CC_2024_11_18_AGENDATHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, November 18, 2024
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 Ara Goshgarian, Alderman Third Ward
Peter Clemens, Alderman First Ward Alice LeVert, 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
2.COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
A.Department Spotlight
-Communications and Community Engagement
-Dana Olson, Director
3.OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
4.COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.Consideration of an Ordinance Restating and Reaffirming Ordinance No. 2013-070
(Debt Self-Limiting Ordinance -First Reading)
PRESENTED BY: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approving the first reading of an Ordinance
restating and reaffirming Ordinance No. 2013-070.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City is a home-rule unit of government pursuant to
referendum. As a home-rule unit of government, the City is not subject to the Property Tax
Extension Limitation Law (PTELL). However, the City Council has adopted ordinances in 2004,
2008 and 2013 setting forth its intent regarding property tax levies and the applicability of
PTELL:
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• Ordinance 2004-47 was adopted 8/2/04 prior to the referendum establishing the
position of the City Council of the City of Lake Forest on the use of home rule authority.
• Ordinance 2008-08 was adopted 3/17/08, restating and reaffirming Ordinance No.
2004-47.
• Ordinance 2013-070 was adopted 12/2/13, restating and reaffirming Ordinance No
2008-08.
Since 2004, the city has been faced with increasing costs to maintain more than $500 million in
capital assets. Beginning with the 2015 tax levy, the city has increased pay as you go
financing of the City’s five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), recognizing that most of
these expenses are ongoing in nature and should be financed with ongoing revenues, not
debt financing. The capital improvements levy is deposited annually into the Capital
Improvements Fund and is a primary funding source of the Five-Year CIP. Most expenditures
included in this plan are ongoing and recurring expenditures, such as street resurfacing,
capital equipment replacement and facility maintenance. Therefore, the City Council
Finance Committee recently discussed a change to include this levy with other ongoing
expenses such as General Fund, Parks and Recreation Fund and Library operations, as well as
mandated pension contributions. This change would result in the 2004 Debt Levy cap (as
adjusted annually) to be impacted only by debt service to be paid from the property tax levy.
At its November 12 meeting, the City Council Finance Committee directed staff to draft an
Ordinance restating and reaffirming Ordinance No. 2013-070, including a change to move the
Capital Improvements Levy to the aggregate levy cap and make the debt levy cap
applicable to the debt service levy only.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed Ordinance would allow for the financing associated
with the new police facility project. The proposed 2024 tax levy includes the addition of
$500,000 to begin phasing in the debt service of an anticipated bond issue to finance
improvements to the City-owned property at 1925 Field Court.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading of an Ordinance Restating and Reaffirming Ordinance
No. 2013-070 (Debt Self-Limiting Ordinance page 16).
2. Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing the 2024 Tax Levy (First Reading)
PRESENTED BY: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approving the first reading of an Ordinance
establishing the 2024 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 2024 are attached (page 30) 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
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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:
School District #67 levy amounts are not yet available and will be included for final reading on
December 2. The school district amounts are estimates and subject to final approval by the
School District Board.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee 11/12/24 Discussion of proposed 2024 tax levy
City Council 11/4/24
Finance Committee 10/21/24 Approval of 2024 Tax Levy Estimate
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed tax levy for 2024 reflects a 4.67% increase over the 2023
tax levy extensions for the City and Library operating funds and City pension and debt service
funds. This increase is comprised of the 3.40% property tax cap increase on Parks/Recreation
and Library levies; debt service bond levies as previously approved by City Council bond
Ordinances, subject to abatement for debt paid by alternate revenue sources; an increase in
the Capital Improvements levy of $500,000 to begin phase in of debt service related to the
police facility project; increases attributable to new construction; and increases in General
Fund and IMRF pension levy of 2.00%. Police and Fire pension costs are determined by an
independent actuarial valuation and recommendation by the Pension Subcommittee. The
average increase to existing residents ($800,000 home) is projected to be $168 or 4.03%.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading of an Ordinance Establishing the 2024 Tax Levy (page
20).
Proposed
FUND 2024 LEVY 2023 Extension $ CHANGE % CHANGE
City General 16,710,325$ 15,905,865$ 804,460$ 5.06%
Pension Funds 7,241,472 7,076,505 164,967 2.33%
Parks and Recreation 6,455,563 6,518,608 (63,045) -0.97%
Recreation & Parks/Specific Purpose 125,000 125,000 0 0.00%
Special Recreation 572,234 553,418 18,816 3.40%
Capital Improvements 2,100,000 1,542,169 557,831 36.17%
Library 4,684,908 4,502,965 181,943 4.04%
Library sites 495,961 479,653 16,308 3.40%
PTAB/CE Recapture 0 144,688 (144,688) -100.00%
Bond Funds 3,106,050 2,790,191 315,859 11.32%
TOTAL TAX LEVY - CITY 41,491,513$ 39,639,062$ 1,852,451$ 4.67%
Ordinance (exclude Bond Funds)$38,385,463
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3. Approval of Ordinances Abating 2024 Tax Levies for Various G.O. Alternate Revenue
Bond Issues (First Reading)
PRESENTED BY: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests first reading of ordinances abating 2024 debt
service property tax levies.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The proposed Ordinances provide for the abatement (reduction)
of 2024 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 2024 bond tax levies,
an abatement ordinance must be approved and filed with the County Clerk no later than
March 1, 2025. 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 34) are as follows:
• An Ordinance Abating a Portion of the Tax being Levied in 2024 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 2024 for the Annual Payment of the
Principal and Interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017 Bond Issue
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: A summary of the proposed tax levy abatements is provided below:
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading of the Ordinances Abating 2024 Tax Levies for various
general obligation bond issues.
4. Consideration of an Ordinance approving a Fee Schedule and Ordinance Adopting
a New Fee Related to Liquor Licenses (First Reading)
PRESENTED BY: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director (847-810-3614)
Levy per County TIF Water Net Levy
2015 638,175.00 (362,937.50)275,237.50
2017 782,727.50 (782,727.50) 0.00
2019 825,962.50 825,962.50
2021 732,100.00 732,100.00
2023 1,272,750.00 1,272,750.00
4,251,715.00 (362,937.50) (782,727.50) 3,106,050.00
1% L/C 4,294,232.15 3,137,110.50
2024 Debt Service Levy and Abatements
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PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approving the first reading of the proposed
Ordinances.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: As part of the budget process, all departments are asked to
review their user fees. A comprehensive fee schedule is provided as Exhibit A to the
Ordinance approving a fee schedule, which clearly identifies the proposed fee increases
highlighted in yellow and the proposed new fees highlighted in orange. Fees highlighted in
green are not reflective of changes in existing fees; rather, they are clarifications due to a
review of City Code and current practices or the addition of previously approved fees into the
Fee Schedule.
Departments have provided supplemental memos justifying their proposed fee adjustments
and new fees, which are included in the packet beginning on page 59. New fees require a
separate Ordinance to be submitted by the department proposing the new fee and
accompany the Ordinance approving the fee schedule. The following Ordinances are
submitted for City Council consideration:
• Ordinance approving a fee schedule (page 37)
• Ordinance adopting a new fee establishing a “Class I-2” liquor license (page 64)
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee 11/12/24 Discussion of proposed ordinances
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Annual revenue for the new and increased fees is estimated to be
$363 in the General Fund, $15,933 in the Parks and Recreation Fund, $54,038 in the Golf Course
Fund and $211,734 in the Water Utility Fund.
COUNCIL ACTION: Grant first reading of an Ordinance approving a fee schedule and
Ordinance adopting a new fee related to liquor licenses.
PARKS & RECREATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
1. Approval of a Recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Board and the Public
Works Committee to Award the West Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Project to
Obsidian Asphalt Paving and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement
in the Amount of $447,410 to Include a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $44,590
for a Total Cost of $492,000.
PRESENTED BY: Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry (847-810-3565)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Parks & Recreation Board, the Public Works Committee,
and City staff requests City Council award the West Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Project
to Obsidian Asphalt Paving and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in the
Amount of $447,410 to include a 10% contingency in the amount of $44,590 for a total cost of
$492,000.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: West Park is an 8.5-acre neighborhood park located on Green
Bay Road, northwest of the City’s Central Business District. The park has many amenities
including a historic pavilion/warming house, picnic area, playground, baseball diamond, ice
skating rink and four tennis courts.
The tennis courts have been resurfaced with a top coating of acrylic material and crack filler
numerous times over the years, but the substrate of the courts was last paved with asphalt
over 20 years ago and needs to be replaced. The courts are currently in poor condition, with
many large structural cracks and an uneven surface. In addition, the dimensions of the courts
and spaces around them are incorrect and do not meet USTA standards.
City staff worked with Kapur & Associates this summer on design and engineering of four new
tennis courts for West Park. The courts will be in the same location on the site but will be
extended slightly to the north and to the east to obtain the proper dimensions. The design
included two material approaches for the base surface of the courts - asphalt and an
alternate for post-tension concrete. The design with specifications for asphalt and
alternatively with concrete was done to allow staff to better evaluate the pros and cons of
both products and provide costs for both. The design and engineering were completed at the
end of summer, with specifications and construction documents for bidding and construction.
Reconstruction of the courts will include removal of asphalt surface and fencing, examination
of the base materials for suitability and replacement as necessary, installation of new drainage
system, realignment and expansion of courts to meet USTA standards, application of a new
surface, installation of new net posts, application of acrylic color surface and lines, fence
replacement and a new practice wall.
