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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Plainfield public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FY 2027 Streets Division Budget and Salt Storage
A work order with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, up to $59,780, gets the design work going for a new salt barn to store road salt.
2026 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and EAV Projections
The Village is kicking off its annual property tax process with a preliminary levy estimate of $13.033 million. Property values are up about 10%, and the actual rate — what hits your bill — gets debated at workshops on November 9 and 23 before a December 7 public hearing.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget & Financial Policies
The $44 million general fund budget is performing right on target, helped by the special census that added 5,000+ residents to the official count — worth about $955,000 a year in extra state income tax revenue. Tax levy talks start at the next workshops, with a public hearing December 7.
New World ERP software maintenance
The village pays $82,722.13 a year to keep Tyler Technologies' New World ERP system current — the software behind payroll, utility billing, accounting, and HR.
Temporary Hotel and Motel Tax Holiday
To address gray areas and short-term rental enforcement issues while the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) is finalized, the village established a temporary hotel and motel tax holiday for fiscal year 2027.
General Fund Revenue Performance
Staff reviewed revenue streams for the upcoming fiscal year, pointing out that building permits are running higher than expected while use taxes trend downward due to state reporting shifts.