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 History of Northlake > Today & the Future |
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Since
Mayor Sherwin's term began in May of 1997, he and the City Council have been working diligently to rectify
financial burdens placed on the City and as a result, as of November 1999, all outstanding bills left from
the previous administration have been paid and the accounts are all current. The City's financial house was
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| Veterans Memorial Fountain |
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further put in order through the implementation of standard accounting procedures and safeguards. The City's
bills are now paid within 30 days, strengthening the City's credit as a result. All City funds have been placed
in interest bearing accounts as well.
Along
with six other neighboring communities, the City has also reached agreement with Melrose Park on the construction
of a new water line from the City of Chicago. This project, one of the largest public works projects in the
history of the western suburbs, should be completed within two years, and will insure the City of a safe,
reliable source of water for many years to come.
A new
police chief was appointed through the Illinois Police Chief's Association. Chief Dennis Koletsos has
made many necessary upgrades to the City's Police Department including a completely upgraded "state-of-the art"
Communications Center. The Police Department will continue to work on the goal of national accreditation by
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| Curb and gutter improvements on a Northlake
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the year 2002. As the City begins the year 2001, improvements to infrastructure will continue with new water
mains, replacement of several water valves and continued replacement and fill-in of sidewalks where needed.
The
City is looking forward to the completion of the reconstruction of Northwest Avenue, and the beginning of a
new park at Gail and Lemoyne as a result of the Department of Natural Resources grant in the amount of $219,000,
and the cooperation of the Memorial Park District and School District 87.
There
will be no real estate tax increase for 2001, while the City will continue to enhance the quality of life
in Northlake through the improvements already mentioned, as well as continued efforts at beautification,
tree planting and other programming which will make our community stand out from our neighbors.
The
progress the City has made in the past 4 years and will achieve in the current year is not possible
without the dedication of the City Council which is equally dedicated to improving the community.
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