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The
O’Hare Residential Sound Insulation Program is considered one of the most
aggressive programs of its kind in the nation. It is operated and funded by the
City of Chicago with monies from the Passenger Facilities Charge (PFC). The
program is overseen by the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission's Residential
Sound Insulation Committee.
The
goal of the program, which began as a 10-home pilot project in 1995, is to
improve the quality of life for residents surrounding O’Hare International
Airport by reducing the impact of aircraft noise in homes. Single-family,
owner-occupied residences impacted by aircraft noise levels, as determined by
the 2000 Airport Noise Contour, are eligible for the program. The sound
insulation work, which often includes new acoustically rated doors and windows,
makes it easier for residents to sleep, talk on the phone, watch television,
listen to music, or simply have a conversation in their own homes. For the
current summary of the program click on
Facts.
An ONCC survey of homeowners who have participated in
the Residential Sound Insulation Program found a very high level of
satisfaction. Ninety-four percent of survey respondents indicated that the
quality of living inside their homes improved or greatly improved after the
sound insulation work was completed. When asked if they would recommend the
Program to their eligible neighbors, 98 percent said that they would.
ELIGIBILITY
The FAA has determined that the 65
DNL area of the 2013 Noise Contour shall be used for all programs from
now on. To see online if a home is eligible for sound insulation, please
use the following Internet link:
http://www.ohare.com/cnrc/ohare/ohareresidential.htm
NOTE:
Should your home become eligible for the Program, you will receive a
letter from the Department of Aviation inviting you to an informational
briefing. Included with this letter will be a Homeowner's Handbook that
describes the Program in detail. The Program manager is CARE. All appointments are scheduled from the
Program Office.
HOMEOWNERS BEWARE- Program
participants are never asked for money or credit card numbers and are
never given anything to sign that includes a dollar amount. All
appointments are scheduled from the Program Management Office. All
persons working for the Program are required to wear a purple and white
photo I.D. badge issued by the Department of Aviation. If you encounter
anyone you suspect is not an official Department of Aviation or
representative, please contact the Program Office immediately at
773-894-3636.
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Program
Status Report --- JUNE 1, 2007 |
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RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION COMMITTEE REPORT
DATE PRESENTED: OCTOBER 5, 2007
PRESENTED BY: MR. FRANK DAMATO
- There are currently 561 homes enrolled in the Program.
- Construction begun in July on the Group A homes and is now 86% complete.
- Homeowner briefings are currently in progress on the Group B homes.
- Homeowner briefings for the Wood Dale and Unincorporated Cook County homes were held in September.
- The second Unincorporated Cook County and the Chicago homeowner briefings have been scheduled for mid-October.
- Home inventories have been completed on all the homes enrolled to date, except Bensenville. Bensenville must identify their inspector, who will perform a life safety inspection at the time of the home inventory.
- The newly eligible homes identified under Resolution 2007-4 have received a letter asking the homeowners to respond if they would be interested in participating in the Program as funds become available. Approximately ½ have responded requesting inclusion into the Program. A second “last chance” mailing will be done this month to determine a firm number of homes.
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