SCHAUMBURG BUDGET PROPOSES RESTORATION OF OPERATIONS |
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The Village of Schaumburg Fiscal Year 22/23 Annual Budget proposes to “Return to Normal” by restoring operations and programs that were reduced due to the pandemic while moving forward with goals developed with feedback from the 2021 National Community Survey.
Village Manager Brian Townsend will present the proposed financial plan to the Village Board at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19. The budget is expected to be formally adopted at the Tuesday, April 26 Village Board meeting.
The FY 22/23 budget proposes to restore staffing; support for facilities, vehicles, and technology; funding for the full operation of the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, including the return of a 3-day Septemberfest; and funding for transit services such as DART and Woodfield Trolley to pre-pandemic levels. No new increases in property tax or other taxes are included in the proposed budget.
For a brief summary of the proposed FY 2022/23 budget, read the news story on the village's website. To view the proposed FY 22/23 Annual Budget, visit the Budgets and Capital Planning page on the village's website. |
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NEW WASTE HAULER TRANSITION UPDATES |
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This week, Lakeshore Recycling Systems ( LRS), the village's new waste and recycling hauler as of May 1, began dropping off new carts to residences. Residents who did not select carts through the web portal or customer service team before the March 18 deadline will receive the default sizes of 96-gallon for waste and 64-gallon for recycling. If you received the standard size/default carts and requested something larger or smaller after the March 18 deadline, LRS will still happily exchange the delivered carts. Please begin using the carts provided for the May 1 start of service while waiting for the preferred size(s) to arrive. To select preferred cart sizes, complete the online form or call LRS Customer Service at (844) 633-3577.
The new carts should contain a cart hanger connected to the inside of the recycling cart lid and featuring the new LRS 5-day service schedule map. Residents can access and view an interactive version of this new service schedule map on the village's website.
Residents are reminded not to use the new LRS carts until May 1. Please continue to use the Republic Services carts through the week of April 25-29. During their final week of service, please leave the old carts out curbside for Republic to collect after service.
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FREE CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT DETERRENT EVENT APRIL 23 |
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With the recent increase in catalytic converter thefts, Schaumburg police are encouraging citizens to have their catalytic converter spray painted. Firestone technicians will be applying spray paint onto the catalytic converter. Police officers will also be distributing complimentary "Theft Prevention" vehicle window stickers.
Marking the catalytic converter is a free crime prevention service the police department is offering to the community in partnership with Firestone. The visible mark is one way to help deter thieves.
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Chief Wolf Recognizes Business Owner for Facilitating Dog Rescue |
This week Police Chief Bill Wolf presented Ibrahim Ayyad, President of Mr. Natural Services, with a Chief’s Letter of Appreciation and a Challenge Coin. Recently, Animal Control Officer Debbie Diamond was dispatched to a residence where a dog had fallen into a heat vent on the second floor of a home. After unsuccessful attempts to try to reach the dog, a full size Shih Tzu named Oreo, the resident called Mr. Natural Services. Using a special camera, Ayyad was able to locate the dog who was stuck in the duct work. After about an hour of work to gain access to the duct, the dog was freed unharmed. The Schaumburg Police Department thanks Ayyad for his act of kindness and hard work in helping to rescue Oreo.
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Swans Return to Municipal Center Pond |
They're back! The Village of Schaumburg is happy to welcome back its pair of Mated Mute Swans, Louis and Serena, to the municipal center pond and grounds. Please remember not to feed the swans as human food can be dangerous to their health. Fishing is also prohibited while the swans are at the pond. You can enjoy them in person or view them on the Swan Cam any time on the village’s website.
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Residential Pool, Hot Tub Permit Requirements Reminder |
As a reminder, a pool permit is required for all permanently installed and temporary/seasonal pools. Several factors including placement, lot coverage, setbacks and pool barriers are required by code to improve safety. The village has prepared a Resource Guide to highlight several of the requirements for the installation of pools and hot tubs. The Pool Permit and Barrier Checklist is also a good place to start for a general understanding of the multiple requirements required by code that are reviewed and inspected as part of the permit process. If you are interested in a pre-planning or pre-construction meeting with a Building Division staff member at your home, contact Scott Flanagan to schedule this optional consultation.
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Water and Sewer Rates to Remain Flat in FY 2022/23. |
At its April 12 meeting, the Village Board elected to make no adjustments to the water and sewer rates and service charges for FY 2022/23. This means that rates for FY 2022/23 will remain the same as FY 2021/22, which are $11.12 and $2.31 per 1,000 gallons for water and sewer, respectively, and the customer service charge will remain at $8 per month. For more information about water and sewer service, visit the village's website.
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Village President: Tom Dailly
Trustees: Brian Bieschke, Jamie Clar, George Dunham, Frank Kozak, Mark Madej, Jack Sullivan
Village Clerk: Marilyn Karr • Village Manager: Brian Townsend
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