2009 Annual Operating and Capital Budget - Village of Huntley

34) Continuation of the CALEA Certification process in the Police Department, with a
2010 completion date.
35) Enhancement of public safety with the hiring and training of 3 replacement police
officers.
36) Establishment of a second Deputy Chief position.
37) Enhancement of the Neighborhood Watch program with posting of signs in qualifying
areas.
Conclusion
Staff believes that the proposed budget is proactive in meeting the many challenges facing the
Village during this time of volatility in the credit markets, declining revenue sources, fluctuating
energy and commodity costs and demands for new and improved services from Village
residents.
Current external economic conditions are alarming, and the Village would be remiss not to
take them into consideration in formulating this budget document; however, Huntley’s
economy is relatively healthy. Over the last two years, the Village has seen $50 million dollars
in new commercial construction project investment in the community, the most in our
history.
The Village provides quality municipal services with one of the lowest property tax rates in
the area. Huntley’s per capita cost of providing services is approximately 25% to 30% less than
neighboring communities.
Huntley will not only survive this economic downturn, but we are going to create the
momentum to excel when the economy turns by remaining focused on our priorities and not
stretching our resources too thin.
Village of Huntley FY2009 Budget Transmittal Letter 18