Village Board
Regular MeetingWestmont, IL · March 19, 2026
Minutes
Clerk’s Office
Village of Westmont
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING HELD Thursday, March 19, 2026
Mayor Nero called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
WESTMONT VILLAGE BOARD MEETING ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Nero P Clerk A. Szymski P
TRUSTEES: Barker P Parrilli P
Guzzo P Plowman P
Liddle P Scales P
STAFF:
Gunther A Parker P Brainerd P
(Village Manager) (Assistant Manager) (H.R. Director)
Hennerfeind P Mulhearn A Liljeberg P
(CDD Director) (Deputy Liquor Commissioner) (I.T.)
Chief Gruen P D.C. Thompson A Altic P
(Police Department) (Police Department) (Finance Director)
Chief Riley A D.C. Frank P Mielcarski P
(Fire Dept.) (Fire Department) (Gov’t Services)
Richards A McIntyre P Ries P
(Deputy Village Clerk ) (Communications) (Public Works Director)
ATTORNEY: Zemenak P Lampariello A
A QUORUM WAS PRESENT TO TRANSACT BUSINESS.
PRESS:
Bugle A
Westmont Chamber President: P
THOSE PRESENT RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Nero welcomed everyone to the meeting.
OPEN FORUM:
● Laura Vasilauskas, 57 W of Cass - Submitted a formal complaint regarding 57th Street
West of Cass Avenue (a private drive) regarding the following: 1) inadequate turning
radius of emergency access, refuse trucks, and postal services vehicles. 2) Parking
stalls and layouts for multi-unit residences 3) garbage containers not maintained or
located in compliance with Village requirements. 4) The roadway has not been properly
maintained and it is in a deteriorated condition. 5) Commercial vehicles are parked on
the grass areas. Requests that a formal inspection of the property and surrounding
areas be conducted. Coordination between Code enforcement, Planning & Zoning and
Public Works to provide written determination of all applicable code violations with
compliance deadlines.
● Laurel Rugen, 513 N Grant Street - Has inquiry about what project is going on in her
area. The utilities are being marked out and wants to know if there will be digging on her
street.
VOTING KEY: A=ABSENT AB=ABSTAIN N=NO W=Withdrawn
P=PRESENT Y=YES R=RECUSE
Note: The items listed in these minutes are summaries only and are not meant to be a
direct transcript of the Mayor’s, Manager’s, Clerk’s and Trustees’ comments. For actual
quotes of the referenced items please refer to the Archival video copy of this meeting.
VOTING SUMMARY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
TRUSTEE BARKER Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TRUSTEE GUZZO Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TRUSTEE LIDDLE Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TRUSTEE PARRILLI Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y
TRUSTEE PLOWMAN Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TRUSTEE SCALES Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
10 11
TRUSTEE BARKER Y Y
TRUSTEE GUZZO Y Y
TRUSTEE LIDDLE Y Y
TRUSTEE PARRILLI Y Y
TRUSTEE PLOWMAN Y Y
TRUSTEE SCALES Y Y
REPORTS
Mayor Nero
● Congratulations to the CUSD 201 Westmont Junior High Panthers Wrestling
Team. They are state champions.
● Congratulations to the D60 Westview Hills Middle School Chess Team who are
the ISA state champions.
● State of the Village will take place on May 20th at BAMTheatre. More information
is forthcoming.
● The Village will soon be publishing some updated information regarding
downtown parking opportunities as well as a plan to possibly institute a temporary
village-sponsored valet service while the Cass and Burlington parking lot is
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affected due to construction.
Village Clerk Szymski
● Village Hall will be closed April 3rd and May 25th.
● A recent news release was published regarding Block Party Applications. Please
check the website for more details.
● Chamber Community Awards Dinners is April 27. Tickets are available through the
Chamber website: westmontchamber.com
Trustee Guzzo
● The next Fire Public Safety Committee meeting is May 28th, 4:30pm in Village Hall and
everyone is invited to attend.
● The Fire Department will vacate the facility at 6015 S. Cass location in early April and move
to their temporary engine and fire personnel facility to 328 S. Wilmette. The Fire
Department administration will have a temporary location at 39 E. Burlington.
● The Knights of Columbus has their fish fry at 25 N. Cass Ave from 5 - 8pm every Friday
during the Lenten season.
Trustee Scales
● The remaining Community Development Committee dates are April 16, July 9, & Sept.
17.
● The next Planning and Zoning meeting is scheduled for April 8th at 6pm.
Trustee Parilli
● The next Public Works Committee meeting was held earlier today. Recap of the
meeting:
○ The Annual 2025 Report was reviewed.
○ The Public Works Employee of the Year was Jesse Raap.
○ There were 8 projects in 2025 that were completed.
○ We have 11 ongoing and upcoming projects in 2026, such as: North Water
Tower, Watermain replacement, water treatment plant, ComEd relocation,
roadway reconstruction, alley reconstructions, pavement preservations, etc.
● Volunteers are needed for the River Sweep which will be held on April 18th. Residents
can sign up online by April 5th.
● Brush, Yard Waste & Compost Programs will resume April 6.
● Free leaf pick up will be the week of April 6 - 10th. Please see the website for complete
details.
● Construction projects can be found on the Village website for the most current updates.
● Adopt-a-Planter program has begun. Residents, businesses, and organizations can sign
up for the program online on the Village website.
Trustee Plowman
● The Police Public Safety Committee meeting will be held May 14, 2026 in Village Hall.
● The Village is addressing the E-Bike and E-Scooter safety issues. The program is
scheduled for March 25th at 500 N. Cass Avenue, at 6:30pm.
● The Village has created a webpage pertaining to e-bikes and e-scooters for information.
That can be found at westmont.illinois.gov/e-bikes.
● Special Olympics Paper Shred event will be held April 18th, 2026.
● Drug take-back day will be April 25th at Mariano’s and at 500 N. Cass Ave.
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Trustee Liddle
● The Administration and Finance Committee meeting will be held April 2, 4:30pm, at
Village Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.
● Petpawlooza Pet of the Week contest - The entire community is invited to go to our
website and sign up their pet for this weekly contest. All of this effort is to help promote
the new Petpawlooza event, which will be held at Veterans Memorial Park on May 16th.
Details on the Village website at westmont.illinois.gov
● Spring Window Murals - Businesses can sign up to have their windows painted for
spring. This can be accomplished by visiting westmontevents.com
Trustee Barker
● The next Environmental Improvement Committee meeting will be Monday, April 6, 2026.
● Electronics and More Recycling Event will be Saturday, April 4, 2026 in front of Village
Hall. Details are posted to the website.
● We have a Protect Our Pollinators Program that is up and running. Please visit the
website to sign up. The monarch butterfly population that hibernates within certain
regions of Mexico went up 65%.
● Details for the 2026 Dark Sky Grant program have been released. Please visit the
website for more details. Mentioned that the City of Chicago is turning down lights or
blocking their lights after 11:00pm to prevent migratory birds from crashing into tall
buildings.
● Tree Seedling Giveaway - Residents can sign up through the Village website to receive
up to 3 free seedlings on Arbor Day, April 24th, 2026.
● There is a call for artists for the Vision and Vibe Fest that happens in September at
Veterans Memorial Park. It’s a free event and it’s about the arts and music.
PUBLIC HEARING: APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE 2026
Board to conduct a public hearing for the 1/1/2026-12/31/2026 Fiscal Year Appropriation
Ordinance.
● Finance Director Altic was asked to go through the public hearing.
● The total Village wide appropriations ordinance is $189,967,439. This includes other
entities, such as the Police Pension Fund, the Fire Pension Fund, and the Westmont
Library. The Village’s share is $179,487,230.
● The appropriations ordinance is statutorily required and must be passed by March of
each year. This allows for administrative flexibility beyond the budget. This is to account
for unforeseen scenarios, such as weather events.
● The Village staff must follow procurement guidelines. Purchases / Contracts over
$25,000 will still go before the Village Board. The appropriations ordinance does not
circumvent any control processes that we have in place.
● There were no comments from the public.
● Mayor Nero closed the Public Hearing at 6:22pm.
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ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
● No items to be removed from the consent agenda.
(1) CONSENT AGENDA [Omnibus Vote]:
Assistant Village Manager Parker addressed the Board on this agenda item.
(A) VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES
Board Meeting Minutes
● Board to consider approving the following:
○ Minutes of the Village Board held on March 5, 2026
○ Minutes of the Village Board Strategic Plan Workshop held March 11, 2026
○ Minutes of the Village Board Strategic Plan Workshop held March 12, 2026
(B) FINANCE ORDINANCE
Finance Ordinance # 6 $ 1,969,384.25
(C) PURCHASE ORDERS: None
(D) TOTAL OF PURCHASE ORDER(S) AND FINANCE ORDINANCE(S): $ 1,969,384.25
(E) PROCLAMATION - BALES LUMBER & SUPPLY, INC. / ACE HARDWARE
Board to consider a proclamation honoring Bales Lumber & Supply, Inc., Ace Hardware.
● Stanley Bales, Jr. addressed the Village Board. He thanked the wonderful staff,
multi-generational customers. He is grateful to the local businesses and churches that
have supported the business. He thanked the Village of Westmont and Community
School Districts for their support.
● Stanley Bales, Sr. addressed the Village Board and he talked about the history of the
family business. He expressed his appreciation to the Village.
● The Mayor presented a key to the Village of Westmont to the Bales family.
Motion by Trustee Liddle to consider the consent agenda.
Seconded by Trustee Plowman and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #1
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
(2) CLOVERS GARDEN CENTER - SPECIAL USE PERMIT - SEASONAL OUTDOOR
RETAIL
Community Development Director Hennerfeind addressed the Village Board.
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Motion by Trustee Liddle to consider an ordinance approving a request from Clovers Garden
Center LLC, d/b/a Clovers Garden Center (Petitioner), and Suburbanite Bowl, Inc., and
Downers Grove National Trust 76-28 (Owners), for the properties at 201 and 209 West Ogden
Avenue, Westmont, Illinois, 60559, for the following:
1. Special Use Permit to operate an Outdoor Retail Sales business (seasonal outdoor
garden center) in the B-2 General Business District.
Seconded by Trustee Scales and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #2
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(3) SOUTH FIRE STATION HEADQUARTERS ZONING ENTITLEMENTS
Community Development Director Hennerfeind and Deputy Fire Chief Frank addressed the
Village Board
Motion by Trustee Barker to consider an ordinance approving requests from the Village of
Westmont for the properties at 6015 South Cass Avenue, 6101 South Cass Avenue, and 1000
Beninford Lane, Westmont, Illinois, 60559, for the following:
1. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from General Commercial and Parks/Open
Space to Public/Semi Public;
2. Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment to rezone the properties from the R-3 Single-Unit
Residential District, the R-4 General Residential District, and the C-1 Commercial District
to the P/I Public and Institutional District;
3. Preliminary Plan and Final Plat of Subdivision to consolidate four (4) lots into one (1) lot;
4. Zoning Ordinance Variance to the maximum size, fuel type, and location of an
Emergency Generator;
5. Major Site Plan.
Seconded by Trustee Guzzo and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #3
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(4) APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE FOR THE VILLAGE’S FISCAL YEAR 1/1/2026 -
12/31/2026
Finance Director Altic addressed the Village Board on this item.
Motion by Trustee Liddle to Board to consider an ordinance adopting the 1/1/2026 -
12/31/2026 fiscal year appropriation ordinance.
Seconded by Trustee Plowman and the motion passed.
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VOTE ON MOTION #4
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(5) INTENT-TO-REIMBURSE RESOLUTION
Assistant Village Manager Parker addressed the Village Board on this item.
Motion by Trustee Plowman to consider a resolution expressing intent regarding expenditures
to be reimbursed from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenues.
Seconded by Trustee Scales and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #5
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(6) PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
Assistant Village Manager Parker, Brian Krajewski, and Community Development Director
Hennerfeind addressed the Village Board on this item.
Public Comment:
Tammy Deck, owner of TLD Design Center & Gallery at 26 E Quincy Street: She is very grateful
to Bales Hardware for being good landlords. She is inviting different organizations, such as the
Creative Arts Network, the Chamber of Commerce, etc. to help her reimagine a new space now
that she must vacate. Currently has an art show at her gallery. She is open Wed - Sat.
11:00am - 6:00pm.
Motion by Trustee Plowman for the Board to consider an ordinance approving a real estate
agreement for the purchase of property located at 20 E. Quincy Street, Westmont, Illinois.
Seconded by Trustee Scales and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #6
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Plowman, Scales
Nays: Parrilli
Absent: None
(7) IRMA WITHDRAWL RESOLUTIONS 2026
Human Resources Director Brainerd addressed the Village Board on this item.
Motion by Trustee Scalles to consider a motion approving a Resolution authorizing the Village
to issue a Withdrawal Notice to the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (“IRMA”).
Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed.
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VOTE ON MOTION #7
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(8) SPECIAL COUNSEL APPOINTMENT
Attorney Zemenak addressed the Village Board on this item.
Motion by Trustee Barker to consider a motion confirming the Mayor’s appointment of special
counsel to the Village for labor relations matters.
Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #8
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(9) SURPLUS PROPERTY - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Public Works Director Ries addressed the Village Board on this item.
Motion by Trustee Scales to consider an ordinance to declare outdated, unused items from the
Fleet Division of the Public Works Department as surplus.
Seconded by Trustee Plowman and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #9
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(10) 2026 ZONING MAP
Community Development Director Hennerfeind addressed the Village Board on this item.
Motion by Trustee Liddle for the Board to consider an ordinance approving the revised Zoning
Map dated March 10, 2026 as the official 2026 Zoning Map for the Village of Westmont.
Seconded by Trustee Plowman and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #10
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
MISCELLANEOUS
● None
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(11) ADJOURNMENT - 7:26 pm
Motion by Trustee Plowman to adjourn the regular meeting.
Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #11
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:26 P.M.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________________ ___________________________________
Amanda Szymski, Village Clerk Steven T. Nero, Mayor
Dated this 2nd day of April, 2026
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Agenda
Village Board Meeting - Amended Agenda
March 19, 2026
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. OPEN FORUM
Public Comment is subject to the public comment rules and procedures adopted
by the Village.
5. REPORTS
a. Board Reports
i. Mayor
ii. Clerk
iii. Trustees
6. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Appropriations Ordinance FY 2026
Board to conduct a public hearing for the 1/1/2026-12/31/2026 Fiscal
Year Appropriation Ordinance.
Background of Subject Matter
In accordance with state statute, the Village must adopt an
appropriation ordinance during the first quarter of the fiscal year. The
appropriation ordinance is the legal limit of the maximum amount that
can be spent if sufficient funds are available. The Village published
notice in the newspaper of this public hearing as required by law.
Additional Background
The appropriation ordinance should exceed the expected amount to be
spent. The budget is the financial plan of what the Village intends to
spend; this appropriation ordinance is the legal limit that can possibly be
spent if changes are necessary.
Type Presentation
Budgeted Yes
7. ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8. CONSENT AGENDA (OMNIBUS VOTE)
a. Village Board Minutes
i. Board Meeting Minutes
Board to consider approving the minutes of the Village Board meeting
held March 5, 2026.
Background of Subject Matter
Required Parliamentary Procedure
Type Motion
ii. Board Meeting Minutes
Board to consider approving the minutes of the Village Board Strategic
Plan Workshop held March 11, 2026.
Background of Subject Matter
Required Parliamentary Procedure
Type Motion
iii. Board Meeting Minutes
Board to consider approving the minutes of the Village Board Strategic
Plan Workshop held March 12, 2026.
Background of Subject Matter
Required Parliamentary Procedure
Type Motion
b. Finance Ordinance(s)
i. Finance Ordinance #6 - Total to be announced at the meeting.
Type Consent Item
Budgeted
c. Purchase Order(s)
i. There are no additional purchase orders at this time
Type Consent Item
Budgeted
d. Total of Purchase Order(s) and Finance Ordinance(s)
i. Total to be announced at the meeting
Type Consent Item
Budgeted
e. Proclamation - Bales Lumber & Supply, Inc./Ace Hardware
i. Board to consider a proclamation honoring Bales Lumber & Supply, Inc.,
Ace Hardware.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. NEW BUSINESS
a. Clovers Garden Center - Special Use Permit - Seasonal Outdoor Retail
Board to consider an ordinance approving a request from Clovers Garden
Center LLC, d/b/a Clovers Garden Center (Petitioner), and Suburbanite Bowl,
Inc., and Downers Grove National Trust 76-28 (Owners), for the properties
at 201 and 209 West Ogden Avenue, Westmont, Illinois, 60559, for the
following:
1. Special Use Permit to operate an Outdoor Retail Sales business
(seasonal outdoor garden center) in the B-2 General Business District.
Background of Subject Matter
The petitioner has requested a Special Use Permit to operate Clovers Garden
Center, an outdoor retails sales business, to sell plants, garden products,
and seasonal decorations, in the B-2 General Business District. Though there
already is an existing approved Special Use Permit for Clovers, the addition
of a second greenhouse space and staging area triggers the requirement for
a new Special Use Permit to be requested (Ch. 95, Sec. 14.04(L)).
Additional Background
A new Special Use Permit is being requested to accommodate a second
fenced-in work area, measuring 60 feet wide by 120 feet deep, and
accessed by a 12 foot gate on the east side. This secondary area will be
used for plant holding, protecting temperature-sensitive plants, staging of
online and phone orders, as well as larger special orders, and related
preparation activities. The area will include a 28 foot by 78 foot greenhouse,
and will be enclosed by a six foot cyclone-style fence. With approximately
146 parking spaces available when both operations are active, the site
exceeds the minimum requirement of 121 spaces.
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on this case during
its regular meeting on March 11, 2026. The Commission voted unanimously
to recommend approval of the petitioner's request, subject to the staff-
recommended conditions detailed in Section III (C) of the Memo. No one
from the public spoke.
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
b. South Fire Station Headquarters Zoning Entitlements
Board to consider an ordinance approving requests from the Village of
Westmont for the properties at 6015 South Cass Avenue, 6101 South Cass
Avenue, and 1000 Beninford Lane, Westmont, Illinois, 60559, for the
following:
1. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from General Commercial and
Parks/Open Space to Public/Semi Public;
2. Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment to rezone the properties from the
R-3 Single-Unit Residential District, the R-4 General Residential District,
and the C-1 Commercial District to the P/I Public and Institutional District;
3. Preliminary Plan and Final Plat of Subdivision to consolidate four (4)
lots into one (1) lot;
4. Zoning Ordinance Variance to the maximum size, fuel type, and
location of an Emergency Generator;
5. Major Site Plan.
Background of Subject Matter
The petitioner is requesting approval for several actions related to the
redevelopment of 6015 South Cass Avenue, 6101 South Cass Avenue, and
1000 Beninford Lane. The Village of Westmont is proposing to replace the
existing Fire Department Headquarters with a new fire station facility, along
with associated improvements to the parking lot, signage, fencing, the
emergency generator, and landscaping.
Additional Background
Aside from the requested variance, the site plan substantially conforms to
the Village’s Design Guidelines for this Gateway and Corridor area. All public
improvements required under Appendix B of the Village’s Municipal Code are
already in place. Pending approval of the rezoning, the site plan meets all
applicable standards of the P/I Zoning District, including setbacks, lighting,
parking, and landscaping. The preliminary plan, consisting of the final plat,
has also been submitted for review and substantially complies with the
requirements of the P/I District.
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing for this
request at its regular meeting on March 11, 2026. All requested items were
recommended for approval, with one condition: staff is authorized to
administratively approve future changes to the Major Site plan including: the
landscape plan (specifically plant type and location) and the site plan
(specifically perimeter fencing). A revised site plan has been provided.
Two items received one dissenting vote: The Comprehensive Plan Map
Amendment from General Commercial and Parks/Open Space to Public/Semi
Public and the Zoning Ordinance Variance to the maximum size, fuel type,
and location of an Emergency Generator. Three residents spoke during the
hearing and had questions answered.
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
c. Appropriations Ordinance for the Village's Fiscal Year 1/1/2026-12/31/2025
Board to consider an ordinance adopting the 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026 fiscal
year appropriation ordinance.
Background of Subject Matter
In accordance with state statute, the Village must adopt an appropriation
ordinance during the first quarter of the fiscal year. The appropriation
ordinance is the legal limit of the maximum amount that can be spent if
sufficient funds are available.
Additional Background
The appropriation ordinance should exceed the expected amount to be
spent. The budget is the financial plan of what the Village intends to spend,
while the appropriation ordinance is the legal limit that can be spent if
changes and circumstances dictate as such.
Recommendation
Approve
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
d. Intent-to-Reimburse Resolution
Board to consider a resolution expressing intent regarding expenditures to
be reimbursed from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenues.
Background of Subject Matter
In previous Administration/Finance Committee meetings the Village Board
has discussed the possibility of enacting a new TIF to provide for additional
development in the downtown. This resolution would allow the Village to
reimburse itself from eligible TIF expenses either from the existing TIF or
from the new TIF. The eligible TIF expenses would include costs related to
the project at 1 N Cass, a potential project that could include properties at 1
S Cass and 20 E Quincy, and other eligible TIF expenses.
Additional Background
This does not force the Village to implement a TIF or approve any specific
projects. It is just a tool that will allow us to utilize potential TIF Revenues
for reimbursement if needed.
Recommendation
Approval
Type Resolution
Budgeted
e. Purchase of Real Estate
Board to consider an ordinance approving a real estate agreement for the
purchase of property located at 20 E. Quincy Street, Westmont, Illinois.
Background of Subject Matter
The Village is seeking approval of a real estate agreement to purchase 20 E.
Quincy Street. The property consists of approximately 1.5 acres. The Village
ordered an appraisal of the property, and the sales price ($3,015,000.00)
equals the appraised value. The agreement sets a closing date of 1/29/27.
The affirmative vote of 2/3rds of the Corporate Authorities is required to
approve this agreement.
Recommendation
Approve
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
f. IRMA Withdrawal Resolution 2026
Board to consider a motion approving a Resolution authorizing the Village to
issue a Withdrawal Notice to the Intergovernmental Risk Management
Agency (“IRMA”).
Background of Subject Matter
The Village is one of the original members of IRMA, which serves as the
Village’s primary risk management agency and insurance carrier. The Village
is currently performing a due diligence investigation into the pricing and
services provided by IRMA, as well as other potential risk management
agencies and insurance carriers. The purpose of this due diligence
investigation is to ensure that the Village has complete and comprehensive
insurance coverage at the most competitive cost to its taxpayers. If the
Village determines that it is in the best interests of the Village and its
taxpayers to obtain insurance coverage through a new risk management
agency or insurance carrier, it must pass a resolution authorizing the Village
to issue a Withdrawal Notice to IRMA..
Additional Background
Pursuant to IRMA’s contract and by-laws, the Village must provide its
Withdrawal Notice to IRMA at least 120 days prior to withdrawing as a
member. Additionally, the Withdrawal Notice must be provided to IRMA at
least 9 months before the end of IRMA’s current fiscal year in order for the
Village to receive the remaining balance of its member Reserve Account.
Upon the passage of this resolution and the providing of the Withdrawal
Notice to IRMA, the Village retains the right to rescind the Withdrawal Notice
at least 120 days before the end of IRMA’s fiscal year if the Village
determines that remaining as a member of IRMA is in the best interests of
the Village and its taxpayers.
Recommendation
Approve
Type Resolution
Budgeted
g. Special Counsel Appointment
Board to consider a motion confirming the Mayor’s appointment of special
counsel to the Village for labor relations matters.
Background of Subject Matter
This special counsel is required for specialized labor work for the Village.
Recommendation
Approve
Type Motion
Budgeted
h. Surplus Property - Public Works Department
Board to consider an ordinance to declare outdated, unused items from the
Fleet Division of the Public Works Department as surplus.
Background of Subject Matter
The Village of Westmont Fleet Division of the Public Works Department
requests that the attached list of items that are outdated, unused and/or
non-functioning be declared as surplus. Surplus items are to be removed
from the Village's inventory and disposed of with the Village Board's
authority by the Village Manager in the manner determined to be the most
appropriate.
Recommendation
Approve
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
i. 2026 Zoning Map
Board to consider an ordinance approving the revised Zoning Map dated
March 10, 2026 as the official 2026 Zoning Map for the Village of Westmont.
Background of Subject Matter
State statute requires corporate authorities to publish a map showing
existing zoning uses, division, restrictions, regulations, and classifications of
the municipality for the preceding calendar year.
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
11. MISCELLANEOUS
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
This Board may adjourn to closed session to discuss matters so permitted and
may act upon such matters upon returning to open session.
13. ADJOURN
Note: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to
participate in the meeting should contact the ADA Compliance Officer, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00
P.M. Monday through Friday, Village of Westmont, Illinois, 60559; or telephone (630)
981-6210 voice, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Listen Everywhere, an
assistive listening, mobile app, is now available to visitors attending Board and
Commission Meetings held in the Village Hall Board Room.
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Village Board Meeting - Amended Agenda
March 19, 2026
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. OPEN FORUM
Public Comment is subject to the public comment rules and procedures adopted
by the Village.
5. REPORTS
a. Board Reports
i. Mayor
ii. Clerk
iii. Trustees
6. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Appropriations Ordinance FY 2026
Board to conduct a public hearing for the 1/1/2026-12/31/2026 Fiscal
Year Appropriation Ordinance.
Background of Subject Matter
In accordance with state statute, the Village must adopt an
appropriation ordinance during the first quarter of the fiscal year. The
appropriation ordinance is the legal limit of the maximum amount that
can be spent if sufficient funds are available. The Village published
notice in the newspaper of this public hearing as required by law.
Additional Background
The appropriation ordinance should exceed the expected amount to be
spent. The budget is the financial plan of what the Village intends to
spend; this appropriation ordinance is the legal limit that can possibly be
spent if changes are necessary.
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Type Presentation
Budgeted Yes
7. ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8. CONSENT AGENDA (OMNIBUS VOTE)
a. Village Board Minutes
i. Board Meeting Minutes
Board to consider approving the minutes of the Village Board meeting
held March 5, 2026.
Background of Subject Matter
Required Parliamentary Procedure
Type Motion
ii. Board Meeting Minutes
Board to consider approving the minutes of the Village Board Strategic
Plan Workshop held March 11, 2026.
Background of Subject Matter
Required Parliamentary Procedure
Type Motion
iii. Board Meeting Minutes
Board to consider approving the minutes of the Village Board Strategic
Plan Workshop held March 12, 2026.
Background of Subject Matter
Required Parliamentary Procedure
Type Motion
b. Finance Ordinance(s)
i. Finance Ordinance #6 - Total to be announced at the meeting.
Type Consent Item
Budgeted
c. Purchase Order(s)
i. There are no additional purchase orders at this time
Type Consent Item
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Budgeted
d. Total of Purchase Order(s) and Finance Ordinance(s)
i. Total to be announced at the meeting
Type Consent Item
Budgeted
e. Proclamation - Bales Lumber & Supply, Inc./Ace Hardware
i. Board to consider a proclamation honoring Bales Lumber & Supply, Inc.,
Ace Hardware.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. NEW BUSINESS
a. Clovers Garden Center - Special Use Permit - Seasonal Outdoor Retail
Board to consider an ordinance approving a request from Clovers Garden
Center LLC, d/b/a Clovers Garden Center (Petitioner), and Suburbanite Bowl,
Inc., and Downers Grove National Trust 76-28 (Owners), for the properties
at 201 and 209 West Ogden Avenue, Westmont, Illinois, 60559, for the
following:
1. Special Use Permit to operate an Outdoor Retail Sales business
(seasonal outdoor garden center) in the B-2 General Business District.
Background of Subject Matter
The petitioner has requested a Special Use Permit to operate Clovers Garden
Center, an outdoor retails sales business, to sell plants, garden products,
and seasonal decorations, in the B-2 General Business District. Though there
already is an existing approved Special Use Permit for Clovers, the addition
of a second greenhouse space and staging area triggers the requirement for
a new Special Use Permit to be requested (Ch. 95, Sec. 14.04(L)).
