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Adopted Budget: January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014
Jeffrey Braiman, Village President
Dane Bragg, Village Manager
Jan Sirabian, Village Clerk
Jeffrey Berman, Trustee
Steve Trilling, Trustee
Beverly Sussman, Trustee
Mike Terson, Trustee
Andrew Stein, Trustee
Lester Ottenheimer, Trustee
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Village of Buffalo Grove
Adopted Budget: January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014
Jeffrey Braiman, Village President
Dane Bragg, Village Manager
Jan Sirabian, Village Clerk
Jeffrey Berman, Trustee
Steve Trilling, Trustee
Beverly Sussman, Trustee
Mike Terson, Trustee
Andrew Stein, Trustee
Lester Ottenheimer, Trustee
Table of Contents
Section 1 Transmittal Letter
Dane C. Bragg, Village Manager ................................................................................................................. 1
Section 2: Organization and Services
Village of Buffalo Grove Map ................................................................................................................... 15
List of Principal Officials ............................................................................................................................ 18
Vision and Mission Statement .................................................................................................................. 20
Strategic Priorities .................................................................................................................................... 21
Organization Chart ................................................................................................................................... 22
Village Commissions, Committees & Boards ............................................................................................ 23
Village Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Section 3: Budget Process and Structure
Budget Process ......................................................................................................................................... 37
Budget Timeline ........................................................................................................................................ 38
Budget Sections ........................................................................................................................................ 39
Basis of Budgeting .................................................................................................................................... 40
Annual Budget vs. Financial Statement .................................................................................................... 40
Fund Structure .......................................................................................................................................... 40
Financial Policies and Goals ...................................................................................................................... 41
Account Numbers ..................................................................................................................................... 42
Current Village Funds ............................................................................................................................... 44
Section 4: Executive Overview
Budget in Brief .......................................................................................................................................... 49
Strategic Planning ..................................................................................................................................... 59
Revenue Trends and Projections .............................................................................................................. 63
Expenditures Trends and Projections ....................................................................................................... 73
Debt Position ............................................................................................................................................ 77
Fund Balance Projections by Fund............................................................................................................ 80
Section 5: General Fund Summary and Detail
General Fund Revenue ............................................................................................................................. 83
Office of the Village Manager ................................................................................................................... 88
Legislative
Legal Services
Information Technology/Emergency Management Agency ....................................................................101
Finance and General services ................................................................................................................. 108
Human Resources ................................................................................................................................... 116
Fire Services ............................................................................................................................................ 124
Police Services ........................................................................................................................................ 136
Building and Zoning ................................................................................................................................ 145
Public Works Management & Administration ........................................................................................ 153
Engineering Services
Building Services/Street Lighting
Street Operations and Maintenance
Forestry/Parkway/Landscape Maintenance
Central Garage
Drainage System
Non‐Operating Transfer ......................................................................................................................... 185
Section 6: Capital Improvement Plan
Capital Improvement Summary ............................................................................................................. 191
Capital Projects Budgeted by Fund ......................................................................................................... 193
Summary Sheet ...................................................................................................................................... 195
Detailed Project Sheets .......................................................................................................................... 196
Reserve for Capital Replacement ‐ Vehicles ........................................................................................... 224
Motor Fuel Tax Fund .............................................................................................................................. 226
Capital Projects – Facilities Fund ............................................................................................................ 228
Capital Projects – Streets Fund ............................................................................................................... 230
Section 7: Enterprise Funds
Golf Course Funds .................................................................................................................................. 235
Water & Sewer Operating ...................................................................................................................... 250
Refuse Fund ............................................................................................................................................ 259
Section 8: Fiduciary Funds
Police Pension ......................................................................................................................................... 263
Fire Pension ............................................................................................................................................ 265
Section 9: Other Funds
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund ........................................................................................................ 269
Parking Lot Fund ..................................................................................................................................... 271
Facility Development Debt Service ......................................................................................................... 274
Appendix A: Comprehensive Fee & Tax Schedule
Administrative Fees ................................................................................................................................ 279
Building & Development/Health Fees .................................................................................................... 284
Planning & Zoning Fees .......................................................................................................................... 292
Police Department Fees ......................................................................................................................... 293
Fire Department Fees ............................................................................................................................. 294
Engineering Fees..................................................................................................................................... 299
Water Connection Fees .......................................................................................................................... 300
Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations .............................................................................................. 301
Taxes Schedule ....................................................................................................................................... 303
Appendix B: Financial Policies & Projections
Fund Balance Policy ................................................................................................................................ 307
Purchasing Policy .................................................................................................................................... 308
Investment Policy ................................................................................................................................... 311
Debt Policy .............................................................................................................................................. 318
Capitalization Policy ................................................................................................................................ 322
Five Year Operating Forecast .................................................................................................................. 325
Twenty‐Year Water & Sewer Utility Forecast ......................................................................................... 343
Appendix C: Human Resources
Health Plan Benefits ............................................................................................................................... 351
Employee Staffing Levels ........................................................................................................................ 353
Appendix D: Document Definitions
Glossary .................................................................................................................................................. 361
Acronyms ................................................................................................................................................ 367
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Village of Buffalo Grove 2 2014 Adopted Budget
Village Hall • Fifty Raupp Boulevard • Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-2100 • (847) 459-2500
technology architecture. Within the area of general operations, staffing levels are
projected to decrease due to reorganization as well as phase-out of part-time non-core
service positions. Projected total personnel will decrease from 307 to 297 for the year,
with full-time personnel expected to decrease from 223 to 218 and part-time staff reduced
from 84 to 79, year over year. Over the past three years, total staffing Village-wide has
decreased ten percent through attrition, from a peak of 327 in 2010.
For 2014, no significant service reductions are anticipated,
although many services will be modified to improve
customer experience, increase efficiency, streamline
processes and prepare the Village for its future 311/CRM
launch. The Building & Zoning/Finance service window
merger will be completed, providing a one-stop shop for
water utility, real estate transfer, licensing, permitting and
plan review services. Further review of an administrative
adjudication program is also planned, which could provide
faster and lower cost settlement for non-moving, housing
and other violations.
In 2013, the Village Board affirmed management’s
recommendation to reduce extended hours at Village Hall
from 7:30 PM one day per week to 6:30 PM. This practice
reduced overtime costs and has continued to meet the service demands of the public. For
2014, the management team is exploring reducing non-core business hours for the Police
Department window during the 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM hours. For 2014, the Village plans
to expand its online service presence with the addition of online licensing services
through the New World Systems Community Development module, with the addition of
online permit processing scheduled for 2015.
The Metra/Pace parking program will also see significant modifications in the coming
year, with the addition of automated kiosks for parking, as well as Passport Parking,
which will allow users to pay by smartphone or online. Enforcement services will
transition to the Police Department.
The Village’s recent establishment of a Geographic Information System (GIS) has been
very successful, with base layers substantially complete. A GIS portal will be launched
on the Village’s web site before the end of 2013, providing residents access to real-time
parcel, utility and service information. In addition, the work completed to date
establishes the platform for mobile field services (inspections, infrastructure and
maintenance operations) to be used by Village personnel. Concurrent with the
development of GIS assets, the Village’s document management initiative will continue
to convert volumes of parcel and infrastructure records to electronic format. These data
sets will then be paired to the GIS system for increased efficiency.
The golf operation continues to struggle in the wake of sagging demand and excess
supply in the local market. The Arboretum Club is poised to break even for the year on a
cash basis, the result of focused revenue growth and cost control. Similarly, Buffalo
Grove Golf Club has reduced its reliance on the Village’s operating accounts over the
2014 Service
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Village of Buffalo Grove 3 2014 Adopted Budget
Village Hall • Fifty Raupp Boulevard • Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-2100 • (847) 459-2500
past few years. For 2014, operating transfers totaling $38,541 are projected for the two
courses. Village leadership will be focusing on aggressive cost containment strategies,
coupled with performance based service and revenue enhancements, as a means to
improve the competitiveness of both courses.
General Fund Revenues
FY 2014 General Fund revenue is expected to increase
$3,485,446 over 2013 budget and to increase $2,730,885
or 7.85 percent from 2013 estimated actual. Total
General Fund revenues for 2013 are estimated at
$37,494,997. A major variation in the General Fund
revenue is due to the inclusion of IMRF pension, Social
Security and Medicare expenses within the tax levy
receipts to the fund, increasing revenue transfers in and
expense transfers out for the year by $1,562,879.
Subtracting out the pension fund transfers shows that net
revenue will increase to the General Fund by $1,922,567
or 5.6 percent.
The Village Board has previously approved several
revenue enhancements to offset a projected deficit.
Revenue sources enacted or amended include general
fines and fees, expansion of impound-eligible moving violations, ambulance billing fees
and special rescue fees. Together, enhanced and new fees account for approximately
one-third of incremental revenue growth in 2014.
For existing revenue sources, state and home rule sales tax returns are not projected to
increase from 2013 estimated actual, income tax is projected to increase by 16.2 percent
from 2013 estimated actual, and utility use taxes for natural gas and electric are expected
to increase 2.2 percent. Building revenues and fees are anticipated to increase 8.3 percent
from 2013 budget, mainly due to increases in rental registration fees and the anticipated
construction of 10 new single family homes on the Hoffmann Farm property.
The ad valorem (property tax) levy is discussed in further detail within this
correspondence and within Section 4: Executive Overview.
The General Fund revenue projections included in the 2014 budget are consistent with
the five-year projections presented to the Village Board on July 29, 2013. The
projections have been further refined based on budget balancing strategies and are
included in Appendix B: Financial Policies and Projections. Additional information
concerning revenue projections and trends may be reviewed in Section 4: Executive
Overview.
General Fund Expenditures
The Village has aggressively managed expenditures in recent years with a strong focus
on lean and efficient operations and competitive third-party contracts. General Fund
actual expenditures as a percentage of budget is expected to be 97.5 percent for 2013.
Projected Revenue
Changes
$562,545 – Income Tax
$307,732 – Property Tax
$187,000 – Ambulance
Transport
$175,000 – Real Estate
Transfer Tax
$110,000 – Special Rescue
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$102,975 – Impound Fees
Village of Buffalo Grove 4 2014 Adopted Budget
Village Hall • Fifty Raupp Boulevard • Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-2100 • (847) 459-2500
The 2013 General Fund budget will increase $3,490,268 year-over-year. Subtracting out
restated transfers out for IMRF pensions, capital reserve transfers and planned capital
projects, the net increase in the budget year-over-year is approximately $40,000,
representing a no growth budget. The proposed expenditure plan includes all necessary
personnel wages and benefits, commodity costs and general operations to operate the
organization in accordance with the Village Board’s expectations in 2014. The
compromised revenue scenario of recent years has necessitated an innovative approach to
balancing the budget. Village staff has instituted a series of key strategies to control
expenditures in 2014, including the following assumptions:
1. Replacement reserve ratios are reviewed and modified annually, contributions are
known and planned in advance. For 2014, a $871,717 reserve contribution is
budgeted, representing the first full contribution since 2008;
2. Village staff will continue to seek ways to reduce aggregate personnel expenses,
carefully assessing all vacant positions, evaluating organizational efficiencies and
recommending policies that maintain a competitive wage and benefit program;
3. An across-the-board 2.0 percent wage increase is programmed in salaries for the
2014 fiscal year;
4. Golf operating deficits have decreased substantially, with a $38,000 projected
transfer for 2013 and $63,000 programmed in 2014. Staff will continue to
monitor revenue and expense performance in this enterprise unit to minimize
reliance on general operating revenues;
5. Certain capital projects will utilize reserve funds as planned in order to expedite
project completion; and
6. Budget compliance will be a significant issue for Village management again in
2014, ensuring that reduced or flat line-item growth can continue, if possible.
The combination of strategies employed by the management team results in a net no-
growth operating budget year-over-year. Of note, the Village’s total general fund
expenditures have experienced a net decrease of $1,000,000 in the five year period
ending December 31, 2014 when factoring in capital reserve and pension transfers.
During the same period, the consumer price index has increased more than nine percent.
Fund Balance
The Village of Buffalo Grove utilizes an adopted fund
balance policy to provide for an unassigned fund balance.
As a home rule municipality, the Village is not subject to
state-mandated fund reserve policies. The corporate fund
reserve policy was decreased in 2010 from 35 percent to 25
percent of the subsequent year’s budget (less pension
transfers), or approximately three months of operating
expenditures.
The Village’s fund balance policy is structured to provide
sufficient cash-flow as necessary and sound fiscal
management has permitted the continuation of essential
services without significant financial impact during the economic downturn. The
Village’s proactive fund management has been cited by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s
Projected Fund
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Village Hall • Fifty Raupp Boulevard • Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-2100 • (847) 459-2500
Lincolnshire closely trailing at 17.4 percent.5 Regionally, the south suburbs have taken
the greatest hit, with area home values dropping to 1992 levels in certain areas.6
The financial and political meltdown associated with the State of Illinois’ unfunded and
growing liabilities continues to affect statewide economic growth and resulting revenue
streams. Illinois has had the good fortune to have moved from the fifth highest debt per
capita of all U.S. states to the eleventh ranking in the last year. The state’s current debt
and liabilities are estimated at $271 billion, however, with $192 billion of that total, or 71
percent, attributed to unfunded pension liabilities7. In addition, the state’s total debt is
the fourth highest in the nation, trailing California, New York and Texas. Added to the
ongoing structural deficit, the State of Illinois General Fund Balance for FY 2012 is in
deficit $9.13 billion8. With no projected rebound in sight unless and until the General
Assembly reduces liabilities or increases revenues, Standard & Poor’s downgraded the
state’s bond rating from A to A- in January 2013, giving the state the worst credit rating
in the nation. Further, all three ratings agencies have assigned a negative outlook to the
state’s general obligation debts. Despite the bleak economic forecasts for the state, many
municipalities (including the Village) have been able to maintain strong balance sheets.
Those municipalities proven to be the most adaptive to changing economic conditions
and less reliant on long-term debt and state revenue sources will ultimately fare better in
the new economy. Ultimately, the management of long-term pension liabilities,
collective bargaining rights and employee benefit structures, which comprise 70 percent
or more of most municipal budgets, lies with the Illinois General Assembly. The
legislature, up to this point, has been unable to come to consensus on, or enact
meaningful reform to, any of these issues.
The Village continues to struggle with economic development to provide needed revenue
growth. To date, the proposed downtown project has not progressed beyond the initial
floodplain analysis. Further review and action will be required by the Village Board in
2014 to advance or deny the planning for this project. Village staff continues to
coordinate with commercial property owners in the Dundee and Milwaukee Road
corridors to affect redevelopment of vacant land and declining commercial areas. As
stated in 2012 and 2013, the higher-than-average asking prices for key properties
continues to be a limiting factor in initiating redevelopment projects, exacerbated by the
weak-but-improving retail climate in the area. As a function of the Village’s strategic
planning efforts, the addition of retail locations is necessary to diversify revenue sources
and mitigate the impact of property taxes on residential and commercial properties in
future years.
As of this writing, there are no confirmed plans for the reuse of the three Dominick’s
grocery stores in the Village. The company has announced store closures effective
December 28, 2013. Staff has maintained communication with Dominick’s and potential
users to advance redevelopment opportunities. Redevelopment of the Cambridge
Commons center is expected to occur in 2014, with the opening of Fresh Farms grocery
before year-end. The Village Board has also approved the development of the 20-acre
5 Source: Zillow Home Value Index, Buffalo Grove Home Prices and Home Values, 10/31/13
6 Source: “Where the housing recovery is only a faint hope,” Crain’s Chicago Business, 10/28/13
7 Source: Chicago Tribune, October 12, 2012
8 Source: State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, GAAP Fund Balance
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f its memb
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application
management
initiatives
managemen
budgeted
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take effect
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ment Plant, w
ts expected i
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te of 2033. L
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will provid
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budgeted fo
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potable wate
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ase one stud
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have decre
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personnel lev
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all employe
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loyees.
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dgeted amou
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generation
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aupp Boulevard
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dments are p
fully funded
operations an
equest, $921
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percent.
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rd.
eased signifi
ive (VSI) pr
onal/part-tim
vels will var
planned retir
age provide
ronment for
a 2.0 percent
rt-time perso
he Village’s
es possible.
mber 30, 201
year-end to
gotiating col
Alliance of
ds beyond t
unts have bee
program for
provide nece
terms of pr
of leaders w
ssional deve
ng, tuition re
d • Buffalo Grov
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proposed in t
d Fire, Polic
nd debt servi
1,513 will b
bonds. The n
nts are propo
ficantly since
rogram and r
me positions
ry throughou
rements and
e for a wage
r talented in
t general wa
onnel. As
total perso
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establish s
llective barg
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the previous
en included.
senior mana
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within the or
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eimbursemen
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TY TAX LEV
the FY 2014
ce and IMR
ice, for a tot
be used to se
net property
osed for the y
e 2010 as a
reorganizati
included in
ut the year an
reorganizati
e enhancem
ndividuals.
age increase
proposed in
onnel is the
age Board re
review and c
salary progr
gaining agre
the outcome
sly approved
agement emp
ing and prof
r a well-rou
rganization.
or employee
nt and trave
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RF pension a
tal Village le
ervice debt
tax levy afte
year except
a result of
ion efforts, w
n the 2014 b
nd may aver
ion efforts.
ment in 2014
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has been in
n each of th
catalyst to
eviewed a d
consideratio
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ements with
e of these n
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ployees was
fessional dev
unded work
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es totaling $
el expenses.
59-2500
allocations a
evy of $14.6
on the Serie
er abatement
as previousl
the Village
with 218 ful
budget. It
rage less tha
4 in order t
n the Genera
ncluded in th
he three prio
make salar
draft pay-for
n of this pla
gets for non
h IAFF Loca
egotiations
age increase
eliminated i
velopment fo
kforce and t
nd, the budge
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stment in hu
le workforce
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ictability to
ent fund rese
take effect, i
ribution from
h plan rate s
nowledgeme
developmen
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ess has been
he entire Vi
rtant financ
agement Ana
eful apprecia
nolds, Direct
tevens, Arth
neer, Brett R
Pfeil, Villag
Nidhi Vaid, A
job done.
ardship over
erican Society f
Hall • Fifty Ra
budgeted to
g. The Villa
or $353 les
been able to
uman resour
e.
h & Wellne
llage will co
ative (IPBC
ois. The
the Village’
erve mandat
including th
m 12 to 13 p
tructure, ple
ents:
nt of an an
ontributions
n both challe
illage staff
cial tool. M
alyst Lauren
ation is ext
tor of Publi
hur Malinow
Robinson, Pu
ge Planner,
Associate Pl
Finally, th
r Village fina
for Training &
aupp Boulevard
provide suc
age’s 2014 c
ss per full tim
o hold costs
rces will inc
ess
ontinue its m
C) with netw
Village’s a
’s self-funde
ted by the co
he third phas
percent of to
ease review A
nnual budge
of the entir
enging and r
for their d
Many thank
n Stott for th
ended to Je
ic Works, F
wski, Directo
urchasing M
Mike Skibb
lanner for th
he Village B
ances and pla
Development,
d • Buffalo Grov
ch travel wh
cost-per-emp
me employe
in this area
crease in the
membership w
work access
association
ed health pl
ooperative.
sed increase
otal premium
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et is both a
re organizati
ewarding. I
diligence an
ks to Direct
eir contribut
ennifer Malt
Fire Chief T
or of Human
anager, Geo
be, Civil En
heir cooperat
Board deser
anning for th
Respect
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Village
, ASTD 2012 S
ve, IL 60089-2
here no othe
ployee for tr
ee than the n
a, it can be
e future to a
with the Inte
provided th
with IPBC
an, with the
For 2014, v
in employe
m. For addit
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Village of Buffalo Grove 15 2014 Adopted Budget
Village ofLong Grove
Village ofLincolnshire
Village ofRiverwoods
Village of Wheeling
Lake County
Cook County
Map Legend
County Boundary
Municipal Boundary
Interstate
Local Road
Major Road
Number of Housing Units by Block
Total
0 - 15
16 - 48
49 - 98
102 - 182
207 - 390Data Source: 2010 Census
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Village of Buffalo Grove 16 2014 Adopted Budget
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Census Tracts
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µVillage of Buffalo Grove2010 Census Ages by Tract
Census Tract ID1 8645.122 8645.143 8645.214 8645.25 8645.176 8645.157 8645.058 8645.189 8645.1910 8645.1611 8030.112 8030.1213 8030.1314 8024.0315 8030.0516 8030.0717 8025.03
Census Age Classification
Under 5 - 9
10 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 -59
60 -69
Older than 69Data Source: 2010 Census
Village of Buffalo Grove 17 2014 Adopted Budget
Principal Officials
Elected Officials
Jeffrey Braiman
Village President
Jeffrey Berman Steve Trilling Beverly Sussman
Village Trustee Village Trustee Village Trustee
Mike Terson Andrew Stein Lester Ottenheimer Janet Sirabian
Village Trustee Village Trustee Village Trustee Village Clerk
Village of Buffalo Grove 18 2014 Adopted Budget
Principal Officials
Appointed Officials/Department Directors
Dane Bragg
Village Manager
Jennifer I Maltas Scott Anderson Steven R. Casstevens
Deputy Village Manager Finance Director Police Chief
Terry Vavra Michael Reynolds Art Malinowski
Fire Chief Public Works Director Human Resources Director
Village of Buffalo Grove 19 2014 Adopted Budget
Vision
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Strate
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framework for
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Village Commissions, Committees & Boards
Village Commissions, Committees and Boards are approved by the Village’s Corporate Authorities. The
list of Commissions can be found in Title 2, Administration and Personnel, within the Village’s Municipal
Code. The Municipal Code can be found on the Village’s web site at www.vbg.org. Each Commission is
established and provides parameters for its operation including but not limited to duties of the
Commission, members, meeting schedule and purpose.
If individuals are interested in volunteering for a Village Commission, Committee or Board, they are
encouraged to complete a Talent Bank Application which is available on the Village’s web site or by
calling Village Hall. Appointments are made by the Village President with the concurrence of the Board
of Trustees. Following is the list of approved Commissions, Committees and Boards as set forth in the
Municipal Code.
Chapter 2.14 Police Pension Fund
Chapter 2.24 Board of Health
Chapter 2.26 Board of Local Improvements*
Chapter 2.28 Board of Police and Fire Commissioners
Chapter 2.32 Electrical Commission
Chapter 2.34 Emergency Management Agency
Chapter 2.40 Arts Commission
Chapter 2.42 Youth Commission
Chapter 2.44 Zoning Board of Appeals
Chapter 2.46 Plan Commission
Chapter 2.48 Ethics Commission
Chapter 2.50 Firefighters Pension Fund
Chapter 2.52 Transportation Commission
Chapter 2.58 Commission for Residents with Disabilities
Chapter 2.60 Buffalo Grove Days Committee
Blood Donor Commission, approved by Resolution No. 76‐14 on May 3, 1976.
Bicycle Path System Ad‐Hoc Committee, approved by Resolution No. 2010‐37 on October
18, 2010.
* The Board of Local Improvements consists of the Village Engineer and Members of the Village Board.
Village of Buffalo Grove 23 2014 Adopted Budget
Villag
The Villag
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of O’Hare
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rove was inco
decades. The
ately 11.2 sq
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ace bus servi
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mily neighbor
with units o
ty’s populatio
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tly receive a
the commun
as over 800
al bike path
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wing statistica
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rends in the V
ecreasing hou
opulation: 41
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Grove is locat
wntown Chica
al Airport. The
21.7 percent
ent in Lake Co
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tate 94.
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sional service
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acknowledgem
nity. Buffalo
acres of pa
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for residents
ristics
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ensus data un
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usehold size a
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ted approxim
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s and visitors.
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ately 33
miles north
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unities, the M
al road syste
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ities. The Vill
and apartmen
ble at vario
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quality educ
library distric
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aphic profile o
sing number o
and per capita
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in population
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lage’s residen
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Village of Buffalo Grove 24 2014 Adopted Budget
Median household income: $89,992 (2009‐2011 American Community Survey 3‐Year estimates)
Per capita income: $44,067 (2009‐2011 American Community Survey 3‐Year estimates)
Total housing units: 16,991 (2013 Village estimate)
Persons per household: 2.55
Owner occupied units, persons per household: 2.63
Renter occupied units, persons per household: 2.18
Housing Value
The following information provides the average and median residential sale price from Village Real
Estate Transfer Tax Records, January 2012 ‐ December 2012:
Number Sold Average Value Median Value
SFD 309 $ 311,762 $ 290,000
SFA 179 $ 185,053 $ 164,250
MF 151 $ 83,239 $ 73,000
All Residential 639 $ 222,622 $ 203,000
Village of Buffalo Grove Statistical Breakdown
(Source: U.S. Bureau of Census – Decennial Census and 2009‐2011 American Community Survey 3‐Year estimates)
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Village of Buffalo Grove, 1980 to 2010
Census 04/01/1980 Census 04/01/1990
Census 04/01/2000 Census 04/01/2010
164 1,492
11,799
22,230
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Village of Buffalo Grove Population 1958‐2012
Village of Buffalo Grove 25 2014 Adopted Budget
28.1
32.2
37.4
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0
10
20
30
40
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1980 1990 2000 2010 2011
Village of Buffalo Grove Median Age 1980‐2011
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Age 0 to 4
Age 5 to 9
Age 10 to 14
Age 15 to 17
Age 18 to 20
Age 21 to 24
Age 25 to 34
Age 35 to 44
Age 45 to 49
Age 50 to 54
Age 55 to 59
Age 60 to 64
Age 65 to 74
Age 75 to 84
Age 85 and over
Percent
Ag
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Cl
a
s
s
Population Pyramid for Buffalo Grove, 2000
% Female
% Male
‐10.00 ‐5.00 0.00 5.00 10.00
Under 5 years
5 to 9 years
10 to 14 years
15 to 19 years
20 to 24 years
25 to 34 years
35 to 44 years
45 to 49 years
50 to 54 years
55 to 59 years
60 to 64 years
65 to 74 years
75 to 84 years
Age 85 and over
Percent
Ag
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Cl
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s
s
Population Pyramid for Buffalo Grove, 2010
% Female
% Male
Village of Buffalo Grove 26 2014 Adopted Budget
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Village of Buffalo Grove 27 2014 Adopted Budget
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Distributi
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Single
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Office
Indust
Public
Parks/
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2013*
on 1980‐2
August 31, 2013
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trial
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Village of Buffalo Grove 28 2014 Adopted Budget
Village Government
Home Rule Authority
The Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the provisions of the Constitution of the
State of Illinois of 1970. Home Rule allows a community to take actions not specifically prohibited by the
state statutes. Conversely, a non‐home rule community can only undertake those actions specifically
allowed for in the state statues. Home rule enables a municipality or county to establish its own system
of self‐governance without receiving a charter from the state. Home rule shifts much of the
responsibility for local government from the state legislature to the local community. The most
significant powers granted to a home rule community include the ability to enact its own police powers
(health, safety, morals and general welfare), to issue bonds without referendum and exemption from
property tax caps under the Property Tax Extension Law Limit (PTELL.)
Council‐Manager Form of Government
The Village established the council‐manager form of government by referendum on July 1, 1980. The
council‐manager form is the system of local government that combines the strong political leadership of
elected officials in the form of a council or board, with the strong managerial experience of an
appointed local government manager. The form establishes a representative system where all policy is
concentrated in the elected board and the board hires a professionally trained manager to oversee the
delivery of public services. Under council‐manager form, those duties not specifically reserved by the
elected body pass to the Village Manager and his/her professional staff.
Equalized Assessed Value
The equalized assessed value, or EAV, is the result of applying the state equalization factor to the
assessed value of a parcel of property. Tax bills are calculated by multiplying the EAV (after any
deductions for homesteads) by the tax rate.
Below are the Cook County, Lake County and total EAV of property within the Village. For Cook and Lake
Counties, the assumption is that property values will decrease another 5% in 2013.
TAX YEAR COOK COUNTY % INC LAKE COUNTY % INC TOTAL VALUE % INC
2005QL 343,381,864 ‐‐‐1,264,882,929 ‐‐‐1,608,264,793 ‐‐‐
2006 351,925,896 2.49%1,325,296,511 4.78%1,677,222,407 4.29%
2007TC 402,913,368 14.49%1,407,908,107 6.23%1,810,821,475 7.97%
2008 430,222,803 6.78%1,450,871,616 3.05%1,881,094,419 3.88%
2009QL 453,182,604 5.34%1,443,599,910 ‐0.50%1,896,782,514 0.83%
2010TC 405,013,042 ‐10.63%1,369,087,745 ‐5.16%1,774,100,787 ‐6.47%
2011 370,343,748 ‐8.56%1,294,187,616 ‐5.47%1,664,531,364 ‐6.18%
2012 370,718,893 0.13%1,196,068,204 ‐7.58%1,566,707,097 ‐5.87%
TC= Triennial property assessment cycle (Cook County)
QL= Quadrennial property assessment cycle (Lake County)
Village of Buffalo Grove 29 2014 Adopted Budget
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infrastructure development. In addition to the initial development impact, a significant gain in retail
sales would be achieved by the development. Within the first full year of retail build‐out, the
development is anticipated to conservatively generate approximately $100 million in retail sales. By
comparison, this would represent a 23 percent increase over the Village’s total 2012 retail sales of $455
million.
Milwaukee Avenue Corridor
The Milwaukee Avenue Corridor consists of three designated development sites and various potential
redevelopment sites, including:
Berenesa Plaza I, 17.94 acres, located at the northwest corner of Deerfield Road and Milwaukee
Avenue;
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Berenesa Plaza II, 6.2 acres, located at the southwest corner of Deerfield Road and Milwaukee
Avenue;
Land & Lakes Property, 17 acres along the west frontage and 41 acres along the west rear of the
property, located north of Busch Parkway and south of the City Park Development
Though staff continues to meet with stakeholders of these properties, no plans for development have
advanced. The Berenesa Plaza sites will likely not redevelop until something happens with the high level
of debt on the property. To date, nothing has happened with the Land & Lakes Property; however,
Waste Management has indicated that it will pursue a landscape waste facility on the east side of
Milwaukee in the second half of the 2014, which would free up the Land & Lakes site for development.
Various Annexation, Potential Development and Redevelopment sites located between
Deerfield Parkway and Lake Cook Road, along the Milwaukee Avenue Corridor.
It is in the Village’s long‐term interest to annex as many unincorporated properties on the east side of
Milwaukee as possible in order to put together a large redevelopment corridor in the Milwaukee Road
Corridor. Staff continues to be in contact with these property owners to meet this goal.
Dundee Road Corridor
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The Dundee Road corridor has two designated redevelopment sites. The first is 15.94 acres and was
occupied by three automotive dealerships. The developable parcels are broken down by the following
acreages: 3.99 acres; 4.13 acres; and 5.28 acres. This redevelopment site also includes 2.54 acres of
storm water management. The Village has met with the owners of this property and due to Illinois trade
law related to automotive dealerships there are few options for a dealership at this location. Long‐term
the Village will look to work with the property owner to redevelop this site based on the retail needs
identified in the 2014 economic development plan.
The second designated redevelopment site is the Cambridge Commons shopping center (4.71 acres). In
2013, the Village approved an economic incentive agreement with 14 Dundee Road LLC to renovate the
shopping center, including a façade improvement and new signage. The redevelopment project,
including construction, will be an investment of approximately $16 to $18 million. The redevelopment
will also bring a new large grocer to the community, Fresh Farms, which is expected to open in 2014.
The corridor also consists of several other redevelopment opportunities. At the Plaza Verde East
shopping center, located at the southwest corner of Arlington Height Road and Dundee Road, a new
commercial building is now occupied by several restaurants.
Dominick’s is leaving the Chicagoland market by the end of 2013. The Village is home to three
Dominick’s. At this time, the fate of the three stores in Buffalo Grove is unknown and may change
redevelopment plans for the strip centers they are located in once plans are known.
Plans were approved for construction of a Chase Bank and improvements to a portion of the shopping
center building for the Plaza at Buffalo Grove, located on the west side of Buffalo Grove Road north of
Dundee Road. The improvements to the shopping center building were complete in 2013 and the Chase
Bank is currently in process.
Pulte Homes
Pulte Home Corporation has petitioned for approval of a single‐family development on the Hoffmann
property at 22140 N. Prairie Road. The unincorporated property is a 20‐acre tract currently used for
agriculture. An existing single‐family home on the property would be maintained as a “farmstead” on a
parcel of 1.3 acres. The Village’s Comprehensive Plan designates the site for single‐family development.
The concept plan proposes 38 lots with zoning in the R‐3A District. The proposed houses would be 2‐
story ranging in size from approximately 3,200 to 4,000 square feet.
The plan extends the existing street grid in the Prairie Grove subdivision adjoining to the north. Olive Hill
Drive, which is currently a half street with one‐way access from Prairie Road, would be completed as a
full street. Two streets terminate at the west side of the development, creating dead‐end segments of
approximately 300 feet. These streets would ultimately be extended if the Didier Farm is developed.
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This budget document is the result of the Village’s financial and operational planning process and serves as the
guide for implementing those plans. The process brings together input from elected officials, department
directors, departmental staff, and the public in order to shape the Village’s goals and objectives.
Staff begins preparing the next year’s budget nearly a year prior to adoption. The Finance Director projects fund
balances remaining at the end of the current fiscal year and develops a revenue projection for the following year.
Individual departments are responsible for assessing current conditions, programs, and needs. Each Department
Director is provided a target figure as a parameter to work within while developing their respective departmental
budgets.
Committee of the Whole meetings are held throughout the year to discuss long‐range financial planning and
provide updates on the Village’s current financial condition. Mid‐year, the Finance Director presents an update of
the five year operating forecast and the Water Fund’s twenty year pro forma. Additionally, staff does a yearly
review of all rate schedules.
Once Department Directors have reviewed their programs and services, initial budget requests are submitted to
the Finance Director. The Finance Department then consolidates all requests to analyze the budget as a whole.
After an initial analysis, meetings are set up between the Department Directors, Finance Director, and Village
Manager. They review major operational changes, discuss objectives and review capital project requests. An
effort is made to combine requests across departments and to discuss how to more efficiently accomplish
departmental goals. Any unjustified items are eliminated from the budget at this time.
Over the next month, the Finance Department works to compile the budget document. In addition to developing
budget summaries for each department which outline requests, the Finance Department reviews and updates
other sections of the document. Before the first public hearing, the proposed budget is made available to the
public, both in hardcopy format at Village Hall and electronic format on the Village’s website, www.vbg.org. While
the proposed budget must be available for public inspection at least ten days prior to passage, the Village routinely
has it available in advance of this deadline.
In November, a series of meetings are conducted covering the proposed budget and tax levy. The Village Manager,
Finance Director, and Department Directors are present to address any issues or concerns presented by the Village
President, trustees and residents. After the public meetings, the budget may be further revised and passed
without further public inspection, notice or hearing. The final budget and appropriation ordinance is typically
approved in December.
Once the budget has been approved, the Village Manager and Finance Director continue to monitor the Village’s
rate of revenue collections and expenditures to assure a healthy financial condition. If revenue projections drop
below staff’s original estimates, the Village Manager will direct staff to reduce expenditures. Any transfers
necessary to adjust the budget can be made by the Village, as long as the changes do not exceed the approved
appropriation. If this circumstance arises, the budget changes must be considered and approved by the Village
Board as an Appropriation Transfer Ordinance. If there is a significant change to the total budget, a Supplemental
Appropriation must be approved by the Village Board.
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Budget Timeline
Date Event Requirement/Action
Monday, June 17, 2013 Budget/CIP Instructions Distributed Finance Staff distribution
Friday, June 21, 2013 FY 2014 Initalized in New World
Systems
Staff creates FY 2014 in NWS
June 21- July 31, 2013 Village Fee & Fine Update Village's Fee and Fine Schedule update begins
Friday, June 28, 2013 Capital Reserve Amounts Distributed Central Garage and IT provide Finance reserve budget
amount to enter in NWS.
Friday, June 28, 2013 Salary and Health Insurance Budgets
Added to Department Budgets
Staff adds wage and insurance line-items. Census reports
distributed for review.
Monday, July 08, 2013 Core Service - Tier III Valuations Departments submit resource costing of Tier III programs
Monday, July 08, 2013 Capital Improvement Plan Project /
Building Maintenance Request Due
Department submit five year capital requests and FY 2014
building remodeling requests
Monday, July 15, 2013 Village Fee & Fines Recommendation Recommendations due to OVM.
Monday, July 15, 2013 Preliminary Budgets added to New
World Systems.
All department budgets entered into New World Systems.
Monday, July 15, 2013 IT Project Requests Requests for IT resources due.
Monday, July 15, 2013 RFP/RFQ/Bidding Calendar Department Directors report FY 2014 activity to Brett
Robinson.
Monday, July 15, 2013 General Fund Revenue Estimate Staff compiles estimated actual for FY 2013 and budget for
FY 2014
Monday, July 22, 2013 Village Board Meeting Staff provide six month financial update on FY 2013 Budget
Monday, July 29, 2013 Committee of the Whole Meeting Presentation of five year General Fund Operating Proforma,
Fee and Fine recommendation and Tier III discussion.
August 5 - August 9, 2013 Department Meetings Department Directors discuss budget requests to Village
Manager/Deputy Manager
August 12 - August 14, 2013 Capital Budget Meetings Review capital requests for budget adequacy.
Monday, September 23,
2013
Committee of the Whole Meeting FY 2014-2018 CIP Presentation. Property Tax discussion.
FY 2013 CIP Project Status Update. 20 Year Water Rate
Proforma
Monday, September 30,
2013
Final Budget Requests Due Final department budget due.
October 1 - October 11,
2013
Budget Preparation FY 2014 Budget production
Monday, October 14, 2013 Preminary Budget to Village Board Preliminary budget distributed to Village Board
Monday, November 04, 2013 Village Board Meeting Truth-in-Taxation determination. FY 2014 Budget
Presentation
Monday, November 18, 2013 Village Board Meeting FY 2014 Budget Presentation Continued (if necessary)
Monday, December 02, 2013 Village Board Meeting FY 2014 tax levy (public hearing). Budget adopted by
resolution.
Thursday, December 05,
2013
Public Hearing Notification Publish for Appropriation Ordinance
Monday, December 16, 2013 Village Board Meeting FY 2014 Appropriation Ordinance
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Budget Sections
The Budget is divided into nine sections and four appendices:
1. Transmittal Letter: The Transmittal Letter provides the Village Board and the public with a general
summary of the most important aspects of the budget, including current and previous fiscal years, and the
views and recommendations of the Village Manager.
2. Organization and Services: This section includes a map of the Village, a list of principal officials, an
organizational chart, and general background information. The Organization and Services section
provides the reader with an overview of Buffalo Grove, as well as its mission statement and Village‐wide
goals.
3. Budget Process and Structure: This section provides the reader with general information on how the
budget was developed, including a timeline and its general format.
4. Executive Overview: In the Executive Overview section, the overall revenues and expenditures are
presented by fund, as are fund balance projections, debt levels, staffing levels, and budget assumptions.
Trend analysis allows the Village to monitor changes and anticipate future issues. This section identifies
the factors that affect financial condition and logically arranges them to facilitate analysis and
measurement. This information serves as a management tool by combining information from Village
documents with relevant economic data. Strategic goals are presented in this section as function of the
overall revenue and expense profile, targeted priorities and performance measures.
5. General Fund Summary and Detail: This section provides more in‐depth financial, organizational and
staffing information at the department level including strategic goals, accomplishments, staffing, budget
variances and changes.
6. Capital Improvement Budget Summary: This section presents the planned investments in the long‐term
assets of the Village. The Capital Improvement Plan provides a listing of capital projects over a 5‐year
horizon.
7. Enterprise Fund Summary and Detail: This section provides more in‐depth financial, organizational and
staffing information at the enterprise fund level including strategic goals, accomplishments, staffing,
budget variances and changes.
8. Fiduciary Funds: This section presents both of the Village’s fiduciary funds – Police and Firefighters
Pension Funds.
9. Other Funds: This section provides the budgets for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, the Parking Lot
Fund and the Facilities Development Debt Service Fund.
10. Appendix A Comprehensive Fee and Tax Schedule: All fees and taxes for the Village of Buffalo Grove.
11. Appendix B Financial Policies and Projections: All codified financial management policies.
12. Appendix C Human Resources: A summary of health insurance plan benefits and an aggregate of Village
staffing levels.
13. Appendix D Document Definitions: Includes definitions of key terms and acronyms that are found
throughout the budget book.
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Basis of Budgeting
The Village of Buffalo Grove accounts for all funds and adopts a budget based on generally accepted accounting
principals (GAAP). A fund is a separate accounting entity with a set of self‐balancing accounts that records assets,
liabilities, fund equity, revenues, and expenses or expenditures. Funds are segregated for the purpose of carrying
on specific activities or attaining certain objectives in accordance with regulations, restrictions, or limitations.
The Village uses the three following fund types:
Governmental Funds: use the modified accrual basis of accounting whereby revenues are recognized when they
are “measurable and available” and expenditures are recorded when the related fund liability is incurred.
Governmental funds usually account for tax‐supported activities.
Proprietary Funds: use the full accrual basis of accounting. Under the full accrual basis, revenues are recorded
when earned and expenses are recorded at the time liabilities are incurred. Proprietary funds are used to account
for business‐type activities.
Fiduciary Funds: are accounted for on a full accrual basis. Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources that
are held by the government as an agent for parties outside the government and that cannot be used to support
the Village’s own programs.
All funds presented in the 2014 Budget are appropriated.
Annual Budget vs. Financial Statements
With the exception of the treatment of depreciation, the budget basis is consistent with GAAP. Depreciation is not
shown in the budget, although the full purchase price of capital expenditures is included. A reconciliation of the
difference is provided in the Village’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Funds that are not budgeted,
but are part of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report are Retiree Health Savings Fund and the School and
Park District Donations Fund.
Fund Structure
A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated
for specific activities or objectives. The Village of Buffalo Grove, like other governments, uses fund accounting to
ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance‐related legal requirements. All of the funds of the Village may
be divided into three categories: governmental funds, proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds. All funds are included
in this budget document and are appropriated by the Village Board. All funds are prepared on a cash‐basis for
budgeting purposes. During the Village’s annual audit, final adjustments may be made to properly account for
modified or full accrual accounting based upon the fund type.
Governmental funds focus on the near‐term inflows and outflows of spendable resources. The majority of the
Village’s business is accounted for in Governmental Funds including the General Fund and the Special Revenue
Funds: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, Parking Lot Fund, and Motor Fuel Tax Fund. In 2014 the Illinois
Municipal Retirement Fund will be closed1 and the activity rolled into the General Fund. Other governmental funds
1 This refers only to the “fund” as a component of the Village of Buffalo Grove chart of accounts, not the Illinois
Municipal Retirement Fund as a statewide pension program.
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include the Facilities Development Debt Service Fund which is established to pay the principal and interest due on
long‐term debt. Additionally there are two Capital Project Funds: Capital Projects – Facilities Fund and Capital
Projects – Streets Fund. These funds provide resources for the design and construction of capital projects, as well
as the procurement of long‐term assets.
Currently the Village maintains one type of proprietary fund – an enterprise fund. Enterprise funds are used to
report the business‐type activities the Village engages in and charge fees designed to recover the cost of the
provided services. The Buffalo Grove Golf Fund, Arboretum Golf Fund, Water & Sewer Funds, and Refuse Fund are
included in this grouping.
Lastly, the Village acts as the fiduciary for the Police and Fire Pension Funds. The funds are supported by employee
and Village contributions and are established as single‐employer funds. The funds are managed by pension boards
and are not available to support the Village’s programs. Civilian personnel are covered by the Illinois Municipal
Retirement Fund (IMRF), a multi‐employer, defined benefit plan. The Village sends the employer and employee
contributions directly to IMRF.
Financial Policies and Goals
The Village of Buffalo Grove has adopted various revenue, debt and reserve policies. These policies provide and
help maintain a favorable financial picture for the Village. The policies are located in their entirety in Appendix B.
Investment Policy: This policy provides guidelines for investing Village funds in financial instruments that provide
for the safety of principal, remain sufficiently liquid to meet anticipated operating requirements, and provide a
market rate of return.
Purchasing Policy: This policy delineates the procedure for purchasing goods and services in the Village.
Competitive bidding is required for purchases over $20,000, except for professional services. This policy was
increased in 2013 from $15,000.
Debt Policy: The Debt Policy governs how, when, and why debt is used. It is the policy of the Village to never use
debt to finance current operations.
Fund Balance Policy: This policy establishes the appropriate level of unassigned fund balance in the General Fund.
Fund balance reserves should only be used for capital improvements or as a temporary stop‐gap to bridge a deficit.
Balancing the budget is never an appropriate use of reserves.
Capitalization Policy: Capital assets are assets with an initial, individual cost of more than $10,000 and an
estimated useful life of greater than one year. Additions or improvements that significantly extend the useful life
of an asset, or that significantly increase the capacity of an asset, are capitalized.
Budgetary Goals:
1. Prepare a budget, providing meaningful and readily understandable information to interested residents as
well as the Village Board and staff.
2. Prepare a budget that allows for the implementation of Village Board’s goals and objectives.
3. Pay for capital assets using pay‐as‐you‐go financing.
4. Encourage intergovernmental cooperation.
5. Present a balanced budget as defined as a budget where revenues exceed expenses.
Village of Buffalo Grove 41 2014 Adopted Budget
Account Numbers
Account numbers identify the fund, type of account, department, division, general revenue and expenditure
category, and type of purchase. Account numbers look like this:
100 15 510 16
Fund Department Account Line Item
The first three digits (100) indicate the fund (see following chart for fund numbers).
The fourth and fifth digits (15) indicate the department.
XXX.10 – Legislative
XXX.15 – Office of the Village Manager
XXX.20 – Legal
XXX.25 – Information Technology
XXX.30 – Finance
XXX.35 – Human Resources
XXX.40 – Fire
XXX.45 – Police
XXX.50 – Building & Zoning
XXX.55 – Public Works
XXX.60 – Engineering
XXX.65 – Emergency Management Agency
XXX.70 – Transfer Non‐Operating
XXX.75 – Capital Improvement
XXX.80 – IMRF/Social Security
XXX.81 – Metra Parking
XXX.84 – Golf
XXX.85 – Debt
XXX.86 – Refuse
XXX.88 – Police Pension
XXX.89 – Fire Pension
The Public Works Department is further delineated into divisions.
XXX.55.05 – Building Services
XXX.55.10 – Streets
XXX.55.15 – Administration
XXX.55.20 – Forestry
XXX.55.25 – Drainage
XXX.55.30 – Central Garage
XXX.55.35 – Water
XXX.55.36 – Sewer
The first digit in the third grouping of numbers (XXX.XX.5XX.XX) indicates whether this is an income or expenditure
account.
1XX – Asset
2XX – Liability
3XX – Fund Equity
4XX – Income
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5XX – Expenditure/Expense
6XX – Capital Outlay
7XX – Debt Service
The next two digits in the third grouping of numbers (XXX.XX.X10.XX) indicates the general category to be charged.
500 ‐ Personal Services
505 ‐ Personal Benefits
510 ‐ Operating Expenses
515 – Insurance
520 ‐ Legal Services
525 ‐ Commission & Committees
530 – Commodities
535 ‐ Maintenance & Repairs – Facilities
540 ‐ Maintenance & Repairs ‐ Water & Sewer
545 ‐ Maintenance & Repairs – Vehicles
550 ‐ Maintenance & Repairs – Other
555 ‐ Capital Equipment
560 ‐ Capital Projects
565 ‐ Debt Service
570 ‐ Operating Transfers
580 ‐ All Other Expense
The last two numbers in the string indicate the object within the Category. In this case, 510.16 is Operating
Expenses – Printing,
Revenue accounts are not associated with a department or division and look like this:
100.465.90
The revenue account categories are as follows:
400 ‐ Taxes – Property
410 ‐ Taxes ‐ State Shared
415 ‐ Taxes – Local
420 ‐ Business Licenses
425 ‐ Liquor Licenses
430 ‐ Animal Licenses
435 ‐ Building Revenue & Fees
440 ‐ Intergovernmental Revenue – Local
441 ‐ Sales of Water
442 ‐ Village Sewer
443 ‐ Lake County Sewer
444 ‐ Insurance Contributions
445 ‐ Golf Course Fees
450 ‐ Investment Revenue
455 ‐ Fines & Fees
460 ‐ Operating Transfers
465 ‐ All Other Revenue
470 ‐ Bond Proceeds
471 ‐ Income From Joint Venture
472 ‐ Capital Contributions
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Current Village Funds
Type Fund Name Fund
No. Description
General General 100 The Village’s chief operating fund. Accounts for all financial resources
except those required to be accounted for in another fund.
Special
Revenue
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Retirement
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110
Accounts for revenues derived from a separate property tax levy and
employee contributions which are subsequently paid to the Illinois
Municipal Retirement Fund and Social Security Administration.
Parking Lot 120 Accounts for fees collected at the Village’s mass transit parking
station site and expenditures required to maintain the parking lot.
Motor Fuel Tax 130
Accounts for the use of the Village’s share of state gasoline taxes and
20% of the Home Rule Sales Tax. State law requires the MFT to be
used for the Village street program.
Debt
Service
Facilities
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general long‐term debt principal and interest.
Capital
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Facilities 150 Accounts for the acquisition or construction of major capital facilities
(other than those in Enterprise Funds).
Street
Maintenance 160 Accounts for the costs of design, construction, and construction
engineering for various street maintenance and construction projects.
Enterprise
Waterworks &
Sewerage 170 Accounts for the provision of water and sewer services to customers
of the Village.
Arboretum Golf
Course 190 Accounts for the operations of a municipal golf course.
Buffalo Grove
Golf Course 180 Accounts for the operations of a municipal golf course.
Refuse Service 200 Accounts for the provision of refuse disposal services to customers of
the Village.
Fiduciary
Police Pension 220 Accounts for the accumulation of resources to be used for the
retirement annuity payments to sworn police officers.
Fire Pension 230 Accounts for the accumulation of resources to be used for the
retirement annuity payments to firefighters.
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Budget Responsibility
The following departments are responsible for budgeting revenues and/or expenses in the listed funds.
Fund Name Fund No. Department / Budget Responsibility
General 100 Legislative
Office of Village Manager
Information Technology
Legal
Finance
Human Resources
Fire
Police
Building and Zoning
Engineering
Public Works ‐ Building Services
Public Works ‐ Streets
Public Works ‐ Administration
Public Works ‐ Forestry
Public Works ‐ Drainage
Public Works ‐ Central Garage
Operating Transfers ‐ Finance
Parking Lot 120 Finance
Motor Fuel Tax 130 Engineering
Facilities Delopment ‐ Debt Service 140 Finance
Capital Projects ‐ Facilities 150 Public Works ‐ Administration
Capital Projects ‐ Streets 160 Engineering
Water and Sewer 170 Public Works ‐ Water & Sewer
Arboretum Golf Course 190 Arboretum Golf Course
Buffalo Grove Golf Club 180 Buffalo Grove Golf Course
Refuse 200 Finance
Police Pension 220 Finance
Fire Pension 230 Finance
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Village of Buffalo Grove 49 2014 Adopted Budget
Revenues by Category
The total revenue budget for 2014 is $66,565,701. This budget is a 9.5 percent increase over the 2013 estimated
actual and 3.0 percent more than the 2012 actual. The spike in revenue in 2014 as compared to the 2013
estimated actual is the result of a combination of new fees, water rate increase, and transfers for capital.
Account Category FY 2012 Actual FY 2013
Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Property Taxes $14,330,403 $14,365,766 $14,598,501
Other Taxes‐State $10,102,699 $10,261,110 $10,465,544
Other Taxes‐Local $9,234,863 $9,248,199 $9,328,006
Business Licenses $140,293 $143,200 $143,200
Liquor Licenses $127,000 $133,620 $127,600
Animal Licenses $8,141 $7,500 $23,650
Building Revenue & Fees $877,204 $795,515 $741,250
Intergovernmental Revenue‐Local $285,040 $270,434 $340,434
Sales of Water $7,387,553 $8,567,362 $9,997,774
Golf Course Fees $2,220,625 $2,248,879 $2,297,500
Investment Revenue $7,024,599 $3,191,900 $3,617,146
Fines & Fees $1,433,576 $1,440,550 $1,945,275
Operating Transfers $7,133,923 $6,023,174 $2,976,574
All Other Revenue $9,581,201 $4,086,864 $10,303,531
Grand Total ‐ All Fund Revenue $69,887,120 $60,784,073 $66,565,701
The chart below summarizes total revenue by source including transfers. The other taxes classification
incorporates state shared taxes including; income, sales and motor fuel taxes, and local taxes including; home rule
sales tax, real estate transfer tax, telecom tax, food and beverage tax, and utility use taxes. Charges for service
include revenue collected for construction permitting and inspection, water and sewer billing, and golf course fees.
The All Other Revenue category includes refuse fees collected on behalf of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern
Cook County, cable television franchise fees and pension contributions made by sworn police officers and
firefighters.
