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Chief Majewski presented the request and said the event will run from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and offer sports physicals and routine childhood vaccinations by appointment for school‑age children in central Kane County whose families are patients of Tri City Health Partnership. The police department recommended approval and noted volunteers will remove barricades at the conclusion of the event.

“Tri City Health Partnership is sponsoring a health fair and is requesting closure of the city's public lot r ... This event is scheduled to take place from 8AM to 7PM,” Chief Majewski said. The committee approved the closure on a roll call vote; Werbaugh moved and Petrilla seconded the motion.

Staff said the event will use barricades and volunteer assistance for setup and takedown and will coordinate with police for safety and traffic direction. No fee waiver or special funding changes were discussed in the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Government Operations Committee Meting 6 -6-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Government Operations Committee approved closure of a city lot behind the Shell station in the 300 block of Walnut for a Tri City Health Partnership health fair on Aug. 9, 2025, where organizers will provide sports physicals and childhood vaccines by appointment.","taxTitle","Saint Charles City, St. Charles County, Illinois","taxId",53340,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6191325,"Committee sets joint review board and public‑hearing dates for First Street TIF extension",176,2040000,2216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4753001-da1486b9c082939c8d35f5b1063aeb48&start=2040&end=2216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4753001-da1486b9c082939c8d35f5b1063aeb48/thumbnail_2040000.jpg","/articles/6191325/Illinois/Committee-sets-joint-review-board-and-publichearing-dates-for-First-Street-TIF-extension","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191325-c4905d39137969b0b55569331546ca8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141133&Signature=Ri1UBLw3MV1y9PmxSM5CqveX9~25TAiK8~x1DQoHSzoHOdSubo9twWYIcgM-GmF8f3k7uVoTSxTyd9yNGb1oz4vHtRx2ejtJGk4n0X8TTeDT3loZl-QLsMGdg9E-S3UdTviqiR7cLG-XPmmC3gyLAkqOFY9shNSD9CotQX8mh5sh60QRdqzQmWifsYJLTj4adWNtqYqWLpmKODBbEDIqqnCrJqGRYX69FhDyGZn-BNXC4z~B5rm6jWg9kWfzdshmKFT2iIHHIuCQXtp~smbFTXVaHfC0QK6CDLE9gdYbIiPhhAPUevOqWOIwbc4Oe~V6QWd3YFOLCh0vr3fKZ23GXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff presented a procedural ordinance to set meeting dates required under state statute for a proposed 12‑year extension of the First Street Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. The Government Operations Committee approved the ordinance setting the joint review board meeting for July 29 at 2:30 p.m. and the public hearing for Sept. 2 at 7 p.m.

Derek Conley, who presented the item, said the process began in 2024 with presentations to impacted taxing districts and securing required letters of support and state‑level approval. Conley said the city is not taking a final vote on the extension at this meeting; the ordinance only establishes the required dates and notification process under state statute.

“This is an ordinance, proposing an amendment 3 to the First Street redevelopment plan convening of the joint review board in calling of a public hearing. So essentially, the city is seeking a 12 year extension of the First Street TIF District,” Conley said. He noted staff launched a project page on the city website and will provide additional information to council and the public ahead of the hearings.

Committee members thanked staff for the work and noted the process requires careful statutory steps. The committee approved the ordinance by voice vote; staff will convene the joint review board and publish meeting notices as required by state law.","Saint Charles staff presented the process to extend the First Street Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district by 12 years; the committee approved an ordinance setting dates for the joint review board meeting (July 29) and a public hearing (Sept. 2).",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":44,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":50,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6191331,"Saint Charles committee approves new liquor‑license categories, event permits and several licenses",622,1646000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4753001-da1486b9c082939c8d35f5b1063aeb48&start=1024&end=1646","/articles/6191331/Illinois/Saint-Charles-committee-approves-new-liquorlicense-categories-event-permits-and-several-licenses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191331-e93ffd36d15533d461e9ab4c1b12baf7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141133&Signature=Clj2Xe3Ed3VAlZMYJPCuCSgnw35sMajURKdrRHoDfIsU80kgF4pD0Gu70p8SxUZMMtOKcjqOGpcDq5wpmQXr-fwRjPpIqivAg6Mb1a8fN-FylrCUxGFmnKExQSvHAI-4lQq0nv9W18M-ICCt7gD4QM5AzzFZa~uTKxBrb0is0SK1pEn-kgVbO3TZXtL930Jt2FPwH2fRnjkMq8u6u7qLI8BhG7SHS1iYp3jHqRzk7UWliAQepRt7TwbQR4qHcce6YjrnpW0M7KE2CQdcy22YfnaSAevyDUZhJXO2TeRdxiTjAsmHeImo9ajnP-gU4AWZfkYz-8D7coEhX-016A9y8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Saint Charles Government Operations Committee approved several liquor‑code amendments and event permits, including a new self‑pour license category and temporary permits for festivals and breweries.

