The City of Batavia’s contractor, Behm Pavement Maintenance, Inc., will begin crack sealing work at pre-selected sites throughout the town on Thursday, August 19. The work is expected to be completed in 10-14 days, weather permitting. Crack sealing is a technique that is used to fill pavement cracks to prevent water infiltration, thereby extending the life of the pavement. The material that is used to fill the cracks is quick drying and vehicle access to roadways will be maintained. If you have any questions, please contact the Batavia Street Department at 630-454-2400. <\/P>\n <\/U><\/STRONG> <\/P>\nLIST OF LOCATIONS 2010 CRACK SEALING PROGRAM<\/U><\/STRONG> <\/P>\n <\/P>\n Site 1:<\/P>\n \n \n\n\n| S. Braeburn Sub. <\/TD>\n | All <\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| N. Braeburn Sub. <\/TD>\n | All <\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE><\/P>\n Site 2:<\/P>\n \n \n\n\n| Mill St.<\/TD>\n | Randall Rd. west to end<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Trent Dr.<\/TD>\n | Mill St. to Wolcott Ln.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Wolcott Ln. <\/TD>\n | McKee St. north to end<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>
Site 3:<\/P>\n\n \n\n\n| Blair St.<\/TD>\n | Main St. to Whipple Ave. <\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Trudy Ct. <\/TD>\n | Whipple Ave. to end<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Whipple Ave.<\/TD>\n | Main St. to Walnut St.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Ellen Ln.<\/TD>\n | Millview Dr. to 300’ to the north<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Danforth Dr.<\/TD>\n | Carlisle Rd. to Millview Dr.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Millview Dr. <\/TD>\n | Morton St. to Main St.<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE><\/P>\n Site 4:<\/P>\n \n \n\n\n| Van Buren St.<\/TD>\n | Franklin St. to Ozier Dr.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| N. Prairie St.<\/TD>\n | Lathem St. to Church St.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Spring St.<\/TD>\n | River St. to N. Prairie St.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Church St.<\/TD>\n | River St. to Washington St.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Fayette St.<\/TD>\n | River St. to Washington St.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Columbia St.<\/TD>\n | River St. to Washington St.<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE><\/P>\n Site 5:<\/P>\n \n \n\n\n| Laurel St.<\/TD>\n | River St. to S. Prairie St.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Pine St.<\/TD>\n | Van Buren St. to Hart Rd.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Locust St.<\/TD>\n | Van Buren St. to S. Prairie St.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Hart Rd.<\/TD>\n | Pine St. to 400’ south of Bailey Dr.<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>
Site 6:<\/P>\n\n \n\n\n| Davey Farm Sub.<\/TD>\n | All <\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Lexington Ln.<\/TD>\n | Knox Ln. to Bluestem Ln.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Pine St.<\/TD>\n | Raddant Rd. to Kirk Rd.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Chillem Dr.<\/TD>\n | Kirk Rd. to Raddant Rd.<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE><\/P>\n Site 7:<\/P>\n \n \n\n\n| Johnson Wds. Sub. <\/TD>\n | All<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE><\/P>\n Site 8:<\/P>\n \n \n\n\n| Cherry Park Sub.<\/TD>\n | All<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Giese Rd.<\/TD>\n | Raddant Rd. to Sunset Dr.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Larkspur Ln. <\/TD>\n | Bike Path to Giese Rd.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Larkspur Ln.<\/TD>\n | Chillem Dr. to south to Bike Path<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE><\/P>\n Site 9:<\/P>\n \n \n\n\n| Papermill Hill Dr.<\/TD>\n | Hart Rd. to Barkei Dr.<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE><\/P>\n Miscellaneous Extra Locations: <\/P>\n \n \n\n\n| Windemere Sub.<\/TD>\n | All<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Wilson St. <\/TD>\n | at Island Ave.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Union St.<\/TD>\n | Fox River to S. Jefferson St.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Tanglewood 2 Sub.<\/TD>\n | All<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Deerpath Rd.<\/TD>\n | Limestone Dr. south to City limits<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| DeShannon Ct. <\/TD>\n | Beckman Ln. to west to end<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Beckman Ln. <\/TD>\n | Giese Rd. to south to end<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Norcross Dr. <\/TD>\n | Raddant Rd. to Hart Rd.<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Hart Rd.<\/TD>\n | Bike Path to south to City limits<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Ridgelawn Trl.<\/TD>\n | Hart Rd. to Wind Energy Pass<\/TD><\/TR>\n | \n| Stiers Ct. <\/TD>\n | Raddant Rd. to end<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE><\/P>\n
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<\/a>Illinois Mortgage Relief Project offers Outreach Event<\/u><\/b><\/font><\/td><\/tr>Posted on 8\/18\/2010
Category: Special Notices<\/font><\/i><\/td><\/tr>Governor Pat Quinn has established the Mortgage Relief Project to help you take advantage of new government programs that can help you lower your mortgage payments, avoid foreclosure and keep your home. Learn more at your
local Mortgage Relief Project outreach event.<\/P>\n Free housing counseling is available. This event will also teach you to recognize the tell-tale signs of mortgage fraud. Be sure to bring your latest mortgage documents (bills, statements, notices, etc.), two most recent paystubs, and your state ID or driver’s license. For a list of all the documents that you would need to complete a full application for a loan modification, go to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation website<\/A>. <\/P>\nTo register for the event or for more Mortgage Relief Project information, call toll-free at 1-800-532-8785 or visit idfpr.com<\/A>.
