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Fox Lake council approves acquisition of 107 West State Street for library use; closing set for May 1
Summary
The council approved Resolution 11-2026 authorizing purchase of 107 W. State St. for library purposes, contingent on a $140,000 contribution from the library board; closing is scheduled for May 1, 2026 and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute closing documents.
The Fox Lake Common Council on April 15 approved Resolution 11-2026 authorizing the City to acquire 107 West State Street for library purposes and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute closing documents.
City Administrator Kelly Crombie told the council the offer to purchase had been accepted and that the purchase is contingent on open-session council approval and on the library board providing $140,000 toward the acquisition. The closing is scheduled for May 1, 2026.
The council voted in favor of Resolution 11-2026; the minutes list votes in favor by Alderpersons Marcy Benz, Peter Hartzheim, Joe Horetzki, Dennis Linke, Angela Thomas and Dan Ault. The resolution directs the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the closing documents necessary to complete the purchase.
The transcript records the contingency that the library board will contribute $140,000 and assigns follow-up coordination to city staff; no additional public debate or opposing votes are recorded in the minutes.