Summary of Revenues by Source ‐ All Funds
Description General IMRF Parking
Lot Motor Fuel
Facilities
Development
Debt Service
Capital
Projects
Facilities
Capital
Projects
Streets
Property Tax $13,696,988 $901,513
Other Taxes $18,793,550 $1,000,000
Licensing $294,450
Charges for
Service $699,400
Investments $78,000
Fines and Fees $1,770,275 $175,000
Operating
Transfers $827,500 $629,670 $180,000 $1,163,404 $113,000
All Other
Revenue $1,334,834 $1,100 $187,582 $1,000,000
FY 2014 Budget $37,494,997 $0 $176,100 $1,817,252 $1,081,513 $2,163,404 $113,000
FY 2013 Budget $34,009,551 $1,600,843 $159,320 $1,187,582 $1,338,696 $1,586,097 $100
Village of Buffalo Grove 50 2014 Adopted Budget
Revenues by Source – All Funds
Summary of Revenues by Source ‐ All Funds continued
Description Water &
Sewer
Arboretum
Golf
Course
Buffalo
Grove Golf
Course
Refuse Police
Pension
Firefighters
Pension All Funds
Property Tax $14,598,501
Other Taxes $19,793,550
Licensing $294,450
Charges for
Service $10,039,774 $1,158,400 $1,139,100 $13,036,524
Investment $17,250 $1,786,846 $1,735,050 $3,617,146
Fines and
Fees
$1,945,275
Operating
Transfers $63,000 $2,976,574
All Other
Revenue $1,437,388 $1,020,000 $2,653,000 $2,669,627 $10,303,531
FY 2014 $11,494,412 $1,158,400 $1,202,100 $1,020,000 $4,439,846 $4,404,677 $66,565,701
FY 2013 $10,130,906 $1,222,310 $1,211,200 $1,041,217 $4,023,792 $3,761,443 $61,273,057
Property Tax, 22%
Other Taxes, 30%
Licensing, 0.4%
Charges for Service,
20%
Investment Revenue,
5%
Fines and Fees, 3%
Operating Transfers,
4%
All Other Revenue,
15%
Village of Buffalo Grove 51 2014 Adopted Budget
Revenues by Source Summarized ‐ All Funds
Summary by
Funds General Special
Revenue
Capital
Projects
Debt
Service Enterprise Trust &
Agency Total
Property Tax $13,696,988 $901,513 $14,598,501
Other Taxes $18,793,550 $1,000,000 $19,793,550
Licensing $294,450 $294,450
Charges for
Service $699,400 $12,337,274 $13,036,674
Investment
Revenue $78,000 $17,250 $3,521,896 $3,617,146
Fines and
Fees $1,770,275 $175,000
$1,945,275
Operating
Transfers $827,500 $629,670 $1,276,404 $180,000 $63,000 $2,976,574
All Other
Revenue $1,334,834 $188,682 $1,000,000 $1,437,388 $5,322,627 $9,283,531
FY 2014
Budget $37,494,997 $1,993,352 $2,276,404 $1,081,513 $13,854,912 $8,844,523 $66,565,701
FY 2013
Budget $34,009,551 $2,947,745 $1,586,197 $1,338,696 $12,564,416 $8,826,452 $61,273,057
Total Revenues by Fund
Fund Fund # FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2014
Budget
% of Prior
Year
Budget
General 100 $33,556,657 $34,615,842 $34,009,551 $37,494,997 110.25%
Illinois Municipal Retirement 110 $1,567,758 $1,586,987 $1,600,843 $0 0.00%
Parking Lot 120 $159,222 $151,276 $159,320 $176,100 110.54%
Motor Fuel Tax 130 $1,863,813 $7,752,810 $1,187,582 $1,817,252 153.03%
Capital Projects ‐ Facilities 150 $388,692 $638,830 $1,586,097 $2,163,404 136.40%
Capital Projects ‐ Streets 160 $158,481 $590,000 $100 $113,000 11,290.00%
Facilities Dev Debt Service 140 $1,318,329 $1,147,869 $1,338,696 $1,081,513 80.78%
Police Pension 220 $5,024,859 $6,330,590 $4,023,792 $4,439,846 110.34%
Fire Pension 230 $3,164,159 $5,955,791 $3,761,443 $4,404,677 117.10%
Water & Sewer 170 $7,868,903 $7,577,017 $10,130,906 $11,494,412 113.46%
Buffalo Grove Golf Course 180 $1,262,041 $1,174,607 $1,211,200 $1,202,100 99.24%
Arboretum Golf Course 190 $1,264,906 $1,315,115 $1,222,310 $1,158,400 94.77%
Refuse Service 200 $1,036,872 $1,050,386 $1,041,217 $1,020,000 97.96%
Total $58,634,692 $69,887,120 $61,273,057 $66,565,701 108.64%
Village of Buffalo Grove 52 2014 Adopted Budget
Expenditures by Category
The development of projected expenses relies upon the forecasting of categorical expenditures in the areas of
personnel salaries and benefits, professional and contractual services, commodities, health insurance and general
liability expenses, maintenance, capital construction and spending, and interfund transfers. As a service provider,
the majority of the Village’s total budget (57.0 percent) is apportioned to Personnel Services and Benefits. Included
within those categories are wages, health insurance, training/education, and pension contributions. Thus, a great
deal of effort is expended in managing collective bargaining activities, wage and compensation programs and
employee benefits as a core cost containment strategy. The following table depicts total expenses by category for
all funds for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014 (proposed).
Account Category FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est.
Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services $21,073,819 $20,900,727 $20,590,984
Personal Benefits $9,692,999 $10,238,794 $15,369,721
Operating Expenses $3,421,894 $4,049,157 $4,352,777
Insurance $‐184,846 $659,130 $1,036,358
Legal Services $287,471 $345,450 $389,650
Commission & Committees $103,676 $65,117 $92,850
Commodities $4,269,842 $4,391,530 $4,172,984
Maintenance & Repairs ‐ Facilities $773,844 $825,050 $1,206,300
Maintenance & Repairs ‐ Water & Sewer $590,535 $96,298 $96,200
Maintenance & Repairs ‐ Other $123,820 $125,265 $134,364
Maintenance & Repairs ‐ Vehicles $779,397 $842,426 $829,518
Capital Equipment $629,777 $635,328 $1,034,333
Capital Projects $4,729,357 $9,557,552 $8,168,704
Debt Service $1,581,048 $1,771,973 $1,112,023
Operating Transfer $7,104,252 $5,974,233 $2,976,074
All Other Expense $1,884,856 $1,765,522 $1,516,172
Grand Total All Fund Expense $56,861,941 $62,243,552 $63,079,012
The Village further analyzes and presents budgeted revenues and expenses by fund, including the general (main
operating), enterprise, fiduciary and capital funds. The net increase in spending from the 2013 estimated actual
versus the 2014 budget is due to a variety of reasons including increases in health insurance, general liability and
workers compensation insurance, and street, sidewalk and bike path repairs. The significant increase in Personal
Benefits is due to a shift in employer paid employment taxes and pension costs that had been previously
accounted for within Operating Transfers.
Village of Buffalo Grove 53 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary of Expenditures by Source ‐ All Funds
The following chart provides a summary of expenditures by source. Approximately 57 percent of all expenditures
are allocated to personal services and benefits. Capital Projects and Equipment represent the next largest
percentage of the total Village budget at 14.6 percent. It is anticipated that $9.2 million in capital projects and
equipment acquisitions are scheduled. Significant projects include the annual street maintenance program, the
second year’s efforts to remove and replace Emerald Ash Borer infested trees, and system improvements for
water, sewer, and drainage utilities. The improvements include replacing sections of water main and storm sewer
main and providing capacity and redundancy to sewer lift stations.
Facility costs include roof replacements and parking lot maintenance. Technology enhancements are budgeted
that will complete the ERP system by adding a Community Development module to integrate with the GIS system
and continue the effort to move Village services online.
Within Operating Transfers there is a transfer to the General Fund of $765,000 paid by the Water and Sewer Fund
to reimburse for administrative, maintenance and operation expenditures accounted for outside of the Water and
Sewer Fund. A transfer of $1,276,404 from the General Fund to the Capital Project Fund will support non‐
enterprise capital spending.
The debt service obligations paid through the Facilities Development Debt Service Fund for principal and interest
owed on General Obligation Bonds series 2010A, 2010B, and 2012, total $1,112,023 in 2014.
Summary of Expenditures by Source ‐ All Funds
Description Personal Services
& Benefits
Operating
Expenses
Legal/Ins
Services Commodities Maintenance &
Repairs
General Fund $28,846,264 $1,927,344 $1,361,290 $269,245 $1,689,880
Illinois Municipal Retirement
Parking Lot $133,518 $16,400 $71,250
Motor Fuel Tax
Total Special Revenue Funds $133,518 $16,400 $71,250
Capital Equipment
Capital Projects
Total Capital Projects Funds
Debt Service Fund
Police Pension $2,591,881
Fire Pension $1,743,831
Total Fiduciary Funds $4,335,712
Water & Sewer $1,398,976 $1,985,115 $106,847 $3,594,839 $304,252
Buffalo Grove Golf Course $712,638 $146,850 $25,361 $130,000 $117,000
Arboretum Golf Course $667,115 $159,950 $25,360 $162,500 $84,000
Refuse Service
Total Enterprise Funds $2,778,729 $2,291,915 $157,568 $3,887,339 $505,252
All Funds $35,960,705 $4,352,777 $1,518,858 $4,172,984 $2,266,382
Village of Buffalo Grove 54 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget by Fund Type
Summary of Expenditures by Source ‐ All Funds continued
Description Capital Equipment
& Projects
Debt
Service
Operating
Transfers
All Other
Expenses Grand Total
General Fund $1,108,164 $1,969,074 $308,922 $37,480,183
Illinois Municipal Retirement
Parking Lot $12,000 $250 $233,418
Motor Fuel Tax $2,250,000 $2,250,000
Total Special Revenue Funds $2,250,000 $12,000 $250 $2,483,418
Capital Projects ‐ Facilities $2,163,404 $2,163,404
Capital Projects ‐ Streets $113,000 $113,000
Total Capital Projects Funds $2,276,404 $2,276,404
Debt Service Fund $1,106,013 $1,106,013
Police Pension $150,000 $2,741,881
Fire Pension $120,000 $1,863,831
Total Fiduciary Funds $270,000 $4,605,712
Water & Sewer $3,443,794 $6,010 $945,000 $11,784,833
Buffalo Grove Golf Course $69,000 $500 $1,201,349
Arboretum Golf Course $55,675 $500 $1,155,100
Refuse Service $50,000 $936,000 $986,000
Total Enterprise Funds $3,568,469 $6,010 $995,000 $937,000 $15,127,282
All Funds $9,203,037 $1,112,023 $2,976,074 $1,516,172 $63,079,012
General, 59%
Special Revenue, 4%
Capital Improvement,
4%
Fiduciary, 7%
Enterprise, 24%
Debt Service, 2%
Village of Buffalo Grove 55 2014 Adopted Budget
Total Expenditures by Fund and by Category
The chart below provides expenditure summary for all thirteen Village funds and further divides those fund totals
into expenditures by category. One fund, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, was closed for FY 2014 with the
revenue and expenditure activity transferred to the General Fund. The total budget for all Village expenditures in
2014 is $63,079,012. That total is 2.6 percent more than the 2013 budget and 10.9 percent more than what was
spent in 2012. Fifty‐nine percent of all expenditures support the General Fund. The General Fund is the main
operating fund of the Village and accounts for critical core services such as police, fire, administration and public
works.
By
Fu
n
d
Fund Fund
#
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013
Budget
FY 2014
Budget
% of Prior
Year Budget
General 100 $33,878,147 $33,514,650 $33,989,915 $37,480,183 110.27%
Illinois Municipal
Retirement
110 $1,469,845 $1,592,512 $1,586,750 $0.00 ‐100.00%
Parking Lot 120 $158,428 $153,318 $168,233 $233,418 138.75%
Motor Fuel Tax 130 $1,259,292 $3,246,373 $4,750,000 $2,250,000 47.37%
Facilities Dev Debt
Service
140 $1,303,255 $1,140,885 $1,342,000 $1,106,013 82.42%
Capital Projects ‐
Facilities
150 $376,553 $796,948 $1,586,097 $2,163,404 136.40%
Capital Projects‐
Streets
160 $1,134,372 $764,955 $100,452 $113,000 112.50%
Water & Sewer 170 $8,661,125 $9,440,183 $10,507,622 $11,784,833 112.16%
Buffalo Grove Golf
Course
180 $1,260,112 $1,157,199 $1,211,068 $1,201,349 99.20%
Arboretum Golf
Course
190 $1,276,359 $1,312,526 $1,222,310 $1,155,100 94.51%
Refuse Service 200 $935,365 $874,366 $934,285 $986,000 105.54%
Police Pension 220 $1,967,366 $2,270,739 $2,389,015 $2,741,881 114.77%
Firefighter Pension 230 $1,090,225 $1,414,910 $1,674,069 $1,863,831 111.34%
Grand Total $54,770,444 $56,861,940 $61,461,816 $63,079,012 102.64%
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Personal Services $29,914,590 $30,943,585 $31,336,729 $35,960,705 114.76%
Operating Expenses $3,542,659 $3,421,894 $3,854,447 $4,352,777 112.93%
Commodities $4,513,744 $4,269,842 $4,187,022 $4,172,984 99.67%
Maintenance & Repairs $1,668,740 $2,272,593 $1,894,128 $2,266,382 119.66%
Capital Equipment &
Projects
$4,130,347 $5,359,133 $9,319,136 $9,203,037 98.76%
Debt Service $1,732,508 $1,581,048 $1,815,464 $1,112,023 61.26%
Operating Transfers $6,478,945 $7,104,252 $6,079,301 $2,976,074 48.96%
All Other Expenses $2,788,911 $1,909,593 $2,975,589 $3,035,030 102.00%
Grand Total $54,770,444 $56,861,940 $61,461,816 $63,079,012 102.64%
Village of Buffalo Grove 56 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary of Revenue and Expenditures by Category
Account Category FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est.
Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Property Taxes $14,330,403 $14,365,766 $14,598,501
Other Taxes‐State $10,102,699 $10,261,110 $10,465,544
Other Taxes‐Local $9,234,863 $9,248,199 $9,328,006
Business Licenses $140,293 $143,200 $143,200
Liquor Licenses $127,000 $133,620 $127,600
Animal Licenses $8,141 $7,500 $23,650
Building Revenue & Fees $877,204 $795,515 $741,250
Intergovernmental Revenue‐Local $285,040 $270,434 $340,434
Sales of Water $7,387,553 $8,567,362 $9,997,774
Golf Course Fees $2,220,625 $2,248,879 $2,297,500
Investment Revenue $7,024,599 $3,191,900 $3,617,146
Fines & Fees‐Police & Fire $1,433,576 $1,440,550 $1,945,275
Operating Transfers $7,133,923 $6,023,174 $2,976,574
All Other Revenue $9,581,201 $4,086,864 $10,303,531
Grand Total ‐ All Fund Revenue $69,887,120 $60,784,073 $66,565,701
Account Category FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est.
Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services $21,073,819 $20,900,727 $20,590,984
Personal Benefits $9,692,999 $10,238,794 $15,369,721
Operating Expenses $3,421,894 $4,049,157 $4,352,777
Insurance $‐184,746 $659,130 $1,036,358
Legal Services $287,471 $345,450 $389,650
Commission & Committees $103,676 $65,117 $92,850
Commodities $4,269,842 $4,391,530 $4,172,984
Maintenance & Repairs ‐ Facilities $773,844 $825,050 $1,206,300
Maintenance & Repairs ‐ Water & Sewer $590,535 $96,298 $96,200
Maintenance & Repairs ‐ Other $123,820 $125,265 $134,364
Maintenance & Repairs ‐ Vehicles $779,397 $842,426 $829,518
Capital Equipment $629,777 $635,328 $1,034,333
Capital Projects $4,729,357 $9,557,552 $8,168,704
Debt Service $1,581,048 $1,771,973 $1,112,023
Operating Transfer $7,104,252 $5,974,233 $2,976,074
All Other Expense $1,884,856 $1,765,522 $1,516,172
Grand Total – All Fund Expense $56,861,940 $62,243,552 $63,079,012
Village of Buffalo Grove 57 2014 Adopted Budget
Personnel and Benefits
The Village of Buffalo Grove relies upon a lean and efficient professional staff to accomplish the mission, vision and
strategic goals of the operation. The Village has historically maintained a highly‐competitive total workforce
compared to other municipalities in the region. The Village’s ratio of employees per 1,000 residents has declined
substantially in recent years as a result of the economic downturn and rightsizing of staff.
The reduced personnel levels in recent years as well as the proposed reduced staffing for 2014 is the direct result
of targeted position reductions accomplished through attrition and the offering of the Village’s Voluntary
Separation Incentive (VSI) program to encourage reductions in force. Village administration has employed a two‐
pronged approach to reduce personnel costs and benefits upon the separation of employees by 1) reprogramming
or eliminating positions where possible and 2) implementing revised pay and benefit structures for positions filled
by replacement. The Village has taken aggressive steps to provide for long‐term cost reductions, including the
implementation of a Tier II wage for new hires, increasing the employee contribution to health insurance
premiums from 10 to 15 percent of premiums over a five‐year period and transferring the Village’s self‐funded
healthcare program to the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefits Cooperative (IPBC). Additional information
concerning the healthcare benefit plan may be reviewed in Section C: Human Resources.
The net effect of the Village’s personnel cost containment strategy has significantly reduced the pressure on
overall operating costs by:
1. Reducing 2014 personnel wages by approximately $470,000 from 2013 and cumulatively $1.08
million from 2012; and
2. Maintaining an overall increase to medical and dental premiums of approximately 6% for 2014, which
is lower level than the national average of approximately 9%.
For 2014, the Village proposes a full‐time staff complement of 218 full‐time personnel and 79 part‐time personnel.
The VSI program will not be offered in 2014, as the benefit of the program may lose its impact if viewed as an
annual offering. The following table depicts total employees by department for 2012, 2013 and 2014.
FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Office of the Village Manager/Administration 6 3 6 3 5 1
Building & Zoning 9 2 9 2 9 1
Finance & General Service 8 1 9 1 10 0
Fire Services 65 1 61 1 58 3
Golf Operations 8 52 8 52 7 51
Human Resources 0 0 1 1 2 0
Information Technology 3 1 3 1 3 0
Police Services 79 17 77 14 74 14
Public Works/Engineering 51 15 49 9 50 9
Total 229 92 223 84 218 79
Full & Part‐Time Grand Total 321 307 297
Village of Buffalo Grove 58 2014 Adopted Budget
Strategic Planning
In 2012, the Village of Buffalo Grove embarked on the development of a new Strategic Plan. As part of the project,
the Village contracted with a consultant to assist in the facilitation of the process. The majority of the plan
coordination and development was done internally by Village staff.
The basic goal of the strategic planning process was to identify and assess organizational strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and threats. This was achieved through holding 26 different meetings with employee groups
representative of all Village departments and staff. That input was used as a tool in identifying the strategic
priorities for the community and the organization.
Five strategic planning priorities were identified working with the Village Board. They are:
1. Service Optimization
2. Organizational Culture
3. Economic Development
4. Revenue Growth
5. Infrastructure Sustainability
A detailed description of each priority is provided. As such, the first strategic priority is service optimization.
Based on the needs and expectations of the community, core services are prioritized. Optimal services are
provided by supporting an adaptive and efficient workforce.
Organizational culture is the second strategic priority. With this priority, it is important to create and maintain an
environment that engages and empowers all employees in the mission of the Village. The development of human
capital and resources is encouraged.
The third strategic priority is economic development. The quality of life in the community is maintained and
enhanced through an on‐going assessment, public and private partnerships and by leveraging resources to meet
community objectives. An inviting environment is created for doing business in the community through targeted
communication and marketing methods. These are consistent with the needs and values of the Village.
Revenue growth is the fourth strategic priority. A positive financial position is maintained with a long term
perspective by diversifying revenue sources and aligning fee structures to adequately reflect service demands. In
addition, the Village’s reliance on property and state shared taxes is reduced while ensuring revenues adequately
fund services and infrastructure needs.
The fifth and final strategic priority is infrastructure sustainability. With this priority, reliable and high quality
infrastructure is assessed and maintained. This includes Village buildings, streets, utilities, information technology,
vehicle fleet and other assets necessary to maintain service levels. The Village needs to plan for the financial
resources necessary to maintain current infrastructure, upgrade for efficiency or enhanced capabilities and identify
for the future infrastructure needs of the community.
After the strategic priorities were established, key performance indicators were identified. Strategic initiatives and
actions were also identified in order to achieve the strategic priorities.
Financial and Non‐Financial Goals
The strategic goals as defined by the core values include both financial and non‐financial goals. At the
organizational level, strategies are defined with respect to internal and external customers, as well as the level of
service, impact on financial resources and long‐term community priorities.
Village of Buffalo Grove 59 2014 Adopted Budget
The following financial goals were completed in 2013:
1. Reviewed methods for the diversification of the Village’s revenue sources including implementation of
new public safety fees.
2. Reviewed and revised the Village’s fee and fine structure, comparing the Village’s fees and fines to 14
other Chicagoland municipalities. Fees and fines were revised such that they reflected the Village’s cost
to provide the service or were comparable to other communities.
3. Reviewed the Village’s fleet and eliminated vehicles based on operational needs.
4. Included full capital reserve funding in the budget for the first time in five years.
5. Created a building reserve fund for the first time.
6. The Village implemented online bill payment for water/sewer bills and the Village now accepts credit
cards as a form of payment.
7. Staff presented the Village Board with a 20 year water fund pro forma.
8. Staff presented the Village Board with a 5 year general fund pro forma that mapped out expenditure and
revenue profiles based on current trends which exhibited what needed to be done to both expenditures
and revenue to reach the corporate goal of increasing general fund reserves to 35 percent by January 1,
2016.
9. Staff completed a presentation to the Village Board regarding the long‐term goal of staying under 11
percent of the total property tax bill and maintaining a corporate fund levy equal to inflation.
10. Staff completed an analysis of the net sales tax per square foot and total retail square feet required to
generate target increases for future goal years.
The following financial goals are contemplated for 2014:
1. Analyze collections and find opportunities for improved collection in all revenue categories, including the
state debt collection program. Put together a formal plan ready for implementation by January 1, 2015
2. Identify and outline the services the Village provides broken down by departmental function and
operating funds.
3. Develop recommendations to align revenues by source using the core services template.
4. Re‐align the chart of accounts to reflect the prioritization of core services
5. Develop a comprehensive economic development program for the Village and present to the Village
Board for comments by January 1, 2015.
6. Rewrite village contract and RFP templates to include automated clearing house payment options.
7. Increase customers on utility e‐pay by five percent by the end of January 1, 2015
8. Evaluate the applicability of a Storm Water Utility Fee.
9. Prepare a strategy for the support and lobby of legislators to tax Internet sales that will allow for the
Village to capture true sales.
The following non‐financial goals were completed in 2013:
1. Staff categorized all Village services into “core” and “non‐core” categories (Tier 1 through Tier 3 – Tier 1
being core services such as public safety, provision of utilities, and maintenance of infrastructure and Tier
3 being value‐add services the Village provides such as special events and public relations) which was
approved by the Village Board.
2. Staff analyzed all Tier 3 services and provided the Village Board the true cost of these services for use in
budgetary decisions.
3. The Village migrated from Lotus Notes to Microsoft Exchange for its email services which will allow tight
integration between the Village’s email and other core applications.
4. The Village joined the GIS Consortium in January 2013. GIS Analysts met with each department and put
together a 5 year plan that lays out project priorities. The public version has gone live and allows
residents to look up an address and see what legislative district the address falls in, when the garbage day
is, who plows the street in front of the address, and the type of public tree located in front of their home.
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5. Staff formulated a cross‐training plan that will combine the Building & Zoning and Finance customer
service counters. The combined counters will go live in the first quarter of 2014.
6. Staff completed a refresh of the Village’s website which includes a new look for the site but more
importantly the website is now organized based on service and user types making it easier to find
information.
7. Staff initiated a weekly department update that is shared with the Village Board and all staff in order to
increase awareness among departments of Village business.
8. Staff developed a comprehensive employee communication and recognition policy that will improve
employee communication and standardize recognition for employee achievements.
9. Staff developed a formal new employee orientation.
10. A health and wellness survey was distributed to all employees and a health and wellness committee
convened to discuss the results. This committee will continue its work into 2014 to create a
comprehensive health and wellness plan for employees.
11. A survey regarding the development review process for any projects that were required to go before the
Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Village Board was distributed to participants in the
process from the last three years. This feedback was analyzed by staff and will be used to present a more
streamlined development review process to the Village Board in 2014.
The following non‐financial goals are contemplated in 2014:
1. Re‐evaluate the development review process and present a streamlined approach to the Village Board
that includes process improvements and ordinance modifications.
2. Develop an inter‐departmental clerical resources training pool by rotating clerical staff into other
positions.
3. Present fully developed Business Ambassador Program to Village Board for adoption.
4. Develop a customer satisfaction survey that analyzes all Village services. Complete survey and review
with the Village Board.
5. Current work order, staffing utilization, equipment utilization, and service level expectation targets are
defined (time to complete, satisfaction rating, cost to complete, etc.)
6. Identify and map out a phased in approach to all online services (including funding options).
7. Work with IPBC to evaluate data and trends to help target problem areas. Work with the Wellness
Committee to establish an employee Health and Wellness Program and provide for participation
incentives. Deploy program by January 1, 2015.
8. Fully implement a new electronic performance evaluation system.
9. Develop an annual comprehensive training and development program for employees that includes a
Village‐wide "Existing Employee Orientation" and a leadership development program for supervisors.
10. Complete a fiscally constrained Five‐Year Technology Plan including customer service metrics, training and
application platforms for the next five years.
11. Establish subject matter experts for software and programs, such as Wrike and Pub Works.
12. Develop metadata standards and integration points to allow centralized access to service requests and
follow‐up.
13. Implement an administrative adjudication program prior to January 1, 2015
14. Establish draft guidelines for new and existing Village buildings and sites. Present Proposal to the
Environmental Committee and Village Board.
15. Identify and deploy scheduling software for the Public Works Department that integrates with New
World.
16. Catalog existing assets in a database format and review for possible use by other departments. Based
upon department director input, appropriate charges for use of assets is established and appended to the
database.
17. Explore technology consortia for opportunities to leverage technology assets and gain highly‐skilled
support services. (Support Services/Hardware).
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Revenue Trends and Projections
As a part of the development of both long‐term financial forecasting and the corresponding annual budget, the
Village continually reviews external and internal factions that impact, or may impact, the collection of revenue.
Evaluating the impact of the national economy (macro) on the local economy (micro) is an important step in the
process.
The national economy affects both state and local economies, although this impact varies by jurisdiction and may
actually have an inverse effect on a community. Some of the economic indicators the Village uses in financial
analysis include; inflation, employment, housing starts, vehicle sales, interest rates, and manufacturing activity.
Inflation – As inflation goes up, the cost of goods sold go up, increasing retail sales tax revenue. As prices rise, so
will business income tax receipts. Conversely, the Village will have to pay more for goods and services.
Employment – Retail and vehicle sales tend to have inverse relationships with the unemployment rate. Sales tend
to move in the opposite direction of the unemployment rate. Chronic unemployment often spills over into the
residential real estate market resulting in lost real estate transfer tax revenue.
Housing starts ‐ This indicator provides a sense of the overall demand for housing, which can be indicative of local
housing activity. Data maintained by local realtor groups is useful in projecting the future of market recoveries.
Vehicle sales – sales and use tax revenues tend to fall with vehicle sales, which are heavily dependent upon both
employment and interest rates. However, if increases in new vehicles are expected to reduce the value of used
vehicles, the sales and use tax base can actually decline if the depreciation of used vehicles is not equally offset by
the value of new vehicles.
Interest rates – Interest rate impact the Village’s revenues in several ways. First, investment income will be
affected by interest rates. Second, the availability and cost of capital directly affects business expansion and retail
purchases. As credit is extended and/or rates are lowered, revolving purchases may increase, thereby increasing
development plans and retail sales and, by extension, sales tax and business licenses revenues.
Manufacturing activity – If a Village has a large manufacturing sector, the ISM (Institute of Supply Management
Index) becomes a significant factor in revenue analysis and forecasting. Manufacturers respond to the demand for
their products by increasing production, building up inventories to meet the demand. The increased production
often requires new workers which lowers unemployment figures and can stimulate the local economy.
Property Tax
Property taxes (net of Road and Bridge taxes) are anticipated to be approximately $14.6 million and will be levied
in 2013. This is referred to as the 2013 property tax levy, payable in 2014. Property taxes account for about 24
percent of all budgeted revenues. The total levy is anticipated to increase by 1.7 percent over the property taxes
extended in 2013.
There are three components to the property tax levy, the Corporate Tax Levy, the Pension and Special Purpose
Levies, and the Debt Service Levy. The Corporate Tax Levy helps to support the core functions of the Village
including public safety and health, public works, and general administration. The Village traditionally uses an
inflation metric created by American City and Government and published as the Municipal Cost Index to set the
growth target for the Corporate Tax Levy. The Municipal Cost Index is an amalgam of combined inflationary indices
(Consumer Price Index‐Urban, Producer Price Index and Employer Cost Index) applied to how a local government
typically spends its resources. The trailing twelve month inflation rate is 1.7 percent. In order to meet the demand
of current service levels the Village is recommending a 1.8 percent increase beyond inflation for a total Corporate
Tax Levy increase of 3.5 percent.
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The following chart is a distribution of sales taxes obtained from the Illinois Department of Revenue based upon
standard industrial classification (SIC) code reporting.
Distribution of Sales Tax by SIC Code Reporting
Prepared Food & Beverage Tax
The Village receives one cent ($0.01) for each dollar of prepared food and beverage sales. This tax is levied on the
purchase of prepared food for immediate consumption and the sale of liquor either for consumption on premises
or packaged. Similar to sales tax, inflationary growth is the central driver of revenue increases for the next year.
There are a combined 112 food establishments and liquor stores that generate this tax. This revenue has held
constant as a large percentage of the dining options within the Village are value oriented. The estimated revenue
for 2013 is 3.2 percent below the budget target and 2014 is forecast to grow two percent to $732,360. This
revenue does not account for any more businesses to locate within the jurisdiction. The tax was enacted in 2008.
Illinois Income & Use Tax
Illinois Income Tax is imposed on every individual, corporation, trust and estate earning or receiving income in the
state. The tax is a flat 5 percent of income for individuals and 7 percent for corporations. The Village receives a pro
rata allocation of Income Tax from the State of Illinois based on six percent of net personal and corporate taxes.
There is a perennial concern that the Illinois legislature will reduce the amount remitted to municipalities to
address state budget deficits.
The Use Tax is a form of sales tax designed to distribute the tax burden fairly among consumers and assures fair
competition between in‐state and out‐of‐state businesses. The tax is owed on goods purchased out of Illinois and
brought into the state.
Based upon data provided by the Illinois Municipal League, the FY 2014 Income Tax budget is $4.0 million ($97.06
per capita) and Use Tax is $.72 million ($17.34 per capita). Collectively, Income and Use tax are up 11.9 percent
against budget and are projected to increase by 3 percent in FY 2014. Part of the reason for the profound uptick in
revenue in 2013 was due to strong May receipts that grew by 35 percent due to an aberration caused in part by
individuals and corporations reporting capital gains income in anticipation of significant changes in federal tax
policy.
Income and Use Tax peaked in FY 2008 at $109.31 per capita just prior to the collapse of the economy and the
effect of high unemployment on this revenue source. Unemployment in the state of Illinois is beginning to recover
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collected o
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The first of a series of water rate increase was implemented in 2013. The justification for the water rate increase
was based on a Water Fund sustainability study entitled the Twenty Year Water Fund Pro‐forma Analysis. The
study is located in Appendix B. The purpose behind the analysis was to design a fee structure that would
adequately fund a utility system with a present day replacement cost of $.5 billion.
During high cost growth years (1980‐2000), the Village amassed significant cash reserves from developer fees. The
original infrastructure was paid by the developers and donated to the Village. During that period of time, the
intent of the water user rate was to recover operating costs only. As the development and related revenues
slowed, cash reserves were used to subsidize the water rate to cover both operating and capital expenses.
The current and proposed water rates:
Year Water Rate* Sewer Rate* Combined Rate*
2013 $ 3.24 $ 0.81 $ 4.05
2014 $ 4.21 $ 1.05 $ 5.26
2015 $ 4.38 $ 1.09 $ 5.47
*all rates are per 1,000 gallons metered
Effect January 1, 2015 – rates are increased by 4 percent per annum
The rate increase will take several years to stabilize the fund and begin to accumulate a reserve for future
infrastructure improvements. The following chart shows the impact on cash reserves based on the proposed rate
structure and forecasted expenses over the next twenty years.
The purple line entitled, Working Cash Needs, represents a minimal amount of cash on hand needed that would
cover 25 percent of operating expenses.
Lake County sanitary sewer fees estimate is on target with the 2013 budget and is expected to be unchanged
entering 2014. Utility customers are billed for sewer treatment fees based on water consumption. The Village
calculates the amount due based on the sewer rate set by the County of Lake and adds the amount due to the
Village water service charge.
Cook County residents are charged for sanitary sewer fees through a property tax levied by the Metropolitan
Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
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Rate Recommendation and Related Impact on Cash Reserves
Current Rate Structure Working Cash Needs
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Golf Course Fees
Total golf course fees at the Arboretum Golf Club currently show a decrease by five percent as measured against
the 2013 budget and are in‐line with actual revenues. The golf industry as a whole does remain suppressed on a
national basis; however, the Arboretum total revenues have been able to show an increase year over year (2013
up 5 percent over 2012) and are currently up 8 percent over the five year average. With rounds of golf being the
driver for revenues, the Arboretum has seen a steady increase in rounds played (up 9 percent over the 5‐year
average) and should be able to sustain such volume moving forward. The 2014 budgeted revenues do account for
inclement weather patterns which influence patterns of play. With total rounds of golf trending in a positive
direction, the Arboretum does have a rate increase of $1.00 per green fee proposed for the 2014 season. There
hasn’t been a green fee rate increase since 2010.
Total golf course revenues at the Buffalo Grove Golf Club in 2014 will show a decrease of 1 percent measured
against the 2013 budget and represent a 10 percent increase against the 2013 estimated actuals. The current
volume of rounds played are performing 12 percent under the 5‐year average, however, total revenues per round
rebounded ($17.09 per round) to its highest level in the last five years. With the wettest spring on record, Buffalo
Grove Golf Course was closed 10 days in 2013. In addition to being very sensitive to global economic conditions,
Buffalo Grove Golf Club will continue to struggle with weather patterns as it currently sits in a flood plain.
Although Buffalo Grove does a great job of holding excess water, it conversely affects revenues due to prolonged
days of closure. The 2014 budget for the Buffalo Grove Golf Club does account for inclement weather patterns on
the revenue side and also projects a reduction of expenses by one percent. Although there is no rate increase
proposed for the daily fee golfer, the Buffalo Grove Golf Club does propose a modest increase of 5 to 7 percent of
the preferred season passes for the 2014 season.
Investment Revenues
The Village’s investments are guided by three investment policies including the portfolios of the Police Pension
Fund, Firefighter Pension Funds, and all other funds. Total revenue is expected to be $3,617,146. All funds other
than pension funds have durations less than three years with an expected yield of .5 percent. The primary strategy
for non‐pension investments is safety and liquidity. Both pension funds have interest rate targets of seven percent
for their actuarial assumption. The pension funds are the only Village funds that purchase equity investments. The
Village maintains an investment policy dictating how all funds, except for the three pension funds, are to be
invested. The Police and Firefighter Pension Fund Boards are fiduciaries of their respective funds and separately
administer the funds’ investments with the assistance of outside financial advisors.
Pension Revenues
The Village maintains two pension trust funds mandated by Illinois Compiled Statutes, one for sworn police officers
and one for sworn firefighters. All other full‐time Village employees are covered by the Illinois Municipal
Retirement Fund (IMRF), a statewide Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Revenues received by the Police and Firefighter Pension Funds are calculated by an independent actuary. The
property tax levies for the Police and Firefighter Pension Funds are anticipated to decrease by 4.8 percent and
increase by 7.6 percent respectively. The levy for IMRF and Social Security/Medicare will decrease by 3.1 percent.
Employees contribute 9.91 percent of salary for police and 9.455 percent for firefighters. Employees contribute
4.5 percent of salary for IMRF, 6.2 percent for Social Security and 1.45 percent for Medicare. The actuarially
assumed rate of investments is 7 percent. The funds are structured to be 100 percent funded by the year 2040.
The current level of funding for both the Police and Firefighters’ Pension Funds is 63.7.
Other Revenue Sources
The above information highlights the key revenue sources of the Village. Other revenues are less material and are
projected to be in line with inflation or other economic trends. There are three new sources of revenue proposed
in 2014. The first is an Administrative Bail Fee assessed to all individuals arrested by the police department. The
second is a Special Rescue Fee charged by the fire department on all emergencies requiring extrication. The final
new revenue is crossing guard reimbursements.
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Village of Buffalo Grove 74 2014 Adopted Budget
In 2014 a third reserve will be created, a reserve for buildings. Budgeted dollars will be allocated to future building
repairs including roofs and mechanical systems. A total of $.9 million will be committed in 2014 for these three
reserves.
Several significant capital projects are programmed for 2014. The first project is the annual street maintenance
program. This program continues to be a top priority of the Village Board. The resources directed to maintaining
and improving the Village’s roadway system are received from the State of Illinois pro rata share of Motor Fuel Tax
and a 20 percent transfer of Home Rule Sales Tax.
The second project is the Village’s reforestation program due to the Emerald Ash Borer infestation. The second
year of the project will occur in 2014. In total it is anticipated that approximately 6,300 Village owed Ash Trees will
be replaced. In 2014, the removal and replacement costs are estimated to be one million dollars. In anticipation of
the magnitude of th e project, the Village worked to lock in both pricing on, and availability of, nursery stock.
The third project is the acquisition of a Community Development module to link the financial systems to GIS
(geographic information systems) software. An important enhancement of the software upgrade will be the
capability of moving more Village services on line.
Within the Water and Sewer Fund $3.3 million in system maintenance repairs are anticipated.
Other Operating Expenditures
In general, when prices cannot be accurately determined or specific quantities identified, an incremental analysis is
performed comparing the estimated actual expense for 2013 along with expenditure trend information. A
reasonable estimation of expenditure is developed for 2014 and included within the line item budget.
In 2013, the Village created a centralized purchasing function. By controlling purchases through a central contact
(Purchasing Manager) the Village has been able to leverage purchasing power and provide better oversight of
contracts for products and services. Greater savings will be realized over the next few years as existing leases and
contracts expire and are renegotiated and/or bid under the new program.
Debt Service Expenditures
The Village currently has three bond issues outstanding as of January 1, 2014, all being General Obligation Bonds
(Series 2012, Series 2010A, and Series 2010B). Bond descriptions and amortization schedules are listed within the
Debt Profile of this section. Most Village debt service revenues are obtained through property tax. The Water and
Sewer Fund provides an $180,000 operating transfer to abate a portion of the taxes attributed to the Public
Service Center improvements.
Enterprise Fund Expenses
The Water and Sewer, Refuse, and Golf Funds are considered enterprise funds. Enterprise funds function like
private sector businesses in that retail prices (rates and user fees) must be set at appropriate levels that are
sufficient to pay for the costs of providing the goods. There is no property tax subsidy used to balance enterprise
fund operations. There is a subsidy transfer to the Buffalo Grove Golf Club from the General Fund of $63,000 to
stabilize operations. Within the two golf funds over half of the expenses are wage and benefit driven as much of
the costs are to prepare the golf course for daily play.
As noted, the Water and Sewer Fund has a budgeted rate increase to provide sufficient operating revenues and
capital reserves. The largest cost within the Water and Sewer Fund is for the wholesale cost of the water ($1.7
million) through the Northwest Water Commission and the pass through costs ($3.2 million) of Lake County
sanitary sewer services.
The costs within the Refuse Fund are the tipping fees collected and remitted to the Village by the current waste
hauler and sent to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) for costs associated with
Village of Buffalo Grove 75 2014 Adopted Budget
processing and delivering the waste. There is a transfer of $50,000 to the General Fund to reimburse for work
performed on behalf of the fund to manage the service contract.
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Debt Service Schedules
Overview
The following summarizes the debt service obligations of the Village as of December 31, 2013.
2010A General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Purpose: Refunding all of the Village's outstanding debt: Series 2001A and Series 2001B.
The 2001A Bonds were issued to partially finance the rehabilitation and
improvement of existing golf course facilities and the 2001B proceeds were
used to finance the refunding of the Village's outstanding debt at that time.
Maturity Date: 12/30/2020
Original Principal Amount: $5,310,000
Investment Rating: Moody's Investors Service: AAA
Standard & Poor's AAA
Principal Outstanding: $2,740,000
Interest: $ 371,400
2010B General Obligation Bonds
Purpose: Proceeds used to finance public capital infrastructure improvements including
storm water drainage, the construction of water detention facilities,
installation of storm sewers and storm box culverts, roadway reconstruction,
landscape walls reconstruction, and sidewalk removal and restoration.
Maturity Date: 12/30/2025
Original Principal Amount: $2,600,000
Investment Rating: Moody's Investors Service: AAA
Standard & Poor's AAA
Principal Outstanding: $2,600,000
Interest: $ 642,810
2012 General Obligation Bonds
Purpose: Proceeds used to complete street improvement projects identified in the FY
2013 Capital Improvement Plan.
Maturity Date: 12/30/2030
Original Principal Amount: $6,000,000
Investment Rating: Moody's Investors Service: AAA
Standard & Poor's AAA
Principal Outstanding: $6,000,000
Interest: $1,805,125
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Debt Service Schedules
Annual Payments ‐ General Obligation Debt
Principal
Fiscal Year Series 2010A Series 2010B Series 2012 Total
2014 610,000 180,000 ‐ 790,000
2015 325,000 185,000 ‐ 510,000
2016 335,000 190,000 ‐ 525,000
2017 345,000 200,000 ‐ 545,000
2018 360,000 205,000 100,000 665,000
2019 370,000 210,000 100,000 680,000
2020 395,000 220,000 100,000 715,000
2021 ‐ 225,000 415,000 640,000
2022 ‐ 235,000 425,000 660,000
2023 ‐ 240,000 440,000 680,000
2024 ‐ 250,000 450,000 700,000
2025 ‐ 260,000 470,000 730,000
2026 ‐ ‐ 650,000 650,000
2027 ‐ ‐ 650,000 650,000
2028 ‐ ‐ 700,000 700,000
2029 ‐ ‐ 750,000 750,000
2030 750,000 750,000
Total 2,740,000 2,600,000 6,000,000 11,340,000
Interest
Fiscal Year Series 2010A Series 2010B Series 2012 Total
2014 85,725 88,263 137,525 311,513
2015 73,525 83,763 137,525 294,813
2016 65,400 79,138 137,525 282,063
2017 55,350 73,438 137,525 266,313
2018 45,000 66,938 137,525 249,463
2019 30,600 59,763 135,525 225,888
2020 15,800 52,413 133,525 201,738
2021 ‐ 44,713 131,525 176,238
2022 ‐ 36,725 123,225 159,950
2023 ‐ 28,265 114,725 142,990
2024 ‐ 19,385 105,925 125,310
2025 ‐ 10,010 96,925 106,935
2026 ‐ ‐ 86,938 86,938
2027 ‐ ‐ 72,313 72,313
2028 ‐ ‐ 56,875 56,875
2029 ‐ ‐ 39,375 39,375
2030 ‐ ‐ 20,625 20,625
Total 371,400 642,810 1,805,125 2,819,335
Village of Buffalo Grove 79 2014 Adopted Budget
Fund Balance Projections by Fund
The fund balance is the fund equity of governmental funds. Changes in fund balances are the result of the
difference of revenues to expenditures. Fund balances increase when revenues exceed expenditures and decrease
when expenditures exceed revenues. For the General Fund, only unassigned fund balance is noted.
The Village of Buffalo Grove uses cash and investments as a proxy for fund equity in the enterprise funds. The
following table depicts the proposed revenues and expenditures by fund for the FY 2014 budget, with surplus
(deficit) shown for each fund.
Fund
Fund Balance
January 1,
2014
2014
Revenue
2014
Expenditures
Excess of
Revenue over
Expenditures
Fund Balance
December 31,
2014
General Fund 10,050,611 37,494,997 (37,480,183) 14,814 10,065,425
Special Revenue Funds
IMRF 0 0 (0) 0 0
Parking Lot 129,437 176,100 (233,418) (57,318) 72,119
Motor Fuel Tax 1,305,342 1,817,252 (2,250,000) (432,748) 872,594
Debt Service Fund
Fac. Dev. Debt Service 32,423 1,081,513 (1,106,013) (24,500) 7,923
Capital Project Funds
Facilities 39,962 2,163,404 (2,163,404) 0 39,962
Streets (409,162) 113,000 (113,000) 0 (409,162)
Enterprise Funds
Water & Sewer 1,728,734 11,494,412 (11,784,833) (290,421) 1,438,313
Arboretum Golf Course 0 1,158,400 (1,155,100) 3,300 3,300
B.G. Golf Course 0 1,202,100 (1,201,349) 751 751
Refuse Service 489,585 1,020,000 (986,000) 34,000 523,585
Trust & Agency Funds
Police Pension 50,402,059 4,439,846 (2,741,881) 1,697,965 52,100,024
Firefighter Pension 42,547,673 4,404,677 (1,863,831) 2,540,846 45,088,519
Total All Funds 106,316,664 66,565,701 (63,079,012) 3,486,689 109,803,353
There are four funds that are budgeted to have greater than a ten percent variance in fund balance during 2014.
The first fund is the Parking Lot Fund. In 2014, the fund will be purchasing automated fare boxes. Motor Fuel Tax
has received $6 million in funds in 2012 that will be expended in both 2013 and 2014. Facility Development Debt
Service Fund fund balance will decrease by 76 percent as debt service obligations are satisfied. The fund balance
amount should ultimately be zero as the expense activity is funded by the General Fund. Water and Sewer cash
and investments will drop by $290,421 to fund several projects in the Capital Improvement Plan.
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The General Fund Revenue Budget for 2014 is $37,494,997 representing a 10.3 percent increase over 2013 and a
7.9 percent increase over the 2013 estimated actual. Eighty‐seven percent of the budget is comprised of property
taxes, state shared taxes (sales tax and income tax), home‐rule sales tax, prepared food & beverage tax,
telecommunications tax, and utility use taxes.
New revenues for 2014 include a reimbursement for crossing guard, administrative bail fee, and fire special rescue
billing. One change involves the closing the IMRF Fund and moving the property tax revenues to the General Fund.
The corresponding expenditures are allocated amongst the General Fund operating department based on the
proportional share of the pension costs.
For a more detailed description on revenues and assumptions refer to Section 4 Executive Overview.
Village of Buffalo Grove 83 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Fund: 100 ‐ General Fund
Revenues
10 ‐ Property Taxes
400.01 Corporate Levy ‐ Cook County 527,219 510,414 518,387 518,387 536,531
400.02 Corporate Levy ‐ Lake County 1,682,567 1,713,068 1,710,923 1,710,823 1,770,805
400.03 Police Protection ‐ Cook County 126,815 122,406 124,767 124,767 129,134
400.04 Police Protection ‐ Lake County 403,424 410,736 411,792 411,792 426,205
400.05 Crossing Guard Levy ‐ Cook Cty 12,396 12,012 12,199 12,199 12,626
400.06 Crossing Guard Levy ‐ Lake Cty 39,596 40,314 40,264 40,264 41,673
400.07 Fire Protection ‐ Cook County 903,623 875,116 888,791 888,791 919,899
400.08 Fire Protection ‐ Lake County 2,884,796 2,937,081 2,933,436 2,933,436 3,036,106
400.09 Street & Bridge Levy ‐ Cook Cty 168,073 162,768 165,311 165,311 171,097
400.10 Street & Bridge Levy ‐ Lake Cty 536,559 546,284 545,606 545,606 564,702
400.11 Street Lighting Levy ‐ Cook Cty 56,986 55,184 56,046 56,046 58,008
400.12 Street Lighting Levy ‐ Lake Cty 181,914 185,211 184,980 184,980 191,454
400.13 ESDA Levy ‐ Cook County 3,064 2,922 2,973 2,973 3,077
400.14 ESDA Levy ‐ Lake County 9,755 9,932 9,816 9,816 10,160
400.30 FICA Levy ‐ Cook County ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 157,345
400.31 FICA Levy ‐ Lake County ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 524,393
400.32 IMRF Levy ‐ Cook County ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 203,367
400.33 IMRF Levy ‐ Lake County ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 677,774
400.50 Police Pension ‐ Lake County 1,675,063 1,676,977 1,691,232 1,691,232 1,606,090
400.51 Police Pension ‐ Cook County 526,255 510,344 507,457 507,457 481,910
400.60 Fire Pension ‐ Lake County 1,545,583 1,554,871 1,555,628 1,555,628 1,672,727
400.61 Fire Pension ‐ Cook County 488,190 471,428 466,769 466,769 501,905
10 ‐ Property Taxes 11,771,878 11,797,067 11,826,377 11,826,277 13,696,988
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 15.82%
15 ‐ Other Taxes
410.05 Local Use Tax ‐ 653,116 655,636 698,775 719,739
410.10 State Income Tax 3,714,864 3,861,087 3,464,916 3,910,156 4,027,461
410.15 Sales Tax ‐ State 4,096,821 4,705,950 4,532,933 4,469,979 4,536,144
410.16 Sales Tax Rebate Payments (133,336) (313,022) ‐ ‐ ‐
410.20 Road & Bridge Tax Wheeling 31,199 26,905 28,000 27,000 27,000
410.25 Road & Bridge Tax Vernon 157,244 155,194 161,000 155,200 155,200
410.30 Foreign Fire Insurance Tax ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
410.50 Replacement Tax ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
415.05 Sales Tax ‐ Home Rule 3,153,985 3,397,891 3,136,322 3,086,666 3,148,346
415.10 Home Rule Rebate (133,336) (219,905) ‐ ‐ ‐
415.15 Real Estate Transfer Tax 629,376 459,036 525,000 700,000 700,000
415.20 Hotel/Motel Tax 131,386 140,017 121,000 125,000 128,750
415.25 Simplified Telecom Tax 2,134,462 2,200,809 1,971,711 1,982,633 1,982,650
415.30 Prepared Food & Beverage Tax 712,789 716,155 741,600 718,000 732,360
415.35 Electricity Use Tax 1,574,578 1,644,039 1,620,384 1,626,900 1,626,900
415.40 Natural Gas Use Tax 992,513 866,203 948,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
415.45 Para Mutual Tax 73,027 22,948 ‐ ‐ ‐
415.50 Auto Rental Tax 11,546 7,669 8,500 9,000 9,000
Village of Buffalo Grove 84 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
15 ‐ Other Taxes 17,147,118 18,324,093 17,915,002 18,509,309 18,793,550
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 4.90%
20 ‐ Intergovernmental Revenue
440.05 Police Training ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
440.10 Fire Training ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
440.15 District #214 Officer 89,388 74,631 85,717 85,717 85,717
440.20 Various Govts Fuel 86,421 118,547 86,500 87,000 87,000
440.25 D.A.R.E. Officer 80,280 81,866 85,717 85,717 85,717
440.30 Police Grant Program ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
440.35 Park District IT Support 9,996 9,996 9,996 12,000 50,000
440.40 Crossing Guard Reimbursement ‐‐‐‐ 32,000
20 ‐ Intergovernmental Revenue 266,085 285,040 267,930 270,434 340,434
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 27.06%
25 ‐ Licenses
420.05 Business Licenses 106,743 100,010 100,000 100,000 100,000
420.10 Tobacco Licenses 1,650 1,950 1,950 1,800 1,800
420.15 Vending Machine Licenses 2,350 120 2,200 2,000 2,000
420.20 Chauffer Licenses 2,160 1,970 2,650 2,400 2,400
420.25 Alarm Permits 26,650 26,548 28,375 28,000 28,000
420.50 All Other Licenses 7,350 9,695 9,000 9,000 9,000
425.05 Class A 52,450 45,000 60,000 48,958 52,500
425.10 Class B 19,550 23,200 23,000 21,472 20,700
425.15 Class C 34,800 36,300 30,000 37,300 35,000
425.20 Class D 5,400 3,900 600 6,200 5,400
425.25 Class E 7,500 7,500 9,000 6,000 9,000
425.30 Class F 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
425.50 Other 3,370 9,100 2,500 11,690 3,000
430.05 Animal Licenses Dogs 7,446 7,540 8,100 7,000 18,000
430.10 Animal Licenses Cats 720 601 720 500 5,650
25 ‐ Licenses 280,139 275,434 280,095 284,320 294,450
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 5.13%
30 ‐ Permits
435.05 Development Building Permits 44,013 147,753 19,500 32,402 51,000
435.10 Engineering Fees 78,225 172,770 49,557 50,000 45,000
435.15 Contractor Registration 75,794 75,475 70,000 82,025 70,000
435.20 Plan Review Fees 89,803 64,997 60,000 68,323 60,000
435.25 Filing Fees 2,600 3,050 2,500 3,475 3,000
435.30 Annexation Fees 4,900 700 ‐ ‐ 7,000
435.35 Building Inspection Fees 306,990 150,799 200,000 217,970 175,000
435.40 Plumbing Inspection Fees 31,466 30,820 28,000 43,026 30,000
435.45 Electrical Inspection Fees 53,070 48,954 40,000 57,742 45,000
435.50 Mechanical Inspection Fees 20,200 18,900 15,000 18,450 15,000
435.55 Sign Inspection Fees 8,890 7,681 5,000 6,885 5,000
Village of Buffalo Grove 85 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
435.60 Elevator Inspection Fees 32,047 30,560 35,000 35,000 35,000
435.65 Fire Suppression Inspection Fees 6,745 870 1,250 3,000 2,000
435.70 Rental Inspection Fees ‐ ‐ 75,000 89,770 100,000
435.71 Non‐Business Lic & Permits 46,443 46,512 45,000 45,904 56,250
30 ‐ Permits 801,186 799,841 645,807 753,972 699,250
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 8.28%
35 ‐ Fines and Fees
455.05 Court Fines Cook 20,232 9,516 16,000 16,000 16,000
455.10 Court Fines Lake 523,454 446,571 456,000 475,000 495,000
455.15 Village Ordinance Fines 39,162 61,604 35,500 43,000 51,275
455.20 Alarm Service Calls 24,150 13,010 17,000 19,050 50,000
455.25 Accident Reports 4,357 3,885 3,725 5,000 5,000
455.35 Ambulance Transport Fees 686,687 672,066 668,000 660,000 855,000
455.40 Subpoena Fees 1,575 425 1,000 500 500
455.45 DUI Assessments 35,591 45,666 25,000 30,000 32,500
455.50 Impounding Fees 69,100 31,213 39,525 40,000 142,500
455.60 Administrative Bail Fee ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 12,500
455.65 Special Rescue Billing ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 110,000
35 ‐ Fines and Fees 1,404,308 1,283,955 1,261,750 1,288,550 1,770,275
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 40.30%
45 ‐ Interest Income
450.05 Savings 1,865 6,380 1,000 1,000 750
450.10 Investment Pool 254 1,576 300 250 250
450.15 Money Market (68) 17 ‐ ‐ ‐
450.20 CD's 108,582 113,143 80,000 78,000 65,000
450.25 Securities 21,604 10,160 22,000 10,150 12,000
45 ‐ Interest Income 132,237 131,275 103,300 89,400 78,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐24.49%
50 ‐ Miscellaneous Revenue
465.05 Cable Franchise Fees 719,356 837,693 770,440 810,000 820,000
465.20 Facility Rental 4,037 3,850 3,850 3,850 3,850
465.60 Central Garage Reimbursements 110,388 83,525 90,000 83,000 85,000
465.70 Recycling Proceeds ‐ 16,724 40,000 40,000 40,000
465.75 Auction Proceeds 142,804 27,415 ‐ ‐ ‐
465.90 Miscellaneous Income 72,121 44,882 40,000 40,000 45,700
472 Capital Contributions ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
50 ‐ Miscellaneous Revenue 1,048,706 1,014,090 944,290 976,850 994,550
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 5.32%
Village of Buffalo Grove 86 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
55 ‐ Operating Transfers
460.05 Interfund Transfers In 705,000 705,000 765,000 765,000 827,500
55 ‐ Operating Transfers 705,000 705,000 765,000 765,000 827,500
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 8.17%
Revenues Total 33,556,657 34,615,797 34,009,551 34,764,112 37,494,997
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 10.25%
Village of Buffalo Grove 87 2014 Adopted Budget
Office of the Village Manager
The Office of the Village Manager (OVM) provides general management, staff
leadership, and administrative review and oversight to all Village departments.
