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R-08-022
Resolution of Intent to Establish a Business District
for the Purpose of Development and Redevelopment
of the Gary Lang Auto Group Property
WHEREAS, it is essential to the economic and social welfare of the city of McHenry that the retail
districts be encouraged, developed, maintained, and revitalized by assuring opportunities for development or
redevelopment and attracting sound and stable commercial growth; and
WHEREAS, Illinois State Statutes provide the authority for municipalities to create ]Business Districts
for the purposes of Development and Redevelopment efforts; and
WHEREAS, creation of a Business District requires approval of a Business District Plan and a Public
Hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, creating a Business District as defined by Illinois State Statutes authorizes municipalities
to expend public funds as may be necessary for the planning, execution and implementation oi"Business District
plans; and
WHEREAS, the city of McHenry has passed and approved a Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map
as required by Illinois State Statutes; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined the Gary Lang Auto Group Property described on Exhibit A herein
attached and made a part hereof is in need of development in accordance with the City's approved
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the McHenry City Council supports the establishment of a Business District and the
provision of development incentives through the Business District as specified in the Business District Plan in
the form of a sales tax rebate for a portion of the sales tax generated from the operation of a new automobile
dealership within said Business District as specified in Exhibit B attached hereto and made: a part hereof, and
WHEREAS, the creation of the Business District and Business District Plan is dedicated to the
promotion of the public interest of the residents of the city of McHenry and to the enhancement of the tax base
within the Business District and the use of the Business District and Business District Plan is hereby declared to
be a public use essential to the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of McHenry,
McHenry County, Illinois., as follows:
1. That it is the city of McHenry's intent to establish a Business District for the purpose stated herein;
2. That it is the city of McHenry's intent to approve a Business District Plan for the purpose stated herein;
3. That a public hearing for the creation of the Business District and approval of the Business District Plan
will be held on January 19, 2009;
4. That notice shall be published in the Northwest Herald between January 5, 2009 and January 12, 2009
notifying the general public of the Public Hearing; and,
5. That a copy of the Business District Plan will be available at the Office of the City Clerk in the
McHenry Municipal Center.
Passed and approved this 15'' day of'December, 2008.
Voting Aye:
Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon
Voting Nay:
None
Not Voting:
None
Abstaining:
None
Absent:
None
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