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MEMORANDUM
Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
Mount Prospect
DATE:
SEPTEMBER 2, 2005
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TO:
MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM:
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECT:
PZ-30-05 - CONDITIONAL USE (DA YCARE)
253 E. RAND ROAD
MARC CALLERO - APPLICANT
The Planning & Zoning Commission transmits their recommendation to approve Case PZ-30-05, a request to
operate a daycare, as described in detail in the attached staff report. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard
the request at their August 25,2005 meeting.
The Subject Property is located on the south side of Rand Road, between Highland Street and Kensington Road,
and contains a commercial building with related improvements. The Petitioner proposes to modify the interior of
the entire building and add onto the building to operate a daycare. In addition, sections of the existing parking lot
will be removed and reconfigured to create landscape areas.
The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed whether there was sufficient demand for daycare for this area of
Mount Prospect. There was discussion on how offering a high quality daycare would be an asset to the Village
because it could draw younger families to the Village. Early Days serves infants to 5 years of age, a distinct
market niche. The Commissioners discussed the logistics of how the drop-off / pick-up system would be
coordinated. Those in the 'part-time program' will pick-up at mid-day. The Petitioner stated that the children
would not be released all at the same time and that it would take no more than 10 minutes for parents to drop-off /
pick-up their children. The Petitioner agreed to the conditions of approval listed in the Staff Report and stated
that they would be making a sizeable financial investment to improve the property.
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the Village Board approve a request for a
Conditional Use permit to operate a daycare at 253 E. Rand Road, Case No. PZ-30-05, subject to the conditions
listed in the Staff Report.
Please forward this memorandum and attachments to the Village Board for their review and consideration at their
September 6, 2005 meeting. Staff will be present to answer any questions related to this matter.
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l\UNUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-30-05
Hearing Date: August 25, 2005
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
253 E. Rand Road
PETITIONER:
Marc Callero
710 S. Beverly Lane, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
PROPERTY OWNERS:
Marc Callero & Vince Sommer
PUBLICATION DATE:
August 10, 2005
PIN#:
03-34-200-055-0000
REQUEST:
Conditional Use - Daycare Center
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Rogers, Acting Chairman
Leo Floros
Joseph Donnelly
Ronald Roberts
Keith Youngquist
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Arlene Juracek, Chair
Marlys Haaland
ST AFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
Jason Zawila, Long Range Planner
Ellen Divita, Deputy Director, Community Development
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Owners of Early Days Daycare: Marc Callero, Vince Sonunel', Sheila Miller,
and Errol Oztekin
Vice-Chairperson Richard Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Joseph Donnelly moved to approve the
minutes of the July 28, 2005 meeting and Ronald Roberts seconded the motion. The motion was approved 3-0
with Leo Floros and Keith Youngquist abstaining from the vote. At 7:34 p.m. Mr. Rogers introduced Case No.
PZ-30-05, a request for a Conditional Use for a Daycare Center at 253 E. Rand Road. He said that this case
would be Village Board Final.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, summarized the case. She said the Subject Property is located on the south side of
Rand Road, between Highland Street and Kensington Road, and contains a commercial building with related
improvements. The Subject Property is zoned B3 Community Shopping and is bordered by the B3 District to the
north and east, R3 Low Density Residence to the south, and B 1 Office to the west.
Ms. Connolly said that the proposed daycare facility would be located in the B3 District, which requires
Conditional Use approval. She reported that "Early Days" is an independently owned and operated preschool
environment for infants as young as 6 weeks old and toddlers up to 5 years old. The facility would occupy the
former Heart & Soul Cafe building. The daycare facility has a maximum capacity of 94 clients and 15 staff
members, which are based on Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) regulations. The facility would
be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and have staggered start times with children arriving
between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.. The Petitioner anticipates half of the children arriving at 9 a.111., with 8 to 8:30 a.m.
being the peak arrival time. Children may be enrolled in a moming only program or a full day program.
Richard Rogers, Acting Chainnan
Planning & Zoning Commission meeting August 25, 2005
PZ-30-05
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Enrollment projections for January 2006 are expected to be 50 children. Early Days requires that each child be
signed in and out. This requires that the parent/guardian physically accompany each child both to and from their
vehicles and the sign-in desk, which is located inside the facility. A security system will be installed in the
vestibule of the building, with Staff monitoring the area to ensure a safe and efficient drop-off/pick-up routine.
Ms. Connolly repOlied that the Subject Property does not comply with current zoning regulations because the
parking lot encroaches into the required 10' setback. She noted that the Zoning Ordinance classifies it as a legal
nonconforming situation and is allowed to remain. However, the building meets the required setbacks. The
Petitioner proposes a number of improvements to the Subject Property, which include an addition to the existing
structure, and decreasing the amount of impervious surface by removing sections of the parking lot and
reconfiguring the parking lot. Although the site currently does not exceed the Zoning Ordinance's lot coverage
limitation, the Petitioner proposes to remove asphalt to install additional landscaping and convert portions of the
parking lot into a play area. Since the scope of the addition does not exceed 25% of the square footage of the
existing structure, the Petitioner is not required to provide storm water detention. It is important to note that any
future additions that exceed 1.5 sq. ft. will trigger the application of Development Code regulations and stoml
water detention and other improvements listed in Sec. 15.402 will be required.
Ms. Connolly also reported that the Subject Property contains sufficient parking to meet the Village's
requirements. She said that the available on-site parking totals at 31 spaces, meeting the 30 space requirement.
The 30 space requirement is based on the Village's Zoning Ordinance, which requires 1 space per employee plus
1 space per 10 children. Based on a maximum enrollment of 94 children (9 spaces) and a staff of 15 employees,
the daycare facility would require a total of 24 parking spaces. In addition there is an easement allowing cross
access and spillover parking for the adjacent property. The office building at 259 E. Rand Road requires 16
parking spaces, but only has 10 spaces on-site. Therefore, it needs 6 spaces from the adjacent site to comply with
zoning regulations.
Ms. Connolly said that the Petitioner submitted a traffic study that evaluates the impact the daycare facility will
have on Rand Road traffic. The Subject Property has two driveways, which helps create a better traffic flow and
limits congestion within the parking lot. Also, there are over 30 parking spaces on-site and the drop-off/pick-up
process will allow for a quick-turn over for the spaces. The Village's Traffic Engineer reviewed the study and
agreed with the study's findings that the daycare facility will have minimal impact on Rand Road. However, the
site plan indicates four parallel parking spaces along the south property line. In an effort to ensure a smooth drop-
off/pick-up routine, the Traffic Engineer recommends that those spaces be designated as Employee Parking.
Ms. Connolly stated that the Village's Zoning Ordinance does not have operational requirements for daycare uses.
However, the Petitioner is required to meet specific DCFS regulations, which the Petitioner is aware of and has
worked with in other daycare facilities. It is important to note that the Petitioner is required to follow State
regulations, which will be enforced by the appropriate State agency. The DCFS requirements include regulations
pertaining to play areas, providing food service, and program content. These regulations are based on the length
of the child's stay at the facility.
Ms. Connolly said that the interior of the building has to be modified to comply with the National Life Safety
Code and the BOCA Building Code for daycare centers which entails installing a fire detection system and a fire
sprinkler system. She said that although this is a Building Permit issue, it is important to note now to eliminate
potential confusion during another review process. Also, Staff reviewed the landscape plan and found the
proposed improvements would be an attractive addition to the Subject Property. However, the existing
landscaping along the 'west' property line is primarily deciduous and the parking lot would not be screened year-
round. Therefore, the proposed plan should be revised to include year-round plantings to screen the parking lot.
Ms. Connolly summarized the standards for Conditional Uses and said that the proposed use meets the
Conditional Use standards contained in the Zoning Ordinance. Based on these findings, Staff recommends that
Richard Rogers, Acting Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission meeting August 25, 200S
PZ-30-05
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the Planning & Zoning Commission approve the following motion: "To approve a Conditional Use for a Daycare
Center at 253 E. Rand Road, Case No. PZ-30-05 subject to the following conditions: 1) The Early Days facility
be constructed in accordance with the plans prepared by HKM Architect, dated August 12, 2005, but the
landscape revised to include additional year-round plants that screen the parking lot along the west lot line; 2)
meet the Building Code & Fire Code requirements, which include but are not limited to the installation of
sprinkler and fire alarm systems; 3) future improvements that exceed 1.5 sq. f1. shall comply with all Village
Codes including, but not limited to the Development Code; 4) the Village reserves the right to review any traffic
related matters created by the use and require any necessary measures needed to address them; and 5) prior to the
Village issuing a Certificate of Occupancy, the Petitioner shall obtain the necessary permits and authorizations
from the appropriate agencies. Ms. Connolly also noted that the Village Board's decision is final for this case.
Vince Sommer, 214 Fox River Drive Cary, IL, was sworn in. Mr. Sommer gave an overview of the mission,
philqsophy, and culture of the company. He stated that Early Day will provide premier preschool and childcare
services for their clients, respect individuals in and outside their company, career and growth opportunities for
their associates and grow a financially strong organization. Mr. Sommer then summarized the personal
backgrounds and related experience of the primary investors to this company. Afterwards, Mr. Sommer briefly
went through the daily operations, building and location plans of Early Days. Also, he presented renderings of the
exterior of the building and landscaping. Mr. Sommer concluded his presentation by stating that Early Days
would be good for Mount Prospect because it would improve the appearance of the existing site, not create a
negative traffic impact, provide childcare parents can be proud of, provide property tax revenue, and that Early
Days would be good for the community because it is a company with a neighborhood focus, and plans to
participate in community events.
Sheila Miller, 212 S. Dunton, Arlington Heights, IL, was sworn in. Ms. Miller stated that she will be the Director;
then she summarized the curriculum planned for use at Early Days. Early Days would use a play based theory,
called a "creative curriculum", meant for children 6 weeks through 5 years old that would teach children to make
decisions early in life. Ms. Miller also stated that Early Days would also work closely with DCFS, maintain a low
teacher to child relation, and strictly monitor three meals a day and the release of children to their parents or
guardians.
Mr. Rogers asked Ms. Miller if she reviewed the conditions of approval listed in the Staff Report and if she
agreed to meet the conditions. Ms. Miller agreed to meet the conditions. Mr. Rogers also wanted to !mow if there
were any plans to improve the exterior of the building; the Petitioner said yes.
Leo Floros asked for clarification on the scope of the proposed property improvements. Errol Oztekin, 7 Pacer
Trail, South Barrington, IL, was sworn in. Mr. Oztekin said that the work for improving the site was going to be
extensive and would include interior and exterior improvements that would take up to 3 months to complete. He
hopes to be able submit building plans within a couple weeks to get moving on the project for an opening in
February 2006.
Mr. Floros asked if market studies were conducted to measure the demand for this service. Mr. Sommer replied
that he did not know the exact demand for daycare. He said that even though there were a few daycares in the
area he still believed there is a strong need for a daycare with the amount of children in Mount Prospect.
Ronald Roberts mentioned that daycare centers sometimes are a large part of the decision for people moving into
the community and that he believes there is a big need for them.
Mr. Donnelly asked the Petitioner to explain the logistics for the drop off and pick up process at tbe center. Mr.
Sommer replied that parents would enter the center at one entrance and there would be a designated area for drop
off and pick up; the parents would exit a different way when leaving the center. Mr. Donnelly further mentioned
that he was concerned how the movement of cars would be organized when 90 children were in the daycare center
Richard Rogers, Acting Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission meeting August 25, 2005
PZ-30-05
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at one time. Ms. Miller stated there would never be 90 children at the daycare at one time, and that drop off and
pick up would be staged through out the day because of programming schedules with those in the half-day
program picking up mid-day.
Mr. Youngquist asked the Petitioners if there were any other Early Day daycare centers, or if this was the first
one; the Petitioners replied that this was the first one.
Mr. Roberts asked if there were any plans for a special education program. Mr. Sommer replied that there were
no immediate plans, but one of their long term goals was to provide that type of education if possible. He stated
that as a father of an autistic child, he is aware of the demand for this type of programming.
Mr. Rogers mentioned that the Mount Prospect community is growing and that there are families coming in with
young children. He stated that the Petitioner's facility would be a great addition to the Village.
Ms. Rogers asked if there were any questions from the audience. There were none and the Public Hearing was
closed.
Keith Youngquist made a motion to approve the Conditional Use for a daycare center at 253 E. Rand Road, Case
No. PZ-30-05 with the conditions listed in the Staff Report. Ronald Roberts seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Donnelly, Floros, Roberts, Youngquist, and Rogers
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 5-0.
After hearing four more cases, Joseph Donnelley made a motion to adjourn at 10:40 p.m., seconded by Ronald
Roberts. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
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CASE SUMMARY - PZ- 30-05
Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
LOCATION:
253 E. Rand Road
PETITIONER:
Marc Cal1ero
PROPERTY OWNERS:
Marc Callero & Vince Sommer
PARCEL #:
03-34-200-055-0000
LOT SIZE:
1.07 acres (46,929 sq. ft.)
ZONING:
B3 Community Shopping
LAND USE:
Commercial Building
REQUEST:
Conditional Use - Daycare Center
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MEMORANDUM
Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
TO:
MOUNT PROSPECT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
ARLENE JURACEK, CHAIRPERSON
FROM:
JUDY CONNOLLY, AICP, SENIOR PLANNER
DATE:
AUGUST 18, 2005
HEARING DATE:
AUGUST 25, 2005
SUBJECT:
PZ-30-05 - CONDITIONAL USE (DA YCARE CENTER)
253 E. RAND ROAD
BACKGROUND
A public hearing has been scheduled for the August 25, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to review
the application by Marc Callero (the "Petitioner") regarding the property located at 253 E. Rand Road (the
"Subject Property"). The Petitioner has requested Conditional Use approval to operate a daycare center in the B3
Zoning District. The P&Z hearing was properly noticed in the August 10, 2005 edition of the Journal Topics
Newspaper. In addition, Staff has completed the required written notice to property owners within 250-feet and
posted a Public Hearing sign on the Subject Property.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The Subject Property is located on the south side of Rand Road, between Highland Street and Kensington Road,
and contains a commercial building with related improvements. The Subject Property is zoned B3 Community
Shopping and is bordered by the B3 district to the north and east, R3 Low Density Residence to the south, and B I
Office to the west.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL
The proposed daycare facility would be located in the B3 zoning district, which requires Conditional Use
approval. The attached exhibits detail the Petitioner's plans for the proposed daycare center, but can be
summarized as follows:
. Early Days is an independently owned and operated preschool environment for infants as young as 6
weeks old and toddlers up to 5 years old;
. The facility would occupy the former Heart & Soul Cafe building;
. The day care facility has a maximum capacity of 94 clients and 15 staff members, which is based on
Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) regulations;
. The facility would be open from 7am to 6pm Monday - Friday and have staggered start times with
children arriving between 7 am and 9am;
. The Petitioner anticipates half of the children arriving at 9am, with 8 to 8:30am being the peak arrival
time;
. Children may be enrolled in a morning only program or a full day program;
. Enrollment projections for January 2006 is expected to be 50 children;
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Planning & Zoning Commission meeting August 25, 2005
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· Early Days requires that each child be signed in and out. This requires that the parent/guardian physically
accompany each child both to and from their vehicles and the sign-in desk located inside the facility; and
· A security system will be installed in the vestibule of the building, with Staff monitoring the area to
ensure a safe and efficient drop-off/pick-up routine.
GENERAL ZONING COMPLIANCE
The Subject Property does not comply with current zoning regulations because the parking lot encroaches into the
required 10' setback. However, the building meets the required setbacks. The Petitioner proposes a number of
improvements to the Subject Property, which include an addition to the existing structure, but decreasing the
amount of impervious surface by removing sections of the parking lot and reconfiguring the parking lot.
Although the site currently does not exceed the Zoning Ordinance's lot coverage limitation, the Petitioner
proposes to remove asphalt to install additional landscaping and convert portions of the parking lot into a play
area. The Subject Property currently has 68% lot coverage, which will be reduced to 63% at the completion of the
project. Since the scope of the addition does not exceed 25% of the square footage of the existing structure, the
Petitioner is not required to provide storm water detention. It is important to note that any future additions that
exceed 1.5 sq. ft. will trigger the application of Development Code regulations and storm water detention and
other improvements listed in Sec. 15.402 will be required.
Parking: As outlined below, the Subject Property contains sufficient parking to meet the Village's requirements:
· Available Oil-Site Parking: 31 spaces
· Required Parking: 30 spaces (based on the following breakdown)
o Proposed Daycare: Based on the proposed use, the Village's Zoning Ordinance requires 1 space per
employee plus 1 space per 10 children. Based on a maximum enrollment of94 children (9 spaces)
and a staff of 15 employees, the daycare facility would require a total of 24 parking spaces.
o Adiacent Office Building: An easement allowing cross access and spillover parking exists between
the properties at 253 & 259 E. Rand Road. The office building at 259 E. Rand Road requires 16
parking spaces (4 per 1,000 sq. ft. of building), but only has 10 spaces on-site. Therefore, it needs
6 spaces from the adjacent site to comply with zoning regulations.
