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RDC Approves Pond Draining as Part of Commercial Development Deal

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What happened

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The Portage Redevelopment Commission approved the draining of a temporary detention pond as part of a technical review of development plans. This pond, which has been in place for approximately 20 years, was located on the site where Simon CRE is developing the BJ’s Wholesale Club. In exchange for draining the pond and turning it into a developable lot, Simon CRE will build sewer infrastructure and a new detention pond on RDC property at its own expense.

From chicagotribune.com

Why it matters

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The agreement saves the city from having to fund a bid for infrastructure that would have been costly to the city. Furthermore, the city will receive new drainage infrastructure for free and gain additional tax revenue when the outlot is eventually developed.

From chicagotribune.com

Who's involved

  • RDCPortage Redevelopment Commission that reviewed and approved the drainage plan
  • John HannonCity Engineer who provided input on the design and resolution of the issue
  • BloomingtonCity where the RDC operates and where the development is taking place

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • BloomingtonSpeculative

    The city of Bloomington might see reduced municipal costs related to infrastructure and could gain future tax revenue from the new development.

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