Stormwater Commission

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Stormwater Commission is to conduct a study of flooding issues within the Village of Niles, implement a Stormwater Management Ordinance, develop a Stormwater Relief Program, participate in the FEMA Community Rating System(CRS) and manage/mitigate the effects of stormwater drainage on property owners.

MEMBERS – Membership is that of a standing committee

Trustee Joe LoVerde, Chairman
Joseph S. La Margo, Village Manager
Jason Trunco, Resident
Thomas Powers, Public Works Director
Tim O'Brien, Village Engineer
Chuck Ostman, Community Development Director
Andrew Vitale, Sr. GIS Coordinator
Rich Wlodarski, Assistant Community Development Director

Staff Liaison
Tom Powers, Director of Public Works
publicworks@vniles.com
(847) 588-7920

MEETING DATES & LOCATION

Village Hall – 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL 60714

Meeting scheduled at the call of the Chairperson.

AGENDAS & MINUTES

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. All agendas are posted at Village Hall in accordance with the Open Meeting Act. Minutes are available following approval.

Most Recent Agenda | View All Agendas and Minutes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The activity updates will be utilized by the Stormwater Commission to update the public on commission activities, stormwater progress, and stormwater issues. You may view the January 26, 2018 Stormwater Management Plan Update and the following exhibits here: Exhibits 1-1 to 2-7 and Exhibits 3-1 to 3-18.

For historical purposes you may view the September 22, 2009 Stormwater Commission Report or the May 11, 2012 Stormwater Relief Program.

Our Lady of Ransom Project Drawings: Basin Site Plan Exhibit - Basin Cross Section Exhibit
50 Year Flood Exhibit - 100 Year Flood Exhibit

CNT Initiative Helps America Become "Rain Ready"

In February, 2015, the Illinois Flood Risk Symposium was hosted by IAFSM and the ASFPM Foundation. The discussion on urban flooding issues was insightful and productive. A report, The Illinois Flood Risk Symposium, was produced to capture the discussion, points of general consensus and action items. Additionally the Breakout Notes are also attached.

The symposium report will be appearing in the Urban Flooding Awareness Act as an appendix and provides support to the recommendations for Illinois State legislation.

NILES YARD DRAINAGE PROGRAM

The Village of Niles is implementing a Yard Drainage Assistance Program to provide financial assistance in the form a reimbursement for the costs of qualifying stormwater improvements made by Niles homeowners to address rear yard drainage problems. Eligible projects can qualify for reimbursement equal to 50% of the improvement costs up to a maximum of $4,000.00.

Please download the Niles Yard Drainage Program document for more information on the program. The program will operate on a fiscal year basis pending budget allocation starting on May 1st of each year.

A summary of eligible problems and solutions follows below:

Eligible Problems
Yard drainage problems are defined as standing water that damages landscaping or buildings and subsequent significant loss of use of property. Applications for financial assistance to address drainage problems shall be prioritized based on the following yard drainage problem criteria:

Standing water evaluated based on:
1. Duration of flooding, especially when standing water persists for greater than 72 hours following rain events,
2. Depth, especially when six inches or greater,
3. Extent of the area flooded
4. Extent of damage to landscaping or property.
Frequency or number of times it can be shown that standing water meeting the conditions listed has occurred.
The number or size of adjacent properties that contribute runoff to the problem area.
Properties with seepage damage due to standing water against the foundation of the primary residential structure will also be prioritized.

Evidence for meeting these criteria can be shown through a combination of topographic data, measurements, service request records, written testimony, or photographic evidence provided by the applicant. The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department can assist homeowners by providing existing aerial topographic and flowpath data for their use. Contact Public Works for more information at publicworks@vniles.com

Eligible Solutions
Typical solutions that could be used to reduce or eliminate the negative impacts associated with standing water on private property include:

Pipe with discharge to existing sewer
Pipe with discharge to surface
Overland flow route improvements
Exterior/yard pumping system
Rain garden or bio-infiltration systems
Infiltration trenches

If the drainage solution includes a new connection to the combined sewer system or limited capacity storm sewer, eligibility will be limited to properties with severe drainage problems.

Timeline

The applications will be processed on a first come/ first served basis. The program will operate on a fiscal year basis pending budget allocation starting on May 1st of each year. Once resources are committed for any particular fiscal year all remaining applications will be wait listed until funds become available in the next fiscal year.

Forms

Pre-Application Form

Niles Yard Drainage Program - Pre-Application Form

"Final" Application From

Please note this form can only be submitted after being approved during the pre-application process.

Niles Yard Drainage Program - Final Application Form

Request for Reimbursement Form

Please note this form can only be submitted after approval of the final application form and final approval of the completed work.

Niles Yard Drainage Program - Request for Reimbursement

STORMWATER NEWS

Stormwater Commission Page - News Releases 2013 thru 2018

Stormwater Commission Page - News Releases 2009 thru 2013

Stormwater Commission Archives

Residents Learn about Stormwater Project at Open House

Stormwater Update- 5/23

Stormwater Relief Program's Tier 1 Projects Move Forward with Groundbreaking

Grand Opening of the Stormwater Relief Program's Tier 1 Projects

Stormwater Grand Opening Celebration Brings Niles Together

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY; NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP)

Niles’ residents are able to obtain flood insurance for any property. The purchase of flood insurance is mandatory if using a federally regulated / insured bank for a loan. For more information on the NFIP go to:National Flood Insurance Program.

WATER SOLUTIONS PROJECT

This project stems from a larger effort seeking to understand and provide solutions for managing stormwater at a small scale (i.e. individual properties and small groups of properties) in the Villages of Winnetka, Glenview, and Niles, Illinois. For more information, contact the Engineering Department at 847-588-7900.

STORMWATER TOOLBOX

The Village assembled engineering details to assist residents with localized drainage issues. Those details are located in this stormwater toolbox document.

At the request of our residents, the Village also compiled a list of contractors and engineers interested in performing private drainage work within the Village. The Village does not endorse any of the contractors on the list. The list was compiled from a publicly advertised statement of interest request and from other sources. If you are a vendor who wishes to be added to this list, please contact the engineering department at 847-588-7900.