Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingMount Prospect, IL · June 25, 2026
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Village of Mount Prospect
Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
50 S. Emerson St. Mount Prospect, IL 60056
June 25, 2026 Village Hall - 3rd Floor Board Room 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1. PZ-09-26 / 908 I Oka Ave / CU: Accessory Structure
2.2. PZ-02-26 / 1052 Center Dr / CU: Massage Therapy
2.3. PZ-03-25 / 1040 W Northwest Highway / CU: Daycare Center
3. NEW BUSINESS
3.1. PZ-14-26 / 504 S Albert St / CU: Accessory Structure / PZ Final
3.2. CDBG Program Year 2026 Action Plan
4. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
5. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
6. ADJOURNMENT
ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY
OR NEEDS SOME ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE, SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE
MANAGER’S OFFICE AT 847|392-6000, EXTENSION 5307
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Village of Mount Prospect
Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
50 S. Emerson St. Mount Prospect, IL 60056
June 25, 2026 Village Hall - 3rd Floor Board Room 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1. PZ-09-26 / 908 I Oka Ave / CU: Accessory Structure
2.2. PZ-02-26 / 1052 Center Dr / CU: Massage Therapy
2.3. PZ-03-25 / 1040 W Northwest Highway / CU: Daycare Center
3. NEW BUSINESS
3.1. PZ-14-26 / 504 S Albert St / CU: Accessory Structure / PZ Final
3.2. CDBG Program Year 2026 Action Plan
4. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
5. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
6. ADJOURNMENT
ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY
OR NEEDS SOME ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE, SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE
MANAGER’S OFFICE AT 847|392-6000, EXTENSION 5307
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-09-26 Hearing Date: May 14, 2026
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 908 I Oka Ave
PETITIONER: Michael Cuddy
908 South I Oka Ave
PUBLICATION DATE: June 25, 2025
REQUEST: Conditional use approval for an existing nonconforming
accessory structure.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joseph Donnelly
William Beattie
Ewa Weir
Walter Szymczak
Donald Olsen
Richard Rogers
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Fricano
Fay Costa
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Antonia Lalagos – Development Planner
Jason Shallcross – Director of Community Development
INTERESTED PARTIES: None
Chairman Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
Chairman Donnelly moved on to Item Two, Approval of Minutes. Commissioner Beattie made a
motion seconded by Commissioner Szymczak to approve the minutes of the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting on April 23, 2026. The minutes were approved 6-0.
Chairman Donnelly introduced case number PZ-09-26, 908 I Oka Ave, a request for conditional use
approval to reconstruct an existing deck that encroaches the interior side yard at the subject
property.
Ms. Lalagos explained that the subject property was annexed into the Village in 1925 and the
original home was constructed in 1946. At its closest point, the primary structure encroaches .75’
into the south interior side yard. The Petitioner asserted in the application that the deck on the
south side of the home existed when he purchased the property in 1991. Permit records suggest
that the property has historically had a small deck on the south side of the home to provide access
to the kitchen.
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Ms. Lalagos stated that the Petitioner proposes to reconstruct the deck and stairs on the south side
of the home. The proposal also includes a 3’ wide walkway leading from the driveway to the deck,
and a garbage enclosure measuring 8’ by 3’. Ms. Lalagos stated the garbage “pad” will consist of
pavers on soil and a three-sided 6’ fence to screen the refuse containers. The enclosure will be
located behind the principal building line.
Ms. Lalagos shared that the existing deck measures 7’-1” by 6’-3” (44.3 SF) and is roughly 7” from
the property line. The Petitioner is proposing a slightly smaller dimension, 6’-8” by 6’-0” (40.0 SF),
for the replacement. Ms. Lalagos said the deck has the same function and area as a stoop, which is
a “permitted obstruction.” However, the deck depth (6’) exceeds the maximum allowed for a stoop
(5’) and therefore zoning relief is required. The Petitioner asserted in their application that the 6’
depth is needed to re-use the existing piers and to provide sufficient clearance to access the side
door to the garage.
Ms. Lalagos explained that the deck would be situated 1’ off the interior side property line, whereas
the required side yard setback for a deck or patio at the Subject Property is 7.5’. The Petitioner is
requesting conditional use approval for the deck to encroach the interior side yard by 6.5’, or 87%
of the requirement. The Village Board passed text amendments (PZ-01-26) on May 5, 2026 that give
the Planning and Zoning Commission final authority on relief from accessory structure
requirements in single family residential districts, therefore the Planning and Zoning Commission
decision is final for this case.
Ms. Lalagos concluded that staff finds that the proposed conditional use requests meet the
applicable standards contained in the Mount Prospect Zoning Ordinance. Staff requested that the
Planning and Zoning Commission make a motion to adopt Staff’s findings as the findings of the
Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the following motion:
“A conditional use to construct a deck that encroaches 6.5’ into the interior side yard at 908 I Oka
Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
1. The conditional use shall apply to the deck only and not for any other principal or accessory
structures;
2. The deck shall not exceed 6’-8” by 6’-0” and shall maintain a minimum 1’ setback from the
interior side property line;
3. The deck shall not be expanded, enlarged, or reconstructed in a manner that increases its
degree of nonconformity;
4. The conditional use shall expire if the deck is removed and not replaced for more than
twelve (12) months, or if the property is redeveloped; and
5. The Petitioner shall submit for a building permit and construct the deck, walkway, and
garbage enclosure in full compliance with the Village’s current codes.”
Ms. Lalagos stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission’s decision is final for this case.
Chairman Donnelly asked for questions from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Beattie asked if the existing piers would be re-used.
Ms. Lalagos confirmed that Petitioner would reuse the same piers instead of digging them up.
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Commissioner Weir asked to see the impervious versus pervious lot coverage chart again and if the
case meets the standard.
Ms. Lalagos confirmed that it does meet the lot coverage requirements with a maximum lot
coverage of 45% and the proposed design resulting in 37.8% lot coverage.
Seeing no more questions from the Commissioners, Chairman Donnelly invited the petitioner to
the stand. Chairman Donnelly swore in the petitioner, Michael Cuddy of 908 South I Oka Ave.
Chairman Donnelly asked the petitioner to provide a brief description of their case.
Mr. Cuddy shared that he wants to improve what is currently on his site and he would like to move
the current deck further back from the lot line. He relayed that his old fence and walkway was
encroaching 2.5’ over the property line. Mr. Cuddy stated the sidewalk and fence had been there
since he had bought the house, if not longer, 35 years ago.
Chairman Donnelly asked if Mr. Cuddy has discussed his plans with his neighbor.
Mr. Cuddy said he discussed his plans and showed the drawings to both his north and south
neighbor. He further stated he received letters of approval from both neighbors.
Ms. Lalagos confirms two letters were received, one from each neighbor to the north and the south.
Hearing no further comments or questions, Chairman Donnelly closed the hearing and asked for a
motion to approve the conditions as noted in the staff report. Commissioner Beattie made a
motion and Commissioner Szymczak seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL AYES: Szymczak, Weir, Olsen, Beattie, Rogers, Donnelly
NAYS: None
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request (6-0).
After hearing two more items of new business, Chairman Donnelly asked if there were any citizens
to be heard.
Hearing no further discussion, Commissioner Weir made a motion seconded by Commissioner
Beattie and the meeting was adjourned at 10:08 PM.
Antonia Lalagos, Development Planner
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-02-26 Hearing Date: May 14, 2026
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1052 Center Drive
PETITIONER: KAAM SPA #11 LLC
Michael Hendershott
0S163 Willis Circle
Geneva IL 60134
PUBLICATION DATE: June 25, 2025
REQUEST: Conditional use approval to operate a massage therapy
establishment at the subject property.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joseph Donnelly
William Beattie
Ewa Weir
Walter Szymczak
Donald Olsen
Richard Rogers
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Fricano
Fay Costa
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Antonia Lalagos – Development Planner
Jason Shallcross – Director of Community Development
INTERESTED PARTIES: Kathy Hendershott
Chairman Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
Chairman Donnelly moved on to Item Two, Approval of Minutes. Commissioner Beattie made a motion
seconded by Commissioner Szymczak to approve the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting on April 23, 2026. The minutes were approved 6-0.
After introducing one item of new business, Chairman Donnelly introduced case number PZ-02-26, 1052
Center Drive, a request for a conditional use to operate a massage therapy establishment at the subject
property.
Ms. Lalagos stated the petitioner is requesting a conditional use to change ownership of an existing
massage therapy establishment at the subject property. Ms. Lalagos explained the subject property is a
3,613 square foot tenant space in Randhurst Village. Ms. Lalagos stated that Massage Envy occupied the
space from 2013 to 2023, and, after a period of vacancy in 2024, the Randhurst storefront was re-
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opened under the “Hand & Stone” franchise. Ms. Lalagos stated that the Petitioner proposes to take
over operations of the existing Hand & Stone massage establishment at the Subject Property. She
further explained that the Petitioner currently operates 13 Hand & Stone locations in the Chicago
suburbs and Naples, Florida.
Ms. Lalagos described the business as an upscale day spa specializing in massage, facial, hair removal,
and body slimming services. The Petitioner will employ approximately 25 professional massage
therapists and estheticians at the Mount Prospect location, which has 14 treatment rooms. The
Petitioner noted that their service providers are licensed by the State of Illinois. Ms. Lalagos stated
according to the website, the hours of operation are Monday – Friday 9AM to 9PM, Saturday 8AM to
8PM, and Sunday 9AM to 6PM.
Ms. Lalagos explained that the Petitioner proposes to use the existing floor plan and signage with no
interior or exterior renovations requiring a building permit. The Petitioner submitted a business license
application and a massage therapy addendum according to the requirements of Village Code Chapter
11, Article 7 for Massage Establishments.
Ms. Lalagos stated staff has not received public comments pertaining to this request.
Ms. Lalagos concluded that staff finds that the proposed conditional use meets the standards contained
in the Mount Prospect Zoning Ordinance. Staff requests that the Planning and Zoning Commission make
a motion to adopt Staff’s findings as the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and
recommend approval of the following motion:
1. “A conditional use to operate a massage therapy establishment at 1052 Center Drive, subject to
the following conditions:
a. Any massage therapist employed at the business establishment shall hold a valid
massage therapist license with the State of Illinois;
b. Compliance with all applicable development, fire, building, and other Village Codes and
regulations; and
c. A new conditional use approval shall be required for:
i. A change of ownership involving 50% or more of the officers or partners;
ii. A change in legal entity; or
iii. A change in location.”
Ms. Lalagos stated that the Village Board’s decision is final for this case.
Seeing no questions from the Commissioners, Chairman Donnelly invited the petitioner to the stand.
Chairman Donnelly swore in the petitioner, Michael Hendershott of 0S1630 Willis Circle, Geneva, Illinois.
Chairman Donnelly asked the petitioner to provide a brief description of their case.
Mr. Hendershott stated that he purchased the existing location and his family has been long-term Hand
& Stone franchisees for 13 plus years. He stated it is a national massage company with 600 locations
nationwide. It is a family business for him and his wife, along with their children. He and his wife have
over 300 employees across their locations in Florida and Illinois. Mount Prospect will be their 12th
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location, and Lombard will be their 13th location. He wished to transfer this location to their ownership
and continue operating as it has been.
Commissioner Beattie asked to clarify that the petitioner is looking to take over the business as is.
Mr. Hendershott affirmed that he is taking it over from a friend and plans to keep it as it is. They
acquired four locations from this friend on the same day. The previous owner had done the tenant
improvements prior to moving in. Mr. Hendershott confirmed he will use everything that is already in
the location.
Commissioner Weir asked to confirm whether or not the Petitioner owns the business or the structure.
Mr. Hendershott responded that he owns the business and are leasing the space from Randhurst.
Chairman Donnelly asked if the Petitioner agreed with all the conditions listed in the staff report.
Mr. Hendershott agreed.
There were no public comments.
Hearing no further comments or questions, Chairman Donnelly closed the hearing and asked for a
motion to approve the conditions as noted in the staff report. Commissioner Beattie made a motion
and Commissioner Weir seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL AYES: Szymczak, Weir, Olsen, Beattie, Rogers, Donnelly
NAYS: None
The Planning and Zoning Commission gave a positive recommendation (6-0) to the Village Board for the
June 2, 2026 meeting.
After hearing one more item of new business, Chairman Donnelly asked if there were any citizens to be
heard.
Hearing no further discussion, Commissioner Weir made a motion seconded by Commissioner Beattie
and the meeting was adjourned at 10:08 PM.
Antonia Lalagos, Development Planner
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-03-25 Hearing Date: May 14, 2026
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1040 W. Northwest Highway
PETITIONER: W Northwest MP LLC
90 State Street
Albany, NY 12207
c/o Timothy Foley
Fornaro Law
1022 S. La Grange Road
La Grange, Illinois 60525
PROPERTY OWNER: Patrick J. Hennelly, H2L, Inc.
PUBLICATION DATE: April 29, 2026
REQUEST: A conditional use approval to allow for a daycare center
and other relief from the Village of Mount Prospect
Village Code as may be required for this project.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joseph Donnelly
William Beattie
Ewa Weir
Walter Szymczak
Richard Rogers
Donald Olsen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Fricano
Fay Costa
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jason C. Shallcross – Director of Community
Development
Antonia Lalagos – Development Planner
INTERESTED PARTIES: Jon Farazmand, W Northwest MP LLC
Philip Fornaro, Fornaro Law
Mark Daniel, Daniel Law Office P.C.
Steve Thunder, Thunder Acoustics
Mike MaRous, MaRous & Company
Kevin Heffernan, Stonefield Engineering & Design
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Bill Cooney, AICP
Patrick J. Hennelly, Property Owner
Chairman Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. Vice Chairman Beattie made a
motion seconded by Commissioner Szymczak to approve the minutes from the Planning
and Zoning Commission meeting on April 23, 2026. The minutes were approved 6-0.
After hearing two items of new business, Chairman Donnelly introduced Case PZ-03-25,
1040 W Northwest Highway, a request for conditional use approval for a daycare. The
Village Board will serve as the final authority for the request.
Staff Presentation
Director Shallcross presented the request for a conditional use permit to operate a
daycare at 1040 W. Northwest Highway. Director Shallcross provided background on the
case, noting that the Planning and Zoning Commission previously recommended approval,
the Village Board later denied the request, and the matter was subsequently remanded
back to the Planning and Zoning Commission to allow the Petitioner to address additional
concerns raised by the Village Board. Director Shallcross stated that those concerns
generally related to outdoor play area operations and noise, the number of children
permitted outside at one time, the location of the trash enclosure, potential bus and traffic
impacts, parking, and impacts to surrounding property values.
Director Shallcross explained that, in response to those concerns, the Petitioner revised
the plans by relocating the trash enclosure further into the interior of the site, adding
landscaping around the outdoor play area, proposing an eight-foot-tall privacy/sound
fence around the playground, and submitting additional supporting studies. Director
Shallcross stated that the Petitioner provided a childcare facility sound study, a market
impact analysis, and a planning report. The sound study evaluated outdoor play area noise
with up to 50 children and concluded that, with the proposed eight-foot-tall fence, the use
would have an average impact of 3 dBA or less above ambient levels. The market impact
analysis reviewed property sales data in Mount Prospect and nearby communities and
concluded that proximity to a daycare did not have a substantive negative impact on
residential property values. The planning report concluded that the revised plans and
supporting studies addressed the prior concerns regarding noise, traffic, parking, and
property values.
Director Shallcross reviewed the revised site plan, including the relocated trash enclosure,
proposed playground improvements, additional landscaping, and parking delineation plan.
Director Shallcross stated that staff and the Village Engineer reviewed the parking and
circulation plan, which would reserve certain spaces for parent drop-off and pick-up and
other spaces for employees. Director Shallcross explained that the circulation pattern
would require parents to travel around the site before parking, which is intended to reduce
or eliminate vehicle stacking onto Northwest Highway. Director Shallcross stated that 83
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parking spaces are required and 86 spaces are provided, with 5 additional land-banked
spaces available if the Village Engineer determines they are needed after the daycare
opens.
Director Shallcross also reviewed the proposed floor plans and elevations, noting that the
building would include daycare rooms for various age groups, an indoor play area, and
minor exterior changes related primarily to access. Director Shallcross stated that the
proposed use is consistent with long-range planning documents, including the Village’s
Strategic Plan goal of supporting a family-oriented community, the Northwest Highway
Corridor Plan’s support for family-friendly commercial uses, and the 2017 Comprehensive
Plan’s Neighborhood Center designation, which identifies daycares as a primary use and
Policy 1.2 that supports infill development and adaptive reuse or redevelopment of
underutilized properties.
Director Shallcross stated that staff continues to recommend approval of the request,
subject to revised and additional conditions of approval. Director Shallcross summarized
several key conditions, including requiring the daycare to be licensed by the State of
Illinois, requiring compliance with all applicable Village codes, requiring future conditional
use approval for any expansion, restricting drop-off and pick-up parking to the west side of
the facility and employee parking to the east and north sides, prohibiting buses from
stopping traffic on Northwest Highway, and requiring all drop-off and pick-up activity to
occur entirely on site. Director Shallcross also stated that no more than two classrooms or
50 children, whichever is fewer, would be permitted in the outdoor play area at one time.
Outdoor play would generally be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with reduced passive
outdoor use permitted from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for no more than one classroom or 30
children.
Director Shallcross further stated that additional conditions would require all children to
be walked into and out of the daycare by a parent or guardian, require the outdoor play
area to be enclosed by an eight-foot-tall sound fence, require certification from the
Petitioner’s sound engineer that the final fence material is consistent with the sound
model, prohibit amplified sound devices in the outdoor play area except for emergency
announcements, and require post-occupancy noise testing within 90 days after issuance
of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. Director Shallcross explained that, if testing
shows that additional mitigation is necessary, the Petitioner would be required to
implement additional measures, which could include supplemental landscaping,
additional fencing, and/or a reduction in the maximum number of children permitted in the
outdoor play area, subject to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
Director Shallcross concluded by noting that the case had been remanded to allow the
Planning and Zoning Commission to further review the concerns raised by the Village
Board and the public. Director Shallcross stated that public comments received regarding
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the case had been posted or forwarded to the Commission and would be included with the
future Village Board item.
