Proposal Shows Balanced, Reduced Village Budget

The Village of Romeoville is planning another balanced budget for 2012-13, and it will save most residents a few bucks, according to the mayor.

“The average taxpayer in Romeoville will pay about $4, on average, less than they did last year,” Mayor John Noak said, adding it’s the second year in a row taxpayers will see savings on the village portion of their tax bill.

The proposed budget also includes — for a total savings of $24 for the average resident next year.

The overall proposed budget is $91.5 million, a 6 percent decrease from .

Potential projects for the budget year include $600,000 in improvements to lighting and drainage at .

Noak said the project will be a significant improvement to the ’s athletic campus.

“It’ll give us better usage at the facility,” he said.

The proposal also includes $4 million street resurfacing projects, to be funded in part by a $1.6 million Surface Transportation Program (STP) grant from the Will County Governmental League. The remainder of the funding will come from the village and Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) dollars.

The village board is scheduled to vote on the budget proposal at its April 18 meeting. The board meets at 6 p.m. at Village Hall, 1050 W. Romeo Rd.