Key Takeaways
- • Yorkville architect Dean Roberts was appointed by Mayor John Purcell and approved by the City Council on Oct. 27 to the city's Police Pension Fund Board, with a term expiring May 2027.
- • Roberts previously served as a consultant to the Kendall County Board under a $182,550 contract guiding upgrades and expansion at the John Street Campus in Yorkville.
- • The city's initial property tax levy includes a $1,601,419 contribution to the Yorkville Police Department Police Pension Fund, a 4% increase over last year.
- • The levy still requires final City Council approval following a public hearing on Nov. 10.
Summary
Dean Roberts, an architect from Yorkville, has been confirmed to the city's Police Pension Fund Board, according to Shaw Local. Mayor John Purcell appointed Roberts, and the City Council approved the appointment on Oct. 27. Roberts' term expires in May 2027. He joins Jeff Burgner, a former Oswego police chief who was appointed in May 2025 and whose term also expires in May 2027. Purcell said Roberts' appointment came "highly recommended."
Roberts was previously hired by the Kendall County Board under a $182,550 contract to serve as a consultant guiding upgrades and expansion at the John Street Campus in Yorkville. The campus hosts the Public Safety Center, KenCom, Animal Control, the Coroner's Office and the Kendall County Courthouse. At the time, the board said Roberts' hire would help make cost-effective improvements without overbuilding or overspending. In his application for the pension board position, Roberts cited his qualifications in architecture and his experience working closely with police professionals.
In the city's initial property tax levy, the Yorkville Police Department Police Pension Fund carries a city contribution of $1,601,419, a 4% increase over last year's contribution according to city documents. The levy still requires final City Council approval after a public hearing scheduled for Nov. 10.
Roberts was previously hired by the Kendall County Board under a $182,550 contract to serve as a consultant guiding upgrades and expansion at the John Street Campus in Yorkville. The campus hosts the Public Safety Center, KenCom, Animal Control, the Coroner's Office and the Kendall County Courthouse. At the time, the board said Roberts' hire would help make cost-effective improvements without overbuilding or overspending. In his application for the pension board position, Roberts cited his qualifications in architecture and his experience working closely with police professionals.
In the city's initial property tax levy, the Yorkville Police Department Police Pension Fund carries a city contribution of $1,601,419, a 4% increase over last year's contribution according to city documents. The levy still requires final City Council approval after a public hearing scheduled for Nov. 10.
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