Staff Recommendation
Director Shallcross stated that staff finds that the proposed conditional use meets the
applicable standards contained in the Mount Prospect Zoning Ordinance and requests that
the Planning and Zoning Commission make a motion to adopt staff’s findings as the
findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommend approval of the following
motion:
“Motion to approve:
1. A conditional use to allow the operation of a daycare for the subject property
located at 1040 West Northwest Highway, subject to the following conditions:
a. The subject property shall be developed in general conformance with the
approved development plans which will consist of the following (collectively
the “Approved Plans”):
i. Final Engineering Plans titled “Site Development Plans For 1040 W
Northwest Hwy Proposed Daycare Facility & Natural Playground”,
consisting of eleven (11) sheets, as prepared by Stonefield
Engineering & Design, with the latest revision date of 04/08/2026;
ii. Play Area Concept, consisting of one (1) sheet, Sheet L-1, as prepared
by Stonefield Engineering & Design, and dated 04/08/2026;
iii. Architectural Floor Plans, consisting of two (2) sheets, Sheets SA-
1.1and SA-1.2, as prepared by Jarmel Kizel, with the latest revision
date of 05/14/2026;
iv. Exterior elevations, consisting of one (1) sheet, Sheet SA-1.4, as
prepared by Jarmel Kizel, and dated 05/14/2026;
v. Landbanked Parking Plan, consisting of one (1) sheet;
vi. Childcare Facility Sound Study, consisting of eleven (11) pages,
prepared by Thunder Acoustics, LLC, and dated April 9, 2026; and
vii. Market Impact Analysis, consisting of forty-three (43) pages, prepared
by MaRous & Company, and dated April 2, 2026.
b. The Petitioner shall address all comments included in the Village review
letter dated May 8, 2026 (PZ-03-25).
c. The proposed business shall be licensed by the State of Illinois as a daycare
center. A copy of the license issued by the State of Illinois in order to operate
a day care center at the subject property shall be placed on file with the
Director of Community Development.
d. Compliance with all applicable Village Code requirements, including, but
not limited to, fire code, lighting regulations, landscaping regulations, sign
code regulations, environmental health regulations, and building
regulations.
e. An amendment to this conditional use shall be required prior to any future
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expansion of this daycare center.
f. Drop-off/pick-up parking shall be restricted to the west side of the daycare
facility and employee parking shall be restricted to the east and north sides
of the daycare facility as illustrated in the “Parking Delineation Map”, Sheet
C-3 of the site development plans.
g. Drop-off/pick-up shall not involve buses that stop traffic on Northwest
Highway and shall occur entirely on the Subject Property.
h. No more than two classrooms or fifty (50) children, whichever is fewer, shall
be permitted to use the outdoor play area at any one time.
i. Student use of the outdoor play area shall be restricted to be between the
hours of 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM,
recess, class, or uncontrolled play use of the outdoor play area shall be
permitted. Between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, the maximum
number of children using the outdoor play area shall be restricted to the
lesser of one (1) classroom or thirty (30) children. Use of the outdoor play
area after 5:00 PM shall consist of passive activity, including but not limited
to reading, gardening, coloring, or other similar activities with staff
supervision.
j. All children of the daycare center shall be walked in and walked out of the
daycare center by a parent or individual authorized to drop-off and/or pick-
up the child.
k. After opening, the Public Works Department shall observe and monitor
parking during peak times. Within six (6) months after opening, the Village
Engineer shall determine if additional parking spaces are required based on
parking demand. If it is determined that additional parking spaces are
required, the property owner shall be required to construct the additional
parking spaces provided in the Landbank Parking Plan within six (6) months
of notice unless additional time is granted by the Village.
l. An eight-foot-tall solid fence with no gaps, consistent with the
recommendations provided in the Sound Study prepared by Thunder
Acoustics and dated April 9, 2026, shall be installed around the perimeter of
the outdoor play area. The fence shall be solid and without gaps other than
below the fence rail and any decorative component or area between the
posts above the height of eight (8’) feet. The Sound Engineer shall submit a
certification letter prior to issuance of a building permit verifying that the
proposed fence material complies with the Sound Study. Management and
teachers shall be trained on the importance of child observation and
conduct that leads to increases in sound levels.
m. No amplified sound devices, including but not limited to megaphones,
speakers, or other devices that artificially or mechanically increase sound
levels above playground noise shall be permitted within the outdoor play
area, except for speakers used only for emergency announcements
(lightning or other weather emergency) and fire safety apparatus.
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n. The Petitioner shall provide noise testing and data to be submitted to the
Village within ninety (90 days following the issuance of a Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) to verify that the sound levels at nearby
residential properties remain less than 5 dB(A) above ambient sound levels,
consistent with the recommendations and maximum levels identified in the
Sound Study. Such testing shall be performed by a contractor certified and
qualified to conduct acoustic testing and shall occur with no fewer than fifty
(50) children present in the outdoor play area under normal operating
conditions. If it takes longer than ninety (90) days to verify the sound levels
due to an insufficient number of children being enrolled, this period may be
extended subject to the discretion of the Community Development Director.
If such testing demonstrates that additional mitigation is necessary to
achieve compliance, the Petitioner shall implement additional noise
mitigation measures, which may include, but are not limited to,
supplemental landscaping, additional perimeter fencing, and/or a reduction
in the maximum number of children permitted in the outdoor play area at any
one time, as determined by the Community Development Director. Upon the
Community Development Director’s satisfaction that compliance has been
achieved, a Final Certificate of Occupancy may be issued.
The Village Board’s decision is final.
Commission Questions for Staff
Commissioner Weir asked the following questions:
1. Since the daycare is governed by the State of Illinois and the Department of
Children and Family Services, are there certain child-to-staff ratios based on age?
2. Are there any infants in the daycare or is the daycare intended for children aged two
years and older?
3. Does the state require the daycare to provide children with outdoor play time?
4. Are there classroom functions that start at certain times or are there staggered start
times?
5. Are there afterschool programs planned for this facility?
Director Shallcross deferred to the Petitioner to answer the questions related to the
number of children in the specific age groups and the timing of classroom functions.
Director Shallcross confirmed that the daycare is governed by the State of Illinois and that
the state requires outdoor play time as part of any daycare, and aftercare programs are
planned for this facility.
Chairman Donnelly asked if the turnaround time is 13 minutes for the 37 parking spaces
that are currently there. Director Shallcross responded that based on the Petitioner’s
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operations at other facilities, the Petitioner has stated that it takes approximately 7
minutes on average for parents, but staff wanted to be more conservative and requested
additional parking stalls if that average time increased to account for bad weather days or
if parents were a little slower getting a child in and out of the vehicle. Director Shallcross
stated that staff is comfortable with the amount of parking provided on site, especially with
the amount of parking stalls being land banked for potential future installation.
Chairman Donnelly asked if the property is zoned commercial and what uses could go in
by-right. Director Shallcross stated that the property is zoned B-1, which is the most
restrictive commercial zoning district, and acts as a transitional neighborhood commercial
zoning district, and only allows for very light office uses with additional conditional uses
such as daycares but the more intensive uses like restaurants would not be permitted.
Vice Chairman Beattie asked what other uses would be allowed by-right. Director
Shallcross responded that conditional uses include art and woodcraft studios; art,
sculptor, and composer studios; clubs and lodges; daycare centers; driving schools;
funeral homes; hospitals; parking lots; planned unit developments; religious institutions;
and unique uses. Vice Chairman Beattie asked if an urgent care would require conditional
use approval at the subject property and Director Shallcross responded in the affirmative.
Director Shallcross continued to state that permitted uses include travel agencies;
personal wireless service facilities office uses for both business and professional,
municipal buildings; medical and dental offices; electric vehicle charging stations; dance
and music academies/studios; contractors’, architects’ and engineers’ offices; computer
offices and facilities. Director Shallcross restated that light office uses are permitted uses
and a daycare is a conditional use subject to satisfy the standards of a conditional use.
A question was raised by Chairman Donnelly if there were previous entitlements for a
townhome development on the subject property. Director Shallcross stated that it was a
prior case and that a townhome development request would likely require a combination
of a rezoning and a conditional use.
Commissioner Weir asked if all the issues that caused the denial of the daycare were
discussed in Director Shallcross’ opening statement. Director Shallcross responded that
the main concerns were the outdoor play area operations and noise, number of children
outside at one time, the trash enclosure placement, potential bus traffic impacts on
Northwest Highway, and impacts to property values. Director Shallcross stated that
children will not be bussed to and from the site.
Hearing no further questions for staff, Chairman Donnelly swore in the following speakers:
• Jon Farazmand, 220-46 73rd Av, Oakland Gardens NY
• Steve Thunder, 847 Randall Rd, Elgin IL
• Philip Fornaro, 1022 S LaGrange Rd, La Grange IL
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• Kevin Heffernan, 901 W Jackson Bl, Chicago IL
• Bill Cooney, 775 S Belmont Av, Arlington Heights IL
• Michael Marous, 1550 Northwest Hy, Park Ridge IL
• Mark Daniel, Daniel Law Office, 17W733 Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace IL
Commission Questions for the Petitioner
Chairman Donnelly asked the Petitioner to describe the proposed project and identify any
changes that had been made since the matter was last presented to the Commission.
Mr. Farazmand provided an overview of the proposed daycare and noted that there is a
demonstrated need for additional childcare options in the area, citing approximately
10,000 children between the ages of zero and six within a three-mile radius and
approximately 3,000 licensed childcare seats currently available. Mr. Farazmand stated
that the proposed daycare would provide additional childcare options for families and help
promote competitive pricing.
Mr. Farazmand highlighted several features of the proposal, including an approximately
9,000-square-foot outdoor playground and an approximately 2,500-square-foot indoor
playground. Mr. Farazmand explained that the outdoor playground would be designed as a
natural play area with landscaping, activity stations, art and coloring areas, climbing areas,
and other creative play opportunities, rather than a traditional metal play structure. Mr.
Farazmand also stated that the indoor playground would allow children to remain active
year-round during inclement weather and would include play structures, climbing walls,
and other interactive features.
Mr. Farazmand stated that, since the previous meeting, an eight-foot-tall solid sound fence
was added along the outdoor play area to help address neighborhood concerns. Mr.
Farazmand explained that the fence was proposed to demonstrate their commitment to
being responsive to the surrounding neighbors and community.
Mr. Farazmand also addressed the proposed enrollment capacity. Mr. Farazmand stated
that the daycare would have a licensed capacity of approximately 339 children; however,
he explained that actual daily attendance is typically lower due to absences, illness, travel,
doctor appointments, sibling absences, and classroom ratio requirements. Mr. Farazmand
noted that, in practice, full capacity for a daycare generally reflects approximately 85
percent attendance.
Vice Chairman Beattie asked for clarification regarding the proposed daycare’s capacity
and whether 339 children represented the licensed capacity or whether full capacity would
exceed that number. Mr. Farazmand clarified that 339 children would be the licensed
capacity, but that the actual number of children present on a given day would typically be
approximately 85 percent of that number due to attendance fluctuations.
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Mr. Farazmand then provided additional background on the Petitioner’s company, stating
that it has been in operation for over 30 years, has been involved in the daycare industry for
over 10 years, and currently operates more than 20 daycare facilities in over five states. Mr.
Farazmand stated that the company is experienced in designing and operating daycare
facilities and noted that the project team includes architects, consultants, and engineers
with substantial daycare experience, including an architect who has designed more than
500 daycare facilities nationwide. Mr. Farazmand also stated that the proposed facility
would be required to obtain all necessary licenses, building permits, and approvals,
including applicable State Fire Marshal review and approvals.
Commissioner Weir asked Mr. Farazmand to provide additional information regarding
daycare operations, including student-to-teacher ratios, classroom sizes, the number of
classrooms, the number of children per classroom, and whether children would attend for
set class periods or arrive at staggered times. Mr. Farazmand stated that the proposed
operating hours would be 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the busiest drop-off period generally
occurring between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Mr. Farazmand explained that children would
arrive throughout that period and that staffing would increase as children arrive to maintain
the required teacher-to-student ratios. Mr. Farazmand stated that the ratios are regulated
by the State and vary by age group, and that the daycare would be required to comply with
all applicable State staffing requirements.
Commissioner Weir asked about the ages of the children who would attend the daycare.
Mr. Farazmand stated that the daycare would serve children from six months to six years of
age. Commissioner Weir asked whether infants would require direct access from the
classrooms to the outside. Mr. Farazmand stated that the building is designed to
accommodate required exits, that all infant classrooms would be located on the first floor,
and that any additional egress required by code would be provided during the building
permit process.
Chairman Donnelly asked whether the Fire Department had reviewed the egress
requirements for the building. Mr. Shallcross stated that the Fire Department had reviewed
the design and identified some minor modifications that would be required, including
providing two points of egress from each room due to the proposed childcare use. Director
Shallcross stated that the Petitioner had committed to making the required modifications
at the time of building permit submittal and that the Fire Department was comfortable with
the overall design.
Commissioner Weir asked whether the outdoor playground, which would be enclosed by
an eight-foot-tall fence, would include an emergency exiting strategy. Mr. Farazmand
confirmed that gates would be incorporated into the fence. Commissioner Weir also asked
for clarification regarding transportation and whether buses would enter or exit the site,
noting the tight turning radius. Mr. Farazmand stated that there are no plans for bus service
and that parents would be required to drop off and pick up their children. Mr. Farazmand
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explained that parents would park, walk their children into the building, complete the
handoff process, and then leave the property, with the same process occurring at pick-up.
Chairman Donnelly clarified that the facility would not involve buses, taxis, or similar
transportation services typically associated with public schools. Mr. Farazmand confirmed
that parents would be responsible for drop-off and pick-up, noting that the facility would
serve preschool-aged children and does not function like an elementary or high school.
Director Shallcross directed the Commission to Condition G of the conditions of approval,
which the Petitioner agreed to comply with. Director Shallcross stated that the condition
prohibits buses from stopping traffic on Northwest Highway and requires all drop-off and
pick-up activity to occur entirely on site.
Commissioner Weir asked whether any off-street parking was available at the site or
whether parking was located farther down the street. It was clarified that there is no off-
street parking at that location.
Commissioner Olsen asked whether the indoor playground, which appeared to be
approximately 25 percent of the size of the outdoor playground, would be sufficient during
the winter months. Mr. Farazmand stated that the number of children permitted in the play
areas would be based on applicable square footage requirements. Mr. Farazmand
explained that the Petitioner does not anticipate having more than a few classrooms in the
play areas at one time. Mr. Farazmand stated that the outdoor playground would be limited
to up to two classrooms or 50 children, whichever is less, and that a similar approach
would apply to the indoor playground based on its square footage capacity. Commissioner
Olsen asked whether staffing ratios were included in that number, and Mr. Farazmand
stated that he believed staffing was included in the applicable square footage
requirements.
Consultant Testimonies
Mr. Fornaro, attorney for the Petitioner, introduced the Petitioner’s consultant team and
requested that all materials, exhibits, studies, and testimony from the prior proceedings be
incorporated into the current record. Vice Chairman Beattie noted that the Commission
may still have questions because the prior hearing occurred approximately one year ago,
and Mr. Fornaro confirmed that the consultants were present to answer questions. Mr.
Fornaro stated that the Petitioner intended to focus on what had changed since the prior
review and address concerns raised by the Village Board and community, noting that the
Petitioner had worked with staff, agreed to numerous conditions, and believed the project
had improved through the review process. A member of the public and the property owner,
Mr. Hennelly, clarified that the property was not vacant, and Mr. Fornaro responded that it
was not operating at full capacity. Mr. Fornaro then outlined the Petitioner’s presentation,
including testimony regarding sound, traffic, property valuation, planning, and conditional
use standards. In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. Fornaro stated that the
Petitioner is the contract purchaser with authorization from the property owner to pursue
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zoning approval and confirmed that the daycare would be a for-profit use and remain on
the tax rolls.
Noise
Mr. Thunder, the Petitioner’s acoustical consultant, summarized the sound study prepared
for the proposed daycare. Mr. Thunder explained that the study evaluated existing ambient
noise levels at the site, measured children’s play noise at Guidepost, a comparable
daycare facility in Naperville, and modeled the proposed outdoor play area with up to 50
children and the proposed eight-foot-tall sound fence. Mr. Thunder stated that existing
ambient noise was approximately 49 dB(A), largely due to train and vehicle traffic, and that
the modeled playground noise would be approximately 52 dB(A). Mr. Thunder stated that
this increase would be less than the five dB(A) threshold generally used to determine
whether a sound creates a meaningful noise impact.
The Commission asked questions regarding the practical audibility of children playing,
comparisons to other neighborhood noises, and the effectiveness of the proposed fence.
Vice Chairman Beattie expressed concern that neighborhood sounds, such as a dog
barking behind a privacy fence, can still be clearly audible from a distance. Mr. Thunder
explained that a dog bark is different from children’s play noise because it is more
impulsive, and that the study used actual measurements of children playing at a
comparable daycare. Commissioner Weir asked whether nearby school, park, and athletic
field noises were comparable, and Mr. Thunder stated that those uses may be similar in
some respects but differ because the daycare playground would include a sound fence
intended to contain noise.
Commissioner Rogers asked whether the proposed eight-foot-tall fence was included in
the sound model, and Mr. Thunder confirmed that it was. Commissioners also asked about
the fence material and construction. Mr. Thunder stated that the proposed fence would be
a PVC sound fence with a core material and tested acoustical performance. Mr. Thunder
explained that the purpose of the fence is to block sound, rather than absorb sound, and
that the final fence material would need to perform consistently with the assumptions
used in the sound model.
Traffic and Site Design
Mr. Heffernan, the Petitioner’s civil engineer and traffic consultant, summarized the site
circulation, parking, and traffic analysis for the proposed daycare. Mr. Heffernan stated
that the Petitioner worked closely with the Village Engineer on the traffic study and site
layout to ensure the site would operate effectively for the proposed number of students
and staff. Mr. Heffernan explained that the site would maintain one point of ingress on the
east side and one point of egress, with vehicles circulating counterclockwise around the
site. Mr. Heffernan stated that parent pick-up and drop-off parking was relocated to the far
west side of the property to reduce the potential for vehicle stacking near Northwest
Highway. Mr. Heffernan also stated that the trash enclosure was relocated farther into the
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interior of the site, which would move trash-related activity farther from neighboring
properties, shorten the distance for staff, and allow the Petitioner to add three additional
parking spaces, increasing the total parking supply to 89 spaces. Mr. Heffernan stated that
the traffic analysis showed the site ingress would continue to operate at Level of Service A,
with minimal delay, and that any delay associated with vehicles exiting the site would
occur on site rather than on Northwest Highway. Mr. Heffernan further stated that the
Petitioner did not anticipate negative impacts to parking, queuing, neighboring properties,
or the adjacent roadway.
Commissioner Weir asked whether the existing curb cuts would be modified, and Mr.
Heffernan stated that no modifications were proposed. Commissioner Rogers asked about
vehicle stacking, and Mr. Heffernan stated that, because pick-up and drop-off operations
had been moved to the west side of the site, no significant stacking was anticipated,
except for approximately two vehicles at the western exit. Commissioner Rogers asked
how the daycare would differ from elementary schools where parent vehicles sometimes
stack onto nearby streets. Mr. Heffernan explained that daycare drop-off and pick-up
typically occurs over a two- to two-and-a-half-hour window, rather than during a
concentrated school start or dismissal time, which reduces peak-hour congestion.
Vice Chairman Beattie asked how the traffic conclusions were developed, particularly
given the proposed number of students and the fact that parent drop-off and pick-up
would overlap with commuter traffic on Northwest Highway. Mr. Heffernan stated that the
analysis relied on national data from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) for
suburban daycare facilities, including information related to students, staff, parking
demand, and peak-hour trips. Mr. Heffernan explained that the Petitioner combined that
national data with local traffic counts and IDOT data for Northwest Highway to model
existing and proposed traffic conditions. Commissioner Weir asked about the worst-case
number of vehicles expected to stack at the exit, and Mr. Heffernan stated that
approximately two vehicles would be expected to stack on site. Mr. Heffernan also noted
that Northwest Highway carries substantially less daily traffic than Rand Road, stating that
Northwest Highway carries approximately 9,700 daily trips compared to more than 20,000
daily trips on Rand Road.
Property Values
Mr. Marous, the Petitioner’s real estate appraiser, summarized the market impact analysis
prepared for the proposed daycare. Mr. Marous stated that he is President of Marous and
Company, holds the MAI designation, and has extensive experience preparing value
impact studies and appraisals for public bodies and private clients. Mr. Marous stated that
the analysis considered the existing property, demographics, surrounding neighborhood,
traffic conditions, screening, potential noise and operational impacts, and other uses that
could be permitted or reasonably expected at the site. Mr. Marous noted that the existing
office building is underutilized and that conventional office demand has changed
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significantly, with similar buildings being converted, redeveloped, or adapted for other
uses.
Mr. Marous explained that the analysis reviewed nearby residential sales, including single-
family homes to the north and townhomes to the west, and also evaluated comparable
daycare-adjacent properties using a matched-pair analysis. Mr. Marous stated that the
analysis compared sales near daycare facilities with similar nearby properties to
determine whether proximity to a daycare had a measurable negative impact on property
value. Mr. Marous discussed examples involving a newer daycare facility near single-family
homes and another daycare near townhomes and stated that the comparisons did not
indicate a negative effect on property values.
Mr. Marous further stated that the analysis considered broader community impacts,
including traffic, noise, intensity of use, demand for services, and alternative uses that
could occupy the property, such as office or medical uses. Mr. Marous concluded that,
based on the matched-pair sales analysis, review of the surrounding market, and Mr.
Marous’ appraisal experience with schools, daycare facilities, parks, and similar uses, the
proposed daycare would not have a negative impact on surrounding property values.
Planning
Mr. Cooney, the Petitioner’s planning consultant and former Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Director, summarized how the proposed daycare is consistent
with the Village’s long-range planning documents and conditional use standards. Mr.
