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guidetothevillageofschaumburg RoBERT o. aTChER MuniCiPal CEnTER 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg IL 60193 847-895-4500 (operator assisted) 847-895-0007 (automated) CiTizEn CoMMiTTEES and CoMMiSSionS Vacancies on Schaumburg’s committees and commissions are filled by mayoral appointment. These panels study specific municipal issues such as community health, the environment, zoning, planning, historic preservation, business, recreation and cultural programs. For information on committee appointments and service, contact the Village President’s office (847-923-4402). MuniCiPal dEPaRTMEnTS The Village Manager directs operations of all Village Departments including General Government, Police, Fire, Engineering and Public Works, Cultural Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance, Transportation and Community Development. fiRE dEPaRTMEnT Five fire stations are located throughout the village and are manned by fire fighting professionals. Stations include: • Station 54 (headquarters) 1601 N. Roselle Rd. (847-923-4453) • Station 51 950 W. Schaumburg Rd. (847-524-6478) • Station 52 1024 N. Meacham Rd. (847-517-2587) • Station 53 1351 S. Wright Blvd. (847-985-4450) • Station 55 716 S. Plum Grove Rd. (847-923-6770) The department offers emergency response services including fire, ambulance, hazardous materials, underwater rescue and recovery, high angle, trench and confined space rescue; and education/fire prevention programs including school presentations, fire safety trailer, station tours, high rise drills and Explorer Scout Post 333. (9-1-1, emergency; 847-885-6300, non emergency; 847-923-6742, Fire Marshall) PoliCE dEPaRTMEnT Schaumburg Police Department operations are conducted from the Martin J. Conroy Center, 1000 W. Schaumburg Road. The main responsibility of this department is to preserve the public peace, prevent crime, protect life and property, apprehend criminals and detect and arrest those who break the law or disregard village ordinances. The department also regulates vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The department has adopted the community-oriented policing concept as its philosophy. Under this concept, the department strives to include members of the community in solving neighborhood and village-wide problems. Services of the Schaumburg Police Department include alcohol awareness training for bartenders; Officer Friendly Program for school children; Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) for sixth grade elementary students; summer bike safety programs; providing speakers on various crime prevention programs; vehicle identification program; and Neighborhood Watch. (9-1-1, emergency; 847-882-3586, non-emergency). 8 villageinformation Photo by Allen Kaleta EnginEERing and PuBliC WoRkS dEPaRTMEnT The Schaumburg Engineering and Public Works Department located at 714 S. Plum Grove Rd. (847-895-7100), is responsible for maintaining village-owned properties and equipment. Services are provided by 10 divisions: Street Division, Grounds Division, Construction Division, Forestry Division, Traffic Division, Building Division, Water Division, Storm Sewer Division, Sanitary Sewer Division and Fleet Services Division. Requests for service: Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. During non-office hours, if a request requires an immediate response, contact the Police Department at 847-882-3586. The Engineering Division prepares detailed plans and specifications for public improvements, infrastructure and some rehabilitation projects. Inspections include construction of streets, street lights, sidewalks, bike paths, sewers, water mains, grading and parking lots within commercial, industrial and residential areas. (847-923-4440). finanCE dEPaRTMEnT The Department of Finance is responsible for managing and investing all village funds. It is also responsible for collections, purchasing, general accounting, Village Treasury, debt administration, and water billing. (847-923-4532) The department is also responsible for collecting fees for business and liquor licenses, vehicle registrations, inspection fees, sales and income taxes, fines, zoning fees, donations, motor fuel tax funds, special assessments, vehicle and pet licenses and miscellaneous revenues. Parking passes for the Schaumburg train station can be purchased here (847-923-4541). TRanSPoRTaTion dEPaRTMEnT The Transportation Department oversees Schaumburg’s Transit Programs including Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART), Schaumburg’s Woodfield Trolley, the Lunchtime Shoppers Shuttle and Pace Routes 554 (Elgin-Schaumburg) and 602 (serving Schaumburg’s Metra Commuter Station), Senior and Disabled Taxi Programs and Septemberfest Special Event Bus Shuttle services. Additional departmental focus includes general administrative oversight of the Schaumburg Regional Airport, Schaumburg’s Bikeways Programs, Traffic studies and participating/coordinating general transportation planning internally and externally with agencies including Cook County and the Illinois Department of Transportation. (847-923-3861) 2008schaumburgcommunityguide
