CC_2025_12_01_AGENDATHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, December 1, 2025
220 E. Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 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 Appreciation for retiring City Attorney, Julie A. Tappendorf
A copy of the resolution can be found on page 20 of the packet
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution of Appreaction
2.COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
3.OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
4.COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.Gorton Community Center 2026 Budget Presentation
PRESENTED BY: Will Georgi, Board Chair;
Amy Wagliardo, Executive Director;
and Bob Scales, Finance & Operations Chair/City Director;
STAFF CONTACT: Katie Skibbe (847-810-3612)
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Section 10.C.3 of the Restated Agreement Relating to the Gorton
Property (July 2013), as amended by the First Amendment (October 2019), requires the
Finance and Operations Sub-Committee and the Gorton Executive Director to submit the
Center’s annual budget and programming plan, including a five-year financial forecast, to
the City Manager and the Finance Chair for review. Following this review, the City Manager
and Finance Chair must recommend approval, approval with modifications, or rejection of
the Annual Budget and Plan to the City Council.
Upon receipt of the recommendation, the City Council has the right to approve, approve
subject to modification, or reject the Annual Budget and Plan. If the plan is rejected, the
Center may continue to operate under the most recently approved Annual Budget and Plan,
subject to rate adjustments not exceeding CPI. A copy of the Annual Budget, Capital Budget,
and Five-Year Forecast begins on page 21.
Section 10.D.1.b of the First Amendment outlines GCC’s maintenance obligations. GCC must
budget sufficient funds each year to meet these obligations. If GCC’s endowment falls below
$2 million, it must include at least $25,000 annually in its budget until the endowment reaches
$2 million again. For 2026, GCC’s endowment remains above $2 million. The Gorton Board
approved the 2026 Budget on November 10.
COUNCIL ACTION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Gorton Community
Center 2026 Budget.
2. Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing the 2025 Tax Levy (Final Reading)
PRESENTED BY: Katie Skibbe, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval of the final reading of an
Ordinance establishing the 2025 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 revenue, which
represents more than 50% of General Fund revenue.
Spreadsheets related to the proposed tax levy for 2025 are attached (page 26) 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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Fund Levy 2024 Extension $ Change Change
General $ 17,044,547 $ 16,710,340 $ 334,207 2.00%
Pensions 8,112,826 7,908,269 204,557 2.59%
Parks & Recreation 6,670,558 6,486,086 184,471 2.84%
Capital/Debt 6,090,605 5,237,133 853,472 16.30%
New Growth 308,937 0 308,937 PTAB/CE Recapture 0 200,136 -200,136 Library 5,331,145 5,180,899 150,246 2.90%
Library New Growth 45,073 0 45,073
School District 67 - Estimated 43,372,523 41,649,002 1,723,521 4.14%
GRAND TOTAL 86,976,214 83,371,866 3,604,348 4.32%
School District #67 levy amounts are estimates and subject to final approval by the School
District Board.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
City Council 11/17/25 Approval of First Reading
Finance Committee 11/10/25 Discussion of proposed 2025 tax levy
City Council 11/3/25
Finance Committee 10/20/25 Approval of 2025 Tax Levy Estimate
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed 2025 tax levy reflects a 4.51% increase over the 2024 tax
levy extensions for the City and Library operating funds, as well as the City’s pension and debt
service funds. This increase includes:
• A 2.90% property tax capped increase applied to the Parks & Recreation and Library
levies
• Debt service bond levies previously approved by City Council ordinances, subject to
abatements for debt paid by alternate revenue sources
• Estimated debt service for the Police Facility project, with a partial abatement of the
first-year payment
• Increases attributable to new construction
• A 2.00% increase in the General Fund and IMRF pension levies
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Police and Fire pension contributions are determined by independent actuarial valuations and
reviewed by the Pension Subcommittee. The average increase for an existing homeowner
(based on a $1,000,000 home) is projected to be approximately $165, or 3.56%.
COUNCIL ACTION: Consider final approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2025 Tax Levy
(page 30).
5. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of Monday, November 3, 2025, and Monday, November 17, 2025, City
Council Meeting Minutes
A copy of the minutes begins on page 40.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of Monday, November 3, 2025, and Monday, November 17, 2025,
City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of October 18 – November 14, 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:
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Included in the subtotal denoted as “All other Funds” is $222,773 in Water & Sewer Capital
Improvement Fund expenditures.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Check Register for the Period of October 18 – November
14, 2025.
3. Approval of Ordinances Abating 2025 Tax Levies for Various G.O. Alternate Revenue
Bond Issues (Final Reading)
STAFF CONTACT: Katie Skibbe, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests final approval of ordinances abating 2025
debt service property tax levies.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The proposed Ordinances provide for the abatement (reduction)
of 2025 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 2025 bond tax levies,
an abatement ordinance must be approved and filed with the County Clerk no later than
March 1, 2026. 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
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 57) are as follows:
• An Ordinance Abating a Portion of the Tax being Levied in 2025 for the Annual
Payment of the Principal and Interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015
Bond Issue
Fund Invoice Payroll Total
101 General 783,563 1,901,200 2,684,763
501 Water & Sewer 148,936 236,970 385,906
220 Parks & Recreation 134,894 503,841 638,735
311 Capital Improvements 1,223,956 1,223,956
202 Motor Fuel Tax 0
230 Cemetery 14,838 53,356 68,194
210 Senior Resources 30,235 42,517 72,751
510 Deerpath Golf Course 14,193 2,759 16,952
601 Fleet 50,328 67,026 117,354
416 - 434 Debt Funds 0
248 Housing Trust 0
201 Park & Public Land 265,356 265,356
All other Funds 783,209 240,566 1,023,775
$3,449,507 $3,048,234 $6,497,741
Check Register for October 18th - November 14th, 2025
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• An Ordinance Abating the Total Tax being Levied in 2025 for the Annual Payment of the
Principal and Interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017 Bond Issue
Council will consider an additional abatement ordinance for the 2025 GO Bonds after
issuance.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: A summary of the proposed tax levy abatements is provided below:
2025 Debt Service Levy and Abatements
Column1
Levy per
County TIF TIF Loan* Water Net Levy
2015 633,050.00 (361,687.50) 271,362.50
2017 784,352.50 (784,352.50) 0.00
2019 827,962.50 827,962.50
2021 719,800.00 719,800.00
2023 1,271,750.00 1,271,750.00
2025** 1,533,826.00 (230,000.00) 1,303,826.00
Total 5,770,741.00 (361,687.50) (230,000.00) (784,352.50) 4,394,701.00
1% L/C 5,828,448.41 4,438,648.01
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of Ordinances Abating 2025 Tax Levies for various general
obligation bond issues (Final Reading)
4. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Fee Schedule (Final Reading)
STAFF CONTACT: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director (847-810-3614)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests final approval of the proposed Ordinance.
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. 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,
which are included in the packet beginning on page 83 . The following Ordinance is
submitted for City Council consideration:
• Ordinance approving a fee schedule (page 60)
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
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City Council 11/17/25 First reading of proposed ordinances
Finance Committee 11/10/25 Discussion of proposed ordinances
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Annual revenue for the new and increased fees is estimated to be
$3,112 in the General Fund, $14,600 in the Parks and Recreation Fund and $61,903 in the Golf
Course Fund.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant final approval of an Ordinance approving a fee schedule.
5. Consideration and approval of increasing the deductible with the Intergovernmental
Risk Management Agency (IRMA) from $25,000 to $50,000 and authorization for the
City Manager to make the required deductible payments.
STAFF CONTACT: Katie Skibbe, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval to increase the City’s deductible
with the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA) from $25,000 to $50,000 and to
authorize the City Manager to make deductible payments up to $50,000 without further
Council action.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City of Lake Forest has been a member of IRMA, a member-
owned, self-governed public risk pool, since 1981. IRMA provides general liability, worker’s
compensation, and other insurance coverage along with risk management services. The
City’s deductible has been $25,000 since 2010, when it was increased from $2,500.
IRMA provides contribution credits for members who select deductibles above $5,000 to
encourage the use of higher deductibles. The City’s 2026 contribution of $1,808,787 includes a
14% credit of $294,454, yet remains $390,139 higher than the prior year. To help manage this
increase, staff evaluated options to contain costs. Increasing the deductible from $25,000 to
$50,000 increases the contribution credit by 10% to 24%.
Staff reviewed claims from 2020–2024 to estimate the annual impact of increasing the City’s
IRMA deductible from $25,000 to $50,000. Over this period, the City averaged 2.5 claims per
year with costs between $25,000 and $50,000. The table below summarizes the estimated
annual savings if the $50,000 deductible was in place during those years.
$50,000 Deductible
Year
Total Deductible Costs Claims Increased Savings from
2024 51 379,904.00 2 68,840.85 210,324.00 141,483.15
2023 73 343,970.00 5 145,298.09 210,324.00 65,025.91
2022 90 166,981.00 2 51,347.48 210,324.00 158,976.52
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2021 59 307,507.00 1 30,323.08 210,324.00 180,000.92
2020 59 262,847.00 3 116,504.67 210,324.00 93,819.33
Approval of the increase in the deductible up to $50,000 will include authorization for the City
Manager to pay deductible invoices from IRMA up to the deductible amount without further
action of the Council.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Annual contributions under the current $25,000 deductible for
calendar year 2026 are $1,808,787. If City Council approves increasing the deductible to
$50,000, annual contributions would decrease by $210,324, resulting in a total contribution of
$1,598,463.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant approval of increasing the City of Lake Forest’s deductible with the
Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA) from $25,000 to $50,000 and authorize
the City Manager to make the required deductible payments.
6. Award of the contract for 2026 GIS Services to MGP, Inc. in the not-to-exceed
amount of $131,505 and 2026 Plotting Costs in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,299
for a Total Cost of $133,804
STAFF CONTACT: Keri Kaup, Assistant to the City Manager (847-810-3677)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff recommends awarding the contract for Geographic
Information System (GIS) Services to MGP, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $131,505 for
calendar year 2026 and 2026 GIS associated plotting costs in the not-to-exceed amount of
$2,299. The 1-year agreement is from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In 2010, the City joined the GIS Consortium (GISC). The GIS
Consortium is a public entity consisting of local governments that work collectively to achieve
the benefits of GIS and related technologies.
Currently there are 41 members in the GISC including nearby communities such as Highland
Park, Deerfield, Glenview, and Skokie. The GIS Consortium is based on an innovative approach
that manages staffing costs by sharing professional resources. The mission of the Consortium is
to create value for its members by identifying opportunities for minimizing cost and risk.
MGP, Inc. is the current service provider for the City's Geographic Information Systems
program and provides technical support services to the entire GIS Consortium. A site specialist
is assigned to each community to manage the day-to-day GIS operations in that community.
The GISC staffing model was reduced three years ago from 100% staffing to 50% staffing for
Lake Forest. This will be the fourth year of implementing the 50% staffing allocation model.
Under this allocation, City staff have been able to effectively move projects forward with the
on-site analysts and look to continue with this model moving forward. MGP staff will be onsite
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about eight days a month to provide GIS services to city staff, the public and consulting firms
as needed.
Innovation is an important emphasis for the contract with GIS going forward and therefore
MGP agreed to hosting routine lunch-and-learns with City Staff to discuss opportunities for
additional innovative approaches with GIS.
Each municipality is responsible for approving an annual service provider contract with MGP
to reflect the specific needs and budget of the individual community.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The GIS Consortium Service Provider Contract for MGP in Lake Forest
for Calendar Year 2026 is for services not to exceed $124,705 for staffing costs. Additionally, the
City also pays $6,800 for fixed-costs that MGP incurs with this contract for a total of $131,505.
The 2026 staffing cost of $124,705 is an increase of 3.75% ($4,507) from the 2025 GIS contract.
The annual ESRI license fee (due October 31) of $8,918 is not included as it is budgeted
separately by IT.
Services provided will include direct management, development, and the operation and
maintenance of the City’s GIS system. MGP also provides investigation, research and
development of new functionality and capability to benefit all GIS Consortium members.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? No
If no, indicate the specific exception requested:
Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1I – Existing Relationship
Beginning on page 87 of your packet is the Calendar Year 2026 GIS Consortium Service
Provider Contract for MGP. January through April expenses will be made from the City’s
FY2026 budget, while May through December expenses will be funded from the City’s FY2027
budget.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2027 Funding Source
101-3747-435.35-46 $133,804 $133,804 Y*
*Part of the FY 2027 budget approval process
COUNCIL ACTION Award of the contract for 2026 GIS Services to MGP, Inc. in the not-to-
exceed amount of $131,505 and 2026 Plotting Costs in the not-to-exceed amount of
$2,299 for a Total Cost of $133,804
7. Approval for 3-Year Renewal of Adobe Acrobat Licensing with Hypertec in the
Amount of $29,259.
STAFF CONTACT: Cameron Burrell, Director of Innovation and Technology
(847-810-3598)
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PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval for a 3-year agreement for Adobe
Acrobat licensing agreement with Hypertec which includes maintenance services and
additional licensing for expanded staff support.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Adobe suite of products which is used by city employees is an
integral part of day-to-day operations including processing financial documents, building
permitting and planning, as well as utilizing the suite of products to produce marketing
material for programing and initiatives. Adobe facilitates collaboration by enabling users to
annotate and comment on PDFs. Multiple stakeholders can review and provide feedback on
documents, improving and maintaining consistent operational workflow. Additionally,
continuing to use Adobe for our business operations is critical for maintaining our reduction of
paper processes throughout the organization. Adobe Acrobat is a best of breed product and
the industry leader for PDF management and creative software tools.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Milestone Date Comments
RFP Issuance 11/03/2025
Proposals Submitted 11/21/2025
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Annual licensing for Adobe has been steadily increasing by 6%-7%
year over year. Additionally, we are seeing an increase in usage for Adobe Acrobat Pro across
the organization and are requesting three additional licenses be purchased to accommodate
this.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
Our proposal review team identified Hypertec as the vendor that best meets the criteria we
require for working with a vendor on such a critical component of our internal operations. They
provided all requested documentation and an impressive portfolio showcasing their body of
work. Our current contract is with Hypertec and they have demonstrated the ability to support
our needs with the suite of adobe products.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2024 Funding Source
$29,368 $29,259 Y
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* The amount requested over budget can be absorbed through other budgetary savings
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval for 3-Year Renewal of Adobe Acrobat Licensing with Hypertec in
the Amount of $29,259.
8. Approval to Waive the Bid Process and Approve Watermain Testing for the
Waukegan and Westleigh Intersection Project to the RJN Group and Authorize the
City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $49,834 to Include a 10%
Contingency in the Amount of $4,983 for a Total Cost of $54,817
STAFF CONTACT: Byron Kutz, P.E., Superintendent of Engineering (810-3555)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Following a presentation on November 17, 2025, the City
Council directed staff to obtain a proposal for watermain testing to present at the next
Council meeting.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: An overall description first of the project prior to providing detail
regarding the watermain testing being requested: This intersection has frequent north-south
rear-end collisions, as well as left-turning collisions. This intersection is also very congested,
especially during events at the West Campus. The City’s proposed intersection improvements
project will improve the traffic-flow and safety at this intersection by widening the roadway,
constructing dedicated left and right turn lanes and adding pedestrian signals, cross-walks,
sidewalks, and ADA accessible curb ramps. The proposed improvements along Waukegan
Road (IL 43) include installing a dedicated left-turn lane for northbound traffic and a
dedicated right and left-turn lane for south-bound traffic. Along Westleigh Road, a dedicated
left-turn lane will be added for westbound traffic. The existing traffic signals at this intersection
will also be upgraded to accommodate the additional dedicated turning lanes. Pedestrian
safety will be improved by upgrading pedestrian signals, with new cross-walks and ADA
accessible curb ramps installed throughout the intersection.
Following the significant watermain break on the 14-inch Westleigh Road main (installed in
1949), which ultimately resulted in a boil order, staff was directed to evaluate watermain
options within the proposed intersection project limits. This evaluation is particularly important
given that the long-planned Waukegan–Westleigh intersection project is scheduled for the
IDOT state bid opening on January 16, 2026, with construction tentatively expected to begin in
mid to late March 2026. At the November 17 Council meeting, staff was instructed to continue
preparing the Waukegan–Westleigh intersection project for inclusion in the January letting,
while simultaneously pursuing watermain testing to better understand the condition of all
mains within the project’s paving limits. Testing will focus especially on the east–west 14-inch
main, which is located only 2,500 feet west of the recent break. Although no watermain
breaks have been identified within the intersection project area, conducting testing now will
provide the due diligence needed to either proceed with the project as planned or pause it
to pursue any necessary watermain rehabilitation. IDOT will publish projects for the January 16
letting on December 5, but unfortunately watermain test results will not be available by that
time. Staff anticipates receiving the report in early January, which would allow 1–2 weeks to
notify IDOT if the City must withdraw the intersection project from the January 16 bid opening
to address watermain rehabilitation.
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In terms of the specifics of the watermain testing being proposed, only a limited number of
specialized firms provide this state-of-the-art pressure pipeline assessment technology, which
delivers highly precise, high-resolution results using the Advanced Vibroacoustic Analysis (AVA)
method powered by Dynamic Response Imaging™. Developed through more than a decade
of research, this approach uses external inspection and advanced diagnostics to produce
detailed, stick-level condition maps that identify sections of pipe that are at risk, performing
well, or should be monitored over time. It also detects leaks, air pockets, and obstructions in
real time, allowing utilities to pinpoint repairs using accurate wall-thickness and leak-location
data. In contrast, many traditional inspection methods require significant fieldwork, may
disrupt service, and often provide only limited or averaged condition information, making it
difficult to identify specific problem areas. This modern approach enables the City to focus
repairs exactly where they are needed, reduce unnecessary replacement costs, minimize
public disruption, and make more informed decisions when allocating capital and
maintenance budgets.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Project history is shown dating back to 2020.
Reviewed Date Comments
City Council 11/17/2025
Public Works Committee 11/3/2025 Council Approval of IDOT Joint Funding
City Council 11/3/2025
Public Works Committee 10/20/2025 Council Approval to Grant Easement to
City Council 8/5/2024 Property for Road Purposes as Needed
for the Waukegan Westleigh
Public Works Committee 7/1/2024
Council Approval to dedicate City
Property for Road Purposes as Needed
for the Waukegan Westleigh
Public Works Committee 4/1/21
Finance Committee 11/9/2020
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The need for this watermain testing was not known during the FY27
budget preparation process, and therefore this is an unbudgeted expense from Water Fund
reserves.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? No
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Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 9.2 –Waiver of Procedures (requires 2/3 vote). This
watermain testing is a very specialized, emerging technology with very few firms providing this
service.
Below is an estimated summary of the project budget:
Funding Source
Water Fund Reserve $0 $54,817 N
If necessary, a supplemental appropriation ordinance will be submitted for City Council
approval at the end of the fiscal year. If approved, RJN would begin these watermain testing
services immediately.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to Waive the Bid Process and Approve Watermain Testing for the
Waukegan and Westleigh Intersection Project to the RJN Group and Authorize the City
Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $49,834 to Include a 10% Contingency in
the Amount of $4,983 for a Total Cost of $54,817.
9. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Historic
Preservation Commission in Support of a Building Scale Variance for a Pool House at
1 S. Stonegate Road. (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 recommendation from the Historic Preservation
Commission is presented to the City Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda.
BACKGROUND: 1 S. Stonegate Road – The Commission recommended approval of an
Ordinance granting a building scale variance for a pool house. The Historic Preservation
Commission has final authority over design related decisions however City Council action is
required when a variance is requested. Public testimony was presented by the Lake Forest
Preservation Foundation and a neighbor in support of the petition. (Approved - 6 to 0)
An Ordinance approving a building scale variance for 1 S. Stonegate Road with key exhibits
attached is included in the Council packet beginning on page 109. 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 an Ordinance granting a building scale variance for a pool house
at 1 S. Stonegate Road as recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission.
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10. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Zoning Board of
Appeals for 831 Rosemary Road, 1147 Valley Road, and 1450 Old Mill Road. (First
Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The following recommendations from the Zoning Board of
Appeals are presented to the City Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda along
with the associated Ordinances.
BACKGROUND
831 Rosemary Road – The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of an Ordinance
granting variances to allow a driveway wider than 16 feet in the front yard setback and a variance
from the corner side yard setback for a small portion of an open porch. No public testimony was
presented on this petition. (Approved – 4 to 0)
1147 Valley Road – The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of an Ordinance granting
a variance to allow a portion of a new garage to be constructed within the front yard setback. No
public testimony was presented on this petition. (Approved – 6 to 0)
1450 Old Mill Road – The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of an Ordinance
granting a variance to allow a second floor addition to encroach into the front yard setback the
same distance as the existing structure. No public testimony was presented on this petition.
(Approved – 6 to 0)
Ordinances approving the variances as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals, with key
exhibits attached, are included in the Council packet beginning on page 129. 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 Ordinances approving variances for 831 Rosemary Road, 1147
Valley Road, and 1450 Old Mill Road in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals’
recommendations.
11. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in Support of a
Special Use Permit to Authorize a New Real Estate Office, Jameson Sotheby’s
International Realty, at 1050 N. Western Avenue. (If desired by the Council, Waive
First Reading and Grant Final Approval of the Ordinance.)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
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PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The following recommendation from the Plan Commission
is presented to the City Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Real Estate Offices are classified as special uses and require
review through a public process. A Special Use Permit is requested to allow a new real estate
company, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, to locate at the north end of the Central
Business District, in space previously occupied by OrangeTheory Fitness and just south of
Sophia Steak. Jameson Sotheby’s does not currently have an office in Lake Forest. Several
local real estate agents recently aligned with this company and desire to have a physical
presence in the business district to support residents selling their homes and to showcase the
community to potential buyers.
No public testimony was presented to the Commission on this petition and the Commission
voted 6 to 0 to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit subject to the conditions as
detailed in the Ordinance which is included in the Council packet beginning on page 148.
The Commission’s report provides additional information on this petition and is also included in
the Council packet beginning on page 145.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading
and grant final approval of the Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit authorizing
Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty to occupy existing tenant space at 1050 N. Western
Avenue subject to the conditions as detailed in the Ordinance.
12. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Building Review
Board for 1124 Fairview Avenue and 1781 Knollwood 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
1124 Fairview Avenue - The Board recommended approval of a new single family residence on a
vacant lot and the associated hardscape and landscape. In response to public testimony
presented by neighbors, the Board confirmed that the house complies with the allowable square
footage and zoning setbacks and that drainage and grading plans will be subject to review and
approval by the City Engineer. (Approved - 6 to 0)
1781 Knollwood Lane - The Board recommended approval of a new single family residence on a
vacant lot and the associated hardscape and landscape. Public testimony was presented by
neighbors in support of the petition and others requesting information about tree removal, drainage,
and the size of the house. In response to public testimony, the Board confirmed that the residence
as proposed complies with all applicable regulations. (Approved - 4 to 0)
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Ordinances approving the petitions as recommended by the Building Review Board with key exhibits
attached are included in the Council packet beginning on page 153. 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 1124 Fairview Avenue
and 1781 Knollwood Lane in accordance with the Building Review Board’s recommendations.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the twelve (12) Omnibus items as presented
6. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a recommendation by staff to modify parking regulations in the
Central Business District and implement new technology solutions for permit
management and parking enforcement.
PRESENTED BY: Keri Kaup, Assistant to the City Manager (847-810-3677)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: As part of the Council priorities for FY26, City Council
requested an evaluation of the Central Business District (CBD) parking and recommendations
to improve user experiences. Staff has conducted a comprehensive assessment of parking in
the CBD and is providing City Council with initial recommendations for consideration and
discussion.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In August 2025, City staff from multiple departments formed a
committee to review parking in the CBD. The Committee’s purpose was to analyze current
regulations and formulate recommendations for modifications to the parking regulations, so
customers and businesses alike will have a clear understanding of where to park, resulting in a
more enjoyable downtown experience.
The Committee established three goals to frame the evaluation process: 1) Simplify parking
zones and signage; 2) Ensure customer zones are near shopping and dining destinations, and
designate employee parking zones; and 3) Improve permit management and parking
enforcement capabilities through technology.
The Committee has made recommendations in support of each stated goal which are
detailed in the memo on page 174 of the agenda. The direction provided by Council tonight
will result in first reading of any applicable code amendments at the January 20th City Council
meeting.
In addition to the established goals and recommendations, the Committee is seeking
additional direction on lowering the cost of employee permits, as well as whether to pursue
valet permits.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
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Reviewed Date Comments
City Council 10/6/25
Review of community and business
survey results and opportunity to
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve staff recommendations to modify parking regulations in the
Central Business District and implement new technologies in support of the program; and
provide Council direction related to lowering the cost of employee permits and pursuing valet
permits.
7. NEW BUSINESS
1. Forest Park Beach Concessions
- Mayor Tack
8. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjournment into Executive Session
Reconvene into Open Session
9. ADJOURNMENT
A copy of the Decision Making Parameters, along with a guide to icons focusing on the Priority
Areas in the Strategic Plan, is included with this agenda, starting on the following page.
Office of the City Manager November 26, 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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The City of Lake Forest 2025-2030 Strategic Plan — Priority Areas2
Priority Areas
FISCAL STEWARDSHIP
Implement an operating budget and capital improvement strategy
that is balanced over the long-term.
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC VITALITY
Enhance the business community so that it remains economically
viable, enticing to visit, and meets the needs of the community
and visitors.
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
Promote a healthy and active community by providing diverse
recreational opportunities, maintaining parks and open spaces,
and supporting programs that enhance residents’ quality of life.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Ensure the safety and security of all residents by providing efficient
and effective police, fire, and emergency services while promoting
community-based crime prevention initiatives.
COMMUNITY’S VISUAL CHARACTER AND DEVELOPMENT
Enhance the aesthetic appeal of Lake Forest by balancing preservation
of historic buildings, distinct streetscapes and landscapes with being
open to opportunities and new ideas.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Encourage active participation and communication between
the City government and residents, fostering a sense of community
and ensuring that voices are heard in the decision-making process.
INFRASTRUCTURE & CITY FACILITIES
Invest in and maintain infrastructure and facilities to ensure they
are safe, reliable, and capable of meeting current and future needs
of the community.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Julie A. Tappendorf has faithfully served as the City Attorney for The City of Lake
Forest for the past eight years, providing exceptional legal counsel, sound guidance, and
steadfast support to the Mayor, City Council, and City staff; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure, Julie demonstrated the highest standards of
professionalism, integrity, and public service while ensuring that the City’s operations,
policies, and initiatives were conducted in full compliance with the law; and
WHEREAS, Julie played a vital role in advising the City through numerous complex legal
matters, major municipal projects, and policy initiatives, consistently delivering thoughtful
analysis and expert judgment that strengthened the long-term interests of the community;
and
WHEREAS, Julie’s commitment to public service extended beyond legal expertise, the
projects in which she was involved will continue to serve the City well into the future by
contributing significantly to the community's character, vitality, safety, and quality of life;
and
WHEREAS, Julie supported, encouraged, inspired, and offered reassurance and clear
guidance to individual staff members enabling them to confront challenges and resolve
issues with confidence and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, the City is profoundly grateful for Julie’s nearly a decade of unwavering
dedication, deep institutional knowledge, and tireless effort in service to the residents of
the City of Lake Forest; and
WHEREAS, Julie will be missed as a colleague and a friend. We wish her and her family all
the best in the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the City Council of The City of Lake Forest,
Illinois, hereby expresses the profound gratitude of the citizens and staff of the city of Lake
Forest to Julie A. Tappendorf for eight years of loyal and faithful public service by means of
this resolution, which shall be spread upon the permanent records of the City Council and
a signed copy of which shall be delivered to Ms. Tappendorf.
Adopted by the City Council of
The City of Lake Forest this
1st day of December 2025
________________________________
Stanford R. Tack, Mayor
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Gorton Center
2026 Budget Summary
$ Variance % Variance
2025 2026 2026 Bgt vs 2026 Bgt vs
Projected Budget 2025 Refrcst 2025 Refrcst
Operations Income/(Expense):
Room Rentals & Leases 528,355 549,301 20,946 4%
Operations Expense (1,189,767) (1,439,568) (249,801) 21%
Operations, net (661,412) (890,267) (228,998) -35%
Programs & Events Income/(Expense):
Income 915,329 979,921 11,886 2%
(Expense)(653,053) (624,954) (10,867) 2%
Programs & Events, net 282,062 283,081 1,019 0%
Children's Learning Center Income/(Expense):
Income 729,000 844,900 115,900 16%
(Expense)(501,215) (583,994) (82,779) 17%
CLC, net 227,785 260,906 33,121 -15%
Unrestricted Activity - Fundraising:
Income 530,210 545,000 14,790 3%
(Expense)(151,475) (165,386) (13,911) 8%
Unrestricted Activity,net 378,735 379,614 879 3%
Income (Loss) from Operations 207,384 103,219 (104,308)
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Gorton Community Center
2026 Budget
$ Variance
2024 2025 2026 2026 Bgt vs
Actual Projected Budget 2025 Projected
Room Rentals & Leases
4001 · Annual Leases 152,375 160,096 162,614 2,518
4002 · Daily and Contract Rent, Net 117,681 140,262 147,275 7,013
4003 · Drop In Center Rent 59,679 62,657 65,797 3,140
4004 - Theatre Rent 88,846 107,823 113,214 5,391
4004 - Technical Fees 63,763 57,517 60,400 2,883
482,343 528,355 549,301 20,946
Operation Expense
5001 · Payroll
5001.01 · Administration 707,402 656,281 829,937 173,656
5001.02 · Porter 74,502 74,548 79,679 5,131
5001.03 · Taxes 53,973 53,049 66,363 13,314
5001.04 · Payroll Fees 9,039 5,268 8,505 3,237
5001.06 · 401K Employer Contributiuons - 5,280 10,000 4,720
Total 5001 · Payroll 844,915 794,426 994,484 200,058
5002 · Porter/Cleaning Services 101,796 113,951 119,649 5,698
5003 · Copier 5,772 4,360 5,100 740
5004 · Postage 1,197 1,529 1,581 52
5006 - Marketing 150,739 149,683 151,000 1,317
5007 · Printing 210 43 200 157
5008 · Insurance -
5008.02 · Liability Insurance 19,866 22,263 24,489 2,226
5008.03 · Workers Compensation Insurance 4,307 2,210 2,431 221
5008.04 · Directors & Officers Insurance 347 1,842 2,026 184
5008.05 · Liquor Liability Insurance 450 600 660 60
5008.06 · Comercial Umbrella 3,847 5,899 6,489 590
5008.07 · Commercial Property 964 11,571 12,728 1,157
5008.08- Cyber Insurance 207 1,239 1,363 124
5008.10 - Reimbursed Health Insurance 44,708 41,310 75,000 33,690
Total 5008 · Insurance 74,696 86,934 125,186 38,252
5010 · Accounting 14,750 15,775 16,722 947
5011 · Office Supplies 5,622 5,858 6,034 176
5012 · Utilities -
5012.01 · Gas 7,826 16,878 17,384 506
5012.02 · Electric 53,167 49,067 50,539 1,472
5012.03 · Water/Sewer 2,892 2,175 2,240 65
5012.04 · Telephone 7,392 7,439 7,662 223
5012.05 · Internet 5,569 5,866 6,042 176
Total 5012 · Utilities 76,847 81,425 83,868 2,443
5014 · Building Maintenance
5014.01 · Laundry - 4,905 5,052 147
5014.02 · Pest Control 405 548 575 170
5014.03 · Cleaning Supplies 10,536 10,930 11,477 547
5014.10 - Theatre Maintenance 10,231 3,623 3,804 181
5014.11-Storage Unit - 5,155 5,310 155
5014.08 · Miscellaneous 31,680 26,113 27,419 1,306
Total 5014 · Building Maintenance 52,852 51,274 53,637 2,506
5015 · Bank/Credit Chg and Late Fees 36,960 22,489 23,164 675
5017 · Miscellaneous
5017.01 · Dues and Subscriptions 1,939 129 133 4
5017.02 - Vending Machine - 247 250 3
5017.03 - License Fees 640 534 550 16
5017.06 · Exec Director's Discretionary Fund 6,232 9,122 10,000 878
5017.05 - Meeting Expense 3,540 4,563 5,000 437
5017.11 - Educaton/Conferences 3,653 5,045 6,000 955
5017.08 - Staff Development 5,453 2,467 3,000 533
Total 5017 · Miscellaneous 21,457 22,107 24,933 2,826
5018 · Website Maintenance 1,700 1,988 2,048 60
5019 · Computer Equip/Maint/Software 16,220 32,894 33,881 987
5021 - Strategic Planning Contingency - - - -
5020 - Non-Capital Items - 401 400 (1)
-
Other Income -
4301 · Administrative Fees 6,000 6,180 6,360 180
4302 · Interest 6,553 7,042 6,000 (1,042)
4304 · Miscellaneous 30 3,552 3,500 (52)
4306 - Distributions - Endowment Fund 173,507 178,596 186,456 7,860
4307 - Covid-19 Relief - - - -
1,219,643 1,189,767 1,439,568 249,944
Operations Expense net (737,300) (661,412) (890,267) (228,998)
Programs & Events - Income
Programs
4101 - Sports 11,765 16,717 11,600 (5,117)
4102 - Joalida Art - 18,664 19,660 996
4103 · Yoga 8,630 7,765 7,437 (328)
4104- Adult Art - 16,000 15,500 (500)
4105- Youth Art - 27,279 28,000 721
4106 - Sewing 32,899 53,196 50,000 (3,196)
4107 · Mah Jong & Other Games 17,254 24,000 26,000 2,000
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Gorton Community Center
2026 Budget
$ Variance
2024 2025 2026 2026 Bgt vs
Actual Projected Budget 2025 Projected
4109 · Food & Drink Classes 22,253 15,536 16,695 1,159
4111 · Other 107,557 - 3,600 3,600
4112 · Manners 5,634 4,416 5,420 1,004
4113- Film Camp - 24,060 26,250 2,190
4115 - Workshops - 3,442 3,000 (442)
4125 - Music & Dance Lessons 32,650 38,776 40,000 1,224
4129 - Wellness (Meditation)6,689 11,487 13,330 1,843
4132- Gorton Drama Studio 141,994 191,736 244,442 52,706
4140 - Stem (Robothink)21,115 39,950 42,000 2,050
408,439 493,024 552,934 59,910
Events
4117 - Safety Town 11,593 14,062 14,000 (62)
4118 - Dog Day 160 - - -
4120 - Film Festival & Series 39,606 44,657 46,620 1,963
4199 - Hughes Distribution 23,505 26,993 23,118 (3,875)
4121 - Family Shows 11,812 25,044 27,750 2,706
4122 - Kids Only Holiday Shoppe 3,576 3,000 3,500 500
4201 - Grotto 12,524 12,000 12,000 -
4213 - Rendezvous Arts 14,537 11,787 - (11,787)
4211 - Speaker/Storytelling 49 1,946 3,125 1,179
4212 - Live Music 32,640 32,320 57,252 24,932
4204 - Other -
11,443 28,659 22,000 (6,659)
56,735 52,786 40,000 (12,786)
4225 - Gorton Producer Program 45,550 95,342 100,000 4,658
4226 - Signature Events 55,778 59,029 61,572 2,543
4202 - Jazz 9,715 14,680 16,050 1,370
329,224 422,305 426,987 4,682
Total Program & Event Revenue 737,664 915,329 979,921 64,592
Programs & Events - Expense
Programs
5101 - Sports 8,657 8,851 8,800 (51)
5102 - Joalida Art - 15,800 16,712 912
5103 · Yoga 5,910 6,450 6,500 50
5104 - Adult Art - 12,000 12,000 -
5105 - Youth Art - 9,161 16,740 7,579
5106 - Sewing 25,782 45,703 33,443 (12,260)
5107 · Mah Jong & Other Games 11,253 17,503 18,000 497
5109 · Food & Drink Classes 19,458 10,840 11,691 851
5111 · Other 62,820 - - -
5112 - Manners 4,524 3,103 3,869 766
5113- Film Camp - 14,497 15,750 1,253
5115 - Workshops - 2,333 2,100 (233)
5125 - Music & Dance Lessons 16,330 26,000 28,000 2,000
5129 - Wellness 3,801 7,984 9,331 1,347
5140 - Stem (Robothink)17,360 28,000 30,000 2,000
5700 - Gorton Drama Studio 76,748 211,522 174,556 5,396
252,642 419,747 387,492 10,107
Events
5117 - Safety Town 18,088 4,495 4,500 5
5119 - Dog Day 645 484 - (484)
5120 - Film Festival & Series 31,634 40,492 42,000 1,508
5121 - Family Shows 6,067 9,484 36,852 27,368
5122 - Kids Only Holiday Shoppe 2,298 2,533 2,300 (233)
5201 - Grotto 4,943 2,610 5,000 2,390
5213 - Rendezvous Arts 8,751 8,206 - (8,206)
5211 - Speaker/Storytelling - 1,955 1,550 (405)
5212 - Live Music 32,398 33,662 48,970 15,308
5204 - Other -
19,922 32,204 18,000 (14,204)
34,310 43,017 30,000 (13,017)
5202 - Jazz 3,398 7,157 6,290 (867)
5226 - Signature Event 50,336 47,007 44,000 (3,007)
212,789 233,306 239,462 6,156
Total Program & Events Expense 404,169 441,531 452,398 10,867
Programs & Events, net 210,083 210,083 210,083 210,083
Children's Learning Center - Income
4401.15 - Enrollment 12,514 12,000 12,000 -
4402 · Hourly 457,403 473,996 652,000 178,004
4403 - Lunch Bunch 16,412 21,982 20,900 (1,082)
4404 · Camp Gorton/Mini Camps 124,363 143,799 160,000 16,201
4405 · Other -
4405.4 · Other-Donations - - - -
4405.1 · Book Fair - - - -
Childcare Restoration Grant/Other - - - -
Total 4405 · Other - - - -
Total Revenue, Drop-In Center 610,692 729,000 844,900 115,900
Chidren's Learning Center - Expense
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Gorton Community Center
2026 Budget
$ Variance
2024 2025 2026 2026 Bgt vs
Actual Projected Budget 2025 Projected
5401 · Payroll
5401.01 · Drop In Center 286,345 338,328 403,632 65,304
5401.08 - Remib. Employee Health Insurance 1,333 1,278 1,200 (78)
5401.04 · Taxes 21,965 25,881 30,878 4,997
5401.05 · Payroll Fees 2,064 1,751 1,804 53
5401.06 · Unemployment Claims 9,773 - - -
Total 5401 · Payroll 321,480 367,238 437,514 70,276
5402 · Administrative Services 6,000 6,180 6,360 180
5403 · Rent 59,677 62,657 64,548 1,891
5404 · Telephone 720 885 960 75
5405 · Staff Development/Education 4,903 856 600 (256)
5406 · Office Supplies 992 1,590 1,200 (390)
5407 · Classroom Supplies 4,312 5,821 2,400 (3,421)
5407.1 - Snack Expense 2,525 2,356 600 (1,756)
5407.2 - Lunch Expense 17,057 21,361 34,560 13,199
5407.3- Teacher Class Supplies 1,433 1,500 67
5408 · Cleaning & Laundry 6,237 9,429 13,200 3,771
5409 - Marketing 649 362 300 (62)
5410 · Camp & Safety Town Jr. 2,781 1,165 2,000 835
5416 - Website Expense (BrightWheel)445 1,092 647
5417 - Liability Insurance 7,528 5,818 6,600 782
5418 - Workers Compensation Insurance 6,317 3,817 5,760 1,943
5419- CLC Temporary Staff 2,597 - (2,597)
5413 · Classroom Equipment 668 4,815 3,600 (1,215)
5414 · Miscellaneous 5,726 2,390 1,200 (1,190)
Total Expense, Drop-In Center 447,574 501,215 583,994 82,779
Drop-In Center, net 163,118 227,785 260,906 33,121
Unrestricted Activity - Fundraising
Donations - Income
General Donations
4501.01 - 1st Quarter Donations 45,777 85,170 75,000 (10,170)
4501.02 - Spring Appeal 112,496 35,604 75,000 39,396
4501.03 - 3rd Quarter Donations 84,824 92,838 83,000 (9,838)
4501.04 - Fall Appeal 325,451 302,100 300,000 (2,100)
4501.80 - In-Kind Donations 82,834 2,168 2,000 (168)
4501.30 - Endowment Donations 100,000 - - -
Donations - Fundraising Event - -
4501.4- Oktoberfest - -
4502.42- Donations 11,000 12,330 10,000 (2,330)
4502.49- Ticket Sales 26,770 -
789,153 530,210 545,000 14,790
Donations - Expense 161,397 151,475 165,386 13,911
Unrestricted Donations, net 627,756 378,735 379,614 879
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ACTUAL
BUDGET
PROJECTED
BUDGET
PROJECTED BUDGET PROJECTED PROJECTED PROJECTED PROJECTED
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Revenue
Room Rentals/Leases 470,510 494,917 528,355 549,301 565,780 582,753 600,236 618,243
Programs and Events 624,772 754,647 915,329 979,921 979,921 1,009,319 1,039,598 1,070,786
Children's Learning Center 459,778 526,328 729,000 844,900 844,900 870,247 896,354 923,245
Unearned Revenue/Contributions 387,399 571,699 530,210 545,000 545,000 561,350 578,191 595,536
0
Total Revenue 1,942,459 2,347,591 2,702,894 2,919,122 2,935,601 3,023,669 3,114,379 3,207,811
Expenses
Administration 1,079,546 1,332,323 1,189,767 1,439,568 1,439,568 1,482,755 1,527,238 1,573,055
Programs and Events 349,814 457,688 653,053 626,954 626,954 645,763 665,135 685,090
Children's Learning Center 347,459 411,197 501,215 583,994 583,994 601,514 619,559 638,146
Fundraising Expenses 48,536 143,128 151,475 165,386 165,386 170,348 175,458 180,722
0
Total Expenses 1,825,355 2,344,336 2,495,510 2,815,902 2,815,902 2,900,379 2,987,390 3,077,012
Operating Income 117,104 3,255 207,384 103,220 119,699 123,290 126,989 130,798
Depreciation Expense (308,861)(318,084)(327,627)(337,456)(347,579)(358,007)(368,747)(379,809)
Temporarily Restricted Activity, Net (227,118)(88,268)(90,916)(93,644)(96,453)(99,346)(102,327)(105,397)
Permanently Restricted Activity, Net 593,504 455,524 469,190 483,265 497,763 512,696 528,077 543,919
Other - Capital Campaign
Net Income 174,629 52,427 258,031 155,386 173,430 178,633 183,992 189,512
Gorton Center
FIVE YEAR FORECAST
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Attachment 1
PROJECTED EQUALIZED ASSESSED VALUATION
Based on information from the County Clerk's Office
the projected Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) of property
in The City of Lake Forest for the tax year 2025 is as follows:
2024 EAV for The City of Lake Forest 2,775,045,473
Estimated average change to existing property 8.097023%
2025 EAV for existing property 2,999,741,539
Total Estimated New Construction Growth for 2025 27,562,640$
Total Projected EAV for 2025 Tax Levy 3,027,304,179$
COMPUTATION OF MAXIMUM TAX EXTENSION FOR UNDER THE PROPERTY TAX
EXTENSION LIMITATION ACT
A.Tax Levy Extensions for the 2024 Tax Year (Excluding Debt 37,442,329$
Service, Special Rec and partial Fire Pension Tax Levy Extension, Recapture)
B.Total Projected EAV for 2025 Tax Levy 3,027,304,179$
