Council weighs RFP approach for 121 S. Phelps; will limit spending on building

Mar 16, 2026

The council reviewed options for the Village-owned Republican Building at 121 S. Phelps, agreed the structure is sound, and said developers would be responsible for upgrades; council will only hire a cleaning company if no developer interest and will limit investment to recoverable costs.

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Council members discussed the Village-owned Republican Building at 121 S. Phelps during the March 16 workshop, describing the structure as ‘‘structurally sound’’ and noting that future developers should be responsible for electrical, plumbing and other upgrades. Village Manager Christopher Tapper presented the situation and noted prior tenants left items in the building; council considered hiring a cleaning company only if no developer interest emerges.

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