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I, Joni Behland, City Clerk, in and for the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, State
of Illinois, and Legal Custodian of the records, files and seal of said City do hereby certify that
attached hereto is a full and complete copy of the original document entitled:
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,
JANUARY 11,2022."
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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,JANUARY 11,2022
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Purcell stated that he has determined that under the Governor's orders the meeting can be held
with electronic attendance for the safety of the council members and the public and to help prevent the
spread of the coronavirus.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Behland called the roll.
Ward I Koch Present (electronic attendance)
Transier Present (electronic attendance)
Ward II Plocher Present (electronic attendance)
Soling Present
Ward III Funkhouser Present (electronic attendance)
Marek Present (electronic attendance)
Ward IV Tarulis Absent
Peterson Present (electronic attendance)
Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Clerk Behland,City Administrator Olson,Chief of Police Jensen
and Attorney Orr.
Staff in attendance electronically: Public Works Director Dhuse,Community Development Director
Barksdale-Noble,Finance Director Fredrickson,Parks and Recreation Director Evans,Assistant City
Administrator Willrett,Purchasing Manager Gayle,and EEI Engineer Sanderson.
Clerk's Note: Due to COVID-19, in accordance with Public Act 101-0640 and Gubernatorial Disaster
Proclamation issued by Governor Pritzker pursuant to the powers vested in the Governor under the
Illinois Emergency Management Act,the United City of Yorkville encouraged social distancing by
allowing remote attendance to the City Council meeting.
Members of the public were able to attend this meeting in person while practicing social distancing as
well as being able to access the meeting remotely via Zoom which allowed for video,audio and
telephonic participation.
A meeting notice was posted on the City's website on the agenda,minutes and packets webpage with
instructions regarding remote meeting access and a link was included for the public to participate in the
meeting remotely:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88922802952?pwd=Y05NeEJndmMxYjBSRjFhWnBmVmhLUT09.
The Zoom meeting ID was 889 2280 2952.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Oswego/Yorkville Boundary Agreement
2. Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Project
This public hearing will provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the
proposed federal funded Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)project.These funds are
to be used for a community development project that will include the construction of a sanitary
sewer. The total amount of CDBG funds to be requested is$1,000,000.00.
Please see attached transcript from the court reporter regarding the public hearing portion of the meeting.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—December 14,2021
2. Bill Payments for Approval
1,253,419.16 (vendors)
2,906,692.79 (wire payments)
661,321.27 (payroll period ending 12/10/21 & 12/23/21)
4,821,433.22 (total)
3. ADM 2021-54 Treasurer's Report for November 2021
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Soling;
seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Transier-aye, Soling-aye,
Marek-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Sports Uniforms Contract Extension
Ordinance 2022-01 Authorizing the Third Amendment to the Annual Budget for
the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1,2021 and
Ending on April 30,2022
Contract Extension Approval for the BSN Sports to
Purchase Athletic Equipment and Uniforms
CC 2021-09)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Third Amendment to the
Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1,2021 and Ending on April 30,2022 and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and a motion to approve the Contract Extension for the
BSN Sports to Purchase Athletic Equipment and Uniforms Contract. So moved by Alderman Koch;
seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye,Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye,
Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye
Fireworks Contract Extension
Ordinance 2022-02 Authorizing the Fourth Amendment to the Annual Budget for
the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1,2021 and
Ending on April 30,2022
Contract Extension Approval for the Mad Bomber
Fireworks Productions Contract
CC 2021-13)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Fourth Amendment to the
Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1,2021 and Ending on April 30,2022 and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and a motion to approve the Contract Extension for the
Mad Bombers Fireworks Productions Contract. So moved by Alderman Soling;seconded by Alderman
Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye,Peterson-aye,
Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye
Ordinance 2022-03 Retaining the Number of Wards and Alderpersons
of the United City of Yorkville
CC 2021-57)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Retaining the Number of Wards and
Alderpersons of the United City of Yorkville and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So
moved by Alderman Funkhouser;seconded by Alderman Transier.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Soling-aye,Marek-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,
Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Transier-aye
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MFT Resolution 2022-01 and Estimate for the 2022 Road to Better Roads Program
CC 2022-01)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an MFT Resolution for the 2022 Road to Better Roads
Program and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by
Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Marek-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,
Funkhouser-aye,Transier-aye,Soling-aye
Resolution 2022-02 of Support and Commitment of Local Funds for a
Community Development Block Grant Program Grant
CC 2022-02)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution of Support and Commitment of Local Funds
for a Community Development Block Grant Program Grant,and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Transier.
