the state of grayslake

The State of Grayslakey

Presented by: y

Mayor Rhett TaylorJanuary 23, 2014J y ,

The State of GrayslakeThe State of Grayslake

T t tiTransportation

Village Center Plans

Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development

Lake Street / IL 120 IntersectionLake Street / IL 120 Intersection

• Project Highlights:j g g– Addition of right and left turn lanes on Lake Street for northbound and

southbound traffic

Additi f i ht t l IL R t 120 f tb d t ffi– Addition of right turn lane on IL Route 120 for eastbound traffic

– Extension of curb & gutter to Lake Street Metra from IL Route 120

• Federal grants paid for 70% of construction costsFederal grants paid for 70% of construction costs

• Final work to be completed in Spring 2015:– LandscapingLandscaping

– Traffic signals / street lights

– Sidewalks

Lake Street / IL 120 Intersection

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Lake Street / IL 120 Intersection

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Washington Street Underpass

Washington Street UnderpassWashington Street Underpass

• Lake County Department of Transportation projecty p p p j

• Expansion to five lane road with underpass

• Two Phase Project:Two Phase Project:– Phase I: Lake Street to Haryan Way

– Phase II: Haryan Way to Hainesville RoadPhase II: Haryan Way to Hainesville Road

• Village to provide decorative landscaped medians

• Construction to begin Spring 2015 / Fall 2016 • Construction to begin Spring 2015 / Fall 2016 completion

• $21,507,000 project cost ($220,000 Village share)$21,507,000 project cost ($220,000 Village share)

Washington Street Bike Path•Village acquired grant funding / LCDOT project• Connects Lancer Ln. to Atkinson Rd. and existing Village bike path systemC b S 2015 h l d S 2015 l•Construction to begin Spring 2015 with planned Summer 2015 completion

Peterson Road ImprovementsPeterson Road ImprovementsUS 45 to West of IL 83:• Road widening to 5 lanes / intersection improvements at Midlothian

Rd and IL 83• Construction 80% complete / Spring 2015 completion• Village share of project cost $2.1 million• Village provided landscaped medians - $128,000

IL 83 to West of Alleghany Rd:• Planned Spring 2015 construction / late Fall 2015 completion• Features road widening to 5 lanes / intersection improvements at Features road widening to 5 lanes / intersection improvements at

Alleghany Rd• Village share of project cost $2 million• Village provided landscaped medians - $270,000g p p $ ,

Center Street ImprovementsCenter Street Improvements

• Improvement of Center Street from near IL 83 to Improvement of Center Street from near IL 83 to Lake Street, includes:

– “smoothing” of street from IL 83 to Seymour Avenue to make more level driving surfacemore level driving surface

– Resurfacing of street between Seymour Avenue and Lake Street – Watermain lining from Railroad Avenue to Seymour Avenue– Watermain replacement from east of Library Ln to Railroad AveWatermain replacement from east of Library Ln to Railroad Ave– Realignment of Center / Seymour intersection

• Federal highway grant funds will pay 70% of l d construction related costs

• Communication plan to be provided by Village to b i / id t f j t d tarea businesses/residents for project updates

Harvey Avenue / School StreetHarvey Avenue / School Street

Harvey Avenue:Harvey Avenue:• Addition of curb and gutter from Lake Street to Alleghany

Road / storm sewer at select locationsf f f S • Resurfacing of street from Lake Street to West Trail

• Estimated project cost: $508,000

School Street:• Resurfacing of street from Lake Street to Behm Driveg• Addition of curb, gutter, and storm sewer• Estimated project cost: $350,000

UPDATE: Route 53 Extension UPDATE: Route 53 Extension

CURRENT PROGRESS PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS• Village serving on two

Illinois Tollway created committees: Finance &

J• Estimated $2.5 billion

construction cost• 4 lane 45 MPH limited committees: Finance &

Land Use• Finance Committee –

work to raise local share for

• 4-lane, 45 MPH, limited access toll-way, with substantial portions below gradework to raise local share for

project cost.• Land-Use Committee –

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grade• Incorporates IL 120 bypass• Feature electronic tolling

evaluate impact of road on economic development and other land uses.

