Rules for Plainfield Avenue Improvement District May Change
The township is considering changes to the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA). The proposal would add more properties to the authority's development area and change how the authority is governed, including how its boundaries can be changed and how it can be dissolved. The proposal had a first reading at the Township Board's June 8, 2026 meeting.
Timeline
- Agenda posted from agenda · published Jun 4, 2026
- Agenda posted from agenda · published Jun 5, 2026
- Listed for a meeting from agenda · published Jun 5, 2026
This item appeared at a past meeting, but minutes or final action evidence are not in the local record yet. Action may have been taken not yet represented here.
Key facts
- The proposal would amend the ordinance to include additional parcels in the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority's development area.
- A proposed change would allow the Township Board to alter the district's boundaries or dissolve the authority by passing a resolution.
- The governing board of the authority would be changed to consist of the Township Supervisor or an assignee, and between 5 and 9 appointed members.
- The ordinance was introduced at the Township Board meeting on June 8, 2026.
- If adopted, the ordinance changes would take effect upon publication.
Discretion or exceptions
- The proposed ordinance would give the Township Board discretion to alter the authority's boundaries or dissolve it by resolution at a future date.
- The Township Board would have the discretion to determine the number of appointed members on the authority's board, within the range of 5 to 9 members.
Who could be affected
- Property owners within the existing and proposed expanded boundaries of the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority district.
What could change
- More properties would be included in the district's development area, as shown on an updated map.
- The Township Board would be able to alter the district's boundaries or dissolve the authority completely by passing a resolution, which is a less formal process than amending an ordinance.
- The authority's governing board would consist of the Township Supervisor (or their assignee) and a number of appointed members determined by the Township Board, ranging from 5 to 9.
What to watch
Following its introduction at the June 8, 2026 meeting, the ordinance may be considered for adoption by the Township Board at a future meeting. A full copy of the proposed ordinance is available for review at the Township Clerk's office.
- Which specific properties are proposed to be added to the development area?
- How would expanding the district affect tax revenue capture and the funding of future projects?
- When might the Township Board hold a final vote on these changes?
Questions to check
- The specific list of parcels proposed to be added to the development area is referenced in 'Exhibit A' of the ordinance, but this list was not included in the provided meeting documents.
- The map of the expanded development area, 'Exhibit B', was included but may be difficult to interpret without a corresponding list of affected parcels.
Supporting records
These related records help explain the item, including the agenda listing, staff explanation, and draft text.
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Provide the first reading and public notice of an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance 787 Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority
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PLAINFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION PUBLIC NOTICE IS GIVEN that at a meeting of the Township Board for Plainfield Charter Township held on June 08, 2026, the following ordinance was introduced: 'AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 787.' The Ordinance, with or without amendments, may be considered for adoption by the Township Board at any future meeting. The effect of the Ordinance is summarized…
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EXHIBIT B THE FOLLOWING MAP DEPICTS THE DEVELOPMENT AREA IN RELATION TO HIGHWAYS, STREETS, STREAMS, AND OTHERWISE Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority Area Plainfield Charter Township Article 7. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be found to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the…
Meeting history
Agenda and minutes records showing when this item appeared and what procedural step it reached over time.
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The item appeared on the Board of Trustees Meeting agenda: Provide the first reading and public notice of an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance 787 - Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority Provide the first reading and public notice of an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance 787 - Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority
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