CC_2025_07_21_AGENDATHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, July 21, 2025
220 E. Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Immediately following Finance Committee 6:30pm
Honorable Mayor, Stanford R. Tack
Nancy Novit, Alderman First Ward Alice Levert, Alderman Third Ward
Peter Clemens, Alderman First Ward Nick Bothfeld, Alderman Third Ward
Edward U. Notz, Jr., Alderman Second Ward Eileen Looby Weber, Alderman Fourth Ward
John Powers, Alderman Second Ward Richard Walther, Alderman Fourth Ward
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
1. COMMENTS BY MAYOR
A. Resolution of Sympathy for former Mayor John E. “Jack” Preschlack
A copy of the resolution can be found on page 17
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the resolution of sympathy.
2. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
A. Community Spotlight
- Dickinson Hall-Lake Forest- Lake Bluff Senior Center
- Tricia Schwall, Manager
3. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award
Presentation
The City has received notification that it has once again been awarded the Government
Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting for its FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The Certificate of Achievement
is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial
reporting, and its attainment is a significant accomplishment by a government and its
management.
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In an April 2025 GFOA news release, it is noted that “The report has been judged by an
impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a
constructive spirit of full disclosure to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate
potential users and user groups to read the report.”
The City has received this prestigious award for the 46th consecutive year.
In addition to the Certificate of Achievement, an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement is
presented by the GFOA to the individual designated as instrumental in their government unit’s
achievement of the Certificate. (page 19) I am pleased to present this award to Diane Hall,
Assistant Finance Director. Diane serves as the primary liaison to the City’s independent audit
firm, Baker Tilly. She coordinates the annual audit process and preparation of the City’s annual
financial report. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is a professional
association founded in 1906 serving the needs of more than 21,000 appointed and elected
local, state, federal and provincial-led government officials in the United States and Canada.
GFOA’s mission is to advance excellence in public finance. The GFOA awarded the
Certificate of Achievement to 4,127 governmental units for fiscal year 2023. In Illinois, 354
organizations received the award – 5% of the total 6,963 units of government in the state.
***PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY’S ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE***
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Tack
2. Consideration of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for FY2026 and
Approval of Rollovers (Final Reading – Public Hearing Required)
PRESENTED BY: Katie Skibbe, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED
Staff requests the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve final reading of the
FY2026 appropriation ordinance and rollovers.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
While the annual municipal budget represents the City’s financial plan for expenditures over
the course of the fiscal year, the annual Appropriation Ordinance is the formal legal
mechanism by which the City Council authorizes the expenditure of public funds. It
appropriates specific sums of money by object and purpose. State statutes require the
passage of an Appropriation Ordinance by the end of July, which must be filed with the
County Clerk within 30 days of approval.
There are some differences between the budget and Appropriation Ordinance. The
Appropriation Ordinance includes the Library, which was not included in the budget
approved at the April 21, 2025 City Council meeting. The Library expenses are approved by
the Library Board. Debt service payments are included in the budget, but are excluded from
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the Appropriation Ordinance. The ordinances approving the debt issues serve as the legal
authorization for these annual expenditures.
The Appropriation Ordinance provides for a 10% “contingency” above the budgeted
expenditures. Each separate fund includes an item labeled “contingency” with an
appropriate sum equivalent to 10% of the total funds budgeted. This practice has been
followed for many years and has worked very efficiently, while still providing for City Council
control over budgeted expenditures. It is important to note that the City Council and City staff
follow the adopted budget as its spending guideline, not the Appropriation Ordinance.
Without the contingency, the City Council would have to pass further modifications to the
Appropriation Ordinance to cover any unforeseen expenditures exceeding the budget
throughout the year.
In order to provide more accurate and efficient accounting and budgeting of City funds, an
annual rollover of funds is requested. This eliminates both under and over budgeting of funds in
the new fiscal year. The items on the attached rollover list consist of projects that were
appropriated in FY2025 and will not be completed until FY2026.
School District 67 does not recognize the Appropriation Ordinance in their budgeting or
auditing standards. However, due to the fact they are a special charter district, their budget
must be included in the City’s Appropriation Ordinance. School District 67 numbers are
estimates and subject to change.
An Exhibit has been added to the Appropriations Ordinance to address requirements of the
Illinois Pension Code and Illinois Administrative Code. Material can be found beginning on
page 21
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT
The attached Appropriation Ordinance Worksheet demonstrates the reconciliation of the
Adopted Budget to the Appropriation Ordinance by fund. It should be noted that some
rollovers have associated revenues which will also be incorporated into the FY25 budget
administered by City staff.
*** CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ***
COUNCIL ACTION: Conduct a public hearing on the City’s FY2026 Annual Appropriation
Ordinance. Upon closing the public hearing, it is recommended that the City Council consider
approval of the final reading of the Ordinance and the rollovers. A copy of the ordinance is
available for review by the public in the City Clerk’s office.
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5. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of May 18 – June 30, 2025
STAFF CONTACT: Jamese Scott, Staff Accountant (847-810-3618)
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: City Code Section 38.02 sets forth payment procedures of the
City. The Director of Finance is to prepare a monthly summary of all warrants to be drawn on
the City treasury for the payment of all sums due from the City (including all warrants relating
to payroll and invoice payments) by fund and shall prepare a detailed list of invoice payments
which denotes the person to whom the warrant is payable. The warrant list detail of invoice
payments shall be presented for review to the Chairperson of the City Council Finance
Committee for review and recommendation. All items on the warrant list detail
recommended for payment by the Finance Committee Chairperson shall be presented in
summary form to the City Council for approval or ratification. Any member of the City Council
shall, upon request to the City Manager or Director of Finance, receive a copy of the warrant
list detail as recommended by the Finance Committee Chairperson. The City Council may
approve the warrant list as so recommended by the Finance Committee Chairperson by a
concurrence of the majority of the City Council as recorded through a roll call vote.
The Council action requested is to ratify the payments as summarized below. The associated
payroll and invoice payments have been released during the check register period noted.
Following is the summary of warrants as recommended by the Finance Committee
Chairperson:
Included in the subtotal denoted as “All other Funds” is $608,256 in Water and Sewer Capital
Improvement Fund expenditures.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Check Register for the Period of May 18 – June 30, 2025.
Fund Invoice Payroll Total
101 General 882,078 2,703,567 3,585,645
501 Water & Sewer 266,444 357,590 624,033
220 Parks & Recreation 438,593 841,046 1,279,639
311 Capital Improvements 2,010,088 2,010,088
202 Motor Fuel Tax 47,120 47,120
230 Cemetery 36,531 76,387 112,919
210 Senior Resources 16,765 58,590 75,355
510 Deerpath Golf Course 64,520 4,001 68,521
601 Fleet 93,164 96,100 189,264
416 - 434 Debt Funds 484,494 484,494
248 Housing Trust 0
201 Park & Public Land 0
All other Funds 1,000,217 332,026 1,332,243
$5,340,013 $4,469,307 $9,809,321
Check Register for May 18 - Jun 30, 2025
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2. Approval of an additional One-Year Professional Services Agreement with
Core/Automated Merchant Systems (AMS) to provide credit card processing
services with the option for early termination.
