Community & Economic Development

The City of Batavia is once again offering residents the opportunity to purchase a parkway tree as part of its ongoing commitment to reforestation and a healthy urban forest. Each...

The City of Batavia is reviewing a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, known as Batavia TIF #7, as part of its ongoing efforts to support reinvestment and economic vi...

We’re proud to share that Batavia has been named a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. This recognition reflects our ongoing efforts to ma...

As winter temperatures drop, the risk of frozen pipes increases—especially in unheated or poorly insulated areas like basements, attics, crawl spaces, and exterior walls. A frozen...

The City of Batavia has released its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Tax Levy, outlining a strategic financial plan designed to maintain and improve high-quality police, fire...

Kane County residents may recycle paint and home coatings, through a new program offering 16 retail drop-off sites in and near the county. The program accepts all types of house ...

Construction of the new Peace Bridge Bike Ramp continues to be on schedule for a spring 2026 grand opening. The final concrete pour is planned for the first week of November. Fini...

Looking for meeting agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, or completed FOIA requests? Use these quick links: Past Meetings (2012–present): bataviail.gov/laserfiche ...

Throughout the year, during official recognition weeks, we’ve highlighted the outstanding accomplishments of City of Batavia staff. Thanks to their dedication and hard work, it’s ...

The City of Batavia recently approved a Master Services Agreement with Batavia DC Corporation for a proposed data center. City staff has compiled a list of questions and answers t...

Join City of Batavia Environmental Commission members Barb McKittrick and Nikki Matthiscyk for a hands-on morning of learning and volunteering at Les Arends Forest Preserve in Bat...

As Batavia continues to recover from the June 8 microburst, we’re sharing a first look at the impact and ongoing cleanup efforts. From fallen trees to power outages, this storm hi...

The City of Batavia has contracted The Brattle Group to conduct a comprehensive electric utility planning study to ensure our energy system remains reliable, affordable, and align...