City Council Minutes 2024 10-22-24 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY ILLINOIS
_HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
651 PRAIRIE POINTE DRIVE ON
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22,2024
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Behland called the roll.
Ward I Koch Present
Transier Present
Ward II Plocher Present
Soling Present
Ward III Funkhouser Present
Marek Present
Ward IV Tarulis Present
Corneils Present
Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Administrator Olson, City Clerk Behland, Chief of Police Jensen,
Attorney Castalado,Public Works Director Dhuse, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble,
Finance Director Fredrickson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, and EEI Engineer Sanderson.
Members of the public were able to attend this meeting in person 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/87298963445?pwd=UxCFtkNSaWN VnQoZrSGwXQ2UeNrrn8.1.
The Zoom meeting ID was 872 9896 3445.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Presentation
Jeri Martinson from Lauterbach&Amen, LLP gave an overview of the City's fiscal year 2024 financial
statement audit. She started by thanking Finance Director Fredrickson and the finance team for all their
hard work during the audit process. She shared that an audit is required by state statute to be completed by
an independent auditor. They have issued an unmodified opinion,which is a clean audit opinion and the
highest opinion that can be issued, and it means the financial statements are materially correct. She
highlighted key areas for the Council. She also shared that the City was once again awarded a Certificate
of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting,issued by the Government Finance Officers
Association,for fiscal year 2023, and she anticipates the City will receive it again for fiscal year 2024.
Finance Director Fredrickson gave a brief overview of the fiscal year 2024 audit (see attached
presentation).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—October 8, 2024
2. Bill Payments for Approval
$2,193,107.39 (vendors)
$ 427,468.66 (payroll period ending 10/11/24)
$2,620,576.05 (total)
The Minutes of the Reeular Meeting of the City Council—October 22,2024—Nee 2 of 6
3. Grande Reserve—Unit 6 Acceptance—accept the public improvements of water main,
sanitary sewer, storm sewer,paving, sidewalk, street lighting and parkway trees as described
in the Bill of Sale for ownership and maintenance by the City, subject to receipt of a
maintenance guarantee in the amount of$206,106.54, subject to verification that the
developer has no outstanding debt owed to the City for this project and subject to receipt of
a signed Bill of Sale(PW 2024-83)
4. Northpointe—Sign Easement—authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Engineer to
execute(PW 2024-84)
5. QuikTrip—Easement Plat—authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Engineer to execute
(PW 2024-85)
6. Treasurer's Report for September 2024(ADM 2024-38)
7. Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Treasurer's Report(ADM 2024-42)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Soling;
seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye,
Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye,Corneils-aye
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Halloween
Mayor Purcell shared that the Halloween Trick-or-Treating hours for the City are from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m.
Ordinance 2024-52 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Easements
for the Construction of Water Mains
(Kelaka LLC)
_ (CC 2024-81)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain
Easements for the Construction of Water Mains (Kelaka LLC) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,
Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch-aye
Public Works and Parks Facility—
Construction Manager Selection
(CC 2024-82)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve naming RC Wegman as the construction manager for the
Public Works and Parks Facility Project, and approve the preconstruction services proposal with RC
Wegman in the amount not to exceed $45,000. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman
Transier.
City Administrator Olson reported that staff and the two alderman selected for the construction team
unanimously chose RC Wegman as the construction manager for the Public Works and Parks Facility.This
motion will also approve the preconstruction services of$45,000 to get them started working with Kluber
before finalizing their agreement. We should have their construction agreement ready for approval next
month.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Abstain-1
Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye,
Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-abstain
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—October 22 2024—Page 3 of 6
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
2025 Road to Better Roads Program -
Design Engineering Agreement
(PW 2024-86)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve the 2025 Road to Better Roads Program—Professional Services
Agreement — Design Engineering and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by
Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye,
Corneils-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye
2025 Local Road Program—
Design Engineering Agreement
(PW 2024-87)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve the 2025 Local Road Program — Professional Services
Agreement — Design Engineering and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by
Alderman Tarulis.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye,Corneils-aye,
Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye
East Alley Water Main Improvements-
Design Engineering Agreement
(PW 2024-88)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve the East Alley Water Main Improvements — Agreement for
Professional Services—Design Engineering and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded
by Alderman Soling.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Soling-aye,Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch-aye,
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye,Transier-aye
Water Well No. 10 and Well No. 7 Water
Treatment Plant Electrical Improvements—
Recommendation of Award
(PW 2024-89)
Alderman Koch made a motion to accept the bid and award contract to H. Linden & Sons Sewer& Water,
Inc.in the amount not to exceed$2,400,007.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute;seconded by Alderman
Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Abstain-2
Marek-abstain, Corneils-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-abstain,
Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye
Water Well No. 10 Equipment and Well No. 7 Water
Treatment Plant Electrical Improvements—
Construction Engineering Agreements
(PW 2024-90)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve the Water Well No. 10 Equipment — Professional Services
Agreement and the Well No. 7 Water Treatment Plant Improvements—Professional Services Agreement—
Construction Engineering and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman
Transier.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Corneils-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,
Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—October 22,2024—Page 4 of 6
Lake Michigan—WIFIA Loan Application
Change Order and Contract Amendment
(PW 2024-91)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve the Change Order in the amount not to exceed $57,000 and
Contract Amendment for the Lake Michigan — WIFIA Loan Application Agreement for Professional
Services and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye,
Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye,Corneils-aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Resolution 2024-50 Approving an Increase in Funding for the
Kendall Area Transit Project
(ADM 2024-43)
Alderman Marek made a motion to approve Resolution Approving an Increase in Funding for the Kendall
Area Transit Project and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.
