1 Village of Hanover Park’s 2017 State of the VillagePresented by Village President Rodney Craig Welcome Introduction of VIPs (Legislators, Elected Officials, etc.) Thanks to staff for their support in more ways than will be covered.
2 Where Does Our Money Go? Police - $13 million Fire - $7.5 millionPublic Works - $4.1 million
3 Where Does Our Revenue Come From?30.9% Sales and Use Tax – 10.1m 35.4% property tax – 11.6m 11.8% income tax – 3.8m
4 Strategic Plan Goals Financial HealthEconomic Development and Redevelopment Maintain and Enhance Infrastructure Effective Governance Community Image and Identity The Village Board established a strategic plan collaborating with village manager and staff.
5 Strategic Plan Accomplishments: Goal: Financial HealthBalanced Budget was approved by the Village Board with a 0% property tax levy for 2017! Budget was prepared with the goal to reduce the property tax levy incrementally. This was accomplished. This was made possible by the steps taken to diversify revenues the previous year and through the tightening up of expenditures. The goal of increasing the General Fund balance to 40% has been met. Fund balance was 50.17% at the end of 2016. The Village Board approved 0% tax levy for 2017 Accomplished with diversity of revenues and tightening of expenditures Given the inability of the State to manage funds, we planned to increase our fund balance to 40%, currently at 50.17%.
6 Strategic Plan Accomplishments: Goal: Financial HealthThe Village received the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award for Fiscal Year 2016 (our 26th year). Village continues opposition to ComEd’s proposal to install transmission lines along I-390 and in the area of the Village’s future downtown. Part of a team of managers from five communities working with attorneys, legislators, consultants and lobbyists to find alternatives. Drafted and filed HB6570 last year. A detailed 10-year Capital Budget was prepared for and reviewed by the Village Board. Includes repositioning the MFT and Road and Bridge Funds to better provide funding for capital projects. A comprehensive street analysis was completed to help make better decisions on where to focus our efforts. Hanover Park continues to work with four other communities (Elk Grove, Itasca, Schaumburg, Roselle to seek an alternative to proposed 170’ poles along the I-390 corridor. We’ve met with numerous legislators and the ICC on the matter. We have completed a comprehensive street analysis and we are using this to guide us to complete a 10-year capital budget for municipal roads.
7 Strategic Plan Accomplishments: Goal: Economic Development & RedevelopmentEducation and Work Center (EWC) completed second successful year. (Walk in traffic was 5, 126 and 624 individuals enrolled.) Worked to redevelop Hanover Square Shopping Center with a new façade, parking lot, buildout of space for Gymkhana, and new sidewalks. Landscaping and partial roof installation planned for Spring Hired leasing agents and property managers. Village staff has been working to apply for $611,000 in grants for infrastructure projects through the Community Development Block Grant program. Approved for $240,000 in CDBG Grant funds for a project coordinated with DuPage Habitat for Humanity. EWC - We continue to work to find funding to sustain operations.
