City Council
Regular MeetingDeKalb, IL · July 13, 2015
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY OF DEKALB
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
JULY 13, 2015
The City Council of DeKalb, Illinois held a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday, July
13, 2015 in the City Council Chambers of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth
Street, DeKalb, Illinois.
Mayor Rey called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
A. ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Ruth Scott called the roll and the following members of City Council
were present: Alderman Bill Finucane, Alderman Mike Marquardt, Alderman Bob Snow,
Alderman Kate Noreiko, Alderman Monica O’Leary and Mayor John Rey. Absent at
roll call were: Alderman Dave Jacobson (arrived at 5:21 p.m.) and Alderman Dave
Baker (arrived at 5:06 p.m.).
Also present were: City Manager Anne Marie Gaura, Assistant City Manager Patty
Hoppenstedt, City Attorney Dean Frieders, Finance Director Cathy Haley, Police Chief
Gene Lowery, Fire Chief Eric Hicks, Community Development Director Ellen Divita,
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer John Laskowski, Management Analyst
Lauren Stott, and Deputy City Clerk Ruth Scott.
B. ITEMS ALSO ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
None.
C. CONSIDERATIONS
1. Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report.
City Manager Gaura stated this item would be made part of the agenda annually
adding that next year’s report would be more comprehensive.
Management Analyst Stott stated the report covers the many accomplishments in
the City Manager’s Office, Finance Department, and Public Works Department
over the last year. She added that next year’s report will reflect the strategic plan
initiative.
Management Analyst Stott provided a brief overview of the tasks performed by
the City Manager’s Office including City operations, public information, legal,
municipal code, records management, FOIA, and Human Resources.
Alderman Baker arrived at 5:06 p.m.
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Finance Director Haley provided a brief overview of the tasks performed by the
Finance Department including customer service, accounting and payroll, water
billing, licensing and purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, and
information technology.
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Laskowski provided a brief
overview of the tasks performed by the Public Works Department including
utilities, streets, fleet and facilities, engineering, transportation, and the airport.
Alderman Jacobson arrived at 5:21 p.m.
2. Boundary Line Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Sycamore.
City Manager Gaura stated that a boundary line agreement was entered into with
the City of Sycamore in 1995 with a term of 20 years. The current agreement
states that notice shall be given 30 days in advance from either party if an
extension to the agreement is desired. City Manager Gaura further explained that
the agreement applies to commercial use only. City staff have reviewed the
agreement and find the original boundary line acceptable. At this time, staff is
recommending eliminating revenue sharing as it has been more advantageous to
Sycamore. City Manager Gaura also stated that City staff have been in discussion
with Sycamore and have broached the subject of eliminating revenue sharing.
Based on these discussions, it seems that Sycamore would extend the agreement.
At this time, City staff are seeking feedback from Council regarding the
agreement such as keeping it as is or extending it with revisions.
Alderman Noreiko asked if a 20 year term was typical for this type of agreement.
City Manager Gaura stated it was, adding that she has seen shorter terms perhaps
for high growth issues. However, what is unusual with this agreement is that it
has an automatic rollover. These types of agreements usually end on a particular
date for flexibility to both municipalities for review.
Alderman Snow asked if properties exist that are next to neither city. City
Attorney Frieders stated the map shows existing properties that are not annexed.
Alderman Baker provided history of the agreement. There was a brief discussion
between City Manager Gaura and Alderman Baker regarding the language of the
agreement that would include a provision that neither municipality could offer
incentives to a business to leave one municipality for another.
Alderman Baker stated he would recommend stronger language regarding the
payback of sales tax should a business move from one city to another. He also
stated he’d like for time to be taken regarding this issue adding this would be the
perfect time to address Sycamore’s council and perhaps pull Cortland into the
discussion. City Attorney Frieders stated that the City has a boundary line
agreement with Cortland that staff if reviewing at this time.
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Mayor Rey asked if the number of parcels on the map are the revenue sharing
parcels. City Manager Gaura stated they were.
Mayor Rey asked for the net total of revenue provided to Sycamore from DeKalb.
