Vol. 45, No. 2 - March/April 2023D-Tales
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Vol. 45, No. 2March/April 2023
Village
of
Deerfield
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000
Visit us online at
www.deerfield.il.us
Meeting Schedule
Meeting times/dates subject to change.
For a complete list of meetings visit,
www.deerfield.il.us
Check it out!
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• Downtown TIF District
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• Protect Water Quality
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• Food Truck Wednesdays
Waukegan Road Water
Main Replacement
Starting this spring, aged water main that
runs down the middle of Waukegan Road
will be replaced between Deerfield Road
and North Avenue. The $4 million project
was previously planned for 2022, but moved
to this year due to supply-chain issues.
With all of the new main pipes delivered
earlier this year, the project is anticipated
to begin in late March or early April and
is expected to be completed by early
September, weather depending.
The project was competitively bid and
awarded to Lenny Hoffman Excavating by
the Village Board in November 2022.
The contract includes the full replacement
of all water main items within Waukegan
Road from Deerfield Road to North Avenue
and will require traffic to be reduced to one
lane in each direction. Construction will be
sequenced in a way to reduce impacts to the
downtown area as well as the high school.
Most of the work near Deerfield Road will
be done overnight to not disrupt businesses
in the area, but work in residential areas will
take place during the day.
A public meeting will be held for area
businesses on March 22 at 2 p.m. and a
meeting for residents will be held on the
same day at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be
held at the Village Hall Council Chambers.
Updates on the project will be shared via
the Village website and interested parties
can sign up to receive e-mail and/or text
message updates on the project at www.
deerfield.il.us under “Notify Me,” “Blog,”
“2023 Waukegan Road Water Main
Replacement Project.”
For more information, contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245. e
Public Works Open House -
Saturday, May 20
Join the Village of Deerfield and Deerfield
Park District from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday,
May 20, for a kid and adult friendly Open
House at Deerfield’s Public Works Facility,
465 Elm Street. Parking is available at the
Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm Street.
Come watch demonstrations about water
safety, how crews fix a water main break, and
check out our fleet of vehicles, from vacuum
trucks to snow plows to front-end loaders.
This event is free for all ages and will feature:
• Tours & Exhibits
• Fun Giveaways
• Hands-On Activities
• Prizes
• Vendors & Education
• Public Works Swag
For more information, contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245. e
March
Board of Trustees
March 6 & 20, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
March 9 & 23, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission March 14, 6:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
March 16, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
March 27, 7:30 p.m.
April
Board of Trustees
April 3 & 17, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations CommissionApril 11, 6:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
April 13 & 27, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
April 24, 7:00 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time is March 12.
Don’t forget to turn your clocks
forward by one hour and check the
batteries on your smoke and carbon
monoxide detectors.
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villageNEWS
New Downtown TIF
District Created
In order to help achieve the goals and
objectives of the Village’s Comprehensive
Plan and the Northwest Quadrant Sub Area
Plan, the Village Board adopted enabling
ordinances for a Downtown TIF District
(#3) on January 3, 2023.
Tax Increment Financing is an economic
development tool which uses future tax
revenues to finance redevelopment activity.
The TIF District is primarily located in
the area between Hazel Avenue to the
north and Deerfield Road to the south, and
between Chestnut Street to the west and
Rosemary Terrace to the east. This area
has been designated as a Redevelopment
Project Area (“RPA”), pursuant to the
TIF Act, because it has been found to
face certain qualifying impediments to
redevelopment.
The RPA permits the use of tax increment
financing in order to alleviate those
conditions which deter private investment
in the area and meet the Village’s
redevelopment goals and objectives. It is
anticipated that the implementation of
this economic development tool will have
a positive financial impact on the affected
taxing districts.
The following list summarizes goals in
the Village’s Comprehensive Plan and
Northwest Quadrant Master Plan that are
applicable to the RPA:
• Seek to strengthen the commercial
areas of the Village in order to
provide a sound economic base while
maintaining a compatible relationship
between the commercial areas and
other areas of the Village.
