Mayor Brian Reaves said Monday that the village will explore private financing options to build a $21 million sports complex near downtown Lemont that would take the burden off taxpayers.
Mayor Brian Reaves said Monday that the village will explore private financing options to build a $21 million sports complex near downtown Lemont that would take the burden off taxpayers.
Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves apologized to residents Monday for inciting fear and concerns over the village's proposed $21 million sports complex. Moving forward, he said, the village will consider private funding options that take 100 percent of the burden off taxpayers. During the Lemont Village Board meeting Monday night, Reaves took several minutes during his mayor's report to address the village's controversial proposal to build a 129,000-square-foot athletic facility near downtown Lemont this year by issuing $21 million in alternative revenue bonds. Referencing comments he made when plans for the Lemont Sports Complex were unveiled Jan. 28—that he planned to "fast track" the project and begin construction this spring—Reaves said his …
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Mayor Brian Reaves highlighted new businesses and new marketing initiatives Wednesday during the 10th annual State of the Village address at Crystal Grand Banquets.
Mayor Brian Reaves said Wednesday that the village could explore alternative financing options to build a $21 million sports complex near downtown Lemont.
Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves said he remains committed to the village's proposed $21 million sports complex, despite petitions filed last week to put the project on hold. During his annual State of the Village address Wednesday, Reaves provided a brief update on the controversial proposal to build a 129,000-square-foot athletic facility near downtown Lemont this year by issuing $21 million in alternative revenue bonds. It was the first time Reaves had spoken publicly about the complex since a citizen group filed 185 pages of petitions to push the issue to referendum on the March 18, 2014 election ballot. The group submitted 1,675 signatures to Village Hall on Feb. 27—more than double the amount needed to postpone the project. READ: Citizens …
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10:41 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013
Spencer, It may be true that the person posting as Todd is not PC. However, the person posting as Todd shares similar negative sentiments as PC has openly made. Also, Todd obviously knows much more about this project than any person at the citizen level would typically know, including rules and laws that would apply. It is also obvious by Todd's comments that he has a personal stake in the sports… more ›
Mayor Brian Reaves highlighted new businesses and new marketing initiatives Wednesday during the 10th annual State of the Village address at Crystal Grand Banquets.
Economic development and recent marketing initiatives were among the highlights of Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves' 10th annual “State of the Village” address Wednesday. The luncheon was held at Crystal Grand Banquets, 12416 Archer Ave., and was sponsored by the Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce. The event was attended by several village employees and trustees, as well as dozens of school, township, library, park district, police and fire officials. Also in attendance were Romeoville Mayor John Noak and Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar, and representatives from local businesses. During his address, Reaves highlighted the town's new businesses and economic development initiatives, and updated the crowd on the village's proposed $21 million sports …
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12:38 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2013
Bob, I respectfully disagree with your thoughts about the village board and the mayor. If they were "doing everything they were voted in office to do" then why did they ignore the citizens when it came to making major decisions that would impact the citizens. Why did they structure a deal that would make Lemont pay 25% of our revenues to the MWRD when they could have just arranged to build on … more ›
Residents hope to slow down mayor’s ‘fast track’ proposal to issue bonds to build a $21 million sports facility in downtown Lemont by letting voters decide the issue.
Residents hope to slow down mayor’s ‘fast track’ proposal to issue bonds to build a $21 million sports facility in downtown Lemont by letting voters decide the issue.
A group of a dozen or so Lemont residents filed petitions at Village Hall Wednesday morning in an effort to put the village’s proposed $21 million sports complex to a vote March 18, 2014. Janet Hughes, who spearheaded a petition drive along with Hank Olenick, Jim Ladas and more than a dozen others, said the group turned in 185 pages of petitions signed by 1,675 residents. The petitions seek to allow voters to decide whether the village should issue up to $21 million in alternate revenue bonds to finance the sports facility. Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves Jan. 28 unveiled a proposal to build the indoor/outdoor sports complex in the village’s downtown area. Reaves said he hoped to put the project on a “fast track” and begin construction of the …
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10:54 am on Friday, May 10, 2013
It's been pretty quiet out there regarding the villages proposed sports complex. Does anyone know the current status? Is the Village letting the citizens know what they are doing at this point in time? more ›
In case you missed this story on Friday - a citizens’ group says it has gathered 600 signatures on petitions to place the village’s sports complex on the ballot in March 2014.
Citizens’ Group says it has gathered 600 signatures on petitions to place the village’s sports complex on the ballot in March 2014.
Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves Jan. 28 unveiled a proposal to build a $21 million indoor/outdoor sports complex in the village’s downtown area. At the meeting, Reaves said he hoped to put the project on a “fast track” and begin construction of the project in March of this year. But some Lemont residents are saying, “Not so fast.” A group of citizens calling itself the “Let Us Vote” campaign, has been circulating petitions around town, gathering signatures to place a measure on the March 18, 2014 general primary election ballot - allowing Lemont citizens and taxpayers to “have a voice and a vote.” “I’ve been to the [Metra] train station every morning, gathering signatures on petitions,” said Jim Ladas, a 25-year resident of Lemont and one of …
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$21 million project has been a hot topic in Lemont since its unveiling Jan. 28.
It was standing-room-only Monday night as residents packed Village Hall to express their views during a public hearing on a $21 million sports complex the village has proposed for downtown Lemont. Following a presentation by Mayor Brian Reaves, Village Administrator Ben Wehmeier, Village Attorney Jeff Stein, a market feasibility advisor, sports management consultant and public bond expert, nearly 20 residents walked up to the microphone, one by one. Here’s a sampling of some of their comments: Resident Mary Pollard praised the mayor and village board as “people of integrity,” and credited them for all the work they have done so far on the sports complex project. She said would rather pay a Lemont facility for her children’s travel-team …
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9:13 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Ginger1397...Ann is correct my phone # is 630-243-9693....please call and I will arrange for a good time to come to you. more ›
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8:02 pm on Sunday, April 7, 2013
Ed, You would not have to look at the business model long before realizing that revenues would fall far short of expenses. This was more about politics and benefiting a few people than it was about a business decision. more ›