Amending the ordinance for the Lee-Ogle enterprise zone, an increase in the municipal gas and eletrical tax, and a radium study with a state university tops the discussion this evening for city officials in Rochelle.
The council meeting begins at 7 at City Hall.
The Lee-Ogle enterprise zone is looking at adding 19 acres of land for Liberty Village of Rochelle, a nursing and rehabilitation care center off Flagg Road. The proposal also includes 4 acres of property involving a self-storage business in Dixon.
The gas tax would increase from 1.5% to 3.5% while the utility tax will be extended to December 31st, 2023.
The research on radium in the city's water supply will be done by Illinois State University at a cost of $20,000.
The city is also looking at an agreement with Nippon Sharyo for temporary rail use on their property. The company's rail yard is not currently being utilized.
Tonight's Rochelle city council meeting is open to the public.
