The Flossmoor Village Board approved two consulting agreements aimed at securing state and federal funding for infrastructure and capital projects, continuing a strategy village officials say has delivered millions in outside investment.

The board authorized a renewal of its agreement with Matthew O’Shea Consulting, which has assisted the village since 2019 in pursuing state funding opportunities and monitoring legislative activity. According to a village memo, the firm has helped secure multiple funding allocations, including $2 million for capital improvements, $1.1 million for downtown improvements and several additional grants tied to roadway, bridge and infrastructure projects. 

The renewed agreement runs through fiscal year 2027 at a rate of $3,000 per month, a price that has remained unchanged since 2022. The firm also provides legislative updates and assists village staff in working with state agencies, including the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. 

Trustees also approved a separate agreement with Smith Garson, a Washington, D.C.-based firm that provides federal lobbying and public affairs services. The village has worked with the firm for the past four years to pursue federal grants and congressional funding opportunities. 

Village officials said that partnership has helped secure nearly $1.7 million in federal funding for the Flossmoor Road viaduct project, with an additional $750,000 awarded but currently on hold under a federal program. 

Smith Garson also assisted the village in obtaining a FEMA grant for the acquisition of a flood-prone property on Western Avenue, helping move the project through delays between state and federal agencies. 

The approved agreement runs through April 2027, at a cost of $5,000 per month. Under the contract, the firm will continue to represent the village in Washington, coordinate with Illinois’ congressional delegation and identify federal funding opportunities. 

Village officials said both agreements support the village’s broader goal of identifying revenue sources beyond property taxes, particularly as large-scale infrastructure projects — including viaduct improvements and flood mitigation efforts — continue to rely on outside funding.