Annual Report - Village of Round Lake Beach

Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Annual Mayoral Panel
January 16, 2014
The Village of Round Lake Beach
An Attractive Place to Locate a Business
Mayor Richard H. Hill
Presentation Overview
Location, Location, Location………………
* Major Commercial Corridors
*Testimonial
*Accessibility & Connectivity
Investment in Infrastructure
* Capital Planning
* Affordability
* Neighborhood Reinvestment
Financial Strength & Fiscally Responsible * Stable Tax Rate
*Solid Bond
Stable Political Environment & Community Involvement
Opportunities and Changing Economic Climate
Awards & Recognition
* Government Finance Officers Association Budget Award
* Illinois Governor’s Home Town Award
Community Pride
The Village of Round Lake Beach
An attractive place to locate a business
Choosing A Business Location
When you buy a home, you are told the thing to look for is location, location, location. The same is true for buying or leasing space for you business. Why Locate in Round
Lake Beach
Location, Location,
Location…
Location, Location, Location….
Monaville & RT 83
Cedar Lake & Rollins Road
Rollins Road, Hainesville & Route 83
Location, Location, Location….
Great Business Location –
Ken & Betty Slove – Owner Lovin Oven
Accessibility & Connectivity
Improving Pedestrian Access throughout the village’s commercial corridor
Accessibility & Connectivity
Pedestrian Trails
Proposed
Hook Drive Extension
Proposed
Accessibility & Connectivity
Pedestrian Trails & Sidewalks
Rollins Gateway – West to East
Accessibility & Connectivity
Pedestrian Trails & Sidewalks
Rollins Gateway – South to North
Route 83
Affordable & Sustainable
Capital Planning…
Investing in Infrastructure
Affordable & Sustainable
Capital Planning…
Streets & Sanitary Sewer
Affordable & Sustainable
Capital Planning…
Water Distribution
A Sustainable, Fully Funded Capital Plan….
Neighborhood Reinvestment (eliminating blight)….
162 Shorewood Demolition pending
29 North Channel
Demolition pending
1502 Grove Demolition pending 1529 Meadowbrook
demo completed.
1319 Walnut
demo completed.
1321 Poplar
demo completed.
223 North Channel Tenants signed lease extension to May 31, 2014.
130 Woodland demo completed.
509 Orchard demo completed
920 Kenilworth demo completed
416 E. Lake demo completed
117 Acre demo completed
118 Acre
purchase, swap w/416 E. Lake
Financial Strength & Fiscally Responsible Is Fiscally Responsible:
Tax Levy Percentage Change
(Since 2008 – Start of most recent
recession)
Rate Breakdown
Financially Stable
Outlook
“The stable outlook reflects our view of the village's very strong budgetary flexibility and strong budgetary performance, which is supported by strong management..….”
Politically Stable, Involved & Experienced Community Officials
Businesses look for Officials who are Involved and
Dedicated to Serving their Community:
Involved with the Business Community…
Chamber Business Training
Harbor Freight Tools
Emergency Preparedness Training
State Bank of the Lakes
Businesses look for committed public servants:
Welcome Back to School
National Night Out
Touch a Truck
BeachFest
Welcome Back to School
Business Looks for Opportunities and Current Economic Climate
Is Undergoing Redevelopment
Rollins Commons
Rollins Crossing
SIDA Shopping Center
Eagle Creek
Is Undergoing Redevelopment
The Village is working with the
Owners on Redevelopment
Opportunities
Mallard Creek Shopping Center
Rollins Commons
Shopping Center
Lots of Rumors…
But Nothing to Announce
Reputation of the Community is Important to a Business
Awards and Recognition
Strives for Excellence:
Village Awards
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2013 Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY 2013/2014
2013 Home Town Award ‐ State Cup Finalist
2012 Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY 2012/2013
2011 Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY 2011/2012
2011 Governor's Home Town Award ‐ State Cup Finalist
2010 American City & County Magazine Crown Communities Awards
2010 Illinois American Planning Association Award
2010 Art Alliance Illinois ‐ Illinois Arts Friendly Community Awards Honorable Mention
2010 Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA)
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY 2010/2011
2009 Governor's Home Town Award
2009 International City/County Management Association Recognition
2009 Illinois Park and Recreation Association Outstanding Facility and Park Award
2009 Illinois State Historical Society Awards Honorable Mention
2009 Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA)
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY 2009/2010
2008 Illinois State Historical Society Awards Honorable Mention
2006 Illinois Urban Innovations in Illinois Award
2006 Governor's Home Town Award
2004 Illinois American Planning Association Award
2004 Illinois Municipal League Community Innovation Award
2002 Illinois Urban Innovations in Illinois Award
2001 Governor's Illinois Tomorrow Award
Businesses Want to Know How the Community Feels about Itself
Community Pride & Community Make‐up
So what does the community think about itself…
Friendly, Genuine, Affordable, Livable, Where I Belong
A Slice of Americana…..
Thank You