STAFF CONTACT: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director (847-810-3614)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval of an additional one-year
professional service agreement for credit card processing services with an option for early
termination.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In June 2020, City Council approved a contract to provide online
and over the counter credit card processing services to Core/AMS for three years and in July
2023 approved a two-year extension. Core/AMS integrates with the City’s various software
vendors and POS locations.
During the budget process, the need to contract for credit card processing directly through
current City software providers was identified by multiple departments.
Software providers are increasingly offering integrated payment processing solutions that
combine credit card gateway and processing services with features like centralized
transaction data, automated reconciliation, and all-inclusive pricing. The current integration
between City software and Core/AMS requires multiple payment gateways, which increases
costs and adds complexity to our systems.
Integrating new software with Core/AMS is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly when
ensuring PCI compliance across each gateway. Additionally, software providers are reducing
the gateways available for integration, forcing the City to either implement additional
payment gateways or find alternate solutions to maintain services to residents.
Staff have begun a comprehensive review of current software that offers integrated credit
card processing, including an analysis of the associated costs. Once this review is complete,
an RFP will be issued for credit card processing services for all applications not recommended
to move to integrated processing. The full recommendation will then be brough forward for
City Council consideration and approval.
Staff is requesting approval of an additional one-year renewal at this time. Core/AMS has
provided the City a one-year renewal with the option to early terminate by providing 30 days’
notice without incurring early termination fees.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
City Council 6/6/2020
City Council 7/17/2023
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Credit card processing fees are assessed to various funds based on
the point-of-sale location and are projected to be consistent with the City’s current
agreement. With the exception of direct pass-through interchange fees associated with the
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credit card processing services, all fees are to remain fixed for the remaining one-year
extension.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2026 Funding Source
Multiple Funds $282,923 $282,923 Y
COUNCIL ACTION Approval of an additional One-Year Professional Services Agreement with
Core/Automated Merchant Systems (AMS) to provide credit card processing services with the
option for early termination.
3. Authorize the Police Department to utilize ILETSB grant funds to award each Police
Officer, Sergeant and Commander a one-time lump sum retention bonus of 3.5% of
their FY2025 salary.
STAFF CONTACT: John Burke, Chief of Police (847-810-3803)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval to utilize $142,558.82 in Illinois Law
Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) grant funds to award a one-time lump sum
retention bonus of 3.5% in exchange for agreeing to stay employed with the City of Lake
Forest Police Department for a minimum of 36 months.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In December of 2024, the Police Department applied for the
ILETSB Recruitment and Retention Grant. This program is specifically designed to assist local
law enforcement agencies in recruiting new officers and retaining current staff in an
increasingly competitive employment field. The City of Lake Forest Police Department, like
many agencies across Illinois and the nation, is facing significant challenges in police
recruitment and retention. According to a 2023 report by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of
Police (ILACP), law enforcement agencies statewide have reported a marked increase in
retirements, early departures, and a sharp decline in the number of applicants. Factors
contributing to this trend include:
• Increased public scrutiny and evolving expectations of police officers.
• A shrinking pipeline of qualified police candidates due to changes in educational and
background requirements.
• The emotional and physical toll of the profession, compounded by post-pandemic
pressures and staffing shortages.
Data published by the ILACP and ILETSB indicate that some Illinois agencies have experienced
applicant declines of over 50% in the past five years, with many departments operating below
full staffing levels. In this environment, retaining experienced, trained officers is not only
essential to maintaining public safety but also fiscally responsible, as the cost of onboarding
and field training a new officer can exceed $100,000.
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In early June of 2025, the Police Department received notice that our application was
approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. In late June, the City
of Lake Forest received a grant payment from ILETSB in the amount of $142,558.82. With this
grant award, police staff are seeking approval to give each sworn Officer, Sergeant, and
Commander hired before December 15, 2024, a one-time retention bonus of 3.5% of their
FY2025 salary. In accepting the bonus, employees will agree to remain employed with the
Lake Forest Police Department for 36 months, supporting the continuity of operations and
providing excellent police services. Any employee who receives the funds and does not stay
employed for at least 36 months will be required to return the one-time bonus funds in full.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
This project will be fully funded through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards
Board Recruitment and Retention Grant.
Fee Source Number Budgeted Requested Y/N
One Time Police Operating:
Salary Account
101-7672-410.10-
10 $0 $142,558.82 N
COUNCIL ACTION: Disperse the $142,558.82 in ILETSB awarded grant funds to provide a one-
time lump sum retention bonus 3.5% for each eligible sworn employee of the Police
Department in exchange for a 36-month employment commitment with the City of Lake
Forest Police Department.
4. Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award of Bid to
Wunderlich Malec for Spruce & Sheridan Lift Station Control Panel Replacement
Project in the Amount of $54,800, to Include a 5% or $2,740 Contingency for a Total
Cost of $57,540
STAFF CONTACT: Jim Lockefeer, Assistant Director of Public Works (847-810-3542)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and City staff request City
Council approval to award of bid to Wunderlich Malec for the Spruce & Sheridan Lift Station
Control Panel Replacement Project in the amount of $54,800, to include a 5% or $2,740
contingency for a total cost of $57,540.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Spruce & Sheridan Sanitary Lift Station was installed in 1986.
This Lift Station receives most of the sanitary sewage from homes and businesses between
Green Bay Road, Sheridan Road, and Westminster.
The control panel is a critical asset that controls six pumps automatically based on influent flow
into the station’s two wet wells. The panel also communicates data and information back to
the Water Plant control system. The control panel was replaced in 2000. The panel is
operational, but it is well past its useful life and has no replacement parts or support available.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
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Public Works Committee 7/7/2025
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: This project followed the City’s standard public bidding procedures.
The invitation to bid was publicly advertised in accordance with legal requirements and the
bid opening was held on May 30, 2025. The two bids were received as outlined below.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
Firm Total Bid Amount
IPS $334,100
Upon review of the bids received, City staff contacted IPS about their bid pricing as it
compared to the bid submitted by Wunderlich Malec. IPS explained that they misunderstood
the scope of the project. For future reference, City staff encouraged IPS to contact the listed
City staff bid contact to ask any clarifying questions. This is a common practice that City staff
encourages all prospective vendors for any bid/request for proposal process.
Following the review of the low bid received by Wonderlic Malec, staff recommends award of
the low bid. Wunderlich Malec has previously completed favorable work for the City since
2017.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2026 Funding Source
50,000 $57,540 Y
Staff anticipates that realized savings within the Water Plant Operating Capital account will
cover the amount exceeding the budget. If necessary, a FY26 supplemental appropriation will
be submitted for City Council approval at the close of the current fiscal year.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to
Award of Bid to Wunderlich Malec for Spruce LS Pump Control Panel Project in the amount of
$54,800, to include a 5% or $2,740 contingency for a total cost of $57,540.
5. Approval of a Purchase to Replace a Water & Sewer Section Valve Turner to E.H.
Wachs in the Amount of $94,306
STAFF CONTACT: Matt Brugioni, Superintendent of Public Works, (810-3542)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and City staff request City
Council approve replacement of a Water & Sewer Section valve turner to E.H. Wachs in the
amount of $94,306.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City’s water distribution system includes approximately
1,800 valves. Currently, about 375 of these valves are exercised each year through contracted
services. These valves are essential for isolating sections of the water main during water main
breaks, hydrant replacements, or other valve repairs.