The Petitioner submitted a traffic study that evaluates the impact the day care facility will have on Rand Road
traffic. The Subject Property has two driveways, which helps create a better traffic flow and limits congestion
within the parking lot. Also, there are over 30 parking spaces on-site and the drop-off/pick-up process will allow
for a quick-turn over for the spaces. The Village's Traffic Engineer reviewed the study and agreed with the
study's findings that the day care facility will have minimal impact on Rand Road. However, the site plan
indicates four parallel parking spaces along the south property line. In an effort to ensure a smooth drop-off/pick-
up routine, the Traffic Engineer recommends that those spaces be designated as Employee Parking.
Day Care Operation/Content Regulation: The Village's Zoning Ordinance does not have operational
requirements for daycare uses. However, the Petitioner is required to meet specific DCFS regulations, which the
Petitioner is aware of and has worked with in other day care facilities. It is important to note that the Petitioner is
required to follow State regulations, which will be enforced by the appropriate State agency. The DCFS
requirements include regulations pertaining to play areas, providing food service, and program content. These
regulations are based on the length of the child's stay at the facility.
Other Department Comments: The interior of the building has to be modified to comply with the National Life
Safety Code and the BOCA Building Code for daycare centers which entails installing a fire detection system and
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a fire sprinkler system. While this is a Building Permit issue, it is important to note in the staffreport to eliminate
the potential for confusion during another review process.
Also, Staff reviewed the landscape plan and found the proposed improvements would be an attractive addition to
the Subject Property. However, the existing landscaping along the 'west' property line is primarily deciduous and
the parking lot would not be screened year-round. Therefore, the proposed plan should be revised to include year-
round plantings to screen the parking lot.
CONDITIONAL USE STANDARDS
The standards for Conditional Uses are listed in Section 14.203.F.8 of the Village Zoning Ordinance and include
seven specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Conditional Use. The following list is a summary
of these findings:
. The Conditional Use will not have a detrimental impact on the public health, safety, morals, comfort or
general welfare;
. The Conditional Use will not be injurious to the use, enjoyment, or value of other properties in the
vicinity or impede the orderly development of those properties;
. Adequate provision of utilities, drainage, and design of access and egress to minimize congestion on
Village streets; and
. Compliance of the Conditional Use with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and
other Village Ordinances.
The proposed use would not have a detrimental impact on the public health, safety or general welfare. The use
would not adversely affect the character of the surrounding neighborhood, or utility provision and it would be in
compliance with the Village's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Furthermore, the traffic study
indicates that vehicles entering/exiting the Subject Property will not have an adverse impact on the Rand Road
traffic.
RECOMMENDATION
The proposed use meets the Conditional Use standards contained in Section 14.203.F.8 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission approve the following
motion:
"To approve a Conditional Use for a daycare center at 253 E. Rand Road, Case No. PZ-30-05 subject to the
following conditions:
1) The Early Days facility be constructed in accordance with the plans prepared by HKM Architect,
dated August 12, 2005, but the landscape revised to include additional year-round plants that screen
the parking lot along the west lot line;
2) Meeting the Building Code & Fire Code requirements, which include but are not limited to the
installation of sprinkler and fire alarm systems;
3) Future improvements that exceed 1.5 sq. ft. shall comply with all Village Codes including, but not
limited to the Development Code;
4) The Village reserves the right to review any traffic related matters created by the use and require any
necessary measures needed to address them; and
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5) Prior to the Village issuing a Certificate of Occupancy, the Petitioner shall obtain the necessary
permits and authorizations from the appropriate agencies (DCFS, mOT, etc.).
The Village Board's decision is final for this case.
I concur:
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have been satisfactorily submitted to the Planning Division,. Incomplete submittals will opt be accepted. It is strongly sugge~ted that the
petitioner s~hedule ~ app0 inquent with the appropriate Village staff so that materials can be reviewed for accuracy arid completeness at the
time of submittal.
In J;onsideration of the info~ation contained in t!1is petition as well as all supporting documentation, it is requested that approval be given
to this request The applicant is the owner or authorized representative of the o~er of the property. The petitioner and the oWner of the
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LOT 4 (EXCEPT THE EASTERLY 6Q.0 FEET THEREOF) IN MAPLE CRESi' SUBDIVISION
BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP
42 NORTH, RANCE f t EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 28, 1958, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 17360466, IN
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Addendum A
August 12,2005 Conditional Use Application
253 E. Rand Road Early Days Preschool and Childcare
The proposed daycare center will accommodate a maximum of 94 children and 15 staff
members at any given time. The attached "Early Days Preschool and Childcare Parent
Handbook" and Daily Schedules for the various age groups describe in detail the
intended day-to-day use of the facility. These, together with the submitted drawings and
traffic study indicate that the proposed project minimally impacts neighboring properties.
We note:
1) As a facility to be used expressly for the purpose of nurturing young children
and as such regulated by the State of Illinois, the operation of the proposed
daycare will not be detrimental to the general welfare of the public.
2) The proposed renovation will improve the appearance of the existing property.
3) The maximum occupancy of the proposed daycare is significantly less than the
current allowable occupancy of the existing youth ministry building.
4) The proposed project will yield a net decrease of the area of impervious surface
on the site. Thus, preliminary engineering drawings were not required for this
conditional use submission per our July 7,2004 pre-application Meeting and an
August 11, 2005 telephone conversation with Judy Connolly.
Please refer to the following table, which is based upon the CAD-derived areas
depicted on Sheet AI00a:
Existing Property Proposed Development
Total Site Area 46,929 sf 46,929 sf
Gross area of building 5,320 6,786 sf
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pylons)
Footprint of Building - 5,494 sf 6,866 sf
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Area of parking, curbs, walks, 26,550 sf 21 , 11 0 sf
and HV ACI transformer pads
Area of playground o sf 2,457sf
Total Impervious Area 32,044 sf 30,433 sf
Lot Coverage 68.28% 64.85%
(Based upon Impervious Area)
*Please note that the area of the building (footprint) and impervious/pervious areas in our original, July 14,
2005 submission omitted consideration of the existing fountain and comer pylons which are part of the
building footprint. We have updated sheet AIOOa and this table. accordingly.
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Fall 2005
Welcome to Early Days Preschool & Childcare
At Early Days Preschool & Childcare, we recognize that the early childhood years are an
extraordinary time in your child's development. There are many changes that take place within the
early years of life. Children learn to communicate with each other, develop a sense of independence,
grow and succeed physically and experience the world as an active learner. Early Days Preschool &
Childcare recognizes the importance of this period and we have designed a curriculum that meets the
developmental needs of every child.
The philosophy at Early Days Preschool & Childcare is to provide hands-on learning in an
environment that is creatively stimulating and developmentally appropriate. Our highly qualified staff
makes it easy for your child to adjust to our program and develop a sense of confidence, trust and
security. With our state of the art materials and curriculum, our program exceeds the standard of
excellence.
The educational goal at Early Days Preschool & Childcare is to encourage learning and exploration
through a variety of quality experiences. Our Interactive Curriculum advocates planning for
everything that can contribute to a child's development and the teacher's relationship with the child
and the family.
The Creative Curriculum promotes learning in a way that supports children's academic progress while
respecting the way they grow and develop. These academic areas are displayed through interest areas
. that allow for child choice and self-directed play. The Creative Curriculum supports both small and
large group teaching that prepares children for academic success, and provides them with the skills for
elementary school.
As a parent, I know that communication between you and your child's school is crucial. You are very
important to the Early Days Preschool & Childcare staff. We encourage you to contact the school
about any questions or concerns you might have. It is recommended that you review the daily reports
highlighting your child's activities. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your
child's experiences more valuable.
The staff at Early Days Preschool & Childcare would like to welcome you, and we look forward to
working with you and your child. Thank you for choosing our school.
Sincerely,
Sheila Miller
OwnerlDirector
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Mission Statement
At Early Days Preschool & Childcare, we are devoted to giving your children a valuable learning
experience in a happy, safe and secure environment.
Our exceptional teachers create their own activities and lessons to help children develop at their own
natural pace. The staff at Early Days Preschool & Childcare continues their education and training on
a regular basis.
Every child is treated as a very special individual. We provide materials. and plan activities which help
develop the entire child, while giving them a safe, accepting environment to explore, create and grow.
We will strive to make the transition between home to school a positive experience. Our school is a
safe, secure, clean and happy place where children can learn and succeed.
We encourage open communication between parents and staff. It is important to communicate on a
daily basis to monitor the progress and development of your child.
At Early Days Preschool & Childcare, our main priority is to provide the best in high quality child care
and development. Our program is structured so children can achieve academic excellence.
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Early Days Theory
Children learn through play and experience.
Children are curious about their surroundings.
Children want to feel competent.
Children go through stages of development, moving from concrete to abstract thinking, from
impulsive to controlled behavior.
Children develop at their own rate.
Children learn in a loving, nurturing environment.
Children need gentle boundaries to organize experiences.
Children learn from each other.
Children want to make sense out of everyday experiences.
Children build strong self-concept through many experiences of success.
At Early Days Preschool & Childcare, we will attempt to provide each child:
~ A variety of materials and time to explore them;
~ A chance to overcome difficulties and meet challenges;
~ A stimulating environment with many interest centers that promote child-choice and self-direction;
~ An individual curriculum in which his or her needs and styles are the center of the learning process;
~ A warm but challenging environment where learning is individualized;
~ A chance for all to succeed and know the feeling of accomplishment;
~ A creative environment of objects and people and encouragement of problem-solving, critical
thinking and creative thinking;
~ An opportunity to socialize freely, with teacher support in times of conflict.
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General Information
Early Days Preschool & Childcare is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family
Services.
Early Days Preschool & Childcare is open 12 months a year from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through
Friday. We offer a variety of full-time and part-time programs. Your child's hours of
attendance will be designated at the time of enrollment.
There is no tuition credit for the following Holidays:
· Memorial Day
· Labor day
· Thanksgiving Day
· The Friday following Thanksgiving Day
· Christmas Day
. New Year's Day
. July 4th - Independence Day
Enrollment - Class Placement
Enrollment is open to any child 6 weeks to 5 years of age provided Early Days Preschool & Childcare
meet the child's needs. Enrollment shall be granted without discrimination in regard to sex, race,
color, religion, or political belief.
Upon the decision of enrollment, all interested parents and children are invited to tour the center and
review the information about the program. You can meet the staff and complete all the necessary
paperwork prior to enrollment. Upon receipt of the completed application and registration fee,
placement will occur on a fIrst-come, first-serve basis. Once your child is enrolled, we do recommend
you to visit the school with your child prior to his/her first day. This helps you and your child become
acquainted with the school, staff and daily schedule. Children are grouped according to age andhdevelopmental level.
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Student Records
Every child enrolled at Early Days Preschool & Childcare must have an updated school record with
all state and school required forms. Your child's file is confidential, and will only be shared with
other staff members if needed for meeting the needs of the child.
All emergency contact information in your child's file must be reviewed by the parent every six
months to keep the information up to date and accurate. Medical records must be updated annually or
whenever the child's immunization status changes.
Section 407.80 Confidentiality of Records and Information
The facility personnel shall respect the confidential nature of the child and personnel records.
Information pertaining to the admission, progress, healt~ or discharge of an individual child shall be
confidential and limited to facility staff designated by the child care director and Department
representatives unless the parent(s) of the child has granted written permission for disclosure or
dissemination.
1) The facility shall have confidentiality release forms signed by the parent(s) which specify
to whom information may be released and the length of time the release form is valid.
Such release forms shall be on file at the facility prior to the release of confidential
information.
2) If information is requested by outside persons or agencies, a specific written request
signed by the person requesting the information shall be obtained and placed on file at the
facility prior to the release of the information.
3) Except in extreme emergency or when there is evidence of child abuse or neglect, any
child 12 years of age or older must be informed of such disclosure of information.
Authorized Department licensing representatives, Department child protection investigators,
or other Department representatives who have the Department Director's written authorization
(specifying the statutory authority or administrative rule under which access is granted) shall have
access to the day care center's records and reports. All persons with access to records and reports shall
respect their confidential nature.
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Attendance
Whenever your child will not be attending, please notify Early Days Preschool & Childcare by 9:00
a.m. by calling 847- - . The teachers will try to wait until everyone has arrived before starting
their morning activities, so early notification is appreciated. If your child is ill, please notify the
Director so that the staff can monitor any other illnesses throughout the school.
Parent Access
A parent who has a child in our care shall be permitted free access, at any time, throughout the center
whenever their children are in our care. In legal cases that pertain to visitation or custody rights, a
copy ofthe orders must be provided to Early Days Preschool & Childcare. The orders of the court
will be strictly followed unless the custodial parent requests a change or variation of the court order in
writing.
Visitors at Early Days Preschool & Childcare are asked to come by scheduled appointment only.
They are allowed in the building at the discretion of the Director, and must be accompanied by a staff
member at all times.
Parking and Speed Limit
The speed limit through the parking lot is 5 mph. Parent parking is located around the front of the
building. For safety reasons, we ask that children be accompanied by a parent into the building and
have a hand held in the parking lot. Parents and children should only enter through the front door.
Arrival and Departure
Children must be signed in on the attendance sheet in the vestibule area each morning upon arrival.
Parents should bring their child to their designated classroom and drop them offwith their child's
teacher(s). Children attending the morning programs should be settled and ready for the programs by
9:00 a.m. It is required by law that children are to be under adult supervision at all times. To help
with the adjustment period, it is recommended that parents help their child get settled in with the staff
and morning routine. If there are any concerns about the morning transition, parents should not
hesitate to ask the staff members for assistance.
When picking up your child at the end of the day, parents must sign out their child. The sign in/out
sheets are kept on file and reviewed by the state licensing representative to help determine our staffing
requirements.
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Arrival and Departure (continued)
Section 407.260 (subsection c)
Children served in a day care center shall not remain on the premises for more than 12 hours in any
24-hour period, unless the parent's employment or training schedule requires more than 12 hours of
day care and this has been confirmed in writing, by the parent. The written confirmation shall be kept
on file for licensing review.
The staffing of the school is based on the drop-off and pick-up times you have designated when you
enrolled your child at Early Days Preschool & Childcare. Ifpossible, please adhere to the times you
have given. Once you have picked up your child from the supervising staff member, it then becomes
the responsibility of that person for the child.
Transportation
Early Days Preschool & Childcare will not be transporting children off the grounds at this time.
Release of Children
At Early Days Preschool & Childcare, safety of the children is our greatest concern. We maintain a
strict policy in regards to the releasing of a child. During the enrollment process, the parent is required
to appoint at least two individuals to whom the child may be released either on a regular or emergency
basis.
We require advance written notice for authorization to pick up a child from Early Days Preschool &
Childcare. In case of an emergency, a parent may notify the Director by phone and give the name,
address and phone number of the person who will be picking up the child. We also ask that you give a
brief physical description so the Director is aware prior to pick up. Upon the arrival of this individual,
the Director or a staffmember will need to verify the individual's identity by requesting 2 forms of
identification. One of these forms will need to be a photo identification such as a driver's license.
This person must then sign, initial, and record the time ofthe child's release.
In the case where a non-custodial parent is not included among the individuals authorized by the
custodial parent to pick up the child, please notify the Director. We require a copy ofthe legal
documentation for the child's record. This information is kept confidential and will only be shared
with other staff members to meet the needs of that child.
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Release of Children (continued)
If an unauthorized individual arrives to pick up a child, a parent or emergency contact
person will be notified by phone immediately. Ifwe are unable to reach a parent or emergency contact
person, the child will not be released. Should an unauthorized individual become difficult or
uncooperative on the school grounds regarding the rel~ase of a child, the Mount Prospect police will
be notified.' ..
Early Days Preschool & Childcare will not release a child to any parent, relative, or authorized person
who appears to be impaired by the use of drugs or alcohol. Under this circumstance, a phone call will
be made to the parent or emergency contact person.
Registration Fee
A registration fee of $100.00 is payable upon enrollment when the child is enrolled.
An annual registration fee of $75.00 is payable each September when the child is re-enrolled.
Tuition Payments and Fees
At Early Days Preschool & Childcare the tuition is paid on a monthly basis. Monthly tuition is due
the first of each month. Checks can be made payable to "Early Days Preschool & Childcare". If
payment is made in cash, please leave it with the Director. Please obtain a receipt for any cash
payment at the time payment is given. There will be an additional $25.00 fee for any checks returned
by the bank. This fee will be added to the next month's tuition.
Early Days Preschool & Childcare is open twelve months a year, and tuition continues throughout the
year as well. Registration and enrollment are ongoing.
If tuition hasn't been paid by the fifth day of the month, there will be a $25.00 late fee. If you suspect
payment difficulties, please contact the Director so alternative arrangements can be made. There is no
tuition credit for holiday, vacation or sick days.
The operating hours at Early Days Preschool & Childcare are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a late fee
charge for children not picked up before the school's regular closing time. The charge will be $15.00
per child for the first 15 minutes and $5.00 per 5 minutes thereafter. If we have not heard from the
parent or guardian and the child has not been picked up by 7 :00 p.m. we must notify the local
authorities. If there is a problem with consistent lateness after 6:00 p.m., it may be cause for the
child's dismissal from Early Days Preschool & Childcare.
