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Winfield-area districts challenge Village TIF 2 in appellate court, citing blight and 'but-for' concerns
Summary
Districts appealed a challenge to Village of Winfield TIF 2, arguing the plan fails statutory tests (blight, contiguity, municipal-purpose allocation) and is unnecessary given a $65–70 million Central DuPage Hospital investment; the appeal is pending before the Third District Appellate Court.
District leaders briefed the board on ongoing litigation challenging TIF 2 enacted by the Village of Winfield. The districts contend the TIF fails statutory requirements to demonstrate blight, improperly combines non-contiguous parcels (including a parking garage whose tax treatment differs from other parcels), and directs funds largely to a municipal center rather than creating lasting tax-base growth for other taxing bodies.
Attorneys for the districts also argue the TIF fails the "but-for" test because major development — notably an estimated $65–70 million investment by Central DuPage Hospital — is already occurring without TIF subsidy. The matter is on appeal to the Third District Appellate Court; the minutes note settlement discussions have taken place but no agreement was reached and development projects in the area continue.
The board received the litigation update; no additional action was recorded at the Jan. 29 meeting.
