FACILITIESDISCUSSSED

City of Washington Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes March 2026

City Reviews Parking Lot Lease With Historical Society

$1,000 annually plus property taxes (proposed; current amount $200 annually plus property taxes)Town of WashingtonWASHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYMarch 9, 2026

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Description

The City of Washington discussed extending and potentially modifying its parking lot lease with the Washington Historical Society, which currently costs property taxes plus $200 annually for 11 spaces. The Historical Society requested a one-year extension at $1,000 annually plus property taxes, and the council also directed staff to investigate a possible purchase of the parking area or a longer-term lease at the higher rate. No final action was taken at this meeting.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$1,000 annually plus property taxes (proposed; current amount $200 annually plus property taxes)

Vendor

WASHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Agency

Town of Washington, IL

Contract Type

FACILITIES

Document Date

March 9, 2026

Contract Term

Existing lease expires April 30, 2026; one-year extension discussed

Renewal Date

2026-04-30

Renewal Info

Existing lease runs through April 30, 2026. A one-year extension at an increased annual payment of $1,000 plus property taxes was requested. Council also contemplated a longer-term lease at that rate if purchase of the lot is not feasible.