Cooney stated that the 2017 Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property and
surrounding Northwest Highway corridor as a Neighborhood Center district, which is
intended to allow a mix of neighborhood-serving commercial uses, including daycare
centers. Mr. Cooney also stated that the Northwest Highway Corridor Plan identifies
daycare uses as appropriate and desirable along the corridor because they can serve both
nearby residents and the business community.
Mr. Cooney focused on the conditional use standard related to whether the proposed use
would be injurious to nearby properties or diminish property values. Mr. Cooney stated that
the primary concerns previously raised related to noise and property values, and that the
Petitioner addressed those concerns through expert studies, revised plans, and proposed
mitigation measures. Mr. Cooney noted that the Petitioner agreed to install an eight-foot-
tall sound fence around the outdoor play area, which he characterized as exceeding the
mitigation required of other daycare centers in the Village. Mr. Cooney also stated that
staff previously reviewed whether the Village had received complaints regarding existing
daycare centers and found no history of noise complaints, including for daycare centers
located closer to residential neighborhoods.
Mr. Cooney also addressed traffic, parking, and community impact. Mr. Cooney stated that
the Petitioner worked with Village engineering staff and revised the plan to address
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circulation and parking concerns. Mr. Cooney noted that the site is self-contained, with
access to and from Northwest Highway, and stated that the proposed use would not
negatively impact nearby residential streets. Mr. Cooney further stated that the project
would reinvest in an underutilized office building, bring approximately 50 new employees
to the area, and help activate a property located in a corridor affected by high office
vacancy rates. Mr. Cooney concluded that, based on the record, supporting studies,
consistency with Village plans, and compliance with zoning standards, Mr. Cooney
respectfully requested that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of
the request.
Conditional Use
Mr. Daniel, attorney for the Petitioner, addressed the conditional use standards and stated
that the remand was not due to an action or inaction by the Planning and Zoning
Commission, but rather because additional concerns, particularly regarding noise, were
raised after the prior hearing. Mr. Daniel stated that the Petitioner responded to those
concerns by agreeing to install an eight-foot-tall sound fence with no gaps and an STC-
rated performance of at least 15 intended to reduce sound transmission. Mr. Daniel stated
that the project should be evaluated based on the data and expert testimony presented,
including the sound study, traffic analysis, valuation study, and planning report.
Mr. Daniel stated that the proposed daycare would provide a needed service in an
underserved area and would involve a significant private investment in Mount Prospect.
Mr. Daniel described the proposal as a high-quality daycare facility with enhanced outdoor
play and active learning features. Mr. Daniel also stated that daycare uses are recognized
as valuable community services and are permitted throughout much of the Village, and
that the subject property is located along Northwest Highway in a transitional area near
other uses involving children and outdoor activity, including schools and parks.
Mr. Daniel further stated that the Petitioner had gone beyond typical daycare mitigation
measures by commissioning a sound study, agreeing to install a specialized sound fence,
and agreeing to post-occupancy noise testing to verify the modeled results. Mr. Daniel
stated that the proposed mitigation demonstrates the Petitioner’s commitment to fitting
into the neighborhood and addressing community concerns. Mr. Daniel concluded that
there was no unique condition or impact at this specific location that would distinguish the
property from other properties where daycare uses are permitted or supported and stated
that the evidence presented supported approval of the conditional use request.
Resident Concerns
1. Too many students and staff proposed for the daycare, including comparison to
nearby elementary schools;
2. Adequacy of on-site parking for parents, staff, and daily operations; residents
stated that the parking provided at existing elementary schools is ten times the size
of the parking proposed at the daycare;
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3. Traffic impacts related to vehicles entering and exiting the site from Northwest
Highway and potential cut-through traffic on nearby residential streets, including
Dale Avenue. Whether traffic calming measures, such as speed bumps, may be
needed on nearby residential streets;
4. Fire safety and whether the number of children in the building could create a safety
concern;
5. Noise impacts to neighboring properties, including a request that sound levels not
exceed 50 dB(A) in a nearby yard;
6. Devaluation of nearby properties and the potential impact on surrounding
residential property values; and
7. Questions regarding alleged child abuse claims involving the daycare company.
Chairman Donnelly swore in a resident and neighbor, Jean Spejcher, 202 Mac Arthur Bl,
Mount Prospect IL. Ms. Spejcher stated that her property has significant exposure to the
rear of the subject property and raised concerns regarding the proposed daycare
operations. Ms. Spejcher stated that children between the ages of zero and six years old
may take longer to load and unload from car seats than anticipated, which could increase
pick-up and drop-off times. Ms. Spejcher also asked whether emergency vehicle access
and turning movements had been studied, particularly given the proposed playground
equipment, parking activity, and site layout. Ms. Spejcher further expressed concern
regarding noise impacts, the proximity of the proposed use to nearby homes, and whether
the proposed student-to-staff ratio would be comparable to other nearby schools or
facilities.
Chairman Donnelly swore in a resident and neighbor, Nancy Fritz, 103 Mac Arthur Bl,
Mount Prospect IL. Ms. Fritz expressed concerns regarding traffic, safety, the number of
children and employees proposed for the daycare, and noise. Ms. Fritz stated that
Northwest Highway is already busy and raised concerns about vehicles entering and
exiting the site, particularly during morning commute and school-related travel times. Ms.
Fritz stated that young children can be unpredictable and that additional safety measures
should be considered to account for children who may run from vehicles or parents who
may be distracted during drop-off and pick-up. Ms. Fritz also stated that the proposed
number of children and employees appeared high for the size of the facility. Vice Chairman
Beattie asked whether the traffic consultant’s explanation satisfied Ms. Fritz’s concerns,
and Ms. Fritz stated that it did not, noting that children, particularly those in car seats, do
not always exit vehicles quickly and that delays could result in vehicles backing up onto
Northwest Highway. Ms. Fritz acknowledged the work that had gone into the proposal but
stated that safety, traffic, and operational concerns remained.
Chairman Donnelly swore in a resident and neighbor, Vicki Kaitchuck, 212 Mac Arthur Bl,
Mount Prospect IL. Ms. Kaitchuck stated that the resident’s property does not directly abut
the subject property, but Ms. Kaitchuck’s patio and backyard face the site due to the lot’s
corner location. Ms. Kaitchuck stated that the family can see the existing building and hear
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normal site-related noises, such as garbage trucks, but expressed concern that the
proposed daycare would significantly increase activity near the rear yards of surrounding
homes. Ms. Kaitchuck stated that the concern was less about children playing and more
about the number of vehicles entering, exiting, idling, and circulating through the site
during peak drop-off and pick-up times. Ms. Kaitchuck stated that references to daycares
being located “nearby” residential properties did not reflect the experience of surrounding
residents, because the proposed use would effectively be located in their backyards. Ms.
Kaitchuck also raised concerns regarding vehicle noise, exhaust, car doors, garbage odors,
and the volume of diapers and waste generated by the daycare. Ms. Kaitchuck
acknowledged that the proposed playground and fence appeared attractive and that the
Petitioner was attempting to address concerns but stated that the vehicle activity would be
disruptive to the surrounding residential properties. Ms. Kaitchuck also noted that wildlife
frequently travels through the rear portion of the property and stated that the fenced play
area may help separate children from wildlife.
Chairman Donnelly swore in a resident, Robert Benwitz, 304 N Dale Av, Mount Prospect IL.
Mr. Benwitz expressed concern regarding potential cut-through traffic through the
Northwest Meadows neighborhood. Mr. Benwitz stated that, based on his 44 years living in
the area, Dale Avenue experiences significant traffic during peak morning periods due to
Prospect High School traffic, despite generally functioning as a quiet residential street at
other times. Mr. Benwitz stated that, although the traffic analysis relied on national data
and accepted methodology, residents experience the area differently on a daily basis. Mr.
Benwitz expressed concern that parents leaving the daycare and attempting to travel
eastbound on Northwest Highway may avoid making a difficult left turn due to traffic
volume, roadway grade, and sightline conditions, and may instead use nearby residential
streets such as Dale Avenue, Isabella Street, and MacArthur Boulevard as a cut-through
route. Mr. Benwitz stated that the daycare’s peak drop-off and pick-up times would likely
coincide with existing peak traffic periods on Northwest Highway and in the surrounding
neighborhood. Mr. Benwitz stated that his primary concern was not noise, but rather the
real-world traffic impacts experienced by residents.
Chairman Donnelly swore in a resident and neighbor, Dawn Wolz, 213 N Dale Av, Mount
Prospect IL. Ms. Wolz expressed concern regarding potential traffic impacts on
surrounding residential streets. Ms. Wolz stated that the neighborhood does not have
sidewalks, which creates safety concerns for residents walking dogs or otherwise walking
in the area. Ms. Wolz asked what would be done to prevent daycare traffic from cutting
through the neighborhood and raised concern that, if on-site traffic backs up, parents may
park on nearby residential streets. Chairman Donnelly clarified that parents would be
required to use the on-site parking spaces and walk children into the front entrance but
acknowledged Ms. Wolz’s concerns regarding cut-through traffic and off-site parking on
surrounding streets.
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Chairman Donnelly swore in a resident and neighbor, Mona Hines, 702 French Way, Mount
Prospect IL. Ms. Hines stated that French Way is a private street located immediately
adjacent to the proposed daycare and has only three guest parking spaces. Ms. Hines
expressed concern that daycare traffic may enter French Way and use the limited guest
parking spaces because it is the closest nearby parking area to the daycare. Commissioner
Weir asked whether French Way is a private or public road, and Ms. Hines confirmed that it
is private. Ms. Hines also stated that vehicles already cut through French Way. Chairman
Donnelly noted that, because French Way is private, the residents would have the ability to
tow unauthorized vehicles but acknowledged that the concern regarding off-site parking
and cut-through traffic would be addressed with the Petitioner.
Petitioner’s Responses to Residents’ Concerns
Traffic and Parking
Mr. Heffernan responded to resident concerns regarding parking, drop-off/pick-up
operations, traffic, emergency access, and cut-through traffic. Mr. Heffernan stated that,
based on the Petitioner’s daycare experience and traffic impact study, the average drop-off
time is approximately six minutes, and the average pick-up time is approximately seven
minutes, with some parents taking less time and others taking longer. Mr. Heffernan stated
that the plan provides approximately 40 drop-off/pick-up parking spaces, although the
traffic analysis indicated that approximately 21 spaces would be needed, and that the site
was designed using a conservative approach to account for longer service times. Mr.
Heffernan also stated that the site could accommodate approximately 40 vehicles in
parking spaces and an additional 28 vehicles stacking on site before traffic would affect
the main drive aisle.
In response to concerns about child safety, Mr. Heffernan stated that the drop-off and
pick-up spaces are located more than 50 feet from Northwest Highway and that parents
would be responsible for supervising children within the parking lot. Regarding emergency
vehicle access, Mr. Heffernan stated that the Petitioner prepared a truck circulation plan
showing the Village fire truck circulating through the site and that the Fire Department did
not identify concerns with emergency access.
Mr. Heffernan also addressed cut-through traffic concerns. Mr. Heffernan stated that the
traffic study considered pass-by and diverted trips and concluded that a significant portion
of daycare-related trips would already be using Northwest Highway or the surrounding
roadway network. Vice Chairman Beattie expressed concern that the Petitioner could not
know where future families would be coming from and that some parents may still use
neighborhood streets to avoid turning onto Northwest Highway. Commissioner Weir noted
that Dale Avenue is already used by high school traffic and stated that the daycare
operator should be aware of the existing neighborhood traffic conditions from an
operational and safety standpoint. Chairman Donnelly asked whether the Village Engineer
had concerns regarding traffic impacts to Dale Avenue, and Director Shallcross stated that
the Village Engineer did not.
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Director Shallcross added that the traffic study relied on the Institute of Transportation
Engineers data, which he described as the accepted standard used by municipal
engineers, departments of transportation, and courts for traffic engineering and parking
projections. Director Shallcross stated that the Petitioner exceeds Village parking
requirements, provides sufficient on-site parking and circulation, and that staff does not
have concerns regarding traffic performance, parking, or a reduction in service levels on
the surrounding roadway network.
Chairman Donnelly asked whether the Village would have a mechanism to address any off-
site parking or pedestrians walking to the daycare from surrounding streets. Director
Shallcross stated that private property owners have the ability to tow unauthorized
vehicles from private property, and that the Village has code compliance and local
adjudication processes available if off-site parking or related activity becomes
burdensome to area roadways or adjacent users. Director Shallcross stated that, based on
the Petitioner’s extensive work with staff to address concerns, staff is confident the
Petitioner would be a cooperative partner in resolving any operational issues before
enforcement action becomes necessary.
Chairman Donnelly asked whether the Village has experienced similar issues with other
daycare centers. Director Shallcross stated that, aside from one daycare located in a
multi-tenant shopping center where parking issues were related to other users and shared
parking conditions, the Village has not received parking, noise, or traffic complaints from
daycare centers that operate within self-contained sites. Mr. Heffernan added that daycare
facilities differ from schools because daycare drop-off and pick-up activity is spread out
over a longer period, while schools often have more concentrated traffic patterns and may
also generate traffic from sporting events, auditorium events, and other large gatherings.
Mr. Daniel asked whether the outbound traffic movements were expected to operate
acceptably based on the available gaps identified in the traffic analysis. Mr. Heffernan
stated that a Level of Service A is uncommon in urbanized areas and that Level of Service C
is generally considered an acceptable design standard in the Chicago metropolitan area
and nationally. Chairman Donnelly noted that the proposed condition exceeds that
standard, and Mr. Daniel stated that he had no further traffic-related questions.
Noise
Chairman Donnelly asked about the requested 50 dB noise limit and whether the proposed
playground would exceed that level. Mr. Thunder stated that the Village’s noise regulations
prohibit noise that disturbs the peace and quality of the neighborhood and explained that a
common noise standard is to limit sound to no more than 5 dB above ambient levels. Mr.
Thunder stated that the existing ambient noise level near the residential backyards was
measured at approximately 49 dB, and the projected playground noise level was
approximately 52 dB, which is within 5 dB of the ambient level. Mr. Thunder further
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explained that the ambient measurements reflected existing conditions without the
playground, including surrounding traffic, aircraft, and train noise, while the projected
playground noise was modeled using measurements taken from children playing at
another daycare facility. Mr. Thunder also noted that the difference between 50 dB and 52
dB would be very difficult to detect in a real-world setting.
Fire Department Requirements
Chairman Donnelly asked whether the building would be redesigned to meet Fire
Department requirements. Mr. Farazmand confirmed that the building would be fully
sprinklered throughout.
Fencing and Screening
Chairman Donnelly then asked whether fencing would be installed around the property.
Mr. Farazmand stated that a perimeter fence was not currently proposed but noted that
they had previously discussed addressing gaps along the rear of the property through
additional arborvitae plantings or fencing, if needed. Mr. Farazmand explained that the
existing arborvitae provide substantial year-round screening and are taller than a typical
fence, but that they would be willing to work with staff to address any screening gaps.
Commissioner Weir expressed concern regarding vehicle headlights from the drive-
through shining toward the rear of adjacent homes, particularly during the winter, and
suggested that evergreen landscaping or fencing may be needed to provide additional
screening. Mr. Farazmand stated that a landscape plan was provided including a species
list and that the existing plantings would be reviewed to identify and fill any gaps with
evergreen screening where appropriate. Chairman Donnelly noted that either additional
plantings or fencing could be considered, depending on what would be most effective and
least disruptive to the existing landscaping.
Odor
Chairman Donnelly also asked about potential odor impacts from diapers in the trash
area. Mr. Farazmand stated that the daycare uses scented bags, trash would be picked up
regularly based on demand, and deodorizers could be added to the dumpster area if
necessary. Director Shallcross confirmed that if an odor issue occurred, the Village would
work with the Petitioner to require additional pickups or other corrective measures.
Director Shallcross also noted that the Commission could add a condition of approval
requiring additional fencing or screening along the northern property line, such as a six-
foot-tall privacy fence consistent with the Village’s standard for transitional areas.
Mr. Farazmand further clarified that the number of children in diapers would be
significantly less than suggested during public comment. Mr. Farazmand stated that,
although the facility may have up to 340 students, the infant population would be
approximately 100 children, and the estimated number of children in diapers would be
approximately 85 at maximum, rather than 150 to 200 children.
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Number of Vehicles at Peak Hour
Chairman Donnelly asked how many vehicles were estimated for peak drop-off based on
the proposed enrollment. Mr. Farazmand stated that the number of vehicles would be
reduced by factors such as carpooling and siblings arriving together. Mr. Heffernan stated
that approximately 125 vehicles were projected during the peak hour, with just over 200
vehicles anticipated for drop-off overall.
Cut-Through of Properties
Chairman Donnelly noted that a resident raised a concern about parents potentially
cutting through neighboring properties when walking children to the daycare. Mr. Daniel
stated that the Village would have code enforcement remedies available if issues occurred
and noted that failure to comply with operational requirements could be treated as
operating outside the approved conditional use. Mr. Daniel also stated that parent
communication would be an important part of daycare operations, including reminders to
respect neighbors, follow drop-off and pick-up procedures, and park appropriately if street
parking occurs.
Child-Abuse Allegations
Chairman Donnelly asked about concerns raised regarding child abuse allegations
involving a daycare operator. Mr. Daniel stated that allegations must be taken seriously but
noted that the property owner would ultimately be responsible for the operation of the
property and tenant compliance. Mr. Daniel further stated that the daycare would be
subject to DCFS jurisdiction, required training, insurance requirements, and other
operational safeguards.
Vice Chairman Beattie asked for clarification regarding the nature of the allegation and
whether it had been adjudicated or proven. Mr. Farazmand stated that the allegation did
not involve one of their properties and involved a Nest-operated daycare at another
location. Mr. Farazmand clarified that Nest is one of several daycare operators they work
with, but the operator for the proposed site had not yet been finalized. Director Shallcross
reminded the Commission that its role is to evaluate the proposed use against the Village
Code and not to adjudicate allegations from other jurisdictions.
Resident’s Concerns
Chairman Donnelly swore in a resident and neighbor, Jan Ramion, 715 French Way, Mount
Prospect IL. Ms. Ramion asked how the proposed daycare’s enrollment compared to other
daycare facilities in the Village. Director Shallcross stated that the proposed facility would
have the highest enrollment of any daycare in the Village, with the next closest likely being
Children’s Land on Route 83, which has more than 100 children. Director Shallcross noted
that, although the proposed facility would have a higher maximum enrollment, other
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daycare facilities do not have restrictions on the number of children permitted outdoors at
one time, while the proposed facility would be limited to no more than 50 children
outdoors between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Ms. Ramion also questioned why the sound study was based on 30 children when up to 50
children would be permitted on the playground. Ms. Ramion further raised concerns
regarding fire safety for two- and three-year-old children on the second floor of the
building, noting that local elementary schools are generally single-story. Chairman
Donnelly stated that the Fire Department had reviewed the plans and had no issues.
Ms. Ramion also asked questions regarding the Nest operator, including the age of the
company, the number of facilities operated, and which entity would operate the proposed
daycare. Director Shallcross stated that the matter before the Commission was a land use
request and that concerns regarding allegations or issues in other jurisdictions were
outside the scope of the conditional use request.
Petitioner’s Responses
Mr. Thunder clarified that the sound study used measurements from an operating daycare
in Naperville with 30 children on the playground to establish the source noise level. Mr.
Thunder explained that the sound model was then adjusted to reflect 50 children outdoors,
and the projected noise levels were based on that higher number. Chairman Donnelly
noted that if actual noise levels exceeded the model’s projections, mitigation measures
would be required.
Mr. Fornaro stated that staff have included conditions of approval to address potential
noise and traffic issues if problems occur after the daycare opens. Mr. Fornaro
emphasized that the Petitioner intends to be a good neighbor and would work with staff
and residents to address any operational concerns. Vice Chairman Beattie asked about
the traffic backstop, including land-banked parking spaces, and Mr. Fornaro stated that
the Petitioner would exceed the Village’s parking requirements by 11 parking spaces
including the additional land-banked spaces.