• Maintain the Village Center as the
governmental, recreational, cultural
and visual center of Deerfield.
• Guide future growth within Deerfield’s
Planning Jurisdiction so that public
facilities and amenities can be
effectively and economically provided,
and that such growth does not
adversely change the Village.
• Maintain the variety of the existing
housing stock and supplement it in
suitable locations with safe, well-
constructed housing of a density scale
and character compatible with adjacent
housing.
• Continue to maintain and improve
traffic circulation within Deerfield
by supporting transportation system
improvements and managing traffic to
ensure safe, coordinated and efficient
flow of vehicles and people within and
through the Village.
• Encourage and provide a safe
and convenient environment for
pedestrians and bicyclists.
• Help protect recreational and
open space areas to encourage the
acquisition of additional recreational
and open space facilities.
Strategies will be encouraged to promote
growth via private investments within
the area, while specific objectives will
be geared toward stabilizing the RPA’s
existing strengths and revitalizing the RPA’s
redevelopment potential.
Factors which constitute evidence of
qualifying TIF factors and which impair
sound growth in the RPA are: (i) lagging
equalized assessed value, (ii) obsolescence,
(iii) deterioration of structures or site
improvements, (iv) deleterious layout,
(v) excessive vacancies, (vi) inadequate
utilities; and, (vii) lack of community
planning.
The Village has used TIF District
sparingly over the years and only when
most warranted. The Village’s past TIF
Districts were extremely successful and
brought many of the developments in the
Downtown and along Lake Cook Road that
our residents, visitors and businesses enjoy
today. The TIF District may be in place for
up to twenty-three years.
For more information, contact Assistant
Village Manager/Community Development
Director Andrew Lichterman at alichterman@
deerfield.il.us or 847.719.7403. e
April 4 Consolidated
Election Information
The Consolidated Election will be held
Tuesday, April 4, for election of municipal
offices, library trustees, park district
commissioners, school board members and
more.
On Election Day, polls will be open from
6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can find their
designated Election Day polling place at the
County’s website LakeVoterPower.info.
Early voting runs March 20 through April
3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
Saturdays. Deerspring Pool located at 200
Deerfield Road is an early voting site.
Voting by mail is available through the
Lake County Clerk’s office. Residents may
request a ballot by mail at LakeVoterPower.
info or by calling 847.377.2406.
Information about Early Voting sites and
Election Day polling places is available at
LakeVoterPower.info or by calling the West
Deerfield Township at 847.945.0614. e
Electric Vehicles
As part of the Climate Action Plan adopted
in 2022, the Village has begun purchasing
electric and hybrid vehicles along with
installing electric charging stations at public
buildings.
The Village has made progress towards
our goal of purchasing 16 electric and
hybrid vehicles by 2030 by purchasing two
electric vehicles in 2022 and an electric
and a hybrid vehicle so far in 2023. Earlier
this year, three stations that can charge six
vehicles were installed at the Public Works
building. Additional charging stations are
scheduled to be installed at Village Hall and
other public locations later this year.
While the Public Works stations are for
Village vehicles only, the other stations will
be open to the public. e
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policeDEPARTMENT
Help give our Veterans an
Egg-cellent Easter
The Deerfield Police Department will
be collecting Easter well wishes for local
veterans. Items include cards, notes and
sweet treats. Please drop off any donations
by April 14 at the Deerfield Police
Department, 850 Waukegan Road.
Remind our veterans they are some-bunny
special to all of us and how we are so
grateful for their sacrifice and service.
For more information, contact Police
Communications Director Mary Anne
Glowacz at 847.945.8636 or mglowacz@
deerfield.il.us. e
National
Telecommunicators
Week - April 9-15
Each year, the second full week of April
is dedicated to the men and women who
serve as Telecommunication Officers. In
October 1991, Congress made a formal
proclamation to recognize this week as
National Telecommunicators Week.
Deerfield has eight full-time and six part-
time Telecommunicators who serve as an
indispensable link between the officers
and the public, as well as a vital support
service in the public safety community.
