Ordinance 2025

2025-139 an ordinance granting a certificate of building and use conversion for a non-retail use, medical offices, to be located at 850 N. Milwaukee Ave. Suite 100

2025-138 an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, of the Vernon Hills Code, Section 3-38, License Quantities by Class

2025-137 an ordinance abating the tax hereto levied for the tax year 2025 to pay the principal and interest on $20,190,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017, of the Village of Vernon Hills, Lake County, Illinois

2025-136 an ordinance abating the tax hereto levied for the tax year 2025 to pay the principal and interest on $5,255,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015b, of the Village of Vernon Hills, Lake County, Illinois

2025-135 an ordinance abating the tax hereto levied for the tax year 2025 to pay the principal and interest on $2,005,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015a, of the Village of Vernon Hills, Lake County, Illinois

2025-134 an ordinance abating the tax hereto levied for the tax year 2025 to pay the principal and interest on $5,630,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014, of the Village of Vernon Hills, Lake County, Illinois

2025-133 an ordinance abating the tax hereto levied for the tax year 2025 to pay the principal and interest on $7,850,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012a, of the Village of Vernon Hills, Lake County, Illinois

2025-132 an ordinance authorizing approval of a $1,000 donation to the Vernon Hills High School Football Hall of Fame

2025-131 an ordinance authorizing extension of a professional services agreement between Morrill and Fiedler, LLC and the Village of Vernon Hills at an annual cost of $66,000 for calendar years 2026 and 2027

2025-130 an ordinance authorizing the Village to waive the bidding process and enter into contracts with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. for the July 4th and Vernon Hills Days fireworks in an amount not to exceed $57,000

2025-129 an ordinance authorizing the Village Manager to execute a contract with Sawvell Tree Service for parkway tree trimming for an amount not to exceed $54,000

2025-128 an ordinance awarding a contract to Kluber Inc. to provide professional architectural services for the Village Hall siding replacement project for an amount not to exceed $33,975

2025-127 an ordinance authorizing the reduction of the performance guarantee for the Heathrow Scientific Development 440 N. Fairway Drive

2025-126 an ordinance amending Chapter 2 “Administration” of the Village Code of the Village of Vernon Hills, Illinois

2025-125 an ordinance amending the Vernon Hills Municipal Code regarding a municipal grocery retailers’ occupation tax and a municipal grocery service occupation tax

2025-124 an ordinance authorizing an agreement with Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust to provide insurance coverage for the policy year of December 1, 2025 - December 1, 2026 for an amount not to exceed $913,336

2025-123 an ordinance authorizing approval to waive the competitive bidding process and to authorize the Village Manager to execute a contract extension with James Martin and Associates, Inc. to perform snow & ice control services during the 2026-2027 winter season for an amount not to exceed $148,000

2025-122 an ordinance declaring certain Village property to be surplus and providing for the sale by public or internet auction

2025-121 an ordinance authorizing the reduction of the performance guarantee for the site work associated with the Yard House Development, 950 N. Milwaukee Avenue

2025-120 an ordinance authorizing a revised second amendment to the redevelopment agreement between the Village of Vernon Hills; Hawthorn LP; Hawthorn SP, LLC; Hawthorn CP, LLC; and USEF Centennial FA Hawthorn Owner, LLC for the redevelopment of the Hawthorn Mall comprising a part of the Hawthorn Mall TIF District of the Village of Vernon Hills, Lake County, Illinois

2025-119 an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Administration, and Chapter 16, Planning, of the Vernon Hills Municipal Code, related to references to the Assistant Village Manager

2025-118 an ordinance amending the annual budget of the Village of Vernon Hills, County of Lake, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning MAY 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026

2025-117 an ordinance awarding a contract to FGM Architects Inc. to provide professional services for the police station additions and renovations project for an amount not to exceed $1,720,500

2025-116 an ordinance authorizing approval of a professional services agreement with Entertainment Management Group for 2026 Vernon Hills Days in an amount not to exceed $142,000

2025-115 an ordinance declaring certain village equipment as surplus and having little value to dispose of in an appropriate manner

2025-114 UNUSED

2025-113R an ordinance amending ordinance 2013-013 and 2013-014 to amend the special use permit for a planned unit development and certain other approvals for property commonly known as Hawthorn Mall, in the Village of Vernon Hills, Lake County 

