City Council Minutes 2018 10-23-18 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY,ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
800 GAME FARM ROAD ON
TUESDAY,OCTOBER 23,2018
Mayor Golinski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Clerk Warren called the roll.
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Ward I Koch Present
Colosimo Present
Ward 11 Milschewski Present
Plocher Absent
Ward III Frieders Present
Funkhouser Present
Ward W Tarulis Present
Peterson Present
Also present: City Clerk Warren,City Attorney Orr,City Administrator Olson,Police Chief Hart,Deputy
Chief of Police,Public Works Director Dhuse,Finance Director Fredrickson,EEI Engineer Sanderson,
Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble,Building Code Official Ratos,Director of Parks and
Recreation Evans
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Alderman Funkhouser requested that Item#I on the Consent Agenda,Unified Development Ordinance
(EDC 2018-72)be moved to the regular agenda under the Economic Development Report and Item#13
on the Consent Agenda Municipal Facilities Master Plan RFP(ADM 2018-89)be moved to the regular
agenda under Administration report.
n Amendment approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.
PRESENTATIONS
Kiwanis
Representatives from Kiwanis spoke and thanked the City for its support and cooperation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Robyn Sutcliff spoke about the past and current financials for the old jail. She discussed the minimum
necessary repairs to keep the building from further deteriorating.
Johanne Byram followed up about the historic covenants. She stated that can be done free of charge by
Landmark Preservation. This would include any legal documentation as well as facilitation the sale and
transfer of ownership of the building.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Ordinance 2018-53 Repealing Registration and Licensing Requirements for Bicycles—authorize
Mayor and City Clerk to execute(PS 2018-19)
2. Sanitary Sewer Lining—Change Order No. 2—authorize the Mayor to execute(PW 2018-89
2018)
3. Yorkville Christian School—Grant of Easement—authorize the Mayor to execute(PW 2018-90)
4. Cedarhurst—Grant of Easement—authorize the Mayor to execute(PW 2018-91)
n 5. Grande Reserve—Grant of Easement—authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute(PW 2018-
92)
6. Ordinance 2018-54 Proposing the Establishment of Special Service Area Number 2019-1 and
Providing for Other Procedures in Connection Therewith(Prestwick aka The Highlands at
Ashley Pointe)—authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute(PW 2018-93)
7. Capital Improvement Plan—5 Year Plan(PW 2018-95)
8. Ordinance 2018-55 Authorizing the Ninth Amendment to the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year
Commencing on May 1, 2018 and Ending on April 30,2019(Radio Purchases)—authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute(PW 2018-96)
9. Monthly Treasurer's Report for September 2018 (ADM 2018-81)
10. Annual Treasurer's Report(ADM 2018-86)
The Minutes of the Reaular Meeting of the City Council—October 23,2018—Page 2 of 4
11. Tax Levy Estimate—approve a tax levy estimate for 2018, to be used for the purposes of
conducting a public hearing on the tae levy in the amount of$4,132,939(ADM 2018-87)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended. So moved by Alderman
Frieders; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Colosimo-aye,Milschewski-aye,Tarulis-aye,Frieders-aye,
Funkhouser-aye,Koch-aye, Peterson-aye
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
None.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$1,521,893.55.
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Fairness and Equality Proclamation
(CC 2018-46)
Mayor Golinski read the fairness and Equality Proclamation.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Old Jail RFP
(PW 2018-71)
a. Resolution Authorizing a Contract with D. Construction,Inc. for the Building Demolition and
Site Restoration Project for the Property at 111 W.Madison Street
Alderman Frieders made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing a contract with D. Construction,
Inc. for the building demolition and Site Restoration Project for the Property at 111 W. Madison Street
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Colosimo.
Alderman Frieders stated the last time the Old jail was discussed at a Council meeting a lot of pertinent
information was brought to light regarding its restoration and the impact it would have on City funding.
n Given this information,Alderman Frieders is no longer in support of tearing the Old Jail down. He is
looking forward to selling.Alderman Funkhouser stated that the Admin Committee is going to have a
proposed recommendation within a week or so. City Administrator Olson stated the recommendations
will be ready for the November 13,2018 City Council meeting. Alderman Colosimo agrees with
Alderman Frieders. Sell it or tear it down.He would like to see a deadline set so that this does not drag on
for an indefinite period of time. Mayor Golinski asked how long was the initial idea for the time frame to
move forward. City Administrator Olsbn stated the committee discussed 120 days,which he believes is a
reasonable amount of time.Alderman Colosimo asked about the appraisal and selling price of the Old
Jail. City Administrator Olson stated typically City properties can be sold at no less than 80%of
appraised value but given TIF statues the property could sell for as little as a dollar with a commitment of
restoration within a specific time frame.Alderman Koch agrees with Alderman Colosimo and Alderman
Frieders.Alderman Koch and City Administrator Olson discussed the options for the sale of the Old Jail.
b. Ordinance Authorizing the Tenth Amendment to the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year
Commencing on May 1,2018 and Ending on April 30, 2019
Mayor Golinski stated it would be appropriate to do a motion to table on both of these items.