They provide radio, telephone and
dispatch services with dedication and
professionalism. The Village will celebrate
the week by issuing a proclamation from
Mayor Shapiro and the Village Board.
For more information, contact Police
Communications Director Mary Anne
Glowacz at 847.945.8636 or mglowacz@
deerfield.il.us. e
Scooter, Bike and
Pedestrian Safety
Scooters, bikes, in-line skates and
skateboards are associated with numerous
injuries yearly. Here are some safety tips for
you and your family to enjoy them safely:
• Wear a comfortable, properly fitted
helmet bearing the label of an
independent testing lab. Be sure that
the helmet sits level on top of the
head–not rocking in any direction–and
always fasten the safety strap.
• Be sure that safety gear (wrist, elbow
and kneepads) fits properly and
does not interfere with the rider’s
movement, vision or hearing. Wrist
pads are not recommended for scooter
riders as they may affect their ability to
maneuver.
• Ride scooters and bikes only on
smooth, paved surfaces and only ride
during daylight hours.
• Learn the proper hand signals and use
them when you turn or stop.
• Come to a complete stop before
entering driveways, paths or sidewalks,
then look left, right and left again for
bikes, cars or pedestrians.
• Teach crossing safety to children by
example.
Hide, Lock, Take!
The Village of Deerfield and neighboring
communities have experienced an increase
in reports of burglary to motor vehicles. In
most cases these crimes are committed in
unlocked vehicles.
Car burglaries are crimes of opportunity
and failing to lock your vehicle makes
it a target for thieves. A vehicle can be
burglarized or stolen while on your street,
in your driveway, or in a parking lot—even
if it is only unattended for a short time.
Every time you exit your vehicle, remember
to Hide, Lock, Take:
1. Hide (or remove) your valuables
2. Lock your car doors
3. Take your keys
Other safety precautions include keeping
the car windows closed, removing the
garage door opener from your vehicle and
keeping your garage door closed.
If you see something, say something.
Remain vigilant and report any suspicious
people, vehicles or circumstances to the
Police at 9-1-1 or 847.945.8636. e
Regulations for
Political Signage
During the political campaign season, the
Village wants to remind residents about
regulations for placing political campaign
signs on your property.
Permits are not required for temporary
signs, and residents can place any number
of political signs on their property as long
as the aggregate gross surface area does not
exceed 20 square feet.
Signs must be:
• on private property;
• at least 5 feet toward the house side of
the sidewalk;
• at least 10 feet toward the house side of
a carriage walk; and
• at least 15 feet from the street edge or
back of curb if no sidewalk.
Signs must not be:
• placed in the public right-of-way;
• attached to trees, traffic or light poles,
utility poles or fire hydrants; or higher
than 10 feet above curb level.
For more information, contact the
Community Development Department at
847.719.7484. e
Overnight Parking
By Village Ordinance, vehicles are not
allowed to park on the street between the
hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. This ordinance
helps to reduce crime and improve the
safety and appearance of our community.
If you require an exception, call the
Deerfield Police non-emergency number,
847.945.8636, before 2 a.m. and be
prepared to provide the license plates of the
effected vehicles. e
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publicWORKS
Fire Hydrant Flushing
During the week of April 17, the Public
Works Department will begin flushing all
fire hydrants within the Village.
Opening fire hydrants and flushing out
water on an annual basis allows Public
Works to ensure that hydrants are in proper
working condition to protect your property
and helps to flush sediment out of the
distribution system.
Signs will be posted in each area before
flushing begins. The work is typically
performed between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, and takes
approximately two weeks to be completed
for the entire Village.
Do not do laundry on the day hydrants
are flushed in your area. Flushing may stir
up rust that can enter washing machines
and cause discoloration to certain types
of clothing. Additionally, there may be
discoloration in the water coming from the
faucets in your home after hydrant flushing
is complete in your area. It is recommended
that residents flush water from their interior
system through a tub spout for a few
minutes to clear out sediment. Please note
that the water from the tap is safe to drink at
all times.
