Council Minutes 04-06-2026CALL TO
ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE
PROCLAMATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
MAYORAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALDERMAN
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CITY CLERK
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MANAGER'S
REPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH
MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY,
APRIL 6, 2026
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to
order by Mayor Goczkowski at 7:02 PM in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, and Charewicz. A quorum was present.
The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America were
offered by Mayor Goczkowski.
City Clerk Bronakowski read a proclamation declaring April 2026 Earth Month.
Dagova, a representative of the Methodist Campground, discussed potential encroachment
onto the property that results in flooding due to a flood pump.
Mayor Goczkowski encouraged residents to participate in upcoming community events,
including shredding events on August 15 and October 24 from 8:30 to 11:00 AM. The
Community Sustainability Survey will be released on April 22 and shared on social media.
The annual community trash clean-up at Axehead Lake will be held Saturday, April 11 from
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
On April 25 at 10:00 AM, the DPPD will host a DEA Take Back Day. The Community
Garage Sale will take place on May 12 from 8:00 AM to sunset; residents may register online
to be included on the city map.
Alderman Smith shared that the GENCenter will be holding a bridging generations event on
Sunday, April 12.
Alderman Charewicz encouraged residents to attend his 8th Ward meeting on April 7.
Alderman Oskerka gave kudos to Donna Adams with Clean Up Give Back for her work.
Alderman Sayad wished everyone a Happy Easter and Happy Passover and wished the
Mayor a happy birthday. He also encouraged residents to attend the upcoming 4th Ward
meeting this Thursday.
Alderman Merlin wished the Mayor a happy birthday and congratulated Donna from Clean
Up Give Back for her work.
Alderman Walsten thanked Donna for her work and encouraged residents to attend the
upcoming clean-up day on Saturday. He also spoke with City staff about addressing property
violations and code enforcement on residential properties and expressed concern about
investment groups purchasing single-family homes and renting them as Airbnbs.
Clerk Bronakowski encouraged residents to join him for Alderman Sayad upcoming 4th
ward meeting taking place on April 9"' as well as encouraged residents to attend the Des
Plaines History Museum's program on April 7th with poet Michael Workman.
City Manager Dorothy Wisniewski noted that the City's Water Portal will be having a
facelift, making it easy to manage payments with quick pay options
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COUNSEL
REPORT
CONSENT
AGENDA
APPROVING
PURCHASE OF
JOHN DEERE
EXCAVATOR FROM
WEST SIDE
TRACTOR
Ordinance
M-5-26
APPROVING CLASS
"A" LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR
WHITE HILL
HOSPITALITY LLC
AT 2350 MANNHEIM
Ordinance
M-7-26
APPROVING CLASS
"A" LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR LOS
AZARES MEXICAN
GRILL 1290 MINER
Ordinance
M-8-26
No announcements at this time
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Merlin, to Establish the Consent Agenda. Upon voice vote,
the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
0 - None
0 - None
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Upon voice vote,
the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Ordinance M-5-26, M-7-26, and M-8-26 were approved. Resolution R-78-26, R-80-26,
R-81-26, R-82-26, R-83-26, R-84-26, R-85-26, R-86-26, R-87-26, R-89-26, R-90-26,
R-91-26, R-92-26, and R-98-26 were approved. Ordinance M-6-26 was adopted. Regular
Meeting Minutes for March 16, 2026 were approved. Closed Session Meeting Minutes for
March 16, 2026 were approved.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to approve Ordinance M-5-26, APPROVING
PURCHASE OF JOHN DEERE 160 P EXCAVATOR VIA SOURCEWELL 011723-JDC
FROM WEST SIDE TRACTOR, NAPERVILLE, IL, $288,984.97 — EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT BUDGETED FUNDS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to approve Ordinance M-7-26, APPROVING NEW
CLASS "A" LIQUOR LICENSE FOR WHITE HILL HOSPITALITY LLC D/B/A
FAIRFIELD INN CHICAGO O'HARE AT 2350 MANNHEIM RD. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to approve Ordinance M-8-26, APPROVING NEW
CLASS "A" LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LOS AZARES MEXICAN GRILL, LLC AT 1290
MINER ST. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
CHANGE IN
OWNERSHIP
LIQUOR LICENSE
APPROVING
PURCHASE OF CED
FURNITURE
REPLACEMENT
FROM
HENDRICKSEN &
COMPANY
Resolution
R-78-26
APPROVING
PURCHASE OF
HELIX LEVEL H
BALLISTIC VESTS
FROM
STREICHER' S
Resolution
R-80-26
APPROVING
PURCHASE OF
MOTOROLA
PORTABLE RADIOS
THROUGH COOK
COUNTY ETSB
Resolution
R-81-26
APPROVING
PURCHASE OF TAIT
MOBILE RADIOS
FROM ALPHA
PRIME
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution
R-82-26
AUTHORIZING
THREE-YEAR
AGREEMENT FOR
AMBULANCE
BILLING SERVICES
Resolution
R-83-26
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Moved by Sayad , seconded by Oskerka, to approve a change in Ownership for an Existing
Class B — Bulk Sales Retail Only — Liquor License from George's Liquor & Tobacco, Inc.
