Local Residents get Priority in Jobs Created by Capital Improvement Projects
The village board reiterated its commitment to hiring local residents for jobs stemming from a $27 million worth of capital improvements. The first on the list is construction and related jobs for a new public works building.
As the Village of New Lenox is moving ahead with plans to build a $9.9 million police station and an $9 million public works facility, board members emphasized a commitment to hire qualified local residents and award contracts or parts of contracts to New Lenox businesses. Construction of the two buildings and necessary upgrades at the sanitation plant are part of an overall $27 million capital improvement plan that also includes the extension of Nelson Road between Haven Avenue and Illinois Highway. Last year the New Lenox Village Board voted to increase its sales tax by a 1/2 cent, bringing the total rate to 8.5 percent, and also increase its utility tax 5 percent on gas and electric to help pay for the projects. On Monday, the village …
In this Article:
Ann C. Piasecki
4:00 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012
Northern Builders are facilitating the project. more ›