City to lease football fields to Wilmington Bobcats

The City of Wilmington plans to enter into a 20-year ground lease with the Wilmington Bobcats to use the municipal football fields at 845 Widows Road for youth football, at $1 per year with the lessee covering all operating expenses. The lease formalizes long-term use of the facility for organized youth sports while retaining City ownership.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$1.00 per lease year plus all operating expenses

Contract type

FACILITIES

Contract term

Twenty (20) years from Commencement Date (August ___, 2026)

Renewal

Initial 20-year term beginning August 2026; lease may be cancelled by either party with six months’ written notice under specified conditions. No automatic renewal is stated.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

City of Wilmington Finance, Administration & Land Acquisition Committee Agenda Packet 2026-07-28

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City of Wilmington Agenda 2026-08-04

APPROVED

City of Wilmington, IllinoisAug 4, 2026

City of Wilmington City Council Agenda 2026-07-28

APPROVED

Wilmington village, Illinois$1.00 per lease yearJul 27, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the facilities contract by Wilmington village?

Wilmington Bobcats was awarded this facilities contract by Wilmington village, as recorded on July 27, 2026. The contract value is $1.00 per lease year plus all operating expenses.

How much is the Wilmington Bobcats contract with Wilmington village worth?

The Wilmington Bobcats contract with Wilmington village is valued at $1.00 per lease year plus all operating expenses, covering facilities work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Facilities contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Wilmington Finance, Administration & Land Acquisition Committee Agenda Packet 2026-07-28 (AgendaPacket), dated July 27, 2026 from Wilmington village. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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