Village Board
Regular MeetingGlen Ellyn, IL · April 20, 2026
Minutes
Minutes
Village of Glen Ellyn
Village Board Workshop Meeting
Monday, April 20, 2026
7:00 PM
Glen Ellyn Civic Center, Room 301
A. Call to Order – 7:05 P.M.
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
Upon roll call by Clerk Cosby, President Burket and Trustees Christiansen, Duncan, Simon,
and Thompson answered “Present.” Trustee Bhagwakar arrived a few minutes later. Trustee
Kalinich was absent.
Also in attendance: Village Manager Franz, Village Attorney Stephanides, Finance Director
Brankin, Public Works Director Hubsky, Utilities Supervisor Burgoni, and Fire Chief Clark.
D. Audience Participation
Nenad Jukic, resident, representing himself and some of his neighbors, spoke in opposition to a
proposed sidewalk at Cottage Avenue near Forest Avenue. He asked that the item be moved
from the discussion agenda at the Board Meeting next week to give neighbors more time to
prepare. Village Manager Franz replied that the item is scheduled for discussion next week and
could be tabled.
E. Presentation
1) Reno Center Space Needs Assessment Presentation (Public Works Director
Hubsky)
Public Works Director Hubsky started the presentation with a history of the Reno
Center to its current status. He also spoke about the challenges with the current
space.
Trustee Thompson asked about the use of the pumping station and water works next
to the Reno Center. Public Works Director Hubsky replied.
Clayton Haldeman, Senior Project Manager with Kluber Architects + Engineers,
spoke about the Public Works Space Needs Assessment completed by his firm. He
began with a space needs comparison summary. He moved on to an overview of the
proposed Public Works Site Plan and reviewed the details of the plan.
Trustee Simon asked Mr. Haldeman about the budgeting amounts related to the
proposed work. Mr. Haldeman and Public Works Director Hubsky replied.
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Trustee Christiansen asked how the decision is reached about renovation versus
replacement with new construction. Mr. Haldeman replied.
President Burket asked what the cost of normal maintenance would be for a similar
building. Public Works replied. Discussion ensued about maintenance and the
estimated dollar amount.
Trustee Christiansen asked about inefficiencies due to the tight space for vehicles.
Public Works Director Hubsky replied.
Trustee Christiansen asked about inside storage issues for vehicles. Public Works
Director Hubsky replied. Trustee Thompson asked a follow-up question. Discussion
ensued.
Trustee Simon asked if the Public Works had thought ahead 20-25 years to consider
electric vehicles in the plan. Public Works Director Hubsky replied.
President Burket asked if the size of the proposed salt dome was large enough. Public
Works Director Hubsky replied with additional information from Mr. Haldeman.
The Board continued to ask Mr. Haldeman questions during his presentation.
Mr. Haldeman replied to all questions with additional input from Public Works
Director Hubsky.
Trustee Duncan asked how many Public Works facilities Kluber Architects +
Engineers had designed and completed. Mr. Haldeman replied. Public Works
Director Hubsky replied as well.
Trustee Thompson asked if there was another site in the Village that would be
suitable to construct a new facility. Public Works Director Hubsky replied. Trustee
Bhagwakar asked a follow-up question.
President Burket asked Mr. Haldeman what he sees as the space needs of Public
Works for the future. Mr. Haldeman replied.
Village Manager Franz acknowledged that this project is not currently funded but
research into possible sources will begin now that the proposed plan has been
presented. Discussion continued about budget and affordability.
Public Works Director Hubsky reviewed the options for the Village. Discussion
ensued.
Trustee Thompson asked about possible disturbance of wetlands. Mr. Haldeman
replied.
Trustee Christiansen added that displacement of trees and wildlife be addressed. Mr.
Haldeman replied.
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Trustee Christiansen asked about possible impact on the residents on the east side of
Lorraine Road. Public Works Director Hubsky replied.
The discussion turned to next steps to be taken to move this project forward in
relation to other Village priorities.
Karin Daly, resident and co-founder of Go Green, spoke about the need for a
referendum for a project this large, as well as her concern for the wildlife in the area.
She also hoped that the building would include green initiatives.
F. Reminders
1) Village Board Meeting Monday, April 27, 2026
G. Adjourn – 9:13 P.M.
Mover: Trustee Thompson; Second: Trustee Duncan. Unanimous vote to adjourn.
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Agenda
Agenda
Village of Glen Ellyn
Village Board Workshop Meeting
Monday, April 20, 2026
7:00 PM
Glen Ellyn Civic Center, Room 301
Meeting Procedures Statement
Visitors are most welcome to attend all meetings of the Village Board and can find copies of the Agenda in the
meeting room or online at www.glenellyn.org prior to the meeting. Any individual with a disability requiring a
reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact The Village of Glen Ellyn ADA
Coordinator, 630-469-5000, at least five (5) business days in advance of the next scheduled meeting. All matters on
the Agenda may be discussed, amended, and acted upon.
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
D. Audience Participation
1) Open:
Members of the public are welcome to speak to any item not specifically listed on
tonight's agenda for up to (3) three minutes. For those items which are on tonight's
agenda, the public will have the opportunity to comment when the item is
discussed. Please complete the Audience Participation form and turn it in to the
Village Clerk. It is requested that one spokesperson for a group be appointed to
provide comment for the entire group. When recognized, please step to the
microphone and state your name and provide your comment. Individuals wishing
to address the Board shall exercise proper decorum and respect for the proceedings
and the business of the Village Board, and shall refrain from abusive demeanor and
language. The practice of ceding time to other speakers shall be prohibited, except
in the discretion of the presiding officer of the meeting. Public officials are not
obligated to respond to questions.
E. Presentation
1) Reno Center Space Needs Assessment Presentation (Public Works Director
Hubsky)
F. Reminders
1) Village Board Meeting Monday, April 27, 2026
G. Adjourn
Civility Pledge - In the interest of civility, I pledge to promote civility by listening, being respectful of others,
acknowledging that we are striving to support and improve our community, and understanding that we each may have
different ideas for achieving that objective.
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Agenda
Village of Glen Ellyn
Village Board Workshop Meeting
Monday, April 20, 2026
7:00 PM
Glen Ellyn Civic Center, Room 301
Meeting Procedures Statement
Visitors are most welcome to attend all meetings of the Village Board and can find copies of the Agenda in the
meeting room or online at www.glenellyn.org prior to the meeting. Any individual with a disability requiring a
reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact The Village of Glen Ellyn ADA
Coordinator, 630-469-5000, at least five (5) business days in advance of the next scheduled meeting. All matters on
the Agenda may be discussed, amended, and acted upon.