C.Total Estimated New Construction Growth for 2025 27,562,640$
D.CPI Increase for 2025 Levy 2.90%
Step 1 Numerator of Limiting Rate:37,442,329$ X 102.900%=38,528,156$
Step 2 Denominator of Limiting Rate:3,027,304,179$ -27,562,640 =2,999,741,539$
Step 3 Limiting Rate (Per $100 EAV):38,528,156$ /2,999,741,539 =0.01284$
Step 4 Maximum Tax Extension for 2025 Tax Year 3,027,304,179$ X 0.01284$ =38,882,166$
(Excluding Debt Service Tax Levy Extension):
Step 5 Added Tax Levy Extension Based on New =354,010$
Growth (Step 4 minus Step 1)
ESTIMATING EQUALIZED ASSESSED VALUATION, TAX LEVY LIMITATIONS
AND NEW GROWTH PROJECTIONS FOR 2025 LEVY
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Tax Levy
2025
Attachment 2
General 17,044,547 16,710,340 334,207 2.00%
Pension Funds
IMRF/SS - Funded Ratio 96.43%1,444,948 1,416,616 28,332 2.00%
2,033,166 2,002,806 30,360 1.52%
Sub-Total Pension Funds 7,019,711 6,870,524 149,187 2.17%
Other Funds
Recreation and Parks 5,956,720 5,788,844 167,876 2.90%
Recreation and Parks-IMRF/SS 686,057 666,722 19,335 2.90%
Capital Improvements 1,700,000 1,600,000 100,000 6.25%5-year forecast
Begin Phase in Police Facility 500,000 (500,000)
Recreation and Parks/Specific Purpose 125,000 125,000 0 0.00%
Library 4,820,778 4,684,915 135,863 2.90%
Library Sites 510,367 495,984 14,384 2.90%
Sub-Total Other Funds 13,798,922 13,861,465 (62,543) -0.45%
2023 Issue - Deerpath Park 1,271,750 1,272,750 (1,000) -0.08%
2025 Issue - Police Facility 1,300,000 1,300,000
Extension Adjustment 0 31,083 (31,083)
2015 GO Bonds - CIP 271,363 275,237 (3,875) -1.41%
Sub-Total Bond Funds 4,390,605 3,137,133 1,253,472 39.96%
TOTAL TAX LEVY BEFORE
4.13%
Fire Pension PA 93-0689 407,058 371,024 36,034 9.71%
Special Recreation 588,837 572,242 16,595 2.90%
PTAB/CE Recapture 200,136 (200,136) N/A
Plus New Growth 354,010 354,010 N/A
GRAND TOTAL TAX LEVY 43,603,690 41,722,864 1,880,826 4.51%
Ord 2013-70 Debt/Capital Cap 4,390,605 3,137,133 1,253,472 39.96%Cap $4,629,746
Aggregate Levy (Truth in Taxation) 39,213,085 38,385,595 827,491 2.16%
DISTRIBUTION OF GROWTH
General Fund Levy 308,937$
Library Levy 45,073
TOTAL NEW GROWTH 354,010$
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Tax Levy
2025
Attachment 3
FUND 2025 Levy 2024 Extension $ CHANGE % CHANGE
General $17,353,484 16,710,340 643,144 3.85%2% + new construction
Pension Funds
IMRF/SS 1,444,948 1,416,616 28,332 2.00%
Police Pension 3,541,597 3,451,102 90,495 2.62%Pens Subcomittee
Fire Pension 2,440,224 2,373,829 66,395 2.80%Pens Subcomittee
Sub-Total Pension Funds 7,426,769 7,241,547 185,222 2.56%
Agency Funds
Recreation and Parks 5,956,720 5,788,844 167,876 2.90%
Recreation and Parks-IMRF/SS 686,057 666,722 19,335 2.90%
Recreation and Parks-Specific Purpose 125,000 125,000 0 0.00%
Special Recreation 588,837 572,242 16,595 2.90%
Capital Improvements 1,700,000 2,100,000 (400,000) -19.05%
of Police Facility, $100k
increase per 5 yr Forecast
Sub-Total Agency Funds 14,432,832 14,433,707 (875)-0.01%
AGGREGATE LEVY 39,213,085 38,385,595 827,491 2.16%
Bond Funds
Sub-Total Bond Funds 4,390,605 3,137,133 1,253,472
PTAB/CE Recapture
GRAND TOTAL TAX LEVY 43,603,690 41,722,864 1,880,826 4.51%
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Tax Levy
2025
Explanation of Homeowner Increase
Attachment 4
2025 Levy 2024 Extension $ CHANGE % CHANGE
Levy before growth and exclusions 37,863,181$ 37,442,329$ 420,852$ 1.12%
Plus growth and exclusions 1,349,905 943,266 406,639$
TOTAL LEVY UNDER TAX CAP 39,213,085$ 38,385,595$ 827,491$ 2.16%
PTAB/CE Recapture 0 200,136 (200,136)$
Bond Funds 4,390,605 3,137,133 1,253,472$ 39.96%
TOTAL TAX LEVY 43,603,690$ 41,722,864$ 1,880,826$ 4.51%
Increase excl new growth/exclusions 42,253,786 40,579,462 4.13%
2025 2024
Forecast Actual
City Equalized Assessed Value ( EAV)3,027,304,179 2,775,045,473
1/3 market value
City Levy 43,603,690 41,722,864
Tax Rate 1.4403 1.5035 levy divided by EAV X 100
Median Home Market Value 1,000,000$ 925,095$ 8.10%
EAV 333,333 308,365
EAV X Tax Rate/100 4,801$ 4,636$ 164.88$ 3.56%
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 2025-2026
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, 2025 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2026.
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 2: That the sum of eighty-two million, five hundred eighty-five thousand, six hunderd eight
dollars ($82,585,608) 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, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026 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 eighty-two million, five hundred eighty-five thousand,
six hundred eight dollars ($82,585,608) hereto appropriated and hereby levied, respectively are
as follows, to wit:
collected from the taxes levied for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026 be
and same hereby is levied against all property subject to taxation with The City of Lake Forest as the same
is assessed and equalized for State and County purposes for the said fiscal year.
That the purposes for which the said amount of thirty-nine million, two hundred thirteen thousand,
eighty-five dollars ($39,213,085) hereto appropriated and hereby levied, respectively are
as follows, to wit:
GENERAL FUND Tax Levy
Appropriation 2025-2026
General Government
Salaries and Benefits 3,989,609$ 2,119,215$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 7,244,706 3,848,268
Capital Equipment 200,000 106,237
Contingency - to meet expenses of emergencies
and optional expenses not otherwise provided for 4,673,246 -
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 16,107,561$ 6,073,720$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2025-2026
Legal
Contractual Services 450,000$ 347,070$
TOTAL LAW 450,000$ 347,070$
Community Development
Salaries and Benefits 1,963,642$ -$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 491,852 -
Capital Equipment - -
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2,455,494$ -$
Public Works Administration
Salaries and Benefits 565,789$ 422,721$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 131,012 97,884$
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION 696,801$ 520,605$
Public Buildings
Building Maintenance Administration
Salaries and Benefits 944,385$ 424,461$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 823,607 370,176
Capital Improvements 162,500 73,037
TOTAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS 1,930,492$ 867,673$
Streets
Salaries and Benefits 1,182,062$ -$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 754,763 -
Capital Improvements 546,220
TOTAL STREETS 2,483,045$ -$
Sanitation
Salaries and Benefits 1,592,114$ 985,348$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,211,842 750,000
TOTAL SANITATION 2,803,956$ 1,735,348$
Storm Sewers
Salaries and Benefits 136,191$ 94,114$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 40,929 28,284
Capital Improvements 74,000 51,137
TOTAL STORM SEWERS 251,120$ 173,535$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2025-2026
Engineering
Salaries and Benefits 597,350$ 244,259$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 251,429 102,810
TOTAL ENGINEERING 848,779$ 347,070$
Fire
Fire Administration
Salaries and Benefits 5,413,116$ 2,766,860$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 426,934 218,223
Capital Improvements 50,000 25,557
Sub-Total 5,890,050$ 3,010,640$
Emergency Medical Services
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 40,800$ 20,855$
Sub-Total 40,800$ 20,855$
Fire Suppression
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 180,250$ 92,133$
Sub-Total 180,250$ 92,133$
TOTAL FIRE 6,111,100$ 3,123,627$
Police
Salaries and Benefits 7,323,470$ 3,328,953$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,766,133 802,813
Capital Improvements 72,753 33,071
TOTAL POLICE 9,162,356$ 4,164,836$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM GENERAL FUND 43,300,704$ 17,353,484$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 25,947,220
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 17,353,484
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
GENERAL FUND 17,353,484$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2025-2026
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 795,770$ 722,474$
General Fund - Social Security 900,585 722,474
Parks and Recreation Fund - IMRF 361,232 343,028
Parks and Recreation Fund - Social Security 356,060 343,029
-
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM ILLINOIS 2,413,647$ 2,131,005$
MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 282,642
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 2,131,005
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY 2,131,005$
FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND
Other Services and Charges 3,420,947$ 2,033,166$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 382,800 -
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PAYMENT
TO THE FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND 3,803,747$ 2,033,166$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources
other than Tax Levy 1,770,581
Sub-Total 2,033,166
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND 2,033,166$
Other Services and Charges 407,058$ 407,058$
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND LAW PA 93-0869 407,058$ 407,058$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2025-2026
POLICE PENSION FUND
Other Services and Charges 4,406,005$ 3,541,597$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 440,599 -
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PAYMENT
TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 4,846,604$ 3,541,597$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 1,305,007
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 3,541,597
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE POLICE PENSION FUND 3,541,597$
PARKS AND RECREATION FUND
Parks and Forestry
Administration
Salaries and Benefits 2,683,557$ 2,567,752$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 953,594 912,443
Capital Equipment 100,000 95,685
Sub-Total 3,737,151$ 3,575,880$
Grounds Maintenance
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 91,000$ 87,073$
Sub-Total 91,000$ 87,073$
Athletic Field Plg/Tennis
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 116,000$ 110,994$
Sub-Total 116,000$ 110,994$
Lake Front Facilities
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 37,500$ 35,882$
Sub-Total 37,500$ 35,882$
Tree Trimming
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 87,000$ 83,246$
Sub-Total 87,000$ 83,246$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2025-2026
Tree Removal
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 44,460$ 42,541$
Sub-Total 44,460$ 42,541$
Insect & Disease
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 23,500$ 22,486$
Sub-Total 23,500$ 22,486$
Tree & Shrub Planting/Care
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 14,500$ 13,874$
Sub-Total 14,500$ 13,874$
Natural Areas Management
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 44,800$ 42,867$
Sub-Total 44,800$ 42,867$
TOTAL PARKS AND FORESTRY SECTION 4,195,911$ 4,014,843$
Recreation
Recreation Programs
Salaries and Benefits 3,591,251$ 969,675$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,989,558 537,202
Capital Equipment - 0
Sub-Total 5,580,809$ 1,506,877$
Recreation and Parks Specific Purpose 125,000$ 125,000$
Recreation Center Capital Equipment 86,497 50,000
Parks and Forestry Tree Replacement and Landscaping 100,000 100,000
Parks and Recreation Capital Asset Replacement Program (CARP)297,000 285,000
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 1,110,251 -
TOTAL RECREATION SECTION 7,299,557$ 2,066,877$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE PARKS AND 11,495,468
RECREATION FUND
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 9,428,591
other than Tax Levy
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND 6,081,720$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2025-2026
Special Recreation
Salaries and Benefits 80,066$ 79,096$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 401,056 396,196
Capital Improvements 114,938 113,545
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and
operational expenses not otherwise provided for 59,606 -
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
SPECIAL RECREATION 655,666$ 588,837$
Capital Improvements Fund
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 3,839$ -$
Capital Equipment 1,353,100
Capital Improvements 42,530,457 1,700,000
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 4,388,740
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 48,276,136.00$ 1,700,000$
PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND
Library Services
Salaries and Benefits 2,923,221$ 2,922,998$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 1,662,098 1,661,971
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and
operational expenses not otherwise provided for 515,657 -
Total Lake Forest Public Library - General 5,100,976$ 4,584,969$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 516,007
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 4,584,969
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE LAKE FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY - GENERAL 4,584,969$
Social Security and IMRF
Social Security 177,683$ 140,441$
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)190,000 140,441
Total Lake Forest Public Library - Social Security and IMRF 367,683$ 280,882$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2025-2026
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 86,801
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 280,882
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE LAKE FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY - SOCIAL SECURITY AND IMRF 280,882$
Library Building
Salaries and Benefits 234,677$ 27,635$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 399,395 47,032
Sub-Total 634,072$ 74,666
Capital Equipment -$ -$
Capital Improvements 3,700,000 435,701
Sub-Total 3,700,000$ 435,701$
Total Lake Forest Public Library
Building Maintenance and Repair (Sites and Building)4,334,072$ 510,367$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 3,823,705
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 510,367
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE LAKE FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY -
BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 510,367$
Public Schools THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
School District No. 67**
From the Educational Fund 39,302,852$ 37,542,180$
From the Operations, Building and Maintenance Fund 3,156,756 4,743,692
From the Capital Projects Fund 2,229,735 0
From the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 458,354 122,394
From the Social Security Fund 458,354 364,257
From the Transportation Fund 1,747,200 600,000$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST (School District No. 67)47,353,251$ 43,372,523$
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
(School District 67)43,372,523$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2025-2026
Summary of the Amounts Appropriated From the
the Several Funds
General 43,300,704$ 17,353,484$
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)1,157,002 1,065,502
Social Security 1,256,645 1,065,503
Firefighter's Pension 3,803,747 2,033,166
Firefighter's Pension law PA 93-0869 407,058 407,058
Police Pension 4,846,604 3,541,597
Sub-Total 54,771,760$ 25,466,310$
Parks and Recreation 11,495,468$ 6,081,720$
Special Recreation 655,666 588,837
Capital Improvements 48,276,136 1,700,000
Public Library 5,100,976 4,584,969
Public Library - Social Security 177,683 140,441
Public Library - IMRF 190,000 140,441
Public Library - Sites and Building 4,334,072 510,367
Sub-Total 70,230,001$ 13,746,775$
The City of Lake Forest School District No. 67 ***
Educational 39,302,852$ 37,542,180$
Operations, Building and Maintenance 3,156,756$ 4,743,692
Capital Projects Fund 2,229,735$ 0
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 458,354$ 122,394
Social Security 458,354$ 364,257
Transportation 1,747,200$ 600,000$
Sub-Total 47,353,251$ 43,372,523$
GRAND TOTAL 172,355,012$ 82,585,608$
*** The City of Lake Forest School District No. 67
will be holding a special meeting and these
tax levy numbers could change.
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.
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Section 5: This ordinance shall be in force and effect ten (10) days after its passage, approval and publication.
PASSED THIS ____ day of ________________, 2025
____________________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED THIS ____ day of ________________, 2025
_____________________________________________
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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The City of Lake Forest
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Proceedings of Monday, November 3, 2025
City Council Meeting – City Council Chambers
220 E Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Tack called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and City Clerk
Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members.
Present: Mayor Tack, Alderman Novit, Alderman Clemens, Alderman Notz, Alderman Powers, Alderman LeVert,
Alderman Bothfeld, Alderman Weber, and Alderman Walther.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all those present.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMENTS BY MAYOR
Mayor Tack thanked everyone who attended the ribbon-cutting at Forest Park Beach Playground on Saturday,
with a special thanks to all the kids who helped break in the new slides, swings, and climbing features.
He also invited the community to join in on Saturday, November 8, at 10 am for the Deerpath Streetscape &
Bank Lane Enhancements Ribbon Cutting.
And lastly, he invited the Community to join the Central Business District Passport from November 8-29; shop,
collect stamps, and enter to win cash and prizes from local businesses.
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Jason Wicha introduced Annie McAveeney, Founder and Executive Director of Fill a Heart 4 Kids.
A. Community Spotlight
- Fill-A-Heart 4 kids
- Ann McAveeney, Founder and Executive Director
Ms. McAveeney shared Fill-A-Heart’s history, along with giving and volunteering opportunities that the
community can take part in. For more information, please contact info@fillaheart4kids.org
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
Diane offered her thanks to city staff.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1. Audit Committee Report and Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report
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Mark Dillon, Audit Committee Chair, gave an overview of the Committee’s work. Other topics discussed in
depth included Financial Reporting Achievements, 2025 Baker Tilly Audit Opinion, 2025 Financials which
included the positive results that The City has received an unmodified opinion on its Fiscal Year 2025 financial
statements. Additionally, he shared highlights on the Foundations that included Parks & Recreation
Foundation, CROYA Foundation, Lake Forest/ Lake Bluff Senior Foundation, Gorton Foundation, Ragdale
Foundation, and the Police Foundation.
The City Council had a discussion on the positive results.
Mayor Tack asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment. Seeing none, he asked for
a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Receipt of the audit report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025.
Alderman Weber made a motion to acknowledge Receipt of the audit report for the fiscal year ended April 30,
2025, seconded by Alderman Notz. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers,
LeVert, Bothfeld, Weber, and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Consideration of an Ordinance Restating and Reaffirming Ordinance No. 2024-045 (Self-
Limiting Ordinance)
Katie Skibbe, Finance Director, reported that historically, the City has estimated annual increases to the debt
service cap for planning and forecasting purposes. This practice has been an important part of the City’s
capital planning process, allowing it to anticipate future debt service capacity as capital expenses increase.
The Police Station bond issuance will eliminate future debt capacity until 2032. Under the current self-limiting
ordinance, the City does not have the authority to estimate future increases to the debt cap or act on those
assumptions. The proposed amendments to the ordinance would allow the City to assume annual growth of
up to 3% per year. If the assumed annual growth of 3% or less exceeds actual growth, the City would still be
authorized to levy the amount necessary to pay the principal and interest on all bonds subject to the debt cap.
Mayor Tack asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment. Seeing none, he asked for
a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of an Ordinance Restating and Reaffirming Ordinance No. 2024-045 (Self-
Limiting Ordinance).
Alderman Clemens made a motion to approve an Ordinance Restating and Reaffirming Ordinance No. 2024-
045 (Self-Limiting Ordinance), seconded by Alderman Powers. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Novit,
Clemens, Notz, Powers, LeVert, Bothfeld, Weber, and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 8-Ayes, 0-
Nays, motion carried.
2. Consideration of an Ordinance providing for the issuance of not to exceed $20,350,000 General
Obligation Bonds of the City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, for the purpose of financing
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capital improvements in and for the City including, but not limited to, renovation of a building
for use as a public safety facility, including the site work, design and engineering related
thereto, providing for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the
principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser
thereof. (Second reading).
Katie Skibbe, Finance Director, reported that at its October 6 meeting, City Council approved the contracts and
bids for the new Police Station. Additionally, the City Council approved two items bid as alternates and
amended the first reading of the bond ordinance to provide funding.
For the second reading and final approval, the bond ordinance has been adjusted to a maximum value of
$20,350,000, which represents a $20,000,000 par value and an estimated $350,000 in issuance costs.
