Downers Grove Officials Seek Resident Feedback on Funding Stormwater Management

In November or December of 2016, the Downers Grove Village Council will determine how residents will pay for the costs of owning and operating the local stormwater management system.

The council is, therefore, seeking resident input, according to a community alert shared on Wednesday. Officials will decide if these costs will continue to be paid for with monthly fees or if one of the options below should be implemented.

• Pay for the stormwater management system through property taxes
• Pay for the stormwater management system through a combination of property taxes AND monthly fees.

Three advisory referendum questions will appear on the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election ballot. The Council would like voters to answer all three questions.

Prior to voting on the referendum questions, it may be beneficial to become familiar with the stormwater management system.

• The village has prepared 20 short videos accessible via its website that provide interesting facts and important information about the system.
• Detailed information can be found in the Stormwater Utility Report.
• Additional information about stormwater can be found by clicking HERE