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Elmhurst trims paving, shifts street sweeping to MFT and advances Route 83 bike‑ped bridge funding in FY2026 budget review
Summary
Elmhurst staff presented the FY2026 public works budget on Oct. 14, proposing a $1.356 million cut to the contract paving program, moving $240,000 in street sweeping costs to the Motor Fuel Tax fund, and including $3.55 million in budgeted work for a Route 83 bike‑and‑pedestrian bridge.
Elmhurst’s Committee of the Whole reviewed a range of public works budget changes on Oct. 14 as staff presented the FY2026 proposed budget, highlighting deferred paving projects, a reallocation of street sweeping costs to the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) fund, and capital activity for bike‑and‑pedestrian projects.
Public Works Director Stan (introduced by staff) summarized 2025 accomplishments and described goals for 2026 including the police station design, large stormwater project designs and a water pump station/reservoir rehabilitation. When the committee moved into budget detail, staff identified a series of reductions and reallocations in the street and maintenance budgets.
Major reductions and reallocations: staff proposed a $1,356,000 reduction in the contract paving (account 570140) for 2026, a $165,000 reduction in inlet cleaning and a $82,500 deferral of parking lot maintenance. Street sweeping ($240,000)…
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