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Withdrawal
We require two weeks written notice for withdrawal for any reason. If this advance notice is not
given, parents will be charged for that period. If the appropriate notice is given, any additional tuition
will be refunded within thirty days of the withdrawal less any outstanding charges for late fees, etc.
Additional Days I Hours
At Early Days Preschool & Childcare, we require you to adhere to the scheduled days that your child
will attend. Additional days may be added based on the rates given in your child's enrollment
agreement. If you plan to bring your child on an unscheduled day, please let the Director know at least
48 hours in advance. Additional days are offered based on enrollment and may not always be
available. We will honor last minute requests only if adequate space and staff are available to meet the
needs of an additional child.
Health Policies
We believe in maintaining a healthy environment at Early Days Preschool & Childcare. By observing
the health status of the children each day, teachers can provide a better learning environment for the
whole class.
Children's hands shall be washed routinely and frequently with soap and water, at least at the
following times:
. Upon arrival at the center;
. Before and after each meal or snack;
. After using the toilet or having diapers changed;
. After handling pets or animals;
. After wiping or blowing his or her nose;
. After touching items soiled wit body fluids or wastes (e.g., blood, drool, urine, stool or vomit);
. Before and after cooking or other food experience;
. After outdoor play time; and
. Before and after using the water table.
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Health Policies (continued)
If a child is ill and unable to participate in classroom activities, they should not attend school. The
staff at Early Days Preschool & Childcare understands that it may be difficult to fmd alternative
arrangements for a child who is ill and unable to attend our program. With parents' cooperation in
keeping their child home when they are showing symptoms of illness, we can maintain a healthy
environment for all the children in the school.
If a child arrives in the morning with symptoms of illness, we will notify the parent to come pick up
the child. The exception to this policy would be that a licensed physician has indicated in \\riting that
there would be no health risk to your child or to any other children or staff.
Health symptoms that require exclusion from Early Days Preschool & Childcare include:
· Illness which prevents the child from participating comfortably in program activities;
· Illness which calls for greater care than the staff can provide without compromising the
health and safety of other children;
· Fever (101 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) with behavior change or symptoms of illness;
· Unusual lethargy, irritability, persistent crying, difficulty breathing or other signs of possible
severe illness;
· Diarrhea ( 2 or more episodes in a 24 hour period);
· Vomiting two or more times in the previous 24 hours, unless the vomiting is determined
to be due to a noncommunicable condition and the child is not in danger of dehydration;
· Mouth sores associated with the child's inability to control his or her saliva, until the child's
physician or the local health department states that the child is noninfectious;
· Rash with fever or behavior change, unless a physician has determined the illness to be
noncommunicable;
· Purulent conjunctivitis (pink eye), until 24 hours after treatment has been initiated;
· Impetigo, until 24 hours after treatment has been initiated;
· Strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis), until 24 hours after treatment has been initiated and
until the child has been without fever for 24 hours;
· Head lice, until the morning after the first treatment;
· Scabies, until the morning after the first treatment;
· Chicken pox (varicella), until at least six days after onset of rash;
· Whooping cough (pertussis), until five days of antibiotic treatment have been completed;
· Mumps, until nine days after onset of parotid gland swelling;
· Measles, until four days after disappearance of the rash; or
· Symptoms which may be indicative of one of the serious, communicable diseases identified
in the Illinois Department of Public Health Control of Communicable Diseases Code (77 Ill.
Adm. Code 690).
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Health Policies (continued)
If a child becomes ill during the day, a parent will be notified immediately. During the time in which
the child is waiting, they will be given the choice to either rest or do a quiet activity in a separate area.
If the child hasn't been picked up within one hour, we will try to notify the parent again. Ifno one can
be reached, we will notify the emergency contact person. When children are sent home due to illness,
they cannot return to school for 24 hours. The exception to this policy would be that a licensed
physician has indicated in writing that the child does not present a health risk to others and is able to
participate in school activities.
In the case of certain communicable diseases, Early Days Preschool & Childcare is required to file a
report with the Department of Health in 24 hours so that control measures can be used. We ask that
parents and staff notify Early Days Preschool & Childcare within 24 hours if a child or family member
has developed a known or suspected communicable disease. If there is an outbreak of a vaccine
preventable illness in the school. we will exclude the children who have not yet been fully immunized
for these diseases. (due to child's age, medical condition, religious reasons, etc.)
Examples of "Reportable Diseases include (but not limited to):
. Hepatitis A
. Tuberculosis
. Mumps
. German Measles
. Whooping Cough
. Rubella
. Giardiasis
. Shigellosis
. Spinal Meningitis
. Measles
. Salmonellosis
. Lyme Disease
If a communicable disease is reported, all parents will be notified in writing. Early Days Preschool &
Childcare follows the reporting guidelines as established by the Illinois Department of Public Health's
General Procedures for the Control of Communicable Diseases (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690). We have a
copy ofthese guidelines on file and available for your review.
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Health Requirements: Section 407.310
A medical report on forms prescribed by the Department shall be on file for each child.
· The initial medical report shall be dated less than six months prior to enrollment of infants,
.toddlers, and preschool children. For school-age children, a copy of the most recent regularly
schedules school physical may be submitted (even if more than six months old)
or the day care center may require a more recent medical report by its own enrollment policy.
If a health problem is suspected, the day care center may require additional documentation of
the child's health status.
· If a child transfers from one day care center to another, the medical report may be used at the
new center if it is less than one year old. In such a case, the center the child is leaving shall
maintain a copy of the child's medical form and return the original to the parent.
· The medical examination shall be valid for two years, except that subsequent examinations
for school-age children shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Illinois School
Code [105 ILCS 5/27-8.1] and the Child Health Examination Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 665),
provided that copies of the examination are on file at the day care center.
· The medical report shall indicate that the child has received the immunizations required by the
Illinois Department of Public Health in its rules (77 lll. Adm. Code 695, Immunization
Code). These include poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus,
haemophilus influenzae B, hepatitis B, and varicella (chicken pox) or provide proof of
immunity according to the requirements in 77 lll. Adm.. Code 690.50 of the Department of
Public Health rules (http://www.idph.state.il.us).
· If the child is in a high-risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin
skin test by the Mantoux method and the results of that test shall be included in the initial
examination for all children who have attained one year of age, or at the age of one year for
children who are enrolled before their first birthday . The tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux
method shall be repeated when children in the high-risk group begin elementary and secondary
school.
· The initial examination shall show that children from the ages of one to six years have been
screened for lead poisoning (for children residing in an area defined as high risk by the lllinois
Department of Public Health in its Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845))
or that a lead risk assessment has been completed (for children residing in an area defined as
low risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health).
· In accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, as amended, a parent may request that
immunizations, physical examinations and/or medical treatment be waived on religious
grounds. A request for such waiver shall be in writing, signed by the parent or parents, and
kept in the child's record.
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Health Requirements: Section 407.310 (continued)
. Exceptions made for children who should not be subject to immunizations or tuberculin tests
for medical reasons shall be indicated by the physician on the child's medical form.
. Day care centers shall maintain an accurate list of all children enrolled in the center who are
not immunized, as required by Illinois Department of Public Health rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code
695.40, List of Non-Immunized Child Care Facility Attendees or Students). The number of
non-immunized children on the list shall be available to parents who request it.
. Medical records shall be dated and signed by the examining physician, advance practice nurse
(APN) who has a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician authorizing
the APN to perform health examinations, or physician assistants who have been delegated the
performance of health examinations by their supervising physician, and include the name,
address and telephone number of the physician responsible for the child's health care.
. Medication Procedures
General Information on Medications
The Director is responsible for dispensing the medication and monitoring the medication log. The
Director will administer the medication at the appropriate time and sign and date the log when the
medication is given. There must be authorization given by the parent to administer medication. The
authorization forms and medication log are located in the Director's office.
Both prescription and non-prescription medication shall be accepted only in its original container.
Prescription medications shall be labeled with the full pharmacy label. Over-the-counter medications
may be dispensed'in accordance with manufacturer's instructions when provided by the parent with
written permission. Check expiration dates on all medications. We will not be able to administer
expired medications even if the log and forms are completed. Every medication needs to have the
child's first and last name printed on the container. Siblings may not share containers of medication.
The container shall be in such condition that the name of the medication and the directions for use are
clearly readable.
Request for Medication to be Dispensed
There are two forms that need to be completed for a child to receive medication. The first form is the
medication log. The log needs to be completed for each day that the child is on the medication.
A parent must indicate a specific time and dosage of medication to be dispensed. The second form is
the authorization for dispensing medication. The authorization form needs to be completed for each
new cycle of medication. It will only be dispensed for the dates indicated on the form. The
authorization form cannot exceed one month's time period. Another authorization form needs to be
completed for each month. This form should only be given to the Director and it will remain in the
child's file.
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Medication Procedures (continued)
Diaoer Creams. Sunscreen. Powders. etc.
If a child needs over-the-counter diaper ointments, lotions or powders, they must be labeled with the
child's fIrst and last name. The parent must complete an authorization form for each type of ointment.
This authorization form is good for the entire school year.
Allere:ies that Mav Require Medication
If a child has an allergy that may require emergency medication, an authorization form must be
completed and on file. If there is an emergency situation where the child is need of this medication, a
staff member will administer and document this in the medication log. The Director would notify the
parent of this situation and they could sign the medication log when they arrive to pick up their child.
The administration of medication is provided strictly as a professional courtesy and not required by
law. Early Days Preschool & Childcare reserves the right to refuse the administration of medication
to any child if proper procedures are not followed.
Accidents and Injury
If a child has an accident or becomes injured, we will notify the parent by means of an incident report
form. Upon pick up of the child, the parent will be asked to sign the form and a copy of this form will
be included in the child's file. If the injury is severe, we will notify the parent by phone immediately.
Should a child become severely injured and need medical assistance, we will call an ambulance and
the child will be transported to the nearest hospital or emergency room facility. During this time, a
parent will be contacted to meet the staff member at the facility.
We ask that parents make sure that their emergency contact information is kept up to date. A child can
only be transported for care or receive any kind of emergency care if the waivers for emergency care
have been signed.
Toys from Home
At Early Days Preschool & Childcare, we recommend that all person,al toys remain at home. Every
classroom has a variety of toys that the children can play with each day. Especially with the younger
age groups, it is very difficult for the children to share their favorite toys with each other. These toys
may even have small pieces that could break and be a choking hazard in the classroom.
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Toys from Home (continued)
Children may bring a favorite toy to school if it requested by the child's teacher. Show and tell items
include books, pictures, or special items that are theme related. Any toys that are violent in nature
(guns, slingshots, army toys, etc.) will not be permitted at Early Days Preschool & Childcare.
Items that are brought to school should be age and developmentally appropriate.
Insurance Coverage for Children
Early Days Preschool & Childcare offers Child Accidental/Health Coverage.
Coverages are as follows:
. Accidental Medical Excess Coverage
. Accidental Death
. Accidental Dismemberment
. Carrier is Unicare: "A" Rated Carrier
Items to Bring to School
Infants
Every infant is provided with their own crib, mattress and crib sheet upon enrollment. Parents must
provide:
. Diapers and wipes
. 2-3 complete changes of clothing
. Extra blankets (lightweight)
. Several burp cloths / bibs
· Formula (prepared) and/or breast milk, juice and all baby food (in plastic containers)
· Appropriate outdoor apparel for outside time (seasonal)
All food, bottles and clothing should be labeled with the child's first and last name. Bottles, caps and
pacifiers will need to be re-Iabeled frequently. We provide refrigeration for the storage of bottles and
food. Parents may bring a mobile or crib toy for their infant should they so desire.
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Items to Bring to Scho~1 (continued)
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Parents must provide the following items for each Toddler and/or Preschooler:
· Diapers and wipes, and/or extra sets of underwear or pull-ups if child is "training"
· Two full changes of clothing including socks
· A smock or oversized shirt (for art activities)
· Appropriate outdoor apparel for outside time (seasonal)
All items brought to school should be labeled with the child's fIrst and last name. (The child's outdoor
apparel should be labeled as well) We recommend closed-toe shoes such as sneakers or gym shoes as
they are the most appropriate for outdoor play.
In severe cases of illness (vomiting, diarrhea, etc.), children shall have a sponge bath when necessary
to ensure bodily cleanliness. The portable bathtub can be used in each bathroom. Parents will be
notifIed if their child has received a bath. Children will not be left unattended when bathing.
Meals and Snacks
Early Days Preschool & Childcare provides breakfast / morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack on
a daily basis. We prepare the morning and afternoon meals from a nutritional menu and the lunch is
provided from a catered food service. This information will be posted on the Parent Board for parent's
review. Breakfast / morning snack may be provided for children who arrive between 7 a.m. and 8:45
a.m. Children who arrive after 9:00 a.m. should eat breakfast at home as morning activities begin
around this time. Lunch will be served between 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Afternoon snack may be
served at 3 p.m. The afternoon snack may include such items as crackers and cheese, pretzels, graham
crackers and goldfish. We serve 100% fruit juice with all snacks and a variety of fresh fruits and
vegetables will be served each week.
Your child's teacher will record meals and amounts on their daily reports for you to review.
Every child will be encouraged to eat the balanced meals that are provided each day. If a child does
refuse to eat certain foods, they will not be forced to finish the meal.
Infant parents must send prepared bottles of breast milk or formula that are clearly labeled with the
child's fust and last name. We recommend that you bring a written schedule that includes your child's
feeding and napping times. This helps your child become more comfortable and adjust to the new
environment. Mothers who breast feed their infants are welcome to visit the school at any time.
Bottles are warmed up in hot water and temperature tested before feeding. Any contents that remain
in the bottle after each feeding must be discarded. Parents should prepare their child's bottles in
accordance to the approximate amount they are drinking at each feeding. All bottles, cups, bibs and
soiled clothing should be taken home daily.
For the parents of infants and young toddlers; we will not begin serving table food until the parent
gives us written notice to do so. This notice will be kept in the child's fIle.
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Rest I Nap Time
The resting time for the children can vary from classroom to classroom. It is required that all children
shall have the opportunity to rest or nap.
Infants and toddlers shall be allowed to rest or sleep according to each child's individual pattern, as
determined in consultation with the parents. Infants shall sleep in cribs that are safe, sturdy and well-
constructed. They shall be free-standing and equipped with a good, finn, tight-fitting mattress.
Mattresses shall be at least two inches thick and made of washable materials. A cot shall be provided
for each toddler and shall be appropriate to the child's level of development.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexplained death of an infant under one
year of age. SillS, sometimes known as crib death, strikes nearly 5,000 babies in the United States
every year. Doctors and nurses don't know what causes SIDS, but they have found some things you
can do to make your baby safer.
To avoid sudden infant death syndrome, children who cannot turn over alone shall be placed on their
sides or backs when put to sleep unless contraindicated by a physician. Placing children on their
abdomens for any reason sha.II be avoided, unless specifically instructed by the child's physician to do
so.
Children in the preschool classes are required to have a rest period each day. A cot shall be provided
for each preschool child and shall be appropriate to the child's level of development. Children of this
age generally shall not nap for more than two hours or rest without sleeping for more than 60 minutes.
Children in this age group who do not sleep may be permitted to have a quiet time with books, puzzles
or activities which will not disturb the napping children.
We will attempt to fulfill every child's resting needs each day. Even though this can be difficult at
times, we feel that it is healthy to have a quiet time so children can unwind and prepare themselves for
the afternoon activities.
Cots shall be maintained in clean and sanitary conditions. At no time shall two children be allowed to
share the same cot unless it is thoroughly cleaned and then sanitized with a germicidal solution before
each child's use.
Smoking Policy
Early Days Preschool & Childcare is a smoke-free environment both inside the building and on the
exterior grounds. We feel that the children should be in an environment that is clean, safe and healthy.
Parents, staff and visitors are asked to respect this policy.
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Emergency Closings
In the case of inclement weather, Early Days Preschool & Childcare will make every attempt to open
on time and remain open for our regular operating hours. If the road conditions become dangerous or
there has been a state of emergency declared, it may be necessary for the school to delay opening or
close early. Parents can call the school as early as 6:00 a.m. to find out any information regarding
school closings or delayed openings, as there will be an updated message on the school's answering
machine.
Parents should notify the school if they are having difficulty reaching the facility due to weather
conditions. We will staff accordingly until all the parents have safely picked up their children.
Should there be an emergency evacuation, all the children will be evacuated safely and the staff-child
ratio will be maintained. Every teacher is responsible for a group of children and their
emergency contact information and attendance records. As soon as the children are safely at the new
location, all the parents will be notified by telephone as to where they are.
Safety Drills
Children will participate in monthly fire drills and semi-annual tornado drills (in the spring and fall).
We will talk about fire safety and encourage children to practice fire drills at home with their family.
Guidance & Discipline
At Early Days Preschool & Childcare, we believe that the purpose of discipline is to help a child
develop self-control and to learn to assume responsibility for his or her own actions. We use positive
discipline, such as, redirecting inappropriate behaviors and allowing children choices, to help children
develop this self-control.