A functional and high performing valve turner is an important piece of equipment for the
Water & Sewer Section when repairing water main breaks. To repair water main breaks, water
first needs to shutdown and isolated via a valve in an efficient manner.
The City’s current valve turner is over 30 years old. It is at the end of its estimated useful life.
Additionally, this past year, Water & Sewer staff experienced multiple main breaks during
which the current valve turner would not work correctly.
The replacement valve turner unit comes equipped with a self-contained hydro-excavator,
which will help remove debris from valve boxes to ensure valves remain accessible and
functional. In addition to valve maintenance, the hydro excavator can serve as a valuable
resource for other tasks such as basin cleaning and safe digging around utilities, supporting
multiple Sections within Public Works. This machine is expected to be used daily, providing
year-round operational benefits and improving overall service efficiency, reliability, and
response times for critical water system needs.
The current in-service valve turner will be sold via the competitive bidding process, and if a bid
of $4,000 or higher is received, staff will return to City Council to approve its official sale.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee 3/17/25
Public Works Committee 12/2/24
Finance Committee 11/12/24
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The purchase price provided by E.H. Wachs is BuyBoard Purchasing
Cooperative pricing. BuyBoard is a cooperative formed by governmental entities to streamline
the buying process for public schools, municipalities, and other governmental entities.
BuyBoard vendors have been awarded contracts for products and services through a
competitive procurement process, thereby giving members the opportunity for bulk discounts.
The City has previously utilized national bids to include Sourcewell, Omnia Partners, State bid,
and the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative for equipment and services. The City has
purchased equipment from E.H. Wachs previously and has had positive experiences with said
purchases.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1D – Government Joint Purchase.
Below is an estimated summary of project budget:
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FY2026 Funding Source Amount Budgeted
$100,000 $94,306 Y
City Council approval this evening will allow staff to immediately purchase and acquire the
new valve turner.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Purchase to Replace a Water & Sewer Section Valve Turner
to E.H. Wachs in the Amount of $94,306.
6. Approval of a Purchase of Two Replacement Sanitation Section Scooters to Russo
Equipment for $74,950
STAFF CONTACT: Matt Brugioni, Superintendent of Public Works, 847-810-3561
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and City staff request City
Council approval of the purchase of two replacement Sanitation Section scooters to Russo
Equipment in the amount of $74,950
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Sanitation Section has in its fleet twelve refuse scooters. The
units are not only used for daily Sanitation operations, but in addition, they assist with clean-up
efforts after special events and small projects that require frequent stops (e.g. mosquito larva
abatement in catch basins, pre-winter sidewalk tree trimming, etc.).
The requested scooters to be replaced were purchased in 2014 and 2015 and have each
accrued on average, over 4,500 hours. Over the scooters’ years of use, various parts have
been replaced to include clutches, transmissions, axles, ball joints, control arms, etc.
Recently, both the Sanitation and Fleet Maintenance staff spent significant time researching
replacement options. After extensive research and discussions with other municipalities that
use scooters for similar operations, the Kubota RTV Scooters were identified as the best
replacement. The RTV Scooter is a proven service vehicle for municipal sanitation work, with
consistently positive reviews and references. Additionally, these scooters are delivered fully
equipped and ready for service, requiring no additional outfitting.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee 12/2/24
Finance Committee 11/12/24
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The purchase price provided by Russo Equipment is Sourcewell
pricing. Sourcewell pricing for each scooter is $37,475. Sourcewell, formerly National Joint
Powers Alliance, was created by State law as a service cooperative to provide programs and
services to members in education and government. Sourcewell follows the competitive
contracting law process to solicit, evaluate, and award cooperative purchasing contracts for
goods and services. Sourcewell is a public agency governed by an eight-member board. The
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City has previously utilized national bids to include Sourcewell, Omnia Partners, State bid, and
the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative for equipment and services.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? No
Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1D – Government Joint Purchase
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY 2026 Funding Source Amount Budgeted
$90,000 $74,950 Y
If approved by City Council, the scooters are anticipated to be delivered Fall of 2025.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Purchase of Two Replacement Sanitation Section Scooters to
Russo Equipment in the Amount of $74,950
7. Approval of a Purchase of a Replacement Senior Center Passenger Vehicle to
Olathe Ford Sales in the Amount of $78,043
STAFF CONTACTS: Matt Brugioni, Superintendent of Public Works, (810-3561)&
Tricia Schwall, Senior Resources Manager (810-4676)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and City staff request City
Council approve the purchase of a replacement passenger vehicle (wheelchair accessible
van) for the Senior Center from Olathe Ford Sales, in the amount of $78,043.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: This recommended purchase will replace the existing 2008 Toyota
Avalon. The current Avalon has accrued over 163,000 miles and is primarily used by the Senior
Center to transport patrons to activities and appointments. The Senior Center will be replacing
the Avalon with an ADA-accessible van to better serve patrons and ensure safe, convenient
transportation to appointments. This new van will also help improve scheduling and overall
service for the Senior Center.
The Center's Toyota Avalon will be moved to the City’s general pool vehicle fleet. The vehicle
is anticipated to accrue 200,000 miles before it is placed out to bid and sold to the highest
bidder.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee 12/2/24
Finance Committee 11/12/24
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The purchase price provided by Olathe Ford Sales is Sourcewell
pricing. Sourcewell, formerly known as the National Joint Powers Alliance, was established by
state law as a service cooperative to offer programs and services to government and
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education members. Sourcewell adheres to competitive contracting laws to solicit, evaluate,
and award cooperative purchasing contracts for goods and services. It is a public agency
governed by an eight-member board. The City has previously utilized national cooperative
bids, including Sourcewell, Omnia Partners, State bids, and the Suburban Purchasing
Cooperative, for procuring equipment and services.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? NO
Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1D – Government Joint Purchase.
Below is an estimated summary of equipment purchase budget:
FY2026 Funding Source
$80,000 $78,043 Y
The total purchase price of the van will be funded evenly between The City of Lake Forest and
the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation. After the purchase occurs, the Lake
Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation will issue a check to the City for their share of the
purchase in the amount of $39,021.
If approved by City Council, the van would be completed and delivered in eight to twelve
weeks.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the purchase of a replacement Senior Center vehicle from
Olathe Ford Sales in the amount of $78,043
8. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Building Review
Board for 1925 Field Court, 799 Everett Road, 315 Stable Lane, 1196 Sir William Lane.
(First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The following recommendations from the Building Review Board
are presented to the City Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda.
