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Robbins trustees discuss meters, shut-off notices and $4M DECO grant for water infrastructure
Summary
Trustee Michael Collier Sr. said the village issued water shut-off notices, is working toward an ordinance requiring Robbins water meters, and has a list of repairs that may qualify for a $4 million DECO grant focused on water-main break areas.
Trustee Michael Collier Sr. told trustees on Sept. 28 that the village has issued water shut-off notices and is offering six-month payment plans for residents who contact village staff.
"Water Notices for shut-off of services have been issued and sent out, call in to set up a 6 month payment plan," Trustee Michael Collier Sr. said, and he added that administrators are drafting an ordinance to require Robbins water meters for residents.
Collier said the village has identified repair needs and submitted a list to Mr. Stroger and Mr. Kemp of work that would qualify for a DECO grant; he described that grant pool as "$4 million dollars in DECO grant for water infrastructure" with an initial focus on water-main breaks. The transcript does not specify which line items are included or whether funds have been awarded; Collier said the list was given to administrators for consideration.
Public Works reported it had collected $2,400 from disposed, approved items and intends to return those funds to the department. Mr. Wells (Public Works) said a tree-trimming program for the village and residents is planned tentatively for next month.
Trustees did not adopt a formal ordinance at the meeting; Collier described ongoing steps (payment-plan options and grant application work) and said further administrative action and meetings will follow.