The replacement of the four tennis courts at West Park is an investment that will yield numerous
benefits for the community and aligns with our commitment to providing residents with high-
quality parks and recreational facilities. After the full reconstruction of the four courts is
complete, resurfacing with acrylic top surfacing is recommended every five years and staff
has scheduled this in the City’s CIP.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee 10/21/2024 Reviewed and Recommended Approval
Parks & Recreation Board 10/15/2024 Reviewed and Recommended Approval
City Council 05/06/2024 Approval of Design Agreement
Finance Committee Workshop 11/13/2023 Provided Staff Direction for Design
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: On September 4, 2024, City staff released an invitation to bid for the
for West Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Project. The bid opening was on September 25,
2024, and five sealed bids were received, as outlined below.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
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Firm Name Dollar Amount Bid -
Asphalt Base
Dollar Amount Bid -
Concrete Base
(No Bid)
Maneval Construction $450,921 (No Bid)
Chicagoland Paving $460,000 (No Bid)
Abbey Construction $524,185 $942,195
Hellas Construction (No Bid) $1,549,335
After careful review of the bids by City staff, we are recommending the selection of Obsidian
Asphalt Paving for the project. Reference checks have been done for similar projects
completed by Obsidian and all have been excellent. If approved by City Council, the new
courts will be completed in the spring of 2025.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2025 Funding Source Amount Budgeted
$540,000 $492,000 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Board and the
Public Works Committee to Award the West Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Project to
Obsidian Asphalt Paving and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the
Amount of $447,410 to Include a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $44,590 for a Total Cost of
$492,000
5. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of the November 4, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes
A copy of the minutes can be found beginning on page 68
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the November 4, 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 The Women’s Board of
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, The Guild of the Church of St. Mary and Lake
Forest College Athletics (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 the proposed raffles from The Women’s Board of
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, The Guild of the Church of St. Mary and Lake Forest College
Athletics.
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
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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 Women’s Board of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, The Guild of the Church
of St. Mary, and Lake Forest College Athletics are requesting waivers of the bond requirement
and have submitted requests. Copies of the requests can be found beginning on page 74
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 Women’s Board of
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, The Guild of the Church of St. Mary and Lake Forest College
Athletics (Approval by Motion)
3. Approval of a One Year Contract with American Printing Technologies for Processing
Vehicle Licenses and Parking Permits in an Amount Not to Exceed $44,000
STAFF CONTACT: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director (847-810-3614)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests City Council award a one-year contract
representing the 3rd year of a potential five-year agreement, based on performance, for the
processing of the City’s vehicle licenses and parking permits to American Printing
Technologies.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Staff requested a one-year contract approval to allow for the
vehicle license program. The City’s vehicle license is used to provide funding for the Streets
Department operating expenses, the vehicle license is also used to access the beach and
compost center. Additionally, staff reviewed the use of the City’s current financial system to
continue with the full process in-house. Staff will continue to research options over the coming
year but are not making any new recommendations for changes at the current time.
American Printing Technologies offers online purchases of vehicle licenses and parking
permits, as well as fulfillment services and is the City’s current vendor for both processes. The
City will supply the vehicle licenses and parking permits.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
City Council 11/20/23 contract to American Printing
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
Below is an estimated summary of Contract budget:
FY2025 Funding Source
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Finance Operating
101-1314-435-3510 $44,000 $44,000 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a One Year Contract with American Printing Technologies for
Processing Vehicle Licenses and Parking Permits in an Amount Not to Exceed $44,000
4. Approval to authorize the City Manager to Award a Contract for Tree Pruning for
FY2025 to Advanced Tree Care for an Amount Not to Exceed $77,000.
STAFF CONTACT: Corey Wierema, City Forester/Forestry Supervisor
(847-810-3564)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff is seeking City Council approval to continue the
Municipal Partnership Initiative (MPI) that was approved in FY2024 and proceed with the
second year of a three-year contract with Advanced Tree Care.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Starting with FY2024, the City began its first eight-year cycle
pruning plan. Cycle pruning is an essential practice in urban forestry that helps maintain a
healthy urban forest. By removing dead and competing branches, pruning encourages
healthy new growth and maturation, maximizing a tree’s value and supporting its numerous
environmental and community benefits, including increased property values.
Under the second year of this contract, the City will prune approximately 1800 trees
contractually in FY2025. This work will extend the functional lifespan of the City’s parkway trees,
delay long-term expenses associated with removing and replacing unhealthy trees, and
decrease the cost and liability associated with storm damage.
The City Council has been briefed on the MPI, a program that uses economies of scale to
secure low bid prices among neighboring municipalities that bid on similar projects yearly.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The MPI Tree Pruning contract term agreement is from January 2023
through December 2025. The City of Lake Forest reserves the right to renew this contract for
two (2) additional one (1) year periods subject to acceptable performance by the
contractor.
The Village of Glenview initiated a joint public bidding process via the MPI to include the
following categories of tree work: Group “A” Tree Removal, Group “B” Stump Removal, Group
“C” Tree pruning. Four bids were received for the 2024 MPI Tree Group “C” Pruning Contract,
and Advanced Tree Care provided the lowest proposed cost. At the time of the bid posting,
the City did not participate. As with many MPI bid processes, other municipalities may join
existing bid opportunities as authorized by the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act, 30 ILCS
525/0.01 et seq. (the “Act”) to take advantage of already secured pricing.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No
If no, indicate the specific exception requested:
Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 9.0F – Government Joint Purchases
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FY2025 Funding Source
$77,000 $77,000 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to authorize the City Manager to Award a Contract for Tree
Pruning for FY2025 to Advanced Tree Care for an Amount Not to Exceed $77,000.
5. Ratify the purchase of five used vehicles for the Police Department and make
exception to the Bidding Process and Authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Havey Communications for vehicle lighting and equipment not to
exceed $40,136.
STAFF CONTACT: Kevin Zelk, Deputy Chief of Police Administration (847-810-3816)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests the Council ratify the purchase of five used
vehicles. In March 2024, Council approved the use of Illinois Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity grant funds for the purchase of used vehicles. Approximately $40,000 of
available grant funds remain after the initial purchases were made. Staff requests the formal
bidding process be waived, and the City Manager be able to enter into an agreement with
Havey Communications for vehicle lighting, equipment, and installation services for these
vehicles.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Lake Forest Police Department was notified by the office of
State Senator Julie Morrison that we had received a $250,000 grant through the Illinois
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for administrative expenses
associated with public safety. As we assessed the greatest needs of our department, we
determined this grant would be best used to address our aging unmarked vehicle fleet.
In March 2024, staff received approval from the City Council to authorize the City Manager to
proceed with the purchase of used vehicles not to exceed $250,000. Since March, the Police
Department and Fleet staff located and purchased five used vehicles. After making these
purchases, $40,136 of grant funds are still available. Considering these vehicles will also need
emergency lights and other essential equipment, staff contacted DCEO administrators and
received approval to use the remaining funds for this purpose.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS: Police Department and Fleet staff coordinated the
search for quality used vehicles. Five vehicles were identified and purchased with City
Manager authorization. The purchased vehicles will be used to replace our aging fleet of
unmarked vehicles for our Investigations section. These vehicles do not need to meet the strict
requirements for patrol use and can be any make or model. Furthermore, having vehicles that
are not immediately recognized as belonging to law enforcement gives our detectives the
ability to conduct their activities discreetly.
Working with our vehicle equipment upfitter, Havey Communications, these vehicles can all
be equipped with covert vehicle lighting and emergency equipment.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
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Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No
Staff received a waiver to the bidding process under Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.2 –
Waiver of Procedures (requires 2/3 vote). Due to the nature of purchasing used vehicles,
dealerships will not “hold” a vehicle while staff engages in the normal purchasing process to
seek City Council approval on a regularly scheduled meeting date. The City Manager was
granted the authority to approve the following purchases:
Vehicle Dealership Purchase Price
2022 Ford F150 Pickup Libertyville Lincoln, Libertyville IL $41,705.00
2021 Jeep Grand
Cherokee Zeigler Auto Group, Schaumburg IL $36,211.03
2021 Hyundai Palisade Zeigler Auto Group, Schaumburg IL $43,704.03
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Zeigler Auto Group, Schaumburg IL $41,539.03
2024 Jeep Grand
Cherokee Zeigler Auto Group, Schaumburg IL $46,704.03
Staff requests a waiver to the bidding process under Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.2 –
Waiver of Procedures (requires 2/3 vote). The Police Department has worked with Havey
Communications for over 20 years, and based on research conducted on a recent project, they
consistently provide us with the lowest prices available.
Staff requests the City Manager be able to enter an agreement with Havey Communication
not to exceed $40,136.
This project will be funded through the City’s Capital Fund.
FY2025 Funding Source Amount Budgeted Amount Requested
Capital Fund
311-5003-475-7502 $0 $ 250,000.00 N
These funds will be reimbursed by the grant managed by the Illinois Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity.
COUNCIL ACTION: Ratify the purchase of five used vehicles for the Police Department and
make exception to the Bidding Process and Authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Havey Communications for vehicle lighting and equipment not to exceed
$40,136.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the five (5) omnibus items as presented
6. OLD BUSINESS
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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 Deerpath Streetscape Project, Section Number 19-00093-00-SW, for a Local
Match of at least $1,484,676 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Required
Agreements and Additional Paperwork as Required by IDOT Related to Work on This
Project
PRESENTED BY: Byron Kutz, P.E., Superintendent of Engineering (810-3555) and
Jim Lockefeer, Assistant Director of Public Works (810-3542)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and Staff request approval of
an IDOT resolution for a Joint Funding Agreement necessary for federally funded construction
for the Deerpath Streetscape. In addition, Staff requests authority to execute required IDOT
agreements and any other paperwork for this project. Approval of the Joint funding
agreement (completed and signed Appropriation Resolution along with the locally executed
agreement) is required to proceed with the state bidding on January 17, 2025. Any costs
above the available federal funds in general would be local capital funds. Attached is the
draft IDOT Joint Funding Agreement.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City received federal funding for the Deerpath Streetscape
project via Illinois Transportation Enhancement Project (ITEP) funding. The Phase II design is
wrapping up with the project currently scheduled to be bid by the State in January of 2025.
