United City of Yorkville

Published by the United City of Yorkville January 2006

HIGHLIGHTS... From Mayor Art Prochaska PAGES 2-3 •Mayor’s message Development decisions, thorough •Yorkville celebrates 170 •Downtown Vision plan process revealed PAGES 4-5 •Library expands Happy New Year! little detail. It is at this time, that I, or staff, •City’s facade program explain the appropriate city ordinances and policies that apply. open to all It seems lately I have been asked about the process of development in Yorkville. In my tenure as mayor, several times, large PAGES 6-7 What is involved and how long does it take developers who have also worked in neigh- •Historical Street Naming for a development to move through the boring communities have been turned away Program process are two questions that I am asked at this point. There are times when develop- •Census participation frequently. ers request items that are beyond what is appreciated allowable in the United City of Yorkville. •News you can use Unfortunately there is no single answer to Many times it is a density issue for most these two questions but there are many fac- •Nicor Financial assistance developers. program information tors influencing the process including: After the initial meeting, should the requester PAGES 8-9 • Is the property annexed and zoned? decide to continue, they must officially sub- •Public Works News • Does the zoning allow for the mit their applications and pay the required requested use? fees and deposits. The fees are applied to PAGES 10-11 • How does the use fit into the city’s cover the cost of city staff and consultants •Coffee with the Mayor comprehensive plan? that may be required for the process to con- •Community Events • Are their adequate utility services in the tinue. These costs include but are not limited •Red Cross Heroes Program area? to administrative, legal, engineering, envi- •Building Safety and Zoning • What impact will the development have ronmental review and planning review costs. on roads, schools, parks, and fire and PAGES 12-13 police protection? Placement on the Planning Commission •Parks and Recreation • Are there any features on the property agenda is the next step in the process. •Winter ordinances that need to be addressed? At this meeting the Planning Commission •Overnight parking reviews and comments on the concept, but These are only some of the questions that ordinance there is no official vote. The Park Board and need to be answered during the process. PAGES 14-15 City Council will also go through the same process. During this process, it is advised •Community Services Initially the requester will ask to meet with that the requester begin discussion with the •Passed ordinances staff to explain the proposed development. school district. Sometimes, but not always, they will ask to (continued on page 2) meet with me. At this first meeting, ideas are discussed in generalities, usually with very The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us Mayor’s message continued

Also, the community is allowed to make development adheres to any existing Moving forward in the process, the any comments about developments, PUD, annexation, or development next step is for the requester to meet whether negative or positive known at agreements. with the city’s Planning Council. This the public hearing. council consists of city staff from various As the requester continues in the departments and also includes consult- The purpose of these hearings is to process, the City Council now reviews the request. When reviewing, the City ants and legal advisors, in addition to allow the public to give comment, staff invited from the various city dis- Council takes into account recommen- testimony, or even question the dations from the Planning Council, tricts—fire, sanitary and school. This requester before a vote is taken. It group reviews a proposed preliminary Planning Commission and Park Board as plat from a technical point of view tak- also allows for any comment or well as staff, the Sanitary District and ing into account city policies and ordi- question to be cross-examined in legal council. At the City Council level nances, as well as, those of the repre- public where all can hear. as mentioned, public hearings must be sented agencies. Any recommendations held for any agreements entered into. made are then passed along to the I know as volunteers, the Plan Commission, as well as the City One would ask why must we have Planning Commission and the City agreements? Why don’t we just make Council. Council, want to make an as informed decision as possible and the public the requester do what we want? If annexation and zoning or rezoning is hearing allows for this to happen. The answer to those questions are that required for the development, the the city is obligated to follow state law requester is required to notify the city. Following the public hearing, the Plan that states a non-home rule community As a result, a public hearing is sched- Commission will have the opportunity (population under 25,000) cannot uled. The notice in the paper and post- to review the plan again and take into create any tax or fee other than those ing of signs on the property are done by consideration any questions or concerns specifically allowed by state law. the city using the prepaid fees required raised. In the event that a requester has Unfortunately development, transition, in the first phase of the process. The the question of annexation of zoning, and impact fees are not specifically developer is responsible for providing each question is voted on separately, allowed by state law. Therefore, the only the city with a list of property annexation, and then zoning. It does not way municipalities, like Yorkville, can owners that fall within the notification necessarily follow that if annexation is get fees for parks, schools, and police distance required by law, as well as, the approved that zoning will be approved. and fire is by including them in an certified mail receipts verifying notifica- In fact, there has been a number of agreement that the requester signs as tion in writing. If it is proven that the times in recent years where the annexa- part of the city allowing the annexation requester did not notify all those tion has been approved but not the ini- or development to happen. Even with required, they are required to renotify, tial request for zoning. Since the Plan this, there is case law that requires the as well as pay for reposting the notice to Commission is an advisory board, the city and other agencies to justify these reschedule the public hearing. City Council ultimately votes on the fees. final decision taking into account that It is important to note that public recommendation. Back to the development process, the hearings are held before the Plan requester must first go before the city’s Commission for annexation, zoning and Likewise, if annexation and zoning are Economic Development committee rezoning. Public hearings are held approved, that does not automatically which consists of one alderman from before the City Council for Planned Unit mean that a preliminary plat will be each ward. That committee then makes Development (PUD) agreements, and approved. There are many issues from a recommendation to the City Council annexation and development agree- design concerns to more specific issues at the Committee of the Whole meeting ments. Platting—preliminary or final, are raised by staff or the Planning Commission where the request is further discussed. not required to have a public hearing which could cause a plat to be tabled, Then after all these discussions and after with one exception. The only time a denied, or if approved, subject to any required public hearing the City preliminary plat must have a public requirements or recommendations from Council will vote on the request. Again, hearing is when it is part of a PUD. This staff, the Planning Commission or legal separate votes are taken for annexation, public hearing may be held simultane- council. It is at this stage where issues zoning, agreement, and platting (unless ously with the annexation and zoning such as traffic, stormwater detention, set the plat is a part of the agreement), and public hearing or it may on occasion be backs and easements are addressed, in a positive vote on one does not guaran- held separately. addition to making sure the proposed tee a positive vote on the others. The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us

2 Yorkville’s future and past

2006 marks anniversary year for the United City of Yorkville. Yorkville looks to future special census will reveal just how much Yorkville has grown, and new and excit- and embraces past. ing businesses—commercial and retail Originally settled in 1836, the United opportunities abound including a new City of Yorkville will celebrate 170 years Wal-Mart Supercenter, a new Walgreens of existence in the new year. It started a on the south side of the river, a 37,000 lot like other towns in that time—prairies, square-foot addition to the library and the farms, and horse drawn buggies and carts redevelopment of the city’s downtown pulled up and down Bridge Street. And area. Yorkville’s face may change, but the now, 170 years later, Yorkville is planning city’s roots and heritage will always and embracing change and the future. A remain.