Additional Background
A new Special Use Permit is being requested to accommodate a second
fenced-in work area, measuring 60 feet wide by 120 feet deep, and
accessed by a 12 foot gate on the east side. This secondary area will be
used for plant holding, protecting temperature-sensitive plants, staging of
online and phone orders, as well as larger special orders, and related
preparation activities. The area will include a 28 foot by 78 foot greenhouse,
and will be enclosed by a six foot cyclone-style fence. With approximately
146 parking spaces available when both operations are active, the site
exceeds the minimum requirement of 121 spaces.
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on this case during
its regular meeting on March 11, 2026. The Commission voted unanimously
to recommend approval of the petitioner's request, subject to the staff-
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recommended conditions detailed in Section III (C) of the Memo. No one
from the public spoke.
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
b. South Fire Station Headquarters Zoning Entitlements
Board to consider an ordinance approving requests from the Village of
Westmont for the properties at 6015 South Cass Avenue, 6101 South Cass
Avenue, and 1000 Beninford Lane, Westmont, Illinois, 60559, for the
following:
1. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from General Commercial and
Parks/Open Space to Public/Semi Public;
2. Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment to rezone the properties from the
R-3 Single-Unit Residential District, the R-4 General Residential District,
and the C-1 Commercial District to the P/I Public and Institutional District;
3. Preliminary Plan and Final Plat of Subdivision to consolidate four (4)
lots into one (1) lot;
4. Zoning Ordinance Variance to the maximum size, fuel type, and
location of an Emergency Generator;
5. Major Site Plan.
Background of Subject Matter
The petitioner is requesting approval for several actions related to the
redevelopment of 6015 South Cass Avenue, 6101 South Cass Avenue, and
1000 Beninford Lane. The Village of Westmont is proposing to replace the
existing Fire Department Headquarters with a new fire station facility, along
with associated improvements to the parking lot, signage, fencing, the
emergency generator, and landscaping.
Additional Background
Aside from the requested variance, the site plan substantially conforms to
the Village’s Design Guidelines for this Gateway and Corridor area. All public
improvements required under Appendix B of the Village’s Municipal Code are
already in place. Pending approval of the rezoning, the site plan meets all
applicable standards of the P/I Zoning District, including setbacks, lighting,
parking, and landscaping. The preliminary plan, consisting of the final plat,
has also been submitted for review and substantially complies with the
requirements of the P/I District.
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing for this
request at its regular meeting on March 11, 2026. All requested items were
recommended for approval, with one condition: staff is authorized to
administratively approve future changes to the Major Site plan including: the
landscape plan (specifically plant type and location) and the site plan
(specifically perimeter fencing). A revised site plan has been provided.
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Two items received one dissenting vote: The Comprehensive Plan Map
Amendment from General Commercial and Parks/Open Space to Public/Semi
Public and the Zoning Ordinance Variance to the maximum size, fuel type,
and location of an Emergency Generator. Three residents spoke during the
hearing and had questions answered.
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
c. Appropriations Ordinance for the Village's Fiscal Year 1/1/2026-12/31/2025
Board to consider an ordinance adopting the 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026 fiscal
year appropriation ordinance.
Background of Subject Matter
In accordance with state statute, the Village must adopt an appropriation
ordinance during the first quarter of the fiscal year. The appropriation
ordinance is the legal limit of the maximum amount that can be spent if
sufficient funds are available.
Additional Background
The appropriation ordinance should exceed the expected amount to be
spent. The budget is the financial plan of what the Village intends to spend,
while the appropriation ordinance is the legal limit that can be spent if
changes and circumstances dictate as such.
Recommendation
Approve
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
d. Intent-to-Reimburse Resolution
Board to consider a resolution expressing intent regarding expenditures to
be reimbursed from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenues.
Background of Subject Matter
In previous Administration/Finance Committee meetings the Village Board
has discussed the possibility of enacting a new TIF to provide for additional
development in the downtown. This resolution would allow the Village to
reimburse itself from eligible TIF expenses either from the existing TIF or
from the new TIF. The eligible TIF expenses would include costs related to
the project at 1 N Cass, a potential project that could include properties at 1
S Cass and 20 E Quincy, and other eligible TIF expenses.
Additional Background
This does not force the Village to implement a TIF or approve any specific
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projects. It is just a tool that will allow us to utilize potential TIF Revenues
for reimbursement if needed.
Recommendation
Approval
Type Resolution
Budgeted
e. Purchase of Real Estate
Board to consider an ordinance approving a real estate agreement for the
purchase of property located at 20 E. Quincy Street, Westmont, Illinois.
Background of Subject Matter
The Village is seeking approval of a real estate agreement to purchase 20 E.
Quincy Street. The property consists of approximately 1.5 acres. The Village
ordered an appraisal of the property, and the sales price ($3,015,000.00)
equals the appraised value. The agreement sets a closing date of 1/29/27.
The affirmative vote of 2/3rds of the Corporate Authorities is required to
approve this agreement.
Recommendation
Approve
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
f. IRMA Withdrawal Resolution 2026
Board to consider a motion approving a Resolution authorizing the Village to
issue a Withdrawal Notice to the Intergovernmental Risk Management
Agency (“IRMA”).
Background of Subject Matter
The Village is one of the original members of IRMA, which serves as the
Village’s primary risk management agency and insurance carrier. The Village
is currently performing a due diligence investigation into the pricing and
services provided by IRMA, as well as other potential risk management
agencies and insurance carriers. The purpose of this due diligence
investigation is to ensure that the Village has complete and comprehensive
insurance coverage at the most competitive cost to its taxpayers. If the
Village determines that it is in the best interests of the Village and its
taxpayers to obtain insurance coverage through a new risk management
agency or insurance carrier, it must pass a resolution authorizing the Village
to issue a Withdrawal Notice to IRMA..
Additional Background
Pursuant to IRMA’s contract and by-laws, the Village must provide its
Withdrawal Notice to IRMA at least 120 days prior to withdrawing as a
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member. Additionally, the Withdrawal Notice must be provided to IRMA at
least 9 months before the end of IRMA’s current fiscal year in order for the
Village to receive the remaining balance of its member Reserve Account.
Upon the passage of this resolution and the providing of the Withdrawal
Notice to IRMA, the Village retains the right to rescind the Withdrawal Notice
at least 120 days before the end of IRMA’s fiscal year if the Village
determines that remaining as a member of IRMA is in the best interests of
the Village and its taxpayers.
Recommendation
Approve
Type Resolution
Budgeted
g. Special Counsel Appointment
Board to consider a motion confirming the Mayor’s appointment of special
counsel to the Village for labor relations matters.
Background of Subject Matter
This special counsel is required for specialized labor work for the Village.
Recommendation
Approve
Type Motion
Budgeted
h. Surplus Property - Public Works Department
Board to consider an ordinance to declare outdated, unused items from the
Fleet Division of the Public Works Department as surplus.
Background of Subject Matter
The Village of Westmont Fleet Division of the Public Works Department
requests that the attached list of items that are outdated, unused and/or
non-functioning be declared as surplus. Surplus items are to be removed
from the Village's inventory and disposed of with the Village Board's
authority by the Village Manager in the manner determined to be the most
appropriate.
Recommendation
Approve
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
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i. 2026 Zoning Map
Board to consider an ordinance approving the revised Zoning Map dated
March 10, 2026 as the official 2026 Zoning Map for the Village of Westmont.
Background of Subject Matter
State statute requires corporate authorities to publish a map showing
existing zoning uses, division, restrictions, regulations, and classifications of
the municipality for the preceding calendar year.
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
11. MISCELLANEOUS
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
This Board may adjourn to closed session to discuss matters so permitted and
may act upon such matters upon returning to open session.
13. ADJOURN
Note: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to
participate in the meeting should contact the ADA Compliance Officer, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00
P.M. Monday through Friday, Village of Westmont, Illinois, 60559; or telephone (630)
981-6210 voice, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Listen Everywhere, an
assistive listening, mobile app, is now available to visitors attending Board and
Commission Meetings held in the Village Hall Board Room.
https://westmont.illinois.gov/581/ADA-Listen-Everywhere
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Clerk’s Office
Village of Westmont
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING HELD Thursday, March5, 2026.
Mayor Nerocalled the meeting to order at6:00P.M.
WESTMONT VILLAGE BOARD MEETING ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Nero P Clerk A. Szymski P
TRUSTEES: Barker P Parrilli P
Guzzo P Plowman P
Liddle P Scales P
STAFF:
Gunther P Parker P Brainerd P
(Village Manager) (Assistant Manager) (H.R. Director)
Hennerfeind P Mulhearn A Liljeberg P
(CDD Director) (Deputy Liquor Commissioner) (I.T.)
Chief Gruen P D.C. Thompson P Altic P
(Police Department) (Police Department) (Finance Director)
Chief Riley P D.C. Frank A Mielcarski P
(Fire Dept.) (Fire Department) (Gov’t Services)
Richards A McIntyre P Ries P
(Deputy Village Clerk ) (Communications) (Public Works Director)
ATTORNEY: Zemenak P Lampariello A
A QUORUM WAS PRESENT TO TRANSACT BUSINESS.
PRESS:
Bugle A
Westmont Chamber President:A
THOSE PRESENT RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Nero welcomed everyone to the meeting.
OPEN FORUM:
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VOTING KEY: A=ABSENT AB=ABSTAIN N=NO W=Withdrawn
P=PRESENT Y=YES R=RECUSE
Note:The items listed in these minutes are summariesonly and are not meant to be a
direct transcript of the Mayor’s, Manager’s, Clerk’s and Trustees’ comments. For actual
quotes of the referenced items please refer to the Archival video copy of this meeting.
VOTING SUMMARY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
TRUSTEE BARKER Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TRUSTEE GUZZO Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TRUSTEE LIDDLE Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TRUSTEE PARRILLI Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
TRUSTEE PLOWMAN Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TRUSTEE SCALES Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
10 11
TRUSTEE BARKER Y Y
TRUSTEE GUZZO Y Y
TRUSTEE LIDDLE Y Y
TRUSTEE PARRILLI Y Y
TRUSTEE PLOWMAN Y Y
TRUSTEE SCALES Y Y
REPORTS
Mayor Nero
● Strategic Plan -The Village continues to move forwardregarding its work on the
Strategic Plan. Elected Officials and Department Heads will be meeting next week
to discuss ideas and develop goals. Look for updates regarding this process to be
reported soon.
● State of The Village -The presentation will takeplace May 20th at BAMtheatre.
● Pizza Wars -I want to thank the Westmont Jr. Highfor inviting us to their annual
Pizza Wars Event - it was a lot of fun.
● Local Business Update -Congratulations to That GolfPlace on their ribbon
cutting event - they’re already off to a great start and we wish them much
success.
● Westmont Jr. HIgh Wrestling Team-We are so proudof our Wrestling Panthers
Team at the Westmont Jr. High - They had a very successful season and they
continue to have an excellent post-season. Congratulations to all the wrestlers
and the entire team.
Village Clerk Szymski
● General Primary Elections -Westmont Library is anofficial voting location for
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Dupage County. Early voting had begun. Check the website for details.
● Village Hall Closures -Village Hall will be closedApril 3rd.
Trustee Guzzo
● Fire Public Safety Committee -2026 dates: May 28th,July 23rd, and November 12th.
● Recap Tonight’s Meeting -Service awards, CFO/EFOawards, Life saving awards,
Employee of the year, Promotion to Lieutenant and EMS/MC to PBS billing.
● New Facility Update -The Village is now preppingfor their move from the current Fire
Department Headquarters to their temporary locations while demolition of the old facility is
expected to take place this spring - Check the Village website for more information
regarding the next steps for the new facility.
Trustee Scales
● Community Development Committee -2026 dates: April16th, July 9th, and
September 17th.
● Comprehensive Plan Update -Staff has selected a consultantand is currently working
on solidifying contracts. The process will be starting in the Spring.
● Planning and Zoning Commission -The next regularmeeting for PZC will be held
March 11th at 6:00pm and will include consideration of the new fire facility.
● Call Julie 811 Before you Dig -The Village postedits annual reminder to the public to
call Julie 811 before you dig for any type of construction or maintenance project.
Trustee Parilli
● Public Works Committee -March 19th at 4:00pm.
● UCMR 5 Water Sampling Complete -UCMR 5 (unregulatedcontaminant monitoring rule 5)
water sampling for 29 per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lithium had been
completed for the water supplied to the Village of Westmont residents and no detectable
unregulated contaminants were found. Postcards were mailed to all water costumes and
more information is available on the Westmont website.
● River Sweep - Volunteers are needed for this year’sRiver Sweep April 18th. Residents are
encouraged to sign up online by April 5th.
Trustee Plowman
● Police Public Safety Committee - May 14, 2026
● E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety Program March 25th -Signup is open for this informative
program held at the Police Department - 500 N Cass , March 25th at 6:30pm. The
Village has also created a specific webpage featuring current information regarding
E-Bikes & E-Scooters, visitwestmont.illinois.gov/ebikes
● Paper Sherd -Mark your calendars, the first shredevent of the year for the Special
Olympics will be April 18,2026.
● Drug Takeback Day -April 25th at Mariano’s and at500 N Cass, from 10am - 2pm
more information on the westmont website.
Trustee Liddle
● Administration/ Finance Committee -April 2nd at 4:30pm.
● Petpawlooza Pet Of The Week Contest -Everyone isinvited to go to our website and
sign up their pet for this weekly contest. Remember, the new Petpawlooza event will be
at Veterans Memorial Park on May 16th. Details on the Village website -
westmont.illinois.gov
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● Spring Windows Murals -Businesses can now sign up for Spring Windows through
westmontevents.com
Trustee Barker
● EIC - Recap March 2nd Meeting: 2 guest speakers, one from public works regarding
lightening for Dark Skies - thanked Director Ries & crew for work on researching the
possible lightening. The second guest was from Clarke Abatement giving information on
the environmental abatement options for 2026.
● Electronics Recycling & More Events -Our next eventis April 4th in the commuter lot
in front of Village Hall. Details are posted on the Village website.
● Dark Sky Grant Program -Details for the 2026 DarkSky Grant program have been
released, please visit the website for details and to sign up.
● Tree Seedling Giveaway -Residents can sign up thruthe Village website to receive up
to three free tree seedlings on Arbor Day - April 24th.
PUBLIC HEARING
(1) CONSENT AGENDA (Omnibus Vote):
Village Assistant Manager Parker addressed the Boardon this agenda item.
(A) VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES
Board Meeting Minutes
● Board to consider approving the minutes of theVillage Board Meeting held onFebruary
19, 2026.
(B) FINANCE ORDINANCE
Finance Ordinance # 5 $1,980,611.44
(C) PURCHASE ORDERS:
Omega Sign & Lighting $139,500.00
(D) TOTAL OF PURCHASE ORDER(S) AND FINANCE ORDINANCE(S): $2,120,111.44
(E) COMMUNITY EVENTS
2026 Race to the Flag Event
Board to consider an ordinance approving the following request for the 2026 Race to the
Flag Event to be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026:
1. Community Events Permit
2. Street Closures
3. Live Amplified Sound Permit
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Motion byTrustee Liddleto consider the consent agenda.
Seconded byTrustee Scalesand the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #1
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle,Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
(2) VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION - 4105 N.LINCOLN STREET
Community Development Director Hennerfiendaddressedthe Village Board.
Motion byTrustee Scalesto consider an ordinanceapproving a request from George Welson
and Sandy Wong for voluntary annexation of 4105 North Lincoln Street, Westmont IL 60559.
Seconded byTrustee Plowmanand the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #2
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle,Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(3) SPECIAL USE PERMIT - TEE BOX 777 OAKMONT LANE, SUITE 50
Community Development Director Hennerfiendaddressedthe Village Board.
Motion byTrustee Scalesto consider an ordinanceapproving a request from 21 Handicap LLC,
d/b/a Tee Box (Petitioner), and Quail Ridge Executive Illinois Realty LP (Owner) for the property
located at 777 Oakmont Lane, Suite 50, Westmont, IL 60559, for a Special Use Permit to
operate a Health and Fitness Service business (golf simulator business) in the O/R Office/
Research District.
Seconded byTrustee Guzzoand the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #3
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle,Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(4) ZONING MAP AMENDMENT - O/R TO M - 735 N. CASS AVENUE
Community Development Director Hennerfiendaddressedthe Village Board on this item.
Motion byTrustee Scalesto consider an ordinanceapproving a request from 735 N Cass, LLC
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(Petitioner), and The Andrew C. Hoskins Trust and The Venouziou Limited Partnership (as
Owners) for the property at 735 North Cass Avenue,
Westmont, Illinois, 60559, for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone the
property from the O/R Office/Research District to the M Manufacturing
District.
Seconded byTrustee Liddleand the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #4
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(5) 306 N. CASS AVENUE - FINAL PLAT
Attorney Zemenakaddressed the Village Board on thisitem.
Motion byTrustee Guzzoto consider an ordinance approvinga request from Compagno
LLC(Petitioner), and 2 W Naperville Road, LLC (owner), for the property at 306 North Cass
Avenue, Westmont, Illinois, 60559, for a Final Plat of Subdivision
to consolidate five (5) lots into one (1) lot.
Seconded byTrustee Plowmanand the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #5
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(6) 2026 BOND ISSUANCE
Finance Director Alticaddressed the Village Boardon this item.
Motion byTrustee Scalesto consider an ordinanceauthorizing the issuance of General
Obligation (Alternate Revenue Source) bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$35,000,000.
Seconded byTrustee Guzzoand the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #6
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(7) CREATION OF A CLASS 26 LIQUOR LICENSE CLASSIFICATION
Deputy Liquor Commissioner Mulhearn addressed theVillage Board on this item.
Motion byTrustee Plowmanto consider an ordinanceamending Chapter 10 of the Westmont
Code of Ordinances to create a new Class 26 liquor license classification that would allow the
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sale of alcoholic liquors by arts and crafts studios when classes are offered to the public.
Seconded byTrustee Liddleand the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #7
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(8) AWARD OF BID PROPOSAL - WATER TREATMENT CONTROL AND PUMPING
STATION DEMOLITION AND CHLORINATION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
Public Works Director Riesaddressed the Village Boardon this item.
Motion byTrustee Liddle Board to consider an ordinanceawarding the bid to Dahme
Mechanical Industries, Inc. for the Water Treatment Control and Pumping Station Demo and
Chlorination System Replacement project, and authorizing a construction contract consistent
with the bid documents.
Seconded byTrustee Parrilliand the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #8
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(9) AWARD OF BID PROPOSAL - BURLINGTON AVENUE REALIGNMENT
Public Works Director Riesaddressed the Village Boardon this item.
Motion byTrustee LiddleBoard to consider an ordinanceawarding the bid to A Lamp Concrete
Contractors Inc. for the Burlington Avenue Realignment project, and authorizing a construction
contract consistent with the bid documents.
Seconded byTrustee Liddleand the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #9
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Plowman, Scales
Nays: Parrili
Absent: None
(10) METRA PERMIT WAIVER
Community Development Director Hennerfiendaddressedthe Village Board on this item.
Motion byTrustee Scales Board to consider an ordinancegranting a waiver of building and
engineering permit fees and related fees to Metra for the Westmont Depot project.
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Seconded byTrustee Plownman and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #10
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
MISCELLANEOUS
●
(11) ADJOURNMENT - 7:45 pm
Motion byTrustee Liddleto adjourn the regular meeting.
Seconded byTrustee Scalesand the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #11
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
MEETING ADJOURNED AT7:45 P.M.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________________ ___________________________________
Amanda Szymski, Village Clerk Steven T. Nero, Mayor
Dated this 19th day of March, 2026
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Village of Westmont
Strategic Plan Workshop
March 11, 2026
4:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order at 4:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call by observation
PARTICIPANTS: Mayor Nero, Clerk Szymski, TrusteeLiddle Trustee Guzzo, Trustee
Parilli, Trustee Barker, Trustee Plowman, Trustee Scales, Village Manager Gunther,
Assistant Village Manager Parker, Director Hennerfeind, Director McIntyre, Director Altic,
Director Brainerd, Director Ries, Director Mielcarski, Deputy Clerk Richards, Fire Chief
Riley, Police Chief Gruen, Director Liljeberg, Consultant Cory Plasch
GUESTS: None
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Open Forum -None
5. Unfinished Business: Strategic Plan- Discussionof the WHY a strategic plan
focuses the Village with plans & priorities, a vision statement & mission statement, in
addition to opportunities and strategic priorities. Participants reviewed the resident, staff,
and elected officials surveys and SWOT analysis responses. Dinner was served to the
participants during the discussions and exercises.
6. Adjourn -Motion toadjourn at 7:50 p.m. Motion by Trustee Liddle seconded by Trustee
Scales.
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Village of Westmont
Strategic Plan Workshop
March 12, 2026
4:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order at 4:07 p.m.
2. Roll Call by observation
PARTICIPANTS: Mayor Nero, Clerk Szymski, TrusteeLiddle Trustee Guzzo, Trustee
Barker, Trustee Plowman, Trustee Scales, Village Manager Gunther, Assistant Village
Manager Parker, Director Hennerfeind, Director McIntyre, Director Altic, Director
Brainerd, Director Ries, Director Mielcarski, Deputy Clerk Richards, Fire Chief Riley,
Police Chief Gruen, Director Liljeberg, Consultant Cory Plasch
GUESTS: Steve Fleck and Tim Hoerman
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Open Forum -Guest did not participate in Open Forum,stated that they were only there
to observe the proceedings.
5. Unfinished Business: Strategic Plan- Participantsreviewed the list of strategic
priorities and pulled together a short list by combining like priorities. Dinner was served
to the participants during the discussions. Small group discussions and exercises were
held on each priority to find an objective and target for each priority. This information will
be reviewed and expanded upon by senior staff at a staff meeting in April.
6. Adjourn -Motion toadjourn at 7:40 p.m. Motion by Trustee Plowman seconded by
Trustee Liddle.
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VILLAGE OF WESTMONT
Board of Trustees Memorandum
March 19, 2026
Item for Board of Trustees Consideration:
Board to consider an ordinance approving a request from Clovers Garden Center LLC, d/b/a Clovers
Garden Center (Petitioner), and Suburbanite Bowl, Inc., and Downers Grove National Trust 76-28
(Owners), for the properties at 201 and 209 West Ogden Avenue, Westmont, Illinois, 60559, for the
following:
1. Special Use Permit to operate an Outdoor Retail Sales business (seasonal outdoor garden
center) in the B-2 General Business District.
Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation:
The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on this case during its regular meeting on
March 11, 2026. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the petitioner's request,
subject to the staff-recommended conditions detailed in Section III (C) of this Memo. No one from the
public spoke.
I. BACKGROUND OF ITEM
A. Location: 201 and 209 West Ogden Avenue are located in the southwest corner of Ogden Avenue
and Washington Street. 201 West Ogden is improved with a bowling alley and large parking lot,
while 209 West Ogden is improved with a parking lot directly west of the building. Together, the lots
are about 344 feet by 441 feet, for a total area of 151,704 square feet or 3.48 acres.
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Aerial Map - 201 and 209 West Ogden Avenue (source: DuPage County Parcel Viewer)
Zoning Map - 201 and 209 West Ogden Avenue
B. Zoning Designations:
SUBJECT PROPERTY B-2 General Business District
NORTH B-2 General Business District
SOUTH R-3 Single-Unit Residential District
EAST B-2 General Business &
R-3 Single-Unit Residential Districts
WEST B-2 General Business &
R-3 Single-Unit Residential Districts
C. Neighborhood Characteristics
Located on the Ogden Avenue corridor, the surrounding properties host a diverse mix of businesses. This
includes restaurants, retail, services, and auto dealerships. The commercial properties lining Ogden Avenue
serve as a buffer between the busy arterial road and the established single-family residential neighborhood
to the south. A majority of the lot is dedicated to Suburbanite Bowl, but the parking lot at 209 West Ogden
has been the seasonal home for Clovers’ operations for decades.
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209 West Ogden Avenue (Fall 2024 setup, view from Ogden Avenue, source: Google Street View)
D. Previous Zoning Approvals
Clovers Garden Center has been operating in the parking lot at 209 West Ogden Avenue since the spring of
1999. A brief summary of the ordinances granting the zoning approvals are listed below:
● Ord. 99-29: Granted the petitioner the ability to operate for 3 years in two seasons. A spring
season from April 1st to July 31st and a fall season from September 20th to November 11th.
The operations were limited to a 60 foot by 120 foot area.
● Ord. 00-117: Amended Ord. 99-29 to allow for a larger garden center measuring 100 feet by
150 feet. It also amended the fall sales period to be from September 1st to November 1st for
the remainder of the approval period.
● Ord. 03-65: Granted a 3 year approval period for sales to occur in a 90 foot by 120 foot area.
One season from March 15th to August 15th, and a second season from September 1st to
November 3rd.
● Ord. 09-16: Another 3 year approval period for a 65 foot by 235 foot sales area. This
ordinance allowed for three seasons: March 15th to August 15th, September 1st to November
3rd, and November 20th to December 26th.
● Ord. 12-50: Increased approval period to 5 years. Two operating periods were allowed for
this approval, the first from March 15th to October 31st and a second for November 17th to
December 26th.
● Ord. 17-037: Renewed the Special Use Permit for another 5 year period, limiting operations
to be between March 15th and October 31st.
● Ord. 2021-147: Allowed for the Special Use Permit to be automatically renewed annually
instead of requesting re-approval every 5 years, and no time limitation on sales. However,
sales were explicitly restricted to occur only on 209 West Ogden Avenue in the same area as
it was allowed in previous years.
II. PETITIONER REQUEST:
The petitioner has requested a Special Use Permit to operate Clovers Garden Center, an outdoor
retails sales business, to sell plants, garden products, and seasonal decorations, in the B-2 General
Business District. Though there already is an existing approved Special Use Permit for Clovers, the
addition of a second greenhouse space and staging area triggers the requirement for a new Special
Use Permit to be requested (Ch. 95, Sec. 14.04(L)).
III. ZONING ANALYSIS
A. Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Designations
The current zoning of the property is B-2 General Business District, which is intended for
highway-oriented retail businesses and general business activity. The Comprehensive Plan
designates the future land use in this area as Corridor Commercial, which is a designation that
should see businesses that serve both the daily needs of Westmont residents and serve as a
destination for a larger market. Furthermore, the subject properties are located within the Ogden
Avenue subarea. A part of the Local Commercial Area, small retail businesses, such as Clovers,
should have minimal impacts on adjacent residences.
B. Entitlement Request
The petitioner has provided a project narrative and supporting documentation for the following
request, including the necessary responses to the Special Use Standards. Any corresponding
standards for entitlement approval consideration can be referenced in item V(B) below.
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● Special Use Permit to operate an Outdoor Retail Sales business (seasonal outdoor
garden center) in the B-2 General Business District
Chapter 95, Section 6.01 requires that all outdoor retail sales businesses obtain a Special Use
Permit in the B-2 District to assess impacts like parking, traffic, activities, operating hours, and the
site plan.
Existing Operations to be Continued
The petitioner describes the Clovers Garden Center business model as a seasonal outdoor retail
sales operation. Clovers sells plants, garden products, and seasonal decorations directly to
customers on-site, while also accepting orders placed online or over the phone.
Similar to previous seasons, the customer-facing retail activity will continue to take place in the area
adjacent to Ogden Avenue. This fenced-in area is approximately 65 feet by 235 feet, and includes a
greenhouse.
New Operations Requested to be Added
A new Special Use Permit is being requested to accommodate a second fenced-in work area,
measuring 60 feet wide by 120 feet deep, and accessed by a 12 foot gate on the east side. This
secondary area will be used for plant holding, protecting temperature-sensitive plants, staging of
online and phone orders, as well as larger special orders, and related preparation activities. The
area will include a 28 foot by 78 foot greenhouse, and will be enclosed by a six foot cyclone-style
fence. Both the greenhouse and the fence will be similar in design and construction type as the
greenhousing and fencing that has been used in previous years. The petitioner anticipates five to 12
employees on-site between both areas, with only employees having access to the secondary area.
In addition to being fenced-in, the petitioner anticipates using additional protective measures like
wheel stops, bumpers, and/or temporary barricades, as appropriate. Occasionally, special orders
may be fulfilled using local courier services, UPS or Amazon, or DoorDash, but not by freight trucks
or semi-trailers.
