City of Elgin Committee of the Whole met December 3.
Here are the agenda provided by the committee:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting – November 12, 2025 (Special)
November 19, 2025 (Regular)
Public Comment
Initiatives and Other Items
A. Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
Objective: The purpose of the Truth in Taxation public hearing is to provide transparency and allow taxpayers to comment on the city’s proposed increase to its aggregate property tax levy (excluding debt service levies) when the increase is more than five percent over the previous year’s extension.
B. Cook County Class 6b Property Tax Incentive for 301 Ramona Avenue—Resolution in Support (No Cost)
Objective: Adopting a resolution supporting a request by Vital RE, LLC to obtain a Cook County Class 6b tax incentive for the approximately $520,000 investment in a vacant industrial building at 301 Ramona Avenue.
C. Wing Park Family Aquatic Center Longevity and Safety Renovations—Change Order No. 1 ($33,450)
Objective: Complete the necessary improvements to the aquatic facility to ensure structural integrity, create watertight seals and provide a clean, durable finish for long term use.
D. Independent Fitness Contractor Service Agreement ($26,000)
Objective: Provide patrons of The Edward Schock Centre of Elgin with quality fitness instruction and personal training.
E. Sewer Infrastructure Projects—Engineering Services Agreement with Trotter and Associates, Inc., Amendment No. 4 ($65,000)
Objective: Provide the city with engineering services to evaluate, design and provide construction services related to sewer system improvements.
F. Lead Service Line Replacement Program, Year 5—Illinois Environmental Protection Public Water Supply Loan Program Requirements (No Cost)
Objective: Remove lead-based water service lines on private property using approximately $15 million in funding from Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s Public Water Supply Loan Program.
G. “Welcoming City” Ordinance Discussion (Councilmembers Dixon and Alfaro)
Objective: Councilmember Dixon (with Councilmember Alfaro as his second) is requesting an agenda item to discuss a “Welcoming City” ordinance.
Announcements from Council
Announcements from Staff
Adjournment
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