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File #: 2011-0091    Version: Name: Madison Revolving Loan Fund Application
Type: MOTION Status: PASSED
File created: 2/13/2011 In control: Board of Trustees
On agenda: 3/6/2011 Final action: 3/6/2011
Title: /Name/Summary Madison Construction Revolving Loan Fund Application
Title/Name/Summary
Madison Construction Revolving Loan Fund Application

History
Company Background
Founded in 2002, Madison Construction provides general contracting, construction management and design build services for the fifteen million dollar and under construction marketplace. Before starting the business, Robert Ferrino worked for 15 years with Walsh Construction. Madison Construction currently employees 40 individuals and leases space at 15426 S. 70th Court, which is owned by Mr. Ferrino and his wife.

Since 2002, Madison Construction has completed over $30 million of work, including the renovation of the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center in Willow Springs and the remodel of Oak Lawn High School in Oak Lawn. Most of Madison Construction’s projects are located in the city of Chicago or the immediate surrounding area. A focus on smaller commercial construction projects and incorporation of environmental technology into the business model helped Madison Construction thrive, even during the economic downturn. Many of Madison Constructions’ recent and future projects include ‘green’ practices such as LEED certification, like the PCC Wellness/Austin building and the geo-thermal heating and cooling system designed for the Little Red School House Nature Center. Madison Construction also managed the entire Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program for the city of Hammond.

Revolving Loan Fund Request
Madison Construction currently has a backlog of work totaling over $30 million. To accommodate the company’s growth and solidify a presence in Orland Park, Mr. Ferrino has purchased the currently vacant, former Cooper Plumbing building at 15657 South 70th Court. After moving into the larger space, Mr. Ferrino anticipates substantial renovations to the building. The revolving loan fund application to the Village of Orland Park in the amount of $586,750 is for the proposed renovations. The Revolving Loan Fund balance is approxima...

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