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Westchester board approves extension of Ryan LLC contract to complete TIF feasibility work
Summary
Trustees approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with Ryan LLC, allowing the consulting firm to complete TIF formation and redevelopment analysis; Ryan LLC told the board it expects the TIF process to conclude by late summer if the public hearing ordinance is introduced.
The Westchester Village Board voted on Feb. 24 to approve an ordinance authorizing a first amendment to Ryan LLC’s professional services agreement to continue work on a tax-increment financing (TIF) feasibility study and redevelopment analysis.
Charles Durham of Ryan LLC told the board the firm began work under the original agreement in March 2023, paused at the village’s direction and resumed in late 2025. "Since that time, we've engaged along with village staff and village council with respect to numerous analyses ... the intent now is to continue that work, complete the TIF district work, currently scheduled by the summer of this year," he said, estimating a completion window of roughly August to September if the village board adopts the required public‑hearing ordinance.
Trustees asked for transparency and regular updates; one trustee requested monthly progress briefings if the contract continues. Village staff confirmed some Roosevelt Road TIF tax receipts are still pending from Cook County and that reimbursements tied to prior parking-lot improvements will depend on receipt of those funds.
The motion to approve the ordinance passed on roll call. Trustees also reserved the right to require additional services to be separately approved if Ryan LLC performs work beyond the amended scope.
Why it matters: The TIF study shapes whether and how redevelopment activity along Roosevelt Road will be incentivized and what public investments might be reimbursable. The work affects TIF timing and potential reimbursements to the village for prior expenditures.
What’s next: Ryan LLC said it would be available to update the board through the process; staff will present public‑hearing ordinances for the TIF formation process in coming weeks.
