R-2-24 Approving Business District Improvement Grant for the AprilVILLAGE OF
EMONT418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439
TO: Village Board Meeting
FROM: Jason Berry, Community Development
THROUGH:
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving Business District Improvement Grant for the April
2023 Cycle
DATE: January 8, 2024
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
The Village of Lemont continues to show success with its business grant programs. Thanks to
the success of the program, there is a consistent queue of applications for support among
businesses and property owners. Matt's Barbecue, LLC, had their grant application reviewed
and approved by the Historic Preservation Commission in March, 2023. Due to materials
delays, the permit from February 2023 had to be extended twice, to June and July 2023. The
project was completed in September 2023.
The project has been reviewed and found to meet the Village's grant eligibility requirements
for reimbursement. The grant total is $25,000.00
ANALYSIS
The Lemont 2030 Comprehensive Plan recommends implementing a comprehensive
incentives policy. The current policy has remained consistent and was last discussed on May
15, 2022.
Consistency with Village Policy
Lemont 2030 Comprehensive Plan
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to Approve the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Business District Improvement Grant Jan 2024 Resolution
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
RESOLUTION
NUMBER R- -24
A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT GRANT FOR
THE APRIL 2023 CYCLE IN LEMONT, IL
JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Clerk
JANELLE KITTRIDGE
DAVE MAHER
KEN MCCLAFFERTY
KEVIN SHA UGHNESSY
RICK SNIEGOWSKI
RON STAPLETON
Trustees
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont on
RESOLUTION NO. R- -24
A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT GRANT FOR
THE APRIL 2023 CYCLE IN LEMONT, IL
WHEREAS the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, ("the
Village") is a municipality in the state of Illinois with full powers to enact ordinances and adopt
resolutions for the benefit of the residents of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Lemont 2030 Comprehensive Plan recommends establishing a
community -wide facade and site improvement program; and
WHEREAS, to support economic growth within Village's commercial districts the Board
of Trustees has established a Business District Improvement Grant and Downtown Retail
Recruitment Incentive programs (the "Program") and approved funding for applications within the
Village in the FY23 Budget; and
WHEREAS, said Program is administered by the Village and is funded from General
Fund and TIF District Revenues for purposes of control and prevention of blight, dilapidation
and deterioration of designated areas within the District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said Program the Village has agreed to participate, subject to its
sole discretion, in sharing the costs of building, sign, and site improvements to commercial and
institutional establishments within the Village; and
WHEREAS, applications were reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission at the
regular meeting of March 9, 2023 and the proposed work was found to meet the requirements for
a certificate of appropriateness as necessary and as the grant review committee the proposed
work was found to be eligible for a grant under the criteria of the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Owner/Lessee desires to participate in the Program pursuant to the
terms and provisions of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees find that it is in the best interests of the
Village to authorize eleven Business District Improvement Grants totaling $25,000.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1: RECITALS.
That the above recitals and legislative findings are found to be true and correct and are
hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if frilly set forth in their entirety.
SECTION 2:
The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont hereby approve the following
Business District Improvement Grant Agreements in substantially the same form as attached
hereto as Exhibit A, subject to attorney review:
a) Matt's Barbecue, LLC for 308 Canal Street (pergola and lighting), in the amount of
$25,000
SECTION 3: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and
publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
ADOPTED this 8th day of January, 2024.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS, ON
THIS 8t' DAY OF JANUARY 2024.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Janelle Kittridge
Dave Maher
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
V/
Ron Stapleton
IF
P:..Atte EAL
I MISlen, Village Clerk
John Egofske, i lage Presi ent
EXHIBIT A
Village Lemont
Community and Economic Development
24 Department 418 Main Street, Lemont, IL 60439
Phone (630) 257-1595
Fax (630 257-1598
Lemont Business District Improvement Grant
USE OF FUNDS
VERIFICATION OF EXPENSES
FAILURE TO COMPLETE WORK
INDEMNIFICATION
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
1. Use of Funds
The Village of Lemont ("the Village") shall reimburse the Owner/Lessee for the shared
cost of property improvements, as described in the Business District Improvement
Grant application ("Grant").
The maximum amount of reimbursement shall not exceed $
2. Verification of Expenses
Within 90 days of the below acceptance date, applicants must submit verification in the form
of receipts or other records of payments made for the approved eligible expenses.
3. Failure to Complete Work
If the Owner/Lessee or their contractor fails to complete the building, sign, or site
improvements in conformity with the plans provided for in application, this Grant shall
terminate and the financial obligation on the part of the Village shall cease and become null
and void.
4. Village and General Indemnification
The Owner/Lessee agrees to defend and hold harmless the Village from all claims which may
arise out of said owners' construction activities under this Grant. In the event that, as a result
of this Grant, or actions taken as required hereunder, the Village is made a party defendant in
any litigation arising by reason of this Grant, and development activities contemplated
hereunder, the owners agree to defend and hold harmless the Village, the mayor, trustees,
officers and agents thereof, individually and collectively, from any suits and from any claims,
demands, setoff or other action including but not limited to judgments arising therefrom.
Certification: The undersigned certifies that to the best of my knowledge and belief, all
information contained in the grant application is true, complete and correct. The
undersigned agrees to provide the Village with verification of expenses and agrees to furnish
any additional information to the Village as needed. Failure to comply with these conditions
may require the return of funds.
Signature of Applicant
Printed Name
Business Name
Business Address
Corporation or Registered Agent
Date
Please submit signed form to the Director of Community Development. E-mail is preferred;
however, document can be placed in the Village drop box at 418 Main Street.
Jason Berry, AICP
Economic and Community Development
Director (630) 257-1581
'berry@lemont.il.us