Increasing the par value of the bonds from $19.5m to $20m will cost a $1,000,000 homeowner approximately
$55 over the 15-year maturity.
The Bond Ordinance has also been revised from the first reading to accommodate potential changes in the
self-limiting ordinance, also on tonight’s agenda. The sale of the bonds is being approved through a
parameters ordinance to provide flexibility in issuance. The ordinance authorizes the sale of bonds at a future
date, as long as certain parameters are met.
City Council had a discussion on the Bond issuing timeline, and commented on the fiscal discipline of the
previous City Councils.
Mayor Tack asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment. Seeing none, he asked for
a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of an Ordinance providing for the issuance of not to exceed $20,350,000
General Obligation Bonds of the City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, for the purpose of financing
capital improvements in and for the City including, but not limited to, renovation of a building for use as a
public safety facility, including the site work, design and engineering related thereto, providing for the levy
and collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and
authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof.
Alderman LeVert made a motion to Approve of an Ordinance providing for the issuance of not to exceed
$20,350,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, for the purpose of
financing capital improvements in and for the City including, but not limited to, renovation of a building for
use as a public safety facility, including the site work, design and engineering related thereto, providing for the
levy and collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and
authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof, seconded by Alderman Notz. The following voted
“Aye”: Aldermen Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, LeVert, Bothfeld, Weber, and Walther. The following voted
“Nay”: none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
3. Determination of a Non-Binding Estimate of the Amount of Revenue to be Generated from
Property Taxes for the 2025 Calendar Year and Establishment of December 1, 2025 as a Public
Hearing Date (if required) in Accordance with the Truth in Taxation Statute
Katie Skibbe, Finance Director reported that under the Truth in Taxation Act, the City Council is required to
determine the estimated amount of money to be raised by taxation twenty (20) days prior to the adoption of
the annual tax levy. The amount determined is an estimate, and may be increased or decreased under the
statute, provided that any increase does not exceed 105% of the prior year’s tax extension without the
required notice and public hearing.
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The 2025 property tax levy estimate, as considered by the Finance Committee on October 20, is as follows:
Levy 2024 Extended 2025 Levy Estimate % Increase (Decr.)
The tax levy cap applicable to the 2025 tax levy is 2.90%. The 2025 tax levy estimate reflects:
• Assessed valuation estimates provided by the Lake County Assessor’s Office,
• Required funding for police and fire pension purposes as established by a 4/30/25 independent
actuarial valuation and reflecting the Pension Funding Policy approved 8/3/20, as recommended
by the Pension Subcommittee,
• Required debt service levy amounts as established by bond ordinances approved at the time of
debt issuance,
• An estimate for the 2025 issue for the Police Station renovation,
• Capital Improvements Fund levy consistent with FY27-31 Five-Year Forecast,
• 2.90% PTELL increase on library and parks/recreation levy line items which have consistently been
limited to PTELL, and
• An estimate of new growth, which impacts the General Fund and Library operating levies.
After discussions with the Finance Committee, staff have also included in the 2025 tax levy estimate:
• A reduction in the General Levy from 2.9% to 2.0% and
• Abating the first-year debt service for the 2025 General Obligation Bond issue by $230,000 to further
phase in the debt service to taxpayers.
Based on the preliminary estimate, a public hearing will not be required under the Truth in Taxation Act.
Mayor Tack asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment. Seeing none, he asked for
a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Determination of a Non-Binding Estimate of the Amount of Revenue to be Generated from
Property Taxes for the 2025 Calendar Year and Establishment of December 1, 2025 as a Public Hearing Date
(if required) in Accordance with the Truth in Taxation Statute.
Alderman Weber made a motion to approve the Determination of a Non-Binding Estimate of the Amount of
Revenue to be Generated from Property Taxes for the 2025 Calendar Year and Establishment of December 1,
2025 as a Public Hearing Date (if required) in Accordance with the Truth in Taxation Statute, seconded by
Alderman Walther. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, LeVert, Bothfeld,
Weber, and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
1. Approval of Proposed Changes to the City of Lake Forest’s Health Insurance Plan for Plan Year
2026
Ben Roesler, Director of Human Resources, reported that the Personnel Compensation Administration (PCA)
Committee and staff request approval of proposed health insurance plan changes for Plan Year 2026 to help
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manage costs. Specifically, these changes entail modifying access to GLP-1 weight loss drugs. These
modifications would require GLP-1 users to take part in a lifestyle modification plan through the EnCircleRx
program.
He reviewed the proposed Health Insurance Plan Decisions for Plan Year 2026 to include premium increases.
The IPBC underwriting team finalized premium rate adjustments for all IPBC members earlier in 2025. For Lake
Forest, the underwriters seek a 9.1% increase for both the HDHP and traditional PPO plans, as well as a 6.2%
increase for HMO plans. For context, the IPBC membership average for PPO and HMO rate increases are 11.1%
and 6.2%, respectively, for the upcoming plan year. Before receiving the rate increases from IPBC, City staff
had anticipated a premium increase of approximately 5% for Plan Year 2026.
IPBC allows its members the opportunity to reduce premium rate increases for Plan Year 2026 by
implementing the EnCircleRx Program. Specifically, GLP-1 users would take part in the Omada Health program
that features one-on-one health coaching and support, a personalized care plan, and weekly at-home weigh-in
requirements via a digital scale. Omada encourages lifestyle modifications with the goal of reducing the
prescription dosage (or transitioning off the drugs) and maintaining a healthy weight.
He summarized the GLP-1 access options as follows.
• Option 1 – “Do Nothing”: by maintaining current access to GLP-1’s, the City would see a $375,826
(8.6%) increase in insurance premiums compared to the current plan year.
• Option 2 – “Grandfather” – 0.5% Decrement: with Option 2, the City would see a $358,656 (8.2%)
increase in insurance premium payments compared to the current plan year. This would save $17,170
compared to the “Do Nothing” option
• Option 3 – “Modify for All” – 1% Decrement: with Option 3, the City would see a $336,771 (7.1%)
increase in insurance premium payments compared to the current plan year. This would save $39,054
compared to the “Do Nothing” option.
The City Council had lengthy discussion to include the opinion of over utilization of the drug, patient use, the
expense, the minimal savings the city would see, criteria for the use, BMI percentages, not rushing to make a
decision, out of pocket costs for users, the expanded health benefits of using the drug, doing a study on other
communities in the pool who modify use to learn about it before acting on it and the City’s time in the pool of
less than one year.
Mayor Tack asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment.
Diane offered her concerns over limiting people who have issues with weight loss, and the emotional barriers,
which will not help the mental health of users, forcing people to check in.
Mayor Tack again asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment. Seeing none, he
asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of health insurance plan modifications for Plan Year 2026 by implementing
Option 3 ("Modify for All") for GLP-1 prescriptions.
Alderman Clemens made a motion to approve health insurance plan modifications for Plan Year 2026 by
implementing Option 3 ("Modify for All") for GLP-1 prescriptions, seconded by Alderman Powers. The
following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Novit, Clemens, Powers, LeVert, Bothfeld, Weber, and Walther. The
following voted “Nay”: Alderman Notz. 7-Ayes, 1-Nays, motion carried.
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ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of the Monday, October 20, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of September 20 – October 17, 2025.
3. Consideration of a Request to Waive the Fidelity Bond Requirement in Connection with
Holding the Raffles in the City of Lake Forest for the School of St. Mary
4. Approval to authorize the City Manager to Award a Contract for Tree Pruning for FY2026 to
Advanced Tree Care for an Amount Not to Exceed $83,000
5. Authorization to Dispose of City Property to the Highest Bidder, Miguel Camerena, for the Sale
of the 2010 Chevrolet Express/Arboc Mobility in the Amount of $7,505
6. Approval of a Grant of Easement to Commonwealth Edison for the Waukegan and Westleigh
Intersection Project and Authorization for Staff to Execute the Easement and Related
Documentation
7. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in Support of Approval of the
Elm Tree Road Subdivision at 1310 Lake Road and 1235 Elm Tree Road through a Special Use
Permit. (Waive First Reading and Grant Final approval of An Ordinance.)
8. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Zoning Board of
Appeals for 491 Buena Road. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
CITY COUNCIL ACTION Approve the eight (8) omnibus items as presented.
Mayor Tack asked if anyone would like an item removed or taken separately. Seeing none, he asked for a
motion.
Alderman Weber made a motion to approve the eight (8) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman
LeVert. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, LeVert, Bothfeld, Weber, and
Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
Information such as Purpose and Action Requested, Background/Discussion, Budget/Fiscal Impact, Council
Action, and a Staff Contact as it relates to the Omnibus items can be found on the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Recommendation from Staff to Authorize Negotiations with TowerNorth
Relating to a Ground Lease for a Monopole Cell Tower at the City’s Compost Center, 1381
Kennedy Road. (By Motion.)
Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development, reported that this item is for direction and to
authorization. It is requested to allow City staff, in collaboration with the City Attorney, to begin lease
negotiations with TowerNorth, the bidder presenting the most favorable terms. And importantly, the draft
ground lease will be presented to the Council for consideration and action at a future meeting.
She gave a brief overview, noting that the City Council reviewed the consultant’s report, confirming gaps in
wireless coverage, especially in the southwest quadrant of the City, and the Council moved to begin improving
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service. Council approved a Code amendment allowing a telecommunications monopole at the City’s Compost
Center, after which staff surveyed the site to confirm the buildable area. The City issued an RFP for tower
construction and received two proposals, though lease terms remain to be negotiated.
She reviewed the anticipated wireless carriers and a summary of the proposals, along with the benefits and
challenges, to include a revenue loss to the City based on current leases. And the benefits of removing the
existing telecommunications facilities from the City’s elevated water tank.
Lastly she stated staff recommends engaging with TowerNorth to negotiate a ground lease. TowerNorth has
acknowledged the City’s interest in moving forward with the installation of the tower, and wireless service
improvements as quickly as possible. Once a draft lease is prepared, the lease will be presented to the City
Council for review and action. Every effort will be made to expedite this work.
The City Council had a discussion on the current lease rates, negotiating a better price, the expediting the
tower.
Mayor Tack asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment. Seeing none, he asked for
a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Authorize staff to engage in lease negotiations with TowerNorth with the goal of
expediting the installation of a cell tower at the City’s compost center to enhance service to residents and
businesses in the community as well as those traveling through the community.
Alderman Powers made a motion to authorize staff to engage in lease negotiations with TowerNorth with the
goal of expediting the installation of a cell tower at the City’s compost center to enhance service to residents
and businesses in the community as well as those traveling through the community, seconded by Alderman
Walther. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, Bothfeld, Weber, and Walther.
The following voted “Nay”: none. The Following Abstained: Alderman Levert (noting conflict of Interest), 7-
Ayes, 0-Nays, 1-Abstention. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
City Council thanked the Library for its Author Program.
Mayor Tack noted that there will be no further business following the executive session.
Mayor Tack asked for a motion to adjourn into executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) collective
bargaining and (5), Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Alderman Weber made a motion to adjourn into executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c(2) collective
bargaining and (5), Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, seconded by Alderman
Walther. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, LeVert, Bothfeld, Weber, and
Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
Adjournment into Executive Session 8:15 p.m.
Reconvene into Regular Session 8:51 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Tack asked for a motion to adjourn. Alderman LeVert made a motion
to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Powers. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 8:52 p.m.
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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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Proceedings of Monday, November 17, 2025
City Council Meeting – City Council Chambers
220 E Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Tack called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and City Clerk
Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members.
Present: Mayor Tack, Alderman Novit, Alderman Clemens, Alderman Notz, Alderman Powers, Alderman LeVert,
Alderman Bothfeld, Alderman Weber (arrived at 7:15 p.m.), and Alderman Walther.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all those present.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMENTS BY MAYOR
Mayor Tack thanked everyone who attended the ribbon-cutting for the Deerpath Streetscape & Bank Lane
Enhancements.
A. 2025-2026 Board & Commission Appointments and Reappointments
CEMETERY COMMISSION
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Maddie Dugan APPOINT 3
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICE PENSION BOARD
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Eric Siebert APPOINT 2
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayor's Appointments
Mayor Tack asked for a motion to approve the appointments. Alderman LeVert made a motion, seconded by
Alderman Powers. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Jason Wicha introduced Seamus Collins, President, and Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, MD, Senior Vice
President and Chief Medical Officer
A. Community Spotlight
- NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
- Seamus Collins, President
- Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
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President Collins thanked the community for the partnership of being the best in the country. He shared that
since they last visited City Council in June 2024, The Hospital improved its ranking from #10 to #8, increased
from 3 to 4 nationally ranked specialties, achieved Magnet with Distinction, and was awarded quality
leadership recognition from Vizient. He went on to share a timeline of expanding facilities and clinical services
since the approval of the Master Campus Use Plan and Special Use Permit in 2014, to the first patients slated
to be seen in February 2026. Lastly, he shared the expansion by the numbers: 80 plus physicians joining over
the next five years, 3 times larger emergency services with a dedicated emergency imaging suite, 24 additional
critical care beds, 150 plus new full-time employees, 260 Inpatient and observation rooms when complete,
and 291,588 square feet of new hospital space. He then introduced Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, MD, Senior Vice
President and Chief Medical Officer.
Dr. Kopin stated that they understood their patients were not having an ED experience consistent with their
expectations, and that they invested in improving it, and it succeeded. The improved ED Experience comes
from increased overall staffing, a new role: nurse in waiting area, Care at arrival: EKG in triage, Enhanced
training for all employees responsible for ED care and environment. These improved experience scores by
more than 8 points. In addition, there is now Medical Oversight for Regional First Responders, which includes
Standards of care and in-ambulance consults for EMTs and Paramedics in 10 municipalities, Train new first
responders: 165 EMTs and 24 Paramedics/year and Technology to allow treatment on arrival – better stroke
and heart attack response.
Women’s Health Care for All Stages of Life was addressed. Noting Obstetrics and Gynecology, OB Hospitalists,
Advanced Practice Providers, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Complex pregnancies, Minimally Invasive Gynecology,
and Urogynecology. He noted that bringing Advanced NM Specialty care is bringing World-Class care to Lake
Forest. Lastly, he gave an overview of the Academic Medicine, Research, and Teaching at the Hospital,
including :
Clinical Trials: Current State- Building trials infrastructure; Hired a dedicated NR Research Coordinator.
Four specialties participating in Clinical Trials: Oncology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Interventional
Radiology, along with participating in 130+ active Clinical Trials.
Clinical Trials: Future State. Specialties soon to be participating: Allergy and Dermatology. With a goal: Ten
specialties participating and lastly with a Goal: 20% increase in number of active Clinical Trials.
The City Council stated that having the Hospital in Lake Forest is such a great resource.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing the 2025 Tax Levy (First Reading)
Katie Skibbe, Finance Director, reported the proposed 2025 tax levy reflects a 4.51% increase over the 2024
tax levy extensions for the City and Library operating funds, as well as the City’s pension and debt service
funds. This increase includes a 2.90% property tax capped increase applied to the Parks & Recreation and
Library levies. The Debt service bond levies previously approved by City Council ordinances, subject to
abatements for debt paid by alternate revenue sources. The estimated debt service for the Police Facility
project, with a partial abatement of the first-year payment increases attributable to new construction and a
2.00% increase in the General Fund and IMRF pension levies.
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Both the Police and Fire pension contributions are determined by independent actuarial valuations and
reviewed by the Pension Subcommittee. The average increase for an existing homeowner (based on a
$1,000,000 home) is projected to be approximately $165, or 3.56%.
A summary of the proposed levy is as follows:
Fund
Proposed 2024
General 17,044,547 16,710,340 334,207 2.00%
Pensions 8,112,826 7,908,269 204,557 2.59%
Parks & Recreation 6,670,558 6,486,086 184,471 2.84%
Capital/Debt 6,090,605 5,237,133 853,472 16.30%
New Growth 308,937 0 308,937
PTAB/CE Recapture 0 200,136 (200,136)
Library 5,331,145 5,180,899 150,246 2.90%
Library New Growth 45,073 0 45,073
School District #67 levy amounts are not yet available and will be included for final reading on December 1.
The school district amounts are estimates and subject to final approval by the School District Board.
Mayor Tack asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment. Seeing none, he asked for
a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading of an Ordinance Establishing the 2025 Tax Levy (page 28).
Alderman Walther made a motion to grant first reading of an Ordinance Establishing the 2025 Tax Levy,
seconded by Alderman Powers. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, LeVert,
Bothfeld, and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 7-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
2. Approval of Ordinances Abating 2025 Tax Levies for Various G.O. Alternate Revenue Bond
Issues (First Reading)
Katie Skibbe, Finance Director, reported the proposed Ordinances provide for the abatement (reduction) of
2025 property taxes levied for the various outstanding general obligation alternate revenue bond issues.
The proposed Ordinances are as follows:
• An Ordinance Abating a Portion of the Tax being Levied in 2025 for the Annual Payment of the
Principal and Interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015 Bond Issue
• An Ordinance Abating the Total Tax being Levied in 2025 for the Annual Payment of the Principal and
Interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017 Bond Issue
A summary of the proposed tax levy abatements is provided below:
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2025 Debt Service Levy and Abatements
Column1 Levy per County TIF TIF Loan* Water Net Levy
2015 633,050.00 (361,687.50) 271,362.50
2017 784,352.50 (784,352.50) 0.00
2019 827,962.50 827,962.50
2021 719,800.00 719,800.00
2023 1,271,750.00 1,271,750.00
2025** 1,533,826.00 (230,000.00) 1,303,826.00
Total 5,770,741.00 (361,687.50) (230,000.00) (784,352.50) 4,394,701.00
1% L/C 5,828,448.41 4,438,648.01
Mayor Tack asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment. Seeing none, he asked for
a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading of the Ordinances Abating 2025 Tax Levies for various general
obligation bond issues.
Alderman Walther made a motion to grant first reading of an Ordinance Establishing the 2025 Tax Levy,
seconded by Alderman Notz. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, LeVert,
Bothfeld, and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 7-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
3. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Fee Schedule (First Reading)
Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director, reported that staff requests approval of the first reading of the
proposed Ordinance. 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. Lastly, she stated that the annual revenue for the
new and increased fees is estimated to be $3,112 in the General Fund, $14,600 in the Parks and Recreation
Fund, and $61,903 in the Golf Course Fund.
Mayor Tack asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment. Seeing none, he asked for
a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading of an Ordinance approving a fee schedule.
Alderman LeVert made a motion to grant first reading of an Ordinance approving a fee schedule, seconded by
Alderman Novit. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, LeVert, Bothfeld, and
Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 7-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
1. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Environmental
Sustainability Committee amending City Code Section 135.108(C) titled “Noise, Generally.”(First
Reading and if desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
Keri Kaup, Assistant to the City Manager, reported that the Environmental Sustainability Committee requests
consideration of an ordinance amending section 135.108(C) of the City Code to limit the allowable hours for
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lawn maintenance equipment noise. At the City Council meeting on October 20, 2025, the Environmental
Sustainability Committee provided an overview of the history of the City’s landscaping noise hours regulations
as well as the most recent discussions regarding gas-powered leaf blowers. After considering the impact any
changes would have on residents, landscape contractors, and others, the Committee sought direction from
the City Council regarding their recommendation to further limit the allowable hours for landscape equipment
noise. The recommendation from the Environmental Sustainability Committee was as follows:
Amend the City Code to generally limit the use of all noise-generating lawn maintenance equipment,
including, but not limited to, gasoline powered leaf blowers, as follows:
Monday – Friday: Permitted Hours 7:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday: Permitted Hours 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sundays/Holidays: Prohibited
The proposed amendment includes an exception that allows residents to use landscaping equipment on their
own property between the following hours:
Monday – Friday: Permitted Hours 7:30am – 7:30pm
Saturday: Permitted Hours 8:00am – 5:30pm
Sundays/Holidays: Permitted Hours 10:00am – 5:00pm
The Environmental Sustainability Committee also recommended that any changes become effective with
ample time to communicate the update to the landscaping companies in order for them to adjust their
schedules accordingly for the season.
Mayor Tack asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment. Seeing none, he asked for
a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading and grant final
approval of an Ordinance amending the City Code, Section 135.108(C), titled “Noise, Generally” to amend
the allowable hours for the use of noise generating lawn maintenance equipment.