Legislative Components
The objective of the Village Board is to assure the
community efficient and economical government service,
and to establish policy and enact ordinances that protect
the health, safety and welfare of residents.
Village Board
Members of the Board are assigned specific areas of
responsibility by the Village President, and represent the
Village at meetings, workshops and public hearings related
to their responsibilities.
‐ Board members are elected at‐large and each
serves a four year term of office
‐ The Board establishes the vision and direction for
the Village
‐ The Board coordinates operations through the
Village Manager
Village Manager
‐ Executes policy set by Village Board
‐ Oversees Village day‐to‐day operations
Commissions, Committees and Boards
‐ Membership composed of Village residents
‐ Appointed by the Village President by and with the
consent of the Village Board
‐ More than 100 volunteers serve thirteen
commissions, committees and boards
An overview of Village commissions, committees and board
as codified in the Municipal Code may be reviewed in
Section 2: Organization and Services.
Legal Division
The Village receives legal services from an
outside firm that include specific research,
ordinance preparation, annexation agreements,
contracts and litigation.
Village Attorney
‐ Provides legal service and advice to the
Village staff, Village Board and Village
Commissions, Committees and Boards
‐ Attends Village Board meetings, Plan
Commission and Zoning Board of
Appeals public hearings
‐ Is available for staff conferences as
needed
Village Prosecutor
‐ On retainer to represent Village
interests in court cases
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2014 Staffing Summary
For 2014, there will be several staffing changes in the Office of the Village Manager. The Assistant to the Village
Manager position will be reworked as an entry level Management Analyst position. The secretary position will be
transferred to the combined customer service counter for Building & Zoning/Finance. The Emergency Response
Coordinator has been relocated to the Fire Department’s personnel count as the Fire Department has taken on the
EMA function.
Office of the Village Manager/
Administration FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Administrative Intern 0 0 0 1 0 0
Assistant to the Village Manager 1 0 1 0 0 0
Associate Planner 0 1 0 1 0 1
Deputy Village Manager 1 0 1 0 1 0
Director of Human Resources 1 0 0 0 0 0
Emergency Response Coordinator 0 1 0 1 0 0
Management Analyst 0 0 1 0 2 0
Secretary 1 1 1 0 0 0
Village Manager 1 0 1 0 1 0
Village Planner 1 0 1 0 1 0
Total 6 3 6 3 5 1
Full & Part‐Time Total 9 9 6
Village of Buffalo Grove 91 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget S
Legislativ
Personal S
Personal B
Operating
Commissio
Capital Equ
All Other E
Total
Budget V
Legislativ
Line
Item
Number
525.45
525.50
580.10
Summary
ve
ervices
Benefits
Expenses
ons & Committ
uipment
Expenses
Variance
ve
Acco
Commission
Commission &
All Other Ex
115,00
120,00
125,00
130,00
135,00
140,00
tees
ount Descriptio
n & Committee
Board
& Committees
Band
xpense Consult
0
0
0
0
0
0
FY 201
FY 2012 Act
1
on
es Village
Symphonic
tant Fees
2 Actual F
Leg
tual F
33,000
30,040
5,884
27,891
1,296
25,779
123,891
Percent
Change
Do
Am
Cha
‐25% ‐$
100% $4
‐32% ‐$1
FY 2013 Est. Ac
gislative
FY 2013 Est. A
ollar
mount
ange
$300 Reduc
4,000 Amo
1,600 Reduc
ctuals FY 2
e
Actuals
33,000
31,150
7,420
31,317
1,121
25,750
129,758
Description
ced amount ba
ount was previo
ced amount ba
2014 Budget
FY 2014 Budg
3
3
3
2
13
n of Change
sed on historic
ously not budg
sed on historic
get
33,000
34,025
7,450
32,850
‐
29,500
36,825
cal use
geted
cal use
Village of Buffalo Grove 92 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Department: 10 ‐ Legislative
10 ‐ Salaries
500.25 Elected Officials 33,900 33,000 33,000 33,000 33,000
10 ‐ Salaries 33,900 33,000 33,000 33,000 33,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.10 Professional Training 118 ‐ 500 150 500
505.15 Dues & Memberships 30,610 30,040 31,000 31,000 31,000
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,046
505.85
Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 479
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 30,728 30,040 31,500 31,150 34,025
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 8.02%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone (1,096) 183 ‐ 250 250
510.04 Travel 7 ‐ 100 100 100
510.08 Reception & Community Affairs 7,402 5,667 7,250 7,000 7,000
510.14 Subscriptions & Publications 15 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office (51) 36 ‐ 70 100
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 6,277 5,885 7,350 7,420 7,450
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 1.36%
35 ‐ Other Services
525.05 Blood Commission 13 146 ‐ 300 300
525.20 Fireworks for the Fourth 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 21,000
525.25 Plan Commission ‐ ‐ 100 ‐ ‐
525.30 Residents with Disabilities 1,707 624 800 300 700
525.35 Arts Commission 4,336 4,729 5,000 5,567 5,000
525.40 Zoning Board of Appeals ‐ ‐ 50 50 50
525.45 Village Board 2,555 1,168 1,500 500 1,200
525.50 Symphonic Band 3,838 4,345 ‐ 4,000 4,000
525.55 Farmer's Market (7,610) (3,082) 500 500 500
525.95 Other Boards/Commissions (304) (39) 100 100 100
35 ‐ Other Services 24,535 27,891 28,050 31,317 32,850
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 17.11%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 286 447 500 300 50
580.10 Consultant Fees 1,487 799 6,600 1,000 5,000
580.45 Cable Television Programming 18,856 21,481 24,000 22,000 22,000
580.50 Senior Taxi Program 4,305 3,052 2,450 2,450 2,450
50 ‐ Other Expenses 24,934 25,779 33,550 25,750 29,500
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐12.07%
Village of Buffalo Grove 93 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment 6,086 1,296 ‐ 1,121 ‐
55 ‐ Capital Outlay 6,086 1,296 ‐ 1,121 ‐
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0%
Department Total: 10 ‐ Legislative 126,460 123,892 133,450 129,758 136,825
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 2.53%
Village of Buffalo Grove 94 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget Summary
Office of the Village Manager
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 657,620 632,744 610,180
Personal Benefits 82,975 96,615 234,879
Operating Expenses 49,398 62,400 50,550
Contractual Services 1,000 800 2,188
Repairs and Maintenance 229 500 500
Capital Equipment 461 7,100 6,620
All Other Expenses 7,716 1,800 1,800
Total 799,401 801,959 906,717
Budget Variances
Office of the Village Manager
Line Item
Number Account Description
Percent
Change
Dollar
Amount
Change Description of Change
500.10 Personal Services Salaries ‐ Part Time 51.07%$44,426 Position transferred to Fire
Department
505.05 Personal Benefits Group & Medical
Life
15.89%$13,500 Budgeting on per capita basis
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA NEW $35,829 New expenditure line item
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF NEW $79,170 New expenditure line item
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐ Medicare NEW $8,380 New expenditure line item
510.08 Oper. Expenses Reception &
Community Affairs
‐34.62%$450 Reduced amount based on
historical use
510.14 Operating Expenses Subscriptions ‐15.49%$275 Reduced amount based on
historical use
510.16 Operating Expenses Printing ‐60% $750 Reduced due to centralized
printing
510.40 Operating Expenses Supplies ‐46.07%$1,025 Reduced due to centralized
printing
550.50 Reseve for Capital ‐ Buildings NEW $5,370 New reserve line item
Village of Buffalo Grove 95 2014 Adopted Budget
250,000
350,000
450,000
550,000
650,000
750,000
850,000
950,000
FY 2012 A
Offic
Actual F
ce of the
FY 2013 Est. Ac
e Village
ctuals FY
e Manag
Y 2014 Budget
ger
Village of Buffalo Grove 96 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Department: 15 ‐ Office of the Village Manager
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 476,740 563,331 559,000 551,000 565,306
500.10 Part Time 129,918 92,118 87,000 76,844 42,574
500.35 Overtime 1,999 172 ‐ 3,500 500
500.40 Longevity 1,600 2,000 1,400 1,400 1,800
10 ‐ Salaries 610,257 657,621 647,400 632,744 610,180
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐5.75%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 58,941 68,363 85,000 84,115 98,500
505.10 Professional Training 3,517 4,889 4,500 4,500 5,000
505.15 Dues & Memberships 5,984 6,970 5,750 8,000 8,000
505.45 ICMA Deferred Compensation 7,055 2,754 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 35,829
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 79,170
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐ Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 8,380
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 75,497 82,975 95,250 96,615 234,879
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 146.59%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 2,795 2,694 3,000 2,600 2,600
510.04 Travel 479 1,143 800 800 800
510.06 Per Diem Allowance ‐ 74 800 400 500
510.08 Reception & Community Affairs 1,218 666 1,300 850 850
510.10 Maintenance Contracts 8,291 8,516 9,600 22,000 9,600
510.14 Subscriptions & Publications 1,459 32 1,775 1,000 1,500
510.16 Printing 4,015 448 1,250 250 500
510.18 Village Newsletter 27,133 33,388 33,000 33,000 33,000
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 2,654 2,438 2,225 1,500 1,200
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 48,044 49,399 53,750 62,400 50,550
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐5.95%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,023
515.10 Unemployment Insurance 1,600 1,000 800 800 800
515.15 IRMA Deductible ‐ Workers Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 219
515.20 IRMA Deductible ‐ Non W/C ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 146
30 ‐ Contractual Services 1,600 1,000 800 800 2,188
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 173.50%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
550.05 Department Equipment 1,361 229 500 500 500
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance 1,361 229 500 500 500
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
Village of Buffalo Grove 97 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 10,252 7,669 1,800 1,800 1,800
580.10 Consultant Fees ‐ 48 ‐ ‐ ‐
50 ‐ Other Expenses 10,252 7,717 1,800 1,800 1,800
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment 1,971 461 ‐ 7,100 ‐
555.30 Reserve for Capital Replacement ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
555.40 Reserve for Technology ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,250
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 5,370
55 ‐ Capital Outlay 1,971 461 ‐ 7,100 6,620
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
Department Total: 15 ‐ Office of the Village Manager 748,982 799,402 799,500 801,959 906,717
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 13.41%
Village of Buffalo Grove 98 2014 Adopted Budget
Legal
Legal Servi
Total
No varianc
ices
ces noted.
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
FY 2012 A
FY 2012 Act
273
273
Actual
Leg
tual F
,472.24
,472.24
FY 2013 Est. Ac
gal Servi
FY 2013 Est. A
27
27
ctuals F
ices
Actuals
75,450.00
75,450.00
FY 2014 Budge
FY 2014 Budg
289,6
289,6
et
get
650.00
650.00
Village of Buffalo Grove 99 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Department: 20 ‐ Legal
30 ‐ Contractual Services
520.05 Retainer Fee 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
520.10 Prosecutor Fee 77,370 67,800 68,000 66,000 68,000
520.15 Attorney's Fees 133,163 146,890 152,000 128,000 152,000
520.20 Recording Fees 254 154 200 250 200
520.25 Legal Notices 4,317 8,568 8,400 9,000 8,400
520.30 Litigation Reserve 9,370 4,371 4,200 6,800 4,200
520.35 Messenger Fees 195 ‐ 350 ‐ 350
520.40 Special Counsel 1,083 ‐ 1,000 ‐ 1,000
520.45 Legal Reimburseables 2,831 (4,310) 5,500 15,400 5,500
30 ‐ Contractual Services 278,583 273,472 289,650 275,450 289,650
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
Department Total: 20 ‐ Legal 278,583 273,472 289,650 275,450 289,650
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
Village of Buffalo Grove 100 2014 Adopted Budget
Information Technology
The Information Technology Department provides management, review and
oversight of each Village Department’s information system needs
Information Technology is housed within the Finance
Department. Its purpose is to provide reliable
technology designed to enhance communication
within the Village, assisting in the efficient and
effective delivery of Village services.
IT is responsible for the maintenance of local and
wide area networks that facilitate
interdepartmental communication among Village
offices and facilities. The division currently maintains
13 servers, over 220 desktop and mobile
workstations, and nearly a 100 printers and specialty
devices.
The Technology Department supports 24 locations
providing over two dozen core applications and
several dozen department specific applications to
these locations. The goal is to provide 99.99%
uptime in a 24/7/365 environment. Information
Technology is a fluid environment requiring constant
controlled change.
Department Vision
The vision of the Information Technology Department is
to provide exceptional customer service in a reliable,
responsive and agile technology environment.
50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 | www.vbg.org | (847) 459‐2525
Village of Buffalo Grove 101 2014 Adopted Budget
Departmment Structure
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Di
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Tec h
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k Support
nance
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rmation
hnology
C
Infras
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Core
structure
pport
Village of Buffalo Grove 102 2014 Adopted Budget
2013 Stra
2014 Stra
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ategic Plan G
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complete, satisfa
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for the next five
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years.
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been identified for
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provision of utiliti
vents and public r
all Tier 3 services a
rated from Lotus N
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ments were ident
revised the Village
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Village of Buffalo Grove 103 2014 Adopted Budget
2014 Staffing Summary
For 2014, the part‐time programmer has been eliminated from the budget. This position is no longer needed as
the Village migrates away from home‐grown Lotus Notes applications to enterprise and web‐based solutions.
Information Technology FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Director of Information Technology 1 0 1 0 1 0
Information Technology Analyst 1 0 1 0 1 0
Information Technology Assistant 1 0 1 0 1 0
Programmer 0 1 0 1 0 0
Total 3 1 3 1 3 0
Full & Part‐Time Total 4 4 3
Budget Summary
Information Technology
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 359,839 359,839 305,510
Personal Benefits 82,155 82,155 135,006
Operating Expenses 303,217 303,217 263,250
Contractual Services 600 600 1,379
Repairs and Maintenance 168 168 480
Capital Equipment 58,754 58,754 107,685
All Other Expenses 291 291 600
Total 805,026 805,026 813,910
*Independent contractor assigned to the IT Department is not reflected in this staffing table.
Village of Buffalo Grove 104 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget V
Informat
Line Item
Number
500.1
505.0
505.7
505.8
505.8
510.0
510.1
555.1
Variance
tion Techno
m
10 Personal S
05 Personal B
75 Employer
80 Employer
85 Employer
02 Operating
10 Operating
Contracts
10 Capital Eq
250,000
350,000
450,000
550,000
650,000
750,000
850,000
logy
Account Descr
Services Salarie
Benefits Group
Contribution ‐
Contribution ‐
Contribution ‐
g Expense Telep
g Expense Main
uipment Office
FY 2012 A
ription
es ‐ Part Time
p & Medical Life
‐ FICA
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phone
ntenance
e
Actual
Informa
Percen
Change
‐100
e ‐17.88
NE
NE
NE
16.36
17.09
13.65
FY 2013 Est. Ac
ation Te
t
e
Dollar
Amoun
Change
0%‐$63,7
8%‐$12,7
EW $18,8
EW $41,5
EW $4,3
6%$4,5
9%$9,4
5%$11,6
ctuals F
echnolog
r
nt
e Descr
700 Eliminat
Develop
735 Budgetin
basis
805 New exp
553 New exp
398 New exp
500 Addition
Internet
400 Addition
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600 Replacem
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item
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Village of Buffalo Grove 105 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Department: 25 ‐ Information Technology
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 288,613 296,518 296,163 296,100 303,310
500.10 Part Time 53,561 60,402 63,700 16,100 ‐
500.35 Overtime 655 920 ‐ 300 ‐
500.40 Longevity 1,800 2,000 2,000 2,200 2,200
10 ‐ Salaries 344,629 359,840 361,863 314,700 305,510
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐15.57%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 68,122 74,263 71,235 75,027 58,500
505.10 Professional Training 3,585 ‐ 11,200 11,200 11,500
505.15 Dues & Memberships 175 6,346 225 250 250
505.45 ICMA Deferred Compensation 3,105 1,546 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 18,805
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 41,553
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐ Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 4,398
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 74,987 82,155 82,660 86,477 135,006
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 63.33%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 13,307 27,557 23,000 26,000 27,500
510.04 Travel 1,368 645 200 200 200
510.06 Per Diem Allowance 190 30 125 125 150
510.08 Reception & Community Affairs ‐ 500 150 150 150
510.10 Maintenance Contracts 56,180 44,026 45,600 46,000 55,000
510.20 Computer Services 147,950 211,601 185,000 205,000 180,000
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 607 18,857 250 250 250
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 219,602 303,217 254,325 277,725 263,250
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 3.51%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,016
515.10 Unemployment Insurance 960 600 480 480 ‐
515.15 IRMA Deductible ‐ Workers Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 218
515.20 IRMA Deductible ‐ Non W/C ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 145
30 ‐ Contractual Services 960 600 480 480 1,379
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 187.29%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
550.05 Department Equipment ‐ 168 480 480 480
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance ‐ 168 480 480 480
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
Village of Buffalo Grove 106 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
580.05 All Other Expenses 5,148 292 600 600 600
50 ‐ Other Expenses 5,148 292 600 600 600
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment 42,973 45,354 73,400 80,000 85,000
555.40 Reserve for Technology 190,870 13,401 20,000 20,000 20,000
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,685
55 ‐ Capital Outlay 233,843 58,754 93,400 100,000 107,685
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 15.29%
Department Total: 25 ‐ Information Technology 879,169 805,027 793,808 780,462 813,910
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 2.53%
Village of Buffalo Grove 107 2014 Adopted Budget
Department of Finance
The Department of Finance is established to provide the Village with a wide range
of financial, analytical and administrative tasks
The Department of Finance is committed to
serving the needs of our customers by
providing excellent customer service through
sound, financial management and
professionalism. The Department of Finance
functions in a broad staff support environment,
assisting departments at different levels.
Various programs have been established to
account for all Village financial transactions the
general underlying procedures for which are
articulated in the Village’s Investment Policy
and Procedures and the newly adopted
Purchasing Policy are affirmed as part of the
Village’s annual audit process as well as the
preparation of the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report.
Finance Functions
1. Payroll and human resource support
(including health insurance
administration)
2. Financial administration, planning,
analysis and budgeting
3. General services and license
administration
4. Utility billing
5. Bookkeeping, accounting and auditing
6. Statutory administrative services
7. Centralized purchasing
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Each summer, the Finance Department publishes a report
outlining revenues and expenditures from the previous
fiscal year. This report includes information about the
Village’s financial condition and fiscal activities.
This report is presented in accordance with the generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP) outlined by the
Government Finance Officers Association
Budget
Each winter, the Village Board of Trustees approves the
budget document for the following year. The document is
compiled by the Finance Department with input from all
levels of government in Buffalo Grove.
50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 | www.vbg.org | (847) 459‐2500
Village of Buffalo Grove 108 2014 Adopted Budget
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ment Structu
rmation
hnology
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Direct
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Purch
Mana
y Billing
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tor of
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k
nance
or
Acccounts Payable Payroll
Village of Buffalo Grove 109 2014 Adopted Budget
2013 Stra
2014 Stra
ategic Plan G
ategic Plan G
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‐ Develop a custo
‐ Current work o
complete, satisfa
‐ Rewrite village
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program. Put tog
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such as special ev
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property tax bill
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Village of Buffalo Grove 110 2014 Adopted Budget
2014 Staffing Summary
For 2014, the personnel counts reflect the strategic move to a combined customer service counter for Building &
Zoning and Finance. This change moves one full‐time secretary from the Fire Department into the Finance
department and moves one Finance Clerk from part‐time to full‐time. The full‐time clerk will take over the
licensing responsibilities (aside from liquor licensing) from the Deputy Village Clerk. The new Deputy Village Clerk
will be primarily responsible for Village Board minutes and support as well as liquor licensing and freedom of
information act requests.
Finance & General Services FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Accountant 0 0 1 0 1 0
Assistant Finance Director 1 0 1 0 1 0
Clerk II 1 1 1 1 2 0
Clerk III 4 0 3 0 2 0
Director of Finance/Treasurer 1 0 1 0 1 0
Payroll Clerk III 1 0 1 0 1 0
Purchasing Manager 0 0 1 0 1 0
Secretary 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 8 1 9 1 10 0
Full & Part‐Time Total 9 10 10
Village of Buffalo Grove 111 2014 Adopted Budget
2014 Budget Summary
Finance and General Services
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 614,269 687,159 720,136
Personal Benefits 127,495 155,918 337,512
Operating Expenses 145,608 190,561 187,811
Contractual Services 12,000 ‐ 1,855
Committees & Commissions 43,205 30,000 30,000
Repairs and Maintenance 370 1,500 2,000
Capital Equipment 385 ‐ 8,660
All Other Expenses 25,260 31,409 34,961
Total 968,594 1,096,547 1,322,935
2014 Budget Variances
Finance and General Services
Line
Item
Number Account Description
Percent
Change
Dollar
Amount
Change Description of Change
500.05 Personal Services Salaries ‐ Full
Time
11.56%$72,836 Promotion of part time position
to full time
500.10 Personal Services Salaries ‐
Part Time
‐100%‐$36,058 Elimination of part time position
505.05 Personal Benefits Group &
Medical Life
26.47%$38,009 Budgeting on per capita basis
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA NEW $43,583 New expenditure line item
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF NEW $97,126 New expenditure line item
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare
NEW $10,172 New expenditure line item
510.10 Operating Expenses ‐
Maintenance Contracts
677.20%$37,890 First year annual software
maintenance (NWS)
510.28 Operating Expenses ‐ Audit
Fees
‐10.90%‐$4,400 New audit contract with new firm
510.40 Operating Expenses‐Supplies ‐
Office
‐15.39%‐$2,000 Savings generated through
centralized purchasing
525.10 Committee & Commissions ‐
BG Days
28.58%‐$12,000 Revenue sharing agreement with
BG Chamber
550.50 Reserve for Capital ‐ Buildings NEW $7,160 New reserve line item
Village of Buffalo Grove 112 2014 Adopted Budget
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Village of Buffalo Grove 113 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013 Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Department: 30 ‐ Finance
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 491,009 557,144 630,305 630,100 702,936
500.10 Part Time 49,648 37,789 36,058 37,459 ‐
500.25 Elected Officials 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
500.35 Overtime 4,582 8,936 8,000 8,800 7,000
500.40 Longevity 4,000 4,400 4,800 4,800 4,200
10 ‐ Salaries 555,239 614,270 685,163 687,159 720,136
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 5.10%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 95,905 121,632 143,602 152,218 181,611
505.10 Professional Training 571 3,128 3,785 2,500 3,785
505.15 Dues & Memberships 965 966 1,200 1,200 1,235
505.45 ICMA Deferred Compensation 3,400 1,770 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 43,583
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 97,126
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐ Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 10,172
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 100,841 127,495 148,587 155,918 337,512
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 127.15%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 9,326 10,892 10,000 10,000 10,000
510.03 Postage 70,855 56,480 71,798 69,000 70,575
510.04 Travel 598 691 1,500 1,500 1,500
510.06 Per Diem Allowance 91 36 225 225 225
510.08 Reception & Community Affairs 417 594 600 600 600
510.10 Maintenance Contracts 44,303 5,822 5,595 42,160 43,485
510.12 Equipment Rental 2,437 1,893 3,276 3,276 3,276
510.14 Subscriptions & Publications 55 359 150 150 150
510.16 Printing 14,013 18,371 11,000 12,000 11,000
510.28 Audit Fees 39,300 39,300 40,400 40,400 36,000
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 14,651 11,171 13,000 11,250 11,000
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 196,046 145,609 157,544 190,561 187,811
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 19.21%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,367
515.10 Unemployment Insurance 1,920 12,000 960 ‐ ‐
515.15 IRMA Deductible ‐ Workers Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 293
515.20 IRMA Deductible ‐ Non W/C ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 195
30 ‐ Contractual Services 1,920 12,000 960 ‐ 1,855
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 93.23%
35 ‐ Other Services
525.10 Buffalo Grove Days 34,222 43,206 42,000 30,000 30,000
Village of Buffalo Grove 114 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013 Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
35 ‐ Other Services 34,222 43,206 42,000 30,000 30,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐28.57%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
550.05 Department Equipment ‐ 370 2,000 1,500 2,000
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance ‐ 370 2,000 1,500 2,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 833 976 1,000 1,200 1,200
580.10 Consultant Fees 30,816 24,284 31,000 30,209 33,761
50 ‐ Other Expenses 31,649 25,260 32,000 31,409 34,961
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 9.25%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment 2,238 214 ‐ ‐ ‐
555.40 Reserve for Technology ‐ 171 ‐ 1,500
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 7,160
55 ‐ Capital Outlay 2,238 385 ‐ ‐ 8,660
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
Department Total: 30 ‐ Finance 922,155 968,594 1,068,254 1,096,547 1,322,935
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 23.84%
Village of Buffalo Grove 115 2014 Adopted Budget
Human Resources Department
The Department of Human Resources is responsible for a variety of elements
related to staffing, retention and training of Village of Buffalo Grove employees
The Human Resources Division is structured to
provide support to all Village departments, including
but not limited to recruitment, selection, training,
promotion and retention of quality employees;
compensation and benefit program administration;
employee and labor relations; collective bargaining
negotiation and management of current labor
agreement(s); administration of the pay for
performance system; policy administration and
interpretation, assisting employees and
management staff with day‐to‐day human resources
issues; employee recognition programs; staff liaison
to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners;
appointed member of the Fire Pension Board and
delegate to both the Intergovernmental Personnel
Benefits Cooperative (IPBC) and the
Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency
(IRMA).
Additionally, payroll support is provided to the
Department of Finance and General Services by
Human Resources. This includes, but is not limited
to, bi‐weekly reporting to the International
City/County Management Association Retirement
Corporation (ICMA/RC) 457 Deferred Compensation
Plan, Payroll deduction Roth IRA and VantageCare
Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Plan.
The Board of Police and Fire
Commissioners
The Village’s Human Resources Department is
joined by the Board of Police and Fire
Commissioners in hiring for Buffalo Grove public
safety positions. The Board meets once each
month and has five members. Other
responsibilities of the Board of Police and Fire
Commissioners include:
‐ Testing and hiring of Police Officers and
Firefighter / Paramedics
‐ Testing and promotion of Police
Sergeants and Fire Lieutenants
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Village of Buffalo Grove 118 2014 Adopted Budget
2014 Staffing Summary
For 2014, the part‐time secretary supporting Human Resource functions will be transferred to the Fire
Department. Staff will be hiring a Human Resources Management Analyst to assist with all human resource
functions. Over the last two years, the need for a higher level support for employees and human resource
programs has been identified. This position will allow the Village to be more proactive versus reactive in the
changing environment of staffing, benefits, and collective bargaining.
Human Resources FY 2012* FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Director of Human Resources 0 0 1 0 1 0
Management Analyst 0 0 0 0 1 0
Secretary 0 0 0 1 0 0
Total 0 0 1 1 2 0
Full & Part‐Time Total 0 2 2
*FY 2012 – Staffing was accounted for in the Office of the Village Manager
Budget Summary
Human Resources
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 120,950 127,100 285,848
Personal Benefits 48,291 82,500 110,280
Operating Expenses 13,588 53,610 25,000
Contractual Services ‐178,838 497,160 100,745
Committees & Commissions 32,578 3,800 30,000
Capital Equipment ‐ 350 22,045
All Other Expenses 195,394 272,325 1,500
Total 231,964 1,036,845 575,418
Village of Buffalo Grove 119 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget Variances
Human Resources
Line Item
Number Account Description
Percent
Change
Dollar
Amount
Change Description of Change
500.05 Personal Services
Salaries ‐ Full Time
132.89%$162,648 New position ‐benefit coordinator / $100,000 for
range‐merit movement village‐wide
505.05 Personal Benefits
Group & Medical Life
‐32.03%‐$18,379 Budgeting on per capita basis
505.10 Personal Benefits
Professional Training
12.50%$1,000 Attendance at annual conference of the National
Public Employer Labor Relations Association
(NPELRA).
505.4 Personal Benefits
Tuition
Reimbursement
33.33%‐$5,000 Less participation than anticipated for FY 2013.
505.75 Employer
Contribution ‐ FICA
NEW $11,523 New expenditure line item
505.80 Employer
Contribution ‐ IMRF
NEW $25,462 New expenditure line item
505.85 Employer
Contribution ‐
Medicare
NEW $2,695 New expenditure line item
510.04 Operating Expenses
Travel
90.90% $1,000 Cost associated with travel to the annual conference
of the National Public Employer Labor Relations
Association (NPELRA).
510.14 Operating Expenses
Subscriptions
81.82%$1,350 Increase in subscription costs.
510.22 Operating Expenses
Recruitment Charges
700% $14,000 Increase in costs associated with potential staff
recruitments.
525.15 Commissions and
Committees Fire and
Police Commission
51.52%$8,500 Addition of a tactical component to the 2014 police
sergeant promotional process.
555.10 Capital Equipment
Office and Other
Equipment
2000% $20,000 For purchase of Performance Measurement
Software
Village of Buffalo Grove 120 2014 Adopted Budget
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Village of Buffalo Grove 121 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Department: 35 ‐ Human Resources
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 117,766 120,350 122,400 126,500 285,048
500.40 Longevity 600 600 600 600 800
10 ‐ Salaries 118,366 120,950 123,000 127,100 285,848
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 132.40%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 46,310 32,416 57,379 56,000 39,000
505.10 Professional Training 904 1,497 8,000 8,000 9,000
505.15 Dues & Memberships 715 753 895 1,000 1,100
505.40 Tuition Reimbursement 15,804 10,736 15,000 15,000 15,000
505.45 ICMA Deferred Compensation 3,059 1,524 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.50 Employee Recognition 5,828 1,365 6,500 2,500 6,500
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 11,523
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 25,462
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐ Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,695
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 72,620 48,291 87,774 82,500 110,280
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 25.64%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 671 934 800 1,000 1,200
510.04 Travel 1,028 1,490 1,100 750 2,100
510.06 Per Diem Allowance 200 ‐ 200 200 500
510.14 Subscriptions & Publications 1,047 1,350 1,650 2,000 3,000
510.22 Recruitment Charges 1,699 2,692 2,000 48,000 16,000
510.24 CDL Testing 1,220 7,046 1,000 960 1,200
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 187 76 300 700 1,000
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 6,052 13,588 7,050 53,610 25,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 254.61%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium 429,034 (193,020) 425,000 427,000 431
515.10 Unemployment Insurance ‐ 200 160 160 160
515.15 IRMA Deductible ‐ Workers Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 92
515.20 IRMA Deductible ‐ Non W/C ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 62
520 Legal Services ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
520.40 Special Counsel 26,748 13,981 100,000 70,000 100,000
30 ‐ Contractual Services 455,782 (178,839) 525,160 497,160 100,745
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐80.82%
35 ‐ Other Services
525.15 Fire and Police Commission 24,272 32,579 16,500 3,800 30,000
35 ‐ Other Services 24,272 32,579 16,500 3,800 30,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐8%
Village of Buffalo Grove 122 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 57 1,141 1,500 325 1,500
580.65 IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker's Comp 189,686 85,004 155,000 207,000 ‐
580.66 IRMA Deductible ‐ Non Wrkr's Cmp 100,849 109,251 130,000 65,000 ‐
50 ‐ Other Expenses 290,592 195,395 286,500 272,325 1,500
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐99.48%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment 681 ‐ 1,000 200 21,000
555.40 Reserve for Technology ‐ ‐ 150 150 150
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 895
55 ‐ Capital Outlay 681 ‐ 1,150 350 22,045
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 1816.96%
Department Total: 35 ‐ Human Resources 968,365 231,965 1,047,134 1,036,845 575,418
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐45.05%
Village of Buffalo Grove 123 2014 Adopted Budget
Fire Department/EMA
The Buffalo Grove Fire Department is a full service fire department providing the
community with fire and Emergency Management Agency support
The Buffalo Grove Fire Department’s Mission is to
“Provide professional services with Commitment,
Loyalty, Integrity and Pride”. The Vision of this
organization is to meet the mission of the
organization through “Service, Adaptability, Fairness,
Empowerment and Respect”.
The Department operates 24 hours a day 365 days a
year. There are a total of 60 members operating out
of three firehouses, an administrative wing and
Village Hall. In 2012, The Fire Department responded
to 4,656 calls for service of which 2,795 were EMS
and 1,861 were fire and rescue related. This equates
to a 60 percent EMS / 40 percent fire split. These
percentages have remained fairly constant over the
last ten years. Of the fire related calls the Fire
Department responded 1.91% were fires and 14.73%
were service calls. In 2012 the total loss was
$213,554. Of that 82% was related to fires and 18%
to service calls.
The Department continued its focus on public
education, conducting an open house, participating
in Buffalo Grove Days and conducting a Citizen’s Fire
Academy. In addition to these large programs the
members of the Buffalo Grove Fire Department
conducted school drills and attended many block
parties and special events throughout the year.
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Village of Buffalo Grove 124 2014 Adopted Budget
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Village of Buffalo Grove 126 2014 Adopted Budget
2014 Staffing Summary
Due to retirements, a staff Battalion Chief position and the Deputy Fire Marshall position will be eliminated.
Emergency Management Agency responsibilities are now with the Fire Department and the part‐time EMA
Coordinator is now represented in the Fire Department personnel counts.
Fire Services FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Battalion Chief 5 0 5 0 4 0
Deputy Fire Chief 2 0 1 0 1 0
Deputy Fire Marshall 1 0 1 0 0 0
EMA Coordinator 0 0 0 0 0 1
Fire Chief 1 0 1 0 1 0
Fire Inspector* 1 0 1 0 1 0
Fire Inspector/Public Education Officer 0 1 0 1 0 1
Fire Lieutenant 9 0 9 0 9 0
Firefighter/Paramedic 45 0 42 0 42 0
Secretary 1 0 1 0 0 1
Total 65 1 61 1 58 3
Full & Part‐Time Total 66 62 61
*Additionally, two full time Building Inspectors serve as part‐time fire inspectors.
Village of Buffalo Grove 127 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget Summary
Fire Services
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 6,040,481 6,027,117 5,746,095
Personal Benefits 1,275,297 1,329,251 3,650,479
Operating Expenses 266,329 381,660 400,790
Contractual Services 13,000 12,400 304,709
Repairs & Maintenance 24,310 95,666 100,150
Commodities 1,465 25,477 28,000
Capital Equipment 2,127 112,315 187,095
All Other Expenses 40,281 45,793 48,630
Total 7,663,294 8,029,679 10,465,948
Budget Variance
Fire Services
Line Item
Number Account Description
Percent
Change
Dollar
Amount
Change Description of Change
505.15 Personal Benefits ‐ Dues and
Memberships
28%$2,296 Increase in LCSRT and Professional
Organizations
505.61 Employer Contribution‐ Fire
Pension
NEW $2,174,632 New expenditure line item
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA NEW $9,352 New expenditure line item
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF NEW $14,619 New expenditure line item
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare
NEW $78,255 New expenditure line item
510.10 Operating Expenses ‐
Maintenance Contracts
25.89% $15,422 Increased cost of ladder testing and
certification and cost of servicing
rescue tools
515.10 Insurance IRMA Premium NEW $215,386 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.15 IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker
Comp
NEW $12,400 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.20 IRMA Deductible ‐ Non‐
Worker Comp
NEW $46,154 Expense reallocated based on
experience
545.15 Maintenance and Repairs‐
Vehicle Auto Part
133.33%$500 Additional in station repairs being done
545.35 Maintenance and Repairs‐
Body Work
45.45%$2,500 Several appearance and protection
items need to be replaced due to wear
545.40 Maintenance and Repairs‐
Contractual Auto
11.1 $1,349 Increased costs of contractual service
items
555.50 Capital Equipment Reserve for
Buildings
NEW $54,595 New reserve line item
580.21 Northwest Community
Hospital Admin Fee
12.2% $1,950 Increased administrative fee for
Paramedic Services
Village of Buffalo Grove 128 2014 Adopted Budget
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Village of Buffalo Grove 129 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Department: 40 ‐ Fire
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 389,597 297,743 258,900 258,900 83,176
500.10 Part Time 7,466 21,674 28,000 28,000 67,656
500.20 Sworn 5,256,991 5,307,594 5,245,363 5,275,817 5,197,863
500.30 Special Duty 2,532 (12,714) ‐ ‐ ‐
500.35 Overtime 500,001 383,384 315,000 425,000 360,000
500.40 Longevity 52,000 42,800 39,400 39,400 37,400
10 ‐ Salaries 6,208,587 6,040,482 5,886,663 6,027,117 5,746,095
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐2.39%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 1,122,935 1,208,934 1,224,719 1,224,719 1,262,200
505.10 Professional Training 19,214 5,534 39,775 32,000 38,000
505.15 Dues & Memberships 2,334 2,319 8,204 9,829 10,500
505.20 Clothing Allowance 26,890 19,492 30,782 30,782 31,000
505.35 Safety Equipment 31,372 35,809 31,921 31,921 31,921
505.45 ICMA Deferred Compensation 3,344 3,209 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.61 Pension Payment ‐ Fire ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,174,632
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 9,352
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 14,619
505.85
Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 78,255
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 1,206,089 1,275,298 1,335,401 1,329,251 3,650,479
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 173.36%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 15,893 17,960 20,730 21,200 21,200
510.04 Travel 2,851 2,742 4,090 2,500 4,090
510.06 Per Diem Allowance 93 123 1,900 1,200 1,900
510.10 Maintenance Contracts 21,035 20,700 59,578 59,578 75,000
510.12 Equipment Rental 5,306 481 ‐ ‐ ‐
510.14 Subscriptions & Publications 2,500 2,371 5,898 5,898 6,100
510.16 Printing 1,946 1,458 3,715 3,500 3,500
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 4,454 4,854 11,212 11,212 10,500
510.50 Supplies ‐ All Other 5,325 11,725 24,394 24,394 24,000
510.55 Operating Equip ‐ Department 40,496 64,538 99,178 99,178 101,500
510.65 Northwest Central Dispatch 146,266 139,380 144,440 153,000 153,000
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 246,165 266,330 375,135 381,660 400,790
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 6.84%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 215,386
515.10 Unemployment Insurance 20,800 13,000 12,400 12,400 12,400
515.15
IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker's
Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 46,154
Village of Buffalo Grove 130 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
515.20
IRMA Deductible ‐ Non Wrkr's
Cmp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 30,769
30 ‐ Contractual Services 20,800 13,000 12,400 12,400 304,709
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 2357.33%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
535.20 Buildings & Facilities 2,401 529 44,650 44,650 44,650
545.15 Automotive Parts 984 376 1,500 1,500 2,000
545.35 Body Work 498 1,167 5,500 5,500 8,000
545.40 Contractual Auto Services 2,408 9,586 12,151 12,151 13,500
550.05 Department Equipment 25,330 12,652 31,865 31,865 32,000
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance 31,621 24,310 95,666 95,666 100,150
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 4.69%
45 ‐ Commodities
530.50
Small Equipment Tools &
Hardware 8,955 1,465 25,477 25,477 28,000
45 ‐ Commodities 8,955 1,465 25,477 25,477 28,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 9.90%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 7,217 (635) 6,028 6,028 6,200
580.11 Contractual Services 17,286 14,361 18,785 18,785 19,500
580.20 CAFT Site 7,682 14,445 5,000 5,000 5,000
580.21 NWCH Adminstration Fee 13,369 12,111 15,980 15,980 17,930
50 ‐ Other Expenses 45,554 40,282 45,793 45,793 48,630
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 6.20%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment ‐ 2,029 1,085 15,286 1,000
555.30
Reserve for Capital
Replacement ‐ ‐ 91,704 91,704 125,000
555.40 Reserve for Technology ‐ ‐ 3,000 3,000 3,000
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 54,595
560.10 Land Improvements ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,325 2,500
560.30 Buildings & Structures 244 99 1,000 1,000
55 ‐ Capital Outlay 244 2,128 95,789 112,315 187,095
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 95.32%
Department Total: 40 ‐ Fire 7,768,015 7,663,295 7,872,324 8,029,679 10,465,948
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 32.95%
Village of Buffalo Grove 131 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget Summary
Emergency Management Agency
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Benefits 14,324 12,000 27,831
Operating Expenses 9,623 9,850 15,350
Repairs & Maintenance 881 4,346 2,200
Capital Equipment 19,670 32,565 28,200
Commodities 72 ‐ 500
All Other Expenses 1,617 ‐ 300
Total 46,187 58,761 74,381
No variance noted.
Village of Buffalo Grove 132 2014 Adopted Budget
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Village of Buffalo Grove 133 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY
2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Department: 65 ‐ Emergency Management Agency
10 ‐ Salaries
500.10 Part Time 16,983 13,567 22,880 12,000 22,880
10 ‐ Salaries 16,983 13,567 22,880 12,000 22,880
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 1,514 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
505.10 Professional Training ‐ ‐ 1,400 ‐ 1,400
505.15 Dues & Memberships 30 15 300 ‐ 300
505.20 Clothing Allowance 960 743 1,500 ‐ 1,500
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,419
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐ Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 332
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 2,504 758 3,200 ‐ 4,951
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 54.72%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 2,607 2,446 6,100 4,000 5,100
510.04 Travel ‐ ‐ 500 ‐ 500
510.06 Per Diem Allowance ‐ ‐ 400 ‐ 400
510.08 Reception & Community Affairs ‐ ‐ 150 100 100
510.10 Maintenance Contracts 4,425 6,170 6,000 5,000 6,000
510.14 Subscriptions & Publications ‐ ‐ 50 ‐ 50
510.20 Computer Services 99 1,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 71 7 3,200 250 3,200
510.55 Operating Equip ‐ Department 989 ‐ ‐ 500 ‐
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 8,191 9,623 16,400 9,850 15,350
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐6.40%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
550.05 Department Equipment 8,979 881 2,200 4,346 2,200
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance 8,979 881 2,200 4,346 2,200
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
45 ‐ Commodities
530.50 Small Equipment Tools & Hardware ‐ 71 500 ‐ 500
45 ‐ Commodities ‐ 71 500 ‐ 500
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 271 1,617 300 ‐ 300
50 ‐ Other Expenses 271 1,617 300 ‐ 300
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
Village of Buffalo Grove 134 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY
2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment 14,236 19,670 3,000 3,000 3,000
555.30 Reserve for Capital Replacement ‐ ‐ 10,000 10,000 10,000
555.40 Reserve for Technology ‐ ‐ 15,200 19,565 15,200
55 ‐ Capital Outlay 14,236 19,670 28,200 32,565 28,200
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
Department Total: 65 ‐ Emergency Management Agency 51,164 46,187 73,680 58,761 74,381
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.95%
Village of Buffalo Grove 135 2014 Adopted Budget
Police Department
The Buffalo Grove Police Department exists to promote public safety. Its mission
is to serve the community with pride, professionalism and integrity
The Buffalo Grove Police Department is
currently staffed by 64 sworn and 24 civilian
personnel, providing law enforcement services
to a community of over 43,000 residents.
The police department is led by a Chief of Police
and Deputy Chief and is structured into the
following sections:
Field Operations Division
Patrol Division
Staff Services Division
The Field Operations Division is led by a
Commander and includes the Investigations &
Youth Section, which includes two Adult Crimes
investigators, two Juvenile Crimes investigators,
one School Resource Coordinator, three School
Resource Officers, one part‐time
Evidence/Property Officer (civilian) and one
investigator assigned to the Lake County
Metropolitan Enforcement Group (MEG).
Beginning January 1, 2014, an officer will be
assigned to the Homeland Security Department
– Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Task
Force.
The Patrol Division is led by a Commander and
includes the three Patrol Watches, the K‐9 Unit,
a Training and Operations Sergeant and the
Traffic Unit. This Division also includes three
Community Service Officers (CSO’s), three full‐
time Front Desk Officers, two part‐time Front
Desk Officers and one part‐time Court Officer
(all civilians).
The Staff Services Division is led by a
Commander and includes a Staff Services
Sergeant, the Records Section and the Crime
Prevention Officer.
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Village of Buffalo Grove 136 2014 Adopted Budget
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Village of Buffalo Grove 138 2014 Adopted Budget
2014 Staffing Summary
Two sergeant positions will be eliminated. One Desk Officer position will be changed from FT to PT. Some
responsibilities previously completed by sworn officers will be reassigned to non‐sworn employees. Additionally,
to provide administrative support and supervision, three Patrol Lieutenant positions will be created and the Police
Officer positions that will become open due to promotions will not be backfilled. The department has sufficient
resources to continue to staff the Village’s three shifts with existing staff. The PT Court Officer position will be
eliminated.
Police Services FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Chief of Police 1 0 1 0 1 0
Clerk II 0 1 0 1 0 1
Clerk III 3 0 3 0 2 0
Community Service Officer 3 0 3 0 3 0
Court Supervisor 0 1 0 1 0 0
Crime Prevention/Community Relations 0 1 0 0 0 0
Crossing Guard 0 9 0 9 0 9
Deputy Police Chief 1 0 1 0 1 0
Desk Officer I 0 2 0 2 0 3
Desk Officer II 3 0 3 0 2 0
Evidence Custodian 0 1 0 1 0 1
Lieutenant 0 0 0 0 3 0
Patrol Officer 53 0 51 0 48 0
Police Commander 3 0 3 0 3 0
Police Sergeant 10 0 10 0 8 0
Records Supervisor 1 0 1 0 1 0
Secretary 1 0 1 0 1 0
Technical Services Administrator 0 0 0 0 1 0
Technical Services Specialist 0 2 0 0 0 0
Total 79 17 77 14 74 14
Full & Part‐Time Total 96 91 88
Village of Buffalo Grove 139 2014 Adopted Budget
2014 Budget
Police Services
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 7,314,056 7,118,465 6,966,660
Personal Benefits 1,472,491 1,357,216 3,913,904
Operating Expenses 469,256 580,104 585,663
Contractual Services 15,800 15,400 410,014
Repairs & Maintenance 15,096 14,849 15,009
Capital Equipment 15,934 71,450 222,415
All Other Expenses 95,810 107,045 71,695
Total 9,398,446 9,264,529 12,185,360
2014 Variance
Police Services
Line Item
Number Account Description
Percent
Change
Dollar
Amount
Change Description of Change
505.05 Personal Benefits Group &
Medical Life
17.19%$216,567 Budgeting on per capita basis
505.10 Professional Training 20.45% $6,800 Staff & Command Training for two
Sergeants
505.60 Employer Contribution‐ Police
Pension
NEW $2,088,000 New expenditure line item
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA NEW $54,169 New expenditure line item
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF NEW $91,156 New expenditure line item
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare
NEW $101,016 New expenditure line item
510.04 Travel ‐15.73%‐$350 Special Olympics travel eliminated
510.26 Physical Fitness 50.00% $200 Equipment repair amount increased
510.30 Safety Equipment ‐ Patrol 60.73%$3,750 O/C replacement year; added funds
for fuses
510.33 Operating Equipment ‐ Staff 240% $1,200 CrimeReports.com added to account
510.41 Supplies ‐ Patrol 12.93%$375 Funds added for smoke grenades
510.44 Supplies ‐ Records ‐36.89%‐$3,800 Toner and printer cartridge amount
reduced
510.66 Northern Illinois Police Alarm
System
‐10.11%‐$590 Equipment replacement amount
decreased
515.10 Insurance IRMA Premium NEW $291,063 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.15 IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker Comp NEW $62,371 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.20 IRMA Deductible ‐ Non‐Worker
Comp
NEW $41,580 Expense reallocated based on
experience
555.50 Capital Equipment Reserve for
Buildings
NEW $68,915 New reserve line item
580.25 OMNI Youth Services ‐100%‐$35,000 Account eliminated
Village of Buffalo Grove 140 2014 Adopted Budget
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4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
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Village of Buffalo Grove 141 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Department: 45 ‐ Police
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 666,375 621,420 650,111 650,111 665,369
500.10 Part Time 374,034 357,840 257,416 257,416 208,325
500.20 Sworn 5,960,548 5,972,533 5,821,898 5,821,898 5,717,166
500.30 Special Duty (36,448) (34,914) ‐ ‐ ‐
500.35 Overtime 304,806 338,378 338,640 338,640 324,000
500.40 Longevity 57,800 58,800 52,400 50,400 51,800
10 ‐ Salaries 7,327,115 7,314,056 7,120,465 7,118,465 6,966,660
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐2.16%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 1,188,874 1,364,857 1,259,940 1,259,940 1,476,507
505.10 Professional Training 28,905 39,667 33,250 33,250 40,050
505.15 Dues & Memberships 2,097 2,145 2,000 2,000 2,000
505.20 Clothing Allowance 33,089 33,828 31,750 31,750 31,450
505.25 Uniform Maintenance 41,648 27,995 26,976 26,976 26,256
505.30 Recruit Uniforms 1,930 2,668 3,300 3,300 3,300
505.45 ICMA Deferred Compensation 5,704 1,332 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.60 Pension Payment ‐ Police ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,088,000
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 54,169
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 91,156
505.85
Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 101,016
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 1,302,247 1,472,492 1,357,216 1,357,216 3,913,904
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 188.38%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 36,865 22,392 36,140 36,140 36,020
510.04 Travel 724 450 2,225 2,000 1,875
510.06 Per Diem Allowance 1,130 1,576 1,500 1,500 1,500
510.10 Maintenance Contracts 40,000 10,000 43,260 43,260 43,260
510.14 Subscriptions & Publications 1,069 900 900 800 900
510.16 Printing 7,212 8,411 9,775 9,775 9,775
510.22 Recruitment Charges 1,179 300 1,500 1,500 1,500
510.26 Physical Fitness Equipment ‐ 344 400 400 600
510.30 Safety Equipment ‐ Patrol 3,442 3,232 6,175 6,175 9,925
510.32 Safety Equipment ‐ FOSG 100 85 500 500 500
510.33 Operating Equip ‐ Staff ‐ 1,204 500 500 1,700
510.34 DUI Assessment Purchases 15,315 (99) ‐ ‐ ‐
510.35 Reimburseable Expenses 3,724 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
510.41 Supplies ‐ Patrol 10,228 397 2,900 2,900 3,275
510.42 Supplies ‐ FOSG 4,593 1,885 4,550 4,550 4,635
510.43 Supplies ‐ Communications 523 1,575 1,600 1,600 1,600
510.44 Supplies ‐ Records 9,481 9,666 10,300 10,000 6,500
510.45 Supplies ‐ OCOP 533 449 450 450 450
510.46 Supplies ‐ Training 10,004 6,251 8,550 8,550 8,550
510.47 Supplies ‐ Crime Prevention 4,279 3,434 4,600 4,600 4,600
510.48 Supplies ‐ Detention 956 1,187 1,300 1,300 1,300
510.55 Operating Equip ‐ Department ‐ 12,696 11,880 11,880 11,520
Village of Buffalo Grove 142 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
510.56 Operating Equip ‐ Patrol 2,695 2,568 2,800 2,800 2,800
510.57 Operating Equip ‐ FOSG ‐ 3,468 3,468 3,468 3,468
510.58
Operating Equip ‐
Communications 319 560 550 550 550
510.60 Operating Equip ‐ OCOP 55 151 200 200 200
510.61 Operating Equip ‐ Training 145 638 700 700 700
510.62 Operating Equip ‐ Detention ‐ ‐ 150 150 150
510.63 Operating Equip ‐ Bike Patrol 998 648 1,300 1,300 1,300
510.64 Operating Equipment ‐ Records 670 672 1,072 1,072 1,072
510.65 Northwest Central Dispatch 311,096 307,041 351,730 350,900 353,748
510.66 NIPAS 5,010 5,983 5,835 5,835 5,245
510.67 Northern IL Police Crime Lab 57,694 58,238 59,049 59,049 60,745
510.68 Animal Control 3,296 2,414 4,400 4,400 4,400
510.69 Prisoner Care 2,480 541 1,300 1,300 1,300
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 535,815 469,257 581,559 580,104 585,663
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.71%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 291,063
515.10 Unemployment Insurance 26,240 15,800 15,400 15,400 15,000
515.15
IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker's
Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 62,371
515.20
IRMA Deductible ‐ Non Wrkr's
Cmp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 41,580
30 ‐ Contractual Services 26,240 15,800 15,400 15,400 410,014
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 2562.43%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
550.10 Radios 3,818 3,121 3,524 3,524 3,684
550.15 Mobile Data Terminals 3,894 3,799 2,500 2,500 2,500
550.20 Patrol Equipment 5,262 5,529 5,375 5,375 5,375
550.25 F.O.S.G. Equipment 600 ‐ 700 700 700
550.30 Staff Equipment 2,660 2,648 2,750 2,750 2,750
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance 16,234 15,096 14,849 14,849 15,009
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 1.08%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 5,025 5,873 6,750 6,500 6,150
580.11 Contractual Services ‐ 20,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
580.15 Committee on Accreditation 5,942 4,968 5,500 5,500 5,500
580.25 OMNI Youth Services 35,000 45,000 35,000 35,000 ‐
580.30 Overweight Truck Enforcement 1,878 1,969 2,200 2,200 2,200
580.55 Records Management ‐ 3,495 10,345 10,345 10,345
580.57 Police Grant Charges 8,845 7,655 7,500 7,500 7,500
580.58 Il. Criminal Justice Info. Auth. 10,345 6,850 ‐ ‐ ‐
50 ‐ Other Expenses 67,035 95,810 107,295 107,045 71,695
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐33.18%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment 14,786 15,935 18,500 18,500 18,500
555.30 Reserve for Capital Replacement ‐ ‐ 45,000 45,000 125,000
Village of Buffalo Grove 143 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
555.40 Reserve for Technology ‐ ‐ 7,950 7,950 10,000
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 68,915
55 ‐ Capital Outlay 14,786 15,935 71,450 71,450 222,415
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 211.29%
Department Total: 45 ‐ Police 9,289,472 9,398,446 9,268,234 9,264,529 12,185,360
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 31.47%
Village of Buffalo Grove 144 2014 Adopted Budget
Building and Zoning Department
The Building and Zoning Department provides a variety of safety and inspection
services for the community. It also houses the Village’s Health Department.
Building and Zoning
The Building and Zoning Department provides for
the administration and inspection of all new
residential, commercial, and industrial construction,
existing structures, and all businesses pursuant to
Village ordinances, codes, and applicable State
Statutes. Appropriate regulations and inspections of
new and existing buildings are necessary in order to
protect the public health, safety and general welfare
as regulated by code and statute. Building Codes are
adopted and amended through the Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code.
Plan Review
All plans are reviewed to ensure that they meet
Village codes. If the plans are not approved, the staff
will prepare a letter that will be sent to the
owner/contractor listing the specific deficiencies.
Once the plans are corrected and resubmitted, they
will be reviewed again.
