02.07.2011 - Village of Deerfield

Report on Departmental Objectives
February 3, 2011
Page 10
� Utilizing best management practices in the design of capital improvement projects, including the
Wastewater Reclamation Facility, Hazel Avenue/Chestnut Street Infrastructure Improvement
Project, and Carlisle/Carriageway Infrastructure Improvement Project.
� The Carlisle/Carriageway Infrastructure Improvement Project included a vortex storm structure
that was installed prior to the river outfall. This will reduce the amount of grease, oil, and
sediments being discharged to the river.
� The WRF Administration Building received a favorable review by the USGBC to qualify for
LEED certification once completed. Improvements would include motion-activated lighting,
water conservancy fixtures, gray water (effluent) reuse, environmentally friendly building
materials and surfaces, beneficial building orientation, porous and reflective paving materials
where possible, energy efficient equipment, bioswales, and rain gardens.
� The installation of Orion water meters improves meter reading efficiency resulting in reduced
manpower needs.
� We utilize infrared heat in our vehicle storage areas and radiant heat in our mechanic’s garages.
Replaced heating and cooling controls for energy savings.
� Use of deicing alternatives to road salt has been implemented reducing salt purchases by nearly
20%.
� The Department purchases unleaded and diesel fuel and maintains the fueling station at the public
works facility. All Deerfield public agencies fuel their vehicles and equipment here including the
Park District, Deerfield Bannockburn Fire Protection District, Library, Schools and Township.
We encourage and participate in the reforestation of Deerfield in a number of ways:
� Maintain an active membership in the Suburban Tree Consortium, an organization that promotes
the proper growth and installation of urban trees
� Facilitate the Village’s 50-50 Tree Program, including planting.
� Street tree planting with infrastructure projects.
� Street tree maintenance, both in-house and contractual.
� Management of all protected trees per the Tree Preservation Ordinance with the assistance of
Urban Forest Management Company.
� Staff has applied for the following grant funding. WRF Improvements, replacement of Richfield
Reservoir 5 mgd pump, and lighting upgrades at the Village Hall, Public Works, and Library. The
funding sources include: (1) Illinois Energy Efficiency Portfolio (EEP) an incentive program for
ComEd utility customers that provide funds for the installation of electrical efficiency measures
and (2)American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) provide funds for energy efficiency and renewable
energy projects.
We encourage and facilitate recycling through many methods: