Development News for Westmont, Illinois

Westmont and Southwest Fire Protection District Finalize Three-Year Service Agreement

The Village Board considered an ordinance approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Southwest Fire Protection District for fire protection and ambulance services. This agreement continues the services for a three-year period from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029. The district will pay the village $20,000 annually from its tax levy revenues. This payment amount is the same as the previous year and is considered sufficient by the fire department to cover the costs of providing these services, despite a slight decrease in the district's tax base due to recent annexations. The agreement also clarifies that residents within the district will be billed for ambulance services at the resident rate, and the village will treat them the same as its own residents. There was discussion regarding the potential for adjusting the annual payment to increase with the tax levy, ensuring fairness to Westmont residents.