CITY COUNCIL 2020/11/16THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, November 16, 2020 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.
The City will be providing members of the public with various opportunities to watch or attend
this meeting, as well as provide public comment at the meeting. For example, members of
the public can participate remotely in the meeting by following the public audience link
which will provide both video and audio means to attend the meeting.
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Public Comment: 847-810-3643
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
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 6:30pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
1.COMMENTS BY MAYOR
A.Marketing Committee Initiatives
-Alderman Karras, Marketing Committee Chair
B.COVID 19 Financial Impact Update
-Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director
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2.COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
A.Website/Mobile Application Update
-Mike Strong, Assistant City Manager
-Jim Shaw, Director of Innovation and Technology
3.OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL .
Members of the public can provide public comment by calling into the following number
during the meeting: 847-810-3643
4.COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing the 2020 Tax Levy (First Reading)
PRESENTED BY: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approving the first reading of an Ordinance
establishing the 2020 property tax levy.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The annual tax levy must be filed with the County Clerk by the
last Tuesday in December. The City has a significant reliance on property tax revenues, which
represents more than 50% of the General Fund revenue.
Spreadsheets related to the proposed tax levy for 2020 are attached (page 13) for your
consideration. These include: 1) the tax levy limitations under the tax cap; 2) the tax levy
distributed by fund without new growth and allowances distributed; 3) the tax levy by fund
with new growth and allowances distributed; and 4) an explanation of the tax increase to an
average homeowner.
The tax levy to be approved includes the needs of all City departments, as well as for
pensions and debt service requirements. A summary of the proposed levy is as follows:
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School District #67 levy amounts are estimates and subject to final approval by the School
District Board.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee 11/9/20 Discussion of proposed 2020 tax levy
City Council 11/2/20 Determination of a preliminary non-
binding estimate of the 2020 levy.
Finance Committee 10/19/20 Approval of 2020 Tax Levy Estimate
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed tax levy for 2020 reflects a 3.97% increase over the
2019 tax levy extensions for the City and Library operating funds and City pension and debt
service funds. This increase is comprised of the 2.30% property tax cap increase on operating
and IMRF pension levies; debt service bond levies as previously approved by City Council
bond Ordinances, subject to abatement for debt paid by alternate revenue sources;
increases attributable to new construction; and increases in police and fire pension costs as
determined by an independent actuarial valuation. The average increase to existing
residents ($800,000 home) is projected to be $132 or 3.60%.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading of an Ordinance Establishing the 2020 Tax Levy (page
18).
Proposed
FUND 2020 LEVY 2019 Extension $ CHANGE % CHANGE
City General 14,341,044$ 14,343,741$ (2,697)$ -0.02%
Pension Funds 6,961,317 6,307,419 653,898 10.37%
Fire Pension PA 93-0689 120,316 103,768 16,548 15.95%
Recreation 1,828,917 1,460,329 368,588 25.24%
Parks 3,425,169 3,250,410 174,759 5.38%
Recreation & Parks/Specific Purpose 125,000 125,000 0 0.00%
Special Recreation 494,995 483,866 11,129 2.30%
Capital Improvements 1,541,725 1,538,000 3,725 0.24%
Library 3,966,737 3,863,755 102,982 2.67%
Library sites 428,994 419,349 9,645 2.30%
Bond Funds 1,829,087 1,828,011 1,076 0.06%
TOTAL TAX LEVY - CITY 35,063,301$ 33,723,648$ 1,339,653$ 3.97%
School District 67- ESTIMATED 35,375,368$ 34,403,794 971,574$ 2.82%
GRAND TOTAL 70,438,669 68,127,442 2,311,227$ 3.39%
Ordinance (exclude Bond Funds)$68,609,582
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2. Approval of Ordinances Abating 2020 Tax Levies for Various G.O. Alternate
Revenue Bond Issues (First Reading)
PRESENTED BY: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests first reading of ordinances abating 2020
property tax levies.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The proposed Ordinances provide for the abatement
(reduction) of 2020 property taxes levied for the various outstanding general obligation
alternate revenue bond issues. The tax levies for all bond issues are established and recorded
with the County Clerk at the time the bonds are issued. Therefore, in order to reduce the 2020
bond tax levies, an abatement ordinance must be approved and filed with the County Clerk
no later than March 1, 2021. The abatement of these general obligation alternate revenue
bonds is possible due to the fact these bond funds have an adequate revenue source from
water sales, golf fees, sales tax and/or TIF increment. Therefore, the general obligation tax
levy can be abated as was planned at the time the bonds were issued.
The proposed Ordinances (beginning on page 27) are as follows:
• An Ordinance Abating a Portion of the Tax being Levied in 2020 for the Annual
Payment of the Principal and Interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015
Bond Issue
• An Ordinance Abating a Portion of the Tax being Levied in 2020 for the Annual
Payment of the Principal and Interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017
Bond Issue
• An Ordinance Abating a Portion of the Tax being Levied in 2020 for the Annual
Payment of the Principal and Interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019
Refunding Bond Issue
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: A summary of the proposed tax levy abatements is provided below:
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading of the Ordinances abating tax levies for various general
obligation bond issues.
Levy per County TIF Golf Water .5 NHRST Net Levy
2013 747,012.50 747,012.50
2015 609,425.00 (361,312.50)248,112.50
2017 271,152.50 (271,152.50)0.00
2019 3,486,212.50 (102,884.69) (2,024,640.41) (524,724.90) 833,962.50
5,113,802.50 (361,312.50) (102,884.69) (2,295,792.91) (524,724.90) 1,829,087.50
1% L/C 5,164,940.53 1,847,378.38
2020 Debt Service Levy and Abatements
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3. Consideration of an Ordinance approving a Fee Schedule and Ordinances
adopting new fees (First Reading)
PRESENTED BY: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director (847-810-3614)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approving the first reading of the proposed
Ordinances.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: As part of the budget process, all departments are asked to
review their user fees. A comprehensive fee schedule is provided as Exhibit A to the
Ordinance approving a fee schedule, which clearly identifies the proposed fee increases
highlighted in yellow and the proposed new fees highlighted in orange. Fees highlighted in
green are not reflective of changes in existing fees; rather, they are clarifications due to a
review of City Code and current practices or the addition of previously approved fees into
the Fee Schedule.
Departments have provided supplemental memos justifying their proposed fee adjustments
and new fees, which are included in the packet beginning on page 62. New fees require a
separate Ordinance to be submitted by the department proposing the new fee and
accompany the Ordinance approving the fee schedule. The following Ordinances are
submitted for City Council consideration at this time:
• Ordinance approving a fee schedule (page 30)
• Ordinance adopting a new fee for sales in residential zoning districts conducted
by for profit entities (page 53)
• Ordinance adopting new fees related to development activity (page 56)
• Ordinance adopting new fees related to public works (page 59)
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee 11/9/20 Discussion of proposed ordinances
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Annual revenue for the new and increased fees is estimated to be
$166,658 in the General Fund, $8,153 in the Parks and Recreation Fund, $27,053 in the Golf
Course Fund and $181,999 in the Water Utility Fund.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading to the proposed ordinances.
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.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Over the past month, 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 from 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 the April 6, 2020 City Council meeting, the City Council extended
the Declaration to the next City Council meeting which was November 2, 2020.
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 the
November 16, 2020.
REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
City Council 11/2/2020 City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until
the next City Council Meeting
City Council 10/19/2020 City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until
the next City Council Meeting
City Council 10/5/2020 City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until
the next City Council Meeting
City Council 9/8/2020 City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until
the next City Council Meeting
City Council 8/3/2020 City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until
the next City Council Meeting
City Council 7/20/2020 City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until
the next City Council Meeting
City Council 6/15/2020 City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until
the next City Council Meeting
City Council 6/1/2020 City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until
the next City Council Meeting
City Council 5/18/2020 City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until
the next City Council Meeting
City Council
5/4/2020 City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until
the next City Council Meeting
City Council 4/20/2020 City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until
the next City Council Meeting
City Council 4/6/2020 City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until
the next City Council Meeting
4/4/2020 Mayor Pandaleon exercised his authority to issue a
Declaration of a Local State of Emergency
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
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2. Approval of the November 2, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
A copy of the minutes can be found beginning on page 77
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the November 2, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes.
3. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest Liquor Code, to
increase the number of Licenses available in Class C-1. (First reading and if
appropriate final approval)
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 amending the Liquor Code to include one
additional Class C-1 License.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: The Liquor Commissioner received a letter of intent from Egg
Harbor, an established restaurant located at 512 North Western Ave., requesting a Class C-1
license.
The proposed ordinance can be found beginning on page 81. It is important to note that
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. In this case the number of C-1 licenses will be
increased by one.
As the Council is aware, the issuance of liquor licenses is under the purview of the City’s Liquor
Commissioner and the Mayor serves in that role. However, the City Code only authorizes a
specific number of liquor licenses and historically, this number coincides with the current
number of licenses issued. Egg Harbor is in the process of finalizing their application and the
City will issue the license when all requirements have been satisfied.
When new requests for liquor licenses are submitted, and after review by the Liquor
Commissioner and a determination that the Issuance of a license is appropriate, the City
Council is asked to consider an amendment to the Liquor Code.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact of adding an additional license would have a
positive impact on liquor license revenues.
COUNCIL ACTION: Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest Liquor
Code, to increase the number of Licenses available in Class C-1. (First reading and if
appropriate final approval)
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4. Consideration of a Staff Recommendation to Award a Proposal to Imperial
Surveillance Inc., for the purchase of two security camera surveillance systems for
the East and West Metra Train Stations in the amount of $44,928.00 with a ten
percent (10%) or $4,492.00 contingency.
STAFF CONTACT: Rob Copeland, Deputy Chief (847.810.3809)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff request City Council approval to award a proposal
for the purchase of two (2) new video surveillance systems at the East Lake Forest Metra
Depot and the West Lake Forest Metra Depot.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Police Department has historically utilized security
surveillance cameras at each Metra depot for the purpose of documenting incidents and
investigating crimes that occur in and around the Metra Stations such as physical assaults,
thefts and pedestrian vs. train crashes. It is important that specific areas inside and outside the
two Metra stations have video surveillance coverage for police investigations to be successful
in the event of a crime or incident.
The East Train Depot security camera system reached its end of life and was not replaced
during the last renovation. The West Train Depot system is currently operational but has
reached its end of life and the camera system has become out of date and unreliable.
Neither system was compatible with the other, easy for investigators to use and were able to
connect to the City’s fiber optic network. Staff recommends the new surveillance systems be
compatible, have fiber optic capability, cameras are expandable in number and the system
will have the ability for active recording and real time monitoring. Police have worked with
City Building Maintenance staff to ensure installation will meet city requirements.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Staff submitted for quotes for the two surveillance systems and met
with three contractors for pre-proposal meetings and review of each location’s needs.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/service? Yes
In September of 2020, City staff received the following proposals to replace and install new
security camera systems for the East and West Metra stations.
Vendor Dollar Amount Bid
Imperial Surveillance $44,928.00
Current Technologies $52,108.22
Keyth Security $50,995.00
Upon review of the submitted proposals, staff recommends proceeding with the lowest
responsible proposal received by Imperial Surveillance Inc. Imperial has completed similar
surveillance projects for the Vernon Hills PD, Libertyville PD and the Village of Antioch.
Below is an estimated summary of the project budget:
FY2021
Funding
Source
Account
Number
Account
Budget
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
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Capital Fund 311.7672.421.7549 $45,000.00 $49,420.00 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Consideration of a Staff Recommendation and Award a Proposal to
Imperial Surveillance Inc., for the purchase of two security camera surveillance systems for the
East and West Metra Train Stations in the amount of $44,928.00 with a ten percent (10%) or
$4,492.00 contingency
5. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Historic
Preservation Commission. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final
Approval)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
The following recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission is presented to the City
Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda.
540 Crab Tree Lane – The Commission recommended approval of a building scale variance
to allow a rear addition to improve the functionality of the house. Public testimony was
offered by one resident who raised questions about the style of the windows on the addition.
The project architect explained the design rationale for the proposed windows. (Approved 7
– 0)
The ordinance approving the petition, with key exhibits attached, is included in the Council’s
packet beginning on page 86. The Ordinance, with complete exhibits, is available for review in the
Community Development Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading
and grant final approval of the Ordinance approving the petition as recommended by the
Historic Preservation Commission.
6. Request City Council Approval to Purchase a New Police Vehicle, Replacing an
Existing Unit that was Involved in an Accident and Determined to be a Total Loss,
to Currie Motors in the Amount of $33,802
STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff is requesting City Council approval to purchase a
new police car replacing an existing unit that was involved in an accident and determined to
be a total loss by the City’s insurance company (IRMA hereafter). If approved, the purchase
will be made using Northwest Municipal Conference Suburban Cooperative’s low bid dealer,
Currie Motors, in the amount of $33,802. The City has purchased all of its police vehicles via
this public bid for the last eight years. Fortunately Currie Motors has a few similar specified
units in stock for purposes such as this. The units are made available to all law enforcement
Departments throughout the Conference’s membership on a first come / first serve basis.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: On October 14, 2020, police car #8, a 2018 Ford Police
Interceptor, was involved in a traffic crash. The City’s police car was traveling westbound at
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Deerpath and Green Bay Roads when another vehicle traveling eastbound entered the
intersection at the same time and attempted to turn left in front of the squad car. Both
vehicles collided in the intersection. Fortunately, no one was injured.
