Oak Park Rain Barrels

There are many decorative rain barrels all over Oak Park recently, and my only comment (and headscratching moment) is "WHY AREN'T THEY HOOKED UP TO A DOWN-SPOUT??" They are supposed to be for catching the rain, but some of them are even positioned under a roof. Are they going to be auctioned off? I'm looking for barrels number two and three! Call me!