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Trustees review draft FY2027 budget as police chief seeks two additional sworn officers
Summary
The board received a high-level FY2027 budget review highlighting improved fund balances and capital capacity; the police chief showed a recruitment video and requested authorization to increase sworn officers from 28 to 30 to reduce overtime and form a community-response unit.
On March 9 the Burr Ridge Board received a high-level presentation of the draft FY2027 budget and departmental highlights. Administrator Evan said the village’s net position has increased over recent years and funds — including the capital and newly consolidated utilities fund — are in healthy positions while cautioning staff will not recommend using the village’s full financial capacity for the village hall project.
Evan summarized fund balances and revenue drivers: strong sales and place-of-eating tax receipts (including remote-sales allocations), motor-fuel changes tied to Rebuild Illinois projects, and hotel/motel fund draws for capital purchases. He said the general fund beginning balance and projected position…
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