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Geneva alderpersons Monday recommended approval of an ordinance for four-way stop at Division Street and East Side Drive, for which a study showed had 23 vehicle crashes from 2019 to 2023.
A special joint meeting of the Geneva Committee of the Whole and Strategic Plan Advisory Committee is at 7 p.m. Monday, July 22, at Public Works, 1800 South St., Geneva.
In a series of three 7-3 split votes at a special meeting Monday, the Geneva City Council approved the creation of a fourth tax increment finance district for 297 acres on the city's east side – but not without dissent and some cutting comments.
The Geneva City Council unanimously approved a zoning variation to allow Coldwell Banker to have a parking lot and entrance at 230 E. State St.
Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, Monday recommended approval of a $2 million tax increment finance deal in an 8-2 split vote.
The Geneva City Council unanimously approved a $65,000 contract Monday for public engagement consulting services.
The Geneva City Council rejected bids for underground electric cable replacement as the two received were higher than the budgeted amount for labor.
In a series of split votes at a special meeting Monday, Geneva alderpersons approved a 55.62-acre annexation which will include a 719,200-square-foot mega warehouse.
The Geneva City Council Monday approved an annexation agreement with Midwest Industrial Funds – now renamed MWI Property Group – after more than two hours of debate, more than five split votes and a bit of profanity.
The Geneva City Council will consider the Venture Park proposal for a mega warehouse at a special meeting 7 p.m. Monday, City Hall 109 James St.
With a crowd in attendance, Geneva raised the Pride Flag, recognizing June as Pride Month for the third year.
If the Geneva City Council approves the creation of a fourth tax increment finance district – TIF 4 – it will represent the successful culmination of more than 14 years of effort to bring industrial development to diversify the city's tax base.
The Geneva City Council will have a public hearing on the creation of a at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 109 James St., to take testimony on the creation of a fourth tax increment finance district – known as a TIF.
The contract being recommended is with the civil engineering firm Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick Inc., with offices in Elgin, Crystal Lake, Springfield and Mt. Carmel.
Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, recommended an economic incentive agreement grant award of $24,680 to the owner of a luxury salon who plans to open a new location in the city's historic district in the former location of Fifth Third Bank, 225-227 W. St
Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, unanimously voted to recommend approval for a $70,000 contract for sanitary sewer collection services.
Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, recommended approval of a renewal of its agreement for a social worker to be on-call for the police department.
Geneva alderpersons Monday approved real estate sales agreements for the sale of two small parcels of surplus real estate in the city's downtown to two buyers.
The Geneva City Council will review the Venture Park proposal at its next meeting, 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 109 James St.
For the second time in less than a year, the Geneva Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday voted to recommend denial of a request to allow a 719,200 square-foot warehouse on the northeast corner of Kirk Road and Fabyan Parkway.
The Geneva Planning and Zoning Commission denied a petition for a five-story, 114-unit luxury apartment complex and 12 townhouses to be built on 2.1 acres in the city's Historic District.
Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, Monday recommended approval for an annual purchase of transformers for $560,000 for its electric utility, among other purchases.
he Geneva City Council approved going forward to create a fourth TIF district that includes the area of a 211.43-acre annexation petition from Midwest Industrial Fund
The Geneva City Council Monday approved an independent contractor agreement for plumbing plan review and inspection services in a $95,000 no-bid contract.
Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, recommended approval of an intergovernmental agreement with Illinois for the 1.56-mile reconstruction and widening of Kautz Road from Longest Drive to Swenson Avenue.
Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole Monday, recommended approval of a two-year contract for custodial cleaning services and supplies for City Hall, police and public works.
The Geneva City Council on Monday approved a $290,000 economic incentive plan to facilitate the renovation of the former Little Owl/Flagstone building on the corner of Routes 31 and 38.
The Geneva City Council approved the annexation of 13.42 acres to be developed as an industrial warehouse on the north side of Fabyan Parkway, west of Kirk Road on the city's east side.
Mayor Kevin Burns issued a statement late Monday regarding an ongoing discussion of removing dams from the Fox River, as initiated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Geneva alderpersons Monday approved acceptance of private utility easement at 212 and 220 S. Third St., to upgrade the electric infrastructure.
The Geneva City Council approved an annexation and several development agreements for nearly 55 acres at the southeast corner of Kirk Road and Division Street Monday night at a special meeting.
Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole Monday, unanimously recommended approval of a five-year contract with Kramer Tree Specialists Inc. for nearly $2.4 million for brush and leaf collection.
Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, recommended approval of a series of contracts totalling $700,000 for infrastructure improvements at its business parks to accommodate General Mills' expansion.
The Geneva Fire Department will get a new rescue boat for $25,980, as approved by the City Council Tuesday.
Geneva alderpersons Tuesday unanimously recommended approval of the city to borrow $30 million by issuing alternate revenue bonds to pay for improvements to the electric infrastructure.
The Geneva City Council Tuesday approved a resolution declaring a parcel in a flood plain located near the train station as surplus and available for sale.
The Geneva Public Works building's roof will get a restorative coating instead of being replacement – to save on cost – as well as have all its skylights replaced.
A new green and white sign is now posted on Route 38 and Bricher Road on the Geneva’s west side: Home of Matthew Wechter 2023 Special Olympics State Summer Games winner of fastest heat men’s 25-meter backstroke.
The Geneva Mental Health Board announced the award of $200,000 in grants to 15 nonprofit agencies that serve Geneva residents in the areas of mental health, addiction and developmental delays.
Geneva is poised to issue $30 million in alternate revenue bonds to pay for improving the electric infrastructure for the continued development of the North Geneva Business Park, Fabyan Parkway and South Kirk Road corridors.
The city of Geneva was one of 12 Chicago area communities to recently complete the EV Readiness Program created to prepare local governments to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
The Geneva City Council on Monday honored one of the city’s bright young residents and continued a 44-year-old program that benefits the city’s principal commercial area.
The former Little Owl/Flagstone at the corner of Routes 31 and 38 in Geneva – boarded up and vacant since 2021 – has a chance at a new beginning following a recommendation for a grant and tax rebate of $290,000 so the new owners can finish renovation work.
Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, voted unanimously Monday to recommend spending more than $400,000 for police to have body worn cameras, vehicle cameras and supporting software.
The Geneva City Council Monday approved a zoning amendment to clarify where electric vehicle charging stations are permitted and to establish general design and maintenance standards.
Geneva alderpersons Monday approved a third extension to a developer for an apartment and commercial project at the former Duke & Lee’s site, 609 S. Third St.
The Geneva City Council voted to preserve the historic blacksmith shop at 4 E. State St. at a special meeting Tuesday.
The special meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the City Council Chambers, 109 James St., Geneva.
The Geneva City Council will decide the fate of a circa 1843 limestone blacksmith shop, as the owners appealed the Historic Preservation Commission’s denial of its request to remove its historic landmark designation and allow it to be demolished.
Geneva alderpersons unanimously voted Monday to reject a bid for construction of an electric substation because it was $800,000 more than the estimated cost.