City Manager Gaura stated that Sycamore receives approximately $28,000 net
annually from the City.
Alderman Marquardt asked why it is more advantageous to Sycamore. City
Manager Gaura stated there’s more development in the revenue sharing area that
has a higher net more relative to DeKalb than to Sycamore that includes not only
sales tax but also property tax.
Alderman Baker provided more history regarding this issue. City Manager Gaura
stated this agreement doesn’t involve other taxing districts such as the school
district. She added that City staff will move forward with dialogue with the City
of Sycamore.
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
E. RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Nothing scheduled for this meeting.
F. ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Marquardt moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Alderman O’Leary.
All in favor via a voice vote. Mayor Rey declared the meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
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RUTH A. SCOTT, Deputy City Clerk
Approved: August 10, 2015
Agenda
AGENDA
Committee of the Whole Meeting
July 13, 2015
5:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
B. Items Also on the Regular Agenda
C. Considerations
1. Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report.
2. Boundary Line Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Sycamore.
D. Public Participation
E. Recess for Executive Session of the City Council
F. Adjournment
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DATE: July 8, 2015
TO: Honorable Mayor John Rey
City Council
FROM: Anne Marie Gaura, City Manager
Jared Heyn, Management Intern
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report.
For Fiscal Year 2015, the City has initiated a process for providing the City Council and citizens of
DeKalb an Annual Report. Staff has undertaken this initiative following common and best practices
among other local government organizations. This document offers a brief summary of the major
accomplishments and highlights for each department within the City for the fiscal year.
The report was designed to reflect the fiscal year rather than the calendar year for a number of reasons.
First and foremost, this document, instead of being a separate document presented in January of
February of a given year, acts as a supplementary document to the budget for the reader to be
presented alongside the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. While the reader can find a more
comprehensive description and list of accomplishments for each department within the budget, this
document presents that information in an easier-to-read format with the addition of statistical charts,
graphs, images, etc. that are not typically found in the budget document.
Additionally, the Annual Report document provides the reader with more information that might not
be found in the budget, particularly with the Police and Fire Departments. For example, the Annual
Report looks to highlight accomplishments of specific employees within a department or activities
the departments took part in that are not appropriate for the budget, such as the Fire Department’s
annual Pancake Breakfast, or the annual “Cops and Bobbers” community event.
In its effort to follow best practices, Staff will look to build upon this document in future years. Doing
so will provide all City departments and employees an opportunity to demonstrate their major
accomplishments for the year in document separate from the budget so that it reaches a greater
audience.
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Table of Contents
Introduction and Organizational Chart _______________________________ 2
City Manager’s Office ____________________________________________ 3
Finance Department _____________________________________________ 4
Community Development Department ______________________________ 6
Public Works Department _________________________________________ 7
Fire Department ________________________________________________ 8
Police Department _____________________________________________ 10
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Introduction and Organizational Chart
This document represents the City of DeKalb’s inaugural Annual Report. The Annual Report was created
to provide stakeholders with a general understanding of the City’s accomplishments for the previous
fiscal year. Below is the organizational chart for the City of DeKalb for Fiscal Year 2015. Some changes
from Fiscal Year 2014 include the replacement of the Finance Division with the Finance Department,
which is no longer a part of the City Manager’s Office. Another change is the re-constitution of the
Community Development Department, which includes Planning, Economic Development, the Building
Division and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Residents of DeKalb
Mayor City Council
City Clerk
City Manager
Community City Manager's
Police Fire Finance Public Works
Development Office
Economic
Patrol Fire Suppression Customer Service Utilities City Operations
Development
Emergency Medical
Investigations Accounting/Payroll Planning Streets Public Information
Services
Communications Fire Prevention Water Billing Building Fleet & Facilities Legal
Licensing &
Records Inspection CDBG Engineering Municipal Code
Purchasing
Emergency Accounts Records
Court Security Transportation
Management Payable/Receivable Management/FOIA
Crime Free Housing Information
Public Education Airport Human Resources
& Inspections Technology
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City Manager’s Office
The City Manager’s Office manages the daily operations of all municipal departments. In particular, the
City Manager implements City Council directives and has substantial involvement in numerous other
activities including intergovernmental relations, emergency services disaster planning, community
relations, economic development, personnel and risk management functions. The City Manager’s
Office coordinates collective bargaining and labor contract administration and actively engages in risk
prevention activities. Also a part of the City Manager’s Office is Legal Services, which counsels all
municipal departments, employees and various boards and commissions. In addition, the City
Manager’s Office manages City records and agreements.