Administrator Olson explained this is a$1,000,000.00 grant with no risk or cost to the City.There is also
no penalty if the City decides not to move forward with the project.This grant is for the sewer extension
needed for the Bright Farms project.
Sean O'Neill with Bright Farms gave a short presentation to the Council. (presentation attached)
Mayor Purcell asked how many jobs they believed this project would achieve. Sean said between forty to
fifty jobs per module,with the full build-out between 160 to 200 employees.Alderman Soling asked what
the plan is for the reuse and recapture of the water as Bright Farm does not plan on tapping into a well.
Sean mentioned that Bright Farms does not wash their lettuce,eliminating a lot of the processed water.
They have processed water from washing out their systems and machines,which will go through floor
drains that will be caught,treated,and reused.Alderman Funkhouser asked how many gallons would be
pumped daily,and Sean said around 50,000 gallons per module per day. The plants consume
approximately 36,000 gallons of the 50,000 gallons.Alderman Funkhouser also asked how the truck
traffic would be,and Sean said they had a traffic study done,and it would have no impact on Eldamain
Road.Bright Farms is not an average distribution center as they only do possibly a quarter to a third of
the output of an average distribution center.
Assistant City Administrator Willrett said the first step was the public hearing which took place today.
Next,the staff is looking to pass the resolution tonight to show support of the project and agree to use
local funds. The grant is$1,000,000.00 and the project is around$3,200,000.00 million. There is no
obligation even if we are awarded the grant.If the Council passes the resolution,Assistant City
Administrator Willrett will start the application process. The next step is to approve tonight's minutes
with certification by the City Clerk at the next City Council meeting.Then,after the January 25th meeting,
Assistant City Administrator Willrett will send the application to the state for the initial review. The state
will,at that point, let us know if we are moving on for the grant and if so,we will do a participation
agreement with the state due to the grant money being federal funds.
Alderman Funkhouser wanted clarification on the possible funding for the$2.2 million difference. City
Administrator Olson said there are a few viable options for financing:DCEO grant,developer funding,
and developer front funding.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,
Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye
Corneils Road Interceptor Sewer—
Professional Services Agreement—Design Engineering
Bright Farms Development Agreement—Update
CC 2022-03)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Corneils Road Interceptor Sewer Professional Services
Agreement—Design Engineering and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by
Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Transier-aye,
Soling-aye,Marek-aye,Peterson-aye
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Resolution 2021-03 Approving a Contract for Garbage,Refuse,Recycling and
Yard Waste Collections Services with Groot,Inc.
PW 2021-72)
Alderman Marek made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a Contract for Garbage,Refuse,
Recycling and Yard Waste Collections Services with Groot,Inc. and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute;seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Administrator Olson explained four items had been changed since the contract was put in the City
Council packet. One item that was not changed,but Administrator Olson said the Council could vote on,
included adding an extended period for yard waste collection.There is an option to push it out to the third
week in December,which would cost an additional$33,000.The four changes to the contract are as
follows:the route map was not included in the packets,but staff is proposing the route map as we
currently have it with Waste Management, Groot does not have hazardous waste collection, so all items
referenced to it is removed from the contract,the cost of curbside stickers for bulk items is changing to$2
per sticker,and the final update is that Groot has a 501b limit on bulk items that they will pick up.Josh
Molnar with Groot said they could not negotiate the 501b limit because it is an industry-standard.
Alderman Soling asked if the service dates stay the same,and Josh said they requested to add Wednesday
to the pickup days.Alderman Funkhouser mentioned the stickers people have already purchased from our
current provider,which Administrator Olson mentioned that the City would buy them back from the
residents who had previously purchased them.Alderman Funkhouser asked if we could have a brochure
or a printout clarifying items Groot will not pick up and clarification on the 501b limit.Alderman Soling
asked about the process of getting the residents the correct totes they requested.Administrator Olson said
this is an operational issue that has not been finalized yet.Previously,due to tight turnarounds,they gave
all residents a standard 65 gallon,then residents would request from there if they wanted to change the
size.Alderman Marek asked Josh if Groot does not pick up an item due to size what the process is;Josh
said they would leave a sticker with information on why it was not collected with a phone number.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Transier-aye, Soling-aye,
Marek-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye
Well No.4 Rehabilitation—Bid Award
PW 2021-73)
Alderman Marek made a motion to accept bid and award to Layne Christensen Company in an amount
not to exceed$286,627.00; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye,Transier-aye,Soling-aye,Marek-aye,
Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye
Lake Michigan Allocation—Engineering Agreement
PW 2021-74)
Alderman Marek made a motion to approve an Agreement for Professional Services for Lake Michigan
Allocation Permit Application and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute;seconded by Alderman
Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye,Peterson-aye,
Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement Between
the United City of Yorkville and Rally Homes,L.L.C.
