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July, 06 2026 00:00:00
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Sewer and Water Upgrades Approved for SSTI Program House at 356 Manakwa Street
The Board of Trustees approved a contract for sewer line replacement and water service upgrade at 356 Manakwa Street. This work is part of the South Suburban Trades Initiative (SSTI) program, where the village acquires abandoned houses and uses them for workforce development. The project at 356 Manakwa Street is necessary to address both water and sewer issues. The village has a history of successfully selling these renovated houses, with the most recent sale at 406 Sauk Trail for over $200,000, which then funds future projects within the program. The contract amount is not to exceed $53,151.18.
North Downtown Parking Lot to Be Resurfaced; Cunningham Drive Inclusion to Be Studied
The Board of Trustees approved a contract for the resurfacing of the north downtown parking lot, located behind the Rich Town Trip Senior Center, for an amount not to exceed $200,000. The work is scheduled to be completed after the art fair in September. The cost will be addressed through a budget amendment later in the year as it was not a budgeted item. Trustee Moore inquired about the exclusion of Cunningham Drive from the resurfacing project, and staff explained that it is a public right-of-way with different funding sources and that including it would require additional funds, which they will explore and report back to the board.
Park Forest Considers Battery Energy Storage Facility Development
The Board of Trustees discussed an ordinance for a first reading regarding a real estate sale and development agreement with New South Town Investments LLC for a battery energy storage system facility at 90 South Orchard Drive. Jerry Berlin, representing the developer, explained that the facility will consist of 5 to 12 storage container-sized batteries that store energy from the grid during non-peak hours and release it during peak usage, supplementing the energy grid. The facility is intended to meet state requirements under the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act. The property is located in the village's industrial area. A special use permit will be required, and the board was not asked to vote, but rather to discuss the proposal and its potential impact, including fire safety and community revenue.
Village Authorizes Purchase of Spare Chlorination Equipment for Water Plant
The Board of Trustees approved the purchase of one spare Wallace and Tiemann OSEC on-site electrolytic chlorination electrolyzer for the village water plant. The OSEC units are crucial for producing chlorine used for disinfection. With a lifespan of seven to ten years, the existing units require replacement, with one purchased in 2017 nearing the end of its life. The village purchased a spare unit last year and now seeks to buy another to ensure redundancy and prevent disruptions if the second existing unit fails. The cost for the spare unit is $36,476.36, and it has a lead time of approximately 16 weeks.
Park Forest Declares July as Parks and Recreation Month
The Board of Trustees proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month in Park Forest, recognizing the integral role of parks and recreation in promoting health, wellness, cognitive performance, and community economic prosperity. The proclamation highlighted that parks encourage physical activity, provide healthy meals and educational programming, increase property values, attract businesses, reduce crime, and serve as essential infrastructure resilient to climate change. The Recreation, Parks, and Community Health Department was commended for its programming, facilities, and events.
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