gEnERal goVERnMEnT The General Government Department includes the Village Manager’s office, Legal, Public Relations and Human Services. ThE PuBliC hEalTh & nuRSing diViSion The Public Health and Nursing Division inspects public and commercial facilities and checks reports of community health problems. Schaumburg’s community blood drive is coordinated by this department. Also offered are a variety of health services including wellness clinics, TB clinics and seasonal immunizations. Home care is provided to those who do not qualify for other programs. A physician’s order and assessment by a registered nurse are required for admission to this program. The Access to Care Program allows medically indigent residents to receive primary health care. Intake for this program is offered through the Nursing Division. Also international travel certificates are validated in this department. (847-923-3766) huMan SERViCES diViSion Family counseling is available to residents at the Family Counseling Center (847-524-3766). ThE BaRn The Schaumburg Barn serves as a second home for many of the area’s seniors and disabled friends. The Village of Schaumburg’s programs for seniors and disabled provide food, fun, and fellowship, as well as an opportunity for seniors to help their fellow seniors and their community. The Barn is located at 231 S. Civic Drive. (847.524.7496) SChauMBuRg TEEn CEnTER The Schaumburg Teen Center provides recreational activities and emotional support for residents ages 12 to 19. Adult supervision is provided and adult volunteers are always needed. (847-524-3388) CoMMuniTY dEVEloPMEnT dEPaRTMEnT The Community Development Department is responsible for economic development, planning, code enforcement, zoning, development engineering, building construction and environmental health. Subsequent to the five major functions, a myriad of more specialized programs provide a complete palate of public services, including; landscape programs, neighborhood planning, residential tear down assistance, permitting services, building code compliance inspections, land development services, code enforcement, health code enforcement, and fire inspection services. Photos by Allen Kaleta Overall, the purpose of the Community Development Department is to provide a complete array of functions which leads to a yet stronger business and residential climate within the village. Oversight and administration of all planning and economic development functions for the village are accomplished by reviewing new development and redevelopment proposals, implementing economic development strategies, administrating the comprehensive plan, conducting long range planning projects, performing landscape design and inspections, insuring safe building construction, oversight of exciting new subdivisions, implementation of fire suppression systems, licensing and inspection of almost 500 restaurants and enforcement of residential and commercial codes. Important funding sources include Village of Schaumburg General Funding, Olde Schaumburg Centre Tax Increment Finance District and Community Development Block Grant funds. Department staff, through the various functions and programs, serve as liaison to several boards, commissions and committees. These include the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), Plan Commission (PC), Olde Schaumburg Centre Commission (OSCC), Schaumburg Business Development Commission (SBDC), Electrical Commission (EC), Environmental Committee (ECOM), Board of Health (BH) and Tax Increment Finance District Joint Review Board (TIFJRB). Additionally the Director of Community Development sits in membership on the Board of Local Improvement (BOLI). The Department also provides appropriate staff assistance to the Village Board (VB), via the Village Manager and the Office of the Village Manager. CulTuRal SERViCES dEPaRTMEnT/PRaiRiE CEnTER foR ThE aRTS Established in 1986 and renovated in 1997, the Prairie Center for the Arts is Schaumburg’s cultural jewel. Including a 442-seat theater, exhibition gallery, television studio, lakeside outdoor amphitheater, state-of-the-art lecture hall and comfortable meeting rooms, the Prairie Center has become a regional cultural hub. Hundreds of locally produced and national touring shows grace the Prairie Center’s stages each year and include: music, theater and dance geared to all ages and cultural interests. A programming guide is printed annually. (847-895-3600) oThER VillagE dEPaRTMEnTS inCludE huMan RESouRCES and infoRMaTion TEChnologY Photos by Justin Murray 2008schaumburgcommunityguide villageinformation 9
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