City Manager’s Office FY 2015 highlights include:
Managed the search processes and recruited for several positions including the Finance
Director, Community Development Director, Assistant City Manager and the Management
Analyst. Successfully filled those positions and transitioned responsibilities to those positions.
Led the departmental restructuring and reorganized the City Manager’s Office and the Public
Works Departments by
splitting off non-core Public
Works competencies into a
Community Development
Department.
Reconstituted the
Community Development
Department to
appropriately manage
planning, economic
development and building
functions as well as CDBG
coordination.
Coordinated the relocation of Public Works and Community Development employees from the
Public Works Annex to City Hall.
Coordinated the development of a new City website and secured a contract with the website
developer CivicPlus with a highly accelerated timeline. An employee-based team was created to
manage the project and employees have been trained to update and manage the content on
the new website.
Negotiated three year collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME and IAFF, both through
the utilization of Interest Based Bargaining.
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Finance Department
The Finance Department assists the citizens of DeKalb and the other departments of the City
government by administering a comprehensive and uniform financial management system that
conforms to nationally recognized standards. It is also responsible for the preparing of the City’s
annual budget, property tax levy, capital improvements budgeting and the development of long-term
borrowing strategies for the City. The Finance Department also oversees the operations of the
Information & Technology Division.
Finance Department FY 2015 highlights include:
Developed the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget and
followed guidelines for the GFOA Distinguished
Budget Award.
Filled vacant positions to help staff the
Department, such as Accounts Receivable,
Accounts Payable and Customer Service
Representatives.
Achieved the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) Award “Excellence in
Financial Reporting” for the 20th consecutive
year.
Generated the City’s first Popular Annual
Financial Report (PAFR). The PAFR provides a
summary of the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) in an easy-to-
understand format.
Retained Moody’s Investor Service bond rating
of Aa2, one of the best rating available to
municipalities.
Achieved the Illinois Policy Institute’s Sunshine Award for financial transparency.
Completed Phase I of the Motor Fuel Tax Audit.
Issued a $2.87 million refunding bond to lower
the City’s interest cost.
Implemented the Local Debt Recovery Program
through the State of Illinois Comptroller’s Office
adding another level to the City’s collection
process to help increase revenues.
Provided web-based Geographic Information
Systems (GIS).
Enhanced Government Access Channel 14
programming.
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City of DeKalb’s Debt at a Glance
General Obligation Debt: All general obligation notes and bonds payable are backed by the full faith
and credit of the City. Notes and bonds in the governmental funds will be retired by future property
tax levies, tax increments accumulated by the TIF funds or other sources of revenue as defined in the
bond documents. The chart below illustrates the City’s Total Outstanding Debt Service and how it can
be expected to change over time. Were the City to not issue any more debt, the City’s debt would be
completely paid off by the year 2030.
Total Outstanding Debt Service
$45,000,000
$39.63m
$40,000,000
$35,000,000 $32.27m
$30,000,000
$25.87m
$25,000,000
$20,000,000 $18.56m
$15,000,000 $12.01m
$10,000,000 $8.2m
$4.39m
$5,000,000
$1.41m
$0
$-
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
General Fund Public Safety Building Fund TIF Fund Water Fund Airport Fund Total
A Bond Rating is a reflection of a municipality’s
ability to repay their debts and how risky of an
investment the purchasing of that municipality’s
bonds are relative to other municipalities. Each
factor is evaluated individually and for its effect
on the other factors in the context of the
municipality’s ability to repay its debt. The
rating a municipality receives is of great
importance as it impacts the affordability of
future debts the municipality incurs. The City of
DeKalb is able to leverage its proximity to the
Chicago-area market and reasonable level of
current debt to enjoy one of Moody’s highest
municipal bond ratings at Aa2. As a result of
this rating, the City enjoys relatively low interest
rates on new debts and, if applicable, when
refinancing existing debts.
