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Manager Francis outlined the scope: the district will replace playground equipment on its property while the village intends to repurpose the existing tennis court as a multipurpose surface that can accommodate basketball and other activities. The IGA records that the village would have final approval of design details; engineering, bidding and any contracts for construction must still come back to the village for approval.

Trustees debated whether to table the IGA so an absent trustee could participate; Trustee Evans said she would vote to table as a professional courtesy, while Trustee Hapley and others argued for moving forward so the school district could consider the item at its March 19 meeting. After discussion the motion to table was withdrawn and the board took up the IGA for discussion and approval.

Several residents spoke during public comment. Jim Bernarski, who lives directly across from the project site at 371 Kent, said he supported the playground improvements but opposed construction of a new separate basketball court because of loss of open space, impacts to mature oak trees from construction equipment, stormwater/runoff concerns and potential noise and parking issues. He suggested portable hoops as an alternative for recess use.

Manager Francis told the board that village engineer Burke Engineering estimated water-retention measures would be required for a newly built 5,000-square-foot hardscape and that retention infrastructure would cost approximately $10,000–$12,000; however, repurposing the existing tennis court would avoid the need for separate retention measures.

Trustees who supported the IGA said the agreement preserves multiple review steps — including design review by village staff and commissions — and allows for further public input. Trustee Clarity called the agreement \"a tremendous deal for the village and the school district,\" and the board voted to approve the IGA. Clerk Lehi Stenzel recorded aye votes from Trustees Mateo, Clarity, Evans, Coss and Gallagose.

If approved by District 96, next steps include engineering and design work, potential consolidation of the school’s parcels for clarity of title, bids for construction or a design-build contract, and subsequent board approvals for contract awards and final designs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village of Riverside Board of Trustees Regular Meeting 03-06-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Village of Riverside approved an intergovernmental agreement with School District 96 on March 6 to replace the Blythe Park playground and convert the existing tennis court into a multipurpose court, while keeping final design approvals with the village.","taxTitle","Riverside, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",70350,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6292748,"Manager reports Army Corps will revise plans and resume Section 106 review for Groveland floodwall project",107,1507000,1614000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2525494-d5ac922b0a32c7108ac03c213b3b15e3&start=1507&end=1614","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2525494-d5ac922b0a32c7108ac03c213b3b15e3/thumbnail_1507000.jpg","/articles/6292748/Riverside/Cook-County/Illinois/Manager-reports-Army-Corps-will-revise-plans-and-resume-Section-106-review-for-Groveland-floodwall-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6292748-98b5a57f55650270181e23352e12ce74/orig.mp4?Expires=1773655869&Signature=oJ4TwSGXe32bjfFcszyEpo~BaSiWyPLxB2oRUC4tzp3pFFdLRqiZCEd-ZJxkRulzBu6DAj32s8WrUXlsEYLxWx0S6pO2VrHme9JHT-0oYjPfTemJ6fSoF-gcxR1oPX3AqCggBiBsBi-Dv4gN6MmYTj6sa7ex-8gZ~M6PEbpTyK6llggKq~n9tEdCkY7WjnoMYmPRs3xzzpkb8FMGVQ3Q~zktEbgQ5VyuW2HbR825cW9shvuslLaK7yqEp0iMIHSUrnxh~LDwtExkafYG6CeygweDFagP3~a0hdDZbU6a1Z-vGJwW2F6g-piRPLzv5bTjFpf~VRpltwIGEwwvymsRRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Manager Francis provided an update on March 6 about the Groveland (referred to in materials as Grove 1) floodwall project, saying the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will revise engineering plans and resume the Section 106 review required for projects affecting historic properties.

Francis said the Corps is updating design drawings to reflect direction received from the village and the village engineer, and it will restart the Section 106 process. Village staff has initiated a request for proposal (RFP) process for appraisal firms to support required easements; Assistant Manager Monroe will post the RFP within March, with proposals expected in May and a recommendation to the board anticipated in June.

Manager Francis also said the Corps is waiting for a substantial payment from the village to resume certain tasks; Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) approval of its agreement has proceeded and signatures are being finalized so the village can submit its request for payment to the Corps. There is no action required from the board tonight; this was an informational update about schedule and next steps.

