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Blue Island tables professional services agreement with Tara Property Registry over cost and value questions
Summary
Council members questioned the value of contracting with Tara Property Registry LLC to compile foreclosure registration data, noting that much of the information is publicly available and that vendor pricing could be high; the council voted to table the resolution for further analysis.
The Blue Island City Council on Tuesday tabled a resolution that would have authorized a professional services agreement with Tara Property Registry LLC to provide foreclosure property registration data after aldermen raised concerns about cost and the incremental value of the service.
Alderman Munzweig argued the data the vendor proposed to compile are publicly available and can be retrieved at little or no cost. Munzweig said he did not see justification for the vendor charge of $125 per record and proposed tabling the agreement to explore less costly options.
Alderman McGee moved to table the resolution and Alderman Rolle seconded the motion. Council discussion requested additional validation of the vendor's claims, an analysis of the cost implications of outsourcing versus handling the search in‑house, and comparisons to other potential vendors. The council voted to table the measure; no contract was approved.
Why it matters: The proposed contract would have involved city engagement with a third‑party vendor on civil‑process and property records matters; aldermen said they wanted to ensure the city would not pay for data that could be procured through public records searches.
Ending: Staff and council members agreed to gather further information before bringing the matter back to the council for a decision.
