The Homewood Village Board approved an agreement with HR Green Inc. for Phase 2 engineering and design work for downtown crosswalk improvements at the April 14 meeting. The agreement, not to exceed $100,000, will support the design of high-visibility crosswalks and related pedestrian safety upgrades at several key intersections throughout[Read More…]
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Homewood board holds public hearing for 2026-27 budget
The Homewood Village Board held a public hearing on April 14 where staff presented the proposed budget for 2026-27. The draft for the budget was presented to the board at the March 24 meeting. A required legal notice was then published in the Daily Southtown on March 30, Amy Zukowski,[Read More…]
Holladay Properties presents redevelopment plan for 2024 Chestnut Road to commission
Holladay Properties presented its plans for the redevelopment of the village hall parking lot at 2024 Chestnut Road at the April 9 Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, where the team received feedback prior to formal applications for development. Holladay Properties was selected as the preferred developer out of the[Read More…]
Homewood P&Z approves special use permit for Live Free 999 Foundation office
At the April 9 meeting, the Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use permit allowing a vacant building at 18219 Dixie Highway to be converted into professional office space for the Live Free 999 Foundation. The proposal, submitted by property owner Carmela Wallace, calls for renovating the former[Read More…]
Homewood planning commission approves dental office expansion on Gottschalk Avenue
The Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission on April 9 approved a special use permit and site plan review for the expansion of Signature Smiles dental office at 18114 Gottschalk Ave. According to Noah Schumerth, Homewood assistant director of economic and community development, the project, proposed by Stefano Fazio of Domani[Read More…]
DeJong reflects on service with Homewood Fire Department, looks forward to next role
Retiring Deputy Fire Chief Steve DeJong reflected recently on his career with Homewood Fire Department, which he served for more than 25 years. DeJong joined the Homewood Fire Department on Nov. 27, 2000, as a firefighter and paramedic. He took part in the department’s dive and rescue and hazardous materials[Read More…]
Homewood water and sewer fund projected to move from deficit to surplus for 2027
The Village of Homewood’s water and sewer fund is projected to shift from a deficit in 2026 to a surplus in 2027 under the proposed budget presented at the March 24 meeting. According to Amy Zukowski, Homewood director of finance, the fund is expected to post a $232,227 surplus in[Read More…]
Homewood general fund budget shows surplus, increased spending in 2027
Homewood staff presented a review at the March 24 village board meeting of the proposed fiscal year for May 1 to April 30, 2027, budget. The general fund budget reflects stable finances, rising personnel costs and a projected surplus, according to Finance Director Amy Zukowski. The general fund, which supports[Read More…]
Homewood proposes $14.1 million capital plan to address $106 million in infrastructure needs
The village of Homewood is planning approximately $14.1 million in capital spending for the 2026-2027 fiscal year as part of an effort to address about $106 million in long-term infrastructure and facility needs, Homewood Assistant Village Manager Terence Acquah said. Staff presented an overview of the village’s capital fund in[Read More…]
Homewood outlines TIF fund activity in 2026-27 draft budget
The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) fund activity for the Village of Homewood was outlined in a memo to village trustees for the March 24 meeting by Homewood Director of Finance Amy Zukowski. The memo details revenue, expenditures and ongoing obligations across multiple TIF districts as part of the proposed fiscal[Read More…]
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