HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-12-2024 COW Agenda and PacketCommittee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of
Trustees
Monday, February 12, 2024
7:00 PM
24401 W. Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
In the Boardroom
Agenda
A.CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
B.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
B.1.Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, Committee of the Whole Workshop,
and Executive Session held on January 22, 2024.
01-22-2024 Special Village Board Minutes
01-22-2024 COW Minutes
C.PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
D.TRUSTEES COMMENTS
E.PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
F.WORKSHOP
F.1.AUTUMN GLEN (F/K/A ONYX) FINAL PLAT (CASE NUMBER
1237-121223.FP/SSA)
Staff and the applicant will provide an overview of the final plat for the proposed Autumn
Glen townhome development located generally south of Illinois Route 126 and west of
Drauden Road. The project, which was originally known as Onyx at Red Fox Farms,
received approval of an annexation agreement, annexation, re-zoning, preliminary plat
and site plan review in August of 2022.
Autumn Glen Staff Report Packet
F.2.DOWNTOWN PLAINFIELD PARKING STUDY
Board discussion regarding the Downtown Plainfield parking study completed and
associated parking garage economics.
Des Plaines Parking Garage Packet
F.3.2024-2025 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
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Staff will present the Draft 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget for the Planning and Building
Departments.
Planning and Building Draft FY25 Budget
Planning and Building Budget Performance Report
REMINDERS -
•February 14 Coffee with the Mayor – 9:00 a.m. at the Village Hall
•February 19 Village Offices Closed for President’s Day
•February 20 Plan Commission – 7:00 p.m.
•February 26 Next Committee of the Whole Workshop – 7:00 p.m.
•March 4 Village Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
•March 5 Plan Commission – 7:00 p.m.
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 22, 2024
AT:VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: J. ARGOUDELIS, P.KALKANIS, R.KIEFER, B.WOJOWSKI, AND
M.BONUCHI. BOARD ABSENT: C.LARSON AND T.RUANE. OTHERS PRESENT:
J.BLAKEMORE, ADMINISTRATOR; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; R.VOGEL, ATTORNEY;
D.SHUG, ENGINEER; S.THREEWITT, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.MELROSE,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; L.SPIRES,
BUILDING OFFICIAL; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND
R.MILLER, CHIEF OF POLICE.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, Trustee Larson and
Trustee Ruane were absent, all other Trustees were present. There were approximately 7 persons in
the audience.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
No comments.
BUSINESS MEETING
1)APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Kiefer. Vote by roll call.
Kalkanis, yes; Kiefer, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2
absent. Motion carried.
2)CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Kalkanis moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a)Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for January 22, 2024.
b)Ordinance No. 3635, decreasing the number of Class “G” Liquor Licenses to 1, and
increasing the number of Class “F” Liquor Licenses to 24.
c)Approval of legal fees for services rendered by Dunn, Martin & Miller, Ltd. for the
143rd Street East Extension for September 2023 totaling $12,840.00.
d)Approval of payment to Axon in the amount of $139,932.15 for the Axon Fleet 3 in-
car camera contract.
Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Kiefer, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane,
absent; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
3) TRACY, JOHNSON & WILSON
Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize payment to Tracy, Johnson & Wilson in the amount of
$10,663.41. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Kiefer, yes; Larson, absent;
Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
4)EKL WILLIAMS & PROVENZALE, LLC
Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize payment to Ekl Williams & Provenzale, LLC in the amount of
$687.50. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Kiefer, yes; Larson, absent;
Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
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Special Meeting Minutes – January 22, 2024
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Trustee Bonuchi moved to adjourn the Special Meeting. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Voice Vote.
All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President
and the Board of Trustees
Held on January 22, 2024
In the Boardroom
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Board present: Mayor Argoudelis,
Trustee Kalkanis, Trustee Kiefer, Trustee Wojowski, and Trustee Bonuchi. Board absent: Trustee
Larson and Trustee Ruane. Others present: Joshua Blakemore, Administrator; Michelle Gibas,
Village Clerk; Rich Vogel, Attorney; Dan Shug, Engineer; Scott Threewitt, Public Works Director;
Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Jake Melrose, Economic Development Director; Traci Pleckham,
Management Services Director; Lonnie Spires, Building Official; and Robert Miller, Chief of Police.
There were approximately 7 persons in the audience.
Trustee Kalkanis moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting and Committee of the Whole
Workshop and held on January 8, 2024. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0
opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis:
Expressed condolences to the family of a young girl that was fatally injured in an accident at
the intersection of Route 59 and Riverwalk Court. Director Threewitt gave a brief update on
the intersection and traffic signal analysis. There was some general discussion regarding
potential future safety measures.
Commented on Woodman’s announcement.
Commented on Cross country skiing.
Expressed condolences to the family of Terrance L. Burghard.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Bonuchi expressed condolences to the families of Terry Burghard and Bob Pottorff.
Trustee Wojowski:
Thanked Director Melrose and staff for their efforts in bringing Woodman’s to the Village.
Commented on the Historical Society and encouraged everyone to visit their website.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments.
WORKSHOP
1) 2024-2025 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR
Chief Miller gave a presentation on the draft 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget for the Police
Department. Staff reviewed the Mission Statement, Police Department values, 3 point vision,
significant events, special events, training, surrounding community population, crime reporting,
overall calls for service, mental heath and AID social worker, population vs. officers per resident,
years of service, promotions for 2023, hiring process, patrol supervision and staffing overview, hiring
of 2 new police officers, K-9 Program, grant funding, ongoing projects and current initiatives,
organizational structure, Capital considerations, and PEMA. Traci Pleckham reviewed the budget
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Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes – January 22, 2024
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summary and proposed budgets per division including Executive, Patrol, Administration, Seizure
forfeiture, Special Activities, support services, PEMA, and Police Commission.
There were no objections to the proposed budget.
2) UNSCHEDULED BUS ORDINANCE
Staff gave an overview of the proposed unscheduled bus ordinance. Attorney Lite noted that the
ordinance does not ban buses. Chief Miller noted that the Village has already implemented a plan to
ensure that migrants arriving in Plainfield are safely transported to the appropriate facilities in
Chicago where they can be properly processed and safely housed during such processing. It is in the
best interests of the Village, its employees, residents, and visitors that the Village implement
regulations regarding unscheduled intercity buses and hold non-compliant bus operators accountable
for endangering the safety and welfare of their passengers.
Trustee Kiefer suggested providing the ordinance to Texas officials. There were no objections to the
proposed ordinance. Staff will bring the ordinance back for formal consideration.
Mayor Argoudelis thanked staff and read the reminders.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Kiefer moved to adjourn to Executive Session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act
under Section 2(c)(11) to discuss pending litigation, not to reconvene. Second by Trustee Bonuchi.
Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Kiefer, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi,
yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
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PROJ. NO.:23.0176-02Final Plat Of Subdivision Of Autumn Glen
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2200 Cabot Drive, Suite 325
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PHONE: (630) 820-9100 FAX: (630) 820-7030 EMAIL: ADMIN@CLSURVEYING.COM
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION
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ILLINOIS STATE ROUTE 126 DEDICATION
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Final Landscape Plan
AUTUMN GLEN
Plainfield, Illinois
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ASSOCIATES, INC.
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CENTRAL FEATURE LANDSCAPE LAYOUT DETAIL
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I. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
A.Scope of Work
1.This work shall consist of preparing the planting beds, seedbed or ground surface, and furnishing,
transporting and placing plants, mulch, seed, sod, fertilizer and other materials required in the specified
operations.
2. Planting required for this work is indicated on the Landscape Plans and, in general consists of the following:
a.The establishment of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, lawn and natural areas as shown on the
Landscape Plans;
b. The provision of post-planting management as specified herein;
c.Any remedial operations necessary for conformance with The Landscape Plans as specified in this
document;
d.The design, furnishing and installation of a complete underground sprinkler system at locations noted on
plan.
B.General
1.Permits
The Landscape Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any permits required for the completion of the
work and shall be responsible for the cost of the same.
2.Field Verification
Upon notice to begin work the Landscape Contractor shall verify all existing conditions of the site and shall
report any conditions that will impede the beginning of work to the Landscape Architect in writing. The
Landscape Contractor shall examine areas, conditions, grades, soils and water levels under which work is to
be performed and notify the Landscape Architect of conditions detrimental to the proper and timely
completion of the work.
3.Existing Utilities
The Landscape Contractor shall verify location of all underground utilities before construction. Contact
J.U.L.I.E at 1.800.892.0123; 48 hours prior to digging. Notification of any disturbance of existing utilities shall
be given to the Landscape Architect immediately. Should uncharted or incorrect utilities be encountered,
notify the Landscape Architect immediately.
4.Inspections of Project
During the construction period, all phases of work shall be available for inspections by the Landscape
Architect. All plant material shall be subject to inspection and approval, and the Landscape Architect reserves
the right to reject any plants which fail to meet the standards of this inspection. The Landscape Architect
reserves the right to inspect nursery stock either at place of growth or at site for compliance with
requirements of variety, size and quality.
C.Quality Assurance
1.The Landscape Contractor shall provide at least one person who shall be present at all times during
execution of this portion of the work and who shall be thoroughly familiar with the type of materials being
installed and the best methods for their installation and who shall direct all work performed under this Section
and shall comply with work site requirements.
2.The Landscape Contractor must verify with the Landscape Architect at the commencement of work that he
has the most current set of plans for the project and that one set of the current plans, clearly marked “Field
Set”, must be on the jobsite at all times.
3.The Landscape Contractor shall provide protection for structures, utilities, roads, trees and vegetation from
damages caused by settlement, undermining, washout and other hazards created by landscape operations.
4.The Landscape Contractor shall provide and maintain fences, planking, guard lights, barricades, warning
signs and guards as necessary for protection of material storage, curbs, sidewalks, streets, drives and
adjoining property.
5.Any damage to utilities, structures, plantings, or lawns which result from the Landscape Contractor's course
of work will be repaired at the Landscape Contractor's expense, to the satisfaction of the Landscape
Architect, in a reasonably timely manner with as little inconvenience to the Owner as possible.
6.Existing trees, shrubs and plant material to remain shall be protected. Damage to existing plants which result
from the Landscape Contractor's course of work shall be repaired by a qualified nurseryman or replaced with
approved material per village ordinance at the expense of the Landscape Contractor.
7.All planting techniques and methods shall be consistent with the latest edition of “Horticulture Standards of
Nurseryman” and as detailed on the drawings.
8.Landscape Contractor shall maintain all relevant erosion control devises destroyed or disrupted during
landscape installation. Erosion control devises include measures shown on the approved erosion control
plans, plus any additional measures deemed necessary by the Owner or public agency having jurisdiction
over erosion control. Erosion control devices include, but are not limited to, silt fence, straw bales, erosion
control logs, filter fabric in storm structures, filter baskets ditch checks and siltation basins.
D.Substitutions
1.Substitution from the approved plans will be accepted only when satisfactory evidence in writing is submitted
to the Landscape Architect,showing that the plant specified is not available.
2.Landscape Contractor shall submit request for approval to substitute plant material available and shall
include Common and Botanical names and size of substitute material.
3.Only those substitutions of equivalent size and having essential characteristics similar to the originally
specified material will be approved.
4.Acceptance or rejection of substitute plant materials will be issued in writing by the Landscape Architect,
following approval by Lennar and the governing Municipality or Regulatory Agency.
5.Any unauthorized substitutions will be removed and replaced by the Landscape Contractor at the expense of
the Landscape Contractor.
E.Submittals
1.Nursery List: In Bid Proposal Form Landscape Contractor shall identify a list of area nurseries from where
nursery stock for the job will be obtained.
2.Materials List: Before any plant materials are delivered to the job site, submit to the Landscape Architect a
complete list of all plants and other items to be installed and the nursery sources.
3.Certification of Inspection: Shall accompany each shipment of plants as may be required by law for
transportation. File certificates with the Landscape Architect prior to acceptance of the material. Inspection by
Federal or State authorities at place of growth does not preclude rejection of the plants at the site.
4.Planting Schedule: Submit proposed planting schedule with dates for review and inspection of plants by the
Landscape Architect prior to planting.
5.Soil Tests: Submit two (2) copies of soils test of existing topsoil with recommendations for soil amendments
for Landscape Architect's review.
6.Seed: Submit seed vendor's certification for required grass seed mixture, indicating percentage by weight,
and percentage of purity, germination, and weed seed for each grass species and date tested.
7.Sod: Submit sod grower's certification of grass species. Identify source location in Bid Proposal Form.
8.Mulch and Erosion Control Blankets: Submit two (2) samples of shredded hardwood bark mulch, erosion
control blankets, and all other products and materials as specified on plans to Landscape Architect for review
and written approval.
9.Maintenance Instructions: Submit to the Landscape Architect typewritten instructions recommending
procedures to be established by the Owner for the maintenance of landscape work after preliminary
acceptance of plantings and turf areas. Submit prior to beginning of warranty period. Instructions shall
include: watering, fertilizing, spraying, mulching and pruning for plant material and trimming groundcover.
Instructions for watering, fertilizing and mowing grass areas shall be submitted prior to request for preliminary
inspection for acceptance.
F.Product Handling
1.Delivery and Storage
a.Deliver all items to the site in their original containers with all labels intact and legible at the time of
inspection.
b.Immediately remove from the site all plants which are not true to name and all materials which do not
comply with the provisions of these Specifications.
c.Use all means necessary to protect plant materials before, during, and after installation and to protect
the installed work and materials of all other trades.
d.Cover all plant material transported in open vehicles with a protective covering to prevent windburn.
2.Time of Planting
a.All planting shall be performed during favorable weather conditions and only during normal and accepted
planting seasons when satisfactory growing conditions exist.
b.The planting operations shall not be performed during times of extreme drought, when ground is frozen
or during times of other unfavorable climatic conditions unless otherwise approved by the Landscape
Architect. The Landscape Contractor assumes full and complete responsibility for such plantings and
operations.
G.Materials
1.Plant Material
Provide plants typical of their species or variety with normal, densely developed branches and vigorous,
fibrous root systems. Provide only sound, healthy, vigorous plants free from defects, disfiguring knots,
sunscald injuries, frost cracks, abrasions of the bark, plant diseases, insect eggs, borers, and all forms of
infestation. All plants shall have a fully developed form without voids and open spaces.
a.Balled and burlapped plants shall have a firm natural ball of earth of sufficient diameter and depth to
encompass the fibrous and feeding root system necessary for full recovery of the plant. Provide ball
sizes complying with the latest edition of the “American Standard for Nursery Stock”. Cracked or
mushroomed balls are not acceptable
b.Tree spade transplanting is acceptable for plants 6” caliper and larger after acceptance of plant by the
Landscape Architect. Tree spade must be of a size generally accepted in the trade to safely move the
tree size.
c.Container grown stock shall be grown in a container for a sufficient length of time for the root system to
have developed to hold its soil together, firm and whole.
(i)No plants shall be loose in the container.
(ii) Container stock shall not be pot bound.
(iii) All container plants used on the project shall conform to the sizes indicated on the plant list and on
the drawings.
d.No evidence of wounds and/or pruning cuts shall be permitted unless approved by the Landscape
Architect.
e.When specified by caliper, provide shade and ornamental trees with a single main trunk. When specified
by height, provide shade and ornamental trees as multi-stemmed plants with not less than three main
trunks and side branches that are generous and well twigged.
f.Evergreen trees shall be branched to the ground unless otherwise specified and accepted.
g.Provide plants matched in form when arranged in groups.
h.All plants shall be nursery grown under climatic conditions similar to those in the locality of the project for
a minimum of two years. Comply with sizing and grading standards of the latest edition of “American
Standards of Nursery Stock” A plant shall be dimensioned as it stands in its natural position. No plants
shall be loose in the container.
(i)Shade Tree and Ornamental Tree caliper shall be measured at a point on the trunk six (6) inches
above natural ground line for trees up to and including four (4) inches in diameter, and at a point
twelve (12) inches above the natural ground line for trees over four (4) inches in diameter.
(ii) Height of Evergreen Trees is measured from the natural ground line to the first lateral branch
closest to the top.
