Council hears plan for community tool-lending program tied to code-compliance efforts
May 7, 2026
Staff described a tool-lending program to be housed on village property: residents 18+ could reserve tools online, sign waivers, provide ID at pick-up, and be liable for missing or damaged items; charging, tagging and volunteer staffing were discussed.
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Planning staff presented a community tool-lending program intended to support property repairs and community projects. Mister Hutchison described how the program would operate: "They will come in, sign a waiver. We'll get a copy of their driver's license, and then we could go out there and up load up and take the tools that they need." The tools would be stored on village property, tracked with asset tags, and loaned to village residents over 18.
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