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Community Development Department
The Community Development Department is charged with the enforcement of locally-adopted building
codes, providing and maintaining the City’s Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations, facilitating an
efficient development process and influencing investment in the community. The Department’s
mission is to maintain a high quality of life for community residents through maintenance of a
diversified and balanced tax base and the retention and expansion of local businesses.
The Community Development Department is responsible for planning, zoning, building permit and
inspection services, economic development, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs
and special projects.
Community Development Department FY 2015 highlights include:
Processed 717 permits, including 16 for new construction or build-out. These permits
generated $331,301 in revenue for the City.
Completed 22 housing rehabilitation projects, with total expenditures of $104,935.38.
17 CDBG projects: $85,461.80
5 TIF-funded projects: $26,838.75
Completed 39 weatherization and beautification projects.
Helped facilitate NIU Cares Day, which manages over 800 volunteers throughout the
community. These volunteers work on various community enhancement projects such as
painting, landscaping and cleaning.
Reviewed and processed several
notable business developments,
including the relocation of Ducky’s
Formal Wear, the development of
Culver’s and the expansion of
Fatty’s along West Lincoln Highway.
Reviewed and processed the
University Plaza redevelopment
project. The dwelling units
changed from shared dorms to
apartments with full kitchens.
Researched, recommended and
coordinated changes to Articles 5, 7, 13 and 19 to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
These changes allow the City to stay up-to-date with State and Federal regulations as well as
best practices in planning and development.
Extended the Property Tax Abatement Program through December 31, 2015.
Facilitated the City’s portion of an Enterprise Zone application submitted to the State of Illinois
by DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation on behalf of DeKalb County.
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Public Works Department
The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the physical environment
and infrastructure of the City of DeKalb through oversight of all municipally owned facilities and
utilities. The Public Works Department is also charged with the maintenance of the City’s urban forest,
the installation, maintenance and replacement of the City’s streets, alleys, storm sewer collection
system, potable water production and distribution systems, many regulatory frameworks such as the
City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency (IEPA) water permit and a 24/7/365 airport. The Department also manages the
DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport.
Public Works Department FY 2015 highlights include:
Designed and constructed capital improvement
projects of $1.5 million including alley repairs,
sidewalk replacement, TIF Street Maintenance,
crack sealing and patching.
Updated ADA accessible sidewalk ramps on Fisk
Avenue for 1st to 7th Streets, 10th Street from
Route 38 to Taylor, Maplewood Avenue from Grove
to Taylor and Grove Street from 5th to 7th.
Managed completion of Infrastructure Management System for all streets in town.
Received a 17th consecutive Tree City USA award from the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources.
Managed the design process for the Kishwaukee River bike path between Route 38 and Prairie
Park, along with securing backing from both the
DeKalb Park District and NIU on this project.
Removed more than 60 dead Ash trees as part of
the Emerald Ash Borer Management plan.
Maintained the high standard of water quality for
the City by achieving compliance with all State and
Federal water quality standards.
Replaced more than 1,000 water meters. The new
meters will improve reading accuracy and reading
efficiency. The meters have data logging
capabilities which will help to answer customer questions and concerns regarding water use.
Purchased Aircraft Deice Truck to allow corporate aircraft to utilize DTMA throughout the
inclement winter months.
Secured the construction of Win Aviation’s new High Tail Corporate Hangar and construction is
underway.
Co-sponsored community events including USO Fundraiser Swing Dance, U. S. Air Force Jazz
Band and TDR-1 drone presentation at the Airport.
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Fire Department
The mission of the Fire Department is to provide the highest level of service to the citizens of DeKalb
and to those who work and visit. The Fire Department strives to continuously seek innovative and
effective ways to protect the lives and property of those served through suppression, emergency
medical services, education, prevention and training.
Fire Department FY 2015 highlights include:
Located and coordinated the purchase of a used ladder
truck in the amount of $420,000.