Alderman Novit made a motion to waive first reading and grant final approval of an Ordinance amending the
City Code, Section 135.108(C), titled “Noise, Generally” to amend the allowable hours for the use of noise
generating lawn maintenance equipment, seconded by Alderman Walther. The following voted “Aye”:
Aldermen Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, LeVert, Bothfeld, and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 7-
Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS
1. Approval of a Resolution for a Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded Construction with
the state of Illinois Department of Transportation for Construction of the Waukegan and
Westleigh Intersection Project, Section Number 13-00095-00-CH, for a Local Match Estimated
at $982,100, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Required Agreements and Additional
Paperwork as Required by IDOT Related to Work on This Project
Byron Kutz, P.E., Superintendent of Engineering, reported that the Public Works Committee and Staff request
approval of an IDOT resolution for a Joint Funding Agreement necessary for federally funded construction for
the Waukegan-Westleigh intersection project. In addition, Staff requests authority to execute required IDOT
agreements and any other paperwork for this project. Approval of the Joint funding agreement (completed
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and signed Appropriation Resolution, along with the locally executed agreement) is required to proceed with
the state bidding on January 16, 2026. The initial design of this project began more than 10 years ago. He
briefly reviewed that the Waukegan/Westleigh intersection experiences frequent rear-end and left-turn
collisions, along with heavy congestion during West Campus events. To improve safety and traffic flow, the
City plans to widen the roadway, add dedicated turn lanes, upgrade traffic and pedestrian signals, and install
new sidewalks, crosswalks, and ADA-compliant curb ramps. The project received $2.62 million in federal STP
funding, and final coordination with IDOT is underway for a January 2026 bid letting. Construction is expected
to begin in mid-to-late March and reach substantial completion by early August, ahead of the busy fall sports
season at the High School West Campus. The Phase III Construction Engineering Services is timed to be
awarded at the January 20, 2026 City Council meeting (after construction bids are received). Proposals were
opened on 10/6/25 with the selected proposal in the amount of $398,000 (including 5% contingency).
Construction engineering is being funded from FY26 ($190,000) and FY27 ($208,00).
In addition, staff is seeking Council direction on the water main topic. Mr. Kutz shared the following slide.
The City Council held a detailed discussion on all available options. Topics included the cost differences
between replacing the water main, lining it, or further evaluating its condition; pipe size and associated
project expenses; and how the water main work ties directly to the planned intersection improvements.
Council also reviewed the timing of the IDOT bid letting, potential impacts of repaving or reopening a newly
completed intersection, construction duration, water shutoff requirements, rehabilitation methods, and
testing procedures—including whether to test now or proceed without additional testing. The conversation
also addressed project delays, recent main breaks, the merits of pursuing Option 2 with a return to Council at
a later date, and the importance of remaining within the IDOT letting schedule.
Mayor Tack asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment. Seeing none, he asked for
a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Resolution for a Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded
Construction with the state of Illinois Department of Transportation for Construction of the Waukegan and
Westleigh Intersection Project, Section Number 13-00095-00-CH, for a Local Match Estimated at $982,100,
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and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Required Agreements and Additional Paperwork as Required by
IDOT Related to Work on This Project
Alderman Clemens made a motion to approve of a Resolution for a Joint Funding Agreement for Federally
Funded Construction with the state of Illinois Department of Transportation for Construction of the Waukegan
and Westleigh Intersection Project, Section Number 13-00095-00-CH, for a Local Match Estimated at
$982,100, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Required Agreements and Additional Paperwork as
Required by IDOT Related to Work on This Project and to proceed with option #2 and will seek direction at a
later city Council date, seconded by Alderman Walther. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Novit, Clemens,
Notz, Powers, LeVert, Bothfeld, and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 7-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
2. Award of the Low Bid for the McLennon-Reed Bridge Repairs Project to Dunnet Bay
Construction and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of
$1,976,924 and a Contingency in the Amount of $198,076 for a Total Project Cost of
$2,175,000. Also, Approval of Structural Engineering Construction Assistance Services for the
McLennon-Reed Bridge Repairs Project to Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., and Authorize
the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $74,431 to Include a Contingency
in the Amount of $5,569 for a Total Cost of $80,000
Byron Kutz, P.E., Superintendent of Engineering, reported that the Public Works Committee and City staff are
requesting approval of the repairs for the McLennon-Reed Bridge to Dunnet Bay Construction for a total of
$2,175,000, including contingency. Also, approval of a consultant agreement to Wiss, Janney, Elstner
Associates, Inc. (WJE hereafter) for construction assistance for a total of $80,000, including contingency.
He reviewed the project scope to include Full deck and railing replacement, Spot steel repairs, Slope
stabilization and ravine restoration, and Asphalt resurfacing at both approaches. He shared the schedule and
communications to include construction in late March to mid-September 2026, full road closure required, and
there will be an open house on Thursday, December 4, from 5-7 pm at Gorton Center.
Mayor Tack asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment. Seeing none, he asked for
a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of the Low Bid for the McLennon-Reed Bridge Repairs Project to Dunnet Bay
Construction and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $1,976,924 and a
Contingency in the Amount of $198,076 for a Total Project Cost of $2,175,000. Also, Approval of Structural
Engineering Construction Assistance Services for the McLennon-Reed Bridge Repairs Project to Wiss, Janney,
Elstner Associates, Inc., and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $74,431
to Include a Contingency in the Amount of $5,569 for a Total Cost of $80,000
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Proceedings of the November 17, 2025
Regular City Council Meeting
Alderman Walther made a motion to award of the Low Bid for the McLennon-Reed Bridge Repairs Project to
Dunnet Bay Construction and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of
$1,976,924 and a Contingency in the Amount of $198,076 for a Total Project Cost of $2,175,000. Also,
Approval of Structural Engineering Construction Assistance Services for the McLennon-Reed Bridge Repairs
Project to Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in
the Amount of $74,431 to Include a Contingency in the Amount of $5,569 for a Total Cost of $80,000,
seconded by Alderman Powers. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, LeVert,
Bothfeld, Weber, and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Members of Boards and Commissions as
follows:
Robert Thornbough and Robert Worobow
2. Consideration of a Request to Waive the Fidelity Bond Requirement in Connection with
Holding the Raffles in the City of Lake Forest for School of St. Mary (Approval by Motion)
3. Approval of Finance Recommendation to Waive the RFP Process and Authorize a Contract for
Credit Card Processing to BS&A for the City’s Financial Software, CardConnect for the
Recreation Department, and GolfNow for the Golf Department payment operations.
4. Approval of a One Year Contract with American Printing Technologies for Processing Vehicle
Licenses in an Amount Not to Exceed $40,000
5. Approve a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements pertaining to
Settlement of the 3M PFAS Class Action Lawsuit
6. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Settlement Agreement
with Monsanto Company Regarding PCB Contamination of Stormwater
7. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Approve of a
Resolution Authorizing the City to Join the Illinois Water/Wastewater Agency Response
Network
8. Approval of a Purchase for a Toro Dingo TX1000 from Russo Power in the Amount of $65,000
via the National Sourcewell Bid
9. Consideration of a Recommendation from Staff to Approve a Resolution Accepting the
Remaining Public Improvements in the Oak Knoll Woodlands Subdivision. (Approval by
Motion)
CITY COUNCIL ACTION Approve the nine (9) omnibus items as presented.
Mayor Tack asked if anyone would like an item removed or taken separately. Seeing none, he asked for a
motion.
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Regular City Council Meeting
Alderman Weber made a motion to approve the nine (9) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman
LeVert. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, LeVert, Bothfeld, Weber, and
Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
Information such as Purpose and Action Requested, Background/Discussion, Budget/Fiscal Impact, Council
Action, and a Staff Contact as it relates to the Omnibus items can be found on the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Tack wished the community a Happy Thanksgiving
Mayor Tack noted that there will be no further business following the executive session.
Mayor Tack asked for a motion to adjourn into executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) ((2) Collective
Negotiating matters and (11), Pending litigation.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Alderman Weber made a motion to adjourn into executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 2) Collective
Negotiating matters and (11), Pending litigation, seconded by Alderman Walther. The following voted “Aye”:
Aldermen Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, LeVert, Bothfeld, Weber, and Walther. The following voted “Nay”:
none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
Adjournment into Executive Session 7:39 p.m.
Reconvene into Regular Session 8:29 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Tack asked for a motion to adjourn. Alderman LeVert made a motion
to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Powers. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 8:30 p.m.
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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AN ORDINANCE
ABATING A PORTION OF THE TAX BEING LEVIED IN 2025
FOR THE ANNUAL PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
ON THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2015 BOND ISSUE
WHEREAS, the City Council of The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, did on
the 3rd day of August, 2015 authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015 in
the amount of $9,780,000 for the purpose of financing capital improvements and provided for the
levy and collection of a direct annual tax for the payment of the principal and interest of said
bonds; and
WHEREAS, the City has funds in the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015 Bond Fund
from sources other than property taxes; and
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest has on hand, sufficient funds to pay a portion of the
tax levied for the annual payment of the principal and interest on the General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2015 due in the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2026, therefore a portion of the levy of
the tax provided in the original bond ordinance passed August 3, 2015, a copy of which was filed
in the Office of the County Clerk is unnecessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of The City of Lake Forest
as follows:
SECTION 1: That the County Clerk of Lake County, Illinois, is hereby authorized and
directed to abate a portion of the 2025 Tax Levy in the amount of $361,687.50 hitherto provided
for and levied in the ordinance providing for the issuance of $9,780,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2015 of The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois passed August 3, 2015.
SECTION 2: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
approval and publication as required by law.
PASSED THIS ______ day of __________________, 2025
_________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED THIS ______ day of _______________, 2025
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
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AN ORDINANCE
ABATING THE TOTAL TAX BEING LEVIED IN 2025
FOR THE ANNUAL PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
ON THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2017 BOND ISSUE
WHEREAS, the City Council of The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, did on the
15th day of May 2017, authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017 in the
amount of $9,295,000 for the purpose of financing capital improvements and provided for the levy
and collection of a direct annual tax for the payment of the principal and interest of said bonds; and
WHEREAS, the City has funds in the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017 Bond Fund
from sufficient revenues collected from the City owned waterworks and sewerage system; and
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest has on hand, sufficient funds to pay the total tax levied
for the annual payment of the principal and interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017
due in the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2026, 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 2025 Tax Levy of $784,352.50 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 __________________, 2025
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City Clerk
APPROVED THIS ______ day of _______________, 2025
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Proposed Changes in
Fee Schedule
December 1, 2025
City Council
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-_________
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 _________________________, 2025
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this __ day of _________________________, 2025
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Schedule of Fees and Charges
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City of Lake Forest Fee Schedule - Exhibit A
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Water Fees:
Water Utility Fees/Charges
Turn Off Water Fee Water 75 51.064
Turn Off Water Fee After Hours Water 100 51.064
Turn On Water Fee Water 75 51.064
Turn On Water Fee After Hours Water 100 51.064
Water Main Taps Water
1 Inch Water 500 51.030(b)
1-1/2 Inch Water 1,000 51.030(b)
2 Inch Water 1,300 51.030(b)
3,4,6 and 8 inch taps Water 900 51.030(b)
Water Meter Fees Water
3/4 Inch Water 470 51.045(e)
1 Inch Water 540 51.045(e)
1-1/2 Inch Water 910 51.045(e)
2 Inch Water 1,165 51.045(e)
3 inch Water 2,615 51.045(e)
4 inch Water 3,950 51.045(e)
6 inch Water 6,840 51.045(e)
Water Meter Contractor Bond - Temporary Meter Water 1,500 0 51.015
Water Plant Investment Fee
New Single Family Home - vacant lot Water 2,900 52.15
Multi-Family Dwelling - new structure Water 2,652 52.15
Residential pools, sprinkler systems Water 459 52.15
Nonresidential buildings - new structures and additions Water 1.02/sq ft of entire 52.15
Water interior area of the building
Institutional buildings - new structure and additions Water .94/sq ft of entire 52.15
only if eligible for fed and state tax exempt status Water interior area of the building
General Fees:
Sticker for Leaf/Grass Bags General 1.00 per sticker 50.016
Sanitation:
Special Pickup General 40 per 2 cubic yard 50.039 ( c)
White Goods General 65 50.015
White Goods W/CFC General 90 50.015
PROPOSED
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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
Earth Machine Back Yard Composter General 55
1,500 per company 50.055
750 per company 50.055
200 per company 50.055
825 N/A
825 per unit N/A
165 per population equiv N/A
1,650 min
165 per population equiv N/A
1,650 min
825 per connection N/A
640 N/A
240 N/A
165 N/A
125 N/A
240 N/A
3,000 per acre of development N/A
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530
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
Without detention 2,120 151.05
With detention or Fee - in - lieu 3,120 151.05
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
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
347-2,880 N/A
1,720 N/A
3,000 per acre of development N/A
4,240 N/A
1,920 N/A
35 N/A
35 N/A
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 100 159.052
Lake Bluff General Per Agreement N/A
Bannockburn General 5,000 min. & 50% over that N/A
Community Development
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General 55 150.145
General 82 150.145
General 145 150.145
General 246 150.145
General 55 per additional hour 150.145
General 428 150.145
General 246/unit 150.145
612+50/150.145
1,000 Sq. Ft. 150.145
General 140 per re-submittal 150.145
General 140 + 55 per hour fee for reviews 150.145
requiring more than 2 hours
General $50 (plu $20 each 150.145
Additional)
General 400 150.148
General 200 150.148
General 189 per unit 150.148
General 120 150.148
General 102 150.148
General 102 150.148
General 50 150.148
General 100 150.148
General 75 150.147
Two or more of above General 125 150.147
Storefront Alterations General 100 150.147
New Commercial building, school, hospital or multi-family building General 700 150.147
per building
Alterations or major additions to commercial buildings, schools, General 323 150.147
hospitals or multi-family buildings - per building
New multi-building projects - per building General 850 + 175 for more than 150.147
4 buildings (per building)
General 60 150.147
General 2,230 150.147
General 1,310 150.147
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General 1,310 150.147
General 1,050 155.07
General 500 155.07
General 1,310 155.07
General 374 155.07
General 229 155.07
General 2,450 155.07
General 1,529 155.07
155.07
General 1,310 155.07
General 1,441 155.07
General 60 39.140
General 1,050 155.07
General 500 155.07
General 374 155.07
General 229 155.07
155.07
General 2,500 155.07
General 75 155.07
General 125 155.07
General 100 155.07
General 700 155.07
General 323 155.07
General 850 + 175 for more than 155.07
4 buildings (per building)
General 300 150.005
General 750 150.005
General 100 150.005
General 175 150.005
General 50 150.005
Off Hour Inspections General inspector 150.005
Tree fencing inspection fee
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General 70 (up to 4 pages, 5 each addl page)150.145
General 100 per month 150.145
General 750 per inch 999.999
General 750 per violation 999.999
General 75 plus Lake County Fee
General 250 150.110
General 150 150.110
General 350 150.110
Cap Imp &12,000 150.110
Afford Housing
General 310 159.02
General 150 159.02
General 755 159.02
General 85 159.02
General 2,184 156.026(a)(3)
General 250+35/lot plus 156.026(a)(3)
engineering and recording fees 156.026(a)(3)
General 3,822+35 for each 156.026(a)(3)
General lot over 5 156.026(a)(3)
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)
General 2,500 156.026(a)(3)
General 3,328 156.026(a)(3)
General 788 156.026(a)(3)
General 3,328 156.026(a)(3)
General 150 156.026(a)(3)
General 250 156.026(a)(3)
General 1,035 156.026(a)(3)
General 500 156.026(a)(3)
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General 5000
General 40 150.145
General 1.5% of total construction 50 min 150.145
$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
$500,001 and above General 7,000 + .5% of total cc in excess of 500,000
Solar installation/Geo Thermal/Wind/Electric Charging Stations
Underground storage tank removal
Permit Extensions - After Final Expiration General original 150.145
Sign
Administration Demolition Approval - Life Safety/Nuisance
Driveway Permits:
Driveway Resurfacing Permit (not required for sealcoating)
Driveway Bond
Plumbing /Electric/HVAC:
Irrigation Systems
Plumbing - base charge
Sanitary Sewer
Storm Sewer
Electrical General 100, plus 1 per unit beyond 100 total units
Electrical Service
Electric - motors
HVAC
Residential - New or replacement
Commercial New
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General same as residential 150.145
Space per Zoning Code General to be set by City Council at the time 150.145
of approval based on market costs 150.145
General Variable 150.145
General 65 150.145
General 250 113.03(d)(1)
General 350 113.03(d)(2)
General 600 113.03(d)(3)
General 250 113.03(d)(4)
General 100 113.21(d)
General 50 113.21(d)
General 100 113.21
General 100 110.217
General 25 110.217
General 150/Veh. 113.21(d)
General 100/Veh. 113.21(d)
General 110 95.061
General 55 113.21(d)
General 55 113.21(d)
General 55 113.21(d)
General 55 113.21(d)
General 50 135.136
General 110 110.104
General 60 150.145
General 60 150.145
General 25 110.083
General 25 112.095(b)(1)
General 40 99
General 40 per tree 99
General 40 per tree 99
99
General 35 per 1 1/2 acre site 99
General 40 per tree 99
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General 40 per 1 1/2 acre site 99
General 40 per 1 1/2 acre site 99
99
General No Fee 99
General 20% of permit fee 0 150.145
General 22% of permit fee 0 150.145
General 500 98.058
General 500
General 500
General 500 min or .05 sf includes all floors 150.145
General 60 min or .05 sf includes all areas 150.145
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
General 100 150.145
New General 500 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater 150.145
Addition/Alteration General whichever is greater 150.145
Specialized Suppression (FM 200, clean agent)General for the overall system) 150.145
Hood and Duct Extinguishing System - New
Hood and Duct Extinguishing System - Alteration
Fire Alarms
Commercial/Multi Family - New General 500 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater
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Commercial/Multi Family - Addition/Alteration General 75 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater 150.145
Annual & New Underground Flush test Water pipe size 150.145
Annual & New Fire Pump Test Water on pump size 150.145
Small Wireless Facilities:
Application for Collocation - Installation of facility
Application for Collocation - Installation of multiple facilities
Application for installation of new utility pole or support structure
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)
Other:
Alternative Letter of Credit Review
Condional Cerficate of Occupancy - Landscape only due to season General 300 per unit 150.145
(single family and duplex)
Condional Cerficate of Occupancy General 550 150.145
Condional Cerficate of Occupancy(mul-family and commercial)General a maximum of 2,000 150.145
Estate Sale - Non-Resident operator
Water Utility Fees/Charges:
Water Sales/1,000 Gallons
Finance
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Lake Forest All Other Users Water 6.50 51.061(a)
Lake Forest - Billable City Accounts Water 3.25 51.061(a)
Del Mar Woods Water 9.15 51.061(a)
Other Non resident users Water 9.15 51.061(a)
Water 1.16 51.061(a)
5/8" to 1.5" meter Water 60/quarter 51.061(b)
2" to 4" meter Water 220/quarter 51.061(b)
6" and above meter Water 955/quarter 51.061(b)
Water N\A
5/8" to 1.5" meter Water 75/quarter 51.062(b)
2" to 4" meter Water 240/quarter 51.062(b)
6" and above meter Water 1000/quarter 51.062(b)
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)
Temporary (Resident)General 85 73.45
Temporary (Non-Resident)General 910 73.45
Parking 313 73.27(c)(7)
Parking 30/Month 73.27(c)(7)
Parking 1,000 73.27(c)(7)
Parking 180 73.27(c)(7)
Parking 20/Month 73.27(c)(7)
Parking 700 73.27(c)(7)
Parking 60/Monthly 73.27(c)(7)
Parking 3 73.27(c)(7)
Parking 3 73.27(c)(7)
General 85 74.179(b)
General 110 74.179(b)
General 45 74.179(b)
General no discount N/A
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General 5 74.184 & 185
General 50% 74.179(b)
General 50+20/Veh 74.183
General 45 N/A
Cap Imp 4.00 per 1,000 39.155(b)
General 25 10.99
General .25 per transaction 73.27(c)(7)
General 2.95% (Minimum 1.95)N/A
Cemetery 2.95% (Minimum 1.95)N/A
General 20 per Quarter N/A
General 70 per Quarter N/A
Class A -Adult Single DPG 1,800 1,900 5.56%3,278 97.051
Class B -Adult Combo DPG 3,200 3,400 6.25%800 97.051
Class D -Junior DPG 825 850 3.03%606 97.051
Class F - Senior Citizen DPG 1,350 1,400 3.70%4,600 97.051
Class A -Adult Single DPG 2,420 2,675 10.54%2,550 97.051