Execution of the Joint Funding Agreement is required now to allow the State to bid out the
project since the project is utilizing federal funds, as well as confirming the City’s financial
commitment to the City’s local match.
In early 2025, the City plans to begin construction of the Deerpath Streetscape Project. The first
phase of the project will be from mid-January to the end of March 2025. A water main (locally-
funded therefore no IDOT agreement) under Deerpath Road, east of Green Bay Road to west
of Western Avenue, will be replaced. Following the completion of the water main
construction, the second phase of streetscape improvements (federally funded thus requiring
an IDOT agreement) will begin. These streetscape improvements will occur on Deerpath Road
from Oakwood Avenue to Western Avenue. The second phase of construction is anticipated
to begin in early April 2025 and all project construction is estimated to be completed in mid-
October 2025. The project aims to improve pedestrian safety, update aging infrastructure,
enhance plantings and greenery, and incorporate more decorative elements along Deerpath
Road. Plans for the Deerpath Streetscape Project have been underway for years, dating back
to preliminary conversations with the Civic Beautification Committee in 2016. More detailed
project information can be found on the City’s project webpage at
www.cityoflakeforest.com/deerpathstreetscape
The design-team is coordinating with IDOT on remaining items needed to proceed with a state
bidding on January 17, 2025.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Finance Committee 11/12/2024
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Public Works Committee 10/21/2024 Approval of Funding Agreements (this
Public Works Committee 10/21/2024
City Council 10/21/2024 Approval of Easements
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Construction of this project will be partially funded by the Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Project (ITEP) funding with the remaining balance to be funded
by local capital funds and local water-sewer fund. The City submitted for an ITEP grant and
was notified in April 2023 of an award of $2,068,748. The local match represented in the title of
this item must match the last accepted project cost-form to IDOT which was accepted earlier
this year. The total project amount submitted to Lake Forest Finance as part of the CIP process
on October 11 although has been adjusted and inflated as necessary above the last cost-
form submitted to IDOT. The current estimated total streetscape construction cost excluding
watermain and construction engineering (as will be awarded separately locally) is shown at
$4,400,000 ($2,335,000 Local Capital Fund) which includes several items not reflected in the
most recent accepted IDOT cost-form (cost adjustments and inflation). Actual costs will not be
known until after the January 17, 2025 State Bidding. Any costs above the available federal
funds in general would be local capital funds. The State will pay for the construction work and
will invoice the City for the City’s share of the project (with the final invoice sometimes not
being paid for several years after project completion due to the extensive amount of closeout
paperwork).
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? N/A
Below is an estimated summary of project budget:
FY 2025/2026 Funding Source
*$2,810,000 $1,484,676 **N
*The additional amount budgeted that is not being requested today is being reserved for the
construction engineering item which will be presented at a future Council Item, as well as
additional costs reflected in the October 11 CIP Budget Meeting which were not reflected in
the previous IDOT cost-form earlier this year. ** This will be included as part of the FY26 budget
development process.
The current estimated construction cost is based on design estimates. The City amount
requested in the amount of $1,484,676 is the City’s estimated local match of the construction
costs less the grant amount of $2,068,748 (excluding watermain and construction Engineering
as there is no federal participation). The City is directly responsible for any additional local
match needed above the available federal grant funds. From the IDOT Bureau of Local Roads
(BLR) Manual for project bids considered within the anticipated cost range for a project: ‘The
local agency must concur with the award. To expedite the contract award process, form BLR
05310 states that executing the joint agreement constitutes concurrence in the award of the
construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The local agency is responsible for
providing the district with verbal concurrence after the letting.’ For projects with bids that are
considered outside the anticipated cost range for a project, IDOT internally will discuss the
issues concerning the project. If IDOT believes that an award may be possible, the district
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would then contact the local agency to obtain their concurrence and notify the Central IDOT
office of the local agency’s consent.
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 Deerpath Streetscape Project, Section Number 19-00093-00-SW, for a Local Match of at
least $1,484,676 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Required Agreements and
Additional Paperwork as Required by IDOT Related to Work on This Project
7.NEW BUSINESS
1.Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission of an amendment
to Section 159.154, Personal Wireless Service Facilities Overlay District, of the City
Code to designate a site or sites for telecommunications facilities such as cell
towers, monopoles, and antennas in the vicinity of Waukegan and Everett Roads for
the purpose of improving wireless service in the Waukegan Road Business District
and more broadly in the 4th Ward.
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development
(847-810-3504)
The City Council will consider tabling this matter until further due diligence is completed in
response to questions, concerns, and comments raised to date.
No Council comments or discussion are anticipated at this meeting.
8.ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
9.ADJOURNMENT
A copy of the Decision Making Parameters is included with this agenda following this page.
Office of the City Manager November 13, 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
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-__
AN ORDINANCE RESTATING AND REAFFIRMING
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-070
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest (the "City") is a home rule, special charter
municipal corporation; and
WHEREAS, prior to the approval of the City's home rule referendum, the then-sitting
City Council of the City (the "2004 Council") adopted Ordinance No. 2004-47, which ordinance
established the position of the 2004 Council on the use of home rule authority, and particularly
pledged to abide by the "property tax cap" limitations of the Illinois Compiled Statutes as set
forth in the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (35 ILCS 200/18-185 et seq.)(the "Tax Cap
Law"); and
WHEREAS, in evaluating the potential benefits of home rule, the 2004 Council
recognized that flexibility in accessing the bond market was a significant advantage that home
rule status provided over non-home rule status; and
WHEREAS, at the same time, the 2004 Council recognized that misuse of home rule
powers could lead to greater annual debt service payments for City taxpayers in real dollars; and
WHEREAS, in order to take advantage of the benefits of home rule without exposing the
taxpayers of the City to the risks of home rule, the 2004 Council adopted Ordinance No. 2004-
47; and
WHEREAS, the voters of Lake Forest expressed their trust for its local governmental
representatives and their preference for local control by approving a referendum granting the
City home rule status in 2004; and
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WHEREAS, in 2008, the City Council (the "2008 Council") adopted Ordinance No.
2008-8, being "An Ordinance Restating And Reaffirming Ordinance No. 2004-47"; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, the City Council (the “2013 Council”) adopted Ordinance No.
2013-070, being “An Ordinance Restating and Reaffirming Ordinance No. 2008-8”; and
WHEREAS, the current City Council concurs with the 2004 Council, the 2008 Council
and the 2013 Council that, notwithstanding its home rule status, the City should:
(i) with respect to its annual debt service and levies for capital
improvements, not exceed in real dollars $2,589,806, which was
the tax extension in 2004 for debt service amounts, exclusive of
changes in the Illinois Municipal Price Index (the "CPI") as
calculated by the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs and the Illinois
Municipal League [or, if the Illinois Municipal Price Index is no
longer published, then the "Consumer Price Index" as defined in
the Tax Cap Law] (the "2004 Debt Level"); and
(ii) with respect to its "aggregate levy," being all property taxes levied
by the City except for debt service levies for general obligation
unlimited tax bonds and capital improvement levies, abide by the
limitations of the "property tax cap" law; and
WHEREAS, consistent with sound fiscal planning, and to demonstrate its concurrence
with the 2004 Council, 2008 Council and the 2013 Council, and to express more clearly the
commitment reflected in Ordinance No. 2004-47, Ordinance No. 2008-8 and Ordinance No.
2013-070 with respect to the bonded indebtedness and changes in the CPI, the City Council
desires to restate, reaffirm, and refine the intentions of the 2004 Council, 2008 Council and the
2013 Council to abide by the Tax Cap Law and to articulate affirmatively the intention to
maintain the City's debt service levels consistent with the 2004 Debt Level in real dollars; and
WHEREAS, in recognition that the funding of capital improvements can often be
accomplished more economically by direct levy rather than through the issuance of bonds (which
involve both issuance costs and interest costs), and consistent with the intent of the 2004
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Council, 2008 Council and the 2013 Council, the City Council desires to clarify that paying for
capital improvements on a "pay as you go" basis while maintaining the 2004 Debt Level in real
dollars is in the best interests of the City and its residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows:
SECTION ONE: Recitals. The preceding recitals are incorporated into and made a
part of this Ordinance.
SECTION TWO: Debt Limits and Property Tax Caps. Notwithstanding the City's
status as a home rule unit, the City Council shall:
(i) not exceed the 2004 Debt Level (as adjusted by the CPI from 2004
to the present) for the City's annual debt service amount, and
(ii) except as provided in part (i) above, abide by the "property tax
cap" for the City's aggregate levy in accordance with the Tax Cap
Law; provided that the City Council may, in any year, increase its
aggregate levy by more than the "property tax cap" (but not more
than 5%) by a three-fourths vote of the City Council, but only if
the moneys raised by such increase in property taxes in excess of
the aggregate levy otherwise authorized under the Tax Cap Law is
used either:
(a) for supplementing the Capital Improvement Fund of the
City; or
(b) to replace revenues lost because of changes in the amount
of the State Revenue Sharing Moneys paid to the City;
unless one of the following occurs:
A. The City Council has determined that a bona fide emergency or
legal requirement dictates said increase, or
B. That an advisory referendum has determined support within the
community for said increase.
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SECTION THREE: Supersedence. This Ordinance supersedes Ordinance No. 2004-
47, Ordinance No. 2008-8 and Ordinance No. 2013-070.