The City’s police car was evaluated by IRMA and determined to be a total loss. The Ford
Police Interceptor had accrued a little over 55,000 miles. IRMA determined its value to be
$24,028 and will issue this payment to the City once it receives car 8’s signed vehicle title. The
difference in cost between the replacement vehicle and the total loss vehicle ($9,774), will be
paid for by the Capital Fund initially, however IRMA will include this amount in its subrogation
demand that is sent to the at-fault carrier.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: As has been previously noted, IRMA will work to recoup the total
cost from the person’s insurance company. This purchase will be made from the FY ’21
Capital Equipment account in the City’s Capital Fund. Dollars received from IRMA will be
deposited back into the Capital Fund.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? Yes
If no, indicate the specific waiver requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1D –
Government Joint Purchases
Below is an estimated summary of the Police vehicle budget:
FY2021 Funding Source Amount Budgeted Amount Requested Budgeted?
Y/N
Capital Fund
311-5003-475-7502
$0 $33,802 N
COUNCIL ACTION: Request City Council Approval to Purchase a New Police Vehicle,
Replacing an Existing Unit that was involved in an Accident and Determined to be a Total
Loss, to Currie Motors in the Amount of $33,802.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the six (6) omnibus items as presented.
6. ORDINANCES
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
10. ADJOURNMENT
A copy of the Decision Making Parameters can be found beginning on page 12 of this
packet.
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Office of the City Manager November 11, 2020
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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Attachment 1
PROJECTED 2020 EQUALIZED ASSESSED VALUATION
Based on information from the County Clerk's Office
the projected Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) of property
in The City of Lake Forest for the tax year 2020 is as follows:
2019 EAV for The City of Lake Forest 2,457,796,598
Estimated average change to existing property -1.13%
2020 EAV for existing property 2,430,068,169
Total Estimated New Construction Growth for 2020 8,844,742$
Total Projected EAV for 2020 Tax Levy 2,438,912,911$
COMPUTATION OF MAXIMUM TAX EXTENSION FOR 2020 UNDER THE PROPERTY TAX
EXTENSION LIMITATION ACT
A.Tax Levy Extensions for the 2019 Tax Year (Excluding Debt 31,308,003$
Service, Special Rec and partial Fire Pension Tax Levy Extension)
B.Total Projected EAV for 2020 Tax Levy 2,438,912,911$
C.Total Estimated New Construction Growth for 2020 8,844,742$
D.CPI Increase for 2020 Levy 2.30%
Step 1 Numerator of Limiting Rate:31,308,003$ X 102.300%=32,028,087$
Step 2 Denominator of Limiting Rate:2,438,912,911$ -8,844,742 =2,430,068,169$
Step 3 Limiting Rate (Per $100 EAV):32,028,087$ /2,430,068,169 =0.01318$
Step 4 Maximum Tax Extension for 2020 Tax Year 2,438,912,911$ X 0.01318$ =32,144,660$
(Excluding Debt Service Tax Levy Extension):
Step 5 Added Tax Levy Extension Based on New =116,573$
Growth (Step 4 minus Step 1)
Aggregate Levy - Truth in Taxation Estimate:102.67%
Tax Cap 2.30%
TIF 0.00%
New Construction 0.37%
2.67%
ESTIMATING EQUALIZED ASSESSED VALUATION, TAX LEVY LIMITATIONS
AND NEW GROWTH PROJECTIONS FOR 2020
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Tax Levy
2020
Attachment 2
FUND 2020 LEVY 2019 Extension $ CHANGE % CHANGE
General $14,673,647 14,343,741 329,906 2.30%
Pension Funds
IMRF/SS - Funded Ratio 95.31%1,275,189 1,246,519 28,670 2.30%
Police Pension - Funded Ratio 48.04%2,988,076 2,690,747 297,329 11.05%
Fire Pension - Funded Ratio 64.45%2,106,002 1,791,414 314,588 17.56%
Sub-Total Pension Funds 6,369,267 5,728,680 640,587 11.18%
Other Funds
Recreation and Parks 4,819,086 4,710,739 108,347 2.30%
Recreation and Parks-IMRF/SS 592,050 578,739 13,311 2.30%
Special Recreation 0
Capital Improvements (Cap Applies)1,541,725 1,538,000 3,725 0.24%5 year forecast
Recreation and Parks/Specific Purpose 125,000 125,000 0 0.00%
Library 3,952,561 3,863,755 88,806 2.30%TBD
Library-sites 428,994 419,349 9,645 2.30%TBD
Sub-Total Other Funds 11,459,416 11,235,582 223,834 1.99%
TOTAL LEVY UNDER TAX CAP 32,502,330 31,308,003 1,194,327 3.81%
Bond Funds (Cap Applies)
2010/2013 GO Bonds MS/CIP 1,328,275 1,328,986 (711)-0.05%
2009 GO Bonds Western 252,700 255,545 (2,845)-1.11%
Extension Adjustment 18,117 (18,117)
2015 GO Bonds - CIP 248,112 225,363 22,749 10.09%
Sub-Total Bond Funds 1,829,087 1,828,011 1,076 0.06%
TOTAL TAX LEVY BEFORE
NEW GROWTH and ALLOWANCES 34,331,417 33,136,014 1,195,403 3.61%
Fire Pension PA 93-0689 120,316 103,768 16,548 15.95%
Special Recreation 494,995 483,866 11,129 2.30%
Plus New Growth 116,573 116,573 N/A
GRAND TOTAL TAX LEVY 35,063,301 33,723,648 1,339,653 3.97%
Ord 2013-70 Debt/Capital Cap 3,370,812 3,366,011 4,801 0.14%Cap $3,525,580
Aggregate Levy (Truth in Taxation)33,234,214 31,895,637 1,338,577 4.20%Public hearing if
increase >5.0%
DISTRIBUTION OF GROWTH
General Fund Levy -102,397$
Library Levy -14,176
TOTAL NEW GROWTH 116,573$
Public Safety
pension fee
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Tax Levy
2020
Attachment 2b
FUND 2020 LEVY 2019 Extension $ CHANGE % CHANGE
General $14,673,647 14,343,741 329,906 2.30%
FY22 Adjustments (435,000)(435,000)
Pension Funds
IMRF/SS - Funded Ratio 95.31%1,275,189 1,246,519 28,670 2.30%
Police Pension - Funded Ratio 48.04%2,988,076 2,690,747 297,329 11.05%
Fire Pension - Funded Ratio 64.45%2,106,002 1,791,414 314,588 17.56%
Sub-Total Pension Funds 6,369,267 5,728,680 640,587 11.18%
Other Funds
Recreation and Parks 4,819,086 4,710,739 108,347 2.30%
FY22 Adjustments 435,000 435,000
Recreation and Parks-IMRF/SS 592,050 578,739 13,311 2.30%
Special Recreation 0
Capital Improvements (Cap Applies)1,541,725 1,538,000 3,725 0.24%5 year forecast
Recreation and Parks/Specific Purpose 125,000 125,000 0 0.00%
Library 3,952,561 3,863,755 88,806 2.30%TBD
Library-sites 428,994 419,349 9,645 2.30%TBD
Sub-Total Other Funds 11,894,416 11,235,582 658,834 5.86%
TOTAL LEVY UNDER TAX CAP 32,502,330 31,308,003 1,194,327 3.81%
Bond Funds (Cap Applies)
2010/2013 GO Bonds MS/CIP 1,328,275 1,328,986 (711)-0.05%
2009 GO Bonds Western 252,700 255,545 (2,845)-1.11%
Extension Adjustment 18,117 (18,117)
2015 GO Bonds - CIP 248,112 225,363 22,749 10.09%
Sub-Total Bond Funds 1,829,087 1,828,011 1,076 0.06%
TOTAL TAX LEVY BEFORE
NEW GROWTH and ALLOWANCES 34,331,417 33,136,014 1,195,403 3.61%
Fire Pension PA 93-0689 120,316 103,768 16,548 15.95%
Special Recreation 494,995 483,866 11,129 2.30%
Plus New Growth 116,573 116,573 N/A
GRAND TOTAL TAX LEVY 35,063,301 33,723,648 1,339,653 3.97%
Ord 2013-70 Debt/Capital Cap 3,370,812 3,366,011 4,801 0.14%Cap $3,525,580
Aggregate Levy (Truth in Taxation)33,234,214 31,895,637 1,338,577 4.20%Public hearing if
increase >5.0%
DISTRIBUTION OF GROWTH
General Fund Levy -102,397$
Library Levy -14,176
TOTAL NEW GROWTH 116,573$
Public Safety
pension fee
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The City of Lake Forest
Tax Levy
2020Attachment 3
FUND 2020 LEVY 2019 Extension $ CHANGE % CHANGE
General $14,341,044 14,343,741 (2,697)-0.02%
Pension Funds
IMRF/SS 1,275,189 1,246,519 28,670 2.30%
Police Pension 2,988,076 2,690,747 297,329 11.05%
Fire Pension 2,226,318 1,895,182 331,136 17.47%
Sub-Total Pension Funds 6,489,583 5,832,448 657,135 11.27%
Agency Funds
Recreation and Parks 5,254,086 4,710,739 543,347 11.53%
Recreation and Parks-IMRF/SS 592,050 578,739 13,311 2.30%
Recreation and Parks-Specific Purpose 125,000 125,000 0
Special Recreation 494,995 483,866 11,129 2.30%
Capital Improvements 1,541,725 1,538,000 3,725
Library 3,966,737 3,863,755 102,982 2.67%
Library-sites 428,994 419,349 9,645 2.30%
Sub-Total Agency Funds 12,403,587 11,719,448 684,139 5.84%
33,234,214 31,895,637 1,338,577 4.20%
Bond Funds
2010 GO Bonds MS/CIP 1,328,275 1,328,986 (711)-0.05%
2009 GO Bonds Western 252,700 255,545 (2,845)-1.11%
Extension Adjustment 18,117 (18,117)
2015 GO Bonds - CIP 248,112 225,363 22,749
Sub-Total Bond Funds 1,829,087 1,828,011 1,076 0.06%
GRAND TOTAL TAX LEVY 35,063,301 33,723,648 1,339,653 3.97%
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The City of Lake Forest
Tax Levy
2020
Explanation of Homeowner Increase
Attachment 4
2020 LEVY 2019 Extension $ CHANGE % CHANGE
Levy before growth and exclusions 32,502,330$ 31,308,003$ 1,194,327$ 3.81%
Plus growth and exclusions 731,884 587,634 144,250$
TOTAL LEVY UNDER TAX CAP 33,234,214$ 31,895,637$ 1,338,577$ 4.20%
Bond Funds 1,829,087 1,828,011 1,076$ 0.06%
TOTAL TAX LEVY 35,063,301$ 33,723,648$ 1,339,653$ 3.97%
Increase excl new growth/exclusions 34,331,417 33,136,014 3.61%
2020 2019
Forecast Actual
City Equalized Assessed Value ( EAV)2,438,912,911 2,457,796,598
1/3 market value
City Levy 35,063,301 33,723,648
Tax Rate 1.4377 1.3721 levy divided by EAV X 100
Average Home Market Value 790,975$ 800,000$
EAV 263,658 266,667
EAV X Tax Rate/100 3,791$ 3,659$ 132$ 3.60%
This is the impact projected on an average existing home.
This represents 22% (City) and 3% (Library) of the entire tax bill.
(Impacts on individual properties may differ.)
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TAX LEVY 2020-2021
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR ALL CORPORATE PURPOSES AND FOR
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING MAY 1, 2020 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2021.
WHEREAS, because of legal requirements relating to pension funding, the City is required to
increase its annual levy to responsibly meet these obligations; and
WHEREAS, because of uncertainties relating to actual and potential Statewide legislation
affecting revenue and tax issues for all municipalities, the City is unable to plan with any levy of
predictability, which creates a bona fide emergency beyond the City's control for purposes
of fiscal planning; and
WHEREAS, due to these legal requirements and bona fide emergency, the City is required to
increase its annual tax levy at levels exceeding the levels set forth in the "tax cap" law,
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE AND
STATE OF ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the Annual Appropriation Bill, an ordinance making appropriation for the corporate
purposes of The City of Lake Forest and the objects and purposes stated therein according to the departments,
and other separate agencies, and for the Public Schools of The City of Lake Forest, County of Lake and
State of Illinois, for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2020 and ending April 30, 2021 was duly passed
the 20th of July, 2020 and thereafter published in pamphlet form as provided by law, which ordinance by
reference thereto is hereby made a part of hereof.
SECTION 2: That the sum of sixty-eight million, six hundred nine thousand, five hundred eighty-two
dollars ($68,609,582) having heretofore legally appropriated for all corporate purposes of The City of Lake
Forest and for the Public Schools of The City of Lake Forest, County of Lake and State of Illinois, to be
collected from the taxes levied for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2020 and ending April 30, 2021 be
and same hereby is levied against all property subject to taxation with The City of Lake Forest as the same
is assessed and equalized for State and County purposes for the said fiscal year.