BACKGROUND
1925 Field Court - The Board recommended approval of a one story addition to the rear of the three
story office building to accommodate a sallyport and firing range to support adaptive reuse of the
building for the City of Lake Forest Police Department Headquarters. No public testimony was
presented on this item. (Approved - 6 to 0)
799 Everett Road - The Board recommended approval of a new single family residence and a pool
house on the site of a previous demolition. Two neighbors spoke in favor of developing the long
vacant property. (Approved - 6 to 0)
315 Stable Lane - The Board recommended approval of a new single family residence on a vacant
lot. No public testimony was presented on this item. (Approved - 6 to 0)
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1196 Sir William Lane - The Board recommended approval of a new single family residence on a
vacant lot. One neighbor raised questions about the orientation of the garage. The Board noted
that other garages in the surrounding area are similarly oriented. A letter of approval was submitted
by the Arbor Ridge Homeowners’ Association. (Approved - 6 to 0)
Ordinances approving the petitions as recommended by the Building Review Board with key exhibits
attached are included in the Council packet beginning on page 21. The Ordinances, complete
with all exhibits, are available for review in the Community Development Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading
and grant final approval of the Ordinances approving the petitions for 1925 Field Court, 799
Everett Road, 315 Stable Lane, and 1196 Sir William Lane in accordance with the Building
Review Board’s recommendations.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the eight (8) Omnibus items as presented
6. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest Code Section 32.095
pertaining to the Legal Committee. (Final Approval)
CONTACT: Mayor Randy Tack
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Council is asked to consider the final reading of an
ordinance (page 74) amending the Code as it relates to the Legal Committee.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Legal Committee is an advisory body to the City Council and
as such are not authorized to take any final action. Unlike other Boards and Commissions,
which have more clearly defined responsibilities and in some cases, respond to petitions filed
by residents, the role and relevance of this body have diminished as day to day City
operations have evolved and as the involvement of the members of the City Council has
been elevated through existing and planned City Council subcommittees.
On a periodic basis, the need for and value of the various appointed City Boards and
Commissions is reviewed to ensure that those who offer their time and talent through service
on Boards and Commissions have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions,
discussions that are relevant, impactful, and not duplicative of the work of other Boards,
Commissions, the City Council, or City staff.
It is important to note that in recent years, the City has effectively utilized adhoc groups
appointed on a time limited basis, rather than for years’ long terms, with the charge to focus
on a specific project or issue. These groups have proven to attract highly qualified community
members who are willing to serve on a short term basis but may not be able to make a long
term commitment. The short term appointments respect the time limitations so common for
Lake Forest residents today, which perhaps were less of a factor in past decades and offer the
opportunity for more residents to be involved in community discussions over time. The intent
going forward is to use this approach to take advantage of the extraordinary expertise
available in the community.
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PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS
approved, and the Ordinance dissolving the Legal Committee was
COUNCIL ACTION Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest Code
Section 32.095 pertaining to the Legal Committee. (Final Approval)
2. Consideration of a Recommendation from Staff to Authorize the City Manager to Enter
into a Professional Services Contract with Teska Associates, Inc. for the Final Phase of
the Update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan in an Amount not to Exceed $55,000.
Staff Contact: Catherine J. Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Council authorization is requested to engage Teska and
Associates, Inc. to assist in completing the final phase of the update of the City’s
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Consistent with the approved FY 2026 budget, the contract
authorizes consultant fees in an amount not to exceed $55,000.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Teska Associates, Inc. was previously engaged to provide support
for the second and third phases of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update which focused
on the Route 60 Corridor and the Central Business District. That work along with the update to
the plan as it relates to the Waukegan Road/Settler’s Square Business District is complete. The
support offered by Teska Associates, Inc. in the earlier phases included, but was not limited to:
conducting research, interviews, focus groups, and community workshops, and integrating
public input into a draft document for review and refinement by the City Manager’s Working
Group. The consultant’s guidance has proved to be valuable in moving the update process
forward and creating what will ultimately be an electronic, easily accessible, updated Plan.
The final phase of the Plan update will build on the work completed to date and will look at
the City broadly to identify and plan for areas that may still have development potential and
importantly, focus on areas previously identified as likely areas that may provide
redevelopment opportunities in the future. The goal is for the City to be proactive in planning
for future development, to set realistic expectations for property owners, real estate
professionals, and developers.
The City Manager’s Working Group will provide direction throughout the research and draft
development process. This Group is comprised of residents that bring various perspectives and
expertise to the process. The Working Group is expected to complete its work by the end of
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the calendar year. The Plan Commission will hold formal public hearings providing additional
opportunities for public input as the draft Plan is considered. Ultimately, the Plan Commission
will forward a recommendation to the City Council for final action.
A continuation of Teska’s professional services contract is requested to build upon the
momentum established to date and to provide continuity as the update moves into the final
phase.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Continuing to engage Teska Associates, Inc. takes advantage of a
long term relationship and the consultant’s familiarity with Lake Forest overall and specifically,
the development trends, challenges and opportunities in the City. The contract now before
the City Council will support the completion of the update process.
FY2023 Funding Source
$55,000 Yes
Competitive pricing for a consultant to assist with the final phase of the update was not
pursued for the reasons detailed above and consistent with Administrative Directive 3-5,
Section 6.1I – Existing Relationship.
COUNCIL ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services contract
with Teska Associates, Inc. for completion of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update in an
amount not to exceed $55,000.
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
9. ADJOURNMENT
A copy of the Decision Making Parameters is included with this agenda following this page.
Office of the City Manager July 16, 2025
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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WHEREAS, on behalf of The City of Lake Forest, the City Council expresses its profound
sadness at the loss of John "Jack "E. Preschlackatthe ageof92onJune 26, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Jack Preschlack leaves a lasting legacy as someone who deeply cared about
The City of Lake Forest; the people, the places, and the quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Jack and his beloved wife Lynn brought their family to The City of Lake Forest
in 1977 and along with their three children, John, Jim and David, became champions for the
community recognizing their good fortune at calling Lake Forest home, "the best community in
the Country", as Jack would often say; and
WHEREAS, Jack Preschlack served as a Plan Commission member from 1980 to 1986 and
as its Chairman from 1984 to 1986, as a 1st Ward Alderman from 1990 to 1996, and as Mayor of
Lake Forest from 2002 to 2005;and
WHEREAS, under his leadership and as a result of his passion to ensure that Lake Forest
long remains a special community, many important initiatives were advanced including, but not
limited to, the acquisition of land on Route 60 forTownline Park after a successful referendum,
adoption of various Code amendments clarifying and strengthening provisions related to
preserving the community's character, an evaluation of the City's infrastructure and
establishing ongoing funding for maintenance and upgrades, discussions of affordable housing
to continue the City's tradition of maintaining a wide variety of housing products, and
advocating for support of the ultimately successful referendum on Home Rule; and
WHEREAS, Jack's service to the community went beyond City appointed and elected
positions, he was a founding member of the Lake Forest Day Foundation enthusiastically
committing time and energy to supporting the American Legion by raising private funds
through various community events and efforts to ensure that the beloved community tradition,
Lake Forest Day, would be enjoyed and celebrated by future generations; and
WHEREAS, Jack took immense pride in Lake Forest, he wore his passion for the
community on his sleeve and never stopped caring about the community even years after he
and Lynn moved away; and
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WHEREAS, Jack Preschlack will long be remembered for his love for his family, his
service to the community, his appreciation for his colleagues in elected and appointed
positions, his respect for and confidence in City staff, and for his interest in ensuring that Lake
Forest residents now and in the future enjoy the opportunities and treasures the community
offers; and
WHEREAS, Jack made a positive and long lasting difference in The City of Lake Forest, we
are grateful and will long remember him; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lake Forest in
session on July 21, 2025, hereby expresses its deep regret and sincere sympathy to the
members of the Preschlack Family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be appropriately inscribed and conveyed
to the Preschlack Family and spread upon the permanent record of the Lake Forest City Council.
