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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
An Ordinance Modifying the City Code and
Establishing an Economic Development FILE NUMBER:
Commission
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: March 14, 2022
Ordinance No. 22-O0-0009
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
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STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner, AICP SIGNATURE _ VA
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REVIEW: Michael Guttman SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
As part of its continued desire to better focus efforts to promote healthy and sustainable community and
economic development, the City Council commissioned a Chicago area planning firm to draft a Strategic
Plan. The Plan was adopted in May 2016, and offered guidance on how to effectively marshal and
deploy the resources needed to promote the type of dynamic growth within West Chicago desired by its
residents and members of the City Council. Among the primary recommendations was the formation of
an Economic Development Commission or Task Force that would serve as an advisory body to the City
Council. According to the Strategic Plan, the group would “[meet] regularly to act, in effect, as local
economists who are experts on West Chicago’s development trends and potential...and [advise] on what
course of action the City should take, if any at all” (West Chicago Strategic Plan, 2016). Creation of an
Economic Development Commission was subsequently incorporated into the City’s Economic
Development Plan (2019).
Formation of the Economic Development Commission would provide an opportunity to encourage
additional connections and coordination with the business community, area non-profits, and regional,
state and national organizations. It would enhance communication and understating of economic
development strategies and build relationships between the City of West Chicago public sector, members
of the public, and the business community. The Economic Development Commission would advise and
make recommendations to the City Council on economic development policy and issues that advance
the economy and prosperity.
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 22-O-0009 modifying the City Code and Establishing
an Economic Development Commission
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

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ORDINANCE NO. 22-0-0009
AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE CITY CODE AND ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West
Chicago, Illinois, in regular session assembled:
SECTION 2.Article VI Division 11 shall be modified by adding as follows:
"DIVISION 11. Economic Development Commission
Section 2—416. Establishment
There is hereby created a Commission, to be known as the Economic Development
Commission.
Section 2—417 Membership and Appointment
The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, all of whom shall be
appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. Residency within
the City shall not be required for eligibility for appointment to the Commission.
Section 2—418. Terms
A) Appointment to the Commission shall be for a term of three (3) years.
B) All vacancies occurring in the membership of the Commission shall be filled by
appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original
appointment. Each member shall hold office as a member of the Commission until a
successor has been appointed.
Section 2—419. Meetings; by—laws
A) The Commission shall have the power to adopt its own by-laws and schedule of
regular meetings. These rules shall include procedures for the election by the members
of a Vice Chairman, and Secretary from among the membership of the Commission, with
the understanding that no such officer shall serve for more than two consecutive three-
year terms. The Chairman of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor on an
annual basis.
B) Special meetings of the Commission may be called by the Chairman or any three
(3) members provided that notice is given as provided in the Illinois "Open Meetings Act.”
Section 2—420. Functions of the Commission
The Economic Development Commission shall:
A) Make recommendations to the City Council of the City of West Chicago for the
fostering and cultivation of an environment in which commercial, cultural and community
enterprises will flourish within the corporate limits of the City of West Chicago;
B) Provide input to the City Council on various matters to facilitate economic growth
and business development within the City of West Chicago;
C) Collaborate with the City Council and Staff to realize appropriate goals and
objectives relating to sound business policies, an increased tax base and increased
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D) Cooperate with the professional City Staff to administer all Commission programs
and activities;
Section 2—421. Report to City Council
The Economic Development Commission shall submit a written annual report to
the City Council at the first Council meeting in February of each year. The report shall
contain an outline of activities and work accomplished during the previous year and shall
include recommendations for any proposed improvements or programs which the Council
should consider for the next year.
Secs. 422-425. - Reserved
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form.
PASSED this 21 day of March, 2022.
Alderman Beifuss er Alderman Chassee ar
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APPROVED as to form:
City Attorney
APPROVED THIS ____ day of March, 2022
Mayor Ruben Pineda

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ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk Valeria Perez
PUBLISHED: