City Offices Closed Friday, July 3

🏛️ City of Batavia offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

🕘 Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 6.

🎆 For Fourth of July fireworks details, visit bataviafireworks.org.

⚡ To report a power outage within the City of Batavia electric service area, call 630-454-BULB (2852).

🌳 To report a downed tree, downed wires, or other hazards, call the Batavia Police Department non-emergency line at 630-454-2500.

🎇 We wish everyone a safe, fun, and happy Independence Day weekend! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

🌿 Stop by the City of Batavia booth at the Farmers' Market this Saturday and meet members of the Batavia Environmental Commission.

Learn about sustainability, conservation, recycling, and other ways to help protect Batavia's natural environment. Commission members will be available to answer questions, share resources, and talk about local environmental initiatives happening in our community.

Visit us on North River Street from 8 a.m. to noon and discover how small actions can make a big difference in keeping Batavia beautiful for generations to come.

The Batavia City Council will meet Monday, June 15, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave.

Agenda items include:
• A presentation from Batavia United Way
• A proclamation recognizing Juneteenth
• A proclamation recognizing America 250
• Additional City business

The meeting is open to the public.

For a complete agenda and meeting materials, visit:
https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=207

⛈️ Storms are expected this afternoon and evening. We encourage residents to be prepared and to familiarize themselves with Batavia's power outage restoration process and safety guidelines before severe weather arrives.
💡 Prepare Before the Storm
• Charge phones, battery packs, and other essential devices
• Keep flashlights and fresh batteries readily available
• Have a NOAA weather radio or another way to receive emergency information
• Check backup battery systems for sump pumps
• Consider a UPS (battery backup) for internet equipment and sensitive electronics
• Keep food and water on hand that doesn't require refrigeration
• Know how to operate the emergency release on your garage door in case you lose power
• Make sure you have a house key or another way to access your home if electronic locks, garage door openers, or access systems are unavailable
⚠️ Generator Safety: Protect Your Family and First Responders
• NEVER use a generator indoors, in a garage, or near windows and doors. Generators produce deadly carbon monoxide.
• Use extension cords plugged directly into the generator to power appliances and devices.
• NEVER connect a generator directly to your home's electrical panel. Backfeeding electricity onto utility lines can seriously injure or kill utility crews and emergency responders.
• Follow all manufacturer safety instructions and operate generators outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
⚡ If the Power Goes Out
📞 Call 630-454-BULB (2852) to report the outage. Social media is not monitored for outage reports.
⚠️ During an Outage
• Never approach a downed power line or anything it may be touching
• Watch for damaged trees and hanging branches that could fall unexpectedly
• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible
• Minimize opening exterior doors to help keep your home cool
• If your garage door won't open, use the emergency release and open it manually
⚡ How Restoration Happens
When severe weather causes outages, Batavia Electric crews work as quickly and safely as possible to restore service. For the safety of our employees, bucket trucks cannot be used until sustained winds drop below 30 mph.
Restoration begins with damage assessments and repairs happening simultaneously whenever possible. Crews prioritize repairs in the following order:
🔹 Main feeder lines serving neighborhoods
🔹 Critical facilities such as water treatment, police, and fire services
🔹 Multi-unit housing and outages affecting large numbers of customers
🔹 Individual homes and businesses
📢 Alert Batavia (CodeRED) notifications are issued only for widespread and extended power outages. For smaller or isolated outages, updates may be shared through City social media channels and our website. Sign up for alerts at https://accountportal.onsolve.net/bataviaalerts.
🏠 After an Outage
• If neighbors have power but you do not, call 630-454-BULB
• Never enter a flooded basement until power has been disconnected
• If your electric service equipment is damaged, contact a qualified electrician. Batavia Electric cannot restore service until required repairs and inspections are completed.
• If trees are tangled in power lines, Batavia Electric crews will clear the wires before the property owner removes the tree
⚡ Some Batavia residents receive electric service from ComEd. If you are a ComEd customer, please report outages directly to ComEd.
📖 For more information about outage response, restoration priorities, preparedness tips, and safety information, visit our Power Outage FAQ page:
https://www.bataviail.gov/o/pw/page/power-outages-faqs
Thank you for your patience and understanding as our crews work to safely restore power after storms and other emergency events.

City of Batavia Electric Department crews are aware of a power outage affecting the Woodland Hills area. Please stay away from and do not touch any downed power lines. Always assume a downed line is energized and dangerous.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews work to restore service and ensure public safety. We will share additional updates as information becomes available.

If you are a Batavia Electric customer and continue to be without power, see trees on wires, or see wires on the ground, please call 630-454-BULB.
Never approach any downed lines. Residents in the 300 block of Republic who back up to Memorial Park should avoid entering their backyards.
The ComEd wires could become energized at any time.

The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole meets Tuesday, June 9, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave.

