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Excerpts from the Daily Herald:
Glen Ellyn's trustees are considering an increase in monthly fire service fees to cover operational expenses and to create a reserve fund for future construction projects at the town's two fire stations. During their meeting on Monday night, trustees initially supported the hike in charges for five different property owner categories. Homeowners would see their fee rise from $7.50 to $15 per month, while businesses under 20,000 square feet would face a doubling of their current rate to $16 a month.
With these adjustments, the village anticipates generating approximately $1.6 million annually for the fire department, which is quite unusual for a suburb that relies on around 60 volunteer firefighters, each receiving just $1 annually. Additionally, the fire company is projected to receive $151,500 this year through contributions from two specialized taxing districts.
This additional income would enable the village to allocate nearly $750,000 yearly into a fund aimed at potentially replacing the downtown fire station within the next ten years and making improvements at the Taft Avenue station. A space study for both municipal properties may be commissioned later this year, with results expected by 2018. Station Number One, located at the intersection of Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, dates back to the 1950s and serves as the older facility.
Financial advisors have also suggested setting aside around $400,000 annually for equipment purchases. An upcoming decision later this spring will involve determining whether to acquire a new ladder truck. Presently, the fees bring in roughly $803,000 annually for the fire department, while operational costs alone are estimated to reach about $700,000 this year.
The village introduced these fees nearly three years ago to replace a longstanding donation scheme for the fire department. However, only about 20% of property owners had been participating in the previous program. Initial estimates predicted collecting around $70,000 from property owners situated primarily east of I-355 and north of Roosevelt Road. It turned out that these owners already paid property taxes to a separate fire protection district that outsources its services to Lombard. Thankfully, Glen Ellyn officials identified the discrepancy prior to issuing the first invoices.
The board might vote on the proposed increases as soon as March 20, with the new fees likely appearing on water bills starting in June. In light of all this, residents are encouraged to stay informed and engaged with local government updates.
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