Winnetka's 2016 Budget Could be Approved Tonight

Village of Winnetka staff will present their 2016 Annual Budget to the City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 1 for a vote which would give final approval to the numbers.

To total budget is $66 million, of which $55 million represents the operating budget. The capital budget totals $8.67 million.

As part of the village plan, homeowners will see a slight increase in water, electric and sanitary sewer bills - all set to average less than $7 a month, which, according to the village, will “help finance the cost of infrastructure improvements.”

The stormwater utility fee, permit fees and vehicle stickers will remain at the same rate as they were this year.

The village also plans to continue to operate with 152 employees.