Alderman Frieders made a motion to table both items until the Council has discussed the RFP for the next
City Council meeting; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Koch-aye,Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye,
Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye,Peterson-aye
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Unified Development Ordinance
(EDC 2018-72)
Alderman Koch made a motion that staff is seeking authorization by the City Council to solicit an RFP
from qualified paintings or engineering firms for the creation of unified development ordinance; seconded
by Alderman Colosimo.
Alderman Funkhouser stated the City is publishing this for 20 days.He would like to extend the time
period an additional week due to it being right next the Thanksgiving. Community Development Director
Barksdale-Noble has no problem in doing that.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—October 23 2018—Page 3 of 4
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye,Peterson-aye,
Koch-aye,Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye,Colosimo-aye
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
Ordinance 2018-56 Authorizing the Local Liquor Control Commissioner the Authority
to Exempt the Location of an Establishment with a Liquor License
from the 100 Foot Rule of the Liquor Control Act
(PS 2018-17)
Alderman Colosimo made a motion to approve an ordinance authorizing the local liquor control
commissioner the authority to exempt the location of an establishment with a liquor license from the 100
foot rule of the liquor control act and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by
Alderman Frieders.
Alderman Funkhouser stated he does not see the justification for this change.Alderman Koch asked for
clarification of the 100 foot rule for pre-schools. City Administrator Olson stated the rule applies to
government schools and or not for profit schools and was not intended for daycare facilities.There was
further discussion concerning the designation of a school and its boundaries. Alderman Frieders clarified
if this impacts any existing businesses in Yorkville. City Administrator Olson says this is about giving the
liquor commission more flexibility and City Attorney Orr concurred.Mayor Golinski,City Attorney Orr,
and Council continued to discuss 100 foot rule ordinance.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-6 Nays-1
Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye,Funkhouser-nay,
Milschewski-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye, Frieders-aye
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Municipal Facilities Master Plan RFP
(ADM 2018-89)
Alderman Milschewski made a motion authorizing the staff to issue a request for proposal or municipal
facilities master plan; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Alderman Funkhouser stated the end date is between Christmas and New Years.He would like to push
that out a week due to the holidays. City Administrator Olson said there would be no objection on that
and he will move it to the first full week of January.Alderman Funkhouser also mentioned the time
frames,and the fact that there was a discrepancy between two pages. City Administrator Olson discussed
this issue.Alderman Funkhouser and City Administrator Olson discussed this issue in more detail.
Alderman Frieders asked if this was an RFP or something else. City Administrator Olson discussed this
issue further.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,
Frieders-aye,Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye,Funkhouser-aye
PARK BOARD
No report.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Ordinance 2018-57 Amending the Yorkville Zoning Ordinance by Amending
the Regulations for Wall Signs
(PZC 2018-17 and EDC 2018-66)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an ordinance amending the Yorkville zoning ordinance
by amending the regulations for wall signs and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved
by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Colosimo.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye,
Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,Frieders-aye,Tarulis-aye
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY&LIAISON REPORT
No report.
The Minutes of the Reaular Meeting of the City Council—October 23,2018—Page 4 of 4
STAFF REPORT
No report.
PRESENTATIONS(cont'd)
Fiscal Year 2018 Audit Presentation
(CC 2018-47)
A representative of the City's audit firm gave an overview of the audit.Finance Director Fredrickson was
pleased to announce that the City received a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial
reporting for the seventh year in a row for fiscal year 2017.Finance Director Fredrickson gave a brief
power point overview of the physical audit.
Metra Presentation
(CC 2018-48)
City Administrator Olson stated the following presentation is from Oswego. The next step is to get a
lobbyist contract to be able to get money from the state. City Administrator Olson then proceeded to give
a Metra overview power point presentation.Alderman Colosimo stated that this service is needed.All the
Council is on board with going forward.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to go into Executive Session
1. For the discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act,whether
for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes.