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
D. Audience Participation
1) Open:
Members of the public are welcome to speak to any item not specifically listed on
tonight's agenda for up to (3) three minutes. For those items which are on tonight's
agenda, the public will have the opportunity to comment when the item is
discussed. Please complete the Audience Participation form and turn it in to the
Village Clerk. It is requested that one spokesperson for a group be appointed to
provide comment for the entire group. When recognized, please step to the
microphone and state your name and provide your comment. Individuals wishing
to address the Board shall exercise proper decorum and respect for the proceedings
and the business of the Village Board, and shall refrain from abusive demeanor and
language. The practice of ceding time to other speakers shall be prohibited, except
in the discretion of the presiding officer of the meeting. Public officials are not
obligated to respond to questions.
E. Presentation
1) Reno Center Space Needs Assessment Presentation (Public Works Director
Hubsky)
F. Reminders
1) Village Board Meeting Monday, April 27, 2026
G. Adjourn
Civility Pledge - In the interest of civility, I pledge to promote civility by listening, being respectful of others,
acknowledging that we are striving to support and improve our community, and understanding that we each may have
different ideas for achieving that objective.
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Glen Ellyn Village Board Meeting 4/20/2026 7:00 PM
535 Duane Street Department: Administration
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Department Head: John Hubsky
Category: Presentation
Prepared By:
AGENDA ITEM (ID DOC ID: 2026-305
# 2026-305)
Reno Center Space Needs Assessment Presentation (Public Works
Director Hubsky)
Statement of the Issue:
The Village Board approved a space needs analysis of the Public Works Reno Center building and
campus in June 2025. This was the next step after a building assessment was performed in 2024 and
is part of the ongoing efforts to develop and expand upon a facilities capital plan for Village
buildings. This presentation provides a brief history of the Reno Center, a summary of the scope for
the space needs project, and a summary of the findings by the consultant.
Analysis:
The Reno Center was built in the late 1970s and went into service around 1980. The facility is
~36,000 ft2 in size and is situated ~4.33 acres, with almost 1 acre of that area dedicated to the
drinking water system — reservoir, pump station, pressure adjusting station, and metering station.
Those drinking water assets are not included in this study but are part of a hydraulic modeling and
capital planning effort. There are forty-one (41) full-time (FT) staff with the majority working at
Reno, plus varying levels of part-time and seasonal staff throughout the year. The building is the
base for the operations divisions of Forestry, Streets, and Utilities, along with Engineering,
Equipment Services, Administrative, and custodial staff. The Facilities division (3 FT) currently
works primarily out of the Civic Center, with that group incorporating into the Public Works
hierarchy in July 2024. There are approximately 120 pieces of equipment associated with the Reno
Center, which includes large dump trucks, pickup trucks, street sweepers, aerial lift trucks, trailers,
and specialized vehicles, as well as various other smaller pieces of equipment and small vehicles.
The property is also used for storage of various construction materials such as gravel, asphalt patch,
spoils, wood chips, logs and salt. The salt storage is seasonal in the bins at the north end of the
building and the space is utilized for other materials in warm seasons. A fuel station is located in the
northwest section of the property in what is the lower-level parking lot and is utilized by all Village
Departments (except the Village Links), the Volunteer Fire Company and the Park District.
A previous Space Needs Study for the Reno Center was performed in 1994 when Water Division
staff moved into the facility. Operations staff were all moved down to the lower level, reducing the
amount of indoor workshop space with remodeling of the upper level to accommodate
management-level staffers. There were no changes to the vehicle storage area with the 1990s
renovation that added more equipment to an area that was already insufficient and has many
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operational deficiencies.
A remodeling effort was explored in the early 2020s for the upper level, including building security,
reorganizing desk space to provide sufficient work areas for staff, and re-imagining the flow and
room layouts to provide multiple flex spaces to maximize usability. As that effort moved forward,
some key items like HVAC, electrical, and fire suppression were identified as needing work or near-
term replacement, so staff initiated an assessment of the building through a consultant.
A Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) of the Reno Center was completed by an outside consulting
firm in early 2025. The intent of the FCA was to identify the current condition of the building’s
mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural (MEPS) components, and to formulate a
maintenance and MEPS replacement plan and schedule. That ten-year capital plan identified costs of
$4 million dollars just to maintain the building through annual maintenance and planned equipment
replacements.
The costs of the proposed remodel project and the results of the facility assessment highlighted the
need for a Space Needs Analysis (SNA), to develop a comprehensive plan for the Public Works
campus. The scope of work would assess current space utilization, identify future requirements,
provide potential cost-saving opportunities, and develop a detailed space plan with
recommendations for reconfiguration within the same footprint, expansion at the existing location,
or potential relocation to a new site. All three options will include cost estimates and implementation
timelines for review and assisting with decision-making. Kluber was awarded the project with work
beginning in the fall of 2025 and the report finalized in April.
The following is a summary of the findings, with details and expanded information available in the
supplemental attachments for this presentation.
Operational Need & Program Size
The Space Needs Study concludes that Public Works requires approximately 110,000 SF of enclosed
space through the year 2048, accommodating all staff, future growth, and the majority of the fleet
undercover. Key programmed areas include Fleet Garage (≈58,588 SF), Fleet Maintenance & Wash
Bay (≈16,023 SF), Administration (≈7,771 SF), Shops (≈7,198 SF), and Employee Support (≈10,751
SF), plus a garage mezzanine (≈7,200 SF). Currently, the PW building is roughly 36,000 SF. If the
building's footprint was expanded, this would limit the amount of outdoor campus space and
exacerbate site constraints, outlined below, affecting operational performance.
Existing Site & Floodplain Constraints
The Base Flood Elevation (BFE) at the Reno Center site is 754.5’ (USGS - United States Geological
Survey). The building’s lower-level floor elevation is ~754.9’ (only 4–5 inches above BFE). The
DuPage County Stormwater & Floodplain Ordinance requires the lowest floor to be at least 1 foot
above BFE (≥755.5’) for new construction or substantial improvements; otherwise, flood proofing
at or below Flood Protection Elevation is required with professional certification. Since 1992,
“substantial improvement” costs aggregate toward a 50% fair market/CRN threshold. With a Cost
of Reproduction New (CRN) for the Reno Center of $6,928,000 (50% = $3,464,000), and
$1,682,000 already invested since 1992, only ≈$1,782,000 in additional substantial improvements
remain permissible—far short of what expansion would require. This dollar amount can also be
triggered through simple maintenance and upkeep of the building without remodeling or expansion.
The facility assessment identified a $4 million dollar cost over the next 10 years to maintain the
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building and, at some point in the relatively near term, the cap for substantial improvements will be
exceeded. Expansion of the existing footprint would also require a 1.5:1 mitigation for any impacted
wetlands or floodplain containing what can be done on the current site.
Proposed Solution
With the existing building condition and site constraints severely limited on the current campus, the
proposed solution is a new building. Open and/or available land within Glen Ellyn that is large
enough to incorporate the proposed building (~110,00 SF) and campus (10–11 acres) is very limited.