Staff members will encourage each child to use self-control and reflective communication to express
their feelings. The staff will also know what behavior expectations are developmentally appropriate
for the child. We consistently reinforce positive and caring behavior in the classroom.
We encourage each child to resolve simple behavior disputes. Staff members will respect each child's
independence, and will only help out if the situation becomes frustrating. The staff is trained in the
process of positive discipline, and will encourage the child to work out the problem.
Redirection is our main approach to discipline. The staff member will suggest to the child a more
appropriate behavior for the situation. In most cases, redirection is all that is necessary to alleviate a
problem. Should discipline be necessary, the relationship between the act and the consequence shall
be clear to the child. Staff members will speak to the child at eye level using a direct and gentle tone
of voice.
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Guidance & Discipline (continued)
A "separation time" may be used for children over 24 months of age who are at risk of harming
themselves or others. We only use this "separation time" as a last resort after several attempts of
redirection have been made. The time period of "separation time" will not exceed one minute per year
of age of the child. It is just long enough to help a child regain control of him or herself. During this
"separation time" the child will be in an area where they may be visually observed by a staff member.
Any physical behavior that is aggressive in nature (hitting, fighting, biting, etc.) by a child toward
another child or staff member is unacceptable. If this type of situation occurs, staff members will
intervene immediately to protect all of the children and model more acceptable behavior. The staff
member or Director will call, or conference with the parent if a child's behavior is consistently
inappropriate. They will discuss effective guidance techniques that could be used in both the home
and at school. Consistency being the key, parents are encouraged to follow through with the
suggestions discussed within the home.
Early Days Preschool & Childcare reserves the right to terminate enrollment of children who
demonstrate behavioral patterns, which are deemed to be harmful to themselves or others. The staff at
Early Days Preschool & Childcare will use their discretion at what is considered to be harmful and/or
appropriate. At no time will children be subjected to physical corporal punishment (hitting, biting,
shaking, etc.), humiliated, frightened, or verbally abused by the staff at Early Days Preschool &
Childcare. Children will never be disciplined for toilet accidents, food consumption or sleep habits.
Discipline matters will always be conducted in a developmentally appropriate manner, and the child's
age and history will also always be considered.
Parent Guidelines
Early Days Preschool & Childcare expects parents to display themselves appropriately at the school
and on its grounds. We will not accept the following behavior in the school or on the grounds.
· Corporal punishment, including hitting, spanking, swatting, beating, shaking, pinching and
other measures intended to induce pain or fear to your children or other children
· Abusive or profane language or gestures
· Threatening staff, other parents or other children
· Any form of public or private humiliation, including threats of physical punishment
· Any form of emotional abuse, including shaming, rejecting, terrorizing, or isolating a child
· Disputing with other parents or staff
· Not supporting policies that are intended to protect everyone in the school
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Parent Communication
Early Days Preschool & Childcare provides many different ways for parents to receive information
on the progress of their child. These include daily reports, parent boards, newsletters, parent
conferences and daily feedback.
Daily Reports
At the end of each day, parents will receive a written daily report which explains the activities for the
day as well as information on meals, naps, diapering / toileting and any supplies that may be needed
for your child (diapers, wipes, extra underwear, etc.). Your child's teacher will also record the
highlights of your child's day and keep you updated on your child's progress.
Parent Boards
There is an information board for parents locat~d outside of your child's classroom. These boards
contain the current monthly lesson plan, daily report, staff schedules and any news regarding
upcoming activities or events in the classroom. Parents should check these boards periodically for any
new information.
Newsletters
A school newsletter will be sent out periodically to all parents. It will include information such as
classroom highlights, birthdays and upcoming events.
Parent I Teacher Conferences
Conferences between the parent and the teacher will be scheduled twice a year. These meetings are
scheduled at the parent's convenience and are no more than 30 minutes in length. The development
and progress of each child is discussed as well as any other parent or teacher concerns.
Daily Feedback
Communication on a daily basis between parents and staffis very important in regards to the child's
health, temperament, etc. It may not be possible to speak with a staff member for a long period during
drop-off or pick-up times as they need to be observant of the actions in the classroom. If you have any
concerns that need to be discussed, a conference could be arranged either in person or on the
telephone.
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Closing Comment
The OwnerlDirector at Early Days Preschool & Childcare reserves the right to refuse, cancel, suspend
or terminate the services of any child, without notice, for any reason, so long as judgment is not based
on race, color, creed, religion, age gender, sexual preference, national origin or disability ofthe child
or the child's parents.
Early Days Preschool & Childcare reserves the right to revise any of the information contained in this
handbook at any time. If there are any questions or concerns regarding this parent manual, please feel
free to contact the Director.
In the event that child abuse or neglect is suspected, Early Days Preschool & Childcare has a
responsibility to report such suspicion to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Information to Parents
Early Days Preschool & Childcare is required to be licensed by the Department of Children and
Services of Illinois. We have a copy of our current license displayed in the front entry way.
Early Days. Preschool & Childcare shall distribute a summary of the licensing standards, provided by
the Department, to the parents or guardian of each child at the time that the child is accepted for care
in the facility. In addition, consumer information materials provided by the Department including, but
not limited to, information on reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect and preventing and
reporting communicable disease shall be distributed to the parents or guardian or each child cared for
when designated for such distribution by the Department. The school shall give parents adequate
information about the program so parents can make an informed decision regarding the enrollment of
their child. At the time of enrollment, the parents shall receive a copy of all written policy statements
required by Section 407.250(c).
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the policies and/or program, we would be happy to
review and discuss those issues with you.
Our facility must have a policy pertaining to the release of children to parents or other authorized
people to be responsible for the child. The daily arrival and departure at the center shall be conducted
in a way that protects each child's physical and emotional well-being.
The staff shall refuse to release a child to any person, whether related or unrelated to the child, who
has not been authorized by the parent or parents to receive the child. Persons not known to the staff
shall be required to provide a driver's license (with photo), a photo identification card issued by the
Illinois Secretary of State or other photo identification to establish their identity before the child is
released to them. The time of each child's departure from the center shall be noted on a daily
departure log and initialed, signed or otherwise documented by the person to whom the child is
released.
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Information to Parents (continued)
Early Days Preschool & Childcare must have a guidance and discipline policy for staffuse that is also
provided to parents. Staff shall sign the guidance and discipline policy at the time of employment and
parents shall sign the policy when their child is enrolled. Please let us know if you have any questions
after reviewing this information.
All parents who have children enrolled at Early Days Preschool & Childcare may visit at any time
without prior approval from the Director. Our parents are always welcome, and we encourage you to
visit when you can.
Anyone who has reason to believe that a child has been or is being subjected to any form of hitting,
corporal punishment, abusive language, ridicule, humiliating or frightening treatment, or any other
kind of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation by an adult, whether as a staff member or not, is required
to report the concern immediately to the Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline as required by the Abused and
Neglected Child Reporting Act, as amended. The Child Abuse Hotline is 1-800-252-2873.
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Infant Dailv Schedule
7:00
Open / Greeting / Morning Routines
7:30
Interactive Activities; Literacy, Sensory
8:15
Morning Feedings / Breakfast / Morning Snack
9:30
Interactive Activities; Dramatic play, Art
10:45
Outside / Gross Motor Activity
11 :30
Lunch
12:30
Afternoon Naps
2:30
Afternoon Transition / Afternoon Feedings
3:30
Interactive Activities; Curiosity/Games, Music/Movement
4:45
Outside / Gross Motor Activity
5:30
Closing / Farewell
6:00
School Close
· Children's feeding and diaper changing schedules are
Individual
· Reminder: Hand washing must occur before and after
diaper changing, after feeding and outdoor play.
7:00
7:30
8:15
9:00
9:30
10: 15
10:45
11 :30
. 12:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:15
5:15
5:30
6:00
Pre-Toddler Dailv Schedule
Open / Greeting / Morning Routine
Interactive Activities; Sensory, Art, Literacy, Dramatic play
Breakfast / Morning Snack
Story Time
Outside / Gross Motor Activity
Circle Time / Music, Fingerplays
Interactive Activities; Literacy, Projects, Construction
Lunch
Rest
Afternoon Transition / Snack
Outside / Gross Motor Activity
Afternoon Circle (Review)
Interactive Activities; MusicIMovement, Sensory, Art,
Dramatic play
Free Play
Closing / Farewell
School Close
· Children's diaper changing schedules are individual
· Reminder: Hand washing must occur before and after diaper
changing, feeding and outdoor play.
Toddler Dailv Schedule
7:00
Open / Greeting / Morning Routine
7:30
Learning / Interest Center Activities
Manipulatives, Blocks, Art Center, Dramatic Play
8:15
Breakfast / Morning Snack
9:00
Circle Time / Songs, Finger plays, Calendar, Social Skills
9:30
Learning / Interest Center Activities
Cognitive Development, Creative Art, Social Science,
Nature Studies
10:45
1{30
Outside / Gross Motor Activity
Lunch
12:45
Rest
3:()0
Afternoon Transition / Snack
3:30
Outside / Gross Motor Activity
4:15
Afternoon Circle / Language Art Activity, Review
4:45
Learning / Interest Center Activities
5:30
Closing / Farewell
6:00
School Close
· Children's .diaper changing schedules are individual _
· Reminder: Hand washing must take place before and after snacks,
toileting and after outdoor play.
Two's DailvSchedule
7:00
Open I Greeting / Morning Routine
7:30
Learning I Interest Center Activities
Art Center, Blocks, Manipulatives, Dramatic Play
8:30
Breakfast / Morning Snack
9:00
Circle time / Calendar, Songs, Finger plays, Story
9:30
Learning / Interest Center Activities
Cognitive Development, Creative Art, Music,
Social Science, Nature Studies
11 :00
Outside / Gross Motor Activity
11 :45
Lunch
12:45
Rest
3:00
Afternoon Transition I Snack
3:45
Outside I Gross Motor Activity
4:30
Afternoon Circle I Language Art Activity, Review
5:00
Learning I Interest Center Activities
5:30
Closing / Farewell
6:00
School Close
· Reminder: Hand washing must take place before and after
snacks and lunch, and after toileting and outdoor play.
Preschool Dailv Schedule
7:00
Open / Greeting / Morning Routines
7:30
Leanring / Interest Center Activities
Computer Lab, Manipulatives, Blocks
8:30
Breakfast / Morning Snack
9:00
Circle time / Daily Activities, Calendar, Language Arts
9:30
Learning / Interest Center Activities
Math, Science, Cognitive Development
10:30
Outside / Gross Motor Activity
11:15
Large Group Activity
12:00
Lunch
12:45
Quiet Play / Bathroom Break
1:00
Rest
3:00
Afternoon Transition / Snack
3:30
Afternoon Circle / Music, Review
4:00
Outside / Gross Motor Activity
4:45
Learning / Interest Center Activities
Dramatic Play, Creative Art, Computer Lab
5:30
Closing I Farewell
6:00
School Close
. Computer Lab: Each child and partner are scheduled for 30
minutes daily
. Reminder: Hand washing must take place before and after
snacks and lunch, and after toileting and outdoor play.
~ KEN~G, l~NDGREN, O'HARA, ABOONA, ~NC.
[29575 W. Higgins Road · Suite 400
Rosemont, Illinois 60018
(847) 518-9990 · Fax (847) 518-9987
email: kJoa@kloainc.com
MEMORANDUM TO:
Errol Oztekin, DDS
FROM:
Eric D. Russell
Luay R. Aboona, P .E.
DATE:
August 11, 2005
SUBJECT:
Site Traffic Analysis - Revised
Early Days Preschool & Childcare
253 E. Rand Road
Mount Prospect, Illinois
This memorandum presents the methodologies, findings, and recommendations of a site traffic
analysis conducted by Kenig, Lindgren, O'Hara, Aboona, Inc. (KLOA, Inc.) as part of a
Conditional Use application to convert the existing Souled Out Ministries building at 253 E.
Rand Road in Mount Prospect, Illinois to a preschool/childcare center. The site is bounded by
Rand Road on the northeast, the Allstate Insurance building (259 E. Rand Road) on the
southeast, residential properties to the southwest, and Pearl Vision on the northwest. It is located
within a B-3 community shopping district. Figure 1 shows the site location and Figure 2 shows
an aerial view of the site area.
The existing one-story 5,320 square foot building on the property currently hom~es Souled Out
Ministries, an inter-denominational youth church that will be relocating to 1750 West. Central
Road in Mount Prospect. The building is planned to be expanded with a one-story rear addition
that will increase the total gross floor area to 6,786 square feet. A playground will also be built
adjacent to the building addition. Site ingress and egress will continue to be provided from the
existing two driveways on Rand Road.
The purpose of this study was to (1) examine existing traffic conditions adjacent to the site, (2)
quantify the traffic generation from the proposed preschool/childcare center and assess the
impact that the center would have on traffic conditions adjacent to the site, (3) review site
circulation and parking, and (4) determine any street or access improvements necessary to
accommodate development-generated traffic.
Existing Conditions
Transportation conditions in the vicinity of the site were inventoried to obtain a database for
projecting future conditions. Three general components of existing conditions were considered:
(1) the geographical location of the site; (2) the characteristics of the area street system, including
lane usage and traffic control devices; and (3) existing traffic volumes.
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Existing Street System Characteristics
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In the vicinity of the site, Rand Road is a five-lane arterial oriented in a northwest-southeast
direction. Rand Road is under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT) and is designated as a Strategic Regional Arterial and a posted Class II Truck Route.
Rand Road carries approximately 29,400 vehicles per day and provides two lanes in each
direction and a center, two-way, left-turn lane. The posted speed limit on Rand Road is 40 miles
per hour and parking is not permitted on either side of the street.
The existing lane configurations on Rand Road at the site access driveways are shown in Figure
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Existing Traffic Volumes
Traffic counts were conducted at the two site access driveways on Rand Road during the
weekday morning (7:00-9:00 A.M.) and afternoon (4:00-6:00 P.M.) peak commuting period on
Wednesday, July 13, 2005. Because the site has an easement agreement with the adjoining
Allstate Insurance building to the east, allowing Allstate building tenants and visitors to use the
site's east driveway to access the Allstate parking lot, traffic counts of vehicles traveling to and
from the Allstate lot were also collected. The traffic count data indicates that the weekday
morning peak hour occurs from 7: 15 to 8: 15 A.M. and the weekday afternoon peak hour occurs
from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. The existing weekday morning and afternoon peak hour traffic volumes
are shown in Figure 4. Summaries of the traffic count data are contained in the Appendix of this
memorandum.
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259 E. RAND ROAD
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LEGEND
REPRESENTS ONE TRAVEL LANE
PROJECT:
TITLE:
PROJECT NO:
05-230
KLOA INC.
EARLY DAYS PRESCHOOL
& CHILDCARE
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
EXIS TING ROADW A Y CHARACTERIS TICS
FIGURE NO:
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ALLSTATE INSURANCE
259 E. RAND ROAD
LEGEND
00 - WEEKDAY AM PEAK HOUR
0:15-8:15 AM)
(00) - WEEKDAY PM PEAK HOUR
(5:00-6:00 PM)
· - MINIMAL VOLUME
(LESS THAN 5 VEHICLES)
PROJECT:
TITLE:
PROJECT NO:
05-230
KLOA INC.
EARLY DAYS PRESCHOOL
&CHllDCARE
MOUNT PROSPECT. ILLINOIS
EXISTING TRAFFIC VOLUMES
FIGURE NO:
4
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Early Days Preschool & Childcare Development Plan and Site Traffic
Site Development/Location
The proposed Early Days Preschool & Childcare will be located within the existing Souled Out
Ministries building at 253 E. Rand Road. The site is bounded by Rand Road on the northeast, the
Allstate Insurance building (259 E. Rand Road) on the southeast, residential properties to the
southwest, and Pearl Vision on the northwest. The existing one-story 5,320 square foot building
will be expanded with a one-story rear addition that will increase the total gross floor area to
6,786 square feet. A playground will also be built adjacent to the building addition. The facility
will serve a maximum enrollment of 94 children and will have a IS-person staff, up to 12 of
which may be on-site at any given time.
Site Accessibility and Circulation
Site ingress and egress will continue to be provided from the existing two driveways on Rand
Road. The west driveway is located approximately 'l4-mile east of the Rand Road/IL
83/Kensington Road intersection, the nearest traffic signal controlled intersection to the west.
The east driveway is located 115 feet from the west driveway and just under lf2-mile west of the
Business Center Drive intersection, the nearest traffic signal controlled intersection to the east.
Both driveways will continue to provide two-way traffic flow entering and exiting the property.
Per the easement agreement, the east driveway will also continue to be used to access the Allstate
Insurance building parking lot to the east of the site.
Vehicular circulation on the site will remain the same through the main parking areas on the
northeast and northwest sides of the building. The planned building addition and playground will
close off vehicular access around the rear of the building, thereby creating a parking area with a
"U"-configuration around the building. Emergency vehicles would still have access to the
building from three sides.
