2026 Budget In Brief

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS

ENGINEERING

The Engineering Department’s mission is to enhance transportation, utilities, safety and public health in the Village by delivering responsive, economical and effective professional engineering services. Our team of skilled engineers, professionals and consultants fosters innovation and collaboration in every project. The Engineering Department manages the planning, design, construction and inspection of public infrastructure and private development projects. These include roadways, multi-use paths, sidewalks, watermain, stormwater, sanitary sewer, and telecommunication and wireless systems. Engineering staff also reviews residential subdivisions, commercial developments and construction on private individual lots. Engineering also procures and manages consultants and contractors for capital improvement projects and proactively seeks out grant funding for the design and construction of these projects. Collectively, the department has over 110 years of professional experience in engineering, consulting, inspection and administration. The Director of Engineering also serves as the Village’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator, representing the Village in ADA-related matters with government agencies and residents. The Engineering Department leads the Parking and Traffic Advisory Committee (PTAC) in coordination with the Public Works and Police Departments. PTAC’s primary purpose is to provide consistent, streamlined safety-focused traffic and parking solutions that comply with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and best management practices of the industry.

Goals and Objectives The Engineering Department’s overall goals include:

• Developing a long-term vision of infrastructure based on current and future potential projects, the expected life of existing infrastructure, future development needs and advancement in technology, materials and industry practices • Ensuring that the total cost of ownership, including initial and long-term maintenance costs, produces benefit-cost ratios greater than 1.0

• Prioritizing infrastructure that is low-maintenance, durable, efficient and long-lasting

• Incorporating sustainable and environmental-friendly green infrastructure elements whenever feasible

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VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK | FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET IN BRIEF