That the purposes for which the said amount of sixty-eight million, six hundred nine thousand,
five hundred eighty-two dollars ($68,609,582) hereto appropriated and hereby levied, respectively are
as follows, to wit:
GENERAL FUND Tax Levy
Appropriation 2020-2021
General Government
Salaries and Benefits 2,822,132$ 1,816,490$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 4,976,048 3,202,876$
Contingency - to meet expenses of emergencies
and optional expenses not otherwise provided for 3,699,844 -
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 11,498,024$ 5,019,366$
Legal
Contractual Services 450,000$ 286,821$
TOTAL LAW 450,000$ 286,821$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2020-2021
Community Development
Salaries and Benefits 1,468,752$ -$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 343,047 -
Capital Equipment - -
-
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1,811,799$ -$
Public Works Administration
Salaries and Benefits 396,900$ 351,290
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 89,191 78,941
-
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION 486,091$ 430,231$
Public Buildings
Building Maintenance Administration
Salaries and Benefits 799,007$ 387,580
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 679,217 329,472
TOTAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS 1,478,224$ 717,052$
Streets
Salaries and Benefits 1,037,102$ -$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 732,117 -
TOTAL STREETS 1,769,219$ -$
Sanitation
Salaries and Benefits 1,235,474$ 762,798$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,087,287 671,306
TOTAL SANITATION 2,322,761$ 1,434,104$
Storm Sewers
Salaries and Benefits 123,738$ 115,501$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 29,900 27,909
TOTAL STORM SEWERS 153,638$ 143,410$
Engineering
Salaries and Benefits 545,212$ 170,557$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 371,658 116,264
TOTAL ENGINEERING 916,870$ 286,821$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2020-2021
Fire
Fire Administration
Salaries and Benefits 4,909,331$ 2,364,223
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 319,133 153,687
Capital Equipment - -
Sub-Total 5,228,464$ 2,517,910$
Emergency Medical Services
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 28,813$ 13,876
Sub-Total 28,813$ 13,876$
Fire Suppression
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 103,000$ 49,602
Sub-Total 103,000$ 49,602$
TOTAL FIRE 5,360,277$ 2,581,388$
Police
Salaries and Benefits 6,502,406$ 2,901,741$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,210,314 540,110
TOTAL POLICE 7,712,720$ 3,441,851$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM GENERAL FUND 33,959,623$ 14,341,044$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 19,618,579
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 14,341,044
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
GENERAL FUND 14,341,044$
ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY
For ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT and SOCIAL SECURITY
(Excludes Water and Sewer Department, Fleet, Deerpath Golf Course,
Cemetery Commission and School District 67)
General Fund - IMRF 919,411$ 637,595$
General Fund - Social Security 698,158 637,594
Parks and Recreation Fund - IMRF 389,339 296,025
Parks and Recreation Fund - Social Security 348,255 296,025
-
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM ILLINOIS 2,355,163$ 1,867,239$
MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2020-2021
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 487,924
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 1,867,239
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY 1,867,239$
FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND
Other Services and Charges 3,063,274$ 2,106,002$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 318,359 -
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PAYMENT
TO THE FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND 3,381,633$ 2,106,002$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources
other than Tax Levy 1,275,631
Sub-Total 2,106,002
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND 2,106,002$
Other Services and Charges 120,316$ 120,316$
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND LAW PA 93-0869 120,316$ 120,316$
POLICE PENSION FUND
Other Services and Charges 3,360,806$ 2,988,076$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 336,081 -
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PAYMENT
TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 3,696,887$ 2,988,076$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 708,811
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 2,988,076
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE POLICE PENSION FUND 2,988,076$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2020-2021
PARKS AND RECREATION FUND
Parks and Forestry
Administration
Salaries and Benefits 2,263,063$ 2,028,780$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 676,846 606,776
Capital Equipment 155,000 138,954
Sub-Total 3,094,909$ 2,774,509$
Grounds Maintenance
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 385,500$ 345,591$
Sub-Total 385,500$ 345,591$
Athletic Field Plg/Tennis
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 97,500$ 87,406$
Sub-Total 97,500$ 87,406$
Lake Front Facilities
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 36,500$ 32,721$
Sub-Total 36,500$ 32,721$
Tree Trimming
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 45,750$ 41,014$
Sub-Total 45,750$ 41,014$
Tree Removal
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 21,500$ 19,274$
Sub-Total 21,500$ 19,274$
Insect & Disease
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 15,000$ 13,447$
Sub-Total 15,000$ 13,447$
Tree & Shrub Planting/Care
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 12,500$ 11,206$
Sub-Total 12,500$ 11,206$
TOTAL PARKS AND FORESTRY SECTION 3,709,159$ 3,325,169$
Recreation
Recreation Programs
Salaries and Benefits 3,132,715$ 1,027,298$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,267,943 415,791$
Capital Equipment - -$
Sub-Total 4,400,658$ 1,443,089$
Parks Equipment Reserve 155,000 50,828$
Recreation and Parks Specific Purpose 125,000 125,000$
Recreation Center Capital Equipment 50,000 50,000$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2020-2021
Parks and Forestry Tree Replacement and Landscaping 100,000 100,000$
Parks and Recreation Capital Asset Replacement Program (CARP)285,000 285,000$
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 956,241 -
TOTAL RECREATION SECTION 6,071,899$ 2,053,917$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE PARKS AND 9,781,058
RECREATION FUND
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 7,727,141
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 5,379,086
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND 5,379,086$
Special Recreation
Salaries and Benefits 57,182$ 51,731$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 289,971 262,330
Capital Improvements 199,999 180,934
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and
operational expenses not otherwise provided for 54,715 -
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
SPECIAL RECREATION 601,867$ 494,995$
Capital Improvements Fund
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 6750
Capital Equipment 812,000
Capital Improvements 4,864,953 1,541,725
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 568,370
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 6,252,073.00$ 1,541,725$
PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND
Library Services
Salaries and Benefits 2,411,773$ 2,411,443$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 1,311,303 1,311,124
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and
operational expenses not otherwise provided for 140,111 -
Total Lake Forest Public Library - General 3,863,187$ 3,722,567$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 140,620
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 3,722,567
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE LAKE FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY - GENERAL 3,722,567$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2020-2021
Social Security and IMRF
Social Security 154,998$ 122,085$
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)200,113 122,085
Total Lake Forest Public Library - Social Security and IMRF 355,111$ 244,170$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 110,941
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 244,170
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE LAKE FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY - SOCIAL SECURITY AND IMRF 244,170$
Library Building
Salaries and Benefits 165,921$ 108,518$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 240,000 156,968
Sub-Total 405,921$ 265,486
Capital Equipment 125,000$ 81,754$
Capital Improvements 125,000 81,754
Sub-Total 250,000$ 163,508$
Total Lake Forest Public Library
Building Maintenance and Repair (Sites and Building)655,921$ 428,994$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 226,927
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 428,994
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE LAKE FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY -
BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 428,994$
Public Schools THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
School District No. 67**
From the Educational Fund 33,926,923$ 27,768,590$
From the Operations, Building and Maintenance Fund 6,726,184 5,801,721
From the Capital Projects Fund 3,917,177 -
From the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 396,639 380,018
From the Social Security Fund 396,638 536,501
From the Transportation Fund 704,265 888,538
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST (School District No. 67)46,067,826$ 35,375,368$
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
(School District 67)35,375,368$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2020-2021
Summary of the Amounts Appropriated From the
the Several Funds
General 33,959,623$ 14,341,044$
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)1,308,750 933,620
Social Security 1,046,413 933,619
Firefighter's Pension 3,381,633 2,106,002
Firefighter's Pension law PA 93-0869 120,316 120,316
Police Pension 3,696,887 2,988,076
Sub-Total 43,513,622$ 21,422,677$
Parks and Recreation 9,781,058$ 5,379,086$
Special Recreation 601,867 494,995
Capital Improvements 6,252,073 1,541,725
Public Library 3,863,187 3,722,567
Public Library - Social Security 154,998 122,085
Public Library - IMRF 200,113 122,085
Public Library - Sites and Building 655,921 428,994
Sub-Total 21,509,217$ 11,811,537$
The City of Lake Forest School District No. 67 ***
Educational 33,926,923$ 27,768,590$
Operations, Building and Maintenance 6,726,184$ 5,801,721$
Capital Projects Fund 3,917,177$ -$
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 396,639$ 380,018$
Social Security 396,638$ 536,501$
Transportation 704,265$ 888,538$
Sub-Total 46,067,826$ 35,375,368$
GRAND TOTAL 111,090,665$ 68,609,582$
*** The City of Lake Forest School District No. 67
will be holding a special meeting and these
tax levy numbers could change.
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Section 3: Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional, invalid, or
otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then that provision shall be deemed severed
from this Ordinance and the remainder of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4: The City Clerk of The City of Lake Forest is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this
ordinance with the County Clerk of Lake County in the State of Illinois as required by law.
Section 5: This ordinance shall be in force and effect ten (10) days after its passage, approval and publication.
PASSED THIS ____ day of ________________, 2020
____________________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED THIS ____ day of ________________, 2020
_____________________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk
That this ordinance be published in pamphlet form and be made available to the
public at the City Hall service counter.
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AN ORDINANCE
ABATING A PORTION OF THE TAX BEING LEVIED IN 2020
FOR THE ANNUAL PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
ON THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2015 BOND ISSUE
WHEREAS, the City Council of The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, di d on the 3rd
day of August, 2015 authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015 in the
amount of $9,780,000 for the purpose of financing capital improvements and provided for the
levy and collection of a direct annual tax for the payment of the principal and interest of said
bonds; and
WHEREAS, the City has funds in the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015 Bond Fund from
sources other than property taxes; and
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest has on hand, sufficient funds to pay a porti on of the tax
levied for the annual payment of the principal and interest on the General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2015 due in the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2021, therefore a portion of the levy of the
tax provided in the original bond ordinance passed August 3, 2015, a copy of which was filed in
the Office of the County Clerk is unnecessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of The City of Lake Forest as follows:
SECTION 1: That the County Clerk of Lake County, Illinois, is hereby author ized and
directed to abate a portion of the 2020 Tax Levy in the amount of $361,312.50 hitherto provided
for and levied in the ordinance providing for the issuance of $9,780,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2015 of The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois passed August 3, 2015.
SECTION 2: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its approval
and publication as required by law.
PASSED THIS ______ day of __________________, 2020
_________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED THIS ______ day of _______________, 2020
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
2015
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AN ORDINANCE
ABATING THE TOTAL TAX BEING LEVIED IN 2020
FOR THE ANNUAL PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
ON THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2017 BOND ISSUE
WHEREAS, the City Council of The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, did on th e 15th
day of May 2017, authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017 in the amount
of $9,295,000 for the purpose of financing capital improvements and provided for the levy and
collection of a direct annual tax for the payment of the pri ncipal and interest of said bonds; and
WHEREAS, the City has funds in the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017 Bond Fund from
sufficient revenues collected from the City owned waterworks and sewerage system; and
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest has on hand, sufficient funds to pay the total tax levied
for the annual payment of the principal and interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series
2017 due in the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2021, therefore the total levy of the tax provided
in the original bond ordinance passed May 15, 2017, a copy of which was filed in the Office of
the County Clerk is unnecessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of The City of Lake Forest as follows:
SECTION 1: That the County Clerk of Lake County, Illinois, is hereby authorized and
directed to abate the total 2020 Tax Levy of $271,152.50 hitherto provided for and levied in the
ordinance providing for the issuance of $9,295,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017 of The
City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois passed May 15, 2017.
SECTION 2: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its approval
and publication as required by law.
PASSED THIS ______ day of __________________, 2020
_________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED THIS ______ day of _______________, 2020
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
2017
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AN ORDINANCE
ABATING A PORTION OF THE TAX BEING LEVIED IN 2020
FOR THE ANNUAL PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
ON THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2019 REFUNDING BOND ISSUE
WHEREAS, the City Council of The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, did on the 2nd
day of December, 2019, authorize the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series
2019 in the amount of $17,665,000 for the purpose of refunding certain maturities of the City’s
outstanding general obligation bonds, Series 2009, 2010B, 2010C and 2011B and provided for the
levy and collection of a direct annual tax for the payment of the principal and interest of said
bonds; and
WHEREAS, the City has funds in the applicable debt service funds from sources other than
property taxes; and
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest has on hand, sufficient funds to pay a portion of the tax
levied for the annual payment of the p rincipal and interest on the General Obligation Refunding
Bonds, Series 2019 due in the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2021, therefore a portion of the
levy of the tax provided in the original bond ordinance passed December 2, 2019, a copy of
which was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, is unnecessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of The City of Lake Forest as follows:
SECTION 1: That the County Clerk of Lake County, Illinois, is hereby authorized and
directed to abate a portion of the 2020 Tax Levy in the amount of $2,652,250.00 hitherto
provided for and levied in the ordinance providing for the issuance of $17,665,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2019 of The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois passed December 2,
2019.
SECTION 2: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its approval
and publication as required by law.