(iii) Height of Clump Ornamental Trees is measured from the natural ground line to the beginning last
year's growth.
(iv) Shrub and small plants shall meet the requirements for spread and/or height indicated on the plant
list and with not less than the minimum number of canes required by ANSI Z60.1 for the type and
height of shrub required.
2.Sub-drainage Systems
a.Provide piping types and sizes indicated. Provide matching reducers, adapters, couplings, fittings and
accessory components to ensure continuity of the sub-drainage system.
i)Plastic tubing shall be ASTM F405, corrugated Polyethylene drainage tubing, perforated or solid as
required.
ii) Sub-drainage fill shall be AASHTO M43 (3/8” to 3/4”) clean uniformly graded stone or gravel.
iii) Sub-drainage filter fabric shall be DuPont “Typar” or other non-woven porous polypropylene fabric
approved by the Landscape Architect.
3.Grass Seed
a.All seeds shall be guaranteed by the vendor to be true to name and variety.
b.Seed mixtures shall be fresh, clean new crop with a tolerance for purity and germination established by
the Official Seed Analysts of North America. Seed will not contain any noxious weed seeds.
c.Seed mixtures shall be proportioned by weight and shall be as specified on the drawings. If no seed mix
is specified, the following general turf seed mix shall be used:
65% Improved Kentucky Bluegrass (minimum three (3) varieties)
25% Improved Perennial Ryegrass (minimum two (2) varieties with endophytes)
10% Creeping Red Fescue
If this general turf seed mix is used, the Landscape Contractor must submit the vendor's seed varieties,
composition and application rate to the Landscape Architect for approval prior to ordering.
4.Erosion Control Blanket
a.North American Green seed blanket matting shall be used. Secure with 4” biostakes.
5.Sod
Sod used shall be an approved blend of improved Kentucky Bluegrass (such as: Midnight, Allure, Viva,
Washington and Liberty) with a mineral back that is adapted to the locality of work. It shall be either nursery
grown or field grown and be well rooted. The consistency of adherent soil shall be such that it will not break,
crumble, or tear during handling and placing of the sod. Landscape Architect reserves the right to reject
unacceptable sod.
a.Each piece of sod shall be well covered with turf grass, shall not be less than two (2) years old, shall be
free from noxious weeds and other objectionable plants, and shall not contain substances injurious to
growth.
b.All sod used shall comply with state and federal laws with respect to inspection for plant diseases and
insect infestation.
c.Each sod shipment shall be accompanied by an invoice from the vendor giving quantity and certifying
that the sod received meets all requirements contained in these specifications.
6.Seed Fertilizer
a.Fertilizer for seeded areas shall be a granular non-burning product from a commercial source composed
of not less than 50% organic slow acting, guaranteed analysis professional fertilizer, uniform in
composition, free flowing and suitable for application with approved equipment. Fertilizer types and
ratios shall be as follows:
i)Starter fertilizer with an approximate analysis of 13-25-12 at the rate of 4 lbs. per 1,000 S.F. or
similar composition approved by the Landscape Architect.
ii)Post emergent fertilizer with an approximate analysis of 25-0-5 at a rate of 4 lbs. per 1,000 S.F. or
similar composition approved by the Landscape Architect.
7.Sod Fertilizer
a.Fertilizer for sod areas shall be a granular non-burning professional product from a commercial source,
uniform in composition, free flowing and suitable for application with approved equipment. Fertilizer ratio
shall be a ratio of 13-25-12 at the rate of 4 lbs. per 1,000 S.F.
8.Plant Fertilizer
a.Fertilizer for plants shall be a granular non-burning standard commercial grade product, uniform in
composition, free flowing and suitable for application with approved equipment and an analysis of
14-14-14 at the rate of 6 lbs. per 1,000 S.F.
9.Native Planting Mixtures
Provide fresh, clean, new crop of the species and proportions as specified. Native seed and live plant
material shall be obtained from a reputable supplier (approved by Landscape Architect) that has
collected from sources west of the Mississippi River within the same EPA Level III Ecoreqion as the
project site (Central Corn Belt Plains). Any material sourced from outside this ecoregion must be
approved by the Landscape Architect prior to installation.
For each species, the amount of seed indicated on the specifications shall mean the total amount of pure
live seed (PLS) per acre. Seed tags and PLS testing information shall be provided to the Landscape
Architect prior to seeding.
It is the sole responsibility of the Native Landscape Contractor to provide approved seed that meets
industry-standard PLS requirements.
10. Mulch
a.Mulch for tree and shrub planting beds shall be dark shredded hardwood bark mulch, six month old, not
larger than 4” in length and 1/2” in width, free of woodchips and sawdust. Submit sample to Landscape
Architect for approval.
b.Mulch for perennial flower, annual flower and groundcover planting beds shall be pinebark fines. Submit
sample to Landscape Architect for approval.
11. Topsoil
a.Topsoil shall be available adjacent to the community site for use on project or in backfill mixes as
specified. Initial fine grading to be done by Excavation Contractor.
b.Touch up movement and placement of this topsoil shall be at the sole expense of the Landscape
Contractor.
c.Topsoil stockpile placement will be coordinated with Excavator to ensure easy access to Contractor.
12. Planting Bed Soil Mixture (Perennial, Annual and Groundcover Beds)
a.Provide planting soil mixture consisting of equal parts cooled mushroom compost and pinebark fines
(Same as Midwest Trading CM30 mix) at 1 C.Y. per 100 S.F. incorporated into all perennial, annual and
groundcover areas. Planting pits shall be excavated and filled with friable topsoil (stockpiled at site) to a
depth of 8” prior to adding and incorporating planting bed soil mixture.
13. Accessories
a.Water: Water provided by the Landscape Contractor shall be free of substances harmful to plant
growth. All necessary hose piping, tank truck and other methods of transportation shall be supplied by
the Landscape Contractor.
b.Downspout Splash Areas:
i)Downspout splash areas in lawns shall be 24” concrete splash blocks.
ii)Downspout splash areas in mulch shall be washed gravel sub-base 0.5-0.75” diameter and 3-4”
diameter granite cobblestone surface with geotextile filter fabric lining sides and bottom of trench.
c.Sand: Sand shall be coarse “torpedo” sand.
d.Pea gravel: Pea gravel shall be 1/8” to 1/4” washed gravel.
e.Retaining Walls: Retaining walls must always be installed in strict compliance with manufacture's
recommendations for sizing and reinforcement
i)Retaining wall material shall be as specified on the drawings or as approved by the Landscape
Architect
f.Anti-Desiccant: Anti-Desiccant shall be an applicable emulsion which forms a transparent protective film
over plant surface, permeable enough to permit transpiration. (Wilt-Pruf, manufactured by Nursery
Specialty Products, Inc. or approved equal).
g.Herbicide: Herbicide shall be a granular form of herbicide applied in shrub and ground cover beds in
strict accordance with the manufacturer's directions and recommendations. Acceptable products are
“Treflan”, “Ronstar” or approved equal.
H.Installation and Execution
1.Inspection
a.Prior to all work of this Section, carefully inspect the installed work of all other trades and verify that
such work is complete to the point where this installation may properly commence. Verify that planting
may be completed in accordance with the original design and the referenced standards. Work will
commence only when satisfactory conditions exist.
b.Check that grading, including spreading of topsoil and all other sub-surface work in lawn areas have
been completed and accepted by Lennar. Start of work in this section shall constitute acceptance of
grade. Lawn irrigation system must be completed and in operation before seeding and sodding begins.
c.Saturate and fill tree and shrub pits with water to test drainage before planting. Provide gravel drains and
venting tubes at pits, which are more than half full of water after 24 hours.
d.Landscape Contractor shall notify the Landscape Architect prior to plant installation. The Landscape
Architect, at his discretion, may inspect all plant material and layout prior to planting.
2.Preparation
Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals and Groundcovers
a.Planting shall be performed only by experienced workmen familiar with planting procedures under the
supervision of a qualified supervisor.
b.Locate plants as indicated or as approved in the field by the Landscape Architect after staking by the
Landscape Contractor. If obstructions are encountered that are not shown on the drawings, do not
proceed with planting operations until alternate locations have been selected by the Landscape
Architect.
c.Excavate circular plant pits with tapered sides as shown on the drawing details. In general, all plant pits
shall have a rounded bottom with the depth of the pit equal to the depth of the ball to be planted. The
diameter of the pit shall be a minimum of two (2) times the width of the ball.
d.Excavate all clay and debris to 8” depth beneath all perennial, ornamental grass, annual flower, and
groundcover beds. Backfill with 12” amended topsoil, thus resulting in all these areas being elevated or
crowned by 4” wherever site drainage allows.
Seeding and Sodding
a.Seed and sod bed preparation shall not be started until all stones, boulders, debris, and similar material
larger than 1 inch in diameter have been removed. The area to be seeded shall be worked to a
minimum depth of 6 inches with a disk or other equipment, reducing all soil particles to a size not larger
than 1 inch in the largest dimension. Bed prep shall occur on the contour, where possible. The
prepared surface shall be relatively free from all weeds, stones, roots, sticks, rivulets, gullies, crusting
and caking. Do not overwork or powder final seedbed.
b.Upon completion of the above, any rocks or stones larger than one (1) inch in diameter shall be removed
from the surface prior to seeding. If excessive amount of rocks are present in native soil Contractor
should contact the Landscape Architect immediately.
c.Landscape Contractor shall remove all debris and dispose of such material legally off-site.
d.The areas to be seeded shall be assumed to be at final grades established by Excavator. The
Landscape Contractor, however, shall be responsible for the proper drainage of the entire area. The
Landscape Contractor shall fine grade all turf areas including any grading necessary to eliminate
ponding of water, ruts or ridges. Limit preparation to areas which will be grassing within 48 hours.
e.Immediately prior to the seed and sod bed preparation, specified fertilizer nutrients shall be uniformly
spread at the following rate:
i)5 lbs. per 1000 S.F.
f.Final surface of topsoil immediately before seeding shall be within plus or minus 1/2” of required
elevation, with no pockets or low spots in which water can collect. Restore prepared areas to specific
condition if eroded, settled, or otherwise disturbed after fine grading and prior to seeding or sodding.
Finish grade surface with a drag or rake, Round out all breaks in grade, smooth down all lumps and
ridges, fill in all holes and crevices.
g.In the event of settlement, re-adjust the work to required finish grade.
3.Planting
Plant nursery stock immediately upon delivery to the site and approval by the Landscape Architect. If
immediate planting is not possible a holding area on-site must be established in a location approved by
Lennar. All plant material in the holding area must have the rootball heeled in damp mulch and be protected
from excessive sun and wind. The Landscape Contractor must operate and maintain the holding area in a
neat and orderly appearance.
All planting shall be performed during favorable weather conditions and only during normal and accepted
planting seasons when satisfactory growing conditions exist. The planting operations shall not be performed
during times of extreme drought, when ground is frozen or during times of other unfavorable climatic
conditions unless otherwise approved by the Landscape Architect. The Contractor assumes full and
complete responsibility for such plantings and operations.
Trees and Shrubs
a.Set plant material in the planting pit to proper grade and alignment. Set plants upright, plumb and faced
to give best appearance or relationship to each other or adjacent structure. Set plant material 2” above
the adjacent grade. The Contractor is responsible for planting to correct grades and alignment and all
plants shall be set so that when settled will bear the same relationship to finished grade as they did
before being transported.
b.Remove all non-biodegradable strings and twine from top of ball. Remove non-biodegradable burlap
from to 1/3 of ball after the tree is set in the planting hole. The wire basket should remain. Fold the top
portion of the wire basket into the hole.
c.Any topsoil excavated from plant pits shall be used in the backfill soil mixture. No filling will be permitted
around trunks or stems. Backfill the pit with topsoil. Do not use frozen or muddy mixture for backfilling.
Form a ring of soil around the edge of each planting pit to retain water.
d.After setting plants in pit to proper grade compact 6” of soil around base of ball. Fill the entire planting
hole with water and allow to soak in. Gradually backfill remaining space around the ball or roots and
compact the soil thoroughly using water to eliminate all voids and thoroughly soak the plant root ball.
e.Within 24 hours of planting slowly re-water the plant thoroughly soaking the root ball again.
f.Install enough topsoil to insure finished grades are met after settling.
g.All excess soil, other than topsoil, excavated from pits, shall be removed from the holes and left on site
in locations designated by Lennar.
h.After planting apply specified commercial pre-emergent herbicide per manufacturer's directions to all
shrub beds.
Perennials, Ornamental Grasses, Annual Flowers and Groundcovers
a.Where perennials, ornamental grasses, annual flowers and groundcovers are specified on the plans,
prepare entire plant bed incorporating a 1 C.Y. layer of planting soil mixture per 100 S.F. Incorporate
commercial 14-14-14 fertilizer into prepared soil mixture at a approximate rate of 6 lbs. per 1000 S. F.
b.Space plants in accordance with dimensions indicated on the plans. Adjust spacing as necessary to
evenly fill planting bed with indicated quantity of plants. Plant to within 18” of the trunks of trees and
shrubs or at edge of plant ball whichever is closest. Plant to within 12” of edge of bed.
c.After planting apply specified commercial pre-emergent herbicide per manufacturer's directions to all
planting beds. Confirm herbicide compatibility with all plant material in beds and notify the Landscape
Architect immediately if a conflict exists.
Seeding
a.Install seed under favorable weather conditions unless approved by the Landscape Architect. The
conditions of the guarantee apply regardless of the date of installation. The generally accepted times for
seeding are:
Spring - April 1st to June 15th
Fall - September 15th to just before first frost
b.Seed indicated areas within contract limits and areas adjoining contract limits disturbed as a result of
construction operations.
c.Seed with specified seed mix at rate specified on the drawings or at a rate of 5 lbs. per 1000 S.F.
d.Broadcast Seeding: Using a broadcast seeder, sow seed evenly over entire area by sowing equal
quantities in two directions at right angles to each other. Do not seed when wind speed exceeds five (5)
miles per hour. Seeding by hand is not allowed.
e.Following seeding the area shall be lightly raked to incorporate seed into top 1/8” to 1/4” of soil.
Remove all stones and other debris greater than 1 inch in any dimension which are visible shall be
removed and disposed of legally off-site. Areas shall then be smoothed by rolling with a hand roller.
f.Mechanical Seeding: Using a “Brillion-type” seeder and cultipacker, sow seed evenly over entire area
sowing equal quantities in two directions at right angles to each other. Using this method raking and
rolling is not required.
g.Following seeding, all seed areas will be covered with specified erosion control seed matting and stapled
in place.
h.Following seeding, raking and matting, the entire area shall be watered by use of lawn sprinklers or
other means approved by the Landscape Architect. Landscape Contractor shall assure initial watering
continues until the equivalent of two inches of water has been applied to entire seed surface, at a rate
which will not dislodge the seed.
i.Landscape Contractor shall assure watering is repeated thereafter as frequently as required to prevent
drying of the surface and to ensure proper establishment.
j.Landscape Contractor shall mow the lawn area as soon as top growth reaches a 3 inch height. Cut back
to 2 inch height. Not more than 33% of grass leaf shall be removed at any single mowing. The contract
shall include a minimum of 3 (three) mowings. Repeat mowing as required to maintain specific height
until Landscape Architect issues preliminary acceptance of completed work.
k.It shall be the Landscape Contractor's responsibility to determine and implement whatever procedures
deemed necessary to establish the turf as part of the work. Reseed bare areas and provide erosion
control as necessary until complete establishment achieved.
l.Areas of seed installation will not be accepted unit it meets the growth coverage specifications detailed
by Illinois Department of Transportation.
Sodding
a.Transport sod in either a closed van or in properly covered open trucks.
b.Maintain sod in a moist condition from cutting until placement. Any sod that has dried out, or excessively
heated will be rejected and shall be immediately removed and legally disposed of off-site by the
Landscape Contractor. Replacement of rejected sod shall be at the expense of the Landscape
Contractor.
c.Sod shall be placed within 24 hours of cutting. Do not use sod cut for more than 24 hours without the
approval of the Landscape Architect.
d.Sod shall be placed when the ground is in a workable condition and temperatures are less than 90oF.