The committee unanimously approved amendments that (1) expand Class C (tavern/bar) retail language to permit “specialty drinks” sold in original packaging in the segregated retail area; (2) create a new Class C4 license authorizing self‑pour dispensing of beer, wine, cider and seltzer on premise under controlled conditions; and (3) add Class C4 to establishments eligible for video gaming under the municipal code. Staff described operator requirements for C4, including BASSET (alcohol‑service)‑certified oversight, RFID or fob controls, per‑patron volume limits (no more than 32 ounces for beer/seltzer/cider and 12 ounces for wine per patron per access), and an ability to deactivate devices to prevent overservice.

Chief Majewski presented multiple event items and license applications. The committee approved a Class E4 temporary license allowing sale and onsite consumption of beer and wine for Pollyanna Blues & Brews on the Fox, a one‑day music festival scheduled for Aug. 23, 2025. Event coordinator Ryan Weiner told the committee organizers plan fenced perimeters, wristbands for those 21 and older, presale tickets, food vendors and police support for traffic and safety. Weiner estimated attendance “ballparking 800 to 1,200” for the first year.

The committee also approved a Class A4 license for Brother Chimp Brewing, to occupy 303 N. Fourth St. (former D&G Brewing); owner Steven Newman told the committee this is a second location for his existing North Aurora brewery and that there were no disqualifying background findings. The committee approved a 2 a.m. late‑night permit for El Santo after staff confirmed prior code and fire violations had been remedied.

Committee members asked procedural and safety questions about self‑pour regulation, underage access and token/fob limits. One member asked whether under‑21 patrons could be present in a self‑pour establishment; staff replied that age verification would be required to issue fobs and that whether under‑21 persons may be allowed on premises would be determined by the specific licensee’s terms.

Motions for the code amendments and licenses were moved and seconded as recorded in the meeting and passed by roll call votes.","The committee approved a package of liquor‑code amendments establishing a self‑pour Class C4 license and specialty‑drinks retail language, added C4 to video‑gaming eligibility, and voted to permit a music festival, brewery license and a late‑night permit after staff presentations and applicant testimony.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6191336,"Saint Charles committee votes to reenact 1% local grocery tax to maintain revenue stream",163,266000,429000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4753001-da1486b9c082939c8d35f5b1063aeb48&start=266&end=429","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4753001-da1486b9c082939c8d35f5b1063aeb48/thumbnail_266000.jpg","/articles/6191336/Illinois/Saint-Charles-committee-votes-to-reenact-1-local-grocery-tax-to-maintain-revenue-stream","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191336-d153979974b50cc3e584a18818bea729/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141133&Signature=gNERHbhN~XCbu6JD8ePUNfI-zaH7K8rzzwqFthMlkpM963jUSmRbyx1mE3f9fftvVH~UUbt2kxxF6lpAOc2JwthtMN6mVS8xJk6wfZ1-RjzxVvXBBL1UIA7Ti6bOJ~EdXNz48pOR--cE~NhNx3zBk4c3Qm19hyPNUOAkOhfOC1wbFJipynrqEwS~nlHwoFkRyEBQXkYE4qCO9-aMr-m2mHP8rpi6QaHTrRr0tBs5hgMKoZh6-HPTw8YhsZ8KfVTJmms2BLVD0988Calgq3xHzd~OZ47NvL9jniOPyWDYdIWaAMzEiVVvf32NuanIxz4-wY5WmvNFKgzMmUgSZnCi9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Saint Charles Government Operations Committee voted to approve an ordinance to reenact the existing 1% grocery tax locally so the city can continue collecting that portion of retail taxes after a state law eliminates the statewide levy effective Jan. 1, 2026.

City staff told the committee the state passed legislation this year removing the statewide 1% grocery tax but included an option for municipalities to reenact that 1% locally if they file an ordinance with the Illinois Department of Revenue by Oct. 1, 2025. Staff recommended reenacting the 1% to preserve roughly $2 million in annual revenue currently allocated to the city’s general fund.

“the city currently receives, we estimate around $2,000,000 a year from this current 1% tax on groceries,” a city staff presenter said, adding the revenue supports police, fire protection, street maintenance and other core services. The presenter also said that, combined with a 0.75% regional transit authority (RTA) tax, the total on groceries is currently 1.75%.