PASSED THIS ______ day of __________________, 2020
_________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED THIS ______ day of _______________, 2020
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
2019
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-_________
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A
FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
WHEREAS, The City has established various fees and charges as part of its
codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, which fees and charges are
reviewed from time-to-time; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed such fees and charges, and
hereby determines that it is necessary to adjust certain existing fees and charges,
and/or to establish formally other fees and charges; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests
of the City and its residents to adopt this Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE
OF ILLINOIS, as follows:
SECTION ONE: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated as the
findings of the City Council and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of
this Ordinance.
SECTION TWO: Approval of Fee Schedule. The City Council hereby
approves the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A (“Fee Schedule”). To the extent
any provision of any code, ordinance, regulation, rule, or policy of the City is
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contrary to the Fee Schedule, such provision is hereby deemed amended so that the
Fee Schedule shall control. Any fee or charge not otherwise listed on the Fee
Schedule shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
SECTION THREE: Effective Date of Fee Schedule. The fees and
charges set forth on the Fee Schedule shall take effect as of the date noted on the
Fee Schedule.
SECTION FOUR: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force
and effect upon its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form in the
manner provided by law.
Passed this ____ day of _________________________, 2020
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this __ day of _________________________, 2020
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Schedule of Fees and Charges
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Water Fees:
Water Utility Fees/Charges
Turn Off Water Fee Water 75 51.064
Turn Off Water Fee After Hours Water 100 51.064
Turn On Water Fee Water 75 51.064
Turn On Water Fee After Hours Water 100 51.064
Water Main Taps Water
1 Inch Water 500 51.030(b)
1-1/2 Inch Water 1,000 51.030(b)
2 Inch Water 1,300 51.030(b)
3,4,6 and 8 inch taps Water 900 51.030(b)
Water Meter Fees Water
3/4 Inch Water 470 51.045(e)
1 Inch Water 540 51.045(e)
1-1/2 Inch Water 910 51.045(e)
2 Inch Water 1,165 51.045(e)
3 inch Water 2,615 51.045(e)
4 inch Water 3,950 51.045(e)
6 inch Water 6,840 51.045(e)
Water Meter Contractor Bond Water 1,500 0 51.015
Water Plant Investment Fee
New Single Family Home - vacant lot Water 2,900 52.15
Multi-Family Dwelling - new structure Water 2,652 52.15
Residential pools, sprinkler systems Water 459 52.15
Nonresidential buildings - new structures and additions Water 1.02/sq ft of entire 52.15
Water interior area of the building
Institutional buildings - new structure and additions Water .94/sq ft of entire 52.15
only if eligible for fed and state tax exempt status Water interior area of the building
General Fees:
Sticker for Leaf/Grass Bags General 1.00 per sticker 50.016
Sanitation:
Special Pickup General 40 per 2 cubic yard 50.039 ( c)
White Goods General 65 50.015
White Goods W/CFC General 90 50.015
Public Works
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Monthly refuse collection fee General 12 Per Month 50.021
55 Gallon Recycle Cart/Fee for extra cart only General 75
35 Gallon Recycle Cart/Fee for extra cart only General 55 110
Earth Machine Back Yard Composter General 55 1925
Licenses:
Scavengers - collects and disposes of multi-family and 1,500 per company 50.055
commercial waste
Scavengers - collects and disposes of residential and 750 per company 50.055
commercial roll -offs
Scavengers - collection and cleaning of portable toilets 200 per company 50.055
Sewer System Connection Fee:
Single Family Dwelling 825 N/A
Two - family Dwelling 825 per unit N/A
Multi-family Dwelling 165 per population equiv N/A
1,650 min
Non-Residential Buildings 165 per population equiv N/A
1,650 min
Institutional buildings with Fed and State tax exempt status 825 per connection N/A
Site Grading:
Site Grading - New construction 640 N/A
If no grading, request may be submitted for a waiver of the 240 N/A
requirement of grading plan
Resubmittal 165 N/A
Revisions to approved grading plans 125 N/A
Erosion and sediment control measures 240 N/A
Site grading security (financial guarantee - refundable)3,000 per acre of development N/A
Floodplain Development Permit
1 & 2 FAMILY 355
ALL OTHERS 530
Water Shed Development Fee: Revised Fee Schedule:
General Fees
Sediment and Erosion Control Only
Single Family Residential Lot (See site grading ordinance)see ordinance 151.05
Single Family Residential Lot (within regulatory floodplain)1,040 151.05
Engineering
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Development (<10 acres)2,400 151.05
Development ( ≥ 10 acres)3,560 151.05
Minor Development
Without detention 2,120 151.05
With detention or Fee - in - lieu 3,120 151.05
Major Development
With detention or Fee-in-lieu 5,400 151.05
Within regulatory floodplain ( < 10 acres)3,280 151.05
Within regulatory floodplain (≥ 10 acres)8,640 151.05
Wetland Fees
Category I Wetland impacts less than or equal to 1 acre 880 N/A
Category II Wetland impacts greater than 1 acre and less than 2 acres 3,640 N/A
Category III Wetland impacts greater or equal to 2 acres or impacts a HQAR 4,400 N/A
Category IV Wetland impacts involving either restoration, creation 1,440 N/A
or enhancement 2,760 N/A
Resubmittal fee 347-2,880 N/A
Earth Change Approval 1,720 N/A
Securities - financial guarantee refundable 3,000 per acre of development N/A
Variances 4,240 N/A
Appeals 1,920 N/A
Flood Plain Analysis and Report 35 N/A
Construction Engineering Standards Manual 35 N/A
Water Utility Fees/Charges:
Water Service Inspection Fee Water 50 N/A
Home Inspection Fee Water 150 51.065
Home Inspection Fee - Re-Inspection Water 50 51.065
Home Inspection Waiver Water 25 51.065
General Fees:
Zoning Analysis General 100 159.052
Building & Development Fees:
Service Contracts:
Lake Bluff General Per Agreement N/A
Bannockburn General 5,000 min. & 50% over that N/A
Community Development
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Plan Review :
Remodeling up to $12,000 General 55 150.145
$12,001 to $48,000 Remodeling General 82 150.145
$48,001 - $120,000 Remodeling General 138 150.145
Over $120,000 Remodeling General 230 150.145
Additional fee for plan reviews that require more than 2 hours General 55 per additional hour 150.145
New Construction - SFD General 400 150.145
New Construction - 2FD General 230/unit 150.145
New Const. - Com. & Multi. Fam.572+50/ 150.145
3 or more units 1,000 Sq. Ft. 150.145
Plan Re-Submittal Fee General 140 per re-submittal 150.145
Alterations to Approved Plans General 140 + 55 per hour fee for reviews 150.145
requiring more than 2 hours
Building Scale Calculation Fees:
Single Family residence - first review General 400 N/A
With completed Building Scale worksheet/detailed plans General 200 N/A
Two-family dwelling General 189 per unit N/A
With completed Building Scale worksheet/detailed plans General 120 N/A
Additional reviews (for revised plans)General 102 N/A
On-site inspection for an existing dwelling General 102 N/A
Office meeting to discuss for building scale calculation General 50 N/A
Building Scale Waiver Request General 100 N/A
Building Review Board Fees:
Signs/Awnings/Landscaping/
Lighting/Fences General 75 N/A
Two or more of above General 125 N/A
Storefront Alterations General 100 N/A
New Commercial building, school, hospital or multi-family building General 700 N/A
per building
Alterations or major additions to commercial buildings, schools, General 323 N/A
hospitals or multi-family buildings - per building
New multi-building projects - per building General 850 + 175 for more than N/A
4 buildings (per building)
Satellite Dish General 100 N/A
Changes to approved building materials General 60 N/A
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Demolition with replacement structure General 2,230 N/A
Demolition partial and replacement addition General 1,310 N/A
Demolition w/o Replacement Structure General 1,310 N/A
New Residence on Vacant Property (building scale fee also)General 1,050 155.07
Additions & Alterations to Existing Residence (building scale fee also)General 500 155.07
Replacement/new single family home/duplex structure General 1,310 N/A
Variance from Building Scale Ordinance General 367 N/A
Revisions to Approved Plans General 225 N/A
Historic Preservation Commission Fees:
Demolition (complete) and replacement structure General 2,450 155.07
Demolition (partial) and replacement structure General 1,529 155.07
Removal of less than 50% 155.07
Replacement Structure, prior demolition General 1,310 N/A
Demolition w/o Replacement Structure General 1,441 N/A
Changes to approved building materials General 60 39.140
New Residence on Vacant Property (building scale fee also)General 1,050 155.07
Additions & Alterations to Existing Residence (building scale fee also)General 500 155.07
Revisions to Approved Plans General 225 155.07
Variance from Building Scale Ordinance General 367 155.07
Rescission of local landmark designation, amendment of 155.07
local landmark designation or historic map amendment General 2,500 155.07
Signs/Awnings/Landscaping/
Lighting/Fences General 75 N/A
Two or more of above General 125 N/A
Storefront Alterations General 100 N/A
New Commercial building, school, hospital or multi-family building General 700 N/A
per building
Alterations or major additions to commercial buildings, schools, General 323 N/A
hospitals or multi-family buildings - per building
New multi-building projects - per building General 850 + 175 for more than N/A
4 buildings (per building)
Revisions to Approved Plans General 225 39.140
Project Fees:
Red Tag , per violation, per day General 300 150.005
Stop Work Order General 750 150.005
Street Obstruction - first 30 lineal fee of public right-of-way General 100 150.005
Re-Inspection all permits (failed/no show)General 175 150.005
Additional Inspections General 50 150.005
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Off Hour Inspections General
50 administration fee plus per hour cost of
inspector 150.005
Tree fencing inspection fee 135 N/A
Recording of Right-of-Way agreement General 70 (up to 4 pages, 5 each addl page)150.145
for sprinkler system
Construction Trailer Permit (Commercial Construction Sites only)General 100 per month 150.145
Tree removal without permit General 750 per inch 999.999
Vegetation removal in protected area General 750 per violation 999.999
Recording of Plat of Subdivision General 75 plus Lake County Fee
Const. Codes Comm. Fees:
Variances from Construction Code General 250 150.110
Administrative Appeals General 150 150.110
Material/Product Evaluation General 350 150.110
Demolition Tax Cap Imp/12,000 150.110
Afford Housing
Zoning Board of Appeals:
Variations from Zoning Code General 287 159.02
Administrative Appeals General 150 159.02
Special Use Permit - Existing Developments General 755 159.02
Legal Ad Publication (as required)General 65 85 30.77%600 159.02
Plan Commission:
Minor Subdivisions-Tentative Approval 2,3 or 4 lots General 2,184 156.026(a)(3)
payable at time of application
Minor Subdivisions-Final Approval General 250+35/lot plus 156.026(a)(3)
engineering and recording fees 156.026(a)(3)
Major Subdivisions-Tentative Approval 5 or more lots General 3,822+35 for each 156.026(a)(3)
General lot over 5 156.026(a)(3)
Major Subdivisions-Final approval paid prior to recording of plat General 400+35/ 156.026(a)(3)
General plus 5/lot 156.026(a)(3)
General over 10; + engineering 156.026(a)(3)
and recording fees 156.026(a)(3)
Planned Preservation Subd Special Use Permit plus minor/major General 2,500 156.026(a)(3)
subdivision fee
Zoning Change General 3,328 156.026(a)(3)
Filing fee for all other developments General 788 156.026(a)(3)
Code Amendment General 3,328 156.026(a)(3)
Extension of Tentative Subdivision Plat Approval General 150 156.026(a)(3)
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Administrative Property Line shift General 250 156.026(a)(3)
Special Use Permit General 1,035 156.026(a)(3)
Special Use Permit - Restaurant within 150' of Residential General 600 156.026(a)(3)
Permits:
Building Permits repair and maintenance under $6,000 General 40 150.145
Building Permits - $100,000 or less General 1.5% of total construction 50 min 150.145
Building Permits - over $100,000
$100,001 - $200,000 General 2% of total construction 150.145
$200,001 - $500,000 General 4,000 + 1% of total cc in excess of 200,000 150.145
$500,001 and above General 7,000 + .5% of total cc in excess of 500,000 150.145
Solar installation/Geo Thermal/Wind General .05% of construction cost NA 150.145
Underground storage tank removal General
single family and duplex 150 per tank 150.145
All other properties General 250 per tank 150.145
Hot work General 100 150.145
Permit Extensions General
150 administration fee plus 20% of the
original 150.145
permit fee - 6 month extension 150.145
Sign General 1.5% construction cost 50 min 150.145
Administration Demolition Approval - Life Safety/Nuisance General 500 150.145
Driveway Permits:
Driveway Resurfacing Permit (not required for sealcoating)General 50 150.145
Driveway Bond General 250 150.485
Satellite Permit General 100 150.145
Satellite dish General 1.5% of cost, 50 min 150.145
Plumbing /Electric/HVAC:
Irrigation Systems General 2.00 per head 60 min 150.145
Plumbing - base charge General 60+5.50/fix. 150.145
Sanitary Sewer General 50 min + 1.00/ft over 50 ft 150.145
Storm Sewer General 50 min + 1.00/ft over 50 ft 150.145
Street Opening 50 98.056
Electrical General 100, plus 1 per unit beyond 100 total units 150.145
Electrical Service General 75 150.145
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Electric - motors General 75 + .50 per horsepower 150.145
HVAC
Residential - New or replacement
1 or 2 units General 52 150.145
Each additional unit General 45 150.145
Duct work General 52 150.145
Commercial New General 52 per 1,500 sq ft of floor area 150.145