Staff and the consultant were able to identify a potential location, which is the wooded area just to
the south between the current campus and the Village Green park. When the Reno Center was
constructed, that area was open land and over the years has been utilized in various ways and now
includes some primitive walking paths available to the public.
Budget Impact:
On the low end, if no improvements or enhancements were made to the building and campus, costs
would be in the range of $4 million to simply maintain the building as is, based on the condition
assessment. On the high end, costs for a new building as proposed in the location to the south
would be $44–48 million. Construction costs are in 2028 dollars and a 4% escalation can be applied
for each year past 2028 for a start date. Any efforts to improve or expand the existing building or
footprint would fall in between those two extremes but would be very limited by the $1.8 million
cap related to stormwater requirements.
With a new building, there would be very minimal impact on operations. When a remodel or
expansion is undertaken, there are additional costs to temporarily rehome staff and equipment.
There may be some ability to relocate some staff members and office equipment to an area like the
Civic Center gym, but very few opportunities to find a space for the vehicles and materials stored on
the campus, with or without cover. An additional benefit, while hard to monetize, could be that the
current Reno Center is utilized as a temporary home for the Volunteer Fire Company equipment
and personnel, as both of those stations are being assessed for similar needs and long-term decisions
on improvements. Lots of variables, including timing, would have to align for an aspect like this to
materialize, but that is another group whose equipment greatly limits options available to
temporarily store or operate out of.
There is not a current funding source dedicated to a new building or improvements, but the
information from the assessment and space needs projects were needed to help provide the Board
with the necessary information to make informed decisions about how best to proceed for the
Village.
Contribution to Strategic Plan
Strategic Priority: Infrastructure; Initiative: Facility Improvements
Strategic Priority: Workforce and Operations; Initiative: Attract and retain an innovative, high-
performing and diverse workforce and evaluate and implement changes to the Village's work
environment to make the Village an employer of choice and ensure adequate staffing to meet service
demands
Action Requested:
Staff is requesting direction from the Board on what next steps to take after reviewing and
discussing this information.
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Attachments:
1. 1625 - Glen Ellyn Space Needs - FINAL
2. 1625 - Ltr - Initial Findings
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SPACE NEEDS STUDY - FINAL
Public Works Space
Needs Study
SUBMITTED TO:
VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN PUBLIC WORKS
535 Duane Street
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
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Index
Cover Letter 3
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4
SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT 8
PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN 18
PRELIMINARY SPACE PLANS 20
PRELIMINARY OPINION OF PROBABLE COSTS 26
APPENDICES
Initial Findings Letter 30
Wetland Delineation Report 38
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Space Needs
This document is the collective result of meetings with Division leaders and select staff to discuss the physical
April 15, 2026 space needs of the 20-year space needs for the building project. The document identifies the different types of
spaces needed, sizes, quantities, and descriptions for each group.
Mr. John Hubsky
Director of Public Works Site Development Plan
Village of Glen Ellyn We have created a site concept plan for the proposed Public Works Building site. The provided image includes
535 Duane Street information on the various objectives and issues associated with development of the proposed site.
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
Preliminary Space Plans
Re: Village of Glen Ellyn Public Works Department Space Needs These plans reflect the programmed spaces identified in the Space Needs section and are arranged to show
Space Needs Study Deliverable relative space sizes and adjacencies proposed.
Kluber Project No. 1625
Preliminary Opinion of Probable Cost
The Kluber team has enjoyed the opportunity to work with the representatives from the Village of Glen Ellyn for The provided costs align with the proposed plans presented in this study. Costs are intended to reflect 2028
the space needs and concept development of the Public Works facility. The design solution includes pricing. For construction performed in subsequent years, costs should be incremented at a rate of 4% per year.
programmatic information that considers future employee projections and existing and future fleet and
apparatus quantity. The solution incorporates all fleet and apparatus under one roof and accommodates Next Steps:
additional fleet and apparatus projections through 2048 in the design solution as requested by the Village of
Glen Ellyn team. Schematic Design
Following the Space Needs Study, our team looks forward to proceeding, with the Village’s permission, into
The analysis indicates a need for approximately 110,000 square feet of interior/enclosed space needed, Schematic Design. This phase includes the development of more detailed floor plans, selected interior
including approximately 7,000 square feet of mezzanine. The solution incorporates all Public Works needs elevations, exterior elevations, site plans and three-dimensional imagery of the buildings’ exteriors. This
identified during the data gathering process. information will include architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineering portions
of the project.
The study document has been grouped into several sections as described below:
Sincerely,
Executive Summary
A high-level summary of findings for this study including answers to common project design, implementation
and cost questions can be found in this section.
Clayton Haldeman, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Project Manager
chaldeman@kluberinc.com
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Executive
Summary
Overview of the key issues and recommendations.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Overview
2. Will the proposed site accommodate the parking requirements for operations, staff and visitors?
This Space Needs Assessment examines the space needs for the Village of Glen Ellyn Public Works Facility Yes. Kluber has worked closely with Public Works staff to identify parking requirements for staff personal
located at Lambert Road, to adequately accommodate operations of these facilities over the next 20 years. The vehicles, visitors, Public Works vehicles, and potential overflow or impounded vehicles. We have
data compiled during this study has been compared to the extensive Kluber Inc. public works project considered not only current needs but also future growth of public works staff over the next 20 years.
experience database and other similar municipal agencies in northern Illinois. The results of the study show
that approximately 110,000 square feet of enclosed building area is needed to accommodate all operations for 3. Will the proposed site be able to accommodate outdoor buildings such as a salt structure,
Public Works through 2048 and take into account anticipated growth of both staff and fleet during that time materials storage bins, dry pads, a wash bay and a fueling station with room to navigate around
period. those structures?
Yes. The design solution for the proposed site can accommodate the outdoor building storage needs. We
Key Project Questions are proposing to keep the arrangement of the site to a relatively narrow slice through the wooded area
between the park district ball fields to the south and Lake Lambert to the north. The arrangement is
Prior to executing a building project of this size, we have identified and addressed ten key questions that need extremely efficient for traffic flow and ability to maneuver vehicles around the wash bay, salt dome and
to be considered, based upon our experience: materials storage bins.
1. Will the existing site be able to support the operational needs of the next 20 years? We are proposing nine (9) new, 16.5 foot x 28 foot deep x 12 feet high covered materials storage bins for
No. The current 36,000 square foot Reno Center building and approximately 105,000 square feet of site stone, mulch, sand, etc. This will allow the existing storage bin areas to be removed from the existing
area around the building are inadequate to meet current needs, much less the Public Works needs of the Public Works site.
next 20 years. The proposed public works site will also accommodate two new spoils dry pads that will be constructed in
Given the basic need for a facility of approximately 100,000 square feet of ground floor enclosed building accordance with IEPA requirements for “hot soils”. We are proposing two 36’ x 36’ pads. These pad areas
square footage needed, the site acreage needed to arrange efficient yard space for storage, vehicle will be designed with concrete “push walls” that are 8 feet in height. These site components are being
parking and maneuvering and stormwater detention would be approximately three-and-a-half to four times contemplated for the western edge of the proposed site. Creation of these pads will allow removal of
that of the current useable site area. similar, but non-compliant facilities at the current Public Works site.
