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Village to cover surprise Cook County permit fee so clubhouse work can continue
Summary
Village staff disclosed a Cook County building-permit fee of $202,130 for the Forest Preserve clubhouse project, far above earlier estimates; trustees signaled support for paying now and ratifying the payment at the January board meeting to avoid work stoppage while pursuing recoupment or appeals later.
Glencoe village staff told trustees the Forest Preserve clubhouse project faces an unexpected Cook County building-permit fee that could halt construction unless the village pays it immediately. "The total fee is $202,130," staff said, a figure well above earlier estimates that ranged from about $20,000 to $130,000.
Staff said Cook County had issued preliminary approvals that allowed some work to proceed but that the county's timeline has now lapsed and "they will no longer come out to do inspections, because we have not paid the fee." Contractors have warned they cannot legally continue without…
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