City Council Preview
Council will meet on Monday, March 20 at 7 p.m. Here are some noteworthy items on the agenda:
- A discussion about the Algonquin Road Grade Separation Project. The project proposes an overpass over the Union Pacific Railroad between Mt. Prospect Rd. and Wolf Rd. This ambitious project will take some time to construct and will impact nearby facilities.
- The City’s Municipal Code was amended in 2019 to create a three-year pilot program to allow residents to keep hens under specific regulations. The pilot program is set to expire on April 30, 2023, and the City Council has the opportunity to determine how the program will continue. Approval of the proposed ordinance would update the City Code to convert the pilot program into a permanent program to allow the keeping of chicken hens under certain regulations. The amendments also propose edits to some of the existing rules, such as allowing a maximum of six hens instead of four.
- Consideration of a resolution in support of a Cook County class 6b tax incentive for the property located at 55 Howard Avenue.
Read the agenda here for more details and watch the livestream here.
Women's History Month
March is Women’s History Month, a time reflecting on the often-overlooked contributions of women in United States history and today. We are incredibly thankful to the hardworking women in our community and those who stood before us. We dedicate this month to celebrating their accomplishments.
Be sure to check out our Women’s History Month video featuring local women sharing their professional advice.
Highlander Transportation Takes Important First Development Step
A demolition permit was issued for the former Ozinga Concrete Manufacturing (Meyer Material) facility on March 13, 2023. Highlander Transportation plans to build an approximately 60,000-square-foot distribution facility to serve as its new home at 580 S. Wolf Rd. The contractors believe that they can begin the demolition by Monday. The City has relayed to the contractors that all elements to be demolished on the site must be wet prior to their demolition to mitigate the dust and debris. Once the demolition begins, the contractor estimates it will take 60 days to demolish all the buildings and structures on the property.
We’ve provided a photo of the expected structure demolition sequence. Demolition will be starting on the north end of the property and move south as the process continues.
The City will follow up with another update once permits for sitework and building construction are issued.
Understanding your Flood Risk
Learn about your flood risk by reviewing FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). If you think your property is located within a regulatory floodplain, floodway or an area with known flooding, the City of Des Plaines Engineering Division can review the FIRM for you and assess your risk.
Go to desplaines.org/floodplainrequest to request a free floodplain determination letter for any property within the City. If you feel that your home has been incorrectly mapped within FEMA’s regulatory floodplain, contact the Engineering Division at 847-391-5390.
Go to msc.fema.gov to view FIRMs.
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Pace Bus Job Fair
Sat., March 25, at 550 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights.
Get hired immediately for available bus operator, servicer and other positions at Pace’s Northwest Division in Des Plaines.
Same-day job offers will be made. For bus operator jobs, applicants should plan to attend a three-hour session starting at 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Just interested in learning more? Stop by any time between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit PaceBus.com/careers for more information.
Emergency Management Volunteers
Have you ever seen a bad accident, large fire, or other incident and wondered how you could help? Do you want to make a difference in Des Plaines? If so, consider applying for the Des Plaines Emergency Management Agency (EMA) volunteer program! Orientation will be on March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. To learn more about this volunteer opportunity and the requirements, please visit desplaines.org/ema.
March & April Meetings & Reminders
- 3/20 Council Meeting 7 p.m.
- 4/3 First Week of LRS Yard Waste Collection
- 4/3 Council Meeting 7 p.m.
- 4/4 Consolidated Election
- 4/17 Council Meeting 7 p.m.
Visit desplaines.org and check out our calendar to see what’s happening at the City and around town.
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