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WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
475 Main Street
West Chicago, Illinois
60185
T 630.293.2200
F 630.293.3028
westchicago.org
Daniel Bovey
MAYOR
Viviana Ramirez
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 - 7:00 P.M.
475 MAIN STREET, WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
AGENDA
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3.
Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum
4.
Public Participation
The opportunity to speak to the City Council is provided for those who have a
question or comment on an agenda item or a City of West Chicago issue.  The City
Council appreciates hearing from our residents and your thoughts and questions
are valued.  The City Council strives to make the best decisions for the City and
public input is very helpful.
Respect for the duties of the City Council and for the democratic process will be
adhered to – in this regard, civility and a sense of decorum will be strictly followed.
All speakers must address their comments to the Mayor.  Threats against any
person will not be permitted.  Public comment is limited to issues of City Business:
those matters for which the City Council has jurisdiction or authority to act.
Please use the podium in the center aisle.  Please announce your name before
commencing – all public comments are limited to three (3) minutes and each citizen
will be permitted to speak only once.  It is the City Council’s policy not to engage in
dialogue during Public Comment.  Any questions raised will be addressed by City
staff or an elected official outside of the City Council meeting.
5.
Discussion and Possible Action to Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of August
17, 2026
6.
Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Corporate Disbursement Report
- September 8, 2026 ($1,663,264.62)
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7.
The Reading of the Proposed Consent Agenda
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Finance Committee
A.
Authorize the City Administrator to Execute Comcast Business Service
Agreements and Related Documents for the Renewal and Upgrade of
Internet and Network Services at Various City Facilities.
B.
Resolution No. 26-R-0074 – A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Subscription and Services Agreement with Granicus for Website
Design, Development, Hosting, and Support Services in An Amount Not to
Exceed $46,933.43 to $64,433.43, Depending on Selected Project Scope.
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Items Not Sent to Committee:
C.
Approve the Downtown Revitalization Vision and Guiding Framework as
Recommended by the Downtown Revitalization Commission.
D.
Approve the Mid-Year Realignment of the 2026-2028 Economic
Development Work Plan, as Recommended by the Economic Development
Commission.
E.
Approve the 2027-2029 Economic Development Work Plan, as
Recommended by the Economic Development Commission.
F.
Resolution No. 26-R-0075 – A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Downtown Investment Program Grant Agreement with Wiant
House Properties, LLC for 151 W Washington Street in An Amount Not
to Exceed $9,362.50.
G.
Resolution No. 26-R-0076 – A Resolution Appointing an Authorized Agent
to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
H.
Resolution No. 26-R-0077 – A Resolution Authorizing Signers for City of
West Chicago Accounts and Approved Depositories.
I.
Resolution No. 26-R-0078 – A Resolution Approving a FOIA Policy for the
City of West Chicago.
J. Ordinance No. 26-O-0021 – An Ordinance Repealing Ordinances No. 22-
O-0031 and 22-O-0032 and Restoring the Office and Duties of the City
Clerk.
8.
Motion to Establish the Consent Agenda
9.
Motion to Approve Items on the Established Consent Agenda
10.
Consideration of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

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11.
Reports by Committees
12.
Unfinished Business
A. Resolution No. 26-R-0079 – A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Global Settlement Agreement and General Release Between the
City of West Chicago, Joseph Sheehan, Chicago Title Land Trust Co., as
Successor Trustee of Trust No. 7881 Under a Trust Agreement Dated May 11,
1988, and Kerry Farms, LLC.
B. Ordinance No. 26-O-0018 – An Ordinance  Amending the Code of Ordinances of
the City of West Chicago – Appendix A, the Zoning Code, Article IV and Article
X, Relating to Publicly Owned Outdoor Athletic Fields.
C. Budget Discussion
13.
New Business
14.
City Administrator’s Report
15.
Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
September 14, 2026
Development Committee
September 21, 2026
Public Affairs Committee
16.
Mayor’s Comments
17.
Executive Session
A. Land Acquisition – 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (5) (6)
B. Litigation – 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11)
C. Personnel Matters – 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1)
D. Review of Official Record – 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (21)
18.
Adjournment