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SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Board of Directors Meetings:
AUGUST 7, 2014
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
OCTOBER 2, 2014
DMMC Conference Room
Upcoming Business Meetings (Full Conference):
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Municipal Innovation Celebration
Embassy Suites - Lombard
OCTOBER 15, 2014
Hilton - Lisle/Naperville
Embassy Suites - Lombard
Mayors Only Coffee
SATURDAY,
AUGUST 16, 2014
DMMC Conference Room
Bakken Crude Forum
More Information To Be Announced
Strategic Plan Workshop
Saturday,
October 18, 2014
Hilton - Lisle/Naperville |
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ANNUAL DINNER
The Conference held its Annual Dinner on May 30, at the Marriott Suites in Downers Grove.
 During the evening, the gavel was passed from outgoing President Jeffery J. Pruyn (President of the Village of Itasca), to incoming President Martin T. Tully (Mayor of the Village of Downers Grove).
President Pruyn thanked the 2013-2014 Board of Directors for their hard work and dedication during the year, and President Tully welcomed the incoming Board. One of the evening's highlights was the presentation of the new DMMC Mayor of the Year Award to President Rodney S. Craig (Village of Hanover Park). This award was presented to President Craig in recognition of the exceptional contributions he brings to the Conference.
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DUPAGE COUNTY CHAIRMAN DAN CRONIN AWARDED DMMC INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AWARD 
The Conference was pleased to present the 2014 Intergovernmental Cooperation Award to DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin at the Annual Dinner on May 30. Chairman Cronin's contributions to intergovernmental cooperation include his work to promote greater efficiency in County government and streamline governmental process through the Accountability, Transparency, Consolidation (ACT) Initiative; his work on behalf of the Elgin O'Hare Corridor, which has helped create transportation infrastructure investments; and his dedication to the ongoing and open line of communication between County leadership and DMMC Mayors. The Conference commends Chairman Cronin for creating a difference for municipalities with his intergovernmental work.
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CHICAGO SUBURB RANKS SECOND IN LIST OF TOP CITIES TO RAISE KIDS
Look no further than Chicago's suburbs for one of the best places to raise a child in the United States, according to a new study. Downers Grove ranked second on a Top 10 list of the best cities for kids by Livability.com, which evaluates the best U.S. towns to work, play and live. The Illinois town "not only offers great schools, playgrounds and low crime rates," the site states, "it also gives children opportunities to live healthy lifestyles and engage in a multitude of activities with other kids." To determine its Top 10 list, editors identified cities with high concentrations of school-age children and looked at how the schools stacked up. Other factors included childhood mortality rates, health insurance coverage, crime rates and percentage of restaurants that feature kids' menus, as well as the number of parks, playgrounds and libraries in the area. Editors found Downers Grove's crime rate was less than a quarter of the national average, and the town boasts high-rated schools and more than 140 town-hosted festivals and community events during the year. "Having kids and when those kids start school are two of those key moments in a person's life when they consider relocation," Livability.com Editor Matt Carmichael said in a statement. "These cities and towns have a compelling story to tell about why they should move to the top of the list for young families."
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FORE! - ANNUAL GOLF OUTING 2014
This year's Annual Golf Outing was held at the Bolingbrook Golf Club on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Over one hundred members, Corporate Partners, and businesses participated in this year's outing!
The Mayoral Gift Baskets were hugely popular with guests.
We want to again thank our Sponsors, Members, and Golf Committee for their contributions towards making this a wonderful event that was enjoyed by all!
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SCHAUMBURG MAYOR HONORED FOR SUPPORT OF SMALL BUSINESS
Mayor Al Larson received the 2014 Partner America Small Business Advocate Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors during the monthly morning gathering of the Schaumburg Business Association. Larson said he was informed of the honor only a week before, at the Conference's annual meeting in Dallas.  While Larson applies his 27 years' experience as mayor to the conference's committees on tourism, transportation and advanced manufacturing, the award honors the work he's been doing in his own village, said Jeffrey Bean, managing director of the Partner America Program. Specifically, Larson has helped develop a micro-enterprise program offering zero-interest loans of up to $10,000 to start or expand small businesses with five or fewer employees.