Stanford R. Tack
Mayor
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Government Finance Officers Association
Certificate of
Achievement
for Excellence
in Financial
Reporting
Presented to
City of Lake Forest
Illinois
For its Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report
For the Fiscal Year Ended
April 30, 2024
Executive Director/CEO
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The Government Finance Officers Association of
the United States and Canada
presents this
AWARD OF FINANCIAL REPORTING ACHIEVEMENT
to
The Award of Financial Reporting Achievement is presented by the Government Finance Officers
Association to the department or individual designated as instrumental in the government unit achieving
a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. A Certificate of Achievement is
presented to those government units whose annual financial reports are judged to adhere to program
standards and represents the highest award in government financial reporting.
Executive Director
Date: 4/4/2025
Diane Hall
Assistant Finance Director
City of Lake Forest, Illinois
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Budget
Expenditures Debt
FY2026 Payments Rollovers Library Subtotal Contingency Approp Ord
101 General Fund 46,362,422 370,041 46,732,463 4,673,246 51,405,709
120 Flex 9,500 9,500 950 10,450
122 LF Hospital Project 1,451,558 1,451,558 145,156 1,596,714
201 Park & Public Land 951,270 49,500 1,000,770 100,077 1,100,847
202 MFT 0 247,621 247,621 24,762 272,383
205 Emergency Telephone 402,709 402,709 40,271 442,980
210 Senior Resources 747,835 747,835 74,784 822,619
220 Parks and Recreation 11,057,512 44,997 11,102,509 1,110,251 12,212,760
224 Special Recreation 588,060 8,000 596,060 59,606 655,666
230 Cemetery 2,675,366 2,675,366 267,537 2,942,903
245 Foreign Fire Insurance 250,000 n/a 0
247 Police Restricted Funds 75,000 22,823 97,823 9,782 107,605
248 Housing Trust 585,000 585,000 58,500 643,500
311 Capital Improvement 39,816,939 4,070,456 43,887,395 4,388,740 48,276,135
322 Laurel/Western Redevelopment TIF 1,588,105 1,588,105 158,811 1,746,916
428 2009 G.O. Bonds - Western Avenue 258,300 (258,300)0 0
429 2010 G.O. Bonds 568,163 (568,163)0 0
432 2013 Refunding 2010A 732,575 (732,575)0 0
433 2015 G.O. Bonds 639,175 (639,175)0 0
434 2023 G.O. Bonds 1,281,750 (1,281,750)0 0
501 Water & Sewer 9,998,478 5,990 10,004,468 1,000,447 11,004,915
508 Water and Sewer Capital 3,750,000 1,350,974 5,100,974 510,097 5,611,071
510 Deerpath Golf Course 2,400,933 72,423 2,473,356 247,336 2,720,692
601 Fleet 2,313,283 2,313,283 231,328 2,544,611
605 Liability Insurance 1,718,648 1,718,648 171,865 1,890,513
610 Self Insurance 6,066,000 6,066,000 606,600 6,672,600
701 Fire Pension 3,828,005 3,828,005 382,801 4,210,806
702 Police Pension 4,406,005 4,406,005 440,601 4,846,606
709 Trust Care Funds 0
144,522,591 (3,479,963) 6,242,825 0 147,035,453 14,703,545 161,738,998
Library 8,911,574 8,911,574 891,157 9,802,731
Rounding Adj
8,911,574 155,947,027 15,594,703 171,541,730
SD 67 46,340,212
Appropriation Ordinance Total 217,881,942
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
Appropriation Ordinance Worksheet
Pension/Trust Funds
Total All Funds
Special Revenue Funds
Capital Project Funds
Debt Service Funds
Enterprise Funds
Internal Service Funds
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CITY OF LAKE FOREST
FY25 ROLLOVERS
Account Number PO#Vendor Req Amount
101-1101-484.84-95 112111 HAVEY COMMUNICATIONS INC 10,000.00
101-1101-484.84-95 112325 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC 24,999.00
101-1503-467.67-76 112160 20-10 ENGINEERING GROUP, LLC 12,500.00
101-1601-460.60-20 NO VENDOR SELECTED 22,864.72
101-1601-460.60-20 NO VENDOR SELECTED 21,188.97
101-1701-435.35-10 112187 MGT OF AMERICA CONSULTING, LLC 13,973.00
101-3401-435.35-10 TESKA AND ASSOCIATES 55,000.00
101-5103-466.66-15 112286 GRIMCO, INC 21,101.00
101-5103-467.67-23 112283 NORTH SHORE BORING 21,000.00
101-5103-467.67-84 NO VENDOR SELECTED 104,119.17
101-5240-410.10-20 SUMMER INTERNS 8,312.00
101-5303-467.67-62 112210 DITOMASSO EXCAVATING 24,000.00
101-7603-475.75-49 111601 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.22,579.50
101-7603-475.75-49 112111 HAVEY COMMUNICATIONS INC 173.90
101-7672-443.43-10 112111 HAVEY COMMUNICATIONS INC 8,230.18
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 370,041.44
201-8457-467.67-37 112207 SPORT SURFACE PROS, LLC 45,000.00
201-8457-467.67-37 112207 SPORT SURFACE PROS, LLC 4,500.00
TOTAL PARK AND PUBLIC LAND FUND 49,500.00
202-3703-478.78-76 112127 CIORBA GROUP INC 122,357.65
202-3703-478.78-81 110631 CIVILTECH ENGINEERING INC 98,619.52
202-3703-478.78-92 111520 H W LOCHNER, INC.7,640.54
202-3703-478.78-92 111521 H W LOCHNER, INC.19,003.00
TOTAL MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 247,620.71
220-8003-475.75-01 112225 LIFE FITNESS 36,497.00
220-8065-435.35-10 111954 FRIENDS OF LAKE FOREST PARKS & REC 8,500.00
TOTAL PARKS AND RECREATION FUND 44,997.00
224-8026-476.76-56 112235 EFRAIM CARLSON & SON INC 8,000.00
TOTAL SPECIAL RECREATION FUND 8,000.00
247-7672-475.75-02 112111 HAVEY COMMUNICATIONS INC 22,823.00
TOTAL POLICE RESTRICTED FUND 22,823.00
311-1303-466.66-13 NO VENDOR SELECTED 40,000.00
311-1303-466.66-13 NO VENDOR SELECTED 30,000.00
311-1303-466.66-13 112095 CONFERENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC 19,678.40
311-1303-466.66-13 112205 CHASTAIN & ASSOCIATES LLC 22,898.40
311-1303-466.66-13 112230 MODERN MEDIA TECH LLC 17,742.50
311-1303-466.66-13 112231 MODERN MEDIA TECH LLC 22,632.50
311-1303-466.66-13 112284 BRIGHTLY SOFTWARE, INC 9,235.86
311-1503-435.35-10 111403 LCM ARCHITECTS, LLC 16,209.45
311-1503-478.78-58 112232 EFRAIM CARLSON & SON INC 165,000.00
311-1503-478.78-58 112232 EFRAIM CARLSON & SON INC 220,000.00
311-1503-478.78-58 112233 EFRAIM CARLSON & SON INC 22,000.00
311-1503-478.78-58 112233 EFRAIM CARLSON & SON INC 16,000.00
311-1503-479.79-26 112067 CORDOGAN CLARK & ASSOC, INC 769,102.53
311-1503-479.79-26 112068 CORDOGAN CLARK & ASSOC, INC 50,000.00
311-1541-478.78-58 112235 EFRAIM CARLSON & SON INC 30,000.00
311-1541-478.78-58 112236 EFRAIM CARLSON & SON INC 4,000.00
311-3703-467.67-11 112010 STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC 16,717.37
311-3703-467.67-26 110939 HEY & ASSOCIATES, INC.54,465.25
311-3703-467.67-26 111899 HEY & ASSOCIATES, INC.5,595.00
311-3703-467.67-26 111899 HEY & ASSOCIATES, INC.94,505.60
311-3703-467.67-32 111843 SCHROEDER ASPHALT SERVICES, INC 49,439.60
311-3703-478.78-06 112099 DI MEO BROS INC 1,271,131.31
311-3703-478.78-06 112099 DI MEO BROS INC (220,657.72)
311-3703-478.78-06 112100 DI MEO BROS INC 100,000.00
311-3703-478.78-07 111762 MANEVAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC 25,589.50
311-3703-478.78-22 111679 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC 6,460.00
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311-3703-478.78-81 110307 CIVILTECH ENGINEERING INC 41,493.40 EVERETT/WAUKEGAN ROAD INTERSECTION IMRPROVE
311-3703-478.78-81 111107 METRA 77,843.36 METRA CROSSING/EVERETT & OLD MILL
311-3703-478.78-92 112009 CIVILTECH ENGINEERING INC 342,565.00
311-3703-478.78-92 112013 CIVILTECH ENGINEERING INC 17,128.00
311-3703-478.78-94 DEERPATH STREETSCAPE (76,162.00)
311-5003-475.75-02 112221 KNAPHEIDE TRUCK EQ CENTER 18,953.00
311-5003-475.75-02 111224 AMERICAN RESPONSE VEHICLES, INC.323,076.00
311-5003-475.75-02 111707 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT 135,134.00
311-5103-467.67-23 112127 CIORBA GROUP INC 75,000.00
311-5103-467.67-79 112217 MILLENNIUM 8,677.48
311-5703-467.67-39 112243 GZA GEOEVIRONMENTAL INC 15,600.00
311-5703-476.76-04 111978 LARSON & DARBY, INC 3,465.00
311-5703-476.76-04 111978 LARSON & DARBY, INC 27,366.50
311-5703-476.76-05 112119 OBSIDIAN ASPHALT PAVING, INC 149,672.00
311-5703-476.76-05 112119 OBSIDIAN ASPHALT PAVING, INC 44,590.00
TOTAL CAPITAL FUND 4,070,456.51
501-6072-435.35-10 111717 STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC 5,990.00
TOTAL WATER & SEWER FUND 5,990.00
505-6003-467.67-49 112008 ZENON ENVIRONMENTAL CC 10,038.56
10,038.56
508-3703-477.77-07 110732 CIVILTECH ENGINEERING INC 18,695.15
508-3703-477.77-07 111946 C. SZABO CONTRACTING, INC 270,326.30