Moreover, the current site Public Works area is partially within a flood plain, and the lowest level of the The proposed salt storage structure is a geodesic dome type structure with a 6,000 ton capacity. The entry
existing Reno Center is not sufficiently elevated above the flood water elevation to protect the building from faces southeast, to protect the stored salt from prevailing winds and to prevent salt washout.
being flooded in the future. This makes it impermissible, by ordinance, to have significant improvement
dollars invested into the building. See Key Project Question 6 for additional information. We have also separated the wash bays from the main public works building as part of the strategy to keep
the paved site area as narrow as possible but still allow adequate access and turning for vehicles entering
and leaving the wash bays.
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4. Can the proposed site accommodate stormwater management requirements associated with the 7. The proposed siting for the new Public Works facility significantly impacts existing natural areas
proposed facility? currently available to the public for walking and picnicking. What can be done to mitigate the
Yes. The proposed stormwater detention basin area depicted should be able to accommodate runoff from impact?
the proposed impervious surfaces, assuming the depth of the basin is approximately 5 feet. The project approach would be a trade-off, which would involve returning the current Reno Center to a
The basin is proposed to be located outside the flood plain to avoid compensatory floodwater capacity naturalized area, perhaps even going so far as to construct a small nature shelter on the reclaimed site.
requirements. The basin is also located optimally, based on existing site contours and current overland The proposed concept also encourages the idea of improving and expanding existing nature trails and
water flow. making modifications to lake Lambert to better manage floodwater and to compensate for some smaller
wetlands that will be eliminated to make way for the new public works building.
5. Provided funding is available, how soon can construction begin?
Construction could begin as early as 2028, after completion of design and construction documents. There may be grants available to offset some of the costs of the nature center and walking path
improvements (which are currently dirt paths).
The property has certain restrictions imposed upon it by LAWCON/OSLAD grant funding conditions. Based
on our review of the information obtained, it appears that there are restrictions on development of the site 8. Would a new facility on a new site increase operational efficiency and lessen operational
that may prohibit removing any portion of it from general availability to the public until 2029. However, we disruption during construction?
recommend the Village seek legal counsel to interpret these requirements. Yes. This approach would have zero effect on daily operations. We would propose to build the new public
That said, even if construction must be held until 2029, the Village could still proceed apace with arranging works facility while the current facility remains in full, unaffected operation.
for funding and completing final design and construction documents in the interim. The current facility, however, due to limited vehicle and equipment storage, currently operates using the
very inefficient process of “stacking” vehicles inside the current vehicle storage garage area. This is done
6. Did assessment of the existing building and site identify any significant concerns? to protect as many vehicles as possible from the elements, as these vehicles constitute a significant capital
Yes. The primary concern is the existing building being less than one foot above the Base Flood Elevation investment to the Village. The current vehicle storage garage is approximately 12,000 square feet,
level. As a direct result, the Village is prohibited by the DuPage County Stormwater & Floodplain whereas the identified need is for almost 60,000 square feet – nearly 5 times the space currently available.
Ordinance from spending more than about $1.8M on further improvements to the existing Reno Center Public Works staff estimates as much as an hour in the mornings and an hour in the afternoons is spent
Public Works building and site. See our Initial Findings Letter attached as an Appendix at the end of this each day jockeying vehicles within the current fleet garage. The proposed new fleet garage, with its three
study document. drive-through aisles and angled pull-through parking spaces, would effectively eliminate the additional time
needed to arrange vehicles in both mornings and afternoons.
Because the space needs analysis has determined a need for the existing building to be expanded to
approximately three times its current size, it is Kluber’s opinion that pursuing continued improvements to,
or expansions of, the existing Reno Center building and site is not a feasible solution to the Public Works’
space needs.
Upon completing and delivering the Initial findings letter to the Village, a brief meeting was held between
Kluber, Public Works Staff and Village Staff and the consensus was that further improvements to or
expansion of the Reno Center and site should be removed from consideration as a possible solution.
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9. How many acres of land would be needed to accommodate a 100,000 square foot building for
operations, including all site amenities and stormwater management components?
As a point of reference, the Kluber team currently has a 120,000 square foot public works project under
construction for the United City of Yorkville. This project is being constructed on 12.75 Acres of land and
contemplates similar site amenities, but stormwater management for the project is accommodated off-site.
That project includes Fleet Maintenance, a fuel station with canopy, salt structure and covered materials
storage and dry pad areas. The project also includes a brine making building, and both public and staff
parking. The parcel is part of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) that included an off-site regional
stormwater detention basin.
For your proposed project size and assuming stormwater management will need to be accounted for on-
site, we would conservatively recommend a parcel of approximately 11 acres to accommodate your needs
over the next 20-years.
The acreage of the proposed solution is an extremely efficient layout and works out to just over 10 acres in
size. The purpose of the highly efficient site layout was to preserve as much of the parcel as possible to
remain in a naturalized condition.
10. What is the total project cost for additions and renovations on the existing site vs. acquiring a new
parcel of land and constructing a new consolidated public works facility assuming a 2028
construction start?
Please see the section entitled “Preliminary Estimate of Probable Construction Costs” for more information
on 2028 on construction and project costs. The project costs are noted in this section and are given in
expected 2028 dollars. We recommend inflating the provided costs by 4% per year for projects
commencing after 2028.
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Space Needs
Assessment
Side-by-side comparison of major project areas of the Current existing building and a
Proposed New Building.
Comments on spreadsheets reflect discussions during programming sessions
and decisions made during those sessions.
