CC_2024_02_20_AGENDATHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
**Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
220 E. Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 6:30 p.m.
Honorable Mayor, Stanford R. Tack
Nancy Novit, Alderman First Ward Jim Preschlack, Alderman Third Ward
Joseph R. Waldeck, Alderman First Ward Ara Goshgarian, 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. 2024-2025 Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments
CROYA BOARD
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Megan Carney APPOINT Deer Path Middle School Representative
A copy of the volunteer profile sheet is available at City Hall.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayor’s Appointments and Reappointments
2. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
A. Elawa Parking Lot Improvements
- Byron Kutz, P.E., Superintendent of Engineering
3. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
5. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
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1. Approval of February 5, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes
A copy of the minutes can be found beginning on page 15.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of February 5, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Consideration of a Request to Waive the Fidelity Bond Requirement in Connection
with Holding a Raffle in the City of Lake Forest for Lake Forest Country Day School
and Lake Forest Baseball Association (Approval by Motion)
STAFF CONTACT: Margaret Boyer, City Clerk (847.810.3674)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests City Council consideration of waiving the
fidelity bond requirement in connection with a proposed raffle from Lake Forest Country Day
School and Lake Forest Baseball Association.
BACKGROUND: In January 2020 the City Council approved an Ordinance Amending Chapter
110, titled “Licenses and Miscellaneous” related to Raffles, to align these sections with recent
State of Illinois Legislation. Section 110.0149, J, allows the raffle manager designated by the
organization to seek a waiver of the bond requirement from the City Council.
At this time the Lake Forest Country Day School and Lake Forest Baseball Association are
requesting a waiver of the bond requirement and has submitted a request. A copy of the
requests can be found beginning on page 20.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
COUNCIL ACTION: Consideration of a Request to Waive the Fidelity Bond Requirement in
Connection with Holding a Raffle in the City of Lake Forest for the Lake Forest Country Day
School and Lake Forest Baseball Association (Approval by Motion)
3. Approval of an Ordinance approving a Fee Schedule Adjusting Water Rates for
FY2025 (Final Approval)
STAFF CONTACT: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests that the City Council grant final approval of
an Ordinance amending the City’s Fee Schedule setting forth the rates for water service
effective May 1, 2024.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City’s Water and Sanitary Sewer Fund is designated as an
enterprise fund, thereby receiving no subsidy or property tax revenue to operate. Therefore,
the user fees established for water and sanitary sewer services must be sufficient to pay all
operating, capital and debt service costs associated with the utility. The long-term financial
forecast for the Water and Sanitary Sewer Fund provides for an annual increase in revenue of
2.5% to support inflationary cost increases, largely driven by personnel expenses.
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The City’s current water rate methodology is to set rates based on a rolling five-year average
of water consumption, a blended rate with both fixed and variable fees, and a goal to
maintain overall revenue at 25% fixed/75% variable. Summer weather conditions dramatically
impact the City’s annual water revenue and budget variances as much as $1million can
occur in any given year, requiring the City to maintain a large fund balance to provide rate
stability year to year.
The proposed rate adjustments would impact the quarterly fixed rate only, with variable rates
remaining at current levels:
Current Proposed Annual Increase
Small Meter
Medium Meter
Large Meter
Ninety-five percent (95%) of customers fall in the small meter category. It should be noted that
FY25 rate adjustments are more modest due in part to an overall increase in water
consumption.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
City Council 2/5/24 Ordinance granted First Reading
Finance Committee 1/16/24 Discussion of FY25 Water Rates
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Annual revenue budget is projected to increase $243,987, achieving
a 2.5% increase in projected revenue for FY2025.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of an Ordinance approving a Fee Schedule Adjusting Water
Rates for FY2025 (page 22).
4. Authorize the Police Department to purchase sixteen (16) Semi-Rugged Panasonic
Toughbook laptop computers, Havis docking stations, and accessories, from CDS
Office Technologies for a total amount of $63,838.00
STAFF CONTACT: Kevin Zelk, Deputy Chief – Police (847-810-3816)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval of the sixteen replacement semi-
rugged laptops and computer docking stations used by the Police Department. This
replacement project evaluated less expensive alternatives to our current semi-rugged Getac
tablets. The mobile workstation performance requirements are exclusive to the Police
Department and encompass several key areas of consideration. First, the workstation must
operate in the extreme environments of a police squad car. Second, the computer must
effectively manage and display multiple critical applications including, mobile computer-
aided dispatch software, E-Citation/E-Crash software, and the Axon video hub.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Police Department has 14 tablets recommended for
replacement in FY24 based on a 5-year replacement cycle. These computers are considered
end-of-life (EOL) as they no longer have a warranty. Additionally, many of the workstations are
no longer able to function reliably with hardware and software failures becoming
commonplace. Due to the addition of new CSO vehicles, staff is requesting two additional
computers. These additional devices would allow for the IT department to have two fully
functional spares. This will help limit support downtime and allow the police department to
keep all available squad cars in service.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS: The Police and IT Departments selected computing
solutions manufactured by Getac, Dell, and Panasonic which were all considered
“ruggedized.” All reviewed devices met a minimum of IP53 ratings. The devices from Getec
and Panasonic met the MIL-STD-810H certification for drops, shocks, spills, vibration, dust, liquid,
and temperature extremes, all of which regularly occur or are always present inside a police
squad car.
Neither the Police nor IT Departments recommend the use of a standard production laptop or
tablet for a police squad car environment, as these machines are not built to withstand the
previously stated operating strains. Any cost savings realized by buying standard production
tablets/laptops would be negated by a higher rate of equipment failure and commensurate
replacement costs. Computing solutions were quoted with a 5-year warranty as the Police
Department keeps devices in service for an average of 5-6 years.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Staff received the following pricing for this project after submitting a
request for bid from three (3) vendors:
Vendor Computer Amount per Unit + 5-
Year Warranty
Total Amount for 16
Units + Warranty
CDW Getec A140 $3,529 + $825 $69,664.00
CDS Panasonic FZ-55 $2,565 + $295 $45,760.00
Dell Latitude 5430 $2,149.70* $34,395.20
*Dell only offered 3-year warranty
After careful consideration, staff recommends purchasing the Panasonic semi-ruggedized FZ-
55 computers. An officer survey showed dissatisfaction with our current tablet-based system
and a strong desire to go back to a traditional laptop-style computer for patrol operations.
The Panasonic FZ-55 has become the police squad car computer of choice for many of our
neighboring law enforcement partners, including the Illinois State Police. Our previous tablet
computers from Getec presented many challenges when upgrades or support were needed.
The Panasonic FZ-55 laptop is fully upgradable with a modular design. This allows our IT
professionals to easily replace components when needed.
While the Dell devices are the lowest proposed computing solution, they do not include a 5-
year warranty which did not meet the parameters of our request. Additionally, Dell is not an
established provider of squad-based mobile computing solutions at scale. In 2017 the Fire
Department attempted to implement Dell devices as a mobile computing solution; however,
they experienced several hardware-related issues. Due to the critical nature of mobile
computing in police operations, staff cannot recommend a product that is not proven.
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Due to this recommendation, the police department will also need to replace the computer
docking stations inside each patrol car. Docking stations are made to fit specific mobile
solutions, and our current docks will only work with Getec tablets. This was anticipated and
included in the budgeted amount for this project. CDS was asked to provide an additional
quote for docking stations and related accessories. These additional equipment costs total
$18,078.00 for a grand total project cost of $63,838.00.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No
Staff is requesting an exception under Administrative Directive 3-51 Section 6.1D – Government
Joint Purchases. CDS Office Technologies is an authorized dealer for Panasonic computing
solutions through the Sourcewell cooperative in which the City of Lake Forest is a member.
Sourcewell facilitates competitive pricing by acting as a cooperative purchasing organization
that negotiates pre-established contracts with various suppliers on behalf of its members,
primarily comprising government, education, and nonprofit entities. Leveraging the collective
purchasing power of its extensive membership base, Sourcewell secures favorable terms,
including discounted rates and advantageous conditions. These pre-negotiated contracts
cover a diverse range of goods and services, allowing organizations to access high-quality
products at competitive prices without the need for individual negotiations.
The Project will be funded through the Emergency Telephone Fund – Mobile Data Terminal
account.
FY2024 Funding
Source
Account Number Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Emergency
Telephone Fund 205-7675-421.75-19 $64,000.00 $63,838.00 Y
Total $63,838.00
COUNCIL ACTION: Authorize the Police Department to purchase sixteen (16) Semi-Rugged
Panasonic Toughbook laptop computers, Havis docking stations, and accessories, from CDS
Office Technologies for a total amount of $63,838.00.
5. Approval to waive bidding and authorize the purchase a new safety boat from
Professional Boats in the amount of $45,865.16.
STAFF CONTACT: Jason Busdeker, Program Manager (847-810-3034)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Park and Recreation Board is requesting approval to
purchase a new Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) Safety Boat in the amount of $45,865.16. The
purchase is being made to replace an existing RHIB Safety Boat that was damaged in June
2023.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The safety boat is an essential piece of equipment used by Lake
Forest Sailing to ensure the utmost safety for staff and sailing participants. The boat is utilized by
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sailing staff/coaches in order for them to be on the water with the sailors during practices and
competitions at the same time. Staff are able to provide direct coaching communication and
also respond to an emergency situation immediately should one arise. The preferred boat
provides the size, durability of varying water temperatures and conditions, capacity to
transport sailors on and off the water and continuity of brand compared to current safety
boats used by the Lake Forest Sailing program.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Park & Rec Board 2/13/24
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: In June 2023, one of the safety boats sustained damage resulting in
an insurance claim for the amount of $28,367.92. The remaining balance of the purchase will
be funded through FY24 CARP budget in the amount of $17,497.24.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No
If no, indicate the specific exception requested: Administrative directive 3-5 section 6.2 waiver
of procedures (requires 2/3 vote).
Staff are seeking waiver of the bidding process to maintain consistency of existing equipment.
These boats provide consistency to the staff which in turn bolsters training, ease of use and
most importantly safety of participants.
FY2024 Funding Source
FY24 CARP 220-8065-484.84-05 $18,000.00 $17,497.24 Y
Insurance Claim from IMRF $28,367.92 $28,367.92 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to waive bidding and authorize the purchase a new safety boat
from Professional Boats in the amount of $45,865.16.
6. Waive the Bidding Process and Authorize a contract for building repairs at Deerpath
Golf Course with Efraim Carlson & Son, Inc. for the amount of $108.801.81, to include
a 10% contingency in the amount of $11,000.00, For a Total Amount of $119,801.81.
STAFF CONTACT: John Eldridge, Recreation Program Manager (847-810-3940)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff is requesting the City Council waive the bidding
process and approve a contract with Efraim Carlson & Son, Inc. to provide General
Contracting services for repairs to be done at Deerpath Golf Course.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: On, Thursday, January 18th, 2024, Deerpath Golf Course sustained
significant water damage due to a burst pipe as a result of the extreme cold temperatures,
causing damage to the ceiling in multiple areas of the building, walls, kitchen, flooring and
locker rooms. The timeliness of repairs is of the utmost importance in order for the facility to be
operational for the start of the golf season and also to avoid further loss of business while the
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facility is not operational. It is for that reason that staff is asking for approval to enter a contract
with Efraim Carlson & Son, Inc., a trusted contractor for the city, so that we may begin repairs
as soon as possible.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed services? No
Staff is requesting a waiver to the bidding process under Administrative Directive 3-5, Section
6.2 (requires 2/3 vote). The City has an existing satisfactory relationship with the firm.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2024 Funding Source
$0 N
The City has submitted a claim for reimbursement from IRMA to cover the damages to the
facility. Staff are currently awaiting the final proposal for the claim and final cost for repairs
from IRMA. The insurance reimbursement, less a $25,000 deductible, will be deposited to the
Golf Course fund to offset these unbudgeted repair costs. A 10% contingency is requested
above the proposed contractor cost to address unanticipated issues that arise as work
progresses.
COUNCIL ACTION Waive the Bidding Process and Authorize a contract for building repairs at
Deerpath Golf Course with Efraim Carlson & Son, Inc. for the amount of $108,801.81, to include
a 10% contingency in the amount of $11,000.00, For a Total Amount of $119,801.81.
7. Award of Bid for the Grove Campus Roof Replacements & Repair Project to Filotto
Roofing, Inc. in the Amount of $141,500, to Include a 10% Contingency in the
Amount of $14,500, for a Total Amount of $156,000
STAFF CONTACT: Jim Lockefeer, Assistant Director of Public Works (810-3542)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and City staff requests City
Council Award of Bid for the Grove Campus Roof Replacements & Repair Project to Filotto
Roofing, Inc. in the Amount of $141,500, to Include a 10% Contingency in the Amount of
$14,500, for a Total Amount of $156,000.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: On April 4, 2023, a localized severe weather event occurred in
the southeastern Lake Forest. This weather event produced large hail that resulted in damages
to the roofs at three City owned buildings within the Grove Campus. Volwiler, Bennet, and
Dickinson Hall (Senior Center) all incurred various damages to their respective roofs.
Immediately following the significant weather event, the Building Maintenance Section
inspected the facilities and completed the necessary claim paperwork with the City’s
insurance agency, IRMA.
After submitting a claim, IRMA assigned an adjustor to complete inspections of all building
roofs at the Grove Campus. Concurrently, the City engaged Illinois Roofing Consulting
Associates (IRCA) to also complete inspections. IRCA has been providing the City with annual
roof inspection services, as well as various roof project bid and construction oversite services
for the past ten years. After both IRCA and the IRMA adjustor completed their inspection
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process, it was determined that both the Volwiler and Bennet roofs needed to be replaced. It
was also determined that there was needed repair work needed to be completed at the
Dickinson Hall roof.
Both the Bennet Hall and Volwiler Hall roof types are asphalt shingle. They are also 14 years old
with an estimated useful life of 20 – 25 years. The Dickinson Hall roof type is slate. Its slate roof is
currently 20 years and old and has an estimated useful life of 75 – 100 years. The Bennet and
Volwiler roof replacements will feature the same asphalt shingle roof type. All damaged slate
at Dickson Hall will be replaced. IRMA has agreed to pay in full for the roof replacements at
Bennet and Volwiler Hall and for the needed repairs at Dickinson Hall.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee 2/5/2024 Reviewed and Recommended
Approval
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: On January 5, 2024, City staff and IRCA initiated a public bid process.
On January 15, 2024, a mandatory pre-bid meeting was held at the project site with five firms
in attendance. On January 30, 2024, the public bid closed and in total, two bids were
received as outlined below.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
Firm Name Dollar Amount Bid
L. Marshall, Inc. $189,000
Filotto Roofing has over 35 year of roofing experience and has completed extensive
commercial and municipal projects. All references came back very positive.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2024 Funding Source Amount Budgeted
311-1503-467.67-24 $0 $156,000 N
The City has already received a reimbursement from IRMA in the amount of $107,156.
Following the closure of the public bid process, all bid submittals were provided to IRMA. On
January 31, 2024, the City received written correspondence from IRMA to proceed with Filotto
Roofing and that IRMA would reimburse for the replacement and repair cost differences after
the project is completed, less the City’s $25,000 deductible. A supplemental appropriation will
be presented for City Council approval at the end of the fiscal year, if needed.