First Reading
EDC 2021-43)
Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble explained that the successor owner and developer of
the Kendallwood Estates subdivision is Rally Homes,LLC represented by Anthony Montalbano.Rally
Homes,LLC is seeking the following approvals by the City to restart the former Kendallwood Estates
development successfully.The first item is the off-site watermain improvements which they are
proposing to create a single 12"high-pressure water line and relocate it along Illinois Route 126 of the
future IDOT right-of-way by purchasing an additional easement.The second item is for the construction
prior to the watermain connection.Rally Homes is seeking the allowance to construct and receive final
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occupancy for up to 43 home sites prior to the looping of the watermain system,which must occur no
later than May 31,2024. The third item is regarding the reduction of land cash valuation.The current land
cash valuation is$101,000 per improved acre.Rally Homes is requesting to reduce this amount to
55,000 per improved acre. The proposed development agreement fee lock on land cash valuation will
terminate either with the final building permit being issued or no later than five years from the date of the
agreement's approval,whichever is sooner. Rally Homes is looking to change the name of the
Kendallwood Estates subdivision to Timber Woods Estates and will be changing the names of the streets.
The draft development agreement is within the packet.
Alderman Funkhouser mentioned that the City already has a subdivision named Timber Glenn and asked
if there is a conflict having two subdivisions with such a close name. Community Development Director
Barksdale-Noble mentioned there is already a Timber Ridge in unincorporated Kendall County. She
clarified that all responses by emergency vehicles are to addresses specifically and not subdivision names.
Mayor Purcell asked the petitioner to consider changing the subdivision's name.
Riverside Street—1.5 Mile Review-Withdrawn
EDC 2021-45)
No motions needed—Petitioner has withdrawn their application
Resolution 2022-04 to Induce the Redevelopment of Certain Properties within the
Yorkville Downtown Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area
EDC 2022-07)
Alderman Peterson made a motion to approve a Resolution to Induce the Redevelopment of Certain
Properties within the Yorkville Downtown Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area and Authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute;seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Soling-aye,Marek-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,
Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Transier-aye
Resolution 2022-05 Approving an Economic Development Consultant's Agreement
EDC 2022-06)
Alderman Peterson made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Economic Development
Consultant's Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman
Plocher.
Alderman Funkhouser requested that they change it to a fixed fee instead of having an open-ended
contract.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-6 Nays-1
Marek-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,
Funkhouser-nay,Transier-aye, Soling-aye
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Sales Tax Performance and Budget Projections
ADM 2021-57)
Alderman Funkhouser explained this is an informational item that shows what the City will do with the
excess funds over a certain percentage as the City's sales tax continues to perform exceptionally.
Resolution 2022-06 Approving a Repeal of the Minute Taker's Hourly Wage Policy
ADM 2021-58)
Alderman Funkhouser made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a Repeal of the Minute Taker's
Hourly Wage Policy and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute;seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,
Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye
PARK BOARD
No report.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
No report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT
YBSD Meeting
Alderman Soling said he was at the YBSD meeting last night. There was a spike in COVID during the
testing in the sanitary water during the holiday season,but it has since returned to the standard numbers
they saw before the holidays.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT(cont'd)
Police Department—Thank You
Mayor Purcell wanted to take a moment to thank the Yorkville Police Department as they had a fire at a
county jurisdiction location which some of the Yorkville officers assisted. The officers helped assist with
carrying out two people from the burning building.
Prairie Pointe Building Update
CC 2021-04)
Administrator Olson said a memo is in the packet with the request for proposals schedule,which is now
public.
Water Study Update
CC 2021-38)
Administrator Olson said that there was no water study update at this time.Alderman Peterson asked
when residents will start to see an increase in their water bills.Mayor Purcell explained this is a policy
decision that will have Council approval when it comes time to vote,but they do not know when the
increase will start.Mayor Purcell said it could begin next calendar year.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Public Works—Snow Plowing
Alderman Marek wanted to thank Public Works Director Dhuse and the public works staff for staying on
top of the plowing and salting the streets throughout these last few storms.Alderman Funkhouser asked if
staff has ever considered plowing trails.Public Works Director Dhuse explained it all depends on the
workforce and equipment,but they will investigate it.Alderman Peterson brought up the Autumn Creek
filling station park sidewalk next to the Autumn Creek Elementary School.Alderman Peterson said he
has had multiple inquiries on if that area could be plowed and salted.Public Works Director explained
that sidewalk cleanup is at the very best next day clean up.Administrator Olson clarified that sidewalks
and trails are not part of the City's normal service policy.Public works staff will get to sidewalks and
trails from time to time,but it depends on the workforce.If the Council wanted to make sidewalk and
trails a more standard policy,there would need to be a more extensive conversation on staffing and
equipment to accommodate it.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman
Peterson;seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
ehland,
City Clerk,City of Yorkville, Illinois
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC HEARING
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, Illinois
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
7 :00 p .m .
