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Brookfield staff report year-one progress on strategic-plan goals, highlight infrastructure and digital services
Summary
Village staff briefed trustees on progress since adoption of the 2024 strategic plan, citing $15 million in completed infrastructure projects in 2024, lead water-service replacements, technology improvements for permits and payments, and ongoing sustainability and communications work.
Village staff presented a year‑one update on Brookfield’s strategic plan at the Committee of the Whole on Feb. 10, outlining accomplishments across departments and next steps for ongoing goals.
Stevie (Village staff) summarized priorities adopted in January 2024 — economic health, infrastructure, communications and sustainability — and provided department-level highlights. Finance implemented the ION water-monitoring system and a new online and interactive payment system with recurring-payment functionality; Parks and Recreation is implementing online pavilion reservations and automated billing for youth programs; Community Development advanced cloud permitting, over-the-counter permits and targeted corridor enforcement on Ogden; Public Works began GIS-based alley asset tracking.
Staff said 2024 included more than $15 million in infrastructure projects, including over 6,300 feet of water main replaced and more than 1,000 lead water service lines replaced in a single year. The village budgeted more than $20 million in capital projects for 2025, including local road programs and continued water-main work. Staff noted grant and no‑interest loan funding covered portions of the work.
The Police and Fire departments reported internal technology and staffing changes to support training, digital reporting and accreditation preparation. The Village Manager’s Office added digital tools for liquor-license renewals and an internal Teams-based intranet for staff access to frequently used policies and forms. Staff said communications improvements include a new community-development newsletter and expanded website analytics and subscription features.
Stevie urged continued public engagement and noted several long-term complex goals that will require external funding or partners, including downtown redevelopment, Ogden corridor improvements and residential-affordability strategies. Staff committed to providing periodic progress updates as the village advances short‑ and long‑term strategic goals.