508-3703-477.77-07 111946 C. SZABO CONTRACTING, INC (75,780.18)
508-3703-477.77-07 112125 CAMPANELLA & SONS INC 162,589.18
508-3703-477.77-07 112125 CAMPANELLA & SONS INC (21,081.42)
508-3703-477.77-07 112126 CAMPANELLA & SONS INC 74,018.00
508-6003-466.66-12 112115 STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC 99,089.52
508-6003-466.66-12 112204 BS&A SOFTWARE 7,500.00
508-6003-466.66-12 112206 UNITED METERS, INC 826,128.73
508-6003-466.66-12 112206 UNITED METERS, INC (20,549.59)
TOTAL WATER CAPITAL FUND 1,340,935.69
510-6325-476.76-55 111857 JAMES ANDERSON COMPANY 9,580.00
510-6325-476.76-55 112164 SLAVICK RAZNIAK INC 62,842.50
TOTAL GOLF FUND 72,422.50
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AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES AND
FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF
LAKE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
MAY 1, 2025 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2026
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST,
an Illinois special charter and home rule municipal corporation
located in Lake County, Illinois, as follows:
That the following sums, or so much thereof as may be authorized by
law, be and the same are hereby appropriated from the respective fund designated
in this ordinance for the corporate purposes of The City of Lake Forest and for the
objects and purposes stated herein according to departments and other separate
agencies, and for the Public Schools of The City of Lake Forest, County of Lake and
State of Illinois, to defray the necessary expenses of the City and its Public
Schools for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026.
GENERAL FUND
General Government Appropriation
Salaries and Benefits 4,490,889$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 7,244,706
Capital Equipment 200,000
Contingency - to meet expenses of emergencies
and optional expenses not otherwise provided for 4,673,246
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 16,608,841$
Law
Contractual Services 450,000$
TOTAL LAW 450,000$
Community Development
Salaries and Benefits 2,201,890$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 491,852
Capital Equipment -
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2,693,742$
Public Works Administration
Salaries and Benefits 634,631$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 131,012
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION 765,643$
Public Buildings
Building Maintenance
Salaries and Benefits 1,062,490$
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Appropriation
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 823,607
Capital Improvements 162,500
TOTAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS 2,048,597$
Streets
Salaries and Benefits 1,332,139$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 754,763
Capital Improvements 546,220
TOTAL STREETS 2,633,122$
Sanitation
Salaries and Benefits 1,781,384$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,211,842
TOTAL SANITATION 2,993,226$
Storm Sewers
Salaries and Benefits 151,966$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 40,929
Capital Improvements 74,000
TOTAL STORM SEWERS 266,895$
Engineering
Salaries and Benefits 669,077$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 251,429
TOTAL ENGINEERING 920,506$
Fire
Administration
Salaries and Benefits (see Exhibit A)5,490,086$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 3,040,684
Capital Improvements 50,000
Sub-Total 8,580,770$
Emergency Medical Services
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 40,800$
Sub-Total 40,800$
Fire Suppression
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 180,250$
Sub-Total 180,250$
TOTAL FIRE 8,801,820$
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Appropriation
Police
Salaries and Benefits (see Exhibit A)7,533,335$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 5,617,229
Capital Improvements 72,753
TOTAL POLICE 13,223,317$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE GENERAL FUND 51,405,709$
FLEX FUND
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 9,500$
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 950
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM FLEX FUND 10,450$
LF Hospital Project
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 1,451,558$
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 145,156
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM FLEX FUND 1,596,714$
PARK AND PUBLIC LAND FUND
Park Improvements 1,000,770$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 100,077
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
PARK AND PUBLIC LAND FUND 1,100,847$
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND
Capital Improvements 247,621$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 24,762
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 272,383$
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE FUND
Police
Salaries and Benefits -$
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Appropriation
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 342,709
Capital Equipment 60,000
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 40,271
TOTAL POLICE 442,980$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
TELEPHONE FUND 442,980$
SENIOR RESOURCES COMMISSION FUND
Salaries and Benefits 536,966$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 210,869
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 74,784
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
SENIOR RESOURCES COMMISSION FUND 822,619$
PARKS AND RECREATION FUND
Recreation
Recreation Programs
Salaries and Benefits 3,965,662$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 2,186,558
Capital Equipment 211,497
Sub-Total 6,363,717$
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 1,110,251
TOTAL RECREATION SECTION 7,473,968$
Parks and Forestry
Administration
Salaries and Benefits 3,026,438$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,153,594
Capital Improvement 100,000
Capital Equipment -
Sub-Total 4,280,032$
Grounds Maintenance
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 91,000$
Sub-Total 91,000$
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Appropriation
Athletic Field Plg/Tennis
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 116,000$
Sub-Total 116,000$
Lakefront Facilities
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 37,500$
Sub-Total 37,500$
Tree Trimming
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 87,000$
Sub-Total 87,000$
Tree Removal
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 44,460$
Sub-Total 44,460$
Insect & Disease
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 23,500$
Sub-Total 23,500$
Tree & Shrub Planting/Care
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 14,500$
Sub-Total 14,500$
Natural Areas Management
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 44,800$
Sub-Total 44,800$
TOTAL PARKS AND FORESTRY SECTION 4,738,792$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
PARKS AND RECREATION FUND 12,212,760$
SPECIAL RECREATION FUND
Salaries and Benefits 80,066$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 401,056
Capital Improvements 114,938
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 59,606
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
SPECIAL RECREATION FUND 655,666$
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Appropriation
CEMETERY COMMISSION FUND
Salaries and Benefits 673,929$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 551,437
Capital Improvements 1,450,000
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and operational
expenses not otherwise provided for 267,537
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
CEMETERY COMMISSION FUND 2,942,903$
PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND
Library Services
Salaries and Benefits 3,150,081$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 1,662,098
Building Maintenance - Supplies/Other Services and Charges 399,395$
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and
operational expenses not otherwise provided for 891,157
Sub-Total 6,102,731$
Capital Equipment -$
Capital Improvements 3,700,000
