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FY2026 Budget Amendment #1
History
A detailed spreadsheet outlining proposed budget adjustments is attached. These adjustments reflect new priorities and updates since the original budget, including the Salt Shed project funding and the addition of part-time Quality Assurance Technician positions. The adjustments align funding sources with project needs and ensure proper staffing and oversight for critical Village operations.
Salt Shed Project Funding
The Village is moving forward with the planned Salt Shed building project. During the bidding process, staff identified challenges with vendor participation related to Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) requirements. Specifically, contractors must be prequalified with IDOT and self-perform at least 51% of the work for projects funded with Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) dollars, which has limited the pool of responsive bidders.
To address these challenges and maintain project momentum, staff is recommending allocating both bond proceeds and available funds from the Capital Improvement Fund, up to the $5 million estimated cost of the Salt Shed project, to fund its construction. In exchange, the Road Improvement Project, which was previously earmarked for bond funding, will now be funded with MFT dollars. This approach allows both projects to proceed efficiently while ensuring that each funding source is applied in alignment with its intended purpose.
Additional wages for QA Technicians
The additional funding will allow the Village to create five (5) part-time, non-IMRF positions with the job title Quality Assurance Technician, Grade 600. These positions will support Public Works by monitoring work performed by utility companies within Village rights-of-way and easements, ensuring that all work is completed safely, without damage, with proper communication to residents, and with appropriate restoration of affected areas.
Utility companies expected to conduct work in the Village beginning in Spring 2026 i...
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