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Board hears 2026–2030 five‑year capital improvement plan; major bridge and water‑main projects slated for 2026
Summary
Staff presented the village five‑year capital improvement plan covering 2026–2030, highlighting major 2026 projects including the 50 First Street bridge replacement, Bradley-to-Dean storm/sewer work, water-main relays and neighborhood paving; staff said early‑2026 borrowing is expected to pay for key projects.
Village staff presented the 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Plan at the July 21 meeting, outlining major infrastructure work and replacement schedules for streets, water mains, sewer laterals, fleet vehicles and technology.
Key 2026 projects called out by staff include the 50 First Street bridge replacement, Bradley-to-Dean storm-sewer and related sidewalk work, and a concentrated water‑main relay program. Matthew, the public-works presenter, said the bridge project and the Bradley-to-Dean work are the two largest 2026 efforts; he said the bridge had only received one bid on initial solicitation and that engineering costs and construction estimates increased since the village’s 2022 funding agreement.
The water utility presentation noted a stepped increase in water-main relay spending starting in 2027 to about $850,000 per year as the village targets decades-old mains. The water‑utility presenter said approximately 35% of the village’s mains date from the 1940s–1970s and are higher‑risk for breaks.
Police and public-safety items in the CIP included replacement of three squad vehicles (about $190,000) and installation of public‑safety cameras (about $26,000) in 2026. Chief Whitaker reported the village did not receive a handheld-radio grant (approximately $361,000) submitted through Senator Baldwin’s office and said staff will reallocate the purchase across future years.
IT and servers were highlighted as a choice point: staff said consolidating servers with nearby Bayside could save costs (approximately $30,000 share) versus replacing village servers (approximately $200,000). Park restroom and concession projects were noted to have come in over budget; staff said prior use of capital funds will be repaid through the CIP.
Finance staff said the village will prepare a debt schedule and expects to borrow in early 2026 to fund major projects. Presenters urged coordination on traffic staging for the bridge and related street closures; staff said Sherman Avenue would likely be closed for an extended construction period.
Next steps: staff will return with a debt schedule and any necessary budget adjustments for the autumn levy and planned 2026 borrowing.
