Broadview Gets $500,000 Grant to Help Prevent Flooding

[Broadview, IL] - The Village of Broadview has been awarded a grant of $500,000 from Cook County to help Broadview homeowners prevent flooding, a funding award that has drawn praised from Broadview’s mayor.

“This significant funding will bolster Broadview's ongoing efforts to mitigate the recurrent issue of flooding in residential areas, particularly from combined sewage backups into basements,” said Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson. "We are immensely grateful to Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle for recognizing and supporting our storm water commitment to flood control.”

The money will be used to expand the Village’s existing program to reduce residential basement flooding from combined stormwater and sanitary sewage backups. Broadview’s stormwater management program for homeowners includes key components, such as the installation of overhead sewers, backflow prevention valves with bypass pumps, and the fitting of backflow prevention valves in homes. The system is tailored to significantly reduce the risk of flooding and safeguard of residential properties of Broadview homeowners.

In an effort to make Broadview’s flood control initiative both viable and accessible, the village has set a co-pay of $1,000 for each household participating in the program. However, in a move to support its senior and veteran residents, the mayor has decided to waive this co-pay for seniors and veterans who meet the program criteria.

"Investing in stormwater infrastructure is not just about addressing current challenges; it's about securing the future of Broadview,” said Thompson. “With these improvements, we're not only protecting properties but also reinforcing our community's resilience against climate change impacts."

Cook County is providing funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and has allocated $20 million in ARPA funding to better manage stormwater and build resiliency to climate events throughout Cook County.

Residents can expect an email outlining the specifics and can also find this information on the Village Hall’s website.

The installation of the flood prevention equipment is scheduled to commence on January 2, 2024.

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