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of Bid for the Grove Campus Roof Replacements & Repair Project
to Filotto Roofing, Inc. in the Amount of $141,500, to Include a 10% Contingency in the Amount
of $14,500, for a Total Amount of $156,000
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8. Award of the Low Bid for the Elawa Parking Lot Improvements to Maneval
Construction and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the
Amount of $453,210 as well as Approving a 10% Contingency in the Amount of
$40,321 for a Total Cost of $493,531
STAFF CONTACT: Byron Kutz, P.E., Superintendent of Engineering (810-3555)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and City staff are requesting
approval of an agreement with Maneval Construction for resurfacing, expanding to the north,
and landscaping the Elawa Parking Lot in the amount of $453,210 with a 10% Contingency in
the Amount of $40,321(excludes allowance) for a total cost of $493,531. In addition,
authorization for the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Elawa Parking Lot located at 1401 Middlefork Drive is an
existing asphalt lot currently with a capacity of 40 cars. There also is a Lake County Forest
Preserve gravel parking lot just west which accommodates an additional approximately 40
cars as well (not included in scope). The existing total capacity of 80 spaces is often exceeded
between the multiple users of this area which includes: Lake County Forest Preserve users of
the Middlefork Savanna, Elawa Park users, Elawa Farm Foundation, and Lake Forest Open
Lands. The City entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Lake County Forest
Preserve in 1999 which stipulates that a minimum of 40 spaces be available to the Lake
County Forest Preserve at any time. The Lake County Forest Preserve in the past has desired to
have the 40-space gravel parking lot remain pervious and not be paved with asphalt thus it is
not included with this project.
The proposed project includes not only reconstructing the existing asphalt parking lot which is
deteriorating but also expanding parking to the north with a proposed asphalt parking lot
accommodating an additional 32 cars. Vehicle circulation will be improved as well as the
addition of dedicated loading zone spaces. In 2016 a Landscape Concept for the Elawa
Parking Lot was created by Craig Bergmann Landscape Design. The design accounted for
improved sidewalk circulation, bike-racks, and additional landscape screening, which are all
included in the scope of the project. The 2016 Landscape Concept also accounted for a
future comfort-station as funded by a private-donor, sidewalk connections to this future
potential proposed bathroom are also included in the project scope. Scope also includes
relocating lighting as necessary, upgrading sidewalk accessibility, and drainage improvements
including a sustainable bioswale.
Staff has coordinated with Elawa Staff regarding the construction schedule. Construction is
tentatively set to begin the last week of March or first week of April, so that construction can
be completed by mid-May. Work will be staged so that partial vehicle parking is maintained
during the project duration. Hours of construction have been restricted on weekends in May
and at night while the Elawa parking lot is in high demand. Staff will extensively coordinate
with Elawa Staff during construction.
Upon confirming the start date of the project, a letter will be sent to residents and businesses
within the limits of the project two weeks prior to start of construction. The City’s website, under
“Construction Updates”, will also provide details on the construction schedule. City
engineering staff will oversee the contractor and work with the Communications Manager to
ensure progress updates are provided weekly to the public.
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PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Council Approval of Construction
Council Approval of Design
Finance Committee 11/14/2022
Finance Committee 11/8/2021
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The project was placed out to bid in mid-January with a subsequent
bid opening on February 1, 2024. A total of seven bids were received.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
The following is a summary of the seven proposals received:
Maneval Construction $403,210.00
The low bidder, Maneval Construction, has worked for the City in the past and the work was
deemed satisfactory to City staff.
An allowance is being added for landscaping to be added along the north and east edges of
the expanded parking lot to serve as screening from the neighborhood. Staff is working with a
local designer and will solicit feedback from the Civic Beautification Committee.
Below is an estimated summary of the project budget:
Capital
Improvements
Fund
$375,000
$401,670
Y $40,167
$50,000
Sub-Total: $491,837
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*Sustainability
$1,540
Y $154
Sub-Total: $1,694
Grand Total Requested $493,531
*Sustainability originally included EV stations which were deleted from the scope at the
November Finance Committee Meeting.
The amount in excess of the budget will be funded from Capital Improvement Fund
reserves. A supplemental appropriation will be submitted for City Council approval at a later
date if needed.
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of the Low Bid for the Elawa Parking Lot Improvements to Maneval
Construction and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of
$453,210 as well as Approving a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $40,321 for a Total Cost of
$493,531
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the (8) eight omnibus items as presented
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals in Support of
an Amendment to the Special Use Permit for Gorton Center Located at 400 Illinois
Road. (Waive First Reading and Grant Final Approval of an Ordinance)
PRESENTED BY:
Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development (810-3504)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The following recommendation from the Zoning Board of
Appeals is presented to the City Council for consideration and action. Amendments are proposed
to update the Special Use Permit (“SUP”) that authorizes the Gorton Center to operate as a
community facility in a residential neighborhood. The purpose is to align the Special Use Permit with
current activities offered at Gorton and to establish some parameters for activities recognizing the
adjacency to residential properties.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Special Use Permit for the Gorton Community Center was granted
in 1998 to allow a significant expansion at that time of what is today, Gorton Center. No expansion
of the building is proposed as part of the current request. The original SUP did not detail the activities
permitted in the community center or establish any parameters for activities. The SUP process has
evolved since that time as has Gorton. During the Covid shut down, outdoor activities proliferated
on the site to offer more and varied opportunities for local residents and beyond.
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The update to the SUP now proposed is intended to document the range of uses that occur at
Gorton, establish some parameters for use recognizing that Gorton is located adjacent to
single family homes, and to provide clarity for all stakeholders on what is and is not permitted
on the site. Gorton Center, like many other non-residential community oriented uses in Lake
Forest, is located in a residential zoning district and adjacent to and across the street from
single family residences.
Brief History
Gorton is owned by the City of Lake Forest and exists today because of the commitment of
past and present Lake Forest residents who rallied on more than one occasion to preserve and
adaptively reuse the building and site for the benefit of the community. Gorton School, an
elementary school, was closed in 1971 after a unanimous vote by the District 67 Board to do
so. The school building stood vacant for a year and a half until local residents, led by Mr. and
Mrs. H. Brooks Smith, saved the building from demolition and the “Gorton Community Center”
was created and as described at that time, was opened for community meetings.
In 2010, the community again rallied and today, the Gorton Center, is thriving and as
envisioned by forward thinking residents in the early 1970’s, is one of the many treasures in the
community.
Zoning Board of Appeals Review and Recommendation
The Board conducted a public hearing on this petition over the course of two meetings held
on December 11, 2023, and January 22, 2024. The Board heard a presentation from Amy
Wagliardo, Executive Director of the Gorton Center and heard public testimony. The Board
heard testimony in support of the proposed amendments and also heard some concerns
about the overall level of activity at Gorton and in particular private rentals in the Stuart Room.
The Board concluded in a 5 to 0 vote that the proposed amendments identify an appropriate
range of uses and activities for Gorton Center all of which in fact currently occur on the site.
The Board also recommended conditions of approval to establish reasonable limitations on
the activities to balance the interests of the various stakeholders including neighbors and the
community at large.
The Ordinance as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Board’s report are
included in the Council packet beginning on page 45.
COUNCIL ACTION: If desired by the Council, waive first reading and grant final approval of an
Ordinance amending the Special Use Permit for Gorton Center at 400 E. Illinois Road as
recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals and as detailed in the Ordinance.
8. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjournment into Executive Session
Reconvene into Regular Session
9. ADJOURNMENT
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A copy of the Decision Making Parameters is included beginning on page 14 of this packet.
Office of the City Manager February 14, 2024
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 advisoryBoards 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 SeniorStaff. The Mayor and Aldermen, and appointed members of Boards and Commissions should
address matters in a timely, deliberate, objective and process-driven manner, making decisionsguided 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 thelong-term benefit to Lake Forest's general public welfare being the highest priority.
. Fundmg decisions should support effectiveness and economy in providing servicesand 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 anannual 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
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Proceedings of the Monday, February 5, 2024
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: Honorable Mayor Tack, Alderman Novit, Alderman Waldeck, Alderman Notz, Alderman Powers,
Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Weber, and Alderman Walther
Absent:
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMENTS BY MAYOR
A. Announcement of the Seventh Recipient of The Lawrence R. Temple
Distinguished Public Service Award
-Thomas P. Marks
Mayor Tack introduced Catherine Waldeck, Chairman of the Lawrence R. Temple Public Service Award
Committee. Ms. Waldeck gave some background information on the award and then read the award into the
record. Mr. Marks stated his gratitude in receiving this honor. Photos were taken.
B. Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Director of Parks & Recreation, Sally Swarthout
Mayor Tack read the appointment and asked for a motion. Photos were taken. Fred Jackson, former Director
of Parks and Recreation shared memories of Sally working in the City followed by her son Steven who also
made comments.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution of Appreciation
Alderman Goshgarian made a motion to approve the resolution of appreciation, seconded by Alderman
Waldeck. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
C. 2024-2025 Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments
BUILDING REVIEW BOARD
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Sarah Lamphere APPOINT 1
Mayor Tack read the appointment and asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayor’s Appointments and Reappointments
Alderman Powers made a motion to Approve the Mayor’s Appointments, seconded by Alderman Walther.
Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Jason Wicha noted an organization priority has been to leverage technology over the past few years and he
introduced Cartegraph, an operations management system, along with Jim Lockefeer, Assistant Director of Public Works
and Cameron Burrell, Business Analyst, Innovation and Technology
A. Public Works - Work Order Management System
-Jim Lockefeer, Assistant Director of Public Works and
-Cameron Burrell, Business Analyst, Innovation and Technology
Mr. Burrell reported that this Public Works system is designed to track work orders. He gave a brief overview
of how Cartegraph and SeeClickFix were chosen to meet the City’s needs. SeeClickFix is the report a problem
function that residents can use both on the website and in the LFNow app. And Cartegraph is the tracking
function. Mr. Lockefeer reported that the more data we enter the better. Next steps will be setting up
preventative maintenance schedules, daily tasks, and annual programs for each Public Works section.
The City Council had discussion on Cartegraph ability to integrate with our current ERP system BSA, data
analysis and how it can be utilized in the update to the Strategic Plan.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
Ishwar Laxminarayan, Executive Director of the Lake Forest Library stated that PARMA conservation is
currently restoring the Remisoff Murals that are in the Rotunda at the Library. The public is welcome to watch
the process and progress.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Consideration of an Ordinance approving a Fee Schedule Adjusting Water Rates for FY2025
(First Reading)
Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director gave an overview of the methodology. This included noting that this is an
Enterprise Fund, that is self-supporting for the operational debt and capital needed. She added that annual
rate adjustments are at 2.5% and that a five-year rolling average is used for consumption.
Mayor Tack asked members of the public if there were any comments. Seeing none, he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading of the proposed Ordinance.
Alderman Weber made a motion to grant first reading of the proposed ordinance, seconded by Alderman
Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Waldeck, Notz, Powers, Preschlack, Goshgarian,
Weber, and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of January 16, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of January 1-26, 2024
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3. Approval of an Audit Committee Recommendation to Award a Two-Year Extension of the City’s
Contract with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP to Provide Audit Services for FY24 and FY25
4. Approval to Renew Agreement for Enterprise Resource Management System Software
Maintenance
5. Approval of the Purchase of Replacement Computers for all City Departments, Not to Exceed
the Amount of $64,125
6. Approval for Adobe Acrobat Licensing with SHI International in the amount of $29,652.
7. Approval a 4-year maintenance agreement for the Body Worn Cameras (BWC), squad car
Mobile Video System (MVS), Taser 7 tasers and a cloud based Digital Evidence Management
Software (DEMS)
8. Approval of an Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution Appropriating $1,000,000 in
Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds to be used for the 2024 Annual Pavement Resurfacing Program
9. Approval to Purchase and Install the Wood Decking for the Forest Park Boardwalk Project and
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with F.H. Paschen in an Amount of
$263,580
10. Approval to Waive the Bid Process and Approve Professional Engineering Services for the 2024
Dye Testing to RJN Group and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the
Amount of $131,800 to Include a Contingency in the Amount of $8,200 for a Total Cost of
$140,000
11. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Zoning Board of
Appeals in Support of a Zoning Variance for Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive. (First Reading,
and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
Mayor Tack asked members of the City Council if there were any items that they would like removed or taken
separately. Seeing none, he asked for a motion.
Alderman Walther made a motion to approve the eleven (11) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by
Alderman Novit. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Waldeck, Notz, Powers, Preschlack, Goshgarian,
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. Approval of a Change Order for Additional Phase II Design Engineering Services to Thomas
Engineering Group for the Deerpath Streetscape Project in the Amount of $75,000
Jim Lockefeer, Assistant Director of Public Works gave an overview of the Deerpath Streetscape Project
(Oakwood to Western). Additional he reported on project background that included discussions and concept
since 2016. He also noted the project scope in its original concept and the additional scope that includes a new
water main, resurfacing and a base irrigation project. He reviewed the project schedule to include the
anticipated completion date of November 2025.
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The City Council had discussion on the process relating to Building review Bord and the Historical Preservation
Commission. A certificate of appropriateness was granted with conditions. An advisory group is in place with
good framework to move forward.
Mayor Tack asked members of the public if there were any comments. Seeing none, he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Change Order for Additional Phase II Design Engineering Services to
Thomas Engineering Group for the Deerpath Streetscape Project in the Amount of $75,000
Alderman Powers made a motion to approve of a Change Order for Additional Phase II Design Engineering
Services to Thomas Engineering Group for the Deerpath Streetscape Project in the Amount of $75,000,
seconded by Alderman Walther. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Waldeck, Notz, Powers,
Preschlack, Goshgarian, Weber, and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to Issue Grant Awarded Funds to Lake Forest Open Lands Association in an
Amount not to Exceed $50,000
Jim Lockefeer, Assistant Director of Public Works introduced Ryan London, President and CEO of Open Lands,
he reported that the City along with Open Lands submitted a grant application to the Great Lakes Commission,
Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program. Mr. London explained there is a rigorous review process that
selects projects expected to generate the most impactful environmental and economic benefits for the Great
Lakes region. Mr. Lockefeer reported that Lake Forest & LFOLA received max award of $200,000. That being
said, $150,000 for the Rockefeller/ McCormick / Loch Ravine Project (Lake Forest PW) and $50,000 for the
McCormick Ravine Project (LFOLA).
The City Council thanked both gentlemen for their work. This is a first in the State of Illinois grant partnership,
granting the entire allotment of funds for the State to the partnership.
COUNCIL ACTION: Authorization to Issue Grant Awarded Funds to Lake Forest Open Lands Association in an
Amount not to Exceed $50,000
Alderman Weber made a motion for authorization to Issue Grant Awarded Funds to Lake Forest Open Lands
Association in an Amount not to Exceed $50,000, seconded by Alderman Goshgarian. The following voted
“Aye”: Alderman Novit, Waldeck, Notz, Powers, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Weber, and Walther. The following
voted “Nay”: none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Tack noted there will be no further business following executive session, he then asked for a motion to
adjourn into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11), Pending litigation, and (5), Purchase or
lease of real property for the use of the public body, and (6), Disposition of property and the consideration
for the sale or lease of property owned by the Public Body.
Alderman Weber made a motion to adjourn into executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11), Pending
litigation, and (5), Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, and (6), Disposition of
property and the consideration for the sale or lease of property owned by the Public Body, seconded by
Alderman Notz. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Waldeck, Notz, Powers, Preschlack, Goshgarian,
Weber, and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
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Adjournment into Executive Session at 7:46 pm.