City Administrator Olson reported to the Council that the City currently contributes—$23,000 annually,which
has not changed since 2010. He shared that the demand for KAT service has grown over the years,and they
currently turn people away daily. KAT is requesting an increase in funding from each municipality in Kendall
County. The increase in funding will occur over three years: 2025 $31,874,2026$40,198,and 2027$48,521.
Alderman Soling had questions for the KAT representative at the meeting,Jennifer.Alderman Soling wanted
to know about the service areas and why some areas are actually not covered,which shows that they are on the
maps.Jennifer shared that their service area is within a seven-mile radius of their building. If someone needs
service for an area outside their area,they must work with the other counties'driving service and schedule
drop-off and pick-up. Mayor Purcell asked what the state matches per donation,and Jennifer reported that the
match is a 1 and 3 ratio from the state. She also mentioned that they are currently turning away 130 people per
month.Jennifer said these contribution increases will help towards more buses and drivers and possibly start
taking rides on Saturdays.Alderman Transier asked if they are looking into having time and scheduled routes,
which Jennifer said scheduled routes and times are within their 10-year goal.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,
Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Comeils-aye, Koch-aye
PARK BOARD
Flags of Valor
Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported that Flags of Valor starts November 41h through Veterans
Day. He stated that you can sponsor a flag for$30 to recognize and honor a veteran in your life. All
proceeds will be donated to the Yorkville American Legion Post 489.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Yorkville Renewables Solar(Nexamp)—
Presentation Only
(PZC 2024-01 & EDC 2024-53)
a. Ordinance Approving the Rezoning to the A-1 Agricultural
Zoning District of Certain Territory Generally Located
at the Southwest Corner of Galena Road and Route 47
b. Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit Allowing
Freestanding Solar Systems on Certain Territory Generally
Located at the Southwest Corner of Galena Road and Route 47
c. Ordinance Granting a Property Line Setback
Variance for Certain Territory Generally Located at
the Southwest Corner of Galena Road and Route 47
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—October 22 2024—Page 5 of 6
Mayor Purcell stated the Yorkville Renewable Solar(Nexamp)is not being voted on at tonight's meeting,
but Attorney Kramer will be sharing a presentation given to the Economic Development Committee the
other day(see attached presentation).
Attorney Kramer,the attorney for the petitioners,Nexamp, shared that the project's property is west of the
Rob Roy Drainage District and west of the service road.Attorney Kramer shared that his other clients,the
Nagels, currently own 73 acres in this area, and out of the 73 acres,only the southern 26 acres will be
used for the Nexamp project. Attorney Kramer reported that Mr.Nagel expects the land north of the solar
field all the way to Galena to be residential property eventually. He also owns the land on the east side of
the Rob Roy Drainage District,which is not large,but he believes it will be commercial eventually. Matt
Kwiatkowski, with Nexamp, shared his presentation with the Council. He shared that they are now the
country's largest community solar developer. Mr. Kwiatkowski reported that they started this project with
the landowners over two years ago. He stated that the system would be setback 1000 feet from Route 47
and more than 1300 feet from Galena Road. Mayor Purcell stated back in March,that a new ordinance
was passed, making the setback requirement for this type of project a 1000-foot setback.Alderman Koch
asked about the northeast corner of the solar project area, which Mr. Kwiatkowski said is a floodplain and
is difficult for other uses. Mayor Purcell asked Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble if this
would require a fence, and she said yes, an 8-foot fence. Mr. Kwiatkowski shared that the nearest home is
1,200 feet from the system. There is also a landscape plan with robust landscape screening, and they will
also include parkway trees from the Nagel property and Galena and Route 47. Attorney Kramer
mentioned the IDOT expansion is factored into their plans.