SECTION FOUR: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
PASSED this ____ day of December, 2024.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
APPROVED this ____ day of December, 2024.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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TAX LEVY 2024-2025
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, 2024 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2025.
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
increase its annual tax levy at levels exceeding the levels set forth in the "tax cap" law,
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE AND
STATE OF ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the Annual Appropriation Bill, an ordinance making appropriation for the corporate
purposes of The City of Lake Forest and the objects and purposes stated therein according to the departments,
and other separate agencies, and for the Public Schools of The City of Lake Forest, County of Lake and
State of Illinois, for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2024 and ending April 30, 2025 was duly passed
the 15th of July, 2024 and thereafter published in pamphlet form as provided by law, which ordinance by
reference thereto is hereby made a part of hereof.
SECTION 2: That the sum of thirty-eight million, three hundred eighty-five thousand, four hundred sixty-three
dollars ($38,385,463) 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, 2024 and ending April 30, 2025 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-eight million, three hundred eighty-five thousand,
four hundred sixty-three dollars ($38,385,463) hereto appropriated and hereby levied, respectively are
as follows, to wit:
GENERAL FUND Tax Levy
Appropriation 2024-2025
General Government
Salaries and Benefits 3,513,910$ 2,330,450$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 5,104,782 3,385,525
Capital Equipment 200,000 132,641
Contingency - to meet expenses of emergencies
and optional expenses not otherwise provided for 4,320,432 -
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 13,139,124$ 5,848,616$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2024-2025
Legal
Contractual Services 450,000$ 334,207$
TOTAL LAW 450,000$ 334,207$
Community Development
Salaries and Benefits 1,893,203$ -$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 592,835 -
Capital Equipment - -
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2,486,038$ -$
Public Works Administration
Salaries and Benefits 548,238$ 405,285$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 129,894 96,024$
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION 678,132$ 501,310$
Public Buildings
Building Maintenance Administration
Salaries and Benefits 884,233$ 409,060$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 771,839 357,064
Capital Improvements 150,000 69,392
TOTAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS 1,806,072$ 835,515$
Streets
Salaries and Benefits 1,189,086$ -$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 776,863 -
Capital Improvements 691,676
TOTAL STREETS 2,657,625$ -$
Sanitation
Salaries and Benefits 1,455,947$ 913,970$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,205,996 757,063
TOTAL SANITATION 2,661,943$ 1,671,033$
Storm Sewers
Salaries and Benefits 135,643$ 100,041$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 40,929 30,186
Capital Improvements 50,000 36,876
TOTAL STORM SEWERS 226,572$ 167,103$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2024-2025
Engineering
Salaries and Benefits 600,036$ 235,041$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 253,160 99,166
TOTAL ENGINEERING 853,196$ 334,207$
Fire
Fire Administration
Salaries and Benefits 5,324,493$ 2,698,890$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 383,498 194,388
Capital Improvements 50,000 25,344
Sub-Total 5,757,991$ 2,918,622$
Emergency Medical Services
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 39,800$ 20,174$
Sub-Total 39,800$ 20,174$
Fire Suppression
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 136,250$ 69,063$
Sub-Total 136,250$ 69,063$
TOTAL FIRE 5,934,041$ 3,007,859$
Police
Salaries and Benefits 7,222,966$ 3,296,389$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,459,360 666,017
Capital Improvements 105,334 48,072
TOTAL POLICE 8,787,660$ 4,010,478$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM GENERAL FUND 39,680,403$ 16,710,326$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 22,970,077
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 16,710,326
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
GENERAL FUND 16,710,326$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2024-2025
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 735,031$ 708,289$
General Fund - Social Security 842,090 708,288
Parks and Recreation Fund - IMRF 343,220 333,361
Parks and Recreation Fund - Social Security 343,220 333,361
-
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM ILLINOIS 2,263,561$ 2,083,299$
MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 180,262
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 2,083,299
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY 2,083,299$
FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND
Other Services and Charges 3,354,826$ 2,002,795$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 372,583 -
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PAYMENT
TO THE FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND 3,727,409$ 2,002,795$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources
other than Tax Levy 1,724,614
Sub-Total 2,002,795
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND 2,002,795$
Other Services and Charges 371,004$ 371,004$
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE FIREFIGHTERS'S PENSION FUND LAW PA 93-0869 371,004$ 371,004$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2024-2025
POLICE PENSION FUND
Other Services and Charges 4,220,830$ 3,451,096$
Contingency to meet expenses for emergencies and expenses
not otherwise provided for 422,083 -
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PAYMENT
TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 4,642,913$ 3,451,096$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 1,191,817
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 3,451,096
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE POLICE PENSION FUND 3,451,096$
PARKS AND RECREATION FUND
Parks and Forestry
Administration
Salaries and Benefits 2,518,531$ 2,434,245$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 542,636 524,476
Capital Equipment 182,000 175,909
Sub-Total 3,243,167$ 3,134,630$
Grounds Maintenance
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 434,124$ 419,595$
Sub-Total 434,124$ 419,595$
Athletic Field Plg/Tennis
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 111,500$ 107,768$
Sub-Total 111,500$ 107,768$
Lake Front Facilities
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 36,500$ 35,278$
Sub-Total 36,500$ 35,278$
Tree Trimming
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 82,318$ 79,563$
Sub-Total 82,318$ 79,563$
DRAFT - 11/18/24 City Council First Reading 24
Tax Levy
Appropriation 2024-2025
Tree Removal
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 43,956$ 42,485$
Sub-Total 43,956$ 42,485$
Insect & Disease
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 23,500$ 22,714$
Sub-Total 23,500$ 22,714$
Tree & Shrub Planting/Care
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 12,500$ 12,082$
Sub-Total 12,500$ 12,082$
Natural Areas Management
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 40,000$ 38,661$
Sub-Total 40,000$ 38,661$
TOTAL PARKS AND FORESTRY SECTION 4,027,565$ 3,892,777$
Recreation
Recreation Programs
Salaries and Benefits 3,453,812$ 952,994$
Supplies/ Other Service and Charges 1,841,329 508,069
Capital Equipment - 0
Sub-Total 5,295,141$ 1,461,063$
Recreation and Parks Specific Purpose 125,000$ 125,000$
Recreation Center Capital Equipment 50,000 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 1,058,115 -
TOTAL RECREATION SECTION 6,925,256$ 2,021,063$
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FROM THE PARKS AND 10,952,821
RECREATION FUND
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 8,931,758
other than Tax Levy
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND 5,913,840$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2024-2025
Special Recreation
Salaries and Benefits 98,077$ 72,281$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 316,798 233,475
Capital Improvements 361,579 266,478
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and
operational expenses not otherwise provided for 77,645 -
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
SPECIAL RECREATION 854,099$ 572,234$
Capital Improvements Fund
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 3,715$ -$
Capital Equipment 2,912,076
Capital Improvements 19,182,090 2,100,000
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and capital
improvements not otherwise provided for 2,209,788
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 24,307,669.00$ 2,100,000$
PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND
Library Services
Salaries and Benefits 2,791,304$ 2,787,108$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 1,627,280 1,624,834