Sub-Total 3,700,000$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND 9,802,731$
POLICE RESTRICTED FUND
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 97,823$
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 9,782
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM POLICE RESTRICTED FUND 107,605$
HOUSING TRUST FUND
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 585,000$
Capital Improvements -
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 58,500
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE HOUSING TRUST FUND 643,500$
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND Appropriation
Salaries and Benefits -$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 3,839
Capital Equipment 1,353,100
Capital Improvements 42,530,457
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 4,388,740
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 48,276,136$
LAUREL/WESTERN REDEVELOPMENT FUND
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 1,488,105
Capital Improvements 100,000$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 158,811
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
LAUREL/WESTERN REDEVELOPMENT FUND 1,746,916$
WATER AND SEWER FUND
General Government
Salaries and Benefits 269,709$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 4,611,383
Debt retirement 783,553
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 1,000,447
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 6,665,092$
Public Works
Salaries and Benefits 2,595,362$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 1,464,461
Capital Improvements 280,000
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION 4,339,823$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
WATER AND SEWER FUND 11,004,915$
WATER AND SEWER CAPITAL FUND
Capital Equipment 510,000$
Capital Improvements 4,590,974
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital -$
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improvements not otherwise provided for 510,097
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
WATER AND SEWER CAPITAL FUND 5,611,071$
DEERPATH GOLF COURSE FUND
Administration
Salaries and Benefits 609,260$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 331,138
Capital Equipment 55,000
Capital Improvements 367,423
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 247,336
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION 1,610,157$
Course Maintenance
Salaries and Benefits -$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 130,593
TOTAL COURSE MAINTENANCE 130,593$
Clubhouse
Salaries and Benefits 285,743$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 694,199
TOTAL CLUBHOUSE 979,942$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
DEERPATH GOLF COURSE FUND 2,720,692$
FLEET FUND
Salaries and Benefits 921,971$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 1,391,312
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 231,328
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE FLEET FUND 2,544,611$
LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 1,718,648$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 171,865
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND 1,890,513$
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SELF INSURANCE FUND
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 6,066,000$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 606,600
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
SELF INSURANCE FUND 6,672,600$
FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION FUND
Other Services and Charges 3,828,005$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 382,800
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION FUND 4,210,805$
POLICE PENSION FUND
Other Services and Charges 4,406,005$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 440,599
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE
POLICE PENSION FUND 4,846,604$
Public Schools THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
School District No. 67
From the Education Fund 38,130,065$
From the Operations, Building and Maintenance Fund 3,161,596$
From the Capital Projects Fund 2,500,000$
From the Illinois Municipal Retirement/Social Security Fund 868,218$
From the Transportation Fund 1,680,333$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST (School District No. 67)46,340,212$
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Summary of the Amounts Appropriated From the Several Funds
Fund Appropriation
General 51,405,709$
Flex 10,450
LF Hospital Project 1,596,714
Park and Public Land 1,100,847
Motor Fuel Tax 272,383
Emergency Telephone 442,980
Senior Resources Commission 822,619
Parks and Recreation 12,212,760
Special Recreation 655,666
Cemetery Commission 2,942,903
Public Library 9,802,731
Alcohol Asset Forfeiture 107,605
Affordable Housing 643,500
Capital Improvements 48,276,136
Laurel/Western Redevelopment 1,746,916
Water and Sewer 11,004,915
Water and Sewer Capital Fund 5,611,071
Deerpath Golf Course 2,720,692
Fleet 2,544,611
Liability Insurance 1,890,513
Self Insurance 6,672,600
Firefighters' Pension 4,210,805
Police Pension 4,846,604
Sub-Total 171,541,730$
The City of Lake Forest School District No. 67
Education 38,130,065$
Operations, Building and Maintenance 3,161,596$
Capital Projects 2,500,000$
Illinois Municipal Retirement/Social Security 868,218$
Transportation 1,680,333$
Sub-Total 46,340,212$
GRAND TOTAL 217,881,942$
That any sum of money heretofore appropriated and not expended
now in the Treasury of The City of Lake Forest, or that hereafter may come into
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the Treasury of The City of Lake Forest, is hereby reappropriated by this
Ordinance.
Section 3: That the funds derived from sources other than the 2024 tax levy
and other revenue pledged for specific purposes may be allotted by the Mayor
and City Council to such appropriations and in such amounts respectively,
as said Corporate Authorities may determine within the limits of said
appropriations, respectively, insofar as doing same does not conflict with
the law.
Section 4: That any unexpended balances of any items of any general appropriation
made by this Ordinance may be expended in making up any deficiency in any other
item in the same general appropriation made by this Ordinance and is hereby
appropriated therefore.
Section 5: That any sum of money received for a specific purpose or category
of expenditure from any source other than real estate taxes (including without
limitation grants and donations) that is not specifically authorized by this
appropriation ordinance shall be authorized for expenditure upon acceptance of such
sum of money by the City, provided that such expenditure is approved in accordance with
applicable City ordinances and procedures.
Section 6: That the sum of money that the Corporate Authorities of the City
(or such subordinate body of the City empowered to authorize the expenditure
of funds) have approved, or will approve, to satisfy a lawful debt of the City,
and for which money is available in the Treasury (or in the specific fund
over which a subordinate body may have authority) at the time of such
approval, is hereby appropriated by this ordinance.
Section 7: That if any item or portion thereof of this Appropriation Ordinance
is for any reason held invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion of such item or the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 8: The City Council shall at any time have the power,
to make transfers of sums of money appropriated for one corporate object
or purpose, but no appropriation for any object or purposes shall thereby
be reduced below any amount sufficient to cover all obligations incurred
or to be incurred against such appropriation.
Section 9: At any time during the fiscal year when an expenditure
shall exceed the amounts set forth in this ordinance and there are funds available
in the City's Treasury, the City Council may approve such expenditure
and grant a supplemental appropriation for such purpose contemporaneously.
Section 10: This ordinance shall be in force ten (10) days from and after its
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passage, approval and publication.