Contact the Public Works Water Department
at 847.317.7245 for more information. e
Underground Sprinkler
& Fire Suppression
System Testing
To protect the drinking water supply, the
Village would like to remind residents
that all irrigation systems are required to
have a backflow prevention device. This
equipment is also known as a Reduced
Pressure Zone device (RPZ). The device
must be certified and tested annually by a
licensed inspector prior to the system going
into service.
The Village has contracted with Backflow
Solutions, Inc. (BSI) to administer the RPZ
tracking program. The annual backflow
assembly test report must be submitted
electronically, by your certified inspector,
via the BSI Online system at www.
bsionlinetracking.com by June 30.
For more information, contact Public Works at
847.317.7245 or visit www.deerfield.il.us. e
Protecting Water
Quality
It is important to remember that the Village
storm sewer drains and roadside ditches
lead to our nearby lakes and creeks. So, any
oil, pet waste, leaves, landscaping debris
or dirty water from outside activities that
enter a storm drain end up in our lakes and
streams.
Never dump oil, chemicals, soapy water,
grass clippings or anything besides clean
water down the storm sewer drain. By
keeping waste and hazardous materials
out of storm sewer drains, you are helping
reduce flooding and pollution in our local
waterways. Some permitted discharges and
ways to reduce water pollution are below.
The following discharges are permitted:
• Discharges from potable water sources
(fire hydrant flushing)
• Irrigation water
• Foundation drains, pumped ground
water, and water from crawl spaces
• De-chlorinated and pH neutral
swimming pool discharges
The following are common ways to help
reduce water pollution:
• Clean up after pets
• Sweep up grass clippings, soil and
fertilizer from driveways, sidewalks and
streets
• Use lawn chemicals sparingly
• Properly store and dispose of
household cleaners, chemicals and oil
Tree City USA
The Village of Deerfield has been named
a Tree City USA community by the Arbor
Day Foundation for the 12th consecutive
year. To earn this award, a municipality
must have an annual tree budget of at least
$2 per capita.
In 2022, the Village spent over $100,000
on tree planting and maintenance. This
includes planting dozens of trees and
completing the annual tree trimming
program. e
Ask the Arborist –
March 11
The Sustainability Commission invites you
to join the Village Arborist for a FREE tree
consultation. Residents are encouraged to
submit pictures/videos of their trees and
tree related questions in advance so they
can be answered by the Arborist. The Ask
the Arborist program will be held on March
11, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Deerfield
Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road.
Questions with pictures/short videos
should be sent by March 8 to alichterman@
deerfield.il.us. The Arborist will give priority
to questions submitted in advance and will
take questions from the audience, if time
permits.
In addition to answering resident’s specific
tree-related questions, Village staff will
discuss the Village’s programs and initiatives
related to preserving the urban forest,
heritage trees, the 50/50 Parkway Tree
Program and other sustainable and native
planting programs.
Attendees will receive a hard copy of
“Under the Canopy: Creating Personal
Greenspace,” which is a guide to selecting,
planting and caring for trees in Illinois. e
Arbor Day 2023
In celebration of Arbor Day, the
Sustainability Commission and Mayor
Shapiro will plant a tree on April 28, at a
District 109 school.
The Village urges all citizens to celebrate
Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect
our trees and woodlands. Visit Arborday.org
for more information about planting and
caring for trees.
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deerfield park district
Summer Camps & Jobs
Apply online NOW for Summer Jobs
including lifeguards, camp staff and golf
course staff at deerfieldparks.org/jobs.
Spring and Summer Program
Registration and Summer Pool Pass
Sales begin March 6 for residents. Non-
resident Program Registration begins
March 13. Visit deerfieldparks.org to view
the online guide of classes and events!
Summer Camp Registration
Visit deerfieldparks.org/summer-camps to
find a camp to fill your child’s summer
with exciting adventures!
Sachs Recreation Center Community
Days are March 14-16 from 9 a.m. to
7 p.m. and March 19, from 11 a.m. to
2 p.m. Come visit the facility for tours,
give-aways and more! Visit our calendar
of events for more details deerfieldparks.
org/events.