(mayor’s message continued from answer. Plan Commission members with previous page) the help of staff, consultants, legal coun- cil, and other agency recommendations Because the state statute recognizes and input from concerned citizens, do everyone’s right to ask and to get an their best to make an informed recom- answer, the statute requires the City mendation to the City Council. The City Council consider the question (vote Council, using those recommendations within 90 days of the close of the public from all involved parties, will make the hearing) at the Plan Commission. The best decision based on the information statute doesn’t say that the City Council at hand. must approve it, only that the City Yas is proposing a mixed use of build- Council vote on it unless the requester ings combining retail on the ground asks to delay the vote. Yorkville’s Downtown Vision level and offices/residential, entertain- ment/civic on the second level to So how long does this all take? Plan revealed at City increase the density of people in the city The timeframe for minimally small Council meeting. center at any given time. In order to development agreements or rezoning increase sales volume the plan calls for will take two to three months due to the A village green, retail stores and condos two-sided retail streets. logistics of meetings and public hearing are all part of the city’s Downtown con- notices. Larger developments can take cept plan presented to the City Council In addition, his concept plan calls for anywhere from six months to over a year and to the community at the December high density multifamily residential and or more depending on its complexity. 13 meeting by architect Stephen Yas of senior living spaces located in the Yas Architecture, LLC. downtown area with lower density town Also, remember that anytime during the homes developed further from the city process a vote can be negative in which The 40-minute presentation described center. “Successful downtowns have a case the requester may have to come what the United City of Yorkville can sense of place and a quality of life back with a revised request, start over look like in the future. based not only upon the created physi- from the beginning, or simply decide cal surrounding, but also on the shop- whether or not to pursue the request at A successful downtown area, according keepers knowing your names,” Yas said. all. to Yas includes the character of the com- munity and anchor buildings. During the presentation, Yas also said Everyone has the right to request annex- “Downtowns are like a chess game, you that the future design of the downtown ation, zoning, rezoning etc. from the need to move pieces around to maxi- area should define the character and city. The city is obligated to give an mize opportunities,” Yas explained. image of Yorkville. The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us

3 Yorkville Public Library plans for the future.

Library hours, information and more! Yorkville Public Library expands to accommodate

COMMUNITY SERVICES: future growth. •Free homebound service New library •Tax forms (state and federal) •Photocopier expansion underway •Talking books With the United City of •Loft meeting area Yorkville expecting growth •Public access computers projections by 2010 to be •Voter registration approximately 30,000 the •Interlibrary loan program city’s library is no exception •Community service kits when it comes to looking to •Courtesy cards for education the future. and organizations •Dial-a-story The United City of Yorkville Public Library broke ground CURRENT RESOURCES: for its new 34,000 square- •books •magazines •newspa- The Yorkville Public Library board breaks ground for the new foot library addition on 34,000 square-foot addition expected to be completed by 2007. pers •internet usage •DVD October 18. When complet- •large print books •audio ed, the library, which is also getting a books •video cassettes •book facelift, will accommodate over 40,000 clubs and much more square feet of space. EVENTS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS •Open story time The new library will have plenty of space •Book Club (2nd-5th grade) including an enclosed storytime and pro- •Adult book discussion group gram room, separate study rooms and an •Toddler time outdoor activities patio. A major portion of •High school book club the existing library will be used to house •Jr. High book club conference and meeting rooms. But what •Children’s book week is most important is that the library will •Artsie Smartsie have plenty of room for books, CDs, •Create and learn videos and much more. The project, which has been progressing throughout the LIBRARY HOURS: winter months is expected to be complet- Monday and Wednesday— ed by spring of 2007. Mayor Art Prochaska addresses library board 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. members and the community during the ground- Tuesday and Thursday— breaking ceremony. Noon - 8:30 p.m. Friday— 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday— Yorkville Public Library offers winter activities for all! 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. There’s plenty of activities to keep the blues away this winter at the Yorkville Public Library. Sunday— Please call the library at (630) 553-4354 or at www.yorkville.lib.il.us to check dates 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and times of a particular event or program. (Sept.-May only)

The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us

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Come to order...City Council and committee meetings are open to City’s Facade Program open to all. the public. For meeting locations call 630.553.4350. Business owners reap benefits of program.