Do not lay dormant sod or install sod on saturated or frozen soil or during an extended drought.
e.The sod shall be placed on the prepared surface with the edges in close contact and alternate courses
staggered. Lay sod to form a solid mass with tightly-fitted joints. Butt ends and sides of sod strips. Do
not overlay edges. Stagger strips to offset joints in adjacent courses. Remove excess sod to avoid
smothering of adjacent grass. Provide sod pad top flush with adjacent curbs, sidewalks, drains, and
seeded areas.
f.In ditches, the sod shall be placed with the longer dimension perpendicular to the flow of water in the
ditch. On slopes, install preliminary row of sod in a straight line, starting at the bottom of the slope, the
sod shall be placed with the longer dimension parallel to the contours of the ground. Place subsequent
rows parallel to and lightly against previously installed row. The exposed edges of sod shall be buried
flush with the adjacent soil.
g.All sod shall be rolled with a light drum roller to ensure contact with sub-grade, uniformity and foster root
knitting.
h.The sod shall be staked on all slopes of 3:1 or steeper to prevent slippage. Sod shall be staked with ±2
stakes per square yard of sod as necessary to stabilize with at least one stake for each piece of sod.
i.Sodded areas shall be watered to ensure proper establishment. Sod shall be watered thoroughly with
fine spray immediately after laying and not be allowed to dry out. Any sod that has shrunk shall be
replaced. Landscape Contractor shall assure initial watering continues until the equivalent of two inches
of water has been applied to entire sod surface, at a rate which will not dislodge the sod.
j.Landscape Contractor shall assure watering is repeated thereafter as frequently as required to prevent
drying of the surface and watering shall continue through preliminary acceptance to ensure proper
establishment.
k.Landscape Contractor shall mow the lawn area as soon as top growth reaches a 3 inch height. Cut back
to 2 inch height. Not more than 40% of grass leaf shall be removed at any single mowing. The contract
shall include a minimum of 3 (three) mowings. Repeat mowing as required to maintain specific height
until Landscape Architect issues preliminary acceptance of completed work.
Native Seeding and Planting
a.The period for planting prairie seed shall be between April 1st and June 15th, or as soon thereafter as
the soil is free of frost and in workable condition, and from September 15 to freeze up. If these dates are
adjusted, it shall be the responsibility of the Landscape Contractor to ensure establishment of the seed.
b.Remove existing grass, vegetation and turf. Dispose of such material legally off-site. Do not turn over
into soil being prepared for lawns.
c.If present, compacted soils shall be disked or raked prior to seeding. Remedial measures for the access
area may at the direction of the Wetland Consultant, involve ripping from 12-18 inches of the soil horizon
prior to disking.
d.Prior to seeding, planting areas shall have at least twelve inches of clean un-compacted topsoil.
Clumps, clods, stones of 2” diameter, roots and other extraneous matter shall be removed and disposed
of legally offsite.
e.Granular mycorrhizal inoculants shall be installed with the seed mix at a rate of 40 lbs\acre. Inoculant
can be banded under seed, worked into seed or added into spray tanks. NATIVE AREAS SHALL NOT
RECEIVE FERTILIZER.
f.Contractor shall be solely responsible for the proper handling and storage of the seed according to the
best seed handling and storage practices, including fungicide treatments and stratification
considerations. Owner shall make no compensation for damage to the seed because of improper
storage, cleaning, threshing or screening operations.
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REVISIONS
DRAWN
CHECKED
DATE
PROJECT NO.PLOT CONFIG:XREFS:402 W. LIBERTY DRIVE
WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187
PHONE: 630-668-7197
www.grwainc.com
GARY R. WEBER
ASSOCIATES, INC.
LAND PLANNING
ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
LANDSCAPE SPECIFICATIONSL1.12AUTUMN GLENPLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS12.12.2023
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I. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED
g.Seeding operations, including installation of erosion control matting, must be accomplished within 24
hours of any area which is fine graded. Fine grade, plant and cover only areas small enough to be
completed within the required time frame.
h.Except where site conditions preclude their use, seeding shall be performed using a Truax drill, Truax
Trillion seeder, or comparable equipment designed specifically for the installation of native seed. For
areas where site conditions preclude the use of specialized equipment, seed may be
installed through hand broadcasting and followed by light raking. Hand broadcast seed shall be spread
at twice the specified rate. Other methods of seed installation may be used with prior approval from the
Landscape Architect.
i.Do not seed when wind velocity exceeds five (5) miles per hour. Equipment shall be operated in a
manner to insure even distribution of seed and complete coverage of the entire area to be seeded.
j.Prior to starting work, all seeding equipment shall be calibrated and adjusted to sow seeds at the proper
seeding rate. In general, the optimum seeding depth is 0.25 inch below the soil surface. Areas where
the seed has not been incorporated into the soil to the proper depths will not be accepted, and no
compensation for materials or labor for the rejected work will be made by the owner.
k.Seed mixture shall be as specified on the drawings or the specified Prairie planting mixture. Sow not less
than specified rate.
l.If a broadcast method of seeding is used, the following requirements shall be met. Within twelve hours, if
conditions permit or as soon thereafter as is practical rake prairie seed lightly into top 1/4" of soil, roll at
right angles to the run-off with an approved type roller to compact the seedbed and place the seed in
contact with the soil.
m. If a drill-seed method is used, rolling of the seedbed will not be required.
n.After the seeding, raking and rolling operations are completed, water with a fine spray and install
specified erosion control blanket per manufacturer's specifications over the entire prairie area.
o.The Landscape Contractor shall monitor all seeded areas to insure at least one inch of water per week
from a combination of watering and natural rainfall and shall mow plantings to a height of 6-10 inches for
the enhancement of native species until preliminary acceptance by the Landscape Architect.
p.It shall be the Landscape Contractor's responsibility to determine and implement whatever procedures
deemed necessary to establish the turf as part of the work.
q.Wet mesic and emergent areas shall be planted and seed allowed to germinate (if possible), prior to the
flooding with significant amounts of water. Any areas of significant permanent water located within the
planting area will receive live plugs in lieu of seed.
r.After seeding operation is completed, install erosion control blanket per manufacturer's specifications.
s.Emergent plugs, if used, shall be planted in natural groupings within designed areas containing
saturated soils or inundation. Plants within groupings shall be planted at 2 foot centers.
t.Emergent plugs shall not be planted less than the specified rate and shall be protected with goose
enclosures surrounding all natural groupings of plugs.
4.Preparation of Reconditioned Naturalized Areas
The Contractor chosen for the enhancement and maintenance of native areas must be experienced in the
restoration, installation, and management of said areas. They must have a minimum of five years'
experience in the field and shall be able to identify non-native and native plants by genus and species. It is
imperative that a qualified Native Landscape Contractor perform the initial installation and maintenance.
A basic work procedure is outlined below. The contractor is required to evaluate all existing conditions prior
to bidding the work. Any proposed changes to the work plan shall be submitted to the Landscape Architect
as required under Section 1.3 (A)(B)
a.Woody Vegetation Removal
i. All woody, non-planted species shall be removed from basin slopes and bottoms for existing ponds
ii.Contractor will cut all woody species to be removed with hand tools including, but not, limited to gas
powered chainsaws, gas powered clearing saws, bow saws, and loppers.
iii.All stumps shall be cut flat with no sharp points and to within two inches of surrounding grade. Stumps
shall be painted with Garlon 4, or equivalent, immediately after cutting.
iv.A supply of chemical absorbent shall be kept on-site. Spills shall be properly cleaned up and reported
immediately to the owner.
v.The contractor shall maintain copies at the project site of all current pesticide applicator's licenses,
herbicide labels, and MSDS's (Material Safety Data Sheets) for all chemicals utilized during completion
of work.
vi.Cut brush piles shall be disposed of off site legally. No cut brush shall be burned within city limits.
vii.A prescribed burn can be conducted on existing basins as per the Maintenance Section 3.4. Following
burn, over-seed lower slopes and bottoms of existing basins with Wet Meadow species as necessary
(see section 2.4B)
viii. Spot treat invasive and undesirable herbaceous species on existing basin slopes with glycophosphate
to remove undesirable species in planted areas. Undesirable species are included, but not limited to,
species list in 1.5C Guarantees.
ix. Over-seed slopes of existing basins with low profile prairie grasses (see section 2.4C) as necessary.
Seeding protocol should follow Section 3.2D 8-12 noted below.
x. If adequate top soil is not present, top soil can be added to slopes with approval of Landscape Architect.
Repair: Repair any damages caused by Contractor during completion of the work. Said damages may
include but are not limited to tire ruts in the ground, damage to lawn areas, damage to trails, etc. In the
event any vegetation to be preserved is damaged, notify the owner within 24 hours. The Contractor will
be liable for remedying damages to plant materials to the satisfaction of the owner.
5.Reconditioning Existing Turf
a.Recondition existing turf damaged by Contractor's operations, including storage of materials or
equipment and movement of construction vehicles.
b.Provide fertilizer, seed and soil amendments as specified for new lawns and as required to provide a
satisfactory reconditioned lawn. Provide topsoil as required to fill low areas and meet new finished
grades.
c.Prior to over-seeding cultivate or rototill bare and compacted areas thoroughly to a depth of four (4)
inches. Remove all rocks, stones, turf clumps and other debris larger than one (1) inch in diameter and
rake smooth.
d.Remove diseased or unsatisfactory lawn areas. Do not bury into soil. Remove topsoil containing foreign
materials resulting from contractor's operations, including oil drippings, stone, gravel and other
construction materials.
e.Where substantial, but thin lawn remains, rake, aerate if compacted, and cultivate soil, fertilize and seed.
f.Water newly seeded areas. Maintain adequate soil moisture as specified for new lawns, until new grass
is established.
6.Mulching
Trees and Shrubs
a.Apply the specified mulch to a depth of two (2) inches, evenly spread over the entire area of each tree
basin and shrub bed. Maintain exposed root flare at all times. Thoroughly water mulched bed areas.
After watering, rake mulch to provide a uniform finished surface.
Perennials, Ornamental Grasses, Annual Flowers and Groundcovers
a.Apply the specified mulch to a depth of one (1) inch, evenly spread over the entire area of each planting
bed using care to keep foliage exposed. Thoroughly water mulched bed areas.
7.Pruning
a.Prune branches of deciduous stock, after planting, to preserve the natural character appropriate to the
particular plant requirements. Remove or cut back dead and badly bruised branches, broken and
tangled branches, damaged and unsymmetrical growth of the new wood, suckers, water sprout growth
and unnatural growth habits. No plants will be sheared for any reason.
b.Prune with clean, sharp tools.
c.Prune trees and evergreens at the direction of the Landscape Architect and in accordance with standard
horticulture practice to preserve the natural character of the plant.
d.In general, tree pruning requires removing 1/4 to 1/3 of the leaf bearing buds. Prune multiple leader
plants to preserve the leader which best promote the symmetry of the plant. Do not apply paint to
pruning marks.
8.Care of Existing Trees
a.Selectively prune existing trees in construction limits as required, at the direction of the Landscape
Architect. Remove shoots, dead, rubbing and damaged branching.
b.Clean up miscellaneous organic debris within construction limits and dispose of legally off-site.
9.Clean-up
a.The Landscape Contractor shall store materials and equipment, during landscape work, where directed
by the landscape architect.
b.The Landscape Contractor shall thoroughly clean the project area daily during the progress of work and
upon completion of the work.
c.Landscape Contractor shall keep pavement clean and all work areas and adjoining areas in an orderly
condition. The Landscape Contractor shall remove and clean any excess dirt or mud left on the streets
adjacent to the site as a result of this work daily. The Landscape Contractor shall be liable for any future
charges incurred to clean streets affected by his work.
d.No storing of rubbish or debris will be allowed on the site.
e.No debris shall be buried at the site.
f.No landscaping debris is allowed on the site dumpsters.
g.The Landscape Contractor shall protect the property of the owner and the work of other contractors.
h.The Landscape Contractor shall be directly responsible for all damage caused by the Landscape
Contractor's activities and shall remove and properly dispose of all resultant dirt, rubbish, debris and
other waste materials resulting from the work daily.
10.Inspections
In addition to normal progress inspections, the Landscape Contractor shall schedule and conduct the
following inspections, giving the Landscape Architect at least 48 hours prior notice of readiness for inspection.
a.Inspection of plants and containers prior to planting.
b.Inspection of plant locations to verify compliance with the current revisions of the Landscape Plans and
As-Built Drawings.
c.Preliminary acceptance inspection after completion of planting. Schedule this inspection sufficiently in
advance and in cooperation with the Landscape Architect so that the inspection may be conducted in a
timely manner.
d.Final acceptance inspection at the end of the maintenance period provided that all previous deficiencies
have been corrected.
e.All other inspections necessary for replacement warranty work and completion of the project.
I.Maintenance and Monitoring
1.Traditional Landscaping: Landscape Contractor shall maintain all planting, starting with the planting
operations and continuing until all planting for that portion of the project is complete and through preliminary
acceptance in writing from the Landscape Architect.
a.Maintenance of plants and planting beds shall include resetting plants to proper grades or upright
position, restoring planting saucers, tightening and repair of guy wires and stakes, weeding, cultivating,
pruning, application of appropriate insecticides and fungicides necessary to keep the plant materials in a
healthy growing condition and to keep the planted areas neat and attractive.
b.Maintenance of lawn areas shall be as specified, including spot weeding, mowing, application of weed
and insect controls and reseeding necessary to promote proper establishment the lawn areas.
c.Contractor shall water all sod and plantings for the first two weeks following installation.
2.Native Planting Areas: The Owner shall notify the City upon completion of plantings. The Owner's
Environmental Specialist shall inspect the plantings and provide the City with a copy of the planting locations,
species, and quantities for verification by applicable regulatory authority.
a.Native planting areas shall be maintained as specified below, continue for the three full (3) years after
preliminary installation acceptance, and meet annual establishment performance criteria:
i.First Season - With the exception of the emergent area, native seeding areas should be mowed to a
height of 6” to control annual nonnative and invasive species early in the growing season. Mowing,
including weed whipping, should be conducted during prior to weed seed production. Mowing height and
timing may need to be adjusted per target species. Small quantities of undesirable plant species, shall
be controlled by hand pulling prior to the development and maturity of the plant. Hand removal shall
include the removal of all above-ground and below-ground stems, roots and flower masses prior to
development of seeds. Herbicide should be applied as necessary by a trained and licensed operator
that is competent in the identification of native and nonnative herbaceous plants. Debris and litter shall
be removed from the native areas and storm structures shall be inspected and maintained as necessary.
ii. Second Season - Control of undesirable plant species during the second growing season shall consist
primarily of precise herbicide application. Mowing and weed whipping shall be conducted as needed
during the early growing season and as needed to a height of 6 to 8 inches to prevent annual weeds
from producing seed. Debris and litter shall be removed from the native areas and storm structures shall
be inspected and maintained as necessary.
iii. Third Year - Seasonal mowing and herbicide will continue as above but should be reduced over time.
Debris and litter shall be removed from the native areas and storm structures shall be inspected and
maintained as necessary. At the completion of the third growing season (dependent on fuel availability;
dominance of graminoid species; and favorable weather conditions), fire may be introduced to the planted
areas as a management tool.
b.General performance criteria is outlined below. Contractor is responsible to ensure native areas meet
Federal, County and local requirements as necessary.
i.1st Full Growing Season: 90% of cover crop shall be established. There shall be no bare areas greater
than two (2) square feet in seeded areas. At least 25% of vegetation coverage shall be native,
non-invasive species. At least 50% of the emergent species, if planted as plugs shall be alive and
apparent.
ii.2nd Full Growing Season: All areas with the exception of emergent zones shall exhibit full vegetative
cover. At least 50% of the vegetation coverage shall be native, non-invasive species.
iii. 3rd Full Growing Season: At least 75% of vegetation coverage shall be native, non-invasive species.
Non-native species shall constitute no more than 25% relative aerial coverage of the planted area.