Agenda highlights include:
🔹 A presentation on the City's lead service line replacement program
🔹 A request for a zoning change for a proposed baseball/softball training facility
🔹 Approval of the America 250 Mural Project
🔹 Discussion of a Memorial Street Sign Policy
🔹 And more

Council members will also interview candidates for the Integrated Resource Plan Task Force. Following executive session, the City Council will announce the selected task force members.

View the complete agenda and meeting materials, visit https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=255

🚧 Heads up, Batavia! Crews will be spot-spraying weed control treatments on select downtown sidewalks later this week to help keep walkways clean and accessible.

Treatment areas include:
• Wilson Street (Lincoln to Prairie)
• Route 31 (Main to Houston)
• Houston Street (Batavia to Island)
• Water Street (Main to Houston)
• North River Street (Wilson to State)
• Additional nearby locations

Please see the map for complete treatment locations. Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain our downtown public spaces.

The Batavia City Council will meet Monday, June 1, at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Agenda items include an agreement for exterior building conditions assessment services, the redevelopment agreement for the proposed affordable housing development at 400 S. River Street, and other City business.

View the complete agenda and meeting materials: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=206

Stop by the City of Batavia tent at the Batavia Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 30, from 8 a.m. to noon to meet members of the City of Batavia Active Transportation Advisory Commission.

Learn more about the City’s “Roll Smart: Know the Code. Ride the Road.” campaign, get answers to questions about Batavia’s new e-mobility ordinances, and pick up important safety information for riders of all ages.

Whether you ride a bike, e-bike, scooter, or simply want to learn more about the new rules, we invite you to stop by and chat with us during the market.

The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole meets Tuesday, May 26, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave.

Agenda items include discussion on exterior building conditions assessment services, a redevelopment agreement for housing at 400 S. River Street, the City Administrator performance appraisal form, limits on tobacco and liquor licensing, and potential changes to the City’s video gaming regulations.

For the complete agenda, visit https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=254

Did you know that wastewater is 99.9% water and just 0.1% solids?

At Batavia’s wastewater treatment plant, the water portion takes approximately 12 to 24 hours to treat, while the solids treatment process takes about 28 days. On average, the plant cleans 3.2 million gallons of water each day before it is safely returned to the environment.

National Public Works Week is a chance to recognize the essential work happening behind the scenes every day to protect public health and the Fox River.

#NationalPublicWorksWeek #BataviaIL

🌽🚓 Come See Us at the Batavia Farmers' Market! 🚓🌽
The Batavia Police Department will be out at the Batavia Farmers' Market this Saturday, May 23rd! Swing by our booth to say hello, chat with officers, and learn more about important resources like 9‑8‑8, and the new City of Batavia E‑Mobility Ordinance.
We love connecting with our community, and we hope to see you there!

Did you know that there are more than 200 private and City-owned stormwater detention basins throughout Batavia?

Batavia’s Engineering & Streets Division helps oversee these basins, which are designed to collect and slowly release rainwater to reduce flooding and help protect local waterways.

Public Works professionals play an important role in keeping Batavia safe, sustainable, and prepared for changing weather conditions.

#NationalPublicWorksWeek #BataviaIL

Did you know that Batavia’s Electric Division maintains more than 2,200 streetlights throughout the community?

In addition to keeping streets safely illuminated year-round, the division also helps spread holiday cheer by installing downtown holiday decorations each season.

Thank you to Batavia’s Electric Division for helping keep our community bright during National Public Works Week and beyond.

#NationalPublicWorksWeek #BataviaIL

Thank you to the crews from Batavia’s Electric Department for their quick response and hard work restoring power following yesterday’s outage on the southwest side of Batavia.

The outage was caused by a lightning strike to a utility pole across from the main entrance to Alice Gustafson School. Crews inspected the pole, reinforced it with through bolts to prevent further splitting, and safely restored service to affected customers. The damaged pole is scheduled to be replaced later this week.

We appreciate the dedication of our electric crews, who work around the clock to keep power reliable and our community safe, especially during severe weather events.

Did you know that the Batavia Water Utility produces, treats, and distributes 860 million gallons of drinking water each year?

Every day, Public Works professionals work behind the scenes to ensure residents and businesses have access to safe, reliable drinking water.

During National Public Works Week, we thank the dedicated employees who help keep Batavia flowing.

#NationalPublicWorksWeek #BataviaIL

Did you know that each year, Batavia’s Public Works Department hosts more than 460 third-grade students from local public and private schools?

Staff lead nine tours for nine schools, giving students a behind-the-scenes look at how the City’s streets, electric, water, sewer, and engineering systems work.

From turning on the tap to maintaining roads and utilities, Public Works helps keep Batavia running every day. Thank you to our Public Works team for inspiring the next generation during National Public Works Week.

#NationalPublicWorksWeek #BataviaIL