City Council meetings— The United City of Yorkville’s Facade Since its existence, the program has award- the second and fourth Tuesday of Program Committee has awarded Linzie ed money to several downtown businesses each month, 7 p.m. Coffey and Dan O’Neil, of TIG Partners, including Freeman’s Sports, St. Joseph LLC, $14,900 for the renovation of their Cabinetry and Bridge Street Café. The Committee of the Whole— property located at 135 E. Van Emmon. amount of money available has also grown the first and third Tuesday of each More commonly known these days as from $10,000 to $20,000. This year, Coffey month, 7 p.m. Sawmill Pizza, the newly opened business, and O’Neil were the lead recipients, getting Administration Committee— which has spent over $132,000 to renovate the remainder of the funds available for their the first Thursday of each month, a mainstay building in the downtown area, project. 6:30 p.m. has reaped the benefits of a program that the city hopes will spark other building Over the years, Coffey said, the property has Economic Development— owners to consider renovating their build- housed numerous businesses and organiza- the third Thursday of each month, ing’s facades. tions, including a music store, an auto deal- 7 p.m. ership and detail shop, a construction office, The motivation behind the project, accord- a church, and a dog training school. In Fire and Police Commission— ing to Coffey and O’Neil, was the opportu- addition to housing Sawmill Pizza, the meetings are held quarterly, the nity to preserve part of the character of building is also home to the Association for next meeting is Wed., Feb. 22, Yorkville’s downtown area. Individual Development on the upper half. 6:30 p.m. The name and idea Human Resource Commission— “It would be a shame to have a developer come in and knock down all of Sawmill Pizza the third Wednesday of each arose out of the month, 6 p.m. the buildings and rebuild it with something that didn’t look like desire to preserve Library Board—the second Yorkville,” Coffey said. “We liked it the the community’s Monday of each month, 7 p.m. heritage. Since way it was when we moved here and Nicholson Logging Park Board—the second Thursday we still do. Change is inevitable but and Lumber has of each month, 7 p.m. some things are worth saving and the been a part of heritage of our home is one of them. Park Planning—the fourth Yorkville’s down- Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. We felt that the preservation of the down- town heritage, Coffey wanted the legacy of town district was important so we were the Sawmill to be remembered. The restau- Plan Commission—meetings are willing to take a lead role in the current rant’s interior pays homage by using arti- held on the second Wednesday of downtown redevelopment.” facts; log siding and rough cut ceiling tim- each month, 7 p.m. bers from the logging industry, providing a Police Pension Board—meetings The Facade Program was originally developed truly unique ambiance. five years ago by the city as a pilot program to are held quarterly, the next meet- The money Coffey received from the ing is Tues., Feb. 14, 3:30 p.m. provide grant money for business owners to improve and maintain the appearance of their program was used to install awnings, Public Safety—the second buildings within the boundaries of Hydraulic landscaping, glass and doors, dri-vit and Thursday of each month, 6:30 Street to the north, Mill Street to the east, Van steel for window openings. p.m. Emmon Street to the south and Main Street to the west. The program was then amended in The city is encouraging other building owners Public Works—meetings are held 2002 to include businesses and residences to consider the Facade Program for major ren- on the first Monday evening of outside of the downtown district. Though the ovations to their buildings. More information each month, 7 p.m. program has been extended, alderwoman is available by contacting (630) 553-8523. Applications for the Facade Program are Senior Facility Adhoc—held on Valerie Burd said, “Priority is given to build- available at City Hall at 800 Game Farm the first Monday at 4:30 p.m. ings located along major roadways and in the downtown area.” Road. The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us

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CITY HALL DEPARTMENTS AND CONTACTS Yorkville’s Historical Street Naming Project pays

BUILDING & SAFETY tribute to citizens. 553-8545 Human Resource Commission seeks street names, and to maintain a legacy of CITY HALL names for project. individuals’ contributions. 553-4350 There could be history in a name—a street Currently, developers can choose from over MAYOR’S OFFICE name that is. Learning about the stories and 44 names that have been added to the list ADMINISTRATOR people of Yorkville can be as easy as walk- since 2003 but due to high demand and new developments, the commission is seek- CLERK’S OFFICE ing down the street. ing new nominations. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Benjamin Franklin Alden, Elden Madden and COMMUNITY RELATIONS Titus Howe are just a few of the many If you would like to nominate an individual for a Historical Street Name in the city of 553-8564 names waiting to be selected as Historical Street Names in the United City of Yorkville. Yorkville the commission requires nomina- ENGINEERING tors to submit an application. Selection of 553-8545 The Historical Street Naming Project spear- individuals are based on the following headed by the city’s Human Resource criteria: FIRE DEPARTMENT Commission is preserving the history and 553-6186 heritage of Yorkville through its citizens by •The nominee’s general reputation should LIBRARY naming streets after individuals who have have been above reproach. 553-4354 greatly impacted the community. •A nominee must have completed the contribution for which he/she is being PARKS & RECREATION “It’s an opportunity to honor someone recognized. 553-4357 you know that has given that level of •The commission recommends that the POLICE DEPARTMENT service to the community that is above nominee reside or has resided in the United and beyond,” said Glory Spies, City of Yorkville or has made a major histori- 553-4340 cal contribution to the community. PUBLIC WORKS Community Relations manager. 553-4370 The project, organized in 2003, honors indi- When submitting an individual as a nomi- viduals who have made major contributions nee, Spies said, “It is important to include Office Hours: to the community in the form of leadership, specific events, months and years of service, financial support and involvement; or have and major contributions.” CITY HALL: enriched or improved the city of Yorkville Mon. - Fr.i, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and its people for generations to come. For more information about the Historical LIBRARY: Street Naming project or to receive an Due to the housing boom in Yorkville, the application, contact Glory Spies at (630) Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. reasons for the development of the project 553-8564. Tue. & Thurs., Noon - 8:30 p.m. was twofold—to provide developers with Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mayor thanks residents for census participation. Sun., 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. POLICE DEPARTMENT: As the United City of Yorkville continues its special census, Mayor Art Prochaska would like Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to thank all residents for their cooperation. The census is expected to be completed by the end of the month. PARKS AND RECREATION: Mon., Thurs., Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. “I would like to let residents know that I apprecite their cooperation and for opening their Tues., 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and doors and helping us get an accurate count of the city’s population,” Mayor Prochaska said. 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. According to Prochaska, the census was necessary to receive those state funds that are distrib- Wed., 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. uted to cities and towns on the basis of population. “It is important for the city to maintain Sat., 9 a.m. - Noon our services to our community and the new residents coming into Yorkville,” Prochaska said. The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us