Consistent with the previous seasons, equipment will be present on-site from March 15th to
November 15th; however, the secondary space would not be installed until after Village Board
approval.
As shown in the submitted site plan, the secondary area will be located in the southwest corner of
the property, taking up approximately 20 parking spaces and one drive aisle. Four drive aisles will
still remain accessible to vehicles, which are also the ones closest to the bowling alley’s main
entrance.
Chapter 95, Section 9.02 mandates 2.5 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet for both indoor
participant entertainment uses (bowling alley) and retail, including outdoor retail sales (Clovers). The
property has approximately 186 parking spaces in total. However, the proposed seasonal outdoor
retail expansion and existing outdoor area would utilize approximately 40 spaces. Therefore, when
both uses are operating, the readily available parking spaces would be reduced to 146.
Since approximately 146 spaces will be provided when both uses are operating, the uses on the
property meet the minimum parking requirement of 121 spaces.
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Parking Calculation Summary:
Use Required Spaces (min. 2.5 per 1,000 sq ft)
Bowling Alley (Suburbanite Bowl) ~ 81
Outdoor Retail (Clover’s) ~ 40
Total Required ~ 121
Total provided 146
(when both uses operating)
The use must be considered to the Special Use standards, which are listed below:
Special Use Permit Review and Approval Criteria (Sec. 14.04(H)):
No special use may be recommended for approval or approved unless the respective review or
decision-making body determines that the proposed special use is consistent with and in substantial
compliance with all village ordinances and regulations and that the applicant has presented evidence
to support each of the following conclusions:
(1) That the proposed use or activity is expressly authorized in this zoning ordinance as a special
use;
(2) That the proposed use at the proposed location is necessary or desirable to provide a service
or a facility that is in the interest of public convenience and will contribute to the general
welfare of the neighborhood or community;
(3) That the proposed use will not, in the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or
general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or be injurious to property values
or improvements in the vicinity;
(4) That approval of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and
improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district;
(5) That the proposed special use will be served by adequate utilities, access roads, parking,
drainage and other important and necessary facilities, infrastructure and community services;
and
(6) That the proposed special use complies with all applicable regulations of this zoning
ordinance except as expressly approved in accordance with the procedures of this zoning
ordinance.
C. Recommended Conditions of Approval
Previous ordinances for Clovers’ Special Use Permits included conditions of approval. The following
are proposed to be consistent with the most recent approval while accommodating practical
alterations to the site.
A. Applicant’s outdoor retail operations shall be limited to the parking areas on the Subject Property
identified in the plans submitted with this request. These areas may be re-oriented or otherwise
adjusted, provided such modifications do not adversely affect drive aisles or reduce on‑site
parking below the minimum required, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. Any expansion
or modification beyond these allowable adjustments shall require an amendment to the approved
special use permit.
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B. This special use approval is for a one-year period on the following dates of the year: March 15th
to November 15th, and said one-year period shall automatically renew for continuing one-year
periods.
C. However, this automatic renewal is subject to and limited by the right of the Village of Westmont
Board of Trustees to annually review this special use and Applicant' s operations, and to either
modify or add to the special conditions of this approval, or to revoke this approval, should any one
or more of the following occur:
1. Applicant is unable or otherwise fails to comply with any original, modified, or new special
conditions imposed as part of this special use approval; and/ or
2. The Board of Trustees determines that conditions or zoning of the Subject Properties
have changed, and/or the conditions or zoning of surrounding properties have changed,
and/or the special use is creating unique and adverse impacts on the Subject Properties
or surrounding properties that were not originally anticipated upon this special use
approval.
D. No action to modify or revoke this special use shall occur by the Board of Trustees until the Board
of Trustees conducts a hearing on any such action, (in addition to any other public hearing that
may be required by law), with advance written notice to Applicant, and with an opportunity for
Applicant to be heard, to call witnesses, and to present evidence.
Should the Planning & Zoning Commission agree with the recommended conditions, the motion
should be amended to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit request, subject to the
conditions listed in the staff report or modified conditions as deemed appropriate by the Planning and
Zoning Commission and/or Village Board.
IV. SUMMARY
The petitioner has requested a Special Use Permit to operate Clovers Garden Center, an outdoor
retail sales business, in the B-2 General Business District. If approved, the Special Use Permit would
allow for customer-facing sales to occur at 209 West Ogden Avenue and a secondary staging area
in the southwest corner of 201 West Ogden Avenue. Recommended conditions of approval have
been listed in Section III(C), which largely match the conditions placed on the most recent Special
Use Permit approval. The request complies with both the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and
the recommendations from the Comprehensive Plan, and is subject to the standards of Special Use
Permit approval.
V. LEGAL
A. Notification: A legal notice was published in the La Grange Suburban Life on February 19, 2026.
B. Code References: Chapter 95, Sections 6.01; 14.04
VI. DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
1. Findings of Fact
2. Publication notice appearing in the February 19, 2026 La Grange Suburban Life.
3. Petitioner Attachments received February 9, 2026 (Edited for PZC):
a. Planning & Zoning Development Application, with responses to the Special Use Standards
b. Project Narratives
c. Proposed Site Plan
d. Proof of Ownership (Suburbanite Bowl, Inc. & Downers Grove National Trust 76-28)
e. Plat of Surveys
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VILLAGE OF WESTMONT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FINDINGS OF FACT
PUBLIC HEARING OF MARCH 11, 2026
PZC 005-2026: Clover’s Garden Center, LLC regarding 201 W. Ogden Avenue and 209 W.
Ogden Avenue, Westmont, Illinois.
Request for a special use permit to operate an outdoor retail sales business (seasonal outdoor
garden center) in the B-2 General Business District.
CRITERIA NO. 1: That the proposed use or activity is expressly authorized in this
zoning ordinance as a special use.
FINDINGS OF FACT: Article VI, Table VI-1 “Table of Allowed Uses” of the Zoning
Ordinance specifically lists an outdoor retail sales business as a use that is allowed in the B-2
General Business District pursuant to a special use permit. Section 6.04(O)(2)(b) defines outdoor
retail sales uses, and this subsection lists “garden centers” as a type of outdoor retail sales use.
CRITERIA NO. 2: That the proposed use at the proposed location is necessary or
desirable to provide a service or a facility that is in the interest of public convenience and will
contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood or community.
FINDINGS OF FACT: The Petitioner has successfully operated its seasonal outdoor
garden center in the parking lot of 209 W. Ogden Avenue since 1999 pursuant to an approved
special use permit, which was amended and/or extended by the Village Board of Trustees on
multiple occasions. This garden center serves the gardening and planting needs of both
Westmont residents and residents of the surrounding area. Petitioner proposes to expand its
garden center, and this expanded garden center is desirable at this location as it is the only garden
center located in Westmont. This garden center contributes to the general welfare of the
community by offering perennial plants, flowers, vegetable plants, seeds, and related gardening
items and décor for sale, and these products promote a greener and healthier community.
CRITERIA NO. 3: That the proposed use will not, in the particular case, be
detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity or be injurious to property values or improvements in the vicinity.
FINDINGS OF FACT: Petitioner’s business has operated for decades at this location
without adversely impacting the health, safety, or general welfare of people living and working in
the vicinity and without adversely impacting property values or improvements in the area.
Petitioner’s expanded operations will be fenced and secure and will enable Petitioner to more
adequately handle on-line and delivery orders and will improve Petitioner’s organization and
workflow. The properties will still contain sufficient off-street parking and drive aisles, and the
expanded operations are not expected to generate adverse traffic, noise, light, odor, or other
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adverse impacts to nearby properties.
CRITERIA NO. 4: That approval of the special use will not impede the normal and
orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the
district.
FINDINGS OF FACT: Surrounding properties are fully developed. The granting of this
special use permit to allow Petitioner to expand its operations will not impact the ability of
surrounding properties to redevelop.
CRITERIA NO. 5: That the proposed special use will be served by adequate utilities,
access roads, parking, drainage and other important and necessary facilities, infrastructure
and community services.
FINDINGS OF FACT: The properties used by Petitioner will contain an excess of off-
street parking spaces, and sufficient drive aisles will be maintained for traffic circulation and
emergency vehicle access. The 2 areas of Petitioner’s garden center will be fenced and served by
existing electrical and water facilities. The properties contain sufficient means for ingress and
egress of vehicles, and the properties are accessible to pedestrians by an existing system of public
sidewalks. No new infrastructure facilities or utilities are required for this use, and this use will
not strain public services.
CRITERIA NO. 6: That the proposed special use complies with all applicable
regulations of this zoning ordinance except as expressly approved in accordance with the
procedures of this zoning ordinance.
FINDINGS OF FACT: This proposed garden center at this location on the properties
complies with all other requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, and no other zoning approvals are
required.
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VILLAGE OF WESTMONT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FINDINGS OF FACT
PUBLIC HEARING OF MARCH 11, 2026
PZC 004-2026: Village of Westmont regarding 6015 S. Cass Avenue, 6101 S. Cass Avenue,
and 1000 Beninford Lane, Westmont, Illinois
Request for a variance to the maximum size, fuel type, and location of an emergency generator
that will serve the new proposed Westmont Fire Department headquarters.
(1) Particular Hardship or Practical Difficulty
The applicant must demonstrate that requiring strict compliance with the regulation
for which a variance is sought would create a particular hardship or a practical
difficulty.
FINDINGS: The Fire Department requires a generator of sufficient capacity to supply
power to the Fire Station during emergencies. In order to meet the critical operations
power systems requirements of the National Electric Code, which is the applicable
standard for this generator, the generator must supply power for at least a 72 hour
period. The Fire Department can only meet this standard by using a diesel generator of
this size. In working with the architect for this project, the proposed location of this
generator is the only feasible location given other site requirements. If the Fire
Department were required to strictly comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements for
generators, it would not have sufficient power for its facility in the event of an
emergency, and it would not be able to provide critical life-safety services to the
residents of Westmont.
(2) Unique Physical Condition
The applicant must demonstrate that the subject property is exceptional as compared
to other lots subject to the same provision by reason of a unique physical condition,
including presence of an existing use, structure, or sign, whether conforming or
nonconforming; irregular or substandard shape or size; exceptional topographical
features; or other extraordinary physical conditions peculiar to and inherent in the
subject property that amount to more than a mere inconvenience to the owner and
that relate to or arise out of the subject lot rather than the personal situation of the
current owner of the lot.
FINDINGS: Based on the building size and location, the oversized drive aisles for
emergency vehicles, the off-street parking requirements, and other needed
improvements, this is the only location for the proposed generator that makes practical
sense. The use of this property as a fire station providing critical life-safety services to
the public makes this property unique. The property has been the site of a fire station,
with a generator, for more than 30 years.
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(3) Not Self-Created
The applicant must demonstrate that the unique physical condition is not the result
of any action or inaction of the owner, or of the owner's predecessors in title and
known to the owner before acquisition of the subject property, and existed at the
time of the enactment of the provisions from which a variance is sought or was
created by natural forces or was the result of governmental action for which no
compensation was paid.
FINDINGS: The property has been the site of a fire station, with a generator, for more
than 30 years without issue. The Applicant is proposing to continue this use at this
location with a new Fire Station that is necessary to provide critical life-safety services
to the public. The need for a generator of this size and with this fuel type is necessary to
comply with applicable codes and in order to sufficiently power the Fire Station in the
event of an emergency. The need for this generator is not self-created.
(4) Denied Substantial Rights
The applicant must demonstrate that requiring strict compliance with the regulation
for which a variance is sought would deprive the subject property owner of
substantial rights commonly enjoyed by owners of other lots subject to the same
regulation.
FINDINGS: All fire stations must have a generator of sufficient size and with a
sufficient fuel type for emergency power, and the Applicant’s requests in this regard are
not unique compared to other fire stations throughout the State.
(5) Not Merely Special Privilege
The applicant must demonstrate that the alleged particular hardship or practical
difficulty is not merely the inability of the owner or occupant to enjoy some special
privilege or additional right not available to owners or occupants of other lots
subject to the same provision, nor merely an inability to make more money from use
of the subject property.
FINDINGS: This Fire Station is unique compared to other uses and properties in that
its purpose is to provide critical life-safety services to Westmont residents and the
surrounding area. The Applicant is not seeking a special privilege but instead is
ensuring that it has the ability to render these critical services in the event of an
emergency.
(6) Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan
The applicant must demonstrate that the variance would not result in a use or
development of the subject property that would not be in harmony with the general
and specific purposes of this zoning ordinance.
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FINDINGS: The underlying public use of this property as a Fire Station is consistent
with the proposed rezoning of the property for a Public/Semi-Public use. A generator of
this size and type is a necessary accessory use. A fire station with a generator has
operated from this property for over 30 years. This public service use of the property is
consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Ordinance.
(7) Essential Character of the Area
The applicant must demonstrate that the variance would not result in a use or
development of the subject property that:
(a) Would be materially detrimental to the public welfare or materially injurious to
the enjoyment, use, development, or value of property or improvements permitted
in the vicinity;
(b) Would materially impair an adequate supply of light and air to the properties and
improvements in the vicinity;
(c) Would unduly increase the danger of flooding or fire;
(d) Would unduly tax public utilities and facilities in the area; or
(e) Would endanger the public health or safety.
FINDINGS: This public safety facility will not be detrimental to the public welfare or
impair the enjoyment, use, development, or value of surrounding properties. This use
will enhance the public welfare and safety. A generator of this size and fuel type, and at
this location, will ensure that the Fire Department can provide critical life-safety
services to the public in the event of an emergency. This generator with the proposed
screening will not impair light or air to surrounding properties, will not increase the risk
of flooding or fire, will not unduly tax or impact public utilities and facilities in the area,
and will promote, not endanger, the public health and safety. The generator will be fully
screened, and the noise level of this generator is not expected to exceed 70 decibels.
(8) No Other Remedy
The applicant must demonstrate that there is no means other than the requested
variance by which the alleged hardship or practical difficulty can be avoided or
remedied to a degree sufficient to permit a reasonable use of the subject property.
FINDINGS: Emergency standby power/critical operations powers systems is a
requirement for a facility such as the Fire Station. A smaller generator with a different
fuel type would not meet the required standards for this emergency generator, and there
is no other feasible location on the property for this generator.
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Village of Westmont General Planning & Zoning Application
There may be a number of lengthy and involved steps in the review process to ensure that all requirements are
completely satisfied. Timeframes are for illustrative purposes only; actual time may vary depending on project
type, agenda availability, responsiveness of the applicant, and completeness of the submittal materials.
Procedural Steps
Below is a flow chart of the general process for projects that require zoning approvals. However, some cases
skip the Planning and Zoning Commission, while others skip the Village Board of Trustees. The process for
specific cases will be identified during the pre-application meeting with Village Staff.
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Village of Westmont - General Planning & Zoning Application
PZC Case Number (office use only): PZC 004-2026
Petitioner
Petitioner Name: Village of Westmont Property Owner Name: Village of Westmont
Petitioner Address: 6015 S Cass Avenue Owner Address: 31 W Quincy Street
City, State and Zip Westmont, IL, 60559 City, State and Zip: Westmont, IL, 60559
Phone: 630.681.6400 Phone:
Email: tfrank@westmont.il.gov Email:
Subject Property
Property Address (Subject Property): 6015 South Cass Avenue, 6101 South Cass Avenue, 1000 Beninford Lane
Property Identification Number(s) PIN(s): 09-15-311-001; 09-15-311-049; 09-15-302-003; 09-15-302-040
Lot Width 632 ft Lot Depth 308 ft Lot Area: 192,116 sf Lot Acreage: 4.41
Current Zoning: R-3, R-4, C-1 Current Use: Fire station & stormwater detention
New Fire Station 183, this is a replacement of the existing
Description of Request/Project Title: headquarters fire station.
Legal Description - often found on a Plat of Legal descriptions for the four parcels have been attached
Survey - MUST BE TYPED HERE (or sent in Docx to this application.
format):
Pictures or screenshots of the legal description,
or writing it by hand will NOT be accepted.
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Village of Westmont - General Planning & Zoning Application
Project Team - please provide if known, otherwise it is not required
Name: Jamie Zaura and Megan Harte
Title: Architects
Company: 845 Design Group, PC
Address: 106 Calendar Court, #131
City, State and Zip La Grange, IL, 60525
Phone: 708.872.4146
Email: jamiez@845designgroup.com
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Village of Westmont - General Planning & Zoning Application
Signature(s)
By signing below, the Petitioner certifies that all of the above statements in this Application and statements on
any documents or drawings submitted with this Application are true and correct to the best of my (our)
information and belief.
BY SIGNING BELOW, THE PROPERT Y OWNER (1) GRANTS PERMISSION TO THE PETITIONER (IF DIFFERENT THAN THE
PROPERTY OWNER) TO SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION AND TO SEEK THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS
CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATION FOR THE PROPERT Y, AND (2) AGREES TO BE BOUND BY AND TO COMPLY WITH
ANY CONDITIONS ESTABLISHED BY THE VILLAGE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT/USE OF THE PROPERTY.
By signing below, the petitioner and property owner acknowledge that the Application fees are non-refundable
and that submitting this form is not a guarantee that the requests will appear before the Planning and Zoning
Commission or Village Board. The petitioner and property owner further acknowledge that all items to be
considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission shall receive technical reviews by Village Staff or consultants, as
deemed appropriate by the zoning administrator, before being considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
PETITIONER SIGNATURE:
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Print Name of Petitioner
OWNER SIGNATURE
(if different than the petitioner):
Print Name of Property Owner f Property Owner and Date
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Village of Westmont - General Planning & Zoning Application
Signature(s)
By signing below, the Petitioner certifies that all of the above statements in this Application and statements on
any documents or drawings submitted with this Application are true and correct to the best of my (our)
information and belief.
BY SIGNING BELOW, THE PROPERTY OWNER (1) GRANTS PERMISSION TO THE PETITIONER (IF DIFFERENT THAN THE
PROPERTY OWNER) TO SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION AND TO SEEK THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS
CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATION FOR THE PROPERTY, AND (2) AGREES TO BE BOUND BY AND TO COMPLY WITH
ANY CONDITIONS ESTABLISHED BY THE VILLAGE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT/USE OF THE PROPERTY.
By signing below, the petitioner and property owner acknowledge that the Application fees are non-refundable
and that submitting this form is not a guarantee that the requests will appear before the Planning and Zoning
Commission or Village Board. The petitioner and property owner further acknowledge that all items to be
considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission shall receive technical reviews by Village Staff or consultants, as
deemed appropriate by the zoning administrator, before being considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
PETITIONER SIGNATURE:
Print Name of Petitioner Signature of Petitioner and Date
OWNER SIGNATURE
(if different than the petitioner):
Jim Gunther, Village Manager, agent for the Village 02-09-2026
Print Name of Property Owner ture of Property Owner and Date
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PZC Case Number (office use only): PZC 004-2026
Application for Preliminary Plan & Final Plat of Subdivision
The Preliminary Plan of Subdivision shows the lot design, utility layout, street and intersection design for a
subdivision, as well as determining waivers from the Land Development Code. If changes are made to the
subdivision after the Preliminary Plan is approved, but before the Final Plat is approved, a new Preliminary Plan
must be submitted. Subdivisions include consolidations and dedication as defined in Appendix B.
The Final Plat of Subdivision is recorded with the DuPage County Recorder’s office. This plat shows the property
boundaries, dedicates rights-of-way, and grants easements. Subdivided lots can be sold after a Final Plat is
approved and recorded.
Subdivision Process
Subdivisions are most commonly one of the following:
1. A described tract of land which is to be or has been divided into two or more parcels of land
2. Any division of land which creates a lot for transfer of ownership and/or building development
where a new street is involved
3. The dedication of streets, ways, or other areas for the use of the public
NOTE: All subdivisions shall comply with the provisions of the Village’s Land Development Code where
applicable, with the exception of recording of a final plat when such recording is specifically exempted under the
Plat Act (765 ILCS 205/0.01 et seq.), which is amended from time to time.
Depending on the scope of the subdivision, the request can be processed in one of two ways. After staff reviews,
the process generally have the following steps:
Preliminary Plan and Final Plat Together Process (Generally)
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Village of Westmont - Application for Subdivision
Preliminary Plan and Final Plat Separately Process (Generally)
Proposed Project Detailed Description
Provide an overview of the requested subdivision, including the number of lots, access points, and other
relevant information.
This request is for a new Fire Station Headquarters located at 6015 South Cass Avenue. The
new HQ Fire Station will replace the existing HQ Fire Station. The first floor is 25,412 square
feet, the second floor is 4,598 square feet, the basement is 4,601 square feet. The total building
area with the apparatus mezzanine is 35,504 square feet.
The North end of the building will house the Fire living quarters, South of the living quarters are
five drive-through apparatus bays. The South end of the building is the public the entrance of
the building with a training room on the first floor and administration offices on the second floor.
The basement will be utilized for storage.
The Fire Station apron will exit West onto Cass Avenue as it currently does.
The pin numbers of the lots to be consolidated are as follows:
6015 S Cass Ave: 09-15-311-001
1000 Beninford Ln: 09-15-311-049
6101 S Cass Ave: 09-15-302-003; 09-15-302-040
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PZC Case Number (office use only): PZC 004-2026
Application for Zoning Map Amendment
Zoning Map Amendments, or rezonings, are when a property or properties are changed from one zoning district
to another. Map amendments may be initiated by the Board of Trustees, Planning and Zoning Commission, the
zoning administrator, or by a property owner.
Proposed Rezoning Detailed Description
State the reasoning for requesting the map amendment. Describe any change in use, construction plans, or any
other improvement to be completed if the rezoning is approved.
For over thirty years 6015 South Cass Avenue has been the Village's Headquarters Fire
Station. A new Fire Station will replace the existing to better meet the needs of the Village and
its' residents. The current site is zoned as R-3 (single family detached), the petitioner (Village of
Westmont) is requesting that the site be property zoned as P/I (Public and Institutional District).
This zoning request is due to the current use of the site as a commercial property owned by the
Village of Westmont.
The adjacent properties at 6101 South Cass Avenue (zoned C-1 Commercial) and 1000
Beninford Lane (zoned R-4 General Residential) are owned by the Village and serve as
stormwater detention. The detention facilities are proposed to be retained. Once these lots are
consolidated into one, they will all be zoned P/I to avoid split-zoning. Comprehensive Plan
amendments are being requested for these properties from General Commercial and
Parks/Open Space to Public/Semi Public to reflect their current use.
In the table below, please identify the current zoning and land use of the adjacent properties. A PDF of the
Zoning Map can be found on the Village of Westmont’s website under the Community Development page.
Current Zoning Current Land Use
North R-3 Residential
East R-3 & R-4 Residential
South C-1 & R-4 Commercial/Residential
West B-2 & C-1 General Business/Commercial
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Village of Westmont - Application for Zoning Map Amendment
1. Explain how the current zoning restrictions of the current zoning district affect property values.
The Village owns the current properties that are zoned to three separate zoning districts
(single-unit residential, general residential, and commercial). The regulations of the current
zoning districts do not reflect the actual use of the property.
2. Explain the extent to which any diminution in property value is offset by an increase in the public health,
safety, and welfare, if the amendment is approved.
The property is utilized as a fire station, to maintain response times the property will be rezoned to legally
house a fire station. As stated on the Village website "P/I district has setbacks, height limits, and similar
regulations tailored to the needs of institutional uses. The goal of the district is to be more accommodating
for these uses, which should make building new facilities or improving existing ones simpler."
3. Explain the suitability of the subject property for its zoned purposes and the length of time the subject
property has been vacant as zoned, considering the context of land development in the vicinity.
The property is municipal owned and has been used as a fire station for over thirty years.
4. Explain the value to the community of the proposed zoning map amendment.
The property will be properly zoned as P/I for the current and proposed use. Once rezoned, the
property will be regulated by zoning restrictions specifically tailored for public and institutional
uses such as the fire station.
5. Explain how the proposed map amendment and the future use of the property relates to the
Comprehensive Plan’s Proposed Land Use Plan and the subarea plan, if the property is in a subarea. The
Comprehensive Plan can be found on the Village of Westmont’s website under the Community
Development page.
The future land use plan says the Public/Semi Public is an appropriate land use 6015 S Cass Ave.
Comprehensive Plan amendments are being requested for 6101 S Cass Ave and 1000 Beninford Ln, as the
plan states that General Commercial and Parks/Open Space are appropriate future land uses, respectively.
Once approved, the amendments would reflect that the Village owns all of these properties and that the
future land use of the property is unified.
Notes:
1. Valid protest petitions may be filed against any proposed zoning map amendment. Please see
Chapter 95, Section 14.02(G) for more information.
2. Please be advised that the review and decision-making bodies are expressly authorized to
recommend and approve a less intensive zoning district classification than the zoning district that
was described in the required public notices.
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PZC Case Number (office use only): PZC 004-2026
Application for Site and Landscaping Plan Review
Site and landscaping plan review and approval is required to ensure the use and development of
land, as authorized under the Zoning Ordinance, is undertaken in a proper manner. This could
include furthering public health, safety and welfare, making adequate provisions for assuring the
availability of appropriate public and private services and amenities, and for minimizing the adverse
effects of such development.
The use of site and landscaping plan review is also intended to prevent deterioration of the
function, character and appearance of the Village; provide a favorable environment for residents
and businesses; and protect property values within Westmont. Conditions of approval may be
placed on site plan approvals to ensure any negative impacts associated with the development are
mitigated or eliminated.
Site plan approval is required for development under the following situations:
● Construction or enlargement of a principal building occupied by 3 or more dwelling units or
the addition of more than 1,000 square feet of impervious surface on any lot occupied by 3
or more dwelling units
● Construction or enlargement of a principal building occupied by one or more nonresidential
uses or the addition of more than 1,000 square feet of impervious surface on any lot
occupied by a nonresidential use
● Reconstruction or replacement of more than 50% of the street-facing facade of any
principal building in a downtown zoning district
● Any other use or activity for which site plan approval is expressly required in the zoning
ordinance
Site Plan Review Processes
Site plans are split into two categories: major and administrative. Major site plans are when
● Construction of any new building subject to site plan review that exceeds more than 10,000
square feet of gross floor area
● Enlargements of any existing buildings subject to site plan review that results in the addition
of more than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area
● Site plans that qualify as administrative site plans but which are referred by the zoning
administrator for processing as a major site plan due to potential adverse impacts on
neighboring properties or noncompliance with applicable zoning or other village regulations
● Any other activities for which major site plan is expressly identified in the zoning ordinance
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Proposed Project Detailed Description
State the scope of the work, noting the gross floor area, number of dwelling or commercial units, etc. Attach
such diagrams, drawings or other information as may be useful to the Planning and Zoning Commission in
understanding the request.
The new Fire Station Headquarters is located at 6015 South Cass Avenue. The first floor is
25,412 square feet, the second floor is 4,598 square feet, the basement is 4,601 square feet.
The total building area with the apparatus mezzanine is 35,504 square feet.
The North end of the building will house the Fire living quarters, South of the living quarters are
five drive-through apparatus bays. The South end of the building is the public the entrance of
the building with a training room on the first floor and administration offices on the second floor.
The basement will be utilized for storage.
Minimum Submittal Requirements - Checklist
The below documents are required for all site plans, unless otherwise stated by Village staff. Documents may
be waived or added based on the context of the requested plan.
Original signed application with all original signatures and required responses
Cover letter explaining the request, entitlements sought, and list of application materials
Plat of Survey (prepared by an Illinois Registered Land Surveyor) showing all existing conditions
Copy of deed, lease, or similar document to provide proof of parcel ownership or site control
A check payable to “Village of Westmont” with proper application fee per Appendix C
Escrow deposit and additional payment if requested by staff
Site and landscaping plans drawn to scale and large enough to clearly show all the applicable
information required to determine compliance with Section 14.05(D) of the Zoning Ordinance. A
template to be used for the site plan and the landscaping plan is attached to this application
All required items shall be submitted together. Staff review will not begin until it has been determined
that all required items have been submitted and are complete. All documents shall be folded to fit into
a legal size folder.