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Fenton High School
1000 West Green Street
<\/A>Bensenville, Illinois 60106<\/P>\nEvent Flyer <\/A>
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<\/a> Illinois Small Business Tax Credit Now Available<\/u><\/b><\/font><\/td><\/tr>Posted on 8\/12\/2010
Category: Special Notices<\/font><\/i><\/td><\/tr>Businesses Can Quickly and Easily Apply Online to Receive $2,500 Tax Credit for New Hires <\/P>\n CHICAGO – August 12, 2010. Small businesses that create new jobs between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 may be able to take advantage of a $2,500 tax credit for new hires. The Illinois Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit, proposed and signed into law by Governor Pat Quinn earlier this year, targets the foundation of Illinois\' economy – the 500,000 small businesses across the state.<\/P>\n The $2,500 tax credit is available to businesses with 50 or fewer employees (including all locations) as of June 30, 2010. Ninety-five percent of Illinois businesses have fewer than 50 employees. New small businesses hiring their first Illinois employee(s) may also qualify for the credit. Those businesses that began hiring on July 1 may apply for the credit retroactively. <\/P>\n The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity created a simple, easy-to-use online registration system for small business owners at JobsTaxCredit.illinois.gov<\/A>. Eligible companies should register new positions online as soon as a new, full-time Illinois employee is hired and begins providing services. After one year, companies can use the website to enter substantiating data and apply for their tax credit certificate. Tax credit certificates will be awarded beginning July 1, 2011. The total amount of credits issued is capped at $50 million, which will support 20,000 jobs.
Senate Bill 1578, sponsored by Sen. Michael Noland (D-Elgin) and House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), passed the Illinois General Assembly unanimously.<\/P>\nFor eligibility requirements for the Illinois Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit, and to register a new position, visit JobsTaxCredit.illinois.gov<\/A>.<\/P>\nIllinois has added nearly 60,000 jobs in 2010 – more new jobs than any other Midwest state.
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<\/a> Batavia Park District and River West Family Fitness Center Reach Agreement<\/u><\/b><\/font><\/td><\/tr>Posted on 7\/28\/2010
Category: Special Notices<\/font><\/i><\/td><\/tr>Batavia Park District and River West Family Fitness Center Reach Agreement to Combine Operations in Proposed Downtown Recreation Center<\/STRONG><\/P>\nBATAVIA, IL – The Batavia Park District and River West Family Fitness Center are jointly announcing they have reached an oral agreement in principle for the fitness operations of the proposed recreational facility in downtown Batavia. They orally agreed to terms include current River West Family Fitness owner Chris Hylton managing the operations of the new facility. Mr. Hylton’s expertise in the fitness arena enables the Batavia Park District to begin operations with the most key personnel position already in place. In addition, Mr. Hylton’s existing client base would be absorbed into the proposed recreation center. The current River West Family Fitness Center (108 1st St. in Batavia) would no longer occupy the space they are currently in, providing opportunity for additional economic development in close proximity to the proposed redevelopment.
