Will County Gazette

City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Nov. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

REGULAR MEETING of the Committee of the Whole of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in the Board Room, 3rd Floor, of the Central Square Building, 222 E. Ninth Street, Lockport, Illinois. Mayor Steve Streit called the Meeting to order at 7:28 pm.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Mayor, Steve Streit

Alderwoman, Renee Saban

Alderwoman, Joann Bartelsen

Alderman, Darren Deskin

Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower

Alderman, JR Gillogly

Alderman, Jonathan Pugh

Alderwoman, Susan King

ABSENT: Alderman, Patrick McDonald

ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathleen Gentile

City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams

Finance Director, Lisa Heglund

Deputy Chief, Ron Huff

Director of Public Works and Engineering, Brian Lovering

Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies

PRESS: Cathy Wilker, LCTV

ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR CONSENT OR ACTION AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING

FN-1. 2024 Property Tax Levy Ordinance

Finance Director, Lisa Heglund, presented the Staff report. Due to the increase in Assessed Value, the City is expecting that its overall tax rate will decrease. The City’s total direct tax rate decreased by a total of 15% over the past 3 years.

DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the December 4, 2024 City Council Meeting

FN-2. Property/Liability & Workers’ Compensation Insurance Renewals

Finance Director, Lisa Heglund, presented the Staff report. Tony Evans from Horton presented details of the insurance renewal costs to the Council. The City had 32 claims over the past year which contributed to the increase in rates. Travelers has also increased their rates. The City goes to market every 3 years for insurance; the City went thru the process in 2023.

DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the December 4, 2024 City Council Meeting

CD-1. Authorizing Applications for and Execution of a Technical Assistance Agreement Under the Regional Transportation Authority's (RTA) General Authority to Make Such Grants in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $33,000

Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff report. The City was awarded an RTA grant, the $33K represents the City’s contribution of 20%.

DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the December 4, 2024 City Council Meeting

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY SABAN TO ADJOURN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AT 7:46 PM. VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.

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