It is strongly recommended that the applicant schedule a pre-application meeting with the Planning &
Zoning Division prior to submitting to understand the required documents and timeline.
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PZC Case Number (office use only): PZC 004-2026
Application for Variance
In some cases, properties may not be able to meet the strict standards of the zoning ordinance due to unique conditions. In
these cases, an exception to the rule, called a variance, can be requested and granted when particular conditions are met.
The petitioner has the responsibility of justifying the request to both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Village
Board. There is a set of standards for variances and the applicant must demonstrate a hardship that they did not create.
Proposed Project and Variance Details
State the scope of the work and indicate the specific variation you are requesting. Attach such diagrams,
drawings or other information as may be useful to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Village Board in
understanding your variation. You must indicate the specific sections of the Village’s Zoning Ordinance for which
the variation is sought. Please consult Village staff for confirmation.
The new Fire Station Headquarters is located at 6015 South Cass Avenue. The first floor is 25,412 square feet, the second floor is 4,598 square feet, the
basement is 4,601 square feet. The total building area with the apparatus mezzanine is 35,504 square feet.
The North end of the building will house the Fire living quarters, South of the living quarters are five drive-through apparatus bays. The South end of the building
is the public the entrance of the building with a training room on the first floor and administration offices on the second floor. The basement will be utilized for
storage.
Due to this building's public safety function, and necessity for use during emergencies, an emergency standby generator to power the building is needed. The
generator will be sized for the entire building and will be larger than that typically used to power residential structures.
The proposed generator will be 350KW with a 1900 gallon UL142 double walled fuel tank. The fuel tank will provide 72 hours of generator power to meet critical
operations power systems (COPS) requirements as defined by NEC article 708. The total dimensions of the generator, fuel tank and sound attenuated
enclosure is 7'w x 21'l x 11' high. The generator noise will be attenuated to 70 decibels, which is approximately the level of sound of a vacuum cleaner or
washing machine.
The following variations to the Zoning Code section 7.16 Generators are requested as follows:
1. The zoning code indicates natural gas or propane fuel. Use of a diesel generator to meet COPS requirements is requested.
2. Size of the generator and enclosure will exceed 30 sf and 5' in height. A variation to the size limitations is requested.
Findings of Fact
The Village of Westmont is obligated to make specific findings of fact for all variance applications according to the
Village Zoning Ordinance and Illinois State Statutes. The Planning and Zoning Commission must find evidence that
the request meets the eight standards of variance defined in the Village’s Zoning Ordinance. Applicants are
REQUIRED to submit written evidence and/or analysis of the standards for EACH variance below. Additionally,
applicants are strongly encouraged to review the standards of variance in preparation of a defense for their
variance request during the Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing.1 If multiple variances are being
requested, respond to each standard separately. Attach as many sheets as necessary.
1
Standards for Variations pursuant to Chapter 95 - Zoning, Sec. 14.06(H) Standards and Review Criteria
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Village of Westmont - Application for Variance
1. Practical Hardship or Practical Difficulty: The applicant must demonstrate that requiring strict compliance
with the regulation for which a variance is sought would create a particular hardship or particular difficulty.
Adherence to sec 7.16 of the zoning code would not allow a generator of sufficient
capacity to power the Fire Station during emergencies to be installed. The fire station is a
critical facility for the Village's residents, and ensuring power to the facility is paramount.
2. Unique Physical Condition: The applicant must demonstrate that the subject property is exceptional as
compared to other lots subject to the same provision by reason of a unique physical condition, including
presence of an existing use, structure, or sign, whether conforming or nonconforming; irregular or
substandard shape or size; or other extraordinary physical conditions peculiar to and inherent in the subject
property that amount to more than a mere inconvenience to the owner and that relate to or arise out of
the subject lot rather than the personal situation of the current owner of the lot.
The subject property has been the site of a Fire Station for more than 30 years. Ensuring
continuous power to this facility is critical to providing public safety services to the
community.
3. Not Self-Created: The applicant must demonstrate that the unique physical condition is not the result of any
action or inaction of the owner, or of the owner’s predecessors in title and known to the owner before
acquisition of the subject property, and existed at the time of the enactment of the provisions from which a
variance is sought or was created by natural forces or was the result of governmental action for which no
compensation was paid.
The subject property has been the site of a Fire Station for more than 30 years. Ensuring
continuous power to this facility is critical to providing public safety services to the
community.
4. Denied Substantial Rights: The applicant must demonstrate that requiring strict compliance with the
regulation for which a variance is sought would deprive the subject property owner of substantial rights
commonly enjoyed by owners of other lots subject to the same regulation.
Many commercial facilities and other public facilities have generators of a similar size to
provide standby emergency power.
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5. Not Merely Special Privilege: The applicant must demonstrate that the alleged particular hardship or practical
difficulty is not merely the inability of the owner or occupant to enjoy some special privilege or additional right
not available to owners or occupants of other lots subject to the same provision, nor merely an inability to
make more money from use of the subject property.
Emergency standby generator power is essential for the reliable operation of a critical
facility such as the Fire Station.
6. Zoning Ordinance & Comprehensive Plan: The applicant must demonstrate that the variance would not result
in a use or development of the subject property that would not be in harmony with the general and specific
purposes of the zoning ordinance and the comprehensive plan.
The subject property has been the site of a Fire Station for more than 30 years. Ensuring
continuous power to this facility is critical to providing public safety services to the
community.
7. Essential Character of the Area: The applicant must demonstrate that the variance would not result in a use or
development of the subject property that (1) would be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
materially injurious to the enjoyment, use, development, or value of property or improvements permitted in
the vicinity, (2) would materially impair an adequate supply of the light and air to the properties and
improvements in the vicinity, (3) would unduly increase the danger of flooding or fire, (4) would unduly tax
public utilities, facilities, or services in the area, or (5) would endanger the public health or safety.
The generator will be located in the rear yard, will be properly screened and will include
sound attenuation so as not to unduly impact surrounding properties.
8. No Other Remedy: The applicant must demonstrate that there is no means other than the requested variance
by which the alleged hardship or practical difficulty can be avoided or remedies to a degree sufficient to permit
a reasonable use of the subject property.
Emergency standby power/ critical operations power systems is a requirement for a facility
such as the Fire Station. The Fire Station is an important community asset required to
provide essential services to the residents of Westmont.
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January 26, 2026
Dear Planning and Zoning Commission:
The Village of Westmont’s Fire Department is seeking several approvals from the Board
of Trustees to re-zone its properties at 6015 S Cass Ave, 6101 S Cass Ave, and 1000
Beninford Ln, the site of Fire Department Headquarters Station 183. Additionally, the
project includes requests to consolidate the four lots into one, variances to the
generator regulations, a Comprehensive Plan map amendment, and a major site plan
for the new station.
The Village is planning to demolish the existing building and construct a new, larger fire
station on this site. Approval of the requested re-zoning, Comprehensive Plan map
amendment, variances, consolidation, and site plan will ensure that the project is zoned
consistent with the newly revised Zoning Ordinance and that the project is able to be
constructed as needed to serve the community.
This submittal includes the following for the Commission’s review and approval:
● Preliminary and Final Plat of Consolidation – four (4) lots into one (1) lot.
● Zoning Map Amendment – re-zone the properties from R-3, R-4, and C-1 to the
P/I district.
● Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment – amend the future land use for portions
of the property from General Commercial and Parks/Open Space to Public/Semi
Public.
● Zoning Ordinance Variance – Section 7.16 Generators – to allow for diesel fuel to
meet COPS requirements, as well as to the maximum area and height for an
emergency generator.
● Major Site Plan
Please let us know if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Amy N. Ries, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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SITE DIMENSIONAL AND PAVING NOTES
TS50 EMERGENCY VEHICLE WARNING SYSTEM. CONTRACTOR TO
COORDINATE SYSTEM WITH MANUFACTURER AND COORDINATE
1. ALL PROPOSED CURB AND CUTTER SHALL BE B6.12 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. LOCATION WITH THE VILLAGE, FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND DUPAGE
COUNTY DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION. SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED
2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE FACE OF CURB TO FACE OF CURB OR BUILDING FACE UNLESS PER MUTCD SPECIFICATIONS PLANS FOR SIGN INFORMATION (SIZE,
MOUNTING HEIGHT, BEACON SIZE, MOUNTING LOCATION, ACTUATION
OTHERWISE NOTED. SYSTEM, EMERGENCY SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION TO FIRE HOUSE
SYSTEM). SIGNS SHALL BE OWNED, OPERATED, AND MAINTAINED BY
3. BUILDING DIMENSIONS, GRADING, PARKING, AND UTILITY LAYOUT HAVE BEEN PREPARED
THE VILLAGE OF WESTMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT (TYP)
BASED UPON ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION. SUBSEQUENT ARCHITECTURAL CHANGES MAY
EXIST AND CONTRACTOR SHALL REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL SEE DETAIL ON SHEET C-8 - LOT 243 LOT 242 LOT 241
LOT 239
INFORMATION. IN CASE OF DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN ARCHITECTURAL PLANS AND CIVIL CONSTRUCTION DETAILS, REFER TO
LOT 245
LOT 244
PROPOSED 7' TALL
PLANS, NOTIFY BOTH ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER. DUDOT SPECIFICATIONS REGARDING EXISTING COMPOSITE FENCE
(N89°58'35"E(R)) 50207
THE BREAKAWAY POST (TYP.) PROPERTY LINE
4. LOCATION OF PRIVATE SIDEWALKS SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH PROPOSED DOORWAYS. N88°02'16"E 288.34' 757.724
207/IRS 3/4"
N 50206
CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ACTUAL BUILDING PLAN LOCATIONS WITH ARCHITECT/DEVELOPER 753.751 10.0' SIDE 10.6' 86.0'
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTING THE SIDEWALKS. 206/IRS 3/4" 10.0' YARD SETBACK 7.0'
PROPOSED PATIO WITH E
26.2'
5. REBAR / TIEBARS SHALL BE USED IN ALL LOCATIONS WHERE CONCRETE ABUTS OTHER PERGOLA OVERHEAD PROPOSED
CONCRETE FEATURES (ie. SIDEWALK ADJACENT TO FOUNDATION WALL, PAVEMENT, AND O 21.0' GENERATOR
J
SIDEWALK ADJACENT TO CURB & GUTTER). TIEBAR SIZE AND SPACING SHALL BE PER IDOT
G
SPECIFICATIONS. LOT 238
G CONC.
6. CONTRACTOR SHALL CONSTRUCT ALL HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE ROUTES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
L 13" EXPOSED FOUNDATION
LOCAL AND STATE ADA REQUIREMENTS. 10.0' TRANSITION 12" BARRIER
P (SEE GRADING PLAN) 20.0' G CURB TO 6" CURB & GUTTER
Q I 3
7. PAVEMENT SLOPES THROUGH HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE PARKING AREAS SHALL BE 2.00% O K J
MAXIMUM IN ANY DIRECTION. I
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AND HANDICAP STRIPING. A
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D.I.D
9. REFER TO PHOTOMETRICS PLAN (BY OTHERS) FOR LIGHT STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
LOT 237
10. COMPACTED SUBBASE MATERIAL SHALL BE PROOF ROLLED WITH A LOADED SIX (6) WHEEL
DUMP TRUCK IN THE PRESENCE OF A VILLAGE INSPECTOR, AND APPROVED PRIOR TO PLACING M
D.I.D
PROPOSED D.I.D
107.5'
20.0' EXISTING WOODEN
FENCE
ANY PAVING MATERIAL. BUILDING 7
25,158 SF CONTRACTOR TO MINIMIZE BASE
11. RECYCLED MATERIAL FOR GRAVEL BASE AND WIRE MESH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED WITHIN 112.6' DEPTH BASED ON LOAD BEARING
FFE: 755.00
THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. D.I.D
D.I.D
10.0' CAPACITY OF SUBGRADE
98.0' (SEE ARCHITECTURAL
12. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANY DRIVEWAY OR APRON, THE USE OF CA-6 GRADE 7 OR PEA F PLANS FOR MORE INFO)
GRAVEL IS PROHIBITED. H
D.I.D
WOOD FENCE
13. ALL WORK IN R.O.W. TO BE BUILT TO DUPAGE COUNTY STANDARDS. D.I.D
O 20.0'
LOT 236
D.I.D
LEGEND: D.I.D
I
NORTH
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FINAL PAVEMENT SECTIONS TO BE CONFIRMED BY GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
R35.0' I K
1. HEAVY DUTY CONCRETE PAVEMENT J E G PROPOSED LIGHT
R3.0'
I POLE (TYP.)
6" WHITE STRIPE, K PROPOSED COM ED
8' C-C AT 45 DEGREES Q TRANSFORMER PAD
GRAPHICAL SCALE (FEET) 15" EXPOSED FOUNDATION
PROPOSED BOLLARD A CONTRACTOR TO FILL SUBGRADE
2. LIGHT DUTY CONCRETE PAVEMENT LIGHT (TYP.) Q 5.5' 10
(SEE GRADING PLAN) USING CA-1 WITH UNDERDRAIN AT
(MATCH EXISTING SECTION)
G PROPOSED 20.0' BOTTOM TO MAXIMIZE STORAGE
9" EXPOSED FOUNDATION
L
BIKE RACK 52.0' CAPACITY OF PAVEDRAIN SUBGRADE
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4. SIDEWALK F PROPERTY LINE
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ADA PARKING STALL SIGNAGE W/ BOLLARD (SEE DETAIL) F A
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20.1' F
ADA STALL INSIGNIA (SEE DETAIL) 8 C 14.3'
13.9' L
CONCRETE SIDEWALK (SEE DETAIL) B
11.0' 11.0'
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CONC. D 24.0' BUILDING
LANDSCAPE AREA 15.5' 21.4'
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14 CARD
TRASH ENCLOSURE W/ 6' TALL COMPOSITE FENCE (SEE ARCH. PLANS)
N01°45'52"W
FUEL READER
TAPER CURB HEAD PUMP
20.2'
PROPOSED BUILDING DOOR
WOOD FENCE
18" CURB & GUTTER (PER DETAIL) FFE=752.75
S. CASS AVE.
25.0' FRONT 39.7' LOT 233
FUEL
YARD SETBACK
18" REVERSE PITCH CURB & GUTTER (PER DETAIL) OVERFILL 20.0' REAR
ARM YARD SETBACK
20.0'
DEPRESSED CURB & GUTTER (PER DETAIL)
3.0' OUTLOT A
*R10-7 (MODIFIED WITH VERBIAGE)
"DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAY" (24"X30") PROPOSED 139,391 SQ. FT.
MONUMENT SIGN 3.2000 ACRES
CONC.
12" WHITE LINE
PROPOSED ADA RAMP
EASEMENT
CONC.
20.5'
PROPOSED TRUNCATED DOMES
10' ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE
LOT 232
12" TALL BARRIER CURB (PER DETAIL)
16 PARKING COUNT (FOR INFORMATION ONLY, NOT TO BE PAINTED)
EXISTING
POND HWL
SITE DATA
EXISTING
PROPERTY LINE
PER DOC. NO. R91-114690
CONC. WALL
SITE DIMENSIONAL & PAVING PLAN
BASE SITE AREA: 3.20 AC (139,391 SF)
FRONT YARD SETBACK: 25.0' CONC. WALL
SIDE YARD SETBACK: 5.0'
WOOD FENCE
ABUTS R-DISTRICT: 10.0'
EXISTING POND
CONC.
LOT 231
REAR YARD SETBACK: 20.0' EX NWL: 741.00
EX HWL: 747.16
TOTAL BUILDING FOOTPRINT AREA: 0.58 AC (25,158 SF)
CAR PARKING: 49 SPACES (27 NEW)
5.0' SIDE YARD
A.D.A. STALLS: 2 SPACES 50208
SETBACK
752.697
EXISTING GREEN SPACE/ 208/IRS 3/4"
50205
LANDSCAPE SURFACE AREA: 1.90 AC (59.5%) 290.00'
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205/IRS 3/4" (S89°59'04"W(R LOT 1
PROPOSED GREEN SPACE/ UNPLATTED LANDS
UNPLATTED LANDS
LANDSCAPE SURFACE AREA: 1.36 AC (42.6%) EXISTING
PROPERTY LINE
EXISTING BUILDING AREA: 0.22 AC (7.0%)
PROPOSED BUILDING AREA: 0.58 AC (18.0%)
PROPOSED PERMEABLE PAVERS: 0.12 AC (3.8%)
ZONING DISTRICT: P/I
VILLAGE OF WESTMONT 6389.00
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PLANT SCHEDULE
CODE QTY BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SIZE REMARKS
PROPOSED SOUND
WALL/FENCE, TYP. TREES
AP 2 Acer saccharum 'Barrett Cole' Apollo Sugar Maple 3" Cal. 30' T x 10' W
CH CN GT 2 Gleditsia triacanthos inermis `Shademaster` Shademaster Locust 3" Cal. 60' T x 50' W
AP AP QS
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2
Quercus x 'Scarlet Letter'
Tilia tomentosa 'Sterling'
Scarlet Letter Columnar Oak
Sterling Silver Linden
3" Cal.
3" Cal.
45' T x 13' W
45' T x35' W
1
L-1 ORNAMENTAL TREES
AR 1 Amelanchier x grandiflora `Robin Hill` Robin Hill Apple Serviceberry 2" Cal. 20` T x 15` W
W
CH 1 Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' Frans Fontaine Hornbeam 2" Cal. 35' T x 15' W
CN 1 Carpinus caroliniana 'JFS-KW6' Native Flame American Hornbeam 2" Cal. 30' T x 20' W
SHRUBS
CF 3 Calycanthus floridus 'SMNCAF' Simply Scentsational Sweetshrub 36" Ht. 6' T x 5' W
CA 6 Cornus alba 'Bud's Yellow' Bud's Yellow Tatarian Dogwood 36" Ht. 7' T x 7' W
W CS 6 Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' Cardinal Red Twig Dogwood 36" Ht. 7' T x 7' W
CAF 6 Cornus sericea 'Farrow' Arctic Fire Red Twig Dogwood 24" Ht. 3' T x 3' W
HT 1 Heptacodium miconioides 'SMNHMRF' Temple of Bloom Seven Son Flower 36" Ht. 15' T x 8' W
GT GT HB 2 Hibiscus syriacus 'DVPazurri' Azurri Blue Satin Rose of Sharon 36" Ht. 8' T x 8' W
HJ 12 Hydrangea paniculata 'Jane' Little Lime Panicle Hydrangea 24" Ht.
PS 3 Philadelphus x 'Snowwhite Fantasy' Snow White Mock Orange 24" Ht. 5' T x 5' W
W PA 6 Potentilla fruticosa 'Bailbrule' First Editions Crème Brûlée Bush Cinquefoil 24" Ht. 3' T x 3' W
RR 12 Rosa rugosa 'JACruwhi' Wild Spice Rose 24" Ht. 4' T x 4' W
D.I.D
EVERGREEN SHRUBS
D.I.D IR 12 Ilex verticillata 'FarrowBPop' Berry Poppins Winterberry 24" Ht. 4' T x 4' W
IF 2 Ilex verticillata 'FarrowMrP' Mr. Poppins Winterberry 24" Ht. 4' T x 4' W
W JF 15 Juniperus chinensis 'Fairview' Fairview Juniper 5` Ht. 17' T x 6' W
JM 10 Juniperus chinensis 'Mountbatten' Mountbatten Juniper 5` Ht. 12' T x 7' W
D.I.D
PROPOSED D.I.D
JT
TH
3
24
Juniperus chinensis 'Trautman'
Taxus x media 'Hicksii'
Trautman Juniper
Hicks Anglo-Japanese Yew
5` Ht.
5` Ht.
17' T x 4' W
12' T x 7' W
BUILDING TN
TFC
15
8
Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'
Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe'
American Pillar Arborvitae
Fire Chief Arborvitae
5` Ht.
24" Ht.
25' T x 6' W
2' T x 3' W
W 25,158 SF TO 10 Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget' Hetz Midget Arborvitae 24" Ht. 4' T x 4' W
FFE: 755.00 D.I.D
TG 4 Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant' Little Giant Arborvitae 24" Ht. 4' T x 4' W
D.I.D (SEE ARCHITECTURAL TS 14 Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' Emerald Green Arborvitae 5` Ht. 20' T x 5' W
PLANS FOR MORE INFO) ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
MA 6 Molinia caerulea arundinacea 'Skyracer' Skyracer Moor Grass 1 gal. 36" T x 24" W
PV 23 Panicum virgatum `Northwind` Northwind Switch Grass 1 gal. 42" T x 28" W
W
D.I.D SH 10 Sporobolus heterolepis `Tara` Prairie Dropseed 1 gal. 15" T x 20" W
D.I.D
CODE QTY BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SIZE SPACING REMARKS
PERENNIALS
AB 48 Achillea millefolium 'Balvinwite' New Vintage™ White Common Yarrow 1 gal. 12" o.c. 16" T x 12" W
D.I.D
W D.I.D AH 19 Agastache x 'Blue Fortune' Blue Fortune Anise Hyssop 1 gal. 24" o.c. 36" T x 24" W
AS 37 Allium x 'Serendipity' Serendipity Ornamental Onion 1 gal. 15" o.c. 18" T x 15" W
AC 10 Amsonia ciliata 'Verdant Venture' Verdant Venture Fringed Bluestar 1 gal. 30" o.c. 24" T x 30" W
FOR REVIEW ONLY
AE 6 Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud' Strom Cloud Eastern Bluestar 1 gal. 37" o.c. 30" T x 38" W
CMW 19 Calamintha nepeta 'Montrose White' Montrose White Calamint 1 gal. 20" o.c. 18" T x 18" W
ERM 35 Echinacea p 'Rainb299' Butterfly Rainbow Marcella Coneflower 1 gal. 20" o.c. 15" T x 20" W
W NR 31 Nepeta x `Walker`s Low` Walker`s Low Catmint 1 gal. 24" o.c. 20" T x 24" W
NK 37 Nepeta x faassenii 'Kit Kat' Kit Kat Catmint 1 gal. 12" o.c. 12" T x 12" W
PAS 19 Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' Little Spire Russian Sage 1 gal. 24" o.c. 24" T x 24" W
SMN 16 Salvia nemorosa `May Night` May Night Sage 1 gal. 16" o.c. 18" T x 18" W
SW 15 Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Wood's Blue' Wood's Blue New York Aster 1 gal. 24" o.c. 15" T x 24" W
W SYMBOL QTY BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SIZE REMARKS
AR TURF
9,718 sf Reinders - Cadet 70/30 Fescue/Blue Mix seed
Turf
W
QS
QS QS
BIKE RACK
W W
FLAG POLES W W
EXISTING TREES TO BE PRESERVED
TT TT TREE DRIPLINE
LANDSCAPE OVERVIEW & TREE PLAN
SNOW FENCE PLACED
OUTSIDE OF DRIPLINE
(3'-0" TYP)
EXISTING TREE TO
BE PRESERVED
TREE DRIPLINE
S. CASS AVE.
MONUMENT SIGN
NORTH PROTECTION FENCE
GRAPHICAL SCALE (FEET)
TREE PROTECTION
1 1 1/2" = 1'-0" 3293-05
0 1" = 20' 40'
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TS
TN TN JF JF JF JF JF JF JF JF
TH TH TH TH TH TH TH TH TN TN TN TN TN TN TS
TN TN TN TN TN TN TH TH TH TH TH
TN JM JM TS
JM JM
JT JT TS
EXISTING DECIDUOUS TREE
W
JT JM TS
TO BE PROTECTED, TYP. HJ
JM TS
HJ
TS
HJ JM
IF
JM
(3) CAF JM JM IR PLANT KEY
(4) TFC IR
W
IR CODE BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME
HJ
IR
HJ IR TREES
(19) AS
HJ IR
AP Acer saccharum 'Barrett Cole' Apollo Sugar Maple
(5) PV
(5) NR HJ GT Gleditsia triacanthos inermis `Shademaster` Shademaster Locust
TH QS Quercus x 'Scarlet Letter' Scarlet Letter Columnar Oak
W TT
TH Tilia tomentosa 'Sterling' Sterling Silver Linden
(13) ERM
TH ORNAMENTAL TREES
AR Amelanchier x grandiflora `Robin Hill` Robin Hill Apple Serviceberry
D.I.D TH
D.I.D CH Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' Frans Fontaine Hornbeam
TH
CN Carpinus caroliniana 'JFS-KW6' Native Flame American Hornbeam
W
CA SHRUBS
D.I.D
PROPOSED D.I.D CA
CF
CA
Calycanthus floridus 'SMNCAF'
Cornus alba 'Bud's Yellow'
Simply Scentsational Sweetshrub
Bud's Yellow Tatarian Dogwood
BUILDING CA CS
CAF
Cornus sericea 'Cardinal'
Cornus sericea 'Farrow'
Cardinal Red Twig Dogwood
Arctic Fire Red Twig Dogwood
W 25,158 SF CA HT Heptacodium miconioides 'SMNHMRF' Temple of Bloom Seven Son Flower
FFE: 755.00 CA
HB Hibiscus syriacus 'DVPazurri' Azurri Blue Satin Rose of Sharon
D.I.D HJ Hydrangea paniculata 'Jane' Little Lime Panicle Hydrangea
D.I.D (SEE ARCHITECTURAL CA PS Philadelphus x 'Snowwhite Fantasy' Snow White Mock Orange
PLANS FOR MORE INFO) PA Potentilla fruticosa 'Bailbrule' First Editions Crème Brûlée Bush Cinquefoil
JF
RR Rosa rugosa 'JACruwhi' Wild Spice Rose
JF
W
D.I.D EVERGREEN SHRUBS
D.I.D JF
IR Ilex verticillata 'FarrowBPop' Berry Poppins Winterberry
JF IF Ilex verticillata 'FarrowMrP' Mr. Poppins Winterberry
JF Juniperus chinensis 'Fairview' Fairview Juniper
JF
JM Juniperus chinensis 'Mountbatten' Mountbatten Juniper
D.I.D JF JT Juniperus chinensis 'Trautman' Trautman Juniper
W D.I.D
JF TH Taxus x media 'Hicksii' Hicks Anglo-Japanese Yew
TN Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar' American Pillar Arborvitae
FOR REVIEW ONLY
CS TFC Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe' Fire Chief Arborvitae
CS TO Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget' Hetz Midget Arborvitae
TG Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant' Little Giant Arborvitae
(5) NR CS
TS Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' Emerald Green Arborvitae
W (5) PV
CS
(4) TFC
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
CS MA Molinia caerulea arundinacea 'Skyracer' Skyracer Moor Grass
RR
CS PV Panicum virgatum `Northwind` Northwind Switch Grass
(8) SMN HB SH Sporobolus heterolepis `Tara` Prairie Dropseed
(4) NR
(18) AS (6) AE (35) AB TH
(3) CAF PERENNIALS
W PS TH
AB Achillea millefolium 'Balvinwite' New Vintage™ White Common Yarrow
PS TH AH Agastache x 'Blue Fortune' Blue Fortune Anise Hyssop
(13) CMW AS Allium x 'Serendipity' Serendipity Ornamental Onion
(14) PAS PS TH
(3) PV (6) AC AC Amsonia ciliata 'Verdant Venture' Verdant Venture Fringed Bluestar
(3) SH (10) AH (3) ERM (9) SW AE Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud' Strom Cloud Eastern Bluestar
HT TH
(6) PA HB (8) SMN
W HJ HJ HJ HJ HJ CMW Calamintha nepeta 'Montrose White' Montrose White Calamint
RR TO TOTO RR TG TG TG TG RR RR TH ERM Echinacea p 'Rainb299' Butterfly Rainbow Marcella Coneflower
CF TO TO TO CF RR
CF (7) NR IF NR Nepeta x `Walker`s Low` Walker`s Low Catmint
(3) ERM IR NK Nepeta x faassenii 'Kit Kat' Kit Kat Catmint
(7) SH IR PAS Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' Little Spire Russian Sage
(6) AH (28) NK
(4) AC (3) CMW IR SMN Salvia nemorosa `May Night` May Night Sage
(3) CMW (13) AB (6) MA
(10) NR SW Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Wood's Blue' Wood's Blue New York Aster
(3) AH (5) PAS IR
(6) SW
(9) NK W W IR
W W SYMBOL BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME
IR
TS TURF
TS Turf Reinders - Cadet 70/30 Fescue/Blue Mix
TS
LANDSCAPE SHRUB & GROUND COVER PLAN
TS
TS
TS
TS
S. CASS AVE.
(8) ERM (8) ERM
(5) PV (5) PV
TO RR RR RR TO
TO RR RR RR TO NORTH
GRAPHICAL SCALE (FEET)
0 1" = 20' 40'
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TREE WITH STRONG CENTRAL LEADER (DO NOT CUT LEADER)
GENERAL PLANTING NOTES
PRUNE ONLY TO REMOVE DAMAGED OR BROKEN BRANCHES.
