2022 Budget in Brief

ENGINEERING

OTHER ENGINEERING SERVICES

30 Development Engineering Reviews Engineering conducts in- house engineering reviews for petitioned developments within the Village’s entitlements process. Development reviews are typically for new residential subdivisions and commercial construction. Engineering coordinates with Development Services, Public Works, and the Village’s landscaping consultant to review developments for compliance with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC) and Village codes and ordinances. Review costs are passed through to the petitioners and do not incur costs to the Village. In 2021, 30 reviews were completed.

2,340 ADA Ramp Compliance Project Reviews (approximately 34% Compliant) In the summer of 2021, the Village undertook an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance data collection project cataloging the condition of the Village’s sidewalk curb ramps to determine adherence to the provisions of the ADA. Field inspections identify curb and sidewalk work needed to bring ramps into ADA compliance with maintenance and capital improvement projects. As of December 2021, 2,340 ADA ramp reviews have been conducted with approximately 34% in compliance. The project is anticipated to be completed in 2025.

267 Engineering Plat Reviews Engineering staff reviewed 267 plans in 2021 for foundation elevations, drainage, and general site grading as part of the building permit process. Typical permits reviewed are for new residential construction on individual lots, in-ground pools, and retaining walls.

175 Engineering Compliance Fence Permits Over 175 fence permits were reviewed by Engineering staff to ensure that the proposed fences were constructed in such a manner to maintain the natural surface water drainage of the property upon which the fence is constructed or any adjoining properties.

More than 275 scheduled site utility inspections were performed to verify compliance to the submitted plans and specifications. Numerous unscheduled inspections were also undertaken to verify job status, site conditions, erosion issues and a myriad of other issues.

273 Other Engineering Services

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VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK | FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET IN BRIEF