Reconvened into Regular Session at 9:06 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Tack asked for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Preschlack made a
motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Notz. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 9:07 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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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-_________
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 _________________________, 2024
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this __ day of _________________________, 2024
_____________________________
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
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Monthly refuse collection fee General 12 Per Month 50.021
55 Gallon Recycle Cart/Fee for extra cart only General 75
35 Gallon Recycle Cart/Fee for extra cart only General 55
Earth Machine Back Yard Composter General 55
Licenses:
Scavengers - collects and disposes of multi-family and 1,500 per company 50.055
commercial waste
Scavengers - collects and disposes of residential and 750 per company 50.055
commercial roll -offs
Scavengers - collection and cleaning of portable toilets 200 per company 50.055
Sewer System Connection Fee:
Single Family Dwelling 825 N/A
Two - family Dwelling 825 per unit N/A
Multi-family Dwelling 165 per population equiv N/A
1,650 min
Non-Residential Buildings 165 per population equiv N/A
1,650 min
Institutional buildings with Fed and State tax exempt status 825 per connection N/A
Site Grading:
Site Grading - New construction 640 N/A
If no grading, request may be submitted for a waiver of the 240 N/A
requirement of grading plan
Resubmittal 165 N/A
Revisions to approved grading plans 125 N/A
Erosion and sediment control measures 240 N/A
Site grading security (financial guarantee - refundable)3,000 per acre of development N/A
Floodplain Development Permit
1 & 2 FAMILY 355
ALL OTHERS 530
Water Shed Development Fee: Revised Fee Schedule:
General Fees
Sediment and Erosion Control Only
Single Family Residential Lot (See site grading ordinance)see ordinance 151.05
Single Family Residential Lot (within regulatory floodplain)1,040 151.05
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Development (<10 acres)2,400 151.05
Development ( ≥ 10 acres)3,560 151.05
Minor Development
Without detention 2,120 151.05
With detention or Fee - in - lieu 3,120 151.05
Major Development
With detention or Fee-in-lieu 5,400 151.05
Within regulatory floodplain ( < 10 acres)3,280 151.05
Within regulatory floodplain (≥ 10 acres)8,640 151.05
Wetland Fees
Category I Wetland impacts less than or equal to 1 acre 880 N/A
Category II Wetland impacts greater than 1 acre and less than 2 acres 3,640 N/A
Category III Wetland impacts greater or equal to 2 acres or impacts a HQAR 4,400 N/A
Category IV Wetland impacts involving either restoration, creation 1,440 N/A
or enhancement 2,760 N/A
Resubmittal fee (1/3 of total watershed Dev. Fee + General + wetland fees)347-2,880 N/A
Earth Change Approval 1,720 N/A
Securities - financial guarantee refundable 3,000 per acre of development N/A
Variances 4,240 N/A
Appeals 1,920 N/A
Flood Plain Analysis and Report 35 N/A
Construction Engineering Standards Manual 35 N/A
Water Utility Fees/Charges:
Water Service Inspection Fee Water 50 N/A
Home Inspection Fee Water 150 51.065
Home Inspection Fee - Re-Inspection Water 50 51.065
Home Inspection Waiver Water 25 51.065
General Fees:
Zoning Analysis General 100 159.052
Building & Development Fees:
Service Contracts:
Lake Bluff General Per Agreement N/A
Bannockburn General 5,000 min. & 50% over that N/A
Community Development
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Plan Review :
Remodeling up to $12,000 General 55 150.145
$12,001 to $48,000 Remodeling General 82 150.145
$48,001 - $120,000 Remodeling General 138 145 5.07%300 150.145
Over $120,000 Remodeling General 230 246 6.96%500 150.145
Additional fee for plan reviews that require more than 2 hours General 55 per additional hour 150.145
New Construction - SFD General 400 428 7.00%800 150.145
New Construction - 2FD General 230/unit 246/unit 6.96%80 150.145
New Const. - Com. & Multi. Fam.572+50/612+50/6.99%200 150.145
3 or more units 1,000 Sq. Ft. 150.145
Plan Re-Submittal Fee General 140 per re-submittal 150.145
Alterations to Approved Plans General 140 + 55 per hour fee for reviews 150.145
requiring more than 2 hours
Contractor Change General $50 (plu $20 each 150.145
Additional)
Building Scale Calculation Fees:
Single Family residence - first review General 400 150.148
With completed Building Scale worksheet/detailed plans General 200 150.148
Two-family dwelling General 189 per unit 150.148
With completed Building Scale worksheet/detailed plans General 120 150.148
Additional reviews (for revised plans)General 102 150.148
On-site inspection for an existing dwelling General 102 150.148
Office meeting to discuss for building scale calculation General 50 150.148
Building Scale Waiver Request General 100 150.148
Building Review Board Fees:
Signs/Awnings/Landscaping/Lighting/Fences General 75 150.147
Two or more of above General 125 150.147
Storefront Alterations General 100 150.147
New Commercial building, school, hospital or multi-family building General 700 150.147
per building
Alterations or major additions to commercial buildings, schools, General 323 150.147
hospitals or multi-family buildings - per building
New multi-building projects - per building General 850 + 175 for more than 150.147
4 buildings (per building)
Satellite Dish General 100 0 -100.00%150.147
Changes to approved building materials General 60 150.147
Demolition with replacement structure General 2,230 150.147
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Demolition partial and replacement addition General 1,310 150.147
Demolition w/o Replacement Structure General 1,310 150.147
New Residence on Vacant Property (building scale fee also)General 1,050 155.07
Additions & Alterations to Existing Residence (building scale fee also)General 500 155.07
Replacement/new single family home/duplex structure General 1,310 155.07
Variance from Building Scale Ordinance General 374 155.07
Revisions to Approved Plans General 229 155.07
Historic Preservation Commission Fees:
Demolition (complete) and replacement structure General 2,450 155.07
Demolition (partial) and replacement structure General 1,529 155.07
Removal of less than 50%155.07
Replacement Structure, prior demolition General 1,310 155.07
Demolition w/o Replacement Structure General 1,441 155.07
Changes to approved building materials General 60 39.140
New Residence on Vacant Property (building scale fee also)General 1,050 155.07
Additions & Alterations to Existing Residence (building scale fee also)General 500 155.07
Variance from Building Scale Ordinance General 374 155.07
Revisions to Approved Plans General 229 155.07
Rescission of local landmark designation, amendment of 155.07
local landmark designation or historic map amendment General 2,500 155.07
Signs/Awnings/Landscaping/
Lighting/Fences General 75 155.07
Two or more of above General 125 155.07
Storefront Alterations General 100 155.07
New Commercial building, school, hospital or multi-family building General 700 155.07
per single building
Alterations or major additions to commercial buildings, schools, General 323 155.07
hospitals or multi-family buildings - per building
New multi-building projects - per building General 850 + 175 for more than 155.07
4 buildings (per building)
Project Fees:
Red Tag , per violation, per day (minimum $150 first offense)General 300 150.005
Stop Work Order (Minimum $250 first offense, limited scope)General 750 150.005
Street Obstruction - per 30 lineal feet of public right-of-way General 100 150.005
Re-Inspection all permits (failed/no show)General 175 150.005
Additional Inspections General 50 150.005
Off Hour Inspections General
50 administration fee plus per hour cost of
inspector 150.005
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Tree fencing inspection fee 135 N/A
Recording of Right-of-Way agreement General 70 (up to 4 pages, 5 each addl page)150.145
for sprinkler system, driveway apron
Construction Trailer Permit (Commercial Construction Sites only)General 100 per month 150.145
Tree removal without permit General 750 per inch 999.999
Vegetation removal in protected area without permit General 750 per violation 999.999