Chairman Donnelly stated that if traffic were to back up onto Northwest Highway, the
Petitioner would be required to address the issue with staff. Mr. Daniel stated that the site
could accommodate a significant number of vehicles before any backup would occur and
noted that staggered arrival times could be used as an enforcement tool if necessary. Vice
Chairman Beattie expressed concern that some corrective measures may only occur after
a problem has already developed and stated that the goal should be to avoid problems
from occurring in the first place.
Director Shallcross stated that daycare facilities generally manage drop-off and pick-up
times closely, including through enforcement of assigned times. Chairman Donnelly noted
that, as a private facility, the daycare could also address repeat parent noncompliance
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through its enrollment policies. Mr. Farazmand stated that the Petitioner and its operators
have extensive daycare experience, including more than 20 properties, and that the
projected number of vehicles in any 15-minute interval would be substantially lower than
the site’s overall capacity.
Commission Discussion
Vice Chairman Beattie asked whether any public comments submitted over the weekend
were in support of the request. Director Shallcross stated that no letters or emails in
support had been received to Director Shallcross’s knowledge. Commissioner Weir noted
that daycare facilities are regulated and inspected by the State, including required teacher-
to-student ratios based on age, and stated that those requirements are an important
consideration.
Vice Chairman Beattie stated that the Petitioner had provided substantial information and
coordination but expressed concern that no impacted neighborhood residents had spoken
in support of the request. Vice Chairman Beattie noted that one of the conditional use
standards is whether the use would be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other
properties and expressed concern regarding the intensity of the proposed use, including
the number of children and staff, the compact site, traffic, drop-off activity, and the
potential for ongoing noise and commotion. Chairman Donnelly stated that the Village’s
engineering, fire, and other departments had reviewed the proposal and that staff’s review
and recommended conditions provided additional confidence that the issues had been
evaluated.
Commissioner Weir suggested adding a requirement for additional screening to address
vehicle headlights and impacts to adjacent residential properties. Director Shallcross
stated that a fence could be added as a condition of approval but acknowledged that
installation could impact existing mature landscaping. Commissioner Weir suggested that
additional evergreen plantings to fill screening gaps may be more appropriate. Mr.
Farazmand stated that the Petitioner could reassess the northern perimeter and replace
non-evergreen plantings with evergreen plantings where appropriate.
Director Shallcross recommended that the condition require continuous six-foot-tall
screening along the northern property line, subject to approval by the Director of
Community Development. Chairman Donnelly confirmed that the condition would be
added.
Motion and Vote
Hearing no further comments or questions, Chairman Donnelly closed the hearing and
asked for a motion. Commissioner Weir made a motion seconded by Commissioner Olsen
to add a condition of approval to add continuous 6-foot-tall screening along the north
property subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development.
Commissioner Weir made a motion seconded by Commissioner Szymczak to approve the
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conditional use for a daycare center subject to the conditions presented by staff and as
amended by the Commission.
UPON ROLL CALL AYES: Szymczak, Weir, Olsen, Donnelly
NAYS: Beattie, Rogers
The Planning and Zoning Commission gave a positive recommendation (4-2) for the next
Village Board meeting to be held on June 3, 2026.
Commissioner Weir made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Beattie, and the meeting
was adjourned at 10:08 PM.
Ann Choi, Development Planner
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Item Cover Page
Subject PZ-14-26 / 504 S Albert St / CU: Accessory Structure / PZ Final
Meeting June 25, 2026 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Fiscal Impact (Y/N) N
Dollar Amount
Budget Source
Category NEW BUSINESS
Type Action Item
Information
The Petitioner and property owner, Sam Frasco, is seeking conditional use approval to
construct a walkway that encroaches four feet (4’-0”) into the interior side yard at 504 South
Albert Street (the Subject Property). The proposal meets the standards for a conditional use
and Staff is supportive of the request.
Discussion
BACKGROUND / PROPERTY HISTORY
The Subject Property was annexed into the Village in 1917 and is improved with a single-
family residence that was constructed in 1958. The Subject Property is zoned R-1 Single
Family Residence District and consists of approximately 0.19 acres on South Albert Street,
south of East Prospect Avenue. The Petitioner has resided at the Subject Property since 2004.
Pursuant to the Village’s Zoning Ordinance, walkways located within an interior side yard are
permitted as an obstruction, provided they do not exceed three feet (3’-0”) in width. The
Petitioner is requesting conditional use approval to allow a four-foot (4’-0”) wide walkway
within the interior side yard, where a maximum width of three feet (3’-0”) is permitted.
PROPOSAL
The Petitioner proposes to increase the permitted encroachment of the side yard walkway
from the maximum permitted width of three feet (3’-0”) to four feet (4’-0”), which would allow
the walkway to extend to and abut the exterior wall of the attached garage. The Petitioner
stated in the application that by extending the sidewalk towards the garage, it will prevent
rain and ice water from entering the garage. The Petitioner also stated that he would like to
install a pop-up drain several feet from the property to allow proper drainage.
The Subject Property is zoned R-1 Single Family Residential. The increased encroachment for
a walkway in the interior side yard will not cause the Subject Property to exceed the maximum
45% lot coverage requirement.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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As of this writing, staff has not received any public comments.
STANDARDS AND FINDINGS
Staff has reviewed the Petitioner’s request for conditional use approval to allow an increased
encroachment for a walkway in the interior side yard and finds that the applicable standards
have been met. There is no indication that the proposed request would endanger the public
health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare or result in physical changes that would
adversely impact surrounding property values, public utilities, drainage, or traffic circulation
on public streets. Given that the conditional use shall, in all other respects, conforms to the
applicable regulations of the district in which it is located, staff recommends approval of the
requested conditional use.
Alternatives
A. Approval of the following motion: "A conditional use to construct a walkway that
encroaches four feet (4’-0”) into the interior side yard at 504 South Albert Street,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The conditional use for the increase in encroachment for the permitted
obstruction of the walkway shall only apply to the walkway located in the
southern interior side yard as indicated on the plat of survey and not to any
other accessory structure;
2. The improvements shall be in strict conformance with the submitted plat of
survey as illustrated in Exhibit B; and
3. The existing drainage patterns are not adversely impacted. The sidewalk shall
be installed to meet the existing grades. If a change in the sidewalk elevation
is desired, a grading plan shall be required showing both existing and
proposed ground and sidewalk elevations.
4. Any downspout design changes or undergrounding requires approval by the
Village engineer prior to the issuance of a permit."
B. Action at the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Staff Recommendation
Approval of a conditional use to construct a walkway that encroaches four feet (4’-0”) into the
interior side yard at 504 South Albert Street, subject to the conditions listed in the staff
report.
Attachments
1. PZ-14-26 Staff Report
2. PZ-14-26 Administrative Content_Redacted
3. PZ-14-26 Plans
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT 50 S. Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
STAFF REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF Community Development
Jason C Shallcross, AICP, CEcD Catherine Cook
Director of Community Development Development Planning Intern
DATE: June 18, 2026
CASE NUMBER APPLICANT/PROPERTY OWNER
PZ-14-26 Sam Frasco
PUBLIC HEARING DATE PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION
June 25, 2026 504 S Albert St
BRIEF SUMMARY OF REQUEST
The Petitioner and property owner, Sam Frasco, is seeking conditional use approval to increase the
maximum walkway width in the required side yard from three feet (3’-0”) to four feet (4’-0”) at 504
South Albert Street (the Subject Property). The proposal meets the standards for a conditional use and
Staff is supportive of the request.
2024 Aerial Image 2025 Zoning Map
Albert St
Subject Property Subject Property
EXISTING EXISTING LAND USE/ SURROUNDING ZONING & LAND USE SIZE OF
ZONING SITE IMPROVEMENTS North: R-1 Single Family Residential PROPERTY
R-1 Single Family Single Family Residence East: R-1 Single Family Residential 0.19 acres
Residential South: R-1 Single Family Residential
West: R-1 Single Family Residential
APPROVE WITH
STAFF RECOMMENDATION APPROVE DENY
CONDITIONS
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DISCUSSION OF PROPOSAL
BACKGROUND / PROPERTY HISTORY
The Subject Property was annexed into the Village in 1917 and is improved with a single-family
residence that was constructed in 1958. The Subject Property is zoned R-1 Single Family Residence
District and consists of approximately 0.19 acres on South Albert Street, south of East Prospect
Avenue. The Petitioner has resided at the Subject Property since 2004.
Pursuant to the Village’s Zoning Ordinance, walkways located within an interior side yard are permitted
as an obstruction, provided they do not exceed three feet (3’-0”) in width. The Petitioner is requesting
conditional use approval to allow a four-foot (4’-0”) wide walkway within the interior side yard, where a
maximum width of three feet (3’-0”) is permitted.
PROPOSAL
The Petitioner, Sam Frasco, proposes to increase the permitted encroachment of the side yard
walkway from the maximum permitted width of three feet (3’-0”) to four feet (4’-0”), which would allow
the walkway to extend to and abut the exterior wall of the attached garage. The Petitioner stated in the
application that by extending the sidewalk towards the garage, it will prevent rain and ice water from
entering the garage. The Petitioner also stated that he would like to install a pop-up drain several feet
from the property to allow proper drainage.
The Subject Property is zoned R-1 Single Family Residential. The increased encroachment for a
walkway in the interior side yard will not cause the Subject Property to exceed the maximum 45% lot
coverage requirement.
PUBLIC COMMENT
As of this writing, staff has not received any public comments.
STANDARDS AND FINDINGS
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the standards and findings of fact outlined in
Exhibit A and 1) accept them without changes, 2) accept them with changes, or 3) reject the findings.
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall use the findings of fact to guide their recommendation to
the Village Board.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff finds that the proposed conditional use meets the standards contained in the Mount Prospect
Zoning Ordinance. Staff requests that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a motion to adopt
Staff’s findings as the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommend approval of the
following motion:
1. “A conditional use to construct a walkway that encroaches four feet (4’-0”) into the interior side
yard at 504 South Albert Street, subject to the following conditions:
a. The conditional use for the increase in encroachment for the permitted obstruction of the
walkway shall only apply to the walkway located in the southern interior side yard as
indicated on the plat of survey and not to any other accessory structure;
b. The improvements shall be in strict conformance with the submitted plat of survey as
illustrated in Exhibit B; and
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c. The existing drainage patterns are not adversely impacted. The sidewalk shall be installed
to meet the existing grades. If a change in the sidewalk elevation is desired, a grading plan
shall be required showing both existing and proposed ground and sidewalk elevations.
d. Any downspout design changes or undergrounding requires approval by the Village
engineer prior to the issuance of a permit.”
The Planning & Zoning Commission’s decision is final for this case.
ATTACHMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE CONTENT PLANS OTHER
(Supplemental Information,
(Zoning Request Application, Responses to (Plat of Survey, Site Plan, etc.) Public Comments Received,
Standards, etc…) etc…)
I concur:
____________________________________
Jason C Shallcross, AICP, CEcD
Director of Community Development
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Exhibit A
Standards and Findings of Fact
CONDITIONAL USE STANDARDS
Section 14.203.F.8 of the Village of Mount Prospect Zoning Ordinance provides that a Conditional Use
shall conform to the following requirements:
1. That the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the conditional use will not be detrimental
to, or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare;
2. That the conditional use will not be injurious to the uses and enjoyment of other property in the
immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair
property values within the neighborhood in which it is to be located;
3. That the establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly
development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district;
4. That adequate public utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or will
be provided;
5. That adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress so designed as
to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets;
6. That the proposed conditional use is not contrary to the objectives of the current comprehensive
plan for the village; and
7. That the conditional use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the
district in which it is located, except as such regulations may, in each instance, be modified
pursuant to the recommendations of the planning and zoning commission.
Petitioner’s Findings: The Petitioner states in their application the planned work will conform to the
requirements stated above.
Staff’s Findings: Staff has reviewed the Petitioner’s request for conditional use approval to allow an
increased encroachment for a walkway in the interior side yard and finds that the applicable standards
have been met. There is no indication that the proposed request would endanger the public health,
safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare or result in physical changes that would adversely impact
surrounding property values, public utilities, drainage, or traffic circulation on public streets. Given that
the conditional use shall, in all other respects, conforms to the applicable regulations of the district in
which it is located, staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use.
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Exhibit B
Plat of Survey / Site Plan
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Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
50 S. Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Phone: (847) 818-5328
Zoning Request Application
Official Use Only (To be completed by Village Staff)
Case Number: PZZ26-000013 (PZ-14-26) Date of Submission: 05/20/2026 Hearing Date: 6/25/2026
Project Name/Address: I would like to widen the walkway within the interior side yard from 3'to 4'. This will also
prevent water from entering my garage.
I. Subject Property
Address(es): 504 S Albert St
Zoning District(s): R1 Property Area (SqFt and/or Acreage):
Parcel Index (PIN(s): 08-12-423-012-0000
II. Zoning Request(s) (Check all that apply)
Conditional Use: For Accessory Structure
Variation(s): To
Zoning Map Amendment: Rezone From To
Zoning Text Amendment: Section(s)
Other:
III. Summary of Proposal (use separate sheet if necessary)
We would like to widen the walkway within the interior (gangway) side yard from 3' to 4'. By doing this it will prevent rain /
ice water from entering the garage. We would also like to install "pop up " drain several feet from the property to also
prevent water to property drain.
IV. Applicant (all correspondence will be sent to the applicant)
Name: Sam Frasco Corporation:
Address: 504 S Albert St
City, State, ZIP Code: mount prospect IL 60056
Phone: Email:
Interest in Property:
V. Property Owner
X Check if Same as Applicant
Name: Sam Frasco Corporation:
Address: 504 S Albert St
City, State, ZIP Code: Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Phone: Email:
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In consideration of the information contained in this petition as well as all supporting documentation, it is
requested that approval be given to this request. The applicant is the owner or authorized representative of the
owner of the property. The petitioner and the owner of the property grant employees of the Village of Mount
Prospect and their agent’s permission to enter on the property during reasonable hours for visual inspection of
the subject property.
I hereby affirm that all information provided herein and in all materials submitted in association with this
application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant: Sam Frasco Date: 5/20/2026
(Print or Type Name) Sam Frasco
If applicant is not property owner:
I hereby designate the applicant to act as my agent for the purpose of seeking the zoning request(s) described in this
application and the associated supporting material.
Property Owner: Date:
(Print or Type Name)
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TOTAL PAYMENT DUE 2025 First Installment Property Tax Bill - Cook County Electronic Bill
$0.00 Property Index Number (PIN) Volume Code Tax Year (Payable In) Township Classification
By 06/01/26
08-12-423-012-0000 049 16016 2025 (2026) Elk Grove 2-04
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Your Taxing Promised by Your Healthcare Taxing Districts
Your Taxing Districts Districts Taxing Districts Shortage Can Pay
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CHGO
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Legal Description For 504 S Albert St
LOT 38 IN SURETY’S BONNIE PARK, A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 IN OEHLERKING’S DIVISION
OF PART OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THIRD PRINCIPAL
MERIDIAN, IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
REGISTERED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
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Plat of Survey / Site Plan
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Item Cover Page
Subject CDBG Program Year 2026 Action Plan
Meeting June 25, 2026 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Fiscal Impact (Y/N) Y
Dollar Amount $396,561
Budget Source CDBG
Category NEW BUSINESS
Type Action Item
Information
The Community Development Department has drafted the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year (PY) 2026 Action Plan, which will
include CDBG funding allocations for a number of social service and non-profit
organizations. The Planning and Zoning Commission has the responsibility to
review requests for CDBG funding from non-Village agencies and to make
recommendations with respect to such requests. To assist the Commission in the
review of the PY 2026 CDBG applications, staff has provided the following
documents:
Attachment 1: Draft PY 2026 CDBG Action Plan
Attachment 2: Proposed PY 2026 CDBG Budget
Attachment 3: Table of PY 2026 CDBG Funding Requests
Attachment 4: PY 2026 CDBG Applications
Discussion
2026 Action Plan
The draft PY2026 Action Plan (Attachment 1) outlines the specific use of CDBG funds for the
time period of October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The proposed CDBG Budget for
PY2026 is shown on Attachment 2 and summarized below. Funding sources consist of the
annual entitlement grant, program income, and carry-over funds.
Priority Needs PY2026
Homeless Services $33,500
Public Services $25,980
Affordable Housing $117,081
Community Facilities $25,000
Public Infrastructure $195,000
TOTAL $396,561
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Staff is requesting the Planning and Zoning Commission review the draft 2026
Action Plan and recommend approval of the PY2026 CDBG proposed budget as
shown in Attachment 2.
Alternatives
1. Approve staff recommendation of the proposed funding amounts as shown in
Attachment 2.
2. Action at the discretion of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Staff Recommendation
Approval of the PY2026 CDBG proposed budget as shown in Attachment 2.
Attachments
1. PY2026 Memo to P&Z_06.18.26
2. Attachment 1_A0 PY2026 AAP Mount Prospect Draft 06.10.26
3. Attachment 2_PY2026 CDBG Budget_06.01.26
4. Attachment 3_PY2026 CDBG Funding Requests_06.01.26
5. Attachment 4_PY2026 Subrecipient Applications
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Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
TO: MOUNT PROSPECT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
JOSEPH DONNELLY, CHAIRPERSON
FROM: JASON C SHALLCROSS, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ANTONIA LALAGOS, DEVELOPMENT PLANNER
DATE: JUNE 18, 2026
HEARING DATE: JUNE 25, 2026
SUBJECT: CDBG PROGRAM YEAR 2026 ACTION PLAN AND FUNDING REQUESTS
INTRODUCTION
The Community Development Department has drafted the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program Year (PY) 2026 Action Plan, which will include CDBG funding allocations for a number of social
service and non-profit organizations. These organizations were extended an invitation to attend the June
25, 2026 public hearing to answer questions from the Commission and general public regarding their
applications for CDBG funds.
The Planning and Zoning Commission has the responsibility to review requests for CDBG funding from non-
Village agencies and to make recommendations with respect to such requests. To assist the Commission
in the review of the PY 2026 CDBG applications, staff has provided the following documents:
• Attachment 1: Draft PY 2026 CDBG Action Plan
• Attachment 2: Proposed PY 2026 CDBG Budget
• Attachment 3: Table of PY 2026 CDBG Funding Requests
• Attachment 4: PY 2026 CDBG Applications
CDBG BACKGROUND
Mount Prospect is classified as an entitlement community and receives an annual allocation of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). HUD requires each entitlement community to develop a Five-Year Consolidated Plan
with effective, coordinated neighborhood and community development strategies. The 2025-2029
Consolidated Planning document will guide CDBG planning from October 1, 2025 through September 30,
2030. The priority needs identified in the plan are Public Services, Homeless Services, Affordable Housing,
Community Facilities, and Public Infrastructure.
The Annual Action Plan (AAP) includes the projects and funding allocations for each program year (PY). It
is a list of programs, projects, or activities that are in line with the approved Five-Year Consolidated Plan.
The 2026 Action Plan covers the period from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting June 25, 2026
CDBG funds may only be used for eligible activities that address at least one of three national objectives:
1) benefit to low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons; 2) aid in the prevention or elimination of slum or
blight; or 3) meet a need having a particular urgency. As a CDBG grantee, the Village must ensure that
Mount Prospect residents, specifically those qualifying as low- or moderate-income, are benefiting from
the grant.
PROGRAM YEAR 2026 ACTION PLAN
The draft PY2026 Action Plan (Attachment 1) outlines the specific use of CDBG funds for the time period
of October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The proposed CDBG Budget for PY2026 is shown on
Attachment 2 and summarized below. Funding sources consist of the annual entitlement grant, program
income, and carry-over funds. Program income is generated from the repayment of loans issued by the
Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program.
Proposed CDBG Budget for PY2026
Priority Needs PY2026
Homeless Services $33,500
Public Services $25,980
Affordable Housing $117,081
Community Facilities $25,000
Public Infrastructure $195,000
TOTAL $396,561
The amount of funding that can be allocated to public service / homeless service activities is limited to
15% of the annual CDBG allocation ($308,045 for PY2026) plus 15% of the previous year’s program income
($88,516 for PY2025). Therefore, the maximum amount available for public service programs is $59,484,
approximately 91% of the total amount requested by public services applicants. The amount of funding
that can be allocated to other non-public service activities varies depending on the type of project.
