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Wauconda approves up to $39,000 in police station repairs after repeated flooding
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The board approved a not-to-exceed $39,000 award to complete roofing and window repairs at the police station, funded by a $50,000 Build Illinois grant; Chief Wormas said the offices have flooded about eight times in recent years, including the previous night.
The Wauconda Village Board voted on March 16 to award a not-to-exceed $39,000 contract to complete building improvements at the police department, using funds from a $50,000 Build Illinois grant that was awarded to the village in December 2023.
Chief Wormas told the board the police offices "have flooded approximately 8 times over the last several years, including last night," and described rotted, moldy window frames. He said the work will proceed in two phases: first roofing and gutter repairs to stop ongoing flooding, then window replacement and repair of the underlying wood framing. Staff reported Bear Construction provided a quote under the $50,000 grant and is part of the village's job-order pricing contract program.
Trustees asked whether the new windows would be vinyl and about other measures to address water intrusion; Chief Wormas said the vendor will provide vinyl windows and that staff will address multiple points of water entry. The board approved the contract on motion and roll call.
The award allows the department to begin the initial phase of repairs; staff did not specify an exact start date. Village officials asked residents to direct questions to the police department for details about construction timing.