2025-112 an ordinance amending Appendix B, Development Regulations, of the Village Code, Appendix I, Project Documents, related to performance guarantees 

2025-111 an ordinance amending Chapter 25, Comprehensive Fees and Penalties, related to amendments to Chapters 7, 10 and 11 of the Village Code 

2025-110 an ordinance deleting Chapter 11, Mechanical Vending Machines and Amusement Devices, and establishing Chapter 11 “Village Facility Usage” 

2025-109 an ordinance amending Chapter 10, Licenses, Permits, and Miscellaneous Business Regulations 

2025-108 an ordinance deleting Chapter 7, Environmental Health/Food 

2025-107 an ordinance amending the Vernon Hills Village Code relative to the operating regulations and restrictions of electric bicycles and non-highway vehicles and the unauthorized use of a sidewalk or bicycle path 

2025-106 an ordinance awarding a contract to Kluber Inc. to provide professional architectural services for the Public Works locker room renovation project for an amount not to exceed $49,100

2025-105 an ordinance approving variations from Chapter 19, Signs, of the Vernon Hills Village Code, for Baxter Credit Union 300-340 N. Milwaukee Avenue

2025-104 an ordinance authorizing approval of a payment to Advanced Business Networks for information technology support for Fiscal Year 2026 in an amount not to exceed $50,000

2025-103 an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, of the Vernon Hills Code, Section 3-12, License Classification and Fees, modifying the Class “G” Special Event License

2025-102 an ordinance authorizing approval to waive the competitive bidding process and to authorize the Village Manager to execute a contract with Geoscapes Landscaping, Inc. to purchase and install an artificial holiday tree an amount not to exceed $42,400

2025-101 an ordinance amending ord. 1993-17, Marketplace PUD, to approve modifications to the architectural appearance for Farmer’s Best Market 413 N. Milwaukee Avenue – Unit 300

2025-100 an ordinance amending ord. 2013-050, which granted amendments to the Zoning Code and a Special Use Permit for a motor vehicle terminal at 1230 Butterfield Road 

2025-099 an ordinance authorizing the reduction of the performance guarantee for the site work associated with the Anton Paar Development, 600 Hickory Hill Drive 

2025-098 an ordinance authorizing the release of the performance guarantee for the site work associated with The Hawthorn Row / Domaine Development, 700-750 Hawthorn Row 

2025-097 an ordinance authorizing the release of the performance guarantee for the site work associated with Phase I redevelopment at Hawthorn Mall, 122 Hawthorn Center 

2025-096 an ordinance authorizing the release of the performance guarantee for the site work associated with the Belle Tire Development, 1810 N. Milwaukee Avenue 

2025-095 an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of the contract and bylaws document of the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC) and authorizing membership in the IPBC by the Village of Vernon Hills 

2025-094 an ordinance approving variations from Chapter 19, Signs, of the Vernon Hills Village Code, for Guzman Y Gomez 701 N. Milwaukee Avenue Unit 354 

2025-093 an ordinance approving a special use and associated site plan, landscape plan, and architectural appearance for a restaurant with a drive-thru, Guzman Y Gomez 701 N. Milwaukee Avenue Unit 354 

2025-092 an ordinance approving variations from Exhibit F, Zoning, of the Rivertree Marketplace RPUD (ordinance 563), to facilitate the development of a drive-thru restaurant, Guzman Y Gomez 701 N. Milwaukee Avenue Unit 354

2025-091 an ordinance amending Chapter 10, Licenses, Permits, and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Article VI, to be retitled as Outdoor Use Permits

2025-090 an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, of the Vernon Hills Code, Section 3-38, License Quantities by Class

2025-089 an ordinance declaring certain Village equipment as surplus and having little value to dispose of in an appropriate manner

2025-088 an ordinance authorizing the release of the performance guarantee for the site work associated with the development of 2 E. Phillip Road

2025-087 an ordinance authorizing the release of the performance guarantee for the site work associated with the redevelopment of 890 N. Milwaukee Avenue

2025-086 an ordinance authorizing the release of the performance guarantee for the site work associated with the development of 130 Lakeview Parkway

2025-085 an ordinance amending ord. 2003-025, granting a minor site plan change to permit landscape plan modifications at Waterway Carwash, 860 S. Milwaukee Avenue