PY2026 CDBG APPLICATION EVALUATION
The Village received nine subrecipient applications. All funded activities must meet the following HUD
requirements:
1. The activity must be included within the listing of CDBG eligible activities;
2. The activity must meet at least one of the national objectives of the CDBG program;
3. 70% of CDBG expenditures must be for activities that will benefit low- and moderate-income
persons;
4. The costs of the activity must appear to be necessary and reasonable;
5. The applicant agency has demonstrated satisfactory current and/or past performance;
6. The activity must address a priority identified in the Village’s CDBG 2025-2029 Consolidated
Plan.
Staff utilizes additional criteria to evaluate the subrecipient applications in addition to the above HUD
requirements.
7. Does the administrative capacity of the agency allow for efficient use of funds and compliance
with monitoring responsibilities?
8. Does the activity overlap with services provided by other public agencies or government?
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9. ‘But for’ this funding, would the agency be able to provide this activity to Mount Prospect
residents?
10. Does the activity fill a gap in services where community needs are not being met?
The CDBG application comparison and staff recommendations are included as Attachment 3.
PY2026 ACTION PLAN TIMELINE
The draft 2026 Action Plan is available for a 30-day public review period, from June 10 through July 10,
2026. The draft Consolidated Plan is posted on the Village website and is available for review in hard copy
at Village Hall (50 S Emerson St) and at the Community Connections Center (1711 W Algonquin Rd). Any
comments received during this period will be included in the final document.
The draft 2026 Action Plan will be presented at the Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting on June 25, 2026 at 7:00 pm. The final plan is anticipated to go before the Village Board on July
21, 2026 for approval through resolution. Upon Board approval, Staff will coordinate with the Cook
County HOME Consortium to submit the 2026 Action Plan to HUD before the August 15th deadline.
CONCLUSION
Staff is requesting the Planning and Zoning Commission review the PY 2026 CDBG applications submitted
from non-Village agencies and recommend approval of the PY 2026 CDBG proposed budget as shown on
Attachment 2.
I concur:
_______________________________________
Jason C Shallcross, AICP
Director of Community Development
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Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois
Community Development Block Grant
Program
2026 Annual Action Plan
Prepared by:
Community Development Department
50 S Emerson St
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
P: (847) 818-5328
F: (847) 818-5329
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Contents
Executive Summary..................................................................................................................................... 4
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ................................................................................ 4
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b).................................................................................. 8
AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ............................................................................... 9
AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c) ................................................................................. 18
Expected Resources ................................................................................................................................. 20
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2) ..................................................................... 20
Annual Goals and Objectives ................................................................................................................... 22
AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d) ...................................................................................................... 24
AP-38 Project Summary ........................................................................................................................ 25
AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f) ............................................................................ 28
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j).................................................................... 29
AP-85 Other Actions – 91.420, 91.220(k) ............................................................................................ 30
Program Specific Requirements .............................................................................................................. 34
Attachments .............................................................................................................................................. 35
PY2026 CDBG Budget ........................................................................................................................... 35
Citizen Participation – Notice, Minutes, Comments .......................................................................... 36
Grantee SF-424 and Certifications ...................................................................................................... 42
Resolution Approving Annual Action Plan........................................................................................... 51
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
Mount Prospect is classified as an entitlement community and receives an annual allocation of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the US Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). HUD requires each entitlement community to develop a Five-Year
Consolidated Plan with effective, coordinated neighborhood and community development
strategies. The public participation process establishes the priorities for the next five years with
benchmarks to measure accomplishments. The process is an opportunity to involve numerous
agencies and to reduce the duplication of efforts at the local level by assessing existing services.
In 2013, the Village Board approved a resolution authorizing the Village of Mount Prospect’s
participation in Cook County’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program Consortium (“the
Consortium”). By joining the Consortium, the Village’s allocation of HOME funds is combined with
Cook County’s allocation and the Village submits applications to the county rather than the state
for eligible projects in the community. The advantages are twofold: the Village has a greater chance
of being funded because it is competing with a smaller group of communities for HOME funds and
its annual allocation is used locally (in Cook County versus statewide) if funds are not allocated for
a Village project.
As a member of Cook County’s HOME Consortium, the Village of Mount Prospect, along with the
Consortium members, submitted their 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan as a joint and coordinated
document. Although a member of the Consortium, the Village will continue to receive a direct
allocation of CDBG entitlement funds from HUD and strategies developed for the use of CDBG
funding are specific to the Village of Mount Prospect.
The Village’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan identified priorities through the needs assessment and
public participation process. Numerous agencies were involved to assess existing services and
reduce the duplication of effort at the local level. The priority needs identified were:
• Public Services
• Homeless Services
• Affordable Housing
• Community Facilities
• Public Infrastructure
Each year the Village drafts an Annual Action Plan (AAP) which proposes activities and programs to
address the priority needs and goals for the upcoming program year. The Program Year (PY) 2026
AAP outlines the specific use of CDBG funds for the period October 1, 2026 through September 30,
2027. CDBG funds may only be used for eligible activities that address at least one of three
national objectives: 1) benefit to low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons; 2) aid in the prevention
or elimination of slum or blight; or 3) meet a need having a particular urgency. As a CDBG grantee,
the Village must ensure that Mount Prospect residents, specifically those qualifying as low- or
moderate-income, are benefiting from the grant.
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Funding sources for PY2026 consist of the annual entitlement grant and estimated carry-over
funds. The total anticipated amount available for projects in PY2026 is $283,285, comprised of the
Village’s PY2026 allocation of $268,066, and estimated program income of $15,219 from PY2025.
Program income is generated from the repayment of loans issued by the Single Family
Rehabilitation (SFR) Loan program. The loans are repaid when a borrower that participated in the
SFR program chooses to sell their home, and the Village has no method of predicting when or if any
sales will occur in a given year.
The Village will address these same goals through our participation in regional efforts, including the
Cook County Consortium for HOME funds. The Village of Mount Prospect also works to align the
AAP and Consolidated Plan with other long-range plans for the Village, including the
Comprehensive Plan, the South Mount Prospect Area Plan, and the Village Strategic Plan.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
The Village of Mount Prospect identified the following priority needs through the Consolidated Plan
needs assessment and public participation:
• Public Services
• Homeless Services
• Affordable Housing
• Community Facilities
• Public Infrastructure
Mount Prospect’s entitlement grant is limited; thus, not all programs and needs will be financed
with CDBG funding. In the Consolidated Plan, the Village of Mount Prospect describes programs
that do not receive funding to ensure that the priorities of the community are met through a variety
of resources. The purpose of the Consolidated Plan is to ensure the efficient delivery and non-
duplication of services.
The community needs are listed by HUD codes and categories. Priorities are assigned as follows:
• High - Currently funded (with CDBG funds)
• Low - Reliant upon outside support and resources
3. Evaluation of past performance
The Village of Mount Prospect has been a recipient of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds since 1981. Funds are used for activities that benefit our low- and moderate-income
residents. CDBG public service programs address high priority needs such as homelessness
prevention and programs for specific populations such as children and the elderly. Housing is
made more affordable through our Single Family Rehabilitation Program which provides zero-
interest financing for critical home repairs. The Village has funded rehabilitation of public facilities
that serve low- and moderate-income residents and public infrastructure improvements have been
completed within our low- and moderate-income census blocks.
Each activity funded through the Village’s CDBG program is tied to at least one goal in the
Consolidated Plan and is assigned an objective, outcome, and indicators. The three objectives are:
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creating a suitable living environment; providing decent housing; and creating economic
opportunities. The three outcome categories are: availability/ accessibility, affordability, and
sustainability. Accomplishments for all programs are reported in the Integrated Disbursement and
Information System (IDIS).
At the end of each program year, the Village submits a Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) to HUD. The CAPER is posted on the Village website and showcases the
accomplishments of the program year as well as the progress towards meeting the goals identified
in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The most recent CAPER available provides outcomes for PY
2024 (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025).
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan was developed with input from the public. An online survey was
posted to the Village website and publicized to local and regional service providers, community
stakeholders, Village staff, and residents for their feedback. The Consolidated Plan was presented
at a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and at a Village Board meeting in summer 2025. The
meetings were televised on the Village’s cable station and live-streamed via the Village website.
The recordings of the meetings were posted to the Village website for later viewing. The document
was available for a 30-day public review period to allow citizens the opportunity to comment. More
detailed information may be found in the Process section of the Consolidated Plan.
Funding applications for PY2026 activities were made available in April 2026. A 30-day public
review period for the PY2026 Action Plan will take place from June 10 through July 10, 2026. The
draft plan is available on the Village website and hard copies are available at Village Hall. The
Village will hold a Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting on June 25, 2026 to discuss the
proposed CDBG budget for PY2026. The Action Plan will go to the Village Board for a second public
hearing on July 21, 2026. The meetings will be televised on the Village’s cable station and the
recordings will be posted to the Village website for later viewing.
5. Summary of public comments
The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan attachments contain the online community survey results, and
minutes of the Planning and Zoning meeting and the Village Board meeting held in the summer of
2025.
The PY2026 Annual Action Plan attachments will contain the minutes of the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting to be held June 25, 2026 and the Village Board meeting to be held July 21,
2026.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
N/A
7. Summary
The Village has granted CDBG funds during PY2026 for the following priority needs:
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• Public Services
• Homeless Services
• Affordable Housing
• Community Facilities
• Public Infrastructure
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those
responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator Mount Prospect Community Development Department
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The lead agency and CDBG Administrator is the Village of Mount Prospect.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
50 South Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
847-818-5328
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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The Village recognizes that communication and cooperation among housing providers, community
organizations, social service organizations, and governmental units is highly desirable and
essential to a coordinated system of service delivery.
Refer to PR-10 in the Village’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for a summary of consultation efforts
for developing our five-year strategic plan.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(l)).
The Village of Mount Prospect maintains ongoing coordination between public and assisted
housing providers. There is no public housing within the Village of Mount Prospect; however, the
Village works with the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) to encourage participation in the
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program.
Six privately owned, federally subsidized housing developments are located in Mount Prospect:
Mount Prospect Horizon Senior Living Community, Centennial Apartments, Huntington Towers,
Myers Place, The Kenzie Senior Residences at Randhurst, and Prospect Senior Lofts (newly opened
in 2025). These facilities serve seniors and adults with disabilities. The Village continues to work
with private developers and surrounding communities to share ideas and solutions to address the
affordable housing issues in the northwest suburbs.
Within the Community Development Department, the Economic Development and Planning &
Zoning Division works with local public service providers to address the priorities established in the
Consolidated Plan and has regular contact with providers that receive CDBG funding. The Building
& Inspection Services Division is responsible for improving the quality of life for Mount Prospect
residents through multi-family housing inspections, environmental health programs, and code
enforcement.
The Human Services Department provides health services such as health screening, outreach,
health education, the Life Line Program, the Home Companion Program, and the Medical
Equipment Lending Closet. Social service activities are coordinated through the Village’s Human
Services Department in conjunction with the Community Development Department and the Police
Department. The Human Services Department works with several agencies, both locally and
statewide, to assist clients in need. The department does not have the capacity to provide direct
service to individuals with severe mental illness; these clients are referred to Alexian Brothers and
the Kenneth Young Center for specific mental health services.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County (“the Alliance”) is the Continuum of
Care Coordinator for Suburban Cook County. For the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, the Village
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referred to the Alliance’s most recent strategic plan (2019-2022 Strategic Plan to End
Homelessness in Suburban Cook County) as well as homelessness data that pertain to Mount
Prospect. The Alliance Homelessness Response System is divided into three buckets: 1) Eviction
prevention and homelessness diversion; 2) Emergency shelter and crisis housing; and 3) Safe and
stable housing placement. The Village of Mount Prospect continues to work with the Alliance to
address all components of the CoC Program, including access to affordable housing, prevention of
homelessness, community outreach, and transitional housing.
The Village of Mount Prospect supports existing programs and services designed to prevent first-
time or recurring homelessness, such as rent and mortgage assistance, utility assistance,
mediation programs for landlord-tenant disputes, and communicating landlord-tenant rights and
responsibilities. Community outreach is meant to inform the public about services to help avoid
homelessness or shorten the length of time a person is homeless. The Village of Mount Prospect
publicizes information relating to homelessness and homelessness prevention through the Human
Services Department located in Village Hall, the Community Connections Center located at 1711
West Algonquin Road, and through a strong referral network of social service agencies.
The Village places a high priority on providing basic shelter to households experiencing
homelessness or those at risk of becoming homeless, including those receiving assistance from
public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education,
or youth needs. To address this need, the Village has funded local agencies providing emergency
housing and housing counseling services, including Northwest Compass, Journeys – The Road
Home, and Women in Need Growing Stronger (WINGS). The Northwest Compass Program is open
to anyone experiencing a housing crisis, including extremely low-income individuals and families,
and those who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded
institutions and systems of care.
Transitional housing is meant to bridge the gap between emergency shelter and permanent
housing. Transitional housing programs offer assistance to individuals or families to help stabilize
their housing costs and identify housing affordable for their budget. The Village is committed to
providing transitional housing programs for any residents that are at risk of becoming homeless,
including battered or abused persons, and supports local agencies that offer these programs,
including Northwest Compass, Journeys – The Road Home, and WINGS.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS.
The Village of Mount Prospect does not directly receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.
Cook County receives ESG funding and serves Suburban Cook County where Mount Prospect is
located. The Alliance is the CoC Coordinator responsible for administrating the Homeless
Management Information System (HMIS) in our area and works directly with Cook County regarding
the allocation of ESG funds.
2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and
consultations
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1 Agency/Group/Organization Village of Mount Prospect
Agency/Group/Organization Other government – Local
Type
What section of the Plan was Housing Need Assessment
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the The Community Development Department consulted with
Agency/Group/Organization other Village Departments including Human Services,
was consulted. What are the Finance, and Public Works. Public Works was consulted
anticipated outcomes of the regarding hazard mitigation. The anticipated outcome is a
consultation or areas for Consolidated Plan and goals supported by all departments
improved coordination? and in alignment with other Village planning and investment
efforts.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Journeys l The Road Home
Agency/Group/Organization Housing
Type Services-Housing
Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was Housing Need Assessment
addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Journeys l The Road Home provides a wide variety of
Agency/Group/Organization homeless and homeless prevention programs. The agency
was consulted. What are the operates an emergency shelter program (PADS), the HOPE
anticipated outcomes of the Center (homeless day center), and transitional housing
consultation or areas for units. The agency submitted an application for funding,
improved coordination? which describes their organization and services, and was
invited to a public hearing to discuss what impact their
services provide in our community. The anticipated
outcome is better understanding of how this organization
can address the identified needs in our community.
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3 Agency/Group/Organization Northwest Compass, Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Services-Housing
Type Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Northwest Compass provides housing assistance to low
Agency/Group/Organization and moderate income persons. The agency submitted an
was consulted. What are the application for funding, which describes their organization
anticipated outcomes of the and services, and was invited to a public hearing to discuss
consultation or areas for what impact their services provide in our community. The
improved coordination? anticipated outcome is better understanding of how this
organization can address the identified needs in our
community.
4 Agency/Group/Organization WINGS
Agency/Group/Organization Services-Housing
Type Services-Children
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-Homeless
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Services-Victims
What section of the Plan was Homeless Needs - Families with children
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the WINGS provides a wide variety of supportive services and
Agency/Group/Organization emergency housing to victims of domestic violence. The
was consulted. What are the agency submitted an application for funding, which
anticipated outcomes of the describes their organization and services, and was invited
consultation or areas for to a public hearing to discuss what impact their services
improved coordination? provide in our community. The anticipated outcome is
better understanding of how this organization can address
the identified needs in our community.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Children's Advocacy Center
Agency/Group/Organization Services-Children
Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-Victims
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What section of the Plan was Non-Homeless Special Needs
addressed by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the The Children’s Advocacy Center provides direct client
Agency/Group/Organization services for child victims of sexual assault, severe physical
was consulted. What are the
abuse, witnesses to domestic violence, and their families.
anticipated outcomes of the
The agency submitted an application for funding, which
consultation or areas for describes their organization and services, and was invited
improved coordination? to a public hearing to discuss what impact their services
provide in our community. The anticipated outcome is
better understanding of how this organization can address
the identified needs in our community.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Connections to Care
Agency/Group/Organization Services-Elderly Persons
Type
What section of the Plan was Non-Homeless Special Needs
addressed by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Connections to Care volunteers provide one-on-one
Agency/Group/Organization transportation for frail elderly residents to and from medical
was consulted. What are the and dental appointments. The agency submitted an
anticipated outcomes of the application for funding, which describes their organization
consultation or areas for and services, and was invited to a public hearing to discuss
improved coordination? what impact their services provide in our community. The
anticipated outcome is better understanding of how this
organization can address the identified needs in our
community.
7 Agency/Group/Organization Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (NW CASA)
Agency/Group/Organization Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Type Services-Victims
What section of the Plan was Non-Homeless Special Needs
addressed by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Northwest CASA is a non-profit organization that provides
Agency/Group/Organization counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy services for
was consulted. What are the persons who are victims of sexual assault. The agency
anticipated outcomes of the submitted an application for funding, which describes their
consultation or areas for organization and services, and was invited to a public
improved coordination? hearing to discuss what impact their services provide in our
community. The anticipated outcome is better
understanding of how this organization can address the
identified needs in our community.
8 Agency/Group/Organization Suburban Primary Health Care Council (SPHCC) -
Access to Care
Agency/Group/Organization Services-Health
Type
What section of the Plan was Non-Homeless Special Needs
addressed by Consultation?
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Briefly describe how the SPHCC provides subsidized health care for qualifying
Agency/Group/Organization persons who are uninsured or are under insured. The
was consulted. What are the agency submitted an application for funding, which
anticipated outcomes of the describes their organization and services, and was invited
consultation or areas for to a public hearing to discuss what impact their services
improved coordination? provide in our community. The anticipated outcome is
better understanding of how this organization can address
the identified needs in our community.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Search Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Housing
Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was Housing Need Assessment
addressed by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Search operates community-based living arrangements and
Agency/Group/Organization provides support services to individuals with intellectual
was consulted. What are the and development disabilities. The agency submitted an
anticipated outcomes of the application for funding, which describes their organization
consultation or areas for and services, and was invited to a public hearing to discuss
improved coordination? what impact their services provide in our community. The
anticipated outcome is better understanding of how this
organization can address the identified needs in our
community.
Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
N/A
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with
Organization the goals of each plan?
2025 Mount Village of Mount The Transit Study identified gaps and barriers to
Prospect Transit Prospect accessing transit, with a focus on the needs of older
Study adults and transit-reliant households. Lack of
transportation is often cited by low and moderate
income populations as a barrier to accessing critical
services, and transportation was cited as a high priority
in the CDBG survey. The recommendations from the
Transit Study report may be addressed with CDBG funds
in the future.
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Name of Plan Lead How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with
Organization the goals of each plan?
2025 Mount Village of Mount To ensure the Village Community Connections Center
Prospect Prospect (CCC) continues to meet the evolving needs of
Community residents, the Village retained a consultant to conduct a
Needs needs assessment as part of a process to evaluate the
Assessment potential for expansion. The assessment identified
consistent barriers to accessing services and amenities,
such as transportation, cost, childcare, and digital
literacy. The key findings and recommendations from
the CCC Needs Assessment are integrated into the
Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment.
2023 Aging in Village of Mount The mission of the Aging in Community Initiative is to
Community Prospect strengthen community infrastructure and systems that
Action Plan enhance the lives of older adults. The Village convened a
Task Force composed of community partners and
residents with expertise and interest in age-friendly
policy and programming to develop a three-year Action
Plan. The Action Plan lays out concrete goals and
objectives that will enhance age-friendly features of the
community and advance Mount Prospect as an
accessible, inclusive community where older adults
thrive and have the tools to navigate the aging process.