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Nicor financial assistance support, wheel chairs, relocation, coun- Action,” reflects the changing face of seling and many other expenses. current seniors as well as the 78 million brochures available at City baby boomers who will begin to turn 60 Any individual who has been a victim of in 2006. Hall a violent crime and would like to apply Due to the rising costs of natural gas this for assistance can pick up an application Austin’s role at the WHCoA was one that winter Nicor Gas has developed a form and instruction sheet at City Hall. comes natural for the 91-year-old who brochure entitled “A Guide to Financial Applications are also available by calling has dedicated over 30 years of service as Assistance Programs and Agencies” to (630) 553-8564. For more information an advocate for the needs of the elderly. assist consumers in finding financial about crime victim services throughout While maintaining a strong voice in the assistance if the need arises Illinois and the Illinois Crime Victims community, Austin’s work has focused on Compensation Program call the many opportunities for mature adults The brochure, which is available at City 1-800-228-3368 or visit the Web site— including quality of life, keeping active Hall, 800 Game Farm Rd., contains www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/victims/ and community contributions. information about the following topics: index.html. Nicor Gas Programs, the Low Income Throughout the years, Austin has served on many committees including the Home Energy Assistance Program Yorkville resident attends (LIHEAP), and the Nicor Gas Sharing Retired Teacher’s Association, the Program. In addition, the brochure out- White House Conference American Cancer Society, and the lines weatherization assistance and tips, on Aging Yorkville Junior Women’s Club. She also senior programs and a variety of tax has served as an AARP District Director and Training Specialist for 13 years, was relief programs. The brochure also pro- Identa Austin, of Yorkville, was one of 27 vides a quick reference to several finan- president of the Kendall County Senior delegates from the state of Illinois who Citizen’s Council for 10 years, and was a cial assistance programs including the attended the White House Conference Illinois Department on Aging, the Illinois member of the Fox Valley Older Adult on Aging (WHCoA) held last month in Services, in addition to numerous other Home Weatherization Assistance Washington D.C. Program, the Illinois Department of organizations. Revenue and the Center for Economic Austin, and 1200 other delegates from In 2002 Austin was inducted to the Progress. throughout the country, were chosen to Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame for her vote on resolutions and develop imple- If you would like a free copy of the dedication to her community. She also mentation strategies that will help served as a Congressional Senior Citizen brochure, you can stop by City Hall or President Bush and Congress shape call (630) 553-8564 for information. Intern in 1985 and 2000. Austin was also aging policies for the next 10 years and honored with the Governor’s Award for Additional information is also available beyond. by calling Nicor at 1-888-642-6748 or Unique Achievement in recognition of at Nicor’s Web site at www.nicorgas.com. The conference’s theme “The Booming her outstanding contributions to her Dynamics of Aging: From Awareness to community, the state and the nation. Financial assistance applications for crime victims available at City Hall Upcoming events at New Life Church Jan. 9 - Mar. 27, 6:00 p.m.—Clown workshop Individuals of violent crimes can receive Jan. 15 - 16, TBA—Snow Blast Kids’ Retreat financial assistance from the Crime Victims Compensation Program (CVC) Feb. 11, 4:30 p.m.—Saturday night service begins established in 1973, to provide eligible Feb. 12, 4:00 p.m.—Valentine Family Night victims with relief assistance of up to Feb. 19-20, TBA—Youth Ski Trip $27,000. Mar. 5, 5:00-7:00 p.m.—Family Skate NIght The CVC program covers costs such as Mar. 15, 4:00 p.m.—Watoto Children’s Choir performance funeral and burial, medical and hospital New life church is located at 3205 Cannonball Trail in Yorkville. For more expenses, loss of earnings, loss of information contact 630.553.0200. The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us

7 Public Works News

Explanation of From the Water Department YSBD charges: The United City of Yorkville utility bills making your utility bill payments after busi- The United City of Yorkville bills (water, sewer maintenance, Yorkville Bristol ness hours. and collects the Yorkville-Bristol Sanitary District, garbage bills) are sent to Sanitary District’s (YBSD) “user every residential and business unit within Direct debit is available for utility bill pay- charges” bi-monthly. This fee is the city on or about the first of the following ment. It will automatically be deducted one of four services the people of months: January, March, May, July, from your checking account on the due Yorkville pay for. The four services September and November. date of each billing cycle. Please obtain the are water, garbage pick-up, sewer application at City Hall or on our Web site maintenance and wastewater The water meter reads are taken at the at www.yorkville.il.us. You can then mail it treatment. beginning of each month and billed at the or drop it off at City Hall. Please keep in end of each month. For example, reads mind that when you are moving you will To meet stricter standards mandat- taken at the beginning of October will be need to call for a final meter read due to ed by the Illinois Environmental billed on October 31 for August and the lag time in the meter reading/billing Protection Agency (IEPA) and to September water usage. If you do not process. provide service to the area, the receive your bill, please call City Hall at YBSD has borrowed $9 million 553-4350 to obtain the balance due and Senior Citizen Discount Rate—A qualified from the State of Illinois due date information that you will need to senior citizen (age 65 or older) bi-monthly Revolving Loan Program. Loan make your payment. For your convenience, refuse fee is $1 for single family or duplex unit monies pay for the expansion of there is a drop box located in front of City per utility billing cycle. Proof of age is the wastewater treatment plant Hall by the entrance to the parking lot for required. For information, 553-4350. located at 304 River St. The YBSD also has an existing debt incurred in 1991 of $3.5 million. The dedi- 2005 Utility Billing Rates cated source of revenue to pay these debts are part of the YBSD Water Rates: The minimum utility bill for senior citizens “user charge.” The dedicated Bi-monthly minimum user charge: Up to for a two-month period is $107.05. 350 Cu. Ft.—$11.94 $2.17 per 100 Cu. Ft.* source of revenue format is a Grande Reserve Utility Billing: requirement of the IEPA to assure Sewer Maintenance Fee: The Grande Reserve utility billing will be the low interest loan is paid back Residential, Commercial, Industrial and the same charges for water, sewer and over a 20-year period. Government $18/60 days per unit refuse. Fox Metro will be the sanitary district Refuse Fee: for Grande Reserve and will be doing their The “user charges” are as follows: $10.90/60 days-per single family or duplex own billing from reads provided to them $1.10 per 100 cubic feet of flow, unit from our meter reads. The rates are as fol- providing that the user pay a min- Senior Discount Refuse Fee: lows: imum bi-monthly fee of $76.11 of $1/60 days - per single family or duplex unit $5.25 minimum for 350 cu. ft. usage then which $45.55 is dedicated to (age 65 or older) $2 per 1,000 gallons (134 cu. ft.) For exam- Debt Service for the repayment of YBSD Yorkville-Bristol Sanitary District ple 1,000 cu. ft. usage = $15. the IEPA Act Loan. The debt serv- (treatment of wastewater) A minimum utility bill from the United City ice fee is $45.55 and $30.56 is Residential, Commercial, Industrial, of Yorkville to Grande Reserve residents will for operation and maintenance. Government— be: $40.84. (Note: This will not include Fox The total is $76.11. 0-6919 Cu. Ft.-$76.11 min. fee Metro Sanitary District charges as they will Over 6919 Cu., Ft.-$1.10 per 100 Cu. Ft.* be billing for their services) Please note: If a customer uses *1 Cubic foot = 7.48 gallons 6,920 or more cubic feet of water, A minimum utility bill from the United City of the fee would be calculated at The minimum utility bill for a two-month Yorkville to seniors 65 and older is $30.94. $1.10 per 100 cubic feet. period is $116.95. (This does not include Fox Metro Sanitary —prepared by Ralph Pfister, charges). executive director, 630.553.7657. The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us