Health Department Division
The Health Department is a division of the Building
and Zoning department. The Village of Buffalo Grove
Health Department is responsible for the oversight
and inspection of all of the following within the
corporate limits of the Village:
•Food service facilities
•Food stores
•Mobile food vendors
•School food facilities
•Day care centers
•Day care homes
Projects Requiring Permits
•Home/Building Addition
•Air Conditioning (new or replacement)
•Building Demolition
•Deck
•Driveway and/or apron
•New Building
•Electrical Work, including low voltage
•Interior Demolition
•Interior Remodeling
•Fence
•Fireplace
•Furnace (new or replacement)
•Garage
•Gazebo
•Generator
•Lawn Sprinkler System
•Patios and Sidewalks (new or replacement)
•Plumbing Work
•Roof Tear Off (no permit required to add a second
layer of shingles – maximum 2 layers)
•Shed
•Signs
•Stairs and Landings (new or replacement)
•Swimming Pool – Above or Below Ground
•Water Heater (new or replacement)
•Windows (new or replacement)
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FY 2014 Staffing Summary
For 2014, there will be staffing changes in the department. With the retirement of the Deputy Building
Commissioner – Administration, the position will be eliminated and the Village will have one Building
Commissioner. Additionally, by the end of first quarter of 2014 the customer service staffs of Building & Zoning
and Finance will merge to one customer service center on the first floor of Village Hall. The staffing summary
below reflects these changes.
Building & Zoning FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Building Commissioner 0 0 0 0 1 0
Building Inspector 1 0 1 0 1 0
Clerk II 0 2 0 2 0 1
Deputy Building Commissioner 2 0 2 0 0 0
Electrical Inspector 1 0 1 0 1 0
Health Inspector 1 0 1 0 1 0
Plan Reviewer 1 0 1 0 1 0
Plumbing Inspector 1 0 1 0 1 0
Property Maintenance Inspector 1 0 1 0 1 0
Secretary 1 0 1 0 2 0
Total 9 2 9 2 9 1
Full & Part‐Time Total 11 11 10
Village of Buffalo Grove 148 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget Summary
Building/ Zoning/Health
Budget Variance
Building/Zoning/Health
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 823,440 829,018 803,778
Personal Benefits 162,482 152,765 350,501
Operating Expenses 58,733 60,366 61,066
Contractual Services 1,800 ‐ 1,882
Repairs & Maintenance 2,190 3,000 3,000
Capital Equipment ‐ 4,864 11,855
Commodities 185 300 600
All Other Expenses 17,881 24,000 24,636
Total 1,066,713 1,074,313 1,257,318
Line Item
Number Account Description
Percent
Change
Dollar
Amount
Change Description of Change
500.10 Personal Services Salaries ‐
Part Time
‐22.12%$13,079 Mid‐year elimination of part time
position
505.05 Personal Benefits Group &
Medical Life
19.50% $28,635 Budgeting on per capita basis
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA NEW $49,587 New expenditure line item
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF NEW $107,417 New expenditure line item
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare
NEW $11,597 New expenditure line item
510.16 Operating Expenses ‐ Printing ‐25.93%‐$385 Savings generated through
centralized purchasing
515.10 Insurance IRMA Premium NEW $1,387 Expense reallocated based on
experience
550.50 Reseve for Capital ‐ Buildings NEW $6,055 New reserve line item
Village of Buffalo Grove 149 2014 Adopted Budget
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Village of Buffalo Grove 150 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Department: 50 ‐ Building & Zoning
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 716,610 747,765 763,218 763,218 747,317
500.10 Part Time 47,026 65,017 59,140 55,000 46,061
500.35 Overtime 3,798 4,459 5,000 4,000 4,000
500.40 Longevity 6,200 6,200 6,800 6,800 6,400
10 ‐ Salaries 773,634 823,441 834,158 829,018 803,778
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐3.64%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 129,938 155,013 146,865 146,865 175,500
505.10 Professional Training 3,294 4,498 5,280 4,500 5,000
505.15 Dues & Memberships 1,007 1,257 1,400 1,400 1,400
505.45 ICMA Deferred Compensation 3,240 1,714 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 49,587
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 107,417
505.85
Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 11,597
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 137,479 162,482 153,545 152,765 350,501
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 128.27%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 6,028 4,137 4,500 4,200 4,500
510.04 Travel 961 700 850 750 850
510.06 Per Diem Allowance 316 423 600 500 600
510.08 Reception & Community Affairs 502 729 1,100 750 1,100
510.10 Maintenance Contracts 48,401 48,442 49,466 49,466 49,466
510.12 Equipment Rental ‐ ‐ 100 50 100
510.14 Subscriptions & Publications 1,069 884 1,141 900 1,100
510.16 Printing 1,980 1,439 1,485 1,000 1,100
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 1,698 1,979 2,250 2,750 2,250
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 60,955 58,733 61,492 60,366 61,066
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐0.69%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,387
515.10 Unemployment Insurance 2,880 1,800 1,800 ‐ ‐
515.15
IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker's
Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 297
515.20
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Cmp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 198
30 ‐ Contractual Services 2,880 1,800 1,800 ‐ 1,882
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
550.05 Department Equipment 2,342 2,191 3,033 3,000 3,000
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance 2,342 2,191 3,033 3,000 3,000
Village of Buffalo Grove 151 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐1.09%
45 ‐ Commodities
530.50
Small Equipment Tools &
Hardware 79 185 600 300 600
45 ‐ Commodities 79 185 600 300 600
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 570 1,145 1,000 1,000 1,000
580.10 Consultant Fees 27,010 16,736 23,626 23,000 23,636
50 ‐ Other Expenses 27,580 17,882 24,626 24,000 24,636
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.04%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
555.30 Reserve for Capital Replacement ‐ ‐ 3,064 3,064 4,000
555.40 Reserve for Technology ‐ ‐ 1,800 1,800 1,800
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 6,055
55 ‐ Capital Outlay ‐ ‐ 4,864 4,864 11,855
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 143.73%
Department Total: 50 ‐ Building & Zoning 1,004,949 1,066,713 1,084,118 1,074,313 1,257,318
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 15.98%
Village of Buffalo Grove 152 2014 Adopted Budget
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Public Works Department
The Village of Buffalo Grove Public Works Department is divided into three
functional areas of responsibility: Administration, Engineering and Operations
Public Works Administration
Public Works Administration develops and oversees
effective Public Works service delivery programs and
policies. Strategic and long range planning of
departmental service programs, capital
improvement planning, project management and
programming and certain special projects, such as
new computer application development, are also
provided through the administration.
Engineering
Engineering consists of subdivision and development
control, capital improvement engineering, staff and
general engineering services. Engineering ensures
that safe, efficient and economical land
development and utility service is provided in all
new developments of the Village.
Operations
The Operations unit is responsible for the repair and
maintenance of all Village facilities, fleet and
infrastructure and is comprised of seven divisions:
Building Maintenance, Street, Forestry & Grounds,
Central Garage, Drainage, Sewer and Water.
Building Maintenance Division
The Building Maintenance Division provides a clean,
healthy, safe and efficient working environment in
facilities, public areas and meeting places.
Street Department Division
This Division provides for the maintenance of 120.70
centerline miles of street and approximately 241.40
miles of curb and gutter so as to insure that they are
clean, safe, and structurally sound for vehicular
travel in a variety of weather conditions
Forestry and Grounds Division
The Forestry and Grounds Division provides for the
maintenance and care of 20,185 parkway trees and
151 acres of public property which includes 74
landscaped roadway medians.
Central Garage Division
The Central Garage Division provides for the repair
and maintenance of the Village’s fleet on 164
vehicles and 83 pieces of equipment.
Drainage Division
This Division provides for the preventive
maintenance of the Village storm sewer and
drainage system in accordance with established
guidelines.
Sewer Division
This Division provides for the inspection, cleaning
and maintenance of the 134 miles of sanitary gravity
sewer, 5 miles of force main, 12 sanitary lift stations
and 3,251 manholes that comprise the Village’s
sanitary sewer system.
Water Division
This Division provides for the repair and
maintenance of 180 miles of water main, 1,903
valves, 4,475 fire hydrants and 4 pump stations that
comprise the Village’s water system.
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Village of Buffalo Grove 155 2014 Adopted Budget
2014 Staffing Summary
Through attrition, the Civil Engineer II and Clerk II positions have been eliminated from the 2014 budget. One
position will be added to the Water Division due to workload demands.
Public Works/Engineering FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Automotive Mechanic II 3 0 3 0 3 0
Automotive Mechanic III 1 0 1 0 1 0
Automotive Shop Assistant 0 1 0 1 0 1
Building Maintenance Supervisor 1 0 1 0 1 0
Building Maintenance Worker 2 2 2 0 2 0
Building Maintenance Worker II – CL 1 0 1 0 1 0
Civil Engineer I 1 0 1 0 1 0
Civil Engineer II 1 1 1 0 1 0
Clerk II 1 1 1 0 0 0
Deputy Director of Public Works 1 0 1 0 1 0
Director of Public Works 1 0 1 0 1 0
Engineering Aide 0 1 0 1 0 1
Engineering Technician 1 1 1 0 1 0
Facility Coordinator 1 0 0 0 0 0
Fleet Manager 1 0 1 0 1 0
Forestry and Grounds Supervisor 1 0 1 0 1 0
Laborer – Seasonal 0 9 0 6 0 6
Maintenance Worker I 10 0 11 0 12 0
Maintenance Worker II 8 0 8 0 8 0
Maintenance Worker II – CL 8 0 8 0 8 0
Maintenance Worker III 1 0 1 0 1 0
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Metra Station Attendant 0 1 0 0 0 0
Operations Mgr – Streets, Drainage, Sanitary Sewer 1 0 1 0 1 0
Seasonal Snow Plow Driver 0 1 0 1 0 1
Secretary 3 0 2 0 3 0
Superintendent of Water Operations 1 0 1 0 1 0
Technical Services Manager 1 0 0 0 0 0
Village Engineer 1 0 1 0 1 0
Total 51 15 49 9 50 9
Full & Part‐Time Total 66 58 59
Budget Summary
Building Services
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 325,159 327,643 334,177
Personal Benefits 99,793 98,511 156,748
Operating Expenses 143,182 150,978 145,282
Repairs & Maintenance 348,993 307,975 307,975
Capital Equipment 7,749 20,680 24,660
Commodities 196,044 379,479 105,295
All Other Expenses 1,097 ‐ ‐
Total 1,122,020 1,285,266 1,074,137
Village of Buffalo Grove 157 2014 Adopted Budget
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Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Division: 05 ‐ Building Services
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 304,647 315,744 322,127 322,127 323,091
500.35 Overtime 5,967 6,085 7,200 2,186 7,756
500.40 Longevity 2,930 3,330 3,330 3,330 3,330
10 ‐ Salaries 313,544 325,159 332,657 327,643 334,177
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.46%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 80,890 94,196 90,040 90,040 78,000
505.10 Professional Training 110 504 400 400 400
505.15 Dues & Memberships 239 223 315 315 315
505.20 Clothing Allowance 483 521 872 872 872
505.26 Uniform Rental 3,958 4,245 5,220 4,934 5,220
505.35 Safety Equipment 184 106 1,950 1,950 1,950
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 20,325
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 44,912
505.85
Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ 4,754
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 85,864 99,793 98,797 98,511 156,748
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 58.66%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 1,790 2,051 2,500 1,428 2,500
510.10 Maintenance Contracts 87,085 119,985 115,000 115,000 108,232
510.12 Equipment Rental 185 575 475 475 475
510.14 Subscriptions & Publications 79 ‐ 200 200 200
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 457 321 525 525 525
510.50 Supplies ‐ All Other 31,658 20,251 33,350 33,350 33,350
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 121,254 143,183 152,050 150,978 145,282
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐4.45%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 17,823
515.10 Unemployment Insurance ‐ 800 800 800 800
515.15
IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker's
Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 3,819
515.20
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Cmp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,546
30 ‐ Contractual Services ‐ 800 800 800 24,988
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 3023.50%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
535.15 Street Lights 234,447 320,375 206,000 206,000 206,000
535.20 Buildings & Facilities 29,443 28,618 101,400 101,400 101,400
550.05 Department Equipment 16 ‐ 900 500 500
550.10 Radios ‐ ‐ 75 75 75
Village of Buffalo Grove 159 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance 263,906 348,993 308,375 307,975 307,975
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐0.13%
45 ‐ Commodities
530.10 Electricity ‐ Street Lights 75,090 209,755 90,000 298,716 90,000
530.15 Electricity ‐ Water & Sewer 4,361 836 ‐ ‐ ‐
530.20 Gas ‐ Facilities (21,515) (17,201) 10,000 75,468 10,000
530.25 Gas ‐ Street Lights 5,414 2,481 5,000 5,000 5,000
530.50
Small Equipment Tools &
Hardware 295 173 295 295 295
45 ‐ Commodities 63,645 196,044 105,295 379,479 105,295
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 36 1,098 ‐ ‐ ‐
50 ‐ Other Expenses 36 1,098 ‐ ‐ ‐
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment ‐ 550 250 250 250
555.20 Automobiles & Trucks ‐ ‐ 5,623 5,623 5,623
555.30 Reserve for Capital Replacement ‐ 7,200 14,207 14,207 14,207
555.40 Reserve for Technology ‐ ‐ 600 600 1,000
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 3,580
55 ‐ Capital Outlay ‐ 7,750 20,680 20,680 24,660
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 19.25%
Division Total: 05 ‐ Building Services 848,249 1,122,820 1,018,654 1,286,066 1,099,125
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 7.90%
Village of Buffalo Grove 160 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget Summary
Public Works Administration
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 268,502 221,065 252,841
Personal Benefits 99,420 80,915 120,514
Operating Expenses 11,699 11,300 11,200
Contractual Services 1,200 500 9,564
Repairs & Maintenance 6,571 2,000 2,000
Capital Equipment 4,252 15,000 18,380
Total 391,645 330,780 414,499
Budget Variance
Public Works Administration
Line Item
Number Account Description
Percent
Change
Dollar
Amount
Change Description of Change
505.05 Personal Benefits Group &
Medical Life
‐29.52%‐$24,492 Budgeting on per capita basis
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA NEW $15,553 New expenditure line item
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF NEW $34,366 New expenditure line item
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare
NEW $3,637 New expenditure line item
515.10 Insurance IRMA Premium NEW $7,047 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.15 IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker Comp NEW $1,510 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.20 IRMA Deductible ‐ Non‐Worker
Comp
NEW $1,007 Expense reallocated based on
experience
555.05 Maintenance & Repairs ‐ Other
Department Equipment
‐74.80%‐$5,940 Supply reductions from new
centralized printing program.
555.50 Capital Equipment Reserve for
Buildings
NEW $3,580 New reserve line item
Village of Buffalo Grove 161 2014 Adopted Budget
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
450,000
FY 2012 AActual F
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Village of Buffalo Grove 162 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Division: 15 ‐ Administration
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 268,195 266,399 272,669 218,465 250,841
500.10 Part Time 22,479 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
500.35 Overtime ‐ 303 400 ‐ 400
500.40 Longevity 1,800 1,800 3,600 2,600 1,600
10 ‐ Salaries 292,474 268,502 276,669 221,065 252,841
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐8.61%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 78,234 88,732 82,992 74,000 58,500
505.10 Professional Training 1,126 4,004 3,350 2,000 3,350
505.15 Dues & Memberships 3,795 4,027 4,458 4,458 4,458
505.20 Clothing Allowance 76 76 250 250 250
505.35 Safety Equipment 139 163 400 207 400
505.45 ICMA Deferred Compensation 4,823 2,418 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 15,553
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 34,366
505.85
Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 3,637
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 88,193 99,421 91,450 80,915 120,514
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 31.78%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 1,783 1,211 2,800 2,800 2,800
510.04 Travel 48 25 300 ‐ 300
510.12 Equipment Rental ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
510.14 Subscriptions & Publications 1,766 1,728 2,000 6,000 2,000
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 3,760 8,735 5,600 2,500 5,600
510.50 Supplies ‐ All Other ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 500
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 7,357 11,699 10,700 11,300 11,200
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 4.67%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 7,047
515.10 Unemployment Insurance 1,920 1,200 1,000 500 ‐
515.15
IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker's
Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,510
515.20
IRMA Deductible ‐ Non Wrkr's
Cmp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,007
30 ‐ Contractual Services 1,920 1,200 1,000 500 9,564
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 856.40%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
550.05 Department Equipment 4,704 6,571 7,940 2,000 2,000
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance 4,704 6,571 7,940 2,000 2,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐74.81%
Village of Buffalo Grove 163 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses ‐ 25 ‐ ‐ ‐
50 ‐ Other Expenses ‐ 25 ‐ ‐ ‐
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment 11,773 4,252 13,800 13,800 13,800
555.30 Reserve for Capital Replacement ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
555.40 Reserve for Technology ‐ ‐ 1,200 1,200 1,000
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 3,580
55 ‐ Capital Outlay 11,773 4,252 15,000 15,000 18,380
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 22.53%
Division Total: 15 ‐ Administration 406,421 391,670 402,759 330,780 414,499
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 2.91%
Village of Buffalo Grove 164 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget Summary
Forestry and Grounds
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 788,757 832,409 839,185
Personal Benefits 209,296 209,416 406,438
Operating Expenses 17,042 19,772 19,772
Contractual Services 2,200 2,200 28,953
Repairs & Maintenance ‐16,607 1,100 1,100
Capital Equipment 3,400 58,661 70,845
Commodities 3,554 3,100 3,100
All Other Expenses 165 ‐ ‐
Total 1,007,808 1,126,658 1,369,393
Budget Variance
Forestry and Grounds
Line
Item
Number Account Description
Percent
Change
Dollar
Amount
Change Description of Change
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA NEW $51,815 New expenditure line item
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF NEW $114,494 New expenditure line item
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐ Medicare NEW $12,118 New expenditure line item
515.10 Insurance IRMA Premium NEW $19,713 Expense reallocated based on experience
515.15 IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker Comp NEW $4,224 Expense reallocated based on experience
515.20 IRMA Deductible ‐ Non‐Worker
Comp
NEW $2,816 Expense reallocated based on experience
555.50 Capital Equipment Reserve for
Buildings
NEW $9,845 New reserve line item
Village of Buffalo Grove 165 2014 Adopted Budget
250,000
450,000
650,000
850,000
1,050,000
1,250,000
1,450,000
FY 20122 Actual
Fo
FY 2013 Est. A
orestry
Actuals FY 2014 Budge
et
Village of Buffalo Grove 166 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Division: 20 ‐ Forestry
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 731,733 774,204 775,236 775,236 781,801
500.10 Part Time 9,829 3,372 44,299 44,299 44,299
500.35 Overtime 3,925 3,881 5,374 5,374 5,515
500.40 Longevity 6,300 7,300 7,500 7,500 7,570
10 ‐ Salaries 751,787 788,757 832,409 832,409 839,185
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.81%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 176,556 200,099 199,155 199,155 217,750
505.10 Professional Training 1,554 2,394 2,250 2,250 2,250
505.15 Dues & Memberships 938 1,996 1,670 1,670 1,670
505.20 Clothing Allowance 1,680 1,705 2,539 2,539 2,539
505.26 Uniform Rental 3,072 2,136 2,552 2,552 2,552
505.35 Safety Equipment 412 829 1,250 1,250 1,250
505.45 ICMA Deferred Compensation 272 137 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 51,815
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 114,494
505.85
Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 12,118
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 184,484 209,296 209,416 209,416 406,438
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 94.08%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 2,389 2,834 2,615 2,615 2,615
510.10 Maintenance Contracts 7,641 6,431 7,750 7,750 7,750
510.12 Equipment Rental 696 ‐ 835 835 835
510.14 Subscriptions & Publications ‐ ‐ 100 100 100
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 393 300 472 472 472
510.50 Supplies ‐ All Other 7,937 4,562 5,000 5,000 5,000
510.55 Operating Equip ‐ Department 2,932 2,915 3,000 3,000 3,000
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 21,988 17,043 19,772 19,772 19,772
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 19,713
515.10 Unemployment Insurance 3,520 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
515.15
IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker's
Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 4,224
515.20
IRMA Deductible ‐ Non Wrkr's
Cmp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,816
30 ‐ Contractual Services 3,520 2,200 2,200 2,200 28,953
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 1216.05%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
535.30 Parkway Trees 48,468 (16,607) ‐ ‐ ‐
Village of Buffalo Grove 167 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
550.05 Department Equipment 512 ‐ 600 600 600
550.10 Radios 141 ‐ 500 500 500
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance 49,121 (16,607) 1,100 1,100 1,100
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
45 ‐ Commodities
530.45 Chemicals and Fertilizers 1,132 3,239 2,500 2,500 2,500
530.50
Small Equipment Tools &
Hardware 573 315 600 600 600
45 ‐ Commodities 1,705 3,554 3,100 3,100 3,100
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses ‐ 165 ‐ ‐ ‐
50 ‐ Other Expenses ‐ 165 ‐ ‐ ‐
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
555.30 Reserve for Capital Replacement ‐ 3,400 57,911 57,911 60,000
555.40 Reserve for Technology ‐ ‐ 750 750 1,000
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 9,845
55 ‐ Capital Outlay ‐ 3,400 58,661 58,661 70,845
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 20.77%
Division Total: 20 ‐ Forestry 1,012,605 1,007,808 1,126,658 1,126,658 1,369,393
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 21.54%
Village of Buffalo Grove 168 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget Summary
Central Garage
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 474,721 485,375 485,276
Personal Benefits 136,277 119,950 208,719
Operating Expenses 7,779 13,904 29,612
Contractual Services 1,000 1,000 32,320
Repairs & Maintenance 637,684 676,718 650,766
Capital Equipment 492,190 19,343 43,818
Commodities 1,666 ‐ 3,000
All Other Expenses 21 ‐ ‐
Total 1,751,341 1,316,290 1,453,511
Budget Variance
Central Garage
Line Item
Number Account Description
Percent
Change
Dollar
Amount
Change Description of Change
505.05 Personal Benefits Group &
Medical Life
‐19.86%‐$24,960 Budgeting on per capita basis
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA NEW $29,650 New expenditure line item
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF NEW $65,513 New expenditure line item
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐ Medicare NEW $6,934 New expenditure line item
515.10 Insurance IRMA Premium NEW $23,078 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.15 IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker Comp NEW $4,945 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.20 IRMA Deductible ‐ Non‐Worker
Comp
NEW $3,297 Expense reallocated based on
experience
555.50 Capital Equipment Reserve for
Buildings
NEW $4,475 New reserve line item
Village of Buffalo Grove 169 2014 Adopted Budget
250,000
450,000
650,000
850,000
1,050,000
1,250,000
1,450,000
1,650,000
1,850,000
FY 20122 Actual
Cen
FY 2013 Est. A
tral Gar
Actuals
rage
FY 2014 Budge
et
Village of Buffalo Grove 170 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Division: 30 ‐ Central Garage
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 437,141 451,553 466,099 460,320 459,364
500.10 Part Time 15,941 15,796 16,626 16,216 16,626
500.35 Overtime 3,979 3,083 4,668 4,549 4,796
500.40 Longevity 4,290 4,290 4,290 4,290 4,490
10 ‐ Salaries 461,351 474,722 491,683 485,375 485,276
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐1.30%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 113,284 131,886 125,710 114,182 100,750
505.10 Professional Training ‐ 163 700 700 700
505.15 Dues & Memberships 189 258 153 153 153
505.20 Clothing Allowance 553 713 1,069 972 1,069
505.26 Uniform Rental 3,133 3,095 3,200 3,193 3,200
505.35 Safety Equipment 304 33 750 750 750
505.45 ICMA Deferred Compensation 256 129 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 29,650
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 65,513
505.85
Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 6,934
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 117,719 136,278 131,582 119,950 208,719
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 58.62%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 2,074 1,622 2,000 1,932 2,000
510.10 Maintenance Contracts 1,759 ‐ 3,500 3,500 3,500
510.12 Equipment Rental 239 ‐ 300 300 300
510.14 Subscriptions & Publications 1,595 1,595 2,500 2,500 2,500
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 393 304 472 472 472
510.50 Supplies ‐ All Other 4,659 3,963 5,000 5,000 5,000
510.55 Operating Equip ‐ Department ‐ 296 15,840 200 15,840
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 10,719 7,780 29,612 13,904 29,612
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 23,078
515.10 Unemployment Insurance 1,600 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
515.15
IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker's
Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 4,945
515.20
IRMA Deductible ‐ Non Wrkr's
Cmp ‐ ‐ ‐ 3,297
30 ‐ Contractual Services 1,600 1,000 1,000 1,000 32,320
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 3132.00%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
545.05 Gasoline 229,110 244,776 230,000 260,691 236,029
Village of Buffalo Grove 171 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
545.10 Diesel Fuel 181,604 177,634 200,000 211,086 209,768
545.15 Automotive Parts 124,134 129,977 126,549 125,290 118,785
545.25 Lubricants 7,932 9,362 8,490 13,322 8,490
545.40 Contractual Auto Services 70,759 70,016 73,394 62,029 73,394
550.05 Department Equipment 6,754 5,921 4,100 4,100 4,100
550.10 Radios ‐ ‐ 200 200 200
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance 620,293 637,685 642,733 676,718 650,766
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 1.25%
45 ‐ Commodities
530.50
Small Equipment Tools &
Hardware 2,671 1,666 3,000 ‐ 3,000
45 ‐ Commodities 2,671 1,666 3,000 ‐ 3,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses ‐ 21 ‐ ‐ ‐
50 ‐ Other Expenses ‐ 21 ‐ ‐
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.20 Automobiles & Trucks 793,058 491,241 ‐ ‐ 18,743
555.30 Reserve for Capital Replacement ‐ 950 18,743 18,743 20,000
555.40 Reserve for Technology ‐ ‐ 600 600 600
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 4,475
55 ‐ Capital Outlay 793,058 492,191 19,343 19,343 43,818
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 126.53%
Division Total: 30 ‐ Central Garage 2,007,411 1,751,342 1,318,953 1,316,290 1,453,511
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 10.20%
Department Total: 55 ‐ Public Works 5,638,222 5,879,326 5,632,510 5,781,633 6,663,733
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 18.31%
Village of Buffalo Grove 172 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget Summary
Drainage Services
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 200,541 206,615 199,400
Personal Benefits 10,858 11,719 92,846
Operating Expenses 810 2,925 2,305
Contractual Services 400 400 12,098
Repairs & Maintenance 21,648 10,550 11,300
Capital Equipment 35,897 258,751 260,841
Commodities ‐ 850 1,000
All Other Expenses ‐ ‐ ‐
Total 270,156 491,810 579,790
Budget Variance
Drainage Services
Line Item
Number Account Description
Percent
Change
Dollar
Amount
Change Description of Change
505.05 Personal Benefits Group & Medical
Life
419.78%$39,371 Budgeting on per capita basis
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA NEW $12,092 New expenditure line item
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF NEW $26,718 New expenditure line item
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐ Medicare NEW $2,828 New expenditure line item
510.12 Operating Expenses ‐ Equipment
Rental
‐34.20%‐$156 Elimination of phone pagers.
515.10 Insurance IRMA Premium NEW $8,620 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.15 IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker Comp NEW $1,847 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.20 IRMA Deductible ‐ Non‐Worker
Comp
NEW $1,231 Expense reallocated based on
experience
555.50 Capital Equipment Reserve for
Buildings
NEW $1,790 New reserve line item
Village of Buffalo Grove 173 2014 Adopted Budget
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
FY 2012 AActual
D
FY 2013 Est. A
Drainage
Actuals
e
FY 2014 Budge
et
Village of Buffalo Grove 174 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Division: 25 ‐ Drainage
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 190,169 197,714 202,125 202,125 194,819
500.35 Overtime 1,877 864 2,457 2,457 2,548
500.40 Longevity 1,564 1,964 2,033 2,033 2,033
10 ‐ Salaries 193,610 200,542 206,615 206,615 199,400
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐3.49%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 8,257 9,836 9,379 9,379 48,750
505.10 Professional Training ‐ 68 200 200 200
505.15 Dues & Memberships 65 69 40 40 40
505.20 Clothing Allowance 274 240 492 400 492
505.26 Uniform Rental 611 442 426 400 426
505.35 Safety Equipment 231 66 1,300 1,300 1,300
505.45 ICMA Deferred Compensation 272 137 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 12,092
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 26,718
505.85
Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,828
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 9,710 10,859 11,837 11,719 92,846
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 684.37%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 348 346 780 600 780
510.10 Maintenance Contracts 25 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
510.12 Equipment Rental 287 ‐ 456 300 300
510.14 Subscriptions & Publications ‐ ‐ 75 75 75
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 421 324 450 450 450
510.50 Supplies ‐ All Other 310 141 1,000 900 100
510.55 Operating Equip ‐ Department ‐ ‐ 600 600 600
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 1,391 810 3,361 2,925 2,305
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐31.42%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 8,620
515.10 Unemployment Insurance 640 400 400 400 400
515.15
IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker's
Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,847
515.20
IRMA Deductible ‐ Non Wrkr's
Cmp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,231
30 ‐ Contractual Services 640 400 400 400 12,098
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 2924.50%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
540.35 Storm and Sanitary Sewers 6,635 21,099 8,000 7,500 8,000
550.05 Department Equipment 273 550 2,500 2,250 2,500
Village of Buffalo Grove 175 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
550.10 Radios ‐ ‐ 200 200 200
550.30 Other Staff Equipment ‐ ‐ ‐ 600 600
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance 6,908 21,649 10,700 10,550 11,300
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 5.61%
45 ‐ Commodities
530.50
Small Equipment Tools &
Hardware 366 ‐ 1,000 850 1,000
45 ‐ Commodities 366 ‐ 1,000 850 1,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
50 ‐ Other Expenses ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
555.30 Reserve for Capital Replacement ‐ 1,619 18,301 18,301 18,301
555.40 Reserve for Technology ‐ ‐ 450 450 750
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,790
560.40
Improvements Other Than
Building 33,011 34,278 240,000 240,000 240,000
55 ‐ Capital Outlay 33,011 35,897 258,751 258,751 260,841
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.81%
Division Total: 25 ‐ Drainage 245,636 270,157 492,664 491,810 579,790
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 17.68%
Village of Buffalo Grove 176 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget Summary
Engineering Services
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 502,078 462,870 464,990
Personal Benefits 88,222 68,321 205,022
Operating Expenses 13,604 11,275 14,705
Contractual Services 1,000 1,200 16,670
Repairs & Maintenance 1,263 5,800 5,800
Capital Equipment ‐ 18,702 15,677
Commodities ‐ 750 750
All Other Expenses 269 300 10,300
Total 606,439 569,218 733,914
Budget Variance
Engineering Services
Line Item
Number Account Description
Percent
Change
Dollar
Amount
Change Description of Change
500.05 Personal Services Salaries ‐ Full Time ‐13.52%‐$71,412 Position elimination
500.10 Personal Services Salaries ‐ Part Time ‐77.08%‐$16,140 Elimination of part time position
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA NEW $28,953 New expenditure line item
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF NEW $62,635 New expenditure line item
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐ Medicare NEW $7,004 New expenditure line item
510.02 Operating Expenses ‐ Telephone 263% $2,630 Cell phones for Engineers
510.14 Operating Expenses‐Subscriptions &
Publications
‐50%‐$400 Reduction in periodicals due to on‐
line availability.
510.16 Operating Expenses ‐ Printing ‐39.50%‐$1,500 On‐line availability of Utility Atlas'
increased use of GIS/related
applications.
515.10 Insurance IRMA Premium NEW $12,283 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.15 IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker Comp NEW $2,632 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.20 IRMA Deductible ‐ Non‐Worker
Comp
NEW $1,755 Expense reallocated based on
experience
580.10 All Other Expenses ‐ Consultant Fees 1233% $9,250 Neighborhood drainage studies
previously performed in‐house
555.10 Capital Equipment ‐ Office & Other
Equipment
‐62.50%‐$7,500 Reduction in Flow Meters
555.50 Capital Equipment Reserve for
Buildings
NEW $4,475 New reserve line item
Village of Buffalo Grove 177 2014 Adopted Budget
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Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Department: 60 ‐ Engineering
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 452,444 438,920 528,002 431,632 456,590
500.10 Part Time 56,437 59,559 20,940 27,638 4,800
500.35 Overtime ‐ ‐ 600 600 600
500.40 Longevity 3,600 3,600 2,800 3,000 3,000
10 ‐ Salaries 512,481 502,079 552,342 462,870 464,990
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐15.81%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 60,823 63,771 99,343 59,350 97,500
505.10 Professional Training 2,408 669 6,900 6,900 6,900
505.15 Dues & Memberships 800 909 900 900 900
505.20 Clothing Allowance 193 187 400 400 400
505.26 Uniform Rental ‐ 44 ‐ 121 80
505.35 Safety Equipment 161 228 650 650 650
505.45 ICMA Deferred Compensation 4,258 22,415 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 28,953
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 62,635
505.85
Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 7,004
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 68,643 88,223 108,193 68,321 205,022
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 89.50%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone ‐ ‐ 1,000 1,000 3,630
510.04 Travel 5 ‐ 75 75 75
510.06 Per Diem Allowance 15 ‐ 250 250 250
510.14 Subscriptions & Publications 293 242 800 400 400
510.16 Printing 2,890 1,666 3,800 1,500 2,300
510.20 Computer Services 3,957 4,289 4,500 4,500 4,500
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 1,584 1,561 1,800 1,800 1,800
510.50 Supplies ‐ All Other 948 5,847 1,750 1,750 1,750
510.55 Operating Equip ‐ Department 2,241 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 11,933 13,605 13,975 11,275 14,705
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 5.22%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 12,283
515.10 Unemployment Insurance 1,600 1,000 1,200 1,200 ‐
515.15
IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker's
Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,632
515.20
IRMA Deductible ‐ Non Wrkr's
Cmp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,755
30 ‐ Contractual Services 1,600 1,000 1,200 1,200 16,670
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 1289.17%
Village of Buffalo Grove 179 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
550.05 Department Equipment ‐ 1,263 5,500 5,500 5,500
550.10 Radios ‐ ‐ 300 300 300
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance ‐ 1,263 5,800 5,800 5,800
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
45 ‐ Commodities
530.50
Small Equipment Tools &
Hardware ‐ ‐ 750 750 750
45 ‐ Commodities ‐ ‐ 750 750 750
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 88 270 300 300 300
580.10 Consultant Fees ‐ ‐ 750 ‐ 10,000
50 ‐ Other Expenses 88 270 1,050 300 10,300
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 880.95%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment ‐ ‐ 12,000 12,000 4,500
555.30 Reserve for Capital Replacement ‐ ‐ 3,702 3,702 3,702
555.40 Reserve for Technology ‐ ‐ 3,000 3,000 3,000
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 4,475
55 ‐ Capital Outlay ‐ ‐ 18,702 18,702 15,677
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐16.17%
Department Total: 60 ‐ Engineering 594,745 606,440 702,012 569,218 733,914
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 4.54%
Village of Buffalo Grove 180 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget Summary
Street Operations and Maintenance
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 544,694 584,453 565,139
Personal Benefits 122,978 118,295 249,345
Operating Expenses 10,379 107,533 107,538
Contractual Services 1,200 1,200 31,425
Repairs & Maintenance 368,196 255,600 587,600
Capital Equipment ‐ 73,448 79,368
Commodities 288,078 89,500 127,000
All Other Expenses ‐ ‐ ‐
Total 1,335,528 1,230,029 1,747,415
Budget Variance
Street Operations and Maintenance
Line Item
Number Account Description
Percent
Change
Dollar
Amount
Change Description of Change
505.05 Personal Benefits Group & Medical
Life
10.59%$12,132 Budgeting on per capita basis
505.15 Personal Benefits ‐ Dues &
Memberships
30.00% $30 Adjustment for CDL License renewal.
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA NEW $34,394 New expenditure line item
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF NEW $76,000 New expenditure line item
505.85 Employer Contribution ‐ Medicare NEW $8,044 New expenditure line item
510.12 Operating Expenses ‐ Equipment
Rental
‐57.00%‐$466 Elimination of phone pagers.
515.10 Insurance IRMA Premium NEW $22,271 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.15 IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker Comp NEW $4,772 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.20 IRMA Deductible ‐ Non‐Worker
Comp
NEW $3,182 Expense reallocated based on
experience
535.05 Maintenance & Repairs ‐ Facilities,
Sidewalks, Curbs & Bikeways
225% $225,000 Annual Sidewalk Replacement
Program. Brings budget back to
annual allocation amount.
530.40 Commodities ‐ Snow & Ice Control
Mix
‐12.50%‐$12,500 Lower Quantities requires because of
current inventory. Lower unit costs.
530.55 Commodities ‐ Traffic & Street
Signs
‐13.30%‐$6,000 Change in the law has allowed for a
longer replacement cycle.
555.50 Capital Equipment Reserve for
Buildings
NEW $5,370 New reserve line item
Village of Buffalo Grove 181 2014 Adopted Budget
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Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Division: 10 ‐ Streets
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 461,675 484,397 489,681 489,681 488,446
500.35 Overtime 83,276 55,526 73,323 90,000 71,563
500.40 Longevity 4,772 4,772 4,833 4,772 5,130
10 ‐ Salaries 549,723 544,695 567,837 584,453 565,139
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐0.48%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 100,307 120,392 114,618 114,618 126,750
505.10 Professional Training 120 109 700 400 700
505.15 Dues & Memberships 185 129 100 100 130
505.20 Clothing Allowance 828 1,176 1,328 1,200 1,200
505.26 Uniform Rental 2,106 893 1,277 1,277 1,277
505.35 Safety Equipment 563 143 850 700 850
505.45 ICMA Deferred Compensation 272 137 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.75 Employer Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 34,394
505.80 Employer Contribution ‐ IMRF ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 76,000
505.85
Employer Contribution ‐
Medicare ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 8,044
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 104,381 122,979 118,873 118,295 249,345
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 109.76%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 1,364 664 2,615 2,000 2,255
510.10 Maintenance Contracts 18,988 5,068 98,386 98,386 98,386
510.12 Equipment Rental 707 ‐ 816 600 350
510.14 Subscriptions & Publications ‐ ‐ 75 75 75
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 395 555 472 472 472
510.50 Supplies ‐ All Other 4,894 2,960 5,000 5,000 5,000
510.55 Operating Equip ‐ Department ‐ 1,132 1,000 1,000 1,000
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 26,348 10,379 108,364 107,533 107,538
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐0.76%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 22,271
515.10 Unemployment Insurance ‐ 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
515.15
IRMA Deductible ‐ Worker's
Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 4,772
515.20
IRMA Deductible ‐ Non Wrkr's
Cmp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 3,182
30 ‐ Contractual Services ‐ 1,200 1,200 1,200 31,425
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 2518.75%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
535.05 Sidewalks, Curbs, & Bikeways 149,964 214,500 100,000 100,000 325,000
535.10 Streets & Highways 115,197 147,352 148,000 148,000 253,000
Village of Buffalo Grove 183 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
550.05 Department Equipment 7,934 6,345 9,000 7,000 9,000
550.10 Radios ‐ ‐ 600 600 600
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance 273,095 368,197 257,600 255,600 587,600
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 128.11%
45 ‐ Commodities
530.40 Snow & Ice Control Mix 140,557 259,362 100,000 50,000 87,500
530.50
Small Equipment Tools &
Hardware 23,667 21,172 500 500 500
530.55 Traffic & Street Signs 433 7,544 45,000 39,000 39,000
45 ‐ Commodities 164,657 288,079 145,500 89,500 127,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐12.71%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses (304) ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
50 ‐ Other Expenses (304) ‐ ‐ ‐
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
555.20 Automobiles & Trucks ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
555.30 Reserve for Capital Replacement ‐ ‐ 72,998 72,998 72,998
555.40 Reserve for Technology ‐ ‐ 450 450 1,000
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 5,370
55 ‐ Capital Outlay ‐ ‐ 73,448 73,448 79,368
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 8.06%
Division Total: 10 ‐ Streets 1,117,900 1,335,528 1,272,822 1,230,029 1,747,415
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 37.29%
Village of Buffalo Grove 184 2014 Adopted Budget
Non‐Operating Transfers
This program provides for transfers from prior accumulations of Corporate Fund reserves for capital projects and
other operating uses as recommended and authorized within the Village’s Fund Balance Use policy for the
Corporate Fund.
Additionally, funds will be transferred to the Facilities Development Capital Project Fund for various capital
development programs authorized by the Corporate Authorities as part of the Village’s FY 2014 through FY 2018
Capital Improvement Plan. Funding for these transfers will come from prior accumulation of unreserved Corporate
Fund reserves.
A transfer of 20 percent of the Home Rule Sales Tax will be transferred to the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to supplement
state revenues for the annual street maintenance program.
Budget Summary
Non‐Operating Transfers
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Operating Expenses 63,418 50,000 85,000
All Other Expenses 5,599,252 4,979,233 1,969,074
Total 5,662,671 5,029,233 2,054,074
Budget Variance
Non‐Operating Transfers
Line Item
Number Account Description
Percent
Change
Dollar Amount
Change Description of Change
580.05 All Other Expenses ‐26.08%‐$30,000 Less contractual work anticipated
570.20 Debt Service Fund ‐100%‐$202,605 No tax abatement in 2014
570.90
Police Pension Fund ‐100%‐$2,198,690 Expense listed in department budget
570.95
Fire Pension Fund ‐100%‐$2,022,397 Expense listed in department budget
570.30
Operating Transfers Fund 85.92%$589,855 Larger scope of capital projects
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Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013 Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Department: 70 ‐ Transfer Non‐Operating
Division: 40 ‐ General Government
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 34,010 63,419 115,000 50,000 85,000
50 ‐ Other Expenses 34,010 63,419 115,000 50,000 85,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐26.09%
65 ‐ Other Financing Uses
570.20 Debt Service Fund ‐ ‐ 202,605 202,605 ‐
570.50 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 615,284 438,980 ‐ ‐ 629,670
570.60 Arboretum Golf Course 168,000 217,000 ‐ 32,449 ‐
570.70 Buffalo Grove Golf Course 184,000 52,500 ‐ 6,092 63,000
570.90 Police Pension Fund ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
570.95 Fire Pension Fund ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
65 ‐ Other Financing Uses 967,284 708,480 202,605 241,146 692,670
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 241.88%
Division Total: 40 ‐ General Government 1,001,294 771,899 317,605 291,146 777,670
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 144.85%
Division: 45 ‐ Public Safety
65 ‐ Other Financing Uses
570.90 Police Pension Fund 2,201,593 2,187,321 2,198,690 2,198,690 ‐
570.95 Fire Pension Fund 2,033,998 2,026,299 2,022,397 2,022,397 ‐
65 ‐ Other Financing Uses 4,235,591 4,213,620 4,221,087 4,221,087 ‐
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐100.00%
Division Total: 45 ‐ Public Safety 4,235,591 4,213,620 4,221,087 4,221,087 ‐
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐100.00%
Division: 50 ‐ Public Works
65 ‐ Other Financing Uses
570.30 Operating Transfers Fund 371,070 677,152 686,549 517,000 1,276,404
65 ‐ Other Financing Uses 371,070 677,152 686,549 517,000 1,276,404
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 85.92%
Division Total: 50 ‐ Public Works 371,070 677,152 686,549 517,000 1,276,404
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 85.92%
Department Total: 70 ‐ Transfer Non‐
Operating 5,607,955 5,662,671 5,225,241 5,029,233 2,054,074
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐60.69%
Expenditures Total 33,878,236 33,525,430 33,989,915 33,928,387 37,480,183
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Several of the capital projects will have a financial impact on current and future years’ operating budgets. The EAB
Ash Tree Replacement Program will impact the Public Works Forestry Department for the next several years. The
immediate impact is that tree removal and planting has been outsourced. Department resources will be
reallocated to tending non‐infested parkway trees. Replacing infested Ash Trees with younger trees will result in
less work for Forestry staff tending to those trees until they mature.
The Dundee Road Median Improvements and the related annual maintenance of the landscape improvements will
result in additional demand on the Forestry Department in future years.
The installation of automated parking meters at the Metra Station will create additional hardware maintenance
costs going forward but, will create significant efficiencies in enforcement that will result in reduced labor costs.
None of the improvements would require hiring of additional staffing, but efficiencies in staff time utilization will
allow the Village to maintain current staffing levels while also maintaining a high level of service. For example, the
GIS Consortium is expected to increase information sharing and analysis across all Village departments while
reducing reliance on Village staff to develop and maintain data. All software upgrades will add additional costs of
support maintenance and licensing.
Financially, the Annual Street Maintenance program is the largest portion of CIP expenses but work is carefully
scheduled so that maintenance and resurfacing activities can be accomplished before more costly road
reconstruction becomes necessary. The cost of reconstruction can be as much as three times the amount of timely
maintenance. Thus, the operating budgets for road repairs and emergency maintenance activities can remain low
as the Village continues to maintain a minimum average pavement condition throughout the Village.
Village of Buffalo Grove 192 2014 Adopted Budget
2014 Capital Projects Budgeted by Fund
2014
Capital Projects ‐ Facilities
Finance Department Office Redesign $70,000
Municipal Parking Facility Maintenance $110,000
EAB Ash Tree Replacement Program $1,000,000
Roof Capital Replacement Projects $225,000
Dundee Road Median Improvements $40,000
Raupp Bridge Reconstruction $198,000
ERP Software ‐ Community Development $225,000
GIS Consortium $258,404
Public Works Software $37,000
Subtotal $2,163,404
Capital Projects ‐ Streets
Weiland Road/Lake Cook Road Improvements $113,000
Subtotal $113,000
Parking Lot Fund
Automated Parking Meters $70,000
Subtotal $70,000
Motor Fuel Tax Fuel
Annual Street Maintenance $2,250,000
Subtotal $2,250,000
Water & Sewer
Lift Station Repair & Rehabilitation $530,000
Pump House Repairs & Security Improvements $550,000
SCADA Improvements $85,800
Villagewide Sanitary Sewer Replacement $540,000
Villagewide Water Main Replacement $1,645,000
Subtotal $3,350,800
General
Annual Sidewalk/Bike Path Maintenance $325,000
Storm Water System Upgrades and Repairs $200,000
Subtotal $525,000
Total $8,472,204
Village of Buffalo Grove 193 2014 Adopted Budget
Capital Projects ‐
Facilities
25%
Capital Projects ‐
Streets
1%
Parking Lot Fund
1%
Motor Fuel Tax Fuel
27%
Water & Sewer
40%
General
6%
Capital Expenditures by Fund
Village of Buffalo Grove 194 2014 Adopted Budget
2014‐2018 Capital Project Request Summary Table
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Buildings and Grounds Improvements
Finance Department Office Redesign $70,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Municipal Parking Facility Maintenance $110,000 $168,000 $81,000 $107,000 $90,000
Replacement Antenna Tower FS #27** $20,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Roof Capital Replacement Projects $225,000 $32,500 $203,100 $362,600 ‐
Subtotal $425,000 $200,500 $284,100 $469,600 $90,000
Emerald Ash Borer Response
EAB Ash Tree Replacement Program $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $350,000 ‐ ‐
Subtotal $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $350,000 $0 $0
Street, Sidewalk & Bikepath Maintenance
Annual Street Maintenance $3,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
Dundee Road Median Improvements $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000
Raupp Bridge Reconstruction $198,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Annual Sidewalk/Bike Path Maintenance $325,000 $325,000 $325,000 $325,000 $325,000
Weiland Road/Lake Cook Road Improvements $113,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Subtotal $3,676,000 $5,365,000 $5,365,000 $5,365,000 $5,365,000
Storm Water Management
Storm Water System Upgrades and Repairs $200,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Subtotal $200,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Technology
Audio/Visual Council Chambers** $76,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Automated Parking Meters $70,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
ERP Software ‐ Community Development $225,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
GIS Consortium $258,404 $170,247 $177,717 $182,490 $187,490
Public Works Software $37,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
Subtotal $666,404 $175,247 $182,717 $187,490 $192,490
Water Main & Sanitary Sewer Systems
Lift Station Repair & Rehabilitation $530,000 $530,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000
Pump House Repairs & Security Improvements $550,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
SCADA Improvements $85,800 $103,400 $66,000 ‐ ‐
Villagewide Sanitary Sewer Replacement $540,000 $530,000 $700,000 ‐ $700,000
Villagewide Water Main Replacement $1,645,000 $700,000 ‐ $700,000 ‐
Subtotal $3,350,800 $1,863,400 $1,066,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Total $9,318,204 $8,704,147 $7,347,817 $7,122,090 $6,747,490
Grand Total 2014‐2018 $39,239,748
**Projects deferred until 2015 or later
Village of Buffalo Grove 195 2014 Adopted Budget
Buildings & Grounds Improvements
The Village is responsible for maintaining 23 structures within its corporate boundaries. Village buildings
and grounds must be maintained regularly to remain functional. Village facilities must also periodically
be upgraded to ensure efficient operations. Expenditures in this category historically include projects
that:
Maintain the safety and appearance of Village owned property,
Maximize the life of facilities,
Maintain value of facilities through preventative maintenance before they become more
expensive to repair, and
Ensure that any issues affecting health and safety of building occupants are promptly
addressed.
The Village’s facilities include:
Village Hall,
Public Service Center & Salt Dome,
Police Department,
Fire Station Admin, Stations 25, 26, & 27, Fire Training Facility and Classroom Trailer,
Pump Stations 1, 2, 6, & 7,
BGGC & Arboretum Clubhouses, Halfway Houses, and Maintenance Buildings,
Train Station and Warming Shelters, and
Youth Center.
Village of Buffalo Grove 196 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary
Budget Im
Budgeted
Expe
Expense
En
Con
Eq
S
Fi
y: Thi
allo
red
usin
mpact: Thi
d Amount
Actual
enditures
Category
Land
gineering
nstruction
quipment
Training
Sub‐Total
nance D
s project wil
ow for the co
design of the
ng a 311 mod
s project is fu
FY 2009
$ 0
$ 0
FY 2014
$40,000
$30,000
$70,000
Departm
l increase th
onsolidation o
office is the
del.
unded throug
5 Year Ex
FY 2010
$ 0
$ 0
5 Year Proj
FY 2015
‐
‐
$ 0
ment Of
he usable off
of Finance an
e first step in
h the Genera
xpenditure His
FY 2011
$ 0
$ 0
jected Expend
FY 2016
‐
‐
$ 0
Category
Fund: Cap
Account
Priority S
Initial Pro
Project C
ffice Re
fice space in
nd Building &
n moving tow
al Fund’s oper
story
FY 2012
$ 0
$ 0
ditures
FY 2017
‐
‐
$ 0
y: Building an
pital Project
Number: 15
Score: 14
oposal Date
Coordinator:
edesign
the Finance
& Zoning reta
wards a cent
rating revenu
Estimat
FY 201
$ 0
$ 0
FY 201
‐
‐
$ 0
nd Grounds
ts ‐ Facilities
50.75.560.30
e: 2014
: Finance/Bu
e Departmen
ail operations
tralized call c
ues.
ted TO13
0 $
0 $
18 TO
$40
$30
0 $70
Improveme
0
uilding and Z
t and
s. The
center
OTAL
0
0
OTAL
0,000
0,000
0,000
nt
Zoning
Village of Buffalo Grove 197 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary
Budget Im
Budgeted
Expe
Expense
En
Con
Eq
Con
S
Mu
y: Thi
mu
Cen
mpact: Thi
d Amount
Actual
enditures
Category
Land
gineering
nstruction $
quipment
ntingency
Sub‐Total $
unicipal
s program p
nicipal lots.
nter, Fire Stat
s project is fu
FY 2009
$43,000
$47,327
FY 2014
$110,000
$110,000
Parking
provides for
The 2014 p
tion #26, Met
unded throug
5 Year Ex
FY 2010
$359,000
$54,700
5 Year Proj
FY 2015
$168,000
$168,000
g Facilit
the routine
lanned maint
tra, and Reser
h the Genera
xpenditure His
FY 2011
$48,000
$50,000
jected Expend
FY 2016
$81,000
$81,000
Category:
Fund: Cap
Account N
Priority Sc
Initial Pro
Project Co
ty Maint
sealing, rest
tenance inclu
rvoirs #1, 2, 6
al Fund’s oper
story
FY 2012
$65,000
$65,000
ditures
FY 2017
$107,000
$107,000
Buildings &
pital Projects
Number: 150
core: 16
posal Date:
oordinator: P
tenance
triping, and
udes lots at
6, and 7.
rating revenu
Estimat
FY 201
$74,10
$67,00
FY 201
$90,00
$90,00
Grounds Im
s ‐ Facilities
0.75.560.40
Ongoing
PW‐Enginee
e
reconstructio
the Public Se
ues.
ted TO13
00 $589
00 $284
18 TO
00 $556
00 $556
mprovements
ering
on of
ervice
OTAL
9,100
4,027
OTAL
6,000
6,000
s
Village of Buffalo Grove 198 2014 Adopted Budget
Replacement Antenna Tower Fire Station #27 (deferred)
Summary: This project will replace the antenna structure at Fire Station 27 that was installed in
1991. The current tower is undersized for the type and number of antennas currently
mounted.
Budget Impact: This project is funded through the General Fund’s operating revenues.
5 Year Expenditure History
Budgeted Amount FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 Estimated TOTAL FY 2013
$ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Actual
Expenditures $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
5 Year Projected Expenditures
Expense Category FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 TOTAL
Land
Engineering $4,000 ‐‐‐ ‐ $4,000
Construction $12,000 ‐‐‐ ‐ $12,000
Equipment $4,000 ‐‐‐ ‐ $4,000
Contingency
Sub‐Total $20,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $20,000
Category: Information Technology
Fund: Capital Projects ‐ Facilities
Account Number: 150.75.560.50
Priority Score: 21
Initial Proposal Date: 2012
Project Coordinator: PW‐Engineering
Village of Buffalo Grove 199 2014 Adopted Budget
Roof Capital Replacement Projects
Summary: This category covers full roof replacements on Village owned buildings. $32,000 is
planned for the Public Service Center and $193,000 for Village Hall in 2014.
Prior to 2014 these projects were not programmed in the CIP. Maintenance and
repair work remains in the Building Maintenance budget within Public Works, and is
separate from these replacements. Replacement projects were identified during the
2012 roof inspection reports prepared by Industrial Roofing Services but deferred in
2013.
Budget Impact: This project is funded through the General Fund’s operating revenues.
5 Year Expenditure History
Budgeted Amount FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 Estimated TOTAL FY 2013
$ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Actual
Expenditures $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
5 Year Projected Expenditures
Expense Category FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 TOTAL
Land
Engineering
Construction $225,000 $32,500 $203,100 $362,600 ‐ $823,200
Equipment
Contingency
Sub‐Total $225,000 $32,500 $203,100 $362,600 ‐ $823,200
Category: Buildings & Grounds Improvements
Fund: Capital Projects ‐ Facilities
Account Number: 150.75.560.40
Priority Score: 16
Initial Proposal Date: 2014
Project Coordinator: PW‐Engineering
Village of Buffalo Grove 200 2014 Adopted Budget
Emerald Ash Borer Response
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a highly destructive, tree‐killing insect that has been identified in the
Village of Buffalo Grove’s urban forest. The unfortunate arrival of EAB will have a serious impact to
Buffalo Grove’s environment and budget for several years. Over one third of the trees in Buffalo Grove’s
urban forest are in jeopardy. The Village began to prepare for the arrival of EAB in 2002 when it was
first discovered in the United States.