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PRESENT (in person and via Zoom):
Mr. John Purcell, Mayor;
Mr. Ken Koch, Alderman;
Mr. Dan Transier, Alderman;
Mr. Arden Joe Plocher, Alderman;
Mr. Craig Soling, Alderman;
Mr. Chris Funkhouser, Alderman;
Mr. Matt Marek, Alderman;
Mr. Jason Peterson, Alderman.
ALSO PRESENT (in person and via Zoom):
Mr. Bart Olson, City Administrator;
Ms. Jori Behland, City Clerk;
Ms. Erin Willrett, Assistant City
Administrator;
Ms. Kathleen Field-Orr, City Attorney;
Mr. Brad Sanderson, City Engineer;
Mr. Eric Dhuse, Public Works Director;
Ms. Krysti Barksdale-Noble, Community
Development Director;
Mr. Rob Fredrickson, Finance Director;
Mr. Tim Evans, Parks and Recreation
Director;
Chief James Jensen, Yorkville Police
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Department;
Ms. Shanel Gayle, Purchasing Manager.
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(WHEREUPON, the following
proceedings were had in
public hearing portion
of the meeting:)
MAYOR PURCELL: I will open the public
hearing to allow the public and others to discuss
anything they have on the Oswego/Yorkville
boundary agreement. So the agreement -- Is it in
the packet or not?
UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER: Yes.
MAYOR PURCELL: It is. It is in the
packet. This is not a vote tonight by the
Council, though, I mean, if Council members have
some thoughts, but we will discuss it, but I will
first open this up.
Are there any members of the public
here that have any comments for the public
hearing for the boundary agreement?
(No response.)
MAYOR PURCELL: Seeing none or hearing
none, are there any members of the public in
Zoomland that have any comments on the
Oswego/Yorkville boundary agreement? If you do,
please say yes and state your name.
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(No response.)
MAYOR PURCELL: Hearing none, do any
Aldermen have any comments, or do you want to
just discuss this when we put it on the agenda --
is it going to be next time?
MR. OLSON: Exactly, yes.
MAYOR PURCELL: Are we okay if we
discuss it in two weeks, or does anyone have any
comments now?
(No response.)
MAYOR PURCELL: Okay. Hearing no
comments, I close the Oswego/Yorkville boundary
agreement public hearing.
And next we have the Community
Development Block Grant project agreement -- or
not agreement, but public hearing. I open that
public hearing.
This public hearing will provide
interested parties an opportunity to express
their views on the proposed federal funding --
federal funded Community Development Block Grant
project.
These funds are to be used for a
community development project that will include
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the construction of a sanitary sewer. The total
amount of the CDBG, Community Development Block
Grant, funds to be requested is $1 million.
So this, again, is the public
hearing. We will have discussion on this later
in the meeting, but I think Bart has something he
needs to read per statute, or something or other.
MR. OLSON: Yes. I am going to turn the
camera a little bit here, and we have a prepared
script basically to be read as part of the
State's grant information, so I have a prepared
script.
Sean O 'Neill of BrightFarms is on
the Zoom. He is prepared to give a five to
seven-minute presentation with a few slides later
on in the packet for the actual project.
For purposes of the public hearing,
the amount of funds available to the City are
$1 million. The project activities that will be
undertaken with the grant funding is a sewer
extension to serve the BrightFarms development.
This infrastructure will enable
BrightFarms to pursue the project and invest the
private capital in a large local job generating
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high tech greenhouse.
If the grant is received, funds from
the City's General Fund and enterprise funds in
the amount of $2 ,227,000 -- 2 27,415 will be used,
in conjunction with the grant moneys, to fund the
estimated total project cost of $3 ,2 27,000 -- and
$415 for the sewer extension.
The estimated amount proposed for
activities that will benefit low-to-moderate
income individuals is 56 percent for the
$1 million g rant.
