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CLERK’S OFFICE

cboxleitnerCity Clerk

Constance Boxleitner
815.568.7112 Ext.226

 

 

Deputy City Clerk

Anna Leyrer
815.568.7112 Ext.226
Located at: City Hall, 132 East Prairie Street, Marengo, IL.
Office hours are:  8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday

Current Year Budget
2021 Employee Total Compensation Package
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Employer Cost and Participation Information

VOTER REGISTRATION

You may register to vote at City Hall. You must be 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen. You need to bring 2 forms of identification with you. One form of identification must have your current address on it.

CITY VEHICLE STICKERS

Anyone moving into the city limits is required to obtain a City Sticker for each vehicle owned or registered in this City. Plus, State statute requires you to change the address on your drivers license and registration within 10 days of moving. Pursuant to city ordinance, vehicles, such as work vehicles, which are kept in the city limits more than 30 days, are also required to obtain a city sticker for said vehicle. Stickers can be purchased at City Hall. The penalty for failure to display a valid sticker is a $150 fine, which goes to $300 after one week, if not paid.

Vehicle stickers may be purchased at City Hall during normal business hours.

The information required to purchase a vehicle sticker is…vehicle plate number, vehicle description, year, make, color and model.

STICKER FEES: All vehicle types: $20.00. Senior citizens: $5.00. A replacement sticker is $2.00 with old sticker or sticker scrapings. Fees double after July 31st.

New residents have 60 days in which to purchase their vehicle stickers. New vehicles must have a vehicle sticker within 30 days.

ALL STICKERS MUST BE DISPLAYED ON THE LOWER RIGHT (PASSENGER SIDE) FRONT WINDOW.

GARAGE SALES

You are allowed to have two garage sales a year. A permit is required for a $5.00 fee. There are restrictions regarding the size and where you can place any advertising signs.

NOTARY

The City offers Notary services to City residents at no fee. You will need a picture I.D., and must sign the document(s) in the City office, in the presence of the Notary.

MEETINGS

City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. December has one meeting on the second Monday.

Planning and Zoning meets the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

Fire and Police Commission meets 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of the month, in the Fire and Police Commission’s room at City Hall.

RAFFLES

If your non-for profit organization wishes to hold a raffle of any kind in Marengo, there is a form that is available at City Hall that must be completed. The City Administrator approves raffles. These tickets may only be sold inside the city limits of Marengo. If you sell tickets in the unincorporated area of Marengo, you must contact McHenry County, as they also require the information.  Print the Raffle Permit Here.

CALVIN SPENCER PARK

Calvin Spencer Park is also available for use for weddings, reunions, picnics etc. The rules and regulations are available at City Hall. There is a $200.00 refundable deposit that is required at the time you place your reservation. The park is available on a first come, first served basis. Application

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE AND ORDERS

Notice of foreclosure and/or orders can be mailed to:
City of Marengo
C/O City Clerk
132 E. Prairie Street
Marengo, IL 60152

 

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