The purpose of this management plan is to manage EAB through the principles of Integrated Pest
Management (IPM). Through these principles, the Village can take a fiscally responsible approach to this
problem while limiting the hazards to our residents, property, and environment.
The Village of Buffalo Grove has been a Tree City USA for over twenty years. The trees in our urban
forest provide many social and economic benefits which are often overlooked. According to the USDA
Forest Service, some benefits of our trees include helping cool temperatures in summer, improving real
estate values, reducing storm water runoff, improving air quality, attracting wildlife, attracting shoppers
to commercial areas, and contributing to the overall sense of community pride. These social and
economic benefits are the reasons the Village of Buffalo Grove remains a desirable place to live and why
the Village continues to commit to the care and maintenance of its urban forest.
On October 15, 2012, the Village Board adopted the latest revision of the Emerald Ash Borer
Management Plan which planned for the removal and replacement of nearly 7,000 Village‐owned Ash
trees over the following 4 years. The expenditures are being programmed in the Capital Improvement
Plan due to the size, scope, and specific time period of this natural disaster.
Village of Buffalo Grove 201 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary
Budget Im
Budgeted
Expe
Expense
En
Con
Eq
Con
S
EA
y: Ove
rep
rem
con
mpact: Thi
d Amount
Actual
enditures
Category
Land
gineering
nstruction $
quipment
ntingency
Sub‐Total $
AB Ash
er the next
placed due to
movals, stump
ntract for 4,30
s project will
FY 2009
$ 0
$ 0
FY 2014
1,000,000
1,000,000
Tree Re
3 years 4,50
o Emerald A
p grinding, pa
00 trees.
be funded fro
5 Year Ex
FY 2010
$ 0
$ 0
5 Year Proj
FY 2015
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
eplacem
00 remaining
Ash Borer inf
arkway resto
om the revolv
xpenditure His
FY 2011
$ 0
$ 0
jected Expend
FY 2016
$350,000
$350,000
Cate
Fund
Acco
Prior
Initia
Proje
ment Pr
g Ash Trees w
festation. T
ration, 2,700
ving line of cr
story
FY 2012
$ 0
$350,000
ditures
FY 2017
‐
$ 0
egory: Natur
d: Capital Pro
ount Numbe
rity Score: 2
al Proposal D
ect Coordina
rogram
will need to
The program
0 tree purcha
redit.
Estimat
FY 201
$1,000,0
$800,00
FY 201
‐
$ 0
al Disasters
ojects ‐ Facil
er: 150.75.56
22
Date: 2013
ator: Public
be removed
will include
ses and a gro
ted TO13
000 $1,00
00 $1,15
18 TO
$2,35
0 $2,35
lities
60.40
Works ‐ Ope
d and
e tree
owing
OTAL
00,000
50,000
OTAL
50,000
50,000
erations
Village of Buffalo Grove 202 2014 Adopted Budget
Street, Sidewalk & Bikepath Maintenance
The Village roadway network is comprised of state, county, and municipal roadways. Each roadway
carries with it a function such as arterial, collector or local streets. The break‐down is as follows:
Municipal Roadways 117.70 miles
State Roadways 8.95 miles
Cook County Roadways 7.25 miles
Lake County Roadways 10.82 miles
Total 144.72 miles
Municipal Roadways are evaluated every five years and recommendations for the next five years of
street projects are developed. The projects involve traditional maintenance and rehabilitation of local
streets based upon a defined service life. The defined service life is designed to maintain quality surface
conditions and avoid more costly roadway rebuilds. Due to funding issues, since 2008 not all streets
identified for maintenance have been repaired. Cuts in the program were necessary given the current
economic climate and funding limitation both internally, and from the State of Illinois. A bond issued in
2012 allowed for a large catch‐up project in 2013. The majority of work to be performed during the
2014 construction season will be for the rehabilitation of street surface and curb/gutter along various
identified local streets.
The following streets are scheduled for repair in 2014 pending the latest results of the 2013 Pavement
Evaluation late in 2013:
Street Miles Street Miles
Foxford Drive 0.33 Millcreek Drive 0.81
Daulton Drive 0.24 Stanford Lane 0.16
Butternut Drive 0.13 Ashford Court 0.03
Dunstan Drive 0.16 Beacon Court 0.03
Blue Ash Drive 0.28 Hickory Avenue 0.03
Kingston Drive 0.22 Carriageway Drive 0.33
TOTAL 2.75
The Village of Buffalo Grove recognizes the need to have a network of pedestrian and mixed‐use paths
throughout the community. The Village currently maintains 224 miles of concrete sidewalks and
bikeways. The Village actively pursues grant funding to expand or improve the current system and has
created an ad‐hoc bike path committee to develop suggestions for future improvements
Village of Buffalo Grove 203 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary
Budget Im
Budgeted
Expe
Expense
En
Con
Eq
Con
S
y: The
CIP
Vill
is re
mpact: The
of h
d Amount
$
Actual
enditures $
Category
Land
gineering $
nstruction $
quipment
ntingency
Sub‐Total $
Annu
e annual stree
. In 2013 th
age streets.
eflected in th
e Village’s per
home rule sal
FY 2009
2,300,000
2,243,128
FY 2014
$300,000
2,700,000
3,000,000
ual Stre
et maintenan
he Village co
This study he
he FY 2014 Pro
rcentage of t
es tax fund th
5 Year Ex
FY 2010
$2,679,045
$1,512,258
5 Year Proj
FY 2015
$425,000
$4,575,000
$5,000,000
eet Main
nce and reha
ompleted a c
elped plan th
ojected Expen
he State’s Mo
his project.
xpenditure His
FY 2011
$1,750,000
$1,207,750
jected Expend
FY 2016
$425,000
$4,575,000
$5,000,000
Category:
Fund: Mot
Account N
Priority Sc
Initial Pro
Project Co
ntenanc
bilitation pro
complete pav
e next five ye
nditures belo
otor Fuel Tax
story
FY 2012
$1,700,000
$4,078,000
ditures
FY 2017
$425,000
$4,575,000
$5,000,000
Street, Side
tor Fuel Tax
Number: 130
core: 19
posal Date:
oordinator: P
ce
ogram is cove
vement evalu
ears of street
ow.
x, bond proce
Estimat
FY 201
0 $5,950,0
0 $5,934,0
FY 201
$425,00
0 $4,575,0
0 $5,000,0
ewalk & Bike
0.75.560.20
Ongoing
PW‐Enginee
ered in each y
uation study
t maintenanc
eeds, and a po
ted TO13
000 $14,3
000 $14,9
18 TO
00 $2,00
000 $21,0
000 $23,0
e Path Maint
ering
year’s
of all
ce and
ortion
OTAL
79,045
75,136
OTAL
00,000
00,000
00,000
enance
Village of Buffalo Grove 204 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary
Budget Im
Budgeted
Expe
Expense
En
Con
Eq
Con
S
Du
y: Thi
Roa
mpact: Thi
rev
d Amount
Actual
enditures
Category
Land
gineering
nstruction
quipment
ntingency
Sub‐Total
undee R
s project wo
ad corridor th
s project is fu
enues.
FY 2009
$ 0
$ 0
FY 2014
$40,000
$40,000
Road M
ould continue
hrough the ad
unded throug
5 Year Ex
FY 2010
$ 0
$ 0
5 Year Proj
FY 2015
$40,000
$40,000
edian I
e improveme
ddition of land
gh an internal
xpenditure His
FY 2011
$ 0
$ 0
jected Expend
FY 2016
$40,000
$40,000
Category:
Fund: Cap
Account N
Priority Sc
Initial Pro
Project Co
mprove
ents to the st
dscaped med
l transfer from
story
FY 2012
$ 0
$ 0
ditures
FY 2017
$40,000
$40,000
Street, Side
pital Projects
Number: 160
core: 7
posal Date:
oordinator: P
ements
treet scape a
dians.
m the Genera
Estimat
FY 201
$ 0
$ 0
FY 201
$40,00
$40,00
ewalk & Bike
s ‐ Streets
0.562.20
2013
PW‐Enginee
along the Du
al Fund’s ope
ted TO13
$
$
18 TO
00 $200
00 $200
e Path Maint
ering
undee
rating
OTAL
0
0
OTAL
0,000
0,000
enance
Village of Buffalo Grove 205 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary
Budget Im
Budgeted
Expe
Expense
En
Con
Eq
Con
S
R
y: Thi
imp
sch
fun
Pro
mpact: Thi
rev
d Amount
Actual
enditures
Category
Land
gineering
nstruction $
quipment
ntingency ($
Sub‐Total $
Raupp B
s project cove
provements
eduled to be
ding (80%) i
ogram admini
s project is fu
enues.
FY 2009
$ 0
$ 0
FY 2014
$90,000
$900,000
$792,000)
$198,000
oulevar
ers the evalua
to the Raup
e completed i
s provided b
stered by the
unded throug
5 Year Ex
FY 2010
$ 0
$ 0
5 Year Proj
FY 2015
‐
‐
‐
$ 0
C
A
rd Bridg
ation and sub
pp Boulevard
n 2013 with
by the Highw
e USDOT Fede
gh an internal
xpenditure His
FY 2011
$23,000
$41,469
jected Expend
FY 2016
‐
‐
‐
$ 0
Category: St
Fund: Capita
Account Nu
Priority Scor
Initial Propo
Project Coo
ge Reco
bsequent des
d Bridge. P
Phase II read
way Bridge Re
eral Highway
l transfer from
story
FY 2012
$32,000
$6,272
ditures
FY 2017
‐
‐
‐
$ 0
treet, Sidew
al Projects ‐
mber: 150.7
re: 19
osal Date: 20
rdinator: PW
onstruct
sign and const
Phase I desig
dy to begin in
eplacement a
Administrati
m the Genera
Estimat
FY 201
$40,00
$40,00
FY 201
‐
‐
‐
$ 0
walk & Bike P
Facilities
75.560.30
011
W‐Engineerin
tion
truction of ne
gn engineeri
n 2014. Signi
and Rehabilit
on.
al Fund’s ope
ted TO13
00 $95
00 $87
18 TO
$90
$900
($792
0 $198
Path Mainten
ng
eeded
ing is
ficant
tation
rating
OTAL
5,000
7,741
OTAL
0,000
0,000
2,000)
8,000
nance
Village of Buffalo Grove 206 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary
Budget Im
Budgeted
Expe
Expense
En
Con
Eq
Con
S
Ann
y: Ann
a si
rep
a
side
Ver
mpact: Thi
rev
d Amount
$
Actual
enditures $
Category
Land
gineering
nstruction $
quipment
ntingency
Sub‐Total $
nual Side
nual sidewalk
idewalk grind
pairs to displa
new crossw
ewalk/multi‐u
rnon Townshi
s project is fu
enues.
FY 2009
$150,000
$148,926
FY 2014
$315,000
$10,000
$325,000
ewalk/B
k and bike pa
der machine
aced sidewalk
walk across
use path alo
ip bike path.
unded throug
5 Year Ex
FY 2010
$150,000
$142,902
5 Year Proj
FY 2015
$325,000
$325,000
Cat
Fun
Acc
Pri
Init
Pro
Bike Pat
th maintenan
is being requ
k squares. Ne
Deerfield P
ong Krause D
gh an internal
xpenditure His
FY 2011
$150,000
$149,964
jected Expend
FY 2016
$325,000
$325,000
tegory: Stre
nd: General
count Numb
iority Score:
tial Proposa
oject Coordi
th Main
nce and reha
uested to pro
ew pedestrian
Parkway at
Drive to con
l transfer from
story
FY 2012
$325,000
$325,000
ditures
FY 2017
$325,000
$325,000
eet, Sidewalk
Fund
ber: 100.55.
: 20
al Date: Ong
inator: PW‐
ntenanc
bilitation pro
ovide better
n facility imp
Green Kno
nect residen
m the Genera
Estimat
FY 201
$100,00
$108,00
FY 201
$325,00
$325,00
k & Bike Path
10.535.05
going
Engineering
ce
ogram. In FY
quality temp
rovements in
olls Drive a
nts to a prop
al Fund’s ope
ted TO13
00 $875
00 $874
18 TO
00 $1,61
$10
00 $1,62
h Maintenan
g
2014,
porary
nclude
nd a
posed
rating
OTAL
5,000
4,792
OTAL
15,000
0,000
25,000
nce
Village of Buffalo Grove 207 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary
Budget Im
Budgeted
Expe
Expense
En
Con
Eq
Con
S
Weilan
y: Lak
reim
Roa
Dep
exp
are
mpact: Thi
rev
d Amount
$
Actual
enditures $
Category
Land
gineering $
nstruction
quipment
ntingency
Sub‐Total $
nd Road
ke County
mbursement
ad/Prairie Ro
partment is p
panding the st
being funded
s project is fu
enues.
FY 2009
$640,000
$356,448
FY 2014
$113,000
$113,000
d/Lake
Department
of the orig
oad portion
paying 100% o
tudy along th
d through an
unded throug
5 Year Ex
FY 2010
$496,390
$361,579
5 Year Proj
FY 2015
‐
$ 0
Cook Ro
of Transp
inal full stud
of the Phas
of the supple
he Lake Cook
internal tran
gh an internal
xpenditure His
FY 2011
$335,633
$136,255
jected Expend
FY 2016
‐
$ 0
Category:
Fund: Cap
Account N
Priority Sc
Initial Pro
Project Co
oad Imp
portation is
dy cost afte
se II Study.
emental Phas
Road Corrido
nsfer from the
l transfer from
story
FY 2012
$234,054
$299,012
ditures
FY 2017
‐
$ 0
Street, Side
pital Projects
Number: 160
core: 25
posal Date:
oordinator: P
provem
to provid
er completion
The Cook
se I expenses
or. The rema
e General Fun
m the Genera
Estimat
FY 201
$100,45
$100,00
FY 201
‐
$ 0
ewalk & Bike
s ‐ Streets
0.562.20
2008
PW‐Enginee
ment
de a perce
n of the We
County Hig
which result
ining expend
nd.
al Fund’s ope
ted TO13
52 $1,80
00 $1,25
18 TO
$113
0 $113
e Path Maint
ering
ntage
eiland
ghway
t from
itures
rating
OTAL
06,529
53,294
OTAL
3,000
3,000
enance
Village of Buffalo Grove 208 2014 Adopted Budget
Storm Sewer System
The Village of Buffalo Grove maintains a piped network of 180 miles of storm sewer and one storm
water lift station at Jackson Drive. While most periodic maintenance and cleaning efforts are included in
the Public Works Drainage Section operating budget, system repairs are being included in the CIP due to
the size and scope of necessary repairs.
Repair locations are identified through the annual Storm Sewer Televising program. The program allows
a televised inspection of 5% of the Village’s storm sewers each year. Tapes are then reviewed by
Engineering staff and repair recommendations are grouped by point repair, sewer lining, or pipe
replacement.
In the past, most Storm Sewer repairs have been handled by in‐house Public Works staff or in
conjunction with scheduled street maintenance. But, as infrastructure ages, the list of identified repairs
has increased. A contractual repair contract will be necessary and repairs will be addressed in order of
priority.
It is anticipated that the storm sewer system repair program will be an ongoing need.
Village of Buffalo Grove 209 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary
Budget Im
Budgeted
Expe
Expense
En
Con
Eq
Con
S
Storm
y: Thi
prio
Ann
oth
sta
and
mpact: Thi
rev
d Amount
Actual
enditures
Category
Land
gineering
nstruction $
quipment
ntingency
Sub‐Total $
m Wate
s program p
ority location
nual Storm S
her storm w
bilization wor
d Lake County
s project is fu
enues.
FY 2009
$ 0
$ 0
FY 2014
$200,000
$200,000
r System
provides for
s within the
ewer Televis
water manag
rk along Kilde
y SMC (IEPA 3
unded throug
5 Year Ex
FY 2010
$ 0
$ 0
5 Year Proj
FY 2015
$100,000
$100,000
m Upgr
storm sewer
Village’s stor
ing Inspectio
gement syste
eer Creek plan
319 grant plus
gh an internal
xpenditure His
FY 2011
$ 0
$ 0
jected Expend
FY 2016
$100,000
$100,000
Category:
Fund: Gen
Account N
Priority Sc
Initial Pro
Project Co
ades an
r lining, poin
rm sewer net
n Program.
em upgrade
nned for 2014
s Village matc
l transfer from
story
FY 2012
$ 0
$ 0
ditures
FY 2017
$100,000
$100,000
Storm Sewe
neral Fund
Number: 100
core: 14
posal Date:
oordinator: P
nd Repa
nt repairs, or
twork as iden
The program
s such as
4 with assista
ch of funding
m the Genera
Estimat
FY 201
$200,00
$200,00
FY 201
$100,00
$100,00
er
0.55.25.560.
2013
PW‐Enginee
airs
r replacemen
ntified throug
m also provide
the stream
ance from the
g and labor).
al Fund’s ope
ted TO13
00 $200
00 $200
18 TO
00 $600
00 $600
40
ering
nts at
gh the
es for
bank
e IEPA
rating
OTAL
0,000
0,000
OTAL
0,000
0,000
Village of Buffalo Grove 210 2014 Adopted Budget
Technology
The Village of Buffalo Grove’s Information Technology (IT) staff is responsible for maintenance of local
and wide area networks that facilitate effective interdepartmental communication among Village offices
and facilities. The division currently maintains:
13 Servers
220+ Desktop and Mobile Workstations
Almost 100 Printers and Specialty Devices
The backbone of the Village’s data systems is a redundant wide area network comprised of fiber optic
cable and secure wireless transmission. This network links the data systems of three fire stations, two
golf courses, Police headquarters, Public Works, and Village Hall.
Several technology upgrades are being requested which will strengthen both the distribution and
maintenance of data throughout the Village.
In addition to the Villagewide IT initiatives, Public Works is also requesting specific technology programs
for Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
(CMMS).
Technology is a key part of the Village’s vision and mission and that is reflected in this year’s CIP
requests.
Village of Buffalo Grove 211 2014 Adopted Budget
Audio/Visual Council Chambers (deferred)
Summary: This project will upgrade the Audio Visual equipment currently available in the
Chambers. It will allow for a bigger video screen for the audience and computer
monitors for the elected officials.
Budget Impact: This project is funded through an internal transfer from the General Fund’s operating
revenues.
5 Year Expenditure History
Budgeted Amount FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 Estimated TOTAL FY 2013
$ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Actual
Expenditures $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
5 Year Projected Expenditures
Expense Category FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 TOTAL
Land
Engineering
Construction $25,000 ‐‐‐ ‐ $25,000
Equipment $51,000 ‐‐‐ ‐ $51,000
Contingency
Sub‐Total $76,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $76,000
Category: Technology
Fund: Capital Projects ‐ Facilities
Account Number: 150.75.560.50
Priority Score: 21
Initial Proposal Date: 2012
Project Coordinator: OVM ‐ Information Technology
Village of Buffalo Grove 212 2014 Adopted Budget
Automated Parking Meters
Summary: The proposed project would replace antiquated fare boxes with electronic boxes that
would accept credit payments and provide a printed receipt to commuters.
Budget Impact: This project is funded through an internal transfer from the General Fund’s operating
revenues.
5 Year Expenditure History
Budgeted Amount FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 Estimated TOTAL FY 2013
$ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Actual Expenditures $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
5 Year Projected Expenditures
Expense Category FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 TOTAL
Land
Engineering
Construction
Equipment/Software $70,000 ‐‐‐ ‐ $70,000
Training
Sub‐Total $70,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $70,000
Category: Technology
Fund: Parking Lot (Metra)
Account Number: 120.81.535.20
Priority Score: 12
Initial Proposal Date: 2014
Project Coordinator: Finance
Village of Buffalo Grove 213 2014 Adopted Budget
ERP Software – Community Development
Summary: In FY 2011, The Village contracted with New World Systems to replace existing
financial software. Financial modules (finance, utility billing, account payable, payroll,
and cashiering) were implemented in FY 2012‐2013. The last component of the ERP
system will be the addition of a community development module. This module will
replace the current property management database and will integrate with the GIS
initiative.
Budget Impact: This project is funded through an internal transfer from the General Fund’s operating
revenues.
5 Year Expenditure History
Budgeted Amount FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 Estimated TOTAL FY 2013
$ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Actual Expenditures $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
5 Year Projected Expenditures
Expense Category FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 TOTAL
Land
Engineering
Construction
Equipment/Software $150,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ $150,000
Training $75,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ $75,000
Sub‐Total $225,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $225,000
Category: Technology
Fund: Capital Projects ‐ Facilities
Account Number: 150.75.560.50
Priority Score: 15
Initial Proposal Date: 2014
Project Coordinator: Finance/Building & Zoning
Village of Buffalo Grove 214 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary
Budget Im
Budgeted
Expe
Expense
Staffing/En
Vector
Layer Deve
Eq
Con
S
y: Join
dev
hou
nee
bel
pro
flyo
mpact: Thi
rev
d Amount
$
Actual
enditures $
Category
Land
gineering $
r Flyover/
elopment $
quipment
ntingency
Sub‐Total $
ning the GIS
velopment to
use staff are
eds without
ow are base
ovides savings
over is being b
s project is fu
enues.
FY 2009
0 $
0 $
FY 2014
$128,846
$115,111
$14,447
$258,404
GIS Co
Consortium g
ools through
realized as th
bringing in o
ed on the R
s in hardware
budgeted to i
unded throug
5 Year Ex
FY 2010
$ 0
$ 0
5 Year Proj
FY 2015
$132,711
$25,053
$12,482
$170,247
onsorti
gave the Villa
a cooperativ
he Village on
our own set
Remote Acce
e and softwa
increase accu
gh an internal
xpenditure His
FY 2011
$ 0
$ 0
jected Expend
FY 2016
$136,693
$29,943
$11,082
$177,717
Categor
Fund: C
Accoun
Priority
Initial P
Project
um
age of Buffal
ve, regional
nly pays parti
of employee
ess Service G
re costs for t
uracy of our b
l transfer from
story
FY 2012
$ 0
$ 0
ditures
FY 2017
$140,794
$30,558
$11,139
$182,490
ry: Technolo
Capital Proje
nt Number: 1
y Score: 19
Proposal Dat
Coordinato
o Grove acce
consortium.
ial staff salar
es. The exp
GIS Consorti
the Village.
base map data
m the Genera
Estimat
FY 201
$152,997
$152,997
FY 201
$145,0
$31,47
$11,01
$187,49
ogy
cts ‐ Facilitie
150.75.560.5
te: 2013
or: PW‐Engin
ess to staffin
Savings ov
ies sized to f
enditures lai
um Model w
For 2014, a v
a.
al Fund’s ope
ted TO13
7 $152
7 $152
18 TO
17 $684
75 $232
11 $60
90 $976
es
50
neering
g and
er in‐
fit our
d out
which
vector
rating
OTAL
2,997
2,997
OTAL
4,061
2,140
0,161
6,362
Village of Buffalo Grove 215 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary
Budget Im
Budgete
Actual Exp
Expense
Training
Co
E
Co
Publi
y: Due
dai
inte
ent
com
stre
req
cos
con
mpact: Thi
rev
ed Amount
penditures
e Category
Land
g & Startup
onstruction
Equipment
(Software)
ontingency
Sub‐Total
c Work
e to the decre
ly activities
egrated datab
tered multipl
mpany specia
eamline proc
quest, to a PW
sts on the bac
nsidered a pri
s project is fu
enues.
FY 2009
$ 0
$ 0
FY 2014
$12,000
$25,000
$37,000
s Softw
eased size of
need to be
bases is cumb
e times in m
alizing in the
cesses for ev
W employee
ck end. Integ
ority.
unded throug
5 Year Ex
FY 2010
$ 0
$ 0
5 Year Proj
FY 2015
‐
$5,000
$5,000
ware/Da
an already le
realized. T
bersome and
multiple locati
e public wor
veryone from
closing out
gration with G
gh an internal
xpenditure His
FY 2011
$ 0
$ 0
jected Expend
FY 2016
‐
$5,000
$5,000
Category:
Fund: Cap
Account N
Priority Sc
Initial Pro
Project Co
atabase
ean Public Wo
The current
d inefficient b
ons. A softw
rks sector w
m the Residen
work orders
GIS and the N
l transfer from
story
FY 2012
$ 0
$ 0
ditures
FY 2017
‐
$5,000
$5,000
Technology
pital Projects
Number: 150
core: 20
posal Date:
oordinator: P
Upgrad
orks Departm
Lotus Notes
because the s
ware/databas
would allow t
nt looking to
, to a Superv
New World fin
m the Genera
Estimat
FY 201
$ 0
$ 0
FY 201
‐
$5,000
$5,000
y
s ‐ Facilities
0.75.560.50
2013
PW‐Admin
des
ment, efficienc
s system of
same data is
se upgrade fr
the technolo
o submit a se
visor tracking
nancial softw
al Fund’s ope
ted TO13
0 $
0 $
18 TO
$12
0 $45
0 $57
cies in
non‐
being
rom a
ogy to
ervice
g unit
ware is
rating
OTAL
0
0
OTAL
2,000
5,000
7,000
Village of Buffalo Grove 216 2014 Adopted Budget
Water Main & Sanitary Sewer Systems
The Village of Buffalo Grove’s oldest water main was constructed in 1929 with the majority,
approximately 50%, of water main put into place between 1983 and 1996. Currently, the water main
system has 181 linear miles of water main and has a replacement value of approximately $773 million.
Other water system features include:
2,475 Hydrants
1,900 Valves
4 Pump Houses with storage reservoirs and back‐up deep wells
Due to the relatively young age of the water system, between 1993 and 2007 the only capital expense
was $229,527 for the St. Mary’s Road water main replacement. In the previous five year period since
2008, there has been $1,997,566 capital expenses related to water system replacements and
improvements.
The Village of Buffalo Grove’s sanitary sewer system is a combination of gravity lines, force mains, and
lift stations. There are 134.20 miles of gravity sewer and 5.07 miles of force main. Currently, there are
12 sanitary sewer lift stations in operation (6 in Cook County and 6 in Lake County).
All municipal waste is conveyed through village‐owned and maintained sanitary sewer mains. The
wastewater is then routed to either Lake County Public Works or Midwest Water Reclamation District
(Cook County).
Expenditures in this category historically include repairs and reliability enhancements to the water and
wastewater systems.
Village of Buffalo Grove 217 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary
Budget Im
Budgeted
Expe
Expense
En
Con
Eq
Con
S
L
y: Thi
the
req
pro
pai
mpact: Thi
d Amount
$
Actual
enditures $
Category
Land
gineering
nstruction $
quipment
ntingency
Sub‐Total $
Lift Stat
s program pr
e Raupp, OTP
quired work id
otection syste
nting.
s program is f
FY 2009
$300,000
$669,606
FY 2014
$30,000
$500,000
$530,000
ion Rep
rovides for p
P and Cambr
dentified at o
em renovatio
funded by the
5 Year Ex
FY 2010
$300,000
$133,455
5 Year Proj
FY 2015
$30,000
$500,000
$530,000
Cat
Fun
Acc
Prio
Init
Pro
pair & R
permanently
idge on the
other lift stati
ons, mainten
e Water & Se
xpenditure His
FY 2011
$300,000
$290,000
jected Expend
FY 2016
$30,000
$270,000
$300,000
tegory: Wate
nd: Water &
count Numb
ority Score:
tial Proposa
oject Coordin
Rehabilit
installed stan
Lake Lift Sta
ons, such as
nance lift rep
ewer Fund Re
story
FY 2012
$300,000
$48,898
ditures
FY 2017
$30,000
$270,000
$300,000
er Main & Sa
Sewer
ber: 170.55.3
21
l Date: 2001
nator: Public
tation
ndby emerge
ations and w
condition eva
pairs, and co
serves.
Estimat
FY 201
$780,00
$780,00
FY 201
$30,00
$270,00
$300,00
anitary Sewe
36.560.70
1
c Works
ency generato
ill complete
aluations, cat
ontractual in
ted TO13
00 $1,98
00 $1,92
18 TO
00 $150
00 $1,81
00 $1,96
er
ors at
other
thodic
terior
OTAL
80,000
21,959
OTAL
0,000
10,000
60,000
Village of Buffalo Grove 218 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary
Budget Im
Budgeted
Expe
Expense
En
Con
Eq
Con
S
Pump H
y: T
C
m
In
se
sc
a
mpact: T
d Amount
Actual
enditures
Category
Land
gineering
nstruction $
quipment
ntingency
Sub‐Total $
House R
This program
Comprehensiv
mandated vul
n 2013, vario
ecurity impr
cheduled to
nd improved
This program i
FY 2009
$ 0
$ 0
FY 2014
$50,000
$500,000
$550,000
Repairs
incorporate
ve Water Stud
nerability stu
us repairs inc
rovements, a
be underway
electrical fee
is funded by t
5 Year Ex
FY 2010
$ 0
$ 0
5 Year Proj
FY 2015
‐
‐
$ 0
& Secu
s pump hou
dy Update an
dy.
cluding buildi
and various
y. Moving fo
ed to station 7
the Water & S
xpenditure His
FY 2011
$600,000
$ 0
jected Expend
FY 2016
‐
‐
$ 0
Category
Fund: Wa
Account N
Priority S
Initial Pro
Project C
urity Imp
use repair pr
nd improvem
ing and roof
other pum
rward, fencin
7 are being p
Sewer Fund R
story
FY 2012
$600,000
$ 0
ditures
FY 2017
‐
‐
$ 0
y: Water Mai
ater & Sewe
Number: 17
Score: 19
oposal Date
oordinator:
provem
rojects ident
ments identifie
structural rep
mp house im
ng installation
programmed a
Reserves.
Estimat
FY 201
$610,3
$500,00
FY 201
‐
‐
$ 0
in & Sanitary
r
70.55.35.560
: 2010
PW‐Enginee
ments
tified in the
ed in the fed
pairs, access
mprovements
ns for site se
at this time.
ted TO13
18 $1,81
00 $500
18 TO
$50
$500
0 $550
y Sewer
0.60
ering
2008
derally
hatch
s are
curity
OTAL
10,318
0,000
OTAL
0,000
0,000
0,000
Village of Buffalo Grove 219 2014 Adopted Budget
Summary
Budget Im
Budgeted
Expe
Expense
En
Con
Eq
Con
S
y: Imp
Pla
mpact: Thi
d Amount
Actual
enditures
Category
Land
gineering
nstruction
quipment
ntingency
Sub‐Total
SC
plement reco
n. The numb
s program is f
FY 2009
$ 0
$ 0
FY 2014
$78,000
$7,800
$85,800
CADA Im
ommended im
bers also inclu
funded by the
5 Year Ex
FY 2010
$ 0
$ 0
5 Year Proj
FY 2015
$94,000
$9,400
$103,400
mprove
mprovements
ude rain gauge
e Water & Se
xpenditure His
FY 2011
$ 0
$ 0
jected Expend
FY 2016
$60,000
$6,000
$66,000
Category:
Fund: Wat
Account N
Priority Sc
Initial Pro
Project Co
ements
s as detailed
e upgrades in
ewer Fund Re
story
FY 2012
$ 0
$ 0
ditures
FY 2017
‐
‐
$ 0
Technology
ter & Sewer
Number: 170
core: 16
posal Date:
oordinator:
in the SCAD
n 2013.
serves.
Estimat
FY 201
$77,00
$77,00
FY 201
‐
‐
$ 0
y
0.55.35.560.
2012
Public Work
DA System M
ted TO13
00 $77
00 $77
18 TO
$232
$23
0 $255
60
ks
Master
OTAL
7,000
7,000
OTAL
2,000
3,200
5,200
Village of Buffalo Grove 220 2014 Adopted Budget
Storm Sewer System
The Village of Buffalo Grove maintains a piped network of 180 miles of storm sewer and one storm
water lift station at Jackson Drive. While most periodic maintenance and cleaning efforts are included in
the Public Works Drainage Section operating budget, system repairs are being included in the CIP due to
the size and scope of necessary repairs.
Repair locations are identified through the annual Storm Sewer Televising program. The program allows
a televised inspection of 5 percent of the Village’s storm sewers each year. Tapes are then reviewed by
Engineering staff and repair recommendations are grouped by point repair, sewer lining, or pipe
replacement.
In the past, most Storm Sewer repairs have been handled by in‐house Public Works staff or in
conjunction with scheduled street maintenance. But, as infrastructure ages, the list of identified repairs
has increased. A contractual repair contract will be necessary in 2013 and repairs will be addressed in
order of priority.
It is anticipated that the storm sewer system repair program will be an ongoing need. The storm repairs
are being scheduled every other year, opposite of the sanitary sewer repair program.
Village of Buffalo Grove 221 2014 Adopted Budget
V
Summary
Budget Im
Budgeted
Expe
Expense
En
Con
Eq
Con
S
Villagew
y: Thi
prio
Tele
nex
mpact: Thi
d Amount
Actual
enditures
Category
Land
gineering
nstruction $
quipment
ntingency
Sub‐Total $
ide San
s program p
ority location
evising Inspe
xt two years,
s program is f
FY 2009
$ 0
$ 0
FY 2014
$540,000
$540,000
nitary Se
rovides for s
ns. The locat
ction Program
BG Road ($37
funded by the
5 Year Ex
FY 2010
$ 0
$ 0
5 Year Proj
FY 2015
$530,000
$530,000
ewer Re
sanitary sewe
tions are ide
m. Two maj
70,000 in 201
e Water & Se
xpenditure His
FY 2011
$ 0
$ 0
jected Expend
FY 2016
$700,000
$700,000
Category:
Fund: Wat
Account N
Priority Sc
Initial Pro
Project Co
eplacem
er lining, poi
entified throu
or intercepto
14) and Old A
ewer Fund Re
story
FY 2012
$650,000
$414,180
ditures
FY 2017
‐
$ 0
Water Main
ter & Sewer
Number: 170
core: 14
posal Date:
oordinator: P
ment Pro
nt repairs, o
ugh the Annu
ors are in ne
H Road ($530
serves.
Estimat
FY 201
$ 0
$ 0
FY 201
$700,00
$700,00
n & Sanitary
0.55.36.560.
2012
PW‐Enginee
ogram
r replacemen
ual Sanitary S
ed of lining i
0,000 in 2015
ted TO13
$650
$414
18 TO
00 $2,47
00 $2,47
Sewer
70
ering
nts at
Sewer
in the
5).
OTAL
0,000
4,480
OTAL
70,000
70,000
Village of Buffalo Grove 222 2014 Adopted Budget
Criteria List and Scoring Matrix
Criteria Number 0 1 2
Consistency with
Village Goals and
Plans
1
Project is inconsistent with Village's
Comprehensive Plan or does
nothing to advance Strategic Goals
Project is consistent with Village's
Comprehensive Plan but does little
to advance Strategic Goals
Project is directly consistent with
the Village's Comprehensive Plan
and advances the Strategic Goals
Public Health and
Safety 2
Project would have no impact on
existing public health and/or safety
concerns
Project would increase public
health and/or safety but is not an
urgent, continual need or hazard
Project addresses an immediate,
continual safety hazard or public
health and/or safety need
Mandates or Other
Legal Requirements 3
Project is not mandated or
otherwise required by intergovern‐
mental agreement, judgment, or
court order
Project would address anticipated
mandates, other legal
requirements, or
intergovernmental agreements
Project required by federal, state,
or local mandates, grants, court
orders and judgments; required as
a part of an intergovernmental
agreement
Maintains or
Improves Standard
of Service
4
Project not related to maintaining
an existing standard of service
Project would maintain existing
standard of service
Project would address deficiencies
or problems with existing services
or will establish a new service
Extent of Benefit 5
Project would benefit only a small
percentage of citizens or particular
neighborhood or area
Project would benefit a large
percentage of citizens or many
neighborhoods or regions
Project would benefit the entire
community
Relation to Other
Projects 6
Project is not related to other
projects in the Capital
Improvement Plan
Project linked to other projects in
the Capital Improvement Plan
already underway but not essential
to their completion
Project is essential to the success of
other projects identified in the
current Capital Improvement Plan
Public Perception of
Need 7
Project has no public support or
established voter appeal; is not
identified by the community as a
need
Project has been identified by the
residents as a need in the
community but lacks strong
support
Project has strong technical and
strong political support, project was
suggested or demanded by the
community
Efficiency of Service 8
Project would have no impact on
the efficiency of service
Project would result in savings by
eliminating obsolete or inefficient
services or facilities
Project would result in significant
savings by increasing the efficiency
of the performance of a service or
reducing the on‐going cost or
service of a facility
Supports Economic
Development 9
Project would discourage or directly
prevent capital investment,
decrease the tax base, decrease
valuation, or decrease job
opportunities
Project would have no impact on
capital investment, tax base,
valuation, or employment
Project would directly result in
capital investment, increased tax
base, increased valuation, or
improved job opportunities
Environmental
Quality 10
Project would have a negative
effect on the environmental quality
of the Village
Project would not effect the
environmental quality of the Village
Project would improve the
environmental quality of the Village
Feasibility of Project 11
Project is unable to proceed due to
obstacles (land acquisition,
easements, environmental)
Minor obstacles exist, project is not
entirely ready to proceed
Project is entirely ready to proceed,
no obstacles exist
Opportunity Cost 12
If deferred, the increase in project
costs would be less than the rate of
inflation
If deferred, the increase in project
costs would be equal to inflation
If deferred, the increase in project
costs would be greater than the
rate of inflation
Operational Budget
Impact 13
Project would significantly increase
debt service, installment payments,
personnel or other operating costs
or decrease revenues
Project would neither increase or
decrease debt service, installment
payments, personnel, or other
operating costs or revenues
Projects would decrease debt
service, installment payments,
personnel or other operating costs
or increase revenues
Village of Buffalo Grove 223 2014 Adopted Budget
Reserve for Capital Replacement – Vehicles
The Village maintains unique sets of capital equipment for six divisions; Police, Fire, Public Works,
Engineering, Building and Zoning/Code Enforcement, and Golf Operations. When a vehicle or piece of
equipment is acquired, a projected life span is assigned and amortization costs are calculated based on
past performance of vehicles or equipment of similar class that are in current inventory. Additionally,
vehicles and equipment are assessed on an annual basis to determine whether the projected
replacement date is reasonable and units which evaluate favorably for condition, operational need, cost
of operation/maintenance, equipment suitability and parts availability can be deferred beyond the
original replacement date projections.
The Village maintains a capital replacement fund with the intent to fund the amortization on each
vehicle. Ideally, when vehicles are scheduled for replacement the replacement cost will be fully funded
with available money.
The 2014 budget includes $593,507 to fund the reserve account in order to minimize a direct impact on
the operating budget as equipment comes up for replacement in the near future. Currently, $6.9 million
is in the reserve account and the table below shows the projected replacement costs through 2020. It is
important that the reserve be funded in order to minimize impact to future budgets.
Finally, the Village Board's approval of the funding reserve does not authorize spending for equipment
replacement. Each replacement vehicle or equipment purchase must go through the procurement
process including Board authorization to bid and Board award of bid. This ensures that the procurement
remains consistent with the budget and that identified funding is available at the time of purchase.
Planned Capital Reserve Contribution by Department ‐Vehicles
Department 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Subtotal
Fire Services $45,118 $257,832 $147,521 $144,794 $1,016,522 $91,613 $96,672 $1,800,072
Police Services $178,278 $402,691 $73,770 $23,963 $0 $0 $0 $678,701
Building & Zoning $0 $20,835 $21,727 $0 $61,915 $19,440 $0 $123,918
Engineering $31,692 $28,706 $0 $0 $0 $29,585 $0 $89,984
Building Maintenance $0 $130,246 $0 $16,786 $0 $70,956 $49,119 $267,107
Street Maintenance $14,592 $497,156 $119,838 $201,314 $0 $419,571 $202,300 $1,454,772
Forestry & Grounds $126,572 $513,353 $164,167 $0 $187,927 $133,639 $3,565 $1,129,223
E.M.A. $0 $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $150,000
Water $345,189 $10,000 $0 $87,360 $138,731 $189,925 $136,625 $907,829
Sanitary Sewer $113,074 $112,574 $15,768 $1,693 $56,648 $113,286 $0 $654,287
Storm Sewer $65,005 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $65,005
Central Garage $0 $134,007 $0 $0 $72,121 $0 $0 $206,128
Buffalo Grove Golf
Club $241,406 $26,519 $4,232 $0 $59,246 $0 $54,726 $386,129
Arboretum Golf
Course $39,476 $121,634 $21,887 $79,009 $165,860 $19,793 $0 $447,657
Totals $1,200,401 $2,405,554 $568,910 $554,918 $1,758,970 $1,087,808 $543,006 $8,360,812
Village of Buffalo Grove 224 2014 Adopted Budget
The follow
yearly fun
The graph
have an e
budget w
improvem
replacem
$1,0
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Village of Buffalo Grove 225 2014 Adopted Budget
Motor Fuel Tax Fund ‐ 130
Motor Fuel Tax improvements and projects are needed to provide for safety and capacity improvements for Village
roadways. They also provide for the ongoing maintenance and improvement of local Village‐owned streets, where
designed and required. In FY 2014, emphasis will be directed towards engineering and construction recommended
for work in 2015. Detailed plans and specifications will be prepared for the identified streets including surface
treatments, base repairs and any necessary drainage and curb improvement. Construction will be performed by a
contractor selected through a competitive bidding process with construction engineering to be performed by a
consulting engineer. The Village Engineer will perform administration of the engineering service and construction
contract.
Village of Buffalo Grove 226 2014 Adopted Budget
Revenue
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Fund: 130 ‐ Motor Fuel Tax Fund
Revenues
15 ‐ Other Taxes
410.60 Motor Fuel Tax 1,060,719 1,011,948 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
15 - Other Taxes 1,060,719 1,011,948 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
45 ‐ Interest Income
450.10 Investment Pool 228 622 ‐ ‐ ‐
45 - Interest Income 228 622 -- -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
50 ‐ Miscellaneous Revenue
465.65 Grants 187,582 187,582 ‐ ‐ ‐
465.90 Miscellaneous Income ‐ 22,007 187,582 187,582 187,582
470 Bond Proceeds ‐ 6,091,669 ‐ ‐ ‐
50 - Miscellaneous Revenue 187,582 6,301,258 187,582 187,582 187,582
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Operating Transfers
460.05 Interfund Transfers In 615,284 438,981 ‐ ‐ 629,670
55 - Operating Transfers 615,284 438,981 -- 629,670
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
Revenues Total 1,863,813 7,752,810 1,187,582 1,187,582 1,817,252
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 53.02%
Expense
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Expenditures
Department: 75 ‐ Capital Improvement
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
560.20 Streets & Highways 1,259,292 2,646,373 4,750,000 5,950,000 2,250,000
55 - Capital Outlay 1,259,292 2,646,373 4,750,000 5,950,000 2,250,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐52.63%
65 ‐ Other Financing Uses
570.30 Debt Service Fund ‐ 600,000 ‐ ‐ ‐
65 - Other Financing Uses -600,000 -- -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
Expenditures Total 1,259,292 3,246,373 4,750,000 5,950,000 2,250,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐52.63%
Village of Buffalo Grove 227 2014 Adopted Budget
Capital Projects ‐ Facilities Fund – 150
This Fund provides for the accounting of design, acquisition and construction elements of various Village capital
facilities and equipment. The identified projects have been previously planned for as part of the FY 2014 portion of
the Village’s comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan for the FY 2014 through FY 2018. Funding will come from
several sources, most notably the transfer of prior accumulations of unreserved General Fund Balance and Water
and Sewer Fund equity as authorized under current Village use policies.
Village of Buffalo Grove 228 2014 Adopted Budget
Revenue
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Fund: 150 ‐ Facilities Fund
Revenues
45 ‐ Interest Income
450.05 Savings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
450.10 Investment Pool 63 31 ‐ ‐ ‐
45 - Interest Income 63 31 -- -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
50 ‐ Miscellaneous Revenue
465.90 Miscellaneous Income 17,559 (38,353) 1,000,000 800,000 1,000,000
50 - Miscellaneous Revenue 17,559 (38,353)1,000,000 800,000 1,000,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Operating Transfers
460.05 Interfund Transfers In 371,070 677,152 586,097 417,000 1,163,404
55 - Operating Transfers 371,070 677,152 586,097 417,000 1,163,404
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 98.50%
Revenues Total 388,692 638,829 1,586,097 1,217,000 2,163,404
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 36.40%
Expense
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Expenditures
Department: 75 ‐ Capital Improvement
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
560.10 Land Improvements 93,096 16,638 134,100 127,000 348,000
560.20 Streets & Highways (7,716) ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
560.30 Buildings & Structures (6,077) 169,921 200,000 40,000 295,000
560.40
Improvements Other Than
Building 50,000 366,408 1,000,000 800,000 1,000,000
560.50 Technology 247,250 243,981 251,997 250,000 520,404
55 - Capital Outlay 376,553 796,948 1,586,097 1,217,000 2,163,404
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 36.40%
Expenditures Total 376,553 796,948 1,586,097 1,217,000 2,163,404
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 36.40%
Village of Buffalo Grove 229 2014 Adopted Budget
Capital Projects – Streets Fund – 160
The elements of this program have been identified and recommended as part of the Village’s comprehensive
Capital Improvement Plan for the period FY 2014 through FY 2018. Proceeds for the street maintenance fund are
funded through transfers from the General Fund.
Village of Buffalo Grove 230 2014 Adopted Budget
Revenue
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Fund: 160 ‐ Streets Fund
Revenues
45 ‐ Interest Income
450.10 Investment Pool 196 ‐ 100 ‐ ‐
45 - Interest Income 196 -100 - -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐100.00%
50 ‐ Miscellaneous Revenue
465.90 Miscellaneous Income 158,285 (10,000) ‐ ‐ ‐
50 - Miscellaneous Revenue 158,285 (10,000)-- -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Operating Transfers
460.05 Interfund Transfers In ‐ 600,000 ‐ 100,000 113,000
55 - Operating Transfers -600,000 -100,000 113,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
Revenues Total 158,481 590,000 100 100,000 113,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 112900.00%
Expense
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Expenditures
Department: 75 ‐ Capital Improvement
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
560.20 Streets & Highways 1,134,372 763,141 100,452 100,000 113,000
55 - Capital Outlay 1,134,372 763,141 100,452 100,000 113,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 12.49%
Expenditures Total 1,134,372 763,141 100,452 100,000 113,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 12.49%
Village of Buffalo Grove 231 2014 Adopted Budget
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Village of Buffalo Grove 237 2014 Adopted Budget
2014 Staffing Summary
Golf Operations FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Assistant Director of Golf Operations 1 0 1 0 1 0
Assistant Golf Professional 1 2 1 2 1 2
Director of Golf Operations 1 0 1 0 0 0
Golf Course Attendant ‐ Seasonal 0 15 0 15 0 15
Golf Course Cashier ‐ Seasonal 0 9 0 9 0 9
Golf Course Maintenance Worker 0 1 0 1 0 0
Golf Course Maintenance Worker – Seasonal 0 14 0 14 0 14
Golf Course Maintenance Worker II 1 0 1 0 1 0
Golf Course Maintenance Worker III 1 0 1 0 1 0
Golf Course Starter/Ranger – Seasonal 0 11 0 11 0 11
Golf Course Superintendent 1 0 1 0 1 0
Head Golf Professional 1 0 1 0 1 0
Horticulturist 1 0 1 0 1 0
Total 8 52 8 52 7 51
Full & Part‐Time Total 60 60 58
Village of Buffalo Grove 238 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget Summary
Buffalo Grove Golf Fund
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 539,646 498,042 515,225
Personal Benefits 169,437 137,671 197,413
Operating Expenses 160,025 160,905 146,850
Contractual Services 10,800 10,800 25,361
Repairs and Maintenance 134,000 123,772 117,000
Capital Equipment 10,340 26,000 69,000
Commodities 131,782 130,095 130,000
All Other Expenses 1,170 ‐ 500
Other Uses ‐ ‐ ‐
Total 1,157,199 1,087,285 1,201,349
Budget Variance
Buffalo Grove Golf Fund
Line Item
Number Account Description
Percent
Change
Dollar
Amount
Change Description of Change
500.10 Personal Services Salaries ‐ Part
Time
‐18.11%‐$28,610 Position elimination
505.15 Personal Benefits ‐ Dues and
Memberships
‐21.57%‐$690 One less membership
510.02 Operating Expenses ‐ Telephone 35.00%$1,400 Additional phone line
510.40 Operating Expenses ‐ Supplies ‐20.00%‐$1,000 Centralized purchasing savings
510.79 Operating Expenses ‐ Advertising ‐40.00%‐$4,000 Reduced program scope
510.83 Operating Expenses ‐ Credit Card 44.34% $7,980 More customers using credit
cards
515.05 Insurance IRMA Premium ‐97.34%‐$9,734 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.10 Insurance ‐ Unemployment
Reserve
302.50%$24,200 Expense reallocated based on
experience
535.35 Maintenance & Repairs ‐ Golf
Course
‐17.50%‐$7,000 Reduced scope of work
550.50 Reseve for Capital ‐ Buildings NEW $10,000 New reserve line item
560.80 Capital Projects Golf Course ‐28.58 ‐$10,000 Less work scheduled to be
performed
570.60 Operating Transfers ‐ Arboretum ‐100%‐$24,060 No inter‐enterprise transfer
programmed
Village of Buffalo Grove 239 2014 Adopted Budget
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Village of Buffalo Grove 240 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Fund: 180 ‐ Buffalo Grove Golf Fund
Revenues
40 ‐ Charges for Services
445.10 Greens Fees 650,833 688,063 725,000 650,000 685,000
445.15 Power Cart Rental 121,245 147,643 175,000 165,500 167,500
445.20 Pull Cart Rental 4,660 4,276 5,000 3,470 4,000
445.25 Driving Range Fees 51,393 51,409 65,000 57,170 60,000
445.30 Memberships & Passes 81,762 70,821 80,000 63,836 64,000
445.35 Merchandise Sales 65,637 70,716 70,000 54,000 68,000
445.40 Sales Tax 5,899 6,467 7,000 4,885 6,000
445.50 GPS Income 13,935 19,060 ‐ ‐ ‐
445.55 Club Rental Fees 795 1,269 1,500 1,000 1,300
445.56 Locker Room Rental 225 80 200 131 100
445.57 Club Storage 395 425 500 175 200
445.60 Rental Income Facility 64,739 34,575 40,000 38,091 40,000
445.65 Rental Income Cell Tower ‐ 2,080 27,000 28,467 28,000
445.70 Utility Reimbursement 11,341 25,732 15,000 14,468 15,000
445.90 Other Revenue 5,653 (106) ‐ ‐ ‐
40 - Charges for Services 1,078,512 1,122,509 1,211,200 1,081,193 1,139,100
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐5.95%
45 ‐ Interest Income
450.05 Savings (471) (1,486) ‐ ‐ ‐
450.10 Investment Pool ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
45 - Interest Income (471)(1,486)-- -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
50 ‐ Miscellaneous Revenue
465.90 Miscellaneous Income ‐ 1,084 ‐ ‐ ‐
50 - Miscellaneous Revenue -1,084 -- -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Operating Transfers
460.05 Interfund Transfers In 184,000 52,500 ‐ 6,092 63,000
55 - Operating Transfers 184,000 52,500 -6,092 63,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
Revenues Total 1,262,041 1,174,607 1,211,200 1,087,285 1,202,100
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐0.75%
Village of Buffalo Grove 241 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Department: 84 – Golf
Expenditures
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 301,553 243,262 284,108 255,075 259,475
500.10 Part Time 135,474 150,848 158,000 128,311 129,390
500.15 Seasonal 116,142 122,818 86,000 96,000 110,860
500.35 Overtime 22,434 18,918 27,000 16,756 13,500
500.40 Longevity 3,800 3,800 2,000 1,900 2,000
10 - Salaries 579,403 539,646 557,108 498,042 515,225
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐7.52%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 67,122 67,941 64,500 40,903 64,750
505.10 Professional Training ‐ 644 1,000 200 500
505.15 Dues & Memberships 2,059 2,263 3,200 2,142 2,510
505.25 Uniform Maintenance 3,887 1,139 3,000 1,442 3,000
505.35 Safety Equipment 24 558 1,000 250 1,000
505.45 ICMA Deferred Compensation 2,036 10,165 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.80
Employer's Contribution ‐
IMRF 108,241 86,727 105,800 92,734 125,653
15 - Taxes and Benefits 183,369 169,437 178,500 137,671 197,413
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 10.60%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 5,061 5,206 4,000 6,000 5,400
510.03 Postage 102 ‐ 100 ‐ ‐
510.04 Travel ‐ 295 500 250 250
510.10 Maintenance Contracts 50 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
510.16 Printing ‐ 242 500 300 500
510.20 Computer Services 7,565 8,300 8,000 7,350 7,500
510.28 Audit Fees ‐ ‐ 1,500 ‐ 1,500
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 6,659 4,783 5,000 3,307 4,000
510.49 Supplies ‐ Golf Course 7,619 11,843 7,000 7,000 7,000
510.50 Supplies ‐ All Other 42 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
510.55 Operating Equip ‐ Department ‐ 1,024 ‐ ‐ ‐
510.70 Merchandise Purchases 53,245 48,725 45,000 57,733 45,000
510.73 Golf Cart Rental 38,898 34,156 35,000 35,000 35,000
510.76 Driving Range 3,168 3,300 3,000 3,100 3,500
510.79 Advertising & Promotions 8,983 10,085 10,000 10,000 6,000
510.82 GPS Expense 40,406 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
510.83 Credit Card Fees 23,365 25,980 18,000 25,980 25,980
510.85 State Sales Tax 5,877 6,086 6,500 4,885 5,220
25 - Operating Expenses 201,040 160,025 144,100 160,905 146,850
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 1.91%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
Village of Buffalo Grove 242 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
515.05 IRMA Premium ‐ 10,000 10,000 10,000 266
515.10 Unemployment Insurance 1,600 800 800 800 25,000
515.15
IRMA Deductible ‐ Workers
Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 57
515.20 IRMA Deductible ‐ Non W/C ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 38
30 - Contractual Services 1,600 10,800 10,800 10,800 25,361
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 134.82%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
535.20 Buildings & Facilities 7,842 11,134 10,000 18,000 10,000
535.35 Golf Course 36,109 39,801 47,000 40,000 40,000
535.40 Irrigation System 8,177 11,491 10,000 10,000 10,000
545.05 Gasoline 27,420 32,462 30,000 30,000 25,000
545.10 Diesel Fuel 1,252 1,207 ‐ 544 1,000
545.15 Automotive Parts 245 1,093 ‐ 154 1,000
545.20 Garage Labor 1,130 4,269 ‐ 1,074 ‐
550.05 Department Equipment 37,315 32,543 30,000 24,000 30,000
40 - Repairs and Maintenance 119,490 134,000 127,000 123,772 117,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐7.87%
45 ‐ Commodities
530.05 Electricity ‐ Facilities 61,765 59,459 55,000 55,000 55,000
530.20 Gas ‐ Facilities 9,716 6,086 9,000 9,000 9,000
530.45 Chemicals and Fertilizers 54,802 64,935 65,000 65,000 65,000
530.50
Small Equipment Tools &
Hardware 750 1,301 1,000 1,095 1,000
45 - Commodities 127,033 131,782 130,000 130,095 130,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 256 1,170 500 ‐ 500
50 - Other Expenses 256 1,170 500 - 500
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment ‐ ‐ 1,000 ‐ 1,000
555.30
Reserve for Capital
Replacement ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 30,000
555.40 Reserve for Technology ‐ ‐ 1,000 ‐ 1,000
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 10,000
560.30 Buildings & Structures ‐ ‐ 2,000 ‐ 2,000
560.80 Golf Course 47,921 10,340 35,000 26,000 25,000
55 - Capital Outlay 47,921 10,340 39,000 26,000 69,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 76.92%
65 ‐ Other Financing Uses
570.10 Corporate Fund ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
570.60 Arboretum Golf Course Fund ‐ ‐ 24,060 ‐ ‐
Village of Buffalo Grove 243 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
65 - Other Financing Uses --24,060 - -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐100.00%
Department Total: 84 - Golf 1,260,112 1,157,199 1,211,068 1,087,285 1,201,349
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐0.80%
Expenditures Total 1,260,112 1,157,199 1,211,068 1,087,285 1,201,349
Village of Buffalo Grove 244 2014 Adopted Budget
Budget Summary
Arboretum Golf Fund
FY 2012 Actual FY 2013 Est. Actuals FY 2014 Budget
Personal Services 612,273 546,800 496,534
Personal Benefits 177,663 164,840 170,581
Operating Expenses 208,644 180,814 159,950
Contractual Services 10,800 10,800 25,360
Repairs and Maintenance 85,809 90,000 84,000
Capital Equipment 49,192 47,381 55,675
Commodities 166,882 159,500 162,500
All Other Expenses 1,263 ‐ 500
Total 1,312,526 1,200,135 1,155,100
Budget Variance
Arboretum Golf Fund
Line Item
Number Account Description
Percent
Change
Dollar
Amount
Change Description of Change
500.05 Personal Services Salaries ‐ Full Time ‐29.15%‐$102,423 Position elimination
505.05 Personal Benefits Group & Medical
Life
38.73% $20,659 Budgeting on per capita basis
505.15 Personal Benefits ‐ Dues and
Memberships
‐20.00%$500 One less membership
510.02 Operating Expenses ‐ Telephone 25.00% $1,000 Additional phone line
510.70 Operating Expenses‐ Merchandise
Purchases
‐11.12%‐$5,000 Reducing sales inventory
510.79 Operating Expenses ‐ Advertising ‐25.00%‐$5,000 Reduced program scope
510.83 Operating Expenses ‐ Credit Card 44.34%$7,980 More customers using credit
cards
515.05 Insurance IRMA Premium ‐97.34%‐$9,734 Expense reallocated based on
experience
515.10 Insurance ‐ Unemployment Reserve 302.50
%
$24,200 Expense reallocated based on
experience
530.50 Commodities Small Equipment ‐40.00%‐$1,000 Less equipment needed to be
replaced
535.40 Maintenance & Repairs ‐ Irrigation
System
‐37.50%‐$6,000 Less system repairs anticipated
550.50 Reseve for Capital ‐ Buildings NEW $4,475 New reserve line item
560.80 Capital Projects Golf Course ‐20.00%‐$5,000 Less work scheduled to be
performed
Village of Buffalo Grove 245 2014 Adopted Budget
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FY 2013 Est.