8 Public Works News

Refuse Pick-up From the Water Department Weekly Waste Management Refuse pick-up is as follows: Monday: South of the river, west Radium update of Rt. 47 Tuesday: South of the river and The United City of Yorkville Public Water east of Rt. 47, Country Hills, System has levels of gross alpha and Kylyn’s II and Crooked Creek combined radium above drinking water Wednesday: Blackberry Creek standards. north and Kylyn’s Crossing Our water system has violated a drinking Friday: North of the river standard. Although this is not an emergency, excluding Kylyn’s Crossing, as our customers, you have a right to know Kylyn’s II and Blackberry North. what happened, what you should do, and Each residence covered under what we are doing to correct this situation. the city’s agreement may put out one 64-gallon Waste We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminant. Quarterly sam- Engineering Enterprises Inc., of Sugar Grove, Management refuse cart, one installs a cofferdam for the city’s water 35-gallon recycle cart and one ples taken over the past year show that our system exceeds the standard, or maximum Q.treatment What happened? project. The What temporary is being fixture done? was large household item on the used for one week. regular pick-up date. contaminant level (MCL), for gross alpha and combined radium. The standard for Please have your garbage out by gross alpha is 15 pico curies per liter (pCiL) The United City of Yorkville is currently 6 a.m. Waste stickers are avail- and 5 pico curies of combined radium. The designing and constructing Ion Exchange able for any extra items or addi- average level of gross alpha is 33 pico Treatment Facilities, which will remove the tional refuse for $1 at City Hall, curies (pCiL) and combined radium over the radium below the 5 pico curies per liter Pride Pantry and Jewel. Extra past year was 19 pico curries per liter (pCi/L) level. We anticipate the treatment recyclables do not require a (pCiL). plant to be online by spring 2006. sticker. Yard waste pick-up happens Q. What should I do? Please share this information with other from April 1 through November A. You do not need to use an alternative (e.g. people who drink this water, especially 29. There is no yard waste pick- bottled water) supply. However, if you have those who may have not received this notice up from November 30 through specific health concerns, consult your doctor. directly (for example, people in apartments, March 30. No stickers are nursing homes, schools and businesses). You required on yard waste but it Q. What does this mean? can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. must be in brown kraft bags. A. This is not an immediate risk. If it had This notice is being sent to you by the been, you would have been notified imme- When holidays fall on a regular United City of Yorkville Public Water System diately. However, some people who drink refuse pick-up day, the pick-up ID# 0930250. For more information, contact water containing radium-226 or radium-228 will be made one day later. Joe Moore at (630) 553-4350 or write to in excess of the MCL over many years may Holidays observed during 2005 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560. have an increased risk of getting cancer. by Waste Management are as (Distributed January, 2006) follows: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Utility Billing E-pay Christmas Day. Refuse, recycling and yard The Utility Billing Department is participating in an Internet payment service that is available waste are collected by different to Yorkville residents. The E-Pay program was launched by State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka’s trucks on different routes. office. Payments can be made with a variety of credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, However, if you home is missed, American Express, Discover and E-check. A user fee of $3.50 per transaction is added to the please call Waste Management payment amount for the convenience of Internet service, however this fee is not charged or at 800-796-9696. If you have collected by the city. You can visit the city Web site and follow the link, or call City Hall at any questions, please contact (630) 553-4350 with any questions. City Hall at 553-4350. The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us

9 Community events

Coffee with Community Events the Mayor Mark your calendars for these Yorkville events. Join the United City of Yorkville Mayor, United City of Yorkville able to answer questions about prospec- Art Prochaska, for coffee and conversa- tive employoment. Bring your résumé Mayor’s Volunteer and dress for success! For more informa- tion on Saturday mornings. When you Appreciation Day see the “Coffee with the Mayor Sign” tion call 630.553.0843 Saturday, May 13 at various locations throughout the city you are invited to stop by, have refresh- 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Yorkville Area Chamber of ments and visit with the mayor. Riverfront Volunteer Park Commerce Community Expo Locations and times are also listed in All individuals who volunteer in the Saturday, May 20 the Kendall County Record Newspaper, United City of Yorkville are welcome to 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on WSPY radio 107.1 FM, on the City’s join Mayor Prochaska for an afternoon of Kendall County Fairgrounds Web site at www.yorkville.il.us and food, fun, entertainment and special Rt. 71 and E. Highpoint Rd. appreciation. FVTV cable channel 17. United City of Yorkville and area busi- Jan 7—10 a.m. - Noon “It is my way of thanking those individu- nesses and vendors are available to als in the community who have volun- Fins and Feathers answer questions and showcase their teered their time and talent to the city,” businesses. Over 50 vendors, food and 1423 Cannonball Trail Prochaska said. entertainment. This event is sponsored by Jan. 21—9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Prochaska said all volunteers are wel- the Yorkville Area Chamber of Castle Bank come including those individuals who Commerce. For more information: 109 W. Veterans Parkway volunteer their time to service 630.553.6853. Feb. 4—9 a.m. - 11 a.m organizations, youth groups, churches, South Bridge Gourmet Coffee senior groups, or any other organization Relay for Life 223 S. Bridge Street (Rt. 47) such as the boy scouts or girl scouts. Sandwich High School Friday & Saturday, Feb. 25—9 a.m. - 11 a.m. For more information contact Glory Spies June 9-10, 2006 The Country Store at 630.553.8564 or [email protected]. 515 Lions Rd., Sandwich 1111 S. Bridge Street (Rt. 47) Mar. 4—9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Yorkville Economic Teams are now forming for the 2006 Pro Golf Development Corporation American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Job Fair This annual fundraiser supports cancer 1775 Marketview Drive awareness. For more information or to Mar. 18—9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 11 form your team for this event call Sawmill Pizza 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. LuAnne Scalley at 815.354.3934 or 227 Heustis Street Yorkville High School Gym Stephanie Barnhart at 630.879.9009. Apr. 1—9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 797 Game Farm Rd. State Street Mortgage Free and open to the community. Over 691 N. Bridge Street (Rt. 47) 40 prospective employers will be avail- Do You Know a Hero? individuals whose extraordinary acts of Community Impact, Disaster Response, Local nominations sought for awards courage or kindness make them a hero. EMS, Firefighter, Good Samaritan, Law Enforcement and Military. The 2006 Heroes Breakfast will be held Since 1915, The American Red Cross of on April 27 at the Hyatt Regency To nominate your hero you must submit Greater Chicago has been a community Chicago. Awards will be presented to an application form by February 28, leader in emergency preparedness, pre- local heroes and courageous individuals 2006. Forms are available through the vention and response. Nominations are in the following categories: Citizenship, Web site at www.chicagoredcross.org currently being sought for those The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us