2. Litigation
So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-6 Nays-0 Present-1
Tarulis-aye,Milschewski-aye,Colosimo-aye,Peterson-aye,
Koch-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Frieders-present
The City Council entered Executive Session at 8:23 p.m.
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The City Council returned to regular session at 8:44 p.m.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Minut�e2s-submitted by:
Beth Warren,
City Clerk, City of Yorkville,Illinois
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United City of Yorkvilley
Audit Overview – Fiscal Year 2018
City Council
October 23, 2018
Another award
7th time
Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting Award
by the Government Finance Officers Association
of the US and Canada in FY 17
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General Fund
Fund Balance History
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General Fund Budget
Surplus/Deficit
$4 ns($1)
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Out Transfers
($3)
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FY06FY07FY08FY09FY10FY11FY12FY13FY14FY15FY16FY17FY18
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Revenue Line-Item Budgeted Amount Actual Amount
Revenue performance
Page 76 of paper copy, page 113 of pdf copy
Property Tax $3,090,510 $3,093,892
Sales Tax (local) $3,012,750 $3,002,133
Sales Tax (non-home rule) $2,332,950 $2,325,623
Utility Tax $923,300 $962,006
Income Tax $1,739,021 $1,640,291
Use Tax $436,101 $474,797
Hotel Tax $85,000 $79,602
Video Gaming Tax $90,000 $119,733
Excise (i.e. Telecom) Tax $361,000 $368,287
Cable TV Franchise Tax $285,000 $290,669
Department Budgeted Expenses Actual Expenses
Controlling costs
Page 78 of paper copy, page 115 of pdf copy for General Fund
Page 86 (123 pdf) for Library / Page 89-90 (126-127 pdf) for Parks and Rec
Page 108 (151 pdf) for Sewer / Page 109 (152 pdf) for Water
Administration $877,275 $860,857
Finance $466,157 $444,035
Police $5,558,217 $5,283,553
Community Development $700,647 $629,894
Public Works / Streets $907,258 $787,964
Admin Services $3,266,156 $3,293,231
Library Operations $833,454 $758,411
Parks $983,590 $973,464
Recreation $1,040,287 $996,366
Sewer Operations $1,054,515 $651,888
Water Operations $2,880,585 $1,918,529
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General Fund Performance
Budgeted Actual Variance
Revenues 15,130,621 15,410,075 279,454
Expenditures (12,814,710) (12,440,151) (374,559)
Net Transfers (2,941,210) (2,687,640) (253,570)
Surplus(Deficit)(625,299)282,284 907,583Surplus(Deficit)(625,299)282,284 907,583
Engineering Costs
FY 10, 5 FTE in-house for $535,000
FY 18 outsource for $448 420FY 18, outsource for $448,420
$261,297 of routine engineering
$187,123 for subdivision inspections
Additional $176,598 in reimbursed development work
Additional $705,072 gross in capital project expenses ($430,447 net cost to City)
These items would not likely have been handled by in-house employees
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Items of Note
Fund balance categories and amounts
Paper pages 7-8, pdf pages 39-40
Restricted amount of $726k due to IMRF
levy, will be zeroed out in 2-3 years
Pensions (notes & add’l info)Pensions (notes & add l info)
Paper page 54-72, pdf pages 88-107
Items of note
Long term debt summary on paper
pages 39-47 and pdf pages 73-81
Debt service schedules on paper pages
112-128 and pdf pages 158-174
Developer commitment narratives Developer commitment narratives
start on paper page 51, pdf page 85
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Other items of note
Statistical Section
Pages 129 -162 and pdf pages 177-
213
Historical Trends covering:
City finances
Revenue & debt capacityRevenue & debt capacity
Demographic & economic information
Operating information
Other items of note
Statistical Section
Paper pages 156-157, pdf pages 207-208 employee countsemployee counts
79 full-time employees in 2018
96 full-time employees in 2008
73 full-time employees in 2005
Paper pages 158-162, pdf pages 209-213 miscellaneous service data
Traffic violations
Permits issued
Streets resurfaced, in miles
Street inventory
New housing starts per year
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Management Letter
Current Year
Downtown TIF
Over budget due to journal entry to
record bank loan proceeds.
Offsetting transaction – no effect on
ending fund balance.
Management Letter
Prior Year, Recommendation #1
GASB Statements No. 74 & 75
Additional note disclosure and
supplementary information for sponsored
OPEB (other post-employment benefits)
plans (i.e. retiree health insurance). Will
also be included on the financial
statementsstatements.