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Village of Buffalo Grove 246 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Fund: 190 ‐ Arboretum Golf Fund
Revenues
40 ‐ Charges for Services
445.10 Greens Fees 699,802 760,931 780,000 760,000 760,000
445.15 Power Cart Rental 159,189 193,566 200,000 185,000 180,000
445.20 Pull Cart Rental 768 795 750 850 800
445.30 Memberships & Passes 97,836 11,398 35,000 37,800 40,500
445.35 Merchandise Sales 47,275 44,097 60,000 50,000 50,000
445.36 Coupon Sales 8,573 42,785 35,000 35,825 37,500
445.40 Sales Tax 3,181 3,569 4,800 4,000 4,000
445.50 GPS Income 27,179 244 ‐ ‐ ‐
445.55 Club Rental Fees 3,040 2,976 2,500 2,500 2,500
445.56 Locker Room Rental ‐ 75 200 200 100
445.60 Rental Income Facility 41,340 35,359 55,000 64,000 55,000
445.70 Utility Reimbursement 8,612 639 25,000 25,000 25,000
445.90 Other Revenue 111 1,682 ‐ 2,511 3,000
40 ‐ Charges for Services 1,096,906 1,098,115 1,198,250 1,167,686 1,158,400
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐3.33%
55 ‐ Operating Transfers
460.05 Interfund Transfers In 168,000 217,000 24,060 32,449 ‐
55 ‐ Operating Transfers 168,000 217,000 24,060 32,449 ‐
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐100.00%
Revenues Total 1,264,906 1,315,115 1,222,310 1,200,135 1,158,400
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐5.23%
Village of Buffalo Grove 247 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Department: 84 ‐ Golf
Expenditures
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 362,532 368,063 351,380 335,000 248,957
500.10 Part Time 106,420 120,690 112,000 105,000 154,000
500.15 Seasonal 76,624 87,538 85,500 84,000 75,777
500.35 Overtime 30,879 30,181 30,000 19,000 15,000
500.40 Longevity 4,200 5,800 3,800 3,800 2,800
10 ‐ Salaries 580,655 612,273 582,680 546,800 496,534
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐14.78%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05 Group & Medical Life 49,035 56,502 53,341 53,341 74,000
505.10 Professional Training 379 29 500 2,685 2,500
505.15 Dues & Memberships 2,986 2,455 2,500 1,691 2,000
505.25 Uniform Maintenance ‐ 404 3,000 1,400 3,000
505.26 Uniform Rental 5,719 2,515 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.35 Safety Equipment 240 555 500 534 500
505.45 ICMA Deferred Compensation 2,036 10,165 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.75 Employer's Contribution ‐ FICA ‐ ‐ ‐ 33,902 30,786
505.80
Employer's Contribution ‐
IMRF 113,327 105,040 110,889 71,287 57,795
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 173,722 177,663 170,730 164,840 170,581
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐0.09%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 5,623 5,624 4,000 6,902 5,000
510.03 Postage ‐ ‐ 100 ‐ ‐
510.04 Travel 271 295 500 250 250
510.16 Printing ‐ 673 500 646 700
510.20 Computer Services 2,724 6,772 6,000 5,016 6,000
510.28 Audit Fees ‐ ‐ 1,500 1,500 1,500
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 5,538 10,051 5,000 5,000 5,000
510.49 Supplies ‐ Golf Course 9,821 15,223 15,000 13,000 13,500
510.55 Operating Equip ‐ Department 1,126 1,154 1,000 ‐ ‐
510.70 Merchandise Purchases 51,476 46,397 45,000 45,000 40,000
510.73 Golf Cart Rental 59,044 58,925 60,000 65,000 54,000
510.79 Advertising & Promotions 20,552 16,062 20,000 19,500 15,000
510.82 GPS Expense 60,915 20,858 ‐ ‐ ‐
510.83 Credit Card Fees 22,393 23,423 15,000 15,000 15,000
510.85 State Sales Tax 3,096 3,187 4,500 4,000 4,000
25 ‐ Operating Expenses 242,579 208,644 178,100 180,814 159,950
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐10.19%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium ‐ 10,000 10,000 10,000 265
515.10 Unemployment Insurance 1,600 800 800 800 25,000
Village of Buffalo Grove 248 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
515.15
IRMA Deductible ‐ Workers
Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 57
515.20 IRMA Deductible ‐ Non W/C ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 38
30 ‐ Contractual Services 1,600 10,800 10,800 10,800 25,360
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 134.81%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
535.20 Buildings & Facilities 19,088 22,783 15,000 19,000 15,000
535.35 Golf Course 20,132 19,781 26,000 26,000 25,000
535.40 Irrigation System 3,585 6,510 16,000 13,000 10,000
545.05 Gasoline 19,252 15,064 20,000 20,000 20,000
550.05 Department Equipment 23,298 21,671 16,000 12,000 14,000
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance 85,355 85,809 93,000 90,000 84,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐9.68%
45 ‐ Commodities
530.05 Electricity ‐ Facilities 61,783 50,445 50,000 50,000 50,000
530.20 Gas ‐ Facilities 14,221 19,703 18,000 18,000 19,000
530.45 Chemicals and Fertilizers 92,652 96,360 90,000 90,000 92,000
530.50
Small Equipment Tools &
Hardware 477 373 2,500 1,500 1,500
45 ‐ Commodities 169,133 166,882 160,500 159,500 162,500
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 1.25%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 16 1,263 500 ‐ 500
50 ‐ Other Expenses 16 1,263 500 ‐ 500
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10 Office and Other Equipment ‐ ‐ ‐ 154 200
555.30
Reserve for Capital
Replacement ‐ 24,883 ‐ ‐ 30,000
555.50 Reserve for Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 4,475
560.30 Buildings & Structures ‐ 1,264 1,000 ‐ 1,000
560.80 Golf Course 23,299 23,046 25,000 47,227 20,000
55 ‐ Capital Outlay 23,299 49,192 26,000 47,381 55,675
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 114.13%
Department Total: 84 ‐ Golf 1,276,359 1,312,526 1,222,310 1,200,135 1,155,100
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐5.50%
Expenditures Total 1,276,359 1,312,526 1,222,310 1,200,135 1,155,100
Village of Buffalo Grove 249 2014 Adopted Budget
Water and Sewer Fund
The departmental goals and the staffing summary of the Water and Sewer Fund are included in the Public Works
Department report, Section 5 Corporate Fund Summary and Detail.
For FY 2014, the proposed revenue budget for the Village's Water and Sewer Fund totals $11,494,412 compared to
$10,130,906 for FY 2013, an increase of $1,363,506 or 13.5 percent. When compared to the FY 2012 Estimated
Actual of $8,626,155, the proposed budget increases by 33.3 percent.
Water Fund revenues include building fees, sales of water, investment income and all other revenues.
Building Revenue & Fees: The revenue for development fees are less than a percent of the proposed budget. This
account group takes into consideration anticipated building and development plans. The review incorporates a
conservative, realistic outlook using factors such as economics, current development trends, status relative to the
overall review process of the Village prior to final permitting along with the feasibility of the project assumed by
developers. Total fees are expected to be 9 percent more than the 2013 budget.
Sales of Water: Significant revenue accrues from the metered sale of water along with sanitary sewer treatment
fees due the County of Lake.
There were a series of rate increases adopted by the Village Board on July 9, 2012. The first rate increase is
effective on January 1, 2013. Sales of Water and Village Sewer Use Charges are based on the current metered
consumption rate as adopted by the Village Board ($4.05/1,000 gallons), further allocating the charge at $3.24 and
$.81/1,000 gallons respectively. On January 1, 2014, the combined rate adjusts to $5.26/1,000 gallons. Every
January thereafter the rate is increased by 4 percent. The rate recommendations were the result of the twenty
year proforma analysis. This report will be updated and reviewed annually.
Over the last four years, the consumption of water has decreased by 15 percent. Over the last two years the
decline in usage has moderated. No significant growth in consumption was factored for FY 2014. Overall calendar
2013, consumption is averaging nearly 6,300 gallons/month compared to 7,390 since calendar 1976. The economy
has played a role in water consumption as foreclosures and vacant homes are registering water use. The 2010
Census indicates that the Village’s population is shrinking resulting in fewer system users. From a broader
perspective, the Village’s efforts towards water conservation, the maturity of the community, the use of native
plantings, and more efficient appliances have all played a significant role in the decline in the amount of water
consumed.
The last line item of significance is Lake County Sanitary Sewer Treatment Fees. Lake County residents pay
$4/1,000 gallons of water metered for sanitary sewer treatment. The rate is set by the County of Lake. The Village
of Buffalo Grove bills on behalf of the county to save administrative costs. Cook County residents pay for sanitary
sewer treatment through a property tax levied by the Greater Water Reclamation District of Chicago.
Village of Buffalo Grove 250 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Fund: 170 ‐ Water & Sewer Fund
Revenues
30 ‐ Permits
435.75 Water Connection Fees 3,550 3,550 1,500 6,777 1,500
435.76
Lake County Sewer Tap
On Fees 34,150 51,000 25,000 21,000 25,000
435.77
Village Sewer Tap On
Fees 600 900 500 500 500
435.78 Water Meter Sales 3,132 9,998 4,000 5,500 7,500
435.79
System Improvement
Fees 7,290 11,915 7,500 7,766 7,500
435.80
Sewer T.V. Inspection
Fees ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
30 - Permits 48,722 77,363 38,500 41,543 42,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 9.09%
40 ‐ Charges for Services
441.05 Sales of Water Resident 2,993,763 3,077,087 4,309,200 4,196,676 5,455,679
441.15 Debt Service Charge 403,585 381,563 402,000 125,677 ‐
441.20 Penalties 88,178 49,261 29,000 90,000 90,000
441.30 Construction Water 954 502 750 ‐ 750
441.60 Fees ‐ Turn On ‐ 625 ‐ 350 1,500
442.05 Village Sewer Resident 687,533 774,512 1,077,300 961,419 1,249,845
443.00
Lake County Sanitary
Sewer Fees 3,559,265 3,103,958 3,200,000 3,193,240 3,200,000
40 - Charges for Services 7,733,278 7,387,508 9,018,250 8,567,362 9,997,774
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 10.86%
45 ‐ Interest Income
450.05 Savings 944 149 400 250 250
450.10 Investment Pool 109 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
450.15 Money Market (31) 5 50 ‐ ‐
450.20 CD's 32,589 21,883 20,000 12,000 12,000
450.25 Securities 7,960 6,536 5,000 5,000 5,000
45 - Interest Income 41,571 28,573 25,450 17,250 17,250
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget ‐32.22%
50 ‐ Miscellaneous Revenue
465.65 Grants ‐ ‐ 437,388 ‐ 437,388
465.90 Miscellaneous Income 45,332 83,574 611,318 ‐ 1,000,000
50 - Miscellaneous Revenue 45,332 83,574 1,048,706 - 1,437,388
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 37.06%
Village of Buffalo Grove 251 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
55 ‐ Operating Transfers
460.05 Interfund Transfers In ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
55 - Operating Transfers ---- -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 0.00%
Revenues Total 7,868,903 7,577,017 10,130,906 8,626,155 11,494,412
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 13.46%
Village of Buffalo Grove 252 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Expenditures
Department: 55 ‐ Public Works
Division: 35 ‐ Water
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 636,213 686,833 576,520 576,520 604,585
500.35 Overtime 53,332 50,673 51,288 53,933 50,065
500.40 Longevity 6,110 6,110 5,360 5,360 4,560
10 - Salaries 695,655 743,615 633,168 635,813 659,210
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 4.11%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05
Group & Medical
Life 88,870 98,384 120,406 120,406 151,000
505.10
Professional
Training 215 172 3,000 3,000 3,000
505.15
Dues &
Memberships 364 448 894 894 894
505.20 Clothing Allowance 994 1,045 2,060 2,060 2,060
505.25
Uniform
Maintenance ‐ 433 2,169 2,169 2,169
505.26 Uniform Rental 2,555 1,605 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.35 Safety Equipment 3,557 1,677 6,900 6,900 6,900
505.45
ICMA Deferred
Compensation 1,750 881 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.80
Employer's
Contribution ‐ IMRF 154,380 137,728 154,033 154,033 140,741
15 - Taxes and Benefits 252,685 242,373 289,462 289,462 306,764
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 5.98%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 4,350 6,071 7,536 8,694 7,536
510.10
Maintenance
Contracts 45,718 61,952 89,765 89,765 89,765
510.12 Equipment Rental 304 ‐ 1,018 1,018 1,018
510.16 Printing 228 412 4,000 4,000 4,000
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 413 365 450 450 450
510.50 Supplies ‐ All Other 1,759 746 2,800 2,800 2,800
510.55
Operating Equip ‐
Department ‐ ‐ 6,000 6,000 6,000
510.83 Credit Card Fees ‐ ‐ ‐ 93 100
510.90
Northwest Water
Commission 1,349,085 1,288,449 1,382,005 1,472,341 1,822,005
25 - Operating Expenses 1,401,857 1,357,996 1,493,574 1,585,161 1,933,674
Percent Change 2014 vs.2013
Budget 29.47%
Village of Buffalo Grove 253 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium 137,702 (47,575) 129,942 129,942 46,868
515.10
Unemployment
Insurance 2,560 1,280 1,600 1,600 1,600
515.51
IRMA Deductible ‐
Workers Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 10,043
515.20
IRMA Deductible ‐
Non Workers Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 6,695
30 - Contractual Services 140,262 (46,295)131,542 131,542 65,206
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget ‐50.43%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
535.05
Sidewalks, Curbs, &
Bikeways 12,186 ‐ 25,000 25,000 25,000
535.20
Buildings &
Facilities 207 (33,066) 70,000 70,000 70,000
540.05 Well Equipment 3,691 3,757 10,000 10,000 10,000
540.10 Pumping Stations 208 327,047 5,000 5,000 5,000
540.15
Watermains &
Services 13,525 39,645 16,000 16,798 16,000
540.20 Reservoirs 722 30,089 5,000 5,000 5,000
540.25 Water Meters 7,316 ‐ 14,000 14,000 14,000
540.30 Hydrants & Valves 9,629 28,069 20,000 20,000 20,000
545.05 Gasoline 7,413 7,893 8,416 8,901 8,416
545.10 Diesel Fuel 12,455 12,398 14,842 13,763 14,842
545.15 Automotive Parts 12,553 7,960 12,146 11,184 12,146
545.20 Garage Labor 31,196 26,890 37,860 33,938 37,860
545.25 Lubricants ‐ ‐ 944 5,723 944
545.40
Contractual Auto
Services 8,429 2,862 4,162 2,382 4,162
550.05
Department
Equipment 5,950 13,943 16,000 1,600 1,600
550.10 Radios ‐ ‐ 500 500 500
40 - Repairs and
Maintenance 125,480 467,487 259,870 243,789 245,470
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget ‐5.54%
45 ‐ Commodities
530.15
Electricity ‐ Water &
Sewer 211,373 80,060 230,000 230,000 230,000
530.30
Gas ‐ Water &
Sewer 3,588 5,109 3,000 1,359 3,159
530.45
Chemicals and
Fertilizers 4,306 4,080 5,220 5,220 5,220
530.50
Small Equipment
Tools & Hardware 987 759 1,600 1,600 1,600
530.60 Water Sample 10,995 13,249 25,360 25,360 25,360
Village of Buffalo Grove 254 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Analysis
530.65
Water Meter
Purchases 30,935 29,220 43,000 43,000 43,000
45 - Commodities 262,184 132,477 308,180 306,539 308,339
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 0.05%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 1,624 104 ‐ ‐ ‐
800 Depreciation 1,037,357 1,067,439 ‐ ‐ ‐
50 - Other Expenses 1,038,981 1,067,543 -- -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.10
Office and Other
Equipment ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
555.30
Reserve for Capital
Replacement ‐ 1,046 54,255 54,255 54,255
555.40
Reserve for
Technology ‐ ‐ 1,500 1,500 1,500
555.50
Reserve for
Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 6,265
560.60 Water System 79,070 13,562 1,025,000 1,025,000 2,810,800
55 - Capital Outlay 79,070 14,608 1,080,755 1,080,755 2,872,820
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 165.82%
60 ‐ Debt Service
565.10 Principal ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
565.20 Interest ‐ ‐ 6,010 6,010 6,010
565.60
Northwest Water
Service 429,428 440,163 440,163 440,163 ‐
60 - Debt Service 429,428 440,163 446,173 446,173 6,010
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget ‐98.65%
65 ‐ Other Financing Uses
570.10 Corporate Fund 705,000 705,000 765,000 765,000 765,000
570.20 Debt Service Fund 200,000 200,000 180,000 180,000 180,000
65 - Other Financing Uses 905,000 905,000 945,000 945,000 945,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 0.00%
Division Total: 35 - Water 5,330,602 5,324,967 5,587,724 5,664,234 7,342,493
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 31.40%
Village of Buffalo Grove 255 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Division: 36 ‐ Sewer
10 ‐ Salaries
500.05 Full Time 232,874 205,149 287,062 287,062 270,043
500.35 Overtime 25,897 24,123 12,264 16,000 12,144
500.40 Longevity 1,434 1,434 2,633 2,833 2,733
10 ‐ Salaries 260,205 230,707 301,959 305,895 284,920
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget ‐5.64%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.05
Group & Medical
Life 90,513 105,736 102,196 102,196 75,500
505.10
Professional
Training 160 346 400 300 400
505.15
Dues &
Memberships ‐ 120 100 70 70
505.20 Clothing Allowance 549 443 701 650 701
505.25
Uniform
Maintenance ‐ 238 1,141 ‐ ‐
505.26 Uniform Rental 1,236 592 ‐ 1,141 1,141
505.35 Safety Equipment 2,513 1,353 7,780 7,000 7,780
505.45
ICMA Deferred
Compensation 272 137 ‐ ‐ ‐
505.80
Employer's
Contribution ‐ IMRF 52,472 42,957 62,490 62,490 62,490
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits 147,715 151,922 174,808 173,847 148,082
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget ‐15.29%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.02 Telephone 16,096 17,431 15,721 15,000 16,679
510.10
Maintenance
Contracts 14,181 15,824 23,112 20,000 23,112
510.12 Equipment Rental 239 ‐ 433 300 200
510.40 Supplies ‐ Office 393 300 450 450 450
510.50 Supplies ‐ All Other 3,373 3,017 3,500 3,250 3,500
510.55
Operating Equip ‐
Department 5,425 247 7,500 7,500 7,500
25 - Operating Expenses 39,707 36,818 50,716 46,500 51,441
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 1.43%
30 ‐ Contractual Services
515.05 IRMA Premium 64,927 (9,071) 41,648 41,648 30,093
515.10
Unemployment
Insurance 1,280 640 800 800 800
515.51 IRMA Deductible ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 6,449
Village of Buffalo Grove 256 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Workers Comp
515.20
IRMA Deductible ‐
Non Workers Comp ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 4,299
30 ‐ Contractual Services 66,207 (8,431) 42,448 42,448 41,641
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget ‐1.90%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
540.35
Storm and Sanitary
Sewers 2,300 97,986 4,000 4,000 4,000
540.40 Lift Stations 19,832 42,843 14,200 14,000 14,200
545.05 Gasoline 3,488 3,529 3,066 2,948 3,066
545.10 Diesel Fuel 9,807 8,713 9,338 10,182 9,338
545.15 Automotive Parts 4,187 4,463 5,264 1,736 5,264
545.20 Garage Labor 12,916 11,226 14,313 5,303 14,313
545.25 Lubricants ‐ ‐ 649 1,044 649
545.40
Contractual Auto
Services 2,018 1,401 1,552 1,981 1,552
550.05
Department
Equipment 4,248 3,495 6,200 6,000 6,200
550.10 Radios ‐ ‐ 200 200 200
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance 58,796 173,657 58,782 47,394 58,782
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 0.00%
45 ‐ Commodities
530.15
Electricity ‐ Water &
Sewer 50,412 18,308 45,000 45,000 45,000
530.50
Small Equipment
Tools & Hardware 389 644 1,500 1,300 1,500
530.70
Lake County Tap‐On
Fees 47,600 95,600 40,000 40,000 40,000
530.75
Lake County
Sanitary Sewer Fees 3,598,936 3,224,912 3,200,000 3,193,240 3,200,000
45 ‐ Commodities 3,697,337 3,339,464 3,286,500 3,279,540 3,286,500
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 0.00%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
50 ‐ Other Expenses ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Capital Outlay
555.30
Reserve for Capital
Replacement ‐ ‐ 26,044 26,044 26,044
555.40 Reserve for ‐ ‐ 1,350 1,350 1,350
Village of Buffalo Grove 257 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Technology
555.50
Reserve for
Buildings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 3,580
560.70 Sewer System 97,913 440,306 950,000 950,000 540,000
55 ‐ Capital Outlay 97,913 440,306 977,394 977,394 570,974
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget ‐41.58%
60 ‐ Debt Service
565.10 Principal ‐ ‐ 17,427 ‐ ‐
565.20 Interest ‐ ‐ 9,864 ‐ ‐
60 - Debt Service --27,291 - -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget ‐100.00%
Division Total: 36 ‐ Sewer 4,367,880 4,364,443 4,919,898 4,873,018 4,442,340
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget ‐9.71%
Department Total: 55 ‐ Public
Works 9,698,482 9,689,410 10,507,622 10,537,252 11,784,833
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013
Budget 12.16%
Village of Buffalo Grove 258 2014 Adopted Budget
Refuse Fund
The Refuse Fund was established as required by the project use agreement between the Village and the Solid
Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC). The Fund accounts for all user fees collected by the Village on
behalf of the Agency for transfer and waste disposal services. The budget is based on the FY 2014‐2015
commitment by the Village of an estimated 16,240 tons of refuse to be processed at a rate of $57.53/ton.
On April 16, 2012 the Village Board approved a five year contract with Waste Management. The negotiated rates
are fixed during the duration of the contract. The effective rates are noted below.
Column1 Single Family Multi‐Family
Solid Waste Collection with Cart $7.61 $7.54
Recycling Collection with Cart $3.20 1.85*
Landscape Collection without Cart $3.00 ‐
Additional weekly service $4.25* $4.25*
Tipping Fee $5.65 $4.50
Total ‐ 1 Collection per Week $19.46 $12.04
Total ‐ 2 Collections per Week $23.71 NA
The tipping fee is charged by the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) and is administered
outside of the Waste Management contract.
* Optional service
Village of Buffalo Grove 259 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Expenditures
Fund: 200 ‐ Refuse Fund
Revenues
50 ‐ Miscellaneous Revenue
465.55 SWANCC User Fees 1,036,872 1,050,386 1,041,217 1,020,000 1,020,000
50 ‐ Miscellaneous Revenue 1,036,872 1,050,386 1,041,217 1,020,000 1,020,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐2.04%
Revenues Total 1,036,872 1,050,386 1,041,217 1,020,000 1,020,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐2.04%
Department: 86 ‐ Refuse
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.35 SWANCC User Fees 935,365 874,367 934,285 936,000 936,000
50 ‐ Other Expenses 935,365 874,367 934,285 936,000 936,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.18%
65 ‐ Other Financing Uses
570.10 Corporate Fund ‐ ‐ ‐ 50,000 50,000
65 ‐ Other Financing Uses ‐ ‐ ‐ 50,000 50,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
Expenditures Total 935,365 874,367 934,285 986,000 986,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 5.54%
Village of Buffalo Grove 260 2014 Adopted Budget
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Police Pension Fund
The Police Pension Fund provides retirement, disability and survivor benefits for all sworn police personnel. The
defined benefit pension plan is in conformance with Illinois State Statutes under the oversight of the Illinois
Division of Insurance. Employees contribute 9.91 percent of their annual salary to the Police Pension Fund.
Standards have been established regarding investment returns and salary increases in order to actuarially
determine annual employer contribution levels. In 2012, the Village changed the annual benchmark for investment
returns from 7.5 percent to 7 percent. The annual salary increase assumption remains at 5 percent.
The Police Pension Board has invested about 55 percent of its investment portfolio in equity related instruments
(mutual funds and separate stocks) and 45 percent in fixed income investments (money market funds, certificates
of deposit, treasury bonds and government agencies).
The Police Pension’s rate of return for the last fiscal year was 7.1 percent.
The 2014 budget includes pensions for 40 annuitants. 35 are traditional retirements, two are disability pensions,
two are surviving spouses, and one deferred pensioner.
Performance Activities and Measures
2012 Actual 2013 Estimate 2014 Projected
Unfunded Liability
(in thousands) $ 20,027 $ 21,500 $ 22,900
Assets (in thousands) $ 48,533 $ 52,500 $ 56,500
Percent Funded 68.59% 71.08% 73.40%
Number of Active
Participants 66 66 66
Number of Inactive
Participants 36 38 40
Departmental Staffing
No full time or part time employees are assigned to this program.
Village of Buffalo Grove 263 2014 Adopted Budget
Revenue
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Fund: 220 ‐ Police Pension Fund
Revenues
45 ‐ Interest Income
450.05 Savings 4,867 4,768 ‐ ‐ ‐
450.10 Investment Pool 613 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
450.15 Money Market 247 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
450.25 Securities 69,381 355,943 36,000 35,000 ‐
450.30
Amortization ‐Security
Disc/Prem 82,689 195,982 ‐ ‐ ‐
450.35
Gain/Loss Security
Transaction 1,464,275 555,272 ‐ ‐ ‐
450.40 Annuity Gain/Loss 54,208 2,210,282 1,000,000 1,400,000 1,586,846
450.45 Stock Dividend 334,623 119,172 200,000 150,000 200,000
45 - Interest Income 2,010,903 3,441,418 1,236,000 1,585,000 1,786,846
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 44.57%
50 ‐ Miscellaneous Revenue
465.40 Pension Contributions ‐ ER 812,363 672,100 589,102 589,102 565,000
50 - Miscellaneous Revenue 812,363 672,100 589,102 589,102 565,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐4.09%
55 ‐ Operating Transfers
460.05 Interfund Transfers In 2,201,593 2,216,991 2,198,690 2,198,690 2,088,000
55 - Operating Transfers 2,201,593 2,216,991 2,198,690 2,198,690 2,088,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐5.03%
Revenues Total 5,024,859 6,330,509 4,023,792 4,372,792 4,439,846
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 10.34%
Expense
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Expenditures
Department: 88 ‐ Police Pension
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.55 Survivor Pension ‐ Police ‐ 28,309 95,281 95,281 98,533
505.60 Pension Payment ‐ Police 1,732,780 1,996,634 2,062,206 2,140,000 2,403,820
505.65 Disability Payment ‐ Police 89,528 89,528 89,528 89,528 89,528
15 - Taxes and Benefits 1,822,308 2,114,471 2,247,015 2,324,809 2,591,881
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 15.35%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 18,627 114,376 32,000 35,000 35,000
580.40 Investment Fees 126,431 41,891 110,000 115,000 115,000
50 - Other Expenses 145,058 156,268 142,000 150,000 150,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 5.63%
Expenditures Total 1,967,366 2,270,739 2,389,015 2,474,809 2,741,881
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 14.77%
Village of Buffalo Grove 264 2014 Adopted Budget
Firefighters Pension Fund
The Firefighters Pension Fund provides retirement, disability and survivor benefits for all sworn fire personnel. The
defined benefit pension plan is in conformance with Illinois State Statutes under the oversight of the Illinois
Division of Insurance. Employees contribute 9.455 percent of their annual salary to the Firefighter Pension Fund.
Standards have been established regarding investment returns and salary increases in order to actuarially
determine annual employer contribution levels. In 2012, the Village changed the annual benchmark for investment
returns from 7.5 percent to 7 percent. The annual salary increase assumption remains at 5 percent.
The Firefighters Pension Board has invested about 55 percent of its investment portfolio in equity related
instruments (mutual funds and separate stocks) and 45 percent in fixed income investments (money market funds,
certificates of deposit, treasury bonds and government agencies).
The Firefighters Pension’s rate of return for the last fiscal year was 8.77 percent.
The 2014 budget includes pensions for 31 annuitants. 28 are traditional retirements, three are disability pensions
and one surviving spouses.
Performance Activities and Measures
2012 Actual 2013 Estimate 2014 Projected
Unfunded Liability
(in thousands) $ 23,074 $ 24,000 $ 26,000
Assets (in thousands) $ 40,124 $ 44,124 $ 48,124
Percent Funded 63.68% 65.40% 67.40%
Number of Active
Participants 59 59 59
Number of Inactive
Participants 25 27 31
Departmental Staffing
No full time or part time employees are assigned to this program.
Village of Buffalo Grove 265 2014 Adopted Budget
Revenue
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
EstActuals
FY 2014
Budget
Fund: 230 ‐ Fire Pension Fund
Revenues
45 ‐ Interest Income
450.05 Savings 2,299 3,219 250 200 ‐
450.15 Money Market 31 ‐ 20 50 50
450.20 CD's 211,212 466,495 150,000 100,000 35,000
450.25 Securities 34,575 ‐ 50,000 200,000 200,000
450.35
Gain/Loss Security
Transaction 362,377 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
450.40 Annuity Gain/Loss 14,376 2,859,919 945,000 1,200,000 1,500,000
450.50 Fixed Income ‐ 94,451 ‐ ‐ ‐
45 - Interest Income 624,870 3,424,084 1,145,270 1,500,250 1,735,050
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 51.50%
50 ‐ Miscellaneous Revenue
465.40 Pension Contributions ‐ ER 505,291 505,408 512,230 512,230 494,995
50 - Miscellaneous Revenue 505,291 505,408 512,230 512,230 494,995
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐3.36%
55 ‐ Operating Transfers
460.05 Interfund Transfers In 2,033,998 2,026,299 2,103,943 2,103,943 2,174,632
55 - Operating Transfers 2,033,998 2,026,299 2,103,943 2,103,943 2,174,632
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 3.36%
Revenues Total 3,164,159 5,955,791 3,761,443 4,116,423 4,404,677
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 17.10%
Expense
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
EstActuals
FY 2014
Budget
Expenditures
Department: 89 ‐ Fire Pension
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.56 Survivor Pension ‐ Fire ‐ 72,654 81,490 81,490 81,490
505.61 Pension Payment ‐ Fire 753,846 1,083,569 1,384,423 1,386,000 1,506,453
505.66 Disability Payment ‐ Fire 212,093 70,210 95,156 95,156 155,888
505.71 Pension Refund ‐ Fire 45,192 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
15 - Taxes and Benefits 1,011,131 1,226,434 1,561,069 1,562,646 1,743,831
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 11.71%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses 79,094 101,424 65,000 70,000 70,000
580.40 Investment Fees ‐ 87,052 48,000 50,000 50,000
50 - Other Expenses 79,094 188,476 113,000 120,000 120,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 6.19%
Expenditures Total 1,090,225 1,414,910 1,674,069 1,682,646 1,863,831
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 11.34%
Village of Buffalo Grove 266 2014 Adopted Budget
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Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
The Village’s Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) provides for the funding of employer contributions for FICA
(Social Security), Medicare for those employees that participate in that program only, and the Illinois Municipal
Retirement Fund retirement and disability programs. All expenditures represented the Village’s obligation to
contribute for employee retirement and disability costs.
In 2011, the Illinois Pension Code was amended to create a Tier II pension classification for all IMRF eligible
employees hired after January 1, 2011. The impact of the legislation was to cap the maximum level of earnings, for
pension purposes, to the FICA limit, with statutory increases to the limit on an annual basis and tied to the
consumer price index. Other changes included reducing inflationary growth for retirement distributions and
increasing the age for retirement without any early retirement reductions.
The tax rate for 2014 is 6.2 percent for all FICA eligible wages up to $113,700 and 1.45 percent for all wages for
employees participating in the Medicare system. The Village’s obligation to IMRF is 13.70 percent of total wages
for Tier I employees with wages being capped for Tier II employees at $ 108,882.
As of 12/31/2012, IMRF is 72.10 percent funded with the value of assets at $20.2 million and an unfunded liability
of $7.8 million.
In 2014, this fund will be closed and all activity of the fund will be allocated to the General Fund. The purpose for
the change is to more accurately reflect the actual cost of providing department services. A significant component
of those expenses are employer pension costs.
Village of Buffalo Grove 269 2014 Adopted Budget
Revenue
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Fund: 110 ‐ IMRF/Social Security Fund
Revenues
10 ‐ Property Taxes
400.30 FICA Levy ‐ Cook County 394,358 202,626 369,463 369,463 ‐
400.31 FICA Levy ‐ Lake County 1,173,400 531,633 1,231,330 1,231,330 ‐
400.32 IMRF Levy ‐ Cook County ‐165,171 ‐ ‐ ‐
400.33 IMRF Levy ‐ Lake County ‐687,557 ‐ ‐ ‐
10 - Property Taxes 1,567,758 1,586,987 1,600,793 1,600,793 -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐100.00%
45 ‐ Interest Income
450.10 Investment Pool ‐‐50 ‐ ‐
45 - Interest Income --50 - -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐100.00%
Revenues Total 1,567,758 1,586,987 1,600,843 1,600,793 -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐100.00%
Expense
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Expenditures
Department: 80 ‐ IMRF/ Social Security
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.75 Employer's Contribution ‐ FICA 404,701 453,551 425,465 425,000 ‐
505.80 Employer's Contribution ‐ IMRF 813,074 870,406 904,189 905,000 ‐
505.85
Employer's Contribution
Medicare 252,070 268,556 257,096 256,500 ‐
15 - Taxes and Benefits 1,469,845 1,592,512 1,586,750 1,586,500 -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐100.00%
Expenditures Total 1,469,845 1,592,512 1,586,750 1,586,500 -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐100.00%
Village of Buffalo Grove 270 2014 Adopted Budget
Parking Lot Fund
The Parking Lot Fund provides for the accounting of both revenues and expenditures related to the Village’s
operation of the commuter station parking lot at the Canadian National/METRA site. Rates for daily parking are
$1.75/day. The Village offers a bi‐monthly prepaid parking pass for $60. This fee was increased in 2014 from $50
matching the rate charged in 2004. The trend of commuters opting for the parking pass is budgeted to continue in
2014 with the total relative number of commuters remaining close to 2013 numbers. Fluctuations in fuel costs
and/or employment factors will affect revenue performance.
Expenditures are based on projections for maintenance for the parking lot and commuter station. The largest
obligation is for a land lease from Commonwealth Edison. There is an additional contract with PACE that requires
the Village to pay a percentage of revenue to PACE for vehicles parked in the PACE owned area of the parking lot.
A significant capital acquisition is budgeted to occur in 2014. An automated fare box system will be installed
replacing the current antiquated manual system. Commuters will benefit from the ease of payment and additional
options to pay (cash or credit – in person or on line) and the Village will benefit from improved efficiencies in
enforcement.
Village of Buffalo Grove 271 2014 Adopted Budget
Revenue
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Fund: 120 ‐ Metra Parking Lot Fund
Revenues
35 ‐ Fines and Fees
455.70 Daily Metra 108,577 30,472 52,000 50,000 55,000
455.75 Parking Passes 49,592 119,149 106,000 102,000 120,000
35 - Fines and Fees 158,169 149,621 158,000 152,000 175,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 10.76%
50 ‐ Miscellaneous Revenue
465.20 Facility Rental 1,053 1,655 1,320 1,100 1,100
465.90 Miscellaneous Income ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
50 - Miscellaneous Revenue 1,053 1,655 1,320 1,100 1,100
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐16.67%
Revenues Total 159,222 151,276 159,320 153,100 176,100
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 10.53%
Village of Buffalo Grove 272 2014 Adopted Budget
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013
Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Expenditures
Department: 81 ‐ Metra Parking
10 ‐ Salaries
500.10 Part Time 12,231 11,990 12,444 12,444 ‐
10 - Salaries 12,231 11,990 12,444 12,444 -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐100.00%
15 ‐ Taxes and Benefits
505.75
Employer's Contribution
‐ FICA ‐ 25 771 ‐ ‐
505.85
Employer's Contribution
Medicare ‐ ‐ 180 ‐ ‐
15 - Taxes and Benefits -25 951 - -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐100.00%
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.10 Maintenance Contracts 478 409 500 500 500
510.50 Supplies ‐ All Other 1,813 523 2,500 3,155 ‐
510.92 Lease Payments 111,725 113,960 118,518 116,239 118,518
510.95 Pace Fees 15,148 17,380 14,000 14,500 14,500
25 - Operating Expenses 129,164 132,272 135,518 134,394 133,518
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐1.48%
40 ‐ Repairs and Maintenance
535.20 Buildings & Facilities 1,054 643 1,250 4,000 70,000
535.25 Parking Lots ‐ ‐ 750 ‐ 750
535.30 Parkway Trees ‐ ‐ 500 ‐ 500
40 - Repairs and Maintenance 1,054 643 2,500 4,000 71,250
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 2750.00%
45 ‐ Commodities
530.05 Electricity ‐ Facilities 14,161 7,521 13,800 13,800 13,800
530.10 Electricity ‐ Street Lights ‐ ‐ 1,000 1,000 1,000
530.20 Gas ‐ Facilities 1,818 651 1,820 1,600 1,600
45 - Commodities 15,979 8,172 16,620 16,400 16,400
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐1.32%
50 ‐ Other Expenses
580.05 All Other Expenses ‐ 215 200 500 250
50 - Other Expenses -215 200 500 250
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 25.00%
65 ‐ Other Financing Uses
570.10 Operating Transfer ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 12,000
50 - Other Expenses ---- 12,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
Expenditures Total 158,428 153,318 168,233 167,738 233,418
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 38.75%
Village of Buffalo Grove 273 2014 Adopted Budget
Facilities Development Debt Service Fund
The Facilities Development Debt Service Fund provides for the payment of principal, interest and fiscal agent fees
on corporate purpose general obligation bonds. All bonds were issued to fund various capital development and
construction projects in the Village. As of January 1, 2014, the Village has $11.66 million in outstanding general
obligation debt with an average interest rate of 2.73 percent. Property taxes will be levied as the primary funding
source for the annual principal and interest payments. In addition, the Village has established a $6 million line of
credit to address both the replacement of nearly 6,300 Village owner ash trees and water system improvements.
The Village Board has adopted a policy that governs debt issuance. As tenets of that policy (1) no debt financing
will be used to finance current expenditures, (2) capital projects will not be financed beyond their useful lives, (3)
total outstanding general obligation debt will not exceed the amount allowed non‐home rule municipalities and (4)
pay‐as‐you‐go financing is the preferred method of financing.
The Village’s bond rating was upgraded in 2010 to AAA by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investor Services and
the Village affirmed that rating in 2012 for existing as well as new debt.
Performance Activities and Measures
2012 Actual 2013 Estimated 2014 Projected
Village’s Equalized Assessed
Valuation (in millions) 1,774 1,685 1,601
Debt Per Capita $166.69 $280.99 $254.24
Village of Buffalo Grove 274 2014 Adopted Budget
Revenue
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013 Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Fund: 140 ‐Debt Service Fund
Revenues
10 ‐ Property Taxes
400.40 ‐ Lake County 858,446 728,398 722,045 722,045 693,444
400.41 ‐ Cook County 260,166 219,471 216,651 216,651 208,069
10 - Property Taxes 1,118,612 947,869 938,696 938,696 901,513
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐3.96%
45 ‐ Interest Income
450.05 Savings ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
450.10 Investment Pool ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
45 - Interest Income - - - - -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
50 ‐ Miscellaneous Revenue
465.90 Miscellaneous Income (283) ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
50 - Miscellaneous Revenue (283) - - - -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
55 ‐ Operating Transfers
460.05 Interfund Transfers In 200,000 200,000 400,000 400,000 180,000
55 - Operating Transfers 200,000 200,000 400,000 400,000 180,000
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐55.00%
Revenues Total 1,318,329 1,147,869 1,338,696 1,338,696 1,081,513
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐19.21%
Expenses
Description
FY 2011
Actual
FY 2012
Actual
FY 2013
Budget
FY 2013 Est.
Actuals
FY 2014
Budget
Expenditures
Department: 85 ‐ Debt
25 ‐ Operating Expenses
510.04 Travel 175 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
25 - Operating Expenses 175 - - - -
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget 0.00%
60 ‐ Debt Service
565.10 Principal 1,055,000 833,695 940,000 940,000 790,000
565.20 Interest 245,833 305,000 400,000 381,300 311,513
565.30 Paying Agent Fees 2,247 2,190 2,000 4,500 4,500
60 - Debt Service 1,303,080 1,140,885 1,342,000 1,325,800 1,106,013
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐17.58%
Expenditures Total 1,303,080 1,140,885 1,342,000 1,325,800 1,106,013
Percent Change 2014 vs. 2013 Budget ‐17.58%
Village of Buffalo Grove 275 2014 Adopted Budget
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ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SCHEDULE
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT REFERENCE
Municipal
Commuter Station
parking lot fees
Daily fee ‐ $1.75 BGMC 3.52 (Ord. No. 2009‐72,
§ 1, 11‐2‐2009)
Citation and
Compliance
Violations
The violation described on the citation may be settled in the
amount set forth in the Table of Settlement Amounts in
Section 10.18.040 of this Chapter, as follows:
SEE CITATION LIST BELOW
BGMC 10.18(Ord. No. 2009‐66,
§ 2, 10‐5‐2009)
Vehicle Seizure
and Impoundment
$500.00 to the Village and all applicable towing and storage
fees are paid to the towing agent.
BGMC 10.20(Ord. No. 2013‐71,
§ 1, 10‐21‐2013)
Parking
Citation
Municipal Code
Section or Title or
Vehicle Code
Section
Actual Fee Fee If Not Paid
After 10 Days If Fee Goes to Collection
Failure to Pay
Daily Parking Fee‐
Metra
3.52.020 $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Resident Parking
Only Violation‐
Metra
3.52.040 $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Failure to Pay
Daily Parking Fee‐
Township
3.52.055 $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Parking—After 2
inch Snow 10.08.010 $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Abandoned Auto
Over 7 Days BG 4‐101E.1 $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Parking on
Parkway or
Median
BG‐11‐1303.C.1. $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Village of Buffalo Grove 279 2014 Adopted Budget
Parking—Blocking
Driveway BG‐11‐1303.C.2.b $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Parking in Posted
Fire Lane BG‐11‐1303.C.2.c. $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Parking on Street 2
am to 6 am BG‐11‐1308.1. $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Selling Vehicle on
Street BG‐11‐1311 $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Handicapped Zone
Parking IVC‐5/11‐1301.3 $250.00 $300.00 $350.00
Parking—Blocking
Sidewalk
IVC‐5/11‐
1303.(a).1.b. $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Parking—Within
15 feet of Fire
Hydrant
IVC‐5/11‐
1303.(a).2.b. $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Parking—Within
20 feet of
Crosswalk
IVC‐5/11‐
1303.(a).2.c. $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Parking—Within
30 feet of Traffic
Control Device
IVC‐5/11‐
1303.(a).2.d. $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Parking Where
Prohibited
IVC‐5/11‐
1303.(a).3.b. $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Parking in Loading
Zone
IVC‐5/11‐
1303.(a).3.b. $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Parking over 12
inches from Curb IVC‐5/11‐1304.a. $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Parking ‐ Left
Wheels to Curb IVC‐5/11‐1304.a. $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Improper
Recreational
Vehicle Parking
17.36.030 $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Miscellaneous
Traffic Code
Violations
IVC‐5/1‐100 et seq. $25.00 $50.00 $75.00
Village of Buffalo Grove 280 2014 Adopted Budget
Animals
Citation
Municipal Code
Section or Title or
Vehicle Code
Section
Actual Fee Fee If Not Paid
After 10 Days If Fee Goes to Collection
No Rabies
Vaccination ‐ 1st
Violation
6.12.010 $50.00 $55.00 $75.00
No Rabies
Vaccination ‐ 2nd
Violation
6.12.010 $75.00 $80.00 $100.00
No Rabies
Vaccination ‐ 3rd
Violation
6.12.010 $100.00 $105.00 $125.00
No Dog or Cat
License 6.12.020 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Failure to Remove
Excrement ‐ 1st
Violation
6.12.060 $50.00 $55.00 $75.00
Failure to Remove
Excrement ‐ 2nd
Violation
6.12.060 $75.00 $80.00 $100.00
Failure to Remove
Excrement ‐ 3rd
Violation
6.12.060 $100.00 $105.00 $125.00
Dog or Cat at Large
‐ 1st Violation 6.12.070 $50.00 $55.00 $75.00
Dog or Cat at Large
‐ 2nd Violation 6.12.070 $75.00 $80.00 $100.00
Dog or Cat at Large
‐ 3rd Violation 6.12.070 $100.00 $105.00 $125.00
Excessive Number
of Animals ‐ 1st
Violation
6.12.080 $50.00 $55.00 $75.00
Excessive Number
of Animals ‐ 2nd
Violation
6.12.080 $75.00 $80.00 $100.00
Excessive Number
of Animals ‐ 3rd
Violation
6.12.080 $100.00 $105.00 $125.00
Village of Buffalo Grove 281 2014 Adopted Budget
Prohibited Animal
‐ 1st Violation 6.12.090 $50.00 $55.00 $75.00
Prohibited Animal
‐ 2nd Violation 6.12.090 $75.00 $80.00 $100.00
Prohibited Animal
‐ 3rd Violation 6.12.090 $100.00 $105.00 $125.00
Excessive Dog
Barking ‐ 1st
Violation
6.12.150.D $50.00 $55.00 $75.00
Excessive Dog
Barking ‐ 2nd
Violation
6.12.150.D $75.00 $80.00 $100.00
Excessive Dog
Barking ‐ 3rd
Violation
6.12.150.D $100.00 $105.00 $125.00
Miscellaneous
Citation
Municipal Code
Section or Title or
Vehicle Code
Section
Actual Fee Fee If Not Paid
After 10 Days If Fee Goes to Collection
Garbage‐Out Too
Early 8.20.070 $20.00 $25.00 $45.00
Garbage‐
Unsecured 8.20.090 $20.00 $25.00 $45.00
Illegal
Dumping/Burning 8.20.100 $50.00 $55.00 $75.00
Weeds in Excess of
12 Inches 8.32.010. $50.00 $55.00 $75.00
Grass in Excess of
6 Inches 8.32.010.B $50.00 $55.00 $75.00
No Valid Alarm
Permit 9.04.020 $20.00 $45.00 $45.00
Village of Buffalo Grove 282 2014 Adopted Budget
Smoking in
Enclosed Public
Place
9.32.020 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Smoking in Place
of Employment 9.32.030 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Smoking in Open
Air Dining Area 9.32.040 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Smoking at
Entrance 9.32.050 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Trespass 9.48.020 $60.00 $65.00 $85.00
Dumping Snow in
Street 10.08.020 $20.00 $25.00 $45.00
Sprinkling Ban
Violation (12‐6
pm)
13.16.020 $20.00 $25.00 $45.00
Signs on Village
Property 14.40.070 $20.00 $25.00 $45.00
Sign Code
Violation Title 14 $20.00 $25.00 $45.00
Village of Buffalo Grove 283 2014 Adopted Budget
BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT/HEALTH FEE SCHEDULE
Description Amount Reference
Permit Cancellation Fee $50.00 Ord. 2013‐067
Construction Fees
Construction costs up to 1,000.00 $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Construction costs over $1,000.00
50.00 for the first 1,000.00 and
10.00 for each additional
1,000.00 or portion thereof.
Ord. 2008‐048
Decks, Sheds, Gazebos and
Patios 55.00 plus 0.15 a sq. ft Ord. 2008‐048
Building Plan Review Fees
Building Sq. Ft. Plan Review Fee
Up to 500 $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
501‐1,000 $75.00 Ord. 2008‐048
1,001‐2,000 $125.00 Ord. 2008‐048
2,001‐3,000 $175.00 Ord. 2008‐048
3,001‐4,000 $200.00 Ord. 2008‐048
4,001‐5,000 $250.00 Ord. 2008‐048
5,001 and over 0.05 per sq. ft. Ord. 2008‐048
Where impractical to compute
plan review fees on a square foot
basis
.25% (.0025) of the cost of
construction Ord. 2008‐048
Development Ordinance variation
for residential property $125.00 Ord. 2013‐067
Plumbing Permit Fees
Water heater $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Village of Buffalo Grove 284 2014 Adopted Budget
Each sump pump pit $15.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Each sewer service $15.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Each water service $15.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Each water meter $15.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Each cleanout $10.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Each plumbing fixture or opening
not listed $10.00 Ord. 2008‐048
In‐ground swimming pool $60.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Lawn sprinkler system 4.00/per head $75.00 minimum Ord. 2008‐048
Sewer repair $65.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Minimum plumbing fee $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Plan review fee 50.00 or 25% of building plan
review fee‐ whichever is greater Ord. 2008‐048
Electrical Permit Fees
Fees per circuit:
15 AMPS 7.00 each Ord. 2008‐048
20 AMPS 12.00 each Ord. 2008‐048
30 AMPS 20.00 each Ord. 2008‐048
40 AMPS 25.00 each Ord. 2008‐048
50 AMPS 30.00 each Ord. 2008‐048
60 AMPS 40.00 each Ord. 2008‐048
Electrical Service, including revisions
100 amp $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Village of Buffalo Grove 285 2014 Adopted Budget
101 – 200 amp $75.00 Ord. 2008‐048
201 – 400 amp $100.00 Ord. 2008‐048
401 – 800 amp $150.00 Ord. 2008‐048
801 – 1,199 amp $200.00 Ord. 2008‐048
1,200 – 4,000 amp $250.00 Ord. 2008‐048
4,001 – 8,000 amp $300.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Feeder Circuits:
60 – 100 amp $35.00 Ord. 2008‐048
101 – 200 amp $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
201 – 400 amp $65.00 Ord. 2008‐048
401 – 600 amp $85.00 Ord. 2008‐048
601 – 1,000 amp $110.00 Ord. 2008‐048
1,001 – 2,000 amp $130.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Motors
¾ horsepower and over 25.00 for the first 10 and 15.00
for each additional Ord. 2008‐048
Under ¾ horsepower 10.00 each Ord. 2008‐048
Additional System Fees:
Audio communications $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Burglar alarm $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Electronic computer/data
processing $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Fire alarm system $100.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Fire alarm system $100.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Village of Buffalo Grove 286 2014 Adopted Budget
Relocatable wired partitions $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Temporary wiring $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Minimum electrical fee $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Plan review fee 50.00 or 25% of building plan
review fee‐ whichever is greater Ord. 2008‐048
Mechanical Permit Fees
Heating:
Residential – new or replacement
unit $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
All other uses (new installations)
Per 2,000 sq. ft. or fraction
thereof
$50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Air Conditioning: (Window units
not included) Ord. 2013‐067
Residential – new or replacement
unit $50.00 Ord. 2013‐067
All other uses (new installations)
Per 2,000 sq. ft. or fraction
thereof
$50.00 Ord. 2013‐067
Modification to existing duct work: Ord. 2013‐067
Minimum mechanical fee $50.00 Ord. 2013‐067
Plan review fee 50.00 or 25% of building plan
review fee‐ whichever is greater Ord. 2008‐048
Elevator Permit Fees
New installation:
Each elevator, dumbwaiter,
moving walk, escalator, conveyor
or manlit (includes initial
inspection)
$125.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Semi‐annual inspection/Certificate of compliance:
Village of Buffalo Grove 287 2014 Adopted Budget
Each elevator, dumbwaiter,
moving walk, escalator, conveyor
or manlit
80.00 per inspection Ord. 2008‐048
Repairs and reinspections 80.00 per inspection Ord. 2008‐048
Plan review fee:
Each elevator, dumbwaiter,
moving walk, escalator, conveyor
or manlit for building of four
stories or less
$175.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Additional fee per floor for every
story above four stories $10.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Fire Protection Fees
New automatic sprinkler system:
Each system, 1‐100 heads $125.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Every 100 additional heads or
fraction thereof $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Renovation to an existing system:
20 heads or less $25.00 Ord. 2008‐048
20‐100 heads $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Every 100 additional heads or
fraction thereof $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Partial system of the domestic
water system $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Standpipes (each) $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Fire pumps (each) $50.00 Ord. 2008‐04
Hood suppression systems $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Clean agent extinguishing
systems $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Alternative fire extinguishing
systems $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Means of egress access control
systems $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Village of Buffalo Grove 288 2014 Adopted Budget
Plan review/inspection fee $100.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Fire alarm systems:
New or modification to an
existing system $60.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Plan review /inspection fee:
5,000 sq. ft. or less $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
5,001 – 10,000 sq. ft. $5.00 per device (minimum
$100.00) Ord. 2008‐048
10,000 sq. ft. or more $5.00 per device (minimum
$150.00) Ord. 2008‐048
Swimming Pool Fees
Above ground pools (installation
or alteration) $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
In‐ground pools will comply with building fee schedule.
