VILLAGE PROPOSES TO MAINTAIN PROPERTY TAX LEVY |
Village officials approved a measure at its Nov. 8 Village Board meeting proposing to maintain the village’s property tax levy at the same amount that was levied in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Since 2009, the village has had a property tax levy—which has been reduced or maintained every year—to fund costs associated with police and fire operations and to make required contributions into the police and firefighters’ pension funds, which has increased by $2.3 million. Each year the village’s fiscal condition is assessed to determine if the levy can be reduced further. Village officials voted for the village’s property tax levy to remain stable at the same amount that was levied in 2021. The total amount of the tentative levy is $19,479,582. The tax levy ordinance is anticipated to be approved at the Dec. 13 Village Board meeting.
For more information about the village’s finances, dial 311 in the village or visit the website. |
SCHAUMBURG PLACES FIRST IN DIGITAL CITIES SURVEY |
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The Village of Schaumburg is pleased to announce it has placed first in the 2022 Digital Cities Survey, which evaluates municipalities across the country and ranks their performance on a variety of technical fronts such as strategic planning, constituent engagement, transparency, innovation, project management, network infrastructure, network security, and more.
“This award acknowledges the dedication and hard work of the entire Information Technology team,” said Peter Schaak, Director of Information Technology. “A first-place ranking is a recognition of their efforts that keep the village's robust and complex collection of systems and applications operating efficiently while being fiscally responsible. It is also their creativity and curiosity that keeps the organization at the forefront of new technologies.”
The Center for Digital Government awarded Schaumburg first place in the category of municipalities with a population of up to 75,000. While the 2020 U.S. Census saw Schaumburg’s population increase to 78,723, the survey takes into account a year of population adjustment. Prior to this year, the highest ranking the village achieved was third place.
For more information on the survey and its winners, visit the Center for Digital Government’s website. |
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2022 LANDSCAPE AWARD WINNERS RECOGNIZED |
Since 2005, the Schaumburg Environmental Committee's Annual Landscape Award Program has recognized commercial, retail and residential developments that exhibit excellence in their landscape improvements and maintenance. The 2022 Landscape Award recipients were recognized at the Nov. 8 Village Board meeting and include:
Most Improved Commercial: Chicago Marriott Schaumburg
Most Improved Retail: Target, 1235 E. Higgins Road
Most Improved Planned Unit Development: Pickwick
Best Maintained Commercial: Woodfield Corporate Center
Best Maintained Retail: Streets of Woodfield
Best Maintained Planned Unit Development: Towne Place West
Best Natural Landscaping: Weathersfield North
For more information, email Martha Dooley or dial 311 in Schaumburg. |
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FILING FOR CONSOLIDATED ELECTION |
The Village of Schaumburg will be accepting petitions for candidates for the office of Village President, Village Clerk and Village Trustee. Nomination papers for the Consolidated Primary Election will be accepted for filing at:
Clerk’s Office
Schaumburg Village Hall
101 Schaumburg Court
Schaumburg, IL
- November 21 (Monday), 22 (Tuesday), and 23 (Wednesday), 2022 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- November 28, 2022 (Monday) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Village Hall is closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on November 24 and 25, 2022.
If there should be more than one person in line at the start of filing Monday, November 21, 2022 at 9 a.m. a lottery will be held following the close of filing Monday, November 28, 2022 to determine candidate placement on the ballot. If there should be more than one person to file between the hour of 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Monday November 28, 2022 a lottery will be held following the close of filing to determine the final place on the ballot. Petition filing closes at 5 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2022.
The date and time for the lottery will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in the Clerk’s Office. For more information, email Village Clerk Marilyn Karr or call (847) 923-4714. |
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Door-to-Door Solicitor Safety (Clarification) |
In last week’s Progress Report, a story indicated that complaints are being received regarding solicitors claiming to be from the village. As a clarification to that story, while many village employees conduct business in marked village vehicles, there are employees who also use unmarked vehicles to conduct village business. Employees, however, will have identification to indicate their affiliation with the village. As a resident, if you are ever unsure about an individual’s presence at your home for any reason, please dial 911 immediately so that an officer can investigate the matter and confirm the situation is not a scam. Questions? Dial 311 in Schaumburg or view the website.
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View and Pay Water Bills on WebPay |
Water bills can now be accessed from WebPay on the village’s website. This feature was made available as of the September 2022 billing period and provides users the option to view, download, or print their bills. The bill will be accessible as soon as water bills are processed by the village, which is usually on or around the 20th of every month. This new feature offers greater convenience as residents and businesses no longer have to wait for their bills to arrive by mail. For questions, email Laurie Rini or dial 311
in Schaumburg.
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Santa Arrives at Woodfield Mall |
Santa made his arrival to Woodfield Mall on Thursday, Nov. 10 and will be available for visits until Christmas Eve. Visitors can bring the whole family, including the pets. Santa is available for pet photos from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 27 at the Ice Palace in Grand Court.
For children with special needs, a private, sensory-controlled photo experience with Santa is available. Reservations are required and are available 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Ice Palace in Grand Court.
For a full list of daily Santa Photo Experience hours and to make reservations, visit the website.
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Schaumburg Fire Department Practices High-Rise Firefighting |
In late October, the Schaumburg Fire Department utilized the Elk Grove training tower to practice firefighting in high-rise buildings. Because hoses from the fire engine cannot reach these heights, high-rise fires require firefighters to carry hose and other necessary equipment up several flights of stairs and connect the hose to a standpipe inside the building. Firefighting crews ran drills to move hoses up several flights of stairs and deploy water flow.
With many high-rise residential and commercial buildings within the village, keeping these skills sharp is essential in maintaining the safety of our community. To learn more about the Schaumburg Fire Department, visit the 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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