To be implemented for the FYE 2019
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Management Letter
Prior year, Recommendation #2
Funds with deficit equity
Countryside & Downtown TIF’s
Over time development in the TIF Districts
should yield sufficient surpluses to
eliminate negative equity position.
Sunflower Special Service AreasSunflower Special Service Areas
Due to one-time expenditures and will be
paid back with SSA property tax proceeds.
Management Letter
Prior year, Recommendation #2 (cont.)
Funds with deficit equity
Land Cash
Temporary in nature, due to the
construction of Riverfront & Bristol Bay
parks. Will be reimbursed by State OSLAD
grant in FY 19grant in FY 19.
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Upcoming
2018 Tax Levy discussion
Tax levy estimate approval
October 17 Administration Committee
October 23 City Council meeting
Public Hearing
November 13 City Council meeting
Discussion and potential vote
November 27 or December 11
Upcoming
FY 20 Budget rollout
November 10 goal setting sessionNovember 10 goal setting session
Nov-Dec budget preparation
January 31, 2019 finalized
February 12, 2019 City Council presentation
February 26, 2019 City Council presentation
March 12, 2019 public hearing
Discussion and potential voteDiscussion and potential vote
March 26, 2019 City Council or
April 9, 2019 City Council or
April 23, 2019 City Council
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There is current unmet demand for Metra service
Metra service would provide an economic boost to the region and draw new employers
Metra service would unlock Kendall County's connection to the rest of the metro area
Mass transit is a more environmentally sustainable form of transportation
Community Metra Line Distance to Population #of #of Chicago % of Workers in
Station? Loop Workers Workers Chicago
Aurora Yes BNSF 36 miles 197,899 77,149 8,446 10.90%
DATA Joliet Yes HC, RI 33 miles 147,515 63,556 6,821 10.70%
Elgin Yes MD-W 35 miles 108,188 48,030 4,228 8.80%
Waukegan Yes UP-N 35 miles 89,078 32,137 2,246 7.00%
39 miles 33,245
Geneva Yes UP-W 35 miles 21,495 10,210 1,044 10.20%
Kenosha Yes UP-N 50 miles 99,865 43,570 989 2.30%
38 miles 9.40%
Grayslake Yes NCS 38 miles 20,957 9,864 851 8.60%
Yorkville 45 miles 18,436
University Park Yes ME 30 miles 7,129 2,778 576 20.70%
Antioch Yes NCS 48 miles 14,342 6,633 545 8.20%
Fox Lake Yes MD-N 46 miles 10,434 4,772 436 9.10%
Plano No 49 miles 11,929 5,139 387 7.50%
Elburn Yes UP-W 43 miles 5,594 2,664 318 11.90%
Manhattan Yes SWS 37 miles 7,405 3,687 272 7.40%
Based on 2015 US Census Data: Harvard Yes UP-NW 63 miles 9,589 3,854 254 6.60%
53 miles 3.00%
ISTORY: 2000s
July 6, 2000: Kendall County issues RFP for a feasibility study
June 18, 2001: Phase 1 is completed,concluding that extending the BNSF line to Kendall County is
feasible
July 5, 2002: Phase 2 is completed,but only studied stations in Montgomery and Oswego
Circa 2004: Oswego acquires future station site west of Orchard Road and opens party n' ride facility
2003-2001: $1.5 million in federal earmarks secured to further study the extension
HISTORY: 2000s [CONT]
• Highlights of 2002 study [Montgomery and Oswego only]:
10 one-way trips envisioned on weekdays only 15 in each direction]
• Four trainsets required to be stored in a new small yard
• Capital estimates for a 6-mile extension equal $95.6 million [2002 dollars]
Annual operations/maintenance estimated at$6.7 million
• 2020 ridership projection of 4,580 daily boardings 12,290 riders]
• Next steps:further studies on financial feasibility,funding availability,railroad discussions,
formalization of local support,etc.