Commercial - replacement of existing units General same as residential 150.145
Purchase of Parking
Space per Zoning Code General to be set by City Council at the time 150.145
of approval based on market costs 150.145
Elevators:
Elevator Inspection Fee General Variable 150.145
Elevator Permits - New elevators General 65 150.145
Vending Licenses:
Health -Restaurant (20 or Less)General 250 113.03(d)(1)
Health - Restaurant (21-99)General 350 113.03(d)(2)
Health - Restaurant (100 + Seats)General 600 113.03(d)(3)
Health - Itinerant Restaurant General 250 113.03(d)(4)
Health - Food Store General 100 113.21(d)
Health - Limited Food Store (selling candy)General 50 113.21(d)
Food Vendor (delivery)General 150/Veh. 113.21(d)
Milk Vendor (delivery)General 100/Veh. 113.21(d)
Health - Milk Store General 100 113.21(d)
Ice Vending Machine per machine General 110 95.061
Food Vending Machine per machine General 55 113.21(d)
Candy Vending Machine per machine General 55 113.21(d)
Pop/Soft drink Vending Machine per machine General 55 113.21(d)
Milk Vending Machine per machine General 55 113.21(d)
Tobacco vending machine per machine General 50 135.136
Tobacco vending machine per machine General 55 110.104
Amusement Machine per machine General 110 110.104
HVAC Contractor General 60 150.145
Electrical Contractor General 60 150.145
Juke Box General 25 110.083
Pool Table General 25 112.095(b)(1)
DVD Vending Machine License General 110 110.005
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Tree and Vegetation Removal:
Application Review Fee General 40 99
Removal of Heritage Tree General 40 per tree 99
Removal of tree 10" DBH or larger within the streetscape preservation General 40 per tree 99
area, the front yard or the corner side yard 99
Removal of trees or vegetation from a Conservation Easement General 35 per 1 1/2 acre site 99
Removal of trees from a Tree Preservation or No Disturbance area General 40 per tree 99
Removal of trees or shrubs from any ravine or bluff General 40 per 1 1/2 acre site 99
Removal of trees or shrubs from a public right of way General 40 per 1 1/2 acre site 99
or other public property 99
Ash tree removals, dead or hazardous trees General No Fee 99
Bonds:
Permit Renewal - for projects with estimated construction General 19% of permit fee 20% of permit fee 0 150.145
costs of $200,000 or less refundable upon completion
of project within one year
Permit Renewal - for projects with estimated construction General 21% of permit fee 22% of permit fee 0 150.145
costs of more than $200,000 refundable upon completion
of project within 18 months
Street Opening Bond General 500 98.058
Public Sanitary/Storm Sewer or Water Main Bond General 500
New Curb Cut and Temporary Curb Crossing General 500
Fire Protection Fees:
Life Safety Plan Review Fee - New Constr/Addition General 500 min or .05 sf includes all floors 150.145
Life Safety Plan Review Fee - Remodel/Alteration General 60 min or .05 sf includes all areas 150.145
Fire Suppression Systems (Plan review and 2 inspections)
Single Family/Duplex Residential
New General 120 or .05 per sf whichever is greater 150.145
Addition/Alteration General 60 or .05 per sf for scope of work area 150.145
whichever is greater 150.145
Commercial/Multi Family
New General 500 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater 150.145
Addition/Alteration General
250 or .05 s.f. for scope of work area
whichever is greater 150.145
Specialized Suppression (FM 200, clean agent)General
150 per system ( in addition to above fees
for the overall system) 150.145
Stand pipe riser General 100 150.145
Hood and Duct Extinguishing System - New General 300 per system 150.145
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Hood and Duct Extinguishing System - Alteration General 100 per system 150.145
Fire Alarms
Single Family/Duplex Residential General 75 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater 150.145
Commercial/Multi Family - New General 500 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater
Commercial/Multi Family - Addition/Alteration General 75 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater 150.145
Inspections/Tests
Annual & New Underground Flush test Water
75 + cost per gallon of water at current rate
as approved by the City Council based on
pipe size 150.145
Annual & New Fire Pump Test Water
175 + cost per gallon of water at current
rate as approved by the City Council based
on pump size 150.145
150.145
Small Wireless Facilities:
Application for Collocation - Installation of facility General 650
Application for Collocation - Installation of multiple facilities General 350 per facility
Application for installation of new utility pole or support structure General 1,000
Annual recurring rate for collocations on a City utility pole
located in the right-of-way. (* Or the City's actual, direct, and
reasonable costs related to the wireless provider's use of space
on the City utility pole)General 200
Other:
Alternative Letter of Credit Review General 100 per review 150.145
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy - Landscape only due to season General 300 per unit 150.145
(single family and duplex)
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy (single family and duplex)General 550 150.145
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy (multi-family and commercial)General
25 per square foot, whichever is greater, to
a maximum of 2,000 150.145
Estate Sale - Non-Resident operator General $50 2500
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Water Utility Fees/Charges:
Water Sales/1,000 Gallons
Effective with Water Bills mailed on or after May 1, 2021
Lake Forest Residential - to 10,000 Gallons per Quarter Water 4.50 51.061(a)
Lake Forest Residential - 10,001 to 60,000 Gallons per Quarter Water 6.10 6.20 1.64%51.061(a)
Lake Forest Residential - over 60,000 Gallons per Quarter Water 6.55 6.80 3.82%51.061(a)
Lake Forest All Other Users Water 6.30 6.45 2.38%51.061(a)
Del Mar Woods Water 8.65 8.90 2.89%51.061(a)
Other Non resident users Water 8.65 8.90 2.89%51.061(a)
Sewer Charge/1,000 Gallons (winter usage)Water 1.16 51.061(a)
Customer Charge - Water (Inside)
5/8" to 1.5" meter Water 50/quarter 51.061(b)
2" to 4" meter Water 195/quarter 51.061(b)
6" and above meter Water 875/quarter 51.061(b)
Benefit Access Program Discount - must renew annually Water N\A
Customer Charge - Water (Outside)
5/8" to 1.5" meter Water 70/quarter 51.062(b)
2" to 4" meter Water 225/quarter 51.062(b)
6" and above meter Water 950/quarter 51.062(b)
Customer Charge - Sewer
5/8" to 1.5" meter Water 5/quarter 52.15€(1)
2" to 4" meter Water 20/quarter 52.15€(1)
6" and above meter Water 100/quarter 52.15€(1)
Beach Parking Fee:
Beach Parking
Temporary (Resident)General 85 73.45
Temporary (Non-Resident)General 910 73.45
Parking Permits:
Resident-Full Year Parking 313 73.27(c)(7)
Resident-Monthly Parking 30/Month 73.27(c)(7)
Resident - Unlimited Parking 1,000 73.27(c)(7)
Employer Purchased-Full Yr. Parking 180 73.27(c)(7)
Employer Purchased-Monthly Parking 20/Month 73.27(c)(7)
Non-Resident-Full Year Parking 700 73.27(c)(7)
Non-Resident - Monthly Parking 60/Monthly 73.27(c)(7)
Finance
$181,999
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Daily Parking Fee-Telegraph Parking 3 73.27(c)(7)
Daily Parking Fee-All Other Parking 3 73.27(c)(7)
Licenses:
Car and Lt Truck General 85 74.179(b)
Heavy Truck (8,000+ lbs.)General 110 74.179(b)
Motorcycles General 45 74.179(b)
Senior Citizen 65 and over General no discount N/A
Transfers General 5 74.184 & 185
Penalties General 50% 74.179(b)
Dog License General 10 91.032
Cat License General 10 91.032
Auto Dealer License General 50+20/Veh 74.183
Disabled vehicle sticker (Benefit Access Program)General 45 N/A
Real Estate Transfer Tax Cap Imp 4.00 per 1,000 39.155(b)
Non-sufficient funds Fee General 25 10.99
Credit Card Service Fees:
Daily Parking General .25 per transaction 73.27(c)(7)
Development Related Fees General
2.95%
(Minimum 1.95)N/A
Cemetery Related Fees Cemetery
2.95%
(Minimum 1.95)N/A
Public Safety Pension Fee:
Residential Utility Accounts General 20 per Quarter N/A
All Other Utility Accounts (exclude irrigation only services)General 70 per Quarter N/A
Golf Course Fees/Charges:
Seasonal Fees-Resident: effective January 1, 2021
Class A -Adult Single DPG 1,480 1,485 0.34%205 97.051
Class B -Adult Combo DPG 2,500 2,550 2.00%0 97.051
Class D -Junior DPG 675 700 3.70%300 97.051
Class F - Senior Citizen DPG 880 885 0.57%500 97.051
Parks and Recreation
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Seasonal Fees (Non-Resident) effective January 1, 2021
Class A -Adult Single DPG 1,850 1,900 2.70%600 97.051
Class B -Adult Combo DPG 2,500 2,550 2.00%0 97.051
Class D -Junior DPG 675 700 3.70%50 97.051
Class F - Senior Citizen DPG 1,100 1,150 4.55%500 97.051
Daily Fees-Resident: effective January 1, 2021
Weekday-9 DPG 36 37 2.78%1000 97.051
Weekday-18 DPG 49 50 2.04%1250 97.051
Weekend 9 DPG 41 42 2.44%1000 97.051
Weekend -18 DPG 62 63 1.61%6000 97.051
Electric Golf Carts: effective January 1, 2021
9 Holes Single Rider DPG 14 15 7.14%9000 97.052
18 Holes Single Rider DPG 20 97.052
Range Balls
Small Bucket DPG 6 7 16.67%2562 97.051
Medium Bucket DPG 8 10 25.00%2000 97.051
Large Bucket DPG 16 17 6.25%1986 97.051
Pull cart
9 holes DPG 6 97.051
18 hoes DPG 8 97.051
USGA Handicap Fees - Members DPG 40 97.051
Permanent Tee Time - Weekend DPG 300 97.051
Lockers
18 inch DPG 140 145 3.57%100 97.051
12 inch DPG 125 97.051
Park Fees
Park Picnic Permits
0 - 149 People Parks/Rec 100 N/A
150 or more People Parks/Rec 150 N/A
Picnic Tables Parks/Rec 25 per table
Grills Parks/Rec 85 per grill
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Cemetery Fees:
Issuance of Deeds Cemetery .50 per deed 93.45
Boating and Beach Fees - effective February 1, 2021
Watercraft Ramp/Sailboat Permits-Recreation
Watercraft Ramp (R)Parks/Rec 517 97.066
Watercraft Ramp 2nd boat/ half season Parks/Rec 259 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (R) (Sen.) Parks/Rec 413 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (R) (Sen) 2nd boat/ half season Parks/Rec 208 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (NR) Parks/Rec 1,034 97.066
Year round compound storage Resident Parks/Rec 2,291 97.066
Year round compound storage Resident senior Parks/Rec 1,832 97.066
Year round compound storage non-resident Parks/Rec 3,437 97.066
Seasonal compound storage Resident Parks/Rec 1,551 97.066
Seasonal compound storage Resident Senior Parks/Rec 1,241 97.066
Seasonal compound storage Non-resident Parks/Rec 2,324 97.066
Year round watercraft rack storage resident Parks/Rec 626 97.066
Year round watercraft rack storage resident senior Parks/Rec 502 97.066
Year round watercraft rack storage non-resident Parks/Rec 626 97.066
Seasonal watercraft rack storage resident Parks/Rec 366 97.066
Seasonal watercraft rack storage resident senior Parks/Rec 292 97.066
Seasonal watercraft rack storage non-resident Parks/Rec 366 97.066
Year round watercraft sand storage resident Parks/Rec 775 97.066
Year round watercraft sand storage resident senior Parks/Rec 620 97.066
Year round watercraft sand storage non-resident Parks/Rec 1,162 97.066
Seasonal watercraft sand storage resident Parks/Rec 475 97.066
Seasonal watercraft sand storage resident senior Parks/Rec 380 97.066
Seasonal watercraft sand storage non-resident Parks/Rec 713 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit (R)Parks/Rec 151 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit (R) (Sen.)Parks/Rec 119 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit (NR)Parks/Rec 910 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit Employee/Retiree Parks/Rec 100 97.066
Extra vehicle decal resident - center isle Parks/Rec 138 0 Delete No Longer Used 97.066
Extra vehicle decal senior - center isle Parks/Rec 110 0 Delete No Longer Used 97.066
Extra vehicle decal nonresident - center isle Parks/Rec 208 0 Delete No Longer Used 97.066
Daily Boat Launch resident Parks/Rec 40 65 62.50%1500 97.066
Daily Boat Launch nonresident Parks/Rec 65 80 23.08%0 97.066
Resident Guest Daily Parking Pass, limit 5 per season Parks/Rec 10 15 50.00%1400 97.066
Nanny Parking Pass Parks/Rec 85 97.066
Senior Caregiver Parking Pass Parks/Rec 85 97.066
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Non resident beach fee, weekends and holidays Parks/Rec 25 97.069
Fitness Center Fees - effective May 1, 2021
Individual resident rate Parks/Rec 444 456 2.70%1,512 N/A
Individual resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 45 46 2.22%11 N/A
Individual non-resident rate Parks/Rec 552 564 2.17%48 N/A
Individual non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 55 57 3.64%0 N/A
Couple resident rate Parks/Rec 780 792 1.54%684 N/A
Couple resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 78 79 1.28%4 N/A
Couple non-resident rate Parks/Rec 936 948 1.28%0 N/A
Couple non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 93 95 2.15%0 N/A
Family resident rate Parks/Rec 1,020 1,044 2.35%504 N/A
Family resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 102 104 1.96%4 N/A
Family non-resident rate Parks/Rec 1,224 1,248 1.96%0 N/A
Family non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 123 125 1.63%0 N/A
Senior resident rate Parks/Rec 336 348 3.57%672 N/A
Senior resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 34 35 2.94%5 N/A
Senior non-resident rate Parks/Rec 408 420 2.94%12 N/A
Senior non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 41 42 2.44%0 N/A
Senior couple resident rate Parks/Rec 564 576 2.13%288 N/A
Senior couple resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 57 58 1.75%1 N/A
Senior couple non-resident rate Parks/Rec 684 696 1.75%0 N/A
Senior couple non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 68 70 2.94%70 N/A
Student resident rate Parks/Rec 336 348 3.57%132 N/A
Student resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 34 35 2.94%16 N/A
Student non-resident rate Parks/Rec 408 420 2.94%0 N/A
Student non-resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 41 42 2.44%0 N/A
Matinee resident rate Parks/Rec 240 252 5.00%720 N/A
Matinee resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 24 26 8.33%8 N/A
Matinee non-resident rate Parks/Rec 288 300 4.17%48 N/A
Matinee non-resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 28 30 7.14%30 N/A
All-inclusive - member - effective December 6, 2012 Parks/Rec 337 348 3.26%484 N/A
