Mayor Saverino
Village of Carol Stream

2015 Progress Report
 
from Mayor Frank Saverino
This past year was an incredibly busy one for the Village during which substantial progress was made across key programs and services. You've heard the old adage 'you don't know where you are going unless you know where you have been'. It is in that spirit that I detail a proud list of accomplishments by the Village this past year, with the expectation that those successes will guide our energy and efforts in tackling the goals and milestones set forth for the organization in 2016.  
Infrastructure Improvements:
  • The Village completed the largest roadway maintenance program in its history that included the reconstruction and repaving  of 4.8 miles of streets and the maintenance and repair of 45.6 miles of streets.
  • Approximately $1 million in repairs and maintenance upgrades to the Waste Water Treatment facility were completed.
  • Public Works oversaw the upgrade of 90 street light fixtures with energy efficient LEDs that reduced their energy demand by approximately 40%.
Environmental Sustainability:
  • The Village's franchise solid waste collection contractor collected 24.6 million lbs. of residential waste of which 12.6 million was diverted through recycling efforts. The Village's residential recycling rate for 2015 service year was an impressive 51.5 %.
  • The Village hosted a pilot organics recycling event this past November at which 3,460 lbs. of waste pumpkins were collected for composting.
  • 1,886 lbs. of toxic pharmaceuticals were collected for proper recycling.
  • 3,800 lbs. of holiday light strands were collected that generated 570 lbs. of reclaimed copper.
  • 186 diseased ash trees were removed and 500 new trees were planted on  parkways and on Village facilities.   
Community & Economic Development:
  • The Village sponsored an April forum titled 'Assessing the Needs of Carol Stream Business & Industry'. Representatives from 16 local businesses attended the half-day forum that included information and education on resources offered by federal, state, county and local governments as well as trade associations.
  • Approximately 60 businesses registered with the Village. 
  • The Village & Chamber celebrated 8 official ribbon cuttings to welcome new businesses into the community.  
  • Approximately 571 property maintenance cases were initiated of which 527 (92%) were voluntarily closed  by the end of the season.
  • The Village Board approved the construction of a Pilot Flying J Fueling station on a 12-acre parcel located at 170 E. North Ave. When completed, this sales tax generating commercial development will include 23 fueling stations, a sit-down restaurant, a convenience mart and a bakery.
  • Substantial progress was made in the effort to update the Village Comprehensive Plan that included a review of existing conditions, a public visioning workshop and a preliminary review of the plan document that will be adopted in the first quarter of 2016.   
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Culture & Civic Events:
  • The Village hosted its 18th annual Summer Concert Series that featured 10 musical performances at the Town Center's outdoor amphitheater.
  • The entire summer concert series was underwritten by corporate spons
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    orships, water donations and summer carniv    al admission revenue.
  •  In cooperation with the DuPage Mayor's & Manager's Conference, the Village initiated a local campaign to protect the municipal share of state income tax revenue.
  • A Waste Water Treatment Plant Open House was held this past October that saw over 200 attendees tour the state-of-the-art facility and actively participate in the environmental and conservation education efforts hosted by participating agencies. 
Public Safety:
  • For the 3rd consecutive year, Neighborhood Scout ranked the Village in the Top 100 of Safest U.S. Cities. 
  • Police Volunteers donated 2,114 hours assisting the Village in public safety and security details that saved the organization more than $44,000 in avoided staff costs.
  • The Traffic Patrol Division made 464 DUI arrests -  a 31% increase from 2014.
  • The Police Department earned 2nd Place in the Illinois Traffic Safety Award competition and received special recognition for their efforts with DUI Enforcement and Occupant Protection.
  • The Special Operations Unit hosted a Citizen Police Academy attended by 23 residents while 20 residents graduated from the fall CERT Academy.
  • As part of our  Crime Free Housing program, 450 rental properties were licensed and 300 property managers trained and certified. 
Awards & Special Recognition:
  • The Village was awarded the Low Salt Usage Award by the DuPage Conservation Foundation for sustainable achievement in municipal snow removal operations.
  • The Klein Creek Flood Mitigation Project in Armstrong Park was named the Environmental Project of the Year by the Suburban Branch of the Illinois Public Works Association.
  • Illinois Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists presented the Village's Police Department with an award of excellence for DUI Enforcement. The Department recorded 352 DUI arrests placing it in the top 5 for municipal Police Departments.  The Police Department earned the highest DUI arrest rate of 5.50 per officer for departments with more than 50 sworn officers.
  • The Village was selected to participate in the Conservation in the Community program funded in part by the DuPage Conservation Foundation that included native plant sales, conservation workshops as well as site assessment and expert consultation on residential flood mitigation efforts.
It is our mission to enhance the quality of life in Carol Stream through  the delivery of excellent public service in a fiscally responsible manner.
 Village of Carol Stream | 630-665-7050 | www.carolstream.org
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