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Board modernizes notice for unclaimed completion bonds, moving long lists online
Summary
The board adopted ordinance 2024-091 to amend the building code so that unclaimed completion-bond lists (bonds capped at $5,000) are posted online with periodic newspaper notices directing the public to the list. Staff said the current paper ad runs multiple pages and that staff will explore additional outreach such as email reminders.
The Vernon Hills Village Board on July 9 adopted ordinance 2024-091 to change how the village notifies the public about certain unclaimed completion bonds tied to construction permits. Under the existing code, the village must publish the full list (including permit-applicant names, permit numbers, addresses and bond amounts) twice a year in a newspaper,…
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