Recording of Plat of Subdivision General 75 plus Lake County Fee
Const. Codes Comm. Fees:
Variances from Construction Code General 250 150.110
Administrative Appeals General 150 150.110
Material/Product Evaluation General 350 150.110
Demolition Tax Cap Imp &12,000 150.110
Afford Housing
Zoning Board of Appeals:
Variations from Zoning Code General 301 310 2.99%200 159.02
Administrative Appeals General 150 159.02
Special Use Permit - Existing Developments General 755 159.02
Legal Ad Publication (as required)General 85 159.02
Plan Commission:
Minor Subdivisions-Tentative Approval 2,3 or 4 lots General 2,184 156.026(a)(3)
payable at time of application
Minor Subdivisions-Final Approval General 250+35/lot plus 156.026(a)(3)
engineering and recording fees 156.026(a)(3)
Major Subdivisions-Tentative Approval 5 or more lots General 3,822+35 for each 156.026(a)(3)
General lot over 5 156.026(a)(3)
Major Subdivisions-Final approval paid prior to recording of plat General 400+35/ 156.026(a)(3)
General plus 5/lot 156.026(a)(3)
General over 10; + engineering 156.026(a)(3)
and recording fees 156.026(a)(3)
Planned Preservation Subd Special Use Permit plus minor/major General 2,500 156.026(a)(3)
subdivision fee
Zoning Change General 3,328 156.026(a)(3)
Filing fee for all other developments General 788 156.026(a)(3)
Code Amendment General 3,328 156.026(a)(3)
Extension of Tentative Subdivision Plat Approval General 150 156.026(a)(3)
Administrative Property Line shift General 250 156.026(a)(3)
Special Use Permit General 1,035 156.026(a)(3)
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Special Use Permit - Restaurant within 150' of Residential General 500 156.026(a)(3)
Escrow Deposit - 3rd Party Review (Refundable)General 5000
Permits:
Building Permits repair and maintenance under $6,000 General 40 150.145
Building Permits - $100,000 or less General 1.5% of total construction 50 min 150.145
Building Permits - over $100,000
$100,001 - $200,000 General 2% of total construction 150.145
$200,001 - $500,000 General 4,000 + 1% of total cc in excess of 200,000 150.145
$500,001 and above General 7,000 + .5% of total cc in excess of 500,000 150.145
Solar installation/Geo Thermal/Wind/Electric Charging Stations General .05% of construction cost 150.145
Underground storage tank removal General
single family and duplex 150 per tank 150.145
All other properties General 250 per tank 150.145
Permit Extensions - After Final Expiration General
150 administration fee plus 20% of the
original 150.145
permit fee - 6 month extension 150.145
Sign General 1.5% construction cost 50 min 150.145
Administration Demolition Approval - Life Safety/Nuisance General 500 150.145
Driveway Permits:
Driveway Resurfacing Permit (not required for sealcoating)General 50 150.145
Driveway Bond General 250 150.485
Satellite dish permit General 1.5% of cost, 50 min 0 -100.00%150.145
Plumbing /Electric/HVAC:
Irrigation Systems General 2.00 per head 60 min 150.145
Plumbing - base charge General 60+5.50/fix. 150.145
Sanitary Sewer General 50 min + 1.00/ft over 50 ft 150.145
Storm Sewer General 50 min + 1.00/ft over 50 ft 150.145
Electrical General 100, plus 1 per unit beyond 100 total units 150.145
Electrical Service General 75 150.145
Electric - motors General 75 + .50 per horsepower 150.145
HVAC
Residential - New or replacement
1 or 2 units General 52 150.145
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Each additional unit General 45 150.145
Duct work General 52 150.145
Commercial New General 52 per 1,500 sq ft of floor area 150.145
Commercial - replacement of existing units General same as residential 150.145
Purchase of Parking
Space per Zoning Code General to be set by City Council at the time 150.145
of approval based on market costs 150.145
Elevators:
Elevator Inspection Fee General Variable 150.145
Elevator Permits - New elevators General 65 150.145
Licenses - Annual:
Health -Restaurant (20 or Less)General 250 113.03(d)(1)
Health - Restaurant (21-99)General 350 113.03(d)(2)
Health - Restaurant (100 + Seats)General 600 113.03(d)(3)
Health - Itinerant Restaurant General 250 113.03(d)(4)
Health - Food Store General 100 113.21(d)
Health - Limited Food Store (selling candy)General 50 113.21(d)
Health - Mobile Food/Beverage Vendor General 100 113.21
Food Vendor (delivery)General 150/Veh. 113.21(d)
Milk Vendor (delivery)General 100/Veh. 113.21(d)
Ice Vending Machine per machine General 110 95.061
Food Vending Machine per machine General 55 113.21(d)
Candy Vending Machine per machine General 55 113.21(d)
Pop/Soft drink Vending Machine per machine General 55 113.21(d)
Milk Vending Machine per machine General 55 113.21(d)
Tobacco vending machine per machine General 50 135.136
Amusement Machine per machine General 110 110.104
HVAC Contractor General 60 150.145
Electrical Contractor General 60 150.145
Juke Box General 25 110.083
Pool Table General 25 112.095(b)(1)
Tree and Vegetation Removal:
Application Review Fee General 40 99
Removal of Heritage Tree General 40 per tree 99
Removal of tree 10" DBH or larger within the streetscape preservation General 40 per tree 99
area, the front yard or the corner side yard 99
Removal of trees or vegetation from a Conservation Easement General 35 per 1 1/2 acre site 99
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Removal of trees from a Tree Preservation or No Disturbance area General 40 per tree 99
Removal of trees or shrubs from any ravine or bluff General 40 per 1 1/2 acre site 99
Removal of trees or shrubs from a public right of way General 40 per 1 1/2 acre site 99
or other public property 99
Ash tree removals, dead or hazardous trees (application fee only)General No Fee 99
Bonds: Refundable Upon Timely/Satisfactory Completion
Permit Renewal - for projects with estimated construction General 20% of permit fee 0 150.145
costs of $200,000 or less refundable upon completion
of project within one year
Permit Renewal - for projects with estimated construction General 22% of permit fee 0 150.145
costs of more than $200,000 refundable upon completion
of project within 20 months
Street Opening Bond General 500 98.058
Public Sanitary/Storm Sewer or Water Main Bond/R.O.W. (each)General 500
New Curb Cut and Temporary Curb Crossing General 500
Fire Protection Fees:
Life Safety Plan Review Fee - New Constr/Addition General 500 min or .05 sf includes all floors 150.145
Life Safety Plan Review Fee - Remodel/Alteration General 60 min or .05 sf includes all areas 150.145
Fire Suppression Systems (Plan review and 2 inspections)
Single Family/Duplex Residential
New General 120 or .05 per sf whichever is greater 150.145
Addition/Alteration General 60 or .05 per sf for scope of work area 150.145
whichever is greater 150.145
Hot work General 100 150.145
Commercial/Multi Family
New General 500 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater 150.145
Addition/Alteration General
250 or .05 s.f. for scope of work area
whichever is greater 150.145
Specialized Suppression (FM 200, clean agent)General
150 per system ( in addition to above fees
for the overall system) 150.145
Stand pipe riser General 100 150.145
Hood and Duct Extinguishing System - New General 300 per system 150.145
Hood and Duct Extinguishing System - Alteration General 100 per system 150.145
Fire Alarms
Single Family/Duplex Residential General 75 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater 150.145
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Commercial/Multi Family - New General 500 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater
Commercial/Multi Family - Addition/Alteration General 75 or .05 per s.f. whichever is greater 150.145
Inspections/Tests
Annual & New Underground Flush test Water
75 + cost per gallon of water at current rate
as approved by the City Council based on
pipe size 150.145
Annual & New Fire Pump Test Water
175 + cost per gallon of water at current
rate as approved by the City Council based
on pump size 150.145
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Small Wireless Facilities:
Application for Collocation - Installation of facility General 650
Application for Collocation - Installation of multiple facilities General 350 per facility
Application for installation of new utility pole or support structure General 1,000
Annual recurring rate for collocations on a City utility pole
located in the right-of-way. (* Or the City's actual, direct, and
reasonable costs related to the wireless provider's use of space
on the City utility pole)General 200