Contingency to meet expenses of emergencies and
operational expenses not otherwise provided for 349,416 -
Total Lake Forest Public Library - General 4,768,000$ 4,411,942$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 356,058
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 4,411,942
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE LAKE FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY - GENERAL 4,411,942$
Social Security and IMRF
Social Security 196,582$ 136,483$
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)180,804 136,483
Total Lake Forest Public Library - Social Security and IMRF 377,386$ 272,966$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2024-2025
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 104,420
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 272,966
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE LAKE FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY - SOCIAL SECURITY AND IMRF 272,966$
Library Building
Salaries and Benefits 329,237$ 57,838$
Supplies/Other Services and Charges 393,950 69,207
Sub-Total 723,187$ 127,045
Capital Equipment -$ -$
Capital Improvements 2,100,000 368,916
Sub-Total 2,100,000$ 368,916$
Total Lake Forest Public Library
Building Maintenance and Repair (Sites and Building)2,823,187$ 495,961$
Less: Total amount appropriated from other sources 2,327,226
other than Tax Levy
Sub-Total 495,961
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
THE LAKE FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY -
BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 495,961$
Public Schools THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
School District No. 67**
From the Educational Fund 37,176,317$ -$
From the Operations, Building and Maintenance Fund 7,321,972$ -
From the Capital Projects Fund 4,847,223$ -
From the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 421,170$ -
From the Social Security Fund 482,658$ -
From the Transportation Fund 1,256,776$ -
TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST (School District No. 67)51,506,116$ -$
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
(School District 67)-$
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Tax Levy
Appropriation 2024-2025
Summary of the Amounts Appropriated From the
the Several Funds
General 39,680,403$ 16,710,326$
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)1,078,251 1,041,650
Social Security 1,185,310 1,041,649
Firefighter's Pension 3,727,409 2,002,795
Firefighter's Pension law PA 93-0869 371,004 371,004
Police Pension 4,642,913 3,451,096
Sub-Total 50,685,290$ 24,618,520$
Parks and Recreation 10,952,821$ 5,913,840$
Special Recreation 854,099 572,234
Capital Improvements 24,307,669 2,100,000
Public Library 4,768,000 4,411,942
Public Library - Social Security 196,582 136,483
Public Library - IMRF 180,804 136,483
Public Library - Sites and Building 2,823,187 495,961
Sub-Total 44,083,162$ 13,766,943$
The City of Lake Forest School District No. 67 ***
Educational 37,176,317$ -$
Operations, Building and Maintenance 7,321,972$ -$
Capital Projects Fund 4,847,223$ -$
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 421,170$ -$
Social Security 482,658$ -$
Transportation 1,256,776$ -$
Sub-Total 51,506,116$ -$
GRAND TOTAL 146,274,568$ 38,385,463$
*** 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 ________________, 2024
____________________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED THIS ____ day of ________________, 2024
_____________________________________________
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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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 2024 is as follows:
2023 EAV for The City of Lake Forest 2,538,383,223
Estimated average change to existing property 9.77%
2024 EAV for existing property 2,786,436,426
Total Estimated New Construction Growth for 2024 17,284,003$
Total Projected EAV for 2024 Tax Levy 2,803,720,429$
COMPUTATION OF MAXIMUM TAX EXTENSION FOR UNDER THE PROPERTY TAX
EXTENSION LIMITATION ACT
A.Tax Levy Extensions for the 2023 Tax Year (Excluding Debt 35,939,140$
Service, Special Rec and partial Fire Pension Tax Levy Extension)
B.Total Projected EAV for 2024 Tax Levy 2,803,720,429$
C.Total Estimated New Construction Growth for 2024 17,284,003$
D.CPI Increase for 2024 Levy 3.40%
Step 1 Numerator of Limiting Rate:35,939,140$ X 103.400%=37,161,071$
Step 2 Denominator of Limiting Rate:2,803,720,429$ -17,284,003 =2,786,436,426$
Step 3 Limiting Rate (Per $100 EAV):37,161,071$ /2,786,436,426 =0.01334$
Step 4 Maximum Tax Extension for 2024 Tax Year 2,803,720,429$ X 0.01334$ =37,391,577$
(Excluding Debt Service Tax Levy Extension):
Step 5 Added Tax Levy Extension Based on New =230,507$
Growth (Step 4 minus Step 1)
Aggregate Levy - Truth in Taxation Estimate:104.04%
Tax Cap 3.40%
New Construction 0.64%
4.04%
ESTIMATING EQUALIZED ASSESSED VALUATION, TAX LEVY LIMITATIONS
AND NEW GROWTH PROJECTIONS FOR 2024 LEVY
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The City of Lake Forest
Tax Levy
2024
Attachment 2
FUND 2024 LEVY 2023 Extension $ CHANGE % CHANGE
General $16,508,660 15,905,865 602,795 3.79%Comms Dept Add
Pension Funds
IMRF/SS - Funded Ratio 96.43%1,416,577 1,388,801 27,776 2.00%
Police Pension - Funded Ratio 57.5%3,451,096 3,284,439 166,657 5.07%Pens Subcomittee
Fire Pension - Funded Ratio 70.7%2,002,795 2,046,952 (44,157)-2.16%Pens Subcomittee
Sub-Total Pension Funds 6,870,468 6,720,192 150,276 2.24%
Other Funds
Recreation and Parks 5,788,841 5,873,809 (84,968)-1.45%Comms Dept Deduct
Recreation and Parks-IMRF/SS 666,722 644,799 21,923 3.40%
Special Recreation 0
Capital Improvements (Cap Applies)1,600,000 1,542,169 57,831 3.75%5-year forecast
Begin Phase in Police Facility 500,000 0 500,000
Recreation and Parks/Specific Purpose 125,000 125,000 0 0.00%
Library 4,656,066 4,502,965 153,101 3.40%
Library-sites 495,961 479,653 16,308 3.40%
Sub-Total Other Funds 13,832,589 13,168,395 664,195 5.04%
TOTAL LEVY UNDER TAX CAP 37,211,718 35,794,452 1,417,266 3.96%
Bond Funds (Cap Applies)
2010/2013/2021 GO Bonds MS/CIP 732,100 729,100 3,000 0.41%
2019 Refunding 825,963 827,463 (1,500)-0.18%
2023 Issue - Deerpath Park 1,272,750 942,256 330,494
Extension Adjustment 0 27,634 (27,634)
2015 GO Bonds - CIP 275,237 263,738 11,499 4.36%
Sub-Total Bond Funds 3,106,050 2,790,191 315,859 11.32%Truth in Taxation
TOTAL TAX LEVY BEFORE
NEW GROWTH and ALLOWANCES 40,317,768 38,584,643 1,733,125 4.49%
Fire Pension PA 93-0689 371,004 356,313 14,691 4.12%
Special Recreation 572,234 553,418 18,816 3.40%
PTAB/CE Recapture 144,688 (144,688)N/A
Plus New Growth 230,507 230,507 N/A Preliminary Estimate
GRAND TOTAL TAX LEVY 41,491,513 39,639,062 1,852,451 4.67%
Ord 2013-70 Debt/Capital Cap 5,206,050 4,332,360 873,690 20.17%Cap $4,304,725
Aggregate Levy (Truth in Taxation)38,385,463 36,704,183 1,681,280 4.58%
DISTRIBUTION OF GROWTH
General Fund Levy -201,665$
Library Levy -28,842
TOTAL NEW GROWTH 230,507$
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The City of Lake Forest
Tax Levy
2024Attachment 3
FUND 2024 LEVY 2023 Extension $ CHANGE % CHANGE
General $16,710,325 15,905,865 804,460 5.06%2% + new constr
Pension Funds
IMRF/SS 1,416,577 1,388,801 27,776 2.00%
Police Pension 3,451,096 3,284,439 166,657 5.07%Pens Subcomittee
Fire Pension 2,373,799 2,403,265 (29,466)-1.23%Pens Subcomittee
Sub-Total Pension Funds 7,241,472 7,076,505 164,967 2.33%
Agency Funds
Recreation and Parks 5,788,841 5,873,809 (84,968)-1.45%
Recreation and Parks-IMRF/SS 666,722 644,799 21,923 3.40%
Recreation and Parks-Specific Purpose 125,000 125,000 0 0.00%
Special Recreation 572,234 553,418 18,816 3.40%
Capital Improvements 2,100,000 1,542,169 557,831 36.17%$500k Police Fac
Library 4,684,908 4,502,965 181,943 4.04%
Library-sites 495,961 479,653 16,308 3.40%
Sub-Total Agency Funds 14,433,665 13,721,813 711,853 5.19%
AGGREGATE LEVY 38,385,463 36,704,183 1,681,280 4.58%
Bond Funds
2010/2013/2021 GO Bonds MS/CIP 732,100 729,100 3,000 0.41%
2019 Refunding 825,963 827,463 (1,500)-0.18%
2023 Issue - Deerpath Park 1,272,750 942,256 330,494
Extension Adjustment 0 27,634 (27,634)
2015 GO Bonds - CIP 275,237 263,738 11,499
Sub-Total Bond Funds 3,106,050 2,790,191 315,859 11.32%
PTAB/CE Recapture 0 144,688 (144,688)N/A
GRAND TOTAL TAX LEVY 41,491,513 39,639,062 1,852,451 4.67%
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The City of Lake Forest
Tax Levy
2024
Explanation of Homeowner Increase
Attachment 4
2024 LEVY 2023 Extension $ CHANGE % CHANGE
Levy before growth and exclusions 37,211,718$ 35,794,452$ 1,417,266$ 3.96%
Plus growth and exclusions 1,173,745 909,731 264,014$
TOTAL LEVY UNDER TAX CAP 38,385,463$ 36,704,183$ 1,681,280$ 4.58%
PTAB/CE Recapture 0 144,688 (144,688)$
Bond Funds 3,106,050 2,790,191 315,859$ 11.32%
TOTAL TAX LEVY 41,491,513$ 39,639,062$ 1,852,451$ 4.67%
Increase excl new growth/exclusions 40,317,768 38,584,643 4.49%
2024 2023
Forecast Actual
City Equalized Assessed Value ( EAV)2,803,720,429 2,538,383,223
1/3 market value
City Levy 41,491,513 39,639,062
Tax Rate 1.4799 1.5616 levy divided by EAV X 100
Average Home Market Value 878,177$ 800,000$
EAV 292,726 266,667
EAV X Tax Rate/100 4,332$ 4,164$ 168$ 4.03%
This is the impact projected on an average existing home.
This represents 23% (City) and 3% (Library) of the entire tax bill.
(Impacts on individual properties may differ.)
