New Lenox Fire District Holds Public Hearing on $3.25 Million Bond as Station 2 Expansion Pushes Ahead of Schedule

New Lenox Fire Protection District Meeting | March 16, 2026

Article Summary:
The New Lenox Fire Protection District Board of Trustees held a mandated public hearing regarding the issuance of up to $3.25 million in General Obligation Bonds to finance the ongoing Station 2 remodel. Meanwhile, fire officials reported the massive construction project is moving faster than anticipated, currently running a full month ahead of schedule.

Fire Station 2 Expansion Key Points:

• Bond Hearing: The Board opened a public hearing concerning the intent to sell up to $3,250,000 in General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source).

• Construction Progress: Deputy Chief Randolph reported that the expansion and remodeling work at Fire Station #2 is currently about a month ahead of schedule.

• No Public Objection: The public hearing was opened and closed rapidly, with no members of the public stepping forward to ask questions or raise concerns regarding the bond issuance.

The New Lenox Fire Protection District Board of Trustees on Monday, March 16, 2026, executed the next necessary legislative step to secure funding for the District’s primary capital improvement project, while receiving highly positive updates on the facility’s construction timeline.

The Board opened a formal public hearing concerning the District’s intent to sell not to exceed $3,250,000 of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source). The bond funds are strictly dedicated to financing the ongoing expansion and remodeling of Fire Station #2.

The public hearing was opened at 6:02 p.m. following a motion by Trustee Scanlan and a second by Trustee Popp. The hearing generated no questions or comments from the public and was subsequently closed at 6:02 p.m. following a motion by Trustee Levey and a second by Trustee Scanlan. The procedural closure passed on a 4-0 roll call vote, with Trustee Sauter absent from the meeting.

While the financing mechanisms are being finalized, the physical work at the site is exceeding expectations. During his departmental report, Deputy Chief Randolph updated the Board on the status of the renovations.

“The Station 2 project looks to be about a month ahead of schedule,” Randolph stated.

The accelerated timeline comes after the Board authorized critical concrete, asphalt, and storm sewer work for the site during its February meeting. The Board took no further action regarding Station 2 during the March meeting.