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Village of Cary FY25-26 Budget Priorities Survey

The Village of Cary is seeking resident feedback as part of the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget process. Survey results will be reviewed and discussed by Village staff during the budget process. Thank you for completing the questions below.
1.Please provide your contact information.(Required.)
2.What is YourAge? (Optional)
3.How many children under the age of 18 live with you in your household? (Optional)
4.Which of the following categories of infrastructure or services do you think the Village should prioritize for additional investment in the next 5 years? Investment could mean physical improvements or other staffing/financial resources.
Scoring:
1 = Service needs LESS investment
2 = Service investment at the RIGHT AMOUNT
3 = Service needs MORE investment(Required.)
1 - Needs LESS Investment
2 - Right Amount Currently
3 - Needs MORE Investment
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities (Sidewalks, bike paths, bike lanes, pedestrian crossings, etc.)
Cary Lake at Rotary Park Amenities
Community Beautification (Wayfinding signage, Rt. 14 right-of-way landscaping, etc.)
Downtown Improvements (Parking, streetscape, community gathering places, etc.)
Drinking Water (Water mains, water storage tanks (towers), wells, water service lines, etc.)
Economic Development (Incentives for new businesses, low-interest loans or grants for existing businesses, business retention, additional staff time/resources, etc.)
Flood Resilience (Storm drain pipes, stormwater detention, etc.)
Green Infrastructure (Energy efficiency at public facilities, electrification of Village fleet vehicles, public EV charging stations, bioswales, water conservation measures, stormwater quality, etc.)
Information Technology / Cybersecurity (Additional staff time/resources, etc.)
Metra Commuter Rail Service (Additional staff time/resources to work with Metra to improve passenger rail service and commuter parking.)
Parkway Tree Maintenance (Additional staff time/resources, contracted services, etc.)
Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement (Additional staff time/resources, etc.)
Public Information & Community Engagement (Additional staff time/resources, etc.)
Public Safety / Emergency Response (Additional staff time/resources, etc.)
Regional Roadway Infrastructure (Additional staff time/resources to work with IDOT to encourage improvements to US Route 14 and IL Route 31.)
Traffic Calming (lane narrowing, speed radar signs, sidewalk extensions, etc.)
Trash and Recycling Collection
Village Roads (Pavement resurfacing, curbs, storm sewers, etc.)
Wastewater Infrastructure (Sanitary sewer pipes, pump stations, wastewater treatment.)
5.Of the services you ranked as needing MORE investment, which are the three (3) most important for the Village to address in the FY2025-2026 budget?(Required.)
6.For Downtown Cary, what types of improvements would increase your use and enjoyment of this public space?
7.For Cary Lake at Rotary Park, what types of improvements would increase your use and enjoyment of this public space? Select all that apply.
8.Do you have a specific infrastructure project idea or suggestion?
Current Progress,
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