The Action Plan goals align with the CDBG Strategic Plan
goals to address the needs of elderly persons.
Village of Mount Village of Mount Each year since 2015, Village staff and Village Board
Prospect 2025- Prospect have worked together to complete a Strategic Plan.
2026 Strategic Short and long-term goals are identified and help ensure
Plan the board, staff, and public are each working toward
consistent and measurable goals. The Strategic Plan
communicates the priorities of Village leadership and a
long-term vision for the community.
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Name of Plan Lead How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with
Organization the goals of each plan?
Village of Mount Village of Mount The Comprehensive Plan guides planning and
Prospect Prospect development policy for the Village. It is general in nature
Comprehensive and serves as an "umbrella plan" to the sub-area and
Plan strategic plans which have greater detail on specific
areas of the Village. The goals and objectives of the sub-
area and strategic plans are drafted in compliance with
the Comprehensive Plan but remain standalone
documents. A new Comprehensive Plan is under
development and expected to be adopted in Fall 2026.
Existing sub-area plans include: South Mount Prospect
Sub-Area Plan (2020); Downtown Implementation Plan
(2013); Bicycle Plan (2012); Northwest Highway Corridor
Plan (2011); and Public Transportation System Plan
(2009). The Capital Improvement Plan and the Five-Year
Consolidated Plan allocate resources necessary to
implement the strategies of the Village's Comprehensive
Plan.
Community Village of Mount The CIP is prepared annually by the Finance Department
Investment Prospect and Village Manager's Office with the help of each
Program (CIP) Village department. The CIP outlines the next five years
of capital expenditures and projects and gives a clear,
comprehensive view of the Village's long-term capital
needs. The goals in the CDBG Strategic Plan are aligned
with the goals in the CIP. By contributing CDBG funds to
eligible public improvement projects, the Village is able
to leverage the Public Works budget and redirect funds
to other necessary projects.
2019-2022 Alliance to End The data in this strategic planning document regarding
Strategic Plan to Homelessness in homeless needs, shelter facilities, and services
End Suburban Cook informed the goals of the CDBG Strategic Plan.
Homelessness in County (The
Suburban Cook Alliance)
County
ON TO 2050 Chicago The goals of the CDBG Strategic Plan are consistent with
Metropolitan the ON TO 2050 Comprehensive Plan for the Chicago
Agency for Metropolitan Area, including reinvestment for vibrant
Planning (CMAP) communities; collaboration at all levels of government;
and a transportation system that works better for
everyone. “The Century Plan” is currently under
development and will prioritize what the region will need
to thrive by midcentury.
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Name of Plan Lead How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with
Organization the goals of each plan?
Uplift Cook: Cook County The Uplift Cook strategic planning initiative includes the
2025-2029 Department of Cook County Consolidated Plan and 2025-2029
Comprehensive Planning and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Economic Development (CEDS). The CEDS plan identifies county-wide and sub-
Development regional goals and priorities for future housing,
Strategy (CEDS) community, and economic development needs
throughout Cook County. The goals identified in the CED
are aligned with the Village's identified housing needs
and the goals in our CDBG Strategic Plan.
Draft Regional Cook County The Village is participating in a regional Assessment of
Assessment of Bureau of Fair Housing (AFH) led by the Cook County Bureau of
Fair Housing Economic Economic Development, with participation from CDBG
(AFH) Development entitlement communities, public housing authorities,
and not-for-profit organizations. The AFH consists of a
housing assessment and recommendations to further
fair housing in Cook County.
Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative
The Village referred to the priorities and goals established in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan as
well as the plans described in Table 3 when determining the activities to fund in the PY2026 AAP.
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AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen
participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
Refer to PR-15 in the Village’s 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan for the Village's Citizen
Participation Plan.
PY2026 applications for funding were emailed to all current subrecipient organizations. The
application was posted on the Village website and a legal notice announcing the application was
published in the Daily Herald newspaper on April 10, 2026.
Legal Notice of the public review period for the draft PY2026 Action Plan and the Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting was published in the Daily Herald Newspaper on June 10, 2026. The
30-day public review period took place from June 10 through July 10, 2026. The draft Action Plan
will be available on the Village website and hard copies will be available at Village Hall and the
Community Connections Center. The draft plan provides information (including the amount of
assistance anticipated, the various activities that will be undertaken, and the amount that will
benefit persons of low- and moderate-income) to citizens, public agencies and other interested
parties.
Proposed allocations will be discussed at the Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing to
be held on June 25, 2026, which will be televised on the Village’s cable station. The minutes of the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will be included in the PY2026 AAP attachments. The
Action Plan will go to the Village Board for a second public hearing on July 21, 2026. A copy of the
Resolution will be included with the SF-424 and Certification Attachments submitted to HUD.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary Summary of URL
Order Outreach Outreach response/attendance comments comments
received not accepted
and reasons
On April 8, 2026, the CDBG application was posted to the
Non-
Village website. Notice via email was also given to past
targeted/ 9 CDBG grant applications
1 2026 CDBG RFP recipients of CDBG funding and interested parties. A N/A N/A
broad received.
newspaper notice announcing the RFP was published in
community
the Daily Herald on April 10, 2026.
On June 10, 2026, a newspaper notice was published
Non- concerning the 30-day public review period for the
Public
targeted/ PY2026 Action Plan. The plan will be posted on the
2 Comment TBD N/A N/A
broad Village’s website and available for review at Village Hall
Period
community and the Community Connections Center from June 10 to
July 10, 2026.
On June 10, 2026, a newspaper notice was published
Non-
concerning the Planning and Zoning Commission
targeted/
3 Public Hearing meeting on June 25, 2026. The meeting will be televised TBD N/A N/A
broad
on the Village's cable station. Notice was also emailed to
community
PY2026 applicants for CDBG funds.
Non-
The PY2026 Action Plan will be brought before the Village
targeted/
4 Public Hearing Board on July 21, 2026. The meeting will be televised on TBD N/A N/A
broad
the Village's cable station.
community
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The Village's CDBG allocation is a major source of funding for addressing housing needs and other identified needs of our low-moderate
income residents. The Village’s expected entitlement allocation is $308,045.00 for the Program Year (PY) 2026 Annual Action Plan. This is
the second year in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2029).
Anticipated Resources
Expected Amount Available Year 2 Expected Amount
Source Uses of Available
Program Annual Program Prior Year Narrative Description
of Funds Funds Total: Remainder of
Allocation: Income: Resources: ConPlan $
$
$ $ $
CDBG public - CDBG – $308,045.00 $88,516.54 $0 $396,561.54 $750,000 The expected amount available for
federal Eligible Year 1 is $396,561.54, assuming the
activities following:
Actual 2026 Allocation: $308,045.00
Estimated Program Income:
$88,516.54
Estimated Carryover: $0
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
CDBG funds are leveraged by many sources. Subrecipient agencies leverage the funding in their
budgets to assist more residents. The Building & Inspection Services Division and Human Services
Department offer many resources for improving the quality of life for low- and moderate-income
residents through housing inspections, tenant rights information, food pantries, health clinics, and
emergency financial assistance. These services are available for Mount Prospect residents.
The Village of Mount Prospect is able to provide more public infrastructure improvements Village-
wide when CDBG funding can be used for projects within low- and moderate-income
neighborhoods.
By joining the Cook County’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program Consortium, the Village (and
investors/ not-for-profit groups pursuing projects in the Village) will be able to apply to the county
rather than the state for HOME funds.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The Village will not utilize any publicly owned land for Program Year 2026.
Discussion
N/A
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) - Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Outcome/ Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Objective Addressed
1 Improve access 2026 2027 Non- Availability- Public Services $25,980 Public service activities (other
to public services Homeless Accessibility/ than low/ moderate income
Special Suitable Living housing benefit): 149 persons
Needs Environments assisted
Description: Public services funded in PY26 will be provided by the Children's Advocacy Center, Connections to Care, Northwest CASA, and
Suburban Primary Health Care Council.
2 Support 2026 2027 Homeless Availability- Homeless $33,500 Homelessness prevention: 115
homeless Accessibility/ Prevention persons assisted
services network Suitable Living
Environments
Description: Homeless services include emergency and transitional housing, outreach, and homelessness prevention. Services will be provided
by Northwest Compass’ housing counseling and assistance program, Journeys - The Road Home which administers the PADS Shelter Program
and HOPE Center, and emergency housing and wrap-around services provided by WINGS.
3 Improve Existing 2026 2027 Affordable Affordability/ Affordable $117,082* Homeowner housing
Housing Stock Housing Decent Housing rehabilitated: 5 housing units
Housing
Description: North West Housing Partnership will administer the Mount Prospect Single-Family Rehabilitation (SFR) Program. An estimated 5
homes will be rehabbed in PY26 through the SFR Program. Additional program income received in PY26 may be directed to this activity as it is
received.
4 Rehabilitate or 2026 2027 Public Availability- Public $25,000 Public facility or infrastructure
provide new Facilities Accessibility/ Facilities activities for low/ moderate
community Suitable Living income housing benefit: 1
facilities Environments household / 6 individuals
assisted
Description: HUD defines group homes that provide housing and supportive services for adults with disabilities as public facilities. Search Inc has
one group home that will be renovated in PY26.
5 Improve Public 2026 2027 Non-Housing Sustainability/ Public $195,000 Public facility or infrastructure
Infrastructure Community Suitable Living Infrastructure activities (other than low/
Development Environments moderate income housing
benefit): 2,500 persons assisted
Description: Public infrastructure projects for PY26 will include sidewalk improvements within qualifying low/ moderate income census tracts.
Table 6 – Goals Summary
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Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to
whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b).
The Village participates in the Cook County HOME Consortium and does not receive a direct
allocation of HOME funds. Estimates for the number of ELI, LI or MI families provided affordable
housing will be determined by Cook County.
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AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
The Annual Action Plan proposes eligible activities to be undertaken in the upcoming Program Year
(October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027) that address goals and priorities established in the Five-
Year Consolidated Plan. The Village's responsibility for the Community Development Block
Grant funds is to ensure Mount Prospect residents, specifically those qualifying as low/moderate
income, are benefiting from the grant.
# Project Name
1 Public Services
2 Homeless Services
3 Single-Family Rehabilitation (SFR) Program
4 Search Inc – Pin Oak CILA Rehab
5 Low/Mod Area Sidewalk Replacement
Table 7 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The priorities and goals established in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan were the basis for
determining activities to fund for PY2025. An obstacle to addressing underserved needs is limited
funding and the 15% cap for public service activities.
Staff used HUD guidelines to evaluate applications for CDBG funding, which are as follows:
• Eligible activity according to CDBG categories;
• Fulfills at least one CDBG national objective;
• Primarily benefits low- and moderate-income persons or households;
• Costs of the activity appear to be necessary and reasonable;
• Satisfactory current / past performance of the agency; and
• Addresses a priority need identified in the Village’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.
Because of limited funding available to public service agencies, funding requests were further
evaluated by staff members of the Community Development Department, Human Services
Department, and the Finance Department using the following criteria:
• The administrative capacity of the agency allows for efficient use of funds and compliance
with monitoring responsibilities;
• Degree to which program overlaps with services provided by other public agencies or
government;
• But for this funding, would the agency be able to provide this program to Mount Prospect
residents; and
• Degree to which program fills a gap in services where community needs are not being met.
Although all of the public service agencies provide invaluable services to our residents, special
consideration was given to those organizations that a) address multiple priorities, b) provide
comprehensive services to aid our residents, and c) use CDBG funding towards direct client costs
as opposed to the payroll of employees providing client services.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
The Annual Action Plan (AAP) proposes eligible activities to be undertaken in the upcoming
program year (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027) that address goals and priorities
established in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The Village’s responsibility for the CDBG funds is to
ensure Mount Prospect residents, specifically those qualifying as low- and moderate-income, are
benefiting from the grant.
1 Project Name Public Services
Target Area Village of Mount Prospect
Goals Supported Improve access to public services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $25,980
Description • Specialized services to child victims and their non-offending
caregivers for allegations of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and
witnesses to violence.
• One-on-one transportation for frail elderly residents to and from
medical and dental appointments.
• Specialized counseling, crisis intervention and advocacy
services for Mount Prospect residents who are victims of sexual
abuse and sexual assault.
• Access to primary medical care to low-income uninsured and
underinsured residents, including physician office visits, lab
and radiology testing, prescription medications, and behavioral
health services.
Target Date 9/30/2027
Estimate the An estimated 149 low/ moderate income Mount Prospect residents
number/ type of will benefit from this project.
families that will
benefit
Location Village-wide
Description
Planned Activities 1. Children's Advocacy Center: Child Victim and Witness Services
2. Connections to Care: Transportation to Health Services
3. Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault: Sexual Violence
Intervention Services
4. Suburban Primary Health Care Council: Access to Care
2 Project Name Homeless Services
Target Area Village of Mount Prospect
Goals Supported Support homeless services network
Needs Addressed Homeless prevention
Funding CDBG: $33,500
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Description • Case management and other social services which may include
housing counseling, health care, transportation assistance,
vocational counseling, benefits counseling, mental health
counseling, and a variety of immediate services (food, clothing,
shower, laundry) for the homeless and near-homeless
population of Mount Prospect.
• Services for residents of Mount Prospect experiencing housing
instability, including homelessness diversion, rental assistance
payments, landlord mitigation, housing counseling, and/or
assistance with utility payments.
• Emergency shelter, counseling, safety planning, food, clothing,
and case management to prevent homelessness among adults
and children that are victims of domestic violence.
Target Date 9/30/2027
Estimate the An estimated 115 low/ moderate income Mount Prospect residents
number/ type of will benefit from this program.
families that will
benefit
Location Village-wide
Description
Planned Activities 1. Journeys l The Road Home: Homeless Services
2. Northwest Compass Inc: Homelessness Diversion and
Prevention
3. WINGS: Safe House and Counseling
3 Project Name Single-Family Rehabilitation (SFR) Program
Target Area Village of Mount Prospect
Goals Supported Improve existing housing stock
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $117,082
Description Due to the age of housing stock, many homes are in need of repairs
or energy efficient upgrades. The cost of housing rehabilitation is
often a burden for low/ moderate income homeowners. The Single-
Family Rehabilitation Loan provides a 0% interest loan up to
$25,000 for repairs/ improvements to eligible households. The
Mount Prospect SFR Program will be administered by North West
Housing Partnership. Additional program income received in PY26
may be directed to this activity as it is received.
Target Date 9/30/2027
Estimate the An estimated 5 low/ moderate income households will benefit from
number/ type of this program.
families that will
benefit
Location Village-wide
Description
Planned Activities
4 Project Name Search Inc – Energy Efficiency at Kenilworth CILA
Target Area Village of Mount Prospect
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Goals Supported Rehabilitate or provide new community facilities
Needs Addressed Public Facilities
Funding CDBG: $25,000
Description Search Inc operates group homes for adults with developmental
and intellectual disabilities. Search maintains eight group homes in
Mount Prospect. The residence on Kenilworth is home to six women
with disabilities. Funds will be used to upgrade the HVAC system
and add a whole-house generator to ensure that the medically
fragile residents can age safely in their home.
Target Date 9/30/2027
Estimate the 1 household consisting of 6 women with disabilities.
number/ type of
families that will
benefit
Location 114 N Kenilworth Ave, Mount Prospect
Description
Planned Activities
5 Project Name Low/Mod Area Sidewalk Replacement
Target Area Low-moderate income census block groups
Goals Supported Improve public infrastructure
Needs Addressed Public Infrastructure
Funding CDBG: $195,000
Description This project involves the removal of hazardous and deteriorated
public sidewalk and replacement with new concrete sidewalk.
Target Date 9/30/2027
Estimate the An estimated 2,500 low/ moderate income Mount Prospect
number/ type of residents will benefit from this Project.
families that will
benefit
Location Low/ moderate income census tracts within the Village.
Description
Planned Activities
Table 8
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
CDBG program funds are spent within the corporate limits of Mount Prospect. Funding for public
improvement projects are used in qualifying census blocks. The housing rehabilitation programs
are Village-wide for qualifying households and similarly, subrecipient organizations provide
services to all Mount Prospect residents meeting CDBG income criteria.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
No geographic areas targeted
Table 9 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
The Village of Mount Prospect will not invest funds on a geographic basis other than directing some
public facility and/or infrastructure funds to qualified low and moderate income census block
groups.
Discussion
If known at the time the Annual Action Plan is submitted to HUD, specific locations for projects are
indicated in the AAP. Some project locations will be identified during the program year such as
locations of homes under the Single Family Rehabilitation Program and public sidewalk
improvements.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j)
Introduction
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) determined that 24.4% of the Village’s housing
stock is affordable. Housing affordability is a growing challenge in many places in the United
States. Local Housing Solutions (a national housing policy organization) identifies four main
reasons for this:
1) Wages have not kept pace with housing costs;
2) Developing and operating new housing is costly;
3) Regulation can restrict the supply of new housing; and
4) Federal funding for housing assistance has been declining for decades. 1
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as
barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
The Village has reduced or eliminated permitting fees for senior developments, accessibility
projects, and single-family rehabilitation projects if the improvement is serving low- and moderate-
income individuals or households.
As a CDBG grantee, the Village is required to comply with the Fair Housing Act to affirmatively
further fair housing. The Village is currently participating in development of a regional Assessment
of Fair Housing. Regional participants include Cook County, CDBG entitlement communities within
Cook County, and local public housing authorities. The regional assessment of fair housing will
outline additional actions that the Village can take to reduce barriers to affordable housing.
Discussion
Mount Prospect will continue to advance housing affordability through strategic planning and
collaborative efforts at the local and regional level. In addition to the regional Assessment of Fair
Housing, it will be necessary to revisit the recommendations of the last decade’s housing studies
(Homes for a Changing Region, NWSHC Senior Housing Assessment) to evaluate the progress that
has been made and recalibrate our efforts in the face of current challenges. The Village has been
participating in the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Housing and Community Development
Committee to identify housing challenges at the local and regional level, as well as to identify local
housing data needs.
1
https://www.localhousingsolutions.org/learn/why-is-housing-unaffordable/
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.420, 91.220(k)
Introduction
The Village continually assesses the needs of the community, and in collaboration with local
municipalities and the Cook County Consortium, works to close service gaps, maintain affordable
housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families, develop
institutional capacity, and enhance public-private partnerships.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
HUD allows entitlement communities to use a maximum of 15% of CDBG entitlement funds plus
15% of the previous year’s program income for public service programs. The Village has historically
used the maximum amount allowed and continues to see an increase in the requested funding
amounts. The subrecipients provide invaluable services and activities for the low- and moderate-
income residents of Mount Prospect. Therefore, the Village will continue to monitor subrecipients
to ensure that CDBG funds are used efficiently and effectively to meet the underserved needs of
the Mount Prospect community by identifying funding overlaps, gaps, and administrative capacity
of the subrecipient agencies.
An obstacle to meeting underserved needs is the limited amount of developable land, rental units,
and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents. The Village’s CDBG Single-Family
Rehabilitation Program alleviates some of the obstacles to affordable housing by providing
financial assistance to eligible low- and moderate-income residents of Mount Prospect to repair
their homes. Also, the Village continues to work with developers interested in building senior
housing and housing for residents with special needs, such as the Horizon Senior Living
Community and Myers Place.
Another obstacle to the delivery of services is the identification of populations and individuals who
might be eligible for assistance. The Community Connections Center will continue to provide
information to residents and businesses to ensure the population is aware of all services available
by the Village, other units of government, and social service organizations.
Since 1985, the Lifeline program has provided a discount on phone service for qualifying low-
income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone
service brings, including being able to connect to jobs, family and emergency services. Lifeline is
part of the Universal Service Fund. The Lifeline program is available to eligible low-income
consumers in every state, territory, commonwealth, and on Tribal lands. The Lifeline program is
administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC).
Broadband access for low- and moderate-income households was federally subsidized by the
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program until the program
ended on June 1, 2024 due to lack of additional funding by Congress.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) determined that 24.4% of the Village’s housing
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stock is affordable.2 Mount Prospect is investigating options to maintain affordability. In PY2026,
the Village expects to assist at least 5 households to increase housing affordability through
rehabilitation and repair programs. The organizations funded through public service dollars will
increase the amount of affordable units by providing rental assistance and other housing activities.
