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More Property to be Purchased for $1.25 Million, Redevelopment Agreement to be Signed
On the Agenda for the Batavia City Council meeting Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 7:30 pm, is the Washington-Wilson Redevelopment Agreement, and the purchase of 2 properties related to that project. One property is the Frydendall property, previously discussed, but the … Continue reading
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Tagged batavia, bonds, city council, Frydendall, Larson Becker, redevelopment, Shodeen, taxes, tif, Washington
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Responsible Government?
If a survey were to be done of Batavia residents, it is likely most would favor the redevelopment of the Baptist church property at Washington and Wilson, AS LONG AS the redevelopment were done in a responsible way. So what … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 n washington, baptist church, batavia, city, council, development, parking, redevelopment, responsible, Shodeen, tif, traffic, Washington, wilson
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School District Budget for 2016-17 Now on Display, Public Hearing 8/23
The BPS101 tentative budget for 2016-17 is now on display here. The public hearing on the budget is scheduled for August 23, 2016. The budget is more detailed than in years past. Last year’s new Finance Director hire, Tony Inglese, … Continue reading
Private Property Purchase for over 2x Value?
The City of Batavia seems determined to put a massive development on the corner of Wilson and Washington. The first step is to buy the remaining 2 private properties in their target area. Tuesday, August 9, the City Council COW … Continue reading
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Tagged 6 story, batavia, city council, development, Frydendall, parking, Shodeen, Washington
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6 Story Mixed-Use Development for Downtown Batavia?
The Batavia City Council is considering a proposal for a large building project by One North Washington, LLC, a creation of Shodeen, a Geneva developer. The 6 story building would have 2 levels of parking, retail/commercial space at ground level … Continue reading
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Tagged apartments, Baptist, batavia, city council, development, Shodeen, Washington
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Health Insurance Hike
On the BPS101 agenda for May 24, 2016 is item 7.2 Insurance Renewal. The recommendation before the School Board is to increase insurance premiums 15.7% to cover the cost of health care expenses and to build up the severely depleted … Continue reading
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Tagged batavia, bps101, budget, funding, health insurance, levy, school board, taxes
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Property Tax Bills Available Online Now
Want to see your property tax bills before you receive them in the mail (to be mailed April 27)? The Kane County Clerk has them available now online at http://www.co.kane.il.us/coc/Tax/tax.asp. In the left column under “Tax Extension”, click on “Current … Continue reading
Taxpayer-Funded Preschool Approved
On Jan. 26, the same night the Batavia School Board approved artificial turf, taxpayer-funded preschool was also approved. Tuition that parents have paid for their children to attend preschool at BPS 101 will be replaced by taxpayer funding and a … Continue reading
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Tagged batavia, budget, lottery, pre-K, preschool, school board
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Artificial Turf Approved
The Batavia School Board approved by unanimous consent artificial turf for Bulldog Stadium, at a cost of $1.42 million when combined with the track. Board member John Dryden, who had previously come out against the turf, changed his mind to … Continue reading
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Batavians for Responsible Government 