1. THE LAYOUT OF ALL PLANTING BEDS AND INDIVIDUAL TREES AND SHRUBS SHALL BE 26. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL EXISTING UTILITIES, INCLUDING ANY IRRIGATION
STAKED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN ADVANCE OF INSTALLATION. FLAGGING, STAKES, OR LINES, PRIOR TO DIGGING. CONSULT J.U.L.I.E.
TREE STAKING IF REQUIRED (ONLY 1 OF 3 @ 120 DEG. SHOWN
PAINT MAY BE USED TO DELINEATE LOCATIONS AS SCALED FROM THE PLANS. AN FOR CLARITY). STEEL STAKES & FLEXIBLE GUYING MATERIAL.
27. TREES SHALL BE INSTALLED NO CLOSER THAN:
APPROVED REPRESENTATIVE WILL REVIEW THESE LOCATIONS WITH THE CONTRACTOR FLAG GUYS FOR SAFETY
AND MAKE MINOR ADJUSTMENTS AS NECESSARY. BED LAYOUT SHALL ALSO INCLUDE -10 FEET FROM ANY FIRE HYDRANT
PERENNIAL GROUPINGS BY SPECIES. - 7 FEET FROM STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER LATERALS, DRIVEWAYS, AND WATER COMPACTED TOPSOIL SAUCER, DO
TREE WRAP TO FIRST BRANCH (MAPLES AND OTHER THIN BARKED
2. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINING THE PLANT SERVICE DECIDUOUS TREES). PLACE WRAP IN LATE FALL AND REMOVE
NOT EXCEED ANGLE OF REPOSE
MATERIAL QUANTITIES REQUIRED BY THE LANDSCAPE PLANS. REPORT ANY 28. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT SOIL CONDITIONS AND COMPACTION ARE EARLY SPRING.
DISCREPANCIES TO THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. ADEQUATE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AROUND THE CONSTRUCTION SITE. SET ROOT COLLAR FLUSH WITH
4' X 4" A.M. LEONARD RIGID PLASTIC MESH TREE GUARD, BG48 E SLOPE GRADE
UNDESIRABLE CONDITIONS SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE LANDSCAPE SLOP
3. NO PLANT MATERIAL OR PLANT SIZE SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT ARCHITECT PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF WORK. IT SHALL BE THE CONTRACTOR'S TREE WATERING BAG. INSTALL SAME DAY TREE IS PLANTED. BAG T ING
APPROVAL BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. ANY CHANGES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE SHALL BE FILLED ONCE PER WEEK THROUGH THE MAINTENANCE EXIS
RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE PROPER SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE IN ALL 3" DEEP SHREDDED
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IN WRITING PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. PERIOD.
AREAS (1/2 - 2/3) HARDWOOD MULCH
OF TREE CROWN OF ROOT BALL 1" ABOVE FINISHED GRADE LEAVING
4. ALL BNB STOCK SHALL BE NURSERY GROWN IN A CLAY LOAM SOIL FOR A MINIMUM OF 29. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PERMITS, FEES, AND LICENSES NECESSARY HEIGHT TRUNK FLARE VISIBLE AT TOP OF ROOT BALL. PLANTING MIXTURE
THREE GROWING SEASONS WITHIN 200 MILES OF PROJECT LOCATION, IN A ZONE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PLAN. 3" DEEP SHREDDED HARDWOOD MULCH IN 6'-0" DIAMETER RING. DO ROOT BALL
COMPATIBLE WITH USDA HARDINESS ZONE 5A. SEED SHALL BE PROVIDED FROM A NOT PLACE MULCH IN CONTACT WITH TREE TRUNK. NO MOUNDING. SEE PLANTING DETAIL
NURSERY (WITHIN 200 MILES) WITH A SIMILAR PLANT HARDINESS ZONE AS PROJECT 30. THE CONTRACTOR IS TO REVIEW ALL SITE ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO PROVIDE MULCH WEEDING ONCE PER MONTH THROUGH
LOCATION. EXISTING SOIL SHALL BE AMENDED PER SOIL ANALYSIS REPORT TO ENSURE A INSTALLATION. ANY CONFLICTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. DEPTH OF MAINTENANCE PERIOD.
PROPER GROWING MEDIUM IS ACHIEVED. THESE LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS ARE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLANT MATERIALS ONLY ROOT BALL
ROUGHEN EDGES OF PLANTING PIT.
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. 12" MIN. (TREES)
5. ALL PLANT MATERIAL SHALL COMPLY WITH STANDARDS DESCRIBED IN AMERICAN PLANTING MIXTURE BACKFILL TAMP PLANTING MIX AROUND BASE 6" MIN. (SHRUB)
STANDARD OF NURSERY STOCK - Z60.1 ANSI. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OR OWNERS 31. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE WATERING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR A 6" TO STABILIZE TREE. INSTALL (1) SLOW RELEASE FERTILIZER
PERIOD OF 60 DAYS TO ENSURE VEGETATIVE ESTABLISHMENT. UPON COMPLETION OF PACKET FOR EVERY CALIPER INCH OF TREE. INSTALL AGAINST
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INSPECT AND POTENTIALLY ROOT BALL ROOT BALL.
REJECT ANY PLANT MATERIAL DEEMED TO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARDS. THE PROJECT, CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY THE OWNER IN WRITING WITH ONGOING
WATERING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. REMOVE ALL TWINE, ROPE, WIRE, BURLAP AND PLASTIC WRAP FROM
6. ALL STOCK SHALL BE FREE OF DISEASES AND HARMFUL INSECTS, DAMAGE, DISORDERS TOP HALF OF ROOT BALL. IF WIRE BASKET, CUT IN (4) PLACES
AND DEFORMITIES. 32. PLANT MATERIALS SHALL BE GUARANTEED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM TIME OF AROUND THE ROOT BALL AND FOLD DOWN 8" INTO PLANTING PIT.
OWNER ACCEPTANCE. ONLY ONE REPLACEMENT PER PLANT WILL BE REQUIRED DURING EXCAVATE TREE PIT TO BE AT
7. TREES SHALL HAVE SINGLE, STRAIGHT TRUNKS AND WELL BALANCED BRANCH SYSTEMS. THE WARRANTY PERIOD EXCEPT IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE LEAST 2 TIMES WIDER THAN ROOT BALL ROOT BALL ON UNEXCAVATED OR COMPACTED PEDESTAL TO
MUTLI-STEM TREES SHALL HAVE 3-4 STRAIGHT TRUNKS AND WELL BALANCED BRANCH PREVENT SETTLING
SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS.
SYSTEMS. HEIGHT-TO-CALIPER RATIOS SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE LATEST EDITION TREE PLANTING TREE PLANTING ON SLOPE
OF ANSI Z60.1. 33. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO CONDUCT A FINAL WALK THROUGH WITH THE 1 1/4" = 1'-0" 329343-01
2 3/8" = 1'-0" 329343-02
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND OR OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS,
8. ROOT SYSTEMS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR FULL RECOVERY OF THE TREE, PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS, AND ENSURE THAT PROJECT REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET.
AND SHALL CONFORM TO STANDARDS AS THEY APPEAR IN THE MOST CURRENT REVISION
OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN'S AMERICAN STANDARD OF NURSERY SHRUB PLANTING
STOCK ANSI Z60.1. SOIL PLACEMENT NOTES IF NEEDED, PRUNE TO REMOVE DAMAGED, BROKEN, OR OVERLAPPING PER PLANT SPACING PRUNE ONLY TO REMOVE DEAD
BRANCHES ONLY AFTER PLANTING. PRUNING IS SUBJECT TO TIME OF YEAR OR BROKEN BRANCHES
9. BNB TREES SHALL BE DUG WITH A BALL OF SOIL, NOT SOFT BALLED OR POTTED AND FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL SPECIES.
SHALL BE FIRM IN THEIR ROOTBALL. ROOT BALL SHALL BE WRAPPED (WITH 1. LOOSEN SUBGRADE TO A MINIMUM DEPTH INDICATED IN PLANTING NOTES USING A BOTTOM OF ROOT FLARE FLUSH
BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL). THE TREE ROOT FLARE, OR COLLAR, SHALL BE AT OR CULTI-MULCHER OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT, AND REMOVE STONES MEASURING OVER 1-1/2 WITH FINISHED GRADE
WITHIN THE TOP THREE INCHES OF GRADE. INCHES IN ANY DIMENSION, STICKS, RUBBISH AND OTHER EXTRANEOUS MATTER. AREAS
3" MULCH
ADJACENT TO WALKS AND PAVEMENT SHALL BE FREE OF EXCESS STONE AND PAVING
10. ALL SPRING TREES MUST BE FRESHLY DUG IN THE MOST RECENT SPRING. MATERIALS SO AS TO PROVIDE AN UNINTERRUPTED CROSS SECTION OF SOIL. INTERNAL TREE STAKING (ONLY 1 OF 3 @ 120 DEG. SHOWN FOR CLARITY).
3" DIAMETER CEDAR WOOD STAKES & FLEXIBLE GUYING TOPSOIL
11. ALL AUTUMN TREES MUST BE FRESHLY DUG IN THE MOST RECENT AUTUMN. PARKING ISLANDS SHALL BE LOOSENED TO A DEPTH OF 30". MATERIAL. FLAG GUYS FOR SAFETY. STAKES SHALL NOT TOUCH
THE SIDES OF ROOT BALL WHEN INSTALLED. HAND LOOSEN AND PULL ROOTS
2. THOROUGHLY BLEND PLANTING SOIL MIX FOR PLANTING BED AREAS. (1 PART EXISTING 10"
FOR REVIEW ONLY
12. TREES SHALL BE ALIVE, HEALTHY AND APPROPRIATELY MOIST, AT TIME OF DELIVERY. OUT OF CONTAINER MATERIAL TO
SOIL, 1 PART TOPSOIL, 1 PART ORGANIC SOIL AMENDMENT, 2.9 POUNDS PER CUBIC YARD MIN. PREVENT PLANT FROM
TREES SHALL BE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION FOR CONFORMITY TO SPECIFICATION BECOMING ROOT BOUND
REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVAL BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OR OWNERS OF 4-4-4 ANALYSIS SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER) CROWN OF ROOT BALL 2" ABOVE FINISHED GRADE LEAVING
TRUNK FLARE VISIBLE AT TOP OF ROOT BALL.
REPRESENTATIVE. THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OR OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE 3. TREE AND SHRUB HOLES SHALL BE FILLED WITH A PREPARED PLANTING MIXTURE OF 1 (1/2)
REMOVE ALL TWINE, ROPE, WIRE,
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY TREES THAT DO NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS OF TREE BURLAP AND PLASTIC WRAP
PART TOPSOIL, 2 PARTS PLANTING SOIL MIX. HEIGHT 3" DEEP SHREDDED HARDWOOD MULCH IN 6'-0" DIAMETER RING. DO
OR THAT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING SHIPMENT. THE LANDSCAPE INSTALLER MUST NOT PLACE MULCH IN CONTACT WITH TREE TRUNK. NO MOUNDING. BALLED BARE ROOT FROM TOP HALF OF ROOT BALL
RECEIVE APPROVAL FROM LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT FOR ANY SUBSTITUTIONS OR 4. SPREAD SOIL AND SOIL AMENDMENTS TO DEPTH INDICATED ON DRAWINGS, BUT NOT PROVIDE MULCH WEEDING ONCE PER MONTH THROUGH AND OR
LESS THAN REQUIRED TO MEET FINISH GRADES AFTER NATURAL SETTLEMENT. (FINISH MAINTENANCE PERIOD. BURLAPPED CONTAINER
ALTERATIONS. SCARIFY 4" AND RECOMPACT
GRADE OF PLANTING BEDS SHALL BE 3" BELOW ALL ADJACENT SURFACES. FINISH GRADE SUBGRADE
13. ALL PLANT MATERIAL SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANTING DETAILS. OF TURF SEEDING AREAS SHALL BE 1" BELOW ALL ADJACENT HARD SURFACES, WALKS, DEPTH OF ROUGHEN EDGES OF PLANTING PIT.
AND CURBS.) ROOT BALL
14. ALL PLANTING BEDS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM 10" DEPTH OF PREPARED SOIL. WITH
PLANTING MIXTURE BACKFILL. TAMP PLANTING MIX AROUND BAREROOT PLANTING NOTES:
APPROVAL, EXISTING SOIL MAY BE UTILIZED PROVIDED THE PROPER SOIL AMENDMENTS 5. PLACE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 OF TOTAL AMOUNT OF SOIL REQUIRED. WORK INTO TOP OF BASE TO STABILIZE TREE. INSTALL (1) SLOW RELEASE FERTILIZER 1. SOAK ROOTS IN WATER FOR AT LEAST ONE HOUR BUT NOT MORE THAN 24 HOURS PRIOR TO PLANTING.
ARE TILLED THOROUGHLY INTO THE TOP 10" OF SOIL. REFER TO SOIL PLACEMENT NOTES. LOOSENED SUBGRADE TO CREATE A TRANSITION LAYER, THEN PLACE REMAINDER OF 6" PACKET FOR EVERY 24" OF TREE HEIGHT. INSTALL PACKET 2. SCARIFY SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF HOLE.
AGAINST ROOT BALL. 3. PROCEED WITH CORRECTIVE PRUNING OF THE TOP AND BOTTOM ROOTS.
THE SOIL. SOIL TRANSITION LAYER SHALL BE TILLED TO A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 6" BELOW
15. WHILE PLANTING TREES AND SHRUBS, BACKFILL 32 OF PLANTING HOLE AND WATER TREE ROOT BALL
REMOVE ALL TWINE, ROPE, WIRE, BURLAP AND PLASTIC WRAP
4. TRANSFER PLANT DIRECTLY FROM WATER TO HOLE. SET PLANT SO THE ROOT FLARE IS
THE DEPTH OF NEWLY PLACED SOIL. PARKING LOT ISLANDS SHALL BE CROWNED TO A APPROXIMATELY AT THE FINISHED SOIL ELEVATION. SPREAD ROOTS OUT EVENLY. PLUMB AND
THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE REMAINDER OF SOIL MIXTURE. AFTER ALL SOIL FROM TOP HALF OF ROOT BALL. IF WIRE BASKET, CUT IN (4) IMMEDIATELY BACKFILL WITH PLANTING SOIL MIX.
HEIGHT OF 6" TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
HAS BEEN PLACED INTO THE PLANTING HOLE WATER THOROUGHLY AGAIN. PLACES AROUND THE ROOT BALL AND FOLD DOWN 8" INTO 5. WATER THOROUGHLY WITHIN 2 HOURS TO SETTLE PLANTS AND FILL VOIDS.
PLANTING PIT. 6. BACKFILL VOIDS AND WATER SECOND TIME.
6. DO NOT SPREAD IF PLANTING SOIL OR SUBGRADE IS FROZEN, MUDDY, OR EXCESSIVELY
16. THE CONTRACTOR MUST LABEL ALL TREES WITH THE COMMON AND BOTANICAL NAMES EXCAVATE TREE PIT TO BE AT ROOT BALL ON UNEXCAVATED OR COMPACTED PEDESTAL TO 7. PLACE MULCH WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE SECOND WATERING UNLESS SOIL MOISTURE IS EXCESSIVE.
WET.
PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION. LEAST 2 TIMES WIDER THAN ROOT BALL PREVENT SETTLING
7. FINISH GRADING: GRADE SOIL TO A SMOOTH, UNIFORM SURFACE PLANE WITH A LOOSE,
17. OAK TREES SHALL BE TREATED FOR TWO-LINE CHESTNUT BORER BOTH AT THE TIME OF
UNIFORMLY FINE TEXTURE. EVERGREEN TREE PLANTING SHRUB PLANTING
INSTALLATION AND DURING THE SECOND GROWING SEASON.
8. ROLL AND RAKE, REMOVE RIDGES, AND FILL DEPRESSIONS TO MEET FINISH GRADES.
3 1/4" = 1'-0" 329343-03
4 1/2" = 1'-0" 329333-02
18. ALL PLANTING BEDS SHALL BE MULCHED WITH 3" DEEP SHREDDED HARDWOOD MULCH,
AND ALL TREES PLANTED IN TURF AREAS SHALL RECEIVE A 3" DEEP SHREDDED 9. RESTORE PLANTING BEDS IF ERODED OR OTHERWISE DISTURBED AFTER FINISH GRADING
HARDWOOD MULCHED RING AS SHOWN IN PLANTING DETAILS. AND BEFORE PLANTING.
19. ALL PLANTING BEDS AND TREE RINGS SHALL HAVE A 4" DEEP TRENCHED BED EDGE
CREATED BY EITHER A FLAT LANDSCAPE SPADE OR MECHANICAL EDGER. BED EDGES TURF
ARE TO BE CUT CLEAN AND SMOOTH AS SHOWN ON LANDSCAPE PLANS WITH A CLEAN
DEFINITION BETWEEN TURF AND PLANTING AREAS. SHRUB OR FINISHED GRADE
LANDSCAPE GENERAL NOTES & DETAILS
PERENNIAL PLANTING
20. ALL TURF SEED AREAS SHALL RECEIVE A MINIMUM OF 6" DEPTH OF TOPSOIL. WITH PER PLANT PERENNIAL
SPACING
APPROVAL, EXISTING SOIL MAY BE UTILIZED PROVIDED THE PROPER SOIL AMENDMENTS
STRAIGHT, CLEAN CUT
ARE TILLED THOROUGHLY INTO THE TOP 6" OF SOIL AS INDICATED IN THE SOIL 3" MULCH (*) THROUGH GRASS
PLACEMENT NOTES. REQUIRED AMENDMENTS SHALL BE DETERMINED BASED ON A SOIL FINISHED GRADE TOP OF MULCH
ANALYSIS TO BE PERFORMED. ALL TOPSOIL AMENDMENT SHALL BE AGED WEED FREE
MANURE OR CLASS 1 ORGANIC MATTER. MULCH BED
21. FOR LAWN SEEDING, APPLY A STARTER FERTILIZER AND SEED UNIFORMLY AT THE RATE HAND LOOSEN AND PULL ROOTS
RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER, AND PROVIDE A MULCH COVERING THAT IS SUITABLE OUT OF CONTAINER MATERIAL TO (*) (*)
PREVENT PLANT FROM BECOMING
TO PROMOTE SEED GERMINATION AND TURF ESTABLISHMENT. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ROOT BOUND 45° ANGLE CUT BACK TO
10" FINISHED GRADE OF
FERTILIZER, SEED, AND MULCH SPECIFICATIONS TO THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT FOR
MULCH BED
APPROVAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. EROSION CONTROL MEASURES ARE TO BE PLANTING MIX
INSTALLED IN THOSE AREAS REQUIRING STABILIZATION ( SWALES, SLOPES EXCEEDING 1:3,
AND THOSE LOCATIONS INDICATED IN CIVIL DRAWINGS).
22. THE CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE A SMOOTH, UNIFORM QUALITY TURF IS ACHIEVED WITH NO SUBGRADE 4"
BARE SPOTS LARGER THAN 6" X 6". ANY BARE SPOTS LARGER THAN 6" X6" AT THE END OF
ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD SHALL BE RESEEDED AT THE CONTRACTORS EXPENSE TO
OBTAIN A DENSE, UNIFORM LAWN.
23. ALL FINISH GRADING AND LAWN AREAS TO BE INSTALLED BY LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR.
24. ALL DISTURBED AREAS WITHIN THE PROJECT SHALL BE RESTORED TO ORIGINAL OR (*) = SPECIFIED PLANT SPACING PER PLANTING LIST
BETTER CONDITION.
25. ALL DISTURBED AREAS OUTSIDE THE LIMITS OF WORK SHALL BE RESTORED TO ORIGINAL
OR BETTER CONDITION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER.
PERENNIAL PLANTING PLANT SPACING TRENCHED BED EDGE
5 1" = 1'-0" 3293-01
6 3/4" = 1'-0" 3293-02
7 3/4" = 1'-0" 3293-03
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33'-4" T/ OFF PARAPET
32'-0"
T/ OFF PARAPET T/ AP PARAPET
32'-0" 3. 30'-4"
A302
DESIGN
T/ COMM PARAPET
19'-4"
GROUP
Architecture
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14'-0" 106 Calendar Court, No. 131
LaGrange, Illinois 60525
phone: 708.218.9974
Illinois professional design firm#184.006583
CONSULTANTS
Civil/Landscaping
T/ FIRST LEVEL
PINNACLE ENGINEERING GROUP
0'-0" 1051 E. Main Street, Suite 217
East Dundee, IL 60118
847-551-5301
MEP/FP Engineer
WCW Engineers
760 Creel Drive
Wood Dale, IL 60191
630-595-8800
T/ LOWER LEVEL
Structural Engineer
-14'-0"
McCluskey Engineering
1887 High Grove Lane
Naperville, IL 60540
630-717-5399
SOUTH ELEVATION
1 Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" OWNER
Village of Westmont
31 W. Quincy Street
Westmont, IL 60559
8 6 5.7 5.3 4.5 4.2 4.1 4 3.3 3.1 2.7 2.4 2 1.8 1.4 1.1 1
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
02.05.2026
2 3
A302 A302
6015 S Cass Ave
T/ AP PARAPET T/ AP PARAPET
Village of Westmont
30'-4" 30'-4"
T/ MECH HOUSE T/ MECH HOUSE
25'-10" 25'-10"
T/ PARAPET LQ T/ PARAPET LQ
Westmont, IL 60559
16'-10" 16'-10"
Fire Station 183
T/ FIRST LEVEL T/ FIRST LEVEL
0'-0" 0'-0"
LIVING QUARTERS SIDING
PROVIDE PRICE FOR WALL TYPE E & E.2
SEE WALL SECTION SHEETS A350
NORTH ELEVATION
2 Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
This drawing must not be scaled. The general
contractor shall verify all dimensions, datums and
levels prior to commencement of work. All errors
2 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 0.8 and omissions to be reported immediately to the
architect. Variations and modifications to work
7 6 5.8 5.2 5 shown on these drawings shall not be carried out
3 without written permission from the architect. This
A302 drawing is the exclusive property of the architects
and can be reproduced only with the permission
of the architects, in which case the reproduction
must bear their name as architects.
© 2026 845 DESIGN GROUP
6'-0" H COMPOSITE
FENCE WITH 8'-0" W
GATE
T/ STAIR TOWER T/ STAIR TOWER
33'-4" 33'-4"
T/ OFF PARAPET T/ OFF PARAPET
32'-0" 32'-0"
ELEVATION NOTES
3.
A302 A. ELEVATION NOTES FOR ALL A200 SERIES SHEETS ONLY
TRASH TRASH ENCLOSURE TRASH
T/ COMM PARAPET ENCLOSURE NORTH AND SOUTH ENCLOSURE
WEST ELEVATION ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION
19'-4"
T/ SECOND LEVEL ELEVATION LEGEND Architect's Project Number: 25.07.08
14'-0" TRASH ENCLOSURE ELEVATIONS Issue Date:
5 Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" ISSUE FOR DD 02/05/26
BRICK VENEER - RUNNING BOND
1/2" PROJECTION COURSING 8" O.C. - SEE SPECS V/E ISSUE 03/04/26
BRICK VENEER - RUNNING BOND - SEE SPECS
T/ FIRST LEVEL T/ FIRST LEVEL BRICK VENEER - RUNNING BOND - ACCENT - SEE SPECS
0'-0" 0'-0"
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
FIBER CEMENT MAIN FEILD PLANK - SEE SPECS
FIBER CEMENT SIDING ACCENT COLOR - SEE SPECS
T/ LOWER LEVEL FIBER CEMENT PANELS 4' X 8' TYP. - SEE SPECS
-14'-0" Sheet Title:
RTU SCREENS BUILDING
ELEVATIONS
NORTH ELEV- COMM ROOM NOTH ELEV. - OFFICE
3 Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
4 Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
VISION GLAZING
Sheet Number:
3/4/2026 9:54:36 PM
A202
SPANDRAL GLASS
x GLAZING TYPE - SEE A501
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33'-4"
3
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A301 33'-4"
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30'-4"
T/ OFF PARAPET
32'-0"
DESIGN
T/ MECH HOUSE GROUP
Architecture
25'-10"
+ Planning
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106 Calendar Court, No. 131
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16'-10" phone: 708.218.9974
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Illinois professional design firm#184.006583
14'-0"
CONSULTANTS
Civil/Landscaping
PINNACLE ENGINEERING GROUP
1051 E. Main Street, Suite 217
East Dundee, IL 60118
847-551-5301
T/ FIRST LEVEL
0'-0" MEP/FP Engineer
WCW Engineers
T/ APARATUS BAY 760 Creel Drive
-0'-4" Wood Dale, IL 60191
630-595-8800
Structural Engineer
McCluskey Engineering
1887 High Grove Lane
Naperville, IL 60540
T/ LOWER LEVEL 630-717-5399
-14'-0"
WEST ELEVATION_ OWNER
1 Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
Village of Westmont
31 W. Quincy Street
Westmont, IL 60559
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
02.05.2026
6015 S Cass Ave
M.1 M J H.9 H.8 H.1 H G F E D C B A.1 A
Village of Westmont
T/ STAIR TOWER T/ STAIR TOWER
33'-4" 33'-4"
2 3
T/ OFF PARAPET T/ OFF PARAPET A301 A301
32'-0" 32'-0" T/ AP PARAPET
Westmont, IL 60559
T/ AP PARAPET 30'-4"
30'-4" T/ MECH HOUSE
25'-10"
Fire Station 183
T/ COMM PARAPET
19'-4" T/ PARAPET LQ
16'-10"
T/ SECOND LEVEL
14'-0"
T/ FIRST LEVEL T/ FIRST LEVEL
0'-0" 0'-0" This drawing must not be scaled. The general
contractor shall verify all dimensions, datums and
T/ APARATUS BAY levels prior to commencement of work. All errors
-0'-4" T/ APARATUS BAY and omissions to be reported immediately to the
architect. Variations and modifications to work
-0'-4" shown on these drawings shall not be carried out
without written permission from the architect. This
drawing is the exclusive property of the architects
and can be reproduced only with the permission
of the architects, in which case the reproduction
T/ LOWER LEVEL must bear their name as architects.
EAST ELEVATION
-14'-0" © 2026 845 DESIGN GROUP
2 Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
3 ELEVATION NOTES
A302
A. ELEVATION NOTES FOR ALL A200 SERIES SHEETS ONLY
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1 1.1 2
T/ PARAPET LQ T/ PARAPET LQ ELEVATION LEGEND Architect's Project Number: 25.07.08
16'-10" 16'-10" Issue Date:
ISSUE FOR DD 02/05/26
BRICK VENEER - RUNNING BOND V/E ISSUE 03/04/26
1/2" PROJECTION COURSING 8" O.C. - SEE SPECS
BRICK VENEER - RUNNING BOND - SEE SPECS
BRICK VENEER - RUNNING BOND - ACCENT - SEE SPECS
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
T/ FIRST LEVEL T/ FIRST LEVEL
0'-0" 0'-0"
FIBER CEMENT MAIN FEILD PLANK - SEE SPECS
FIBER CEMENT SIDING ACCENT COLOR - SEE SPECS
FIBER CEMENT PANELS 4' X 8' TYP. - SEE SPECS
Sheet Title:
BUILDING
RTU SCREENS
ELEVATIONS
SOUTH ELEVATION LQ A SOUTH ELEVATION - LQ B
3 Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
4 Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
VISION GLAZING
Sheet Number:
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A201
SPANDRAL GLASS
x GLAZING TYPE - SEE A501
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FENCING
Basis of Design:
• 7’-0” high composite fence
• Horizontal panels
• Neutral color, ages well
• Durable
• Maintenance free
North property line fence
East property line fence
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PROPOSED VIEW FROM CASS AVENUE (WITH CHARCOAL BRICK)
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PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATION - PUBLIC ENTRY (WITH CHARCOAL BRICK)
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PROPOSED EAST ELEVATION (WITH CHARCOAL BRICK)
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PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION (WITH CHARCOAL BRICK)
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PARKING COUNT
Parking count is based upon
1. Demand at peak times (shift change)
2. Professional experience in projects of
similar size and scope.
