Village Utility billing Information for residents and property owners:
- Utility Bills are sent quarterly
- Infrastructure of our water and sewer systems must be maintained and self-sustained
- Our budget is based on each UNIT paying at least a minimum utility charge twelve months of the year
- Our garbage service contract does not allow us to change the number of pickups throughout the year
- We are billed regardless of whether there is garbage out or not
- Units are billed the minimum, even when empty
Utility Bills are due: January 30th, April 30th, July 30th, and October 30th
- Utility Bills are due by no later than 6pm on the 30th day after the quarter ends
- 10% LATE FEE is added to the current amount due after 6pm on the 30th day. Late fees must be paid to avoid shut off or to have turn on scheduled
- Payments not received by 6pm on the 45th day will be assessed a Delinquency Fee of $150.00 and scheduled for shut-off
Utility Rates (as of 7/1/2023):
- Minimum Utility Billing is $69.500 per month or $208.49 per quarter
- Garbage - Garbage rates increased as of 1/1/23 - $19.35 per month (4% increase each year of the contract 2023-2027)
- Water – Minimum 8,000 gallons per quarter - $37.28
- Sewer – Minimum 8,000 gallons per quarter – $46.80
- Meter Maintenance - $6.36/quarter
- Bond Debt Reduction - $20.00/mos - $60.00/quarter
Utility Rates (as of 7/1/2024):
- Minimum Utility Billing is $70.27 per month or $210.81 per quarter
- Garbage - Garbage rates increased as of 1/1/24 - $20.12 per month (4% increase each year of the contract 2023-2027)
- Water – Minimum 8,000 gallons per quarter - $41.04
- Sewer – Minimum 8,000 gallons per quarter – $51.51
- Meter Maintenance - $6.36/quarter
- Debt Reduction - $20.00/mos - $60.00/quarter
Payments
- The above schedule for Utility Payments is per the Village Ordinance.
- If a bill has not been received, Ordinance states that you are still responsible regardless. Please contact the Village Treasurer (Cindy 815-824-2771) for your bill if you have not received it by the 10th of the month after quarter ends.
- Please make sure your correct mailing address with PO Box # and a current phone number are on file with the Treasurer in case there is a need to reach you (such as unusual/large water usage)
- If there is a circumstance that prevents you from paying your bill within 30 days, please contact the Village Treasurer, before the 25th day of the month bill is due. A payment plan that will work for you and the Village Board, should be able to be worked out. Communication will help to avoid penalty fees.
Water "Turned Off"
- Will not be turned back on until the entire current amount due, including all penalty fees are paid. At this point payment must be in Cash or with a Money Order, to the Village Treasurer for deposit. If payment is made after 3pm, water will be turned on the following business day.
New Owners
- There is a $50.00 per unit Administrative fee when Ownership Changes
- Please be sure to contact the Village Treasurer (Cindy 815-824-2771), so that current contact information for you is on file and also so that we can be sure to obtain a current reading if we have not already done so
Change of Occupant
- Please make sure when moving out that you notify the Village Treasurer 815-824-2771
- We will take a reading upon move out date, if we are aware, in order to insure correct billing
- Address for FINAL BILL needs to be provided
- Final Bills are due upon receipt. If selling, please pay Final Bill before the closing
- New Occupants need to contact the Village Treasurer upon move in, so that correct information is on file, and a current reading can be taken