2025-084 an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, of the Vernon Hills Code, Section 3-38, License Quantities by Class

2025-083 an ordinance authorizing approval to expend funds from the state seizure fund for the purpose of towing expenditures not to exceed $1,437

2025-082 an ordinance granting a special use permit and associated site plan, landscape plan, and architectural appearance for a daycare facility, The Nest School, to be located at 401 W. Sullivan Drive

2025-081 an ordinance granting variations from Appendix C, Zoning, of the Vernon Hills Code, to facilitate the development of a daycare facility, The Nest School 401 W. Sullivan Drive

2025-080 an ordinance amending the Vernon Hills Municipal Code to create Article XII of Chapter 21 Implementing A Municipal Grocery Retailers’ Occupation Tax and a Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax

2025-079 an ordinance amending chapter 4 – “Animals”- of the Village Code of the Village of Vernon Hills, Illinois

2025-078 an ordinance approving minor site plan and appearance modifications and waiving permit fees for the Countryside Fire Protection District Station 2 project 600 Deerpath Drive

2025-077 an ordinance authorizing a payment to Flock Safety for the purpose of software renewal not to exceed $51,000

2025-076 an ordinance authorizing a payment to Motorola for annual airtime fees in an amount not to exceed $33,046.00

2025-075 an ordinance approving minor site plan modifications to facilitate a parking lot expansion project for Spear Training Center 100 Corporate Woods Parkway

2025-074 an ordinance granting a certificate of building and use conversion for a non-retail use, RYSE Athletic Club, to be located at 480 Ring Drive

2025-073 an ordinance authorizing a payment to Northeastern Illinois Regional Crime Laboratory for annual membership in an amount not to exceed $43,000

2025-072 an ordinance authorizing a second amendment to the redevelopment agreement between the Village of Vernon Hills; Hawthorn LP; Hawthorn SP, LLC; Hawthorn CP, LLC; and USEF Centennial FA Hawthorn Owner, LLC for the redevelopment of the Hawthorn Mall comprising a part of the Hawthorn Mall TIF District of the Village of Vernon Hills, Lake County, Illinois

2025-071 an ordinance amending chapter 3, alcoholic liquor control, of the Vernon Hills Code, section 3-38, license quantities by class

2025-070 an ordinance authorizing approval of expenditures to Currie Motors Fleet for the purchase of two (2) 2025 Ford Explorer Interceptor police vehicles in an amount not to exceed $99,696

2025-069 an ordinance authorizing approval to authorize the Village Manager to execute a contract renewal with Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC (CAM) to provide pavement rejuvenation services for an amount not to exceed $70,000

2025-068 an ordinance authorizing approval to authorize the Village Manager to execute a contract renewal with Highstar Traffic to provide thermoplastic pavement striping services for an amount not to exceed $55,000

2025-067 an ordinance authorizing approval to waive the competitive bidding process and to authorize the Village Manager to execute a contract extension with Patriot Pavement, Inc. to provide crack sealing services for an amount not to exceed $25,000

2025-066 an ordinance amending ordinance 2023-097, relating to indoor heating requirements, to correct a scrivener’s error

2025-065 an ordinance approving the 2025 Social Service Grants (FY 2026)

2025-064 an ordinance authorizing approval of expenditures to Miles Chevrolet for the purchase of two (2) 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV Police Interceptors in an amount not to exceed $116,144.00  

2025-063 an ordinance awarding a contract to Kluber Inc. to provide professional architectural services for the Village Hall siding replacement project for an amount not to exceed $30,250

2025-062 an ordinance authorizing the Village Manager to execute a contract with Morton Salt, Inc. to purchase bulk rock salt for an amount not to exceed $119,000

2025-061 an ordinance approving variations from Chapter 19, Signs, of the Vernon Hills Village Code, for Hacienda Real 371 W. Townline Road

2025-060 an ordinance approving a special use permit for a video gaming center, BHOP Esports, to be located at 506 Hawthorn Center

2025-059 an ordinance approving variations from Chapter 19, Signs, of the Vernon Hills Village Code, for Raising Cane’s 151 E. Towline Road

2025-058 an ordinance approving a special use and associated site plan, landscape plan, and architectural appearance for a restaurant with a drive-thru, Raising Cane’s, to be located at 151 E. Townline Road

2025-057 an ordinance approving variations from Exhibit E, zoning, of the Continental Executive Parke RPUD (ordinance 639), to facilitate the development of a drive-thru restaurant, Raising Cane’s 151 E. Towline Road

2025-056 an ordinance authorizing the conversion, consolidation, and dissolution of Village reporting funds 

2025-055 an ordinance authorizing approval to waive the competitive bidding process for the purchase of AXON Draft One report writing software and the total 32-month expenditure not to exceed $164,183 from AXON Enterprise, Inc.