“This is an outstanding opportunity for the Park District, River West and the residents of Batavia,” said Patrick Callahan, President of the Batavia Park Board. He added, “An issue that has come up in discussions has been how this project would affect Chris’ business. His participation in this project puts that to rest with a first rate businessman from Batavia managing a first rate facility”. Chris Hylton is equally enthusiastic about the plan. “The space River West currently operates in is a great historical limestone building. While we love the character of it, it doesn’t allow for some modifications to make us as competitive as we need to be. When I saw the proposed development, I instantly realized how much more user-friendly it would be for my clients and the residents who could join and get a great value”. Mr. Hylton also stated “Our current space would lend itself better to retail and professional services and the location would benefit greatly from it’s proximity to the new recreation center”.
According to Batavia Park District Executive Director Mike Clark, “This agreement in principle would put Mr. Hylton in the position of managing all of the fitness operations of the recreation center. Other Park District programming, including senior citizen services, recreation and other classes would be operated by our professionals currently performing those responsibilities. A formal agreement is pending as the recreation center development is put before the voters in November’s election. “I cannot stress enough that if the voters approve this referendum, their tax bills will not go up as a result. The bonding authority the Park District maintains with our AAA bond rating, along with substantial savings through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act make this opportunity the most attractive and prudent financial development plan we’ve ever seen”.
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<\/a>Police Auction<\/u><\/b><\/font><\/td><\/tr>Posted on 7\/20\/2010 11:00:00 AM
Category: Special Notices<\/font><\/i><\/td><\/tr>POLICE AUCTION<\/STRONG><\/P>\nNotice is hereby given that the Batavia Police Department shall place for sale approximately 20 bicycles and various articles of lost or stolen property, which is unclaimed. Rightful owners may, up to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, make claim to their property with proper identification and proof of ownership. The Batavia Police Department has entered into an agreement with PropertyRoom.com to auction these items. Please visit www.propertyroom.com<\/A> for further information. A list of these properties is available by contacting Tim Mair at the Batavia Police Department at 630\/454-2500.<\/P>\n <\/P><\/td><\/tr><\/table>
<\/a> 2009 PREVAILING WAGES ORDINANCE<\/u><\/b><\/font><\/td><\/tr>Posted on 7\/13\/2010 2:30:25 PM
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<\/a>Batavia Clothes Closet in Need of Back to School Donations<\/u><\/b><\/font><\/td><\/tr>Posted on 7\/7\/2010 5:01:34 PM
Category: Special Notices<\/font><\/i><\/td><\/tr>The Batavia Clothes Closet is in need of donations for children to buy \"Back to School\" shoes. The requested method of donation is gift cards in denominations of $10 to $20. This allows families in need to purchase shoes that are the right size, etc for their children, while limiting the administration of cash donations by the Batavia Clothes Closet.You can drop any gift cards you are able to donate at the Batavia Interfaith Clothes Closet\/Food Pantry located at 100 Flinn Drive in Batavia. Their number is (630) 879-3784. Thank you in advance for giving what you can!<\/td><\/tr><\/table>
<\/a>City Council Park Board Joint Meeting<\/u><\/b><\/font><\/td><\/tr>Posted on 7\/2\/2010 1:18:21 PM
Category: Special Notices<\/font><\/i><\/td><\/tr>City Council and Park Board Look to Move Forward with
Discussion of Proposed Downtown Recreation Center Redevelopment Project<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/P>\n <\/FONT><\/O:P><\/SPAN><\/P>\nBatavia, IL –The Batavia City Council and Batavia Park Board met on July 1st to discuss a proposed downtown redevelopment project and provide an opportunity for public input. <\/SPAN>City staff and park district staff presented the current proposal offered by Preferred Development, a Chicago-based development and management company, to construct a 62,000 sq ft all-ages family recreational facility, a 5,000 sq ft retail building and a supporting parking structure to generate more foot traffic and reinvigorate the downtown. <\/O:P><\/FONT><\/FONT><\/P>\n <\/FONT><\/O:P><\/P>\nPreferred Development has entered into a purchase contract for the shopping center at the northwest corner of Wilson and Island Avenue, and has asked the park district to come to the table with plans for an anchor facility that would promote commerce, satisfy