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La Grange trustees approve Flood Brothers extension, zoning changes, firefighters’ contract and a local grocery tax
Summary
The Village Board unanimously approved an extension with Flood Brothers that adds village‑provided recycling carts and modest rate increases, a zoning text amendment and special use at 1517 Beach Avenue, ratified a firefighters’ contract with IAFF Local 2338, several intergovernmental streetlight agreements, and adopted a grocery tax ordinance estimated to raise about $2.3 million annually.
The La Grange Village Board on July 14 approved a package of business items that included a refuse/recycling contract extension, zoning approvals and local tax and personnel decisions.
Contract with Flood Brothers: Trustees voted unanimously to extend the village’s agreement with Flood Brothers LLC for residential refuse and recycling collection. Trustee McGee introduced the extension and staff described several service and program changes: the contractor will supply 65‑gallon labeled recycling carts at no cost to households without two‑wheeled carts, 35‑gallon carts will be available on request, pickup days (Monday and Thursday) will be retained, universal service stickers will simplify collection rules, and a vacation‑hold program will allow up to three consecutive months of service suspension once per year (with an account in good standing).
Staff said the extension includes a modest 3% increase on subscription services to reflect higher disposal fees and labor…
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