Other:
Alternative Letter of Credit Review General 100 per review 150.145
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy - Landscape only due to season General 300 per unit 150.145
(single family and duplex)
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy (single family and duplex)General 550 150.145
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy (multi-family and commercial)General
25 per square foot, whichever is greater, to
a maximum of 2,000 150.145
Estate Sale - Non-Resident operator General 50
Water Utility Fees/Charges:
Water Sales/1,000 Gallons
Effective with Water Bills mailed on or after May 1, 2024
Lake Forest Residential - to 10,000 Gallons per Quarter Water 4.50 51.061(a)
Lake Forest Residential - 10,001 to 60,000 Gallons per Quarter Water 6.20 51.061(a)
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Lake Forest Residential - over 60,000 Gallons per Quarter Water 7.00 51.061(a)
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)
Sewer Charge/1,000 Gallons (winter usage)Water 1.16 51.061(a)
Customer Charge - Water (Inside)
5/8" to 1.5" meter Water 55/quarter 57/quarter 3.64%51.061(b)
2" to 4" meter Water 210/quarter 215/quarter 2.38%51.061(b)
6" and above meter Water 925/quarter 945/quarter 2.16%51.061(b)
Benefit Access Program Discount - must renew annually Water N\A
Customer Charge - Water (Outside)
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)
Customer Charge - Sewer
5/8" to 1.5" meter Water 5/quarter 52.15€(1)
2" to 4" meter Water 20/quarter 52.15€(1)
6" and above meter Water 100/quarter 52.15€(1)
Beach Parking Fee:
Beach Parking
Temporary (Resident)General 85 73.45
Temporary (Non-Resident)General 910 73.45
Parking Permits:
Resident-Full Year Parking 313 73.27(c)(7)
Resident-Monthly Parking 30/Month 73.27(c)(7)
Resident - Unlimited Parking 1,000 73.27(c)(7)
Employer Purchased-Full Yr. Parking 180 73.27(c)(7)
Employer Purchased-Monthly Parking 20/Month 73.27(c)(7)
Non-Resident-Full Year Parking 700 73.27(c)(7)
Non-Resident - Monthly Parking 60/Monthly 73.27(c)(7)
Daily Parking Fee-Telegraph Parking 3 73.27(c)(7)
Daily Parking Fee-All Other Parking 3 73.27(c)(7)
Licenses:
Car and Lt Truck General 85 74.179(b)
Heavy Truck (8,000+ lbs.)General 110 74.179(b)
Motorcycles General 45 74.179(b)
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Senior Citizen 65 and over General no discount N/A
Transfers General 5 74.184 & 185
Penalties General 50% 74.179(b)
Auto Dealer License General 50+20/Veh 74.183
Disabled vehicle sticker (Benefit Access Program)General 45 N/A
Real Estate Transfer Tax Cap Imp 4.00 per 1,000 39.155(b)
Non-sufficient funds Fee General 25 10.99
Credit Card Service Fees:
Daily Parking General .25 per transaction 73.27(c)(7)
Development Related Fees General 2.95% (Minimum 1.95)N/A
Cemetery Related Fees Cemetery 2.95% (Minimum 1.95)N/A
Public Safety Pension Fee:
Residential Utility Accounts General 20 per Quarter N/A
All Other Utility Accounts (exclude irrigation only services)General 70 per Quarter N/A
Golf Course Fees/Charges:
Seasonal Fees-Resident: effective January 1, 2024
Class A -Adult Single DPG 1,550 1,650 6.45%3,000 97.051
Class B -Adult Combo DPG 2,800 2,900 3.57%1,100 97.051
Class D -Junior DPG 700 750 7.14%50 97.051
Class F - Senior Citizen DPG 1,100 1,200 9.09%3,000 97.051
Seasonal Fees (Non-Resident) effective January 1, 2024
Class A -Adult Single DPG 2,000 2,200 10.00%400 97.051
Class B -Adult Combo DPG 2,800 2,900 3.57%0 97.051
Class D -Junior DPG 700 750 7.14%50 97.051
Class F - Senior Citizen DPG 1,300 1,400 7.69%2,000 97.051
Daily Fees-Resident: effective January 1, 2024
Weekday-9 DPG 38 41 7.89%1,977 97.051
Weekday-18 DPG 51 54 5.88%10,000 97.051
Weekend 9 DPG 43 46 6.98%2,000 97.051
Weekend -18 DPG 64 67 4.69%3,000 97.051
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Electric Golf Carts: effective January 1, 2024
9 Holes Single Rider DPG 15 17 13.33%2000 97.052
18 Holes Single Rider DPG 20 22 10.00%1380 97.052
Range Balls
Small Bucket DPG 10 97.051
Medium Bucket DPG 12 15 25.00%2,000 97.051
Large Bucket DPG 20 22 10.00%2,329 97.051
Pull cart
9 holes DPG 6 8 33.33%248 97.051
18 hoes DPG 8 10 25.00%216 97.051
USGA Handicap Fees - Members DPG 45 97.051
Permanent Tee Time - Weekend DPG 400 500 25.00%1,200 97.051
Lockers
18 inch DPG 160 97.051
12 inch DPG 140 97.051
Park Fees
Park Picnic Permits
0 - 149 People Parks/Rec 100 N/A
150 or more People Parks/Rec 150 N/A
Picnic Tables Parks/Rec 25 per table
Grills Parks/Rec 85 per grill
Boating and Beach Fees - effective February 1, 2024
Watercraft Ramp/Sailboat Permits-Recreation
Watercraft Ramp (R)Parks/Rec 549 565 2.91%1056 97.066
Watercraft Ramp 2nd boat/ half season Parks/Rec 275 283 2.91%208 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (R) (Sen.) Parks/Rec 438 451 2.97%273 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (R) (Sen) 2nd boat/ half season Parks/Rec 220 227 3.18%21 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (NR) Parks/Rec 1,097 1,130 3.01%231 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (NR) (Sen) 2nd boat/ half season Parks/Rec 550 565 2.73%0 97.066
Year round compound storage Resident Parks/Rec 2,410 2,482 2.99%648 97.066
Year round compound storage Resident senior Parks/Rec 1,944 2,002 2.98%696 97.066
Year round compound storage non-resident Parks/Rec 3,646 3,755 2.99%0 97.066
Seasonal compound storage Resident Parks/Rec 1,646 1,695 2.98%0 97.066
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Seasonal compound storage Resident Senior Parks/Rec 1,316 1,355 2.96%78 97.066
Seasonal compound storage Non-resident Parks/Rec 2,466 2,540 3.00%0 97.066
Year round watercraft rack storage resident Parks/Rec 664 684 3.01%140 97.066
Year round watercraft rack storage resident senior Parks/Rec 533 549 3.00%32 97.066
Year round watercraft rack storage non-resident Parks/Rec 1,097 1,130 3.01%0 97.066
Seasonal watercraft rack storage resident Parks/Rec 388 400 3.09%312 97.066
Seasonal watercraft rack storage resident senior Parks/Rec 310 319 2.90%54 97.066
Seasonal watercraft rack storage non-resident Parks/Rec 732 757 3.42%44 97.066
Year round watercraft sand storage resident Parks/Rec 822 847 3.04%25 97.066
Year round watercraft sand storage resident senior Parks/Rec 658 678 3.04%0 97.066
Year round watercraft sand storage non-resident Parks/Rec 1,233 1,270 3.00%0 97.066
Seasonal watercraft sand storage resident Parks/Rec 504 519 2.98%30 97.066
Seasonal watercraft sand storage resident senior Parks/Rec 403 415 2.98%12 97.066
Seasonal watercraft sand storage non-resident Parks/Rec 756 779 3.04%779 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit (R)Parks/Rec 161 167 3.73%654 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit (R) (Sen.)Parks/Rec 127 131 3.15%404 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit (NR)Parks/Rec 910 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit Employee/Retiree Parks/Rec 100 97.066
Daily Boat Launch resident Parks/Rec 65 97.066
Daily Boat Launch nonresident Parks/Rec 80 97.066
Resident Guest Daily Parking Pass, limit 5 per season Parks/Rec 15 97.066
Nanny Parking Pass Parks/Rec 85 97.066
Senior Caregiver Parking Pass Parks/Rec 85 97.066
Non resident beach fee, weekends and holidays Parks/Rec 25 97.069
Fitness Center Fees - effective May 1, 2024
Individual resident rate Parks/Rec 480 504 5.00%2,856
Individual resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 48 50 4.17%16
Individual non-resident rate Parks/Rec 600 636 6.00%0
Individual non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 60 63 5.00%0
Couple resident rate Parks/Rec 840 876 4.29%1,152
Couple resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 84 87 3.57%9
Couple non-resident rate Parks/Rec 1,008 1,056 4.76%0
Couple non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 101 106 4.95%0
Family resident rate Parks/Rec 1,116 1,176 5.38%960
Family resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 112 117 4.46%20
Family non-resident rate Parks/Rec 1,332 1,392 4.50%0
Family non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 133 139 4.51%0
Senior resident rate Parks/Rec 372 384 3.23%648
Senior resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 37 38 2.70%4
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Senior non-resident rate Parks/Rec 444 456 2.70%36
Senior non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 45 46 2.22%0
Senior couple resident rate Parks/Rec 600 624 4.00%408