Mayor Purcell asked if all of the property around the site is used for agriculture,to which Attorney
Kramer and Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble said yes. Community Development
Director Barksdale-Noble said the current land is at R-2, and they are requesting it to be A-1 with special
use, which the property's current use is A-1. Attorney Kramer spoke to the property to the south regarding
the rezoning,to which they had no objections. There is a legal objection to the rezoning from the property
owner to the North. Alderman Funkhouser asked about the commercial potential and wanted clarification.
Attorney Kramer said the area next to 47 and the Drainage District is the area for commercial, which was
the original PUD plan for the area. Alderman Funkhouser asked about the floodplain and requirements
with the state on building within a floodplain.Nexamp stated they would receive proper approval from
the state for all work within the floodplain. Alderman Soling asked if they would be going under the Rob
Roy Creek,to which Mr. Kwiatkowski said yes;the drainage district asked for the wires to go under the
creek vs. over the creek. ComEd has done its studies for the project; no upgrades to its current systems
will be required. Alderman Soling asked if there would be an agreement regarding liability with the
drainage district. Mr. Kwiatkowski said they currently do not have an agreement but expect it to be
included. He also said the cables would be far below the ditch, which the drainage district could still clean
out as needed.
Alderman Koch asked if the zoning change would reduce taxes. Mayor Purcell said the taxes go with the
property use,and they are currently taxed as agricultural,even though they are zoned R-2.Attorney
Kramer said it should go up substantially with the special use. Mr. Kwiatkowski said the 23 acres pay an
annual tax of$1,200. The solar field system would be about$40,000 annually. Over the course of the
project's term, it would be around$1.1 million in total tax revenue vs. $100,000 if it stayed agricultural.
Mayor Purcell said this item will return to the City Council in November.
Kendall County Petition 24-26—1.5 Mile Review
(11327 and 11209 River Road)
(PZC 2024-23 & EDC 2024-68)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to authorize staff to notify Kendall County that the City Council does
not have any objections to the proposed map amendment(rezoning). So moved by Alderman Transier;
seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye,
Marek-aye, Corneils-aye,Koch-aye, Plocher-aye
._ Kendall County Petition 24-27—1.5 Mile Review
(5862 and 5834 Championship)
(PZC 2024-24 & EDC 2024-69)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to authorize staff to notify Kendall County that the City Council does
not have any objections to the proposed Plat of Vacation. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded
by Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Tarulis-aye,Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye,
Corneils-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—October 22,2024—Page 6 of 6
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT
No report.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT(cont'd)
City Buildings Updates
(CC 2021-04)
No update.
Water Study Update
(CC 2021-38)
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Barb, a resident of Plano, prepared some comments after the cannabis issue that recently took place. She
brought up the movie"It's a Wonderful Life". She shared concerns in the City with drag in family
settings, alcohol at the water park, and the potential cannabis in city businesses. She said things of this
nature are concerning and shared Yorkville is sliding down into a"Pottersville,"referencing the town
within the movie,which is sleazy and corrupt. She urged the Council to make policies and keep
ordinances that would turn this City to God from sin.
-- EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to go into executive session for the following:
I. For litigation,when an action against,affecting,or on behalf of the particular public body has been
filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal,or when the public body finds that an
action is probable or imminent,in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered
into the minutes of the closed meeting.