Administration 6 people
(includes Training Officers)
Fire Prevention Bureau 11 people
Living Quarters 20 people at shift
(includes BC) change (10/shift)
Total 37 people at peak time
49 parking spaces provided
(including 2 accessible spaces)
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Cat® C13
ENCLOSURES
SOUND ATTENUATED &
WEATHER PROTECTIVE
ENCLOSURES
60 Hz
Image shown may not reflect actual configuration.
FEATURES FEATURES
Robust/Highly Corrosion Resistant Construction Options (Sound Attenuated)
• Factory installed on skid base • Enclosure constructed with 14 gauge steel
• Environmentally friendly, polyester powder baked paint • Enclosure constructed with 12 gauge aluminum (5052 grade)
• 14 gauge steel • Caterpillar yellow or white paint
• Interior zinc plated fasteners • Control panel viewing window
• Exterior stainless steel fasteners • UL Listed integral fuel tank with 670, 400, and 300 gallon
• Internally mounted exhaust silencing system capacities
• Designed and tested to comply with UL 2200 Listed generator set • UL Listed sub base fuel tank with 660, 1000, 1900, and 2200 gallon
package capacities.
• Compression door latches providing solid door seal • Seismic certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC
2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, IBC 2012, CBC 2007, CBC 2010
Excellent Access • IBC Certification for 150 mph wind loading
• Large cable entry area for installation ease • AC/DC lighting package
• Accommodates side mounted single or multiple breakers • 5 kW Canopy space heater to facilitate compliance with NFPA 110
• Three doors on both sides • Motorized louvers and gravity discharge damper
• Vertically hinged allow 180° opening rotation and retention with • 125A Load Center
door stays • GFCI outlets
• Lube oil and coolant drains piped to the exterior of the
enclosure base Options (Weather Protective)
• Radiator fill cover • Caterpillar Yellow or white paint
• UL Listed integral fuel tank with 680, 400, and 300 gallon
Security and Safety capacities
• Lockable access doors which give full access to control panel • UL Listed sub-base fuel tank with 660, 1000, 1900, and 2200 gallon
and breaker capacities.
• Cooling fan and battery charging alternator fully guarded • Seismic certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC
• Fuel fill, oil fill and battery can only be reached via lockable access 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, IBC 2012, CBC 2007, CBC 2010.
• Externally mounted emergency stop button • IBC Certification for 150 mph wind loading
• Designed for spreader bar lifting to ensure safety • Anchoring details are site specific and are dependent on many
• Stub-up area is rodent proof. factors such as generator set size, weight, and concrete strength.
IBC Certification requires that the anchoring system used is
Transportability reviewed and approved by a professional engineer.
• These enclosures are of extremely rugged construction to with- • AC/DC lighting package
stand outdoor exposure and rough handling common on many
construction sites.
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Cat® C13
ENCLOSURES
ENCLOSURE PACKAGE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Sound Pressure Levels
Standby Cooling Air Flow Rate Ambient Capability*
Enclosure Type (dBA) at 7m (23 ft)
ekW
m3/s cfm ºC ºC 100% Load
350 8.5 18010 57 135 74
Level 1 Sound Attenuated Enclosure (Steel)
400 8.5 18010 56 133 75
350 7.2 15256 50 122 70
Level 2 Sound Attenuated Enclosure (Steel)
400 7.2 15256 50 122 70
350 8.5 – 57 135 75
Sound Attenuated Enclosure (Aluminum)
400 8.5 – 56 133 75
350 8.5 – 54 129 87
Weather Protective Enclosure
400 8.5 – 53 127 88
Note: Sound level measurements are subject to instrumentation, installation and manufacturing variability, as well as ambient site conditions.
DIMENSIONS
Standby Length “L” Width “W” Height “H”
Enclosure Type
ekW mm in mm in mm in
350
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on Skid Base 4948 194.8 2014 79.3 2320 91.3
400
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on a UL Listed 350
5461 215.0 2014 79.3 2743 108.0
Integral Fuel Tank Base 400
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on a UL Listed 350
4948 194.8 2056 80.9 2955 116.3
660 Gallon Sub-Base Fuel Tank Base 400
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on a UL Listed 350
5751 226.4 2056 80.9 2955 116.3
1000 Gallon Sub-Base Fuel Tank Base 400
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on a UL Listed 350
6382 251.2 2056 80.9 3209 126.3
1900 Gallon Sub-Base Fuel Tank Base 400
Sound Attenuated Enclosure on a UL Listed 350
7074 278.5 2056 80.9 3209 126.3
2200 Gallon Sub-Base Fuel Tank Base 400
350
Weather Protective Enclosure on Skid Base 4948 194.8 2014 79.3 2320 91.3
400
Weather Protective Enclosure on a UL Listed 350
5461 215.0 2014 79.3 2743 108.0
Integral Fuel Tank Base 400
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Cat® C13
ENCLOSURES
COMPONENT WEIGHTS TO CALCULATE PACKAGE WEIGHT
Sound Attenuated Sound Attenuated En- Weather Protective
Standby Narrow Skid Base Wide Skid Base
Enclosure (Steel) closure (Aluminum) Enclosure
ekW
kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb
350
253 578 579 1276 1245 2745 765 1687 1166 2570
400
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6015 S Cass Fire Department Headquarters
Emergency standby generator dimensions
350 KW generator, 1900 gallon UL142 double wall fuel tank to provide 72 hours of fuel to meet Critical Operations Power Systems
(COPS) requirements.
251.2"L x 80.9"W x 126.3 H total height of tank and sound attenuation enclosure.
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WGW
Engineers, Inc.
760 Creel Drive
Wood Dale, Illinois 60191
Tel. 630/595-8800
Fax 630/595-8818
www.WCWengineers.com
DICKERSON ENGINEERING, INC.
Professional Electrical Engineers
3343 NORTH RIDGE AVENUE
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
TEL (847) 956-0290
DEI
WWW.DEI-PE.COM
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VILLAGE OF WESTMONT
Board of Trustees Memorandum
March 19, 2026
Item for Board of Trustees Consideration:
Board to consider an ordinance approving requests from the Village of Westmont for the properties at
6015 South Cass Avenue, 6101 South Cass Avenue, and 1000 Beninford Lane, Westmont, Illinois,
60559, for the following:
1. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from General Commercial and Parks/Open Space to
Public/Semi Public;
2. Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment to rezone the properties from the R-3 Single-Unit Residential
District, the R-4 General Residential District, and the C-1 Commercial District to the P/I Public
and Institutional District;
3. Preliminary Plan and Final Plat of Subdivision to consolidate four (4) lots into one (1) lot;
4. Zoning Ordinance Variance to the maximum size, fuel type, and location of an Emergency
Generator;
5. Major Site Plan.
Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation:
The Planning & Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing for this request at its regular meeting on
March 11, 2026. All requested items were recommended for approval, with one condition: staff is
authorized to administratively approve future changes to the Major Site plan including: the landscape plan
(specifically plant type and location) and the site plan (specifically perimeter fencing). A revised site plan
has been provided.
Two items received one dissenting vote: The Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from General
Commercial and Parks/Open Space to Public/Semi Public and the Zoning Ordinance Variance to the
maximum size, fuel type, and location of an Emergency Generator. Three residents spoke during the
hearing and had questions answered.
I. BACKGROUND OF ITEM
A. Location: 6015 South Cass Avenue, 6101 South Cass Avenue, and 1000 Beninford Lane are located
just south of the intersection of 60th Street and South Cass Avenue. 6015 South Cass Avenue is
home to the Village’s South Fire station and fueling station; 6101 South Cass Avenue and 1000
Beninford Lane are the site of two regional stormwater detention facilities. Together, the lots are
about 190,833 square feet or 4.38 acres with a street frontage of 632 square feet.
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Aerial Map - 6015-6101 South Cass Avenue + 1000 Beninford Lane (source: DuPage County Parcel Viewer)
Zoning Map - 6015-6101 South Cass Avenue + 1000 Beninford Lane
B. Zoning Designations:
SUBJECT PROPERTIES R-3 Single-Unit Residential District
R-4 General Residential District
C-1 Commercial District
NORTH R-3 Single-Unit Residential District
SOUTH R-4 General Residential &
C-1 Commercial Districts
EAST R-3 Single-Unit Residential &
R-4 General Residential Districts
WEST B-2 General Business &
C-1 Commercial Districts
C. Neighborhood Characteristics
Located between 55th Street and 63rd Street, this corridor of Cass Avenue hosts a diverse mix of housing
and businesses." This includes restaurants, retail, services, single-unit detached, single-unit attached, and
multi-unit residences. The commercial properties lining Cass Avenue serve as a buffer between the busy
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arterial road and the established residential neighborhoods to the east and west.
6015 South Cass Avenue (view from Cass Avenue)
6101 South Cass Avenue (view from Cass Avenue, source: Google Street View)
1000 Beninford Lane (view from Beninford Lane, source: Google Street View)
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II. PETITIONER REQUEST:
The petitioner is requesting approval for several actions related to the redevelopment of 6015 South
Cass Avenue, 6101 South Cass Avenue, and 1000 Beninford Lane. The Village of Westmont is
proposing to replace the existing Fire Department Headquarters with a new fire station facility, along
with associated improvements to the parking lot, signage, fencing, the emergency generator, and
landscaping. To accommodate the project, the Village is seeking a Comprehensive Plan Map
Amendment to redesignate the properties to Public/Semi‑Public and a Zoning Ordinance Map
Amendment to rezone the parcels to the P/I Public and Institutional District. Additional requests
include a Preliminary Plat of Subdivision to consolidate four lots into one, a Variance for the size, fuel
type, and placement of the emergency generator, and approval of a Major Site Plan in support of the
proposed redevelopment.
III. ZONING ANALYSIS
A. Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Designations
The current zoning district of the property is R-3 Single-Unit Residential District, R-4 General
Residential District, C-1 Commercial District and the Village’s Land Use Plan Map designates the
properties as Public/Semi Public, Parks/Open Space, and General Commercial. The subject
properties along Cass Avenue are located within the 63rd and Cass Subarea.
LAND-USE PLAN (2013 Comprehensive Plan) - 6015-6101 South Cass Avenue + 1000 Beninford Lane
B. Entitlement Request
The petitioner has provided a project narrative and supporting documentation for the following
request, including the necessary responses to the Variance Standards. Any corresponding standards
for entitlement approval consideration can be referenced in item V(B) below.
● Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from General Commercial and Parks/Open
Space to Public/Semi Public
The proposed consolidation and rezoning involve three parcels that currently have incompatible
land-use designations according to the Village’s 2013 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. To
achieve consistency for the redevelopment, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map is
necessary to establish a unified land use designation across all affected properties.
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Current Land Use Proposed Land Use
Common Address PIN
Designation Designation
6015 S CASS AVE 09-15-311-001 Public/Semi Public Public/Semi Public
6101 S CASS AVE 09-15-302-003 General Commercial Public/Semi Public
6101 S CASS AVE 09-15-302-040 General Commercial Public/Semi Public
1000 BENINFORD LN 09-15-311-049 Parks/Open Space Public/Semi Public
● Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment to rezone the properties from the R-3 Single-Unit
Residential District, the R-4 General Residential District, and the C-1 Commercial
District to the P/I Public and Institutional District
To accommodate the proposed redevelopment and consolidate the properties, which currently span
three different zoning districts, a single, consistent zoning district must be established, as split zoning
is prohibited. Given the existing and proposed uses, the P/I (Public/Institutional) Zoning District is the
most suitable choice, as it permits safety services.
Common Address PIN Current Zoning Proposed Zoning
6015 S CASS AVE 09-15-311-001 R-3 (Single-Unit Res.) P/I (Public/Institutional)
6101 S CASS AVE 09-15-302-003 C-1 (Commercial) P/I (Public/Institutional)
6101 S CASS AVE 09-15-302-040 C-1 (Commercial) P/I (Public/Institutional)
1000 BENINFORD LN 09-15-311-049 R-4 (General Res.) P/I (Public/Institutional)
● Preliminary Plan and Final Plat of Subdivision to consolidate four (4) lots into one (1)
lot
The petitioner proposes to consolidate the four existing parcels into a single property to facilitate the
redevelopment, establish clear site control, and maintain overall consistency across the site. The
following addresses and PIN(s) are to be consolidated into a single property consisting of the new
Fire Station headquarters, fuel station, parking facilities, and regional stormwater detention facilities,
Common Address PIN
6015 S CASS AVE 09-15-311-001
6101 S CASS AVE 09-15-302-003
6101 S CASS AVE 09-15-302-040
1000 BENINFORD LN 09-15-311-049
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All public improvements required by Appendix B of the Village’s Municipal Code already exist. The
preliminary plan, which consists of the final plat, has been provided for review and substantially
complies with the standards for the P/I District.
● Zoning Ordinance Variance to the maximum size, fuel type, and location of an
Emergency Generator
Among the various site improvements proposed on the site, the petitioner is also proposing an
exterior emergency generator near the north east corner of the property. The proposed exterior
emergency generator, planned for the northeast corner of the property, does not comply with several
requirements in Section 7.16 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding maximum size, fuel type, and
setbacks.
Fuel Type: The generator proposes to use diesel fuel, which is not an allowable fuel type. Section
7.16 permits only natural gas or propane generators for standby (emergency backup) electrical
power.
Setback: The generator is located approximately 55 feet from the side or rear wall of the building.
The regulations permit a projection of up to 10 feet into the required rear setback, but only if the
equipment is within 5 feet of the side or rear wall. Therefore, the proposed location does not meet
the minimum requirement.
Size: The proposed generator and its sound attenuation enclosure significantly exceed the maximum
size requirement of 30 square feet and 5 feet in height. The proposal is approximately 141.1 square
feet and 10.5 feet in height,however due to the anticipated grade change the generator on ground
will be between 2 and 3 feet lower than the north and east property lines, respectively.
The petitioner cites that the proposed generator needs 72 hours of fuel to meet Critical Operations
Power Systems (COPS) requirements. The petitioner has also provided the specification of the
proposed generator and sound attenuation enclosure.
● Major Site Plan
The project involves the demolition of the existing south fire station headquarters and the
construction of a new 25,158 square foot fire station headquarters. This new facility will
accommodate general safety service operations and offices.
Site improvements will also include an updated parking lot, new fencing, an accessory patio with a
pergola, the installation of an emergency generator, and the relocation of the community electronic
message board sign. Aside from minor grading to accommodate ADA accessible parking stalls, no
other improvements are currently proposed for the fueling station. Some minor filling of the
stormwater detention facility is required to accommodate the larger parking footprint, but any loss in
storage will be minimized by the use of permeable pavement in the parking stalls.
Since the proposed building exceeds the minimum threshold of 10,000 square feet for a new
structure or addition, Major Site Plan approval is required per Sec. 14.05 of the Zoning Ordinance.
When processed as a Major Site Plan, the location of all buildings and structure, landscaping, and
building elevations are reviewed for approval by the Village Board.
Building:
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The new Fire Department Headquarters will be constructed in the same general area as the current
structure, but with a larger overall footprint.The facility's functions will include vehicle and equipment
storage, employee housing, and administrative offices. Emergency vehicle access will be provided
via South Cass Avenue, with street striping planned. Additionally, a patio and pergola are proposed
in the north east east corner for employees to utilize during shifts.
The building design, featuring a combination of Brick Veneer and Fiber Cement with a focus on the
west elevation facing Cass Avenue, substantially complies with the Village’s Design Guidelines for
this Gateway & Corridor. Furthermore, the building adheres to all required minimum setbacks and
height limits for the P/I Zoning District, pending the rezoning.
Fencing:
The petitioner proposes a seven-foot-tall, closed composite fence. This fencing will be situated along
the rear (east) property line, north of the fuel pumping station and along the proposed parking lot. It
will continue along the north property line until it reaches the 25 foot front yard setback along Cass
Avenue. This new fence meets the maximum height permissions and style for the P/I District and will
offer the required screening for the adjacent residential properties to the north and east. The existing
split rail fencing around the stormwater detention facilities will be preserved.
Parking:
The petitioner is proposing several site improvements to the parking lot and drive aisles. These
improvements include a combination of asphalt and concrete pavement in the drive aisles and
aprons, as well as permeable pavers in the parking stalls.Restriping in the existing parking lot will
provide the required ADA stalls. The dumpster enclosure will also be relocated to the rear of the
property. Due to the expanded building footprint, the total number of on-site parking spaces will be
reduced from 62 to 49, a net reduction of 13 spaces. The Village’s zoning ordinance provides a
distinct approach for safety services, such as fire stations, compared to other commercial or
residential uses, acknowledging their unique operational circumstances. For these facilities, the code
allows reliance on a professional firm to determine the necessary parking ratio based on the
comparability of similar uses. Additionally, a bike rack is also part of the proposal along the south
elevation of the building. Peak parking demand is anticipated to be 37 spaces based on the following
employee breakdown during a shift change: 6 administration staff, 11 Fire Prevention Bureau
employees, and 20 personnel in the living quarters (during a shift change).
Landscaping:
The submitted landscape plan accompanying the request for major site plan approval is found to be
in substantial compliance with the Village's adopted regulations. The design includes significant
landscaping around the building's perimeter, featuring a broader diversity of plant types along the
more visible facades. Furthermore, the plan incorporates the required exterior landscaping for the
parking lot.
Signage:
Signage is planned for the front of the building. The existing community electronic message board
sign is being moved further south, closer to the fuel pumping station, to improve visibility. A 5 foot
landscaping bed will surround the base of the proposed monument sign, as shown in the landscape
plan. It should be noted that while signage is being proposed, its total size, orientation, and materials
are largely exempt from the Village's Zoning Ordinance regulations because they relate to the
discharge of governmental functions.
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IV. SUMMARY
The petitioner is seeking approvals to redevelop the existing Fire Department Headquarters with a
new facility and related site improvements. Requests include a Comprehensive Plan Map
Amendment to Public/Semi‑Public, rezoning to the P/I Public and Institutional District, consolidation
of four lots into one, a Variance for the emergency generator, and Major Site Plan approval.
V. LEGAL
A. Notification: A legal notice was published in the La Grange Suburban Life on February 19, 2026.
B. Code & Plan References: Chapter 95, Sections 5.02; 7.16; 14.02; 14.05; 14.06; Appendix B;
2013 Comprehensive Plan; 2015 Commercial Area Design Guidelines.
VI. DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
1. Findings of Fact
2. Publication notice appearing in the February 19, 2026 La Grange Suburban Life.
3. Petitioner Attachments received January 26, 2026 (Edited for VB):
a. Planning & Zoning Development Application(s)
b. Project Narrative Letter
c. Revised Site Plan prepared by Pinnacle Engineering Group dated March 12, 2026. (for
approval).
d. Proposed Landscaping Plan prepared by Pinnacle Engineering Group dated February 6,
2026. (for approval).
e. Proposed Building Elevations Prepared by 845 Design Group dated March 3, 2026 (for
approval).
f. Powerpoint slide prepared by 845 Design Group and Leopardo undated.
g. Emergency generator and enclosure specifications undated.
h. Photometric Plan prepared by 845 Design Group dated January 23, 2026
i. Preliminary Plan and Final Plat of Subdivision prepared by Gentile & Associates, Inc. dated
January 25, 2026 (for approval).
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ORDINANCE NO.
