Long Range Plan



The Long Range Plan identifies and addresses issues affecting the long-term future of the Village. The Plan establishes the Village’s goals and priority actions that guide annual budgets, daily operations, and delivery of services. The long range planning process is one of many strong management practices that led S&P to grant the Village its highest bond rating of AAA. 

The Long Range Plan consists of:

● Strategic Goals for 2025 to 2027 and beyond

● Key trends and issues affecting the Village’s long-term future

● Strategies and solutions to address key trends and issues

● Priority Action Items to be completed by April 2027.


LRP 2025-2027 | Report 1- UPDATE 8-5-2025

LRP 2025-2027 | Report 1

LRP 2025-2027 | Report 1 - Supplement 1

LRP 2025-2027 | Report 1- Supplement 2

LRP 2025-2027 | Report 2

LRP 2025-2027 | Report 2- UPDATE 9-4-2025


To prepare the Long Range Plan, the Village Council plans to meet multiple times in a workshop format from June through September. The meetings provide an opportunity for dialogue and collaboration among the Village Council, community members, and staff.


Meeting Schedule


Date (Tentative)

Meeting #

Topics


June 10

1

Introduction and Overview

Strategic Goals

Summary of Key Recommendations

Key Trends & Issues

  General Fund Sustainability

  Health Fund Sustainability

  Property Tax Levy & Public Safety Pensions



June 17

2

Key Trends & Issues

Capital Fund Sustainability

Water Fund Sustainability

Facilities Maintenance Plan

Guiding DG Plan Implementation

Fairiview Focu Area Implementation

Debt Capacity

July 1

3

Key Trends & Issues

July 15

4

Governance

August 5

5

Key Trends & Issues (follow-up)

August 12

6

Governance

September 2

7

Priority Action Items

September 9

8

Review and Accept the 2025-2027 Long-Range Plan



RELATED MATERIALS

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Reports and Documents

Video

Village Council Meeting Minutes

Resource Guide

graphic showing the percentages of property tax and to which category they belong

For a better understanding, this companion guide covers terms used and principles discussed in the Long-Range Plan.

  1. Long Range Plan Resource Guide

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