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Council approves finance item, three business grants and a Class 6B tax incentive
Summary
On Feb. 2 the Des Plaines City Council approved resolution R-35-26 (store register $3,389,103.69), business assistance grants R-36-26 (Car Mix Auto — $15,860.49) and R-37-26 (Manzos — $20,396.94), and supported Cook County Class 6B incentive R-38-26 for Klickau Family Investments, LLC.
The Des Plaines City Council approved several resolutions Feb. 2, 2026, during its regular meeting.
Finance: Chairman Sayed presented resolution R-35-26, a store register item totaling $3,389,103.69. After questions and a motion to adopt, council members voted in favor on a roll call and the motion carried. Sayed also reported an estimated general fund balance of $26,420,691 as of Nov. 30, 2025.
Business assistance grants: The council approved two business assistance grants under the city's program. - Car Mix Auto Service (1685 E. Oakton St.): Director Rogers said eligible project expenses were about $43,400; the program award was $15,860.49 to offset façade and site improvement costs. The council approved resolution R-36-26 on roll call. - AMZ Manzos Inc., doing business as Manzos Banquet & Catering (1571 Elmhurst Rd.): Rogers said eligible expenses for flooring replacement were $54,130 and the recommended grant (including contingency) totaled approximately $20,396.94. Alderman Sherwood spoke in support and the council approved resolution R-37-26 on roll call.
Tax incentive: The council voted to support a Cook County Class 6B property tax incentive for Klickau Family Investments, LLC at 2490 S. Wolf Road. Rogers said the applicant proposes to invest more than $1,000,000 in improvements and to hire at least 75 full-time positions within two years; the council approved resolution R-38-26.
Votes at a glance: All four resolutions (R-35-26, R-36-26, R-37-26, R-38-26) carried on roll call votes recorded during the meeting. Where the transcript recorded roll call statements, each motion passed as noted in the meeting minutes.
What happens next: Approved grants require post-project documentation (invoices, proof of payment, lien releases) before final reimbursement. For the Class 6B incentive, the applicant must meet investment and reporting conditions referenced in the program materials.
