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Burr Ridge staff previews FY2027 capital plan; $7 million cited for current year projects
Summary
Public works staff reviewed the draft FY2027–31 capital improvement program and reported more than $7,000,000 invested in the current year across roads, stormwater and water/sewer projects; staff proposed combining water and sewer into a single utilities fund and trustees indicated consensus to include the plan in the coming budget.
Public works director/engineer David Preisig presented the draft FY2027–31 capital improvement program and a summary of recent infrastructure investments, telling trustees the village has invested “over $7,000,000” this fiscal year and then listing the major program breakdowns.
Preisig said the current-year investments included approximately $1,500,000 for roadway and pathway work, about $1,100,000 in stormwater projects (including the Elm Street culvert) and approximately $4,400,000 in the water and sewer fund for water-main improvements, pump-station upgrades and interconnect work. He also noted roughly $80,000 in fleet purchases, including a backhoe. Preisig outlined FY2027 projects that include resurfacing as part of the annual road program, crack-sealing and specific neighborhood pathway and culvert engineering projects.
Village Manager Evan described a staff proposal to combine the water and sewer funds into a single "utilities fund" beginning in FY2027 to allow smoother, smaller fee adjustments and easier reporting. He said the change is intended to support sustainable revenue for both water and sewer services and to enable multi-year planning for pump center improvements and water-tower rehabilitation.
Trustees thanked staff for the analysis and said they supported the direction; staff said no formal board vote was needed at this stage and they would incorporate the direction into the budget materials to be distributed in February.