An Ordinance Making Appropriations for Corporate Purposes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2026
and Ending December 31, 2026
Be it ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois as
follows:
SECTION 1: That the following sums, or so much thereof as hereby may be authorized by law, and the same
are hereby appropriated to pay all necessary expenses and liabilities of the Village of Westmont, DuPage
County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026; such appropriations are hereby made for the
following objects and purposes:
FY 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
GENERAL CORPORATE FUND APPROPRIATED
General Government
Human Resources
Wages - Regular 287,500
Wages - Part Time 41,000
Wages - General Programs 18,500
Health Insurance 51,500
Unemployment Compensation 19,000
H&W Medical/Portal 61,000
Professional Services 5,359,000
Office Supplies 2,000
Advertising 3,500
Training 9,500
Conferences 4,000
Dues & Subscriptions 4,000
Miscellaneous Services 4,500
Health and Wellness Committee 7,000
Contingency 1,000
Total Human Resources 5,873,000
Legislation
Wages - Part Time 48,500
Professional Services 624,000
Telephone 1,000
Liability Insurance 392,500
Misc. Supplies 315,000
Postage 1,500
Expense Allowance 7,500
Advertising 1,500
Printing 24,500
Recording Fees 24,500
Training 2,000
Conferences 6,000
Dues & Subscriptions 80,000
Misc. Services 39,500
Health & Wellness 1,000
Grants 14,500
Contingency 1,000
Total Legislation 1,584,500
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Administration
Wages - Regular 890,500
Wages - Part Time 51,500
Employee Benefit Sick Time 1,000
Wages General Provisions 2,000
Health Insurance 145,500
Professional Services 5,000
Telephone 1,000
Equipment Rental 4,500
Maint. Services Equip. 2,000
Municipal Garage 1,000
Office Supplies 7,000
Misc. Supplies 2,500
Office Support Equipment 53,500
Postage 43,500
Expense Allowance 8,000
Advertising 1,000
Printing 2,000
Training 16,000
Conferences 32,000
Dues & Subscriptions 9,000
Misc. Services 2,000
Health & Wellness 1,000
Safety Program Expenses 1,000
Contingency 1,000
Total Administration 1,283,500
Voluntary Committees
Miscellaneous Supplies 2,500
Postage 1,000
Advertising 1,000
Printing and Binding 2,500
Training 1,500
Conferences 1,500
Misc Services 33,500
Contingency 1,000
Grants 1,000
Total Voluntary Committees 45,500
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Fire & Police Commission
Professional Services 120,000
Misc. Supplies 6,500
Postage 6,500
Expense Allowance 1,500
Advertising 2,000
Printing 10,000
Conferences 2,500
Dues & Subscriptions 2,000
Misc. Services 1,000
Contingency 1,000
Total Fire & Police Commission 153,000
Information Technology
Wages - Regular 563,000
Wages - Overtime 1,000
Wages - Part-time 1,000
Wages General Provisions 2,500
Health Insurance 87,500
Professional Services 343,000
Insurance 1,000
Telecommunication Services 157,000
Maint. Services Equip. 79,767
Municipal Garage 1,000
Uniforms/Clothing 1,000
Office Supplies 1,500
Maintenance Supplies - Equipment 16,000
Misc. Supplies 1,000
Mobile Support Equipment 46,000
Office Support Equipment 176,000
Other Equipment 126,000
Network Infrastructure 8,500
IT Grants - State 1,000
Postage 1,500
Expense Allowance 1,500
Training 24,000
Conferences 10,500
Dues & Subscriptions 7,500
Cloud Computing 495,500
Internal Software 188,500
Contingency 1,000
Total Information Technology 2,343,767
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Communications
Wages - Regular 165,000
Wages - Part-time 34,000
Employee Benefit Sick Time 1,000
Wages General Provisions 1,500
Health Insurance 31,500
Professional Services 49,500
Uniforms & Clothing 1,000
Office Supplies 3,500
Office Equipment 1,000
Postage 1,000
Expense Allowance 1,000
Advertising 4,000
Printing 105,000
Training 2,500
Conferences 2,000
Dues & Subscriptions 1,000
Misc. Services 5,500
Contingency 1,000
Total Communications 411,000
Finance
Wages - Regular 868,000
Wages - Overtime 2,000
Wages - Part-time 65,500
Employee Benefit Sick Time 1,000
Wages General Provisions 3,500
Health Insurance 144,500
Professional Services 57,000
Uniforms & Clothing 1,000
Office Supplies 6,500
Office Equipment 2,000
Postage 1,500
Expense Allowance 2,500
Advertising 5,500
Printing 4,000
Training 9,000
Conferences 9,500
Dues & Subscriptions 3,500
Misc. Services 2,000
Bank/Credit Card Fees 32,500
Fines & Penalties 26,000
Bad Debt Collection Exp 16,000
Contingency 1,000
Total Finance 1,264,000
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Transfers
Transfers to Other Funds 10,196,500
Total Transfers 10,196,500
Pass Throughs
Payments To Developers 76,500
GEMT Expense 376,000
Total Transfers 452,500
Community Development
Wages - Regular 1,158,500
Wages - Overtime 4,000
Wages - Part-time 29,000
Employee Benefit Sick Time 1,000
Wages General Provisions 4,500
Health Insurance 183,000
Professional Services 1,708,500
Telephone 1,000
Municipal Garage 11,000
Uniforms & Clothing 5,500
Office Supplies 3,500
Misc. Supplies 4,000
Other Equipment 10,000
Postage 1,000
Expense Allowance 2,500
Advertising 1,000
Printing 3,500
Training 15,500
Conference 12,000
Dues & Subscriptions 5,000
Misc. Services 1,500
Community Projects 51,000
Contingency 1,000
Total Community Development 3,217,500
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Professional Services 36,500
Misc. Supplies 1,500
Advertising 33,000
Printing 1,000
Misc. Services 1,000
Contingency 1,000
Total Planning & Zoning Comm. 74,000
Total General Government 26,898,767
Public Works
Public Works Administration
Wages - Regular 359,500
Wages - Overtime 1,000
Wages - Part Time 1,000
Employee Benefit Sick Time 1,000
Wages General Provisions 2,000
Health Insurance 56,000
Professional Services 88,500
Telephone 8,500
Insurance 1,000
Public Utilities 1,000
Rental Equipment 1,000
Maint. Services Equip. 1,000
Municipal Garage 1,000
Uniforms 27,500
Office Supplies 3,500
Maint Supplies Building 1,000
Janitorial Supplies 1,000
Expense Allowance 1,000
Printing 1,000
Training 35,000
Conferences 23,000
Dues & Subscriptions 12,000
Misc. Services 6,500
Contingency 1,000
Total Public Works Administration 635,000
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Underground
Wages - Regular 393,500
Wages - Overtime 30,000
Wages - Part Time 1,000
Employee Benefit Sick Time 1,000
Wages General Provisions 2,500
Health Insurance 61,500
Professional Services 159,000
Telephone 5,000
Public Utilities 10,000
Rental Equipment 2,500
Maint. Services Equip. 3,500
Disposal Expense 53,000
Municipal Garage 30,000
Uniforms 11,500
Office Supplies 1,000
Maint Supplies Building 1,000
Maint. Supplies Vehicles 1,000
Maint. Supplies Other 108,000
Janitorial Supplies 1,000
Office Equipment 9,000
Other Equipment 48,000
Printing 1,500
Training 7,000
Conferences 2,000
Dues & Subscriptions 2,500
Misc. Services -214,500
Contingency 1,000
Total Underground 732,500
Streets Operations
Wages - Regular 979,500
Wages - Overtime 162,000
Wages - Part Time 93,500
Wages - Part Time O/T 1,000
Employee Benefit Sick Time 1,000
Wages General 4,500
Health Insurance 165,500
Professional Services 234,000
Telephone 1,000
Insurance 15,500
Public Utilities 161,500
Equipment Rental 5,000
Maint. Services Equip. 381,700
Maint. Services Building 1,000
Disposal Expense 1,000
Municipal Garage 121,000
Uniforms 6,000
Operating Supplies 192,000
Maint. Supplies Building 1,000
Maint. Supplies Equip. 123,000
Maint. Supplies Vehicles 1,000
Maint. Supplies Other 1,000
Janitorial Supplies 1,000
Misc. Supplies 2,000
Land Improvements 1,000
Bldg Purch Improvements 1,000
Street Improvements 1,000
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Other Equipment 75,000
Street Signs, Posts & Paint 59,000
Training 3,500
Conferences 1,000
Dues & Subscriptions 1,500
Misc. Services 7,000
Contingency 1,000
Total Streets Operations 2,806,700
Fleet Maintenance
Wages - Regular 455,000
Wages - Overtime 40,500
Wages General Provisions 2,000
Health Insurance 71,000
Professional Services 37,000
Insurance 7,000
Utilities 3,500
Maint. Services Equip. 22,500
Maint. Services Vehicles 27,000
Uniforms 3,000
Operating Supplies 362,500
Maint. Supplies Building 1,000
Maint. Supplies Equip. 32,000
Maint. Supplies Vehicles 174,000
Maint. Materials Other 3,500
Janitorial Supplies 2,000
Other Equipment 81,500
Training 2,500
Conferences 1,000
Misc. Services 21,500
Contingency 1,000
Total Fleet Maintenance 1,351,000
Health & Sanitation
Professional Services 1,569,000
Contingency 0
Total Health & Sanitation 1,569,000
Facilities Maintenance
Wages - Regular 284,000
Wages - Overtime 43,500
Wages - Part-time 1,000
Employee Benefit Sick Time 1,000
Wages General Provisions 2,000
Health Insurance 44,500
Professional Services 258,000
Telephone 3,000
Public Utilities 32,000
Equipment Rental 18,500
Maint. Services Equip. 100,000
Maint. Services Bldgs. 49,500
Disposal Expense 1,000
Municipal Garage 3,500
Uniforms 3,000
Office Supplies 1,000
Maint. Supplies Bldg 30,000
Maint Supplies Equipment 1,000
Maint Supplies Other 21,500
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Janitorial Supplies 8,000
Misc. Supplies 3,500
Bldg. Improvements 211,900
Other Equipment 6,000
Training 2,000
Dues & Subscriptions 1,000
Safety Program Expenses 2,000
Contingency 1,000
Total Facilities Maint. 1,133,400
Forestry
Wages - Regular 652,500
Wages - Overtime 126,500
Wages - Part Time 1,000
Employee Benefit Sick Time 1,000
Wages General Provisions 3,000
Health Insurance 101,000
Professional Services 313,500
Public Utilities 1,000
Rental Equipment 5,500
Maint. Services Equip. 6,000
Disposal Expense 1,000
Uniforms 7,000
Operating Supplies 13,000
Office Supplies 1,000
Maint Supplies Building 1,000
Maint. Supplies Vehicles 1,000
Maint. Supplies Other 10,000
Janitorial Supplies 1,000
Office Equipment 1,000
Land Improvements 288,400
Other Equipment 69,000
Printing 1,000
Training 6,000
Conferences 11,000
Dues & Subscriptions 7,000
Misc. Services 1,000
Contingency 1,000
Total Forestry/Grounds 1,631,400
Total Public Works 9,859,000
Fire Control
Fire Protection & Suppression
2% Foreign Fire Tax Transfer 95,000
Wages - Regular 957,000
Wages - Overtime 18,000
Wages - Part Time 2,979,500
Employee Benefit Sick Time 1,000
Wages General Provisions 12,000
Health Insurance 583,500
Professional Services 143,000
Telephone 10,000
Insurance 7,500
Public Utilities 18,000
Billing Service Expense 16,000
Equipment Rental 1,000
Maint. Services Equip. 57,000
Maint. Services Vehicles 105,000
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Maint. Services Bldg. 1,000
Municipal Garage 97,000
Uniforms 223,000
Office Supplies 6,000
Operating Supplies 5,000
Maint. Supplies Bldg. 6,500
Maint. Supplies Equip. 52,000
Maint. Supplies Vehicles 35,500
Janitorial Supplies 14,500
Misc. Supplies 17,500
Bldg. Purchase Improvements 1,000
Other Equipment 33,000
State Grant Expenses 41,000
Federal Grant Expenses 71,000
Postage 1,500
Expense Allowance 3,500
Printing 3,000
Training 130,000
Conferences 31,000
Dues & Subscriptions 29,000
Dispatch Consolidation 566,000
Bad Debt/Collections Exp 211,000
Contingency 1,000
Total Fire Suppression 6,583,500
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Ambulance & Paramedics
Wages - Regular 51,500
Wages - Overtime 17,000
Wages - Part Time 2,917,000
Wages General Provisions 11,000
Health Insurance 421,500
Professional Services 2,186,000
Telephone 3,500
Billing Services 95,000
Maint. Services Equip. 27,000
Maint. Services Vehicles 3,500
Municipal Garage 37,000
Uniforms 2,500
Operating Supplies 19,000
Maint. Supplies Equip. 6,000
Maint. Supplies Vehicles 3,500
Misc. Supplies 12,500
Other Equipment 1,000
Printing 1,000
Training 1,000
Dues & Subscriptions 1,000
Contingency 1,000
Misc. Services 1,000
Total Ambulance & Paramedics 5,819,500
Emergency Management
Wages - Part Time 1,000
Telephone 1,000
Equipment Rental 1,000
Maint. Services Equip. 9,000
Maint. Services Vehicles 1,000
Municipal Garage 1,000
Uniforms 5,500
Office Supplies 1,000
Operating Supplies 1,000
Maint. Supplies Equip. 1,000
Maint. Supplies Other 1,000
Misc. Supplies 2,000
Expense Allowance 1,000
Other Equipment 1,000
Training 5,000
Conferences 1,000
Dues & Subscriptions 1,000
Contingency 1,000
Total Emergency Medical Services 35,500
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Fire Pension
Fire Pension Contribution 47,500
Total Fire Pension 47,500
Total Fire Control 12,486,000
Law Enforcement
Police Administration
Wages - Regular 835,000
Wages - Overtime 22,500
Wages - Part-time 1,000
Employee Benefit Sick Time 1,000
Wages General Provisions 2,500
Health Insurance 129,000
Professional Services 184,000
Telephone 12,000
Insurance 1,000
Utilities 37,000
Equipment Rental 1,000
Maint. Services Equip. 14,000
Maint. Services Bldg. 42,500
Office Supplies 5,000
Maint. Supplies Bldg. 2,500
Maint. Supplies Equip. 2,000
Janitorial Supplies 6,500
Misc. Supplies 1,500
Bldg. Improvements 1,000
Office Equipment 9,000
Other Equipment 11,500
State Grant Expenses 41,000
Federal Grant Expenses 53,000
Expense Allowance 14,500
Advertising 1,000
Printing 6,000
Training 73,500
Conferences 27,500
Dues & Subscriptions 126,000
Misc. Services 9,000
Dispatch Consolidation 503,500
Contingency 1,000
Total Police Administration 2,177,500
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Police Patrol
Wages - Regular 4,756,500
Wages - Overtime 359,000
Wages General Provisions 3,500
Wages Extra Duty Work 6,000
Employee Benefit Sick Time 1,000
Health Insurance 723,000
Insurance 50,000
Maint. Services Vehicles 1,000
Municipal Garage 171,500
Uniforms 77,500
Operating Supplies 37,500
Maint. Supplies Vehicles 7,000
Misc. Supplies 9,500
Postage 1,500
Training 1,000
Conferences 1,000
Misc. Services 7,000
DUI TEC Expenses 2,000
Grant Expenses 5,500
Contingency 1,000
Total Police Patrol 6,222,000
Police Investigations
Wages - Regular 975,500
Wages - Overtime 94,500
Wages General Provisions 2,000
Health Insurance 158,000
Training 1,000
Dues & Subscriptions 1,000
Contingency 1,000
Federal Narcotics Expense 1,000
Total Police Investigations 1,234,000
Police Pension
Reduction of Actuarial Deficiency 4,193,500
Total Police Pension 4,193,500
Total Law Enforcement 13,827,000
TOTAL GENERAL CORPORATE FUND 63,070,767
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CONVENTION/TOURISM FUND
Convention & Tourism
Wages - Regular 397,500
Wages - Part Time 34,000
Overtime 1,500
Wages General Provisions 1,500
Wages General Provisions 29,500
Professional Services 198,500
Miscellaneous Supplies 18,000
Land Improvements 54,500
Building Improvements 31,000
Other Equipment 1,000
Advertising 1,000
Dues & Subscriptions 62,000
Miscellaneous Services 82,000
Community Projects 1,000
Grants 365,000
Advances/Transfers to Other Funds 1,000
Total Convention/Tourism 1,279,000
Westmont Centre
Wages - Regular 6,000
Wages - Part Time 2,000
Overtime 2,000
Wages General Provisions 1,000
Wages General Provisions 2,000
Professional Services 32,000
Telephone 1,000
Insurance 7,500
Public Utilities 15,000
Rental Equipment 1,500
Maint. Services Equip. 8,000
Maint. Services Bldg. 5,500
Maint. Supplies Bldg. 5,000
Maint. Materials 2,000
Janitorial Supplies 1,000
Misc. Supplies 2,000
Building Purchase Improvements 1,000
Other Equipment 1,000
Total Westmont Centre 95,500
Economic Development / Infrastructure
Wages - Regular 1,000
Professional Services 203,000
Street Improvements 963,500
Total Economic Development / Infrastructure 1,167,500
TOTAL CONVENTION/TOURISM 2,542,000
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Vehicle Replacement
Replacements - Police 557,000
Replacements - Fire 75,500
Installment Contract Principal 165,500
Installment Contract Interest 68,500
Replacements - Public Works 841,000
Replacements - Other 76,000
Miscellaneous Services 1,000
Transfer to Capital 101,000
TOTAL VEHICLE REPLACEMENT 1,885,500
Capital Projects
Equipment Rental 85,000
Land Purchases & Improvements 2,337,000
Network Infrastructure Equipment 73,000
Transfer to Other Funds 1,000
Professional Services 148,000
Equipment Rental 1,000
Maint Services Equipment 1,000
Land Purchases & Improvements 19,000
Bldg. Purchases & Improvements 1,143,000
Street Improvements 1,269,500
Automotive Equipment 1,000
Other Equipment 793,000
Computer Equipment 1,000
Fiscal Agent Fees 1,000
Transfer to Other Funds 27,000
Bldg. Purchases & Improvements 181,500
Street Improvements 1,000
Other Equipment 1,000
Professional Services 1,000
Bldg. Purchases & Improvements 227,000
Automotive Equipment 293,000
Other Equipment 71,900
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 6,676,900
Stormwater Infrastructure Fund
Professional Services 936,000
Land Purchase Improvements 1,000
Stormwater Improvements 3,439,000
Transfer to Other Funds 720,500
TOTAL STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE FUND 5,096,500
Infrastructure Fund
Bldg. Purchases & Improvements 1,917,000
Transfer to Other Funds 2,799,500
Bldg. Purchases & Improvements 1,243,500
Equipment Rental 343,500
Bldg. Purchases & Improvements 34,401,000
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND 40,704,500
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Debt Service
Debt Service Principal 3,322,500
Debt Service Interest 2,007,500
Fiscal Agent Fees 5,500
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 5,335,500
Motor Fuel Tax
Professional Services 221,000
Street Improvements 2,481,000
Transfers to Other Funds 331,000
TOTAL MOTOR FUEL TAX 3,033,000
IMRF/FICA
Social Security 1,702,500
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 1,236,500
TOTAL IMRF/FICA 2,939,000
TIF 1 - SWBD
Professional Services 360,500
Land Purchases & Improvements 1,701,000
Street Improvements 201,000
Stormwater Improvements 301,000
Developer's Note - Principal 345,000
Developer's Note - Interest 235,500
Payments to Developers 201,000
TOTAL TIF 1 - SWBD 3,345,000
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TIF 2 - CBD
Professional Services 2,950,500
Professional Services 251,000
Land Purchases & Improvements 5,916,000
Street Improvements 2,638,000
Payments to Developers 916,500
Grants 151,000
TOTAL TIF 2 - CBD 12,823,000
DEA PARTNERSHIP
Wages - Regular 1,000
Dues & Subscriptions 13,000
Building Improvements 1,000
Land Purchases & Improvements 601,000
Automotive Equipment 79,000
Land Purchase & Improvements 34,000
Other Equipment 195,500
Conferences 14,000
Training 9,000
Title 15-State Drug Expenses 1,000
Federal Drug Expenses 1,000
TOTAL DEA PARTNERSHIP 949,500
WATER DIVISION
Water - Operations
Wages - Regular 925,500
Wages - Overtime 92,000
Wages - Part Time 1,000
Wages General Provisions 3,500
Health Insurance 143,000
Pension Contributions 193,500
Professional Services 745,000
Telephone 6,000
Insurance 142,000
Public Utilities 97,000
Equipment Rental 2,500
Maint. Services Equip. 3,000
Maint. Services Vehicles 6,000
Maint. Services Building 17,000
Disposal Expense 26,000
Municipal Garage 32,500
Data Processing 15,500
Water Purchase-DWC 5,687,500
Uniforms 9,000
Office Supplies 3,500
Operating Supplies 13,000
Maint. Supplies Bldg. 3,500
Maint. Supplies Equip. 2,000
Maint. Supplies Vehicles 1,000
Maint. Supplies Other. 8,000
Janitorial Supplies 3,000
Misc. Supplies 3,500
Water Well Improvements 1,000
Bldg. Purchase & Improvements 41,000
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Office Equipment 1,000
Other Equipment 10,500
Postage 40,000
Advertising 4,500
Printing 1,500
Training 12,000
Conferences 10,000
Dues & Subscriptions 52,500
Miscellaneous Services 26,000
Credit Card Service Fees 96,000
Debt Payment Principal 975,500
Debt Payment Interest 389,000
Road/Bridge Expense 3,500
Contingency 1,000
New Installation 253,000
Payment In Lieu of Taxes 1,000
Bad Debt Expense 26,000
Collections Expense 1,000
Transfer to Other Funds 1,000
Total Water - Operations 10,132,000
Water - Capital Projects
Professional Services 666,500
Maint. Supplies Other 26,000
Water Main Improvements 4,633,000
Land Purchase & Improvements 351,000
Bldg. Purchase & Improvements 151,000
Meter System Improvements 151,000
Water Plant Improvements 4,299,000
Automotive Equipment 314,500
Other Equipment 45,563
Transfer to Other Funds 1,000
Total Water - Capital Projects 10,638,563
Water - Underground
Wages - Regular 384,000
Wages - Overtime 36,500
Wages - Part Time 1,000
Wages General Provisions 2,500
Wages General Provisions 55,500
Pension Contributions 82,000
Professional Services 77,000
Telephone 3,000
Public Utilities 6,000
Equipment Rental 2,000
Maint. Services Equip. 2,500
Disposal Expense 29,500
Municipal Garage 17,000
Uniforms 7,000
Maint. Supplies Other 60,000
Office Equipment 5,500
Other Equipment 16,000
Printing 1,500
Training 4,500
Conferences 1,500
Dues and Subscriptions 2,000
Total Water - Underground 796,500
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TOTAL WATER DIVISION 21,567,063
Long Range Planning Fund
Transfer to Other Funds 9,519,000
TOTAL LONG RANGE PLANNING FUND 9,519,000
Fire Pension Fund
Professional Services 20,000
Management Fees 10,000
Conferences 10,000
TOTAL FIRE PENSION FUND 40,000
Police Pension Fund
Pension Benefits 6,001,000
Professional Services 101,000
Management Fees 51,000
Conferences 1,000
Contribution Refunds 1,001,000
TOTAL POLICE PENSION FUND 7,155,000
Library Operations
Library Operations
Wages 1,698,833
Benefits 493,813
Board & Staff Dev. 16,595
Materials 365,625
Automation & Technology 212,319
Supplies 44,838
Programs and Makery 31,119
Marketing & Advertising 41,681
Building & Grounds Maintenance 145,799
Equipment Maint 34,202
Utilities 18,900
Furniture & Equipment 17,158
Professional Services 34,204
Building Insurance 27,873
Transfer to Library Special Reserves 100,000
Miscellaneous 2,250
Special Reserve Fund/Capital Improvements 0
Total Library Operations 3,285,209
TOTAL LIBRARY OPERATIONS 3,285,209
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS ALL FUNDS 189,967,439
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SECTION 2: That the Treasurer of the Village of Westmont shall place to the credit of the fund upon which
an appropriation for the prior fiscal year has been made, all unexpended appropriations, if any, for the fiscal
years preceding the current fiscal year, but which shall not include the amount required to liquidate
contracts of liabilities entered into by virtue of authority of such appropriations which remain unpaid at the
close of the year last preceding the current fiscal year provided that any unexpended appropriations for the
preceding fiscal year which have been made from funds which by law are specific and under the direct
control of officers especially appointed for their disbursement shall remain subject to the direct control of
such officers and shall be disbursed in accordance with law, this ordinance notwithstanding.
SECTION 4: That any unexpended balance in any of the foregoing item or items of general appropriations
may be used and applied toward the payment of any lawful corporate debt or charge of the Village of
Westmont.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and
publication as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Westmont, DuPage County,
Illinois, this 19th day of March, 2026.
Ayes:_____ Nays:_______ Absent:______
ATTEST: APPROVED:
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Amanda Szymski, Village Clerk Steven T Nero, Mayor
(Published in Pamphlet Form)
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PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
Between
Bales Lumber & Supply Inc.
(“Seller”)
and
Village of Westmont
(“Purchaser”)
Sale and Purchase of
20 East Quincy Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559
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REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
This REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is dated
and effective February ___, 2026 and is entered into between Bales Lumber & Supply Inc., an
Illinois corporation (“Seller”) and Village of Westmont, an Illinois municipal corporation
(“Purchaser”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Seller is the owner of real estate commonly known as 20 E. Quincy Street
Westmont, IL 60559 (P.I.N.’s 09-10-300-014 and 09-10-300-016) (the “Property”), which is more
particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof, with Seller having full
power and authority to sell the Property.
WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell and Purchaser desires to purchase Seller's right, title and
interest in and to the Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Section 1.1. Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the
meanings specified below.
“Date of Acceptance” is the date on which the Seller accepts the terms of the Agreement and
executes same.
“Deed” or “Deeds” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
“Effective Date” is the date on which the last of parties to this Agreement executes this Agreement,
and said date shall be inserted in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
“Escrow Agent” shall mean Chicago Title and Trust Company (“CTTC”), unless the parties
mutually agree to use another title company as Escrow Agent.
“Hazardous Substances” means those substances included within the definitions of any one or
more of the terms “hazardous substances,” “hazardous materials,” “toxic substances,” and
“hazardous waste” in any federal, state or local law or regulation relating to materials causing a
threat to human health or safety or the environment, including CERCLA (42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et
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seq.), RCRA (42 Section 6901 et seq.), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C.
Section 1801 et seq.) and the Clean Water Act (13 U.S.C. Section 1321 et seq.).
“Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or unincorporated
organization or a federal, state, city, municipal or foreign government or an agency or political
subdivision thereof.
“Purchase Price” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.
“Property” is 20 E. Quincy Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559, comprising 5 parcels (4 of the parcels
are assigned P.I.N. 09-10-300-014)(1 parcel is assigned P.I.N. 09-10-300-016), which collectively
have a land area of approximately 1.50 acres and which are legally described in Exhibit A attached
hereto and made a part hereof. Property includes all buildings and structures on the Property and
any fixtures in such buildings and structures that Seller does not remove.
“Sale Date” means the date on which the Purchase Price for the Property is received by Seller in
the form of a wire transfer, and the execution and exchange by the parties of the closing documents,
including the warranty deed, described herein. The parties agree that the Sale Date is January 29,
2027, or such earlier date to which the parties may mutually agree. The Sale Date may also be
referred to as the “Closing Date.”
Section 1.2. Other Definitional Provisions; Terms of Construction.
(a) Accounting terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement have the meanings given
to those terms under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
(b) Defined terms may be used in the singular or the plural, as the context requires.
(c) References to Sections, Exhibits, Schedules and like references are to Sections,
Exhibits, Schedules and the like of this Agreement unless otherwise expressly provided.
(d) The words “include,” “includes” and “including” are deemed to be followed by the
phrase “without limitation.”
(e) Unless the context in which it is used otherwise clearly requires, the word “or” has
the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or.”
(f) Unless the context in which it is used otherwise clearly requires, all references to
days, weeks and months mean calendar days, weeks and months.
ARTICLE II
PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE PROPERTY
Section 2.1. Purchase and Sale of the Property. Seller hereby agrees on Sale Date and
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upon payment by Purchaser of the Purchase Price, to sell, assign, transfer, convey and deliver or
cause to be sold, assigned, transferred or conveyed to Purchaser, and Purchaser hereby agrees to
purchase from Seller, all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the Property.
Section 2.2. Purchase Price. The purchase price shall be Three Million Fifteen
Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($3,015,000.00) (“Purchase Price”), subject to the adjustments, pro-
rations and credits set forth in this Agreement.
Section 2.3. Initial Deposit; Payment.
(a) Within three (3) business days of the Effective Date, Purchaser shall transfer Twenty
Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($20,000.00) to Escrow Agent by wire transfer in immediately
available United States funds to hold as an earnest money deposit (“Initial Deposit”).
(b) The balance of the Purchase Price shall be paid on the Sale Date by wire transfer in
immediately available United States funds. In the event Purchaser does not deliver the
balance of the Purchase Price on the Sale Date, the Seller shall receive the entire earnest
money deposit as liquidated damages as its sole and exclusive remedy, and Purchaser shall
have no further obligations to Seller.
Section 2.4. Seller’s Disclosure of Documents. Within 14 days of the Effective Date,
Seller shall provide the following documents in Seller’s possession (or in the possession of Seller’s
agents, employees, and/or contractors, or otherwise obtainable by Seller) pertaining to the Property:
(a) surveys,
(b) soil reports,
(c) environmental reports,
(d) title reports or policies (those issued before the Title Commitment required herein),
(e) leases,
(f) engineering reports,
(g) a list of all current litigation instituted by or pending against Seller and related to the
Property, if any,
(f) notices of any statute or code violation issued by any governmental body pertaining to
the Property received by Seller or its agents, employees and contractors in the previous three
(3) years and any documents pertaining to the resolution thereof;
(g) real estate property tax bills for the previous two (2) years; and
(h) all service contracts, engineering contracts, and construction contracts affecting the
Property or any improvements located on the Property which are expected to expire after the
Closing.
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Seller’s disclosure of documents required by this Section shall include a cover letter which
lists each category of documents stated above and which indicates whether (i) responsive documents
are attached, (ii) there are no responsive documents in existence for this category, or (iii) there are
responsive documents in existence for this category, but upon a complete and thorough investigation
by Seller, such documents cannot be located.
Section 2.5. Contingency Period.
(a) Purchaser shall have ninety (90) days following the Effective Date to complete all
investigations of the Property (“Contingency Period”). Investigations include, but are not
limited to, soil tests, environmental tests, surveys, title investigations, zoning investigations,
similar investigations, and review of Seller’s documents disclosed pursuant to Section 2.4.
During the Contingency Period, subject to the limits set forth in this Section, Seller shall
provide Purchaser with full access to the Property. With Seller’s permission, which shall not
be unreasonably withheld, Purchaser or its agents or contractors may enter upon the
Property for purposes of analysis or other tests and inspections deemed necessary by
Purchaser. Purchaser shall not alter the physical condition of the Property without notifying
Seller of its requested tests and obtaining the prior consent of Seller to any physical
alteration of the Property, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Due
Diligence shall be conducted at Purchaser’s sole cost and expense. Purchaser shall promptly
restore the Property to its original condition if damaged or changed due to the tests and
inspections performed by Purchaser, free of any mechanic’s or materialman’s liens or other
encumbrances arising out of any of the inspections or tests.
(b) Purchaser shall have the right at any time before the end of the Contingency Period
to cancel this Agreement and receive a full refund of its Initial Deposit. Such notice of
cancellation must be in writing and delivered pursuant to the notice provisions of this
Agreement. If the Purchaser has not cancelled this Agreement before the end of the
Contingency Period, the parties shall proceed to the closing as set forth in this Agreement.
(c) Purchaser shall have the right to extend the Contingency Period for two additional
thirty (30) day periods (each, an “Extension Period”) upon written notice to Seller before the
expiration of the Contingency Period or the Extension Period and upon the payment of
additional earnest money (“Additional Deposit”) to the Escrow Agent by wire transfer in the
amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for each such Extension Period. The Additional
Deposit(s) shall be applicable to the Purchase Price. If Purchaser cancels this Agreement
before the end of the Extension Period, Purchaser shall receive a full refund of its Initial
Deposit, but Seller shall retain the Additional Deposit(s). If Purchaser cancels this
Agreement pursuant to Section 2.9(d), then Purchaser shall receive a full refund of its Initial
Deposit and the Additional Deposit(s). If Purchaser cancels this Agreement after the
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expiration of the Extension Period, and the cancellation is not made pursuant to Section
2.9(d), Seller shall retain the Initial Deposit and the Additional Deposit(s) as liquidated
damages as its sole and exclusive remedy, and Purchaser shall have no further obligations to
Seller.
(d) Purchaser hereby indemnifies and holds Seller harmless from all claims, liabilities,
damages, losses, costs, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees),
actions and causes of action arising out of property damage or personal injury caused by any
inspection of the Property performed by Purchaser, its agents, independent contractors,
and/or employees. Purchaser further waives and releases any claims, demands, damages,
actions, causes of action or other remedies of any kind whatsoever against Seller for
property damages or bodily and/or personal injuries to Purchaser, its agents, independent
contractors, servants and/or employees arising out of Purchaser’s investigations of the
Property.
(e) Prior to the date that Purchaser or its agents or contractors first enter the Property,
Purchaser and Purchaser’s agents and contractors shall procure and maintain throughout the
term of this Agreement, commercial general liability insurance, including direct contractual
and contingent liability, with limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) in the
aggregate. Seller shall be included as an additional insured under the required commercial
general liability coverage.
(f) The provisions of this Section 2.5 shall survive the Closing or any termination of this
Agreement and are not subject to any liquidated damage limitation on remedies,
notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement.
Section 2.6 Intentionally Omitted.
Section 2.7. Apportionment. The following items will be apportioned between the Seller
and Purchaser as of the Sale Date, with all such expenses relating to the period on or prior to the
Sale Date to be Seller's responsibility, and all such expenses relating to the period after the Sale
Date to be Purchaser's responsibility, whether or not previously paid by Seller: water charges, refuse
collection charges, storm sewer (if any) and sanitary sewer charges, ad valorem personal property
taxes, real estate taxes and assessments on the basis of the fiscal year for which assessed (if the
actual ad valorem taxes are not available on the Closing Date for the tax year in which the Closing
occurs, the proration of such taxes at the Closing shall be made based upon 105% of the most recent
available fully year tax bill information, and shall be final), utilities and any other items customarily
apportioned in the jurisdiction in which the Property is located. A schedule of the apportionments
will be prepared prior to the Sale Date (“Apportionment Schedule”); provided, however, the
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absence of any item from the Apportionment Schedule does not relieve either party from their
contractual obligations set forth in this Agreement. On or prior to the Sale Date, Seller shall
provide proof to Purchaser of payment in full of Village of Westmont water charges and Flagg
Creek Water Reclamation District sanitary sewer charges through the Sale Date.
Section 2.8. Intentionally omitted.
Section 2.9. Title Policies; Survey.
(a) Seller shall obtain from Chicago Title Insurance Company (“CTIC” or “Title
Company”) a commitment to issue a title policy for the Property (“Title Commitment”), together
with copies of all recorded instruments affecting title to the Property and recited as exceptions in
such Title Commitment. Seller shall deliver such Title Commitment and recorded instruments to
Purchaser within thirty (30) days after the Effective Date. Seller's delivery of a “mark up” title
policy for the Property shall be a condition to Closing. Purchaser is solely responsible for obtaining
extended coverage over matters of survey. Purchaser shall be solely liable for the cost of any title
endorsements beyond extended coverage.
(b) Within forty-five (45) days after the Effective Date, Purchaser, at its own expense,
shall obtain an ALTA survey (“Survey”) of the Property, and Purchaser shall provide a copy of the
Survey to Purchaser and to the Title Company.
