Hebron council adopts emergency resolution authorizing amended development agreement with Microsoft

The Village of Hebron council on Feb. 23, 2026 unanimously adopted Resolution 2602, authorizing the mayor or the mayor's agents to execute an amended development agreement with Microsoft Corporation and Washington Corporation and declaring the matter an emergency.

Mayor (presiding) introduced the resolution as an emergency measure and asked council to consider waiving the reading requirements to allow immediate action. "It's a resolution authorizing the mayor or the mayor's agents to execute an amended development agreement with Microsoft Corporation and Washington Corporation and declaring an emergency," the mayor said. Council member Marietta moved to waive readings and Council member Chapman seconded; a roll call vote passed 6-0.

After waiving readings, council then moved to adopt the resolution. The mayor confirmed the motion and recorded the second; the resolution passed on a roll call vote, 6-0. The council did not discuss the specific contract terms on the floor beyond the procedural motion to waive readings and the adoption vote.

Why it matters: Council actions that declare an emergency and authorize executive officials to sign amended development agreements can speed implementation of development commitments and related obligations between the village and private partners. The resolution text, as described in the meeting, gives the mayor authority to execute an amendment to the existing development agreement with the named corporations.

What happened next: The council recorded the vote and moved to the next agenda items; the transcript does not include the full text of the amended agreement or details of the amendment's substantive changes. The resolution was introduced at the meeting and adopted the same evening.