He's also led Schaumburg in a public-private partnership with the SBA to create the Center for Economic Development, Bean said. Furthermore, Larson has overseen Schaumburg's recommendation of 80 manufacturers to receive Cook County Class 6B tax incentives, resulting in the retention of 3,700 jobs and creation of 2,700 more in the village.
"Mayor Larson, since taking office in 1987 you have continued to be a strong and vocal advocate of small business, and we'd like to recognize your tireless efforts for reinventing the opportunity for business growth, pursuing common interests between government, citizens and businesses, and invoking the necessary changes that will benefit Schaumburg now and for generations to come," Bean said.
"I'm going to Disney World!" Larson joked upon receiving the plaque from Bean. "This is great! I love this. I may wear this around my neck for a while."
Larson quickly thanked the members of his board of trustees and village staff. "As anyone in business knows, you can't do it yourself," he said. Larson noted that he is in very good company as a recipient of the award, whose past winners are Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Houston Mayor Anise Parker, Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic and Pembroke Pines, Florida Mayor Frank Ortis. |
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PLATINUM PARTNER CORNER
Transportation Funding Crisis for MAIN STREET, IL?
Christopher J. KING, P.E., S.E., President
It certainly is not recent or surprising news to hear that very few of us out there have enough money to do what we know needs to be done; yet, we seemingly turn a blind eye on our infrastructure - the very fabric of our society. Our infrastructure is failing, which affects everyone. A crisis is at hand and our economy is at greater risk. This is not a problem to be taken lightly; however decisions are made based on short term horizons under the guise that it's the same throughout America. Well, that may be true - but is that good policy? Our collective failure to act is another burden we pass on to future generations. Ignoring the problem now is only causing greater loss of buying power and more issues with America's infrastructure.
The gas tax was last raised in 1993, and is not indexed or shaped according to inflation. If we were to examine the effect of historical construction cost inflation on state gas tax revenue we can see that we have lost almost 50% of our buying power while at the same time our road networks have grown and construction has become more expensive. It's yet another way of analyzing the same inescapable problem: the declining purchasing power of the gas tax.
Congressional Committees in July 2014 put a nominal 'few month' extension to the long overdue transportation bill. But a few months is hardly a way for programming network needs. One component they - and the White House - won't look at is a gas tax increase. This isn't surprising - Congress rarely increases the gas tax. Over the years, that reluctance has significantly scaled back the preservation, maintenance, and expansion of roads, transit and rail projects that would move people and goods more safely, cleanly, and quickly. The fact of the matter-that states have lost approximately 10 billion in revenue each year because of the failure to acknowledge the growth and development of transportation costs. In the mantra of "do more with less", Illinois communities cannot even keep pace with the requisite maintenance needed and are faced with a "break and fix" policy (by far, the most costly approach)- not that they desire this, they simply have no choice. |
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FORUM ON BAKKEN CRUDE TRANSPORT
Tentatively scheduled for Friday, September 12, the Conference plans to hold a forum regarding the rail transport of highly volatile crude oil from the Bakken formation in North Dakota through DuPage communities. If an incident involving one of these rail cars were to occur, it would have the potential to become catastrophic, necessitating mass evacuations and emergency services from many area service departments. The Conference hopes the forum can be utilized to explore what could be pursued from a municipal official level.
More information to follow soon!
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LTA CALL FOR PROJECTS
The RTA and CMAP are issuing a joint Call for Projects for the RTA's Community Planning program and CMAP's Local Technical Assistance (LTA) Program. While the RTA and CMAP both have separate technical assistance programs, applicants can apply for both programs by using one application. Through this coordination, the RTA and CMAP are able to offer planning and implementation assistance to an expanded base of eligible applicants, align all efforts with the GO TO 2040 Plan, and provide interagency expertise, technical assistance and capacity.
RTA's Community Planning program provides funding and planning assistance to applicants for implementation and planning projects that benefit the community and the regional transit system. Eligible implementation projects include zoning code updates, TOD developer discussion panels, pedestrian access improvement plans, and other innovative implementation approaches. Eligible planning projects include TOD plans, and corridor, subregional or local access improvement plans.