Shelter Permits go on sale March
1 for residents and April 3 for non-
residents. Visit deerfieldparks.org for more
information and to rent a shelter.
Become a member at the Patty Turner
Center today, a place where adults 50+
participate in a wide variety of in-person
and virtual classes and events. Visit
pattyturnercenter.org or call 847-940-
4010 for more information!
Remaining permanent tee times for the
2023 season at Deerfield Golf Club are
available at deerfieldgolf.org.
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparks.org.
deerfield public library
All Library programs are free and open to
the public. Register in advance by phone
at 847.945.3311, online at deerfieldlibrary.
org, or in person at 920 Waukegan Rd.
Online program description notes
program platform (online, in-person, or
hybrid).
Disney Escape Room
March 11, Grades 3-5
Register for only one session (each is
about 45 minutes): 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.,
1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. Work as a team
to help your favorite characters solve the
puzzles.
Let’s Draw: The Secret of the
Mysterious Whodunit
March 17, 4-5 p.m., Grades K-6
Help cartoon the clues, sketch the
suspects and puzzle out the pictures to
find out whodunit.
Tuesday New Movie Night
March 14, April 11, 6:30 p.m.
The movies to be shown will be
announced a couple weeks prior to the
movie night. Snacks provided.
Lunch & Listen: Concert with
Frogwater
March 24, 12-1 p.m.
Frogwater’s repertoire spans from Celtic
to Delta blues, and from classical to
pop. Bring your lunch; dessert will be
provided.
Spring Break Boredom Busters
March 28-30, 2-4 p.m., Youth All Ages
Drop-in and spend the afternoon
building with LEGOs (Tuesday), crafting
(Wednesday), or play a board game
(Thursday).
Author Visit: Lisa Barr
April 13, 7-8 p.m.
Deerfield’s own bestselling author Lisa
Barr joins us for a conversation on her
thrilling novel, Woman on Fire. Books will
be available for purchase and signing.
For more information and a full listing of
events, please visit www.deerfieldlibrary.org.
boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes from Village
Board meetings or to watch recorded meetings on-demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
Village Board Action
Approved a Resolution to award landscape maintenance contract
Approved a Resolution to purchase landscape planting material
Approved a Resolution to award sanitary sewer lining contract
Approved a Resolution to award storm sewer lining contract
Approved a Resolution to purchase bulk rock salt through the Illinois Department of Central
Management Services and Lake County
Approved a Resolution approving and authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the Lake County Health Department for
participation in A Way Out Program
Approved a Resolution to approve the JK Wilmot resubdivision development
Approved an Ordinance approving a Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Downtown/Village Center Redevelopment
Area
Approved an Ordinance Designating the Downtown/Village Center Redevelopment Project Area Pursuant to the Tax Increment
Allocation Redevelopment Act
Approved a Resolution ratifying the purchase of a vehicle
Approved a Resolution awarding a pumping station pump and floor door replacement project assistance
Approved a Resolution authorizing purchase order for biosolids removal services
Approved a Resolution approving pavement condition assessment contract
Approved an Ordinance authorizing a special use to allow a massage establishment at 405 Lake Cook Road, Unit A3
Approved an Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Rosebud Restaurant special use to permit the expansion into the adjacent
tenant space
Approved an Ordinance authorizing a text amendment to allow a drive-thru restaurant in the C-1 Village Center District as a special use
Approved an Ordinance authorizing a special use to permit the establishment of a drive-thru restaurant with an outdoor seating area and
approval of menu boards at 560 Waukegan Road for a Shake Shack restaurant
Approved a Resolution to award contract for 2023 street light system upgrades
Approved a Resolution waiving competitive bidding and awarding a contract for a Tree Inventory Survey
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communityINFO
Farmers Market Civic
Groups Return
Calling all Deerfield-based nonprofit
organizations. Are you looking for
an opportunity to educate our local
community about your mission? The
Deerfield Farmers Market is the perfect
community gathering spot to do so!