The installation permit fee shall be in addition to any electrical or
plumbing fees that may be required
Health Department Plan Review Fees
Plan review fee 50.00 or 25% of building plan
review fee‐ whichever is greater Ord. 2008‐048
Re‐inspection fee $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Work prior to permit
Double the normal permit fee
with a minimum of 50.00 and a
maximum of 1,000.00
Ord. 2008‐048
Certificate of Occupancy Fee
Residential (per unit) $50.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Non‐residential (per unit) $150.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Zoning Code/Compliance Letter
Zoning Code/Compliance letter
(non‐residential only) $150.00 Ord. 2008‐048
Village of Buffalo Grove 289 2014 Adopted Budget
Parking Lot Repairs/Restriping
Parking lot repairs/restriping $50.00 Ord. 2011‐043
Zoning Variation
All One and Two Family Dwellings:
Variations for principal structures $125.00 Ord. 2013‐067
Variations – other than principal
structures $125.00 Ord. 2013‐067
All Multiple Family Dwellings:
Variation for principal structure $175.00
Variation – other than principal
structure $125.00
All Business, Office/Research and Industrial Buildings:
Variation for principal structure $175.00
Variation – other than principal
structure $125.00
Fence Permit Fees
First 100 lineal feet $35.00 Ord. 1995‐015
Each additional 100 lineal feet or
any part thereof $5.00 Ord. 1995‐015
Fence Code Variation:
Fence variation application fee $75.00 Ord. 2003‐032
Sign Permit Fees
Wall sign non‐illuminated 50.00 plus 0.25 a sq. ft. Ord. 2012‐018
Wall sign illuminated 50.00 plus 0.25 a sq. ft. Ord. 2012‐018
Ground sign 75.00 plus 0.25 a sq. ft. Ord. 2012‐018
Village of Buffalo Grove 290 2014 Adopted Budget
Plan review fee $50.00 Ord. 2012‐018
Electrical fee – illuminated sign $50.00 Ord. 2012‐018
Boulevard banners $50.00 Ord. 2012‐018
Banners, pennants, searchlights,
balloons Or gas filled figures $50.00 Ord. 2012‐018
Temporary identification sign $50.00 Ord. 2012‐018
Permit renewal for special sign $50.00 Ord. 2012‐018
Sign Code Variation:
Sign variation application fee $125.00 Ord. 2003‐032
Recovery of Cost Escrow $2,000.00 Ord. 2003‐032
Village of Buffalo Grove 291 2014 Adopted Budget
Planning and Zoning Fees
Description Amount Reference
Special uses, RE through R‐7
Districts $100.00 BGMC Chapter 3.06.030.A.1.
Special uses, property in all
other districts (other than RE
through R‐7)
$200.00 BGMC Chapter 3.06.030.A.2.
Planned Unit Development ‐
amendment $100.00 BGMC Chapter 3.06.030.B.1.
Planned Unit Development –
new development $200.00 BGMC Chapter 3.06.030.B.2.
Rezoning or variation by Plan
Commission (not part of a
special use or Planned Unit
Development)
$200.00 BGMC Chapter 3.06.030.C.
Zoning text amendment $100.00 BGMC Chapter 3.06.030.D.
Concept Plan/Preliminary Plan
review (pursuant to
Development Ordinance,
Section 16.20.020.B.) – sites
five acres or less
$150.00 BGMC Chapter 3.06.030.E.1.
Concept Plan/Preliminary Plan
review (pursuant to
Development Ordinance,
Section 16.20.020.B.) – sites
large than five acres
$150.00 + $25.00 for each acre or
fraction over five acres. BGMC Chapter 3.06.030.E.2.
Payment of Recoverable Costs
and Recoverable Cost Escrow
Every petition shall be
accompanied by the required
filing fee plus an advance
estimate in an amount between
$250.00 and $1,500.00 for
recoverable costs
BGMC Chapter 3.06.040.
Village of Buffalo Grove 292 2014 Adopted Budget
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES
Description Amount Reference
Accident Reports $5.00 625 ILCS 5/11‐416
Arrest Video $50.00 General Order P‐08
Fingerprint Fee $20.00 Village Ordinance 3.72.010
Municipal Bond Fee $20.00 Village Ordinance 3.70.010
Visa/Immagration Fee $15.00 Village Ordinance 3.72.020
Freedom of Information Act
Request Free up to 50 pages 5 ILCS 140/6(a)
Parking Violation paid within 10
days $20.00 Village Ordinance 10.18.040
Parking Violation after 10 days
but before collection $25.00 Village Ordinance 10.18.040
Parking Violation after
collection $45.00 Village Ordinance 10.18.040
DUI Vehicle Impoundment $500.00 Village Ordinance 10.20.010
False Alarms (within 1 year)
Village Ordinance 9.4.080
1st $0.00
2nd $75.00
3rd $125.00
4th $175.00
5th‐9th $200.00
10 or more $250.00
Alarm Systems
Alarm registration fee shall be
ten dollars for both original and
renewal permits for any single
fire alarm for any occupancy.
Alarm registration fee shall be
twenty dollars for both original
and renewal permits for any
combination fire/police alarm
for any occupancy
BGMC 9.04 (Ord. 2004‐88 § 1 (part), 2004;)
Village of Buffalo Grove 293 2014 Adopted Budget
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES
Description Amount Reference
Emergency Medical Service and Transportation Fee
Non‐Residents
BLS $650.00 BGMC 3.36(Ord. No. 2013‐35, § 1, 7‐17‐2013)
ALS Level 1 $750.00 BGMC 3.36(Ord. No. 2013‐35, § 1, 7‐17‐2013)
ALS Level 2 $925.00 BGMC 3.36(Ord. No. 2013‐35, § 1, 7‐17‐2013)
Treat, Non‐Transport $175.00 BGMC 3.36(Ord. No. 2013‐35, § 1, 7‐17‐2013)
Mileage/mile $8.50 BGMC 3.36(Ord. No. 2013‐35, § 1, 7‐17‐2013)
Residents
BLS $475.00 BGMC 3.36(Ord. No. 2013‐35, § 1, 7‐17‐2013)
ALS Level 1 $550.00 BGMC 3.36(Ord. No. 2013‐35, § 1, 7‐17‐2013)
ALS Level 2 $700.00 BGMC 3.36(Ord. No. 2013‐35, § 1, 7‐17‐2013)
Treat, Non‐Transport 0.00 $0.00 BGMC 3.36(Ord. No. 2013‐35, § 1, 7‐17‐2013)
Mileage/mile $8.50 BGMC 3.36(Ord. No. 2013‐35, § 1, 7‐17‐2013)
Hazardous Substance Removal and Abatement
Actual personnel cost, including
benefits, consultants, cost of
equipment that is
contaminated, material costs,
contract or mutual aid costs,
and attorneys fees.
BGMC 8.48 (Ord. No. 1989‐92)
Specialized Emergency Response and Recovery Fee
Motor Vehicle Incidents
Non‐Residents
Village of Buffalo Grove 294 2014 Adopted Budget
Level 1 $435.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 2 $495.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 3 $605.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 4 $1,800.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 5 $2,200.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 6 Itemized BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Residents
Level 1 $435.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 2 $495.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 3 $605.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 4 $900.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 5 $1,100.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 6 Itemized BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Hazardous Materials Incidents
Non‐Residents
Level 1 $700.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 2 $2,500.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 3 $5,900.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Haz Mat Technician $50.00/hour BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Residents
Level 1 $350.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Village of Buffalo Grove 295 2014 Adopted Budget
Level 2 $1,250.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 3 $2,500.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Haz Mat Technician $50.00/hour BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Pipeline/Power line Incidents
Non‐Residents
Level 1 $400.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 2 $1,250.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 3 Itemized BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Residents
Level 1 $200.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 2 $500.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 3 Itemized BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Fire Investigations
Non‐Residents
Level 1 $275.00/hour BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Residents
Level 1 $275.00/hour BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Water Incidents
Non‐Residents
Level 1 $400.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 2 $800.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Village of Buffalo Grove 296 2014 Adopted Budget
Level 3 $2,000.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Technician $50.00/hour BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Residents
Level 1 $200.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 2 $400.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Level 3 $1,000.00 BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Technician $50.00/hour BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Specialized Rescue
Non‐Residents
Itemized BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Technician $50.00/hour BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Residents
Itemized BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Technician $50.00/hour BGMC 3.38(Ord. No. 2013‐66, § 1, 9‐9 2013)
Specialized Emergency Response Services
Actual personnel cost, including
benefits, consultant, cost of
equipment that is
contaminated, material costs,
contract or mutual aid costs,
and attorneys fees.
BGMC 8.56 (Ord. No. 2004‐33)
CPR and First Aid Training
Heartsaver AED $50.00 Authorized by the Fire Chief
BLS for HCP $50.00 Authorized by the Fire Chief
Village of Buffalo Grove 297 2014 Adopted Budget
First Aid $50.00 Authorized by the Fire Chief
Heartsaver AED Recert $35.00 Authorized by the Fire Chief
BLS for HCP Recert $35.00 Authorized by the Fire Chief
Village of Buffalo Grove 298 2014 Adopted Budget
ENGINEERING FEES
Description Amount Reference
Preliminary Engineering Review
Fee
Preliminary Engineering Review
Fee = 1% of cost of
improvements, both public and
private.
BGMC Title 16 ‐ Section 16.20.020.F.
Engineering Review and
Inspection Fee
3.5% of the total estimated cost
of all improvements, both public
and private, less the amount of
the Preliminary Engineering
Review Fee paid pursuant to
Section 16.20.020.F.
BGMC Title 16 ‐ Section 16.20.080.D.1.
Storm and Sanitary Sewer
Television Inspections
A two dollar and fifty
cent($2.50) per lineal foot
inspection fee for storm and
sanitary sewer television
inspections.
BGMC Title 16 ‐ Section 16.20.080.D.2.
Pavement Evaluation Fee
15 cents per lineal foot for
streets and 15 cents per square
yard for parking lots
BGMC Title 16 ‐ Section 16.20.080.D.3.
Village of Buffalo Grove 299 2014 Adopted Budget
WATER CONNECTION FEES
Size of Water Service
Connection Fee Size of Water Meter Cost of Meter
1 inch $100.00 ¾ inch 143.00
1 ¼ inch $125.00 1 inch 180.00
1 ½ inch $150.00 1 ½ inch 1145.00
2 inch $400.00 2 inch 1336.00
2 ½ inch $625.00 3 inch 1720.00
3 inch $900.00 4 inch 2936.00
4 inch $1,600.00 6 inch On call (currently 5,051.00)
6 inch $1,800.00
8 inch $2,000.00
10 inch $2,200.00
(Labor rates for installation of meter size ¾" – 1 ½" = 50.00; labor rate for installation of 2" – 4" compound meters =
75.00; this applies to change of meter only)
CONSTRUCTION WATER CHARGES VILLAGE SANITARY SEWER TAP‐ON FEES
Construction Values Fee Size of Connection Fee
0.00 ‐ 29,999.99 $17.50 6 inch $50.00
30,000.00 ‐ 49,999.99 $18.50 8 inch $200.00
50,000.00 ‐ 74,999.99 $20.00 10 inch $300.00
75,000.00 and up 20.00 + .25¢/1,000 in
excess of 75,000
Village of Buffalo Grove 300 2014 Adopted Budget
Business, Taxes Licenses and Regulations
Description Amount Reference
Amusement Activities A nonreturnable fee of $50.00. BGMC 5.08 (Ord. 79‐51 § 4, 1979)
Raffles
The license fee, if any, shall be
established by the Corporate
Authorities for each raffle.
BGMC 5.09 (Ord. 88‐73 § 1 (part), 1988).
Arts and Crafts Vendor License
$20.00 for six days or fewer
(Ord. 2003‐24 § 1, 2003: Ord. 2003‐19 § 2 (part),
2003).
$50.00 per week
$75.00 per month
$150.00 per year
Coin‐Operated Amusement
Devices
Annual fee of $50.00 for each
such amusement device. Any
license issued between
November 1st and April 30th of
the following calendar year, the
fee is $25.00 for each such
amusement device
BGMC 5.12 (Ord. 2002‐41 § 1 (part), 2002)
Liquor License Application Fee $500.00
BGMC 5.20 (Ord. 2008‐13 § 1, 2008)
(Ord. 2004‐83 § 1, 2004;)
Annual Liquor License Fees:
Class A $2,500.00
Class B $2,300.00
Class C $2,500.00
Class D $1,800.00
Class E $1,500.00
Class F $2,000.00
Class G $100.00
Class H $250.00
Solicitor Permit
Not‐For‐Profit ‐ No Fee
For‐Profit ‐$50.00, plus $15.00
for each additional person
BGMC 5.24.050
Public passenger vehicle license
The annual fee for a public
passenger vehicle license is
$20.00. Licenses issued July 1st
or after shall be $10.00.
BGMC 5.28 (Ord. 94‐85 § 11 (part), 1994
Tobacco
$75.00 per annum. Every
tobacco dealer having a
mechanical device on his
premises in addition to the sale
of tobacco shall be required to
pay an annual fee of $50 for
each mechanical device.
BGMC 5.32 (Ord. 95‐105 § 2 (part), 1995;(Ord.
95‐105 § 2 (part), 1995:
Village of Buffalo Grove 301 2014 Adopted Budget
Massage Establishments A $250.00 nonrefundable
application fee . BGMC 5.44 (Ord. 2004‐106 § 1 (part), 2004).
Food and Beverage Vending
Machines
$30.00 each license and $15.00
for a half of a year. BGMC 5.52 (Ord. 95‐105 § 1, 1995:)
Cable/Video Service Provider
Fee and Peg Access Support Fee
5.00% of the holder's gross
revenues. The amount of the
PEG access support fee imposed
hereby shall be one percent of
the holder's gross revenues or, if
greater, the percentage of gross
revenues that incumbent cable
operators pay to the Village or
its designee for PEG access
support in the Village.
BGMC 5.74 (Ord. 2007‐59 § 2 (part), 2007)
Village of Buffalo Grove 302 2014 Adopted Budget
TAXES
Description Amount Reference
Hotel & Motel Tax
6.00% of the gross rental
receipts from such a rental,
leasing or letting.
BGMC 3.28 (Ord. 2007‐49 § 1, 2007)
Foreign Fire Insurance Tax
2% per annum of the gross
receipts received as premiums
upon fire insurance policies on
property located in the Village.
BGMC 3.32 ((Ord. 91‐34 § 1 (part), 1991)
Home Rule Municipal Retailers
& Service Occupation
1.00% of the gross receipts from
all business sales made in the
course of such business while
this Chapter is in effect; and a
tax is imposed upon all persons
engaged in the Village of Buffalo
Grove in the business of making
sales of service, at the rate of
one percent of the selling price
of all tangible personal property
transferred by such serviceman
as an incident to the sale of
service.
BGMC 3.40 ((Ord. 2004‐16 § 1, 2004)
Real Estate Transfer Tax
Three dollars for every one
thousand dollars value thereof
as stated in the declaration. If
the value of the fraction of every
one thousand dollars is five
hundred dollars or less, the
value shall be rounded down to
the nearest one thousand
dollars. If the value of the
fraction is five hundred dollars
and one cent or more, the value
shall be rounded up to the
nearest one thousand dollars.
BGMC 3.44 (Ord. 91‐89 § 1 (part), 1991)
Prepared Food and Beverage
Tax
1.00% of the purchase price of
prepared food and alcoholic
liquor at any prepared food
facility or liquor facility within
the Village
BGMC 3.48 (Ord. 2007‐62 § 2 (part), 2007)
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Municipal Telecommunications
Infrastructure Maintenance Fee
1.00% of all gross charges
charged by the
telecommunications retailer to
service addresses within the
Village for telecommunications
originating or received in the
Village.
BGMC 3.56 (Ord. 97‐71 § 2 (part), 1997)
Simplified Municipal
Telecommunications Tax
6.00% of the gross charges for
such telecommunications
purchased at retail from a
retailer.
BGMC 3.64 (Ord. 2002‐50 § 4 (part), 2002)
Municipal Gas Use Tax 0.05 per therm. BGMC 3.65(Ord. No. 2009‐89, § 2, 12‐21‐2009)
Municipal Electricity Use Tax
Next 500,000 0.34
Next 2,000,000 0.32
Next 2,000,000 0.315
Next 5,000,000 0.31
Next 10,000,000 0.305
Excess of 20,000,000 0.3
The tax is in addition to all taxes,
fees and other revenue measure
imposed by the Village, the State
of Illinois, or any other political
subdivision of the State.
BGMC 3.66(Ord. No. 2009‐90, § 2, 12‐21‐2009)
Municipal Automobile Renting
Occupation Tax and Municipal
Automobile Renting Use Tax
1.00% of the rental price of such
automobile while this chapter is
in effect
BGMC 3.68 (Ord. 2001‐79 § 1, 2001: 2001‐78 § 1
(part), 2001)
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Fund Balance and Reserve Policy
Definitions
Fund Balance – the difference between assets and liabilities in a Governmental Fund.
Nonspendable Fund Balance – the portion of a Governmental Fund’s net assets that are not available to
be spent , either short tern or long term, in either form or through legal restrictions.
Restricted Fund Balance – the portion of a Government Fund’s net assets that are subject to external
enforceable legal restrictions.
Committed Fund Balance – the portion of a Governmental Fund’s net assets with self‐imposed
constraints or limitations that have been placed by formal action at the highest level of decision making.
Assigned Fund Balance – the portion of a Governmental Fund’s net assets to denote an intended use of
resources.
Unassigned Fund Balance – available expendable financial resources in a Governmental Fund that are
not the object of tentative management plan (i.e. designations). (only in the General Fund, unless
negative)
Note: In Non‐Governmental Funds, management may decide to “assign” funds for a specific purpose.
This will be done as an internal budgeting procedure rather than as a formal accounting entry, creating a
fund automatically assigns fund balance.
Policy
A. It is the policy of the Village of Buffalo Grove to maintain Committed Fund Balance in the
General Fund to fund operations for a period of at least three months. The committed amount
in the General Fund is adjusted annually with the adoption of the annual budget and is
calculated as three months (25 percent) of General Fund expenditures (excluding transfers to
fund capital projects and pensions). During the development of the subsequent year’s annual
budget, should the Committed Fund Balance be expected to fall below the 25 percent target
notification will be given to the Village’s Finance Committee. While identified uses of Fund
Balance may be proposed that could continue the trend below 25% such uses will be disclosed
and approved by the Committee.
B. The annual budget (appropriation) will include a contribution to (or drawdown from) the
Committed Fund Balance to assure compliance with this policy. The levels of other required
restrictions, commitments and assignments will fluctuate depending on activity.
C. Unassigned Fund Balance shall be reviewed annually and, where appropriate, a determination
will be made as to how much of the unassigned fund balance will be transferred to the Reserves
for Capital Replacement. Although the policy minimum is 25 percent for Committed Fund
Balance, 30 percent is considered the preferred balance and any unassigned balances exceeding
30 percent will be considered for transfer.
D. This policy may be amended from time to time according to the requests of the Village of
Buffalo Grove President and Board of Trustees.
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E. The Village will spend the most restricted dollars before less restricted, in the following order;
a. Nonspendable Fund Balance (if funds become spendable)
b. Restricted Fund Balance
c. Committed Fund Balance
d. Assigned Fund Balance
e. Unassigned Fund Balance
F. The Finance Director will determine if a portion of fund balance should be assigned.
Purchasing Policy Overview
*Revised by Resolution 2013‐9 on March 4, 2013. Full policy available on the website.
The procurement policy is intended for use as a guide to the Village of Buffalo Grove procurement
methods. When used properly, the policies will enable the Village to obtain needed materials,
equipment, supplies, and services efficiently and economically.
The basic goals of the Village’s procurement program are:
1. To comply with the legal requirements of public procurement and purchasing.
2. To assure vendors that impartial and equal treatment is afforded to all who wish to do
business with the Village.
3. To receive maximum value for each dollar spent by awarding purchase orders to the lowest
responsible bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance, technical support,
delivery schedule, past performance and other relevant factors.
4. To provide Village departments the required goods, equipment and services at the time and
place needed and in the proper quantity and quality.
5. To promote environmentally safe products and services while taking into consideration
factors such as price, performance, availability and safety.
6. To promote good and effective vendor relations, cultivated by informed and fair buying
practices and strict maintenance of ethical standards.
The purpose of this purchasing policy is to provide the Village of Buffalo Grove staff with guidelines and
directions for the acquisition of goods and services. This policy is designed to be a fluid document and
will be modified from time to time to conform to changes in legislation, technology and actual practice.
The Village Manager, or his/her designee, shall be the final authority with regards to enforcement of any
of the provisions of this policy. Failure to follow the procedures outlined in this policy may lead to
disciplinary action in accordance with the provisions of the Village of Buffalo Grove Personnel Manual.
This policy is not intended to provide third parties with any specific rights when transacting with the
Village of Buffalo Grove. All policies and procedures in this Policy are subject to modification by the
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appropriate Village employees and, therefore, vendors or other third parties shall not be entitled to rely
on the contents of this policy.
Amount Of Purchase Procurement Method Notification Approval
Purchases of $50.00 or less Petty Cash Procedures Supervisor or
Designee
Supervisor or
Designee
$50.01 to $100.00 Purchases Request for Payment Method
Or Invoice submitted
Purchase Order Procedure
Department
Supervisor or
Designee
Department
Supervisor or
Designee
$100.01 to $999.99 Purchases Quotes (verbal, fax, email, written)
3 Quotes Recommended
Purchase Order Procedure
Department
Supervisor or
Designee
Purchasing
Manager
$1,000 to $2,499.99 Purchases Quotes (written, faxed or email)
3 Quotes Required
Purchase Order Procedure
Purchasing
Manager
Department
Director or
Designee
$2,500 to $20,000 Purchases Contact the Purchasing Manager
Quotes (written, faxed or email)
3 Quotes or State Contract/GSA
Purchase Order Procedures
Department
Director or
Designee
Village Manager
or Designee
Purchase Exceeds $20,000 Contact the Purchasing Manager
Formal Procurement Process
Award by Village Board
Village Manager
or Designee
Village Board
Village Manager Authority and Responsibilities
1. Purchase all materials, supplies, equipment, personal services and contracts for which funds are
provided in the budget, but no item or personal service which exceeds any budget appropriation
may be purchased.
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2. For a purchase of more than twenty thousand dollars, with the exception of professional
services, the Village Manager should solicit bids and such bids shall be presented to the Corporate
Authorities for approval or rejection.
4. The Village Manager shall solicit bids for any public improvement which will exceed twenty
thousand dollars, which is not to be paid for in whole or in part by a special assessment or special
tax.
5. The Village Manager will make recommendations to the Corporate Authorities with respect to
all bids.
6. The Village Manager may issue rules and regulations governing requisitions and the transaction
of the business of the purchasing agent and the heads of departments, officers and employees of
the Village.
7. In case of circumstances creating an emergency, the Village Manager may, without prior
consent of the Corporate Authorities, award contracts and make purchases for the purpose of
meeting the emergency. In such cases the Village Manager will notify the Corporate Authorities as
soon as is practicable of all emergency procurements that exceed $20,000
Petty Cash
Purpose: To reimburse an employee for small incidental purchases.
Appropriate use of the Petty Cash: Petty cash funds may be used for small incidental nonrecurring cash
purchases that do not exceed $50. The use of petty cash should not be considered as a substitute for
regular procurement procedures.
Requests for reimbursement using petty cash must be accompanied by the Petty Cash Form. These
forms must be completed and then submitted to the Accounts Payable Clerk.
Advance Check Request
Purpose: To request a check for payment when an invoice is not issued.
Appropriate use of Advance Check Request for Payment: Occasionally, a check is needed when there is
no invoice. These occurrences include, but are not limited to:
1. An employee request for reimbursement for out of pocket expense.
2. Vendors requiring payment in advance.
3. Mail in catalog orders requiring pre‐payment.
When the Advance Check Request form is used, a cash receipt, a written quote, or a copy of the catalog
order must be submitted as supporting documentation.
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Purchase Orders
Purpose: To provide a legal document that places an obligation on both the Village and the vendor.
When properly endorsed by the Finance Department, the purchase order obligates the Village to
purchase the items listed at the prices stated. The vendor is obligated according to the terms and prices
stated on the purchase order to deliver the goods or services. The purchase order provides
specifications for goods and services ordered and shipping and billing information.
Appropriate Use of the Purchase Order: A purchase order shall be used for procurement of any item or
service that requires a written order or any purchase of $50.01 or more. Purchase orders are not
required for prepaid orders.
Blanket Purchase Orders
Purpose: Blanket purchase orders will be used for repetitive purchases from certain vendors.
Appropriate Use of the Blanket Purchase Order: If the Village has entered into contract with a Vendor
then a Blanket purchase may be issued for each fiscal year of that contract. Departments should follow
standard purchase order procedures. For repetitive purchases, rather than issuing a purchase order for
each purchase, one purchase order with a dollar limit is issued for a period of up to three months.
Procurement Card Program
A policy has been designed to establish the procedures to be used with the Village of Buffalo Grove’s
procurement card program.
Investment Policy
I. Policy:
The Village of Buffalo Grove, as a public agency, has an inherent fiduciary responsibility to properly
account for and manage public funds. Public funds are to be considered current operating funds, special
funds, debt service and other funds of any kind or character belonging to or in the custody of any public
agency (Chapter 30, paragraph 235/1 through 235/7, Public Funds Investment Act, Illinois Complied
Statutes).
II. Scope:
This investment policy applies to all financial assets of the Village of Buffalo Grove except for the Police
and Firefighter’s Pension Funds which are subject to those individual fund boards.
1. Pooling of Funds
Except for cash in certain restricted and special funds, the Village of Buffalo Grove will consolidate and
reserve balances from all funds to maximize investment earnings and to increase efficiencies with regard
to investment pricing, safekeeping and administration. Investment income will be allocated to the
various funds based on their respective participation and in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles.
III. General Objectives:
The primary objectives, in priority order, of investment activities shall be safety, liquidity, and yield:
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1. Safety
Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. Investments shall be
undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio. The
objective will be to mitigate credit risk and interest rate risk
a) (a). Credit Risk
The Village of Buffalo Grove will minimize credit risk, which is the risk of loss due to the failure of the
security issuer or backer, by:
• Limiting investment to the types of securities listed in Section VII of this Investment Policy
• Pre‐qualifying the financial institutions, broker/dealers, intermediaries, and adviser with which
the Village of Buffalo Grove will do business in accordance with Section V
• Diversifying the investment portfolio so that the impact of potential losses from any one type of
security or from any one individual issuer will be minimized.
(b). Interest Rate Risk
The Village of Buffalo Grove will minimize interest rate risk, which is the risk that the marker values of
securities in the portfolio will fall due to changes in market interest rates, by:
• Structuring the investment portfolio so that securities mature to meet cash requirements for
ongoing operations, thereby avoiding the need to sell securities on the open market prior to
maturity
• Investing operating funds primarily in shorter‐term securities, money market mutual funds, or
similar investment pools and limiting the average maturity of the portfolio in accordance
with this policy (see section VIII).
2. Liquidity
The investment portfolio shall remain sufficiently liquid to meet all operating requirements that may be
reasonably anticipated. This is accomplished by structuring the portfolio so that securities mature
concurrent with cash needs to meet anticipated demands (static liquidity). Furthermore, since all
possible cash demands cannot be anticipated, the portfolio should consist largely of securities with
active secondary or resale markets )dynamic liquidity). Alternatively, a portion of the portfolio may be
placed in money market mutual funds or local government investment pools which offer same day
liquidity for short‐term funds.
3. Yield
The investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a market rate of return
throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the investment risk constraints and
liquidity needs. Return on investment is of secondary importance compared to the safety and liquidity
objectives described above. The core of investments is limited to relatively low risk securities in
anticipation of earning a fair return relative to the risk being assumed. Securities shall generally be held
until maturity with the following exceptions:
• A security with declining credit may be sold early to minimize loss of principal.
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• A security swap would improve the quality, yield, or target duration in the portfolio.
• Liquidity needs of the portfolio require that the security be sold.
IV. Standards of Care:
1. Prudence
The standard of prudence to be used by investment officials shall be the “prudent person” standard and
shall be applied in the context of managing the overall portfolio. Investment officers acting in
accordance with written procedures and this investment policy and exercising due diligence shall be
relieved of personal responsibility for an individual security’s credit risk or market price changes,
provided deviations from expectations are reported in a timely fashion and the liquidity and the sale of
securities are carried out in accordance with the terms of this policy.
2. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
Officers and employees involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal business activity
that could conflict with the proper execution and management of the investment program, or that could
impair their ability to make impartial decisions. Employees and investment officials shall disclose any
material interests in financial institutions with which they conduct business. They shall further disclose
any personal financial/investment positions that could be related to the performance of the investment
portfolio. Employees and officers shall refrain from undertaking personal investment transactions with
the same individual with whom business is conducted on behalf of the Village of Buffalo Grove.
3. Delegation of Authority
Authority to mange the Village of Buffalo Grove’s investment program is derived from the following:
The establishment of investment policies is the responsibility of the Village Board. Management and
administrative responsibility for the investment program is hereby delegated to the Finance Director
who, under the direction of the Village Manager, shall establish written procedures for the operation of
the investment program consistent with this investment policy. Procedures should include references
to: safekeeping, delivery vs. payment, investment accounting, repurchase agreements, wire transfer
agreements, collateral/depository agreements and banking service contracts. Such procedures shall
include explicit delegation of authority to persons responsible for investment transactions. No person
may engage in an investment transaction except as provided under the terms of this policy and the
procedures established by the Finance Director. The Finance Director shall be responsible for all
transactions undertaken and shall establish a system of controls to regulate the activities of subordinate
officials. The Finance Director may from time to time amend the written procedures in a manner not
inconsistent with this policy or state statutes.
The responsibility for investment activities of the Police and Firefighter Pension Funds rest with the
trustees of the respective fund boards.
V. Authorized Financial Institutions, Depositories and Broker/Dealers:
The Finance Director will maintain a list of financial institutions authorized to provide investment
services. In addition, a list will be maintained of approved security broker/dealers selected by credit
worthiness. These may include “primary” dealers or regional dealers that qualify under Securities and
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Exchange Commission (SEC) Rule 15C3‐1 (uniform net capital rule). No public deposit shall be made
except at a qualified public depository as established by state statutes.
All financial institutions and broker/dealers who desire to become qualified become qualified bidders for
investment transactions must supply the Finance Director with the following:
• Audited financial statements demonstrating compliance with state and federal capacity
adequacy guidelines
• Proof of National Association of Security Dealers (NASD) certification (not applicable to
Certificate of Deposit counterparties)
• Proof of state registration
• Completed broker/dealer questionnaire
• Certification of having read the Village’s Investment Policy
VI. Safekeeping and Custody:
All trades of marketable securities will be executed by delivery vs. payment (DVP) to ensure that
securities are deposited in an eligible financial institution prior to the release of funds.
Securities will be held by an independent third‐party custodian selected by the Village as evidenced by
safekeeping receipts in the Village’s name. The safekeeping institution shall annually provide a copy of
their most recent report on internal controls (Statement of Auditing Standard No. 70, or SAS 70).
1. Internal Controls
The Finance Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control structure
designed to ensure that the assets of the Village of Buffalo Grove are protected from loss, theft or
misuse. Details of the internal controls system shall be documented in an investment procedures
manual and shall be reviewed and updated annually. The internal control structure shall be designed to
provide reasonable assurance that these objectives are met. The concept of reasonable assurance
recognizes that (1) the cost of a control should not exceed the benefits likely to be derived and (2) the
valuation of costs and benefits requires estimates and judgments by management.
The internal controls structure shall address the following points:
• Control of collusion
• Separation of transaction authority from accounting and recordkeeping
• Custodial safekeeping
• Avoidance of physical delivery securities
• Clear delegation of authority to subordinate staff members
• Written confirmation of transactions for investments and wire transfers
• Dual authorizations of wire transfers
• Development of a wire transfer agreement with the lead bank and third‐party custodian
Accordingly, the Finance Director shall establish a process for annual independent review by an external
auditor to assure compliance with policies and procedures.
VII. Suitable and Authorized Investments:
The Village may invest in any type of the security allowed for in Illinois Compile Statutes (30 ILCS 235/2)
regarding the investment of public funds. Approved investments include:
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• Bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness, treasury bill, or any other securities now or hereafter
issued, which are guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States of American as
to principal and interest;
• Bonds, notes, debentures or other similar obligations of the United States of America or its
agencies;
• Interest‐bearing savings accounts, interest‐bearing certificates of deposit or interest‐bearing
time deposits or any other investments constituting direct obligations of any bank as
defined by the Illinois Banking Act; and is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation;
• Short‐term obligations of corporations organized in the United States with assets exceeding
$500,000,000 if (i) such obligations are rated at the time of purchase at one of the three
highest classifications established by at least two standard rating services and which mature
not later than 180 days for the date of purchase, (ii) such purchases do not exceed 10% of
the corporation’s outstanding obligations and (iii) no more than 25% of the Village’s funds
may be investing in short‐term obligations of corporations;
• Illinois Public Treasurer’s Investment Pool (Illinois Funds);
• Consistent with the GFOA Recommended Practice on Use of Derivatives by State and Local
Governments (attachment #1), extreme caution should be exercised in the use of derivative
instruments.
1. Collateralization:
It is the policy of the Village of Buffalo Grove and in accordance with the GFOA’s Recommended
Practices on the Collateralization of Public Deposits (attachment #2), the Village requires that funds on
deposit in excess of FDIC limits be secured with some form of collateral. The Village will accept any of
the following assists as collateral:
• Government Securities
• Obligations of Federal Agencies
• Obligations of Federal Instrumentalities
• Obligations of the State of Illinois
(The Village reserves the right to accept/reject any form of the above named securities.)
The amount of collateral provided will not be less than 110% of the fair market value of the net amount of public
funds secured. The ratio of fair market value of collateral to the amount of funds secured will be reviewed
monthly, and additional collateral will be required when the ratio declines below the level required and collateral
will be released if the fair market value exceeds the required level. Pledged collateral will be held in safekeeping by
an independent third party depository designated by the Village of Buffalo Grove and evidenced by a safekeeping
agreement. Collateral agreements will preclude the release of the pledged assets without an authorized signature
from the Village of Buffalo Grove. The Village realizes that there is a cost factor involved with collateralization and
the Village will pay any reasonable and customary fees related to collateralization.
VIII. Investment Parameters:
1. Diversification
In order to reduce the risk of default, the investment portfolio of the Village of Buffalo Grove shall be
diversified by:
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Limiting investments to avoid over‐concentration in securities from a specific issuer or business
sector (U.S. Treasury and Agency securities),
No financial institution shall hold more than 40% of the Village’s investment portfolio
Monies deposited at a financial institution shall not exceed 75% of the capital stock and surplus
of that institution.
Commercial paper shall not exceed 10% of the Village’s investment portfolio.
Brokered certificates of deposit shall not exceed 25% of the Village’s investment portfolio.
Investing in securities with varying maturities, and
Continuously investing a portion of the portfolio in readily available funds such as local
government investment pools (LGIPs), money market funds or overnight repurchase agreements
to ensure that appropriate liquidity is maintained in order to meet ongoing obligations.
2. Maximum Maturities
To the extent possible, the Village of Buffalo Grove will attempt to match its investments with
anticipated cash flow requirements. Unless matched to a specific cash flow, the Village will not directly
invest in securities maturing more than three years from the date of purchase.
Reserve funds and other funds with longer‐term investment horizons may be invested in securities
exceeding three year if the maturities of such investments are made to coincide as nearly as practicable
with the expected use of funds.
Because of inherent difficulties in accurately forecasting cash flow requirements, a portion of the
portfolio should be continuously invested in readily available funds such as LGIPs, money market funds,
or overnight repurchase agreements to ensure that appropriate liquidity is maintained to meet ongoing
obligations.
IX. Reporting:
The Finance Director shall prepare as investment report at least monthly, including a management
summary that provides an analysis of the status of the current investment portfolio and the individual
transactions executed over the month. This management summary will be prepared in a manner which
will allow the Village to ascertain whether investment activities during the reporting period have
conformed to the investment policy. This report should be provided to the Village Manager and Village
Board. The report will include the following:
• Listing of individual securities held, by fund, at the end of the reporting period.
• Average weighted yield to maturity of portfolio.
• Listing of investments by maturity date.
• Percentage of total portfolio which each type of investment represents.
1. Performance Standards
The investment portfolio will be managed in accordance with the parameters specified within this
policy. The portfolio should obtain a market average rate of return during a market/economic
environment of stable interest rates. Portfolio performance should be compared to appropriate
benchmarks on a regular basis. The benchmarks shall be reflective of the actual securities being
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purchased and risks undertaken, and the benchmark shall have similar weighted average as the
portfolio.
2. Market Yield
The Village’s investment strategy is passive. Given this strategy, the basis used by the Finance Director
to determine whether market yield are being achieved shall be the six‐month U.S. Treasury Bill.
3. Marking to Market
The market value of the portfolio shall be calculated at least quarterly and a statement of the market
value of the portfolio shall be issued at least quarterly. This will ensure that review of the investment
portfolio, in terms of value and price volatility, has been performed consistent with the GFOA
recommended Practices on “Mark‐to‐Market Practices for State and Local Government Investment
Portfolios and Investment Pools” (attachment #3). In defining market value, considerations should be
given to the GASB Statement 31 pronouncement.
X. Investment Policy Adoption:
The Village of Buffalo Grove’s investment policy shall be adopted by resolution of the Village Board of
Trustees. This policy shall be reviewed on an annual basis by the Finance Director and any modifications
thereto must be approved by the Village Board of Trustees.
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Debt Policy
A debt policy is a formal document governing when, how, for what purposes, and to what extent debt
may be issued. A sound debt policy will provide benefit and guidance to the Village of Buffalo Grove not
only as to how it manages the repayment of outstanding debt but can serve to manage the Capital
Improvement Plan adopted annually. Debt policy can:
Help avoid common pitfalls of debt issuance and management.
Promote long‐term financial stability, including managing tax levies.
Send a message regarding fiscal responsibility to the community.
Assist in not only maintaining but improving bond ratings.
Enhances regulatory compliance matters.
Assures that borrowing is done at the lowest cost to the community.
An effective debt policy should be firm in intent but not onerous to the extent that flexibility in approach
toward use and design of debt becomes difficult. Elements should include, but not be limited to, the
purposes for which debt may or may not be used, the limitations of debt, and the standards for debt
issuance. The following represent elements of the debt policy for the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Long‐term debt will not be used to finance current operations or to capitalize operating
expenses. The capitalization of expenses, which represents a shift of operating costs onto long‐
term debt, should be a practice that is expressly prohibited. To further support this policy, the
highest priority for the issuance of long‐term debt will be to further the Village’s Capital
Improvement Plan. In terms of this and other policy statements, long‐term debt will be bonded
indebtedness whose maturity is at least ten years from the date of original issue.
Long‐term debt will be used only for capital projects that cannot be financed from current
revenue sources. Where capital improvements or acquisitions are financed through the issuance
of debt, such debt will be retired in a period not to exceed the expected life of the improvement
or acquisition.
The Village will also issue long‐term debt for refunding of other outstanding debt for the
purpose of interest rate savings. As a guide, the minimum net present value savings shall be
three percent (3%) of the par value of the proposed new bonds to be issued. However,
circumstances may occur where a refunding may be advantageous with net present value
savings of less than 3%. In those cases, approval of the President and Board of Trustees will be
required in order to proceed.
The Village will use only level or declining debt repayment schedules, avoiding back‐loaded or
balloon repayment schedules or variable‐rate debt. This is to avoid fluctuations in debt service
requirements as well as fluctuations in tax levy rates. Only in those circumstances where it is to
the Village’s advantage will debt service be scheduled on a non‐even repayment basis. Level or
declining repayment schedules incur less interest cost while the use of delayed or balloon
schedules incur greater interest cost. Lastly, the use of variable‐rate debt requires dependence
upon some external measure and indices and may be considered a form of speculation.
A policy of full disclosure will be followed in all financial reports, official statements and as part
of any mandatory continuing disclosure undertaking. Information required to be distributed, by
law, to any Nationally Recognized Municipal Securities Information Repository (NRMSIR) shall
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follow guidelines set forth from time to time, including any required Material Events Disclosure
as interpreted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Lastly, the Village will
use generally accepted accounting principles in the preparation of all financial statements used
in complying with disclosure requirements. All financial statements will be audited annually by
an independent, certified public accounting firm.
Municipalities of less than 500,000, unless they are a home rule unit, are limited in the amount
of indebtedness they can incur at any one time to no more than 8.625% of assessed and
equalized valuation. However, as a policy planning target, the Village shall endeavor to have no
more indebtedness outstanding at any one time in an amount greater than four percent (4%) of
assessed and equalized valuation. In the event of an extraordinary situation as determined by
the President and Board of Trustees, the Village may have outstanding debt in an amount
exceeding 4% of its assessed evaluation.
Overall, the Village will repay any indebtedness incurred in the shortest possible time without
creating undue hardship for tax or ratepayers.
Capital improvement or refunding indebtedness will be funded with General Obligation Bonds
unless there are other, more appropriate, means of financing. Such alternative financing might
include, but not be limited to, revenue bonds, special service area bonds, tax increment
allocation revenue bonds and special assessments.
Indebtedness to be issued by the Village will be offered through the competitive bidding process
except as expressly approved by the President and Board of Trustees. If it is proposed that debt
not be issued through competitive bidding, such request will state the compelling reasons why
the competitive bidding process is not deemed suitable for the particular issuance of debt.
Competitive bidding can reduce interest cost, avoids questions of unfairness and favoritism in
the underwriting selection process and should validate the ultimate price paid for debt.
Any consultants providing advice and counsel for any issuance of Village debt, as well as
broker/dealers acquiring Village debt shall be independent. Financial advisors, bond counsel and
any broker/dealer for any issuance of debt shall each be separate entities having no relationship
with each other. This is intended to prevent any conflict of interest, incorporating within the
Policy the requirements of Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board Rule G‐23, which permits
financial advisor/underwriter relationships if such relationships are disclosed to the Village as
issuer.
Any financial advisor and bond counsel shall provide full and continuing disclosure to the Village
of any relationship or agreement, formal or informal, which may be in conflict with the best
interests of the Village. The financial advisor and bond counsel shall further be prohibited from
engaging in such relationships or agreements without the express prior consent of the Village.
Any potential for conflict of interest, where it may exist, should be expressly recognized by all
consultants.
While the Village intends to match its borrowing needs with those identified within the approved Capital
Improvement Plan or in some cases, the refunding of outstanding debt at a lower net interest cost, with
long‐term debt, there may be instances with other debt may be advantageous to issue. Additionally,
there may be a need to employ what will be defined as interim debt. The following policies are
applicable to the issuance of either short‐term or interim debt:
Short‐term debt shall be considered indebtedness issued for a term of 10‐years or less. The use of
such debt, with the exception of current debt refunding, shall be intended to provide financing for
municipal needs such as purchasing/replacing fleet equipment, renovation or reconstruction of
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capital assets, purchases of specialized types of equipment, or to acquire communications or data
systems/equipment. Each proposal for short‐term financing shall be evaluated on a case by case
basis with final approval granted by the President and Board of Trustees.
Interim debt shall be considered indebtedness issued for a term of less than 5‐years. Such borrowing
may be utilized for the temporary funding of operational cash flow deficits pending receipt of
anticipated revenues or for interim capital financing needs; an internal borrowing for operational or
capital acquisition would qualify as interim debt. Repayment will occur over a period not to exceed
the useful life of the underlying asset but in any case, no longer than 5‐years, although the period
could vary depending on the nature of the asset financed. In terms of internal borrowing for
purposes other than capital acquisition, the term will be no greater than 5‐years.
Policy on Revenue Based Debt:
The Village may find it advantageous to issue revenue based debt to fund enterprise capital financing
needs. Should such indebtedness be required, the following standards shall apply:
An annual rate and fee review will be conducted as part of the fiscal year budget process to ensure
that predictable and affordable charges for services are in effect.
The Village will maintain rates and fees necessary to conform to bond coverage requirements that
may be required.
The primary option for any enterprise financing, and to also serve as a modeling tool for future rate
and fee requirements, shall be debt with a maximum maturity of 20‐years.
Village Board Authorizations:
All long, short and interim term borrowing shall require approval of the President and Board of Trustees
prior to authorization.
Alternative Financing:
The Village will issue alternate type of indebtedness such as, but not limited to, Special Service Area
Bonds or Tax Increment Allocation Revenue Bonds when beneficial to an identified development
strategy approved by the President and Board of Trustees. Such indebtedness shall be considered
limited obligations of the Village secured by special taxes authorized by statute or in the case of TIF, by
incremental property and sales taxes. The Village will not use its full faith and credit to secure any
alternative financing.
Further, should the Village issue alternative type debt, it shall take any and all reasonable steps to
confirm the financial feasibility of any projects and the financial solvency of the end user(s). Further, all
precautions will be taken to ensure that a true public purpose and financial viability exists for all such
projects funded.
Other Agency Financing:
Through intergovernmental agreement, the Village may be obligated for a portion of debt issued by an
associated public agency such as the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County or Northwest Water
Commission. Depending upon the nature of the obligation, disclosure will be noted within the Village’s
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report following generally accepted accounting principles. If the nature
of an external financing requires disclosure within the financial statements of the Village, such
indebtedness obligations will be properly accounted for and disclosed.
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Bond Covenants and Laws:
The Village shall comply at all times with all covenants and requirements of bond ordinances as well as
supplemental transcript documents as well as State and Federal laws authorizing and governing the
issuance and administration of debt obligations.
Debt Policy and Rating Agencies:
Underwriting and municipal credit rating institutions base their evaluation of the Village upon its ability
to ensure that new debt is incurred in a prudent manner, so as to maximize the credit worthiness of the
Village. This is important if the Village is to upgrade its present bond rating, and in extreme conditions,
maintain its current rating. Rating agencies have advised that one of the major criteria used in
evaluating credit worthiness is whether a local jurisdiction has an objective but flexible debt policy
which serves as a guideline for making decisions about how much new debt to incur or have outstanding
at any one time. Generally, rating agencies will view, as positive, criteria that are conservative. A local
government should only borrow what it can afford and retire principal in a timely and aggressive
manner.
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Fixed Asset and Capital Equipment Capitalization
Purpose and Overview:
The government’s role is to provide services to its citizens and as part of that duty, a responsibility exists
to maintain stewardship over the resources that are used to provide those services. Control over fixed
assets is necessary to ensure that these assets are used properly and efficiently. Appropriate systems
and procedures will be established and revised from time‐to‐time in order to be assured that assets are
adequately controlled.
The purpose of recording the general fixed assets of the Village is primarily for stewardship purposes, in
order to provide for physical and dollar control, and for an accounting of general governmental capital
planning and acquisitions over the years. Also, generally accepted accounting principles as they apply to
public entities require the inclusion of financial data regarding fixed and general asset accounting within
the Village’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Assets included within a fixed asset control system should possess the following attributes:
1. They must be tangible
2. Have a useful life of greater than one year
3. Be of a "significant" dollar value
The general purpose given to recording fixed and general assets is to facilitate the protective custody of
the property. A good system permits the fixation of responsibility of custody and for the proper use of
specific assets within the using department(s). The taking of an actual physical inventory on a regular
basis can increase the control capabilities of the Village’s system and help insure overall integrity. Other
purposes usually cited for asset control is:
1. Insuring assets for risk management purposes
2. Centralizing asset documentation and reporting systems
3. Developing estimates for asset replacement purposes
4. Allowing for completeness of financial statements
5. Providing for management of fixed assets regarding acquisition, declaration of surplus and
disposition.
The end purpose of this Policy will be to provide a guide to the organization, inventory and reporting of
data for the Village of Buffalo Grove’s Fixed and General Asset Management System.
Asset Control Policy:
The following will apply regarding asset control policies for the Village of Buffalo Grove:
1. All assets acquired by the Village will be recorded within the Fixed Asset Management System
maintained within Lotus Notes as an independent database. Assets to be controlled should be
acquired as a capital acquisition and possess a significant value. The minimum value for control
purposes will be $10,000 per individual piece of equipment. Equipment carrying a value less than
$10,000 will be accounted for internally based the type of asset and upon the discretion of the
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Department Director. The capitalization threshold for capital construction and/or infrastructure
improvements will be $25,000.
2. The cost of the asset will include the actual purchase price plus any other additional charges
incurred to put the asset into service. Absent any data on original cost, a realistic estimate will be
used. New capital construction will be value as the sum of all charges and costs to put the asset into
service.
3. Responsibility for all asset control will be assigned to the individual department. All changes in the
inventory for whatever reason must be reported by that department.
4. The system will be maintained by the Department of Finance and General Services but will be
available within the MIS network within Lotus Notes as a read‐only database. Finance will input new
acquisitions as well as deletions and transfers. The status of all assets will be posted through an
Inventory Control Record.
5. The department initiating an acquisition, deletion or transfer of an asset should notify the Finance
Department of these events. Changes to the database will be initiated as appropriate.
6. All asset acquisitions should be by purchase order unless they are for assets donated or contributed
to the Village. All deletions/retirements will be declared surplus by ordinance. Such ordinances will
be prepared by the Finance Department.
7. All asset acquisitions will be identified, when appropriate, with tags provided by the Finance
Department. Tags will be affixed to the asset acquired by department personnel.
8. At a minimum once per year, an inventory will be conducted of all general fixed assets. This will be
prior to the conclusion of the fiscal year and will be used for posting to the Village’s financial records
and for preparation of any surplus declaration.
9. Any final inventory values will be considered the official financial record of the Village subject to
independent review and audit.
Costing of General Fixed Assets:
General fixed assets should be recorded at their original cost; if original cost is unknown, an estimate
will be acceptable if reasonable and customary for similar assets. As stated, an asset that is to be
included within the inventory should have a significant value. The significant value test is mostly
subjective, and accordingly, it is necessary to exercise some level of judgement in determining which
items should be treated as controlled assets. The judgement will be minimized when controls are
improved when capitalization policies are in place and accepted.
Maintaining the System:
Accounting for additions can be accomplished through several methods. Data from purchasing records
for all assets that are quantified are to be noted on the departmental requisition/purchase order for
identification and entry into the database. Accounting for deletions can be more difficult because of
trade‐ins, transfers, retirements, loss or strip downs for spare parts. The database will be considered
the primary link between the individual asset and the general ledger fixed asset accounts. It should be
possible to reconcile the detail in the fixed asset database with the general ledger control account(s).
The basic elements to be included as part of the asset record will be as follows:
1. Description of the asset
2. Model and serial numbers
3. Date acquired/deleted/changed
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4. Purchasing department as well as location of the asset
5. Estimated useful life
6. Cost, purchase order number, vendor
7. Asset control number
8. Date, method and authorization for disposition
Other information may be requested, as is determined necessary to maintain the control system.
Once the asset control system is in place and operational, it will be necessary to perform periodic
reviews to determine whether the system has been properly established, supported and functioning.
The objective of an inventory is to determine if the assets are still in service, on‐hand and to make any
corrective actions as soon as possible. In addition to what is assumed would be a full departmental
inventory, periodic review can consist of any of the following:
1. Reconciling the asset control ledgers to the Village’s general ledger
2. Tracing a random sample of assets from the database to the physical location of assets
3. Taking the database list and tracing a random sample of entries to actual assets
Tagging of Assets:
There will be two primary considerations when a decision is made to tag an asset. First, is it important to
identify this individual asset from another of a similar kind? Will records need to be changed each time
the asset moves to a new location of is retired? If the answer is yes to both questions, the assets should
and will be tagged.
Inventory control numbers will be assigned in consecutive order without regard to type of asset or
location. The use of a permanent number (unless lost and replaced) permits control over an asset
throughout its useful life regardless of status until such asset is retired or disposed of. Once an asset is
disposed, the number will be retired and not reissued. Placement location will be left to the discretion
of the department. Ideally, tags will be placed where they are accessible and not subject to defacement
or marring by normal activity.
Inventory Control Record:
Anytime the status of an asset is affected, the Inventory Control Record (attached) must be completed
by the initiating department. With an acquisition, the Record will be prepared by the Department of
Finance and General Services although this does not preclude a purchasing department from preparing a
Record in the case of a donation or acquisition that may be occur. With an acquisition, a copy of the
Record will be returned to the purchasing department with an assigned control tag.
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VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE
Purpose:
The goal of the Five-Year Operating Forecast is to evaluate the Village’s ability to meet both short
and long term financial obligations. Indices of long-term fiscal health include; building capital
reserve balances, funding capital projects and restoring fund balance reserves to ultimately
reaching a balance that will cover four and a half months of expenditures (35%).
It is important to stress that this forecast is not a budget. It does not dictate expenditure decisions;
rather it identifies the need to prioritize allocations of Village resources. As a governmental entity,
changes in strategy that involve service delivery are slow and methodical. The forecast provides a
picture of the Village’s fiscal health based on numerous assumptions over the next five years. The
Five-Year Financial Forecast is a planning tool and should be considered fluid in its construction.
As new significant data or trends emerge the document will be revised, at minimum, on an annual
basis. This document should be viewed in conjunction with the annual Village Budget in order to
make specific policy and spending recommendations.
Financial Focus and Methodologies:
The General Fund is the main operating fund that accounts for the core services provided by the
Village including public safety (police & fire), public works, building & zoning, and administration.
All major discretionary revenues such as property tax, sales tax, income tax, telecommunication,
and utility use tax are accounted for within the General Fund. The forecast reflects final figures for
fiscal year 2012. For purposes of the analysis, final audited 2012 expenditures set the baseline for
analysis and are inflated or adjusted accordingly. The General Fund is the primary focus of the
forecast as it represents about 56 percent of the total Village Budget.
The forecast assumes the continuation of current service levels and the costs projected over five
years. Revenues are estimated based on anticipated growth patterns and does not consider
increases in revenues generated by new fees or increases in fees and charges beyond what is
approved by current ordinance.
