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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9.5 First Reading of AN ORDINANCE LEVYING THE TAX FOR THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT ELK GROVE TOWNSHIP FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SPECIAL SERVICE AREA FOR THE TAX YEAR 2026MORA r Item Cover Page Subject First Reading of AN ORDINANCE LEVYING THE TAX FOR THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT ELK GROVE TOWNSHIP FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SPECIAL SERVICE AREA FOR THE TAX YEAR 2026 Meeting Fiscal Impact (Y/N) Dollar Amount Budget Source Category Type Information October 20, 2026 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD NEW BUSINESS Ordinance The Village of Mount Prospect Fire Department began serving unincorporated Cook County residents and businesses in October 2023 when the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District ceased operations due to structural deficits. The Village of Mount Prospect entered into an intergovernmental agreement through a court settlement order with Elk Grove Township and Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District to provide fire and emergency medical services. Discussion Per the settlement agreement, the Village has been providing fire and emergency medical services. The Village has hired nine firefighters/paramedics, primarily to staff Station 11 (previously operated by the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District), and has also developed a four -station response, with an ambulance and an engine at each station, staffed with a minimum of five firefighters/paramedics. The Village also invested $1.75 million in 2024 to rehab Fire Station 11. This step has improved fire and emergency medical services not only for the residents of the unincorporated area but also for the residents and businesses in south Mount Prospect. Per the agreement, the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District dissolved legislatively in July 2024. The special service area is in its third year and the Village can levy 5% over last year's property tax extension amount per the agreement. The year 2 levy (2025, payable in 2026) was $1,,050,000, and with a 5% allowed increase, the levy for 2026 (payable in 2027) will be $1f 102f 500. The Village will also ask to add 2% to cover unpaid tax losses and costs. With that, the final levy amount will be $1, 124f 550, which does not exceed 105% of last year's extension amount ($1,071,000, with 2% loss and costs). Since the increases do not exceed 5%, no public hearing is required. Normally, the establishment ordinance authorizes the collection and levy of taxes for subsequent years. However, the County has requested a formal ordinance for the tax year 2026, and it must be filed before the last Tuesday of December. The taxes will be transferred from the SSA Fund to the General Fund and used for Fire Department operations. The 2027 budget already includes $1.1 million in SSA taxes and abated $1.1 million in the Fire Department Operating Levy in anticipation of these taxes. Alternatives 1. Hold the first reading of the attached Ordinance levying $1,124,550 in special service area taxes for the Elk Grove Township Fire and Emergency Medical Assistance Special Service Area. 2. Action at the discretion of the Village Board. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends holding the first reading of an Ordinance levying $1,,124,550 in special service area taxes for the Elk Grove Township Fire and Emergency Medical Assistance Special Service Area. Attachments 1. SSA Tax Ordinance - 2026 Payable 2027 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE LEVYING THE TAX FOR THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT ELK GROVE TOWNSHIP FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SPECIAL SERVICE AREA FOR THE TAX YEAR 2026 WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect ("Village"), Cook County, Illinois, pursuant to Article VII, Section 7(6) of the Illinois Constitution of 1970 and the Special Service Area Tax Law, 35 ILCS 200/27-5 et seq., is authorized to establish special service areas and to levy taxes for the provision of special services within such areas; and WHEREAS, the Village previously established THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT ELK GROVE TOWNSHIP FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SPECIAL SERVICE AREA for the purpose of providing fire protection and emergency medical services to properties located within Elk Grove Township as legally described in the establishing ordinance, ordinance no. 6718, approved on January9, 2025; and WHEREAS, the establishment of the SSA followed all statutory requirements, including a public hearing and the absence of a valid petition objecting to the formation of the SSA; and WHEREAS, in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/27-75, a public hearing is not required for the Levy of taxes for subsequent years after the initial levy; and WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees desires to levy the annual tax for the SSA to provide the special services for the tax year 2026, collectible in 2027. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1.—LEVY OF TAX There is hereby levied upon all taxable property within the established boundaries of THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT ELK GROVE TOWNSHIP FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SPECIAL SERVICE AREA, as established in Village Ordinance No. 6718, a special tax for the purpose of providing and funding fire protection and emergency medical services, in the amount of: $1,102,500 for Tax Year 2026, collectible in 2027. This amount is within the maximum rate authorized for the SSA under Illinois law and the establishing ordinance. SECTION 2. - The Village Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the Cook County Clerk on or before the statutory deadline for the extension of taxes for Tax Year 2025. SECTION 3. -The County Clerk is directed to add 2% to the requested tax levy as a provision for loss and costs, SECTION 4. - EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication as required by law. SECTION 5. - SEVERABILITY If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such part shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. PASSED AND APPROVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois, this day of , 2026. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor Attest: Karen Agoranos, Village Clerk Elk Grove Township Fire and Emergency Medical Assistance Special Service Area SSA Tax Levy Tax Year 2026 Tax Year 2025 $ Increase / % Increase / Payable in Payable in (Decrease) (Decrease) 2027 2026 Elk Grove $191029500 $190509000 $529500 5.0% Rural Fire and EMS SSA 2% Loss and $229050 $219000 $19050 5.0% Costs Total Levy $191249550 $190719000 $539550 5.0%