Glenview unveils $40.4 million 2026 CIP, stresses grants and pay-as-you-go financing

Glenview staff presented the village's capital improvement program (CIP) priorities and a proposed $40.4 million CIP for 2026 during the Sept. 9 budget workshop, emphasizing roads, water-main replacement and green infrastructure projects funded largely by one-time revenues and grants.

Deputy Village Manager Maggie Bosley told trustees the board has committed nearly $150 million to CIP over the past five years and that village staff have secured roughly $8086 million in grant funding for capital work since 2006. Bosley and Deputy Director of Public Works Adrianna Webb said the village's approach is largely pay-as-you-go and relies on setting aside one-time development and permit revenues for capital work rather than issuing bonds.

Webb outlined 2025 accomplishments (about $30.6 million invested; 6 miles resurfaced; 3.4 miles reconstructed) and said the 2026 plan includes resurfacing about 2.1 miles, reconstructing roughly 3.3 miles, and replacing about 4.1 miles of water main. Notable 2026 and near-term projects highlighted include the Waukegan and East Lake intersection improvements, water-main replacements on Waukegan south of Harrison and Raleigh/Vernon (the latter including road reconstruction), conversion of the Village Hall lot to a green, permeable-surface parking lot supported by MWRD grant funding (roughly $500,000), and a downtown parking expansion of about 55 spaces.

Staff warned of a funding shortfall on the Waukegan Streetscape project, estimating the villageportion could be nearly $9 million and that some elements might need to be delayed or phased while staff pursues grants. Staff noted several county- and state-managed projects within village limits; planning coordination is important to avoid repeated work on the same streets.

On ARPA funds, staff recommended reallocating approximately $872,000 of ARPA allocations into reconstruction and parking-lot improvements because some previously approved ARPA projects are progressing more slowly than anticipated and may not expend funds by the 2026 deadline.

Trustees raised questions about traffic calming, Glenview Road multiuse-path planning, potential roundabouts, and the Intelligent Traffic Management pilot on Willow Road; staff said IDOT pulled a permit for the Willow Road work, delaying the project and reducing confidence it will be completed in 2026.

Staff asked for public input at a CIP open house set for Oct. 6 and directed residents to the interactive map and email contact in the packet for comments.