===== PDF PAGE 41 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM TITLE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: ____13.D._____ Adoption of the 2026-2028 FILE NUMBER: _______________ Economic Development Work Plan COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: N/A COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: November 3, 2025 STAFF REVIEW: Kelley Chrisse, AICP, CEcD SIGNATURE __________________________ ITEM SUMMARY: The City has established a practice of using multi-year work plans to guide its economic develop- ment efforts. The 2025–2027 Work Plan, drafted last year, provided a framework for aligning City resources with recurring themes from adopted planning documents and served as a tool for annual review and adjustment. For the 2026–2028 cycle, the City built upon this approach with an important addition: City Council’s five strategic priorities - intended to guide budget decisions, resource allocation, and City efforts. The 2026–2028 Work Plan is organized around these five strategic priorities. It outlines initiatives, projects, and policy updates designed to: • Advance downtown revitalization efforts; • Support business attraction, retention, and expansion; • Strengthen community and workforce connections; • Celebrate and promote West Chicago’s cultural identity; and • Ensure the City’s infrastructure and economic base remain strong. The plan provides a framework to guide City actions over the next three years and will serve as a tool for evaluating programs, initiatives, and capital investments. Elements targeted for completion in 2026 are reflected in the proposed FY 2026 budget to ensure that resources are aligned with the first phase of implementation. Adoption by the City Council will confirm these efforts as priorities, ensur- ing that economic development decisions remain tied to shared goals and aligned with the City’s long-term vision. Commission Review At its August 26, 2025 meeting, the Economic Development Commission reviewed the draft plan and discussed refinements to priorities, impacts, and alignment with Council’s direction. At its October 28, 2025 meeting, the Commission voted unanimously (6–0) to recommend City Council approval of the 2026-2028 Economic Development Work Plan as presented. ACTIONS PROPOSED: Approve the 2026–2028 Economic Development Work Plan as presented. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item did not go to a Committee. 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