R-84-26 Approving Purchases for Lighting Up Lemont Holiday ItemsA -- �q,2,b
413 Main Street 111-emont, IL 60439
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving Purchases for Lighting Up Lemont Holiday Items
DATE: October 13, 2026
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
Lighting Up Lemont began in 2019 to bring more foot traffic into town to support local
businesses during the winter months. Since this time, Lemont has become a holiday
destination location, bringing thousands of people into our historic downtown district,
benefiting the entire community.
For 2026, staff would like to continue to purchase items from vendors that will continue to
enhance our existing displays while adhering to our budgeted amount of $20,000.00.
We again are offering sponsorship opportunities to businesses for the 2026 — 2027 Lighting
Up Lemont season to purchase additional holiday display items.
Consistency with Village Policy
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of said Resolution.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to approve said Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Approving Purchase of Lighting Up Lemont Holiday Items 2026.pdf
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
RESOLUTION NO. " ; '
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASES FOR
LIGHTING UP LEMONT HOLIDAY ITEMS
ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
THIS 13th DAY OF OCTOBER 2026
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of
Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and
DuPage, Illinois on this 13TH day of
October 2026
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASES
FOR LIGHTING UP LEMONT HOLIDAY ITEMS
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont ("Village") intends to have holiday design
decorations in the downtown area;
WHEREAS, the Village has obtained the holiday displays from different
vendors in the past based on budgeted amounts and needs;
WHEREAS, Section 5/8-9-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/8-9-1)
allows the Board of Trustees of the Village ("Village Board"), upon a vote of two-thirds
of the trustees then holding office, to waive the requirements for competitive bidding;
and
WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that it is advisable, necessary
and in the best interests of the Village to waive competitive bidding to purchase
holiday lighting display items for the budgeted amount of $20,000.00 for the 2026-
2027 Lighting Up Lemont season.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village President and Board
of Trustees of the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, as
follows:
SECTION ONE: Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing findings and
recitals are hereby adopted as Section One of this Resolution and are incorporated by
reference as if set forth verbatim herein.
SECTION TWO: Waiver of Public Bid Requirements and Authorize to
Purchase items for 2026. The Village Board hereby waives the competitive bidding
requirements and authorizes the purchase of displays and items totaling $20,000.00
for the 2026-2027 Lighting Up Lemont holiday season.
SECTION THREE: The Village Administrator or his designee is hereby
authorized to execute any documents and take any other steps necessary to purchase
holiday items as needed to continue to enhance and expand the Lighting Up Lemont
holiday season.
SECTION FOUR: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL
AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS ON THIS 13th DAY OF OCTOBER 2026.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES NAYS ABSENT ABSTAIN
Samuel Forzley
Janelle Kittridge
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
Ronald Stapleton
JoIin l"gofske, President
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Charlene M. S ollep Vilage Clerk
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