Class B -Adult Combo DPG 3,200 3,400 6.25%200 97.051
Class D -Junior DPG 825 850 3.03%50 97.051
Class F - Senior Citizen DPG 1,550 1,850 19.35%5,400 97.051
Weekday-9 DPG 50 53 6.00%6,600 97.051
Weekday-18 DPG 85 88 3.53%10,765 97.051
Weekend 9 DPG 63 68 7.94%2,779 97.051
Weekend -18 DPG 110 115 4.55%15,000 97.051
Parks and Recreation
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9 Holes Single Rider DPG 20 97.052
18 Holes Single Rider DPG 25 97.052
Small Bucket DPG 12 97.051
Medium Bucket DPG 17 97.051
Large Bucket DPG 22 25 13.64%4,775 97.051
9 holes DPG 10 97.051
18 hoes DPG 12 97.051
DPG 50 97.051
DPG 525 600 14.29%4,500 97.051
18 inch DPG 200 97.051
12 inch DPG 150 97.051
Parks/Rec 125 130 4.00%115 N/A
Parks/Rec 175 180 3.00%4,435 N/A
Parks/Rec 25 per table
Parks/Rec 85 per grill
Watercraft Ramp/Sailboat Permits-Recreation
Watercraft Ramp (R)Parks/Rec 582 599 2.92%1,239 97.066
Watercraft Ramp 2nd boat/ half season Parks/Rec 292 301 3.08%171 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (R) (Sen.) Parks/Rec 465 479 3.01%294 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (R) (Sen) 2nd boat/ half season Parks/Rec 234 241 2.99%14 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (NR) Parks/Rec 1,164 1,199 3.01%210 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (NR) (Sen) 2nd boat/ half season Parks/Rec 582 599 2.92%42 97.066
Year round compound storage Resident Parks/Rec 2,556 2,633 3.01%308 97.066
Year round compound storage Resident senior Parks/Rec 2,062 2,124 3.01%0 97.066
Year round compound storage non-resident Parks/Rec 3,868 3,984 3.00%0 97.066
Seasonal compound storage Resident Parks/Rec 1,746 1,798 2.98%265 97.066
Seasonal compound storage Resident Senior Parks/Rec 1,396 1,438 3.01%0 97.066
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Seasonal compound storage Non-resident Parks/Rec 2,616 2,694 2.98%0 97.066
Year round watercraft rack storage resident Parks/Rec 705 726 2.98%252 97.066
Year round watercraft rack storage resident senior Parks/Rec 565 582 3.01%85 97.066
Year round watercraft rack storage non-resident Parks/Rec 1,164 1,199 3.01%0 97.066
Seasonal watercraft rack storage resident Parks/Rec 412 424 2.91%492 97.066
Seasonal watercraft rack storage resident senior Parks/Rec 329 339 3.04%130 97.066
Seasonal watercraft rack storage non-resident Parks/Rec 780 803 2.95%23 97.066
Year round watercraft sand storage resident Parks/Rec 873 899 2.98%104 97.066
Year round watercraft sand storage resident senior Parks/Rec 698 719 3.01%0 97.066
Year round watercraft sand storage non-resident Parks/Rec 1,308 1,347 2.98%0 97.066
Seasonal watercraft sand storage resident Parks/Rec 535 551 2.99%16 97.066
Seasonal watercraft sand storage resident senior Parks/Rec 427 440 3.04%13 97.066
Seasonal watercraft sand storage non-resident Parks/Rec 802 826 2.99%0 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit (R)Parks/Rec 172 177 2.91%445 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit (R) (Sen.)Parks/Rec 135 139 2.96%436 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit (NR)Parks/Rec 910 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit Employee/Retiree Parks/Rec 100 97.066
Daily Boat Launch resident Parks/Rec 65 97.066
Daily Boat Launch nonresident Parks/Rec 80 97.066
Resident Guest Daily Parking Pass, limit 5 per season Parks/Rec 15 97.066
Nanny Parking Pass Parks/Rec 85 97.066
Senior Caregiver Parking Pass Parks/Rec 85 97.066
Non resident beach fee, weekends and holidays Parks/Rec 25 97.069
Individual resident rate Parks/Rec 528 540 2.22%1,380 97.069
Individual resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 53 54 1.85%540 97.066
Individual non-resident rate Parks/Rec 660 684 3.51%0 97.066
Individual non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 66 68 2.94%0 97.069
Couple resident rate Parks/Rec 912 936 2.56%816 97.066
Couple resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 91 94 3.19%3 97.066
Couple non-resident rate Parks/Rec 1,104 1,140 3.16%0 97.069
Couple non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 111 114 2.63%0 97.066
Family resident rate Parks/Rec 1,224 1,260 2.86%468 97.066
Family resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 122 126 3.17%8 97.069
Family non-resident rate Parks/Rec 1,464 1,512 3.17%0 97.066
Family non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 146 152 3.95%0 97.066
Senior resident rate Parks/Rec 396 408 2.94%684 97.069
Senior resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 40 42 4.76%8 97.066
Senior non-resident rate Parks/Rec 480 492 2.44%36 97.066
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Senior non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 48 50 4.00%0 97.069
Senior couple resident rate Parks/Rec 648 672 3.57%432 97.066
Senior couple resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 65 67 2.99%4 97.066
Senior couple non-resident rate Parks/Rec 828 852 2.82%24 97.069
Senior couple non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 82 85 3.53%0 97.066
Student resident rate Parks/Rec 396 408 2.94%72 97.066
Student resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 40 42 4.76%8 97.069
Student non-resident rate Parks/Rec 480 492 2.44%0 97.066
Student non-resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 48 50 4.00%0 97.066
Matinee resident rate Parks/Rec 300 312 3.85%492 97.069
Matinee resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 30 32 6.25%6 97.066
Matinee non-resident rate Parks/Rec 360 372 3.23%24 97.066
Matinee non-resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 36 37 2.70%0 97.069
All-inclusive - member - effective December 6, 2012 Parks/Rec 420 432 2.78%444 97.066
All-inclusive - non-member - effective December 6, 2012 Parks/Rec 908 935 2.89%0 97.066
General 10 first/4 additional 5.36
General 14 first/6 additional 5.36
General 10 N/A
General 55 117.01(b)
General 40 117.40
General 1 per Hour N/A
General 40 110.150
General 500 135.138(f)
General 5 Daily & 1.00 per employee 110.026
General 500 110.047
General 50 per unit 110.200
General 50 per day 112.0029B)
General 10 per lane per year 112.025
General 100 per day circus conducted 112.041
General 50 per day circus conducted 112.042
General .50 per seat 112.075
General 500 112.112
General 100 112.126
OCM
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General 150 112.126
General 25 per day 112.127
General 75 114.22
General 20 per vehicle 114.23
General 100 116.03
General 25 118.156
Alcoholic and Beverages:
General 2,700 111.036
General 1,500 111.036
General 275 111.036
General 2,500 111.036
General 2,600 111.036
General 3,000 111.036
General 2,500 111.036
General 3,000 111.036
Class F-2 General c)3 status 111.036
Class F-3 General c)3 status 111.036
Class F-4 General sporting event 111.036
Class F-5
Class F-6
Class G-1
Class G-2
Class I-1
Class I-2
Class I-3
Class J
Class K
Annual Renewal General officers 111.036
Application Fee
Application for Change in Owners or Officers
Liquor License Penalty Fee
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Library see ordinance 150.023
General see ordinance 150.023
PPL see ordinance 150.023
PPL see ordinance 150.023
General see ordinance 150.023
General see ordinance 150.023
pay School see ordinance 150.023
pay School see ordinance 150.023
General 25/75/125 73.99
General 25/75/125 73.99
General 25/75/125 73.99
General 25/75/125 73.99
General 25/75/125 73.99
General 25/75/125 73.99
General 125/250/350 73.99
General 75/100/125 74.99
General 125/150/175 73.99
General 15/25/35 $0 0 91.032
General 40/50/100 91.999
General variable Variable
General variable Variable
General 100 - 300 79.11
General 40/50/100 91.999
General 25 91.014
General 100 94.2
General 250 73.21
General 100/500/750 91.999
General 0/50/100/250 110.125
General 100 73.50
E911 Fund 0.65 39.181
General 5 71.032
General .15 per page 33.3
General 100.00 117.99
Police
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General 1,300.00 94.51
General 1,400.00 94.52
General 1,200.00 94.53
General 1,700.00 94.54
General 1,800.00 94.55
General 1,600.00 94.56
General 11.00 per mile 94.58
General 250 94.5
General 100 94.5
General 100 94.5
General Overtime hourly Rate 94.5
General/Water 10 Admin Fee + Water Usage 94.5
General 100 94.5
General 200 94.5
General 400 94.5
General 0/50/100/250 110.125
Level I Hazardous Substance Incident General incident occurs or removal activities 41.01
Level II Hazardous Substance incident General incident occurs or removal activities 41.01
Level III Hazardous Substance incident General incident occurs or removal activities 41.01
Membership Dues:
Residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and unincorporated
Lake Forest and Lake Bluff
Outside of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff
Fire
Senior Resources
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75 per family 97.087
Senior Resources 10 per person 97.087
15 per family 97.087
Senior Resources 3/fee each direction 97.087
6 round trip 97.087
Senior Resources 16 coupons/month 97.087
for a value of 3/each
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 103 106 3.00%2,700 10.13
Firefighter/Paramedic hourly rate General 99 102 3.00%350 10.13
Police and Fire Vehicle General 110 10.13
Public Works hourly rate General 78 80 3.00%62 10.13
Parks hourly rate Parks/Rec.78 80 3.00%62 10.13
Special Event Inspection General 100 94.5
Tent Permit General 100 or .05 per sq ft 94.5
A-Frame Barricades General 5 98.011
Barricades 1 - 10 General 40 98.011
Parking Cones General 1 98.011
Bleacher keep in park General 50 10.13
Bleacher move to another location General 195 10.13
Litter Barrels 1 - 6 General 14 10.13
Picnic Tables 1 - 6 General 32 10.13
Grills General 195 10.13
Inflatable amusement inspection General 100 94.5
Carnival rides General 200 94.5
Filming Class A - Application General 150
Filming Class B - Application General 100
Filming Class C - Application General 50
Filming Class A - Permit General 475
Filming Class B - Permit General 375
Filming Class C - Permit General 125
Filming Class A - Deposit (Refundable)General 1000
Filming Class B - Deposit (Refundable)General 500
Special Events
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Supplemental Memos
Regarding Proposed
Fee Adjustments
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MEMORANDOM
To: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director
From: John Westly, Golf Course General Manager
John Eldridge, Program Manager Parks and Recreation Department
Date: October 24, 2025
Subject: Deerpath Golf Course FY2027 Proposed Fee Changes
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: City staff and Kemper Sports staff are bringing
forward the Deerpath Golf Course fees for fiscal year FY2027. The City Council Parks
and Recreation advisory board has reviewed the fee schedule and provided feedback
to staff, and request that the proposed FY2027 Deerpath Golf Course fee structure be
forwarded to City Council for approval as presented.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Attached is the proposed fee structure for Deerpath Golf
Course for FY2027. We analyzed several factors including utilization and surrounding
facilities fees while putting together the fees schedule. Kemper Sports and City Staff are
recommending the following:
Membership Fees: Increase Annual Pass fee for Adult Single, Junior and Senior
play the slight increase per classification provides an increased revenue for
memberships in the most popular categories while taking into consideration
inflation, and wage increases.
Greens Fees: Increase the “ceiling” rate for weekday and weekend fees. Allow
the dynamic pricing model to set prices based off 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: Large range balls increasing from $22 to $25. Increase the
permanent tee time fee from $525 to $600.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Utilization has continued to reach capacity in FY2026. Due to
the high utilization, we see our only ability to cover increased cost and inflation through
a minimal increase in fees for FY2027. These price increases will help by increasing
revenue and the per player average round price in FY2027.
City Staff and Kemper Sports are requesting the approval of the proposed FY2027
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 24, 2025
Subject: Lake Forest Recreation Department FY27 Proposed Fee Changes
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: City Staff are bringing forward the Lake Forest Recreation
Department fee changes, including Fitness Center fees, Lakefront fees and pavilion rental fees
for fiscal year 2027.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Attached is the proposed fee structure for the fitness center,
lakefront and pavilion rental fee changes for FY2027. The fees have been reviewed and
discussed by the Parks & Recreation Committee at the October 2, 2025 meeting.
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 take 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 increasing all membership fees by an adjusted 3%
for FY27 to cover increases to expenses to manage the Fitness Center while remaining
competitive within the local area. The 3% increase was taken over FY26 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 with a smooth and
understandable transaction.
Lakefront Fee Changes:
Staff have analyzed several factors including usage trends and surrounding community’s
lakefront fees while putting together the fees schedule. Staff are recommending an increase to
most fees, allowing us to remain competitive with other lakefronts and to provide a marginal
increase in operating revenue. The fee increases are based on actual usage as of September
2025.
Lakefront Fees: Staff is recommending increasing the Lakefront permit fees by 3% over the
FY26 approved fees for FY2027 with a few exceptions that will remain the same as in fiscal year
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2026; nanny/caregiver parking pass ($85), resident guest daily parking pass ($15), resident
($65) and non-resident($80) daily boat launch, non-resident south beach parking permit ($910),
employee/retiree south beach parking permit ($100) and non-resident beach access fee ($25).
Staff feel that a 3% increase is necessary to help cover increases in expenses to operate the
facility.
Pavilion Rental Fee Changes:
Staff have analyzed several factors including utilization, and surrounding facilities fees while
putting together the fees schedule. Staff is taking a conservative approach for revenue growth
by assuming that participation levels will remain constant with FY26 usage.
Pavilion Rental Fees: Increase all Pavilion Rental fees by $5 for FY27 over the approved FY26
fees. The smaller neighborhood park pavilions are in the 0-149 people category and the larger
community park pavilions are in 150 or more people category for pricing. The beach pavilions
will be classified under the community park pavilion pricing since they are requested and used
like the larger pavilions and they also include six parking passes with each rental, a $90 value.
With the reclassification the beach pavilions will increase $55 this year. The litter deposit and
additional hour fees will remain constant with FY26. Northcroft Park, Townline Park and the
beach pavilion fees will increase to $180 per reservation while all the other pavilion fees will
increase to $130.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Staff anticipates a positive revenue differential of $5,449 over FY26
budgeted fees with the 3% increase to the Fitness Center fees. Also, staff anticipate an increase
of $4,539 over FY26 budgeted fees for the Lakefront Permit fees. The revenue increases are
based upon actual usage from September 2025 and will fluctuate with FY27 usage. Staff
anticipate a positive revenue differential of $4,550 over FY26 budgeted fees for the Pavilion
Rental fees. All pavilion rental fees will become effective February 1, 2026, in line with the start
of permitting season.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: City Staff are bringing forward the Lake Forest
Recreation Department fee changes, including Fitness Center fees, Lakefront permit fees and
Pavilion Rental fees for fiscal year 2027 for approval.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Katie Skibbe, Director of Finance
FROM: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director
DATE: October 24, 2025
SUBJECT: Special Event Hourly Rate Increases
Purpose and Action Requested
The purpose of this memorandum is to present a request to amend certain fees associated with
Special Events. 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 special event permits
through Community Development. 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.
From time-to-time, community organizations seek to utilize City-owned property or request
special city services (e.g. equipment rentals/delivery) and City employees (e.g. general event
support, security, or emergency medical services) to support their event. Pursuant to the City
Code (§10.13), fees for these City services may be imposed in connection with recovering costs
related to the personnel time associated with this support.
Rates for City employees are set based on an average total compensation (includes salaries and
benefits) for employees in the workgroup. Traditionally, the City has adjusted these rates to
reflect changes in union contracts and special contractual rates for special time worked or
overtime. Rates proposed for FY2027 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 $103.00 $106.00 3.00% $2,700.00
Firefighter/Paramedic Hourly Rate $99.00 $102.00 3.00% $350.00
Public Works Hourly Rate $78.00 $80.00 3.00% $62.00
Parks Hourly Rate $78.00 $80.00 3.00% $62.00
Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have questions concerning these proposed fee
changes for FY2027.
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GIS CONSORTIUM SERVICE PROVIDER CONTRACT
This contract (this “Contract”) made and entered into this 1st day of January, 2026 (the
“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Lake Forest, an Illinois municipal corporation
(hereinafter referred to as the “Municipality”), and Municipal GIS Partners, Incorporated, 701 Lee
Street, Suite 1020, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 (hereinafter referred to as the “Consultant”).
WHEREAS, the Municipality is a member of the Geographic Information System
Consortium (“GISC”);
WHEREAS, the Consultant is a designated service provider for the members of GISC and
is responsible for providing the necessary professional staffing resource support services as more
fully described herein (the “Services”) in connection with the Municipality’s geographical
information system (“GIS”);
WHEREAS, the Municipality desires to engage the Consultant to provide the Services on
the terms set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant hereby represents itself to be in compliance with Illinois
statutes relating to professional registration applicable to individuals performing the Services
hereunder and has the necessary expertise and experience to furnish the Services upon the terms
and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the promises hereinafter
set forth, it is hereby agreed by and between the Municipality and the Consultant that:
SECTION 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 Statement of Work. This Contract contains the basic terms and conditions that will
govern the overall relationship between the Consultant and the Municipality. The Consultant will
provide the Services described in the statement of work attached hereto as Attachment 1
(“Statement of Work”), which shall become a part of and subject to this Contract.
1.2 Supplemental Statements of Work. Any additional services to be performed by the
Consultant may be added to this Contract after the Effective Date by the mutual agreement of the
parties, which agreement will be evidenced by mutual execution of a Supplemental Statement of
Work which shall also be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract.
1.3 Additional Compensation. If the Consultant wishes to make a claim for additional
compensation as a result of action taken by the Municipality, the Consultant shall give written
notice of its claim within fifteen (15) days after occurrence of such action. Regardless of the
decision of the Municipality Manager relative to a claim submitted by the Consultant, all work
required under this Contract as determined by the Municipality Manager shall proceed without
interruption.
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1.4 Contract Governs. If there is a conflict between the terms of this Contract and the
Statement of Work or any Supplemental Statement of Work, unless otherwise specified in such
Statement of Work, the terms of this Contract shall supersede the conflicting provisions contained
in such Statement of Work.
SECTION 2
PERFORMANCE OF WORK
2.1 All work hereunder shall be performed under the direction of the City Manager or
their designee (hereinafter referred to as the “Municipality Manager”) in accordance with the
terms set forth in this Contract and each relevant Statement of Work.
SECTION 3
RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES
3.1 Independent Contractor. The Consultant shall at all times be an independent
contractor, engaged by the Municipality to perform the Services. Nothing contained herein shall
be construed to constitute a partnership, joint venture or agency relationship between the parties.
3.2 Consultant and Employees. Neither the Consultant nor any of its employees shall
be considered to be employees of the Municipality for any reason, including but not limited to for
purposes of workers’ compensation law, Social Security, or any other applicable statute or
regulation.
3.3 No Authority to Bind. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, neither party hereto
has the authority to bind the other to any third party or to otherwise act in any way as the
representative of the other.
SECTION 4
PAYMENT TO THE CONSULTANT
4.1 Payment Terms. The Municipality agrees to pay the Consultant in accordance with
the terms and amounts set forth in the applicable Statement of Work, provided that:
(a) The Consultant shall submit invoices in a format approved by the
Municipality.
(b) The Consultant shall maintain records showing actual time devoted to each
aspect of the Services performed and cost incurred. The Consultant shall permit the authorized
representative of the Municipality to inspect and audit all data and records of the Consultant for
work done under this Contract. The Consultant shall make these records available at reasonable
times during this Contract period, and for a year after termination of this Contract.
(c) The service rates and projected utilization set forth in the applicable
Statement of Work shall adjust each calendar year in accordance with the annual rates approved
by the Board of Directors of GISC which shall be reflected in a Supplemental Statement of Work.
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(d) Payments to the Consultant shall be made pursuant to the Illinois Local
Government Prompt Payment Act (50 ILCS 505/1 et seq.).
(e) The Municipality is a tax-exempt municipality and will provide Consultant
with a copy of the Municipality’s current sales tax exemption certificate. Consultant shall not
charge the Municipality any tax incurred by the Consultant for these Services.
4.2 Service Rates. The fees and/or service rates set forth in the Statement of Work and
Supplemental Statement of Work include all applicable federal, state, and local taxes of every kind
and nature applicable to the Services as well as all taxes, contributions, and premiums for
unemployment insurance, old age or retirement benefits, pensions, annuities, or similar benefits
and all costs, royalties and fees arising from the use of, or the incorporation into, the Services, of
patented or copyrighted equipment, materials, supplies, tools, appliances, devices, processes, or
inventions. All claim or right to claim additional compensation by reason of the payment of any
such tax, contribution, premium, costs, royalties, or fees is hereby waived and released by
Consultant.
SECTION 5
TERM
5.1 Initial Term. Subject to earlier termination pursuant to the terms of this Contract,
the initial term of this Contract shall commence on the Effective Date and remain in effect for one
(1) year (the “Initial Term”).
5.2 Renewal Terms. The Initial Term may be extended for successive one (1) year
periods or for any other period as mutually agreed to in writing and set forth in a Supplemental
Statement of Work executed by both parties (each, a “Renewal Term”).
5.3 Status of this Contract. The expiration of the Initial Term or a Renewal Term shall
not terminate or affect the obligations of the Parties to each other under any existing Statement of
Work or Supplemental Statement of Work issued pursuant to this Contract, and such Statement of
Work or Supplemental Statement of Work shall continue in full force and effect and shall continue
to be governed by the terms of this Contract until the expiration or completion of such Statement
of Work or Supplement Statement of Work or until such Statement of Work or Supplemental
Statement of Work is itself terminated pursuant to this Contract.