2025-054 an ordinance authorizing approval of expenditures to Tyler Technologies for the purchase of Munis and Incode maintenance services for fiscal year 2026 in an amount not to exceed $62,000

2025-053 an ordinance granting a special use permit for a home daycare with seven or more children, Happy J Home Daycare, 305 Court of Elm 

2025-052 an ordinance adopting an annual budget for the Village of Vernon Hills for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026

2025-051 an ordinance amending ord. 2008-020, to approve modifications to the architectural appearance for Kyuramen 545 Lakeview Parkway

2025-050 an ordinance amending ordinance 2008-024, to approve modifications to the architectural appearance for Shabu-Yo 455 Townline Road Suite A

2025-049 an ordinance adjusting the current senior staff salaries for the Village of Vernon Hills

2025-048 an ordinance adopting the Village of Vernon Hills employee compensation plan for fiscal year 2026

2025-047 an ordinance declaring certain Village property to be surplus and providing for the sale by public or internet auction

2025-046 an ordinance authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2025 ford F250 pickup truck from Sutton Ford for an amount not to exceed $55,000

2025-045 an ordinance authorizing the purchase of retrofit led street light fixtures from Steiner Electric for an amount not to exceed $248,306.95

2025-044 an ordinance authorizing approval to waive the competitive bidding process and to authorize the Village Manager to execute a contract with Overhead Door Solutions, Inc. to remove and replace eight (8) overhead door operators at the Public Works facility for an amount not to exceed $35,000

2025-043 an ordinance awarding the 2025 joint bid road rehabilitation to Brothers Asphalt Paving, LLC. for an amount not to exceed $5,467,506.15

2025-042 an ordinance authorizing the Village Manager to execute a contract renewal with Chadwick Contracting to perform bituminous pavement patching for an amount not to exceed $120,000

2025-041 an ordinance granting a special use permit for a tasting room, Aged in Oak, to be located at 935 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111

2025-040 an ordinance amending Appendix C, Zoning, of the Vernon Hills Code of Ordinances, Section 3.2, definitions, and Section 13.3, special uses in the B-1 District, related to tasting rooms

2025-039 an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, of the Vernon Hills Code, Section 3-38, License Quantities by class

2025-038 an ordinance amending Chapter 25, Comprehensive Fees and Penalities, Section 25-3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, to establish the fees associated with the class “Q” license

2025-037 an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, of the Vernon Hills Code, Section 3-12, License Classes and Fees, to create the class “Q” taproom license

2025-036 an ordinance approving a contract between Lauterbach & Amen, LLP and the Village of Vernon Hills for accounting and financial services

2025-035 an ordinance awarding a contract to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. to provide professional geospatial services for an amount not to exceed $47,400

2025-034 an ordinance awarding a two-year contract to Avalon Petroleum Co. for the purchase and delivery of gasoline and diesel fuel, and authorizing payment for said services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 within fiscal year 2026

2025-033 an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, of the Vernon Hills Code, Section 3-38, License Quantities by Class

2025-032 an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, of the Vernon Hills Code, Section 3-12, License Classification and Fees, modifying the Class “N” Convenience Store License

2025-031 an ordinance authorizing an agreement with The Illinois Department of Transportation for the construction of intersection improvements at CDW Way and IL 21

2025-030 an ordinance awarding a multi-year contract to TKG Environmental Services Group, LLC to provide contractual street sweeping services for an amount not to exceed $70,000

2025-029 an ordinance awarding a multi-year contract to Chicagoland Trenchless Rehabilitation, Inc. (CTR) to provide Storm Sewer CCTV inspections, cleaning and repairs for an amount not to exceed $64,000