PASSED THIS ____ day of ________________, 2025
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APPROVED THIS ____ day of ________________, 2025
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
That this ordinance be published in pamphlet form and be made available to the
public at the City Hall service counter.
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CITY OF LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS
APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE
FISCAL YEAR 2026 (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026)
EXHIBIT A
In accordance with §3-125.1 of the Pension Code and §4402.30 of the Administrative Code, the City shall
annually establish pensionable salary for all City employees covered by Article 3 of the Pension Code in the City’s
Appropriations Ordinance. Salary attached to rank for officers covered by Article 3 of the Pension Code are as
follows:
POSITION Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7
Police Officer $82,729 $89,540 $96,351 $103,162 $109,974 $116,785 $123,596
Police Sergeant $130,827 $133,124 $135,420 $137,716 $140,013 $142,309 $144,605
Police Commander Salary Range $154,159 - $166,161
Deputy Police Chief Salary Range $167,992 - $182,594
Police Chief Base Salary $195,700
In accordance with §4-118.1 of the Pension Code and §4402.30 of the Administrative Code, the City shall
annually establish pensionable salary for all City employees covered by Article 4 of the Pension Code in the City’s
Appropriations Ordinance. Salary attached to rank for officers covered by Article 4 of the Pension Code are as
follows:
POSITION Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7
Fire Lieut. Paramedic $120,610 $124,954 $126,885 $128,818 $130,749 $132,682 $134,613
Fire Chief Base Salary $195,700
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2025 – ________
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CODE
REGARDING THE LEGAL COMMITTEE
Adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lake Forest
this day of 2025
Published in pamphlet form by direction
and authority of The City of Lake Forest
Lake County, Illinois
this day of 2025
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2025 -
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CODE
REGARDING THE LEGAL COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Forest (“City”) is a home rule, special charter municipal
corporation existing in accordance with the Illinois Constitution of 1970 and the laws of the State
of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to establish and dissolve certain advisory committees,
commissions, and boards pursuant to its home-rule and charter powers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City to
dissolve the legal committee, as set forth in this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE, AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, IN THE EXERCISE OF ITS
HOME RULE AND CHARTER POWERS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby adopted by this reference
as findings of the City Council and are hereby incorporated into this Section as if fully set forth.
SECTION TWO: Amendment to Section 32.095. Section 32.095, entitled “Legal
Committee,” of the Lake Forest City Code is hereby deleted in its entirety (added text is shown
as bold, double-underlined text and deleted text is shown as stricken text):
“LEGAL COMMITTEE
§ 32.095 LEGAL COMMITTEE.
(A) Membership, action, and compliance.
(1) The Legal Committee shall consist of six members, five of whom shall be
appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council, plus one ex officio
member. The Mayor shall serve as the ex officio member (or an alderman
appointed by the Mayor to serve as the alternate). The Mayor and alternate ex
officio member are entitled to attend all Committee meetings, but the alternate may
only vote on Committee matters in the absence of the Mayor. Each member as of
the date of adoption of this section is deemed to have been appointed as provided
herein.
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(2) Each member may serve a maximum of three consecutive, two-year
terms. Each member shall continue in office after expiration of the term until a
successor shall have been duly appointed. The first term of each member as of
the date of adoption of this section shall be deemed to be the date of his or her
appointment to the Legal Committee prior to such adoption date.
(3) Vacancies on the Legal Committee shall be filled by the Mayor with the
advice and consent of Council for the unexpired term of the former member.
(4) Each Committee member shall be subject to removal by the City Council.
(5) Three members shall constitute a quorum. Action taken by the majority of
members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be action of the
Legal Committee.
(6) A Chair of the Legal Committee shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the
advice and consent of the City Council. The Chair shall serve a term of two years
(or, if earlier, until no longer serving as a member) and shall be eligible for
reappointment. The Chair shall continue in office as Chair after expiration of the
term as Chair until a successor Chair shall have been duly appointed. The duties
of the Chair shall be to preside at meetings of the Committee, and in conjunction
with the City Manager and the City Attorney, facilitate and coordinate the functions
of the Committee. In the absence of the Chair (until, in the case of a vacancy in
the office of the Chair, the appointment of a successor Chair as provided below),
a member selected by vote of the other members shall act as Chair and shall have
all the powers of the Chair. A vacancy in the office of the Chair shall be filled by
the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council for the unexpired term
of the former Chair.
(7) Members shall be subject to the provisions of all rules, regulations,
ordinances, and statutes governing conduct of members of the boards and
commissions of the city, including, but not limited to, Chapter 40 of this code, the
Illinois Open Meetings Act, state statutes regarding gifts to public officials, filing of
statements of economic interest, and the like.
(8) Members shall serve without compensation.
(B) Purpose. The purpose of the Legal Committee is as follows:
(1) Upon referral by the Mayor, the City Council, or the City Manager, review
reports and documentation provided by the Mayor, City Manager, or City Attorney
concerning legal claims or litigation threatened or filed against the city in order to
promote compliance with the city's litigation management guidelines; offer initial
evaluations and further assessments (as well as other comments) to the City
Council on legal defense strategies of the city's legal counsel; and otherwise
discuss and provide comments on legal matters concerning the city, including,
without limitation, judicial actions in which the city may be interested.
(2) As requested by the Mayor, the City Council, or the City Manager, review
the litigation management guidelines, legal developments, city ordinances and
contracts, and other relevant materials on an as-needed basis to enhance legal
compliance; promote avoidance or reduction of claims and litigation; promote the
efficient and effective management of claims and litigation against the city,
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including consideration of alternative dispute resolution; and provide guidance on
other legal matters.
(3)As determined by the Committee from time to time, suggest improvements
to the city's ordinances, practices, procedures, and decision-making on an as-
needed basis.
(4)As requested by the Mayor, the City Council, or the City Manager, review
and evaluate city budgets and payments in respect of avoiding, resolving, and
defending claims and litigation.
(5)As requested by the Mayor, the City Council, or the City Manager,
evaluate the engagement of legal counsel and payment arrangements for said
services, and the appropriateness of legal fees and litigation costs.
(6)To engage in such other activity as directed by the Mayor, the City
Council, or the City Manager, affecting the legal interests of the city.
(C)Nature of Committee activity. The City Council hereby confirms that
members of the Legal Committee in the course of Legal Committee activity serve
solely as volunteer citizens of the city and do not serve as attorneys and do not
provide legal representations or advice to the Mayor, City Council, the City
Manager, or city. In their service on the Legal Committee, the members of the
Legal Committee are persons normally and regularly consulted by the city in
respect of such matters.
(D)Reports. The Legal Committee may communicate to the Mayor, City
Council, and City Manager on such matters within the scope of the Committee's
functions, which communications shall be in the form reasonably determined by
the Committee.”
SECTION THREE: Dissolution of the Legal Committee. The City Council of the City of
Lake Forest hereby dissolves the legal committee.
SECTION FOUR: Superseder; Severability. In the event a conflict exists between the
terms of this Ordinance and any other ordinance or resolution of the City, the terms of this
Ordinance shall govern. If any section, paragraph, clause, phrase, provision or part of this
Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or
unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause, phrase, provision or part shall not affect the
validity of any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.
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.
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Passed this ____ day of _________________________, 2025.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this __ day of _________________________, 2025.
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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