All-inclusive - non-member - effective December 6, 2012 Parks/Rec 749 768 2.54%0 N/A
General Fees & Charges:
Birth certificates (January 1, 2010)General 10 first/4 additional 5.36
Death certificates (January 1, 2013)General 14 first/6 additional 5.36
OCM
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On-line data entry fee by city staff ( January 1, 2010)General 10 N/A
Solicitor/Peddler Permit Original Application General 55 117.01(b)
Solicitor/Peddler Permit Renewal General 40 117.40
Electric Car General 1 per Hour N/A
Special Event Fees:
Application Fee General 50 10.13
Application Fee - Late Fee General 50% of fee per 30 days 10.13
Escrow Deposit - Special Events General 500 10.13
Police Officer hourly rate General 88 90 2.27%120 10.13
Firefighter/Paramedic hourly rate General 85 89 4.71%100 10.13
Police and Fire Vehicle General 110 10.13
Public Works hourly rate General 69 70 1.45%60 10.13
Parks hourly rate Parks/Rec.69 70 1.45%60 10.13
A-Frame Barricades General 5 98.011
Barricades 1 - 10 General 40 98.011
Parking Cones General 1 98.011
Bleacher keep in park General 50 10.13
Bleacher move to another location General 195 10.13
Litter Barrels 1 - 6 General 14 10.13
Picnic Tables 1 - 6 General 32 10.13
Grills General 195 10.13
Filming Class A - Application General 150
Filming Class B - Application General 100
Filming Class C - Application General 50
Filming Class A - Permit General 475
Filming Class B - Permit General 375
Filming Class C - Permit General 125
Filming Class A - Deposit (Refundable)General 1000
Filming Class B - Deposit (Refundable)General 500
Licenses:
Raffle License General 40 110.150
Tobacco License General 500 135.138(f)
Landscape License (March 1 to Feb 28)General 100 110.217
Penalties - Landscape License Applications after June 1 General 25 110.217
Auctioneers License General 5 Daily & 1.00 per employee 110.026
Factories and Slaughterhouses General 500 110.047
Mobile Auto Service General 50 per unit 110.200
Athletic Contests General 50 per day 112.0029B)
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Bowling Alley General 10 per lane per year 112.025
Circuses General 100 per day circus conducted 112.041
Circuses - Side Show General 50 per day circus conducted 112.042
Motion Pictures - Establishment capacity 500 or more persons General .50 per seat 112.075
Public Dances General 500 112.112
Theatrical Performances - less than 500 persons General 100 112.126
Theatrical Performances - more than 500 persons General 150 112.126
Theatrical Performance not covered by 112.126 General 25 per day 112.127
Junk Yard or Junk Shop General 75 114.22
Junk Dealer collected by vehicle General 20 per vehicle 114.23
Pawnbroker General 100 116.03
Expressmen and Draymen General 25 118.156
Alcoholic and Beverages:
Class A-1 General 2,700 111.036
Class A-2 General 1,500 111.036
Class A-3 General 275 111.036
Class A-4 General 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 800 111.036
Class C-4 General 1,500 111.036
Class D-1 General 2,500 111.036
Class E-1 General 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 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
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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 existing or change in owners or
officers 111.036
Application Fee General 300 new license 111.043
Application for Change in Owners or Officers General 100 111.043
Liquor License Penalty Fee General 25 111.036
Impact Fees:
Library Library see ordinance 150.023
Fire and Emergency Services General see ordinance 150.023
Park Site PPL see ordinance 150.023
Park Development PPL see ordinance 150.023
Police General see ordinance 150.023
Public Works General see ordinance 150.023
School District 67 (information only)pay School see ordinance 150.023
High School District 115 (information only)pay School see ordinance 150.023
Fines & Penalties:
Overtime Parking - Lot General 25/75/125 73.99
Improper Parking - Lot General 25/75/125 73.99
Parking in Prohibited Area- Lot General 25/75/125 73.99
Overtime Parking - Other General 25/75/125 73.99
Improper Parking - Other General 25/75/125 73.99
Parking in Prohibited Area- Other General 25/75/125 73.99
Parking at Boat Ramp General 125/250/350 73.46
No Vehicle License General 75/100/125 74.179
No parking east of Sheridan Road General 125/250/350 73.99
No Animal License General 15/25/50 91.032
Dog-At-Large General 40/55/70 91.050
Code Violations General variable Variable
Motor Code Violations General variable Variable
Dog Barking General 15/25/50 91.004
Police
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Dog Impound General 15 91.014
Leaf Burning General 100 94.2
Handicapped Parking General 250 73.21
Dog Public Nuisance General 100/500/750 91.053
Burglar Alarm Fees General 0/50/100/250 110.125
Vehicle Immobilization fee General 100 73.50
E-911 Surcharge E911 Fund 0.65 39.181
Copies of Accident Reports General 5 71.032
FOIA copy fees >50 pages General .15 per page 33.3
Transient Merchant License General 100.00 117.20(f)
General Fees & Charges:
Ambulance-Resident ALS transport General 812.10 1,000.00 23.14%55,980.00 94.51
Ambulance-Resident ALS2 transport General 919.98 1,100.00 19.57%1,143.00 94.52
Ambulance-Resident BLS transport General 704.07 900.00 27.83%49,718.00 94.53
Ambulance-Non Resident ALS transport General 987.48 1,400.00 41.78%29,547.00 94.54
Ambulance- Non Resident ALS2 transport General 1,088.92 1,500.00 37.75%320.00 94.55
Ambulance-Non Resident BLS transport General 854.08 1,300.00 52.21%24,466.00 94.56
Ambulance - Mileage General 7.27 per mile 11.00 per mile 51.31%9 94.58
Fireworks Permit General 200 94.5
Open Burn Permit General 75 94.5
Bonfire Permit General 100 94.5
Special Event Inspection General 100 94.5
Tent Permit General 100 or .05 per sq ft 94.5
Fire Watch General Overtime hourly Rate 94.5
Annual Fire Pump Test General/Water 10 Admin Fee + Water Usage 94.5
Annual Inspections - 4th re-inspection General 100 94.5
Annual Inspections - 5th re-inspection General 200 94.5
Annual Inspections - 6th re-inspection General 400 94.5
Inflatable amusement inspection General 100 94.5
Carnival rides General 200 94.5
Fire Alarm Fees General 0/50/100/250 110.125
Hazardous Substance Incident
Level I Hazardous Substance Incident General
250 per day during hazard substance
incident occurs or removal activities 41.01
Fire
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Level II Hazardous Substance incident General
500 per day during hazard substance
incident occurs or removal activities 41.01
Level III Hazardous Substance incident General
1,000 per day during hazard substance
incident occurs or removal activities 41.01
Miscellaneous Materials Cost - Level I incident General 50 41.01
Miscellaneous Materials Cost - Level II incident General 100 41.01
Miscellaneous Materials Cost - Level III incident General 500 41.01
Reimbursable Costs General 100% of cost incurred 41.01
Membership Dues:
Residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and unincorporated
Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Senior Resources 35 per person 97.087
55 per family 97.087
Outside of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Senior Resources 45 per person 97.087
75 per family 97.087
Circuit Breaker participants Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Senior Resources 10 per person 97.087
residents only 15 per family 97.087
Car and Bus rides Senior Resources 3/fee each direction 97.087
6 round trip 97.087
Taxi subsidy- Lake Forest and Lake Bluff residents Senior Resources 16 coupons/month 97.087
living within the Lake Forest High School District for a value of 3/each
Senior Resources
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2020 -
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW FEE
FOR SALES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS CONDUCTED BY FOR
PROFIT ENTITIES
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest is a home rule, special charter municipal
corporation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, on an annual basis reviews fees and charges
related to the issuance of permits for various activities and having done so, hereby
determines that it is necessary to establish new fees and charges to cover the cost of
services provided; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City and its residents to adopt this Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF
ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated as
the findings of the City Council and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this
Ordinance.
SECTION TWO. Approval of a New Fee Related to Sales in Residential
Zoning Districts. The City Council hereby approves the fee as set forth in Exhibit A,
New Fees Related to the Issuance of Permits, and directs that said fee shall be
incorporated into the Supplemental Fee Schedule for the City of Lake Forest and
reviewed and adjusted on an annual basis as part of the Supplemental Fee Schedule as
determined to be necessary by the City Council.
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SECTION THREE: Effective Date of the New Fees Related to Development
Activity. The fees and charges set forth in Exhibit A shall take effect as of May 1, 2021,
consistent with the date of the Supplemental Fee Schedule for FY 2022 as adopted by the
City Council.
SECTION FOUR: Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect upon its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form in the manner
provided by law.
Passed this day of , 2020
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this day of , 2020
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE SUPPLEMENTAL FEE SCHEDULE FOR
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
EXHIBIT A
New Fee Related to Sales in Residential Zoning Districts Conducted by For Profit
Businesses
Permit - $50.00 (2-day sale)
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2020 -
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW FEES
RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest is a home rule, special charter municipal
corporation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, on an annual basis reviews fees and charges
related to development activity and having done so, hereby determines that it is
appropriate to establish a new fee specifically to encourage some types of sustainable
installations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City and its residents to adopt this Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF
ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated as
the findings of the City Council and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this
Ordinance.
SECTION TWO. Approval of New Fees Related to Development Activity.
The City Council hereby approves the fees as set forth in Exhibit A, New Fees Related to
Development Activity, and directs that said fees shall be incorporated into the
Supplemental Fee Schedule for the City of Lake Forest and reviewed and adjusted on an
annual basis as part of the Supplemental Fee Schedule as determined to be necessary by
the City Council.
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SECTION THREE: Effective Date of the New Fees Related to Development
Activity. The fees and charges set forth in Exhibit A shall take effect as of May 1, 2021,
consistent with the date of the Supplemental Fee Schedule for FY 2022 as adopted by the
City Council.
SECTION FOUR: Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect upon its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form in the manner
provided by law.
Passed this day of , 2020
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this day of , 2020
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE SUPPLEMENTAL FEE SCHEDULE FOR
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
EXHIBIT A
New Fees Related to Development Activity
Permits for Solar, Geo Thermal and Wind Powered Installations - .05 % of total
cost of construction
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2020 -
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW FEES RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS
FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE SUPPLEMENTAL FEE SCHEDULE FOR
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest is a home rule, special charter municipal
corporation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, on an annual basis reviews fees and charges
related to Public Works and having done so, hereby determines that it is necessary to
establish new fees and charges to cover the cost of services provided; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City and its residents to adopt this Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF
ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated as
the findings of the City Council and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this
Ordinance.
SECTION TWO. Approval of New Fees Related to Public Works. The
City Council hereby approves the fees as set forth in Exhibit A, New Fees Related to
Public Works, and directs that said fees shall be incorporated into the Supplemental Fee
Schedule for the City of Lake Forest and reviewed and adjusted on an annual basis as part
of the Supplemental Fee Schedule as determined to be necessary by the City Council.
SECTION THREE: Effective Date of the New Fees Related to Public Works.
The fees and charges set forth in Exhibit A shall take effect as of May 1, 2021, consistent
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with the date of the Supplemental Fee Schedule for FY 2022 as adopted by the City
Council.
SECTION FOUR: Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect upon its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form in the manner
provided by law.
Passed this day of , 2020
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this day of , 2020
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
New Fees Related to Public Works
Home Composter - $55
35 Gallon Recycling Cart - $55
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Supplemental Memos
Regarding Proposed
Fee Adjustments
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Page 1 of 1 October 23, 2020
MEMORANDUM
TO: Diane Hall, Assistant Director of Finance
FROM: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works
Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works
DATE: October 28, 2020
SUBJECT: Recommended New Fees for Fiscal Year 2022
The Public Works Department is proposing the following two fees.