Invasive species for this project shall include the following: Ambrosia artemisiifolia & trifida (Common &
Giant Ragweed), Cirsium arvense (Canada Thistle), Dipsacus laciniatus (Cut-leaved Teasel), Dipsacus
sylvestris (Common Teasel), Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife), Melilotus sp. (Sweet Clover),
Phalaris arundinacea (Reed Canary Grass), Phragmites australis (Giant Reed), Fallopia japonica
(Japanese Knotweed), Rhamnus cathartica & frangula (Common & Glossy Buckthorn), Typha sp.
(Broadleaf, Narrowleaf, and Hybrid Cattail) Lonicera sp. (Honeysuckle).
c.Long Term Wetland and Prairie Management/Maintenance
A Long -Term Operation and Maintenance Plan is included in the Home Owner's Association covenants
with guidelines and schedules for burning, mowing, application of herbicide, debris/litter removal and
inspection schedule for storm structures and sediment removal.
i. State and local permits shall be required prior to controlled burning. Burning shall be conducted by
trained professionals experienced in managing smoke in urban environments. Prior to a controlled burn,
surrounding property owners as well as local fire and police departments shall be notified. A burn plan
detailing preferred wind direction and speed, location of fire breaks, and necessary personnel and
equipment shall be prepared and utilized in planning and burn implementation.
ii.The initial burn shall be dependent on fuel availability which is directly related to the quantity and quality
of grasses contained within the plant matrix. Timing of the burn shall be determined based on results of
the annual monitoring indicating species composition of the management area and other analysis of
management goals. Generally, burns shall be scheduled from spring to fall on a rotational basis. Burn
frequency shall also be dependent on the species composition within the management area. Generally,
a new prairie restoration area shall be burned annually for two years after the second or third
growing season after planting and then every 2-3 years thereafter, burning 50-75% of the area.
iii.Owner to provide all supplemental watering and proper care and maintenance of all plant materials,
seed and sod areas (except for native planting areas) after preliminary acceptance of the Landscape
Contractor's work.
J.Preliminary Acceptance
1.When the preliminary landscape work is completed, including maintenance, the Landscape Architect will,
upon request, make a preliminary inspection of initial installation to determine acceptability.
2.The inspection for preliminary acceptance of the initial installation will be for general conformance to
establishment of turf areas, specified size, character and quality of plant materials, workmanship and
maintenance and shall not relieve the Landscape Contractor of responsibility for full conformance of the
contract documents, including correct species.
3.It shall be the responsibility of the Landscape Contractor to verify all work is completed for the initial
installation and maintained as per plan prior to notifying the Landscape Architect for preliminary inspection.
4.For preliminary acceptance of the initial installation all plant material shall be in a healthy growing condition.
Any plants, lawn areas, workmanship, etc. not meeting the standards will be rejected and the Landscape
Contractor will be instructed to make the necessary corrections immediately before preliminary acceptance of
the initial installation will be granted.
5.Seeded areas will be inspected for acceptance after the first mowing by the Landscape Contractor and will be
satisfactory provided requirements, including maintenance, have been complied with and a uniform healthy
close stand of the specified grass is established, free of weeds, bare spots exceeding 5 by 5 inches,
undesirable grass species, disease, insects and surface irregularities.
6.Sodded areas will be inspected for acceptance after the first mowing by the Landscape Contractor and will be
satisfactory provided requirements, including maintenance, have been complied with and when all areas
show a uniform stand of the specified grass in a healthy, well-rooted, even-colored, viable lawn condition,
free of weeds, undesirable grass species, open joints, bare areas, disease, insects and irregular surfaces.
7.The Landscape Contractor shall assume liability for the correction of his work and liability for any other
charges incurred due to the correction of his work. The cost of follow-up inspections of the initial installation
required to receive acceptance will be charged to the Landscape Contractor.
8.Upon the receipt of written acceptance of the preliminary inspection of the initial installation the Owner will be
responsible for maintenance.
9.The warranty period will begin upon receipt of written acceptance of the preliminary inspection for initial
installation from the Landscape Architect.
10.After preliminary acceptance of the initial installation and receipt of notification in writing from the
Landscape Architect, the Landscape Architect will recommend the release of payment, less retainers deemed
necessary by the Owner, for the completed work.
11.The release of all fees will be at the discretion of Lennar upon receipt of written invoice from the
Landscape Contractor.
K.Warranty Agreement
1.The Landscape Contractor shall provide a replacement warranty for all plant material and shall guarantee all
work free of any defect in quality or workmanship for a minimum period of one (1) year or until final inspection
and written acceptance by the Landscape Architect.
a.Warranties of native plantings are excluded from this section and shall conform to the specified
establishment performance criteria.
2.The warranty period will be from the date of the Landscape Architect's written preliminary acceptance of the
initial installation and will continue through the end of the following years growing season upon the final
inspection and written acceptance of the work.
3.The warranty shall provide against defects including death, unsatisfactory growth, and provides the material
to be in good, healthy and flourishing condition, except for defects resulting from neglect by the owner, abuse
or damage by others or unusual phenomena or incidents which are beyond Landscape Contractor's control.
For verification of such defects, neglect, abuse or damage by others the Landscape Contractor must notify
the Landscape Architect in writing immediately upon identifying said occurrences.
4.Annual increases in the size of required replacements shall serve to maintain the continuity of the landscape
design. At the time of the scheduled replacements, the required landscape replacement material shall be
increased in size from the original plan to match the new growth size of the surrounding plants.
5.The Landscape Contractor shall make as many periodic inspections as necessary, at no extra cost to the
Owner during the warranty period to determine what changes, if any, should be made to the Owner's
maintenance program. The Landscape Contractor shall submit, in writing to the Landscape Architect, any
recommended changes.
6.During the warranty period, should the appearance of any plant die, indicate weakness and/or probability of
dying, the Landscape Contractor shall immediately begin replacement of said plants with new and healthy
plants of the same type and size as soon as weather conditions permit and within a specified planting period
after notification of such occurrences from the Landscape Architect without additional cost to the Owner.
7.The Landscape Contractor shall make all necessary repairs of damage due to plant replacements. Such
repairs shall be done at no extra cost to the Owner.
8.Replacements shall be in accordance with and subject to all requirements of landscape installation, mulching,
maintenance, warranty and acceptance procedures.
9.The Contractor is responsible for the watering and maintenance necessary to ensure establishment of the
replacement plants until the Landscape Architect inspects the replacement plants and issues preliminary
acceptance in writing.
10. The Landscape Contractor, prior to notifying Landscape Architect for preliminary acceptance, shall maintain
the replacement plants for a period of 45 days at no additional cost to the owner.
11. The Landscape Contractor shall notify the Landscape Architect in writing, upon completion of replacements
and extended maintenance period, for preliminary acceptance and written notification of new warranty period.
12. The Landscape Contractor, upon written preliminary acceptance of the replacements, shall warranty all
replacements until the end of the following growing season and written final acceptance. The Landscape
Contractor shall notify the Landscape Architect in writing at the end of the warranty period of replacement
plants for final inspection and acceptance.
13. The Landscape Contractor shall remove tree wrapping, tree guy wires, stakes and tags from all established
plants prior to contacting the Landscape Architect for final acceptance inspection. Tags, tree wrap, guy wires
and stakes shall remain on all replacements until completion of additional warranty period.
14. All subsequent inspections required due to unacceptability of the replacements will be at the cost of the
Contractor.
L.Final Acceptance
1.Inspection of all work will be made by the Landscape Architect at the end of the warranty periods upon written
request of the Landscape Contractor.
2.The Landscape Architect shall prepare and submit, to Lennar and the Landscape Contractor, a list of
warranty replacement items to be completed before final acceptance shall be deemed to have occurred. The
failure to include any items on such list does not alter the responsibility of the Landscape Contractor to
complete all work in accordance with the contract.
3.The Landscape Contractor shall complete all warranty replacement work as deemed necessary by the
Landscape Architect, shall verify completion of all work required to satisfy the contract and shall notify the
Landscape Architect upon completion of all work for review and final acceptance.
4.The Landscape Architect will perform a final inspection of the completed work with the Landscape Contractor
and a representative from Lennar. At that time if all work is satisfactory, a written statement will be issued by
the Landscape Architect that will constitute final acceptance of completed work to date.
5.After the final inspection and acceptance of the work, the Landscape Architect will notify Lennar in writing and
will recommend release of fees in retention for the completed work, except for retention fees deemed
necessary by Lennar and the Landscape Architect for work still under additional warranty.
6.The Landscape Architect will make a follow-up inspection of all additional warranty replacements at the
written request of the Landscape Contractor and issue a written report accepting satisfactory completion of
the warranty obligations and request release of the remaining retention fees.
7.The release of all retention fees will be at the discretion of Lennar after receipt of written notification from the
Landscape Architect and upon receipt of written invoice from the Landscape Contractor.
8.The written final acceptance of all work following any necessary replacements shall terminate the Landscape
Contractor's plant warranty period.
II. DAMAGES: STREET AND SITE
1.The Landscape Contractor shall be responsible for any damages to streets, curbs or site improvements as a
result of his work or his employees. The Landscape Contractor shall be responsible for any future charges
resulting from the repair/replacement of damage.
2.Curb damage will be billed to the contractor at fault at a rate of $25.00/lineal foot with a ten foot minimum
3.Subcontractor shall not park on any asphalt or concrete driveways at any time. Violators will be fined $500
per occurrence.
IV.TRADITIONAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
A.Turf Maintenance
1.Mowing
a.All litter (i.e. paper, cans and bottles) will be removed from turf and plant bed areas prior to mowing.
b.All lawn areas will be mowed weekly to a height of 3” from April through November, or as needed. No
more than 1/3 of the grass blade is to be removed per cutting. Mowing height may be seasonally
adjusted depending upon weather conditions in order to reduce stress and promote healthy turf.
c.Mowing patterns shall be altered on a weekly basis wherever possible. Mowing patterns shall create
straight lines for a more manicured appearance.
d.Clippings shall be bagged and removed when clipping buildup is such that the excess clipping lay in an
unsightly matted condition on the lawn.
e.The turf shall be cut in such a manner as to avoid blowing clippings toward structures, patios, air
conditioners, and planting beds.
f.If the turf could potentially be damaged by equipment due to weather, mowing should not be performed.
g.Turf bordering vertical surfaces such as foundations, fences, and utility boxes shall be trimmed to match
the mowing height.
h.Clippings shall be removed from all pavement areas.
2.Edging
a.Turf areas adjacent to walks, driveways and curbing will be mechanically edged monthly in a uniform
manner.
b.Shrub beds and tree rings shall be neatly and uniformly edged twice per year; once during the spring
cleanup, and again in August or September weather permitting.
3.Fertilizer & Weed Control
a.Pesticides must be applied by a licensed individual.
b.Notice shall be given to the homeowners association or owner's representative 1 week prior to any
pesticide application.
c.The lawn shall be fertilized three (3) times with a high quality granular or liquid formula. The applications
should be made approximately in April, May and September. Timing, frequency and rate of application
shall be adjusted to meet the development's current needs and conditions
d.A pre-emergent weed control application for annual grass prevention shall be incorporated into the first
turf fertilization in spring.
e.The entire turf area will be treated one (1) time with a post emergent broad leaf weed control at the
appropriate time of year. Spot treatment should be done as necessary.
f.Flags shall be posted throughout the community following each fertilizer application. Remove flags once
the application is dry or as directed by the product's label.
B.Planting Bed Maintenance
1.Pruning
a.Trees, shrubs and evergreens should be pruned, trimmed or sheared at the appropriate time for each
species to maintain the plant's proper form. Methods and timing shall conform to standard horticultural
practices. The initial spring pruning will include:
1.Removal of dead or injured limbs.
2.Removal of branches that are touching structures.
3.Shaping and internal thinning of the plant to allow for its natural form and habit.
b.Shrubs will be pruned two (2) additional times at the appropriate time so as not to interfere with
flowering.
c.Trees over 6” in diameter will not be pruned other than removal of low branches hazardous to pedestrian
traffic and sucker growth which may occur.
d.Groundcovers should be pruned twice during the season to maintain a neat appearance.
e.Ornamental grasses should be trimmed during the spring cleanup.
f.All pruning debris shall be removed from the site by the contractor immediately after the work is
complete.
2.Fertilizer & Weed Control
a.Pesticides must be applied by a licensed individual.
b.Notice shall be given to the homeowner's association 1 week prior to any pesticide application.
c.Pre-emergent weed control shall be applied at the beginning of the growing season.
d.Post emergent applications or hand pulling shall be used on any weeds that appear throughout the
season.
e.Trees, shrubs and groundcover shall be fertilized one (1) time during the season. The application rate
will be determined by the specific needs of the plant material.
C.Spring & Fall Cleanup
1.Spring Cleanup
a.Lawn areas and planting beds will be raked as necessary to remove leaves, dead branches, litter and
debris.
b.All mulch beds shall be cultivated to break up any existing compaction in the mulch.
c.Fresh mulch should be applied to any bare spots in the planting beds.
d.Monitor plant health and notify homeowner's association or owner's representative of any dead plants.
e.Debris generated during the cleanup shall be disposed of legally off site.
2.Fall Cleanup
a.All lawn areas will have leaves removed either by raking or through the mowing process so as to prevent
leaf buildup on the turf on a weekly basis.
b.All planting beds will have leaves and debris removed at the end of the season.
c.Perennials without winter interest shall be cut back.
d.Monitor plant health and notify homeowner's association or owner's representative of any dead plants.
e.Debris generated during the cleanup shall be disposed of legally off site.
IV. PERSONAL CONDUCT / SAFETY
1.Consumption of alcoholic beverages or drugs on the job site is strictly prohibited.
2.Any offensive or obnoxious behavior (loud radio, profanity, etc.) is strictly prohibited.
3.Reckless operation of vehicles or equipment by Subcontractor's employees while in the subdivision will not
be tolerated.
4.Hard hats to be worn by all employees at all times.
5.Failure to comply with Lennar's Safety Policy, OSHA or any other presiding safety institution could result in
fines starting at $100.00 per occurrence.
6.Subcontractor to provide a competent person trained in OSHA requirements on site at all times.
Landscape Contractor Name ___________________________________________________
Landscape Contractor Company________________________________________________
Landscape Contractor Signature______________________________ Date______________
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24401 W. Lockport Street · Plainfield, IL 60544
Phone (815) 436-7093 Fax (815) 436-1950
www.plainfieldil.gov
TO: PRESIDENT ARGOUDELIS and BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FROM: JAKE MELROSE, AICP, DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2024
SUBJECT: DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE & STUDY
LOCATION: 15018 S Des Plaines St
CURRENT ZONING: B5 Traditional Business District/R-1 Single Family Residential
COMP. PLAN: Mixed-Use/Multi-Family
DISCUSSION
In summer of 2023, the Village Board reviewed a new concept plan proposed by a local
development group to construct a 3-story mixed-use building with 30-40 condominiums located
approximately at 15018 S Des Plaines Street with approximately 15,000 square foot of first floor
retail. The development group is also proposing to construct a 453-stall attached parking garage
with the project which the Village would purchase from the development group upon completion.
After these discussions, staff then engaged WGI Consulting to undertake a parking study for the
downtown to understand its current status of parking and provide projections of parking based off
of potential development projects. Staff also engaged Ryan, LLC to provide financial projections
related to the development’s economic output and TIF overview.
PARKING STUDY
WGI Consulting provided a parking study for the downtown area that including current/future
projection inventory, best practicing for downtown parking, recommendations for future parking
increases with new demand, as well as function design review and construction cost estimates.
The current state of parking was first looked at with field research being conducted on multiple
days to illustrate a “special event” day (Cruise Night), a typical weekday (Thursday in this
instance), and a Saturday weekend day. The field studies were done in July of last year with each
the days having good weather and no other impactful variables that staff is aware of that might
skew the data. The usage of the parking lots is up compared to the 2016 report completed by
Baxter and Woodman. The Illinois lot remains under-utilized, and while occupancy has gone up
since the last study, the weekday and weekend evenings were 60% or less occupied. On average,
John F. Argoudelis
PRESIDENT
Michelle Gibas
VILLAGE CLERK
TRUSTEES
Margie Bonuchi
Patricia T. Kalkanis
Richard Kiefer
Cally Larson
Tom Ruane
Brian Wojowski
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24401 W. Lockport Street · Plainfield, IL 60544
Phone (815) 436-7093 Fax (815) 436-1950
www.plainfieldil.gov
WGI found that 85% of the on-street spaces were occupied while 53% of the off-street spaces were
occupied overall.