recreational needs, support the city\'s vision and revitalize the heart of downtown Batavia. <\/SPAN>The City would participate in the proposed project with the incorporation of a multi-level parking structure and 5,000 sq ft retail building fronting Wilson St. <\/SPAN>The project also provides for a new McDonald’s restaurant to be built on the corner of Wilson St and Island Ave. McDonald’s is currently located immediately to the west of the strip center, and land swaps would create the parcels needed for all of the facilities. <\/SPAN><\/O:P><\/FONT><\/FONT><\/P>\n <\/FONT><\/O:P><\/P>\n“A key element in downtown redevelopment is to reinforce it as the heart of the City, a center for activity for people of all ages, and locating an important institution here not only brings people here, but makes a strong statement about the community’s sense of place” said Bill McGrath, Batavia City Administrator. <\/O:P><\/FONT><\/FONT><\/P>\n <\/FONT><\/O:P><\/P>\nPark District staff also was pleased to have been asked to join the developer to be part of this proposed concept.<\/O:P><\/FONT><\/FONT><\/P>\n <\/FONT><\/O:P><\/P>\n“The park district is excited about this invitation,\" said Executive Director Mike Clark. “We value the community’s feedback and plan on spending the remainder of the summer having open discussions about the proposed concept. We care about what people in the community think and are available to answer any questions people have regarding the project.\"<\/O:P><\/FONT><\/FONT><\/P>\n <\/SPAN><\/O:P><\/FONT><\/FONT><\/P>\nPlans have not been formalized but conceptual plans are available for viewing on both the City and Park District websites. <\/SPAN>Additional information on this project can be found on the city and the park district websites www.cityofbatavia.net or www.bataviaparks.org. <\/SPAN>Questions can also be or by calling either the City 630.454.2000 or the Park District 630.879.5235. <\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/FONT><\/P><\/td><\/tr><\/table>
<\/a>Joint City Council & Park District Board Meeting 7\/1<\/u><\/b><\/font><\/td><\/tr>Posted on 6\/29\/2010
Category: Special Notices<\/font><\/i><\/td><\/tr>Joint City Council and Park Board Meeting to Discuss
Proposed Downtown Recreation Center Redevelopment Project<\/STRONG><\/P>\nBatavia, IL – A joint City Council and Park Board meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, July 1 at the City Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a proposal received by the Batavia Park District and the City by Chicago-based Preferred Development to participate in a downtown redevelopment project. <\/P>\n The Boards will discuss how the proposed plan could fit into their respective goals\/visions established to support the community and the costs associated with the project. There will also be an opportunity for public input after the discussion. The proposed concept includes the construction of a 62,000 sq ft new all-ages recreational facility, a new McDonald’s restaurant (replacing a 30+ year old facility), 5,000 sq ft retail building and multi-use parking structure with surplus parking for that area. <\/P>\n Preferred Development has entered into a purchase contract for the shopping center at the NW corner of Wilson Street and Island Avenue and has asked the park district to come to the table with plans for an anchor facility that would promote commerce, satisfy recreational needs, support the city\'s vision and revitalize the heart of downtown Batavia. If approved the City would participate in the proposed project with the incorporation of a multi-level parking structure and 5,000 sq ft retail building fronting Wilson St. The project also provides for a brand new McDonald’s to be built on the corner of Wilson St and Island Ave. <\/P>\n Plans have not been formalized but conceptual plans are available for viewing on both the City and Park District websites www.cityofbatavia.net<\/A>; www.bataviaparks.org<\/A>.<\/P>\n
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<\/a> Chimney Swift Tower Dedication<\/u><\/b><\/font><\/td><\/tr>Posted on 6\/9\/2010
Category: Special Notices<\/font><\/i><\/td><\/tr>On Friday, June 11 at 4 p.m., Batavia Enterprises, Inc. will be dedicating a Chimney Swift Tower in honor of the late 3rd Ward Alderwoman and 2009 Batavia Citizen of the Year Linnea Miller. There will be a short ceremony starting at 4:00 p.m. by the tower, which is located near the river on Shumway Street behind the Batavia Enterprises’ building. <\/P>\n A joint effort between the City of Batavia, Batavia Park District and Batavia Enterprises was put forth to save the charming chimney swifts last year after their previous home in the Batavia Bowl was demolished. Please join Batavia Enterprises in dedicating this inspiring monument in Linnea Miller’s honor.
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