Monee Board Approves $1 Million Incentive Package to Renovate Hotels

Monee Village Board Meeting | January 14, 2026

Article Summary: The Monee Village Board has approved redevelopment agreements with the owners of the Quality Inn and Super 8 motels, offering up to $1 million in total Tax Increment Financing (TIF) reimbursements to fund extensive renovations. The owners plan to use the funds for exterior and interior upgrades, including windows, roofing, and signage.

Monee Village Board Key Points:

• Reimbursement Deal: The Village approved two separate agreements with Sai Corporation, authorizing up to $500,000 in reimbursements for each of the two hotels.

• Upfront Funding: The developer will receive $245,000 per hotel (490,000 total) to purchase materials immediately, with the remainder paid through disbursements as work is completed.

• Scope of Work: Renovations include window replacement, parking lot repairs, landscaping, new flooring, roof repairs, and upgrades to exterior lighting and signage.

• Owner Praise: Trustees praised the Patel family’s hands-on management and noted a decrease in police calls to the properties since they took ownership.

The Monee Village Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to approve major financial incentives aimed at revitalizing two hotels on Monee-Manhattan Road.

The Board authorized redevelopment agreements with Sai Corporation for the Quality Inn and the Super 8 motel. Under the terms of the agreements, the owners are eligible for up to $500,000 in reimbursement for each property, totaling $1 million. The funds will be drawn from TIF District 5, which designates tax revenue specifically for economic development and blighted area improvements.

Village Attorney Larry Gryczewski outlined the terms, noting that the owners requested $245,000 upfront for each hotel to order supplies and materials immediately.

“Miss Patel has indicated it’ll be used for windows, landscaping, some roof repairs, all TIF eligible costs,” Gryczewski said.

To protect the village’s investment, the agreement includes a repayment plan if the owners leave the village within five years and a requirement to maintain insurance. Additionally, the owners agreed to a new stipulation: providing the village with monthly reports on hotel occupancy rates and gross receipts.

Trustees expressed strong support for the project, citing the visible improvements and management style of the current owners, the Patel family.

“I can’t tell you how many people have come up to me… and thanked me for this too, because it’s that noticeable,” Trustee Scott Youdris said regarding recent improvements. Trustee Heidi Gonzalez added that she was impressed by the owners’ detailed knowledge of daily operations during a site visit.

Trustee Michael Wilson highlighted the broader impact. “What they’ve done on their own without any subsidies from the village is monumental,” Wilson said. “It’s good to see that investment within the village.”