Lisle board adopts FY2025–26 budget, approves routine permits and contracts

Mayor Christopher R. Pisac presided over the Village of Lisle board meeting April 7 where members approved the village’s fiscal year 2025–26 budget and a package of routine permits and contracts.

The board adopted the budget for the year beginning May 1, 2025, and ending April 30, 2026. Village staff said the proposed budget advances the village’s strategic priorities, funds public safety and planned infrastructure work, and maintains a stable financial position without new revenue measures. The adopted plan increases sworn police personnel staffing, directs an additional $1,000,000 contribution to the village’s police pension fund, declines local implementation of a grocery tax, and abates $484,757 of the village’s corporate property tax levy.

The budget matter was part of the consent agenda and passed as one item alongside other routine approvals. Village Manager Erp Mode summarized the consent items before the roll call. The consent package also authorized a Memorial Day parade permit for the Lisle VFW, a West Suburban Humane Society event permit for “Barkapalooza,” a one-year fireworks contract following an RFP process (not to exceed $35,000), a license agreement with the Lisle Park District…