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AN ORDINANCE
ABATING A PORTION OF THE TAX BEING LEVIED IN 2024
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, 2025, 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 2024 Tax Levy in the amount of $362,937.50 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 __________________, 2024
_________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED THIS ______ day of _______________, 2024
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
2015
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AN ORDINANCE
ABATING THE TOTAL TAX BEING LEVIED IN 2024
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, 2025, 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 2024 Tax Levy of $782,727.50 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 __________________, 2024
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City Clerk
APPROVED THIS ______ day of _______________, 2024
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
2017
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Proposed Changes in
Fee Schedule
November 18, 2024
City Council
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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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Schedule of Fees and Charges
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Water Fees:
Water Utility Fees/Charges
Turn Off Water Fee Water 75 51.064
Turn Off Water Fee After Hours Water 100 51.064
Turn On Water Fee Water 75 51.064
Turn On Water Fee After Hours Water 100 51.064
Water Main Taps Water
1 Inch Water 500 51.030(b)
1-1/2 Inch Water 1,000 51.030(b)
2 Inch Water 1,300 51.030(b)
3,4,6 and 8 inch taps Water 900 51.030(b)
Water Meter Fees Water
3/4 Inch Water 470 51.045(e)
1 Inch Water 540 51.045(e)
1-1/2 Inch Water 910 51.045(e)
2 Inch Water 1,165 51.045(e)
3 inch Water 2,615 51.045(e)
4 inch Water 3,950 51.045(e)
6 inch Water 6,840 51.045(e)
Water Meter Contractor Bond - 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
Engineering
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Development (<10 acres)2,400 151.05
Development ( ≥ 10 acres)3,560 151.05
Minor Development
Without detention 2,120 151.05
With detention or Fee - in - lieu 3,120 151.05
Major Development
With detention or Fee-in-lieu 5,400 151.05
Within regulatory floodplain ( < 10 acres)3,280 151.05
Within regulatory floodplain (≥ 10 acres)8,640 151.05
Wetland Fees
Category I Wetland impacts less than or equal to 1 acre 880 N/A
Category II Wetland impacts greater than 1 acre and less than 2 acres 3,640 N/A
Category III Wetland impacts greater or equal to 2 acres or impacts a HQAR 4,400 N/A
Category IV Wetland impacts involving either restoration, creation 1,440 N/A
or enhancement 2,760 N/A
Resubmittal fee (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 145 150.145
Over $120,000 Remodeling General 246 150.145
Additional fee for plan reviews that require more than 2 hours General 55 per additional hour 150.145
New Construction - SFD General 428 150.145
New Construction - 2FD General 246/unit 150.145
New Const. - Com. & Multi. Fam.612+50/150.145
3 or more units 1,000 Sq. Ft. 150.145
Plan Re-Submittal Fee General 140 per re-submittal 150.145
Alterations to Approved Plans General 140 + 55 per hour fee for reviews 150.145
requiring more than 2 hours
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)
Changes to approved building materials General 60 150.147
Demolition with replacement structure General 2,230 150.147
Demolition partial and replacement addition General 1,310 150.147
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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
Tree fencing inspection fee 135 N/A
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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 310 159.02
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)
Special Use Permit - Restaurant within 150' of Residential General 500 156.026(a)(3)
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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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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Inspections/Tests
Annual & New Underground Flush test Water
75 + cost per gallon of water at current rate
as approved by the City Council based on
pipe size 150.145
Annual & New Fire Pump Test Water
175 + cost per gallon of water at current
rate as approved by the City Council based
on pump size 150.145
150.145
Small Wireless Facilities:
Application for Collocation - Installation of facility General 650
Application for Collocation - Installation of multiple facilities General 350 per facility
Application for installation of new utility pole or support structure General 1,000
Annual recurring rate for collocations on a City utility pole
located in the right-of-way. (* Or the City's actual, direct, and
reasonable costs related to the wireless provider's use of space
on the City utility pole)General 200
Other:
Alternative Letter of Credit Review General 100 per review 150.145
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy - Landscape only due to season General 300 per unit 150.145
(single family and duplex)
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy (single family and duplex)General 550 150.145
Conditional Certificate of Occupancy (multi-family and commercial)General
25 per square foot, whichever is greater, to
a maximum of 2,000 150.145
Estate Sale - Non-Resident operator General 50
Water Utility Fees/Charges:
Water Sales/1,000 Gallons
Effective with Water Bills mailed on or after May 1, 2025
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)
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)
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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 57/quarter 60/quarter 5.26%51.061(b)
2" to 4" meter Water 215/quarter 220/quarter 2.33%51.061(b)
6" and above meter Water 945/quarter 955/quarter 1.06%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)
Senior Citizen 65 and over General no discount N/A
Transfers General 5 74.184 & 185
Penalties General 50% 74.179(b)
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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, 2025
Class A -Adult Single DPG 1,650 1,800 9.00%5,100 97.051
Class B -Adult Combo DPG 2,900 3,200 10.00%1,800 97.051
Class D -Junior DPG 750 825 10.00%1,000 97.051
Class F - Senior Citizen DPG 1,200 1,350 12.50%3,000 97.051
Seasonal Fees (Non-Resident) effective January 1, 2025
Class A -Adult Single DPG 2,200 2,420 10.00%1,000 97.051
Class B -Adult Combo DPG 2,900 3,200 10.00%0 97.051
Class D -Junior DPG 750 825 10.00%250 97.051
Class F - Senior Citizen DPG 1,400 1,550 10.00%1,600 97.051
Daily Fees-Resident: effective January 1, 2025
Weekday-9 DPG 41 50 4.00%2,371 97.051
Weekday-18 DPG 54 85 6.00%15,000 97.051
Weekend 9 DPG 46 63 5.00%1,693 97.051
Weekend -18 DPG 67 110 5.00%7,380 97.051
Electric Golf Carts: effective January 1, 2025
9 Holes Single Rider DPG 17 20 18.00%2663 97.052
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18 Holes Single Rider DPG 22 25 14.00%5623 97.052
Range Balls
Small Bucket DPG 10 12 20.00%1,512 97.051
Medium Bucket DPG 15 17 13.00%2,326 97.051
Large Bucket DPG 22 97.051
Pull cart
9 holes DPG 8 10 25.00%0 97.051
18 hoes DPG 10 12 20.00%0 97.051
USGA Handicap Fees - Members DPG 45 50 11.00%0 97.051
Permanent Tee Time - Weekend DPG 500 525 5.00%1,000 97.051
Lockers
18 inch DPG 160 200 25.00%720 97.051
12 inch DPG 140 150 7.00%0 97.051
Park Fees
Park Picnic Permits
0 - 149 People Parks/Rec 100 125 25.00%2025 N/A
150 or more People Parks/Rec 150 175 17.00%2100 N/A
Picnic Tables Parks/Rec 25 per table
Grills Parks/Rec 85 per grill
Boating and Beach Fees - effective February 1, 2025
Watercraft Ramp/Sailboat Permits-Recreation
Watercraft Ramp (R)Parks/Rec 565 582 3.00%1105 97.066
Watercraft Ramp 2nd boat/ half season Parks/Rec 283 292 3.00%189 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (R) (Sen.) Parks/Rec 451 465 3.00%252 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (R) (Sen) 2nd boat/ half season Parks/Rec 227 234 3.00%28 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (NR) Parks/Rec 1,130 1,164 3.00%204 97.066
Watercraft Ramp (NR) (Sen) 2nd boat/ half season Parks/Rec 565 582 3.00%34 97.066
Year round compound storage Resident Parks/Rec 2,482 2,556 3.00%521 97.066
Year round compound storage Resident senior Parks/Rec 2,002 2,062 3.00%300 97.066
Year round compound storage non-resident Parks/Rec 3,755 3,868 3.00%0 97.066
Seasonal compound storage Resident Parks/Rec 1,695 1,746 3.00%0 97.066
Seasonal compound storage Resident Senior Parks/Rec 1,355 1,396 3.00%82 97.066
Seasonal compound storage Non-resident Parks/Rec 2,540 2,616 3.00%0 97.066
Year round watercraft rack storage resident Parks/Rec 684 705 3.00%210 97.066
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Year round watercraft rack storage resident senior Parks/Rec 549 565 3.00%48 97.066
Year round watercraft rack storage non-resident Parks/Rec 1,130 1,164 3.00%0 97.066
Seasonal watercraft rack storage resident Parks/Rec 400 412 3.00%504 97.066
Seasonal watercraft rack storage resident senior Parks/Rec 319 329 3.00%130 97.066
Seasonal watercraft rack storage non-resident Parks/Rec 757 780 3.00%46 97.066
Year round watercraft sand storage resident Parks/Rec 847 873 3.00%52 97.066
Year round watercraft sand storage resident senior Parks/Rec 678 698 3.00%0 97.066
Year round watercraft sand storage non-resident Parks/Rec 1,270 1,308 3.00%0 97.066
Seasonal watercraft sand storage resident Parks/Rec 519 535 3.00%16 97.066
Seasonal watercraft sand storage resident senior Parks/Rec 415 427 3.00%12 97.066
Seasonal watercraft sand storage non-resident Parks/Rec 779 802 3.00%23 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit (R)Parks/Rec 167 172 3.00%545 97.066
South Beach Parking Permit (R) (Sen.)Parks/Rec 131 135 3.00%388 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, 2025
Individual resident rate Parks/Rec 504 528 4.80%3,240
Individual resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 50 53 6.00%36
Individual non-resident rate Parks/Rec 636 660 3.80%0
Individual non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 63 66 4.80%0
Couple resident rate Parks/Rec 876 912 4.10%1,152
Couple resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 87 91 4.60%12
Couple non-resident rate Parks/Rec 1,056 1,104 4.50%0
Couple non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 106 111 4.70%0
Family resident rate Parks/Rec 1,176 1,224 4.10%432
Family resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 117 122 4.30%10
Family non-resident rate Parks/Rec 1,392 1,464 5.20%0
Family non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 139 146 5.00%0
Senior resident rate Parks/Rec 384 396 3.10%720
Senior resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 38 40 5.30%12
Senior non-resident rate Parks/Rec 456 480 5.30%48
Senior non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 46 48 4.30%0
Senior couple resident rate Parks/Rec 624 648 3.80%360
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Senior couple resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 62 65 4.80%6
Senior couple non-resident rate Parks/Rec 780 828 6.20%48
Senior couple non-resident rate - 1 months Parks/Rec 78 82 5.10%0
Student resident rate Parks/Rec 384 396 3.10%72
Student resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 38 40 5.30%8
Student non-resident rate Parks/Rec 456 480 5.30%0
Student non-resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 46 48 4.30%0
Matinee resident rate Parks/Rec 288 300 4.20%468
Matinee resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 29 30 3.40%3
Matinee non-resident rate Parks/Rec 336 360 7.10%24
Matinee non-resident rate - 1 month Parks/Rec 34 36 5.90%0
All-inclusive - member - effective December 6, 2012 Parks/Rec 408 420 2.90%468
All-inclusive - non-member - effective December 6, 2012 Parks/Rec 865 908 5.00%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
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
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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 0 150 100.00%111.036
Class I-2 General 0 100 100.00%111.036
Class I-3 General 100 111.036
Class J General 500 111.036
Class K General 40/each 7 day license period 111.036
Annual Renewal General
150 renewal existing or change in owners or
officers 111.036
Application Fee General 300 new license 111.043
Application for Change in Owners or Officers General 100 111.043
Liquor License Penalty Fee General 25 111.036
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Impact Fees:
Library Library see ordinance 150.023
Fire and Emergency Services General see ordinance 150.023
Park Site PPL see ordinance 150.023
Park Development PPL see ordinance 150.023
Police General see ordinance 150.023
Public Works General see ordinance 150.023
School District 67 (information only)pay School see ordinance 150.023
High School District 115 (information only)pay School see ordinance 150.023
Fines & Penalties:
Overtime Parking - Lot (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
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)
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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
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
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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 99 103 4.00%187 10.13
Firefighter/Paramedic hourly rate General 96 99 3.13%52 10.13
Police and Fire Vehicle General 110 10.13
Public Works hourly rate General 76 78 2.63%62 10.13
Parks hourly rate Parks/Rec.76 78 2.63%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
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To: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director
From: John Westly, Deerpath Golf General Manager
CC: Mike Wick, Director of Parks and Recreation
Date: October 21, 2024
Re: Deerpath Golf Course FY26 Proposed Fee Changes
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: City Staff and KemperSports Management Staff are
bringing forward the Deerpath Golf Course fees for FY26.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Attached is the proposed fee structure for Deerpath Golf Course
for FY26. We analyzed several factors including utilization and surrounding facilities fees while
putting together the fees schedule. KemperSports Management and City Staff are
recommending the following:
• Membership Fees: Increase resident and non-resident Single and Senior Annual Pass fee
to allow for estimated revenue increase in both classifications of 3% for FY2 6.
