Board of Local Improvements
Our Board of Local Improvements is entrusted with the authority to review and approve new improvements to the sewer collection system. Applications for new sewer service and sewer extensions are brought to the Board of Local Improvements for review and approval. The Board of Local Improvements advises the Board of Trustees regarding annexation of property into the District’s service area boundaries.
The Board of Local Improvements consists of three members, each appointed for a one year term by the District’s Board of Trustees. The Board of Local Improvements meets as needed to accommodate sewer service applications, typically 15 or 30 minutes before the Board of Trustees meeting. Interested public are welcome to attend the meetings.
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Kenneth J. Rathje
President
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Robert T. Jungwirth
Vice President
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Mark Scacco
Clerk
Board Meeting Schedule, Agendas & Minutes
The Sanitary District Board ordinarily meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month and on the fourth Tuesday in March, at our offices located at 2710 Curtiss Street, in Downers Grove, Illinois. Interested public are welcome to attend the meetings. An opportunity for public expression is included at each meeting.
The Board of Local Improvements meets as needed to accommodate sewer service applications, typically 15 or 30 minutes before the Board of Trustees meeting. All meeting times and dates, including special or rescheduled meetings are indicated on the meeting agenda, posted below.
Individuals requesting accommodations for special needs in order to participate in public meetings should contact the District office at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting, at (630) 969-0664.
Questions or comments for the Board regarding topics not related to regular board meetings can be sent through our contact form.
Public Comment
Public comment at these meetings is welcome. The District also has an online form for those who cannot attend a meeting to submit public comment. District staff shall read aloud during the Public Comment portion of the meeting any Public comments that were received. Public comments must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting in order to be included. Public comment rules can be found below.
Public Comment Submission Form
Ethics Commission
The District’s Ethics Ordinance establishes the Ethics Commission of DuPage County to serve through an Intergovernmental Agreement as the ethics commission for all appropriate matters relating to the District. This provides for uniformity, efficiency, and consistency in the application of ethical standards throughout DuPage County. In addition, the District’s Ethics Ordinance also establishes the Ethics Advisor and Investigator General of DuPage County to serve in that same capacity on behalf of the District which results in a conservation of public resources and enhanced transparency.
Additional information regarding the District’s Ethics Ordinance and the Ethics Commission and Ethics Advisor of DuPage County can be found below.
Resources
DGSD Ethics Ordinance
Link to DuPage County Ethics information
Financial Information
The Downers Grove Sanitary District maintains a Five Year Financial Plan, revised each year to reflect anticipated changes in financial conditions facing the District. The current five year plan is available here:
Five Year Plan (Fiscal Years 2024-2025)
The Budget for the Downers Grove Sanitary District for the fiscal year May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025 was adopted at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on March 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the District office.
As part of the District’s approval of an annual budget, the District is required to adopt an Appropriation Ordinance that outlines the amounts appropriated for expenses for the current fiscal year.
2024 Appropriation Ordinance
Each year, the District has an independent auditor prepare a Financial Report in conformance with applicable auditing standards. Our current Annual Financial Report is available here:
Current Independent Financial Audit
