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Public Works Department
The Village of Villa Park Public Works Department provides essential public services, in a professional and fiscally responsible manner, to the Villa Park community and the general public.
The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance of Village infrastructure and for providing a wide variety of services to Village residents and businesses.
The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
The Village's most current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) can be found here.
Public Works Overview & Divisions
The Public Works Department is comprised of six primary divisions that are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the public infrastructure, the completion of capital improvement projects, and various Village assistance programs.
The Public Works offices are open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For after-hours emergencies, residents may call the Villa Park Police Department’s non-emergency telephone number at (630) 834-7447. Police Department staff will assess the situation and notify Public Works personnel to respond if necessary.
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The Public Works Administration and Office is responsible for a wide variety of day-to-day tasks throughout the Village of Villa Park:
- Accepts and collects reports and requests from residents, contractors, developers, and the general public.
- Provides information and assistance regarding Public Works programs, activities, responsibilities, issues, policies, as well as general information.
- Works closely with the Community Development Department with providing assistance and information for the following:
- Private Development
- Permitting
- Licensing
- Building inspection
- Code enforcement activities
- Dispatches first responders and field crews.
- Schedules appointments for the department.
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DIVISION PROGRAMS
The Engineering Division has an active role in most public works activities, but is primarily responsible for:
- Village Construction Project Federal and State grant funding, design, advertising, management, and inspection.
- Provides stormwater drainage assistance and floodplain information, and runs the drainage assistance program for residents.
- Provides general engineering & technical assistance to other departments.
- Works with Community Development in assisting and reviewing Private Development plans and specifications.
- Land surveying throughout the Village.
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- Main Page
- Active and Completed Village Construction Projects
- Resident Participation in Construction Projects (Private Work)
- Add Me to the Construction Project Email List
- Requests for Qualifications
DIVISION PROGRAMS
The Village of Villa Park’s Forestry Division is responsible for maintaining all of the Village’s public trees, including nearly 10,00 parkway trees.
- Parkway Tree planting, removal, trimming, storm maintenance, and limb pickup.
- Parkway tree replacement, through the Tree Adoption Program.
- Public tree trimming and maintenance, and the management of tree maintenance contracts.
- Parkway restoration.
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DIVISION PROGRAMS
The Streets Division maintains approximately seventy miles of roadway and four miles of alleys. This work includes street sweeping, pothole patching, crack filling, minor street repairs, grading of alleys, snow and ice control, and graffiti removal.
- Street sweeping and curb drain cleaning on public roadways.
- Snow removal and salting on public roadways..
- Setting up, maintaining, and removing Holiday Decorations in the Village.
- Maintenance of Village electrical and lighting systems.
- Pothole repairs in the public roadway..
- Temporary ramping of trip hazards located on public sidewalks. Sidewalk replacement is conducted through the Village's Sidewalk Replacement Program.
- Public roadway signage fabrication, installation, and maintenance.
- Traffic signal maintenance and the management of related contracts.
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The Wastewater Division maintains sanitary sewer lift stations, sanitary manholes, separated and combined sanitary sewer system, separated storm sewer system, and the sewages treatment facilities throughout the Village.
- Sanitary and storm sewer systems maintenance and operation.
- Sewer backup response.
- Public sanitary and storm sewer system maintenance.
- Sewer televising for construction and maintenance.
- Maintenance and operation of the Wet Weather Flow Treatment Facility and Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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DIVISION PROGRAMS
The Village of Villa Park’s Water Division is responsible for maintaining the Village’s water distribution system. The division maintains approximately 80 miles of water main, 1,060 water valves, 1,029 hydrants, and 7,279 metered services. The Village’s water supply comes from Lake Michigan through the DuPage Water Commission.
- Hydrant Flushing
- Valve Exercising
- Water Main Repairs
- Water Meter Problems
- Water Quality
- Water Service Assistance
- Water Service Operation
- Water System Maintenance
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DIVISION PROGRAMS
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Contractors and Residents Portal
A list of various topics, forms, and programs commonly requested by contractors and residents.
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Administration/Office
Learn about Public Works Administration.
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Engineering Division
Learn about the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department of Villa Park.
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Forestry Division
The Forestry Division is responsible for the maintenance, removal and planting of parkway trees.
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Streets Division
Find information on the Streets and Forestry Division of the Public Works Department for The Village of Villa Park, Illinois.
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Wastewater Division
Read about the Public Works Department Wastewater Division.
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Water Division
Check out utility information for Villa Park.
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Construction Projects
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Drainage Assistance & Flooding
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Forms & Downloads
View forms and downloads pertaining to the Public Works Department.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Public Works Department's Frequently Asked Questions.
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Public Works Assistance & Programs
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Villa Park Maps
Villa Park Maps
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Waste Collection & Recycling Information
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Contact Us
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Michael Guerra, P.E.
Public Works Director
Email the Public Works Department
Office Address
Public Works Department
11 West Home Avenue
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
Mailing Address
Public Works Department
20 South Ardmore Avenue
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
Ph: 630-834-8505
Fx: 630-834-8509
Hours
Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Street Sweeping in Villa Park
In Villa Park, the Streets Division within the Public Works Department is responsible for street sweeping along with many other road maintenance projects along the Village’s 70 miles of roadway. Read on...