Student Arrival/Departure Policies
Early Days Preschool & Childcare will operate on weekdays from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Children will be enrolled in either a lf2-day program (mornings only) or a full-day program. As
such, all children will arrive in the morning, where parents will be required to park their cars,
escort their children into the front door of the building, and sign them in. There will be no
student drop-off/pick-up activity on the site. Children attending the morning programs will need
to be in attendance by 9:00 A.M. Those on the lf2-day program will be picked up prior to lunch at
12:00 PM. In the afternoon, parents will park their cars, sign out their children, and escort them
to their cars. The afternoon program ends at 5:30 P.M. although the facility will remain open
until 6 :00 P.M.
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Parking
Parking on site will remain in the same relative configuration as exists today, with the exception
that the rear drive aisle/parking area on the southwest side of the building will be eliminated by
the building expansion and playground. The site plan indicates 31 parking spaces, including 29
standard stalls and two accessible stalls, to serve staff and visitors of the preschool/childcare. The
Village parking code for daycare centers requires one space per employee and one space for each
10 licensed capacity slots. Based on a 15-person staff (although only 12 may be on site at any
given time) and 94-student capacity, the parking code would require 24 to 25 parking spaces.
Thus, the parking supply will exceed the Village Code for standard parking spaces and will
conform to the Code with regards to the number of accessible spaces. The parking stall
dimensions also conform to Village Code.
The Early Days site presently has five angled parking spaces located in a paved triangular-shaped
area along the east property line and the west face of the Allstate Insurance building. Based on
comments from Village staff, this parking area was reconfigured to a parallel parking
arrangement. The reconfiguration resulted in the loss of one parking stall. The easement
agreement with the adjacent Allstate Insurance building also permits tenants and visitors of the
building to utilize the Early Days parking lot, and tenants were observed parking in the spaces in
this triangular area. Assuming these spaces will continue to be used by Allstate building tenants
in the future, the remaining parking supply available to Early Days staff and visitors will be
approximately 27 spaces, which still exceeds the Village Code requirements for this
development. Due to the limitations in accessing these parallel spaces, their use should be limited
to low-turnover users (i.e., Early Days staff or Allstate building tenants only) and signed
accordingly.
Building Servicing
An outdoor trash enclosure will be located in the service area at the southeast corner of the site.
This area will also be used for deliveries. It is expected that one food service van will deliver to
the facility daily, arriving just prior to the lunchtime hour. The vans will park in the service area
to make the delivery, then make a three-point turnaround maneuver within the service area to exit
back to Rand Road. There is inadequate space available within the service area, however, for
refuse trucks to turnaround. Therefore, rear-loading refuse trucks will need to back into the
service area from the front (northeast) parking lot. Autoturns diagrams showing the maneuvering
patterns for both food service delivery vans and refuse trucks are included in the Appendix of
this report.
Directional Distribution of Site Traffic
The directions from which traffic will approach and depart the site are a function of several
variables, including the distribution of households in the area, the directionality of the street
system (i.e., one-way streets), and the volume of traffic on the adjoining streets. Based on these
variables as well as current traffic patterns in the area, the estimated directional distribution of
site-generated traffic is shown in Table 1.
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Table 1
DIRECTIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF SITE-GENERA TED TRAFFIC
Direction
Rand Road - To and From the North
Rand Road - To and From the South
Total
Percent of Traffic
50%
50%
100%
Site Traffic Generation
Weekday morning and afternoon peak-hour traffic generation estimates were developed for the
proposed Early Days Preschool & Childcare using rates contained in Trip Generation, ih
Edition, 2003, published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Based on a student
capacity of 94 children, the Early Days facility is estimated to generate approximately 75 new
vehicle trips during the morning and afternoon peak hours. Table 2 shows the calculation of
preschool/childcare traffic during the weekday peak hours. To provide the most conservative
analysis for the afternoon peak hour, this calculation assumes that all children will be enrolled for
the full-day program.
Table 2
TRAFFIC GENERA TED BY EARLY DAYS PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE
Number of Vehicle Tripsl
VVeekday VVeekday
A.M. Peak Hour P.M. Peak Hour
Enrollment
Development/Land Use Capacity Enter Exit Total Enter Exit Total Daily
Early Days Preschool & 96 students 40 35 75 35 40 75 430
Childcare2
I Trip generation rates based on Trip Generation, 7'h Edition, Institute of Transportation Engineers, 2003.
2 Based on ITE Land Use Code 565 - Day Care Center.
Site Traffic Assignment
The weekday morning and afternoon peak-hour trips projected to be generated by the Early Days
Preschool & Childcare were assigned to the area street system based on the directional
distribution shown in Table 1. Figure 6 shows the assignment of the site-generated peak hour
traffic volumes.
Total Projected Traffic Volumes
The site-generated traffic volumes (Figure 6) were combined with the existing traffic volumes
(Figure 4) to obtain the total projected peak-hour traffic volumes, shown in Figure 7.
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259 E. RAND ROAD
LEGEND
00 - WEEKDAY AM PEAK HOUR
(7:15-8:15 AM)
(00) - WEEKDA Y PM PEAK HOUR
(5:00-6:00 PM)
. - MINIMAL VOLUME
(LESS THAN 5 VEHICLES)
TITLE:
PROJECT NO:
EARLY DAYS PRESCHOOL
& CHILDCARE
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
SITE GENERA TED TRAFFIC VOLUMES
05-230
KLOA INC.
FIGURE NO:
6
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ALLSTATE INSURANCE
259 E. RAND ROAD
LEGEND
00 - WEEKDAY AM PEAK HOUR
(7:15-8:15 AM)
(00) - WEEKDAY PM PEAK HOUR
(5:00-6:00 PM)
. - MINIMAL VOLUME
(LESS THAN 5 VEHICLES)
PROJEC T:
TITLE:
PROJECT NO:
05-230
KLOA INC.
EARLY DAYS PRESCHOOL
& CHILDCARE
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
TOT AL PROJEC TED TRAFFIC VOLUMES
FIGURE NO:
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Traffic Analysis
Intersection capacity analyses were performed for the intersections of the site access driveways
with Rand Road to determine the operation of the existing street system, evaluate the incremental
impact of the proposed Early Days Preschool & Childcare, and determine the ability of existing
street system to accommodate future traffic demands. Analyses were performed for the following
weekday morning and afternoon peak hour traffic conditions:
1. Existing traffic volumes
2. Total projected traffic volumes (includes Early Days Preschool & Childcare traffic)
The traffic analyses were performed using HCS2000 computer software, which is based on the
methodologies outlined in the Transportation Research Board's Highway Capacity Manual
(HeM), 2000. The ability of an intersection to accommodate traffic flow is expressed in terms of
level of service, which is assigned a letter grade from A to F based on the average control delay
experienced by vehicles passing through the intersection. Control delay is that portion of the total
delay attributed to a traffic signal or stop sign control operation, and includes initial deceleration
delay, queue move-up time, stopped delay, and final acceleration delay. Level of Service A is the
highest grade (best traffic flow and least delay), Level of Service E represents saturated or at-
capacity conditions, and Level of Service F is the lowest grade (oversaturated conditions,
extensive delays). Typically, Level of Service D is the lowest acceptable grade for peak-hour
conditions in a suburban environment like Mount Prospect.
For private driveways controlled by stop signs, such as the access driveways to the Early Days
Preschool & Childcare, levels of service are calculated for vehicles on the driveways. Level of
Service F occurs when there are not enough suitable gaps in the flow of traffic on the major
(uncontrolled) street to allow driveway traffic to safely enter the major street flow. The Highway
Capacity Manual levels of service and the corresponding control delay for unsignalized
intersections are shown in Table 3. Summaries of the capacity analysis results are presented in
Table 4. All output worksheets used for these analyses are also contained in the Appendix.
Table 3
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA - UNSIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS
Level of Service
A
B
C
D
E
F
Average Control Delay (seconds per vehicle)
0-10
>10-15
> 15 - 25
> 25 - 35
> 35 - 50
> 50
Source: Highway Capacity Manual, 2000.
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Table 4
SUMMARY OF INTERSECTION CAPACITY ANALYSIS
Existing Conditions Total Projected Conditions
AM PM AM PM
Peak Hour Peak Hour Peak Hour Peak Hour
Intersection LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay
Rand Road / West C 22.1 C 18.0 C 22.8 C 19.8
Access Driveway!
Rand Road / East C 22.1 C 18.3 C 23.1 C 19.1
Access Drivewayl
Note: LOS=LeveI of Service; Delay is measured in seconds.
1 Represents operation of Site Access Driveway approach.
Traffic Evaluation and Gap Study
The capacity analysis results in Table 4 indicate that the two site access driveways presently
operate at satisfactory levels of service during the weekday peak hours and will continue to do so
with the addition of traffic generated by the Early Days Preschool & Childcare facility. To further
evaluate the level of difficulty motorists will have turning left from the site onto Rand Road, a
traffic gap study was performed. The gap study showed that there were approximately 82 gaps in
the flow of traffic on Rand Road of sufficient length to theoretically allow up to 208 vehicles to
turn left from the site during the weekday morning peak hour. During the weekday afternoon
peak hour there were approximately 48 gaps of sufficient length to theoretically allow up to 100
vehicles to turn left from the site. The gap study results are contained in the Appendix. Based on
this information, there are more than a sufficient number of traffic gaps on Rand Road to
accommodate the exiting traffic from the Early Days facility during the peak hours.
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Conclusions and Recommendations
Based on the proposed Early Days Preschool & Childcare development plan and the preceding
site traffic analysis, the following conclusions and recommendations are made:
· The volume of traffic generated by the Early Days Preschool & Childcare will be low and can
be adequately accommodated on the adjacent street system with minimal impact.
· Having two access driveways on Rand Road will efficiently disperse site traffic.
· The two driveways will operate at good levels of service during the weekday morning and
afternoon peak hours with moderately low delays to motorists exiting the site on Rand Road.
· There are more than a sufficient number of gaps in the flow of traffic on Rand Road to
accommodate the exiting traffic from the Early Days facility during the peak hours.
· Each driveway is adequately designed with a single entrance and exit lane.
· Stop signs should be posted on the exit lane of the two access driveways.
· Vehicular circulation through the site and parking areas will be safe and efficient.
· While the planned building addition and playground will close off vehicular access around
the rear of the building, emergency vehicles will still have access to the building from three
sides.
· School policies will require parents to park and escort their children into the school. There
will be no student drop-off/pick-up activity on the site.
· The 31-space parking supply indicated on the site plan (29 standard stalls and 2 accessible
stalls) conforms to or exceeds Village Code requirements pertaining to the number of
standard and accessible stalls and the parking stall dimensions.
· Should Allstate building tenants continue to make use of the parallel parking spaces on the
east side of the property, as permitted by the easement agreement, there will still be an
adequate parking supply to accommodate the needs ofthe Early Days staff and visitors.
· Due to the limitations in accessing these parallel spaces, their use should be limited to Early
Days staff and Allstate building tenants only, with signs posted accordingly.
· Food service delivery vans and refuse trucks will service the building from the service area in
the southeast comer of the site.
· The service area has been designed to accommodate a three-point turnaround maneuver of
the food service delivery vans and those parking in the parallel spaces.
· The parking lot has also been designed to accommodate the backing maneuvers of refuse
trucks.
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APPENDIX
M'l'.PROSPECT, IL
RAND ROAD & NORTH DRIVEWAY -SOULED CUT 1:HNISTRIES
WEDNESDAY 7/13/05
TURNS/TEAPAC(Ver 3.43.14] - 60-Minute Vol'Wnes: by Movement
Beg-in N-Approach E-Approach S-,Approach W-Appraach Tnt
Time RT TH LT RT TH LT RT TH LT RT TH LT Total
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700 1 1361 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1362
715 0 1385 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1385
730 0 1331 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1331
745 0 1:243 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1243
800 0 1129 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1129
815 0 802 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 802*
830 0 536 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 536*
845 0 273 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 273*
----- --------------- -------------- -------------- ----------......_-- -----
1600 1 984 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 985
1615 1 971 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 972
1630 :2 959 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 961
1645 :2 9a6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 gea
1700 2 995 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 997
1715 1 774 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 775*
1730 0 524 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 524*
1745 0 264 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 264*
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TURNS/TEAPACrVer 3.43.14} - GO-Minute VolUltl$s: Appr/Exit Totals
Begin Approach Totals Exit Totals Int
Time N E S W' N E S W Total
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700 1362 0 0 0 0 0 1361 1 1362
715 1385 0 0 0 0 0 1385 0 1385
730 1331 0 0 0 0 0 1331 0 1331
745 1243 0 0 0 0 0 1243 0 1243
800 1129 0 0 0 0 0 1129 0 1129
815 802 0 0 0 0 0 802 0 802*
830 536 0 0 0 0 0 536 0 536*
845 273 0 0 0 0 0 273 0 273*
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1600 9S5 0 0 0 0 0 984 1 965
1615 972 0 0 0 0 0 971 1 972
1630 961 0 0 0 0 0 959 2 961
1645 988 0 0 0 0 0 966 2 988
1700 997 0 0 0 0 0 995 .2 997
1715 775 0 0 0 0 0 774 1 775*
1730 524 0 0 0 0 0 524 0 524*
1745 264 0 0 0 0 0 264 0 264*
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MT.l?ROSPECT, IL
RAND ROAD & SOUTH DRIVEWAY -SOULED OUT MINISTRIES
WEDNESDAY 7/13/05
TURNS!TEAPAC(Ver 3.43.14] - 60-M.i.nute Volumes: by Movement
Begin N-Approach E-Approach S~Approach W-Approach Int
Time RT 'l'H LT RT TH LT RT TH LT RT TH LT Total
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700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 551 1 0 0 0 552
715 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 587 1 1 0 0 589
730 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 551 1 1 0 0 55.3
745 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 526 1 1 0 0 528
800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 554 1 1 0 0 556
815 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 425 1 0 0 0 426*
830 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 312 1 0 0 0 313*
845 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 186 1 0 0 0 167*
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1600 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1122 0 4 0 1 1129
1615 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1143 0 4 0 2 1152
1630 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1183 0 4 0 2 1192
1645 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1235 1 6 0 2 1249
1700 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1335 2 6 0 3 1351
1715 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1025 2 4 0 2 1036*
1730 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 681 2 3 0 2 691*
1745 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 344 1 1 0 2 346*
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TURNS/TEAPAC(Ver 3.43.14] - 60-Minute Volumes: Appr/Exit Totals
Begin Approach Totals Exit Totals Int
Time N E S W N E S W Total
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700 0 0 552 0 551 0 0 1 552
715 0 0 sse 1 587 0 1 1 S89
730 0 0 552 1 551 0 1 1 553
745 0 0 527 1 526 0 1 1 528
800 0 0 555 1 554 0 1 1 556
815 0 0 426 0 425 0 0 1 426*
830 0 0 313 0 312 0 0 1 313*
845 0 0 187 0 186 0 0 1 187*
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1600 2 0 1122 5 1123 0 4 2 ' 1129
1615 3 0 1143 6 1145 0 4- 3 1152
1630 :3 0 1183 6 1185 0 4 3 1192
1645 5 0 1236 8 1237 0 6 6 1249
1700 5 0 1337 9 1338 0 6 7 1351
1715 3 0 1027 6 1027 0 4. 5 1036*
1730 :3 0 683 5 683 0 3 5 691*
1745 0 0 345 3 346 0 1 1 348*
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RAND ROAD & SOUTH DRIVEWAY - ALLSTATE
WEDNESDAY 7/13/05 #1 IN, #2 OUT
TURNS/TEAPAC[Ver 3.43.14] - 60-~nute Volumes: by Movement
Begin N-Approach E-Approach S-Approach W-Approach Int
