Riverdale Development Authority

Board and Commission Details

Contact Comments

Director of Commerce and Economic Development, Village of Riverdale

Function

To facilitate and promote the redevelopment of vacant and underutilized brownfield property located adjacent to and between CSX's Barr Yard and IHB's Blue Island Yard, and to enhance the economic benefits generated by the former uses of the property with development that will attract new residences and businesses and create new and better housing and job opportunities within the area.

Term

4 years, and until successor is appointed and qualified. Terms begin on third Monday of January, first appointee term to expire third Monday of January 2009, second appointee term to expire third Monday of January 2011

Senate Confirmation

No

Party Affiliation

N/A

Qualifications

Members must have experience in economic development, finance, banking, industrial development, business management, real estate, community development, organized labor or civic or community organization.

Compensation

Expenses

Composition

5 members - 2 appointed by the Governor - 3 appointed by the Mayor of Riverdale

Chair

Elected by the Board

Authority

70 ILCS 516/15


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Vacant Governor Member
Vacant Mayor of Riverdale Member
Vacant Mayor of Riverdale Member
Vacant Governor Member
Vacant Mayor of Riverdale Member