As a part of the development of long-term financial forecasting the Village continually reviews
external and internal factors that impact, or may impact, the collection of revenue and the
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estimation of costs. Evaluating the impact of the national economy (macro) influences the local
economy (micro) is an important step in the process.
The national economy affects both state and local economies, although this impact varies by
jurisdiction and may actually have an inverse effect on a community. Some of the economic
indicators the Village uses in financial analysis include; inflation, employment, housing starts,
vehicle sales, interest rates, and manufacturing activity.
Inflation – As inflation goes up, the cost of goods sold go up, increasing retail sales tax revenue. As
prices rise, so will business income tax receipts. Conversely, the Village will have to pay more for
goods and services. The Village uses the Illinois Municipal Price Index (MPI) as an inflation metric.
The MPI is an amalgam of price indices based on types and goods purchased by Illinois
Municipalities. The MPI is 2.44 percent. The most recent (May 2013) Consumer Price Index is at 1.4
percent.
Employment – Retail and vehicle sales tend to have inverse relationships with the unemployment
rate. Sales tend to move in the opposite direction of the unemployment rate. Chronic
unemployment often spills over into the residential real estate market resulting in lost real estate
transfer tax revenue.
Housing starts - This indicator provides a sense of the overall demand for housing, which can be
indicative of local housing activity. Data maintained by local realtor groups is useful in projecting
the future of market recoveries.
Vehicle sales – sales and use tax revenues tend to fall with vehicle sales, which are heavily
dependent upon both employment and interest rates. However, if increases in new vehicles are
expected to reduce the value of used vehicles, the sales and use tax base can actually decline if the
depreciation of used vehicles is not equally offset by the value of new vehicles.
Interest rates – the interest rate impacts the Village’s revenues in several ways. First, investment
income will be affected by interest rates. Second, the availability and cost of capital directly affects
business expansion and retail purchases. As credit is extended and/or rates are lowered, revolving
purchases may increase, thereby increasing development plans and retail sales and, by extension,
sales tax and business licenses revenues.
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Manufacturing activity – If a Village has a large manufacturing sector, the ISM (Institute of Supply
Management Index) becomes a significant factor in revenue analysis and forecasting.
Manufacturers respond to the demand for their products by increasing production, building up
inventories to meet the demand. The increased production often requires new workers which
lowers unemployment figures and can stimulate the local economy.
Overview of Fiscal Year 2013:
Over the last five years, the Village has moved though three distinct financial cycles in responding
to the economic downturn. The strategy in the FY 2009-2010 Budgets was to protect public
services/programs and staffing levels through deficit spending drawing upon prior period fund
balance. FY 2011-2012 strategies involved reducing staffing though attrition leveraging an
employer sponsored retirement incentive program and creating a Tier II compensation program to
lower starting wages. Those actions plus reduced capital project spending and a continued
moratorium on capital reserve funding successfully eliminated budget deficits.
Beginning in FY 2013 and continuing through the next five years is a continued effort to control
personnel costs, appropriately fund all capital reserves and increase the resources allocated to
infrastructure maintenance. A wholesale review of all the services that the Village offers will be
monetized in order to better evaluate what the future of service delivery will look like. Other
strategies include ensuring that all fees are levied at market rates and revenue collection is as
efficient as possible.
Factors that are to be considered moving into the next five year update include;
Impact of the real estate market. Traditional sales activities are slowly rebounding as a
market bottom has appeared to be reached. The impact of declining property values in
tandem with incorrect assumptions that property taxes will move in similar fashion is
making it difficult to grow the tax levy to support general operations.
State of Illinois budget crisis. The delay in income tax distributions to the Village has crated a
backlog of receivables owed the Village totaling $.8 million. Another concern is discussion
with the various bond rating houses that all taxing bodies debt ratings should be rate no
higher than the state’s rating.
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Health Care Cost and the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act. The future financial impact
of the new bill and increasing health care costs. The Village is currently on track to attain
“Cadillac Tax” status in 2016.
Commercial/Retail Development. The economy’s impact on existing sales tax generators as
well as development or redevelopment of Dundee, Milwaukee Road corridors and Lake
Cook Corridors.
Infrastructure. Prior year’s deferral of capital spending and the funding has impacted roads,
sidewalks and bike paths, water system, and Village facilities. The Village Board has taken
the initial steps to addressing street maintenance through the issuance of $6 million in
bonds in FY 2012
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Forecast Assumptions:
The following is forecasted revenues and expenditures for the next five years. Including the column
on the far right is an inflation index (if warranted).
General Fund Revenues ‐ Projected 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Growth
Property Taxes $ 12,003,778 $ 12,183,835 $ 12,366,592 $ 12,552,091 $ 12,740,372 1.015
Income & Use Taxes $ 4,698,264 $ 4,792,229 $ 4,888,074 $ 4,985,835 $ 5,085,552 1.02
State Sales Tax $ 4,536,144 $ 4,626,867 $ 4,719,404 $ 4,813,792 $ 4,910,068 1.02
Home Rule Sales Tax $ 3,302,593 $ 3,368,645 $ 3,436,018 $ 3,504,738 $ 3,574,833 1.02
Real Estate Transfer Tax $ 559,032 $ 575,803 $ 593,077 $ 610,869 $ 629,195 1.03
Telecommunications Excise Tax $ 1,982,650 $ 1,982,650 $ 1,982,650 $ 1,982,650 $ 1,982,650 1.00
Prepared Food and Beverage Tax $ 719,000 $ 733,380 $ 748,048 $ 763,009 $ 778,269 1.02
Utility Tax‐Electric Service $ 1,626,900 $ 1,626,900 $ 1,626,900 $ 1,626,900 $ 1,626,900 1.00
Utility Tax‐Natural Gas Therms $ 920,294 $ 920,294 $ 920,294 $ 920,294 $ 920,294 1.00
Licenses $ 278,150 $ 278,150 $ 278,150 $ 278,150 $ 278,150 1.00
Building Revenue & Fees $ 586,000 $ 597,720 $ 609,674 $ 621,868 $ 634,305 1.02
Intergovernmental Revenue‐Local $ 268,430 $ 273,799 $ 279,275 $ 284,860 $ 290,557 1.02
Investment Revenue $ 78,000 $ 78,195 $ 78,586 $ 78,979 $ 79,769 0.0025
Fines & Fees‐Police & Fire $ 1,304,993 $ 1,331,093 $ 1,357,715 $ 1,384,869 $ 1,412,566 1.02
Operating Transfers $ 765,000 $ 765,000 $ 765,000 $ 765,000 $ 765,000 1.00
Miscellaneous Revenue $ 1,297,700 $ 1,297,700 $ 1,297,700 $ 1,297,700 $ 1,297,700 1.00
Total Revenues ‐ Projected $ 34,926,928 $ 35,432,259 $ 35,947,156 $ 36,471,605 $ 37,006,181
Annual Increase 2.7% 1.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%
General Fund Expenditures‐ Projected 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Personal Services $ 19,200,000 $ 19,584,000 $ 19,975,680 $ 20,375,194 $ 20,782,697 1.02
Personal Benefits $ 4,350,000 $ 4,217,500 $ 4,428,375 $ 4,649,794 $ 4,882,283 1.05
Operating Expenses $ 1,953,662 $ 2,000,550 $ 2,048,563 $ 2,097,729 $ 2,148,074 1.024
Insurance $ 1,000,000 $ 1,040,000 $ 1,081,600 $ 1,124,864 $ 1,169,859 1.04
Legal Services $ 289,650 $ 295,443 $ 301,352 $ 307,379 $ 313,526 1.02
Commodities $ 487,745 $ 499,451 $ 511,438 $ 523,712 $ 536,281 1.024
Maintenance & Repairs $ 1,680,068 $ 1,720,390 $ 1,761,679 $ 1,803,959 $ 1,847,254 1.024
Capital Outlay $ 434,916 $ 445,354 $ 456,042 $ 466,987 $ 478,195 1.024
Operating Transfers $ 4,221,086 $ 4,284,402 $ 4,348,668 $ 4,413,898 $ 4,480,107 1.015
All Other Expenses $ 450,064 $ 460,866 $ 471,926 $ 483,253 $ 494,851 1.024
Total Operating Expenditures ‐
Projected $ 34,067,191 $ 34,547,955 $ 35,385,324 $ 36,161,905 $ 37,003,270
Operating Surplus/(Deficit) $ 859,737 $ 884,304 $ 561,833 $ 224,836 $ (126,947)
General Fund Transfers ‐ Projected 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Capital Reserve ‐ Vehicles $ 800,000 $ 800,000 $ 800,000 $ 800,000 $ 800,000
Capital Reserve ‐ Facilities $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000
Capital Reserve ‐ Technology $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000
Motor Fuel Tax $ 660,519 $ 673,729 $ 687,204 $ 700,948 $ 714,967
Golf Enterprise Subsidy $ 150,000 $ 100,000 $ 75,000 $ 50,000 $ 25,000
Capital Improvement Plan $ 546,012 $ 152,643 $ 159,355 $ 166,872 $ 171,878
Total Transfers ‐ Projected $ 2,456,531 $ 2,026,372 $ 2,021,559 $ 2,017,820 $ 2,011,845
Total Fund Surplus/(Deficit) $(1,596,793) $(1,142,068) $(1,459,725.95) $(1,792,983) $(2,138,791)
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The presentation of the forecast has been modified in this year’s report to better align operating
revenues and operating expenditures. By doing so, a more accurate assessment of both short term
and long term financial sustainability can be measured. Short term sustainability is attained if
operating revenues are covering operating (or day-to-day) expenditures. In four of the five years
the operating revenues offset operating expenditures. In 2018, operating expenditures will exceed
operating revenues by $126,947.
Long term sustainability is measured through the Village’s ability to invest in infrastructure
including funding reserves for vehicles, buildings, equipment, technology, streets (though Motor
Fuel Tax), and projects in the Capital Improvement Plan. Commitments to long term capital
programs are identified under “General Fund Transfers – Projected”. Included in the spending
category are subsidy transfers to the golf enterprise. These transfers eliminate anticipated negative
cash positions at both courses by the end of the year. After including these transfers, the total fund
deficit at the end of FY 2014 is estimated to be nearly $1.6 million. That deficit grows to just over
$2.1 million by the end of the five year projection.
One of the financial indices the bond rating houses (S&P and Moodys) cite as the reason for the
current AAA bond rating is the low level of debt. To continue as a budget strategy avoiding funding
capital and infrastructure programs will result in a change in fiscal philosophy from a government
geared towards a pay-as-you-go capital asset financing to one of debt financing.
A commitment to funding capital will require either a significant revenue enhancement, a reduction
in services, or a combination of both. The impact of doing nothing has severe consequences on the
Village’s reserves.
General Fund Reserves:
The General Fund Fund Balance Reserve Policy sets forth a minimum unassigned reserve level of 25
percent of the subsequent year’s budget (less pension and capital funding transfers). Within the
adopted Strategic Priorities in the FY 2013 Budget is a goal of reestablishing a 35 percent threshold
by the end of FY 2016.
It is important to maintain a strong reserve level for several reasons, (1) it provides more time to
react and respond to revenue threats created by economic turbulence, (2) it helps to better
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withstand any unfunded legislative mandates that will create additional expenditure obligations
without a corresponding revenue, and (3) to fund unforeseen infrastructure/capital asset costs.
Spending down of prior period reserve balances allows the Village time to reallocate resources
within the budget and restructure service levels to react to the situation. After drawing down on the
balance to respond to emergency conditions, it is important to rebuild those reserves in order to
remain flexible to respond to the next threat.
The following chart provides a history of fund balance reserves and includes estimates for the
current fiscal year and the five forecasted years;
The red line on the graph represents the fund balance policy minimum of 25 percent less pension
and capital transfers. In FY 2016 the policy minimum is adjusted to 35 percent to be consistent with
Village Strategic Priorities.
As discussed earlier in the report, the first phase of the Village’s response to the economic
downturn beginning in 2007 was to draw on $5.3 million in reserves to fund deficit spending. Phase
2 eliminated the use of reserves through combined efforts to reduce employee costs through
attrition utilizing a Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) and deferring capital and reserve funding.
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Phase 3 reinstitutes capital reserve funding and capital spending. The effect on the graph is two
divergent lines on the chart as the fund balance requirement is moving in the opposite direction as
the forecasted fund balance.
Those budget strategies employed over the last three years helped to stabilize the General Fund.
Over the next five years it is programmed into the forecast that capital reserve funding will be
reintroduced. The first step was including $.4 million transfer in the FY 2013 Budget.
Revenue Review:
Approximately 85 percent of all General Fund revenue is generated from seven revenue sources
including property tax, combined sales tax including prepared food and beverage, income and use
tax, telecommunications tax, utility (natural gas & electricity) use tax and real estate transfer tax.
Almost half of the Village’s major revenue sources are elastic. Elastic revenues are those sources
that tend to fluctuate with the economy. A balance between elastic and inelastic revenue is desired
as a hedge against market volatility. General Fund revenues considered to be elastic include: sales
and use taxes, income taxes, telecommunications tax, real estate transfer tax, building revenue and
fees, and investment income. The property tax is an example of a non-elastic source of revenue as
collections are stable and predictable.
The following is a summary of significant Village revenue sources.
Property Tax
Growth in the corporate property tax levy is tied to the Municipal Cost Index (MCI). The MCI
is an amalgam of several key inflationary indices including the Producer Price Index (PPI),
Employment Cost Index (ECI), and the Consumer Price Index –Urban (CPI-U). The MCI
weights the indices accordingly based on how a typical municipality spends its resources.
The Police and Firefighter Pension Funds levies are calculated by an independent actuary.
The pension levies are pass-through revenues that will have a corresponding expenditure.
A continuing concern is growth, or lack thereof, in the property tax base. Tax year 2010
produced the first drop (6.47 percent) in assessed valuation since 1974. Tax year 2011 and
2012 continued the decline at 6.18 percent and 5.87 percent respectively. Because the
Village levies dollars, a uniform change across all property classifications has no financial
impact to tax payers. This dynamic has not materialized as commercial/industrial
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properties have been more successful contesting and decreasing their property values.
Any aggregate decrease that exceeds the county average decrease results in a greater share
of the tax burden shifted to residential properties.
In application, the last two years levies increases of 0 and 1.4 percent have not felt at such as some
residents are seeing double digit increases due to the reallocation of the tax burden.
Listed below is a history of equalized assessed valuations since 2003.
Future ability to bridge General Fund deficits with increases in property tax will be challenging as
the corporate levy must compete for tax dollars with pension levies. In 2003, levies for pensions
accounted for 32.1 percent of the tax extension. In the most recent tax year (2012), pensions
represent 40.4 percent of property tax as illustrated below. The corporate levy, which funds core
General Fund services, has been stagnant. The increase in 2007 was due to the elimination of the
Village Vehicle Sticker Program. Those revenues were shifted to the property tax with a net revenue
grow of zero.
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Sales Tax
Inflation sets the growth baseline for both the base (2%) and home rule sales taxes (2%).
Combined, this is the second largest revenue source for the Village. The base sales tax
revenue is directly related to the dollar value of sales made with the Village limits. Home
rule sales tax applies to the same transactions as the base sales tax except in the following
transactions, food for human consumption off the premises where sold (groceries),
prescription and non-prescription medicines and tangible personal property that is titled
with an agency of the State of Illinois.
The assumption for the five year analysis is that the retail mix will remain substantially similar to
what is present today. The forecast applied to both base and home rule sales tax produces the
following;
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Income Tax
The Illinois Income Tax is imposed on every individual, corporation, trust, and estate
earning or receiving income. The tax is calculated by multiplying net income by a flat rate.
The current rate is 5 percent of net income. The rate is set to revert to 3.75 percent from
January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2024. The rate will then reduce to 3.25 percent starting on
January 1, 2025. The formula for distribution for local governments was 10 percent of the
revenue, allocated on a per capita basis, when the rate was 3 percent. When the state rate
increased to 5 percent, the increase was not included in the distribution making the
effective per capital distribution to municipalities is 6 percent.
The Village’s unemployment rate as of May 2013 is 7.6 percent, Cook County is 9.3, Lake County is
8.7 percent, and the State of Illinois is 9.2 percent. Revenues generated by income and use taxes are
approaching the peak set in FY 2008. The growth in revenue is due to improving corporate
earnings, some recovery in employment, and tax changes to increase total net income. The forecast
accounts for 2 percent growth each year through the duration of the forecast. The chart below
shows the performance of the revenue since FY 2004.
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Prepared Food and Beverage Tax
This tax (1%) is levied on the purchase of prepared food for immediate consumption and
the sale of liquor. Similar to sales tax, inflationary growth is the central driver of revenue
increases with five year increases projected at 2 percent annually. There are 112 businesses
that charge and remit this tax to the Village.
Telecommunications Tax
This tax levied at 6 percent on all types of telecommunications except for digital subscriber
lines (DSL) purchased, used, or sold by a provider of internet service (effective July 1, 2008).
The exemption of DSL service has made a significant impact on collections. Recent
legislation has also mandated that data packages no longer be bundled with all other
telecommunications billing for the sake of taxation. Those services have been exempted.
The forecast calls for no growth in this revenue over the five year plan.
Utility Use Tax (Natural Gas & Electricity)
Natural gas and electricity charges are based on consumption and will fluctuate with
seasonal demands. The Village is charging the highest statutory rate. No growth is projected
over the next five years. Any new growth will be predicated on adding or expanding houses
or buildings.
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Real Estate Transfer Tax
Real estate transfer tax is collected at the rate of $3 per $1,000 of sales consideration. This
revenue reached a peak in 2005 at $1.3 million. Since 2005, collections have dropped 60
percent as a result of the collapse of the housing market. From a local perspective it appears
that the market has reached a bottom as more traditional sales are being transacted in the
Village. It is expected that some growth will occur (3% per year over the next five).
Expenditure Review:
The average annual increase in expenditures over the next five years is 1.7 percent. In each of the
next five years, wages and benefits account for about 62 percent of all expenditures. The next
largest expenditure account group is for operating transfers (11 percent). For FY 2014 the
distribution of General Fund expenditures is shown in the table below.
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Personal Services
Wages are anticipated to increase by a factor of 2 percent each year. The wage forecast anticipates
the general wage increase awards plus possible merit adjustments, where appropriate, offset by
lower entry salaries under a new pay grade system (Tier II). The Tier II pay grade lowers all
starting salaries for employees hired after 1/1/2011 by approximately 10%. The five year forecast
will likely need several iterations to reflect new data as the impact of retirements, the effect of any
service realignments, and any hiring decisions become more evident.
In order to balance the last three budgets, much of the efforts have been focused upon reducing
employees through the Voluntary Separation Incentive. In FY 2013, there are a total of 224 full time
employees. Over the last four years full time staffing has decreased by 7.4 percent or 18 positions.
Personal Benefits
The largest single expenditure within Personal Benefits is for group medical and life insurance.
Effective for FY 2012, the Village has committed to 3 years with the Intergovernmental Professional
Benefits Cooperative (IPBC) to help stabilize medical costs through risk pooling and provide for a
mechanism to help establish positive cash flow and rebuild reserves. The forecast calls for 5
percent growth each year in premium expenses.
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Over the five year projection, the employees’ contribution is set to cap at 15 percent of the premium
in FY 2016. Continued efforts will be made to maintain costs. A renewed emphasis on wellness
programs and evaluating data will be critical in the next few years to help stabilize experience.
Staff will be actively working with the IPBC to manage tax implications of the Patient Protection and
Affordability Care Act. The Village’s plan will be subject to the ‘Cadillac Tax’ in FY 2016 whereby
any premium expenses that exceed the mandated threshold will be subject to a 40 percent tax.
Insurance
Within the Insurance category is the premium paid to the Intergovernmental Risk Management
Pool (IRMA) for general liability and workers’ compensation coverage. Continuing with past
practice, the Village has selected a higher deductible ($50,000) to provide a credit against our
annual premium. Prior period reserves have also been used to lower the annual payment. The
forecast assumes growth of 4 percent.
Commodities
The single largest expenditure within the Commodity account group is for purchase of salt for the
snow and ice control program. The forecast calls for increases of 2.4 percent per annum. Staff
continues to seek innovative ways to reduce commodity costs, such as bulk electric procurement,
and utilizing centralized purchasing to leverage the Village’s buying power.
Maintenance & Repair – Facilities
Expenditure growth in this account group is estimated to be 2.4 percent per year. Included in these
expenditures are costs related to the maintenance and repair of sidewalks and bike paths, street
patching, street lights, building facilities, and parkway trees.
In this forecast, an amount has been included ($200,000) to begin funding a reserve for facility
repairs. In order to avoid issuing debt for repairing Village buildings, a reserve needs to be
established. Case in point, the Village has over $1 million in roofs that are in various states of
disrepair. There are no funds currently side aside for those improvements.
Operating Transfers
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Within this account group are property transfers to the Police and Firefighter Pension Funds or tax
revenues accounted for within the General Fund (pass-through). There is no General Fund tax
abatement programmed for the next five years.
Over the next five years it is estimated that operating revenues will exceed operating expenditures
by $2.4 million.
General Fund Transfers
Included in the transfers are $5.5 million for vehicles, technology, and building reserves over the
next five years. $3.4 million is allocated for transfer to the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to supplement state
funding for road repairs.
There is an estimated equity transfer to the Golf Enterprise of $400,000 over five years. The
following transfers have been made over the last seven years,
Fiscal Year Subsidy
2012 269,500
2011 352,000
2010 268,000
2009 400,000
2008 775,000
2007 205,141
2006 258,601
Nearly $2.6 million in equity transfers have been made to the golf courses since 2006. The intent of
an Enterprise Fund is to cover its expenditures with user fees. Given the extent of the subsidy, that
is not occurring.
The Five Year Financial Forecast calls for a cumulative five year deficit of $8.1 million over the
review period. Given the state of the economy including stagnant revenues and growing
infrastructure needs, this deficit is not unexpected. Future funding strategies will need to address
shortfalls on either or both sides of the ledger. On the expenditure side, there is little ability to
reduce significant operating costs that are not wage and benefit driven. Those efforts have taken
place over the last four years. To better manage day-to-day costs and leverage purchasing, the
Village reassigned an employee as the Purchasing Manager to focus on purchasing efficiencies.
Those savings will materialize over the next several years as contracts lapse and are renegotiated
through competitive bidding.
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While efforts will continue to focus on how to deliver the same high level of services at lower unit
costs, staff recognizes that revenues will also need to be reviewed. Every opportunity to grow the
sales tax base should be considered. Staff must ensure that every revenue is reviewed for adequacy
(fees), efficiency (collections), and efficacy (diversified). New revenue sources should be
researched, discussed, and if warranted, presented to the Village Board for consideration.
This report will be used as a guide for the development of the FY 2014 Budget and will help shape
the discussion about how Village adapt to the current and future financial landscape. Staff seeks
further input from the Village Board on the operating forecast.
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Revised Pro Forma ‐ Based on Budget Changes
General Fund Revenues ‐ Projected 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Growth
Property Taxes $ 13,696,988 $ 14,244,868 $ 14,814,662 $ 15,407,249 $ 16,023,539 1.04
Income & Use Taxes $ 4,747,200 $ 4,842,144 $ 4,938,987 $ 5,037,767 $ 5,138,522 1.02
State Sales Tax $ 4,536,144 $ 4,626,867 $ 4,719,404 $ 4,813,792 $ 4,910,068 1.02
Home Rule Sales Tax $ 3,148,346 $ 3,211,313 $ 3,275,539 $ 3,341,050 $ 3,407,871 1.02
Real Estate Transfer Tax $ 700,000 $ 728,000 $ 757,120 $ 787,405 $ 818,901 1.04
Telecommunications Excise Tax $ 1,982,650 $ 1,982,650 $ 1,982,650 $ 1,982,650 $ 1,982,650 1.00
Prepared Food and Beverage Tax $ 732,360 $ 747,007 $ 761,947 $ 777,186 $ 792,730 1.02
Utility Tax‐Electric Service $ 1,626,900 $ 1,626,900 $ 1,626,900 $ 1,626,900 $ 1,626,900 1.00
Utility Tax‐Natural Gas Therms $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 1.00
Licenses $ 294,450 $ 294,450 $ 294,450 $ 294,450 $ 294,450 1.00
Building Revenue & Fees $ 699,250 $ 713,235 $ 727,500 $ 742,050 $ 756,891 1.02
Intergovernmental Revenue‐Local $ 340,434 $ 347,243 $ 354,188 $ 361,271 $ 368,497 1.02
Investment Revenue $ 78,000 $ 78,000 $ 85,000 $ 95,000 $ 110,000 0.25
Fines & Fees‐Police & Fire $ 1,770,275 $ 1,805,681 $ 1,841,794 $ 1,878,630 $ 1,916,203 1.02
Operating Transfers $ 827,500 $ 827,500 $ 827,500 $ 827,500 $ 827,500 1.00
Miscellaneous Revenue $ 1,314,500 $ 1,314,500 $ 1,314,500 $ 1,314,500 $ 1,314,500 1.00
Total Revenues ‐ Projected $ 37,494,997 $ 38,390,357 $ 39,322,141 $ 40,287,400 $ 41,289,221
General Fund Revenues ‐ Projected 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Personal Services $ 18,635,095 $ 19,194,148 $ 19,769,972 $ 20,363,071 $ 20,973,964 1.03
Personal Benefits $ 10,211,169 $ 10,721,727 $ 11,257,814 $ 11,820,705 $ 12,411,740 1.05
Operating Expenses $ 1,927,344 $ 1,973,600 $ 2,020,967 $ 2,069,470 $ 2,119,137 1.024
Insurance $ 878,790 $ 913,942 $ 950,499 $ 988,519 $ 1,028,060 1.04
Legal Services $ 389,650 $ 397,443 $ 405,392 $ 413,500 $ 421,770 1.02
Commodities $ 269,245 $ 275,707 $ 282,324 $ 289,100 $ 296,038 1.024
Maintenance & Repairs $ 1,689,880 $ 1,730,437 $ 1,771,968 $ 1,814,495 $ 1,858,043 1.024
Capital Outlay $ 507,766 $ 519,952 $ 532,431 $ 545,210 $ 558,295 1.024
All Other Expenses $ 308,922 $ 313,556 $ 318,259 $ 323,033 $ 327,879 1.015
Total Expenditures ‐ Projected $ 34,817,861 $ 36,040,512 $ 37,309,626 $ 38,627,102 $ 39,994,924
Operating Surplus/(Deficit) $ 2,677,136 $ 2,349,844 $ 2,012,515 $ 1,660,298 $ 1,294,297
General Fund Transfers ‐ Projected 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Capital Reserve ‐ Vehicles $ 453,208 $ 464,085 $ 475,223 $ 486,628 $ 498,307 1.024
Capital Reserve ‐ Facilities $ 178,790 $ 183,081 $ 187,475 $ 191,974 $ 196,582 1.024
Capital Reserve ‐ Technology $ 61,250 $ 62,720 $ 64,225 $ 65,767 $ 67,345 1.024
Motor Fuel Tax $ 629,670 $ 642,263 $ 655,108 $ 668,210 $ 681,574 1.02
Golf Enterprise Subsidy $ 63,000 $ 40,000 $ ‐ $ ‐ $ ‐
Capital Improvement Plan $ 1,276,404 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000
Total Transfers ‐ Projected $ 2,662,322 $ 1,992,149 $ 1,982,031 $ 2,012,579 $ 2,043,808
Total Fund Surplus/(Deficit) $ 14,814 $ 357,696 $ 30,484 $ (352,282) $ (749,512)
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VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE
TO: Dane C. Bragg, Village Manager
FROM: Scott D. Anderson, Finance Director
DATE: September 14, 2013
RE: FY 2013 – Water Fund 20 Year Pro Forma Annual Update
System Status Update:
Proposed in FY 2012, a series of significant water rate increases were adopted for calendar years 2013
and 2014 with the institution of an automatic inflationary increase (4%) beginning with 2015. The intent
of water rate increases was to begin to align the true cost of the system (operating, capital, and
depreciation and reserve costs) with the rate assessed to water customers.
A review of the audited 2012 Water Fund Performance produces the following;
Operating deficit in the fund of $170,371.
With depreciation of assets the deficit grows to $1,237,810.
Adding in the transfer back to the General Fund for services performed on behalf of the fund the
total deficit is $2,112,978.
Total gallons billed were 1.29 billion (proforma estimate – 1.31 billion).
The ending cash and investment balance is $3.7 million
The deficit was anticipated in the budget. The rate increase in the current year was $1.05 moving the
water rate to $4.05/1,000 gallons. In FY 2014, the rate adjusts to $5.26/1,000 gallons.
Rate and Consumption History:
The Village has had a history of low user rates in comparison to the communities in the region; in fact,
the Village maintained a combined water and sewer rate of $1.80/1,000 gallons for a period of twenty
three years (1983‐2005). One significant reason leading to this period of rate stability was due to the age
of the water and sewer infrastructure. During the peak growth decades of the 1980’s and 1990’s,
developers donated approximately 53 percent of the water and sewer system assets. Through a
combination of minimal capital expenses, receipt of building fees, coupled with a period of growing
water consumption, the Water Fund was able to generate strong cash reserves to allow for a strategy of
pay‐as‐you‐go financing for future infrastructure repair. Funding for future infrastructure replacement
(funding depreciation) was never a component of the rate structure.
Beginning in 2003, a pattern of declining water usage started. In 2002, 1.63 billion gallons of water were
metered with an average monthly consumption rate of 7,906 gallons. In 2012, 1.29 billion gallons were
metered with an average residential monthly consumption of 6,300 gallons.
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The following chart shows the average residential monthly water consumption since 1990.
The outlier in FY 2005 was drought induced. If that year is removed from the analysis, a fairly linear
decline begins after FY 2002 and plateaus in FY 2010. Even with the decline, the Water Fund was able to
cover its operating expenses and generate a small surplus each year until 2006. A rate recommendation
was made to increase the rate by 33 percent to $2.40/1,000 gallons effective January 1, 2007. The
increase stabilized the fund but did not start building additional cash reserves for future capital
construction. A second rate increase of 25 percent to $3.00/1,000 was implemented for 2010. Again the
increase helped to ensure that water sales would offset operating expenditures. The next increase was
to $4.05/1,000 or 35 percent in FY 2013 and begins the process of developing a fully loaded water rate
that will fund operating, capital and infrastructure reserve demands.
The drop in water consumption appears to have reached bottom in 2010. The reason for the decline is
likely due to a confluence of factors. Economic conditions have led to more vacant homes or more
judicious use of water. The region has had a series of mild summers that has tempered the demand for
outdoor irrigation water. The final factor is the institution of energy efficient appliances. For the
planning of this pro‐forma, it is estimated that the current fiscal year will close at 1.3 billion gallons sold
and will carry forward through the next 20 years. Although there will be an increase in total consumers
over the next two decades, continued conservation efforts will likely counterbalance that growth. One
factor that has not been integrated into this analysis is any potential impact of replacing worn out
meters in homes. As these devices start to fail and are replaced, there is the potential for more accurate
(higher) reads.
Water Fund Financials:
During the high expansion years of the water system, the Water and Sewer Fund was able to amass a
cash balance that allowed for a reserve to address infrastructure maintenance and improvement. Due to
the relative age of the system, over a fifteen year span (1993‐2007) the only capital expense was
$229,527 for the St. Mary’s Road water main replacement. Since 2008, $2.6 million in infrastructure
repairs and improvements has been spent. In FY 2013, it is anticipated that another $2 million will be
invested in system infrastructure.
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In last year’s report, staff introduced the need to segregate ‘Working Cash’ in the analysis. Working cash
represents 25 percent of operating expenses. Once the working cash balance is reaching the 25 percent
threshold, remaining funds are then allocated as the ‘net reserve’ that is available for capital and
infrastructure spending. At the end of FY 2012, working cash is $1.076 million and the net reserve is
$2.18 million. Those funds support an enterprise system valued at $.5 billion. In FY 2013 and FY 2014,
the Water Fund is anticipated to end the year in deficits of $376,716 and $204,171 respectively. The
impact of the rate increases over the next two years will not begin repairing cash balances until FY 2015.
The following chart shows the impact of the current rate structure (with 4% inflationary increases after
FY 2014) on the fund’s cash position.
The Water Fund remains in a precarious financial position for the next few years. Any significant
unanticipated repairs will could deplete the working cash and reserve balances.
Water and Sewer System Assets:
The utility system consists of 181 linear miles of water and sewer main. The value of the water main
alone in today’s dollars is approximately $200 million. The service life of the infrastructure ranges from
50 years for cast iron main to 75 years for ductile iron. The replacement cost of the entire system (water
and sewer main, lift stations) at the end of the 20 year study, inflated at 3% per year, is $700 million.
The assumption used for replacing any future water mains is that on any given year where sections of
the system have reached the end of their useful life 25% of the system will be replaced. For instance,
water main constructed in 1962 has a replacement cost of about $372,000; we then forecast that
$94,000 in repairs. This cost estimate compensates for the improbability that the entire section will be
replaced. The estimates reflect rolling replacements where in certain instances only sections are
repaired. Another factor for consideration is that the replacement cost includes a curb‐to‐curb street
reconstruction. About 50 percent of that expense will be charged to the Capital Projects Street Fund or
the Motor Fuel Tax Fund.
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Within the straight line depreciation calculation beginning with the oldest main constructed in 1929, the
first replacement should have occurred in 1979. Approximately $10 million in water mains have
‘expired’ but have not needed to be repaired. Estimating the actual asset life at times is more abstract
than qualitative. Pipe that is ensconced in stable soil and subjected to consistent water pressure may
have a service life that may double an engineering estimate, and conversely, shifting soils may reduce
the life by many years.
The following chart shows the pattern of construction of water main since 1929.
During the thirteen years spanning 1983‐1996, almost 50% of the water system was constructed.
Fortunately during those years, the more resilient ductile iron was used. The cost of that original
installation was paid by developers through as specified within development agreements.
The age distribution of the water main leads to the cost estimates to replace the system noted in the
graph presented below,
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Replacement costs begin to ramp up in the 2060s and 2070s as main installed during the peak
construction years reaches seventy years of age.
Water main is only one component of the delivery system. Other assets include the sanitary sewer main,
lift stations, and booster stations. The sanitary sewer mains have roughly the same total mileage as the
water main. The service life of the sewer mains should be significantly higher than water mains as they
are not subjected to pressure. Since the Village does not treat waste there are no treatment facilities to
fund. For the purpose of the pro forma, the FY 2013‐2017 Capital Improvement Plan was added to the
calculation. Beyond 2017, a flat amount is budgeted each year to address sanitary sewer system and lift
station repairs.
Water Rate Recommendations:
Each year of the proforma update, staff reviews the financial condition of the fund to determine the
adequacy of current rates. The rate is set by ordinance to increase in FY 2014 and adjust by 4 percent
annually thereafter. There are no changes recommended with this update.
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If the Village took the approach to index the water rate to inflation in 1983, the result would have been
an additional $43.6 million in revenue.
Staff believes that both options 1 and 3 provide a solution for working cash needs. Option 3 gives more
flexibility for deviations in the pro‐forma. There are no solutions that can delay a significant rate
increase in the first two years. The Village must start imposing a rate that is, at minimum, similar to
other NWWC members with similar expense profiles. The use of level (inflation) increases each year
beyond the first two year is important to minimize future rate spikes and get customers accustomed to
an annual rate increase.
The impact of infrastructure maintenance costs and the related strain on the water and sewer fund is
not unique to the Village of Buffalo Grove. All communities to varying degrees are challenged on how to
maintain and protect their system assets. A proper rate structure is the first step to ensuring that the
fund will have the resources available to maintain the integrity of the system.
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The Village offers three health insurance coverage options (2 PPOs and 1 HMO) on a self insured, pooled
basis using the BlueCross BlueShield network. The Village also offers Basic Life /AD&D through Reliance
Standard and Dental insurance coverage on a self‐funded, pooled basis through MetLife.
On January 1, 2012, the Village entered the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefits Cooperative (IPBC)
for the period of January 1, 2012 – July 1, 2014. Established in 1978, the IPBC is a benefits pool, created
under Illinois Law and regulated by the Illinois Department of insurance. Comprised of approximately 63
municipalities and similar units of local government, the IPBC covers over 10,000 active employees and
retiree lives. Participation in the IPBC provides the Village with great benefits, including, but not limited
to the following:
(1) IPBC rate increases have historically trended lower than industry benchmarks.
(2) Economies of scale are experienced from negotiating and purchasing insurance products in
intergovernmental consortiums.
(3) The IPBC has expanded access to more effective cost containment options by negotiating
contracts with BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, and United Healthcare.
(4) The IPBC provided a wealth of information and support services to assist the Village in regard to
the impact of Healthcare Reform, compliance, and cost analysis.
Multi‐Year Approach to Employee Health Care Premium Contributions
For a decade, the Village has charged its eligible employees 10% of the premium for their medical
insurance benefit. Effective January 1, 2012, the Village began a multi‐year approach to increasing
medical premium contribution to 15%. The FY2012‐FY2016 medical insurance premium contribution
schedule that has been adopted for all eligible Village employees, including those in the bargaining unit,
is as follows:
o 2012 – 11% employee contribution to health insurance premium.
o 2013 – 12% employee contribution to health insurance premium.
o 2014 – 13% employee contribution to health insurance premium.
o 2015 – 14% employee contribution to health insurance premium.
o 2016 – 15% employee contribution to health insurance premium.
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2013 versus 2014 Premium Structure ($)
2013 rates 2014 rates
PPO‐A Medical Plan
90% In‐Network /
70% Out of network benefit
Monthly Total Premium Monthly Total Premium
Single employee 70.03 583.62 80.81 621.61
Single + 1 dependent 141.47 1,178.91 163.23 1,255.64
Family + 2 dependents 250.02 2,083.50 288.48 2,219.10
2013 rates 2014 rates
PPO‐B Medical Plan
100% In‐Network /
0% Out of network benefit Monthly Total Premium Monthly Total Premium
Single employee 73.71 614.26 85.05 654.24
Single + 1 dependent 148.90 1,240.80 171.80 1,321.55
Family + 2 dependents 263.15 2,192.89 303.63 2,355.62
2013 rates 2014 rates
HMO Medical Plan Monthly Total Premium Monthly Total Premium
Single employee 63.79 531.61 72.47 557.47
Single + 1 dependent 128.86 1,073.84 146.39 1,126.09
Family +2 dependents 227.74 1,897.82 258.72 1,990.17
DENTAL 2013 rates 2014 rates
No employee contribution Monthly Total Premium Monthly Total Premium
Single employee 44.51 43.89
Single + 1 dependent 74.94 73.90
Family + 2 dependents 125.67 123.92
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Office of the Village Manager/
Administration FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Administrative Intern 0 0 0 1 0 0
Assistant to the Village Manager 1 0 1 0 0 0
Associate Planner 0 1 0 1 0 1
Deputy Village Manager 1 0 1 0 1 0
Director of Human Resources 1 0 0 0 0 0
Emergency Response Coordinator 0 1 0 1 0 0
Management Analyst 0 0 1 0 2 0
Secretary 1 1 1 0 0 0
Village Manager 1 0 1 0 1 0
Village Planner 1 0 1 0 1 0
Total 6 3 6 3 5 1
Full & Part‐Time Total 9 9 6
Human Resources FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Director of Human Resources 0 0 1 0 1 0
Management Analyst 0 0 0 0 1 0
Secretary 0 0 0 1 0 0
Total 0 0 1 1 2 0
Full & Part‐Time Total 0 2 2
Finance & General Services FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Accountant 0 0 1 0 1 0
Assistant Finance Director 1 0 1 0 1 0
Clerk II 1 1 1 1 2 0
Clerk III 4 0 3 0 2 0
Director of Finance/Treasurer 1 0 1 0 1 0
Payroll Clerk III 1 0 1 0 1 0
Purchasing Manager 0 0 1 0 1 0
Secretary 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 8 1 9 1 10 0
Full & Part‐Time Total 9 10 10
Note: Human Resources Director, HR Management Analyst, and EMA Coordinator positions reflected in separate Human
Resources table effective January 1, 2014.
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Building & Zoning FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Building Commissioner 0 0 0 0 1 0
Building Inspector 1 0 1 0 1 0
Clerk II 0 2 0 2 0 1
Deputy Building Commissioner 2 0 2 0 0 0
Electrical Inspector 1 0 1 0 1 0
Health Inspector 1 0 1 0 1 0
Plan Reviewer 1 0 1 0 1 0
Plumbing Inspector 1 0 1 0 1 0
Property Maintenance Inspector 1 0 1 0 1 0
Secretary 1 0 1 0 2 0
Total 9 2 9 2 9 1
Full & Part‐Time Total 11 11 10
Information Technology FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Director of Information Technology 1 0 1 0 1 0
Information Technology Analyst 1 0 1 0 1 0
Information Technology Assistant 1 0 1 0 1 0
Programmer 0 1 0 1 0 0
Total 3 1 3 1 3 0
Full & Part‐Time Total 4 4 3
Fire Services FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Battalion Chief 5 0 5 0 4 0
Deputy Fire Chief 2 0 1 0 1 0
Deputy Fire Marshall 1 0 1 0 0 0
EMA Coordinator 0 0 0 0 0 1
Fire Chief 1 0 1 0 1 0
Fire Inspector* 1 0 1 0 1 0
Fire Inspector/Public Education Officer 0 1 0 1 0 1
Fire Lieutenant 9 0 9 0 9 0
Firefighter/Paramedic 45 0 42 0 42 0
Secretary 1 0 1 0 0 1
Total 65 1 61 1 58 3
Full & Part‐Time Total 66 62 61
*Independent contractor assigned to the IT Department is not reflected in this staffing table.
*Additionally, two full time Building Inspectors serve as part‐time fire inspectors.
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Police Services FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Chief of Police 1 0 1 0 1 0
Clerk II 0 1 0 1 0 1
Clerk III 3 0 3 0 2 0
Community Service Officer 3 0 3 0 3 0
Court Supervisor 0 1 0 1 0 0
Crime Prevention/Community Relations 0 1 0 0 0 0
Crossing Guard 0 9 0 9 0 9
Deputy Police Chief 1 0 1 0 1 0
Desk Officer I 0 2 0 2 0 3
Desk Officer II 3 0 3 0 2 0
Evidence Custodian 0 1 0 1 0 1
Lieutenant 0 0 0 0 3 0
Patrol Officer 53 0 51 0 48 0
Police Commander 3 0 3 0 3 0
Police Sergeant 10 0 10 0 8 0
Records Supervisor 1 0 1 0 1 0
Secretary 1 0 1 0 1 0
Technical Services Administrator 0 0 0 0 1 0
Technical Services Specialist 0 2 0 0 0 0
Total 79 17 77 14 74 14
Full & Part‐Time Total 96 91 88
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Public Works/Engineering FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Automotive Mechanic II 3 0 3 0 3 0
Automotive Mechanic III 1 0 1 0 1 0
Automotive Shop Assistant 0 1 0 1 0 1
Building Maintenance Supervisor 1 0 1 0 1 0
Building Maintenance Worker 2 2 2 0 2 0
Building Maintenance Worker II – CL 1 0 1 0 1 0
Civil Engineer I 1 0 1 0 1 0
Civil Engineer II 1 1 1 0 1 0
Clerk II 1 1 1 0 0 0
Deputy Director of Public Works 1 0 1 0 1 0
Director of Public Works 1 0 1 0 1 0
Engineering Aide 0 1 0 1 0 1
Engineering Technician 1 1 1 0 1 0
Facility Coordinator 1 0 0 0 0 0
Fleet Manager 1 0 1 0 1 0
Forestry and Grounds Supervisor 1 0 1 0 1 0
Laborer – Seasonal 0 9 0 6 0 6
Maintenance Worker I 10 0 11 0 12 0
Maintenance Worker II 8 0 8 0 8 0
Maintenance Worker II – CL 8 0 8 0 8 0
Maintenance Worker III 1 0 1 0 1 0
Metra Station Attendant 0 1 0 0 0 0
Operations Mgr – Streets, Drainage, Sanitary Sewer 1 0 1 0 1 0
Seasonal Snow Plow Driver 0 1 0 1 0 1
Secretary 3 0 2 0 3 0
Superintendent of Water Operations 1 0 1 0 1 0
Technical Services Manager 1 0 0 0 0 0
Village Engineer 1 0 1 0 1 0
Total 51 15 49 9 50 9
Full & Part‐Time Total 66 58 59
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Golf Operations FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
FT PT FT PT FT PT
Assistant Director of Golf Operations 1 0 1 0 1 0
Assistant Golf Professional 1 2 1 2 1 2
Director of Golf Operations 1 0 1 0 0 0
Golf Course Attendant ‐ Seasonal 0 15 0 15 0 15
Golf Course Cashier ‐ Seasonal 0 9 0 9 0 9
Golf Course Maintenance Worker 0 1 0 1 0 0
Golf Course Maintenance Worker – Seasonal 0 14 0 14 0 14
Golf Course Maintenance Worker II 1 0 1 0 1 0
Golf Course Maintenance Worker III 1 0 1 0 1 0
Golf Course Starter/Ranger – Seasonal 0 11 0 11 0 11
Golf Course Superintendent 1 0 1 0 1 0
Head Golf Professional 1 0 1 0 1 0
Horticulturist 1 0 1 0 1 0
Total 8 52 8 52 7 51
Full & Part‐Time Total 60 60 58
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The Annual Budget contains terminology unique to public finance and budgeting. This glossary was prepared to
assist the reader of this document in the understanding of some of these terms.
Abatement:
A partial or complete cancellation of a levy imposed by the Village. Abatements usually apply to tax levies special
assessments and service charges.
Agency Fund:
A fund normally used to account for assets held by a government as an agent for individuals, private organizations
or other governments and/or other funds.
Appropriation:
A legal authorization granted by the Village Board to make expenditures and to incur obligations for specific
purposes. An appropriation usually is limited in amount and time it may be expended.
Assessed Valuation:
A value that is established for real or personal property and used as a basis for levying property taxes. (Note:
Property values are established by the Township Assessor.)
Assets:
Property owned by a government.
Audit:
An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the basic financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall basic financial statement presentation.
Balance Sheet:
That portion of the Village's financial statement that discloses the assets, liabilities, reserves and balances of a
specific governmental fund as of a specific date.
Basis of Accounting:
A term used when revenues, expenditures, expenses, transfers, assets and liabilities are recognized in the accounts
and reported in the financial statements. Specifically, it relates to the timing of the measurements made,
regardless of the nature of the measurement, on the cash, modified accrual or the accrual method.
Bond:
A written promise to pay a sum of money on a specific date at a specified interest rate. The interest payments and
the repayment of the principal are detailed in a bond ordinance. The most common types of bonds are general
obligation and revenue bonds. These are most frequently used for the financing of capital improvements.
Budget:
A plan of Village financial operations which includes an estimate of proposed expenditures and a proposed means
of financing them. The term used without any modifier usually indicates a financial plan for a single operating year.
The budget is the primary means by which the expenditure and service levels of the Village are controlled.
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Budget Message:
The opening section of the budget which provides the Village Board and the public with a general summary of the
most important aspects of the budget, changes from the current and previous fiscal years, and the views and
recommendations of the Village Administrator.
Cash Management:
The management of cash necessary to pay for government services while investing temporary cash excesses in
order to earn interest revenue. Cash management refers to the activities of forecasting the inflows and outflows of
cash, mobilizing cash to improve its availability for investment, establishing and maintaining banking relationships,
and investing funds in order to achieve the balance of the highest interest and return, liquidity and minimal risk
with these temporary cash balances.
Certificate of Deposit:
A negotiable or non‐negotiable receipt for monies deposited in a bank of financial institution for a specified period
for a specified rate of interest.
Charges for Service:
User charges for services provided by the Village to those specifically benefiting from those services.
Debt:
A financial obligation that results from borrowing. Debts of government include bonds, notes, and land contracts.
Deficit:
The excess of expenditures or expenses over revenues or income during a single accounting period.
Department:
A major administrative division of the Village which indicates overall management responsibility for an operation.
Depreciation:
The allocation of the cost of a fixed asset over the assets useful life. Through this process the entire cost of this
asset less any salvage value is ultimately charged off as an expense. This method of cost allocation is used in
proprietary funds.
Distinguished Budget Award Program:
Award program that recognizes exemplary budget documentation run by Government Finance Officers
Association. Budgets are reviewed using a comprehensive checklist and those judged proficient receive the award.
Enterprise Fund:
A fund established to account for operations (a) that are financed and operated in a manner similar to private
business enterprises ‐ where the intent of the governing body is that the costs (expenses, including depreciation)
of providing goods or services to the general public on a continuing basis be financed or recovered primarily
through user charges; or (b) where the governing body has decided that periodic determination of revenues
earned, expenses incurred, and/or net income is appropriate for capital maintenance, public policy, management
control, accountability, or other purposes.
Expenditures:
Decreases in net financial resources. Expenditures include current operating expenses requiring the present or
future use of net current assets, debt service and capital outlays, and intergovernmental transfers.
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Expenses:
Charges incurred, whether paid or unpaid, resulting from the delivery of Village services.
Fiscal Policy:
The Village's policies with respect to revenues, spending, and debt management as these relate to government
services, programs and capital investment. Fiscal policy provides an agreed upon set of principles for the planning
and programming of government budgets and their funding.
Fiscal Year:
A 12 month period to which the Village's annual operating budget applies and at the end to which the Village
determines its financial position and the results of its operation. The Village has specified January 1 to December
31 as its fiscal year.
Fixed Assets:
Assets of a long term character which are intended to continue to be held or used. Examples of fixed assets include
items such as land, buildings, machinery, furniture, and other equipment.
Fund:
An accounting entity with a self‐balancing set of accounts which are segregated for the purpose of carrying on
specific activities or attaining certain objectives in accordance with special regulations, restrictions or limitations.
Fund Balance:
The fund equity of governmental funds. Changes in fund balances are the result of the difference of revenues to
expenditures. Fund balances increase when revenues exceed expenditures and decrease when expenditures
exceed revenues.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP):
Uniform minimum standards and guidelines for financial accounting and reporting. They govern the form and
content of the financial statements of an entity. GAAP encompass the conventions, rules and procedures necessary
to define accepted accounting practice at a particular time. They include not only broad guidelines of general
application, but also detailed practices and procedures. GAAP provide a standard by which to measure financial
presentations. The primary authoritative body on the application of GAAP to state and local governments is the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
General Obligation Bonds:
Bonds that finance a variety of public projects such as streets, buildings, and improvements; the repayment of
these bonds is usually made from the Debt Service Fund, and these bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of
the issuing government.
Governmental Fund Types:
Funds used to account for the acquisition, use and balances of expendable financial resources and the related
current liabilities, except those accounted for in proprietary and trust funds. In essence, these funds are
accounting segregation of financial resources. Expendable assets are assigned to a particular governmental fund
type according to the purposes for which they may or must be used. Current liabilities are assigned to the fund
type from which they are to be paid. The difference between the assets and the liabilities of governmental fund
types is referred to as fund balance. The measurement focus in this fund types is on the determination of financial
position and changes in financial position (sources, uses and balances of financial resources), rather than on net
income determination. The statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balance is the primary
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governmental fund type operating statement. It may be supported or supplemented by more detailed schedules of
revenues, expenditures, transfers and other changes in fund balance. Under current GAAP, there are four
governmental fund types: general, special revenue, debt service and capital projects.
Income:
A term used in proprietary fund type accounting to represent (1) revenues, or (2) the excess of revenues over
expenses.
IRMA (Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency):
An organization of 75 municipalities in the six county collar area around Chicago which joined together to pool
insurance risk, cost, and coverage. IRMA, through its risk‐sharing provisions, provides the Village with coverage for
liability, property damage, automobile, and worker's compensation insurance.
Intergovernmental Revenue:
Funds received from federal, state and other local government sources in the form of grants, shared revenues, and
payments in lieu of taxes.
Levy:
(Verb) To impose taxes, special assessments, or service charges for the support of governmental activities. (Noun)
The total amount of taxes, special assessments or service charges imposed by the Village.
Liability:
Debt or other legal obligations arising out of transactions in the past which must be liquidated renewed or
refunded at some future date.
Modified Accrual Basis:
The accrual basis of accounting adapted to the governmental fund‐type measurement focus. Under it, revenues
and other financial resource increments (e.g., bond issue proceeds) are recognized when they become susceptible
to accrual that is when they become both "measurable" and "available" to financial expenditures of the current
period: "Available means collectible in the current period or soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of
the current period. Expenditures are recognized when the fund liability is incurred except for (1) inventories of
materials and supplies that may be considered expenditure either when purchased or when used, and (2) prepaid
insurance and similar items that may be considered expenditures either when paid for or when consumed. All
governmental funds, expendable trust funds and agency funds are accounted for using the modified accrual basis
of accounting.
Net Income:
Proprietary fund excess of operating revenues, non‐operating revenues, and operating transfers in over operating
expenses, non‐operating expenses, and operating transfers out.
Property Tax:
Property taxes are levied on real property according to the property's valuation and the tax rate.
Proprietary Fund Types:
The classification used to account for a Village's ongoing organizations and activities that are similar to those often
found in the private sector (i.e., enterprise and internal service funds). All assets, liabilities, equities, revenues,
expenses and transfers relating to the government's business and quasi‐business activities are accounted for
through proprietary funds. The GAAP used are generally those applicable to similar businesses in the private sector
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and the measurement focus is on determination of net income, financial position and changes in financial position.
However, where the GASB has issued pronouncements applicable to those entities and activities, they should be
guided by these pronouncements.
Retained Earnings:
An equity account reflecting the accumulated earnings of the Village's Proprietary Funds.
Revenue:
Funds that the government receives as income. It includes such items as tax receipts, fees from specific services,
receipts from other governments, fines, forfeitures, grants, shared revenues and interest income.
Tax Increment District:
A legal entity created by local resolution to promote improvements, jobs, etc. The taxes generated from the
assessed value "increment" above the base year is used to finance the costs of the improvements which generate
the increased assessed valuation.
Tax Levy:
The total amount to be raised by general property taxes for operating and debt service purposes.
Tax Rate:
The amount of tax levied for each $100 of assessed valuation.
Trust Funds:
Funds used to account for assets held by a government in a trustee capacity for individuals, private organizations,
other governments and/or other funds.
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Acronyms
CAD: Computer Aided Dispatch
CIF: Capital Improvement Fund
CIP: Capital Improvement Plan
EAB: Emerald Ash Borer
EAV: Equalized Assessed Valuation
EMA: Emergency Management Agency
FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act
GAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Principals
GFOA: Government Finance Officers Association
HVAC: Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning
IEPA: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
IMF: Infrastructure Maintenance Fee
IMRF: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
IRMA: Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency
MCSC3: Mobile Comm Support Center 3
MDC: Mobile Data Computer
MFT: Motor Fuel Tax
OTSW: Opportunities, Threats, Strengths and Weaknesses
SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
SWANCC: Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County
TERF: Technology Equipment and Replacement Fund
TIF: Tax Increment Financing
VSI: Voluntary Separation Incentive
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