No public action or vote was taken.","Village staff said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will modify engineering plans and restart the Section 106 historic-preservation process for the Groveland (Grove 1) floodwall; the village is preparing RFPs for appraisals and must complete payment steps before Corps work resumes.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6292753,"Board backs staff negotiating license for souvenir vending machine at Riverside train station",667,829000,1496000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2525494-d5ac922b0a32c7108ac03c213b3b15e3&start=829&end=1496","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2525494-d5ac922b0a32c7108ac03c213b3b15e3/thumbnail_829000.jpg","/articles/6292753/Riverside/Cook-County/Illinois/Board-backs-staff-negotiating-license-for-souvenir-vending-machine-at-Riverside-train-station","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6292753-0e534a89d5dae8760ed2d2d334ae0dbe/orig.mp4?Expires=1773655869&Signature=js7ClyFBVswBQv0wtoo81VEIlkL63D3q6jsHY6R9I5fSu~en1xX7qjUFvdkOsQv7QAggWK~CqZRL-3vvpH8nLTQjKz-LFcgVQOGxkI7cJ6yfvhL9VTlWGkRI7sZFLwe9bPSj6E08YPYHxzfYSs63CGGIA7iE17zvRYy79a2fA9QT0azblxx2yYlzvA35GUPdSWt2YgY~0yjX8PKdlH6KAkPMaZ8UKT~dZ5aApP7NV4fGrWWPqG8zgkqTFM7TkB9CzhwM5AQ3ZlVca8Nf~rADT5IeFX4k1LxPHYRGigJcESOvExPiwll93deghQBkQMwgTg-d-viHBhf0jPfCaPDbIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Riverside Board of Trustees on March 6 directed staff to negotiate a license agreement with an entrepreneur seeking to place a souvenir vending machine inside the Riverside Train Station.

Assistant Manager Monroe presented a follow-up to a January discussion, saying staff had identified an outlet installation cost of approximately $200 for the preferred placement and that the vendor agreed to cost share. The entrepreneur, identified in the meeting as Mr. Maguire, described a machine that would sell souvenirs such as local-author books, key chains, umbrellas and postcards; he said a small attached mailbox would allow visitors to drop a postcard for the vendor to mail.

Board members expressed general support for the concept as consistent with the visitor-center intent for the station. Trustee Gallagose said the proposal “fills the intentions of what the visitor center was supposed to entail.” Trustees asked staff to address trademark use and branding: village staff noted the Village of Riverside logo is trademarked and that permission would be required for any use of the official logo. The board signaled openness to a limited license allowing brand use for specific items, subject to village approval.

Trustees also discussed what merchandise should be permitted. Mr. Maguire said his preference was to stock primarily nonperishable souvenirs but that he could include snacks if the board preferred; trustees signaled no strong objection to snacks, and some suggested the vendor could set aside a portion of space for local business coupons or child-friendly items.

Assistant Manager Monroe said staff will proceed to draft a license agreement with terms to return to the board for final approval and to include technical details such as the power outlet installation and any cost-sharing arrangement. No formal vote was taken; the board’s instruction was to continue negotiating and bring a proposed agreement back for consideration.","After hearing from an entrepreneur, the Village of Riverside gave staff direction to negotiate a license for a 24-hour souvenir vending machine at the Riverside Train Station; the vendor will share the small estimated electrical upgrade cost and village staff will draft a limited-use trademark provision.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6292757,"Riverside approves $6.065 million bond issue to fund water and sewer work",307,505000,812000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2525494-d5ac922b0a32c7108ac03c213b3b15e3&start=505&end=812","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2525494-d5ac922b0a32c7108ac03c213b3b15e3/thumbnail_505000.jpg","/articles/6292757/Riverside/Cook-County/Illinois/Riverside-approves-6065-million-bond-issue-to-fund-water-and-sewer-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6292757-dd8ef6766c79bd7a9290b5eccf8a1a3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773655869&Signature=I8PfmzD~5vwXLDZqNDIz8r7JtLHGQ3UJCpvnUnkwceZNurb3eH3VBqEGUq9CpS3~jdWkb0sahsOBni3tRC3aoA8v4Wl3dEl-jCZ1eTZK0ZuOxnBy30YIH3dm7TgtBf6oNM6CJqFW-9qG9rpZDeBDDMcCARRDvxmU4tRhWFHLyWfECGbujXhFKAGi8T1Kyos~oHt1p9h6WvECpzmQG10UbrWuNym6cmjdjFjW89SFiRRRQtJjZoorr2Y4MgCl8JIstGIZEFgPUTMsV4F1tONjIYWBsOjUEMriwKfyrFg9EhXWWqPWuj0IYB4P4IX52rL8L~8TdcrQHY0Zlrp6lpJKAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Riverside Board of Trustees on March 6 approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $6,065,000 in general obligation bonds, waterworks and sewage system alternate revenue source series 2025, to fund improvements to the village’s water and sewer system.

