The primary functions of the Engineering Department include development plan review, capital project administration, construction observation and mapping. The Engineering Department works to ensure that public and private infrastructure (i.e., streets, sidewalks, water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, storm water management basins and street lighting) is properly designed and constructed. New infrastructure is added to the Village as part of residential and commercial development and through the Village's own capital improvement projects.
Development
For residential and commercial development, the Engineering Department reviews improvement plans and subdivision plats for compliance with the Village Municipal Code, the Village Engineering Standards and any applicable annexation and development agreements; makes recommendations and presentations at Village Board meetings; provides construction observation services; manages bonds and letters of credit; assists developers with the acceptance of subdivision improvements; and makes recommendations for subdivision acceptance to the Village Board.
Capital Improvement Projects
For capital improvement projects (projects sponsored and paid for by the Village of Carpentersville), the Engineering Department develops the scope of work; prepares requests for and evaluates design proposals; recommends design firms to the Village Board; provides design guidance; approves the final design; advertises for and evaluates construction bids; accepts proposals for construction observation services; recommends award of the construction contracts and construction observation service agreements to the Village Board; oversees the construction; evaluates the finished project during the warranty period; develops warranty deficiency lists; evaluates warranty work by the contractor; and recommends final acceptance of the project to the Village Board.
Records Management
The Engineering Department maintains utility records and mapping information for public infrastructure. This information includes plans and plats for subdivisions and plans and records for capital projects. A computer-aided drafting (CAD) system is utilized to maintain some zoning and lot information for the Village.
Village Project - Bid Tabulations
Helm Road Improvements
2010 ERP Resurfacing Project
2010 Pavement Rejuvination Project
Miller Road Construction Project
The Village of Carpentersville has begun reconstruction of Miller Road from Huntley Road to 200 feet west of Shenandoah Drive. The contract has been awarded to Curran Contracting Co. of Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Miller Road from Huntley Road to Sleepy Hollow Road re-opened to through traffic and the road construction that began in July is almost complete. Minor work remains along Miller Road that consists of grading, parkway restoration, sidewalk, and street lighting. The Village is also waiting for ComEd to relocate 5 utility poles that are in conflict with the new roadway. This work has been coordinated with ComEd and is scheduled to start in mid September. Once this work is complete, the final layer of asphalt will be placed on Miller Road and as well as the permanent pavement markings. Traffic signal improvements will begin shortly at the intersection of Miller and Huntley Roads as well.
All roadwork and improvements should be complete by the end of November.
The general public will need to use caution while driving on Miller Road. While the road is open to traffic, construction operations and moving equipment remain with the possibility of daily lane closures.
Police, Fire, Garbage pick-up, Pace Bus and School District Transportation and other local agencies are still being notified.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve the infrastructure of our community. Please contact Ed Szydlowski, Capital Projects Manager or Ted Bergeson, Resident Construction Engineer at 847- 551-3480 with any questions.
Longmeadow Parkway Project
To view a map of the overall project limits from the western end at its connection to Huntley Road, to the eastern end at its connection to Illinois Route 62, click here.
To review a draft of the Parkway study; click here. To gain access to the Kane County Division of Transportation for more information on the project, click here.
Present and Proposed Bike Path Concept Plan... more information
Huntley Road Improvement Project
Stimulus Projects Information --
The Village’s standard details are available in CAD and PDF format below. These details shall be included on the Details page (if they apply) for any engineering plan submittal to the Village. If you have any questions related to the details, please contact Development Engineer, Jamie Rott at (847) 551-3480.
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Receive a Discount on your Flood Insurance Most residents with flood insurance automatically receive a discount on their insurance premiums. The Village participates in the Community Rating System (CRS) which is a program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in which residents living in the Special Flood Hazard Area receive a 10% discount on flood insurance premiums and residents not living in the Special Flood Hazard Area a 5% discount on flood insurance premiums. Carpentersville participated in a series of floodplain management activities in order to qualify for the CRS discount. The best part is there is no need to do anything to receive this discount. The Village has already done everything for you. Your insurance agent is notified through a national database and will automatically deduct the appropriate amount from your flood insurance premium. As part of the CRS program the Village offers the following information on request:
- Whether a property is in or out of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SPHA) as shown on the current Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) of the Village.
- Additional flood insurance data for a site, such as the FIRM zone and the base flood elevation or depth, if shown on the FIRM.
- A handout on the flood insurance purchase requirement that can help people who need a mortgage or loan for a property in the SFHA.
- Elevation certificates are available as of January 1, 2005.
Direct inquiries should be made to the Engineering Department in Village Hall. Please supply the street address and, if available, the subdivision, lot and block number. There is no charge for this service. There are mandatory flood insurance requirements for development in the floodplain, but for some homeowners flood insurance is an option. Flood insurance is highly recommended because no floodproofing measure is 100% foolproof. Please take time to contact your insurance carrier and consider flood insurance for your home. For more information on the Federal Emergency Management Agency and flood safety, please visit the following websites:
www.fema.gov www.fema.gov/nfip
Questions about these projects should be directed to the Village of Carpentersville Engineering Department at (847) 551-3480
Contact Information
Village of Carpentersville
1200 L.W. Besinger Drive
PHONE: 847/551-3480
FAX: 847/426-4426
Scott Marquardt, Village Engineer
Email: smarquardt@vil.carpentersville.il.us
Jonas Masaitis, Resident Construction Engineer
Email: jmasaitis@vil.carpentersville.il.us
Jamie Rott, E.I., Development Engineer
Email: jrott@vil.carpentersville.il.us
Ed Szydlowski, Capital Projects Manager
Email: eszydlowski@vil.carpentersville.il.us
Ted Bergeson, Resident Engineer
Email: tbergeson@vil.carpentersville.il.us
Sonda DelPalazzo, Engineering Technician
Email: sdelpalazzo@vil.carpentersville.il.us
Christie Alvarado, Administrative Assistant
Email: calvarado@vil.carpentersville.il.us
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