Received $11,444.85 in grants from the following
organizations: Illinois Department of Public Health,
3M, Allstate Foundation, Waste Management and
Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Coordinated the annual Historical Foundation Pancake
Breakfast with proceeds helping to gather, preserve
and maintain historical items from and about the Fire
Department. The estimated attendance was 500 – 800
residents and Firefighters.
Provided 103 public education initiatives, including the
use of the “Fire Safety Trailer.” The trailer provides a
fun and educational tool for children to better
understand proper fire safety.
Completed 17,990 hours of mandatory training and
928 hours of elective training. Training exercises
include fire tactics and strategies, rescue skills, utility
emergencies, auto extrication practices and many
more.
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Fire Department Operations at a Glance
This chart shows the number of times
two or more different emergencies
occurred simultaneously. When
multiple calls occur simultaneously,
the Fire Department is understaffed
or unstaffed, depending upon which
station(s) are responding to the calls.
The Fire Department also tracks the
number of times four or more and six
or more different emergencies occur
simultaneously.
This Chart shows the
number of Fire Prevention
inspection violations. The
sharp increases seen in
2013 and 2014 are due to
increased enforcement.
Requests for Service By Year and Type of Call
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Fires 198 179 223 168 151
Overpressure Excessive Heat 17 13 14 6 11
EMS 3,386 3,433 3,476 3,526 3,615
Motor Vehicle Accidents 262 256 253 247 315
Rescue 17 14 22 15 15
Hazardous Conditions 275 326 309 272 179
Public Service 289 264 340 258 350
Good Intent 127 164 131 144 161
False Alarms 444 454 454 570 526
Weather 13 3 2 7 2
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Total 5,028 5,106 5,224 5,213 5,325
Police Department
The Police Department is responsible for serving and protecting visitors and resident of the City,
preserving the peace, enforcing laws and ordinances and protecting the Constitutional rights of all
citizens. The Police Department seeks to employ effective policing strategies, develop community
partnerships and engage in the efficient deployment of resources to fulfill a vision where families,
businesses and culture prosper in an environment in which all people are treated with dignity, equity
and respect. The members of the Police Department are committed to reducing crime and enhancing
the quality of life through an active partnership with our community.
Police Department FY 2015 highlights include:
Managed the Officer Mentoring Program. The program pairs new Officers with a more
experienced Officer who mentors them through their
probationary period.
Led efforts of the inaugural Camp Power in University
Village in the summer of 2014. Camp Power includes
academic tutoring, a healthy lunch and snack, physical
activity and much more for children. During the program,
Part 2 crimes decreased by 26%.
Continued participation in the Child Passenger Safety Seat
Program. Certified Officers go through a 32-hour program
and are available to provide information and installation of
child safety seats in citizens’ vehicles.
Facilitated the National Prescription Drug Take Back
Program in DeKalb. The program allows citizens to drop off
and ensure proper disposal of any unwanted, unused or
expired prescription or over-the-counter medications.
Provided annual self-defense classes for women. The
“Rape Aggression Defense” (RAD) training enhances
women’s options for self-defense. The course includes
instruction on physical defense techniques, legal rights for
defending oneself and identifying and reducing risks.
Officer Jared Burke continued participation in the Resident
Officer Program for the Pleasant Street neighborhood. In
just two years, the Pleasant Street neighborhood has seen a 68% decrease in reported
incidents.
In September, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) honored Officers Brian Bollow and Kris
Mecca for their efforts to combat drunk driving in Illinois by awarding them the MADD Heroes
Award. Officers Bollow and Mecca were recognized for their strong, anti-drunk driving efforts,
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each making his own substantial contribution to the elimination of drunk driving in Illinois
through proactive enforcement measures.
Crime Trends at a Glance
PART I CRIMES
1800
1651 1646 1656
1483 1554 1533 1484 1521
1600 1458
1357
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
These charts show the trends of Part I and Part II crimes in the City of DeKalb. Part I crimes are the most
serious offenses including Homicide, Criminal Sexual Assault, Robbery and Arson. Over the last three
years, Part I crimes have decreased by 18%. Part II crimes include Battery, Deception, Sex Offenses and
Drug Paraphernalia and over the past six years have decreased by 32%. In summary, DeKalb is seeing a
steady general decline in Part I crimes since 2011 and Part II crimes since 2008.
