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Oak Park, Illinois 60302

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Village of Oak Park

Meeting Agenda

President and Board of Trustees

Monday, December 4, 2023

6:00 PM

Village Hall

A Regular Meeting will start at 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers (Room 201).

The President and Board of Trustees welcome you. Public comments may be made by

individuals at the beginning of the meeting, as well as when agenda items are reviewed.

If you wish to make a statement, please complete the "Request to Address the Village

Board" form which is available at the back of the Chambers, and present it to the staff

table at front. When recognized, approach the podium, state your name first, and

please limit your remarks to three minutes.

Instructions for Non-Agenda Public Comment

Non-agenda public comment is a time set aside at the beginning of a Village Board

meeting for persons to make public comments about an issue or concern which is not

on the meeting agenda. It is not intended to be a dialogue with the Board. Send a

request to state your comments by 5:00 p.m. the day of the Village Board meeting to

publiccomment@oak-park.us or make a request at the meeting with the Village Clerk.

You may also call the Village Clerk's office by 5:00 p.m. prior to the meeting at

708-358-5670 and you will be given instructions on how to participate during the

meeting. Non-agenda public comment will be limited to 30 minutes with a limit of three

minutes per comment. If comment requests exceed 30 minutes, public comment will

resume after the items listed under the agenda are complete.

Instructions for Agenda Public Comment

Public comments are allowed for an agenda item. Persons are asked to email a

request to speak during the meeting to publiccomment@oak-park.us no later than 5:00

p.m. prior to the start of the meeting or make a request at the meeting with the Village

Clerk. You may also call the Village Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. prior to the meeting at

708-358-5670 and you will be given instructions on how to participate during the

meeting. Agenda public comment will be limited to three minutes per person per

agenda item with a maximum of three agenda items to which you can speak. In

addition, a maximum of five persons can speak to each side of any one topic that is

scheduled for or has been the subject of a public hearing by a designated hearing body.

These items are noted with (*).

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Agenda Approval

IV. Minutes

MOT 23-114

Motion to Approve Minutes from November 2, 2023 Emergency Meeting and

November 6, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Village Board

Overview:

This is a motion to approve the official minutes of meetings of the Village

Board.

V. Non-Agenda Public Comment

VI. Proclamation

VII. Village Manager Reports

VIII. Village Board Committees

This section is intended to be informational. If there are approved minutes from a recent

Committee meeting of the Village Board, the minutes will be posted in this section.

IX. Citizen Commission Vacancies

This is an ongoing list of current vacancies for the Citizens Involvement Commissions.

Residents are encouraged to apply through the Village Clerk’s Office.

ID 23-580

Board & Commission Vacancy Report for December 4, 2023.

X. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments

Names are forwarded from the Citizens Involvement Commission to the Village Clerk

and then forwarded to the Village President for recommendation. If any appointments

are ready prior to the meeting, the agenda will be revised to list the names.

ID 23-581

A Motion to Consent to the Village President’s Appointment of:

Citizens Police Oversight Committee - Kevin Barnhart, Appoint as Chair

Plan Commission - Juan Betancur, Appoint as Member

Plan Commission - Michael Sturino, Appoint as Chair

XI. Second Reading

ORD 23-102

Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing the Annual

Building and Construction Permit Fees and the Zoning Application Fees of the

Village of Oak Park

Overview:

Per the ordinance, building codes have to be reviewed annually. Staff

reviewed our current fees and current budget and proposed the following: (1)

Adopt the updated International Code Council (ICC) Building Validation Data

(BVD) chart; (2) Keep the current permit fee multiplier as it reflects the

Village’s actual costs to administer the permit processing division; (3) Clarify

the Village fee chart by removing obsolete and duplicate fees; and (4) Make

adjustments to the Village’s demolition fees based upon Village Board

feedback regarding that fee and its increase to support the Village’s Housing

Trust Fund.

