R-77-26 Approving Business District Improvement and Code Compliance Grants in Lemont, IL418 Main Street ; Lemont, IL 60439
TO:
Village Board Meeting
FROM:
Jason Berry, Community Development
THROUGH:
George Schafer, Village Administrator
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving Business District Improvement and Code
Compliance Grants in Lemont, IL
DATE:
September 14, 2026
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
The Village Board is requested to approve two economic development incentive grants for
properties in Downtown Lemont.
311 Canal Street (JR Owen)
Business District Improvement Grant of $25,000 for eligible building improvements, including
exterior renovation, roofing, and window replacement. The applicant has undertaken
substantial improvements to the property and is eligible for the maximum $25,000 grant award
under the Business District Improvement Grant Program.
114 Stephen Street
Code Compliance Grant of $20,872 for the installation of a fire suppression system. The total
eligible project cost is $41,744, and the proposed grant represents 50% of the eligible project
cost.
Both projects meet the eligibility requirements of their respective Village grant programs.
ANALYSIS
The Business District Improvement Grant Program supports investment in Lemont's
commercial properties by reimbursing eligible building and site improvements. The Code
Compliance Grant Program provides assistance for critical life -safety, accessibility, and utility
improvements within the Village's downtown TIF districts.
The proposed grants total $45,872.
Consistency with Village Policy
Lemont 2030 Comprehensive Plan
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to Approve the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
A Resolution Approving Business District Improvement and Code Compliance Grants in
Lemont, IL
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
RESOLUTION
NUMBER R-11 -26
A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT AND CODE
COMPLIANCE GRANTS IN LEMONT, IL
JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Clerk
SAMUEL J. FORZLEY
JANELLE KITTRIDGE
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 ( —' q �2''
RESOLUTION NO. R- 1 q -26
A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT AND CODE
COMPLIANCE GRANTS IN LEMONT, IL
WHEREAS, the Lemont 2030 Comprehensive Plan recommends supporting economic
growth, reinvestment in commercial properties, and public safety through building and
infrastructure improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Village has established the Business District Improvement Grant Program
("BDIG") to encourage investment in commercial properties through eligible building, sign, and
site improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Village has established the Code Compliance Grant Program ("CCGP")
to support necessary life -safety and utility upgrades, including fire suppression systems,
accessibility improvements, and water and sewer infrastructure within the downtown TIF districts;
and
WHEREAS, said programs are administered by the Village to promote economic
development, property reinvestment, public safety, and economic revitalization; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said programs, the Village may participate, subject to its sole
discretion, in sharing the costs of eligible improvements under the criteria of the respective
programs; and
WHEREAS, JR Owen has submitted eligible expenses for building improvements at 311
Canal Street, including exterior renovation, roofing, and window replacement, and is eligible for
a Business District Improvement Grant in the amount of $25,000; and
WHEREAS, Manus McClafferty has submitted eligible expenses totaling $41,744 for
the installation of a fire suppression system at 114 Stephen Street and is eligible for a Code
Compliance Grant equal to 50% of the eligible project cost, in the amount of $20,872; and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements at 311 Canal Street were reviewed by the
Historic Preservation Commission on June 16, 2026, and the grant applications were discussed
by the Committee of the Whole on August 17, 2026, and the proposed work was found to meet
the eligibility requirements of the respective BDIG and CCGP programs; and
WHEREAS, the Owners 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 the Business District Improvement Grant and Code Compliance Grant
described herein.
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 l: 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 fully set forth in their entirety.
SECTION 2: BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT GRANT.
The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont hereby approve the following
Business District Improvement Grant Agreement in substantially the same form as attached hereto
as Exhibit A, subject to attorney review:
a) JR Owen for 311 Canal Street (building exterior, roofing, and window improvements), in
an amount not to exceed $25,000,00,
SECTION 3: CODE COMPLIANCE GRANT.
The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont hereby approve the following
Code Compliance Grant Agreement in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit
B, subject to attorney review:
a) Manus McClafferty for 114 Stephen Street (fire suppression system), in an amount not to
exceed $20,872.00.
SECTION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Resolution shall be in frill force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and
publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
ADOPTED this i day of Selt2
I tOl 19641 , 202 fJ
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF LEMON , CO TIES O COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS, ON
THIS _� DAY OF �� , 202 .
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES: NAYS:
Samuel J. Forzley
Janelle Kittridge
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
Attest. -
Charlene M. Smollen, Villa2e_Clerk
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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John Egofske, Village President
EXHIBIT A
Village of Lemont
2 Community and Economic Development
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
Jberr lemont.il.us
EXHIBIT B
Village Lemont
Community and Economic Development
Department 418 Main Street, Lemont, IL 60439
Phone (630) 257-1595
Fax (630 257-1598
Lemont Code Compliance Program 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 Code Compliance Program 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) 2S7-1S81
jberry@lemont.il.us