Transparency
The Library is committed to providing information to the public regarding its financial stewardship and accountability of its operations. To that end, the following information is provided. If you have any questions regarding information seen in these reports, please contact Administration.
Financial Audits
Current Ordinances & Resolutions
Tentative Combined B&A Ord No FY 2026-27-101
Combined B&A Ord No FY 2026-27-101
Special Reserve Transfer Resolution 2026
Cash Contributions and Capital Improvement Fees Ordinance 2025-26
Building & Maintenance Ordinance 2026-27
Annual Statement of Receipts and Disbursements 2024-25
Library Board of Trustees
Open Meetings Act
Pursuant to Section 120/7.3 of the Open Meetings Act, the library district is required to publish a salary compensation report detailing the total compensation package of each employee in excess of $75,000 per year. To view this report click here.
For more information regarding open and honest government practices, please visit the Illinois Attorney General's site.
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Notice
- In accordance with Illinois Public Act 101-0504, a link to IMRF's public disclosures regarding employer cost and other participation information is available here: Employer Cost & Participant Information
- IMRF Member Compensation* will be made available immediately upon request at the Fremont Public Library District's Administration Office at 1170 N. Midlothian Road in Mundelein, IL and is open from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday. The phone number is 847-566-8702.
Note: Exemptions under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act may allow non-disclosure of some parts of public records maintained by the library.
*Pursuant to Illinois law (5 ILCS 120/7.3a), a certified list of employees whose total compensation packages are $75,000 or greater is available for inspection at Fremont Public Library District's Administration Office.
*Pursuant to Illinois law (5 ILCS 120/7.3b), a copy of an employee’s total compensation package equal to $150,000 or greater will be made available for inspection at Fremont Public Library District's Administration Office at least 6 days before budget approval by the Fremont Public Library Board of Trustees.
Freedom of Information Act Requests (FOIA)
The Fremont Public Library District is committed to providing citizens and taxpayers access to public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
Please read the FOIA Policy carefully.
To file a request, please send it in writing to:
FOIA Officer
Fremont Public Library
1170 N. Midlothian Rd.
Mundelein, IL 60060
Email: foia@fremontlibrary.org
Fax: 847-918-3260
TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR THE FREMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for The Fremont Public Library District for 2026 will be held on October 15, 2026 at 6:30pm at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Rd., Mundelein, IL.
Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Laura Long, Library Director, at the above address or by telephone at 847-566-8702.
II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2026 were $5,747,363
The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2027 are $6,100,000 This represents an 6.14% increase over the previous year.
III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2026 were $0.00.
The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission lease for 2027 are $0.00. This represents a 0.00% increase over the previous year.
IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2026 were $5,747,363.
The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2027 are $6,100,000. This represents an 6.14% increase over the previous year.