10 Building Safety and Zoning Safety first from the Department of Building and Safety Permits, safety and more! Tips from the Building Energy saving guidelines for Inspector weatherization of your home A United City of Yorkville permit is this winter required for any construction related To cope with declining temperatures work that you or an employed contrac- and high energy costs this winter the tor performs on your home. Do not Building and Safety Department recom- allow anyone to do construction related mends the following energy saving tips: work in your home unless you see a permit from the city for the specified •Have your furnace inspected by a work. The Department of Building and reputable mechanical contractor. Safety provides an inspection service for •Change furnace filter regularly. your protection. Please feel free to call 630.553.8545 with any questions. •Inspect and clean chimneys. Safety comes first when •Rebalance the airflow in the ductwork of your home to insure the level of buying a fireplace or wood comfort in each room. Building Permit Information stove •Check and replace caulk and weather Fireplaces and wood-burning stoves are If you are considering improvements to striping if necessary. your home or property, you should attractive home additions for their looks •Utilize solar energy in your home by know that virtually every enhancement and ability to reduce heating bills. leaving draperies and shades open requires a building permit When not installed properly, these solid- during the daytime hours and closed fuel burning appliances can be a Whether the improvement is to finish at night. life-threatening hazard. your basement, a fence, swimming pool, •Adjust the humidity level of your If you are in the market for a fireplace shed, driveway or retaining wall, it humidistat as temperatures change. or wood-burning stove do some home- requires a permit. work before purchase and installation. •Avoid blocking heat registers in order Our staff can determine if your project First, contact your local building depart- to make the most of your home’s requires a permit and will help you to ment. Most will require a permit before heating system. complete the necessary paperwork. installation and inspection by a trained Applications forms are available through •Close the damper in your chimney to professional. the Department of Building Safety. cut down on heat loss when using your fireplace. The Department of Building Safety rec- Information is available by contacting ommends that you purchase a fireplace 630.553.8545. or wood-burning stove that is labeled by an approved testing and inspecting Mailbox standards in the United City of Yorkville agency. The following are standards for mailbox placement in the United City of Yorkville: The Department of Building Safety also •Mailbox height is 36” to 42” measured from the bottom of the mailbox to street suggests that you contact your insurance level. agent. Most insurance companies •The front of the mailbox may not extend beyond the back of the curb or overhang require a rider to the homeowner’s the curb or street. A 6” setback measured from the back of the curb to the front of policy and a final inspection report from the mailbox is suggested. However, the front of the mailbox should not be greater Building and Safety. than 6” from the back of the curb. The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us

11 Parks and Recreation, Police News

Police Department reminds Parks and Recreation keeps winter blues away! citizens of winter ordinances. 7-1-3: Snow Deposits on Streets Winter Fun Day sions meet on Monday and gifts. This class is for and Wednesday mornings adults but ages 11-17 are A. It shall be unlawful to deposit onto Join us for Winter Fun from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 welcome if assisted by a the streets while removing from Day, Friday, January 20 a.m. at Trinity United parent. driveways and sidewalks. from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Methodist Church, 2505 Parkview Christian Boomer Lane, Yorkville. There are two sessions. B. Violation of this section shall result Academy Gym, 201 W. The fee is $75 for residents The first session meets in a fifty dollar ($50) fine per Center St., Yorkville. Enjoy and $85 for non-residents. from January 10 to January occurrence. 31 on Tuesday mornings fun, food and family quali- C. Any United City of Yorkville ty time! Kids of all ages from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 Rubber Stamping a.m. The second session inspector, employee, officer or can enjoy a variety of citizen observing a violation of said games as well as make 101 also meets from January 10 to January 31 on section may file a complaint by arts and crafts. Redeem notifying the United City of your tickets for prizes at Learn the art of rubber Tuesday evenings from 7 stamping. You will learn to p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Yorkville Police Department. the Toy Table! Admission (Ord. 2004-27, 5-11-2004) is $2 per person and $7 combine stamps, ink and Riverfront Building, 301 E. per family. paper to create unique Hydraulic St. 6-2-3: Additional Parking Prohibitions cards, gifts and more. We will begin by making a The fee for residents is $48 G. Parking After Snowfall Ready...Set...Go (2- simple card with matching and $55 for non-residents. 1. There shall be no parking on any year-old preschool) envelope. You will learn many techniques includ- city streets in the United City of Yorkville except for emergency Are you considering or ing two-step stamping, vehicles during emergencies, after have already registered watercolor, heat emboss- a snowfall of more than two your child for preschool ing, the latest embellish- inches (2”). next year? ment and more. Learn how you can create a vari- 2. There shall be no parking on any Then here is the program ety of different projects city street in the United City of for you! This program is Yorkville after a two inch (2”) designed for you and your snowfall for twenty-four (24) child to be introduced to hours after the snowfall has ended. the daily and weekly rou- 3. The Public Works Department is tine of preschool. Each directed to prepare and install signs week will include a cur- throughout the community riculum that is based on regarding this subsection G. our Parker Playtime Pre- 4. Violation of this subsection G shall School program but adapt- result in a fifty dollar ($50) fine per ed to meet the needs of occurrence. this age group. The pro- 5. Additionally, the city shall further gram runs two days a be allowed the right to tow any week, like most preschool illegally parked vehicle and to programs, but only half of assess to the owner or driver of the time. Parent participa- said vehicle any and all reasonable tion is required. towing charges as billed to the city. (Ord. 2002-33, 9-24-2002) There are two sessions available. The first session Also, if there is a fire hydrant in front of meets from January 23- your house, please take the time to February 15 and the sec- shovel the area around the hydrant. The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department offers Thank you! ond meets from February preschool programs for children ages 2, 3 and 4. 27 to March 22. Both ses- The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us

