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Carol Stream plans brine fill station, equipment upgrades and Town Centre repairs in FY27
Summary
Public Works described a brine truck fill station, asphalt roller, forklift, scissor lift and replacement power washer to improve operations and safety; capital project funds also proposed for Town Centre paver repairs and a $250,000 fountain bowl fix.
Public Works Director Brad Fink and village staff outlined several capital purchases and Town Centre repairs proposed in the FY27 budget to improve operational efficiency and reduce recurring maintenance costs.
Fink said the brine truck fill station would be the final piece of the village's upgraded brine system, allowing drivers to input truck numbers and gallons and sending usage data in real time to the superintendent, which will improve tracking and storm response. He described the unit as similar in operation to a gas-station pump and said it would speed loading and provide better usage data.
Other proposed Public Works purchases include an asphalt roller to expand in-house asphalt patching, a forklift to support a large upcoming water-meter racking and storage project, a scissor lift to increase safety when servicing high rooftop equipment, and a more robust power washer to extend equipment life. Staff said some purchases may be funded from surplus or surplus dollars for near-term needs.
On Town Centre, trustees discussed whether to repair existing brick pavers (which require ongoing annual maintenance) or replace them with concrete; staff included money in the budget for improvements and advised further discussion before committing larger repair dollars. The fountain bowl repair was budgeted at about $250,000 using an epoxy-type finish chosen as a lower-cost option compared with earlier estimates of roughly $750,000.
Next steps: planned capital purchases and Town Centre options will be reviewed in the capital projects meeting and the water-and-sewer budget discussion, where staff will firm up funding sources and timing.