2. For the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body.
So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye,
Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye
The City Council entered executive session at 8:30 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 8:44 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman
Transier; seconded by Alderman Corneils.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Jor' Be land,
ity Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois
United City of Yorkville
Audit Overview –Fiscal Year 2024
City Council
October 22, 2024
Another award
13th time
Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting Award
by the Government Finance Officers Association
of the US and Canada in FY 23
General Fund
Fund Balance History
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Millions% Fund Balance 41% 28% 37% 42% 43% 43% 47% 51% 49% 46% 47%
% Fund Balance -Adjusted 36% 24% 32% 38% 40% 34% 32% 36% 36% 34% 37%
General Fund Budget
Surplus(Deficit)
($3)
($2)
($1)
$0
$1
$2
$3
$4
MillionsFund Close
Out Transfers
Revenue Line-Item Budgeted Amount Actual Amount
Property Tax $3,721,677 $3,708,527
Sales Tax (local)$4,671,600 $4,873,592
Sales Tax (non-home rule)$3,774,000 $3,803,807
Utility Tax $1,315,000 $1,139,841
Income Tax $3,346,228 $3,587,615
Use Tax $882,853 $813,159
Building Permits $500,000 $810,454
Video Gaming Tax $300,000 $308,184
Excise (i.e.,Telecom)Tax $202,340 $191,800
Investment Earnings $150,000 $687,994
Revenue performance
Page 116-117 of paper copy (page 123-124 of pdf copy)
Department Budgeted Expenses Actual Expenses
Administration $980,687 $910,459
Finance $670,705 $628,245
Police $6,834,912 $6,641,465
Community Development $1,331,371 $1,266,989
PW -Streets & Sanitation $4,228,535 $4,079,836
Admin Services $4,730,671 $4,222,581
Library Operations $1,156,750 $1,025,240
Parks $1,778,332 $1,695,542
Recreation $1,688,461 $1,596,262
Sewer Operations $1,705,185 $1,533,427
Water Operations $15,056,707 $6,340,585
Controlling costs
Pages 119-125 of paper copy (pages 126-132 of pdf copy) -General Fund
Page 127 (134 pdf) -Library / Pages 130-131 (137-138 pdf) -Parks & Rec
Page 156 (163 pdf) for Sewer / Page 157 (164 pdf) for Water
General Fund Performance
Budgeted Actual Variance
Revenues 23,017,965 24,249,567 1,231,602
Expenditures (18,776,881)(17,749,575)(1,027,306)
Net Transfers (4,241,084)(6,179,088)1,938,004
Surplus(Deficit)-0-320,904 320,904
Items of Note
Fund balance categories and amounts
Paper pages 79-80 (pdf pages 86-87)
Pensions and OPEB(notes & add’l info)
Paper page 84-110 (pdf pages 91-117)
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
(IMRF) –pages 100/103-104(pdf 107/110-111)
Total Pension Liability
Increased by $1.5M
From $18.3M to $19.8M
Net Position
Increased by $2.1M
From $16.8M to $18.9M
Percent Funded
Dec 2019: 92.82%
Dec 2020: 101.96%
Dec 2021: 111.05%
Dec 2022: 92.06%
Dec 2023: 95.32%
Fiscal Year Actuarial Determined
Contribution
Actual
Contribution
Excess (Deficit)Covered Payroll Contribution as
% of Covered
Payroll
2018 344,487 344,487 -3,217,682 10.71%
2019 350,666 350,666 -3,506,685 10.00%
2020 365,540 365,540 -3,665,848 9.97%
2021 440,315 440,315 -4,060,573 10.84%
2022 428,230 428,230 -4,128,183 10.37%
2023 371,172 371,172 -4,659,881 7.97%
2024 313,850 313,850 -4,979,247 6.30%
Police Pension Fund
pages 101/105-106 (pdf 108/112-113)
Total Pension Liability
Increased by $1.5M
From $27.9M to $29.4M
Net Position
Increased by $1.9M
From $15.0M to $16.9M
Percent Funded
Apr 2019: 47.07%
Apr 2020: 46.17%
Apr 2021: 58.24%
Apr 2022: 53.56%
Apr 2023: 53.85%
Apr 2024: 57.49%
Fiscal Year Actuarial
Determined
Contribution
Actual
Contribution
Excess (Deficit)Covered Payroll Contribution as
% of Covered
Payroll
2017 825,413 825,413 -2,320,642 35.57%
2018 966,211 966,211 -2,543,266 37.99%
2019 963,361 963,361 -2,449,210 39.33%
2020 1,111,484 1,111,484 -2,631,165 42.24%
2021 1,226,371 1,230,604 4,233 2,744,017 44.85%
2022 1,334,771 1,334,771 -2,694,486 49.54%
2023 1,320,595 1,334,771 14,176 3,016,544 44.25%
2024 1,378,837 1,378,837 -3,139,472 43.92%
Items of note
Long term debt summary on paper
pages 71-77 (pdf pages 78-84)
Debt service schedules on paper pages
159-169 (pdf pages 166-176)
Developer commitment narratives
start on paper page 81 (pdf page 88)
Other items of note
Statistical Section
Pages 171 -209 (pdf pages 178-216)
Historical Trends covering:
City financial trends
Revenue & debt capacity
Demographic & economic information
Operating information
Other items of note
Statistical Section
Paper pages 203-204 (pdf pages 210-211) employee counts
94 full-time employees in 2024
96 full-time employees in 2008
91 full-time employees in 2007
Paper pages 205-209 (pdf pages 212-216) miscellaneous service data
Traffic violations
Permits issued
Streets resurfaced, in miles
Street inventory
New housing starts per year
Management Letter
Recommendations
Funds with deficit equity (prior year)
Countryside & Downtown TIF
Over time development in the TIF Districts
should yield sufficient surpluses to
eliminate negative equity position.