12 Police News

Overnight parking ordinance effective March 1, 2006

ORDINANCE #2005-59: C. Standing Exemption Dates: process set forth herein. Within the last RESTRICTIONS ON OVERNIGHT Knowing that several times per year six months prior to expiration of the 24 PARKING AND COMMERCIAL involve travel to the United City of month opt out period, the Police VEHICLE PARKING Yorkville, and guests for the residents of Department shall notify all property own- the City, the prohibition set forth in ers on an opted out cul-de-sac of the On December 13, 2005, the United City Paragraph A, above, shall not apply to expiration date, and the right to apply for of Yorkville’s City Council passed the following times (mornings mean 1:00 renewal. Ordinance #2005-95 regarding restric- am to 6:00am): tions on overnight parking and commer- E. Limitation on Parking of Second cial vehicle parking. We would like to •Memorial Day Weekend: Division Vehicles: No second division inform the citizens of Yorkville that this Mornings of Saturday Sunday, Monday vehicle, including contractor’s trailers ordinance will go into effect on March 1, •Labor Day weekend: and equipment, except those with a 2006. Mornings of Saturday, Sunday, Monday license classification of “A” or "B" under •Thanksgiving weekend: the provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code Here is the ordinance printed in its Mornings of Thursday through Monday shall be parked for a period longer than entirety: • Holiday season: one (1) hour on any public street in a res- Mornings of December 22 through idential district, except where making a A. Prohibition on Overnight Parking: January 2 delivery or rendering a service at such No person shall park a vehicle, except premises. when necessary to avoid conflict with D. Opt out of Prohibition (cul-de-sac, other traffic or in compliance with the only): F. Fine: $25 per violation. directions of a police officer or traffic- The City Council may consider granting a control device at any time between the petition to opt out of the prohibition con- As with all city ordinances, the City hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on a tained in Paragraph A, from the property Council may deem it necessary to vote street of the City of Yorkville, except that owners of a cul-de-sac upon the follow- on changes to current ordinances. For this prohibition shall not apply to any ing events: more information regarding this ordi- street that has no curb. nance, please contact the Yorkville Police 1. Submittal of a petition identifying the Department’s Administrative Office at B. Temporary Exemption from Overnight street name of the cul-de-sac, and all 630-553-4340. Also, please note that Parking Restriction: street addresses fronting on the cul-de- all city ordinances can be viewed at our A resident may request a temporary sac, Parcel Index Numbers (PIN’s) for all website! Go to www.yorkville.il.us and exemption for vehicles owned by them street addresses, and the desire to opt click on the Ordinances & Information or a guest at their residence. This request out. tab where you’ll find a link to the City must be made by calling the police Code Book. department at its non emergency number 2. One Hundred Percent (100%) agree- [630-553-4343]. When making the ment among the property owners as evi- request, the resident must provide the denced by signatures from the owners of resident address, the vehicle’s license all of the properties fronting on the cul- plate number and state, and the de-sac upon the petition. make/model/color of the vehicle. The resident must also provide the date(s) for 3. If the City Council approves the which the exemption is requested. petition, the Chief of Police shall add the Exemptions shall be limited to three con- cul-de-sac to the list of opted out cul-de- secutive nights per request and limited to sacs. The opt-out shall have a duration ten requests per calendar year. of 24 months and will expire automati- cally unless it is renewed by the petition The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us