Senior couple resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 60 62 3.33%2
Senior couple non-resident rate Parks/Rec 744 780 4.84%36
Senior couple non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 75 78 4.00%0
Student resident rate Parks/Rec 372 384 3.23%180
Student resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 37 38 2.70%5
Student non-resident rate Parks/Rec 444 456 2.70%0
Student non-resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 45 46 2.22%0
Matinee resident rate Parks/Rec 276 288 4.35%648
Matinee resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 28 29 3.57%4
Matinee non-resident rate Parks/Rec 324 336 3.70%12
Matinee non-resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 33 34 3.03%0
All-inclusive - member - effective December 6, 2012 Parks/Rec 384 408 6.25%936
All-inclusive - non-member - effective December 6, 2012 Parks/Rec 828 865 4.47%0
General Fees & Charges:
Birth certificates (January 1, 2010)General 10 first/4 additional 5.36
Death certificates (January 1, 2013)General 14 first/6 additional 5.36
On-line data entry fee by city staff ( January 1, 2010)General 10 N/A
Solicitor/Peddler Permit Original Application General 55 117.01(b)
Solicitor/Peddler Permit Renewal General 40 117.40
Electric Car General 1 per Hour N/A
Licenses:
Raffle License General 40 110.150
Tobacco License General 500 135.138(f)
Landscape License (March 1 to Feb 28)General 100 110.217
Penalties - Landscape License Applications after June 1 General 25 110.217
Auctioneers License General 5 Daily & 1.00 per employee 110.026
Factories and Slaughterhouses General 500 110.047
Mobile Auto Service General 50 per unit 110.200
Athletic Contests General 50 per day 112.0029B)
Bowling Alley General 10 per lane per year 112.025
Circuses General 100 per day circus conducted 112.041
Circuses - Side Show General 50 per day circus conducted 112.042
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Motion Pictures - Establishment capacity 500 or more persons General .50 per seat 112.075
Public Dances General 500 112.112
Theatrical Performances - less than 500 persons General 100 112.126
Theatrical Performances - more than 500 persons General 150 112.126
Theatrical Performance not covered by 112.126 General 25 per day 112.127
Junk Yard or Junk Shop General 75 114.22
Junk Dealer collected by vehicle General 20 per vehicle 114.23
Pawnbroker General 100 116.03
Expressmen and Draymen General 25 118.156
Alcoholic and Beverages:
Class A-1 General 2,700 111.036
Class A-2 General 1,500 111.036
Class A-3 General 275 111.036
Class B-1 General 2,500 111.036
Class C-1 General 2,600 111.036
Class C-2 General 3,000 111.036
Class D-1 General 2,500 111.036
Class E-1 General 3,000 111.036
Class F-2 General
100 for each 48 hour period or any part
thereof: 50 not for profit with proof of 501 (
c)3 status 111.036
Class F-3 General
75 for each 48 hour period or any part
thereof: 50 not for profit with proof of 501 (
c)3 status 111.036
Class F-4 General
500 per vendor for the duration of the
sporting event 111.036
Class F-5 General 1,100 111.036
Class F-6 General 600 111.036
Class G-1 General 200 111.036
Class G-2 General 600 111.036
Class I-1 General None 111.036
Class I-3 General 100 111.036
Class J General 500 111.036
Class K General 40/each 7 day license period 111.036
Annual Renewal General
150 renewal existing or change in owners or
officers 111.036
Application Fee General 300 new license 111.043
Application for Change in Owners or Officers General 100 111.043
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Liquor License Penalty Fee General 25 111.036
Impact Fees:
Library Library see ordinance 150.023
Fire and Emergency Services General see ordinance 150.023
Park Site PPL see ordinance 150.023
Park Development PPL see ordinance 150.023
Police General see ordinance 150.023
Public Works General see ordinance 150.023
School District 67 (information only)pay School see ordinance 150.023
High School District 115 (information only)pay School see ordinance 150.023
Cemetery Fees:
Issuance of Deeds Cemetery .50 per deed 0 -100.00%0 93.45
Fines & Penalties:
Overtime Parking - Lot (base fee - 1st Offense)General 25/75/125 73.99
Improper Parking - Lot (base fee - 1st Offense)General 25/75/125 73.99
Parking in Prohibited Area- Lot (base fee - 1st Offense)General 25/75/125 73.99
Overtime Parking - Other (base fee - 1st Offense)General 25/75/125 73.99
Improper Parking - Other (base fee - 1st Offense)General 25/75/125 73.99
Parking in Prohibited Area- Other General 25/75/125 73.99
Parking at Boat Ramp (base fee - 1st Offense)General 125/250/350 73.46
No Vehicle License (base fee - 1st Offense)General 75/100/125 74.179
No parking east of Sheridan Road (base fee - 1st Offense)General 125/150/175 73.99
No Animal License (base fee - 1st Offense)General 15/25/35 91.032
Dog-At-Large (base fee - 1st Offense)General 40/50/100 91.050
Code Violations General variable Variable
Motor Code Violations General variable Variable
Recreational Powered Device Violation General 100 - 300 79.11
Dog Barking (base fee - 1st Offense)General 40/50/100 91.004
Dog Impound General 25 91.014
Leaf Burning General 100 94.2
Handicapped Parking General 250 73.21
Dog Public Nuisance General 100/500/750 91.053
Burglar Alarm Fees General 0/50/100/250 110.125
Vehicle Immobilization fee General 100 73.50
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E-911 Surcharge E911 Fund 0.65 39.181
Copies of Accident Reports General 5 71.032
FOIA copy fees >50 pages General .15 per page 33.3
Transient Merchant License General 100.00 117.20(f)
General Fees & Charges:
Ambulance-Resident ALS transport General 1,300.00 94.51
Ambulance-Resident ALS2 transport General 1,400.00 94.52
Ambulance-Resident BLS transport General 1,200.00 94.53
Ambulance-Non Resident ALS transport General 1,700.00 94.54
Ambulance- Non Resident ALS2 transport General 1,800.00 94.55
Ambulance-Non Resident BLS transport General 1,600.00 94.56
Ambulance - Mileage General 11.00 per mile 94.58
Fireworks Permit General 250 94.5
Open Burn Permit General 100 94.5
Bonfire Permit General 100 94.5
Fire Watch General Overtime hourly Rate 94.5
Annual Fire Pump Test General/Water 10 Admin Fee + Water Usage 94.5
Annual Inspections - 4th re-inspection General 100 94.5
Annual Inspections - 5th re-inspection General 200 94.5
Annual Inspections - 6th re-inspection General 400 94.5
Fire Alarm Fees General 0/50/100/250 110.125
Hazardous Substance Incident
Level I Hazardous Substance Incident General
250 per day during hazard substance
incident occurs or removal activities 41.01
Level II Hazardous Substance incident General
500 per day during hazard substance
incident occurs or removal activities 41.01
Level III Hazardous Substance incident General
1,000 per day during hazard substance
incident occurs or removal activities 41.01
Miscellaneous Materials Cost - Level I incident General 50 41.01
Miscellaneous Materials Cost - Level II incident General 100 41.01
Miscellaneous Materials Cost - Level III incident General 500 41.01
Reimbursable Costs General 100% of cost incurred 41.01
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Membership Dues:
Residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and unincorporated
Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Senior Resources 35 per person 97.087
55 per family 97.087
Outside of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Senior Resources 45 per person 97.087
75 per family 97.087
Circuit Breaker participants Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Senior Resources 10 per person 97.087
residents only 15 per family 97.087
Car and Bus rides Senior Resources 3/fee each direction 97.087
6 round trip 97.087
Taxi subsidy- Lake Forest and Lake Bluff residents Senior Resources 16 coupons/month 97.087
living within the Lake Forest High School District for a value of 3/each
Special Event Fees:
Application Fee General 50 10.13
Application Fee - Late Fee General 50% of fee per 30 days 10.13
Escrow Deposit - Special Events General 500 10.13
Police Officer hourly rate General 93 99 6.45%180 10.13
Firefighter/Paramedic hourly rate General 91 96 5.49%50 10.13
Police and Fire Vehicle General 110 10.13
Public Works hourly rate General 72 76 5.56%60 10.13
Parks hourly rate Parks/Rec.72 76 5.56%60 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
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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
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