Time RT '1'H 1.'1' RT TEl: LT RT TB LT RT TH 1.'1' Tota.l
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700 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
715 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
730 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
745 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
800 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
SlS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1*
830 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1*
845 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1*
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1600 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
1615 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
1630 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
1645 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
1700 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
1715 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7*
1730 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7*
1745 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4*
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TURNS I 'l'EAPAC [Ver 3.43.14J - 60-Minute Volumes: Appr/Exit Totals
Begin Approach 'l'otals Exit Totals Int
Time .N E S W N E S W Total
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700 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
715 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1. 1
730 1. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1. 1
745 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
BOO 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
815 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1*
830 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1*
845 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1*
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1600 7 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 7
1615 8 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 S
1630 7 0 0 0 0 0 4 3 7
1645 9 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 9
1700 11 0 0 0 0 0 5 6 11
1715 7 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 7*
1730 7 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 7*
1745 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 4*
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TWO-WAY STOP CONTROL SUMMARY
General Information Site Information
Analyst EDR Intersection Rand Road / West Site
Agency/Co. KLOA, Inc. Driveway
Jurisdiction Mount Prospect, IL
Date Performed 7/15/05 ^ nalysis Year 2005
Analvsis Time Period Existing AM Peak Hour
Project Description Oztekin Day Care Center
East/West Street: Rand Road North/South Street: West Site Access Driveway
I ntersection Orientation: East-West Study Period (hrs): 0.25
Vehicle Volumes and Adjustments
Maior Street Eastbound Westbound
Movement 1 2 3 4 5 6
L T R L T R
Volume (veh/h) 45 1385 2 2 585 10
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95
Hourly Flow Rate 0 1457 2 2 615 0
\leh/Ii )
Proportion of heavy 0 0
vehicles, PHV - -- - -
Median type Two Way Left Turn Lane
RT Channelized? 0 0
Lanes 0 2 0 1 2 0
Configuration T TR L T
Upstream Siqnal 1 1
Minor Street Northbound Southbound
Movement 7 8 9 10 11 12
L T R L T R
Volume (veh/h) 2 0 2 30 1130 60
Peak-hour factor, PH F 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95
Hourly Flow Rate 2 0 2 0 0 0
veh/h)
Proportion of heavy 0 0 0 0 2 5
vehicles, P HV
Percent grade (%) 0 0
Flared approach N N
Storage 0 0
RT Channelized? 0 0
Lanes . 0 1 0 0 0 0
Configuration LTR
Control Delav, Queue LenQth, Level of Service
Approach EB WB Northbound Southbound
Movement 1 4 7 8 9 10 11 12
Lane Configuration L LTR
Volume, v (vph) 2 4
Capacity, cm (vph) 465 214
v/c ratio 0.00 0.02
Queue length (95%) 0.01 0.06
Control Delay (s/veh) 12.8 22.1
LOS B C
Approach delay -- -- 22.1
(s1veh)
Approach LOS -- -- C
HCS2000™
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TWO-WA Y STOP CONTROL SUMMARY
General Information Site Information
Analvst EDR Intersection Rand Road / West Site
Agency/Co. KLOA, Inc. Driveway
Jurisdiction Mount Prospect, IL
Date Performed 7/15/05 ^nalysis Year 2005
Ana/vsis Time Period Existinq PM Peak Hour
Proiect Description Oztekin Day Care Center
EastlWest Street Rand Road North/South Street: West Site Access Driveway
Intersection Orientation: East-West Study Period (hrs)~: 0.25
Vehicle Volumes and Adiustments
Maior Street Eastbound Westbound
Movement 1 2 3 4 5 6
L T R L T R
Volume (veh/h) 45 995 2 2 1340 10
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95
Hourly Flow Rate 0 1047 2 2 1410 0
(veh/h)
Proportion of heavy 0 0
vehicles, PHV -- - - --
Median type Two Way Left Turn Lane
RT Channelized? 0 0
Lanes 0 2 0 1 2 0
Configuration T TR L T
Upstream SiQnal 1 1
Minor Street Northbound Southbound
Movement 7 8 9 10 11 12
L T R L T R
Volume (veh/hf 2 0 2 30 1130 60
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95
Hourly Flow Rate 2 0 2 0 0 0
veh/h)
Proportion of heavy 0 0 0 0 2 5
Ivehicles, P HV
Percent grade (%) 0 0
Flared approach N N
Storage 0 0
RT Channelized? 0 0
Lanes 0 1 0 0 0 0
Configuration LTR
Control Delav, Queue Lenath, Level of Service
~pproach EB WB Northbound Southbound
Movement 1 4 7 8 9 10 11 12
Lane Configuration L LTR
Volume, v (vph) 2 4
Capacity, cm (vph) 665 281
v/c ratio 0.00 0.01
Queue length (95%) 0.01 0.04
Control Delav (s/veh) 10.4 18.0
LOS B C
APproach delay -- -- 18.0
s/veh)
iApproach LOS -- - C
HCS2000™
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TWO-WA Y STOP CONTROL SUMMARY
General Information Site Information
Analyst EDR Intersection
Aoencv/Co. KLOA, Inc. Jurisdiction Mount Prospect, IL
Date Performed 7/15/05 Analvsis Year 2005
Analysis Time Period Existina AM Peak Hour
Proiect Description Oztekin Dav Care Center
EasUWest Street: Rand Road North/South Street: East Site Access Driveway
Intersection Orientation: East-West Study Period (hrs): 0.25
Vehicle Volumes and Adjustments
Maior Street Eastbound Westbound
Movement 1 2 3 4 5 6
L T R L T R
Volume (veh/h) 45 1385 2 2 585 10
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95
Hourly Flow Rate 0 1457 2 2 615 0
veh/h)
Proportion of heavy 0 0
!vehicles, PHV - - -- --
Median type Two Way Left Turn Lane
RT Channelized? 0 0
Lanes 0 2 0 1 2 0
Config u ration T TR L T
Upstream Siqnal 1 1
Minor Street Northbound Southbound
Movement 7 8 9 10 11 12
L T R L T R
Volume (veh/h) 2 0 2 30 1130 60
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.95 0.'95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95
Hourly Flow Rate 2 0 2 0 0 0
veh/h)
Proportion of heavy 0 0 0 0 2 5
vehicles, P HV
Percent grade (%) 0 0
Flared approach N N
Storage 0 0
RT Channelized? 0 0
Lanes 0 1 0 0 0 0
Configuration LTR
Control Delay, Queue Lenath, Level of Service
IApproach EB WB Northbound Southbound
Movement 1 4 7 8 9 10 11 12
Lane Configuration L LTR
Volume, v (vph) 2 4
Capacity, cm (vph) 465 214
vlc ratio 0.00 0.02
Queue length (95%) 0.01 0.06
Control Delay (s/veh) 12.8 22.1
LOS B C
Approach delay -- - 22.1
(s/veh)
IApproach LOS -- -- C
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Analyst EDR Intersection Rand Road / East Site
Aaencv/Co. KLOA, Inc. Driveway
Date Performed 7/15/05 Jurisdiction A4ountProspec~ IL
IAnalvsis Time Period ExistinG PA4 Peak Hour !Analvsis Year 2005
Project Description Oztekin Day Care Center
EastlWest Street: Rand Road North/South Street: East Site Access Drivewav
Intersection Orientation: East-West Study Period (hrs): 0.25
Vehicle Volumes and Adjustments
Maior Street Eastbound Westbound
Movement 1 2 3 4 5 6
L T R L T R
Volume (veh/h) 45 995 5 2 1335 10
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95
Hourly Flow Rate 0 1047 5 2 1405 0
veh/Ii )
Proportion of heavy 0 0
vehicles, PHV - - -- -
Median type Two Way Left Tum Lane
RT Channelized? 0 0
Lanes 0 2 0 1 2 0
Configuration T TR L T
Upstream Sianal 1 1
Minor Street Northbound Southbound
Movement 7 8 9 10 11 12
L T R L T R
VOlume (veh/h) 5 0 5 30 1130 60
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95
Hourly Flow Rate 5 0 5 0 0 0
veh/h)
Proportion of heavy 0 0 0 0 2 5
!vehicles, PHV
Percent grade (%) 0 0
Flared approach N N
Storage 0 0
RT Channelized? 0 0
Lanes 0 1 0 0 0 0
Configuration LTR
Control Delav, Queue Lenath, Level of Service
APproach EB WB Northbound Southbound
Movement 1 4 7 8 9 10 11 12
Lane Configuration L LTR
Volume, v (vph) 2 10
Capacity, cm (vph) 664 281
v/c ratio 0.00 0.04
Queue length (95%) 0.01 0.11
Control Delay (s/veh) 10.4 18.3
LOS B C
Approach delay - - 18.3
fslveh)
IApproach LOS -- - C
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Analyst EDR Intersection Rand Road / West Site
Drivewa y
AQency/Co. KLOA, Inc. Jurisdiction Mount Prospect, IL
Date Performed 7/15/05 'Analysis Year 2005
Analysis Time Period Projected AM Peak Hour
Project Description Oztekin Day Care Center
EastlWest Street: Rand Road North/South Street: West Site Access Driveway
Intersection Orientation: East-West Study Period (hrs): 0.25
Vehicle Volumes and Adjustments
Maior Street Eastbound Westbound
Movement 1 2 3 4 5 6
L T R L T R
Volume (veh/h) 45 1390 15 15 590 10
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95
Hourly Flow Rate 0 1463 15 15 621 0
veh/h)
Proportion of heavy 0 0
lVehicles, P HV -" -- - --
Median type Two Way Left Turn Lane
RT Channelized? 0 0
Lanes 0 2 0 1 2 0
Configuration T TR L T
Upstream Signal 1 1
Minor Street Northbound Southbound
Movement 7 8 9 10 11 12
L T R L T R
lVolume (veh/h) 10 0 15 30 1130 60
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95
Hourly Flow Rate 10 0 15 0 0 0
veh/h)
Proportion of heavy 0 0 0 0 2 5
wehicles, P HV
Percent grade (%) 0 0
Flared approach N N
Storage 0 0
RT Channelized? 0 0
Lanes 0 1 0 0 0 0
Configuration LTR
Control Delay, Queue Lenath, Level of Service
[Approach EB WB Northbound Southbound
Movement 1 4 7 8 9 10 11 12
Lane Configuration L LTR
Volume, v (vph) 15 25
Capacity, cm (vph) 458 227
w/c ratio 0.03 0.11
Queue length (95%) 0.10 0.37
Control Delay (s/veh) 13.1 22.8
LOS B C
Approach delay -- -. 22.8
(s/veh)
Approach LOS -- -- C
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Aoemcv ICo. KLOA, Inc. Driveway
Jurisdiction Mount Prospect, IL
Date Performed 7/15/05 I^-nalysis Year 2005
Analysis Time Period Proiected PM Peak Hour
Proiect Description Oztekin Day Care Center
EastlWest Street: Rand Road North/South Street: West Site Access Driveway
Intersection Orientation: East-West Study Period (hrs): 0.25
Vehicle Volumes and Adiustments
Maior Street Eastbound Westbound
Movement 1 2 3 4 5 6
L T R L T R
!Volume (veh/h) 45 1000 10 15 1345 10
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95
Hourly Flow Rate 0 1052 10 15 1415 0
veh/h)
Proportion of heavy 0 0
vehicles, PHV - -- -- -
Median type Two Way Left Turn Lane
RT Channelized? 0 0
Lanes 0 2 0 1 2 0
Configuration T TR L T
Upstream Signal 1 1
Minor Street Northbound Southbound
Movement 7 8 9 10 11 12
L T R L T R
Volume (veh/h) 15 0 15 30 1130 60
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95
Hourly Flow Rate 15 0 15 0 0 0
veh/h)
Proportion of heavy 0 0 0 0 2 5
vehicles, P HV
Percent grade (%) 0 0
Flared approach N N
Storage 0 0
RT Channelized? 0 0
Lanes 0 1 0 0 0 0
Configuration LTR
Control Delav, Queue LenQth, Level of Service
Approach EB WB Northbound Southbound
Movement 1 4 7 8 9 10 11 12
Lane Configuration L LTR
Volume, v (v ph) 15 30
Capacity, cm (vph) 658 273
'rille ratio 0.02 0.11
Queue length (95%) 0.07 0.37
Control Delay (s/veh) 10.6 19.8
LOS B C
Approach delay -- - 19.8
(s/veh)
[Approach LOS -- - C
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Drivewa y
Agency/Co. KLOA, Inc. Jurisdiction h4ountProspec~ IL
Date Performed 7/15/05 nalysis Year 2005
Analysis Time Period Projected AM Peak Hour
Project Description Oztekin Day Care Center
EastlWest Street: Rand Road North/South Street: East Site Access Driveway
Intersection Orientation: East-West Study Period (hrs): 0.25
!Vehicle Volumes and Adjustments
Major Street Eastbound Westbound
Movement 1 2 3 4 5 6
L T R L T R
Volume (veh/h) 45 1400 5 5 600 10
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95
Hourly Flow Rate 0 1473 5 5 631 0
veh/h)
Proportion of heavy 0 0
Ivehicles, PHV - - -- -
Median type Two Way Left Turn Lane
RT Channelized? 0 0
Lanes 0 2 0 1 2 0
Config uration T TR L T
Upstream Signal 1 1
Minor Street Northbound Southbound
Movement 7 8 9 10 11 12
L T R L T R
lVolume (veh/h) 5 0 5 30 1130 60
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95
Hourly Flow Rate 5 0 5 0 0 0
:'veh/h)
Proportion of heavy 0 O. 0 0 2 5
'Vehicles, PHV
Percent grade (%) 0 0
Flared approach N N
Storag e 0 0
RT Channelized? 0 0
Lanes 0 1 0 0 0 0
Config u ration LTR
Control Delay, Queue Lenath, Level of Service
Approach EB WB Northbound Southbound
Movement 1 4 7 8 9 10 11 12
Lane Configuration L LTR
lVolume, v (vph) 5 10
!capacity, cm (vph) 458 209
vlc ratio 0.01 0.05
Queue length (95%) 0.03 0.15
Control Delay (s/veh) 12.9 23.1
LOS B C
Approach delay -- -- 23.1
(s/veh)
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Rand Road (US 12)
Early Days Preschool Driveways
7:00-8:00AM
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;::::::: Number of Cars able to Number of Number of Vehicles Able
Gap length (sees) utilize gap Combined Gaps to Exit Site
~ 7.5-11 1 36 36
11.0-14.5 2 12 24
14.5-18.0 3 16 48
18.0-21.5 4 7 28
21.5-25.0 5 1 5
25.0-28.5 6 3 18
28.5-32.0 7 7 49
32.0-35.5 8 0 0
35.5-39.0 9 0 0
39.0-42.5 10 0 0
42.5-46.0 11 0 0
46.0-49.5 12 0 0
49.5-53.0 13 0 0
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Major Street:
on/Near:,
Time Period:
Analyst:
Early Days Preschool & Childcare
Rand Road (US 12)
Early Days Preschool Driveways
4:00-5:00PM
EDR
Number of Cars able to
utilize gap
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Gap Length (sees)
7.5-11
11.0-14.5
14.5-18.0
18.0-21.5
21.5-25.0
25.0-28.5
28.5-32.0
32.0-35.5
35.5-39.0
39.0-42.5
42.5-46.0
46.0-49.5
49.5-53.0
TOTAL
Number of
Combined Gaps
27
8
6
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Number of Vehicles Able
to Exit Site
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September 1,2005
William 1. Cooney, AlCP
Director of Community Development
Village of Mount Prospect
100 S. Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, lL 60056
Dear Mr. Cooney,
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of my Conditional Use Permit for a
daycare facility by a 5-0 vote. Our case is scheduled to go before the Village Board for the
Ordinance's tirst reading on September 6,2005.
I am requesting that the Village Board waive the second reading, tentatively scheduled for the
second Village Board meeting, and take final action at the September 6, 2005 meeting. I would
like the second reading waived so that we can attain a Special Use Permit before applying for a
Building Permit. Since the facility has to be fully completed in order to obtain a DCFS Permit,
the earlier approval will benefit us, due to the faet that the outside improvements to the building
can be achieved prior to possible undesirable weather conditions of the winter months.
I appreciate your assistance in facilitating this request. Should you have any questions, please
feel free to contact us at 847/284-7100.
Sincerely,
~ J\J,llA-
Sheila Miller
Director
Early Days Preschool & Childcare
253 East Rand Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 253 EAST RAND ROAD
WHEREAS, Marc Callero and Vince Sommer (hereinafter referred to as "Petitioners") have filed a
petition for a Conditional Use permit with respect to property located at 253 East Rand Road,
(hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property") and legally described as follows:
Lot 4 (except the easterly 60.0 feet thereof) in Maple Crest Subdivision being a
Subdivision of part of the Northeast Y4 of Sec 34, Township 42 North, Range 11
East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded
October 28, 1958, as document # 17360466, in Cook County, Illinois.
Property Index Number: 03-34-200-055-0000
and
WHEREAS, the Petitioners seek a Conditional Use permit to allow a daycare facility in the B3
(Community Shopping) zoning district; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on the request for a Conditional Use being the subject of
PZ- 30-05 before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Mount Prospect on the 25th
day of August, 2005, pursuant to proper legal notice having been published in the Mount Prospect
Journal & Topics on the 10th day of August, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has submitted its findings and recommendations to
the President and Board of Trustees in support of the request being the subject of P-Z 30-05; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect have given
consideration to the request herein and have determined that the same meets the standards of the
Village and that the granting of the proposed Conditional Use permit would be in the best interest of the
Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: The recitals set forth are incorporated as findings offact by the President and Board
of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect.
SECTION TWO: The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby
grant a Conditional Use, as provided in Section 14.203.F.7 of the Village Code, to allow the
development of a daycare center in a B3 (Community Shopping) zoning district, as shown on the Site
Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof as Exhibit "A."
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PZ- 30-05,253 E. Rand Road
SECTION THREE: Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy relative to the Conditional Use,
the following conditions and/or written documentation shall be fulfilled:
1) The Early Days facility be constructed in accordance with the plans prepared by HKM
Architect, dated August 12, 2005, with landscape revisions to include additional year-round
plants that screen the parking lot along the west lot line;
2) Compliance with the Building and Fire Code requirements, which include but are not limited
to the installation of sprinklers and fire alarm systems;
3) Future improvements that exceed 1.5 square feet shall comply with all Village Codes
including but not limited to the Development Code;
4) The Village reserves the right to review any traffic related matters created by the use and
require any necessary measures needed to address them; and
5) The Petitioner shall obtain the necessary permits and authorizations from the appropriate
agencies.