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Waiting/Meeting area should be off to side; accessed from lobby area; security controlled
A1 Lobby/Waiting/Meeting (229) 1 8' 6'' 15' 2'' 129 1 14' 0'' 10' 0'' 140
access from rest of building; sized fro 6 to 8 people; similar to Buffalo Grove
Would like a high counter barrier with a glass barrier above; does not need to be bullet
A2 Reception Area (201) 1 29' 9'' 17' 7'' 523 1 24' 0'' 24' 0'' 576 resistant; space for 2 admin assistants + 1 part-time (flex) cubicle with visual control of
entry/waiting area; (2) 2-drawer 36" lat file storage at each desk;
4-6 person meeting table with adjacent wall-mounted video display; L-shaped desk with 2
A3 Director's Office (227) 1 17' 10'' 14' 2'' 253 1 18' 0'' 14' 0'' 252 guest chairs; 2 lateral file cabinets; 1 bookcase; remote from entry; not necessary to be
immediately adjacent to reception;
display monitor on wall; no separate table; L-shaped desk with 2 guest chairs; 4 drawers of
A4 Asst Director Office (206) 1 16' 10'' 11' 1'' 187 2 16' 0'' 12' 0'' 384
36" lateral filing; work counter/lay space at display
A5 Asst Director Office (228) 1 14' 2'' 12' 3'' 166
display monitor on wall; no separate table; L-shaped desk with 2 guest chairs; 4 drawers of
A6 Village P.E. Office (207) 1 22' 3'' 10' 8'' 237 1 14' 0'' 12' 0'' 168
36" lateral filing; work counter/lay space at display
display monitor on wall; no separate table; L-shaped desk with 2 guest chairs; 4 drawers of
A7 Asst. Village Engineer Office (205) 1 17' 1'' 11' 1'' 189 1 14' 0'' 12' 0'' 168
36" lateral filing; work counter/lay space at display
display monitor on wall; L-shaped desk with 2 guest chairs; 2 peds of vertical filing under
A8 Civil Engineer Office (204) 1 25' 2'' 14' 10'' 373 2 14' 0'' 12' 0'' 336
worksurfaces; overhead storage
Collaborative space; (2) 36" bookcases for common-use literature; conference table for 6
A9 Engineering Common Space (210) 1 12' 2'' 11' 11'' 145 1 18' 0'' 12' 0'' 216
persons; should shared with rest of Admin spaces
Adjacent to reception but open to reception - easy access; needs to be able to be used for
layout of mass mailings; needs visual communication with entry and waiting; multifunction
document center with folding attachment (8' footprint); space for engineering plotter (36" roll)
A10 Copy/Work Room (212) 1 13' 2'' 12' 9'' 168 1 22' 0'' 17' 0'' 374 Canon TM305; networked postage machine; central workcounter space (island) would be
ideal; laminator; binding machine; paper cutter; mailboxes - central location (each person has
a mail cubbie) adjustable shelves for cubbies; shredder; recycle bin; trash bin; cabinet
storage space for office supplies.
Currently includes Utilities Superintendent; eliminated in lieu of alternative officing
A11 Utilities Workstation Area (213) 1 37' 5'' 11' 9'' 440
arrangements for Utilities personnel
A12 Shared Streets & Forestry Supt.Office (214) 1 16' 3'' 13' 10'' 225 Eliminated in lieu of separate private offices for Superintendents
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C - Fleet Garage
C1 Vehicle Garage (128) 1 123' 6'' 99' 6'' 12,177 1 302' 0'' 194' 0'' 58,588
12,177 58,588
C - Fleet Garage - Mezzanine
C2 Mech. Equip. Platform 1 16' 4'' 8' 9'' 143 Currently above office space
Currently above Lube Equipment; part of mezz. in new building - planned to occupy about
C3 Mech. Equip. Platform 1 21' 10'' 9' 0'' 197 1 0
550 SF of new mezz.
C4 Mezzanine 0 1 37' 6'' 192' 0'' 7,200
340 7,200
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Currently shared between forestry and streets; secondary workshop for streets that are not
in sign shop; currently has power panels and transfer switch; small workbench for forestry,
D1 Mech. & Maint. Stor. / Elec. Main (106) 1 39' 2'' 23' 11'' 869 extra chainsaws and weed wackers, small cabinet for hand tools; some seasonal decorations
and watering wands, hoses, rest of space is streets; streets has 9' long by 6' high pallet
racking in here;
D2 General Storage (107) 1 23' 11'' 20' 0'' 485
Dedicated to streets and sign; not enough room - sign blanks are being stored in garage
D3 Sign & Street Division (116) 1 25' 6'' 23' 11'' 679
getting dirty; need 14' worktable; need wall space for roll racks;
Dedicated to forestry; currently desks 2 computers; climbing gear and personal PPE would
be stored here; file cabinets could be eliminated; need cabinets for pesticides and herbicides;
D4 Forestry Shop (118) 1 30' 6'' 16' 0'' 488 flammables storage cabinets; racks for extra saws; grass seed, hand tools, shovels and
pesticieds are better stored in stored in garage; workbench; need monitor in
gathering/dispatch area;
Currently has some engineering flat file storage; brass fittings; rubber pipe couplings; hydrant
parts, sewer couplings; (2) 4'x8'x6' storage shelves; (2) 2'x8'x6' high storage shelves; (3)
3'x8'x6' high shelves; need beter storage arrangement for battery storage; dedicated
workstation for doing JULIE locates online doing locate "triage" for work that can be cleared
D5 Utility Division Shop (119) 1 64' 0'' 16' 0'' 1,024 more quickly using computer at a desk than a tablet in the field; cantilevered pipe rack for
plastic pipe; (7) 4'x8'x8' shelving units; keep smaller (6" and 8") valve boxes b-boxes -
would be nice to store here; would be ideal to have shop immediately adjacent and
connected to garage; 8' workbench would be adequate - most work being done in field;
storage for irrigation equipment - 4'x4'x6' shelving unit;
Currently size of 2-car garage at village hall; large center worktable; vertical band saw, table
saw, miter saw; would like to add sanding equipment; no large spray painting projects (some
small spray can painting); all roller and brush work; direct outside access for deliveries; dust
D6 Facilities Shop 1 23' 0'' 23' 0'' 529 1 24' 0'' 36' 0'' 864
collection system desired; plan for welding equipment; need air compressor; flammables
storage cabinet; battery charging station; safety shower, eyewash,
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F1 Entry Vestibule (201) 1 9' 9'' 4' 11'' 48 Desire a secure entry sequence;
F2 Entry Vestibule (222) 1 9' 9'' 4' 5'' 43 Outside access to existing Conference Room 216
F3 Men's Toilet (202) 1 4' 11'' 8' 2'' 40 For use by Admin and Eng staff and by visitors
F4 Women's Toilet (203) 1 4' 11'' 8' 2'' 40 For use by Admin and Eng staff and by visitors
F5 Women's Toilet (220) 1 4' 7'' 5' 1'' 23 Associated with existing Lunch Room 223 and existing Conference Room 216
F6 Men's Toilet (221) 1 4' 7'' 5' 1'' 23 Associated with existing Lunch Room 223 and existing Conference Room 216
F7 Storage (217) 1 5' 1'' 3' 7'' 18
F8 Lower Level Stairs (209) 1 4' 0'' 16' 11'' 68
F9 Lower Level Stairs (218) 1 9' 10'' 10' 1'' 99
F10 Upper Level Stairs (209) 1 4' 0'' 16' 9'' 67
F11 Upper Level Stairs (218) 1 9' 10'' 13' 11'' 115
Currently adjacent to existing Lunch Room 223; needs to be large enough to hold a cart;
Janitor Closet (224) 1 4' 4'' 7' 7'' 33 3 8' 0'' 6' 0'' 144
F12 shelving and cleaning products;
F13 Storage (225) 1 2' 6'' 4' 9'' 12 Adjacent to existing Lunch Room 223
Increase size for security access panels, video recording equipment and appropriately sized
MDF/Server Room (123) 1 7' 10'' 6' 2'' 48 1 11' 0'' 8' 0'' 88
F14 HVAC; rack-mounted (2RU) UPS;
F15 Salt Storage (129, 130, 131) 3 24' 0'' 24' 2'' 1,740 Move to separate ancillary structure at new facility.