WGI also reviewed the potential development and redevelopment sites of the Village to assist in
providing future parking demands if the Village were to expand. From the field research and
reviewing the development possibilities WGI could then provide a current and future parking
adequacy analysis illustrating the current inventories versus what future parking demand may look
like.
Overall, the analysis indicated that there is a current surplus in parking capacity compared to the
current demand in the Village Downtown area. An increase in demand would be generated by
new development as the majority of the downtown is occupied and if this new development was
fully realized the parking capacity would potentially reach a “full effective capacity”.
PARKING GARAGE COST
The proposed parking garage is expected to cost approximately $12 million to $14 million, which
equates to $26,490 to $33,500 per stall. Through a development agreement, the developer would
be obligated to pay a prorated share for the condo parking stalls at whatever the ultimate cost per
stall the parking garage is constructed at, which bring a total prorated payment of approximately
$900,000 to $1,200,000.
Staff was provided a “Hypothetical Illustration” of a general obligation bond from Baird
(attachment), who has completed multiple bonds associated with parking garages, and the annual
debt service expected is approximately $800,000 to $900,000 for a $12 million bond with a 20
year term. At current interest rates, the total costs of $12 million bond repaid over 20 years would
be just over $17.2 million. The loan could be extended to a 25 year term, however that would add
nearly $2 million in total interest costs.
There are other costs associated with the parking garage that are not included in the $12 million or
annual debt service such as security systems, potential parking gates, and annual maintenance.
PARKING GARAGE FUNDING
The Village engaged Ryan, LLC to review the proposed project and provide the Village with a
financial outlook related to the mixed-use development, i.e. TIF production, sales tax production,
etc.
Ryan LLC reviewed the proposed development and determined that a new TIF or further extension
would likely need to be implemented due to only 9-10 years remaining on the Downtown TIF and
lack of overall production associated with the TIF (50/50 split). If a new TIF was implemented
on the project site, the development would produce $2 to $3 million dependent on the value of the
condo units over the course of 23 years. Given the challenges of extending the TIF for a second
time, and the 50/50 split, this is not likely a viable option.
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Phone (815) 436-7093 Fax (815) 436-1950
www.plainfieldil.gov
The sales tax generation is also dependent on the end users; however, projections estimate between
$2 million to $4 million if it is a mixture of shopping and restaurants, again, over the course of
20+ years. The annual production of the TIF and sales tax combined is expected to be
approximately $300,000 to $400,000 annually after the project is “seasoned” and commercial
spaces are filled. The first two to three years of the bond will have lower output and closer to
$100,000 or less in combined TIF/sales tax production from this building.
SUMMARY
As previously stated, staff is welcoming of a project such as this bringing new development to the
Historic Downtown as well as the potential for a new parking structure. The parking study
indicates that the Village’s current supply can keep up with demand, albeit sometimes public
parking lots can be full in peak times. There is a strong need to look at the downtown’s parking
management particularly on-street parking. Overall, the future demand of parking and the
need for a parking garage will stem from what future development adds and whether or not the
Village is willing to pursue this.
Likely, this type of development will bring apartments with it either as the whole of a project or
as mixed use; which; historically has not been well received by the Village. If future development
is not welcomed such as this, the parking garage’s full value could potentially not be realized.
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Village of Plainfield, Illinois
Hypothetical Illustration for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024 (1)
Bond Year
Ending
December 15 Principal
Assumed
Rate
Assumed
Yield
Assumed
Interest
Total Debt
Service Principal
Assumed
Rate
Assumed
Yield
Assumed
Interest
Total Debt
Service
(12/15)(6/15 & 12/15)(12/15)(6/15 & 12/15)
2024 $590,000 5.00%3.36%$269,825 $859,825 $495,000 5.00%3.36%$269,138 $764,138
2025 $350,000 5.00%3.20%$510,150 $860,150 $255,000 5.00%3.20%$513,525 $768,525
2026 $370,000 5.00%3.11%$492,650 $862,650 $265,000 5.00%3.11%$500,775 $765,775
2027 $385,000 5.00%3.05%$474,150 $859,150 $280,000 5.00%3.05%$487,525 $767,525
2028 $405,000 5.00%3.03%$454,900 $859,900 $295,000 5.00%3.03%$473,525 $768,525
2029 $425,000 5.00%3.03%$434,650 $859,650 $310,000 5.00%3.03%$458,775 $768,775
2030 $445,000 5.00%3.04%$413,400 $858,400 $325,000 5.00%3.04%$443,275 $768,275
2031 $470,000 5.00%3.04%$391,150 $861,150 $340,000 5.00%3.04%$427,025 $767,025
2032 $495,000 5.00%3.05%$367,650 $862,650 $355,000 5.00%3.05%$410,025 $765,025
2033 $520,000 5.00%3.06%$342,900 $862,900 $375,000 5.00%3.06%$392,275 $767,275
2034 $545,000 5.00%3.11%$316,900 $861,900 $395,000 5.00%3.11%$373,525 $768,525
2035 $570,000 5.00%3.23%$289,650 $859,650 $415,000 5.00%3.23%$353,775 $768,775
2036 $600,000 5.00%3.31%$261,150 $861,150 $435,000 5.00%3.31%$333,025 $768,025
2037 $630,000 5.00%3.44%$231,150 $861,150 $455,000 5.00%3.44%$311,275 $766,275
2038 $660,000 5.00%3.52%$199,650 $859,650 $480,000 5.00%3.52%$288,525 $768,525
2039 $695,000 5.00%3.60%$166,650 $861,650 $500,000 5.00%3.60%$264,525 $764,525
2040 $730,000 5.00%3.66%$131,900 $861,900 $525,000 5.00%3.66%$239,525 $764,525
2041 $765,000 4.00%4.06%$95,400 $860,400 $555,000 4.00%4.06%$213,275 $768,275
2042 $795,000 4.00%4.13%$64,800 $859,800 $575,000 4.00%4.13%$191,075 $766,075
2043 $825,000 4.00%4.20%$33,000 $858,000 $600,000 4.00%4.20%$168,075 $768,075
2044 $625,000 4.25%4.45%$144,075 $769,075
2045 $650,000 4.25%4.45%$117,513 $767,513
2046 $675,000 4.25%4.45%$89,888 $764,888
2047 $705,000 4.25%4.45%$61,200 $766,200
2048 $735,000 4.25%4.45%$31,238 $766,238
$11,270,000 $5,941,675 $17,211,675 $11,620,000 $7,556,375 $19,176,375
Sources of Funds Sources of Funds
Par Amount $11,270,000 Par Amount $11,620,000
Reoffering Premium $918,006 Reoffering Premium $564,360
Total Sources $12,188,006 Total Sources $12,184,360
Uses of Funds Uses of Funds
Deposit to Project Fund $12,000,000 Deposit to Project Fund $12,000,000
Assumed Costs of Issuance (2)$182,820 Assumed Costs of Issuance (2)$182,765
Rounding Amount $5,186 Rounding Amount $1,594
Total Uses of Funds $12,188,006 Total Uses of Funds $12,184,360
Potential True Interest Cost (3)3.75%Potential True Interest Cost (3)4.03%
Potential TIC Minus 10 Basis Points (3)3.65%Potential TIC Minus 10 Basis Points (3)3.93%
Potential TIC Plus 10 Basis Points (3)3.85%Potential TIC Plus 10 Basis Points (3)4.13%
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Assumed Sources and Uses
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Assumed Sources and Uses
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page1 Village
of Plainfield, IL
Downtown Parking Study
Final Report
DRAFT
January 29, 2024
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
WGI conducted a parking study in Plainfield's downtown area, focusing on an area bordered by West Main
Street and West Oak Street to the north, State Route 59 to the east, West Chicago Street, and Lockport
Street to the south. This study comprised two key tasks:
• Site Visit for Parking Inventory and Occupancy Reviews – WGI conducted several on-site reviews
of parking occupancies in the designated area. The purpose of this task was to establish the
current parking demand for the Village during varying times, days, and conditions.
• Review of Planned Developments in the Study Area to ascertain how those developments could
impact parking demand in the study area.
• Current and Future Parking Adequacy Analysis – Based on the current inventory of public parking
spaces, and analysis was performed to determine the adequacy of the current supply to meet
current and future parking demand.
• Provide recommendations for best practices for the administration and optimization of public
parking in the Village of Plainfield.
• Provide recommendations for increasing public parking supply and/or reducing parking demand
in the study area.
• Provide a functional design review and construction cost estimates for the proposed public-
private partnership parking structure on Des Plaines Street.
• Provide expense and revenue estimates for the proposed public-private partnership parking
structure on Des Plaines Street.
The analysis of parking supply and demand revealed a current surplus in parking capacity compared to the
current demand in the Village. Parking occupancies seemed to reflect the absence of active parking
enforcement in the Village, with most on-street spaces staying at significantly higher occupancy than off-
street locations despite posted time limits. WGI reviewed the design of current parking in the study area.
Most of the existing off-street parking locations provide optimized parking designed for efficiency,
maximizing the available parking spaces for each location. Furthermore, the study included review of
options for increasing public parking supply in the Village. These options include review of shared-use
opportunities in the study area, the possible conversion of an unused parcel for additional surface parking,
and review of a proposed public-private partnership development that could include as much as 195 new
public parking spaces for the Villages use.
WGI has prepared the included report intended to assist the Village in actively managing its parking assets
to ensure efficient and equitable use of the current inventory of public parking. Active management of
parking will change some customer behaviors resulting in some changes to parking demand that can be
monitored through parking technologies that record occupancy observations. As behaviors change, the
Village must adapt parking policies including but not limited to changing time limits, enforcement
areas/time periods, and/or eventually considering parking fees. These decisions should be data driven.
The Village stands at a metaphorical crossroads in parking strategy. The decisions about how to manage
current parking will have a bearing on user behaviors that will continue into the future. Finding the right
balance between maintaining the “small town” feel of historic Plainfield and positioning the town and its
infrastructure for future growth is imperative. With a empowered and active parking management, the
Village is well positioned to capitalize upon many opportunities in the future.
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page3 TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................ 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................. 3
EXISTING CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................................... 4
Study Area .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Parking Inventory & Occupancy .................................................................................................................................... 5
Parking Supply & Demand ........................................................................................................................................... 10
FUTURE PARKING DEMAND ..................................................................................................................... 12
Planned Developments .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Future Parking Adequacy .............................................................................................................................................. 13
RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 17
Recommendations Summary ................................................................................................................................... 17
Organize Parking .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Improve Parking Operations ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Optimizing Parking Supply ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Commit to Parking Enforcement ................................................................................................................................ 21
Maximize Shared-Use Parking ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Wayfinding and Directional Signage: ....................................................................................................................... 22
Transportation Demand Management Initiatives ................................................................................................ 23
Increasing Parking Supply ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Surface Parking Location ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Public-Private Parking Garage ..................................................................................................................................... 27
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page4 EXISTING CONDITIONS
STUDY AREA
As part of the study for Village of Plainfield, the WGI team carried out multiple site visits to the study area
(shown in the photo above) and collected parking inventory and occupancy data for all public on-street and
off-street parking. Site visits occurred on the following days/times:
A. Thursday, July 13th, 2023 – Parking inventory and occupancy data was collected during
morning, afternoon, and early evening time periods. This observation attempted to capture a
typical weekday condition.
B. Saturday July 15th, 2023 – Parking occupancy data was collected during afternoon, and early
evening time periods. This observation attempted to capture a typical weekend condition.
C. Tuesday July 18th, 2023 – Parking Inventory and occupancy data was collected during the early
evening time periods. This observation attempted to capture a peak condition at the weekly car
cruise.
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As shown in the included charts, detailed parking inventory information obtained during the site visits
indicates the following:
• 743 Total Parking Spaces
The Village currently provides 743
total public parking spaces, which
are divided into 177 on-street
spaces, and 566 off-street spaces,
provided in several off-street
surface parking locations.
• 24 Total Accessible/ADA Parking
Spaces
There are currently 24 accessible
designed (ADA) public parking
spaces, provided by the Village.
These spaces are divided into 20
off-street accessible spaces, and
four (4) accessible on-street spaces.
• 177 Total On-Street Parking Spaces
There are currently 177 total on-street parking spaces in the study area. These spaces include four
(4) accessible on-street parking spaces.
• 566 Total Off-Street Parking Spaces
There are currently 566 total off-street parking spaces in several off-street locations. These
locations include 20 accessible off-street parking spaces.
• Bicycle Parking
There were several bicycle racks observed along Lockport Street within the study area.
PARKING INVENTORY & OCCUPANCY
Parking inventory and occupancies were collected on the following days and times:
• Thursday, July 13 – Parking inventory was collected prior to the first occupancy observation period.
Morning, afternoon, and evening parking occupancies for a typical weekday.
• Saturday, July 15 – Afternoon and evening parking occupancies for a typical weekend.
• Tuesday, July 18 – Peak period parking occupancies for a Cruise Night event during the evening.
Parking inventory and occupancy heat maps of each occupancy observation have been provided in the
order indicated above:
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Parking Occupancy Comments
• Parking occupancy occurred on Cruise Night (7/18/2023) with all on-street and off-street spaces
adjacent to Lockport observed at +85% occupancy, or effectively full. Lockport Street between Main
and State Route 59 is closed to vehicles during Cruise Night. Many on-street and off-street spaces
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page10 (149 total/20% of supply) along and adjacent to Lockport were closed to public parking to
accommodate the Cruise Night activities. This diminishment in supply, coupled with the increased
demand equated to a 74% average occupancy for the study area during the Cruise Night event,
with 438 vehicles parking during the peak observation.
• The most vehicles observed during any of the observation days/times, was on a weekday evening.
During the weekday evening observation (Thursday 7/13/2023), 536 vehicles were parked (~72%
occupied).
• On-street spaces maintain a much higher average occupancy percentage compared to off-street
spaces. On-street spaces average 85% occupied, while off-street spaces average 53% occupied,
reflecting an increased demand of more than 30% for on-street spaces.
• The lot shown on the map to the east of the study area at Lockport St and State Route 59 was
studied, however, these totals are not included in the inventory or occupancy totals as this lot was
studied for potential shared parking opportunities. This location maintained high vacancy
percentages during all observation periods.
PARKING SUPPLY & DEMAND
The included chart analyzes each occupancy observation and compares parking occupancy with capacity
for on-street, off-street and total spaces. The solid red line identifies the total inventory of public parking
spaces for each observation period, while the dotted line identifies the Effective Full capacity of the
parking inventory. Effective Full for parking inventory and occupancy relates to the point at which a
parking location or system begins to feel full to users and they become frustrated and potentially seek
another location, this typically occurs when a location or system are 85-90% occupied depending on
varying factors.
Standard Space Average ADA Space Average All Parking Average
Off-Street 54%23%53%
On-Street 86%46%85%
All Parking 62%27%61%
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Average Parking Occupancy
Off-Street On-Street All Parking
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• The Village’s current supply of 743 public parking spaces provides more than enough space for
the peak observed parking occupancy of 536 parked vehicles, observed on a Thursday evening,
7/13/2023. There were approximately 207 available spaces in the study area during this
observation period.
• During the peak event (Cruise Night Tuesday 7/18/2023), 149 spaces were removed from
inventory due to street closures associated with the event. This reduction in capacity, combined
with the increase in demand, generated the highest percentage parking occupancy for the
observation period with 74% of available spaces occupied. There were approximately 149
available spaces in the study area during this observation period.
• Except for the weekday morning and Cruise Night observations, on-street parking exceeded the
effective full capacity (85%) during all other observation periods.
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page12 FUTURE PARKING DEMAND
The Village of Plainfield has seen dramatic growth in the past decades, increasing from a population of
approximately 4,500 in 1990, to more than 45,000 in recent years. The central business district encompassed
in the study area is currently well positioned with an appropriate amount of parking to meet the current
demand as shown in the Existing Conditions section. With new development opportunities within the study
area, WGI studied potential future parking adequacy.