13 Community Services

KENDALL COUNTY FOOD PANTRY Neff, senior outreach worker for Kendall In order to assist those less fortunate than County at (630) 554-0245. us, we would like to encourage you to donate blankets, bath and dish towels, HELP STOP ELDER ABUSE bed linens, sugar, oil, juices, peanut but- If you are aware of an elderly individual ter, jelly, ketchup, canned meat products, experiencing abuse and neglect, please spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, detergents call the Illinois Department on Aging (dish/laundry), personal items (deodor- Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-8966 ants, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bar soap, (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.) or, etc.) to the Kendall County Food Pantry. 1-800-279-0400 (after hours, weekends and holidays). The Food Pantry serves over 75 families SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE KENDALL COUNTY SPONSORS on a regular basis. This includes over 40 This support group is open to anyone HEALTH SCREENINGS. families that have five or more individu- who has experienced the loss of a rela- The Kendall County Farm Bureau will be als. It is not uncommon for over 150 tive or a friend through suicide. Survivors offering a series of health screenings families to require the needs of the Food of suicide need a safe place to explore available on Tuesday, January 24 at the Pantry. their feelings of grief and anger, to raise University of Illinois Extension Office, The Food Pantry is located in downtown questions and doubts. Your common 7775B Route 47 in Yorkville. trauma will be shared. Yorkville at the Farm Bureau Building, Screenings are open to the public and 111 E. Van Emmon. The hours to drop off The group meets on the third Monday will be performed by Provena Mercy any donation to the Food Pantry are from evening of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 Medical Center and Life Line Screening. 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Mondays, and from p.m. at the Advent Christian Church, 905 Three preventative screenings will be 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays. N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. Take I-88 to available and include an ultrasound of Please note, if you would like to drop off Illinois 31. Go south on Rt. 31 to the carotid arteries, a screening of the donations before the regularly scheduled Sullivan Road. Turn right. Take Sullivan arteries of the legs which tests for periph- hours you may call and make prior Road to Edgelawn Drive. Turn left and eral artery disease and a screening that arrangements to come as early as 7:30 continue to 905 N. Edgelawn Drive. For checks for aneurysms in the aortic vessel a.m. Please remember the many individ- more information, please contact of the abdomen. All three screenings are uals that are less fortunate. Stephanie Weber at Suicide Prevention performed for the prevention of heart FREE LEGAL SERVICES FOR SENIORS Services 630.482.9699 or call the disease. Depression Hotline at 630.482.9696. Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. is a not- Life Line will also be offering a bone for-profit agency offering legal assistance KENDALL COUNTY OLDER MEN’S GROUP density screening to check for early at NO CHARGE for senior citizens, age 60 This group meets on Wednesdays from 1 detection of osteoporosis. and over, residing in Kendall County. p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Kendall County Services are made possible through The cost of each test is $45. Each screen- Health Department, 811 W. John Street, funding from the Northeast Illinois Area ing takes about 10 minutes. The fee for a Yorkville. The group focuses on those Agency on Aging, United Way, and a bone density screening is $35. A com- individuals who are recently retired or special grant from Kendall County. plete vascular screening is $109 or all have questions regarding family mem- four screenings for $129. Pre-registration bers or spouses. For additional informa- Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. provides is required. Call 800-779-6353 tion or to register, please contact Keith at legal assistance to seniors in many differ- for your appointment today. ent areas including: Social Security, (630) 553-9100, ext. 8028. We’re look- ing forward to meeting you. Medicare and Medicaid, pension, con- Additional Community Service informa- sumer problems, housing concerns, living tion is available by calling Rose Spears at wills, power of attorney, elder abuse and 630.553.8371. exploitation. For assistance call Lawrence The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us

14 Passed Ordinances

2005-074 9/13/05 Ordinance 2005-082 10/11/2005 Ordinance 2005-090 11/22/2005 Ordinance Adopting a Map Amending an Area in Approving Variance for Rear Yard Establishing SSA No. 2004-107 - the Northwest Portion of the Current Setback and for Front Yard Setback for Raintree Village II Comprehensive Land Use Plan the Residence Located at 507 W. Ridge Street (Albert and Kimberly Kolkmeyer) 2005-091 11/22/2005 Ordinance 2005-075 9/13/05 Ordinance Providing for Issuance of SSA No. 2004- Authorizing the issuance of General 2005-083 10/11/2005 Ordinance 107 Special Tax Bonds Series 2005 - Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Annexing the Bailey Meadows Raintree Village II Source) Series 2005 in an aggregate Subdivision (Runge Property) principal amount not to exceed $12,000,000-Rob Roy Creek Interceptor 2005-084 10/11/2005 Ordinance Access to the United City of Rezoning Certain Property in Yorkville Code Book is available 2005-076 9/27/05 Ordinance Furtherance of an Annexation online at our Web site at Authorizing the Execution of a Agreement (Bailey Meadows Subdivision www.yorkville.il.us - via a link to Development Agreement and rezoning - aka Runge Property) Sterling Codifers. All for Robert and Debra Dearborn for 2005-085 10/11/2005 Ordinance ordinances are codified to our Code Property Located at 201 S. Main Street Book with the exception of and 204 Hydraulic Avenue Annexing Garritano / Brummel Property (Del Webb/Pulte - Area North of ordinances regarding annexation, 2005-077 9/27/05 Ordinance Commonwealth Edison Power Lines) rezoning, variances, bond issues, Vacating Scott Road From Illinois Route annual budget or tax levy. 47 Southwest to Illinois Route 71 2005-086 10/11/2005 Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property in 2005-078 9/27/05 Ordinance Furtherance of an Annexation and Authorizing the Execution of An Planned Unit Development Agreement Annexation Agreement of Del (Garritano / Brummel Property, Del Webb/Pulte Homes (Garritano/Brummel Webb/Pulte Area North of Property) Commonwealth Edison Power Lines)

2005-079 9/27/05 Ordinance 2005-087 10/25/2005 Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory - Del Amending and Restating Ordinance No. Webb/Pulte Homes (Garritano/Brummel 2005-77 Vacating Scott Road From Property - Area South of ComEd Right- Illinois Route 47 Southwest to Illinois of-Way) Route 71

2005-080 9/27/05 Ordinance 2005-088 10/25/2005 Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property in Furtherance Authorizing and providing for the issue of An Annexation and PUD Agreement - of not to exceed $12,000,000 General Del Webb/Pulte Homes Garritano/ Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Brummel Property - Area South of ComEd Source), Series 2005D, for Rob Roy Right-of-Way) Creek Interceptor

2005-081 9/27/05 Ordinance 2005-089 11/22/2005 Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of Special For the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Service Area (SSA) 2004-9/27/05 Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2006 and Ending Ordinance107 - Raintree Village II April 30, 2007 for Fox Hill SSA 2004-201 The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us

15 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PRSRT STD County Seat of Kendall County US POSTAGE 800 Game Farm Road PAID Yorkville, IL 60560 YORKVILLE, IL NO. 19

City Hall (630) 553-4350, fax (630) 553-7575 United City of Yorkville elected officials MAYOR ECRWSS Art Prochaska POSTAL CUSTOMER CITY CLERK Jackie Milschewski WARD I Jason Leslie Paul James WARD II Valerie Burd Dean Wolfer WARD III Marty Munns Wanda Ohare WARD IV Rose Spears Joe Besco CITY TREASURER William Powell If you are unsure of your Ward, please call City Hall at (630) 553-4350. City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Police Department office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Offices are closed weekends and holidays. HOTLine is published quarterly by the United City of Yorkville. Questions or comments can be directed to Glory Spies at (630) 553-8564 or e-mail at [email protected] The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us