The Village of Lemont and Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A reached an agreement last week that will allow village employees to operate out of Central School during renovations at Village Hall.

In November, village officials agreed to move forward this summer with necessary maintenance to Village Hall and the adjoining former police station, 418 Main St.

The building, constructed in the late 1890s, was last renovated in 1991. Although a recent assessment showed no major issues with plumbing, HVAC, roofing or overall structure, deferred maintenance could cost the village hundreds of thousands of dollars in the next three to five years, village officials said.

Lemont trustees have already approved a $30,000 schematic design contract that includes improvements to the lobby, roof, windows and exterior doors, bathrooms and conference room. 

The project is expected to begin in late June and continue through late November, creating the need for temporary office space.

Under the agreement, the village is responsible for all utility costs, as well as telephone and Internet. District 113A is not charging the village for using the building.

Village trustees approved the agreement during a business meeting Monday, May 14. The District 113A school board approved the agreement Tuesday.

CLICK HERE to view the contract.

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