amend the fees for liquor licenses as set forth in
this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF
ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 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. Amendment. Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 2020 - _______, entitled
"AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST"
is hereby amended, in part, as follows (additions are bold and underlined, deletions are struck
through):
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Alcoholic 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 500 111.036
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 0 800 111.036
Class C-4 General 1500 111.036
Class D-1 General 2,500 111.036
Class E-1 General 4,100 3,000 111.036
Class F-1 General 100 111.036
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 for each 24-hour period or any part thereof. 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 600 111.036
Class H-2 General 1,100 111.036
Class I-1 General None 111.036
Class I-2 General 1,500 111.036
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 of existing license 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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SECTION THREE: 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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