F16 Brine Storage (132, 134) 1 24' 0'' 24' 2'' 580 Move to separate ancillary structure at new facility.
Village water is 100% Lake Michigan water; move fire alarm panel away from admin and
Water ServiceSprinkler Room (133) 1 20' 6'' 5' 0'' 103 1 24' 0'' 10' 0'' 240
F17 closer to facilities;
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G - Outdoor Facilities
G1 Visitor Parking 12 20' 0'' 9' 0'' 2,160 12 spaces desired
G2 Staff Parking 68 20' 0'' 9' 0'' 12,240 minimum of 68 spaces needed
Oudoor PW Vehicle Parking 12 30' 0'' 12' 0'' 4,320 12 spaces desired for parking of PW vehicles and equipment
G4 Salt dome 6,000 ton capacity; 100' diameter, 8' high walls
G5 Bulk Dry Storage- Outdoor Spoils pad, wet pad, dry pad, (9) covered materials storage pads
G6 Fueling Station Diesel only
Subtotal 0 18,720
Circulation Factor 0% 0 0% 0
0 18,720
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Preliminary
Site Plan
Overall site concept plan.
Relocation of the Public Works facility to new site, naturalization of existing
public works property and expansion and improvement to walking paths.
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Public Works Naturalize existing public works
site and construct new small
Site Plan Modifications to existing Lambert
Lake to accommodate floodwater
nature shelter and visitor parking.
storage and to compensate for Nature shelter vehicle
smaller wetlands southeast of parking (17 spaces)
Lambert lake being removed as Fleet Maintenance
part of the project. Potential overflow or impounded
Main Building vehicle parking (13 exist. spaces)
Proposed Spoils Pad,
Entrance
Wet Pad and Dry Pad Fueling Station
(36’x36’ each) (diesel only)
Admin areas
on 2nd Floor
Connection to
6,000 ton capacity existing Wilson Ave.
salt dome access road
Outdoor Patio
Brine building and
brine tanks pad Staff (68 total) and
Visitor (12 total) Parking
Spaces N
(9) Proposed Material
Storage Bins Proposed new curb cut
(16.5’x28’ ea.) Fleet
for site ingress/egress
Garage
Shops
Improve and extend Manual and Proposed stormwater
existing walking paths Auto Washbays Employee detention for new
up to and around Support Public Works Site
Lambert Lake Areas
PW Outdoor Vehicle
Parking (12 spaces)
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Preliminary
Space Plans
Building floor plan diagrams associated with proposed site plan.
Depicted floor plans align with Space Needs program documents.
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st nd
Public Works Space Plan – Overall 1 and 2 Floors
Admin – 7,771 SF
Building Information:
1st Floor Footprint: 91,064 SF
Wash Bay Bldg. Footprint: 3,844 SF
Garage Mezzanine Area: 7,200 SF
Second Floor Admin Area: 7,771 SF Mezzanine Footprint: 7,200SF Main
Entrance
Fleet Garage – 58,558 SF Second Floor
Outdoor
Patio
Fleet Maintenance and Employee Support
Wash Bay Bldg. – 16,023 SF 10,751 SF
N
First Floor Shops – 7,198 SF
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2nd Floor Administration Space Plan
N
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1st Floor Shop Offices and Employee Support Space Plan
Shop areas have direct man
door and overhead door
access to Fleet garage area.
Outdoor Patio
N
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Fleet Garage Space Plan
16’ x 16’ 16’ x 16’ 16’ x 16’
O.H. Door O.H. Door O.H. Door
Traffic Flow
through Garage
can be arranged
to flow N-s or S-N.
Garage
accommodates all
fleet vehicles and
equipment desired
to be stored
inside.
16’ x 16’ 16’ x 16’ 16’ x 16’ N
O.H. Door O.H. Door O.H. Door
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Fleet Maintenance Areas
Separate Wash Bay Building
N
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Preliminary
Opinion of
Probable Costs
Probable 2027 Construction Costs for proposed solution.
For Construction after 2028, increase presented costs by 4% per year.
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Preliminary Opinion of Probable Costs – Hard Costs
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Preliminary Opinion of Probable Costs – Soft Costs, Total Project Cost
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Appendices
Letter of Initial Findings
Wetland Delineation Report
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Preliminary Opinion of Probable Costs – Hard Costs
Item Description Total SF Cost Range Per SF Budget Range
A New Building Construction:
1 Building Costs (A - Administration Areas) 7,771 $ 240 to $ 259 $ 1,866,000 to $ 2,013,000
2 Building Costs (B - Employee Support Areas) 10,751 $ 251 to $ 270 $ 2,699,000 to $ 2,903,000
3 Building Costs (C - Fleet Garage) 58,588 $ 198 to $ 212 $ 11,601,000 to $ 12,421,000
4 Building Costs (C - Fleet Garage Mezzanine) 7,200 $ 105 to $ 124 $ 756,000 to $ 893,000
5 Building Costs (D - Shops) 7,198 $ 218 to $ 237 $ 1,570,000 to $ 1,706,000
7 Building Costs (E - Building Services) 2,348 $ 180 to $ 193 $ 423,000 to $ 454,000
6 Building Costs (F - Fleet Maintenance) 16,023 $ 315 to $ 331 $ 5,048,000 to $ 5,304,000
B Sub-Total New Construction Cost 109,879 $ 23,963,000 to $ 25,694,000
C Site Development:
1 Site Improvements (Allowance)* Allow $ 4,700,000 to $ 5,500,000 $ 4,700,000 to $ 5,500,000
2 Accessory Structures - Fuel Station (Allowance) Allow $ 550,000 to $ 650,000 $ 550,000 to $ 650,000
3 Accessory Structures - Salt Structure Allow $ 950,000 to $ 995,000 $ 950,000 to $ 995,000
4 Accessory Structures - Material Storage (Allowance) - 9 bins with roof Allow $ 515,000 to $ 590,000 $ 515,000 to $ 590,000
5 Accessory Structures - Brine Building and Tanks 1,740 $ 212 to $ 226 $ 369,000 to $ 394,000
6 Accessory Structures - Outdoor Patio 580 $ 105 to $ 124 $ 61,000 to $ 72,000
7 Spoils and Dry Pads Allow $ 120,000 to $ 130,000 $ 120,000 to $ 130,000
D Sub-Total Site Development Cost $ 7,265,000 to $ 8,331,000
E Sub-Total Project Construction Cost $ 31,228,000 to $ 34,025,000
* Assumes good soil conditions on site and no environmental remediation. Excess soil to stay on site. Includes tree clearing and walking path improvements.
