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Land Use and Economic Development Committee

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Jul 6, 2026

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Lease extension approved for snack bar

Published Jul 6, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Lease extension approved for snack bar

The committee approved a lease extension for GiGi's Sweets, LLC to continue operating the snack bar at Gateway Transportation Center, with monthly rent set at $242 in 2026, $291 in 2027, and $339 in 2028. Members also received a presentation on the Heritage Corridor Destinations annual report, which said 11% of tracked visitors were visitors, down 3% from the previous year, and 82% came from out of state.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Committee approves downtown SSA study and tax abatement

The committee approved a $54,260 contract with SB Friedman to study and recommend changes to the downtown Special Service Area (SSA) and approved an amendment extending a five‑year property tax abatement for Supermercados El Güero at 118 Jackson Street so the abatement covers 2025–2029.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Committee approves TIF loan for Matise Events and amends Rock Run Crossing development agreement

At the May 4, 2026 Land Use & Economic Development Committee meeting, members approved minutes from 3/18/26, authorized a 5-year forgivable TIF loan ($79,500) with a lien for Matise Events LLC at 113 N. Ottawa, and approved an amended and restated development agreement with Cullinan Joliet, LLC for the Rock Run Crossing project that reduces a $100 million bond by $16 million and ties incentives to performance; the Rock Run presentation noted Dick’s House of Sport as an anchor and projected 8,000 construction and 5,000 permanent jobs.

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Briefing

Oct 22, 2025

Joliet Land Use & Economic Development Committee (Oct 22, 2025) — Lease approved for Union Station restaurant; senior housing amendment and RTA TOD MOU approved

The committee approved a 5-year lease (with a 2-year option) for La Sociedad, Inc. to operate Casa Catrina Mexican Heritage Cuisine at Union Station, approved Amendment #4 (5-year extension) to the Senior Suites development agreement at 215 N. Ottawa, continued the Joliet River Edge Redevelopment Zone ordinance to a Nov. 4 public hearing, and approved an MOU with the Regional Transportation Authority to advance a transit‑oriented development zoning code update. Minutes from the Sept. 3, 2025 special meeting were also approved (one abstention).

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Briefing

Dec 18, 2024

Committee reviews IKEA partnership for Transportation Improvement Program EV charger grant

The Land Use & Economic Development Committee met December 18, 2024 at City Hall, Council Chambers. Councilmen Cesar Cardenas and Cesar Guerrero were present; Councilman Pat Mudron was absent. Economic Development Director Paulina Martínez and IKEA representatives (Kevin Hegarty and Genaro Guerrero) discussed a Transportation Improvement Program grant to install EV chargers in Joliet; staff explained the City's responsibilities and no committee vote was required. The committee approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned. No public comment was received.

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