The Deerfield Farmers Market
Committee invites you to submit
an application to host a civic booth
at the market this season. The 2023
Farmers Market Season runs from
June 10 through October 14. Please
note that participation is determined
on a first-come, first-serve basis, with
two nonprofit organizations scheduled
per market. Farmers Market civic
applications are now available online
at www.deerfield.il.us/301/Farmers-
Market. The application deadline is
Friday, April 27.
For more information, contact Assistant
to the Village Manager Justin Keenan at
jkeenan@deerfield.il.us or 847.719.7462.
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Monthly Memory Cafe
on First Wednesdays
The Memory Café is a place for persons
who are experiencing memory changes
and their care partners to gather for
connection and conversation while
enjoying themed activities.
The meetings are held the first
Wednesday of every month from 10:00
- 11:30 a.m. at the Deerfield Public
Library, 920 Waukegan Road.
Please note that COVID-19 safety
precautions will be in place. Space is
limited, register today.
For more information and to register
contact Judy Hoffman at the Deerfield
Public Library at jhoffman@
deerfieldlibrary.org or call 847.580.8954.
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Make Your Yard an Oasis for Migratory Birds
Each spring from March to June, birds of every kind make their way from their winter homes
in the south to their summer breeding grounds in places as far north as the Arctic. Along the
way they encounter a myriad of perils - storms, limited food supplies and exhaustion. Com-
pounding these natural threats are a myriad of additional ones created by humans, including
the bright lights and tall structures of cities, prowling domestic pets and toxic lawns.
Fortunately, people can help ensure a safer journey for migrating birds this spring by follow-
ing these simple steps:
• Turn off lights at night: Birds become disoriented by artificial light, which often results
in fatal collisions with buildings, homes, and other structures. To prevent this, turn off
exterior and interior lights as much as possible each night during the peak migration
period of April-June.
• Prevent window collisions: Many birds strike windows after being startled off a feeder,
seeing escape routes mirrored in reflective glass. To avoid this, reduce reflectivity with
light-colored shades, blinds, or drapes; place netting or a screen in front of the window.
Place bird feeders farther from windows – at 3 feet birds do not have enough distance to
reach a high speed and are therefore less likely to get injured in a collision.
• Keep cats indoors: It is estimated that cats kill more than a billion birds each year. Keep-
ing cats indoors helps keep the birds outdoors safe, and it also reduces risks to cats,
especially from injuries and disease.
• Eliminate pesticides: Use the least toxic alternatives for combating pests.
• Keep feeders stocked and clean: Birds will need places to rest and refuel, so make sure
that your yard includes native plants and your bird feeders are well-stocked. Along with
feeders and native plants, provide a source of fresh water for the thirsty travelers.
For more information on how to keep birds safe, visit the Audubon At Home website at www.audu-
bonathome.org and go to the “Keeping Wildlife Safe” link on the left-hand side of the page. e
Go Green: Get Your Third Cart to the Curb
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communityINFO
Deerfield Flood
Information:
Floodplain Permit
Requirements
All developments within the 100-year
floodplain (not just construction of
buildings, but filling, excavation, fences,
etc.) are required to undergo a formal
review by the Engineering Department.
Approval must be granted prior to doing
any work in a floodplain area. Please
contact the Engineering Department at
847.317.2490 to receive all the information
you will need in order to properly develop
in the floodplain.
Substantial Improvement/
Damage
The National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) requires that if the cost of
improvements to a building in a floodplain
or the cost to repair damages (from any
cause) to a building in a floodplain exceeds
50 percent of the market value of the
building (excluding land value), the entire
building must be brought up to current
floodplain management standards. Building
improvement projects include exterior
and interior remodeling, rehabilitation,
additions and repair and reconstruction
projects.
Additionally, the cost of currently planned
improvements will be added to the cost
of previously made improvements and
compared to the existing market value to
determine if the improvements exceed
50 percent of the structure’s value. Please
contact the Engineering Department at
847.317.2490 for further information.
Flood Insurance
If you do not have flood insurance,
talk to your insurance agent. Most
homeowners’ insurance policies do not
cover damage from floods. Flood insurance
is only available to those communities
participating in the NFIP. Because of
our floodplain management programs,
Deerfield residents are able to obtain flood
insurance.