Home Composter:
In 2018 the Public Works Department collaborated with Green Minds, a local
environmental group, to develop a program to educate and encourage residents on the
sustainable benefits of home composting to divert organic food waste (e.g. fruit &
vegetable scraps, coffee filters & grounds, rice & pasta, stale bread, small twigs and
leaves, etc.) from going into the landfill. Included in the program was opportunity for
City residents to purchase a home composter from the City. The home composter
purchasing is on the City’s website and is promoted via social media and the Dialogue.
The home composter includes a handbook on how-to-compost instructions. Free delivery
is also offered to City of Lake Forest residents.
35 Gallon Recycling Cart:
Currently under the General Fees category there is a fee for residents to purchase an extra
65 gallon recycling cart. On occasion we receive requests for a smaller 35 gallon
recycling cart because the 65 gallon is too large for residents that are “empty nesters” or
living alone. Offering the 35 gallon cart provides a suitable alternative for smaller
households.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Diane Hall, Assistant Director of Finance
FROM: Catherine J. Czerniak, Director of Community Development
DATE: October 23, 2020
SUBJECT: Recommended Fee Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2022
No significant changes are proposed for development related fees. Development related
fees have remained constant for the last several years. Two new fees are proposed in
response to recent discussions and trends and a few minor fee increases are proposed as
detailed below.
Recommended New Fees
Sustainable Energy Installations.
Currently permit fees for solar, geo thermal and wind powered installations are calculated
using the standard 1.5% to 2% of total construction costs consistent with other building
permits. As a follow up to recent discussions by the Environmental Sustainability
Committee about way to encourage residents and businesses to explore alternative energy
sources, staff recommends that a reduced permit fee be established for these types of
installations. A limited few, instead of a complete waiver of permit fees is recommended
to cover some portion of staff time in reviewing plans, issuing permits and conducting on
site inspections.
At the present time, only a very limited number of these types of installations are
occurring each year, two to three a year, so from a revenue stand point, this change is
insignificant. However, calling out a reduced fee for projects involving solar, geo
thermal and wind powered installations sends a message of the City’s support for these
efforts. As interest in these types of installations grows, associated fees will be revisited.
Estate Sales Managed by For Profit Businesses or Individuals.
The City is seeing an increased number of estate sales, held in private homes, but
managed and advertised by for profit businesses or individuals. Currently, garage and
estate sale permits are issued to homeowners on a no fee basis. The Code permits each
household to hold one sale annually, on two consecutive days.
In 2018 and 2019, about thirty percent of the garage/estate sale permits issued by the
City, about 50 permits, were issued to for profit businesses rather than residents. Recent
experience has shown that sales arranged and managed by for profit businesses have a
greater impact on staff time and on neighbors in the area. These sales tend to be
advertised more widely and merchandise is often brought in to the homes from other
locations for the sale. These sales have generated calls to staff and the Police Department
due to parking issues, blocked driveways, congestion on residential streets, early start
times, excessive signage that is not removed after the sale is over and other issues.
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In recognition of the additional staff time required to support these larger, non-resident
conducted sales, staff recommends that a permit fee of $50.00 be established for sales
managed by for profit businesses. The application for a permit to allow a sale to be held
in a residence requires information on whether a garage or estate sale is being conducted
by the resident or a for profit business. This information will be used to determine
whether the fee is applicable. Permits for residents conducting their own garage sales
will remain as no fee permits.
Fee Increases
Permit Renewal Bonds.
Permit Renewal Bonds are required by the City to encourage timely completion of
projects. Permit Renewal Bonds are forfeited if limited extension of permits is necessary
beyond the original expiration date. A one percent increase in the bond amount in each
category is recommended. The amount of Permit Renewal Bonds is a percentage of the
original cost of the permit. If projects are completed prior to the original expiration date,
the bond is fully refundable.
Legal Ad Publication.
Publication of a notice of a public hearing in a local newspaper is required by State
Statute and the City Code for some types of petitions heard by Boards and Commissions.
An increase in the fee for Legal Ads is proposed to more accurately reflect the cost
incurred by the City for these publications.
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Water Rate Changes effective May 1, 2020
On February 18, the City Council granted final approval of an Ordinance setting forth
the rates for water service effective May 1, 2020. The City’s Water and Sanitary Sewer
Fund is designated as an enterprise fund, thereby receiving no subsidy or property tax
revenue to operate. Therefore, the user fees established for water and sanitary sewer
services must be sufficient to pay all operating, capital and debt service costs
associated with the utility. The long term financial forecast for the Water and Sanitary
Sewer Fund provides for an annual increase in revenue of 2.5% to support inflationary
cost increases, largely driven by personnel costs.
The City’s water rate methodology is to set rates based on a rolling five year average of
water consumption and uses a blended rate structure with both fixed and variable
fees. Approximately 90% of the utility costs are fixed and will not vary based on water
consumption, but only 20% of the water fund revenue is fixed. Summer weather
conditions dramatically impact the City’s annual water revenue and budget variances
as much as $1million can occur in any given year, requiring the City to maintain
sufficient reserves to provide rate stability year to year. For the FY20 fiscal year recently
completed, water fund revenue is projected to fall $650,000 short of budget projections.
Another challenge with rate setting for
water consumption is an overall
nationwide trend of reduced
consumption. Consumers are more
mindful of the need for water
conservation. Plumbing fixtures such as
toilets and showers are increasingly
intended to reduce water
consumption.
This general downward trend in consumption forces rates higher to generate the
revenue required to operate the utility.
The City Council Finance Committee reviewed water consumption, water rate
methodology and options for water rate adjustments at its November 12 budget
workshop and again on January 21. The FY21 rates approved by the City Council
reflect a desire to mitigate the impact of water rate adjustments on low volume users.
Annual revenue for the increased fees is projected to total $174,875 overall, achieving
a 2.5% increase in projected revenue for FY2021.
(continued on following page)
Background material for FY22 water rate consideration
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Estimated impacts on varying classes of customers are as follows (actual results will vary
based on consumption):
Usage Category # of
Accts
Annual Impact
($)
Annual Impact
(%)
Impact – Low Usage Residential 1496 $27 6.1%
Impact – Med Usage Residential 4550 $61 4.1%
Impact – High Usage Residential 460 $223 4.8%
Impact – High Usage Commercial 317 $972 3.1%
Impact – Average Usage Commercial $294 3.9%
The approved water rates will be reflected on utility bills generated on or after May 1,
2020. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the City has temporarily suspended penalties on
utility bill payments received after their due date. Questions regarding your utility bill
may be sent to Sara Hartnett at hartnets@cityoflakeforest.com. Questions via email
are encouraged while City employees work from home.
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CITY OF LAKE FOREST
WATER RATE WORKSHEET
FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021E 5yr avg YTD Change
FY2022 from PY
May 47,371 48,083 47,327 44,984 45,996 58,700 42,994 41,836 41,910 40,696 39,811 39,536 35,839 39,558
June 74,512 67,467 76,976 63,422 81,540 71,292 60,862 60,143 60,379 58,810 60,014 54,745 50,067 56,803
July 121,431 117,251 113,846 110,179 179,579 118,302 103,859 96,411 118,042 119,243 104,942 82,169 105,047 105,889
August 79,621 83,446 86,037 87,214 118,994 78,217 73,185 61,940 80,099 75,090 80,998 61,288 76,142 74,723
Sept 175,168 168,439 168,718 173,200 224,999 146,837 141,508 119,719 154,120 144,055 152,395 128,404 161,831 148,161
Oct 197,673 199,078 191,474 202,121 212,460 194,670 157,191 156,418 175,935 171,419 181,658 161,802 187,608 175,684 16.78%
Nov 94,740 85,875 88,468 78,834 95,772 92,025 67,839 72,284 75,546 85,314 74,126 73,979 76,250 77,043
Dec 83,449 87,185 93,787 89,813 88,120 90,543 69,671 76,329 76,352 91,261 66,720 66,819 75,496 75,330
Jan 87,435 80,508 92,960 76,742 81,957 80,036 76,060 76,901 75,176 81,340 67,961 64,227 73,121 72,365
Feb 50,945 48,302 50,719 44,166 43,043 44,981 43,120 42,165 41,302 41,780 38,924 37,377 40,310 39,939
March 61,076 55,530 55,689 54,074 51,676 54,982 49,508 50,096 50,125 45,079 50,263 45,134 48,139 47,748
April 70,327 67,444 67,109 68,441 68,155 65,540 63,271 63,636 62,140 61,848 59,481 58,703 61,162 60,667
Total 1,143,748 1,108,608 1,133,110 1,093,190 1,292,291 1,096,125 949,068 917,878 1,011,126 1,015,935 977,293 874,183 991,012 973,910
-13.42%-3.29%10.16%0.48%-3.80%-10.55%13.36%-1.73%(104,321.47)
* Totals are in 1000 gal FY13 Rate:$4.99
FY14 Rate:$5.14 5,633,754
FY15 Rate:$5.14 4,878,210
FY16 Rate:$5.30 4,864,753
FY17 Rate:$5.43 5,490,414
FY18 Rate:$5.62 5,439,555
FY19 Rate:$5.77 5,368,981
FY20 Rate:$5.90 4,887,680
FY21 Rate:$6.10 5,672,963
Proposed rate Increase - Tier 1:$4.50 1,084,821
Proposed rate increase - Tier 2:$6.20 2,817,302 at 5-year avg
Projected impact of All Other:$6.45 33,407 32,309 48,695 50,916 50,506 49,985 27,835 1,795,905
Projected impact of over 60k Tier:$6.80 32,000 31,000 40,000 0 0 0 0 0
Consumption Subtotal 6,448,532 5,633,754 4,943,617 4,928,063 5,579,110 5,490,471 5,419,487 4,937,664 5,700,798 5,698,028
Fixed Rate:FY22 FY21 Meter Charge 641,880 641,880 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,270,000 1,270,000 1,372,208 1,588,540 1,588,540
Small 50 50 Budget 6,929,783 7,104,569 To Est Actl:
Med 195 195 Total Est Revenue 7,090,412 6,275,634 5,943,617 5,928,063 6,583,828 6,760,471 6,689,487 6,309,872 7,289,338 7,286,568 -0.04%
Large 875 875 Total Actl Revenue 7,058,904 6,223,867 6,088,150 5,962,743 6,578,859 6,838,318 6,715,954 6,330,076 -2,770
Revenue 1,588,540 1,588,540 Actual Meter Charge 638,217 685,694 1,020,292 997,524 1,038,484 1,284,969 1,301,011 1,401,754 To Budget:
% Fixed 9.0%11.0%16.8%16.7%15.8%18.8%19.4%22.1%21.8%2.56%
% Var 91.0%89.0%83.2%83.3%84.2%81.2%80.6%77.9%181,999
Revenue
gain(loss) based
on consumption
at FY21 rate:
Proposed
FY22
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M E M O R A N D O M
To: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director
From: Jason Petree, Golf Course General Manager
Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks, Forestry and Special Facilities
Date: October 22, 2020
Subject: Deerpath Golf Course FY2022 Proposed Fee Changes
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: City Staff and KemperSports Management Staff are
bringing forward the Deerpath Golf Course fees for FY2022. The Park and Recreation Board has
approved the fee schedule on October 20, 2020 and request that the proposed FY2022
Deerpath Golf Course fee structure be forward to City Council for approval as presented.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Attached is the proposed fee structure for Deerpath Golf Course
for FY2022. We analyzed several factors including utilization and surrounding facilities fees
while putting together the fees schedule. KemperSports Management and City Staff are
recommending the following:
Membership Fees: Increase resident Annual Pass fee average of 1.5% per classification
for FY22.
Greens Fees: Increase the “ceiling” rate for weekday and weekend by an average of 2%.
Allow the dynamic pricing model to set prices based off of the utilization of the course.
This will allow the green fee prices to fluctuate and take advantage of times of increased
demand. Golf rates will be adjusted during the season based on marketplace demands.
Other Fees: Increase the 9 -hole weekday cart fee by $1. In addition, increase small
range ball buckets by $1, medium buckets by $2 and large buckets by $1. I also propose
with lockers being fully rented in the open-air facility to increase locker rental prices by
an average of 3%.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Projected revenue impact on fees collected will be an additional
$27,053 from FY21 projections.
City Staff and Kemper Sports Management are requesting the approval of the proposed FY2022
Deerpath Golf Course fee structure.
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M E M O R A N D O M
To: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director
From: Joe Mobile, Superintendent of Recreation
Date: October 21, 2020
Subject: Lake Forest Recreation Department FY 22 Proposed Fee Changes
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: City Staff are bringing forward the Lake Forest Recreation
Department fee changes, including Fitness Center fees and Lakefront fees for fiscal year 2022.
The Park and Recreation Board has approved the fee schedule on October 20, 2020 and request
that the proposed FY2022 fee structure be forwarded to City Council for approval as presented.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Attached is the proposed fee structure for the fitness center and
Lakefront fee changes for FY2022.
