TIF Joint Review Board
Regular MeetingBatavia, IL · June 30, 2026
Agenda
City of Batavia
TIF Joint Review Board - June 30, 2026
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM
100 N. Island Ave, Batavia, IL 60510 in the City Council Chambers
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1. Introduction
2. Appointing Public Member
3. Review Meeting Minutes from June 16, 2025 for December 31, 2025.
3.1 Meeting Minutes from June 16, 2025 for December 31, 2025.6-16-2025 JRB 2
Minutes.pdf
4. Review of TIF Balances as of December 31, 2025
5. On-Going Programs & Upcoming Projects
6. Review State Comptroller Reports for year ending December 31, 2025
7. Public Comments
8. Adjournment
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TIF Joint Review Board Annual Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
June 16, 2025
Minutes
Meeting called to order at 10:03 a.m.
Attendees Present:
Scott Buening, City of Batavia
Anthony Isom, City of Batavia
Peggy Colby, City of Batavia
Laura Newman, City of Batavia
Josephine Tucci, Batavia Public Library
Sarah Zimmer, Waubonsee Community College
Antony Inglese, Batavia School District
Josh Bulak, Batavia School District
Brent Strumpf, Batavia Park District
Jen Fox, Public At Large Member
I. Review of Agenda by Scott Buening. Roll Call taken of all members present.
II. Appointment of Jen Fox as Public at Large Member which was moved by Scott Buening, City
of Batavia and seconded by Sarah Zimmer, Waubonsee Community College. All other members
present voted to approve the appointment.
III. Review Minutes from June 24, 2024, meeting, which was moved by Josephine Tucci,
Batavia Public Library, and seconded by Josh Bulak, Batavia Public School District. All
members present voted to approve minutes from the meeting.
IV. Review of TIF Balances from 2024 – discussed the Fund revenue balances in TIF 1,3,4, and
6 and the expenditures that occurred during the year 2024.
V. Current or Potential TIF Projects for 2025
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TIF 1:
Private Improvements
• Comedy Vault (loan forgiveness per agreement)
• Geneva Winery
Public Properties
• Peace Bridge Bike Ramp Project
• Riverbank Stabilization
• Repayment to City for Houston Street Loan
• Funded TIF 3 purchase of Webster St property for redevelopment
TIF 3:
Private Improvements
• Year 9 of 10 payment to BEI for Walgreens balance due is $108,000
• Ongoing plans to continue to encourage growth and development projects along with
working with property owners, brokers, and potential new business operators to re-tenant
vacant commercial spaces
• Everdines’s Grilled Cheese Building Grant
• 330/338 Webster – Remediation will be reimbursed through escrow funded by property
owner
Public Improvements
• Public Restroom Plaza on River Street
TIF 4:
Private Improvements
• 225 S. Harrison St (Spillane and Sons) – Redevelopment Grant for Demo, HVAC,
Plumbing and more
Public Improvements
• Watermain Repairs
TIF 6:
Private Improvements
• Work with property owners, brokers, and potential new business operators to re-tenant
commercial spaces
Board Comments:
An update was given on the status of the Peace bridge, highlighting the project has grown
significantly in cost from an estimated $1 million to $3.3 million due to unforeseen infrastructure
issues.
VI. Public Comments – No attendees
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VIII. Adjournment – Motioned by Scott Buening, City of Batavia, meeting adjourned at 10:22
a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Liz Perez
Recording Secretary
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