(c) If Purchaser has an objection to items disclosed in the Commitment or Survey, then
Purchaser may give Seller written notice of its objections within five (5) business days after receipt
of the Commitment and Survey. Any exception to title identified in the Commitment or Survey not
objected to by Purchaser within the time period specified in this section shall be deemed accepted
by Purchaser. If Purchaser gives timely written notice of its objections, then Seller shall notify
Purchaser in writing within five (5) business days after receipt of Purchaser’s notice (“Seller’s Cure
Period”) whether Seller elects to remove or to cause the Title Company to insure against the same.
Seller’s failure to deliver such written notice shall constitute Seller’s election not to cure
Purchaser’s title objections. Seller shall have no obligation to expend any money, to incur any
contractual or other obligations, or to institute any litigation in pursuing its efforts other than to
remove at Closing liens and encumbrances of an ascertainable amount. If Seller refuses to agree to
remove or insure against any objection during Seller’s Cure Period, then Purchaser shall elect not
later than five (5) business days after the expiration of Seller’s Cure Period, as its sole and exclusive
remedy to either: (i) terminate this Agreement, in which case the Initial Deposit shall be refunded to
Purchaser, and neither party will have any further rights or obligations pursuant to this Agreement,
other than rights or obligations that expressly survive termination; or (ii) waive the unsatisfied
objection (which shall thereupon become a Permitted Exception) and proceed to Closing. The
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phrase “Permitted Exceptions” means all real estate taxes not yet due and payable, and those
exceptions to title set forth in the Commitment or Survey that have been accepted by Purchaser.
(d) After the Effective Date, Seller will not place, allow to be placed, or cause to be
placed on the Property any encumbrance (references to "encumbrance" include any lien, easement,
encumbrance, or other exception to title) other than the Permitted Exceptions. If, before the Closing
Date, title to the Property becomes subject to any new encumbrance other than a Permitted
Exception, then Seller may (but has no obligation to) attempt to cure the encumbrance, other than
any encumbrance intentionally or deliberately placed on the Property by Purchaser, and in such
case, Purchaser has an obligation to cure said encumbrance. If Seller is unable or unwilling to cure
the encumbrance, then Purchaser, as its sole and exclusive remedy, may either: (i) terminate this
Agreement by written notice to Seller whereupon the Initial Deposit and Additional Deposit (if
any), shall be returned to Purchaser, and neither party will have any right or obligation under this
Agreement other than rights or obligations that expressly survive termination; or (ii) proceed to
Closing without receiving any credit against or reduction of the Purchase Price whereupon
Purchaser shall be deemed to have accepted the encumbrance as an exception to title (which shall
thereupon become a Permitted Exception).
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF SELLER
Seller represents and warrants to Purchaser as of the Effective Date and also as of the Sale Date:
Section 3.1. Due Formation and Good Standing. Seller is duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of its state of organization.
Section 3.2. Authority and Capacity. Seller has all requisite power, authority and
capacity to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder. Seller is the fee
simple title holder to the Property, and Seller has the right to sell its interest in the Property. The
execution and delivery of this Agreement, and any related agreements or instruments and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, have been duly and validly
authorized by all necessary corporate action. This Agreement is the binding obligation of Seller,
enforceable against Seller in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be
limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, conservatorship, reorganization,
fraudulent conveyance or other similar laws relating to or affecting creditor's rights generally and
moratorium laws from time to time in effect, and by equitable principles restricting availability of
equitable remedies.
Section 3.3. Litigation. There is no litigation, proceeding, claim, demand or
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governmental investigation pending or threatened against Seller or regarding the Property, and
there is no court order, injunction or decree outstanding against or relating to Seller, which would
materially impair the ability of Seller to perform its obligations hereunder.
Section 3.4. Liens and Encumbrances. To the best of Seller’s knowledge, the Property is
free and clear of all encumbrances and liens except for: (a) liens for real estate taxes and special
assessments not yet due and payable; (b) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights of way,
easements and all other matters of public record as of the Sale Date; (c) any mortgage or other
loans or notes which have been recorded against title to the Property and which will be removed on
the Sale Date by Seller; and (d) other matters to which like properties are commonly subject which
do not materially interfere with the benefits of the owner thereof or the use or enjoyment of the
Property.
Section 3.5. Brokers. Seller represents and warrants that no real estate commissions,
finders’ fees, or brokers’ fees have been or will be incurred in connection with the sale of the
Property by Seller to Purchaser. Seller further represents and warrants that it has not authorized any
broker, finder, or agent to act on its behalf in connection with the sale of the Property. Seller hereby
agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Purchaser harmless from any claim, liability, obligation, cost,
or expense (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) for fees or commissions relating to Purchaser’s
acquisition of the Property asserted against Purchaser by any broker, finder, agent, or other person
claiming by, through, or under the Seller or whose claim is based on Seller’s acts. The provisions of
this Section 3.5 shall survive the Sale Date or any termination of this Agreement.
Section 3.6. Improvements on the Property. The improvements on the Property
(including all buildings and structures) are being sold in “as is”, “where is” condition without any
representation or warranty as to its condition.
Section 3.7. Leases; Occupants. There are no parties in possession of any portion of the
Property except Seller. There are no oral or written leases or any security deposits related to the
Property.
Section 3.8. Hazardous Substances. Seller has no actual knowledge of any Hazardous
Substances on or affecting the Property and/or claims of any Hazardous Substances on or affecting
the Property.
Section 3.9. No Contracts or Options to Sell. No person or entity has a pending purchase
contract, an option, right of first refusal or first offer or similar right with respect to the Property.
During the pendency of this Agreement, Seller shall not actively market, sell or encumber the
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Property in any manner, will not accept, negotiate or entertain any other offers for the Property and
will maintain the Property in its current condition and in compliance with applicable laws.
Section 3.10. Not a Foreign Person. Seller is not a "foreign person" as defined in Section
1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Income Tax Regulations
thereunder.
Section 3.11. OFAC. Seller is not a person or entity described by Section 1 of the
Executive Order (No. 13,224) Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who
commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism, 66 Fed. Reg. 49,079 (September 25, 2001), and
does not engage in any dealings or transactions, and is not otherwise associated, with any of those
persons or entities.
Section 3.12. Bankruptcy. Seller has not: (i) made a general assignment for the benefit of
creditors; (ii) filed any voluntary petition in bankruptcy; (iii) received notice of the appointment of a
receiver to take possession of all or substantially all of its assets; (iv) received notice of the
attachment or other judicial seizure of all or substantially all of its assets; (v) admitted in writing its
inability to pay its debts as they come due; or (vi) made an offer of settlement, extension or
composition to its creditors generally.
Section 3.13. Special Assessments. Seller has no knowledge of and has received no notice
concerning any existing or proposed special assessments or similar taxes, charges or assessments
against the Property or any utility service moratoriums or other moratoriums affecting the Property.
Section 3.14. Condition Precedent. It is a condition precedent to Purchaser’s obligations
under this Agreement that as of the Sale Date, all of Seller’s representations and warranties shall be
true and correct in all material respects. If the representations and warranties of Seller, which to
Seller’s actual knowledge were true and correct when made, are not true and correct in all material
respects on the Sale Date, and that change is not directly attributable to Seller’s actions or conscious
failure to act, then Purchaser may, at its option, (i) waive this condition and close this transaction in
accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement, or (ii) terminate this Agreement by
notice in writing to Seller, receive a full refund of its Initial Deposit and its Additional Deposit (if
any), whereupon neither party shall have any further rights or obligations under this Agreement,
other than rights or obligations that expressly survive termination.
ARTICLE IV
(Intentionally omitted)
ARTICLE V
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GENERAL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER
Purchaser represents and warrants to Seller as of the Effective Date and as of the Sale Date:
Section 5.1. Due Formation and Good Standing. Purchaser is duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of its state of organization.
Section 5.2. Authority and Capacity. Purchaser has all requisite power, authority, and
capacity to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder. The execution and
delivery of this Agreement and any related agreements or instruments and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, each has been duly and validly authorized by
Purchaser’s Village Board of Trustees through a duly passed and approved ordinance. This
Agreement and any related agreements or instruments each constitute a valid and legally binding
agreement of Purchaser enforceable in accordance with its terms.
Section 5.3. No Conflict. None of the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or compliance with its terms and conditions,
violates, conflicts with, results in the breach of or constitutes a default under, is prohibited by, or
requires any additional approval under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of State statutes or
local ordinances applicable to Purchaser, or any other agreement or instrument to which Purchaser is
now a party or by which it is bound, or of any order, judgment or decree of any court or
governmental authority applicable to Purchaser.
Section 5.4. Brokers. Purchaser represents and warrants that no real estate commissions,
finders’ fees, or brokers’ fees have been or will be incurred in connection with its purchase of the
Property. Purchaser further represents and warrants that it has not authorized any broker, finder, or
agent to act on its behalf in connection with its purchase of the Property. Purchaser hereby agrees to
indemnify, defend, and hold Seller harmless from any claim, liability, obligation, cost, or expense
(including attorneys’ fees and expenses) for fees or commissions relating to Purchaser’s acquisition
of the Property asserted against Seller by any broker, finder, agent, or other person claiming by,
through, or under the Purchaser or whose claim is based on Purchaser’s acts. The provisions of this
Section 5.5 shall survive the Sale Date or any termination of this Agreement.
Section 5.5. OFAC. Purchaser is not a person or entity described by Section 1 of the
Executive Order (No. 13,224) Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who
commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism, 66 Fed. Reg. 49,079 (September 25, 2001), and
to Purchaser’s knowledge does not engage in any dealings or transactions, and is not otherwise
associated, with any of those persons or entities.
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ARTICLE VI
TRANSFER OF INTEREST
Section 6.1. Delivery of Seller Documents and Other Items. On the Sale Date, Seller
shall execute and deliver to Purchaser the following (collectively, “Seller's Closing Documents”):
(a) An original, duly executed customary warranty deed for the Property, in recordable
form (“Deed”), conveying to Purchaser fee simple title in and to the Property, together with
any documents or forms customarily prepared and executed by a Seller of real property as
may be applicable, as part of recording the Deeds or payment or assessment of any taxes
associated therewith;
(b) a settlement statement and the apportionments agreed upon in the Apportionment
Schedule and any other adjustments, pro-rations or credits contemplated by this Agreement
(“Final Settlement Statement”);
(c) A certificate from Seller certifying that it is not a foreign person or foreign
corporation as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;
(d) Evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Purchaser and the Title Company that the
Person executing the Deeds on behalf of Seller has the full power and authority to do so and
that the delivery of such documents has been fully authorized;
(e) “Mark Up” Title Policies pursuant to Section 2.7;
(f) An ALTA Statement signed by Seller on the Title Company’s customary form;
(g) A Gap Affidavit in a form and content reasonably acceptable to the Title Company;
(h) A Bill of Sale;
(i) All required transfer stamp declarations;
(j) Any other documents that may be reasonably required or are reasonably customary
to close this transaction; and
(k) Keys, access codes, and garage door openers to the Property.
Section 6.2. Delivery of Purchaser Documents and Other Items. On the Sale Date,
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Purchaser will execute and/or deliver to Seller or to other applicable parties the following
(collectively, “Purchaser's Closing Documents”):
(a) The Purchase Price in accordance with Article II of this Agreement;
(b) Evidence reasonably satisfactory to Seller and the Title Company that the Person
executing the Deeds on behalf of Purchaser has the full power and authority to do so and that
the delivery of such documents has been fully authorized;
(c) Such Affidavits of Purchaser or other documents, if any, as may reasonably be
required by the Title Company; and
(d) Any other documents that may be reasonably required or are reasonably customary to
close this transaction.
Section 6.3. Further Assurances. Each of Seller and Purchaser agrees to take, or cause to
be taken, such acts, including execution and delivery of additional documents, instruments and
agreements, as may be reasonably necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement
and to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby. Purchaser is responsible for depositing (or
causing the Title Company to deposit) the Deeds for recording with the appropriate county recorder
as soon as practicable following the Sale Date, but no later than thirty (30) calendar days after said
date.
Section 6.4. Expenses; Liabilities.
(a) Seller and Purchaser will, except as otherwise specifically provided herein, bear their
respective expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, execution and performance of this
Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including all fees and expenses of their agents,
representatives, counsel and accountants.
(b) Seller will pay (i) all state and county transfer taxes, (ii) the premium for the Owner
Policy and the extended coverage endorsement; (iii) 1/2 of any escrow fee; (iv) Seller’s attorneys’
fees; and (v) other expenses stipulated to be paid by Seller under other provisions of this Agreement.
Purchaser will pay (i) the premium for any endorsements to the Owner’s Policy other than the
extended coverage endorsement and the cost of any lender policies and endorsements thereto; (ii)
recording fees; (iii) 1/2 of any escrow fee; (iv) Purchaser’s attorneys’ fees; and (v) other expenses
stipulated to be paid by Purchaser under other provisions of this Agreement. This transaction is not
subject to municipal transfer taxes.
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(c) Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, Seller is responsible for all fees and
costs associated with servicing, maintaining, insuring, and all other acts associated with the Property
up to the Sale Date.
Section 6.5. The Closing. The consummation of the transaction contemplated by this
Agreement by delivery of documents and payments of money shall take place on the Sale Date at the
offices of the Escrow Agent to permit the closing and transfer of title or at such alternate location or
date as the parties shall mutually agree.
Section 6.6. Removal of Purchaser’s Personal Property. On or before Closing,
Purchaser shall remove all of its and any third party’s personal property, equipment, and fixtures
from the Property, and shall leave the Property in generally broom clean condition. Purchaser is
authorized to conduct a final walk-through of the interior and exterior of the Property on before
Closing to insure that Seller has complied with this Section 6.6.
ARTICLE VII
REMEDIES
Section 7.1. Indemnification by Seller. Seller will indemnify and hold Purchaser and its
officers, elected and appointed officials, employees and agents harmless from and against, and will
reimburse it or them for, any and all losses, damages, deficiencies, claims, costs or expenses,
including reasonable attorney's fees and will defend it or them against any third-party claim, demand
or litigation arising out of, in connection with or to the extent resulting from:
(a) any material misrepresentation made by Seller, or any breach by Seller of this
Agreement, or any exhibit attached hereto, which material misrepresentation or breach
materially and adversely affects the value of the Property or materially and adversely affects
the interest of the Purchaser in the Property prior to the Sale Date; or
(b) the non-fulfillment or non-performance of any covenant, condition or action required
of Seller pursuant to this Agreement.
Section 7.2. Default by Seller. In the event Seller shall default in the performance of its
obligations under this Agreement, and such default is not cured within five (5) days after receipt of
written notice of said default from Purchaser, Purchaser may either (i) enforce specific performance
of this Agreement against Seller, or (ii) terminate this Agreement by delivering written notice to
Seller, in which event the Initial Deposit, Additional Deposit(s) (if any), and all interest accrued
thereon shall be disbursed to Purchaser and Purchaser shall receive a reimbursement from Seller for
all of Purchaser’s actual and reasonable due diligence expenses.
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Section 7.3. Indemnification by Purchaser. Purchaser indemnifies and holds Seller, its
shareholders, officers, directors, employees and agents, harmless from and against, and must
reimburse it or them for, any and all losses, damages, deficiencies, claims, costs or expenses,
including reasonable attorney's fees, and defend it or them against any third-party claim, demand, or
litigation arising out of, in connection with or to the extent resulting from:
(a) any misrepresentation made by Purchaser, or any breach of warranty by Purchaser,
contained in this Agreement, or in any exhibit, report, written statement or certificate
furnished by Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement, which misrepresentation or breach of
warranty materially and adversely affects the interest of Seller; or
(b) the non-fulfillment or non-performance of any covenant, condition or action required
of Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement.
Section 7.4. Default by Purchaser. In the event Purchaser shall default in the
performance of its obligations under this Agreement, and such default is not cured within five (5)
business days after receipt of written notice of said default from Seller, Seller may, as its sole and
exclusive remedy, terminate this Agreement by delivering written notice to Purchaser, in which
event the Initial Deposit and Additional Deposit(s) (if any) made into escrow and all interest accrued
thereon shall be disbursed to Seller as liquidated damages for Purchaser’s default under this
Agreement, it being agreed between the parties hereto that the actual damages to Seller in the event
of such breach are impractical to ascertain and the amount of the Initial Deposit and Additional
Deposit (if any) is a reasonable estimate thereof. Seller expressly waives its right to specific
performance or damages against Purchaser.
Section 7.5 Survival of Obligations. The obligations contained in this Article VII shall
survive the termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 8.1 Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument
in writing signed on behalf of each of the parties hereto.
Section 8.2. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall be considered
one and the same instrument. Each party may sign the Agreement and transmit the signed
Agreement to the other party by email transmission, and the parties agree that electronic or emailed
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signatures shall be treated as original signatures.
Section 8.3. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between
the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements and understandings relating to the
subject matter thereof. There are no written or oral agreements, understandings, representations or
warranties between the parties other than those set forth herein.
Section 8.4. Rights Cumulative: Waivers. The rights of each of the parties under this
Agreement are cumulative, may be exercised as often as any party considers appropriate and are in
addition to each of such party's rights under any other documents executed between the parties or,
except as otherwise modified herein, under law. The rights of each of the parties hereunder shall not
be capable of being waived or varied otherwise than by an express waiver or variation in writing.
Any failure to exercise or any delay in exercising any such rights shall not preclude any other or
further exercise of that or any other such right. No act or course of conduct or negotiation on the
part of any party shall in any way preclude such party from exercising any such right or constitute a
suspension or any variation of any such right.
Section 8.5. Intentionally Omitted.
Section 8.6. Notices. All notices and other communications under this Agreement must be
in writing (including a writing delivered by electronic transmission) and are deemed to have been
duly given: (a) when delivered, if sent by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested); (b)
when delivered, if delivered personally or by email (and followed by a copy of the same being
delivered to the other party by first class mail or reputable overnight courier); or (c) on the first
following business day, if sent by United States Express Mail or other reputable overnight courier, in
each case to the parties at the addresses set forth below or at such other addresses as shall be
specified by like notice:
If to Purchaser: Village of Westmont
31 W. Quincy Street
Westmont, Illinois 60559
Attn: James Gunther – Village Manager
Email : jgunther@westmont.il.gov
With Copy to: John Zemenak
Law Office of John Zemenak, LLC
1414 N. Mohawk Street
Chicago, Illinois 60610
Email: john@zemenaklaw.com
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If to Seller: Bales Lumber & Supply Inc.
20 E. Quincy Street
Westmont, IL 60559
Attn: Stanley Bales, Sr.
Email:_____________________
With Copy to: ____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
Section 8.7. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by,
construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois without reference to the
choice of law principles thereof. The parties agree that the court venue for resolving any controversy
between the parties with respect to this Agreement shall be shall be the Circuit Court of the
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois.
Section 8.8. Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVES ITS
RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION
BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE
TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY IN ANY ACTION,
PROCEEDING OR OTHER LITIGATION OF ANY TYPE BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY
AGAINST THE OTHER PARTY, WHETHER WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACT CLAIMS,
TORT CLAIMS, OR OTHERWISE. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGREES THAT ANY
SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE TRIED BY A COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A
JURY. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE PARTIES FURTHER AGREE THAT
THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IS WAIVED BY OPERATION OF THIS
PARAGRAPH AS TO ANY ACTION, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER PROCEEDING WHICH
SEEKS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY
OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY PROVISION HEREOF OR THEREOF. THIS WAIVER
SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, SUPPLEMENTS OR
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT.
Section 8.9. Attorney's Fees. If the parties become involved in litigation (including
bankruptcy proceedings) or other legal proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the
court will award legal expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees, court costs and other legal
expenses) to the prevailing party. The award for legal expenses will not be computed in accordance
with any court schedule, but will be as necessary to fully reimburse all reasonable attorney's fees and
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other legal expenses paid or incurred in good faith, regardless of the size of the judgment or award,
it being the intention of the parties to fully compensate for all the reasonable attorney's fees and
other legal expenses paid or incurred in good faith. For the purpose of this Agreement, the terms
“attorney's fees” or “attorney's fees and costs” mean the fees and expenses. The terms “attorney's
fees” or “attorney's fees and costs” also include all reasonable fees and expenses incurred with
respect to appeals, bankruptcy and other proceedings, and whether or not any action or proceeding is
brought with respect to the matter for which said fees and expenses were incurred.
Section 8.10. Severability. In the case any provision in this Agreement is found by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such provision will be construed
and enforced as if it had been more narrowly drawn so as not to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable,
and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement will not in
any way be affected or impaired thereby.
Section 8.11. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is binding upon the parties hereto
and their respective successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective permitted successors and assigns.
Section 8.12. Intentionally deleted.
Section 8.13 Assignment. Purchaser shall have the right to assign this Agreement at any
time up until the time of the Sale Date at its sole discretion and without the prior consent of the
Seller.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned parties to this Agreement has caused
this Agreement to be duly executed by one of its duly authorized officers or officials on the date set
forth below their respective names.
SELLER: PURCHASER:
BALES LUMBER & SUPPLY, INC. VILLAGE OF WESTMONT
By:__________________________________ By:__________________________________
Printed Name:________________________ Printed Name: James Gunther
Title:________________________________ Title: Village Manager
Date:________________________________ Date:________________________________
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
Permanent Parcel Numbers: 09-10-300-014 and 09-10-300-014
Common Address : 20 E. Quincy Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-___
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF WESTMONT TO ISSUE A
WITHDRAWAL NOTICE TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT
AGENCY SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the Village of Westmont (the “Village”) is an Illinois municipal
corporation duly organized and operating pursuant ; and
WHEREAS, the Village is a member of the Intergovernmental Risk Management
Agency (“IRMA”), which currently serves as the Village’s primary risk management and
insurance carrier; and
WHEREAS, the Village, in good stewardship of taxpayer dollars, is conducting a due
diligence investigation relative to the pricing and services provided by IRMA, as well as other
potential risk management agencies and insurance carriers; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.05 of the IRMA Contract and Bylaws, a member
must give IRMA at least one hundred-twenty (120) days-notice prior to withdrawing from IRMA
(the “Withdrawal Notice”) and further provide a resolution of the member’s corporate authorities
authorizing such member to withdraw from IRMA; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.05 of the IRMA Contract and Bylaws also states that only
members who provide written notice of withdrawal nine (9) months or more in advance of the
end of IRMA’s fiscal year, but no later than March 31st to be effective at the end of any fiscal
year of IRMA, shall receive the remaining balance of its member Reserve Account; and
WHEREAS, should the Village decide to withdraw from IRMA after the completion of
its due diligence investigation, the Village would desire to terminate its member status with
IRMA effective January 1, 2027, and have the remaining balance of its member Reserve
Account returned to the Village; and
WHEREAS, should the Village decide to remain a member of IRMA after the
completion of its due diligence investigation, the Village reserves the right to rescind its
Withdrawal Notice, provided such rescission is made at least 120 days before the end of IRMA’s
current fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the Village believe it is in the best interests of
the Village and its residents to have the option to rescind the Village’s Withdrawal Notice from
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IRMA and also maintain its ability to retain the funds in the Village’s Member Reserve Account
as provided by IRMA policies, should the results of the Village’s due diligence reveal a cost
savings or other compelling reason to withdraw from IRMA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF WESTMONT, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: RECITALS. The facts and statements contained in the preamble to this
Resolution are found to be true and correct and are hereby adopted as part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2: PURPOSE. The purpose of this Resolution is to authorize that a notice be
given by and through this Resolution to IRMA notifying it of the Village’s intention to withdraw
from IRMA at the end of IRMA’s current fiscal year pursuant to Section 4.05 of the IRMA
Contract and Bylaws and to further authorize the Mayor or his designee to take all steps
necessary to carry out the terms and intent of this Resolution and to ratify any steps taken to
effectuate those goals.
SECTION 3: AUTHORIZATION. The Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes
and directs the Mayor or his designee to approve, sign and send this Resolution and any other
necessary Withdrawal Notices to IRMA in accordance with its terms, or any modifications
thereof, and to ratify any and all previous action taken to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
The Village Board of Trustees further authorizes and directs the Mayor or his designee to
execute the Withdrawal Notice with such insertions, omissions and changes as shall be approved
by the Mayor and the Village Attorney. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
attest to and countersign this Resolution, the Withdrawal Notice, and any other required
documents to effectuate the withdrawal, and any other documentation as may be necessary to
carry out and effectuate the purpose of this Resolution. The officers, agents and/or employees of
the Village shall take all action necessary or reasonably required by the Village to carry out, give
effect to and consummate the purpose of this Resolution and shall take all action necessary in
conformity therewith.
SECTION 4: RIGHT TO RESCIND NOTICE. After completion of the Village’s due
diligence investigation, the Village reserves the right to rescind this Withdrawal Notice and to
remain a member of IRMA through the passage and approval by the Village’s Corporate
Authorities of a resolution to that effect, provided that said resolution is passed, approved and
provided to IRMA at least 120 days before the end of IRMA’s current fiscal year, along with any
other notifications or documentation reasonably required by IRMA in order to effectuate such
rescission.
SECTION 5: HEADINGS. The headings of the articles, sections, paragraphs and
subparagraphs of this Resolution are inserted solely for the convenience of reference and form no
substantive part of this Resolution nor should they be used in any interpretation or construction
of any substantive provision of this Resolution.
SECTION 6: SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared
to be severable and should any provision of this Resolution be determined to be in conflict with
any law, statute or regulation by a court of competent jurisdiction, said provision shall be
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excluded and deemed inoperative, unenforceable and as though not provided for herein and all
other provisions shall remain unaffected, unimpaired, valid and in full force and effect.
SECTION 7: SUPERSEDER. All code provisions, ordinances, resolutions, rules and
orders, or parts thereof, in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby superseded.
SECTION 8: PUBLICATION. A full, true and complete copy of this Resolution shall
be published in pamphlet form as provided by the Illinois Municipal Code.
SECTION 8: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall be effective and in full force
immediately upon passage and approval as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois, this 19th day of March, 2026.
Ayes:_____ Nays:_______ Absent:______
APPROVED:
___________________________
Steve Nero, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Amanda Szymski, Village Clerk
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The Westmont Public Works Fleet Division requests that the following vehicles and
equipment be declared as surplus, to be removed from Village inventory and disposed of
with the Board of Trustees authority by the Village Manager in the manner determined to
be the most appropriate.
1. 2008 FORD F-250 VIN:1FTSX21R28EE22122 - Miles 76,932, Hours 7,704
2. 2014 FORD INTERCEPTOR UTILITY VIN:1FM5K8AR3FGA35204, Miles 100,812 Hours
14,090
3. 2017 FORD F-350 VIN:1FT8X3BT0HEE99002, Miles 58,717 Hours 6,215
4. 2008 FORD F-250 VIN:1FTSX21R08EE22121, Miles 70,962 Hours 2853
5. 2018 FORD INTERCEPTOR UTILITY VIN:1FM5K8ARXJGB58376, Miles 105,163 Hours
21,776
6. 2012 FORD F-550 VIN:1FDUF5HT4CEC97532, Miles 65,120 Hours 7,955
7. 2012 INTERNATIONAL 7400 VIN:1HTMNAAN6DH362296, Miles 18,469 Hours 5,119
8. 2009 INTERNATIONAL 7400 VIN:1HTWDAAN59J110647, Miles 67,872 Hours 4,729
9. 2010 INTERNATIONAL 7400 VIN:1HTWHAZT4J275777, Miles 64,872 Hours 4,289
10. 2010 INTERNATIONAL 7400 VIN:1HTWDAAR5BJ400640, Miles 56,125 Hours 4,632
11. 2010 INTERNATIONAL 7400 VIN:1HTWDAAR8AJ275776 Miles 50,780 Hours 4,312
12. POLARIS SNOW BLOWER VIN:B1RS00359 MODEL #FMSB62
13. POLARIS SNOW PLOW VIN:B1PV00218 MODEL #FMSB69
14. BOBCAT 24” FASTCUT GRINDER HYD PLANER VIN:231712781
15. BOSS V PLOW 9’2’’ POWER-V DTX
16. 2008 BOBCAT BREAKER MODEL #980 VIN:A00Y04164
17. BOBCAT SNOW BLOWER MODEL #SB-200 X60 VIN:712700593
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