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Commissioner warns a project will cost $1.17 million more; mayor urges enterprise-zone research

Village of Forest Park Village Council · March 19, 2026
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Summary

Commissioner Maxim told the council a project discussed at the meeting will cost about $1,174,000 more than anticipated and urged caution ahead of budget talks. Mayor Hoskins asked council members to research joining a new enterprise zone to attract investment.

During the March 9 Village of Forest Park meeting, Commissioner Maxim told colleagues that the project discussed earlier on the agenda would add about $1,174,000 to the village’s costs and urged heightened attention as the council prepares its budget.

"The project is gonna end up costing a lot more than we originally anticipated, and that's…

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