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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: q.A.
De-TIF/Re-TIF Agreement with Kane McKenna and
Associates, Inc. for the Downtown TIF District FILE NUMBER:
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: July 12, 2021
Resolution No. 21-R-0056
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: July 19, 2021
STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner, AICP SIGNATURE
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Guttman SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
It has long been planned that the Downtown TIF District, which is nearing its completion, would need
to be re-defined to take financial advantage of the redevelopment of the downtown with new
townhouses and apartment buildings. Kane McKenna and Associates, Inc. (KMA) proposes to assist
the City in investigating the desirability and feasibility of terminating the existing Downtown TIF
Redevelopment Project Area. In turn, they would update the boundaries, prepare revenue projections,
estimate costs for eligible public improvements, complete a new Redevelopment Plan and Project,
and assist with the Termination of the existing Downtown TIF and establishment of the new TIF. While
the costs could be less, the not-to-exceed amount for this work is $45,500.00.
The Resolution authorizes the Mayor to sign the related Agreement. A copy of the Agreement is
attached to the Resolution.
ACTION PROPOSED:
Discuss and recommend approval of Resolution No. 21-R-0056.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
On July 12, 2021, members of the Development Committee voted 6-1 in support of the Agreement
with Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc. to conduct and De-TIF/Re-TIF study, conditioned on
making a few minor changes to the first page of the Agreement.
Pe: Resolution No. 21-R-0056

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Kane, McKenn a 150 North Wacker Drive T:. 312.444.1702
Suite 1600 F: 312.444.9052
Chicago, Illinois 60606
July 13, 2021
Mr. Michael Guttman
City Administrator
City of West Chicago
475 Main Street
West Chicago, Illinois 60185
Re: Letter of Agreement — City or West Chicago Potential De-TIF/Re-TIF of
Downtown TIF District TIF
Dear Mr. Guttman:
Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc. (“KMA”) is prepared to assist the City of West
Chicago (the “City”) regarding professional services associated with the review and analysis of
the City’s Downtown TIF Redevelopment Plan and Project located within the City, and depicted
in the map attached hereto (the “Project”).
TASK 1 — UPDATE TIF QUALIFICATION REPORT AND RELATED FISCAL
IMPACT REVIEW
(1) Assist the City in investigating the desirability and feasibility of terminating the existing
Downtown TIF Redevelopment Project Area and replacing it with a new Downtown TIF
Redevelopment Project Area and other appropriate economic development incentives for
funding certain redevelopment costs related to redevelopment of the Project.
(2) Prepare preliminary estimates of tax increment revenues and supportable public
assistance.
(3) Review the characteristics of the Project area in order to update the specific boundaries of
the TIF district and related economic development programs, and to assess the potential
qualification factors (strengths and weaknesses) of any identified area under IIlinois law.

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Mr. Michael Guttman
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(4) Prepare a preliminary analysis which assesses the pros and cons of pursuing TIF or other
forms of economic incentives.
At a minimum, the Report will include the following:
Review area for land use and conditions and summarize results.
Establish preliminary project boundaries.
Determine area qualifications for a potential TIF District.
Prepare site survey analysis and identify necessary documentation to back
up any findings.
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(5) In the event that other local financing programs or economic development tools are
complimentary to or alternatives to TIF, KMA would identify programs and a strategy for
implementing them and any conditions for their use in connection with the Project.
(6) For presentation to the City, prepare the initial tax revenue projections and prepare
related financing alternatives. Identify potentially eligible public improvements and
other activities as well as potential public financing options.
Estimated costs for Task | are $7,500 to $10,500.
TASK 2 - COMPLETE NEW REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT
Subject to the findings of Task 1 and associated deliberations of the City, under City
direction complete the TIF Redevelopment Plan and Project required by the TIF law. Among
other elements the Redevelopment Plan prepared for the proposed TIF District will include:
(1) — A statement of redevelopment goals and objectives.
(2) Examination of TIF qualification factors and presentation of rationale for basis under
which the TIF District is to be justified under State law.
(3) A statement of eligible redevelopment activities the City may allow under the plan.
(4) Presentation of estimated costs for the redevelopment projects contemplated for
implementation under the plan.

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Mr. Michael Guttman
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(5) A detailed discussion of impediments to the successful redevelopment of the project area
and the measures the City could undertake to eliminate such barriers so as to promote
economic revitalization of the project area.
(6) Assist the City by participating in required public hearings, and Joint Review Board
meetings, as well as helping to ensure preparation and execution of proper notification as
required for all meetings.
(7) Assist the City in participating in meetings with all interested and affected parties,
including property owners, and overlapping tax jurisdictions. KMA will help the City to
follow the procedures for such gatherings as required by State law.
(8) Work with the City's counsel to meet all the requirements of Illinois law so as to insure
proper establishment of the TIF District.
(9) Assist City's counsel in preparation of the appropriate Ordinances required for adoption
of the TIF Redevelopment Plan and Project by the City to legally put in place the TIF
District.
(10) Assist the City to establish and maintain complete documentation files to assure proper
support of eligibility findings in order to support legal standing for establishment of the
TIF District.
Estimated costs for Task 2 are $25,000 to $30,000.
TASK 3 — PREPARE FOR TERMINATION OF EXISTING DOWNTOWN TIF
Subject to the findings of Task | and associated deliberations of the City:
(1) Assist the City with preparing notices of proposed termination of the TIF to taxing
districts
(2) Assist City with reconciliation of existing TIF fund balances, revenues and expenditures.
(3) Assist City's counsel in preparation of the appropriate Ordinances required for
termination of the existing Downtown TIF Redevelopment Plan and Project by the City
to legally terminate the existing Downtown TIF District.
Estimated costs for Task 3 are $2,500 to $5,000.

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Mr. Michael Guttman
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COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES
The City shall be billed monthly for services at the following rates per hour:
Personnel Hourly Rates
Chairman/President $225.00/Hour
Executive Vice President $200.00/Hour
Officers $175.00/Hour
Associates $125.00/Hour
Research $ 70.00/Hour
Administrative $ 30.00/Hour
Either party may cancel this contract upon three (3) days written notice.
It is understood that the City intends to pass along costs incurred for the work to the
proposed owner/developer.
Please note that hourly billings do not include out of pockets for newspaper
publications, large mailings, and the preparation of the legal descriptions

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Mr. Michael Guttman
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Please indicate City’s acceptance of this Agreement by executing the original and
copy, and by returning the original to us. We look forward to working with you on this
project.
Sincerely,
Philip R. McKenna
President
Nina J. Coppola
Vice President
AGREED TO:
Philip R McKenna, President Date
Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc.
City of West Chicago Date

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