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Council hires Miller Canfield for Jewel redevelopment talks
Summary
Palos Heights authorized engagement with Miller Canfield to assist with the Jewel redevelopment agreement; council discussed tax-payment issues and potential impacts to TIF funding.
The Palos Heights City Council voted Jan. 20 to engage law firm Miller Canfield to assist the city on the Jewel redevelopment agreement. Alderman Michael McGrogan said tax-payment issues and a tax appeal could affect TIF (Tax Increment Financing) funding for the project.
Minutes record that Alderman McGrogan noted "certain issues in tax payment agreements need additional clarifications" and Mayor Robert Straz said the city had sought a tax appeal that may affect TIF funding. Alderman Jack Clifford suggested discussing entryway signage for the Jewel site during negotiations.
The engagement authorizes the city to pursue specialized legal counsel to finalize and clarify redevelopment and tax-payment terms; the minutes do not record specific contract terms or fees for the engagement.