SECTION FOUR: The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record a certified copy of this
Ordinance with the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County.
SECTION FIVE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval
and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
PASSED and APPROVED this
day of
,2005.
Paul Wrn. Hoefert
Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
FROM: VEHICLE I EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT
TO: VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL E. JANONIS
DATE: AUGUST 25, 2005
SUBJECT: 2005 NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE VEHICLE AUCTION
As you are aware, each year the Northwest Municipal Conference hosts two vehicle auctions in
the fall. This year the Village of Mount Prospect will be hosting the first auction on September
17,2005, at the Public Works Facility. Hosting this auction proves to be a great benefit to the
Village and we have hosted the auction for several years. There is a 5% administration fee
charged to the member communities, but the host community is only charged a 2.5%
administration fee.
The Village will have eleven (11) cars, one (1) truck, three (3) vans and one (1) piece of
miscellaneous equipment that have been replaced and are available for the above-mentioned
auction.
Attached is an ordinance declaring the fifteen retired vehicles and one piece of equipment
surplus. With your concurrence, I would like to present this ordinance to the Mayor and Board of
Trustees for their consideration at the September 6, 2005 Village Board Meeting.
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ames E. Guenth r
Glen R. Andler
Director of Public Works
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
WHEREAS, in the opinion of at least three-fourths of the corporate authorities of the
Village of Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois, it has been determined that it is no
longer necessary, useful, or in the best interest of the Village of Mount Prospect to
retain the personal property specified herein; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Mount Prospect that the best interests of the Village would be served by
the sale of the personal property at a public auction conducted by the Northwest
Municipal Conference, which auction will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2005
at 10:00 AM. at the Mount Prospect Public Works Facility, 1700 W. Central Road,
Mount Prospect, Illinois.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: In accordance with the provisions of Section 65 5/11-76-4 of the
Illinois Compiled Statutes, the corporate authorities of the Village of Mount Prospect
find that the items of personal property listed on the attached, which are owned by
the Village of Mount Prospect, are no longer useful or necessary to the Village and
that the best interests of the Village will be served by selling said personal property at
a public auction being the subject of this Ordinance, to the highest bidder.
SECTION TWO: The Northwest Municipal Conference shall conduct a public auction
on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 10:00 AM. at the Mount Prospect Public Works
Facility, 1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Anyone interested may view
the personal property at this location and date between the hours of 8:00 AM. and
10:00 AM.
SECTION THREE: The Northwest Municipal Conference will cause a public notice
informing the general public of this public auction to be published in a newspaper of
general circulation.
SECTION FOUR: No bid shall be accepted for the sale of any item which is less
than the minimum value set forth on the attached list, unless the Village Manager or
the designee of the Village Manager so authorizes at the time of the auction.
Vehicle auction
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SECTION FIVE: Within ten (10) days after the successful bid is accepted, the
successful bidder shall tender to the Village of Mount Prospect the consideration
specified in the bid accepted and upon receipt of such consideration, the Village
Manager is hereby authorized to transfer title of said personal property to the
successful bidder.
SECTION SIX: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by
law.
AYES:
NAYS:
PASSED and APPROVED this
day of
,2005.
Irvana K. Wilks
Village President
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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Auction
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ITEMS TO BE PLACED FOR AUCTION
SEPTEMBER 17, 2005
MOUNT PROSPECT PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
1700 WEST CENTRAL ROAD
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
Village V.I.N. Year/Make/Model Type Minimum
I.D. Price
2743A 1 GNEG25KORF153888 1994 Chevrolet Van $ 200.00
4514A 1 GNGC26K3RJ350263 1994 Chevrolet Suburban $ 200.00
4542A 1GCGC24K4RE174814 1994 Chevrolet Truck $ 200.00
1-23A 1G1BL52P2TR126389 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Car $ 200.00
2708A 1G1 BL52PXTR127256 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Car $ 200.00
307A 2FAFP71VV63X196698 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Car $ 200.00
312A 2FAFP71VV2YX165813 2000 Ford Crown Victoria Car $ 200.00
319A 2FAFP71VV4YX165814 2000 Ford Crown Victoria Car $ 200.00
P-3A 2FAFP71VV02X148547 2002 Ford Crown Victoria Car $ 500.00
P-6A 2FAFP71VV43X196697 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Car $ 2000.00
P-7A 2FAFP71VV63X196698 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Car $ 2000.00
P -12A 2FAFP71VV43X196702 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Car $ 2000.00
P-14A 2FAFP71VV63X196703 2003 Ford Crown Vic Car $ 2000.00
P-35A 2FAFP71 VV6YX165815 2000 Ford Crown Vic Car $ 200.00
506A 1 FMEE11 H9RHB71812 1994 Ford E150 Van $ 500.00
30T711204 Ingersoll-Rand T30 Air Compressor $ 50.00
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
DATE: JULY 6,2005
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION FOR A COMPREHENSIVE AUDIT POLICY
TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
PURPOSE:
To present elements of a formal audit policy for use by Village Officials and staff in its
oversight of the independent audit of the Village's financial statements.
BACKGROUND:
In November 2004, the Village conducted an RFP process for audit services. During
discussion for awarding the audit services contract the Board felt a more formal audit policy
was needed. At the Board's direction, I researched establishing a formal audit committee
and the creation of a comprehensive audit policy for the procurement of audit services.
The purpose of the policy is to assign oversight responsibility for the independent audit of
the Village's financial statements from the selection of the independent auditor to the
resolution of audit findings. The policy will also provide comprehensive guidelines and
directions for procuring audit services. Finally, the policy will address procedures for
monitoring compliance of the Village's fraud risk assessment program (as required by SAS-
99, Statement of Auditing Standards).
DISCUSSION:
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has developed recommended
practices covering various areas of public finance including the establishment of an audit
committee and the procurement of audit services. In addition, Generally Accepted Auditing
Standards (GMS) require that auditors inform the audit committee (or its equivalent) of
important matters related to the financial statement audit.
Currently, the Village's Purchasing Policy provides guidance for selecting an auditor.
Presentations by the auditor to the Finance Commission and Board of Trustees are utilized
to meet the GMS requirement for information sharing. Although these procedures have
worked well to this point, a comprehensive policy which includes an independent audit
committee will help enhance the financial statement auditor's real and perceived
independence by providing a direct link between the auditor and governing board.
1)
Audit Policy Recommendations
July 6, 2005
Page 2
Recommendations being presented for inclusion in the Village's audit policy come directly
from GFOA recommended practices. Listed below are elements that would be included in
a formal audit policy for the Village.
Audit Committee - As mentioned previously, an independent audit committee would be
established to enhance an auditor's independence by providing a link between the auditor
and governing board. The committee is advisory in nature and assists management and
the governing board to ensure a fair presentation of the financial statements and for
obtaining and monitoring the annual audit. Recommendations for establishing an audit
committee per GFOA recommended practices are as follows:
. A separate independent audit committee will be formally established by ordinance to
enhance the independence of the external auditor and the reliability of the audited
financial statements.
. Members of the audit committee shall collectively posses the expertise and
experience in governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and finance
needed to understand and resolve issues raised by the independent audit. When
necessary or otherwise desirable, members of the audit committee should be
selected from outside the government to provide the needed expertise and
experience.
. A majority of the members of the audit committee should be selected from outside of
management. In addition, the audit committee should include at lease one
representative from each of the executive and legislative branches of government.
GFOA recommended practices recommend a committee size of 5 to 7 members.
The proposed make-up of the audit committee will consist of the following: Village
President, member of the Board of Trustees (1), member of the Finance
Commission (1), Mayoral appointee, and Director of Finance/Treasurer.
. Audit committee members should be educated regarding their roles and
responsibilities as members including their duty to exercise an appropriate degree of
professional skepticism. Professional skepticism is the concept of not accepting
evidence on face value, but rather evaluating for the possibility that the evidence is
misleading or incomplete. Primary responsibility includes oversight of the audit,
from the selection of the independent auditor to the resolution of audit findings.
. Audit committee will have access to reports of any internal auditors, as well as
access to any annual internal audit work papers.
. Audit committee should present annually to the governing board and management a
written report of how it discharged its duties and met its responsibilities. This report
will be made public after its initial presentation to the governing board.
Audit Policy Recommendations
July 6, 2005
Page 3
Audit Procurement - One essential function of the audit committee will be the regular
selection of an independent auditor. This important first step in the audit process is key to
preserving the integrity of the public finance functions and maintaining the citizens'
confidence in its elected leaders.
As mentioned previously, guidelines for selecting an independent auditor are included in
the Village's Purchasing Policy. In addition to these guidelines, the audit policy will require
all request for proposals for auditing services to include the following:
. Scope of the audit will include the fair representation of the basic financial
statements as well as the financial statements of all individual funds and component
units (GAAP requirement).
. Auditors will be required to conform to the independence standard promulgated in
the General Accounting Office's Government Auditing Standards for all
engagements.
. Agreements for Auditing Services will be for a term of five-years. The five-year
agreement will consist of a series of single-year agreements.
. A full-scale competitive RFP process will be performed at the end of the term of
each audit contract. The policy will require that auditors be replaced at the end of
the audit contract.
. The independent auditor currently under contract to perform financial statements
audit will be allowed to perform certain types of non-audit services for the Village of
Mount Prospect. All non-audit services shall be approved in advance by the audit
committee. In addition, the Village will explore the possibility of alternative service
providers before making a decision to engage its independent auditor to perform
such non-audit services.
. The principal factor in the selection of an independent auditor will be the auditor's
ability to perform a quality audit. In no case will price be allowed as the sole criterion
for the selection of an independent auditor.
SAS 99 Compliance - The Statement of Auditing Standards No. 99 entitled Consideration
of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit require auditors to make inquiries of client
personnel regarding the risks of fraud at the Village. While management has primary
responsibility for establishing and monitoring all aspects of the Village's fraud risk
assessment and prevention activities, it is the audit committee that would have ultimate
oversight of the function.
Audit Policy Recommendations
July 6, 2005
Page 4
According to guidelines stipulated in SAS 99, the following proactive steps should be taken
by the Village in an effort to reduce opportunities for fraud: 1) identify and measure fraud
risks, 2) take steps to mitigate identified risks, and 3) implement and monitor appropriate
preventive and detective internal controls and other deterrent measures.
The Village currently provides for each of these steps in its management of internal
controls. Activities with a high opportunity for fraud have been identified and various
segregation of duties are in place to mitigate risks. Beginning in 2003, fraud risk
assessment questionnaires were mailed to select staff, elected and appointed officials
based on their position in the Village. Questionnaires inquired about the knowledge of any
fraud or the potential for fraud in the Village.
As part of its oversight responsibilities, the audit committee would encourage management
to provide a mechanism for employees to report concerns about unethical behavior, actual
or suspected fraud, or violation of the Village's ethics policy. The committee should receive
periodic reports describing the nature, status and eventual disposition of any reported fraud
or unethical conduct. A summary of activity, follow-up and disposition should also be
provided to the full board and be made public. This activity would take place in conjunction
with the annual audit.
In summary, a comprehensive audit policy for the Village should include these three
general elements, 1) the formation of a formal audit committee, 2) guidelines and directions
for procuring audit services, and 3) procedures for monitoring compliance of the Village's
fraud risk assessment program. I would anticipate the specific roles and responsibilities of
the audit committee would evolve over time as auditing standards and requirements
change.
A formal policy including these elements will need to be drafted upon receiving further
direction from the Board. Also, an Ordinance will be required amending the Village Code to
include a section establishing the audit committee.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Village Board authorize the Village Attorney, Village Manager and staff to draft a
comprehensive audit policy for the Village.
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Minutes
Committee of the Whole
July 12, 2005
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I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7: 1 0 p.m. by Mayor Irvana Wilks. Present at the meeting were: Trustees
A. John Korn, Michaele Skowron, and Michael Zade!. Staff members present included: Village Manager
Michael Janonls, Finance Director David Erb, Deputy Finance Director Carol Widmer, Information Technology
Director Joan Middleton, Fire Chief Michael Figolah, Deputy Fire Chief John Malcolm, EMS Coordinator
Wendy Seleen, Police Chief Richard Eddington, Deputy Police Chief of Administration Michael Semkiu, Public
Works Director Glen Andler and Deputy Public Works Director Sean Dorsey and Deputy Community
Development Director Ellen Divita.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes from June 14, 2005. Motion made by Trustee Zadel and Seconded by Trustee Skowron
to defer approval of the minutes until the August 9, 2005 meeting.
III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Kathleen Kowalski of 1818 E. Tano Lane in Mount Prospect asked for an update on the moving of fire station
#14. Fire Chief Michael Figolah responded to the inquiry by stating that there are two items involved in the
planning for the new fire station. The first item under consideration is the location of the station and that will
not be decided until public meetings are held so that citizen input can be heard. The other item under
consideration is the relocation of the fire mechanics to the Public Works Building. Chief Figolah said
residents would be kept informed as process on the projects move along.
IV. ANNUAL AUDIT OF VILLAGE FINANCES
Finance Director David Erb reviewed the 2004 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The Audit
was performed by Sikich Gardner & Co., LLP for the Village for fiscal year ended December 31,2004. Sikich
has given the Audit of the Village an "unqualified opinion.>> This means that their examination found our
financial statements to be fairly presented and prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. The Village also received unqualified opinions on the Single Audit and the Tax Increment Finance
(TIF) Audit.
As part of the Audit, Sikich is required to present a management letter to the Village's governing board. The
purpose of the management letter is to inform the board of any problems encountered during the audit and to
report any deficiencies in internal controls uncovered during the course of the audit. The management letter
from Sikich recommended the formation of an audit committee to be responsible for establishing an audit
procurement policy as well as implementing and overseeing a fraud risk assessment program for the Village.
Mr. Erb noted that a recommendation for a comprehensive audit policy is on tonight's agenda. Sikich also
recommended marking all investments to market at year-end. Mr. Erb stated that investments are reconciled
on a quarterly basis and controls are in place to ensure all investments are adjusted quarterly.
Mr. Erb reported that the General Fund fund balance remains strong at 23.4%. He also stated that the 2004
audit report would be available at Village Hall, the library and the Village's web site.
Mr. Erb introduced Lou Karrison, Partner at Sikich Gardner, who reviewed the management letter comments
and confirmed Sikich's unqualified opinion of the Village's 2004 audit.
The Village Board will formally approve the 2004 audit at its August 2 Village Board meeting.
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V. RECOMMENDATION FOR A COMPREHENSIVE AUDIT POLICY
Finance Director David Erb presented a recommendation for a comprehensive audit policy. The purpose of
the policy is to assign oversight responsibility for the independent audit of the Village's financial statements
from the selection of the independent auditor to the resolution of audit findings. It will also address
procedures for monitoring compliance of the Village's fraud risk assessment program. The proposed make-
up of the audit committee will consist of the following: Village President, member of the Board of Trustees, a
member of the Finance Commission, a Mayoral appointee, and the Director of Finance/Treasurer.
General discussion from the Village Board members included the following items:
Several Trustees noted that the idea had merit. Manager Janonis stated that he would like to have the
ordinance passed and the committee incorporated into Village Code by the end of the year. In response to a
question regarding responsibilities, Mr. Erb said that the committee would be advisory and the Village Board
would still be ultimately responsible for hiring the auditors.
VI. 2006-2010 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
Mr. Erb presented the Village's proposed 2006-2010 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). It is the 9th year that
staff has prepared a CIP. The CIP is comprised of projects that involve the purchase or construction of long-
lived, tangible assets at a cost of $25,000 or more. The total cost of all requests for all years included in the
plan is approximately $48.9M.
Since the CIP is a planning document, inclusion in the CIP does not guarantee funding. A total of $2.2M in
projects have been deferred in the past four years due to funding considerations. The fund currently has a
$1.7M fund balance but the fund balance will be negative sometime in 2007 unless a permanent funding
source is identified.
Deputy Community Development Director Ellen Divita highlighted the items related to Community
Development. Mr. Janonis stated that the proposed expenditure of $200,000 for corridor improvements for
2006 could be scaled down to $50,000 for the year by concentrating on two or three small areas.
This is the second year that Information Technology has been included in the CIP. While many of the
expenditures do not meet the $25,000 minimum threshhold, IT is included as a planning tool. Joan
Middleton, Information TeChnology Director discussed several of the items included in the proposed 2006
expenditures of $113,540. Among the items Joan mentioned were the proposed network rewiring of the
Police and Fire building and centralized backup for the Village's servers.
Police Chief Richard Eddington reviewed the four items the Police Department included in the proposed 2006
CIP. One of the items is the replacement of the digital mobile video recorders in the amount of $156,500.
Chief Eddington said the department wants to purchase all of the recorders at one time for consistency and
ease of maintenance. The other items include a prisoner transport van and replacement of chairs for the
department. The fourth item, a Iivescan booking station was moved back from 2005 to 2006 in hopes that the
department can secure a grant to help pay for the booking station.