CMAP's Local Technical Assistance program involves providing assistance to communities across the Chicago metropolitan region to undertake planning projects that advance the principles of GO TO 2040.
The program guide and application are available here:
2015 Joint Program Guide
2015 Joint Application Form
You can also learn more about the application process by viewing a PowerPoint Presentation and Q&A from CMAP or contacting Dan Olson at dolson@cmap.illinois.gov.
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SPC EXTENDS SEWER CLEANER TRUCK CONTRACTS
The Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Governing Board has approved contract extensions with Standard Equipment and EJ Equipment for Sewer Truck Cleaners through July 8, 2015. Standard Equipment of Chicago is the primary vendor and EJ Equipment of Manteno is the alternate vendor of these multi-tier contracts with pricing as follows:
Standard Equipment (Primary Vendor)
10-Yard Vactor Catch Basin/Sewer Cleaner with Auxiliary Engine (Contract #128), base price $271,035
12-Yard Vactor Catch Basin/Sewer Cleaner with Auxiliary Engine (Contract #127), base price $266,299
EJ Equipment (Alternate Vendor)
10-Yard Vac-Con Catch Basin/Sewer Cleaner with Auxiliary Engine (Contract #128), base price $287,182
12-Yard Vac-Con Catch Basin/Sewer Cleaner with Auxiliary Engine (Contract #127), base price $287,336
For questions or additional information, please contact Tom Markel of Standard Equipment, 312-706-9675 or tmarkel@standardequipment.com and Eric Lesage of EJ Equipment, 815-370-3549 or eric@ejequipment.com.
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FINAL SPC EXTENSION APPROVED FOR 2015 FORD EXPEDITION LX 4 DOOR 4x4 CONTRACT
The Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Governing Board has approved the third and final contract extension with Landmark Ford for the 2015 Ford Expedition XL 4x4 Special Services Vehicle (SPC Contract #117A). The duration of the extension is October 5, 2014 through October 4, 2015. Ford Motor Company and Landmark Ford have agreed to rollover pricing on all 2015 Expedition models except the Expedition XLT, which is not part of the contract extension at this time. When Landmark Ford receives those price increases from Ford Motor Company, they will be submitted to the Governing Board for consideration. For additional information or questions, please contact Lyle Snow at 800-798-9912, ext 253, mobile 217-553-2508 or lylesnow@msn.com.
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Our partnership with Obenauf Auctions to offer an on-line option for our members in lieu of our previous semi-annual auctions has proved very successful for the DMMC and our members. So as a reminder, if you have any municipal surplus or outdated and/or seized vehicles to dispose of, the on-line auction through Obenauf Auctions is a great time-saving, cost beneficial way to go. Participation in these programs helps keep dues down, in addition to benefiting our members. Please consider participating in this venture. Contact Suzette Quintell with any questions. |
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CORPORATE PARTNERS
The DMMC Corporate Partners program provides an opportunity for participation by organizations that share a common commitment to the well-being of DuPage County municipalities. Corporate Partners gain high visibility among member communities through such means as meetings, workshops, publications, annual events, and sponsorship opportunities. For more information on the Corporate Partners program, contact Suzette Quintell, Deputy Executive Director, at (630) 571- 0480, ext. 227 or visit the DMMC website. |
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Founded in 1962, the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference is a council of municipal governments representing over 1,000,000 people. A coalition of cities and villages, the Conference works to voice municipal concerns on local, regional, state, and national issues. It also serves its members and the region by fostering intergovernmental cooperation. The Conference is a not-for-profit organization supported by membership dues and grants.
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e served in office for 20 years, making him Naperville's longest serving mayor. On May 30, 2014, the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce presented Mayor Pradel with its Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is presented to those individuals who "have made significant contributions to the community through their business, service, philanthropy, and dedication to making the Naperville area a great place to live." Mayor Pradel served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956 to 1959 and served on the Naperville police force for 29 years before retiring as a lieutenant in 1995 to become mayor.