SECTION 6
TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
6.1 Voluntary Termination. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, (a) the
Municipality may terminate this Contract, any Statement of Work, or any Supplemental Statement
of Work during the Initial Term or any Renewal Term, with or without cause, at any time upon
ninety (90) calendar days prior written notice to the Consultant.; (b) the Consultant may terminate
this Contract, any Statement of Work, or any Supplemental Statement of Work, with or without
cause, at any time upon one hundred eighty (180) calendar days prior written notice to the
Municipality; or (c) following the expiration of the Term of this Agreement, and notwithstanding
Section 5.3 of this Agreement, either Party may terminate any Statement of Work or any
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Supplemental Statement of Work, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) calendar days prior
written notice to the other Party.
6.2 Termination for Breach. Either party may terminate this Contract upon written
notice to the other party following a material breach of a material provision of this Contract by the
other party if the breaching party does not cure such breach within fifteen (15) days of receipt of
written notice of such breach from the non-breaching party.
6.3 Payment for Services Rendered. In the event that this Contract is terminated in
accordance with this Section 6, the Consultant shall be paid for services actually performed and
reimbursable expenses actually incurred.
6.4 Effect of Termination. Termination of any Statement of Work or Supplemental
Statement of Work will have no effect on this Contract. Termination of this Contract will serve to
immediately terminate all open Statements of Work and Supplemental Statements of Work, absent
a written agreement between the parties otherwise. Termination or expiration of this Contract, any
Statement of Work, or any Supplemental Statement of Work will not affect any right or obligation
of a party that comes into effect before, upon, or after such termination or expiration, or otherwise
survives such termination or expiration, which was incurred by such party prior to such termination
or expiration.
SECTION 7
CONSULTANT PERSONNEL AND SUBCONTRACTORS
7.1 Adequate Staffing. The Consultant must assign and maintain during the term of
this Contract and any renewal thereof, an adequate staff of competent employees, agents, or
subcontractors (“Consultant Personnel”) that is fully equipped, licensed as appropriate and
qualified to perform the Services as required by the Statement of Work or Supplemental Statement
of Work.
7.2 Availability of Personnel. The Consultant shall notify the Municipality as soon as
practicable prior to terminating the employment of, reassigning, or receiving notice of the
resignation of, any Consultant Personnel assigned to provide the Municipality with the Services.
The Consultant shall have no claim for damages and shall not bill the Municipality for additional
time and materials charges as the result of any portion of the Services which must be duplicated
or redone due to such termination or for any delay or extension of the time of performance as a
result of any such termination, reassigning, or resignation.
7.3 Use of Subcontractors. The Consultant’s use of any subcontractor or subcontract
to perform the Services shall not relieve the Consultant of full responsibility and liability for the
provision, performance, and completion of the Services as required by this Contract. All Services
performed under any subcontract shall be subject to all of the provisions of this Contract in the
same manner as if performed by employees of the Consultant. Consultant shall be fully responsible
and assumes liability for the acts and omissions of all subcontractors directly or indirectly
employed by, or working at the direction of, the Consultant in the performance of the Services.
7.4 Removal of Personnel and Subcontractors. Municipality may, upon written notice
to Consultant, request that any Consultant Personnel be removed or replaced. Consultant shall
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promptly endeavor to replace such Consultant Personnel and Municipality shall have no claim for
damages for a delay or extension of the applicable Statement of Work as a result of any such
removal or replacement.
7.5 Non-Solicitation of Consultant Employees. The Municipality agrees that during the
term of this Contract and for a period of one (1) year thereafter, it shall not, directly or indirectly,
through any other person, firm, corporation or other entity, solicit, induce, encourage or attempt to
induce or encourage any employee of the Consultant to terminate his or her employment with the
Consultant or to breach any other obligation to the Consultant. The Municipality acknowledges
that the aforementioned restrictive covenant contained in this Section is reasonable and properly
required for the adequate protection of the Consultant’s business.
SECTION 8
ACCOMMODATION OF CONSULTANT PERSONNEL; MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
8.1 Facilities, Equipment, and Records. The Municipality shall provide the Consultant
with adequate and safe office space, furnishings, records, hardware, software and connectivity to
fulfill the objectives of the GIS program including, without limitation, the following:
(a) Office space for the Consultant’s Personnel. This space should effectively
and securely house all required GIS systems, peripherals and support tools. This space must be
available during normal business hours;
(b) Furnishings including adequate desk(s), shelving, and seating for the
Consultant’s Personnel;
(c) Hardware, software, peripherals, internet access, and network connectivity
meeting current minimum technical standards, as determined by Consultant from time to time, to
perform the program objectives efficiently; and
(d) Any Municipality data or record which is necessary for carrying out the
work as outlined in the Contract, Statement of Work or Supplemental Statement of Work.
8.2 Backup and Recovery Systems. The Municipality shall be responsible for
installing, operating and monitoring the backup and recovery systems for all the Municipality’s
GIS assets that permit the Consultant to continue Services within a reasonable period of time
following a disaster or outage. The Consultant shall be responsible for installing, operating and
monitoring the backup and recovery systems for all Consultant’s assets that permit the
Municipality to continue accessing the GISC Materials and Services within a reasonable period of
time following a disaster or outage.
8.3 Right of Entry; Limited Access. Consultant’s Personnel performing Services shall
be permitted to enter upon the Municipality’s property in connection with the performance of the
Services, subject to those rules established by the Municipality. Consent to enter upon a
Municipality’s facility given by the Municipality shall not create, nor be deemed to imply, the
creation of any additional responsibilities on the part of the Municipality. Consultant’s Personnel
shall have the right to use only those facilities of the Municipality that are necessary to perform
the Services and shall have no right to access any other facilities of the Municipality.
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8.4 Compliance with Law. The Municipality shall comply with all applicable local,
state, and federal laws including those pertaining to safety, harassment, and discrimination.
SECTION 9
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; FOIA
9.1 Municipal Materials. The Consultant acknowledges and agrees that all trademarks,
service marks, logos, tradenames and images provided by or on behalf of the Municipality to the
Consultant for use in performing the Services and the GIS database (including files created from
the database) created by Consultant hereunder (the “Municipal Materials”) are the sole and
exclusive property of the Municipality. The Consultant acknowledges that this Contract is not a
license to use the Municipal Materials except as needed to perform the Services hereunder.
9.2 Third-Party Materials. If applicable, to the extent the Consultant has agreed to
obtain and/or license Third-Party Materials on behalf of Municipality, the Consultant shall obtain
a license for Municipality to use the Third-Party Materials as part of the Services for the purpose
specified in the applicable Statement of Work. “Third-Party Materials” shall include, but are not
limited to, computer software, script or programming code or other materials owned by third
parties and/or any software available from third parties, that is licensed by Consultant for the
benefit of the Municipality.
9.3 GISC Materials. It is expressly understood that, excluding the Municipal Materials
and Third-Party Materials, all members of GISC and the Consultant may use or share in any
improvements or modifications incorporated into any computer software (in object code and
source code form), script or programming code used or developed by the Consultant in providing
Services hereunder (the “GISC Materials”).
(a) The Consultant herby grants the Municipality a limited, personal,
nontransferable, non-exclusive license to use the GISC Materials solely for the purpose of and in
connection with the Municipality’s GIS. Upon expiration or termination of this Contract, or at
such time the Municipality is no longer a member of GISC or in breach of its obligations hereunder,
the Municipality shall not be entitled to or granted a license in future enhancements, improvements
or modifications in the GISC Materials. The Municipality may grant a sublicense to a third party
that the Municipality engages to maintain or update the GISC Materials in connection with the
Municipality’s GIS; provided that such third party agrees in writing to be bound by the license
restrictions set forth in this Contract.
(b) The Municipality acknowledges that the Consultant is in the business of
providing staffing resource support services and that the Consultant shall have the right to provide
services and deliverables to third parties that are the same or similar to the services that are to be
rendered under this Contract, and to use or otherwise exploit any GISC Materials in providing such
services.
9.4 Confidential Information. In the performance of this Contract, the Consultant may
have access to or receive certain information in the possession of the Municipality that is not
generally known to members of the public ("Confidential Information"). The Consultant
acknowledges that Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, proprietary
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information, copyrighted material, educational records, employee data, financial information,
information relating to health records, resident account information, and other information of a
personal nature. Consultant shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information without the
prior written consent of the Municipality. Consultant will use appropriate administrative, technical
and physical safeguards to prevent the improper use or disclosure of any Confidential Information
received from or on behalf of the Municipality. Upon the expiration or termination of this
Contract, Consultant shall promptly cease using and shall return or destroy (and certify in writing
destruction of) all Confidential Information furnished by the Municipality along with all copies
thereof in its possession including copies stored in any computer memory or storage medium. The
term “Confidential Information” does not include information that (a) is or becomes generally
available to the public other than as a result of a breach of this Contract by the Consultant; (b) was
in the Consultant’s or Consultant Personnel’s possession on a non-confidential basis from any
source other than the Municipality, which source, to the knowledge of the Consultant, is entitled
to disclose such information without breach of any obligation of confidentiality; (c) is
independently developed by the Consultant without the use of or reference to, in whole or in part,
any Confidential Information; (d) required to be disclosed pursuant to a court order issued by a
court having jurisdiction thereof (subject to Section 9.5); or (e) information subject to disclosure
under FOIA (as defined below in Section 9.6). For avoidance of doubt, it is agreed that the GISC
Materials shall not be considered Confidential Information.
9.5 Dissemination of Confidential Information. Unless directed by the Municipality,
Consultant shall not disseminate any Confidential Information. If Consultant is presented with a
request for documents by any administrative agency or with a subpoena duces tecum regarding
any Confidential Information which may be in Consultant's possession as a result of Services
provided under this Contract, unless prohibited by law, Consultant shall immediately give notice
to the Municipality with the understanding that the Municipality shall have the opportunity to
contest such process by any means available to it prior to submission of any documents to a court
or other third party. Consultant shall not be obligated to withhold delivery of documents beyond
the time ordered by a court of law or administrative agency, unless the request for production or
subpoena is quashed or withdrawn, or the time to produce is otherwise extended. Consultant shall
cause its personnel, staff and subcontractors, if any, to undertake the same obligations regarding
confidentiality and dissemination of information as agreed to by Consultant under this Contract.
9.6 Freedom of Information Act Requests. Within four (4) business days after the
Municipality’s Notice to the Consultant of the Municipality’s receipt of a request made pursuant
to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (ILCS 140/1 et seq. – herein “FOIA”), the Consultant
shall furnish all requested records in the Consultant’s possession which are in any manner related
to this Contract or the Consultant’s performance of the Services, including but not limited to any
documentation related to the Municipality and associated therewith. The Consultant shall not
apply any costs or charge any fees to the Municipality or any other person, firm or corporation for
its procurement and retrieval of such records in the Consultant’s possession which are sought to
be copied or reviewed in accordance with such FOIA request or requests. The Consultant shall
defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Municipality including its several departments and
including its officers and employees and shall pay all of the Consultant’s Costs associated with
such FOIA request or requests including Costs arising from the Consultant’s failure or alleged
failure to timely furnish such documentation and/or arising from the Consultant’s failure or alleged
failure otherwise to comply with the FOIA, whether or not associated with the Consultant’s and/or
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the Municipality’s defense of any litigation associated therewith. In addition, if the Consultant
requests the Municipality to deny the FOIA request or any portion thereof by utilizing one or more
of the lawful exemptions provided for in the FOIA, the Consultant shall pay all Costs in connection
therewith. As used herein, “in the Consultant’s possession” includes documents in the possession
of any of the Consultant’s officers, agents, employees and/or independent contractors; and “Costs”
includes but is not limited to attorneys’ fees, witness fees, filing fees and any and all other expenses
— whether incurred by the Municipality or the Consultant.
9.7 News Releases. The Consultant may not issue any news releases without prior
approval from the Municipality Manager nor will the Consultant make public proposals developed
under this Contract without prior written approval from the Municipality Manager.
9.8 Survive Termination. The provisions of Section 9.1 and 9.4 through and including
9.8 shall survive the termination of this Contract.
SECTION 10
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
10.1 THE REPRESENTATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS CONTRACT ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARISING FROM TRADE USAGE, COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF
PERFORMANCE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL EITHER THE CONSULTANT
OR THE MUNICIPALITY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST SALES
OR PROFITS, IN CONNECTION WITH THIS CONTRACT, EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
SECTION 11
CONSULTANT WARRANTY; INDEMNIFICATION; INSURANCE
11.1 Warranty of Services. The Consultant warrants that the Services shall be performed
in accordance with industry standards of professional practice, care, and diligence practiced by
recognized consulting firms in performing services of a similar nature in existence at the time of
the Effective Date.
11.2 Indemnification. The Consultant shall indemnify and save harmless the
Municipality and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all loss, liability
and damages of whatever nature, including Workmen’s Compensation claims by Consultant’s
employees, in any way resulting from or arising out of the intentional, willful and wanton,
negligent and/or gross negligent actions or omissions of the Consultant, the Consultant’s
employees and agents.
11.3 Insurance. The Consultant must procure and maintain, for the duration of this
Contract, insurance as provided in Attachment 2 to this Contract.
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11.4 No Personal Liability No official, director, officer, agent, or employee of any party
shall be charged personally or held contractually liable by or to the other party under any term or
provision of this Contract or because of its or their execution, approval or attempted execution of
this Contract.
SECTION 12
GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1 Equal Employment Opportunity Clause. In the event of the Consultant’s non-
compliance with the provisions of this Section 12.1 or the Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS
5/1-101, et seq., as it may be amended from time to time, and any successor thereto (the “Act”),
the Consultant may be declared ineligible for future contracts or subcontracts with the State of
Illinois or any of its political subdivisions or municipal corporations, and this Contract may be
cancelled or voided in whole or in part, and other sanctions or penalties may be imposed or
remedies invoked as provided by statute or regulation. During the performance of this Contract,
the Consultant agrees as follows:
(a) The Consultant will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, order of
protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability
unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service; and, further,
the Consultant will examine all job classifications to determine if minority persons or women are
underutilized and will take appropriate affirmative action to rectify any underutilization.
(b) That, if the Consultant hires additional employees in order to perform this
Contract or any portion of this Contract, the Consultant will determine the availability (in
accordance with 44 Ill. Admin. C. 750.5, et seq., as it may be amended from time to time, and any
successor thereto (the “Applicable Regulations”)) of minorities and women in the areas from
which the Consultant may reasonably recruit and the Consultant will hire for each job classification
for which employees are hired in a way that minorities and women are not underutilized.
(c) That, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by the
Consultant or on the Consultant’s behalf, the Consultant will state that all applicants will be
afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status,
age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge
from military service.
(d) That the Consultant will send to each labor organization or representative
of workers with which the Consultant has or is bound by a collective bargaining or other agreement
or understanding, a notice advising the labor organization or representative of the Consultant’s
obligations under the Act and the Applicable Regulations. If any labor organization or
representative fails or refuses to cooperate with the Consultant in the Consultant’s efforts to
comply with the Act and the Applicable Regulations, the Consultant will promptly notify the
Illinois Department of Human Rights (the “Department”) and the Municipality and will recruit
employees from other sources when necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Contract.
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(e) That the Consultant will submit reports as required by the Applicable
Regulations, furnish all relevant information as may from time to time be requested by the
Department or the Municipality, and in all respects comply with the Act and the Applicable
Regulations.
(f) That the Consultant will permit access to all relevant books, records,
accounts and work sites by personnel of the Municipality and the Department for purposes of
investigation to ascertain compliance with the Act and the Department's Rules and Regulations.
(g) That the Consultant will include verbatim or by reference the provisions of
this Section 12.1 in every subcontract awarded under which any portion of the Contract obligations
are undertaken or assumed, so that the provisions will be binding upon the subcontractor. In the
same manner as with other provisions of this Contract, the Consultant will be liable for compliance
with applicable provisions of this Section 12.1 by subcontractors; and further the Consultant will
promptly notify the Municipality and the Department in the event any subcontractor fails or refuses
to comply with the provisions. In addition, the Consultant will not utilize any subcontractor
declared by the Illinois Human Rights Commission to be ineligible for contracts or subcontracts
with the State of Illinois or any of its political subdivisions or municipal corporations.
12.2 No Collusion. The Consultant represents and certifies that the Consultant is not
barred from contracting with a unit of state or local government as a result of (i) a delinquency in
the payment of any tax administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue unless the Consultant
is contesting, in accordance with the procedures established by the appropriate revenue act, its
liability for the tax or the amount of the tax, as set forth in Section 11-42.1-1 et seq. of the Illinois
Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/11-42.1-1 et seq.; or (ii) a violation of either Section 33E-3 or Section
33E-4 of Article 33E of the Criminal Code of 1961, 720 ILCS 5/33E-1 et seq.
12.3 Sexual Harassment Policy. The Consultant certifies that it has a written sexual
harassment policy in full compliance with Section 2-105(A)(4) of the Illinois Human Rights Act,
775 ILCS 5/2-105(A)(4).
12.4 Compliance with Laws and Grants. Consultant shall give all notices, pay all fees,
and take all other action that may be necessary to ensure that the Services are provided, performed,
and completed in accordance with all required governmental permits, licenses, or other approvals
and authorizations that may be required in connection with providing, performing, and completing
the Services, and with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations, including without
limitation the Fair Labor Standards Act; any statutes regarding qualification to do business; any
statutes prohibiting discrimination because of, or requiring affirmative action based on, race, creed,
color, national origin, age, sex, or other prohibited classification, including, without limitation, the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq., and the Illinois Human
Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq. Consultant shall also comply with all conditions of any
federal, state, or local grant received by Municipality or Consultant with respect to this Contract
or the Services.
12.5 Assignments and Successors. This Contract and each and every portion thereof
shall be binding upon the successors and the assigns of the parties hereto; provided, however, that
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no assignment, delegation or subcontracting shall be made without the prior written consent of the
Municipality.
12.6 Severability. The parties intend and agree that, if any paragraph, subparagraph,
phrase, clause, or other provision of this Contract, or any portion thereof, shall be held to be void
or otherwise unenforceable, all other portions of this Contract shall remain in full force and effect.
12.7 Third Party Beneficiary. No claim as a third party beneficiary under this Contract
by any person, firm, or corporation other than the Consultant shall be made or be valid against the
Municipality.
12.8 Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Contract shall be deemed to or
constitute a waiver of any other provision of this Contract (whether or not similar) nor shall any
such waiver be deemed to or constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided
in this Contract.
12.9 Governing Laws. This Contract shall be interpreted according to the internal laws,
but not the conflict of laws rules, of the State of Illinois. Venue shall reside in Cook County,
Illinois.
12.10 Headings. The headings of the several paragraphs of this Contract are inserted only
as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no way are they intended to define, limit, or
describe the scope of intent of any provision of this Contract, nor shall they be construed to affect
in any manner the terms and provisions hereof or the interpretation or construction thereof.
12.11 Modification or Amendment. This Contract constitutes the entire Contract of the
parties on the subject matter hereof and may not be changed, modified, discharged, or extended
except by written amendment or Supplemental Statement of Work duly executed by the parties.
Each party agrees that no representations or warranties shall be binding upon the other party unless
expressed in writing herein or in a duly executed amendment hereof.
12.12 Attachments. Attachments 1 and 2 are attached hereto, and by this reference
incorporated in and made a part of this Contract. In the event of a conflict between any Attachment
and the text of this Contract, the text of this Contract shall control.
12.13 Rights Cumulative. Unless expressly provided to the contrary in this Contract,
each and every one of the rights, remedies, and benefits provided by this Contract shall be
cumulative and shall not be exclusive of any other such rights, remedies, and benefits allowed by
law.
12.14 Good Faith Negotiation. Before commencing any legal action, the parties agree to
enter into good faith negotiations to resolve any controversy, claim, or dispute (“Dispute”). Such
good faith negotiations shall commence promptly upon a party’s receipt of notice of any Dispute
from the other party and continue for a period of fourteen (14) days or any period of time as
mutually agreed upon.
12.15 Notices. All notices, reports and documents required under this Contract shall be in
writing (including prepaid overnight courier, electronic transmission or similar writing) and shall
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be given to such party at its address or e-mail address set forth below, or at such other address or
e-mail address as such party may hereafter specify from time to time. Each such notice shall be
effective (i) if given by first class mail or prepaid overnight courier, when received, or (ii) if sent
to an e-mail address, upon the sender’s receipt of an acknowledgment from the intended recipient
(such as by the “return receipt requested” function, as available, return e-mail or other written
acknowledgment).
If to Municipality: City of Lake Forest
220 E Deerpath Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Attention: Keri Kaup
E-mail: kaupk@cityoflakeforest.com
If to Consultant: Municipal GIS Partners, Incorporated
701 Lee Street, Suite 1020
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Attention: Thomas Thomey
E-mail: tthomey@mgpinc.com
12.16 Force Majeure. No party to this Contract shall be responsible or liable for, or
deemed in breach hereof because of, any delay in the performance of its respective obligations
under this Contract to the extent that such delay is due substantially to circumstances beyond the
party’s reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of the party experiencing such delay.
Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to, any act of God, fire or other casualty,
epidemic, quarantine, “stay home” or similar order, strike or labor dispute, embargo, war or
violence, act of terrorism, or any law, order, proclamation, ordinance, demand, requirement, action
or inaction of any national, state, provincial, local, or other government or governmental agency
(each, a “Force Majeure”). Upon the occurrence of a Force Majeure, the party experiencing the
Force Majeure shall notify the other party in writing immediately following such Force Majeure,
but in no case later than three (3) business days after such party becomes aware of the occurrence
of the Force Majeure. The written notification shall provide a reasonably detailed explanation of
the Force Majeure.
12.17 Counterpart Execution. This Contract, Statement of Work or any Supplemental
Statement of Work may be executed in several counterparts, each of which, when executed, shall
be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
12.18 Tort Immunity Defenses. Nothing contained in the Contract is intended to
constitute, and nothing in the Contract will constitute, a waiver of the rights, defenses, and
immunities provided or available to the Municipality under the Local Governmental and
Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act, 745 ILCS 10 et seq. or any other applicable State
law.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have placed their hands and seals hereto as
of the date first above written.
CITY OF LAKE FOREST
CONSULTANT: MUNICIPAL GIS
PARTNERS, INCORPORATED
By:
Name: Thomas A. Thomey
Its: President
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Statement of Work
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GIS Consortium Service Provider Contract
(see attached)
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www.mgpinc.com
Attachment 1 – Tradition Statement of Work
To GIS Consortium Service Provider Contract
About Municipal GIS Partners (MGP)
MGP (the Consultant) is the Service Provider to the GIS Consortium (GISC). It is necessary that each GISC
member enter into an annual agreement with the Consultant (GISC Service Provider) to maintain their
standing as a GISC member.
GISC Membership includes:
• Complete Geographic Information System (GIS) program staffing with technology cost
distribution across GISC members
• Access to all membership solutions and products
• Participation in collaborative opportunities to share ideas and solutions
The Included Services section below expands on services provided by this agreement.
General Purpose
The Consultant will manage, develop, operate, and maintain all or part of the City of Lake Forest (the
Municipality) GIS program, as directed by the Municipality. Additionally, the Consultant will identify
opportunities for continued program development and enhancement.
Program Staffing
The Consultant provides all the requisite staffing and skillsets required to manage the Municipality
program, including:
• Technical professionals supporting the Municipality’s program needs
• Advanced technical support staff for analysis, system integration, and escalation
• Systems analysts for ensuring product, solution, and infrastructure performance
• Professional program managers for ensuring service levels
Direct Program Hours
Services related to the fulfillment of Municipality requests, execution of planned projects, and
maintenance of the Municipality program required to support the system.
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Team Access During Normal Working Hours
The Consultant typically works Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. The Municipality has direct
access to the staff assigned to the Municipality. Alternatively, the Municipality can call the Consultant’s
general telephone number or submit an email to Consultant’s service desk for service.
Emergency Event Support
The Consultant will support Municipality emergency events within a reasonable timeframe of notification
and work to staff the event for its duration. These services are not limited to normal business hours.
The Service Level section below expands on the program staffing services included in this agreement.
Direct Program Hours
Pursuant to the GISC membership agreement and bylaws all members must contract for a service level
consistent with the allocation practices as prescribed by the GISC. The direct program staffing allocation
for the Municipality for this agreement period is:
Fees and Expenses
The fee for the direct program hours set forth above is per month. The total contract value
for the agreement period is . Such fee does not include taxes or any reimbursable out-of-
pocket expenses that may be incurred by the Consultant.
Included Services
This section identifies the professional staffing, products and solutions, and business structures included
in this service agreement. The Municipality is responsible for identifying and prioritizing the aspects of
the services that are most important. The Consultant is responsible for implementing those priorities and
communicating progress.
Program Management
The Consultant provides the required staffing and organization with the skills and expertise to manage,
develop, and maintain the system per the Municipality’s priorities which includes GISC shared
infrastructure, platforms, products, and solutions. Services include:
1. Consulting and reporting with all Municipality departments
2. Project identification, management, and delivery
3. User training and onboarding
4. Resource management and scheduling
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Data Management
The Consultant is responsible for the GIS and related data based on priorities as directed by the
Municipality, including data creation, management, and delivery.
Primary Layers:
Addresses, parcels, buildings, streets, railroads, water utilities, sewer utilities, municipal boundary, zoning
districts, planned unit developments, variances, TIF districts, special use permits, annexations, signs,
trees, recreation areas, bike paths, water features, school districts, emergency response boundaries,
refuse collection, and legislative districts.
Municipality Priority Layers
The Consultant’s local government data model has over 260 standard layers. Included in this service is
the identification, creation, and management of layers as directed by the Municipality.
Data Quality
One of the primary accountabilities of the Consultant is to ensure that Primary and Municipality Priority
layers are of high-quality. Practices employed include:
1. Daily data quality reporting and alerting
2. Mistake proofing databases, processes, and productivity tools
3. Address Verification to identify discrepancies between Municipality ERP and department systems
4. Formation and support of key data stakeholder teams
5. Data management documentation for Municipality layers
Products and Solutions
GISC Membership includes unlimited access to the products and solutions developed by the Consultant
for the GISC and its members. The Consultant is accountable for:
1. Collaboration with third party vendors and partners
2. Deploying shared solutions for the Municipality
3. Integration with ERP and department systems
4. Identifying and communicating new solution opportunities
5. Managing existing solutions to agreed service levels
6. Infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and mitigation
7. Patching, updating, and securing shared infrastructure
8. Researching and evaluating opportunities for development
9. Resource planning and scheduling
10. Scalability planning and right sizing
11. Technical documentation
12. Testing and quality certification
Solution List
The following are the primary products and solutions provided by the Consultant through membership in
the GISC:
1. Address Pre-Check: A tool to standardize address data in Municipality systems and workflows
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2. Address Verification: A product to assess and score community address quality across
department systems
3. Asset Management and Manager Dashboards: A solution that enables the Municipality to
manage and visualize infrastructure data and maintenance
4. Community Map Viewer: A publicly accessible map viewer designed for residents and businesses
5. Community-Portal: An address-based portal that integrates and organizes department data for
staff, residents, and local businesses
6. Local Government Data Model: A database standard developed for, and in partnership with,
members of the GISC
7. myGIS: A secure staff accessible mapping system to discover and analyze all Municipality GIS
data
8. Project Sharing Catalog: A resource that showcases available projects and solutions for
collaboration, visibility, and reuse across teams
9. Real-Time Solutions: A resource that showcases available projects and solutions for
collaboration, visibility, and reuse across teams
10. Story Maps: A tool to consume and visualize data from real-time sensors and assets
Service Level Agreement
The Consultant is responsible for managing the quality and availability of GISC infrastructure and
solutions. These parameters are determined by GISC Board policy and included in these services.
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Attachment 2
Insurance
to
GIS Consortium Service Provider Contract
(see attached)
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Attachment 2 - Insurance
To GIS Consortium Service Provider Contract
Consultant’s Insurance
Consultant shall procure and maintain, for the duration of this Contract, insurance against claims for
injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance
of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance: Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability occurrence form CG 0001 with the
Municipality named as additional insured, on a form at least as broad as the ISO
Additional Insured Endorsement CG 2010 and CG 2026.
2. Insurance Service Office Business Auto Liability coverage form number CA 0001, Symbol
01 “Any Auto” with the Municipality named as additional insured, on a form at least as
broad as the ISO Additional Insured Endorsement.
3. Workers’ Compensation as required by the Labor Code of the State of Illinois and
Employers’ Liability insurance (the policy shall include a 'waiver of subrogation').
B. Minimum Limits of Insurance: Consultant shall maintain limits no less than:
1. Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily
injury, personal injury and property damage. The general aggregate shall be twice the
required occurrence limit. Minimum General Aggregate shall be no less than $2,000,000
or a project/contract specific aggregate of $1,000,000.
2. Business Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident for bodily
injury and property damage.
3. Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability: Workers’ Compensation coverage with
statutory limits and Employers’ Liability limits of $500,000 per accident.
C. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions: Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be
declared to and approved by the Municipality. At the option of the Municipality, either: (1) the
insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as it respects the
Municipality, its officials, agents, employees and volunteers; or (2) the Consultant shall procure a
bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigation, claim administration and defense
expenses.
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D. Other Insurance Provisions: The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following
provisions:
1. General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages: The Municipality, its corporate
authorities, officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as
insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the
Consultant; products and completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned,
leased or used by the Consultant; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by
the Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to the Municipality, its officials, agents, employees and volunteers.
2. The Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary as respects the Municipality, its
corporate authorities, officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers. Any
insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Municipality, its officials, agents,
employees and volunteers shall be excess of Consultant’s insurance and shall not
contribute with it.
3. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage
provided to the Municipality, its corporate authorities, officials, officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers.
4. The Consultant’s insurance shall contain a Severability of Interests/Cross Liability clause
or language stating that Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the
insurer’s liability.
5. If any commercial general liability insurance is being provided under an excess or
umbrella liability policy that does not “follow form,” then the Consultant shall be
required to name the Municipality, its corporate authorities, officials, officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers as additional insureds
6. All general liability coverages shall be provided on an occurrence policy form. Claims-
made general liability policies will not be accepted.
7. The Consultant and all subcontractors hereby agree to waive any limitation as to the
amount of contribution recoverable against them by the Municipality. This specifically
includes any limitation imposed by any state statute, regulation, or case law including any
Workers’ Compensation Act provision that applies a limitation to the amount recoverable
in contribution such as Kotecki v. Cyclops Welding. Consultant agrees to indemnify and
defend the Municipality from and against all such loss, expense, damage or injury,
including reasonable attorneys' fees, which the Municipality may sustain as a result of
personal injury claims by Consultant’s employees, except to the extent those claims arise
as a result of the Municipality’s own negligence.
E. All Coverages: Each insurance policy required by this paragraph shall be endorsed to state that
coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after
thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to
the Municipality.
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F. Acceptability of Insurers: Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Best’s rating of no less
than A-, VII and licensed to do business in the State of Illinois.
G. Verification of Coverage: Consultant shall furnish the Municipality with certificates of insurance
naming the Municipality, its corporate authorities, officials, officers, agents, employees, and
volunteers as additional insured’s and with original endorsements, affecting coverage required
herein. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person
authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The certificates and endorsements are
to be received and approved by the Municipality before any work commences. The Municipality
reserves the right to request full certified copies of the insurance policies and endorsements.
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MEMORANDUM
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
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TO: Jason Wicha, City Manager
FROM: Keri Kaup, Assistant to the City Manager
DATE: November 24, 2025
SUBJECT: Central Business District Parking Evaluation and Recommendations
Background
As part of the Council priorities for FY26, City Council requested an evaluation of the
Central Business District (CBD) parking and formulation of recommendations to improve
user experiences. In August 2025, City staff from several departments formed a
committee to review parking in the CBD. The Committee’s purpose was to analyze
current regulations and formulate recommendations for modifications to the parking
regulations, so customers and businesses alike will have a clear understanding of where
to park, resulting in a more enjoyable downtown experience. The Committee divided
its work into four sub-committees: Community Engagement, Technology and
Enforcement, Finance, and Regulations.
Survey Feedback
The Community Engagement sub-committee issued an online survey seeking feedback
from residents, visitors, employees, and business owners. Over 900 people responded to
the survey giving the Committee significant feedback from which to develop
recommendations. A follow-up survey was issued to business owners and employees to
ensure they were given ample opportunity to participate. The parking survey revealed
several common themes among those who frequent the CBD. Upon reviewing the
results, the Committee learned the following:
1. Visitors (not employees) typically stay for 1-3 hours (56%) or less than 1 hour (40%).
2. Visitors feel the CBD needs more parking for customers near shopping and dining
destinations and fewer timed parking classifications.
3. All respondents feel street parking should be 60-90 minutes.
4. Employees would prefer a designated area for employee parking with incentives
to encourage use.
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Committee Goals
The Committee placed significant value on the survey feedback to inform the decision-
making process. After reviewing the responses, as well as identifying where internal
efficiencies can be gained through management and enforcement of the parking
program, the Committee established three goals to frame the evaluation process:
1. Simplify parking zones and signage 2. Ensure customer zones are near shopping and dining destinations, and
designate employee parking zones 3. Improve permit management and parking enforcement capabilities through
technology
Recommendations
For each of the stated goals, the Committee has identified several recommendations
to streamline parking and improve efficiency.
Goal 1: Simplify parking zones and signage
• Recommendation 1 – Reduce and streamline the timed zones on the street and
in the lots.
Currently, there are a multitude of timed zones and signs throughout the CBD,
including 15-minute, 30-minute, 60-minute, 90-minute, 2-hour, and 3-hour zones.
Staff recommends reducing the types of timed zones as follows:
Street Parking – All 90 minutes unless otherwise designated as 30 minutes in
strategic locations.
Customer Parking Lots – All 3 hours unless otherwise designated as 30 minutes at
the perimeter.
The only exception to this rule will be a row of 90-minute parking within the
McKinley Lot to accommodate library patrons. Enforcement of the street parking
time limits would end at 6:30pm to accommodate those dining at restaurants.
• Recommendation 2 – Eliminate unenforceable parking signs and limit signage to
that which is necessary per block.
In addition to the multitude of parking zones, there are numerous signs calling
out the various regulations along the street and in the lots. Additionally, there
are posted signs that do not follow the City Code and are therefore
unenforceable. Staff recommends eliminating any unenforceable signs and
reducing the number of posted parking signs to only the amount that is
necessary per block for drivers to understand the regulations.
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Goal 2: Ensure customer zones are near shopping and dining destinations, and
designate employee parking zones.
• Recommendation 1 – Reorganize the parking zones to place free customer
parking lots closest to the businesses.
There are nine surface parking lots throughout the CBD. Although some of the
lots are designated as three-hour zones, it has become common practice for
employees and permit holders to park in these lots due to lack of enforcement.
Staff recommends maintaining the three-hour zones in the City Hall Lot, Forest
Avenue Lot, and the Quarta Main Lot. There is additional three-hour parking
available in the Bank Lane Parking Garage.
• Recommendation 2 – Move employee parking zones to the perimeter lots.
Most employees are in the business district for over five hours at a time. Because
they are taking up parking spaces for longer periods of time, staff recommends
they utilize the parking lots on the perimeter of the CBD to keep the most
convenient parking accessible to customers. Staff recommends employee
parking be available in the Westminster Lot, Quarta Main Lot, Oakwood Lot, and
UP South Commuter Lot. Additional employee parking is available in the Bank
Lane Garage and on Western Avenue south of Illinois Road. These designated
areas can be used by CBD permit holders as well.
• Recommendation 3 – Maintain designated parking lots for CBD permit holders
who utilize the train.
The City sells CBD permits to commuters, residents in multi-family homes with no
driveways, and non-residents. In order to ensure CBD permit holders who utilize
the train have ample parking near the train station, staff recommends
maintaining three parking lots for CBD holders, but not employees: the UP North
Lot, UP South Lot, and McKinley Lot.
• Recommendation 4 – Streamline overnight parking locations.
There are currently overnight parking zones in the Westminster Lot, McKinley Lot,
and Oakwood Lot. Survey feedback indicated that a significant amount of the
McKinley Lot is utilized by Lake Forest College students who purchase CBD
permits and park their cars for days or weeks at a time. In order to provide
overnight parking for the students while also accommodating library and
business patrons, staff recommends removing overnight parking from the
McKinley Lot and increasing the overnight capacity in the Westminster Lot. The
northernmost portion of the lot is not available for overnight parking as it is the
location most utilized by the Lake Forest High School students with CBD permits.
Goal 3: Improve permit management and parking enforcement capabilities through
technology.
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• Recommendation 1 – Contract with a vendor for a new permit management
system to electronically track CBD and employee permits.
The City currently utilizes physical hangtag parking permits for all CBD permit
holders. Staff recommends eliminating hangtags and implementing new
technology that integrates with the desired enforcement technology platform
(see Recommendation 2 in this section). The permit management system will
allow customers to register their vehicles by license plate when they purchase
either an employee permit or a CBD permit. It also allows the City to set up
business accounts allowing each business to purchase and manage their own
employee permits. The permit management system can be integrated with the
enforcement system to send parking permit data to police in real time.
• Recommendation 2 – Purchase an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR)-
based parking enforcement system.
During the COVID pandemic, the City limited parking enforcement in the CBD to
encourage shopping and dining. Since then, a federal court decision found
parking enforcement by “chalking” (marking tires with chalk) to be a violation of
search and seizure laws. Therefore, the police department does not have an
efficient way to conduct timed zone parking enforcement.
Staff recommends purchasing an ALPR-based parking enforcement system that
allows police to conduct both timed zone parking enforcement and permit zone
enforcement. For timed zone enforcement, an officer drives down the street or
through a parking lot while the system scans the license plates of the parked
vehicles. After the allotted time, the officer drives down the same street or in the
same lot, and the system will flag any vehicles that have been parked over the
time restriction. For permit enforcement, the permit management system sends
permit data to the enforcement system. When scanning a permitted lot, the
system will flag vehicles that do not have the proper permit.
Financial Impacts
Current Revenue –
On an annual basis, the City generates approximately $280,000 of revenue from the
sale of CBD parking permits. Businesses can purchase discounted CBD permits for their
employees. Current parking permit fees are as follows:
CBD Parking Permit CBD Business Rate Resident Rate Non-Resident Rate
Monthly
Annual
In FY25, the parking permit revenue was as follows:
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CBD Parking Permit CBD Business Resident Non-Resident
Monthly $4,260 $14,310 $12,210
Annual $131,700 $108,047 $11,635
TOTAL $135,960 $122,357 $23,845
GRAND TOTAL $282,162
In FY25, 91 businesses purchased 754 CBD annual permits and 213 monthly permits for
their employees.
The survey feedback indicated that employees would be more likely to utilize the
employee parking lots if there were associated incentives, such as low or no cost
permits. The Committee considered the impact to revenues if the employee permits
were discounted further. Rates are shown for both monthly and annual permits.
$15 / $135
(25% Reduction) (50% Reduction) (75% Reduction) (100% Reduction)
Reduction -$33,990 -$67,980 -$101,970 -$135,960
Remaining
Revenue $101,970 $67,980 $33,990 $0
Staff recommends either keeping employee permit rate status quo or reducing by no
more than 25%. The employee permits are already less expensive than the resident
rate, and the revenues generated by the sale of permits can help offset the expenses
of the new technology systems being proposed.
Cost of New Systems –
The proposed permit management and ALPR enforcement systems would be new,
ongoing expenses for the City. While vendor selection has not been finalized for either
system, the Committee is able to make general estimates about the new expenses
based on the RFP responses and quotes. Costs for the system are expected not to
exceed the following:
Initial Cost (Year 1) - Estimate Annual Maintenance - Estimate
Permit Management $10,000 $10,000
ALPR Enforcement $60,000 $10,000
The permit management system and ALPR system would be budgeted for in the
Finance Department and Police Department operating budgets, respectively.
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Valet Permits –
There are currently four valet companies operating in the City. The City has received
feedback that the valets are taking up a significant amount of parking closest to the
restaurants rather than utilizing the parking lots further away. Currently, restaurants
within 150 feet of residential zones need a special use permit which controls valet
operations. Restaurants outside of the 150-foot zone do not require a special use permit
and can operate a valet with no regulations from the City.
The Committee researched other communities’ valet permit regulations and found a
typical valet permit application requires the valet service to submit a parking plan
which includes (but is not limited to):
1. A diagram of proposed traffic pattern to be followed by valet operators
2. Precise drop-off/exchange areas
3. Agreements with private property owners whose property may be used for valet
services
4. A parking study demonstrating parking spaces proposed to be used for valet
services will be available during the times of operation
Including these details in a valet application would allow the City to determine whether
there are any safety or traffic concerns, as well as ensuring no parking location is
overcrowded. Additionally, if approved through a permit process, the City would have
the ability to revoke a valet permit if the plan was not being followed in practice.
While a valet permit can add value to the City’s ability to regulate parking, there are
associated challenges as well. Valet regulations would be difficult to enforce unless
specifically observed by a police officer or code enforcement officer. A valet permit
program also adds additional regulations for businesses that are already compliant.
Staff do not typically receive complaints regarding most of the valets operating in town,
yet they would be subject to the same regulations and permit fees. Finally,
administering a valet permit program would require additional staff time to review and
follow up on the parking plans submitted by the valet companies.
Next Steps
The Committee is seeking Council feedback on the listed recommendations, as well as
direction on low cost employee permits, and whether to continue pursuing a valet
permit. Based on the feedback provided by Council, the Committee will continue to
refine the recommendations and amend the necessary portions of the City Code. Staff
anticipates bringing final recommendations to the Council in January 2026 for
implementation in May 2026 to align with the new fiscal year.
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