to AK96 Liquor & Tobacco, Inc. at 1185 Elmhurst Road.
Moved by Sayad , seconded by Oskerka, to approve Resolution R-78-26, APPROVING
PURCHASE OF CED FURNITURE REPLACEMENT FROM HENDRICKSEN &
COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $314,908.08 — FACILITIES &
GROUNDS/MAINTENANCE BUDGETED FUNDS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka to approve Resolution R-80-26, APPROVING
PURCHASE OF 34 HELIX LEVEL II BALLISTIC VESTS FROM STREICHER'S,
BUTLER, WI, NTE $43,146 — ASSET FORFEITURE FUND, NO CITY COST. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka to approve Resolution R-81-26, APPROVING
PURCHASE OF MOTOROLA PORTABLE RADIOS VIA COOK COUNTY ETSB, NTE
$336,476.97 — BUDGETED FUNDS - FIRE/EMS EQUIPMENT. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka to approve Resolution R-82-26, APPROVINJG
THE PURCHASE OF TAIT MOBILE RADIOS FROM ALPHA PRIME
COMMUNICATIONS, NORTHBROOK, IL IN THE AMOUNT OF $129,488.58.
BUDGETED FUNDS — FIRE DEPARTMENT/EMERGENCY SERVICES/EQUIPMENT.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka to approve Resolution R-83-26, AUTHORIZING
THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR AMBULANCE BILLING SERVICES WITH EMS
MANAGEMENT & CONSULTANTS, INC. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
AWARDING BID
FOR 2026 PUBLIC
WORKS INGROUND
POST LIFT TO
STANDARD
INDUSTRIAL &
AUTOMOTIVE
EQUIPMENT
Resolution
R-84-26
AWARDING BID
FOR 2026
GUARDRAIL
UPGRADES AND
REFURBISHMENT
TO NORTHERN
CONTRACTING
Resolution
R-85-26
APPROVING TASK
ORDER WITH
TROTTER &
ASSOCIATES FOR
CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING
SERVICES.
Resolution
R-86-26
APPROVING
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES MASTER
CONTRACT AND
TASK ORDER WITH
ASTERRA FOR
LEAK DETECTION
SERVICES
Resolution
R-87-26
ADOPTING IDOT
RESOLUTION
PERMITS FOR
STATE HIGHWAY
STREET
Resolution
R-89-26
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka to approve Resolution R-84-26, AWARDING BID
FOR 2026 PUBLIC WORKS INGROUND POST LIFT TO STANDARD INDUSTRIAL
& AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT, HANOVER PARK, IL, $412,455 — VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE/EQUIPMENT BUDGETED FUNDS Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka to approve Resolution R-85-26, AWARDING BID
FOR 2026 GUARDRAIL UPGRADES & REFURBISHMENT TO NORTHERN
CONTRACTING, INC., SYCAMORE, IL, $43,980 — STREETS MAINTENANCE
BUDGETED FUNDS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka to approve Resolution R-86-26, APPROVING
TASK ORDER #1 WITH TROTTER & ASSOCIATES, INC., ST. CHARLES, IL, NTE
$140,220 FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING — FACILITIES & GROUNDS
BUDGETED FUNDS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka to approve Resolution R-87-26, APPROVING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MASTER CONTRACT AND TASK ORDER WITH
ASTERRA FOR LEAK DETECTION SERVICES, THREE-YEAR TOTAL OF $194,375,
BUDGETED FUNDS WATERIPROFESSIONAL SERVICES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka to approve Resolution R-89-26, ADOPTING IDOT
RESOLUTION FOR PERMITS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON STATE
HIGHWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
AWARDING BID
FOR CITY HALL
ELECTRICAL
REHABILITATION
TO HY-POWER
ELECTRIC
Resolution
R-90-26
APPROVING TASK
ORDER #2 WITH
HAVEY
COMMUNICATIONS,
Resolution
R-91-26
APPROVING
PAYMENT TO COOK
COUNTY
TREASURER FOR
281-299 S. DES
PLAINES RIVER RD
Resolution
R-92-26
SECOND READING —
ORDINANCE M-6-26
APPROVE MINUTES
APPROVING TASK
ORDER WITH
NICHOLAS AND
ASSOCIATES
Resolution
R-98-26
APPROVE CLOSED
SESSION MINUTES
NEW BUSINESS
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka to approve Resolution R-90-26, AWARDING BID
FOR CITY HALL ELECTRICAL REHAB TO HY-POWER ELECTRIC CO., INC.,
CRESTWOOD, IL, $945,900 + 10% CONTINGENCY ($94,590) NTE $1,040,490 —