Downtown TIF II finished FY 24 with a fund
balance of +$216,129
New GASB Pronouncements
Management Letter
Recommendations (continued)
Implementation of GASB 94
Private-Public & Public-Public Partnerships
& Availability Payment Arrangements
Effective April 30, 2024 –implemented
Implementation of GASB 96
Subscription-Based Information Technology
Arrangements
Effective April 30, 2024 –implemented
Management Letter
Recommendations (continued)
Implementation of GASB 100 (new)
Accounting Changes and Corrections
Effective April 30, 2025
Implementation of GASB 101 (new)
Compensated Absences
Effective April 30, 2025
Upcoming
2024 Tax Levy discussion
Tax levy estimate approval
October 8th City Council meeting
Public Hearing
November 12th City Council meeting
Discussion and potential vote
November 26th or December 10th
Upcoming
FY 26 Budget rollout
Oct 24-Jan 25 staff planning discussions
Feb 25 budget finalized
Feb 25 City Council presentation
March 11th public hearing
Discussion and potential vote
March 25, 2025 City Council or
April 8, 2025 City Council or
April 22, 2025 City Council
1October 22, 2024Yorkville Renewables, LLC5 MW Community Solar FacilityApplication Rezoning, Special Use & VarianceCity Council MeetingUnited City of Yorkville, Illinois
• Founded in 2007 by two Army veterans• Since 2007, Nexamp has grown exponentially and has become vertically integrated developer and owner of solar projects nationwide• Nexamp owns and operates projects• Acquires projects from other companies• 475+ employees today• Voted #1 Community Solar Company in 2023 by Solar Power World Magazine• Just completed largest domestic module purchase in community solar history – with Heliene in MN – 1.5 GW
Nexamp OverviewIllinois Experience• Started to build out our Midwest team in 2018• Chicago office with 80+ employees – Second HQ• Currently building or operating 20+ projects statewide and 30+ more in development • Our operation assets serve over 5,000 residents and small businesses in Illinois
Area MapYorkville Renewables, LLC
Project InformationYorkville Renewables, LLC•Project Location: SWC of Galena Road & IL Route 47•Zoned: R-2 (proposed A-1 for project area)•Parcel: 02-05-400-005 & 02-08-200-030•Owner: Dan Nagel & Charene Nagel Trustees of the Daniel A. Nagel Living Trust & Charene S. Nagel Living Trust•Parcel Size: Approximately 73.5 Acres•Project Size: Approximately 23 Acres within proposed array fence•Project Capacity: 5 MWac•Project Life: 30 – 40 years
Site PlanYorkville Renewables, LLCSetback Requirements ProposedROW/Front (East)•100’ to PL •1,000’ to Rt 47 ROW Line •950’ to fence •>1,000’ to panelSide Yard (North)•100’ to PL (50’ variance requested)•1,000 to Galena Road ROW Line•8’ to fence / 50’ from panel to PL•>1,000’ from panel to Galena RoadSide Yard (South) •100’ to PL (50’ variance requested)•8’ to fence / 50’ to panelSide Yard (West)•50’ to PL•8’ to fence / 50’ to panel• Access off Galena Road where existing driveway is• All wires will be underground to the Point of Interconnection with the exception of several equipment as required by code and the utility
Landscape PlanYorkville Renewables, LLC• Within the fence, the site will be planted with a pollinator seed mix• Mixes will help reduce stormwater runoff and increase stormwater infiltration• Parkway trees along Galena and Route 47• Proposed screening on north, south and east side of array• Site surrounded by 8’ chain link fence with privacy slats
Site Photos Yorkville Renewables, LLC• Rending looking Northwest from Raging Waves towards Site
Site Photos Yorkville Renewables, LLC• Rending looking Northwest from Raging Waves towards Site
Proposed ViewYorkville Renewables, LLC• Looking southwest along Galena Road at proposed driveway location towards Site
Proposed ViewYorkville Renewables, LLC• Rendering looking southwest along Galena Road at proposed driveway location towards Site
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