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Preliminary Opinion of Probable Costs – Soft Costs, Total Project Cost
Item Description Total SF Cost Range Per SF Budget Range
E Sub-Total Project Construction Cost $ 31,228,000 to $ 34,025,000
F Design Contingency (5% of Line E) $ 1,562,000 to $ 1,702,000
G Sub-Total Construction Cost with Design Contingency $ 32,790,000 to $ 35,727,000
H Construction Contingency (10% of Line G) $ 3,279,000 to $ 3,573,000
J Sub-Total Construction Cost with Const. Contingency $ 36,069,000 to $ 39,300,000
K Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment (5% of Line G) $ 1,640,000 to $ 1,787,000
L Administrative Expenses & Utility Connection Fees (2% of Line G) $ 656,000 to $ 715,000
M A/E Fees (Allowance, Including consultants) $ 2,624,000 to $ 2,859,000
N Total Soft Costs (Lines K+L+M)** $ 4,920,000 to $ 5,361,000
P Total Project Budget Including Soft Costs $ 40,989,000 to $ 44,661,000
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November 11, 2025
Mr. John Hubsky
Glen Ellyn Public Works
30 S Lambert Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Re: Initial Findings on Reno Center Viability
Glen Ellyn Public Works Space Needs Analysis
Kluber Project No. 25-453-1625
Dear Mr. Hubsky,
We are writing this brief letter to inform you of our team’s progress on the above referenced project and the findings
we have made on the Reno Center and existing surrounding site area.
The existing Reno Center and its immediate site surroundings have several issues that we are concerned may not be
feasibly overcome and, thus, any potential “solution” incorporating the current Reno Center site may prove difficult to
meet the future needs of the Public Works Department.
Current Building Area Versus Area Needed
The Reno Center currently has about 36,000 feet of floor area. Preliminary indications from Kluber’s space needs
analysis, based on visual assessment of current conditions, extensive interviews with Glen Ellyn Public Works staff
and our experience with our Public Works clients, indicates the Glen Ellyn Public Works space need is approaching
100,000 square feet, or almost three times the current area of the Reno Center, due mostly to the need to efficiently
store the majority of the Public Works’ vehicles and large equipment indoors to adequately protect those assets.
Building Flood Protection Issues Limiting Development
The Reno Center site is partially covered by a Zone A/E Floodplain with an established Base Flood Elevation (BFE) of
754.5 feet (USGS datum). The floor elevation of the lower level of the Reno Center is at an elevation of approximately
754.9 feet, which is only 4 to 5 inches above the BFE. The DuPage County Stormwater & Floodplain Ordinance requires
the following:
• New construction and “substantial improvements” to existing non-residential buildings must have the lowest
floor at least 1 foot above BFE: (i.e. 754.5’ (BFE) + 1 foot = 755.5’)
• The aggregation includes such costs beginning in 1992 (the inception of the Ordinance) to present day.
Corporate Office Bloomington Office
41 West Benton Street 2401 East Washington Street,
Aurora, Illinois 60506 Suite 200-B2
630.406.1213 Bloomington, Illinois 61704
309.430.6460
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Excerpts from the DuPage County Stormwater & Floodplain Ordinance:
• Section 15-81.B.3 states that the building shall have the lowest floor elevated to at least the FPE
o New Construction and Substantial Improvements of non-residential Buildings within a SFHA shall
(i) have the Lowest Floor elevated to at least the FPE or, (ii) together with attendant utility and
sanitary facilities be designed so that below the FPE the Building is watertight with walls
substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with structural components having the
capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy. Where a
nonresidential Structure is intended to be made watertight below the FPE, (i) a registered
Professional Engineer or architect shall develop and/or review structural design, specifications, and
plans for the construction, and shall certify that the design and methods of construction are in
accordance with accepted standards of practice for meeting the applicable provisions of
44CFR60.3 and (ii) a record of such certificates which includes the specific elevation (in relation to
sea level) to which such Buildings are Floodproofed shall be maintained by the official designated
by the Community under 44CFR59.22.
• Appendix A defines the following:
o Substantial Improvement. Any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other
improvement of a building, the cost of which improvement equals or exceeds, individually or in the
aggregate, 50 percent of the fair market value of the building, determined from the equalized
assessed value of the building, before the start of construction of the improvement or, if the
building has been damaged, before the damage occurred. The term "cost of improvement"
includes the value of volunteer labor and donated materials. The term "cost of improvement" does
not, however, include either (1) any development for improvement of a building to correct existing
violations of state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications that have been identified
by the local code enforcement official and that are the Appendix A Page 110 of 125 minimum
necessary to assure safe living conditions or (2) any alteration of a historic building that will not
preclude the building's continued designation as a historic building.
o Lowest Floor. The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement). A basement is
any area of a building having its floor below grade on all sides. An unfinished or flood resistant
enclosure, usage solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a
basement area is not considered a building’s lowest floor; provided, that such enclosure is not built
so as to render the structure in violation of the applicable nonelevation design requirement of the
Code of Federal Regulations 44, Part 60.3.
Kluber requested from the Glen Ellyn Public Works team as much information as could be found on such “substantial
improvement” costs incurred at the Reno Center since 1992, as well as a current fair market value of the building.
Resultant information provided indicates the following:
• Current Cost of Reproduction New (CRN), as estimated by Kroll, of the existing Reno Center building is
approximately $6,928,000. Fifty percent of this value is $3,464,000.
• Information obtained from the Glen Ellyn Public Works team notes that $1,682,000 of substantial
improvements to the building have been invested since the Ordinance’s inception in 1992.
• This would leave no more than $1,782,000 for any subsequent substantial improvements to the building.
Wetland Analysis
There are 5 wetlands on-site. A stormwater management permit will need to be approved by the USACE, Kane-DuPage
SWCD, and Village of Glen Ellyn as a full waiver community for any work proposing impacts to the waters, wetlands,
or buffers onsite.
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• Permanent impacts to regulatory wetlands require a mitigation, unless the wetland in its entirety is less than
0.10 acre, is entirely on-site and is isolated.
• Permanent impacts to regulatory wetlands require a mitigation ration of 1.5:1 and permanent impacts to critical
wetlands require a mitigation ratio of 3:1. Mitigation requirements can be met through onsite wetland creation
or purchase of wetland banking credits.
• Temporary wetland impacts shall be restored in place. The disturbed area must be returned to its original
contour and general soil profile. A comparable wetland community type with an equivalent or greater FQI
value to the documented wetland must be re-established.
