Dolton trustees approve ordinance to accept $1.9 million Cook County advance for delayed property-tax revenue

The Dolton Board of Trustees voted to approve Ordinance No. 25-013 to accept a $1,900,000 advance from Cook County to cover delayed property-tax revenues, the board reported.

Board leaders said property-tax bills that are normally issued in September or October were delayed this year, creating uncertainty about when revenue would reach the village. Cook County offered a zero-percent advance of $1,900,000 to municipalities affected by the delay; the board moved to accept that offer to ensure the village can pay bills on time.

Trustee Steve moved to approve Ordinance No. 25-013; Trustee Stan Brown seconded the motion. On a roll call, Trustees Tammy Brown, Stan Brown and Trustee Steve voted "aye." The clerk recorded the vote and the motion passed. The meeting record lists Trustee Belcher, Trustee Norwood and Trustee Holmes as absent; the chair noted a quorum for the vote.

The ordinance approval in the meeting text identifies the amount and the zero-percent rate but does not specify additional loan terms such as repayment schedule, security, or effective dates. The transcript also does not specify how the county will deliver the funds or whether the village must take any follow-up actions or approvals; those details were not specified during the meeting.

There was no public comment on the item. After the vote, the board had no other business and moved to adjourn; the motion to adjourn passed on a roll call.

Clarifying details recorded in the meeting: the advance amount is $1,900,000; the rate was described as 0%; the ordinance number discussed was given as 25-013; the timeline for receipt of tax revenue was described as "undetermined" or not specified during the meeting.