The City of Geneva is gearing up for significant community improvements as it leads a collaborative application for a major project benefiting three local communities. The initiative, which aligns with the city’s commitment to "complete streets," aims to enhance infrastructure and accessibility, with plans to kick off by the end of the first quarter of 2025.

During a recent council meeting, city officials outlined the planning process, emphasizing that while Geneva is the lead applicant, neighboring communities will also reap the rewards of this project. The timeline indicates that it will take several months to finalize applications from all involved parties, but the anticipation is high for the positive impact this program will have on local transportation and community connectivity.

In addition to infrastructure developments, city leaders provided updates on ongoing union negotiations, noting productive discussions with three of the four bargaining units. While talks with Local 860 are still pending, officials expressed optimism about reaching an agreement soon.

Looking ahead, the council is preparing for a finance committee meeting on November 7 to review the 2025 operating budget. There are also plans to discuss future water and wastewater rates, covering the period from 2025 to 2029. Meanwhile, a presentation on zoning code updates has been postponed, but officials are committed to rescheduling it soon.

As Geneva moves forward with these initiatives, the community can expect a series of enhancements that promise to improve quality of life and foster collaboration among neighboring areas.