Using the development opportunity information provided by the Village, WGI estimated potential parking
demand for each site. Additionally, each site’s added parking supply was considered to examine the net
impact on public parking adequacy for each development. The long-term growth of parking demand was
not considered because of the size of the study area. With a study area of this size, specific impacts of
individual developments were considered rather than assumptions of constant growth.
Using rates from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Parking Generation Manual, 5th Edition,
potential development information was used to estimate parking demand. This is an industry-standard
method for estimating parking demand and allows for the estimation of parking demand for each site using
historical data from across the nation, correlating development intensity with the associated parking
demand.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
According to information received from the Village, there are several development opportunities to be
considered along with the opportunity being studied. Opportunities and associated parking impacts on the
study area are described below.
Proposed Public-Private Partnership Development – Des Plaines Street north of Lockport
Based on plans reviewed by WGI, the
proposed development would contain
15,448 SF of retail and 22 residential units.
The proposed development could include
a total of 370 spaces, 323 in the 3-level
parking structure and 47 in an adjacent
surface parking area connecting the lot
with Main Street to the North and an
alleyway leading to Lockport to the South.
The parking demand that could be
generated by these land uses is
approximately 57 spaces, 30 for retail
space (1.95 spaces per ksf) and 27 for
residential units (1.21 per dwelling unit). The potential garage would be built over surface lots containing
118 spaces. When combining the loss of existing surface spaces with the anticipated demand for, and spaces
supplied by the development, results in an added 252 spaces of parking supply, an increase of 195
spaces/26% to the current 743-space public parking supply provided by the Village. If financially viable, the
Village has an opportunity to invest in its long-term parking needs by participating in this development.
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Another potential development site is located to the east of Des Plaines Street between Lockport and Oak
Streets. This development could include either 12,000 GSF of commercial space (assumed to be general
retail) or 6,000 GSF of commercial space with an additional 6 residential units. This development would also
consume approximately 13 parking spaces. For this site, the highest parking demand generating scenario
is for 12,000 GSF of retail option. This would result in 24 spaces of parking demand at peak time (1.95 spaces
per ksf). This would mean a net reduction of 37 spaces from the existing supply if the parking for this
development is not contained on site. The alternate scenario with a mix of retail and residential would result
in 16 spaces of demand for a net reduction of 29 spaces from the existing supply.
Corner of Lockport Street and IL 59
Another potential development site is located on the southwest corner of Lockport Street and IL 59. The
intended development, as communicated by the Village, could include up to 30,000 square feet of office
space at the site. While some private parking is set to be removed/consumed, a similar amount of parking
is expected to be provided on site in the built condition. The development would generate approximately
72 spaces of parking demand at peak times (2.39 spaces per ksf). With the parking supply in the built
condition remaining similar to the existing condition, these 72 spaces represent the future net impact of
the development on parking demand in the study area. To continue to promote a “park once” philosophy,
this location would be an ideal placement for a supply of public parking at the periphery of the downtown
area.
FUTURE PARKING ADEQUACY
According to census statistics, recent Village population growth has both marginally increased or
decreased in recent years. As a result no additional growth factors were applied beyond the planned
development communicated by the Village. Future Developments were modeled as described in the
preceding section. This section considers scenarios for future parking adequacy for the existing
conditions, No Build – future developments without increases to parking supply, and Build – future
developments with increases to parking supply scenarios.
Existing Condition
Three conditions were used in modeling future conditions. First, the average observation takes the average
of all observations with the exception of the Cruise Night. These observations capture a typical time and
allow for the best estimate of future parking demand at off-peak times. The second condition used for
modeling is the peak day. The volumes from the July 13th evening observation were used to show how
additional demand could compound the peak scenario at times when all spaces are open for a non-event
scenario. Lastly, the event scenario adds new demand to the demand observed on July 18th for the Cruise-
In when spaces were restricted and overall occupancy was highest.
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In the No Build condition, all developments aside from the potential garage were added. In the scenario,
the peak day and event each exceed effective full for the system as a whole. This includes 92% in the event
scenario, which experiences a sharper impact as much of the system is closed for the Cruise Night event.
Build Condition
In the Build condition, all potential developments are added to the system, resulting in slightly lower
occupancy percentages than currently experienced in the study area. The potential new garage would offset
all new demand including on-site demand and add a small amount of additional space. Given the observed
occupancies, the highest anticipated total occupancy in the Build condition would be 71% for an event.
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Summary
The included chart provides a summary of existing parking demand, future parking demand without
increases to parking supply, and future parking demand with increases to parking supply as shown in the
intended Des Plaines Street development north of Lockport.
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page17 RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY
The included recommendations focus on strategies for enhancing existing parking inventory through
enforcement of existing time limits to generate efficient on-street space utilization, continuing monitoring
of on and off-street occupancies, exploring shared-use parking opportunities for expanded capacity,
offering insights into parking management and operations in line with industry best practices, suggesting
approaches to potentially reduce parking demand through Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
initiatives, reviewing the preliminary design for the proposed mixed-use development and parking garage
on Des Plaines Street, providing an estimate of possible construction cost for the parking garage portion
of the proposed development, providing recommendations to manage parking demand, and finally
recommendations for increasing the parking supply for the Village. The included chart details the
recommended first 10 recommendations in order of implementation to create a dynamic and responsive
parking operation scaled to the Village’s needs.
These recommendations collectively serve as a roadmap for addressing parking challenges and advancing
the broader objectives of the Village.
Recommendation Priority Difficulty Cost Intended Effect
1 Convene a Parking Task
Force
High Low Low Organizing parking
2 Create and support
parking organizational
structure
High Medium Low Organizing parking
3 Define a parking
manager
High Medium Medium Organizing parking
4 Communications plan High Medium Low Organizing parking
5 Hire and train parking
enforcement staff
High Medium High Improve parking operations
6 Evaluate and Procure
parking enforcement
technologies
High High High Improve parking operations;
Optimizing parking supply
7 Patrol on-street and off-
street parking areas
High Medium High Improve parking operations;
Optimizing parking supply
8 Evaluate parking
occupancies derived
from enforcement
patrols
Medium Medium Low Improve parking operations;
Optimizing parking supply
9 Adapt parking policies Medium Medium Low Improve parking operations;
Optimizing parking supply
10 Increase parking supply Medium High High Increase parking supply
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page18 ORGANIZE PARKING
Parking Needs a Home, Champion, and Leader –
The Village’s parking assets do not have a defined
organization or department for its management.
Currently, the management of parking functions
(off-street, policies, enforcement) are spread across various divisions within the Village government and
organizations, with Village police responsible for parking enforcement. Efforts should be made between
internal Village groups and outside organizations to consolidate parking functions into a singular source or
department. Progressive and flexible management can optimize parking efficiency and reduce the amount
of required parking inventory. This recommendation explores how gathering constituent perspectives and
empowering parking management impacts parking demand and user behaviors. When undertaking a
parking operation such as this, a dedicated staff member or third-party entity is required as the associated
tasks are vast and involved.
KEY TAKEAWAY
Progressive and flexible management can
optimize parking efficiency and reduce the
amount of required parking inventory.
Implementation Steps
1. Convene a Parking Task Force - A Parking Task Force will be a forum for regular and active
communication with stakeholders to discuss parking needs throughout Downtown which can help
build consensus for future parking changes in the Village.
2. Create and support a Parking Organizational Structure - The community has an expectation that
police are tasked with ensuring public safety. This perception can significantly complicate parking
enforcement when having uniformed police officers in marked vehicles enforcing parking
regulations. City parking is a public resource that supports the economic vitality of a community
and should be managed as such. Transitioning parking enforcement away from City police,
privatizing parking management and/or transitioning management to Code Enforcement or
another appropriate department will provide a better organizational framework for parking services.
3. Define a Parking Manager – Parking needs a defined manager to champion parking priorities within
the Village infrastructure. WGI recommends parking be organized and managed by code
enforcement for the Village.
4. Communications Plan – Establish formal and consistent communication plan between internal
partners and community stakeholders about parking in the Village.
5. Expand Parking Management – As the parking occupancies and utilization grow, consider supportive
parking staff like additional enforcement staff, marketing/communications, and data integrator.
Importance
Capacity to align policies to support a common vision.
Investment support through utilization of programs
and policies.
Capability to modify management approaches, tools,
and technologies and proactively manage parking as
demand fluctuates in a timely fashion.
Provide the Village with an effective means to manage
the vital resource of public parking.
Intended Benefits
Shared information and partnerships
form to create a system where challenges
are met in a communitive environment.
Decisions are streamlined through
consolidated policy, programs,
technology, management, and vision.
Management can be leveraged to
improve Downtown experience and
change negative parking perceptions.
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Compliance Through Visibility
Currently there is limited or no parking
enforcement of posted time limits by the
Village. Additionally, there is no parking
technology utilized to manage and/or
catalogue occupancy and use of public
parking in Downtown. This recommendation
focuses on improving enforcement of existing
parking policies to understand how parking
enforcement supports and affects utilization,
occupancy, and overall parking success. The
public parking provided by the Village within the study area is an essential and somewhat limited resource
that supports the economic vitality of the central business district. This vital resource must be actively
managed to ensure efficiency and equitable access for all users.
Implementation Steps
• Hire Parking Staff – Hire and train Parking Enforcement staff to provide visible parking enforcement
and customer service as part of the community, portraying the process more as an ambassador
rather than an enforcer.
• Evaluate & Procure Parking Technology – Evaluate and procure License Plate Recognition (LPR)
cameras, possible mobile patrol units, parking enforcement software and/or hardware to automate
the parking enforcement and data collection processes.
• Communicate the Process – Clearly communicate enforcement goals and policies on Village website,
press releases, social media, as well as on a printable parking map. Publicize when parking will be
enforced again. Over time we recommend tracking and regularly communicating on and off-street
parking occupancies through a Village parking landing page to keep the public informed of how
Village parking resources are being used and managed. Revenues from parking enforcement can
be reinvested in parking and mobility improvements in downtown.
• Patrol – Actively and visibly patrol all parking locations (on and off-street) enforcing parking policies
daily. Install policies to issue first violations as a non-fine warning to vehicles in violation. Reassess
this policy annually. Occupancy data can be anonymized and stored as historical parking occupancy
information for use in future city planning.
• Adapt Parking Policies – Regularly evaluate parking enforcement zone boundaries, time-limits,
patrol routes, as well as on and off-street enforcement processes. Adjust/align parking enforcement
policies and processes with the Village Master Plan and the broader vision for the best use of the
Village’s parking resources. (Parking Task Force)
1. Consider a performance-based approach to parking management whereby the
performance of the parking system triggers changes in parking management.
2. Conduct a workforce management review to ensure there are enough enforcement
agents to patrol the enforcement zone at the current activity level as well as future
activity levels.
• Pilot Parking Fees – Introduce a pilot program to charge parking fees in areas that show consistently
high occupancies during peak periods (e.g., Lockport and adjacent streets).
KEY TAKEAWAY
Active parking management, using technology, real-time
data, and efficient policies, can significantly optimize public
parking occupancy. By adjusting time-limits/pricing,
providing real-time information to drivers, and promoting
smarter parking practices, active parking management not
only helps alleviate congestion but also maximizes the
utilization of available parking spaces, creating a more
sustainable and user-friendly urban environment.
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Example –Performance-Based Tiered Parking Rate and Enforcement Strategies
Average
Parking
Occupancy
(KPI)
<50%
Occupancy
51-70%
Occupancy
71-85%
Occupancy >85% Occupancy
Parking
Policy Tier
Tier D
(Free)
Tier C
(Time-limits)
Tier B (Time-
limits/fees)
Tier A
(Fees)
Enforcement
Hours
Occupancy
Monitoring
5 days/week
8-10 hours/day
5 days/week
10-12 hours/day
6 days/week
12-14 hours/day
6-7 days/week
Intended Benefits
Encourage short term parking in
time-limited, close-proximity spaces to
downtown destination with long-term
parking pushed to off-street and on-
street spaces without time limits.
Improved occupancy and utilization
data pertaining to how City parking
resources are used.
Increases in compliance with time-
limits as well as parking enforcement
revenues.
Importance
Improved availability of close-proximity parking
spaces to downtown destinations through enforcement
of time limits.
Capability to acquire and use parking management
tools and technologies to proactively balance parking
access and demand.
Improved parking data and utilization information
for City planning and transparency purposes.
Promoting compliance with City parking policies
through accountability for misuses of parking
resources.
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page21 OPTIMIZING PARKING SUPPLY
In the next section we have included a series of
recommendations to optimize public parking in the
Village.
COMMIT TO PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Enforce Posted Time Limits
Enforcement of currently posted parking time-limits will change parker behaviors. In
most municipal parking operations, the intent of on-street parking is to provide quick
and convenient parking access for short time periods, while the off-street parking is
typically intended for longer term vehicular storage. The premise for this process is
based on the expectation that most short-term parking uses are indicative of visitors
(presumably customers for business establishments), while longer term uses are
indicative of employee and resident use. The intended effect is to create vacancies in
the short-term parking spaces, while encouraging sedentary/long term vehicle storage
in off-street locations. The simple act of enforcing the posted time-limits will change
some basic parking behaviors that necessitate re-evaluating parking occupancy once
existing policies are enforced. Parking policies and occupancies (on-street and off-street
parking) should be regularly evaluated to determine the effectiveness of parking policy
in optimizing the uses of the Village’s public parking resource.
MAXIMIZE SHARED-USE PARKING
Shared-use parking is not just about sharing spaces; it
is about building a stronger, more connected
community, where parking becomes a resource that
unites, rather than divides. Another option to optimize
Village parking is enacting shared-use agreements with
private property owners who may have a supply of
parking that is underutilized when the property owner’s
core business is not open. The Village appears to
already be engaged in this type of agreement with local
properties as evidenced by the Courtyard building at
600 West Lockport Street. That location includes
shared-use signs indicating the lot is reserved for building use during the day but allows for public parking
during evenings and weekends when the building is closed.
Another opportunity for a shared-use parking agreement could be to engage the Plainfield Academy site
at 23930 Lockport Street. The parking area for this building provides 62 standard parking spaces and 2 ADA
parking spaces. During our occupancy observations we noted that the parking at this site is primarily vacant
during evenings and weekends. While the location is somewhat at the periphery of the downtown area, this
site should be considered as an option to increase the Village’s public parking supply as parking demand
continues to expand. The Village is already engaged in several shared-use agreements and should continue
to expand upon this strategy. It was also noted that during peak events, some parkers park at locations
across the river (e.g., Electric Park) and walking over the bridge to come to downtown. There are several
surface parking locations across the bridge that provide more than 100 spaces.
KEY TAKEAWAY
Optimized parking isn't just about finding a space;
it's about finding efficiency, convenience, and
peace of mind in the urban landscape.
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page22 WAYFINDING AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE:
At present, the Village of Plainfield has done an excellent job of identifying and directing downtown users
to available pools of parking using historically branded signs containing the universal “P” for Public Parking.
These signs placed on street sign posts throughout the downtown direct parkers to side street where
additional parking is located. These signs can limit the congestion typically associated with vehicles
circulating looking for vacant spaces. Additionally, the Village has placed informational monument signs
along Lockport Street that communicate community events as well as provide a map of the downtown area.
Our suggestions to improve wayfinding and directional signage are as follows:
• Establish a parking landing page on the Village’s website that includes a parking map of the
downtown area and the rules associated with the parking (i.e., time limits, etc.). Place the same map
from the website into the streetside monument signs along Lockport.
• Consider naming off-street surface parking locations and including those names on the directional
wayfinding signs throughout downtown.
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page23 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) INITIATIVES
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) focuses on understanding how people make their
transportation decisions and influencing people’s behavior to use existing infrastructure in more efficient
ways such as reducing single occupancy vehicle trips, promoting the use of public transportation, walking,
biking, and promoting other modes of transportation. To assess the feasibility of TDM measures in
Plainfield, WGI used demographic data and a review of infrastructure within the study area to find
opportunities to mitigate parking demand.