Fitness Center Fee Changes:
Staff have analyzed several factors including membership trends, and surrounding facilities fees
while putting together the fees schedule. The Fitness Center’s memberships fluctuate
considerably throughout the year. As a result, staff takes a conservative approach for revenue
growth by assuming membership levels will remain the same throughout the year based on
membership totals in September. City Staff are recommending the following:
Fitness Center Fees: Staff are recommending to Increase all membership fees by an
adjusted 2% for FY22. The 2% increase was taken over FY21 fees and then adjusted
to be divisible by 12 months so that our registration software system can use the
automatic monthly billing for all annual memberships. This adjustment to the
increase will provide a consistent amount to be drawn each month providing our
members a smooth and understandable transaction.
Lakefront Fee Changes:
Staff is recommending to hold the majority of our fees constant with the FY2021 approved
fees for the next fiscal year with two exceptions. We have had to refund or prorate the
approved fees for the past five summers due to road issues and covid-19. Staff feel that
another fee increase at this time isn’t necessary and would like to get through a summer
charging the actual approved fees. If fees were raised our normal four percent then the actual
increase would seem much larger than that based on what the community actually paid. It
seems like the right thing to do at this time since the lakefront users have been inconvenienced
over the past four summers.
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Lakefront Fees: Staff are recommending raising the daily launch pass in order to streamline the
launch process and incentive the boating community to purchase the seasonal pass. During the
summer of 2020, staff have had to suspend the sales of daily passes on multiple days due to our
lot being full. Therefore our seasonal permit holders couldn’t park on site. Staff are also
recommending an increase to the resident guest passes that our residents can purchase to
bring non-resident family and friends to the lakefront. Residents are allowed to purchase five
of these passes each year. This past summer staff have sold more than double of the previous
years which increased the use of overflow parking to 42 days this summer.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Staff anticipates a positive revenue differential of $5,253 over FY21
with the 2% increase to the Fitness Center fees. Also, with the increase in only the two
Lakefront fees in FY22 staff anticipates a positive revenue differential of $2,900 over FY21
budgeted fees.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: City Staff are bringing forward the Lake Forest
Recreation Department fee changes, including Fitness Center fees and Lakefront fees for fiscal
year 2022.
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MEMORANDUM
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Page 1
TO: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director
CC: Jason C. Wicha, City Manager
Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director
FROM: Mike Strong, Assistant to the City Manager
DATE: October 21, 2020
SUBJECT: Proposed OCM Fee Adjustments for FY2022
Purpose and Action Requested
The purpose of this memorandum is to present a request to amend certain fees administered
through the Office of the City Manager for FY2022. City staff is seeking City Council approval
of fee adjustments proposed in this memorandum for personnel hourly rates related to special
event fees and support.
Background
The City of Lake Forest processes and issues several different types of permits and licenses
through the Office of the City Manager. These include, among others, special event permits,
filming permits, birth/death certificates, liquor licenses, raffle licenses, etc. City staff regularly
reviews these processes and their associated fees in an effort to ensure they remain compliant
with both local and statutory regulations, consistent with internal administrative directives and
policies, align with the City’s costs to provide services and promote customer-friendly business
practices.
Each year, City staff reviews each of these processes along with their associated applications,
and evaluates fees to ensure that charges are in line with the costs to provide each service.
Proposed fee changes for FY2022 relate solely to special event fees.
Special Event Fees
From time-to-time, community organizations seek to utilize City-owned property or request
special city services (e.g. equipment rentals/delivery) and City employees (e.g. general event
support, security, or emergency medical services) to support their event. Pursuant to the City
Code (§10.13), fees for these City services may be imposed in connection with recovering costs
related to the personnel time associated with this support.
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Rates for City employees are set based on an average total compensation (includes salaries and
benefits) for employees in the workgroup. Traditionally, the City has adjusted these rates to
reflect changes in union contracts and special contractual rates for special time worked or
overtime. Rates proposed for FY2022 reflect approved changes to salaries and benefits as
outlined in the City’s official Pay Plan and bargaining unit contract, if applicable. Accordingly,
City staff is requesting to adjust rates to reflect these contract amounts, as follows:
Personnel Classification
Current
Rate
Proposed
Rate % Change
Projected
Revenue
Police Officer Hourly Rate $88.00 $90.00 2.27% $120.00
Firefighter/Paramedic Hourly Rate $85.00 $89.00 4.71% $100.00
Public Works Hourly Rate $69.00 $70.00 2.99% $60.00
Parks Hourly Rate $69.00 $70.00 2.99% $60.00
Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have questions concerning these proposed
fee changes for FY2022.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb
From: Fire Chief, Pete Siebert
CC: City Manager Jason Wicha
Date: October 20, 2020
Subject: Proposed User Fees
Please see the attached Excel spreadsheets that contain two options for ambulance fee increases for FY22. All
fees are related to the city code sections listed below:
General Fees & Charges/Code sections:
Ambulance-Resident ALS transport 94.51
Ambulance-Resident ALS2 transport 94.52
Ambulance-Resident BLS transport 94.53
Ambulance-Non Resident ALS transport 94.54
Ambulance- Non Resident ALS2 transport 94.55
Ambulance-Non Resident BLS transport 94.56
Ambulance - Mileage 94.58
Option #1 is a modest fee increase to all rates. In order to stay aligned with Libertyville and honor the terms of
the RFPD IGA, we have used Libertyville’s FY21rates (below) and added $150 to all resident rates, and $200
for all non-resident rates, we also matched the Libertyville mileage rate. This structure would also follow our
current practice of balance billing. These rates are all below the average fees of the 2020 “Naperville Study”
(also attached).
Option #2, uses the GEMT “cost of call” amount. This option only uses balance billing for non-residents. Both
options offer an increase in basic revenue, an increase in GEMT revenues. This process requires careful
consideration to make sure Lake Forest and Libertyville charge a uniform rate across the entire RFPD area, and
that the rate is not higher than either of our community’s resident rates.
Option #1, may be the most favorable route at this time. Option #1 will allow for increased revenue, and also
allow for more time to collect data to further evaluate a more substantial change, as proposed in Option #2 in the
near future.
Thank you -
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Libertyville FY 21 Current Fees-
Ambulance-Resident BLS transport 750.00
Ambulance-Resident ALS transport 850.00
Ambulance-Resident ALS2 transport 950.00
Ambulance-Non Resident BLS transport
Ambulance-Non Resident ALS transport
1100.00
1200.00
Ambulance- Non Resident ALS2 transport 1300.00
Ambulance - Mileage 11.00 per mile
Lake Forest Current fees-
Ambulance-Resident BLS transport 704.07
Ambulance-Resident ALS transport 812.10
Ambulance-Resident ALS2 transport 919.98
Ambulance-Non Resident BLS transport
Ambulance-Non Resident ALS transport
854.08
987.48
Ambulance- Non Resident ALS2 transport 1,088.92
Ambulance - Mileage 7.27 per mile
Proposed Uniform Libertyville/Lake Forest Rate for FY22-
Ambulance-Resident BLS transport 900.00
Ambulance-Resident ALS transport 1000.00
Ambulance-Resident ALS2 transport 1100.00
Ambulance-Non Resident BLS transport
Ambulance-Non Resident ALS transport
1300.00
1400.00
Ambulance- Non Resident ALS2 transport 1500.00
Ambulance - Mileage 11.00 per mile
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Average
Charge
Increase
Estimated trips
Gross Charges
Average
Collection
Percentage Potential Rev
NON
Insurance 423.14$ 42 17,771.88$ 70%12,440.32$
Patient 423.17$ 17 7,193.89$ 10%719.39$
RES
Insurance 188.22$ 94 17,692.37$ 80%14,153.89$
Patient 188.22$ 66 12,422.30$ 10%1,242.23$
Total 28,555.83$
Total 28,555.83$
Less estimated
resident patient
payments
collected with
standard rates
Estimated
Additional
Revenue 28,555.83$
Rates
NON Old Proposed
ALS 987.48$ 1,400.00$ 412.52$
ALS2 1,088.92$ 1,500.00$ 411.08$
BLS 854.08$ 1,300.00$ 445.92$
Avg Increase 423.17$
RES
ALS 812.10$ 1,000.00$ 187.90$
ALS2 919.18$ 1,100.00$ 180.82$
BLS 704.07$ 900.00$ 195.93$
Avg Increase 188.22$
City of Lake Forest Rate Analysis
6-month analysis based on partial increase with balance billing
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The City of Lake Forest
CITY COUNCIL
Proceedings of the Monday, November 2, 2020
City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers
REMOTE ACCESS MEETING
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, and
the 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 November 2, 2020
City Council meeting is being held remotely.
Mayor Pandaleon made a brief statement about Halloween and thanked the community for following IDPH
and CDC recommended guidelines.
A. Tree Lighting Update
- Sally Swarthout, Director of Parks and Recreation
Sally Swarthout, Director of Parks and Recreation presented a reimagined tree lighting celebration for 2020.
She stated that the Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Foundation have planned an alternative
celebration plan to avoid a large gathering in Market Square. In this plan, the trees and lights will still be in
market square, however, there will be seven neighborhood parks that will also be decorated with holiday
decorations.
The City Council had discussion about other areas and parks that could potentially participate in the annual
tree lighting ceremony.
Mayor Pandaleon introduced Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works to give a brief update about the
Deerpath/Route 41 project. Director Thomas stated that the City is participating in a pre-construction
meeting Friday, November 6 with IDOT. Additionally, he explained the construction that would take place
and a potential timeline for the project.
The City Council had lengthy discussion about traffic concerns on Deerpath while completing the
construction project. City Manager Wicha stated that communication from the City in relation to this project
would be forthcoming.
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COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public can provide public comment by calling into the following number during the
meeting: 847-810-3643
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Determination of Non-Binding Estimate of the Amount of Revenue to be generated from
Property Taxes for the 2020 Calendar Year in Accordance with the Truth in Taxation Statute
and Establishment of a Public Hearing Date for the 2020 Tax Levy (if required)
Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director gave a brief presentation of non-binding estimate of the 2020 property
tax levy for the City. She explained that the numbers presented today were also discussed at the October 19
Finance Committee stating that under State Statutes, the Council is required to approve a non-binding
estimate at least 20 days prior to considering the tax levy.
COUNCIL ACTION: Determination of a Non-Binding Estimate of the Amount of Revenue to be generated
from Property Taxes for the 2020 Calendar Year and establishment of December 7, 2020 as a public
hearing date (if required) in Accordance with the Truth in Taxation Statute.
Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the Council if there were any additional questions or comments.
Seeing none he asked for a motion.
Alderman Morris made a motion to acknowledge the determination of a Non-Binding Estimate of the
Amount of Revenue to be generated from Property Taxes for the 2020 Calendar Year and establishment of
December 7, 2020 as a public hearing date (if required) in Accordance with the Truth in Taxation Statute,
seconded by Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack,
Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
1. Audit Committee Report and Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2020 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report
Vince Sparrow, Audit Committee Chairman gave a brief presentation on the work the Committee has
conducted on for various Foundations in the City. He gave a breakdown of the overall financial reporting
documents created by City staff, and how the Audit Committee discussed the report to ensure the accuracy
of the reporting.
Mr. Sparrow also gave congratulations as the City has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for forty-one (41)
consecutive years. This year’s report will once again be submitted to GFOA for consideration of this award.
The City Council thanked Chairman Sparrow and the Audit Committee for their work they have done to
monitor the financial reports conducted by the City.
COUNCIL ACTION: Receipt of the audit report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2020
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Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the Council if there were any additional questions or comments.
Seeing none he asked for a motion.
Alderman Morris made a motion to accept receipt of the audit report for the fiscal year ended April 30,
2020, seconded by Alderman Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel,
Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays,
motion carried.
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 the October 19, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of September 26 to October 23, 2020
4. Approval of the Fourth and Fifth Year of Contract with American Printing Technologies (APT)
for Vehicle, Pet and Parking Licenses/Permits Services
5. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between The City of Lake Forest and Lake
County 211 Program to Enhance Information Resources in the Event of Natural Disasters.
6. Award of contract with Advanced Tree Care, for an amount not to exceed $42,000, as part of
the MPI Tree Pruning Services Joint Bid for FY2021.
7. Approval to Purchase a ProWall Outdoor Ice Rink System for West Park, in the Amount of
$49,810.
8. Consideration of Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Zoning Board of
Appeals. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
9. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Building Review
Board. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the nine (9) Omnibus items as presented
Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately.
Seeing none, he asked for a motion.
Alderman Rummel made a motion to approve the nine (9) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by
Alderman Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack,
Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
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
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NEW BUSINESS
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Weber made a motion to
adjourn, seconded by Alderman Rummel. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 7:14 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
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST CITY CODE REGARDING
CLASS C-1 LIQUOR LICENSES
Adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lake Forest
this day of 2020
Published in pamphlet form by direction
and authority of The City of Lake Forest
Lake County, Illinois
this day of 2020
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2020 -_____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST CITY CODE REGARDING
CLASS C-1 LIQUOR LICENSES
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 to increase the
number of liquor licenses in the C-1 category to accommodate an application filed by a local
business.
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 Section 111.037. Section 111.037 of the City Code,
entitled “Number of Licenses,” is amended as follows (deletions in strikethrough and additions in
bold and underline):
“§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 7
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
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C-1 89
C-2 9
C-3 13
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
(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.”
SECTION FIVE: 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 _________________________, 2020.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this __ day of _________________________, 2020.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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