PART II CRIMES
12000
10539 10151
10000 8826 8740
8355 8076
7660 7746
8000 7543 7169
6000
4000
2000
0
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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DATE: July 8, 2015
TO: Honorable Mayor John Rey
City Council
FROM: Anne Marie Gaura, City Manager
SUBJECT: Intergovernmental Boundary Line Agreement Between the City of DeKalb and
the City of Sycamore
I. Summary
The City of DeKalb and the City of Sycamore entered into an Intergovernmental Boundary Line
Agreement on August 31, 1995. The current Agreement has a term of 20 years and expires on
August 31, 2015. Either party may extend it for an additional 20 year period by giving written
notice to the other party within 30 days of the expiration of the initial term.
II. Background
The City of DeKalb and the City of Sycamore entered into an Intergovernmental Boundary Line
Agreement on August 31, 1995. The current Agreement has a term of 20 years and expires on
August 31, 2015. Either party may extend it for an additional 20 year period by giving written
notice to the other party within 30 days of the expiration of the initial term. Since the Agreement
does not stipulate 30 days prior to the expiration of the Agreement, within 30 days could be
construed as 30 days before or after. Therefore, the City of DeKalb would need to notify the City
of Sycamore by September 30, 2015 if it wanted to extend the Agreement for another 20 years.
Per the terms of the Agreement, both municipalities have agreed to equally share all local sales
and use taxes, utility taxes, property taxes and municipal retailer’s occupation taxes (MROT) for
the properties identified as 1 through 10. This applies to properties that develop for commercial
or industrial use only and not for residential use. Each municipality remits annually to each other
50% of the tax revenue received from the properties during the previous 12 month period.
Attached is a copy of the Intergovernmental Boundary Line Agreement. Also included are maps
outlining the boundary line between DeKalb and Sycamore as well as detailed information on the
revenue sharing area. Currently, there are a total of 37 properties detailed in the revenue sharing
area.
City staff has internally reviewed the Agreement in order to determine whether to try to make
revisions, live with the existing Agreement or whether it would be more beneficial to allow the
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Agreement to expire. After internal discussion, staff finds the actual boundary line acceptable.
Staff would recommend eliminating the revenue sharing provision as it has been slightly more
advantageous to the City of Sycamore and future potential impact is unknown.
A discussion with staff at the City of Sycamore has occurred. The potential concept of eliminating
revenue sharing was broached. Based upon the discussion, it would appear that the City of
Sycamore would extend the Intergovernmental Boundary Line Agreement even if the City of
DeKalb took no action. One municipality taking action is allowed per the terms of the Agreement.
III. Community Groups/Interested Parties Contacted
City staff has contacted the City of Sycamore to discuss the Intergovernmental Boundary Line
Agreement. This item will be discussed at the July 13, 2015 Committee of the Whole Meeting to
seek greater feedback from the City Council and the community.
IV. Legal Impact
The City Attorney has been part of the discussions in reviewing the existing Agreement and
discussing potential options, including extension of the current Agreement.
V. Financial Impact
The City of DeKalb and the City of Sycamore equally share revenues in areas stipulated in the
Intergovernmental Boundary Line Agreement. The Agreement does not generate a significant
return to either municipality. As such, it would be mutually beneficial to terminate the revenue
sharing part. What is unknown is what properties could potentially develop over the next 20 years
and the financial impact to both municipalities.
VI. Options
1. The Council may authorize to extend the Intergovernmental Boundary Line Agreement another
20 year period through August 31, 2035, either with no revisions or with the intent to negotiate
modifications.
2. The Council may choose to take no action to extend the Intergovernmental Boundary Line
Agreement, but it is anticipated that the City of Sycamore would extend the Agreement.
VII. Recommendation
Even though this is not the ideal Agreement at this point in time, it is recommended that the
Intergovernmental Boundary Line Agreement be extended another 20 year period, with potential
revisions based upon further discussion with the City of Sycamore.