• Greens Fees: Increase the rate for weekday and weekend fees. The rate for weekday’s
would be capped $85 (green fee / cart fee) while weekend cap would be $110 (green
fee / cart fee) . Allow the dynamic pricing model to set prices based off of the utilization
of the course. This will allow the green fee prices to fluctuate and take advantage of
times of increased demand. Golf rates will be adjusted during th e season based on
marketplace demands.
• Other Fees: Increase the 9 -hole weekday cart fee from $17 to $20 and increase the 18-
hole cart fee from $22 to $25 per player. In addition, raise the small range bucket from
$10 to $12, medium range bucket from $15 to $17 while keeping the large at current
rate. I also propose with lockers being fully rented in the new locker facility to increase
locker rental prices from $160 to $200/year
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Projected revenue impact on fees collected will be an additional
$54,038 from FY25 . Current tee time utilization is measured at 75% occupation on weekdays,
and 86% weekends. With limited tee sheet supply we must increase pricing slightly to keep up
with inflation and payroll increases.
City Staff and Kemper Sports Management are requesting the approval of the proposed FY26
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 23, 2024
Subject: Lake Forest Recreation Department FY26 Proposed Fee Changes
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Parks and Recreation Board and 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 2026. The Park and Recreation Board has
approved the fee schedule on October 15, 2024, and request that the proposed FY2026 fee
structure be forwarded to City Council for approval as presented.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Attached is the proposed fee structure for the fitness center,
Lakefront and pavilion rental fee changes for FY2026.
Fitness Center Fee Changes:
Staff have analyzed several factors including membership trends, and surrounding facilities fees
while putting together the fees schedule. The Fitness Center’s memberships fluctuate
considerably throughout the year. As a result, staff takes a conservative approach for revenue
growth by assuming membership levels will remain the same throughout the year based on
membership totals in September. City Staff are recommending the following:
Fitness Center Fees: Staff are recommending increasing all membership fees by an adjusted 5%
for FY26 to cover increases to expenses to manage the Fitness Center. The 5% increase was
taken over FY25 fees and then adjusted to be divisible by 12 months so that our registration
software system can use the automatic monthly billing for all annual memberships. This
adjustment to the increase will provide a consistent amount to be drawn each month providing
our members a smooth and understandable transaction.
Lakefront Fee Changes:
Staff 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. The fee increases are based
on actual usage as of September.
Lakefront Fees: Staff is recommending increasing the Lakefront permit fees by 3% for FY2026
with a few exceptions that will remain the same as in fiscal year 2025; nanny/caregiver parking
pass ($85), resident guest daily pass ($15), non-resident beach access fee ($25) and non-
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resident daily boat launch fee ($65). The 3% increase was taken over FY25 approved fees. 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 FY25 usage. The Pavilion Rental
fees have not been increased since 2019, at which time they were increased $25 per rental.
City Staff are recommending the following:
Pavilion Rental Fees: Increase all Pavilion Rental fees by $25 for FY26. The litter deposit and
additional hour fees will remain constant with FY25. The not-for-profit rental fee will also
increase $25 per reservation but will remain $25 less than the normal price. Northcroft and
Townline Park fees will increase to $175 per reservation while all the other pavilion fees will
increase to $125.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Staff anticipates a positive revenue differential of $7,119 over FY25
budgeted fees with the 5% increase to the Fitness Center fees. Also, staff anticipate an increase
of $4,689 over FY25 budgeted fees for the Lakefront Permit fees. The revenue increases are
based upon actual usage from September 2024 and will fluctuate with FY26 usage. Staff
anticipates a positive revenue differential of $4,125 over FY25 budgeted fees for the Pavilion
Rental fees. All pavilion rental fees will become effective February 1, 2025, in line with the start
of permitting season.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: The Parks and Recreation Board and 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 2026 for approval.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Elizabeth Holleb, Director of Finance
FROM: Margaret Boyer, City Clerk
DATE: October 22, 2024
SUBJECT: Establishing a fee that was inadvertently left off of the Fee schedule
and increasing another.
In recent months while auditing OCM fees, it was discovered that the Class I-2 Liquor
license and fee was inadvertently left off the fee schedule. The Class I-1, I-2 and I-3 are
related to “bring your own beverage”, BYOB. Specifically, the I-1 and I-2 are related to
corkage fees. There are no proposed changes to the Class I-3.
In summary, this license Class allows established license holders to allow patrons to
BYOB.
• I-1 includes beer, wine and spirits.
• I-2 includes beer and wine only.
Both classes allow for a corkage fee of an amount not-to-exceed $ 10.00. The BYOB
corkage fee is established by the State. The fees shown below are like surrounding areas
that have BYOB as an option.
Staff is seeking the change shown below
CLASS CURRENT RECOMMENDED CODE SECTION
I-1 $0 $150.00 111.036
I-2 Establish $100.00 111.036
The Establishing Ordinance attached. Staff is seeking to add an additional fee and
increase an established fee.
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 -
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW FEE
RELATED TO “CLASS I-2” LIQUOR LICENSE
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest is a home rule, special charter municipal
corporation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, on an annual basis reviews fees and charges
related to liquor licensing and having done so, hereby determines that it is necessary to
establish a new fee in the Class I-2 liquor license; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City and its residents to adopt this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF
ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated as
the findings of the City Council and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this
Ordinance.
SECTION TWO. Approval of New Fee Related to I-2 Liquor Licensing.
The City Council hereby approves the fee as set forth in Exhibit A, New Fee Related to
Class I-2 liquor license and directs that said fee shall be incorporated into the
Supplemental Fee Schedule for the City of Lake Forest and reviewed and adjusted on an
annual basis as part of the Supplemental Fee Schedule as determined to be necessary by
the City Council.
SECTION THREE: Effective Date of the New Fees Related to I-2 Liquor
Licensing. The fees and charges set forth in Exhibit A shall take effect as of January 1,
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2025, consistent with the date of the Fee Supplemental Schedule for FY 2025 as adopted
by the City Council.
SECTION FOUR: Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect upon its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form in the manner
provided by law.
Passed this day of , 2024
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this day of , 2024
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE SUPPLEMENTAL FEE SCHEDULE FOR
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
EXHIBIT A
New Fee Related to Class I-2 Liquor License
❖ New Fee I-2 $ 150.00
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Elizabeth Holleb, Director of Finance
FROM: Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director
DATE: October 25, 2024
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 FY2026 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 $99.00 $103.00 4.00% $187.00
Firefighter/Paramedic Hourly Rate $96.00 $99.00 3.13% $52.00
Public Works Hourly Rate $76.00 $78.00 2.63% $62.00
Parks Hourly Rate $76.00 $78.00 2.63% $62.00
Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have questions concerning these proposed fee
changes for FY2026.
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The City of Lake Forest
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Proceedings of the Monday, November 4, 2024 6:30 pm
City Council Meeting – City Council Chambers
220 E Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045
NOTE: The Ragdale tour was postponed
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 Notz, Alderman Powers, Alderman Goshgarina,
Alderman LeVert, Alderman Weber and Alderman Walther.
Absent: none
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMENTS BY MAYOR
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
A. Community Spotlights
- Lake Forest Lake Bluff History Center
- Carol Summerfield, Executive Director
City Manager Wicha welcomed Carol Summerfield, Executive Director at the Lake Forest Lake Bluff History
Center. Ms. Summerfield gave a presentation on an upcoming exhibit Returning Home From War Vet’s
Experiences from WWI to Today at the History Center. The Exhibit opens November 8. Ms. Summerfield also
reported that Lectures begin Thursday, November 14 at 7pm with Captain Jim Hawkins with the topic “ A
Veterans Perspective on Transitioning to the Workforce. Lastly, she reported that The City of Lake Forest has
had a resident in every war since the Civil War.
- Youth Conservation Corps
- Beth Pierson, Manager, Strategic Partnerships for the Youth
Conservation Corps.
