James Begy

This document presents the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Operating Budget, detailing estimated revenues and expenditures across various funds including the General Fund, Debt Service Fund, Motor Fuel Tax Fund, State Forfeiture Fund, Main/Archer Avenue TIF Fund, Canal TIF Fund, Transit-Oriented Dev TIF Fund, Gateway TIF District Fund, I & M TIF Fund, Infrastructure Fund, ARPA Fund, Prop Maint & Cap Equip Fund, Water & Sewer Fund, Parking Lot Fund, and Police Pension Fund. It provides a comprehensive financial overview for departmental operations and capital projects.

This Capital Improvement Program outlines a comprehensive series of projects from FY27 to FY31, primarily focusing on infrastructure, safety, economic stability, and quality of life enhancements. Key initiatives include investments in water main replacement, road resurfacing, railway safety improvements, and the development of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. The program details individual projects, their estimated costs, and designated funding sources to support community development and well-being.

This Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for the Village of Lemont establishes a comprehensive framework to evaluate and enhance the accessibility of its public pedestrian facilities, pedestrian traffic signals, and related infrastructure. The plan details the inventory and assessment of existing conditions, outlines administrative requirements, public outreach efforts, and design standards. It develops a prioritization methodology based on the physical condition of assets and proximity to pedestrian traffic generators. The plan's objective is to create long-range strategies for continuous improvement, aiming to eliminate identified barriers over an estimated 20-year period, ensuring all facilities are accessible for people with disabilities.

This document outlines the Village of Lemont's strategic vision, focusing on four key priorities: Financial Stability, Operational Excellence, Workforce Development, and Community Pride. The plan details specific outcomes and targets for each priority, including securing external funding, implementing new water/sewer rates, enhancing water supply, deploying technology, optimizing staffing, fostering community attractiveness, retaining businesses, and expanding recreational opportunities. The initiatives aim to maintain responsible financial stewardship, deliver high-quality public services, maintain critical infrastructure, and invest in the future of the community.

The Village Board meeting discussed and approved a new contract with Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. for refuse, recyclables, and landscape waste services. The new agreement includes weekly trash and recycling pickup, weekly yard waste collection from April to December, one bulk item per week, and an at-your-door special waste recycling program. The contract also covers services for Village facilities and special events. The new rates will be lower than the current rates for residents, with a continued senior discount. The agreement includes an annual escalator of 4.5%.