The ordinance was introduced after the village completed a competitive bond sale that drew five underwriting firms and 11 bids. Finance Director Zavala and the village’s financial advisor reported the lowest bid — the successful bid — came from Robert W. Baird & Co. The final true interest cost on the issue was 3.9731 percent.

The bond sale follows a review by the rating agency and the reaffirmation of the village’s strong credit standing. President Abernie Pollack highlighted the budget impact, saying, \"We just see 135,000 reasons why. We've just saved a hundred and $35,000 by getting a very low interest rate on our bond.\"

The competitive sale required the village to resize the issue to achieve $6,000,000 in project proceeds; the ordinance’s par amount was adjusted to $6,065,000 to reflect that sizing and the successful bidder. Anthony Miceli of Spear Financial summarized the sale, noting that bids ranged from a low of about 3.9731 percent to a high of about 4.1861 percent and that the interest results reflected demand and the village’s high credit rating.

Trustees voted unanimously to approve the ordinance. Clerk Lehi Stenzel recorded aye votes from Trustees Mateo, Clarity, Evans, Coss and Gallagose; the motion carried.

Next steps include final execution of the bond documents and the sale to the successful bidder; Chapman and Cutler’s representative Kent Flores was present to answer legal questions about the ordinance and sale process.

The bond proceeds are designated for waterworks and sewage system improvements and related issuance costs; specifics of the projects to be funded were not detailed during the board discussion.","The Village of Riverside Board of Trustees on March 6 approved an ordinance authorizing $6,065,000 in general obligation bonds, series 2025, to finance waterworks and sewage system improvements after a competitive sale produced favorable interest rates.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6292738,"Riverside amends zoning rules to define semi‑pervious surfaces and sets 20% discount rate",1209,3553000,4762000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2525494-d5ac922b0a32c7108ac03c213b3b15e3&start=3553&end=4762","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2525494-d5ac922b0a32c7108ac03c213b3b15e3/thumbnail_3553000.jpg","/articles/6292738/Riverside/Cook-County/Illinois/Riverside-amends-zoning-rules-to-define-semipervious-surfaces-and-sets-20-discount-rate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6292738-ab1d94d282ccd9397fd2fc408944ad5f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773655869&Signature=FbFk37KLwjWr1P1dSXzvBGChQJ0RMbSruZ89Gtv~hJd8xu2GH~4XQoTQtAw7cyugVEBQoC-Rku91LdhEDBMnW9gs8uGQs-U6Ap1DGffc8kb~RY7s1j4CjaUBu-kl3DtPrBbJU~4zbswD9VsM5RWiZ3vmhMhpXoDbIhxpg~nPKrknICEVK6bH4gW6EXCbZaQahnXc5qbHbxWIOPvDdwhJdsy6cTPZ3o0Yo9lTSbHbc2Yf2hPExWmzvWgLPi8jWB9tX36w9mNXo6XULBczSRqw7fBqxSabpg~FdRO97w4dXnxJarhzf2hGvCQqJ-K93TL7YdvGapJzmJkJuY7MdVuKzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Riverside Board of Trustees on March 6 approved text amendments to Title 10 of the village code that clarify surface‑coverage standards and create a framework for categorizing and measuring semi‑pervious (semi‑permeable) surfaces.

Planner Landers Siren summarized the changes: the amendments define semipervious surfaces operationally as materials that retain the first inch of stormwater and establish a discount rate of 20 percent for semipervious coverage when calculating impervious coverage limits. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the 20 percent discount after reviewing examples and visual impacts on typical residential lots.

Siren and staff said the change is intended to create consistent standards across varying soil types and to account for expected reductions in permeability over time if surfaces are not maintained. To qualify for the semipervious calculation, an engineer must confirm the surface design and on-site inspections would verify installation. Staff estimated the additional engineering review and two required field inspections would add about $375 to the permit cost.

Trustees debated the discount rate; some said they were concerned that reducing the credit from existing local practice (where permeable pavers sometimes counted at 100 percent) could discourage adoption. Nevertheless, trustees approved the ordinance as drafted and gave staff direction to explore a financial incentive to encourage replacement of impervious surfaces with properly installed semipervious materials. One suggested option would be to make such projects eligible for the village’s existing stormwater permit incentive program, which offers a one‑time refund of up to $250 in building permit fees.

Staff will return with recommendations on potential incentives and any adjustments to permit fees or inspection processes needed to implement the new standards.","The Village of Riverside adopted text amendments to Title 10 of the village code to clarify pervious, semi‑pervious and impervious surface definitions, establish a 20% discount rate for semi‑pervious surfaces, and asked staff to explore financial incentives to encourage correctly installed semi‑pervious materials.","actionData","errors"]

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