2025-028 an ordinance awarding a multi-year contract to Best Quality Cleaning, Inc. to provide janitorial services at the Public Works Facility, Arbortheater, Metra Station, Village Hall, Police Department, Communications Center, and MUNI Golf Course for an amount not to exceed $76,680

2025-027 an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, of the Vernon Hills Code, Section 3-38, license quantities by class

2025-026 an ordinance awarding a contract to Clarke Mosquito Management, Inc. to provide mosquito abatement services for an amount not to exceed $65,000

2025-025 an ordinance awarding a contract to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. to provide construction engineering services for the Seavey Ditch and Lake Charles Plan for an amount not to exceed $237,217

2025-024 an ordinance awarding the Seavey Ditch and Lake Charles Restoration Plan to Semper Fi Land, Inc. for $1,941,206.00

2025-023 an ordinance approving a Right of Entry / Access Agreement with the Village of Libertyville for the Seavey Master Plan Project Phase 3

2025-022 an ordinance approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Vernon Hills Park District for the Seavey Master Plan Project Phase 3

2025-021 an ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Lake County Stormwater Management Commission for funding related to the Seavey Master Plan Project Phase 3

2025-020 an ordinance amending the Vernon Hills Village Code relative to prohibited parking of vehicles

2025-019 an ordinance awarding a contract to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. to provide professional engineering services for the Harvey Lake Master Plan for an amount not to exceed $100,976

2025-018 an ordinance authorizing approval to waive the competitive bidding process and award a contract to Homestead Electrical Contracting, LLC to furnish and install a replacement generator at the Village Hall for an amount not to exceed $91,570

2025-017 an ordinance authorizing approval to waive the competitive bidding process and to authorize the Village Manager to execute a contract extension with Bluestem Ecological Services to provide open space native stewardship services for an amount not to exceed $45,000

2025-016 an ordinance authorizing approval to waive the competitive bidding process and to authorize the Village Manager to execute a contract extension with Grundstrom Landscape, Inc. to provide landscape maintenance services at the VHAC for an amount not to exceed $45,000

2025-015 an ordinance authorizing the Village Manager to execute a contract extension with Balanced Environments, Inc. to perform specialized landscape mowing and maintenance of Village property for an amount not to exceed $60,000

2025-014 an ordinance amending Appendix C, Zoning, of the Vernon Hills Code of Ordinances, Section 3.2, Definitions, Section 4.16, General Regulations, And Section 13.3, Special Uses in the B-1 District, related to electric vehicle charging

2025-013 an ordinance amending Chapter 25, Comprehensive Fees and Penalties, Section 25-27, fees for Appendix C – Zoning, to establish a fee for a home daycare special use application

2025-012 an ordinance amending Appendix C, Zoning, of the Vernon Hills Code of Ordinances, Article 4, General Regulations, Section 4.7.3, home occupations, related to home daycare regulations

2025-011 an ordinance authorizing approval to waive the competitive bidding process and to purchase a 2025 Chevrolet Blazer electric vehicle for an amount not to exceed $50,000

2025-010 an ordinance authorizing approval of a professional services agreement with Entertainment Management Group for 2025 Vernon Hills Days in an amount not to exceed $150,000

2025-009 an ordinance declaring certain Village equipment as surplus having little value and authorizing disposal in an appropriate manner

2025-008 an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, of the Vernon Hills Code, Section 3-38, License Quantities by Class

2025-007 an ordinance authorizing expenditures over $25,000 to Brightview Landscapes to perform general mowing of Village property for an amount not to exceed $99,152

2025-006 an ordinance authorizing expenditures over $25,000 to Tigris to perform aquatic weed and algae control services for an amount not to exceed $39,455

2025-005 an ordinance authorizing the Village Manager to execute a contract extension with Advanced Tree Care to perform parkway tree trimming services for an amount not to exceed $70,000

2025-004 an ordinance authorizing the Village Manager to execute a contract renewal with Schroeder & 

2025-003 an ordinance declaring certain Village equipment as surplus and having little value to dispose of in an appropriate manner

2025-002 an ordinance authorizing approval to waive the competitive bidding process and to purchase supplies and services from Cornerstone Detention, and Imperial Surveillence in support of Police Department Operations Post 911 Dispatch consolidation in a combined amount not to exceed $49,710

2025-001 an ordinance authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2024 Vermeer BC1800xl chipper from Vermeer Midwest for an amount not to exceed $98,000