ORD 23-118

Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15

(“Motor Vehicles and Traffic”), Article 3 (“Parking Meters, Parking Permits,

and Municipal Attendant Parking Lots”), Section 15-3-18 (“Parking Rates;

Parking Meters, Pay by Space Machines, Village Operated Parking Structures,

Permit, Extended Pass, Valet and Daytime on Street Permit Parking”) of the

Oak Park Village Code to Expand Eligibility Criteria for the Reduced Parking

Permit Fee Program

Overview:

The proposed Ordinance is pursuant to the Village Board’s direction upon

initial approval and establishment of the Village’s Reduced Parking Permit Fee

Program, at its March 20, 2023 meeting. The proposed Ordinance expands

eligibility for the program to residents of various other affordable housing

locations throughout the community. A first reading of the proposed

Ordinance occurred at the November 20, 2023 Village Board meeting.

XII. Consent Agenda

MOT 23-116

A Motion to Approve the 2024 Village Board Regular Meeting Calendar

Overview:

This is an annual action in which the Village Board shall give public notice of

the schedule of its regular meetings at the beginning of the year.

MOT 23-115

A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $11,008,289 from October

29, 2023, through November 25, 2023

Overview:

Attached is the regular list of bills paid through the Village’s accounts payable

system for the period beginning October 29, 2023, through November 25,

2023. Also attached is the November 2023 payroll summary report.

RES 23-374

A Resolution Approving an Agreement for Public Health Nurse Services with

Patrice Steurer, R.N., in an Amount Not to Exceed $90,000 for Fiscal Year

2024 and Authorizing Its Execution

Overview:

This position is required to perform communicable disease control activities as

required of a certified local health department in Illinois, and to provide

back-up for immunization clinics. This position also works with the Staff Nurse

on other health-related activities, such as homebound visits, trainings, and

information sessions with our local community partners.

RES 23-294

A Resolution Authorizing the Release of the Draft Program Year 2022

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for a

Comment Period and Approval Thereafter

Overview:

The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is a U. S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required document

that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grantees must submit

each year. The 2022 Program Year (PY) ended September 30, 2023 and this

Draft PY 2022 CAPER must be released for a 15-day public comment period

before it is submitted to HUD on December 30, 2023.

RES 23-320

A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Program Year 2023

Community Development Block Grant for Public Works

Overview:

The Village will amend the PY 2023 Action Plan by repurposing funds of

$200,000 originally allocated for street resurfacing to ADA Sidewalk

replacement. With this amendment, the new allocation of the PY 2023

Sidewalk replacement is $600,000. There will not be a PY 2023 CDBG funding

allocation for street resurfacing.

RES 23-337

Resolutions Authorizing the Annual Renewal of Pawnbrokers Business

Licenses

Overview:

Article 48 (“Pawnbrokers”) of Chapter 8 (“Business Licensing”) of Oak Park

Village Code requires that the annual renewal of the business license for

pawnbrokers be given at the direction of and approval of the Village President

and Board of Trustees, upon authorization of the Police Chief.

RES 23-338

A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of

Oak Park and the Oak Park Area Arts Council in the Amount of $263,000 for

2024 and Authorizing its Execution

Overview:

The 2024 Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and the

Oak Park Area Arts Council (OPAAC), including a scope of services and program

goals and measurements, is presented for the Village Board’s review and

approval.

RES 23-343

A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the

Village of Oak Park and the Oak Park Township for Vehicle Repairs and

Maintenance and Authorizing its Execution

Overview:

The Public Works Department’s Fleet Division is responsible for the

maintenance and repair of Village vehicles and equipment. The Oak Park

Township inquired as to the feasibility of the Village maintaining its vehicles.

The Fleet Division has investigated the scope of need and can accommodate

this request. The attached Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) would

formalize this service...End

RES 23-347

A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Dumping of Excavated Materials

Price Agreement with Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. in an Amount Not

to Exceed $250,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution

Overview:

The Water & Sewer and Streets Divisions of the Public Works Department

disposes of approximately 2,500-3,000 tons of excavated materials each year

from water and sewer repair excavations. The proposed Resolution allows for

the disposal of this material at a local transfer station. This would be the first

of the two annual renewals.