The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau to
provide reliable and up-to-date demographic, social, economic, and housing information. It collects data
from a sample of households and individuals throughout the United States on an annual basis. The 5-year
ACS refers to the dataset compiled over a period of five years, combining information from multiple annual
surveys. This approach allows for more robust and accurate estimates for smaller geographic areas or
subpopulations.
The ACS collects information on commuting patterns, travel times, and modes of transportation used by
individuals. This data is widely used to help to understand travel behavior. Although results show commute
patterns rather than holistic travel patterns, the results can indicate typical modes of transportation for a
substantial percentage of the population. The 2021 5-year ACS results for Plainfield show a commute shift
toward remote work, but the mode share held by bicycle, walking, and public transit have remained
consistent, each with under 3% of the population. A summary of key modes of transportation and estimated
share of commuter percentage since 2013 can be found below.
Given the current land uses within the study area, ACS data, and the typical demands of downtowns like
Plainfield’s, it is reasonable to consider that Transportation Demand Management is unlikely to be a major
factor in curbing parking demand.
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page24 Infrastructure within the study area such as bike racks and sidewalks are accommodating to alternate modes
of transportation and supporting a park-once philosophy, which can help to balance parking demand and
reduce time spent circling the study area searching for parking. While there is Pace bus service in the Village,
there is no stop within the study area. Additionally, trips likely to be made to the study area are unlikely to
be served by Pace, whose stop in the Village is at a Park-and-Ride primarily connecting Plainfield to Chicago.
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page25 INCREASING PARKING SUPPLY
Implementation of parking enforcement will change parking occupancy patterns. Once enforcement is
implemented, off-street location occupancies should be closely monitored as a gage for the adequacy of
parking supply in the Village. The Village will need to increase parking supply in the future to keep pace
with the continued development in the downtown area. Increasing parking supply involves various
strategies to create more parking spaces for vehicles. Here are a few approaches commonly used:
• Constructing Parking Structures: Building multilevel or underground parking structures can
significantly increase the number of available spaces in urban areas without consuming additional
land. The Village has been approached about a public-private partnership for a parking structure
on Des Plaines Street north of Lockport that could bring almost 200 spaces of new parking
supply. The addition of the public spaces contained in this structure will provide more than
enough space to serve the public parking demand as well supporting continued development for
the Village based on current growth and planned developments.
• Surface Parking Lots: These are open lots designated for parking. They are cost-effective and
can be established relatively quickly compared to structured parking but often take up more
space. A concept for converting an unused parcel has been included.
• Shared Parking Facilities: Encouraging shared parking among businesses or institutions that
operate at different times can optimize the utilization of existing parking spaces. For instance, a
company operating during the day might share its parking lot with a restaurant that operates
mainly in the evenings.
• Encouraging Public Transportation: Investing in and promoting public transportation can
reduce the need for excessive parking spaces by decreasing the number of individual cars on the
road. There are no connections to public transit within the study area.
• Smart Parking Systems: Implementing technology-driven solutions, such as sensors or apps, to
help parking staff enforce parking, drivers locate available parking spaces more efficiently. These
technologies can aid in reducing congestion and optimizing existing parking resources.
• Adaptive Reuse of Spaces: Transforming underutilized areas like abandoned lots or buildings
into parking spaces can be an effective way to increase supply without new construction.
• Incentivizing Alternatives: Encouraging walking, cycling, carpooling, and ride-sharing can lessen
the overall demand for parking spaces.
When planning to increase parking supply, it is essential to consider the specific needs of the area,
environmental impact, costs, and the balance between encouraging car use and promoting alternative
transportation methods.
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page26 SURFACE PARKING LOCATION
As discussed with village staff, WGI reviewed the feasibility of implementing a surface parking location
within the existing unused parcel at the proposed development site on Des Plaines Street and connecting
it to the adjacent public parking location. Our initial preliminary review indicates this parcel can potentially
produce 43 surface parking spaces including two (2) accessible/ADA spaces. A preliminary estimate of
construction cost has also been provided.
Preliminary Construction Cost Estimate – Surface Parking Location
Garage/Lot # Spaces $ Per Space Total Estimated Cost
Surface Lot 43 $6,500/space $280,000
Subtotal Surface Lot 90 (Hard Costs) $280,000
Storm Water Detention Estimated $50,000
Soft Costs (20%) 25% of subtotal $56,000
Contingency (10%) 10% of subtotal $28,000
Surface Lot Total $414,000
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page27 PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARKING GARAGE
Public-private partnerships for parking exemplify the synergy of innovation and collaboration, where
government and private industry come together to transform urban mobility, enhancing the quality of life
for all. These partnerships involve collaboration between government entities and private businesses to
develop, manage, or improve parking facilities. These partnerships can take various forms and have several
advantages:
1. Efficient Use of Resources: Private companies often bring efficiency and innovation to parking
management, optimizing the use of resources and technology. They might implement systems for
better space utilization, maintenance, or revenue collection.
2. Cost Sharing: These partnerships can distribute costs between the public and private sectors,
potentially reducing the financial burden on the government while still meeting public needs.
3. Expertise and Innovation: Private companies may bring specialized expertise and innovative
solutions to enhance parking facilities, such as implementing smart parking technologies, better
security measures, or improving user experience.
4. Risk Sharing: By sharing responsibilities and risks, both sectors can balance the financial and
operational challenges of maintaining parking facilities.
5. Faster Implementation: Private companies might expedite the implementation of new parking
solutions due to their experience and access to resources.
However, these partnerships can also pose challenges:
1. Public Interest Alignment: Balancing the profit motives of private companies with the public
interest in affordable and accessible parking can sometimes be a challenge.
2. Regulation and Oversight: There is a need for clear regulations and oversight to ensure that the
partnership serves the public interest and complies with all necessary regulations.
3. Long-Term Impact: Long-term contracts or agreements in these partnerships might limit future
options for public planning and development.
4. Equity Concerns: There might be concerns about equity and accessibility if private interests
conflict with the broader public's needs.
Successful public-private parking partnerships typically involve thorough planning, transparent agreements,
and ongoing collaboration to ensure the balance between private efficiency and public service.
Public-Private Partnership Considerations and Recommendations
When conceiving of and/or executing public-private partnerships (PPP), it is important to include
provisions that benefit the public entity and ensure that the partnership aligns with the public interest.
These provisions should be carefully negotiated and outlined in the PPP agreement or contract. Below are
some key provisions to consider:
1. Clear Definition of Objectives and Public Interest Safeguards:
a. Clearly define the project's objectives and ensure they align with public needs and
interests.
b. Include safeguards to ensure that the project's primary focus remains on serving the
public, not solely the private partner's profit.
2. Public Participation and Consultation:
a. Include mechanisms for public consultation and engagement in project planning and
implementation.
3. Risk Allocation and Sharing:
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page28 b. Define how risks (financial, operational, and legal) will be allocated between the public
and private partners.
c. Include provisions for risk-sharing that are fair and reasonable.
4. Long-Term Considerations:
a. Consider the long-term implications of the partnership and how it will continue to benefit
the public over the duration of the agreement.
The specific provisions will depend on the nature of the project and the priorities of the public entity. It's
crucial to engage legal and financial experts in PPP negotiations to ensure that the terms of the partnership
agreement are favorable to the public while also providing reasonable incentives for the private partner to
invest in and manage the project effectively.
As noted in the Planned Developments Section, the Village has been provided with a proposal for a
public-private partnership to develop a 3-story structure on the identified parcel that includes 22
residential units, ground level retail space, and a 323-space 3-level parking structure. The development
plans also include 47 surface parking spaces adjacent to the proposed structure.
Functional Review
To confirm the parking functional viability of the proposed structure, WGI has reviewed a provided portion
of the Building Permit plans prepared by CraftStone Architects, which are dated 2023-21-02. In total, there
are 370 parking spaces provided in the surface lot and the parking garage.
User Comfort Factors
Traffic Engineers developed the Level of Service Approach to classify traffic conditions (congestion) on our
roadways. Level of Service (LOS) ranges from A (free flow and no delays) to F (Gridlock). LOS E represents
operating conditions at capacity. Most roadways are designed to attain LOS C.
The LOS approach has been adopted by some parking designers to classify conditions in parking facilities.
WGI adapted the LOS approach to classify conditions in parking facilities using User Comfort Factors (UCF)
and WGI has continued this approach. The UCF approach is applicable to several design considerations in
parking including trail blazing, vehicular circulation, site dimensions, parking geometrics, flow capacity, and
entry/exit design. Acceptable user comfort factors for parking, which are defined below, range from A to
D.
• UCF D – Poor; less than 50% of patrons will be satisfied
• UCF C – Acceptable; 50% of patrons will be satisfied
• UCF B – Good; 75% of patrons will be satisfied
• UCF A – Excellent; 90% of patrons will be satisfied
UCF criteria should be related to the needs and concerns of the parking facility users. Generally, users with
low familiarity and high turnover, such as transients/visitors, should be given a higher UCF. On the other
hand, users with high familiarity and low turnover, such as monthlies/employees, are more tolerant of lower
user comfort, except for criteria related to travel time and average wait.
Accessible/ADA Parking
It is important to note that the drawings do not designate any ADA (accessible) spaces. In compliance with
the building code, the surface lot should incorporate two (2) ADA (accessible) spaces, one (1) of which must
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page29 be Van accessible. Similarly, the garage should have a total of eight (8) ADA (accessible) spaces, including
two (2) that are van accessible.
Additional Parking Functional Comments
1. The plan NW entry and exit to the proposed garage from the surface parking area may not be
necessary, as the plan NE primary entry and exit point on Des Plaines Street as well the plan SW
Lockport Street entry and exit are sufficient for needed vehicular throughput.
2. Ensure a clear height of a minimum of 8 feet 2 inches on the ground level to accommodate
accessible/ADA vans. The current floor-to-floor height seems insufficient for an 8’-2” clear height.
Accessible/ADA spaces should be placed in the most reasonably convenient spaces to the primary
destination, this would seem to predicate the placement of the accessible/ADA spaces into the
garage’s eastern-most flat parking bay.
3. Recommend removing cross-over on all levels and convert to parking spaces. The reduced
circulation driving distance is not significantly shorter to justify the cost in lost parking spaces.
4. Reconsider the width of the north and south end-bays on all 3 floors which currently measure 23’
9 ¾” and should be no less than 26’6” wide. A chart of UCF for turning/end-bay widths is provided.
5. Reducing the length of the island at the entry and exit point off Des Plaines from 25’ to 8’. An 8’
island can still provide for traffic delineation.
6. There were no Electric Vehicle (EV) charging spaces shown in the provided plans. WGI recommends
the planned facility include 2-5% of the parking capacity as EV charging spaces, with plans to
potentially increase that percentage as high as 20% in the future, depending on local demand. The
facility should include the necessary electrical infrastructure to provide for the anticipated increase
in demand for EV charging.
7.
8. The provided plans included illegible elevation marks to determine the exact slope percentage of
the intended ramps between parking levels. Based on the noted ramp lengths it appears the ramps
are very close or exceeding the limits for slope percentage for parked-on ramps. The maximum
recommended slopes for parked on ramps by UCF are noted in the provided chart.
Red Line PDF mark-ups of our review of the two provided level plans are included.
User Comfort Factor (UCF) UCF D UCF C UCF B UCF A
Turning/End-Bay clear width (concentric) 26’6” 28’0” 29’6” 31”0”
Parking ramp slope Up to 6.7% 6.0% 5.0% 4.0%
% of spaces on flat floors 0% 30% 60% 90%
Recommended floor-to-floor height
(Precast) 10’6” 11’6” 12’6” 13’6”
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page31 Probable Parking Construction Cost Estimate
Based on the provided plans WGI has provided the below preliminary estimate of the probable
construction cost for the entire parking structure. The estimate has been calibrated to reflect local
construction expense
Total Garage Cost Estimate
Garage/Lot # Spaces $ Per Space Total Estimated Cost
Surface Lot 47 $6,500/space $305,500
Parking Garage 323 $33,500/space $10,820,500
Subtotal Parking Garage/Surface Lot 370 (Hard Costs) $11,126,000
Soft Costs (20%) 20% of subtotal $2,225,200
Contingency (10%) 10% of subtotal $1,112,600
Parking Garage Total $14,463,800
Considering the portion of the total structure the Village will be adding to the existing parking supply, a
cost estimate for just the Village’s portion of the garage was generated. The cost estimate was based on
the addition of 195 public structured parking spaces. The equation for how the Village’s portion of the
garage was calculated is provided below.
+370 spaces of total parking provided (323 garage + 47 surface)
-118 spaces replacing existing surface lot
-57 spaces of parking demand for the intended development
+195 additional public parking spaces
Village Public Parking Cost Estimate (195-space portion of the garage)
Garage/Lot # Spaces $ Per Space Total Estimated Cost
Parking Garage 195 $33,500/space $6,532,500
Subtotal Parking
Garage/Surface Lot 195 (Hard Costs) $6,532,500
Soft Costs (20%) 20% of subtotal $1,306,500
Contingency (10%) 10% of subtotal $653,250
Parking Garage Total (Village portion) $8,492,250
Funding Public Parking Improvements
Municipalities have several options for funding parking garages. The choice of funding mechanism often
depends on the municipality's financial situation, the scale of the project, and local regulations. Here are
common ways municipalities can fund parking garages:
1. General Funds:
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page32 • Tax Revenues: Municipalities can use general tax revenues to fund infrastructure
projects, including parking garages. This might involve allocating a portion of property
taxes or other local taxes to finance the construction.
2. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs):
• Private Investment: Municipalities can enter into partnerships with private companies
for the design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of parking garages.
Private entities may invest capital in exchange for revenue-sharing agreements or other
financial arrangements.
3. Municipal Bonds:
• Bond Issuance: Municipalities can issue bonds to raise funds for public projects,
including parking garages. Investors purchase these bonds, providing the municipality
with the necessary capital. The municipality then pays back the bondholders over time
with interest.
4. Special Assessment Districts:
• Assessment Levies: Municipalities may establish special assessment districts where
property owners within a defined area contribute to the cost of a parking garage. This is
often based on the premise that the garage will benefit the properties in the district.
5. Parking Fees and Charges:
• User Fees: Charging fees for parking is a common way to generate revenue.
Municipalities can use the income from parking fees to finance the construction and
maintenance of parking garages.
6. Federal and State Grants:
• Grant Programs: Municipalities can apply for grants from federal or state government
agencies that support infrastructure development. These grants may be designated for
specific types of projects, including parking facilities.
7. Tax Increment Financing (TIF):
• Incremental Tax Revenue: TIF allows municipalities to use the increased property tax
revenue generated by a development to finance the costs of that development. If a
parking garage contributes to increased property values and economic development, TIF
can be considered.
8. Public Improvement Districts (PIDs):
• Assessment-Based Funding: Similar to special assessment districts, PIDs allow property
owners to be assessed for public improvements, including parking facilities, within a
designated district.
9. Grants and Subsidies:
• Government and Nonprofit Grants: Municipalities may seek grants and subsidies from
governmental and non-profit organizations that support urban development and
infrastructure projects.
10. Developer Contributions:
• Impact Fees: In some cases, municipalities may negotiate with developers to contribute
to the cost of parking facilities, especially if a new development is expected to increase
the demand for parking in the area.
Each funding method has its advantages and challenges, and municipalities often use a combination of
these approaches to meet the financial requirements for parking garage projects. The specific approach
chosen will depend on the local context, legal frameworks, and the municipality's financial strategy.
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Page33 Parking Operations – Expense and Revenue Estimates
As discussed with Village staff, the Village wishes to understand possible expenses and revenues that may
be generated by the proposed PPP garage. Estimates assume a gated parking operation charging fees for
the structured parking provided (323 spaces less 57 spaces parking demand for the development). The
basis for the revenues was a graduated hourly rate with a $10 daily maximum for transient parkers, and a
$108 monthly parking rate. The estimate is for the first year of operations and considers the ramp up of
revenues. Expenses were estimated by space for both general maintenance of the facility as well as
maintenance of the gated Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS). An estimate for the initial
purchase of the PARCS equipment for the garage was also included.