FACILITIES & GROUNDS BUDGETED FUNDS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka to approve Resolution R-91-26, APPROVING
TASK ORDER #2 WITH HAVEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC., LAKE BLUFF, IL, NTE
$97,813.20 — POLICE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUNDS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka to approve Resolution R-92-26, APPROVING
PAYMENT TO COOK COUNTY TREASURER IN THE AMOUNT OF $280,000 FOR
PROPERTY AT 281-299 S. DES PLAINES RIVER RD. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to approve Ordinance M-6-26, APPROVING
PURCHASE OF JOHN DEERE 410P BACKHOE LOADER VIA SOURCEWELL
011723-JDC FROM WEST SIDE TRACTOR, NAPERVILLE, IL, $178,620.16 —
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT BUDGETED FUNDS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to approve the Regular Session Minutes of the City
Council meeting of March 16, 2026, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka to approve Resolution R-98-26, APPROVING
TASK ORDER #2 WITH NICHOLAS AND ASSOCIATES, INC., MT. PROSPECT, IL,
$9,283,859 FOR FIRE STATION NO. 62 CM -AT -RISK — FACILITIES REPLACEMENT
BUDGETED FUNDS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to approve the Closed Session Minutes of the City
Council meeting of March 16, 2026, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair
WARRANT
REGISTER
Resolution
R-93-26
APPROVING
BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE
GRANT FOR SHRIN
HOSPITALITY. LLC
AT 2175 E. TOUHY
AVE
Resolution
R-97-26
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Alderman Sayad presented the Warrant Register.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith to Approve the Warrant Register of April 6, 2026, in
the Amount of $4,728,523.13 and Approve Resolution R-93-26. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Moylan, Chair
Without objection, item 2.e. was moved to the first item for discussion.
Community and Economic Development Director Jeff Rogers reviewed a memorandum
dated March 30, 2026.
The applicant, Shrin Hospitality LLC, represented by Chandresh Brahmbhatt, is requesting
City Council approval of a Business Assistance Grant. The grant would be provided as a
lump -sum reimbursement following the approval of the requested grant award.
The applicant met with staff in early 2025 after work was substantially underway but prior
to amendments to the Business Assistance Grant program adopted in June 2025 which
introduced a requirement for approval of a grant award prior to initiation of work. The
applicant filed initial documentation associated with the request in October 2025 with
supplemental information, updated invoices, and clarifications provided in January 2026.
According to the invoices provided, the applicant seeks approval of a grant for the
reimbursement of eligible expenses associated with completed scopes of work for the
rehabilitation of guest rooms, bathrooms, public spaces, and the reconstruction of an existing
parking lot. All labor was completed by contractors in compliance with Cook County
Prevailing Wage and the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. The total eligible costs for the project
are $906,004.42, making the eligible grant amount 50 percent of the initial $20,000.00 in
eligible expenses, 25 percent of the next $120,000.00 in eligible expenses, and 12.5 percent
of the remaining $766,004.42 in eligible expenses in a combined total disbursement amount
of $135,750.55. The petition includes a request for a waiver from the revised program
requirements for approval of the grant award prior to initiation of the proposed scope of
work.
Alderman Walsten shared that the business has been located in Des Plaines for a long time
and expressed support for continuing to support businesses that contribute to the community.
Alderman Merlin asked for clarification regarding the reason for the guideline. Director
Rogers stated that the rules for the program have recently changed.