RES 23-346

A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor

Agreement with Global Maintenance Solutions LLC for Building Maintenance

Services for the Public Works and Development Services Departments in

2024 in an Amount Not to Exceed $728,500.00 and Authorizing its Execution

Overview:

Building maintenance services of Village owned buildings are provided by a

private contractor. Staff requested a renewal of the current Independent

Contractor Agreement with Global Maintenance Solutions LLC for building

maintenance services for the Public Works and Development Services

Departments that expires on December 31, 2023. The Agreement allows for

two additional one-year renewal periods. This would be the second of the two

annual renewals...

RES 23-350

A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Davis

Tree Care and Landscape, Incorporated for Village Wide Parkway Tree

Pruning and Removal Services for Fiscal Year 2024 in an Amount Not to

Exceed $450,000.00 with an Option to Renew for Two Additional One-Year

Terms and Authorizing its Execution

Overview:

The Public Works Department is responsible for parkway tree pruning and

removal and uses a contractor to assist in these efforts. Davis Tree Care and

Landscape, Incorporated has previously performed this work for the Village

and submitted the low bid for this work when a request for bids was issued in

August 2023. The Agreement is for one year and provides for two optional one

(1) year renewals. Staff recommends approving an agreement with Davis Tree

Care and Landscape, Incorporated for FY 2024 parkway tree pruning and

removal services.

RES 23-351

A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with A & B

Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. for Village Wide Parkway Tree Removal

and Stumping Services for Fiscal Year 2024 in an Amount Not to Exceed

$205,000.00 with an Option to Renew for Two Additional One-Year Terms

and Authorizing its Execution

Overview:

The Public Works Department is responsible for parkway tree removal and

stumping and uses a contractor to assist in these efforts. A & B Landscaping

and Tree Service, Inc has previously performed this work for the Village and

submitted the low bid for both the removal and stump grinding contracts

when a request for bids was issued in August 2023. The Agreement is for one

year and provides for two optional one (1) year renewals. Staff recommends

approving an agreement with A & B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. for FY

2024 parkway tree removal and stumping services. ..End

Recommendation

RES 23-352

A Resolution Approving a Purchase Price Agreement with G & M Trucking,

Inc. for Stone & Sand Materials in an Amount not to Exceed $63,000.00 and

Authorizing its Execution

Overview:

The Water and Sewer Division of the Public Works Department is responsible

for maintaining the water distribution and sewer collection systems in the

Village. The department annually seeks competitive bids for stone & sand

materials...End

Recommendation

RES 23-353

A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor

Agreement with H&H Electric Co. for 2024 Emergency Street Lighting and

Traffic Control Repairs in an Amount Not to Exceed $60,000.00 and

Authorizing its Execution

Overview:

The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance and repairs

of street lighting and traffic control devices. When in-house staff is

unavailable, or lacks the necessary equipment to perform emergency repairs

or upgrades, an outside contractor is utilized to complete the work. Staff

recommends a renewal of the current Independent Contractor Agreement

with H&H Electric Co. that expires on December 31, 2023 for emergency street

lighting and traffic control repairs. The Agreement allows for two additional

one-year renewal periods. This would be the first of the two annual renewals...End

Recommendation

RES 23-354

A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor

Agreement with Advance Sweeping Services, Inc. for Village Wide Street

Sweeping Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00 and Authorizing

its Execution

Overview:

The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance of

approximately 250 lane miles, which includes the sweeping of main arterials

and residential streets as well as twelve Business District Areas. Staff

recommends a renewal of the current Independent Contractor Agreement

with Advance Sweeping Services, Inc. for Village wide street sweeping services

that expires on December 31, 2023. The Agreement allows for two additional

one-year renewal periods. This would be the first of the two annual renewals...End

