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Approval of Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Contract

Original title: A Resolution to Approve an IEPA’s SRF Low Interest Loan Program Notice of Intent to Award Document to Whittaker Construction and Excavating, Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Facility - Improvements at 7.5 MGD

May 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the start of a specific infrastructure project at the wastewater treatment facility, utilizing state-subsidized loan financing to cover construction costs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Whittaker Construction and Excavating, Inc.

The company is awarded the contract to perform construction work at the wastewater facility.

Village Residents

Residents are served by the wastewater treatment facility, which is undergoing capacity and infrastructure improvements.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Village Board has passed a resolution to award a construction contract to Whittaker Construction and Excavating, Inc. for improvements to the local wastewater treatment facility. The project is funded through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's () State Revolving Fund (SRF) low-interest loan program.

Key Facts

  • The Village Board passed resolution RES26-4233.
  • The resolution approves the 'Notice of Intent to Award' document for a construction contract.
  • Whittaker Construction and Excavating, Inc. is the designated contractor.
  • The project involves improvements to the wastewater treatment facility.
  • The facility capacity is specified as 7.5 MGD (Million Gallons per Day).
  • The project is financed through the IEPA's State Revolving Fund (SRF) low-interest loan program.

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the start of a specific infrastructure project at the wastewater treatment facility, utilizing state-subsidized loan financing to cover construction costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this resolution?
It formally approves the intent to hire Whittaker Construction and Excavating, Inc. to perform upgrades at the village's wastewater treatment plant.
How is this project being paid for?
The project is funded through a low-interest loan program provided by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ().

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Infrastructure Financing

The village is utilizing state-level revolving funds to finance major utility upgrades, a common pattern for local wastewater management.

Connected Entities

organizationIllinois Environmental Protection AgencyThe state agency providing the low-interest loan program (SRF) for the project.Map →
organizationWhittaker Construction and Excavating, Inc.The company selected to perform the wastewater treatment facility improvements.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy10
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