The goal of the Community
Development Department is to develop plans and
policies will which guide the growth and
development of the United City of Yorkville
ensuring a high quality of life for all residents
and an attractive location for all businesses.
Additional goals include the
following: To provide assistance to citizens,
Council, developers and agencies in making
informed decisions regarding the development of
the City;
To provide excellent customer
service to applicants and the general public for
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all matters relating to the development process;
Coordinate development activity to
ensure development occurs in a manner consistent
with stated community vision and direction.
And taken from the 2016
Comprehensive Plan, the housing data shows that
nearly 60 percent of the homes in Yorkville were
built between 2000 and 2009, which a large
percentage of these homes in Yorkville also fall
within the 200 to $299,000 range. An oversupply
of homes at the same age and within the same
price range limits the types of housing products
that attract a broader range of home buyers.
Apartment and rental housing could
also provide housing opportunities for households
who may not be able to secure a first-time
mortgage, as well as for seniors who desire to
live in a semi-rural setting.
That's a comment more about our
community goals and not necessarily this specific
project, sewer for an industrial development.
CDBG support for this public
infrastructure project will enable BrightFarms to
pursue the project and invest the private capital
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in a large local job generating high tech
greenhouse. The public infrastructure request of
a sanitary sewer extension is what is being
sought after through this grant application.
It is shown through the City's audit
that the financial gap is present, and without
the grant assistance, the City would not be able
to fund this large-scale infrastructure project.
This greenhouse will serve a
two-to-four hour radius and lettuce will continue
to reach grocers' shelves within 24 hours of
harvest. Depending on the set of technologies
they employ and their ultimate size, 20 to
40 acres, the greenhouses will produce 20 to 40
million pounds of fresh leafy greens per year;
however, facilities of this size and volume need
enabling infrastructure. Roads, water and sewer
systems are critical to ensuring that private
investment can be made, local jobs created, and
growth can continue for this promising segment of
higher skill, higher tech agriculture.
And that concludes the presentation
and script for this public hearing.
MAYOR PURCELL: Okay. Thank you, Bart.
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So again, this is the public hearing and we will
have discussion on this item later and a short
presentation, but I will ask are there any
comments from anyone in the room here, any
members of the public?
(No response.)
MAYOR PURCELL: No one is in the room --
or no one in the room is making comments, let me
rephrase.
Are there any members in Zoomland
who would like to make any comments for the
public hearing? Again, for the Aldermen, we will
be discussing this later. Any members of the
public?
(No response.)
MAYOR PURCELL: I close the public
hearing for the Community Development Block Grant
project. Thank you very much.
(Which were all the
proceedings had in the
public hearing portion
of the meeting.)
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Confidential and Proprietary
1/11/2022
BrightFarms Biggest, Most Sustainable
Lettuce Greenhouse:
in Yorkville, Illinois
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BrightFarms is the nation’s leading grower of greenhouse
lettuce.
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We are committed to improving the health of our planet.
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80% 90% 95%
LESS WATER LESS LAND LESS FUEL
THAN LONG DISTANCE
SUPPLY CHAINS
THAN FIELD GROWN
CROPS
THAN CALIFORNIA
PRODUCERS
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Parent company Cox Enterprises has aggressive
environmental commitments that BrightFarms must meet.
Zero Landfill Waste
Water Neutral
Carbon Neutral
2024
2034
2034
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Our greenhouses are clear glass – they do not look like
warehouses – pleasant to look at in the daylight.
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And hard to see at night.
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BrightFarms has optioned a parcel at the corner of Eldamain
and Corneils Road.
•Com Ed power
readily available.
•Gas to be
brought up from
Faxon Road.
•Only sewer is
lacking.
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At full build-out, we plan four 8-acre greenhouses connected
to a headhouse. We’ll start with one.
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Benefits to Yorkville from our large-scale, local, high-tech
agriculture.
• The greenhouse brings utility infrastructure to
the Eldamain corridor that allows long term
business growth.Infrastructure
•BrightFarms will contribute to town tax base and
sewer system without adding residential
rooftops.Revenue
•Brings CA food production to IL
•High tech ag jobs
Local Food and
Jobs
Emissions
Reduction
•Potential for unique, food waste digestion process
to generate our power.
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We ask for the following support from the City of Yorkville.
Sewer connection by Q1 2023
• BrightFarms based initial Yorkville planning on a $1.5 MM cost
estimate less the $1 MM from CDBG
Well permit and support with other basic permitting
• We are bound by our public commitments to be good water
stewards.
We cannot use City
water. It would
have to be
“untreated” for
growing purposes.