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a Village wide storm drainage tax. This tax has
been used to fund maintenance on the Village's
storm water system and to fund improvements to
the storm water system. The Storm Drainage Fund
provides funding (approximately 38% of the Budget)
for the maintenance and repair of the existing
storm sewer systems as well as Village’s
Street Sweeping and Leaf Pickup programs. The
remaining funds are used for storm water project
related expenses and the repayment of storm water
bonds.
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Completed Projects
The first major storm water improvement to be funded
by the Storm Drainage Fund was the Maplewood Detention
Pond. Funding was provided to purchase the property
where the pond is located as well as the construction
of the Pond. This project was completed in August
2003. This project was jointly constructed by the
Village and the Air Force and expended approximately
$644,000 in Storm Water funding.
Since this time, the Village preceded with the construction
of three (3) other major Storm Drainage projects
that used funds from the Storm Drainage Tax.
1. Sangamon to Wabash Storm Sewer: Most recently
completed in the summer of 2007 was the construction
of the Sangamon to Wabash Storm Sewer at a cost
of $1,923,000. The project began at the intersection
of Sangamon Avenue and Tanner Street and entered
the west end of the detention pond at West Avenue.
It consisted of new pipes ranging in size from
24” to 48”. It has alleviated the
flooding along:
– Wabash Avenue
– Lincoln Street
– Sangamon and Garrard
2. Prairie View & Shady Lawn Upgrade: This
project diverted storm water from the Prairie
View subdivision to the Maplewood detention basin.
This project was completed in 2004. Total construction
costs for this project were approximately $347,000.
3. Eater Drive Upgrade: This project diverted
storm water from the Eater Drive and Harper Drive
Intersection to the Maplewood Detention Pond.
This project was completed in late 2004 at a total
cost of approximately $245,000.
4. Maplewood Drive and Clark Street Improvement:
This project alleviated flooding at the intersection
of Maplewood Drive and Clark Street. It included
the construction of a new 42 ‘ and 48”
storm sewer system located along the north side
of the Fisher Farmer Railroad tracks extending
east approximately 1100 feet to the drainage ditch.
This project was completed in 2001 at an approximate
cost of $299,000.
5. Lon Drive and Gates: This project alleviated
flooding along Lon Drive This project consisted
of approximately 700 feet of new 30” storm
sewer along Lon Drive beginning at the new Gates
and Lon Intersection extending north US 136 and
an extension of a 48” storm sewer at Carolina
Drive. The approximate cost of the storm sewer
work was $123,000.
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Future Storm Water Drainage
Projects
1. Carolina and Gleason Drive Outfall: ($843,000
-$2,363,000) This project will improve drainage,
pavement structure as well as curb and gutter in
the Gates, Gleason Drive, Carolina Drive , Cheryl
Drive areas as well as act as an outfall to the
ditch east of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
2. Indian Hills Pond and Outfall Improvements: ($565,200)
This project will provide a new 30 inch outfall
to the Indian Hills pond and improved interconnection
between the two ponds. This project will reduce
high water levels experienced in the two ponds during
normal rain fall.
3. North Murray Road Storm Water Improvements: ($224,000)
This project will route the runoff gathered by the
US 136 and Murray Road storm sewer and divert from
the low point on Murray road to I-57 via a 24 inch
storm sewer. This will reduce downstream flooding
along Murray Road. This project is currently in
a conceptual stage and options are being discussed
with adjacent property owners and the Drainage District.
4. Broadmeadow Subdivision: ($350,000) Broadmeadow
Road and James Road also flood due to size deficiencies
in the outlet storm sewer adjacent to the railroad
tracks located in the Warner Residential Tract.
A new sewer system is proposed to serve as a supplemental
outfall for the area adjacent to the intersection
of Broadmeadow Road and James Road This system consists
of 18”, 24”, and 30” pipe that
operate in conjunction with the existing storm sewer
system. The discharge capacity of the storm sewer
system increases as a result of the installation
of this system which would ultimately be tied into
the new 42” diameter South Murray Road Storm
Sewer Improvement. The estimated cost of this improvement
is $350,000.
5. South Murray Road: ($600,000) Several flooding
problems are identified in the area adjacent to
Murray Road and US Route 136. These problems are
caused by drainage tile that discharge the storm
runoff generated by this area. The primary problem
is that capacity of the drainage tile is less than
the storm runoff generated by the contributing area.
The solution to this problem is to install a new
storm sewer system that operates in parallel with
the existing field tile. Currently, this area requires
a 42” diameter storm sewer to discharge the
runoff generated by the contributing area. This
storm sewer would capture the runoff from the Broadmeadow
and Roessler Meadow Subdivision and transport it
south to a proposed detention pond before final
release to a ditch along the rail road tracks. The
estimated cost of this improvement is $600,000.
