Lemont opens truth-in-taxation hearing on $5.0 million proposed levy; hearing closed same night
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Summary
The Lemont Village Board opened a public hearing on a proposed 2025 tax levy of $5,002,087 (a 6.75% increase over 2024), heard questions about the levy and growth assumptions, and closed the hearing after residents requested additional financial detail to be provided later.
The Lemont Village Board opened a public hearing on its proposed 2025 tax levy, which finance staff said totals $5,002,087 — 6.75% higher than the 2024 levy — before closing the hearing later in the meeting.
Darshana, a village finance staffer, told trustees that state law requires a public hearing when a proposed levy is greater than 5% over the prior year and explained that the levy amount reflects a 2.9% tax-cap allowance plus roughly 3.9% in new growth. “This is for the 2025 proposed tax levy ... $5,002,087 which is 6.75% higher than the 2024 tax levy amount,” Darshana said during the presentation.
Mayor Agofsky and trustees discussed how new construction and commercial growth affect the levy. Staff provided a range when asked about new housing and commercial growth — different speakers cited “about 100” and “about 135–140” new units last year — and clarified that the village’s portion typically represents about 7–8% of a homeowner’s tax bill.
Resident Laura Bridal asked for the village’s net financial position excluding capital assets and for the amount of liquid assets available after liabilities. Mayor Agofsky and staff said the full budget and financial statements are published online and offered to follow up with the specific liquid-asset figure rather than provide detailed balance-sheet math during the hearing.
Trustee Rick Snagowski moved to open the hearing at about 6:45 p.m.; Trustee Kittridge seconded. Later, the board voted to close the hearing at about 6:54 p.m. The board did not set a final levy at the meeting; trustees will consider adoption in a subsequent public action.
Why it matters: A levy increase affects property-tax bills across Lemont and helps set the revenue available for village services, including police and public works. The hearing provided residents a chance to review staff assumptions and request more detailed financial information.
What’s next: Staff said tax bills are scheduled to be mailed from Cook County later this week and that tax payments will follow the county timetable; the village will return with formal adoption action following statutorily required notices and timelines.