The Fire Department has no items in the proposed 2006 CIP. Fire Chief Mike Figolah did discuss proposed
expenditures for 2007 which include replacing fire s~ti9n#H, tne Public Works building expansion, and a
video conferencing system which would allow for training at all locations at the same time. Chief Figolah also
mentioned that the Department may receive a FEMA grant for the SCBA upgrades scheduled for replacement
beginning in 2010. If the grant is received, the SCBA upgrade would take place in 2006 at a cost of only
$32,000 to the Village and $128,000 from the grant.
Some of the issues discussed after Chief Figolah's presentation included the cost of the new station, the
timing of construction, and space needs of the Police Department. It was suggested that the Village hire a
consultant in 2006 to study space needs, costs of construction and phasing or timing of the project.
The proposed 2006 CIP for the Public Works Department includes projects totaling $7,788,998. Public Works
Director, Glen Andler, highlighted several of the items. Mr. Andler stated that he is working with the Finance
Commission on recommendations for funding for the first phase of the multi-year combined sewer
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improvement project. A total of $2,000,000 is proposed for 2006. A water tank rehabilitation in the amount of
$200,000 is being proposed as well as an unfunded mandate for the United States EPA and the Illinois EPA
for Stage 2 Disinfection By-Products for the water distribution system. The George Street bridge, the last of
the Village's bridges, is scheduled to be rehabilitated in 2006. Mr. Andler also mentioned that the Police and
Fire Building deck rehab is estimated to cost $180,000 in 2006 not the $80,000 in the CIP. The Public Works
parking lot originally scheduled for 2006 will be deferred to 2007.
Mr. Chuck Bennett, Chairman of the Finance Commission, addressed the Village Board at the conclusion of
the CIP presentations. Mr. Bennett presented the Finance Commission's recommendations for revenue
enhancements for the proposed 2006 budget.
In order to fund the combined sewer improvement project, the Finance Commission is recommending a $5.00
per month customer service charge for all water customers. This will produce approximately $600,000 per
year and will minimize the need for a bond issue to pay for the improvements. The Finance Commission also
recommends instituting the charge as early as possible in 2005.
As far as revenue enhancements for the General Fund, the Finance Commission recommends billing
residents for ambulance transportation at a Medicare-approved rate. This fee will result in about $900,000
net of fees for a billing service to perform the billing. It is recommended that there be no balance billing for
residents of Mount Prospect.
The Finance Commission proposes increasing the local motor fuel tax from one cent per gallon to two cents
per gallon. This would result in an additional $150,000 for the Street Improvement Fund. At the same time
the $225,000 currently going into the Street Improvement Fund from a portion of the vehicle sticker fee would
be reallocated to the General Fund.
Finally, the Finance Commission suggests increasing the gas and electric utility tax from 3.2% to 4.2%. This
would bring an additional $465,000 into the General Fund.
In total approximately $1,590,000 of new revenue would be available to the General Fund in 2006.
Mr. Janonis summarized the discussion on the 2006 budget by stating that the issues that needed to be
resolved are funding for the General Fund, finding a permanent funding source for the CIP, preparing a facility
needs study for the Police and Fire Departments, and funding for the combined sewer improvement project.
Mr. Janonis remarked that we might consider a $1 M per year expenditure instead of $2M for the combined
sewer project.
VII. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Janonis mentioned the Harry Potter event, which will take place at Randhurst on July 15 and 16 when the
book is released. Mr. Janonis also asked everyone to mark their calendars for the July 23 Midsummer Block
Party downtown from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
VIII. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Zadel recommended that a press release be sent out regarding the Lincoln Street bridge repair.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
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ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 5
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: A new Article XVII, entitled "Audit Committee," shall be inserted into Chapter 5 of
the Mount Prospect Village Code, to be and read as follows:
Article XVII, AUDIT COMMITTEE
Section 17.101. CREATION AND PURPOSE: There is hereby established an audit committee of the
Village of Mount Prospect. The purpose of the audit committee is to further enhance the independence of
the auditor, who is contracted by the village to prepare its annual audit, by providing a direct link between
the auditor, the corporate authorities and village management. The committee is advisory in nature and
intended to assist the corporate authorities in obtaining and monitoring the village's annual audit to ensure
a fair and accurate presentation of the village's financial statements.
Section 17.102. MEMBERSHIP:
A. There shall be five (5) voting members of the audit committee. All members shall be
residents of the village except the director of finance.
B. The members of the committee shall consist of the following:
1. Village president.
2. One (1) member ofthe board of trustees, appointed by the village president.
3. One (1) member ofthe finance commission, appointed by the village president.
4. One (1) member appointed by the village president.
5. Director offinance.
C. The village president shall be the chair of the committee. .
D. The term of office for the members, other than the village president and director of
finance, shall be four (4) years, or until a successor is appointed and qualified. Terms
may be adjusted by the corporate authorities to assure that no more than two (2) terms
end in any particular year. In the event that a member of the audit committee is an
elected official who fails to retain a seat on the corporate authorities, that member's tenn
shall expire and a new member shall be appointed.
Section 17.103. ORGANIZATION:
A. Immediately upon its organization, the audit committee shall select from its membership
a vice chair and a secretary. The persons so selected shall serve in those positions for
terms of one year, and may be elected to the same positions for subsequent terms.
B. The committee shall adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings and shall keep written
minutes of all meetings. Robert's Rules of Order, newly revised, current edition, shall
govern the conduct of its meetings to the extent that parliamentary procedures are not
addressed by rules adopted by the committee.
C. All meetings of the committee shall be public meetings and minutes of meetings shall be
available for examination in the office of the village clerk during regular business hours.
Section 17.104. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In advising and assisting the corporate
authorities, the audit committee shall have the following duties:
A. Oversight of the annual audit. Oversight shall include, but not be limited to, providing the
corporate authorities with 1) an update on the pre-audit conference, 2) a status report on
the progress of the annual audit, and 3) a summary of the results and findings of the final
annual audit report.
B. Regular selection of independent auditor. The audit committee shall review the results of
any competitive request-for-proposal process for the selection of an independent auditor
and present a final recommendation to the corporate authorities.
C. Oversight of the village's fraud risk assessment program. Oversight of the village's fraud
risk assessment program shall be conducted in conjunction with the guidelines for
monitoring compliance contained in the Statement of Auditing Standards No. 99 entitled
- Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit, or such other compliance
guidelines as the corporate authorities may approve.
D. Annual Report. The audit committee shall annually present to the corporate authorities
and village management a written report summarizing all activities of the committee.
Section 17.104. MEETINGS:
A. The audit committee shall meet twice each year at a minimum. The meeting schedule
will be determined by the committee and correspond to the timing of work required for
the annual audit. Meetings will be held and notice given in accordance with the Illinois
open meetings act. The chair may call for special meetings as needed.
SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and
publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this _ day of
,2005.
Irvana K. Wilks, Village President
ATTEST:
Lisa Angell, Village Clerk
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Mount Prospect
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: MICHAEL J. FIGOLAH, FIRE CHIEF
DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2005
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 5 AND 11 OF THE VILLAGE CODE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT- FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAX BOARD
The purpose of the attached Ordinance is to establish a Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board to
receive and expend foreign fire tax funds. Every corporation, company, and association which is not
incorporated under the laws of this State and which is engaged in effecting fire insurance in the
Village of Mount Prospect pays a tax at a rate set by local ordinance of the gross receipts received
from fire insurance. Currently the tax rate is 2%. The money collected is to be used solely for the
maintenance, use, and benefit of the Fire Department.
The Village has been the beneficiary of these funds for many years, which amounts to approximately
$37,000 annually. Previously, the firefighters turned over these funds to the Village. The recently
negotiated firefighter contract requires the execution of a Foreign Fire Tax Insurance Board
according to 65 ILCS 5/11-10.
The Ordinance creates a Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board that consists offive (5) Board members
(1 battalion chief or above, 1 lieutenant, 2 firefighters, and 1 Department non-sworn member) with
the Finance Director serving as the Village's liaison. The Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board will
ensure that foreign fire tax funds will be used solely for the maintenance, use, and benefit of the Fire
Department by:
· Making all necessary rules and regulations with respect to the FFITB and/or management of
funds appropriated to the Board.
· Developing and maintaining a listing of those items that it determines are appropriate
expenditures.
· Ensuring all expenditures by the FFITB are in accordance with the Village's policies regarding
the expenditure of municipal funds.
. Ensuring the funds of the FFITB are reviewed annually as part of the Village audit.
· Creating a treasurer position that shall give sufficient bond to the Village.
· Providing a treasurer that shall receive funds appropriated by the Village, and shall payout such
funds and/or otherwise make expenditures upon the order of the Board in accordance with
current Village purchasing policies.
Therefore, it is recommended thatthe Ordinance amending Chapters 5 and 11 of the Village Code,
thereby creating the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board, be passed.
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ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 5 AND CHAPTER 11
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: A new Article XVI, entitled "Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board,"
shall be inserted into Chapter 5 of the Mount Prospect Village Code, to be and read as
follows:
Article XVI. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAX BOARD
Section 16.101. CREATION AND PURPOSE. There is hereby established a
Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board of the Village of Mount Prospect to receive
and expend foreign fire insurance tax funds for the maintenance, use and
benefit of the village fire department, in accordance with the Illinois Compiled
Statutes 1 .
Section 16.102. DEFINITION. "Members of the department" for purpose of
this Article shall include all members of the ure department, including sworn
and non-sworn members, but excluding probationary members.
Section 16.103. ORGANIZATION.
A. The Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board shall consist of five (5) board
members, as follows:
1. One (1) board member shall serve from the sworn rank of battalion
chief and above,
2. One (1) board member shall serve from the sworn rank of lieutenant,
3. Two (2) board members shall serve from the sworn rank of firefighter.
4. One (1) board member shall serve from the department's non-sworn
personnel.
B. The board members within each of the categories in subsection A shall be
nominated and elected by the members of the department within the
respective categories.
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C. The village finance director, or designee, shall serve as the village's
liaison to the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board.
D. At the first meeting of the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board and annually
thereafter, the board members shall select a chairman, vice-chairman,
secretary and treasurer.
E. Term of Office:
1. Commencing with, and only for the first election, the terms of office
shall be staggered so that the board members, serving from the rank of
Battalion Chief and above, the rank of lieutenant and the department's
non-sworn personnel, shall serve one (1) year terms, and board
members serving from the rank of firefighter shall serve two (2) year
terms. Upon subsequent elections, board members shall serve a two (2)
year term.
2. In the event no successor board member assumes office prior to the
expiration of the two (2) year term, then the board member shall serve
until a successor board member assumes office. The initial terms of
office of the board members shall begin thirty (30) days after
completion of the election. Each board member shall hold office
during hislher term unless the member resigns from the department,
retires from the department, or is discharged from the department. If
any of these three (3) events occur, the board member shall
automatically be removed from the board and the position shall be
deemed vacant.
3. Vacancies in the foreign fire insurance board shall be filled by election
of the members of the department from those members within the
vacant category, and such election shall be for the balance of the
unexpired term. Any person elected to fill a board position vacancy
shall assume office immediately upon completion of the election.
F. Election procedures:
1. Temporary Election Procedure: There is hereby established a
temporary election committee, which shall consist of five (5) members
of the department. The chief of the fire department shall serve as a
member and as chairman of the committee. The chief shall appoint a
member of the department to represent each of the categories of
members set forth in subsection A. The temporary committee shall be
responsible for organizing, conducting and supervising the initial
election of department members to serve on the board.
2. Permanent Election Procedure: The Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board
shall develop a procedure for the nomination of members of the
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department to the various categories set forth in subsection A above.
All rules and regulations with respect to the election process shall be
posted throughout the department a minimum of thirty (30) days prior
the election.
G. Duties of Officers:
1. The chairman shall preside over meetings of the Foreign Fire
Insurance Tax Board. He/she shall be the executive head of the board
and an ex-officio member of all sub-committees. He/she shall appoint
such committees as may be provided for in this Article and any special
committees as may be from time to time established by the board to
carry our specific tasks. The chairman shall have general supervision
of the activities of committees created in accordance with this Article.
2. The vice chairman shall assist the chairman in any such manner as the
chairman may determine. In the absence of the chairman, he/she shall
preside at the meetings of the board. If the office of the chairman
becomes vacated, the vice-chairman shall be acting chairman until the
office of chairman is filled in accordance with this Section.
3. The secretary shall be custodian of all documents, records, books and
papers belonging to the board. He/she shall keep an accurate record of
the meetings of the board and of the various committees of which he
shall be the secretary. He/she shall conduct correspondence of the
board promptly.
4. The treasurer shall be charged with the responsibility of monitoring the
expenditures of all monies. He/she shall work closely with the
village's finance director with regards to the fund balances and
financial transactions affecting the fund. He/she shall maintain a
current ledger showing the starting fund balance and subsequent debits
for items purchased. He/she shall present a financial statement at all
regular business meetings.
H. The officers of the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board shall serve without
compensation.
Sec. 16.1 04. POWERS AND DUTIES.
A. The Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board shall make all necessary rules and
regulations with respect to the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board and/or
the management of funds appropriated to the board.
B. The Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board shall develop and maintain a listing
of those items that it determines are appropriate expenditures for the
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maintenance, use, and benefit of the fire department. The funds received
by the village pursuant to this Article shall be appropriated to the Foreign
Fire Insurance Tax Board annually by the village board and set apart as
separate fund.
C. All expenditures by the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board shall be in
accordance with the village's ordinances, rules, procedures and policies
concerning the expenditure of municipal funds.
D. The funds of the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board shall be annually
reviewed as part of the village audit. The audit shall verify that purchases
by the board are for the maintenance, use and benefit of the fire
department, as described in subsection 16.106 below.
E. The treasurer of the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board shall give a
sufficient bond to the village in the amount set forth in Appendix A. The
bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance by the treasurer
of his duties under statute, the provision of this Article, and the rules and
regulations adopted by the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board.
F. The treasurer of the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board shall receive funds
appropriated by the village, and shall payout such funds and/or otherwise
make expenditures upon the order of the board, in accordance with current
village purchasing policies. Any expenditure made by the treasurer,
pursuant to the order of the board, shall be solely for the maintenance, use
and benefit of the fire department, as described in subsection 16.106
herein below.
Sec. 16.105. QUORUM, SPECIAL MEETINGS. The Foreign Fire
Insurance Tax Board shall, in accordance with the Open Meetings Act,
establish a regular time and place for its meetings, and publish notices of those
meetings. The board shall be subject to the provisions of the Illinois Open
Meeting Act. Three (3) board members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business. The chairman may call a special meeting at any time.
A special meeting may also be called upon the written notice of three (3)
board members. Such notice shall be in writing, duly signed by the board
members, describing, in brief, the nature or object of the special meeting. Any
person shall be entitled to appear and be heard on any matter before the board.
Minutes of all board meetings shall be filed with the village clerk.
Sec. 16.106. USE OF FUNDS.
A. Funds received by the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board may be used
solely for the maintenance, use and benefit of the fire department;
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B. No funds shall be used for the personal benefit of any person; for any
person, use, or function not directly related to the village fire department;
for food or beverages; or for any recreational or entertainment activity;
and
C. The costs for the treasurer's bond and those associated with the annual
audit of the foreign fire insurance funds, which is conducted as part of the
village audit, shall be paid by the board from the funds of the board.
Sec. 16.107. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAX IMPOSED. Every
corporation, company, and association which is not incorporated under the
laws of this state and which is engaged in effecting fire insurance in the
Village of Mount Prospect, shall pay to the Director of Finance for the
maintenance, use, and benefit of the fire department thereof, a tax in the
amount of 2% of the gross receipts received from fire insurance upon property
situated within the Village. All payments under the provisions of this chapter
shall be made on or before the fifteenth day of July following the termination
of the year for which such payments are due.
Sec. 16.108. ACCOUNT. Every person acting as representative for or on
behalf of any such company or association shall, on or before the fifteenth day
of July of each year, render to the Director of Finance a full, true and just
account, verified by his oath of all premiums which have been received by
him on behalf of the company during the year ending the preceding July first
on such fire insurance policies on property located within the Village. Such
agent shall at the time of rendering such report, pay to the Director of Finance
the sum of money for which the company, corporation, or association
represented by him is chargeable, by virtue of the provisions of this
Ordinance.
Sec. 16.109. FAILURE TO ACCOUNT OR PAY TAX. If the account is
not rendered on or before the fifteenth day of July of each year, or if the sum
due remains unpaid after that day, it shall be unlawful for any corporation,
company, or association, so in default, to transact any business in the
municipality or fire protection district until the sum due has been fully paid.
This provision shall not relieve any corporation, company, or association from
the payment of any loss upon any risk that may be taken in violation of this
requirement.
Sec. 16.110. MARINE INSURANCE. The provisions of this ordinance shall
not be applicable to receipts from contracts of marine insurance, even though
they include insurance against fire, where the premium for the fire insurance
is not separately specified.
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SECTION 2:
That Article XV of Chapter 11 of the Village Code of the
Village of Mount Prospect, entitled "Foreign Fire Insurance Agencies," shall be
deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this _ day of
,2005.
Irvana K. Wilks, Village President
ATTEST:
Lisa Angell, Village Clerk
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