Parking Operations Expense and Revenue Estimate – Year 1
Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) – Purchase Expense Estimate
Device Description Unit Cost #
Units Total Price
Parking Gates & Loops (Entry & Exit) $4,500 4 $18,000
Entry Dispenser (w/ intercom & Card Reader) $12,500 2 $25,000
Exit Verifier (w/ intercom & Card Reader) $13,500 2 $27,000
Pay-on-Foot Payment Station (Cash & Credit) $35,000 1 $35,000
PARCS Software & Server $15,000 1 $15,000
Protective Bollards $500 12 $6,000
Proximity Cards $4 800 $3,200
Network/Electrical Allowance $10,000 1 $10,000
PARCS System $139,200
Shipping (8%) $11,136
Installation & Training (15%) $20,880
Contingency (15%) $20,880
Total Estimated PARCS Expense $192,096
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
Transient $6,883$ 7,541$ 8,798$ 10,534$ 11,850$ 11,970$ 13,167$ 13,167$ 11,970$ 13,766$ 13,167$ 13,167$ 135,979$
Monthly $7,149$ 8,579$ 10,008$ 11,438$ 12,868$ 14,298$ 14,298$ 14,298$ 14,298$ 14,298$ 14,298$ 14,298$ 150,124$
Total Revenue $14,032$ 16,120$ 18,806$ 21,972$ 24,718$ 26,268$ 27,465$ 27,465$ 26,268$ 28,063$ 27,465$ 27,465$ 286,103$
Facility Maintenance (16,150)$ (16,150)$ (16,150)$ (16,150)$ (16,150)$ (16,150)$ (16,150)$ (16,150)$ (16,150)$ (16,150)$ (16,150)$ (16,150)$ (193,800)$
PARCS Maintenance (2,105)$ (2,418)$ (2,821)$ (3,296)$ (3,708)$ (3,940)$ (4,120)$ (4,120)$ (3,940)$ (4,209)$ (4,120)$ (4,120)$ (42,915)$
Total Expenses (18,255)$ (18,568)$ (18,971)$ (19,446)$ (19,858)$ (20,090)$ (20,270)$ (20,270)$ (20,090)$ (20,359)$ (20,270)$ (20,270)$ (236,715)$
Net Profit $(4,223)$ (2,448)$ (165)$ 2,526$ 4,860$ 6,177$ 7,195$ 7,195$ 6,177$ 7,704$ 7,195$ 7,195$ 49,388$
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FY 2020
Actual
FY 2021
Actual
FY 2022
Actual
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2025
Proposed
Budget
Unit: 09 - Community Development
Salaries and Wages 352,345 342,605 374,830 430,577 464,000 489,000
Benefits 145,197 150,066 158,020 152,847 176,530 196,215
Utilities 4,024 2,373 2,473 2,254 5,000 5,000
Supplies and Commodities 9,540 8,419 14,187 7,076 20,750 20,750
Contractual Services 47,455 100,063 39,400 58,709 193,500 195,500
$558,561 $603,526 $588,910 $651,463 $859,780 $906,465Total: 20 - Planning Program
Classification
Fund: 01 - General Fund
Expenditures
General Fund
Planning Division Summary
2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget
Division: 20 - Planning Program
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000
$900,000
$1,000,000
FY 2020
Actual
FY 2021
Actual
FY 2022
Actual
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2025
ProposedBudget
Planning Division Expense History
Contractual Services
Supplies and Commodities
Utilities
Benefits
Salaries and Wages
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Description
FY 2021
Actual
FY 2022
Actual
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Estimated
Amount
FY 2025
Proposed
Budget
Unit: 09 - Community Development
Division: 20 - Planning Program
Salaries-Full Time 338,140 369,103 425,717 455,000 445,000 480,000
Salaries-Overtime 0 177 0 2,000 200 2,000
Salaries-Commissioner 4,465 5,550 4,860 7,000 5,000 7,000
$342,605 $374,830 $430,577 $464,000 $450,200 $489,000
FICA 21,781 22,860 26,312 28,765 27,900 30,325
Medicare 5,094 5,346 6,154 6,725 6,530 7,090
IMRF 38,774 39,109 37,734 51,040 49,000 53,800
Employee Insurance 75,575 80,653 66,919 70,000 76,000 85,000
Deferred Comp. Contribution 6,597 5,663 7,363 9,000 8,000 9,000
Travel/Training 1,245 3,427 7,301 10,000 8,000 10,000
IL Unemployment Insurance 1,000 962 1,064 1,000 1,000 1,000
$150,066 $158,020 $152,847 $176,530 $176,430 $196,215
Telephone/Internet 1,341 1,541 1,240 3,000 1,800 3,000
Cellular Phones 1,032 932 1,014 2,000 1,050 2,000
$2,373 $2,473 $2,254 $5,000 $2,850 $5,000
SUPP - Supplies and Commodities
Office Supplies/Postage 3,795 9,310 5,276 12,000 7,500 12,000
Dues & Subscriptions 4,587 4,837 1,733 8,000 6,000 8,000
Gas/Oil/Mileage/Carwash 37 40 67 750 500 750
$8,419 $14,187 $7,076 $20,750 $14,000 $20,750
Maintenance Contracts/Lease 1,820 1,878 1,042 2,500 1,500 2,500
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0 0 1,000 250 1,000
Legal Notices 10,514 9,335 14,151 10,000 11,000 12,000
Legal Fees 2,026 2,250 3,593 5,000 3,500 5,000
Marketing and Promotions 0 0 0 5,000 2,000 5,000
Special Projects and Programs 62,528 0 30,494 135,000 90,000 135,000
Contractual Services 4,387 10,401 4,153 15,000 9,000 15,000
Engineering Fees 18,788 15,536 5,276 20,000 15,000 20,000
$100,063 $39,400 $58,709 $193,500 $132,250 $195,500
$603,526 $588,910 $651,463 $859,780 $775,730 $906,465
Fund: 01 - General Fund
Expenditures
General Fund
Planning Division Detail
2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget
Total: Supplies & Commodities
Contrac - Contractual Services
Total: Contractual Services
Total: 20 - Planning Program
SAL - Salaries and Wages
Total: Salaries and Wages
BEN - Benefits
Total: Benefits
UTIL - Utilities
Total: Utilities
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FY 2020
Actual
FY 2021
Actual
FY 2022
Actual
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2025
Proposed
Budget
Unit: 09 - Community Development
Salaries and Wages 665,429 669,669 681,665 733,318 848,000 896,000
Benefits 304,758 313,503 308,428 288,873 337,230 347,800
Utilities 4,795 4,499 4,344 4,356 5,500 5,500
Supplies and Commodities 10,638 9,430 10,223 8,891 15,500 17,000
Contractual Services 5,953 5,782 32,044 31,907 19,000 29,000
$991,573 $1,002,883 $1,036,704 $1,067,345 $1,225,230 $1,295,300
General Fund
Building & Code Compliance Summary
2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget
Total Building Program
Classification
Fund: 01 - General Fund
Expenditures
Division: 21 - Building & Code Compliance Program
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
FY 2020
Actual
FY 2021
Actual
FY 2022
Actual
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2025
Proposed
Budget
Building Division Expense History
Contractual Services
Supplies and Commodities
Utilities
Benefits
Salaries and Wages
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Description
FY 2021
Actual
FY 2022
Actual
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Estimated
Amount
FY 2025
Proposed
Budget
Unit: 09 - Community Development
Salaries-Full Time 669,669 679,395 732,511 845,000 800,000 893,000
Salaries-Overtime 0 2,270 807 3,000 3,000 3,000
$669,669 $681,665 $733,318 $848,000 $803,000 $896,000
FICA 41,796 40,832 44,548 51,770 49,785 55,500
Medicare 9,775 9,549 10,418 12,110 11,645 12,300
IMRF 75,590 71,294 65,207 91,850 72,000 90,000
Employee Insurance 164,902 168,199 148,880 150,000 153,000 155,000
Deferred Comp. Contribution 16,397 10,015 14,181 15,000 16,000 18,000
Travel/Training 3,543 6,843 3,845 15,000 10,000 15,000
IL Unemployment Insurance 1,500 1,696 1,794 1,500 1,800 2,000
$313,503 $308,428 $288,873 $337,230 $314,230 $347,800
Telephone/Internet 449 514 413 1,000 700 1,000
Cellular Phones 4,050 3,830 3,943 4,500 4,200 4,500
$4,499 $4,344 $4,356 $5,500 $4,900 $5,500
Office Supplies/Postage 8,192 8,107 7,998 10,000 8,200 10,000
Dues & Subscriptions 340 546 515 3,000 800 3,000
Gas/Oil/Mileage/Carwash 0 0 0 1,000 300 1,000
Uniforms/Clothing 898 1,570 378 1,500 2,800 3,000
$9,430 $10,223 $8,891 $15,500 $12,100 $17,000
Recording Fees 2,612 2,501 1,558 3,000 1,200 3,000
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0 0 1,000 200 1,000
Contractual Services 3,170 29,543 30,349 15,000 5,000 25,000
$5,782 $32,044 $31,907 $19,000 $6,400 $29,000
$1,002,883 $1,036,704 $1,067,345 $1,225,230 $1,140,630 $1,295,300
Fund: 01 - General FundExpenditures
Division: 21 - Building Program
General Fund
Building & Code Compliance Division Detail
2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget
Total: 21 - Building Program
SAL - Salaries and Wages
Total: SAL - Salaries and Wages
BEN - Benefits
Total: Benefits
SUPP - Supplies and Commodities
Total: Supplies & Commodities
Contrac - Contractual Services
Total: Contractual Services
UTIL - Utilities
Total: Utilities
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Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Account Account Description Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total
Fund 01 - General Fund
Unit 09 - Community Development
Division 20 - Planning Program
EXPENSE
1005 Salaries-Full Time 455,000.00 .00 455,000.00 17,649.56 .00 331,422.27 123,577.73 73 425,716.57
1045 Salaries-Commissioner 7,000.00 .00 7,000.00 .00 .00 3,940.00 3,060.00 56 4,860.00
1800 Salaries-Overtime 2,000.00 .00 2,000.00 .00 .00 .00 2,000.00 0 .00
2000 FICA 28,765.00 .00 28,765.00 1,068.00 .00 20,421.93 8,343.07 71 26,311.52
2001 Medicare 6,725.00 .00 6,725.00 249.78 .00 4,776.18 1,948.82 71 6,153.51
2010 IMRF 51,040.00 .00 51,040.00 1,466.69 .00 27,697.26 23,342.74 54 37,734.40
2020 Employee Insurance 70,000.00 .00 70,000.00 3,075.14 .00 57,338.17 12,661.83 82 66,919.11
2025 Deferred Comp. Contribution 9,000.00 .00 9,000.00 .00 .00 .00 9,000.00 0 7,362.89
3000 Travel/Training 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 .00 .00 2,417.71 7,582.29 24 7,300.67
3015 IL Unemployment Insurance 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 227.69 .00 688.15 311.85 69 1,064.06
4000 Telephone/Internet 3,000.00 .00 3,000.00 .00 .00 952.93 2,047.07 32 1,239.99
4005 Cellular Phones 2,000.00 .00 2,000.00 .00 .00 675.18 1,324.82 34 1,013.66
5005 Office Supplies/Postage 12,000.00 .00 12,000.00 354.46 .00 2,922.69 9,077.31 24 5,276.33
5015 Dues & Subscriptions 8,000.00 .00 8,000.00 .00 .00 1,930.16 6,069.84 24 1,732.82
5020 Gas/Oil/Mileage/Carwash 750.00 .00 750.00 .00 .00 298.07 451.93 40 67.38
8035 Maintenance Contracts/Lease 2,500.00 .00 2,500.00 .00 .00 613.50 1,886.50 25 1,042.09
8050 Legal Notices 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 705.00 .00 8,219.66 1,780.34 82 14,151.14
8060 Vehicle Maintenance 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 .00 .00 .00 1,000.00 0 .00
8065 Legal Fees 5,000.00 .00 5,000.00 .00 .00 1,053.00 3,947.00 21 3,593.25
8071 Marketing and Promotions 5,000.00 .00 5,000.00 .00 .00 443.97 4,556.03 9 .00
8097 Special Projects and Programs 135,000.00 .00 135,000.00 .00 .00 51,501.08 83,498.92 38 30,494.22
8135 Contractual Services 15,000.00 .00 15,000.00 .00 .00 6,079.76 8,920.24 41 4,153.03
8225 Engineering Fees 20,000.00 .00 20,000.00 .00 .00 9,859.70 10,140.30 49 5,275.95
EXPENSE TOTALS $859,780.00 $0.00 $859,780.00 $24,796.32 $0.00 $533,251.37 $326,528.63 62%$651,462.59
Division 20 - Planning Program Totals ($859,780.00)$0.00 ($859,780.00)($24,796.32)$0.00 ($533,251.37)($326,528.63)62%($651,462.59)
Division 21 - Building Program
EXPENSE
1005 Salaries-Full Time 845,000.00 .00 845,000.00 31,969.80 .00 599,516.06 245,483.94 71 732,510.53
1800 Salaries-Overtime 3,000.00 .00 3,000.00 19.52 .00 1,875.53 1,124.47 63 806.60
2000 FICA 51,770.00 .00 51,770.00 1,932.61 .00 36,484.03 15,285.97 70 44,547.75
2001 Medicare 12,110.00 .00 12,110.00 451.97 .00 8,532.51 3,577.49 70 10,418.41
2010 IMRF 91,850.00 .00 91,850.00 2,656.17 .00 50,105.31 41,744.69 55 65,207.06
2020 Employee Insurance 150,000.00 .00 150,000.00 5,539.43 .00 119,407.02 30,592.98 80 148,880.22
2025 Deferred Comp. Contribution 15,000.00 .00 15,000.00 .00 .00 .00 15,000.00 0 14,180.77
3000 Travel/Training 15,000.00 .00 15,000.00 295.00 .00 5,501.18 9,498.82 37 3,844.76
3015 IL Unemployment Insurance 1,500.00 .00 1,500.00 408.37 .00 1,249.97 250.03 83 1,793.59
4000 Telephone/Internet 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 .00 .00 317.63 682.37 32 413.36
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Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Account Account Description Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total
Fund 01 - General Fund
Unit 09 - Community Development
Division 21 - Building Program
EXPENSE
4005 Cellular Phones 4,500.00 .00 4,500.00 .00 .00 2,850.56 1,649.44 63 3,942.73
5005 Office Supplies/Postage 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 554.99 .00 5,231.94 4,768.06 52 7,998.20
5015 Dues & Subscriptions 3,000.00 .00 3,000.00 100.00 .00 360.00 2,640.00 12 515.00
5020 Gas/Oil/Mileage/Carwash 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 .00 .00 .00 1,000.00 0 .00
5095 Uniforms/Clothing 1,500.00 .00 1,500.00 .00 .00 2,616.32 (1,116.32)174 378.33
8045 Recording Fees 3,000.00 .00 3,000.00 .00 .00 832.00 2,168.00 28 1,558.00
8060 Vehicle Maintenance 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 .00 .00 .00 1,000.00 0 .00
8135 Contractual Services 15,000.00 .00 15,000.00 .00 .00 651.98 14,348.02 4 30,349.35
EXPENSE TOTALS $1,225,230.00 $0.00 $1,225,230.00 $43,927.86 $0.00 $835,532.04 $389,697.96 68%$1,067,344.66
Division 21 - Building Program Totals ($1,225,230.00)$0.00 ($1,225,230.00)($43,927.86)$0.00 ($835,532.04)($389,697.96)68%($1,067,344.66)
Unit 09 - Community Development Totals ($2,085,010.00)$0.00 ($2,085,010.00)($68,724.18)$0.00 ($1,368,783.41)($716,226.59)66%($1,718,807.25)
Fund 01 - General Fund Totals $2,085,010.00 $0.00 $2,085,010.00 $68,724.18 $0.00 $1,368,783.41 $716,226.59 $1,718,807.25
Grand Totals $2,085,010.00 $0.00 $2,085,010.00 $68,724.18 $0.00 $1,368,783.41 $716,226.59 $1,718,807.25
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Expense Budget Performance Report
Fiscal Year to Date 02/08/24
Exclude Rollup Account
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