The Village has supported affordable housing projects with CDBG funds. Myers Place is a mixed-
use permanent supportive housing development comprised of commercial spaces and affordable
housing rental apartments. Residents are supported by social service staff, both onsite and
through community linkages. The Village provided CDBG funding for property acquisition for the
Alden Foundation’s Horizon Senior Living Community, which provides 91 housing units and
supportive services to our elderly, low- and moderate-income residents.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
As of April 22, 2008, the Village of Mount Prospect follows the EPA issued rule, requiring the use of
lead-safe practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning. Under the rule,
beginning in April 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that
disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be
certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.
Much of the housing stock in Mount Prospect was constructed before 1978. The 60056 zip code is
listed as a high-risk zip code by IDPH as of July 1, 2025. The Village of Mount Prospect and North
West Housing Partnership implement HUD’s lead-based paint regulations in its housing
rehabilitation through the CDBG program.
Refer to SP-65 in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for more information.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The federal government has devised several programs such as SNAP, public housing, and Medicaid
to address the immediate needs of those persons in poverty. The Village plays an important role in
publicizing, connecting, and coordinating the available resources that can address the problems of
income-challenged residents.
Direct services are available to residents through the Human Services Department which consist of
assessments, short term counseling, case management, entitlement benefit application
assistance, emergency financial assistance, court advocacy, crisis intervention, and nursing and
homebound care for seniors and the disabled. Programs and clinics address health education,
provide health screenings, work with at risk adolescents and preschool age children, provide
opportunities for participation in health activities and support groups, and provide other
educational opportunities. The Human Services Department operates a food pantry and a medical
lending closet year-round. When necessary, clients are referred to other area agencies and
programs for assistance.
The Mount Prospect Community Connections Center is the south branch of the Human Services
department. The center offers centralized information and referral for all residents in South Mount
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Prospect and educational programs for families.
The Village coordinates with and provides CDBG funds to a variety of anti-poverty public service
programs that assist low- and moderate-income residents. Low- and moderate-income residents
would not be able to afford these services without assistance from HUD, the Village, and the
subrecipient agencies. Available services include:
• The Single Family Rehabilitation Program reduces the cost burden to homeowners who
cannot afford to repair their properties.
• Northwest Compass Inc provide services for housing, budgeting, and skill building.
• The HOPE Day Resource Center provides case management, mental health counseling,
housing coordination, vocational training, and a variety of immediate services (food,
clothing, supplies).
• WINGS has a continuum of housing ranging from emergency shelter through permanent
supportive housing that allows homeless women to have a housing solution based on their
individual needs.
• The Suburban Primary Health Care Council - Access to Care program provides low- and
moderate-income residents with medical services.
Refer to SP-70 in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for more information.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The Village continues to address affordable housing and other community needs within the area by
coordinating its efforts with private and non-profit agencies and organizations, and other units of
local government such as the townships, public library, and park districts. Strong communication
between these entities helps identify gaps in service, increases timely access to resources, and
reduces duplication of services. The Village regularly works with regional planning groups, such as
the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP).
The Village participates in the MMC Housing and Economic Development Committee, as well as
the MMC Age-Friendly Communities Collaborative. The Village regularly meets with the Cook
County HOME Consortium and Northwest Suburban CDBG Network to coordinate Consolidated
Plan activities. The gaps in the institutional delivery system include difficulty of coordination across
a very large and diverse geographic area with multiple overlapping jurisdictions.
Refer to SP-40 in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for more information.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
Communication between the public, private, and not-for-profit agencies is critical to the provision
of housing and community development programs in the Village. Without open communication
between these groups, it is unlikely that the housing strategies set forth in this plan will be
successful. The Village of Mount Prospect coordinates with different entities to provide the
resources necessary to meet the community’s needs. Monthly meetings with service providers and
governmental organizations are held at the Village’s Human Services Department. The group
discusses upcoming events and trends in their respective fields. The Community Connections
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Center hosts communication meetings and encourages partnerships between local service
providers.
Discussion
N/A
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
The Village is not anticipating urgent need activities for the 2026 program year and estimates that
100 percent of the CDBG funds will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate
income.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before 0
the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be 0
used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives
identified in the grantee's strategic plan
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the 0
planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan.
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities 100.00
that benefit persons of low and moderate income
Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a
minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate
income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.
Discussion
The period of one year is used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is
used to benefit persons of low and moderate income.
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Attachments
PY2026 CDBG Budget
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Citizen Participation – Notice, Minutes, Comments
Website Announcement for PY2026 Request for Proposals
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Website Announcement for June 25, 2026 Public Hearing and June 10 – July 10, 2026 Public
Comment Period
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6/2/2026
PY 2026 CDBG Budget (October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027)
PY 2026 Funding
Priority Needs PY 2026 Budget Comments
Requests
Homeless Services
JOURNEYS | The Road Home $14,000 $14,000.00
Northwest Compass $15,000 $13,000.00
WINGS $6,500 $6,500.00
SUB-TOTAL $35,500 $33,500.00 See note #1
Public Services
Children's Advocacy Center $6,000 $6,000.00
Connections to Care $1,800 $1,800.00
Northwest CASA $15,000 $11,180.00
Suburban Primary Health Care Council $7,000 $7,000.00
SUB-TOTAL $29,800 $25,980.00 See note #1
Affordable Housing
Single Family Rehab Program* $150,000 $117,081.54
SUB-TOTAL $150,000 $117,081.54 See note #3
Community Facilities
Search360 Group Home Rehab $25,000 $25,000.00
SUB-TOTAL $25,000 $25,000.00
Public Infrastructure
Low/Mod Area Sidewalk Improvements $200,000 $195,000.00
SUB-TOTAL $200,000 $195,000.00
TOTAL FUNDS COMMITTED $396,561.54
PY2026 HUD Allocation $308,045.00
Estimated PY2025 Program Income* $88,516.54 See note #2,3
Estimated PY2025 Carry Over* $0.00
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $396,561.54
6/1/2026
Notes:
1. Public services expenditures are subject to a 15% cap based on the 2026 formula allocation plus the 2025 program income.
2. Program income is generated from repayment of 0% interest loans from the Single Family Rehabilitation program. Program income received in
PY2026 will be programmed after it is received.
3. Numbers with * are subject to change.
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Summary - PZ Commission
PY 2026 CDBG Subrecipient Applications
Public Services
Funding cap is estimated at $59,484 (15% of PY2026 CDBG allocation + 15% of PY2025 Program Income).
Organization Program PY26 Funding PY26 Funding PY26 Total PY26 Request PY26 Proposed PY26 Proposed MP Residents PY26 Staff % of % of PS Reduced # # Served Descripti
Request Request Per Prgm Budget % of Total MP Residents Total % of Total Recommend Request Budget Served per month on
Beneficiary Prgm Budget w/ CDBG $ Participants Participants ations
Journeys l The Road Home Homeless Services $14,000 $280.00 $888,598 1.6% 50 955 5.2% $14,000 100% 24% 50 4.16666667 Case management and other social services which may include housing counseling, health care, transportation assistance, vocational counseling, benefits counseling, mental health counseling, and a variety of immediate services (food, clothing, shower, laundry) for the homeless and near-homeless population of Mount Prospect.
Northwest Compass Inc Homelessness Diversion $15,000 $220.59 $398,000 3.8% 68 7200 0.9% $13,000 87% 22% 59 4.91111111 Services for residents of Mount Prospect experiencing housing instability, including homelessness diversion, rental assistance payments, landlord mitigation, housing counseling, and/or assistance with utility payments.
and Prevention
WINGS Safe House and Counseling $6,500 $1,083.33 $2,963,968 0.2% 6 1382 0.4% $6,500 100% 11% 6 0.5 Emergency shelter, counseling, safety planning, food, clothing, and case management to prevent homelessness among adults and children that are victims of domestic violence.
Children's Advocacy Center Child Victim and Witness $6,000 $66.67 $1,280,475 0.5% 90 1900 4.7% $6,000 100% 10% 90 7.5 Specialized services to child victims and their non-offending caregivers for allegations of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and witnesses to violence.
Services
Connections to Care Transportation to Health $1,800 $78.26 $125,650 1.4% 23 226 10.2% $1,800 100% 3% 23 1.91666667 One-on-one transportation for frail elderly residents to and from medical and dental appointments.
Services
Northwest Center Against Sexual Violence $15,000 $833.33 $1,743,770 0.9% 18 510 3.5% $11,180 75% 19% 13 1.118 Specialized counseling, crisis intervention and advocacy services for Mount Prospect residents who are victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault.
Sexual Assault Intervention Services
Suburban Primary Health Care Access to Care $7,000 $318.18 $3,215,000 0.2% 22 5000 0.4% $7,000 100% 12% 22 1.83333333 Access to primary medical care to low-income uninsured and underinsured residents, including physician office visits, lab and radiology testing, prescription medications, and behavioral health services.
Council
Total $65,300 277 $59,480 91% Total: 263.35
PS: 148.42
CoC: 114.93
Non-Public Services
Not subject to the 15% cap
Organization Project PY26 Funding PY26 Funding PY26 Total PY26 Request PY26 Proposed PY26 Proposed MP Residents PY26 Staff % of
Request Request Per Prgm Budget % of Total MP Residents Total % of Total Recommend Request
Beneficiary Prgm Budget w/ CDBG $ Participants Participants ations
Search360 Energy Efficiency at $25,000 $4,166.67 $20,246,101 0.1% 6 170 3.5% $25,000 100% Search Inc operates group homes for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, eight of which are located in Mount Prospect. The residence on Kenilworth Lane is home to six women with disabilities. Funds will be used to upgrde the HVAC system and add a whole-house generator to ensure that the medically fragile residents can age safely in their home.
Kenilworth CILA
North West Housing Partnership Single Family Rehab $150,000 $25,000.00 $150,000 100.0% 6 6 100.0% $117,082 78% 189399.45 Assist income eligible, owner occupied households with necessary and often neglected home repairs that address health, safety, and code compliance issues, preserve the existing housing stock, and support neighborhood stability.
Program
Total $175,000 $142,082
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Application
Mount Prospect Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding.
A. Program / Project
1. Description
Describe the particular program / project for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele,
duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program / project. If the project has
several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. This should not be a description of the
applicant organization as a whole. Rather, provide a description of the specific program / project for which
funding is being sought and how that funding would be used.
Connections to Care (formerly Escorted Transportation Service NW) provides accompanied rides for the elderly
and especially the frail elderly who can no longer drive to their medical and dental appointments. Connections to
Care drivers are trained volunteers who pick passengers up at their home, wait for them during their
appointment, and return them back home. If needed, they can also stop at a pharmacy on the way back from
the appointment. Connections to Care volunteers treat their passengers like family. Riders have the option of
sitting in the front seat and Connections to Care drivers provide a supportive environment, a compassionate ear
and sounding board as well as much needed social interaction. Each ride we take provides our Riders with four
points of contact. Scheduling the ride, confirming the name of the volunteer with the passenger the week before,
the volunteer confirming pick up details, and finally the ride. Since many passengers have hearing, vision,
memory and/or mobility loss, they rely on our volunteers to help them navigate the often complex medical
facilities and physician offices.
Our unique transportation service is offered in 14 NW Cook County municipalities which include 4 Townships
and 5 medical centers. Unlike other transportation services for seniors, we cross township boundaries in taking
passengers to their medical appointments. Over the past 19 years, we have provided more than 39,150 critical
services rides, allowing our elderly to age in place while caring for their health.
While anyone 60 years old or older can apply for our service, our average passenger is 85, on a low fixed
income, and can no longer drive or take public transportation. Many are also unable to rely on family members or
friends to take them to their numerous appointments. This is an expanding population that is often marginalized
and underserved. Prior to Covid-19, requests for rides grew at 5%-7% annually. We anticipate this growth rate
will resume as we continue to build from Covid. We are aggressively expanding our services to clients for their
medical appointments. We are excited to be part of the Village of Mount Prospect Age Friendly Transportation
Task Force. We are visiting local Mount Prospect low income housing sites to provide an overview of our
services with other agencies.
Between 10/01/2024 and 09/30/2025 Connections to Care provided 190 rides to 20 individual Mount Prospect
residents, many of whom utilized the service multiple times. These Mt. Prospect individuals represented 10% of
all Connections to Care passengers and 14% of all Connections to Care rides.
2. Previous CDBG Funding
Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including
Mount Prospect)?
Yes, we have received CDBG funds from Arlington Heights and Mt. Prospect
3. Will any funds be used for research and development?
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Yes
No
If so, please specify how funds will be used.
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B. Service Area
1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served.
Our service area includes 14 municipalilties: Barrington, Inverness, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Elk Grove
Village, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Wheeling, Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Rolling
Meadows and Prospect Heights.
4 Townships: Wheeling, Elk Grove,Palatine and Schaumburg and 5 major medical centers: Northwest
Community, St. Alexius, Alexian Brothers, Advocate Lutheran General and NorthShore Glenbrook
2. Does this program / project serve residents of the Village of Mount Prospect?
Yes
No
3. Describe any additional criteria for your program / project.
Our clients must live within our service area, be at least 60 years old and can get in and out of a car unassisted.
They must fill out a brief application. A $7.50 per one-way ride donation is requested of our clients. However,
those who are unable to donate are never turned away. Therefore, our program is available to all qualified Mt.
Prospect residents, regardless of income.
4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Mount Prospect?
Connections to Care office is located in Arlington Heights in the Senior Center 10% of our riders during the past
year were Mount Prospect residents. In addition, we bring frail older adult residents from the 13 other
municipalities we serve to doctors, dentists and medical facilities in Mount Prospect, including Northwest
Community Healthcare's extensive network of offices and Immediate Care Center in Mount Prospect.
5. Are there other agencies in the same service area that provide the same service? If so, what agency or
agencies provide(s) similar services? Explain how service duplication of clients is avoided.
No. Although Mount Prospect and other municipalities and Townships in our service area provide different kinds
of transportation to seniors, Connections to Care is the only service using a one-on-one approach. Our drivers,
all of whom are volunteers, drive their own personal vehicles to help get Mount Prospect’s frail older adults to
and from their medical and/or dental appointments. We are also the only service whose drivers wait for the
passenger. Our services compliment and supplement the other transportation services available to the older
adults of Mount Prospect.
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C. Program / Project Client Statistics
1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.):
Transportation of the frail older adults to and from their medical and dental appointments
2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons to be assisted under the program /
project for which funding is requested, excluding persona whose assistance is limited to indirect
services such as information and referrals.
Total Mount
Total Mount
Prospect
Total Persons Prospect
Residents
Served Residents
Served by
Served
CDBG Funds
October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
226 Seniors 23Seniors 23 Seniors
(proposed)
132 Seniors 16 Seniors 16 Seniors
October 1, 2025 – present
1184 Rides 65 Rides 65 Rides
206 Seniors 20 Seniors 20 Seniors
October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025
2696 Rides 190 Rides 190 Rides
3. Please state anticipated cost per client per service for the 2026-27 program year.
Our passenger donations only cover less than 10% of the actual cost per ride. This
ride cost is based on the number of rides we provide and our budget. The cost per
one way ride is $49.04 We did not adjust our cost per ride since 2020 because of
the effects of Covid on our budget.
2025 Income Limits Household Size
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Low/Moderate-Income $67,150 $76,750 $86,350 $95,900 $103,600 $111,250 $118,950 $126,600
NOTE: Household income is the total income of all household members 18 years old or older who contribute to the household. The
extremely low, very low, and low income limits are based on Median Family Income, in which a householder has one or more
other persons living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
4. How would CDBG funds be used to address the needs of low/moderate-income Mount Prospect
residents (i.e., households with annual incomes at or below the amounts above)?
WAll of the CDBG funds will go toward helping us serve current and new passengers. Our passengers are not
charged a fee, rather they are asked for a $7.50 donation for each one-way ride. This is an amount that is
affordable to most of our fixed income passengers and those unable to donate are still able to use our service.
Our passenger donations only covered less than 10.0% of the actual cost per ride. CDBG funds will go toward
covering the other 90%.
5. If you receive CDBG funds, will they be used to serve Mount Prospect residents that have not been
previously served using CDBG funds?
We are aggressively expanding our services to clients of Mount Prospect for their medical appointments. We
are excited to be part of the Village of Mount Prospect Age Friendly Transportation Task Force. We are visiting
local Mount Prospect low income housing sites to provide an overview of our services with other agencies.
These funds will help serve Mount Prospect residents that have not previously used Connections to Cares
services.
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6. Would this program / project exist without CDBG funding?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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D. Staff for Funded Program / Project
1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program / project:
a. Full-time 0
b. Part-time 2
c. Volunteers98 total 85 Drivers, 8 Board Members, 5 Office & Adminstrative
2. Provide the name of the staff member who will be coordinating the CDBG grant with the Village (i.e.
completing reports, submitting invoices, monitoring visits, etc.):
Name, Title: Amy Gall, Executive Director
Phone Number:
Email Address:
3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency?
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E. Fees and Funding Sources
1. Describe any client fees collected*. If so describe how client fees are used.
We do not charge our clients any fees, but rather ask them to make a donation of $7.50 for each one-way ride.
This is an amount that is feasible for most of our passengers who are on low, fixed incomes. Our clients donate
as much as they can, but no one is turned away due to an inability to donate all or part of the $7.50.
* Any client fees collected must be used for program costs.
* Any client fees collected must be used for program costs.
2. Describe how client fees are used:
The donations that are received by passengers are applied to the direct program costs to run the program, which
includes staff salaries, volunteer expenses and direct operating costs to run the program.
3. List all other funding sources received for this program / project and portion allocated for Mount
Prospect residents:
Amount Utilized for
Source Total Funds Mount Prospect
Residents
Section 108 Loan Guarantee $ $
ESG Funds $ $
HOME Funds $ $
HOPWA Funds $ $
Other Funds
Amount Utilized for
Source Total Funds Mount Prospect
Residents
Other Federal Funds $ 6,800 $ 1,800
State/Local Funds $ 22,294 $ 2,229
Private Funds $ 23,334 $ 2,333
Program Income $ 15,901 $ 1,590
Other Funding Annual Appeal , Fund Raising $ 25,901 $ 2,590
4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Mount Prospect
Overall Program
Program Year Agency Budget CDBG Portion
/ Project Budget
Budget
Program Year 2026 (proposed) $ 125,650 $ 125,650 $ 1,800
Program Year 2025 $ 127,850 $ 127,850 $ 1,800
Program Year 2024 $ 117,263 $ 117,263 $ 1,792
2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used:
Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount
Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $ 1,800
Other direct client service costs (ex. Enrollment fee, fee per
$
night of service, etc.)
Construction/Rehabilitation $
Other $
Please specify:
Total CDBG Request $ 1,800
* Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates will be required with invoices.
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Program / Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed objectives.
(The selection should reflect the purpose of your agency’s proposed program / project.)
Creating a Suitable Living Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by low /
moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
living environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2. Program / Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed outcomes.
(The selection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
Availability/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/moderate-income people where they live.
Affordability
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1% interest, which is far below the market rate. This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides services to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
Sustainability
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
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H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency (may be attached):
To connect with older adults and help them care for their health and maintain independence
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
All Applications:
Copy of your organization’s most recent submitted Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report Form AG990-
IL* (This is a two-page document. Please do not submit the federal form.)
Proposed agency budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources
Current agency budget, including proposed funding sources*
Most recent audit (link to file share is acceptable)
Most recent A-133 audit, if required
Proof of non-profit determination
Organizational chart
List of Board of Directors
Program fee schedules, if applicable (ex. client fee schedule, enrollment fee schedule, scholarship
sliding scale chart, etc.).
Other (please describe)
* Required attachment
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Application
Mount Prospect Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding.
A. Program / Project
1. Description
Describe the particular program / project for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele,
duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program / project. If the project has
several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. This should not be a description of the
applicant organization as a whole. Rather, provide a description of the specific program / project for which
funding is being sought and how that funding would be used.
