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Skokie board approves TIF grant for Hummingbird Hideaway and dedicates alley strip at 8201 Skokie Blvd
Summary
The village board voted to approve a downtown TIF rehabilitation grant of up to $45,600 to support Hummingbird Hideaway’s buildout at 5118 Oakton St and adopted an ordinance dedicating a small strip of village-owned land at 8201 Skokie Boulevard to expand an alley; both measures passed by roll call.
The Skokie Village Board on Jan. 5 voted to approve a downtown tax-increment financing (TIF) rehabilitation grant of up to $45,600 to help Hummingbird Hideaway (5118 Oakton Street) complete an approximately 1,800-square-foot buildout. Village Manager John Lockerbie told the board staff recommended the grant to support interior work estimated at about $356,000; grant funds will be reimbursed on a rebate basis after completion, proof of payment and demonstrated operation of the business.
"Staff recommends that the village board approve a downtown tax increment finance or TIF rehabilitation program grant not to exceed $45,600 for the build out of this space to house Hummingbird Hideaway," Lockerbie said. Amy Feldman, the owner, said she is a Skokie resident, expects to open in the spring and intends the venue to bring vibrancy to downtown Skokie.
After discussion about financing and schedule, Trustee Robinson moved to concur with staff's recommendation and Trustee Kimani Levy seconded. The clerk called the roll and Trustees Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson and Lisonbee Levy voted 'Aye' and the motion passed.
In separate business, newly seated corporation counsel Steven Elrod presented an ordinance on second reading to dedicate a small strip of village-owned property at 8201 Skokie Boulevard to expand the public alley behind the parcel. The ordinance was moved (recorded as moved by Trustee Lyssa Levy and seconded by Trustee Kimani Levy), the clerk called the roll, and the same trustees voted 'Aye' to adopt the plat of dedication.
What’s next: The TIF grant will be paid on a reimbursement basis after the owner documents completion of contracted work and verifies operation; the ordinance dedication is final as adopted. The transcript records approvals and roll-call votes but does not show additional conditions or appeal timelines in the Jan. 5 meeting record.