Mayor Goczkowski asked Director Rogers to describe the new changes to the program.
Director Rogers clarified that the City Council must review and approve all grants prior to
construction to determine eligibility, and that permits must be pulled concurrently to qualify
for an award.
Alderman Moylan asked for clarification regarding prevailing wage. Director Rogers stated
that, under state law, businesses are required to retain certified payrolls.
APPROVING TEXT
AMENDMENTS FOR
OFF-STREET
PARKING, PARKING, EV
ACCESSORY USES,
AND DRIVE -
THROUGH DESIGN
REGULATIONS
Ordinance
Z-7-26
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Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad to Approve Resolution R-97-26,
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
GRANT FOR SHRIN HOSPITALITY, LLC D/B/A SPARK BY HILTON O'HARE AT
2175 E. TOUHY AVE. Upon roll call, the vote was
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Community and Economic Development Director Jeff Rogers reviewed a memorandum
dated March 26, 2026.
The City's zoning code regulates and controls the use and development of land within the
City of Des Plaines and is Title 12 of the City Code of Des Plaines.
Currently, there are numerous sections of the zoning code that implicitly permit existing or
new off-street parking spaces to incorporate charging supply equipment for charging electric
vehicles. Additionally, the building and electrical codes also implicitly permit the
installation of interior or exterior building -mounted electric charging supply equipment.
Despite these numerous implicit permissions, staff recommend making the permissions
more explicit within targeted portions of the zoning code
Over the years, using the current drive -through facility layout and operations regulations in
City Code Section 12-9-6, staff determined needed layout and operational code changes such
as explicitly stating that layout design must be sufficient to accommodate operational needs,
minimum queuing length, and explicitly requiring an escape lane exit from the queuing lane.
The intention of these amendments is to: (i) more explicitly state requirements for electric
vehicle charging parking spaces and supply equipment placement; (ii) address gaps in the
drive -through regulations; and (iii) clean up other portions of the Zoning Ordinance that
require additional clarification.
Alderman Sayad asked for clarification on which license plates are permitted to park on
residential streets.
The Deputy Police Chief Shanahan stated that he believes only A and B plates are permitted
to park on residential streets.
Moved by Alderman Merlin, seconded by Walsten to Approve Ordinance Z-7-26,
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
FOR OFF-STREET PARKING, EV READINESS, AND DRIVE -THROUGH DESIGN
REGULATIONS. Upon voice roll, the vote was
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF
SUBDIVISION AT
1055 S. MT.
PROSPECT RD AND
30 E. ALGONUIN
RD
Resolution
R-94-26
APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF
SUBDIVISION TO
CONSOLIDATE
TWO LOTS AT 25 &
95 E. ALGONQUIN
RD
Resolution
R-95-26
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Community and Economic Development Director Jeff Rogers reviewed a memorandum
dated March 26, 2026.
The applicant requests splitting the existing site into two lots of record and redeveloping
each with a new speculative industrial building, loading docks, off-street trailer storage
spaces, and off-street car parking spaces described in the attached Project Narrative and
illustrated on the attached Final Site Improvement Plans. On August 26, 2025, the PZB
approved the Tentative Plat of Subdivision with the condition that all building setbacks for
the M-3 Special Manufacturing district were provided on the Final Plat. As such, the
applicant now requests a final plat, which is the last part of the process noted in Section 13-
2-5 of the Subdivision Regulations.
The proposal includes the subdivision of the existing lot into a 9.150-acre north lot (Lot 1)
and 9.624-acre south lot (Lot 2), with a total subdivision area of 18.77 acres. The attached
Final Plat of O'Hare Logistics Center 17 and 18 Subdivision shows the locations,
boundaries, and sizes of the proposed lots.
Since the 2025 tentative plat review, a recent Amendment to Declaration of Easement
Appurtenant recorded on November 4, 2025 reduced the original 160-foot-wide easement
along the north of the subject property to 70 feet, allowing for an increase in the building
size and alteration of site improvements on the proposed Lot 1 without a change to the
overall subdivision boundaries and lot dimensions.
Alderman Oskerka shared he is supportive of this proposal
Alderman Walsten said this is a good initiative for the city.
Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Sayad to Approve Resolution R-94-26,
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT TO SPLIT ONE LOT
INTO TWO AT 1055 S. MT. PROSPECT RD & 30 E. ALGONQUIN RD. Upon roll call,
the vote was
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Community and Economic Development Director Jeff Rogers reviewed a memorandum
dated March 26, 2026.