The Scope of this project may change based on development
in this area.
6. Chandler Road Drainage: ($230,000 - $510,000)
Several improvements are necessary to reduce flooding
in the Southeast Corner of the Chandler/ US 45 Intersection.
7. Illinois Circle and Briarcliff. Currently the
Public Works Department is evaluating these two
areas to determine the most appropriate course of
action.
Projects are prioritized based on funding constraints
as well as addressing those areas that have historically
had the greatest adverse effects on the public and
private property.
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Long Range Storm Water Projects
Beyond the above mentioned projects, the Village
has identified other projects in the community that
require storm water improvements. These projects
were identified in the 1999 Storm Water Study completed
by Sodemann and Associates. They include:
1. Grove Ave and Baermann Drive Flooding ($150,000)
2. Southpointe Storm Sewer Improvements ($250,000)
3. Eagle / Heritage Drive Relief Sewer and System
Outfall Relief ($2,250,000).
4. Commander’s Subdivision and Airfield Relief
Systems ($1,250,000)
5. Golfview Road and Perimeter Road Storm Sewer
($400,000)
Currently, the engineering firm, Burns and McDonnell
are updating the Village’s Comprehensive Storm
Water Study. As part this study they are documenting
known drainage problems and are developing solutions
and estimates to implement those solutions within
the boundaries of the Village’s 2020 Comprehensive
Plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Public Works Department has put together a Frequently
Asked Questions document to address common storm
drainage questions within the Village. |
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Ordinance
The Storm Drainage Tax was implemented by the Village
Board of Trustees, upon recommendation of the Storm
Drainage Committee in December of 2000. The tax
was first collected for calendar year 2001. (Reference
the code, Chapter
30, Section 30.7.1.) |
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Storm Drainage Committee
The Storm Drainage Committee meets on an as-needed
basis to address storm drainage issues within the
Village. |
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Budget – Levy Amount
The annual Storm Drainage Tax levy amount is set
by the Village Board each year during the budget
process. The amount is based upon a recommended
budget created by the Public Works Department. Pete
Passarelli, Assistant Public Works Director, prepares
this recommendation. Please contact him to address
Storm Drainage Tax budget concerns or questions
at 217-892-2178 or by e-mail. |
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Billing Address
The Village mails the Storm Drainage Tax Bill to
the “Taxpayer” according to the records
of the Champaign
County Supervisor of Assessments Office. We
cannot bill the Storm Drainage Tax to another address.
If you need to change your billing address, you
will need to change the billing address for your
property tax bill also. You may do so by contacting
the Champaign
County Supervisor of Assessments Office, 1776
East Washington Street, Urbana, Illinois 61802 (217)
384-3760. |
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Service Address
The Village of Rantoul Inspection Department maintains
the service address for each taxable unit, also
known as a parcel. If you believe the service address
is incorrect, please contact Brenda Runyon at the
Inspection Department at 217-893-1661 ext. 225 or
by e-mail. |
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Acreage and Land Use
Rantoul Public Works Department maintains the land
use classification and acreage data. Please contact
Katherine Hadler for errors in acreage or land use
classification at 217-892-2178 or by e-mail. |
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Payments
Payments are collected by the Customer
Service Office, located in the Municipal Building
at 333 South Tanner Street. Please direct questions
regarding amount payable, due date, and previous
payments to the Customer Service Office 217-893-1661
ext. 1. |
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Accounting
Interest, Late Fees, and Liens are administered
by the Accounting Division. Past due accounts are
assessed a late fee of 5%. Interest of 2% per month
will be charged on any unpaid balance. The Village
may place a lien against taxable units with an outstanding
balance. If a lien is filed a $25 administrative
fee plus $50 recording fee will be added to the
account. Inquiries regarding Late Fees, Interest,
or Liens should be directed to Angie Wascher, 217-893-1661,
ext.231 or by e-mail. |
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Appeals
The Village Code provides for an appeals process
for this tax. Appeals should be filed in writing
to Scot Brandon, Comptroller, at 333 South Tanner
Street, Rantoul, Illinois 61866. Please follow
the procedure listed in the Code
to file an appeal. (Reference
the code, Chapter
30, Section 30.7.1.)
The Village has developed a review
process for parcels with more than 75% open space.
Click
here to view the Open Space Policy guidelines. |
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Have you recently lost a pet?
If so, please contact the Champaign County
Animal Control |
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210 S. Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802 |
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Greg Hazel, Director
200 West Grove
Rantoul, IL 61866 |
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Pete Passarelli, Assistant
Director
200 West Grove
Rantoul, IL 61866 |
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