Requests for Public Records

The Village of Fox Lake Policy for the Implementation of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (the "FOIA Policy") provides comprehensive procedures, instructions, and forms for obtaining Village public records. This website provides only a brief summary of the FOIA Rules.

All requests to inspect, copy, or certify public records must be in writing, directed to the FOIA Officer and submitted via personal delivery, mail, fax, or other means available to the FOIA Officer in accordance with Section 3(c) of the Act.  Any request submitted via email to the FOIA Officer should be sent to the following email address dedicated for FOIA matters.  The Village prefers the use of the "Request for Public Records" form, but the Village will honor all requests lawfully submitted to the FOIA Officer even if it is not submitted on the preferred form.  Any written request submitted to the Village for a public record shall be deemed to be a FOIA request and treated accordingly.

The Village will respond to each proper written request to inspect, copy, or certify public records within five (5) working days after receipt of the request.

Copies of public records will be provided only upon payment of a copying fee. Copies of public records will not be mailed except upon prepayment of a fee equal to the actual cost of postage and copying.

All notices and other communications relating to a request to inspect, copy, or certify public records, all requests for copies of the FOIA Rules, and all requests for any other information relating to the Village's implementation of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act must be directed to:

FOIA Officer
Village of Fox Lake
66 Thillen Drive
Fox Lake, Illinois  60020

The foregoing information is provided pursuant to Section 4(b) of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/4(b). 

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The Village of Fox Lake Strategic Plan 

In 2016, the Village of Fox Lake contracted with Executive Service Corps of Chicago, a consulting firm, to develop a strategic plan for the Village of Fox Lake. The direction provided by the Village of Fox Lake Board of Trustees was to undertake a strategic planning process and develop a plan to prioritize Village goals and objectives. 

As a result of the strategic planning process, six Strategic Planning Teams were established, with two appointed Village Trustees on each Planning Team and a staff chair. The six planning teams are Economic Development, Recreation, Marketing, Communication/Public Outreach, Infrastructure, and Technology. Meetings are held monthly, or more frequently if needed. Each Chair provides a report to the Board of Trustees as part of the Board Packet for each Village Board Meeting. Each planning team has an overarching goal, a list of objectives, and tactics to accomplish those objectives.

In June 2019, the Mayor and Board of Trustees decided to combine three of the Strategic Planning Teams (Marketing, Communications, and Public Outreach, and Technology) into one larger strategic planning team entitled “Public Outreach and Technology.” Additionally, the Mayor increased the number of Trustees per Planning Team (now four verse six) to three members on each of the four planning teams.

On an annual basis, the Strategic Planning Teams will provide a priority list for the year with some projects spanning through multiple years of the Strategic Plan. These will be presented to the board and adopted. Additionally, a review of accomplishments will be provided following each year of the Strategic Plan.

Additionally, annual priorities will be included in departmental performance metrics which are part of each Fiscal Year Budget. Therefore, Strategic Plan priorities for each year are properly budgeted for and linked to departmental performance.

Village of Fox Lake Strategic Plan Documents

• Strategic Plan Process Overview
• Village of Fox Lake Strategic Plan
• 2017 - 2018 Strategic Plan Priorities and Progress Report
• 2018 - 2019 Strategic Plan Priorities and Progress Report
• 2019 - 2020 Strategic Plan Priorities and Progress Report
• 2020 - 2021 Strategic Plan Priorities and Progress Report
• 2021 - 2022 Strategic Plan Priorities
• 2017 - 2018 Performance Metrics and Progress Report
• 2018 - 2019 Performance Metrics and Progress Report
• 2019 - 2020 Performance Metrics and Progress Report
• 2020 - 2021 Performance Metrics and Progress Report
• 2021 - 2022 Performance Metrics

Village of Fox Lake Long-Term Plans

• Station Area Plan
• Comprehensive Plan
• Greenways and Bikeways Plan
• Central Business Development District Plan
• South Business Development District Plan
• Downtown Vision Study and Plan
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Hotel Feasibility Study
• Planning Priorities Report
• Homes for a Changing Region Action Plan 2022

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2023 BID Tabulations

• Landscaping and Bed Maintenance
• Custodial Services
• Generator Replacement 
• Lakefront Park North Access Road
• Washington Street Reconstruction
• 2023 Sign Program
• Lakefront Park Redevelopment Project
• Main Lift Station Force Main Extension 
• 2023 Sewer Cleaning & Lining Project

2022 BID Tabulations

• Well 5 Media Replacement
• Landscaping & Bed Maintenance
• Generator Preventative Maintenance and Service
• Talk Oaks Filter Building Garage Door
• Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Lining
• Roadway Improvements
• Snow Removal Services

2021 BID Tabulations

• Village of Fox Lake HVAC Preventative Maintenance
• Fox Lake US-12 Sidewalk Project
• 2021 Sewer Lining 
• Holly Avenue Project
• Fox Lake Hickory Cove Reconstruction Project
• Well 5 Replacement
• Sewer & Water Emergency Services

2020 BID Tabulations

• Village of Fox Lake Public Works Watermain
• Village of Fox Lake Fuel Purchase & Delivery
• Frontage Road Rehabilitation
• Millennium Park Improvements
• US Route 12 Private Site Improvements
• Water & Sewer Interconnect - Interconnect Phase Two
• IL Route 12 Private Services

2019 BID Tabulations

• Generator Set
• Frontage Road
• Bridge Lift Station
• Sewer Lining 2019
• Main Lift Station
• Water & Sewer Interconnect - Phase 1
• Grand Avenue Street Lighting - Phase 1
• Custodial Services
• Grace Avenue Community Gathering
• Signage Design 
• NWRWRF Aeration Header Replacement
• Well Inspection and Rehabilitation
• Generator Set 9/6/2019
• Snow & Ice Metra Lots

2018 BID Tabulations

• HVAC Preventative Maintenance

Lake County Prevailing Rate

• IDOL 2018 Prevailing Wage Rate

McHenry County Prevailing Rate

• IDOL 2018 Prevailing Wage Rate

Current Prevailing Wage Rates

• Illinois Prevailing Wage Rates