NEW! Read more about the new proposed TIF areas in Beach Park:

► Green Bay Road Redevelopment Project
► Wadsworth/Lewis Redevelopment Project
► Sheridan Road South Redevelopment Project

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission was created to act as an agent for the Village of Beach Park, for the purpose of development and redevelopment of two business districts, the Green Bay/Wadsworth Road Business District and the Sheridan Road Business District. The Economic Development Commission consists of nine members and a Chairperson appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Village Board.

The following is a list of benefits of a "Business District:"

• Able to approve all development and redevelopment proposals in that district
• To acquire, manage, convey or otherwise dispose of real & personal property
• To apply for and accept capital grant and loans from the US and the State of IL, or any instrumentality of the US or the STATE
• To borrow funds as it may be deemed necessary for the purpose of business district development and redevelopment
• To enter into contract with any public or private agency or person
• To sell, lease, trade or improve real property
• To employ all such persons as may be necessary for the planning, administration and implementation of business district plans
• To expend such public funds as may be necessary for the planning, execution and implementation of the business district plans
• To establish by ordinance or resolution procedures for the planning, execution and implementation of business district plans

See Also:

• Village Meetings Calendar
• Government Departments & Committees