Additionally, because the Village
participates in FEMA’s CRS program, flood
insurance premiums are discounted. Be sure
to check your policy to ensure you have
adequate coverage.
These policies usually cover the building
structure, but not its contents. Contents
coverage can also be obtained upon
request. There is a 30-day waiting period
before flood insurance coverage becomes
effective. Plan ahead - do not wait until a
flood is predicted before purchasing flood
insurance. If you are building inside the
floodplain, the purchase of flood insurance
is mandatory if using a federally regulated/
insured bank for a loan.
Additional Information
The Village of Deerfield Engineering
Department also provides assistance with
flooding or drainage concerns. Village
staff can visit your property, if required,
and help to assess the problem and may
be able to offer solutions. The localized
flood protection service is provided by
the Engineering Department. Please
contact the Engineering Department at
847.317.2490 with questions.
If you should require further or more
detailed information regarding flood-related
issues in Deerfield, here are some additional
sources:
• FEMA.gov website
• Village of Deerfield Engineering
Department
465 Elm Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
• Engineering Department Phone
Number: 847.317.2490
• Flood FAQs page on the Village’s
website at www.deerfield.il.us
• Deerfield Public Library
920 Waukegan Road
847.945.3311 e
Landscape Waste Pickup
Resumes in April
Bagged landscape waste pickup starts
the first week of April on your regular
collection days. Yard waste must be placed
in a 30-gallon paper bag and placed at the
curb with a sticker affixed for collection.
A sticker is also required for each bundle
of sticks or other yard waste and cannot
exceed 4 feet in length, 30 inches in
circumference and 50 pounds in weight.
The price of landscape waste stickers this
year is $3.11. Collection runs April 1
through December 15.
Keep in mind that your compost containers
can be used at no additional cost for yard
waste, as well. Organic (compostable)
material, such as yard waste and food waste,
account for 24.9% of all the landfill waste in
Lake County. Diverting organic materials
to a compost bin means that our landfills
won’t fill up as fast. Instead, food waste can
be turned into healthy soil that can be used
on farms and in many other ways.
For more information, contact the Finance
Department at 847.945.5000. e
LRS Cart Reminders
Per Village ordinance, refuse, recycling
and organics carts can be set out as early
as sundown the day before collection and
no later than 7 a.m. the day of collection.
Collection on Waukegan and Deerfield
Roads must be out no later than 6:30 a.m.
on the scheduled collection day.
Be courteous to your neighbors by
following Village regulations on when carts
are permitted in your driveway.
After collection, all carts should be removed
from the front yard no later than the
evening of your collection day. On non-
collections days, all containers should be
stored in the garage or out of plain sight
from the street in an effort to make the
containers inconspicuous from the public
way.
Residents can call Lakeshore Recycling at
844.NEED.LRS (844.633.3577) or e-mail
at Service@LRSrecycles.com with any
questions or concerns. e
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villageNOTES
Village Officials:
Mayor:
Daniel C. Shapiro - 847.719.7402
E-mail: dshapiro@deerfield.il.us
Trustees:
Robert “Bob” L. Benton - 847.945.1570
E-mail: rbenton@deerfield.il.us
Larry Berg - 847.612.0777
E-mail: lberg@deerfield.il.us
Elaine Jacoby - 847.644.3354
E-mail: ejacoby@deerfield.il.us
Rebekah Metts-Childers - 847.899.1449
E-mail: rmettschilders@deerfield.il.us
Mary M. Oppenheim - 847.948.9423
E-mail: moppenheim@deerfield.il.us
William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442
E-mail: wseiden@deerfield.il.us
Village Manager:
Kent S. Street - 847.719.7400
E-mail: kstreet@deerfield.il.us
Village Hall/Police Department
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000 (Switchboard and Finance)
847.719.7484 (Community Development)
847.945.8636 (Police non-emergency)
Public Works and Engineering
465 Elm Street
847.317.7245 (Public Works)
847.317.2490 (Engineering)
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