HISTORY: 2010s
2010: CMAP approves fie M2848 plan,which includes extending BNSF service to Oswego as a
fiscally un-constrained project [lower priority]
February 17,2012: Metra approves preliminary engineering and environmental assessment
contracts for$1.75 million
2013-2015: Metra approves $1.09 million in change orders,adding Yorkville yard and station
sites to the studies
August 26, 2015: Metra board suspends the studies to devote their resources on existing needs
rather than expanding service
HISTORY: �'file
2016: Oswego acquires 15-acre site north of the tracks for suture station parking
May 18,2016: Metra board authorizes the restart of the studies after receiving letters of support
from federal,state,and local officials
Study includes Montgomery,Oswego,Yorkville,Plano,and Sandwich
2011: Oswego approves new strategic plan that includes bringing Metra service to Kendall
County as a priority protect
THF STUDIE It
After nearly two years,in 2018 Metra finally receives BNSF authorization to proceed with the
studies
Since six total years have passed,Metra decides to cancel the 2012 studies and rebid the
contracts
New preliminary engineering and environmental contracts expected to be executed by the end
of 2018, and the studies are expected to be complete by the end of 2019
The rfn is currently on the Metra website
CMI PHI 1?050 PIAN
Goal: Become a "Fiscally constrained" projectoncmap ml#2050 plan [high priority]
Fiscally constrained projects are eligible to receive federal transportation funds
These"major capital projects"are large and have a significant effect on the capacity of the region's
transportation system
These projects must have a detailed transportation financial plan
New capital projects are lower in priority than existing system improvements
CMAP onto2858 plan was approved on 10/10/2018
The BNSF extension is included as a"fiscally un-constrained"(Lower priority)project
The 2050 plan can he updated after adoption,and the BNSF study could he considered at that time once the
studies are complete and costs are known
CMAP ON TO 2050 PLAN
Oswego engaged in a public information campaign to encourage public comment on the draft
cmap on to 2050 plan
Oswego,Yorkville,and Plano boards approved resolutions in support of the project
Hundreds of residents commented,resulting in CMAP adding language to the plan showing the
significant public support for the project
The final language of the plan reads:
"A number of extensions to Metra lines were examined for ON TO 2050...The most cost-effective of
these projects would extend the BNSF to Oswego/Plano.Preliminary engineering on this project has
begun,and it has strong support from local groups.Supportive land use planning should accompany
project development,and either Kendall County or areas within the county should consider joining
the RTA service area and developing a financial plan for both capital and operating costs to further the
project."
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A key component of the studies will he financing estimates and preliminary strategy
Capital dollars
Impacted communities will need to identify funding sources[state,federal,local,etc]
Depending on where the last stop will be,estimates range from $150 million-$300 million
Operating dollars
The studies will identify operating costs and verify that each station will be financially sustainable
[via ridership and fares]
FlINDING STRA- FG
Federal transit Administration capital investment gram programs
$2.3 billion available each Year through 2020
"New Starts"program for protects$100+million
Past protects have a minimum 50%local share(S75-$100 million)
Local share options
State capital bill
Bonding local sales taxes
STATE CAPITAL r lo L
The last major state capital bill was 2009's $31 billion "Illinois lobs now!" bill
One of the major funding sources was video gaming
Both gubernatorial platforms include a plan for a capital bill in 2019
Possible funding sources include legalizing cannabis,legalizing sports Bening,and creating a
mileage tax
With capital bills in Illinois occurring so infrequently,the 2019 legislative session may be the
only opportunity in the next decade to leverage state funds as part of our local match
PUSIHIVE SUPPORT
For a chance at success,the project must be a priority for Yorkville and Kendall County communities
Key to securing capital dollars will be strong and continued support from our area state legislators
Staff has been talking with lobbying firms to represent our interests in Springfield should there be a
state capital bill
Lobbyists help with strategy and provide a presence in Springfield while the capital bill is written
Lobbying firms cost between $5,000 and $10,000 per month
Other communities may also be interested in sharing the cost of a lobbyist
NING THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
AUT40RITY
The RTA oversees Metra, Pace, and the Chicago Transit Authority
Kendall County is not currently a member of the RTA
Members include Cook,Dupage, Kane,Lake,McHenry,and Will counties
The RTA sales tax is the primary source of revenue for the RTA system
1.25%sales tax in Cook County and 0.75%sales tax in the collar counties
In the collar counties,0.50%sales tax goes to the RTA and 0.25%goes to the counties for transportation and
public safety
Ways to enter into the RTA territory:
"Extra-territorial authority"—the RTA can sign an agreement with another local government to allow a
service extension
"annexation"—a county or portion thereof may annex by approval of the county,the RTA,and the majority
of the electors via ballot proposition
NEXT STFPIN"
Bringing Metra to Oswego and Kendall County is a long and complex process where the results
are not guaranteed
Choosing to actively lobby for funding in the state capital bill will require strong local support
and signiiicantstaff/board time and effort over the next six months and beyond-again, results
are not guaranteed
With the gubernatorial election a few weeks away and the 2019 state legislative session
beginning in January, now is the time to decide our level of enthusiasm and support for this
project
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