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LCML Membership Meeting, March 17
Many municipalities are consolidating services to save money. Whether it is combining police departments with another municipality or coordinating code enforcement with a neighboring community, there are a range of money-saving solutions. Bill Balling will discuss the results of the Mayors Caucus Service Delivery Task Force. Dan Quick, Wauconda, will discuss his village's consolidation efforts.
The March 17 LCML Membership Meeting will be held at Dock's Bar & Grill, 313 E. Liberty St., Wauconda.
- Thursday, March 17
- 6:30 pm St. Patrick's Day treats
(new time) - 7:00 pm program
- Dock's, 313 E. Liberty St., Wauconda
- LCML members - $20
non-members - $25
Please RSVP to Chris Gentes at lcml@sbcglobal.net or via phone at (847) 270-3126 by March 14. No-shows will be billed if a cancellation has not been made within 24 hours of the meeting.
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LCML Lobby Day in SPringfield, April 13
Planning is underway for the LCML Lobby Day in Springfield, April 13. This is great way to meet with legislators and discuss local issues. We will be joining with Illinois Municipal League for this event.
If you are interested in attending, please email Chris Gentes at lcml@sbcglobal.net. More details of the events of the day will follow. |
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Road to Renewal II: Partnering for Prosperity in the Resurging Auto Industry
On March 29-30, a conference will be held in Dearborn, Michigan, hosted by the Center for Automotive Research. The auto industry has invested billions of dollars on new technology which has lead to increased demand for goods and services.
Attendees can learn how to attract, retain and maximize new investment; manage company relationships; access capital; re-purpose vacant properties and leverage educational infrastructure.
For more information go to the conference website.
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2011 LCML Legislative Initiatives
The 2011 LCML Legislative Initiatives were presented at the Legislative Breakfast on February 5. Legislators in attendance included State Senators Susan Garrett, Matt Murphy and Suzi Schmidt. State Legislators in attendance included Representatives Mark Beaubien, Sid Mathias, Rita Mayfield, Tom Morrison, Carol Sente and Ed Sullivan. Newly-elected Congressman Robert Dold (10th District) and Joe Walsh (8th District) also attended.
2011 Legislative Initiatives - Direct Deposit of LocalGovernment Distributive Fund
- Fund Phase 1 Engineering for the Central Lake Thruway
- Redefine Catastrophic Injury
- Build the Route 53 Extension
- Continue efforts to reform pensions for current employees
- Affirm Exemption from Bargaining over Manning Requirements
- Reassess FOIA Commercial Amendment
- Allow Municipalities to Determine Security Posted by Developers
- Amend Public Act to Allow Online Publication Notice
- Consider Fiscal Realities in Arbitration Process
- Protect Municipal Revenues and Reject Unfunded Mandates
- Repeal or amend P.A. 96-1416: Standards for Disposal of Clean Construction Debris
Visit the Legislative page on the League's website www.lakecountyleague.org for the complete explanation of the Initiatives. |
New Life for Troubled Subdivisions
The Will County Governmental League is hosting a seminar to discuss the future of partially completed residential subdivisions. The meeting will be held at Lincoln-Way Central High School, 1801 East Lincoln Highway, Fine Arts Center, New Lenox on Wednesday, March 23 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Cost is $15 and it includes lunch.
Three cases studies will be discussed:
- Village of Manhattan - completion of infrastructure improvements and letter of credit issues in failed developments
- City of Lockport - Modifying city services and financial obligations in a challenging environment
- Village of Plainfield - How to address partially completed residential units.
Contact Steve Quigley (steve.quigley@wcgl.org) if you would like to attend.
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