• Impacts to the buffers require the replacement of lost ecological function. Turf grass and landscaping can be
replaced in kind, and impacts to impervious areas do not require mitigation. Impacts to naturalized areas
require native plantings that sufficiently replace the functions of the removed or impacted vegetation and have
a required maintenance and monitoring period to ensure successful establishment.
• Based on the IDNR EcoCAT and the USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) threatened &
Endangered Species Assessments, no threatened, endangered, or protected species are likely to be affected
by the development of the study area. However, if tree clearing is necessary, it is recommended to remove
trees or brush between November 1st and March 31st to avoid impacts to bats, bees, or birds. Additionally,
herbaceous areas within the project construction limits should be mowed as needed from March 15th to
October 14th to keep floral resources from blooming.
LAWCON/OSLAD points
• Based upon coordination with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Grants, the property owned by the
Village of Glen Ellyn known as Village Green Park (PIN # 05-22-205-026) was not acquired with grant funds.
There was a development grant in 2007 (OS 07-1511) that carries similar restrictions until it amortizes out
on 9/29/2029. Only grant-funded components are affected. However, the property cannot be sold or made
unavailable to the general public during this time.
Recommendations under the 1965 Recreation Act (LWCF Act)
1. Maintain Public Outdoor Recreation Use - Under Section 6(f)(3) of the LWCF Act, properties developed or
improved with LWCF or state-level recreation grants must remain dedicated to public outdoor recreation use
for their useful life (typically 25 years, or until the grant amortizes).
Recommendation: Ensure Village Green Park remains open and accessible to the public. No part of the
park or its grant-funded facilities should be closed, sold, leased, or converted to non-recreational use during
this period without prior IDNR and National Park Service (NPS) approval.
2. Identify Grant-Funded Components - Since only grant-funded components are subject to Section 6(f)(3)
restrictions:
Recommendation: Prepare a map or exhibit clearly identifying the boundaries and components funded
under grant OS 07-1511 (e.g., playground, pathways, lighting, or shelter). This will help determine what
portions of the site are subject to conversion protections and ongoing public recreation obligations.
3. Conversion Avoidance and Mitigation - Any change that makes a grant-funded area unavailable for outdoor
recreation (such as building structures, roads, or utilities) constitutes a conversion under Section 6(f)(3).
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Recommendation: Since the proposed project may alter the use or availability of these grant-funded areas,
we will continue coordination with IDNR’s Office of Grant Administration to determine if the change would be
a conversion and whether replacement land or mitigation would be required. Replacement land must be of
equal fair market value, usefulness, and recreational quality.
4. Preservation of Public Access and Use - Even if the property was not acquired with grant funds, the
existence of development grant obligations means public access must be maintained.
Recommendation: Avoid fencing, gating, or restricting public access to the park or its amenities. If
temporary closures (e.g., for construction or maintenance) are necessary, they should be short-term and
documented to demonstrate no intent to restrict public use.
5. Documentation and Coordination - To maintain compliance and avoid federal reimbursement or penalty:
Recommendation: Maintain records of public use, maintenance, and improvements within the amortization
period.
Continue to coordinate with IDNR Grants staff before any major construction, transfer, or modification to
ensure that activities are consistent with the LWCF Act and the 2007 grant terms.
6. Post-Amortization (After 2029) - Once the amortization period ends, the federal interest (LWCF restriction)
expires only for the development components funded by the 2007 grant. However, the property may still
carry local or deed-based restrictions.
Recommendation: At or after 2029, request written confirmation from IDNR Grants verifying that the project
restrictions have expired and that the site is no longer encumbered under the LWCF Act.
Considering the foregoing, a brief meeting with Village Administration may be prudent at this juncture to further discuss
this matter.
Sincerely,
Clayton D. Haldeman, AIA, REFP, LEED AP
Project Manager
Kluber Architects + Engineers
Attachments:
Appraisal Report for Property Insurance Purposes as of March 19, 2025
Village of Glen Ellyn Schedule of General Fixed Assets as of December 31, 2024 (excerpt, annotated)
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Building Building Name Insp. Year Entry Manual Auto Fire Sprinkler Avg Story Floors Total Floor Building
Date Built Alarm Fire Alarm Alarm Height Area CRN
Member: 1009 VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN
Site: 005 RENO CENTER
001 RENO CENTER 03/19/2025 1978 No 100 100 100 15 2 35,945 6,928,000
ID: 625 NON-COMBUSTIBLE (100%)
30 SOUTH LAMBERT ROAD
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
Latitude: 41.85743222 Flood Zone:
Longitude: -88.07648767 Flood Certificate:
002 FUEL PAVILION 03/19/2025 2013 No 0 0 0 18 1 729 193,000
ID: 597 NON-COMBUSTIBLE (100%)
30 SOUTH LAMBERT ROAD
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
Latitude: 41.85805826 Flood Zone:
Longitude: -88.07722322 Flood Certificate:
Total for Site: 005 RENO CENTER 36,674 7,121,000
Contract: E054415M Printed: 4/25/2025 5:14:26 PM Page 6 of 27
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As of March 19, 2025
Member: 1009 VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN
Site: 005 RENO CENTER 30 SOUTH LAMBERT ROAD
Building: 001 RENO CENTER GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137 US
Valuation Summary Date of Inspection: 3/19/2025
Building Cost of Reproduction New $ 6,928,000 ($192.74 per SF)
Construction Components ID: 625
ISO Class: NON-COMBUSTIBLE (100%)
Exterior Wall Type: SIDING, METAL OR OTHER ON GIRTS (65%); BRICK, SOLID (20%); CONCRETE, POURED-
IN-PLACE, 7" TO 10" (10%); CONCRETE, PRECAST PANELS (5%)
Heating: GAS, OIL, OR ELECTRIC SUSPENDED UNIT HEATER (45%); FORCED WARM AIR (40%);
THRU-WALL UNITS (15%)
Cooling: NONE (45%); FORCED COOL AIR (40%); ROOFTOP UNIT (15%)
Roof Material: SINGLE-PLY MEMBRANE (100%)
Roof Pitch: FLAT (100%)
Elevators: Passenger: 0 Freight: 0
Description Exposure
Year Built: 1978 Latitude: 41.857432
Number of Stories: 2 Longitude: -88.076488
Average Story Height: 15
Square Footage: Super Structure: 35,945
Sub Structure: 0
Total: 35,945
Protection Flood Information
Manual Fire Alarm: 100 Zone:
Automatic Fire Alarm: 100 Certificate:
Sprinklers: 100
Entry Alarm: No
Miscellaneous Additional Features
CANOPIES; GENERATOR; OVERHEAD DOORS; SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM; EXHAUST FUME EXTRACTION SYSTEM; AUTOMOTIVE
LIFTS
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