Recommendation

RES 23-358

A Resolution Approving the Renewal of an Independent Contractor

Agreement with Revcon Technology, Inc. for the Service and Maintenance of

Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems at the Village’s Holley Court

and Avenue Parking Garages for Fiscal Year 2024 in Amount Not to Exceed

$91,700.00, Authorizing Its Execution, and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process

Overview:

The proposed renewal of the agreement provides for the service and ongoing

maintenance of the revenue and access control system for the Village’s Holley

Court and the Avenue parking garages in FY 2024. This is a sole source

agreement since Revcon is the only Illinois dealer and servicer of the TIBA

system. Timely service and maintenance of the equipment are necessary to

ensure a convenient and reliable parking experience for residents and visitors

to Oak Park.

RES 23-359

A Resolution Approving a Purchase Price Agreement with Core & Main LP for

Materials for Repair of Water Mains and Sewers, Fire Hydrants, Water

Services and Sewer Services in an Amount not to Exceed $65,000.00 and

Authorizing its Execution

Overview:

The Water and Sewer Division of the Public Works Department is responsible

for maintaining the water distribution and sewer collection systems in the

Village. The department annually seeks competitive bids for water main parts

and materials and sewer pipe parts and materials...End

Recommendation

RES 23-360

A Resolution Approving a Purchase Price Agreement with Underground Pipe

& Valve Company for Materials for Repair of Water Mains and Sewers, Fire

Hydrants, Water Services and Sewer Services in an Amount not to Exceed

$65,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution

Overview:

The Water and Sewer Division of the Public Works Department is responsible

for maintaining the water distribution and sewer collection systems in the

Village. The department annually seeks competitive bids for water main parts

and materials and sewer pipe parts and materials...End

Recommendation

RES 23-361

A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with IHC

Construction Companies, L.L.C. for the 2024 Water Service Line Replacement

Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000.00 With an Option to Renew

for Two Additional One-Year Terms and Authorizing its Execution

Overview:

This project includes the replacement of the Village’s portion of potable lead

water service lines throughout the village and whole service line replacements

on emergency repairs. As residents replace their portion of the lead water

service line with copper pipe, the Village will replace its side. Typically, 30-50

service lines are replaced annually. This agreement will allow the Village to

hire a contractor to supplement the efforts of in-house Village staff. The low

responsible bidder was IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C...End

Recommendation

RES 23-363

A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Total

Parking Solutions, Inc. for the Service, Maintenance and Cellular Connectivity

of One Hundred and Fifty-Five (155) Cale Paystations During Fiscal Year 2024

in an Amount Not to Exceed $201,000.00 and Authorizing Its Execution

Overview:

The contractor, Total Parking Solutions, Inc., will service and maintain one

hundred and fifty-five (155) Cale pay stations located throughout the Village.

Additionally, the contractor will provide cellular connectivity to ensure

constant communication to the Cale WebOffice monitoring server for the

paystations. Maintenance and cellular connectivity are necessary to ensure a

convenient and reliable parking experience for residents and visitors to Oak

Park.

RES 23-364

A Resolution Approving the Renewal of a Parking Lot License Agreement

with 840 Oak Park, LLC for a One-Year Term and Authorizing Its Execution

Overview:

The Village historically enters into license agreements with entities in order to

provide parking in areas where municipal-owned parking options are limited

or unavailable and demand for parking exists. The proposed renewal of the

license agreement would continue the Village’s ability to administer overnight

parking permits within Lot 11, located on privately-owned property at 726

Wesley Avenue.

AA.

RES 23-365

A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Federal Surface Transportation

Program Grant Application for the Jackson Boulevard Resurfacing Project

Overview:

The North Central Council of Mayors recently released a call for projects for

Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds for federal fiscal years

2028 and 2029. STP funds can only be used on roads within the Federal

Highway system which are typically higher volume streets. Of the upcoming

planned projects on major roadways, the Jackson Boulevard resurfacing

project best fit the requirements associated with these STP funds and the

scoring metrics for the grant applications.

