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Engineering Programs
Engineering Programs
The Village of Hinsdale has the following programs available to solve issues in your area. If you have an issue not on the list, please call to discuss the issue. The Village will do what we can to recommend solutions to the problem.
50/50 SIDEWALK PROGRAM
The Village has established a 50/50 Sidewalk Program to help keep the existing sidewalk network functioning safely. This is an annual program that involves resident input and cost sharing for replacement of dangerous sidewalk squares. For a sidewalk square to qualify for cost sharing replacement it must present a trip hazard of at least ½". Sidewalk squares displaced by parkway trees are replaced at Village expense. Residents may request additional sidewalk replacement, but if it does not meet the hazard criteria the resident must cover 100% of the cost. 50/50 sidewalk notices to residents are sent in mid-March. The suspense for responses to the Engineering Department was in mid-April, but you may request to be part of next year's program.
LOCALIZED DRAINAGE SOLUTION PROGRAM
The Localized Drainage Solution Program was established in 2007 to help address areas of localized flooding both on public and private property. Projects are selected based on resident requests and a Village evaluation of the requests to determine the feasibility of a solution. Typically those accepted are ones that affect multiple properties and also are reasonably close to existing storm sewers to provide the drainage relief.
The cost of projects established solely to alleviate private property flooding is split 80/20, with the residents responsible for 80%. The Village pays the 20% upon completion of the construction. Projects located on public property are generally funded 100% by the Village and are likely part of the Stormwater Master Plan. Exceptions may include unimproved streets and alleys. Improvement costs for unimproved streets have historically been shared with the residents based on a Special Assessment or Special Service Area agreement. For alley improvements, drainage costs are paid by the Village, while paving costs (including asphalt and stone) are paid by the residents.
For further information on drainage solutions on private property click here.