The applicant requests consolidating and redeveloping both lots into a single lot with a new
260,400-square-foot speculative industrial building with 45 loading docks, 63 off-street
trailer storage spaces, and 300 off-street car parking spaces as described in the attached
Project Narrative and illustrated in the attached Final Site Improvement Plans. On August
26, 2025, the PZB approved the Tentative Plat of Subdivision with the condition that all
building setbacks for the M-2 General Manufacturing district were provided on the Final
Plat. As such, the applicant now requests a final plat, which is the last part of the process
noted in Section 13-2-5 of the Subdivision Regulations.
The proposal includes the consolidation of the two existing lots into one 15.98- acre lot. The
attached Final Plat of O'Hare Logistics Center 19 Subdivision shows the location, boundary,
and size of the proposed consolidated lot. The plat also notes the previously dedicated areas
along the Algonquin Road and Mount Prospect Road rights -of -way for roadway purposes.
APPROVING
SUPPORT FOR
COOK COUNTY
CLASS 6B TAX
INCENTIVE FOR
ALLIANCE ESTATE
GROUP AT 441 N.
3RD AVE
Resolution
R-96-26
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Alderman Merlin asked for clarification on the total acreage.
Alderman Oskerka asked for clarification on how the drive -out will function.
Director Rogers explained that vehicles on the property will enter from Algonquin Road to
the east end of the site, where landscaping and site design will guide traffic flow.
Alderman Oskerka asked if any of this will affect the underpass project. Director Rogers
stated that it should not.
Alderman Charewicz asked what enforcement will be in place to prevent traffic from using
unauthorized entrances. Director Rogers stated that the proposal reflects existing traffic
patterns and is intended to improve efficiency for left and right turns.
Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Sayad to Approve Resolution R-95-26,
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT TO CONSOLIDATE
TWO LOTS INTO ONE AT 25 & 95 E. ALGONQUIN RD. Upon roll call, the vote was
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Suzy Aguilar Economic Development Manager reviewed a memorandum dated
April 6, 2026.
The applicant, Alliance Estate Group LLC is seeking the City's support for a Cook County
Real Estate Class 6b Tax Incentive for the property located at 441 N 3rd Avenue. The
applicant has identified a tenant, WLC Group, a company in the transportation and logistics
industry, which currently operates out of a facility in Streamwood, Illinois. The company
will be expanding their business and plans to use the subject property as a truck terminal to
operate and repair their fleet. The applicant plans to invest approximately $250,000 into the
existing 24,970 square -foot, Class C industrial facility, equating to approximately $10 per
square foot. This investment meets the City's minimum requirement for consideration of a
tax incentive.
Upon completion of the improvements, the property is projected to have an estimated market
value of approximately $2,747,000, generating approximately $520,194 in additional
property tax revenue over the life of the incentive. In comparison, if the property were to
remain vacant, it is estimated to generate approximately $702,995 in property tax revenue
over the next twelve years.
Following City approval, and in order to establish eligibility for the incentive, the Applicant
will submit a formal application to Cook County with a development designation of
Occupation of Abandoned Property — Special Circumstance. This designation is necessary
to demonstrate that the property meets eligibility criteria despite not being vacant for the
required 12 consecutive months. The previous tenant ceased operations in August 2025;
however, the site has remained in limited use for storage since that time.
In addition to meeting eligibility requirements, the identified tenant, WLC Group,
anticipates adding 15 new full-time employees within two years to its existing 15-employee
base, which is below the City's policy threshold of 30 new full-time employees for the
reoccupation of vacant buildings. The proposed development will comply with all applicable
zoning requirements and is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2026.
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Alderman Smith asked how long the facility has been vacant.
Director Rogers stated that it has been vacant for under 12 months. and that the tenant left
in the third quarter of 2025 after being unable to pay rent.
Alderman Merlin stated that he is supportive of the project.
Moved by Smith , seconded by Merlin to Approve Resolution R-96-26, CONSIDERATION
OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B INCENTIVE FOR
ALLIANCE ESTATE GROUP, LLC AT 441 N. 3RD AVE. Upon roll call, the vote was
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Merlin, seconded by Walsten, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, motion
declared carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:OOPM.
Dominik Bronakowski — CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 20th
DAY OF _ April , 2026
AntECW Goczkowski, MAYOR