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12 HEALTH
12 HEALTH SERVICES
SERVICES DR
DR 2040 ABERDEEN
2040 ABERDEEN CT
CT
2045 ABERDEEN
2045 ABERDEEN CT
CT
3
2060 ABERDEEN
2060 ABERDEEN CT
CT
88 HEALTH
HEALTH SERVICES
SERVICES DR
DR
PEACE RD
10 HEALTH
10 HEALTH SERVICES
SERVICES DR
DR
55 KISHWAUKEE
KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL
HOSPITAL DR
DR
RE RD 9
7
11 KISHWAUKEE
KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL
HOSPITAL DR
DR
2 SYCAM
O
2733 SYCAMORE
2733 SYCAMORE RD
RD 2737 SYCAMORE
2737 SYCAMORE RD
RD
2731 SYCAMORE
2731 SYCAMORE RD
RD
2727 SYCAMORE
2727 SYCAMORE RD
RD
Business Listing
Revenue Sharing Area 1
8-1 Health Services Dr. Amercian Red Cross
8-2 Health Services Dr. KishHealth System Community Wellness
8-3 Health Services Dr. (Vacant)
8-4 Health Services Dr. KishHealth System Employee Health
8-5 Health Services Dr. KishHealth System Physician Group
SOMONAUK RD
6
8-6 Health Services Dr. (Vacant)
8-7 Health Services Dr. (Vacant)
10 Health Services Dr. Illinois Cancer Center
12 Health Services Dr. Ben Gordon Center
14 Health Services Dr. Family Service Agency
Revenue Sharing Area 2
1 Kishwaukee Hospital Dr. Kishwaukee Community Hospital
5 Kishwaukee Hospital Dr. Kishwaukee Community Hospital Offices
4
2727 Sycamore Rd. DeKalb County Hospice
2727 Sycamore Rd. KishHealth EMS Training Center
10
2727 Sycamore Rd. KishHealth System Home Care 2600 WIRSING
2600 WIRSING PKWY
PKWY
8
2727 Sycamore Rd. KishHealth Supportive Care
2731A Sycamore Rd. Greenacre Cleaners
5
2731B Sycamore Rd. (Vacant)
2731C Sycamore Rd. (Vacant)
2733 Sycamore Rd. Sikkens Wood Finishing
2737 Sycamore Rd. (Vacant)
Revenue Sharing Area 3 RD
2020 Aberdeen Ct. Martin, Goodrich & Waddle, Inc. 12101 BARBER
12101 BARBER GREENE
GREENE RD
RD
2025 Aberdeen Ct. Collins Dental Group, P.C. EA
2040 Aberdeen Ct. The Foster & Buick Law Group, LLC
12107 BARBER
12107 BARBER GREENE
GREENE RD
RD CE
2045 Aberdeen Ct. Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis, LLC
2045 Aberdeen Ct. American Title Guaranty, Inc. NP
2060A Aberdeen Ct. Gray, Hunter, Stenn LLP
2060B Aberdeen Ct. Country Financial
2060C Aberdeen Ct. (Vacant)
2060D Aberdeen Ct. Medical Outsourcing Solutions, Inc.
1606 Bethany Rd. Voluntary Action Center
2280 Bethany Rd. Northern Illinois University Press
2280B Bethany Rd. Illinois Dept. of Agriculture
3100 Sycamore Rd. NIU Family Health, Wellness, & Literacy Cntr. CO
UN
BARBER GREENE RD
Revenue Sharing Area 4 TY
(no commercial/industrial development)
FA R
DEKALB
Revenue Sharing Area 5
12101 Barber Greene Rd. 3M
M
SYCAMORE
12107 Barber Greene Rd. 3M RD
DeKalb/Sycamore Boundary Agreement (Expires 8/31/2015)
2600 Wirsing Pkwy. 3M
DeKalb Sycamore Revenue Sharing Areas
Revenue Sharing Areas 6-10
(no commercial/industrial development) Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, i-cubed, USDA, USGS, AEX, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, swisstopo, and the GIS User Community
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