8 Strategic Plan Accomplishments: Goal: Economic Development & RedevelopmentRetail Vacancies cut in half - from 21% in 2014 and 17% in 2015 to 9.5% in 2016. Initiated a Business Retention Program – Visits by Elected Officials and staff for proactive retention of major businesses Staff has also been working with a developer for senior housing at 900 Irving Park Rd which will include townhomes, condominiums, assisted living and a commercial retail pad. Business retention program well-received
9 Strategic Plan Accomplishments: Goal: Maintain & Enhance InfrastructureAddressed the effects of Emerald Ash Borer Infestation through acceleration of the 5 year plan for tree removal, replacement and funding. All EAB trees have been removed on Village property and reforestation is underway. The Village will plant approximately 600 trees this year on Village property. Continued planning for addition bike path connectivity. Village incorporated bike path into design of US Rt. 20 street improvements and approved intergovernmental agreement with the Forest Preserve District for a trail connector with the north central DuPage Regional Trail at Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve. The Village is working with the Football and Baseball authorities on improvements to the fields located on Barrington Road north of Lake Street. Improvements have begun to enhance use as a sports complex and community gathering space. Completed plans and received grant for Barrington Road improvements and a new traffic signal at Walnut. Construction will occur in Summer 2017. MWRD – bid in February
10 Strategic Plan Accomplishments: Goal: Maintain & Enhance InfrastructureThe Budget addressed core services. Public Safety, Streets, Tree Replacement and other Infrastructural improvements. Worked to identify improvements to the Tanglewood Neighborhood with the assistance of Habitat for Humanity (3 year project). This lead to updating the Village’s Fair Housing Plan and application for CDBG funding for infrastructure improvements. IDOT feasibility study completed for extension of I-390 as a boulevard through the Village’s proposed Village Center. New Police Canine - Echo Habitat for Humanity – Big dollar that requires cooperation with our legislators
11 Strategic Plan Accomplishments: Goal: Effective GovernancePolice Department awarded national CALEA accreditation with Excellence. The Fire Department achieved an ISO rating of 2. Village transitioned to monthly water billing, new banking services, and online bill payment options. No increase for Water and Sewer rates for Mayor Craig’s Kids at Hope initiative continues to grow and the Village participates in an annual Resource Day to support the initiative. CALEA – Ongoing evaluation of our PD to assure quality relationships with public Kids at Hope – Where all children are cabable of success “No Exceptions”
12 Strategic Plan Accomplishments: Goal: Effective GovernanceSupported local community events which foster inclusion and cultural diversity through participation and financial donations. CIDC is again organizing the MLK Legacy Day of Service by collaborating with a non-for-profit organization. Our Sister Cities Committee received Sister Cities International’s “Best Overall Program” award for a town with a population of 25,001-50,000. The application was selected over 53 other entries.
13 Strategic Plan Accomplishments: Goal: Community Image & IdentityPolice Department achieved Lowest Part 1 Crime Rate in history; America’s Top 100 Safest Communities (Ranked 37th in 2017). Communications Plan for the Village is being developed and close to completion Successful Village events held: Memorial Day and 9/11 Ceremonies, Recycling Event, Metra, Apiary Open House, Fire Department Open House, DuPage River Sweep, CIDC community event, Touch-A-Truck, Cops Day Picnic. New event including Mayor’s Play Ball Initiative was held in 2016.
14 Key Board Actions Limiting the property tax burden on residents1% in 2016; 0% in 2017 No increase in Water and Sewer Rates Continuing support for Education and WorkNet Center Grand Opening of the County Farm Road Bridge connecting Mallard Lake and Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve Partnership with Habitat for Humanity-DuPage in Greenbrook- Tanglewood Area
15 Key Board Actions Continued to work towards extension of I-390 as a boulevard to the west for access to future downtown area. Continued Support for the Redevelopment of the Hanover Square Shopping Center Funding for the completion of the War Dog Memorial Membership in the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce and Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
16 2015-16 New & Expanding BusinessesCheckers Restaurant Mattress Firm Bosnian Halal Restaurant Athletico – Physical Therapy Apria Health Care (Industrial) Corrigan (Industrial) Kid's Island – Day Care Road Ready – Gas Station Wu's Garden Restaurant La Autentica Paleta Michoacana Olde Salem Café Expansion Hanover Park Community Bank (Relocation) Zam Zam Meat Mart Gymkhana Gymnastics (Expansion & Relocation) JB Auctioneers – Men’s Formal Wear Eagle Tailors and Cleaners El Patron Taqueria & Grill Insure One A to Z Dental HP Spring Cleaners Metro Link & Metro PCS Beautiful Mind Therapy Acceptance Auto Insurance Classic Car Cruise Night
17 Upcoming Special EventsKids at Hope Community Resource Fair (April 22; 10 am-1 pm) the Metra (May 20 & September 16; 9 am-4 pm) Memorial Day Ceremony (May 29; am) Touch-a-Truck (June 3; 9 am-1 pm) Apiary Open House (June 25; 1:00-4:00 pm) Cops Day Picnic (July 8 starting at 5:00 pm) Motorcycle & Car Show (August 6; Noon-4 pm) Recycling Event (September 23; 9 am-1 pm) Fire Dept. Open House (October 7; 10 am-2 pm) Veteran’s Day Ceremony (November 11; 7-8 pm)
18 Thank You for Coming!