Staff emphasized the revenue’s role in city budgeting and economic development: the city used grocery‑tax proceeds in incentive packages that helped attract Costco and, more recently, to structure incentives for Whole Foods, which staff said will open next week. Staff also presented Placer.ai trade‑area analysis indicating a significant share of grocery store customers and related sales tax revenue comes from non‑Saint Charles ZIP codes; the consultant’s blended estimate attributed roughly 65% of grocery sales tax revenue to non‑residents.

The presenter described the statutory process and timeline: the Illinois Department of Revenue requires municipalities to file an ordinance by Oct. 1, 2025, for a Jan. 1, 2026, effective date. Staff said as of June 13, 218 municipalities had filed ordinances to continue the tax.

Committee member Folks moved to approve the ordinance; Spellman seconded. The roll call vote was recorded in favor by all members present.

Staff noted the state will continue to collect and remit the 0.75% RTA tax on grocery sales separately and that the city’s reenacted 1% would be collected and remitted through state processes rather than becoming a locally administered tax storefront change. Staff said municipalities could not alter the rate — the state allows either 0% or 1% only — and discussed alternatives the city considered, such as a property‑tax equivalent increase (an estimated 14% property tax increase to replace the $2 million), sales‑tax changes or consumption taxes, which staff warned could have disparate effects on businesses and consumers.","The Government Operations Committee approved an ordinance to reenact a locally collected 1% grocery tax that the state legislature eliminated for 2026 unless municipalities opt to retain it. City staff said the tax generates roughly $2 million annually for the general fund and is used to fund core services and economic incentives.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6191340,"St. Charles committee approves $680,000 mental‑health levy allocations recommended by advisory board",123,123000,246000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4753001-da1486b9c082939c8d35f5b1063aeb48&start=123&end=246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4753001-da1486b9c082939c8d35f5b1063aeb48/thumbnail_123000.jpg","/articles/6191340/Illinois/St-Charles-committee-approves-680000-mentalhealth-levy-allocations-recommended-by-advisory-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191340-e0aabe209035317004b7e2799cb676d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141133&Signature=aAUCjfYNzjQBoWFMeFP4UAOZflaw8or4Di3viBaOep5neRiSSzFO7XrS3B6X-XgqrVZX3Uq-wLAuk-FHBLw8i~80le0iKD72giZaXOwJ2UhfS7G2lcyNWTYnQczjKhMuUD0P7fZFaxQFVBUEGv4lrj6njaOx53uhJqKbEDmcJkjqpY571x-QLteBAnbSlomD-mALhM99yJC7TDPTKfFtsGxWASm-HBZuGS45JGpgg3KsEUQ-NwwG0HjXsvrE11qDgeTu4s7XZsSQj1r4bRVY83NWeccGR96xwPzBxIoUuCP5SrOihjmtr04B4Znl2o6Oo49L6w1qVbhbUyLDHN604w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Saint Charles Government Operations Committee voted to approve funding allocations from the city’s annual mental‑health levy after a presentation by the Mental Health Board.

The committee approved recommendations from the Mental Health Board, which advised distributing the city’s 2024 mental health levy of $680,000 — a $20,000 increase over the prior year — to local service providers, Chair Richard Rivard told the committee.

The allocations direct the largest awards to Tri‑City Family Services ($190,000) for psychiatric crisis care and family therapy and the Ecker Center ($101,000) for its 24/7 crisis center, Rivard said. Other recommended grants included funding for the Saint Charles Police social worker for crisis intervention, Lighthouse Recovery ($67,227), Lazarus House (homeless prevention, $47,171), CASA of Kane County (child advocacy, $30,927) and AID (developmental disability support, $28,970). Rivard said the panel received 23 applications this year; three organizations were ineligible because they did not fit the board’s mission or were for‑profit.

“We had 23 applications this year, which was an increase, and we had 4 new agencies apply. 3 did not qualify. Either they didn't fit our mission statement, they were a for profit organization, or they were asking for things that didn't fit the mission statement,” Rivard said.

Committee member Grama moved to approve the Mental Health Board recommendations; Werbaugh seconded the motion, and the roll call vote was recorded in favor by all members present.

The allocations will be funded from the city’s dedicated levy, which has funded community mental‑health organizations since 1986. The committee did not amend the recommended awards and did not set additional conditions beyond the board’s normal grant processes.

Committee minutes show staff will send letters explaining eligibility decisions to applicants not selected.","The Government Operations Committee approved the Mental Health Board's recommended distribution of the city's 2024 property tax levy for mental health services, keeping a $680,000 allocation and awarding multi‑year grants to local providers.","actionData","errors"]

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