g• Design concepts include

environmental protection standardsstandards

Alley Realignment / Utility BurialAlley Realignment / Utility Burial• Realignment of alley between Seymour Avenue and Whitney Street• Burial of 10 total utility poles along alley and Whitney Street• Addition of decorative streetscape, arbors, and sidewalk

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Alley Realignment / Utility Burialy g y

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Seymour Avenue (west) - 2015

Seymour Avenue (east) - 2016

Lake / 120 Park

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Lake / 120 ParkLake / 120 Park

• Co-funded project between Village and Esper Petersen Co funded project between Village and Esper Petersen Foundation

• Transformed blighted lot into open public spaceg p p p

Lake / 120 Park

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CommercialWaste FranchiseCommercialWaste Franchise

• After competitive bid process, Village selected lowest price p p , g pproposal from Groot Industries, Inc.

• 90% of businesses will experience a cost savings estimated around 55%

Franchise Benefits:

• Uniform rates

• No additional fees or surcharges

• FREE Recycling

•Rate increases limited to once a year and restricted to the rate of inflation

• Franchise to begin around February 1, 2015

FREE Recycling

Economic Development IncentivesEconomic Development Incentives

Cupola BanquetsCupola Banquets(2 S Lake Street)

• Approximately $550 000 in private investment / Approximately $550,000 in private investment / $100,000 incentive

• Restoration of building’s facades to original historic g glook from 1916

• Opening of banquet facility for smaller sized events d h iand gatherings

• creation of up to 3 full-time and up to 4 part-time jobsjobs



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All Kids Dental CenterAll Kids Dental Center(719 Barron Blvd)

A i l $725 000 i i i / • Approximately $725,000 in private investment / $75,000 incentive

• T f ti f f P t’ Pi i t f ll i • Transformation of former Pat’s Pizza into full-service dental clinic

• Expansion of existing Grayslake business• Expansion of existing Grayslake business• creation of up to 20 full-time and up to 8 part-time

jobsjobs



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Grayslake Business PartnershipGrayslake Business PartnershipThe EDC recommended the formation of a private sector based independent business recruitment organization to enhance business recruitment as well as encourage the success and expansion of local business. The Village Board supported the formation of an organization with approved start-up funding.

Recruitment Targets:

• Large-Format Retail

ROI Potential:

One 30,000 s.f. office building = $196,000 g

• Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology Companies

annually in non-homeowner property taxes

One 100,000 s.f. light industrial building = $270 000 annually in non homeowner • Advanced Manufacturing

• Corporate Headquarters

$270,000 annually in non-homeowner property taxes

One 100,000 s.f. retail center = $336,600 annually in non-homeowner property taxes

Grayslake Business PartnershipGrayslake Business Partnership

Up and Running…p g• Formed Board of Directors:

• Tim Perry, State Bank of the Lakes• Franck Schnitzler, Schnitzler Commercial Real EstateFranck Schnitzler, Schnitzler Commercial Real Estate• Bill Kornit, SomerCor 504• William Churchill, Churchill, Quinn, Richtman & Hamilton

• Hired Managing Director – Michael StewartHired Managing Director Michael Stewart• Surveying local businesses on opportunities and challenges• Launched organization website: www.GrayslakeForBusiness.com• Initiated outreach with local property owners brokers and • Initiated outreach with local property owners, brokers, and

developers• Started retail recruitment process with Village’s retail consulting

firm Buxton Groupp

Grayslake Business PartnershipGrayslake Business Partnership

For more information contact:For more information contact:Mike Stewart

Managing DirectorManaging Director

Ph 847 665 8444Phone: 847-665-8444Email: [email protected]

W b G l k F B iWeb: www.GrayslakeForBusiness.com

SAIA LTL FreightSAIA LTL Freight

• Project located on SW corner of Peterson / Midlothianj• Employment: 60-70 NEW jobs• Investment in Community: $9 Million• Annual & Recurring Taxes for Local School Districts:

- Fremont Elementary School District: $105 524- Fremont Elementary School District: $105,524- Mundelein High School District: $79,270

• Provides service to existing and new businesses• Sewer service plans approved by Lake County and Village

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90th i b i 90th year in business One of the top ten LTL

carriers in the country Saia LTL Freight Network 147 Terminals

34 di 34-state direct coverage

Exceptional on-time service:p 98% overall 98% plus intra-state

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Non-industrial building architecture

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