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RiverCOG authorizes up to $200,000 contract with IMAG to help towns meet new zoning deadline
Summary
RiverCOG voted to authorize the executive director to contract with IMAG for up to $200,000 to assist member towns with mandated zoning updates under Public Act 25-1, with a compressed schedule aimed at meeting the July 1, 2026 deadline.
RiverCOG's board voted Feb. 27 to authorize its executive director to enter a contract with IMAG for zoning consultant services for up to $200,000 to help member towns comply with Public Act 25-1.
Megan Giuffless described the RFP and interview process, saying six firms responded and a selection committee unanimously recommended IMAG. She told the board that IMAG said it could complete the zoning updates by the July 1, 2026 deadline provided towns opt in quickly. She cautioned that the consultant would prepare recommended language and materials but would not, under the current scope, carry each town through the full adoption process; that step would remain the responsibility of local planning and zoning commissions.
Members asked about timing and whether the consultant would shepherd ordinances to adoption. Megan confirmed the consultant would prepare the updates and work closely with town staff and planning commissions; towns choosing to participate should sign on quickly so IMAG can meet the abbreviated schedule.
The board moved to authorize the executive director to execute a contract with IMAG for zoning consultant services, funded from new resources made available under Public Act 25-1. The motion passed by voice vote. Staff asked interested towns to indicate participation promptly so resources could be focused on those that opt in.
The contract authorization is intended to give smaller towns technical drafting support and to reduce the legal and procedural exposure towns face if they do not update regulations by the statutory deadline.
