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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
Meeting Location:
Mount Prospect Village Hall
50 South Emerson Street
Meeting Date and Time:
Tuesday,August9,2005
7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
Mayor INana K. Wilks
Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee John Korn Trustee Michael Zadel
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGS OF:
JUNE 14,2005 AND JULY 12, 2005
III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
IV. SOLID WASTE CONTRACT RENEWAL
In August 1991, the Village of Mount Prospect entered into a solid waste contract with ARC
Disposal and Recycling Company, Inc. (ARC), and implemented a comprehensive solid
waste management program that facilitated waste reduction and resource recovery.
Throughout this fourteen (14) year period, the Village has maintained the modified volume-
based collection system as well as the services of ARC.
Residential solid waste services are currently regulated by the terms and conditions of the
four (4) year nine (9) month contract executed in May of 2000. In accordance with contract
provisions, the Village and ARC agreed to a one (1) year extension of the contract:
January 1-December 31, 2005. As authorized by the Village Board in July of this year,
Public Works staff initiated discussion with ARC to explore viable service options and the
Village's ability to secure an effective and efficient solid waste contract.
At this time, staff is prepared to make recommendations regarding changes to the current
collection system, and the manner in which a new contract is established. Mr. Brooke Beal,
Executive Director of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SW ANCC) will also
be on hand to provide additional analysis and insight.
NOTE: ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A
DISABILITY NEEDS SOME ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE, SHOULD CONTACT THE
VILLAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE A T 50 SOUTH EMERSON, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056,
847/392-6000, EXTENSION 5327, TDD #847/392-6064.
V. 2005 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW AND 2006 PRE-BUDGET WORKSHOP
Each year, the Village Board engages in a mid-year review of the current budget as a means
of monitoring the revenue and expenditure levels contained therein. In addition, the Village
Board also engages in a pre-budget workshop, specifically designed to look forward toward
the upcoming budget year with the idea of setting fiscal parameters and giving staff direction
for preparation of next year's budget.
With the close of June financial activity, staff is in position to present mid-year financial data
for 2005 as well as review the 2006 forecast budget. The Village continues to feel the
effects of an improving economy. State shared revenues such as Income, Use, and
Replacement taxes are up from the prior year. Although Sales taxes are up from the prior
year, they still lag current year projections due to recent retailer closings. The balance of
general revenues is at or above budget projections. We expect the General Fund to end
2005 with a surplus of $789,946. This is due to the sale of property originally expected in
2004 ($270,000) and a favorable balance in estimated revenues at year-end ($579,743).
The surplus expected for 2005 in the General Fund will offset the deficit incurred in 2004
totaling $667,640. Although economic conditions have improved, the Village's 2006 budget
forecast still shows a deficit of $745,813. This includes a planned transfer of $315,000 as
part of the Village Hall funding plan.
Finance Director David Erb has prepared a comprehensive memorandum detailing the
Village's financial condition for both the balance of 2005 and forecast 2006. Staff will share
its current budget preparation strategy and look to the Village Board for direction regarding
the upcoming budget. Appropriate staff will be on hand to answer questions and facilitate
discussion.
VI. WATER & SEWER RATE STUDY AND COMBINED SEWER PROJECT FUNDING
SOLUTION
A study of the Village's combined sewer system was completed in 2004. The study showed
extensive repairs were needed to the system estimated at $15,000,000 over a 10-year
period. In addition, the Water and Sewer Fund has been operating at a deficit for the past
several years as operating and capital expenditures exceeded revenues generated by user's
charges. In response to these two items, a water rate study was conducted to determine the
appropriate level for water and sewer charges. The study took into consideration the regular
growth in operating expenses and the additional capital needs related to the combined
sewer project.
Staff will present the findings of the water rate study and provide to the Board a funding
solution for the combined sewer project. Appropriate staff will be on hand to answer
questions and facilitate discussion.
VII. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
VIII. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
IX. ADJOURNMENT