AB.

AC.

AD.

RES 23-366

A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of

Oak Park and the Oak Park Housing Authority in the Amount of $35,000 for

2024 and Authorizing Its Execution

Overview:

The 2024 Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and the

Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA), including a scope of services and program

goals and measurements, is presented for the Village Board’s review.

RES 23-367

A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of

Oak Park and the Oak Park Residence Corporation in the Amount of $42,500

for 2024 and Authorizing its Execution

Overview:

The 2024 Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and the

Oak Park Residence Corporation (OPRC), including a scope of services and

program goals and measurements is presented for the Village Board’s review.

RES 23-369

A Resolution Approving a Supplemental Statement of Work for the GIS

Consortium Service Provider Contract for 2024 with Municipal GIS Partners,

Incorporated in an Amount Not to Exceed $230,044.00 and Authorizing its

Execution

Overview:

At its August 4, 2014, Regular Meeting, the Village Board directed staff to join

the local GIS consortium. This was an opportunity for the Village to greatly

improve its GIS capabilities by providing all Village employees with training

and access to GIS, as well as, providing an opportunity for some public access

to GIS information. The proposed Resolution approves a Supplemental

Statement of Work for the GIS Consortium Service Provider Contract for 2024

with Municipal GIS Partners, Incorporated to provide GIS services to the

Village using the shared resources of 41 communities.

AE.

RES 23-373

A Resolution Approving a Parking Lot License Agreement with ZipCar, Inc. for

a One-Year Term and Two Optional One Year Terms and Authorizing Its

Execution

Overview:

The Village’s existing agreement with ZipCar, Inc., which permits ZipCar to

utilize up to ten (10) public parking spaces in select locations throughout the

community, will expire on December 31, 2023. Staff recommends the Village

Board approve the proposed parking lot license agreement, which would

extend the Village’s arrangement with ZipCar, for a one-year term

commencing on January 1, 2024 with two (2) additional one (1) year renewal

terms.

AF.

AG.

AH.

AI.

RES 23-376

A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of

Oak Park and Visit Oak Park in the Amount of $209,024 for Fiscal Year 2024

and Authorizing its Execution.

Overview:

The 2024 Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and Visit

Oak Park, including a scope of services and program goals and measurements,

in the Amount of $209,024 for Fiscal Year 2024, is presented for the Village

Board’s review and approval.

ORD 23-103

An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property Owned by the Village

of Oak Park

Overview:

This resolution authorizes staff to sell/auction items listed in the attachment

through an online auction. Items range from tools, electronics, and jewelry.

The Police Department has surplus inventory that is no longer necessary or

useful to the Village, and therefore, the continued storage and ownership of

these items are no longer in the Village’s best interest.

ORD 23-114

An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment

Owned by the Village of Oak Park

Overview:

Various departments have vehicles and equipment that can be disposed of as

they are no longer useful to the Village. The vehicles and equipment will be

reassigned, sold at auction, traded in, consigned, or disposed of as scrap. ..End

Recommendation

RES 23-375

A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Excess Public Entity Liability

Insurance, Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Property Insurance,

Crime Coverage, and Cyber Liability for the Village of Oak Park for Fiscal Year

2024 in an Amount Not to Exceed $743,052

Overview:

The Resolution authorizes the purchase of excess insurance for amounts over

the Village’s self-insured retention amounts for coverage for public entity

liability insurance, excess workers’ compensation insurance, property

insurance, crime coverage, and cyber liability for fiscal year 2024.

AJ.

ORD 23-117

An Ordinance Regarding Paid Leave for Village Employees

Overview:

The Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) was recently adopted by the State

of Illinois and will become effective on January 1, 2024. The PLAWA mandates

all employers, including municipalities, to provide employees up to 40 hours of

paid leave during a 12-month period. The PLAWA expressly allows for

municipalities to pass an ordinance prior to January 1, 2024 so that the

provisions of the PLAWA will not apply.

AK.

RES 23-378

A Resolution Approving A Memorandum of Understanding with the Illinois

Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, Lodge No. 8 for the Purpose of

Establishing an Alternate Work Schedule for Police Department Patrol

Officers in 2024 and Authorizing its Execution

Overview:

This is an agreement between the Village and the Illinois Fraternal Order of

Police Labor Council Lodge No. 8 Patrol Officers to implement an alternative

work schedule in 2024. This agreement allows the Village and the Union to

agree to an alternate work schedule than what is described in the collective

bargaining agreement for a one-year period. The Village and the Union

typically create these arrangements annually apart from contract negotiations.

XIII. Regular Agenda

AL.

RES 23-322

A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Terra

Engineering, Ltd. for the Design of the Oak Park Avenue Streetscape and

Utility Projects in an Amount Not to Exceed $998,577, Authorizing its

Execution and Waiving the Village’s Request for Proposals Process for the

Agreement

Overview:

The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department requested a

proposal from Terra Engineering for the phase two design of the Oak Park

Avenue Streetscape and utility projects based on the proposed conceptual

design of the project, as directed by the Village Board at its October 23, 2023

meeting. The design of the project includes bluestone sidewalks (high), brick

and asphalt streets (medium), and decorative concrete crosswalks (low) as

well as specialty areas for an estimated streetscape cost of $13M. Terra

Engineering, and their subconsultant Design Workshop, have been working on

this project for the past several years, are the most familiar with the project

and proposed scope, and are best qualified to complete this project and at a

competitive cost.

AM.

ORD 23-98

Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a

Special Use Permit for a Car Wash Facility with an Accessory Drive-Through

Located at 6000-6020 Roosevelt Road

Overview:

The Applicant, Driven Car Wash, LLC, is requesting approval for a

drive-through car wash facility at the northwest corner of Roosevelt Road and

Austin Boulevard. The Applicant received unanimous support from the Zoning

Board of Appeals.

AN.

ORD 23-119

An Ordinance Adopting the Budget for All Corporate Purposes of the Village

of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois in Lieu of the Appropriation Ordinance for

the Fiscal Year Commencing on the First Day of January, 2024 and Ending on

the Thirty-First Day of December, 2024

Overview:

The Village Board held a Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024

Budget along with several Finance Committee and/or special Board meetings

to discuss the budget in detail with elected officials. This item is the final

action for adoption of the Budget.

AO.

AP.

ORD 23-131

An Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget

Overview:

An Ordinance is hereby presented to modify selected appropriations in the

FY23 Adopted Budget. On a continual basis, staff evaluates both revenues and

expenditures. However, in most cases only expenditure overages to budget

require an amendment.

ORD 23-120

An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $178,292.00 Against the 2023

Tax Levy (2012A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)

Overview:

On an annual basis, Village staff recommends the abatement or cancellation of

various tax levies that were originally pledged to pay the debt service of a

specific bond issue. By default, whenever a general obligation (GO) bond is

issued, the annual debt service is automatically levied by the County unless

the Village directs the Cook County Clerk’s Office to abate some or all of the

annual levy amount. When other non-property tax Village revenues are

available to pay all or a portion of the debt service, the Village abates the tax

levy.

AQ.

ORD 23-121

An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $425,764.88 Against the 2023

Tax Levy (2015B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)

Overview:

On an annual basis, Village staff recommends the abatement or cancellation of

various tax levies that were originally pledged to pay the debt service of a

specific bond issue. By default, whenever general obligation (GO) bond is

issued, the annual debt service is automatically levied by the County unless

the Village directs the Cook County Clerk’s Office to abate some or all of the

annual levy amount. When other non-property tax Village revenues are

available to pay all or a portion of the debt service, the Village abates the tax

levy.

AR.

AS.

AT.

AU.