City Manager Wicha welcomed Beth Pierson of Youth Conservation Corps who reviewed their Mission
Statement and introduced Jennifer Yonanne the Executive Director of the Youth Build Program. She shared
the long history in Lake County, including GED/high school diploma program, Industry-recognized
certifications, Life Skills, Leadership Development, Community Service, Career readiness, Placement and
Leadership Development. And YCC impact – cycle of empowerment.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE REPORTS
AUDIT COMMITTEE
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1. Audit Committee Report and Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report
Mark Dillon, Audit Committee Chair reported on Financial Reporting Achievements that include the following:
Certificate of Achievement in Finance Reporting
Awarded by Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
45th Consecutive Year (Fiscal Y/E 2023)
Award for 2023 Popular Annual Financial Report
Awarded by GFOA
3rd Time Received
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Awarded by GFOA for FY25 Annual Budget
9th Time Received
Chairman Dillon reported on the Baker Tilly Audit Opinion that included Financial Statements presented fairly
in all material respects (i.e. “Clean”), No significant deficiencies or material weaknesses identified, on budget
for time and costs as per our letter agreement, 2nd year for increased Finance team member participation due
as a result of succession planning initiatives, and no Management Letter Issues (none received in past 9 Years)
Additionally, he reported that committee improvements projected would be City Foundations and cyber
security risks.
The City Council had discussion on emerging risks on various Foundations.
Mayor Tack asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to comment on this matter. Seeing
none, he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Receipt of the audit report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024
Mayor Tack asked for a motion. Alderman Weber made a motion to acknowledge receipt of the audit report
for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, seconded by Alderman Novit. The motion was carried unanimously by
voice vote
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
1. Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award a Five Year
Contract (FY2025 through FY29) to United Meters, Inc. for the Water Meter Replacement
Project, Utilizing Neptune Solid State Meters Sourced through Ferguson for a cost of
$5,693,575, and Approve an Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for Construction
Engineering Services in the Amount of $181,425 with a 2% Project Contingency in the Amount
of $125,000 for a Total Project Cost of $6,000,000
Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works and Brian Hackman with Strand and Associates gave an overview
of this item that included approval of the bid for the Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Project to United
Meters, Inc. This contract includes the installation of Neptune solid-state meters, sourced through Ferguson,
the manufacturer's representative. The project award is based on the acceptance of the computed unit price
bid, with a total budgeted cost of up to $5,693,575 over fiscal years 2025 through 2029. Additionally, approval
is requested for an agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. to provide construction engineering services for the
project. The agreement is for $181,425, also spanning FY2025 through FY2029. Additionally, noting
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transitioning to a AMI system offers substantial improvements in efficiency and service. AMI provides near
real-time water usage data, enabling both the City and customers to monitor consumption more effectively. It
allows customers to access a web-based portal to track their water usage, set up alerts for high usage or
potential leaks, and make informed decisions about water conservation. Additionally, AMI integrates with
existing leak detection equipment, streamlining operations, reducing water loss, and improving the accuracy
of billing and record-keeping. These benefits contribute to greater operational efficiency and enhanced
customer service.
At the November 7, 2023, Finance Committee Capital Budget Meeting, staff was directed to extend the water
meter replacement project from two or three years to five years in order to better distribute future capital
costs and manage long-term financial impacts. By spreading the replacement over five years, the City will
avoid significant future strains on the Water Fund as meters reach the end of their useful life. An average of
approximately 1,240 meters will be replaced each year, with priority given to the oldest meters that are either
failing or showing signs of imminent failure.
The bid opening for the meter installation took place on October 1, 2024, and the City received one bid from
United Meters, Inc. (UMI). United Meters, Inc. has a long-established presence in the industry and was
previously awarded the City's meter installation contract in 2004 and performed favorably.
The City Council had discussion on over installation schedule, weather dependent installation, water loss,
existing policies, the mobile app for mutual accountability, portal set up, non-ionizing energy, same as Com Ed
uses for meter reading, the City will use a total of 8 antennas.
Mayor Tack asked if anyone from the public would like to comment.
Diane thanked the City for newer technology and asked about RF energy.
Mayor Tack asked if anyone else from the public would like to comment. Seeing none, he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award a Five Year
Contract (FY2025 through FY29) to United Meters, Inc. for the Water Meter Replacement Project, Utilizing
Neptune Solid State Meters Sourced through Ferguson for a cost of $5,693,575, and Approve an Agreement
with Strand Associates, Inc. for Construction Engineering Services in the Amount of $181,425 with a 2%
Project Contingency in the Amount of $125,000 for a Total Project Cost of $6,000,000
Alderman Notz made a motion of approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award
a Five Year Contract (FY2025 through FY29) to United Meters, Inc. for the Water Meter Replacement Project,
Utilizing Neptune Solid State Meters Sourced through Ferguson for a cost of $5,693,575, and Approve an
Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for Construction Engineering Services in the Amount of $181,425 with
a 2% Project Contingency in the Amount of $125,000 for a Total Project Cost of $6,000,000, seconded by
Alderman Clemens. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, Goshgarian, LeVert,
Weber and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
2. Award of the Low Bid for the Ahwahnee Road Area Storm Sewer Improvements Project to
DiMeo Brothers., Inc., and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount
of $3,294,990 and a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $329,499 for a Total Project Cost of
$3,624,489
Mike Thomas, Director of Public Works presented this item. He summarized project need, background
information and current status to say the construction scope includes storm-sewer replacement and upsizing,
curb and gutter replacement, full-depth resurfacing, ADA improvements, and necessary golf course
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restoration. These improvements will help reduce recurring flooding (10yr storm) on Ahwahnee Lane/Road
and reduce overland-flow on the Deerpath Golf Course from the detention pond to the Skokie River.
The tentative schedule is work starting at the Golf Course after1/6/25 with a 4/1/25 substantial completion.
Work on the upstream storm sewer along Ahwahnee Road/Lane will start tentatively after 3/18/25 with a
7/19/25 substantial completion. A letter will be sent to residents 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.
The City Council had discussion on traffic, the project, the new strategic Plan, stormwater management,
resident input.
Mayor Tack asked if anyone else from the public would like to comment. Seeing none, he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of the Low Bid for the Ahwahnee Road Area Storm Sewer Improvements Project
to DiMeo Brothers., Inc., and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of
$3,294,990 and a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $329,499 for a Total Project Cost of $3,624,489
Alderman Walther made a motion to approve Award of the Low Bid for the Ahwahnee Road Area Storm Sewer
Improvements Project to DiMeo Brothers., Inc., and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in
the Amount of $3,294,990 and a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $329,499 for a Total Project Cost of
$3,624,489, seconded by Alderman Goshgarian. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Clemens, Notz,
Powers, Goshgarian, LeVert, Weber and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion
carried.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of the October 7, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of September 28th – October 25, 2024
3. Determination of a Non-Binding Estimate of the Amount of Revenue to be Generated from
Property Taxes for the 2024 Calendar Year and Establishment of December 2, 2024 as a Public
Hearing Date (if required) in Accordance with the Truth in Taxation Statute
4. Approval of Veeam Backup and Recovery software solution and Exagrid hardware with 3-year
maintenance from Heartland Business Systems in the amount of $66,935.
5. Approval to Waive the Bid Process and Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement
with Havey Communications for new squad car upfitting and squad car realignment equipment
and services for $106,752.60 plus a 3% contingency for a total of $109,955.18.
6. Authorization of a contractual agreement for Recreation Department Pickleball Instruction in
the amount of $84,367.
7. Approval to Waive the Bid Process and Approve a Purchase of a Replacement Streets Section
Truck in the Amount of $120,000 and the Trade-In of the Current 2005 Streets Section Truck as
Surplus Property in the amount of $10,000 to Kunes Auto Group
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8. Approval of a Public Works Committee Recommendation to Waive Competitive Bid
Requirements and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Advanced Materials Contract for
the Deerpath Streetscape Project with Coldspring in the amount of $337,550
9. Approval of a Public Works Committee Recommendation to Approve a Change Order for
Additional Phase II Design Engineering Services to Thomas Engineering Group for the Deerpath
Streetscape Project in the Amount of $29,925
10. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Building Review Board
for 270 Majestic Oak Court. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
11. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in Support of Tentative Plat
Approval for a 4-Lot Subdivision, Saunders Place. (Approval by Motion)
12. Consideration of a Special Use Permit Amendment, Donation Agreement, Maintenance
Agreement, and Third Amendment to Operating Agreement Associated With a Land Donation
from the Lansing Family to the City of Lake Forest to Complete the Garden at the Ragdale
Campus, 1230, 1260, and 1271 N. Green Bay Road. (Approval by Motion and if Desired by the
City Council, Waive First Reading and Grant Final Approval of an Ordinance.)
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the twelve (12) omnibus items as presented
Mayor Tack asked the Council if there were any items to be removed or taken separately. Seeing none, he
asked for a motion.
Alderman Powers made a motion to approve the twelve (12) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by
Alderman LeVert. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, Goshgarian, LeVert,
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 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)(1),the City Council will be discussing specific
personnel.
Alderman Novit made a motion to adjourn into executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1), The City
Council will be discussing specific personnel, seconded by Alderman Weber. The following voted “Aye”:
Alderman Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, Goshgarian, LeVert, Weber and Walther. The following voted “Nay”:
none. 8-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjournment into Executive Session 7:42 pm.
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Reconvene into Regular Session 8:10 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Tack asked for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Weber made a motion
to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Powers. The motion was carried unanimously by voice vote at 8:11 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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November 11, 2024
Mayor Tack
The City of Lake Forest
220 E. Deerparh
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Dear Mayor Tack,
The Guild of the Church of St. Mary is asking the City to consider waiving the fidelity bond
requirements regarding our Boutique Raffle license application. The Raffle includes items donated by
boutique vendors with a maximum value of $500, and we anticipate selling 500 tickets.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Melissa Haak
Director of Development and Marketing
Church of St. Mary, Lake Forest
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