ORD 23-132

An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $587,260.32 Against the 2023

Tax Levy (2016D General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)

Overview:

On an annual basis, Village staff recommends the abatement or cancellation of

various tax levies that were originally pledged to pay the debt service of a

specific bond issue. By default, whenever a general obligation (GO) bond is

issued, the annual debt service is automatically levied by the County unless

the Village directs the Cook County Clerk’s Office to abate some or all of the

annual levy amount. When other non-property tax Village revenues are

available to pay all or a portion of the debt service, the Village abates the tax

levy.

ORD 23-123

An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $764,781.26 Against the 2023

Tax Levy (2016E General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)

Overview:

On an annual basis, Village staff recommends the abatement or cancellation of

various tax levies that were originally pledged to pay the debt service of a

specific bond issue. By default, whenever a general obligation (GO) bond is

issued, the annual debt service is automatically levied by the County unless

the Village directs the Cook County Clerk’s Office to abate some or all of the

annual levy amount. When other non-property tax Village revenues are

available to pay all or a portion of the debt service, the Village abates the tax

levy.

ORD 23-124

An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $1,095,950.00 Against the

2023 Tax Levy (2018A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)

Overview:

On an annual basis, Village staff recommends the abatement or cancellation of

various tax levies that were originally pledged to pay the debt service of a

specific bond issue. By default, whenever a general obligation (GO) bond is

issued, the annual debt service is automatically levied by the County unless

the Village directs the Cook County Clerk’s Office to abate some or all of the

annual levy amount. When other non-property tax Village revenues are

available to pay all or a portion of the debt service, the Village abates the tax

levy.

ORD 23-125

An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $11,940.76 Against the 2023

Tax Levy (2020A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)

Overview:

On an annual basis, Village staff recommends the abatement or cancellation of

various tax levies that were originally pledged to pay the debt service of a

specific bond issue. By default, whenever a general obligation (GO) bond is

issued, the annual debt service is automatically levied by the County unless

the Village directs the Cook County Clerk’s Office to abate some or all of the

annual levy amount. When other non-property tax Village revenues are

available to pay all or a portion of the debt service, the Village abates the tax

levy.

AV.

ORD 23-126

An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $475,230.00 Against the 2023

Tax Levy (2020B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)

Overview:

On an annual basis, Village staff recommends the abatement or cancellation of

various tax levies that were originally pledged to pay the debt service of a

specific bond issue. By default, whenever a general obligation (GO) bond is

issued, the annual debt service is automatically levied by the County unless

the Village directs the Cook County Clerk’s Office to abate some or all of the

annual levy amount. When other non-property tax Village revenues are

available to pay all or a portion of the debt service, the Village abates the tax

levy.

AW. ORD 23-127

An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $296,177.50 Against the 2023

Tax Levy (2021 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)

Overview:

Abatements come before the Village Board for review and approval annually

as the Village sets its property tax levy necessary to pay annual debt service.

An abatement of $296,177.50 will be paid by other parking revenue sources.

AX.

ORD 23-128

The Village of Oak Park’s Tax Year 2023 Property Tax Levy Ordinance

Overview:

Concurrent with the recommended adoption of the FY24 Budget, staff has

calculated the revenue needs for all funds of the Village based upon the final

recommendations contained in the FY24 Budget, as well as all Ordinances

presented to abate the collection of property taxes for debt service due to the

availability of other sources of revenues. In the case of funds fully or partially

funded from property taxes, State law requires that property taxes are

calculated after considerations of all other funding sources have been

reviewed.

AY.

ORD 23-129

An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes in the Amount of

$775,000 for the 2023 Property Tax Year for Village of Oak Park Special

Service Area Number One

Overview:

The Village levies a tax upon the geographic area often referred to as

Downtown Oak Park. This area coincides with the legally designated Special

Service Area Number One. This levy, against property within the district, is

used for the marketing of the business district.

XIV. Call to Board and Clerk

XV. Adjourn