CAC’s Forensic and Advocacy Services (FAS) is the CAC’s core services program that uses a Multidisciplinary
Team (MDT) comprised of law enforcement, child protective services, the State's Attorney's Office and
healthcare personnel, along with CAC staff, to respond to allegations of abuse. After a referral from our law
enforcement or DCFS partners, CAC provides a neutral, child-friendly setting for the MDT to observe a live-feed
interview with alleged child victims and witnesses. Specially trained CAC Forensic Interviewers are well-versed
in child development, trauma and effective questioning and are able to elicit credible information from children
that assists investigators with determining the next steps in a case.
Building on this foundation, CAC’s Mental Health Services (MHS) program provides trauma-informed, evidence-
based therapy to children and their non-offending caregivers to support healing and long-term stability. MHS
addresses the emotional and psychological impact of abuse by offering individualized treatment plans, family
engagement and services in both English and Spanish at no cost. This approach reduces barriers to care and
ensures that families from underserved and historically marginalized communities can access consistent, high-
quality mental health support.
CAC’s Safe from the Start (SFTS) program complements these services by focusing specifically on children
ages 0–5 who have been exposed to violence or trauma. SFTS provides early childhood mental health
interventions that strengthen the caregiver-child relationship, support healthy development and mitigate the long-
term effects of trauma during a critical developmental window. By engaging caregivers as active participants in
the healing process, SFTS helps build protective factors that promote resilience and emotional well-being. All
services are provided free of charge in both English and Spanish.
Together, FAS, MHS and SFTS create a coordinated, trauma-informed continuum of care that ensures children
and families receive timely intervention, compassionate support and the resources needed to move toward
safety and healing.
2. Previous CDBG Funding
Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including
Mount Prospect)?
Yes, CAC has received CDBG funds from Mount Prospect in past years along with Palatine, Arlington Heights,
Schaumburg, Skokie and Cook County
3. Will any funds be used for research and development?
Yes
No
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B. Service Area
1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served.
The following municipalities are served by the CAC: Arlington Heights, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Bartlett,
Buffalo Grove, Elgin, Elk Grove, Hanover Park, Harwood Heights, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Mount Prospect,
Norridge, Palatine, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Rosemont, Schaumburg, Schiller Park, South
Barrington, Streamwood, Wheeling, Des Plaines, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood,
Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield, Park Ridge, Skokie, Wilmette, Winnetka
2. Does this program / project serve residents of the Village of Mount Prospect?
Yes
No
3. Describe any additional criteria for your program / project.
CAC accepts referrals for the FAS program come from law enforcement and DCFS during active
criminal and/or child protective investigations when a child is an alleged victim or witness. Children 3-17 qualify
for a forensic interview. Children 0-17 and their non-offending family members qualify for victim/court advocacy
services.
Referrals to CAC’s MHS and SFTS programs are most often generated internally through the FAS program
when children present with signs of trauma and emotional distress. CAC’s Trauma Therapists deliver care using
a structured 20-week, evidence-based treatment model, with ongoing assessments to evaluate each child’s
progress and determine the appropriate duration of services. Additionally, referrals may also come directly from
community partners, primarily DCFS and law enforcement, including for children who have not participated in
FAS. In these cases, children are eligible for services if they demonstrate symptoms of trauma or distress that
warrant clinical intervention care regardless of their point of entry into CAC’s programs.
4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Mount Prospect?
Mount Prospect residents receive Forensic and Advocacy Services out of the CAC’s main office in Hoffman
Estates. Any CAC clients receiving Mental Health Services will be seen at our Arlington Heights and Skokie
offices. Teletherapy is also available for any residents unable to come into the office for whatever reason.
5. Are there other agencies in the same service area that provide the same service? If so, what agency or
agencies provide(s) similar services? Explain how service duplication of clients is avoided.
No
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C. Program / Project Client Statistics
1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.):
Case Coordination, Forensic Interviews, Victim/Court Advocacy, and Individual, Family and Group Therapy.
2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons to be assisted under the program /
project for which funding is requested, excluding persona whose assistance is limited to indirect
services such as information and referrals.
Total Mount
Total Mount
Prospect
Total Persons Prospect
Residents
Served Residents
Served by
Served
CDBG Funds
October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026
1,900 90 90
(proposed)
October 1, 2024 – present 1,394 70 70
October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 1,867 80 80
3. Please state anticipated cost per client per service for the 2025-26 program year.
$150
2024 Income Limits Household Size
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Low/Moderate-Income $62,800 $71,800 $80,750 $89,700 $96,900 $104,100 $111,250 $118,450
NOTE: Household income is the total income of all household members 18 years old or older who contribute to the household. The
extremely low, very low, and low income limits are based on Median Family Income, in which a householder has one or more
other persons living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
4. How would CDBG funds be used to address the needs of low/moderate-income Mount Prospect
residents (i.e., households with annual incomes at or below the amounts above)?
CDBG fund would support the health and wellbeing of children who have been victims of abuse or experienced
other forms of violence. All CAC services are provided in both English and Spanish free of charge. Child abuse
victims are assumed beneficiaries of CDBG funding despite actual income.
5. If you receive CDBG funds, will they be used to serve Mount Prospect residents that have not been
previously served using CDBG funds?
Yes, funds would be used to provide forensic, advocacy and mental health services for new clients who are
residents of Mount Prospect.
6. Would this program / project exist without CDBG funding?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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D. Staff for Funded Program / Project
1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program / project:
a. Full-time 14
b. Part-time
c. Volunteers
2. Provide the name of the staff member who will be coordinating the CDBG grant with the Village (i.e.
completing reports, submitting invoices, monitoring visits, etc.):
Name, Title: Luna Spivey
Phone Number:
Email Address:
3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency?
1 year
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E. Fees and Funding Sources
1. Describe any client fees collected*. If so describe how client fees are used.
n/a
* Any client fees collected must be used for program costs.
2. Describe how client fees are used:
n/a
3. List all other funding sources received for this program / project and portion allocated for Mount
Prospect residents:
Amount Utilized for
Source Total Funds Mount Prospect
Residents
Section 108 Loan Guarantee $0 $0
ESG Funds $0 $0
HOME Funds $0 $0
HOPWA Funds $0 $0
Other Funds
Amount Utilized for
Source Total Funds Mount Prospect
Residents
Other Federal Funds $ 322,228 $ 13,791
State/Local Funds $ 1,151,038 $ 49,264
Private Funds $ 53,000 $ 2,268
Program Income $ $
Other Funding $ $
4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Mount Prospect
Overall Program
Program Year Agency Budget CDBG Portion
/ Project Budget
Budget
Program Year 2025 (proposed) $ $ $ 6,000
Program Year 2024 $ 2,151,816 $ 1,280,475 $ 6,000
Program Year 2023 $ 1,937,357 $ 1,332,357 $ 4,500
2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used:
Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount
Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $ 6,000
Other direct client service costs (ex. Enrollment fee, fee per
$
night of service, etc.)
Construction/Rehabilitation $
Other $
Please specify:
Total CDBG Request $ 6,000
* Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates will be required with invoices.
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Program / Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed objectives.
(The selection should reflect the purpose of your agency’s proposed program / project.)
Creating a Suitable Living Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by
low//moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
living environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2. Program / Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed outcomes.
(The selection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
Availability/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/moderate-income people where they live.
Affordability
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1% interest, which is far below the market rate. This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides services to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
Sustainability
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
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H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency (may be attached):
The CAC of North and Northwest Cook County empowers children to overcome trauma from physical and sexual
violence through empathetic collaboration and culturally sensitive services for the victims and their families.
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
All Applications:
Copy of your organization’s most recent submitted Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report Form AG990-
IL* (This is a two-page document. Please do not submit the federal form.)
Proposed agency budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources
Current agency budget, including proposed funding sources*
Most recent audit (one hard copy, electronic copy or web address where the audit can be found only)
Most recent A-133 audit, if required
Proof of non-profit determination
Organizational chart
List of Board of Directors
Program fee schedules, if applicable (ex. client fee schedule, enrollment fee schedule, scholarship
sliding scale chart, etc.).
Other (please describe)
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Application
Mount Prospect Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding.
A. Program / Project
1. Description
Describe the particular program / project for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele,
duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program / project. If the project has
several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. This should not be a description of the
applicant organization as a whole. Rather, provide a description of the specific program / project for which
funding is being sought and how that funding would be used.
Funds requested from Village of Mount Prospect CDBG will be used to help make housing more affordable and
accessible to residents of Mount Prospect by providing problem-solving case management and diversion funds
to residents of Mount Prospect experiencing housing instability. Currently, housing and rent prices are at an all-
time high in the Northwest Suburbs. Many people are in need of limited financial assistance to get them through
a housing crisis upon experiencing a hardship such as job loss, medical expense, or illness. Services provided
will be based on the individuals' needs and may include homelessness diversion, rental assistance payments,
landlord mitigation, housing counseling, and/or assistance with utility payments. The goal of homelessness
diversion is to do everything possible to keep someone housed and if that's not possible then we strive to make
homelessness a rare, brief, and one-time occurrence. Our staff works one-on-one with each client to ensure we
can utilize our resources to the greatest advantage to improve each clients' housing outcome. With additional
funds from Mount Prospect CDBD we can ensure that Mount Prospect residents will have a safety net when they
need it and that we will have funding for our case managers who are essential to program success.
2. Previous CDBG Funding
Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including
Mount Prospect)?
Yes, we receive CDBG funds from Mount Prospect other municpalities annually including Arlington Heights,
Palatine, Schaumburg, and Skokie.
3. Will any funds be used for research and development?
Yes
No
If so, please specify how funds will be used.
N/A
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B. Service Area
1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served.
We serve the Northwest Suburbs of Cook County. This area includes 67 different communities including 14
townships including; Barrington Township, Elk Grove Township, Elgin Township, Evanston Township, Hanover
Township, Leyden Township, Maine Township, New Trier Township, Niles Township, Northfield Township,
Norwood Park Township, Palatine Township, Schaumburg Township, and Wheeling Township.
2. Does this program / project serve residents of the Village of Mount Prospect?
Yes
No
3. Describe any additional criteria for your program / project.
All residents of The Village of Mount Prospect who are experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness are
eligible for our Housing Program. Participants must reside within the boundaries of the Village of Mount Prospect
and meet the low-income criteria as defined by HUD. They should either be in a housing crisis, in danger of
being evicted, or meet HUD’s definition of homelessness in order to receive assistance.
4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Mount Prospect?
Our office is located in Mount Prospect. This is where we administer our services although we have a very large
service area that served the Northwest Suburbs of Cook. At our office location in Mount Prospect, we operate a
walk-in center Monday through Friday from 9 am-5pm so that people can walk in to talk with someone and
access services. At this location we have a very busy food pantry serving 800-1000 people monthly. This
location is where all of our housing case managers are located and where we provide Street Outreach services,
youth programming, and all of our essential supportive wrap-around services.
5. Are there other agencies in the same service area that provide the same service? If so, what agency or
agencies provide(s) similar services? Explain how service duplication of clients is avoided.
Currently, we are the lead agency in the Northwest Suburbs of Suburban Cook County for Coordinated Entry – a
HUD mandated initiative to coordinate housing and supportive services resources in the Suburban Cook area.
All social service agencies receiving HUD and State of Illinois funding are required to refer clients to an agency
such as ours for housing assistance. Although there are other agencies in the area providing services to housing
insecure and homeless individuals, our services are the most comprehensive. We are the only agency in the
area providing Street Outreach to homeless individuals who are on the streets. We have excellent working
partnerships with like-minded organizations in the area such as The Bridge Youth & Family Services, Harper
College, Journeys the Road Home, Wings, The Harbor, Center of Concern, Faith Community Homes, Good
Neighbors Network, among others in order to prevent service duplication.
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C. Program / Project Client Statistics
1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.):
We provide comprehensive services that are based on client need. Within our Housing Program we offer
Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid Rehousing, Housing Counseling, Housing Navigation, Street Outreach,
Homelessness Diversion and Prevention, and essential wrap-around services. Clients working with a case
manager for homelessness diversion and prevention will receive solution-focused, trauma informed housing
counseling services. All cases are different but in many instances we provide housing navigation, landlord
mitigation, limited financial assistance, limited legal aid, transportation assistance, assistance with applying for
mainstream benefits, educational opportunities, and more.
2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons to be assisted under the program /
project for which funding is requested, excluding persona whose assistance is limited to indirect
services such as information and referrals.
Total Mount
Total Mount
Prospect
Total Persons Prospect
Residents
Served Residents
Served by
Served
CDBG Funds
October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
7200 760 68+
(proposed)
October 1, 2025 – present 3405 438 37
October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025 6624 745 61
3. Please state anticipated cost per client per service for the 2026-27 program year.
The cost per client per service is between $150-$175. Financial assistance provided to the client is in addition to
that cost and is based on individual need.
2025 Income Limits Household Size
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Low/Moderate-Income $67,150 $76,750 $86,350 $95,900 $103,600 $111,250 $118,950 $126,600
NOTE: Household income is the total income of all household members 18 years old or older who contribute to the household. The
extremely low, very low, and low income limits are based on Median Family Income, in which a householder has one or more
other persons living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
4. How would CDBG funds be used to address the needs of low/moderate-income Mount Prospect
residents (i.e., households with annual incomes at or below the amounts above)?
All of our clients are at either zero, low, or moderate income levels. Each individual that comes to us for
assistance will undergo a comprehensive intake process and will be offered wrap-around services based on their
individual needs. Case managers will work with each client to determine the appropriate services for their needs,
provide in-depth counseling on their options, and work with them to ensure that they can either retain the
housing they have currently or help to locate safe and affordable housing options for them in order to prevent
homelessness or make it a one-time, brief occurrence. With limited diversion funds, some clients may receive
financial assistance to pay for rent, utilities, or transportation if available.
5. If you receive CDBG funds, will they be used to serve Mount Prospect residents that have not been
previously served using CDBG funds?
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Yes, we can assume that we will have new clients from Mount Prospect that have not been served by CDBG
funds previously. Due to the rising costs of living and lack of affordable housing in our area we expect demand
for our services across our entire service area to increase.
6. Would this program / project exist without CDBG funding?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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D. Staff for Funded Program / Project
1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program / project:
a. Full-time 6
b. Part-time 3
c. Volunteers 2
2. Provide the name of the staff member who will be coordinating the CDBG grant with the Village (i.e.
completing reports, submitting invoices, monitoring visits, etc.):
Name, Title: Anna Klimkowicz
Phone Number:
Email Address:
3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency?
Anna has been with Northwest Compass for 13+ years.
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E. Fees and Funding Sources
1. Describe any client fees collected*. If so describe how client fees are used.
We do not provide a fee for services. All services are provided at no cost.
* Any client fees collected must be used for program costs.
2. Describe how client fees are used:
N/A
3. List all other funding sources received for this program / project and portion allocated for Mount
Prospect residents:
Amount Utilized for
Source Total Funds Mount Prospect
Residents
Section 108 Loan Guarantee $0 $0
ESG Funds $ 280,670 $ 33,680
HOME Funds $0 $0
HOPWA Funds $0 $0
Other Funds
Amount Utilized for
Source Total Funds Mount Prospect
Residents
Other Federal Funds $ 1,558,065 $ 186,968
State/Local Funds $ 700,457 $ 84,055
Private Funds $ 46,500 $ 5,580
Program Income $ N/A $0
Other Funding $ 126,300 $ 15,156
4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Mount Prospect
Overall Program
Program Year Agency Budget CDBG Portion
/ Project Budget
Budget
Program Year 2026 (proposed) $ 2,139,937 $ 398,000 $ 15,000
Program Year 2025 $ 2,473,422 $ 395,000 $ 10,380
Program Year 2024 $ 2,456,468 $ 380,000 $ 8,600
2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used:
Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount
Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $ 12,000
Other direct client service costs (ex. Enrollment fee, fee per
$ 3,000
night of service, etc.)
Construction/Rehabilitation $
Other $
Please specify:
Total CDBG Request $ 15,000
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Program / Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed objectives.
(The selection should reflect the purpose of your agency’s proposed program / project.)
Creating a Suitable Living Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by low /
moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
living environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2. Program / Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed outcomes.
(The selection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
Availability/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/moderate-income people where they live.
Affordability
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1% interest, which is far below the market rate. This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides services to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
Sustainability
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
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H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency (may be attached):
We enhance the community by providing emergency services, education and empowerment which foster
personal responsibility for those who are vulnerable or in crisis.
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
All Applications:
Copy of your organization’s most recent submitted Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report Form AG990-
IL* (This is a two-page document. Please do not submit the federal form.)
Proposed agency budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources
Current agency budget, including proposed funding sources*
Most recent audit (link to file share is acceptable)
Most recent A-133 audit, if required
Proof of non-profit determination
Organizational chart
List of Board of Directors
Program fee schedules, if applicable (ex. client fee schedule, enrollment fee schedule, scholarship
sliding scale chart, etc.).
Other (please describe) 2024 Northwest Compass Annual Report
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Application
Mount Prospect Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding.
A. Program / Project
1. Description
Describe the particular program / project for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele,
duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program / project. If the project has
several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. This should not be a description of the
applicant organization as a whole. Rather, provide a description of the specific program / project for which
funding is being sought and how that funding would be used.
The goal of the Home Repair Program is to assist income eligible, owner occupied households with necessary
and often neglected home repairs that address health, safety, and code compliance issues, preserve the existing
housing stock, and support neighborhood stability.
2. Previous CDBG Funding
Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including
Mount Prospect)?
NWHP has received CDBG funds before. City of Des Plaines, Village of Hoffman Estates, Village of Mount
Prospect, Village of Schaumburg, Village of Skokie
Previously Cook County - CDBG program
3. Will any funds be used for research and development?
Yes
No
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B. Service Area
1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served.
NWHP's services area is primarily municipalities in nortwest suburban Cook County
2. Does this program / project serve residents of the Village of Mount Prospect?
Yes
No
3. Describe any additional criteria for your program / project.
NWHP adheres to the HUD eligibility and compliance criteria for the SFR program.
4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Mount Prospect?
The Single Family Repair Program is operated in Mount Prospect.
5. Are there other agencies in the same service area that provide the same service? If so, what agency or
agencies provide(s) similar services? Explain how service duplication of clients is avoided.
No, there are no other HUD approved agencies that administer the SFR program in Mt Prospect.
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C. Program / Project Client Statistics
1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.):
Home repair/rehab services
2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons to be assisted under the program /
project for which funding is requested, excluding persona whose assistance is limited to indirect
services such as information and referrals.
Total Mount
Total Mount
Prospect
Total Persons Prospect
Residents
Served Residents
Served by
Served
CDBG Funds
October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
6 6 6
(proposed)
October 1, 2025 – present 5 5 5
October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025 1 1 1
3. Please state anticipated cost per client per service for the 2026-27 program year.
NWHP anticipates using up to $25,000.00 per household for repair.
2025 Income Limits Household Size
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Low/Moderate-Income $67,150 $76,750 $86,350 $95,900 $103,600 $111,250 $118,950 $126,600
NOTE: Household income is the total income of all household members 18 years old or older who contribute to the household. The
extremely low, very low, and low income limits are based on Median Family Income, in which a householder has one or more
other persons living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
4. How would CDBG funds be used to address the needs of low/moderate-income Mount Prospect
residents (i.e., households with annual incomes at or below the amounts above)?
NWHP will help low to moderate income homeowners that residents that are unable to address much needed
home repair due to the high cost for material and contractor labor.
5. If you receive CDBG funds, will they be used to serve Mount Prospect residents that have not been
previously served using CDBG funds?
Yes, NWHP will priortize low to moderate homeowners that have not previously used the home repair program.
6. Would this program / project exist without CDBG funding?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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D. Staff for Funded Program / Project
1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program / project:
a. Full-time 3
b. Part-time 1
c. Volunteers 0
2. Provide the name of the staff member who will be coordinating the CDBG grant with the Village (i.e.
completing reports, submitting invoices, monitoring visits, etc.):
Name, Title: Paula Bush, Executive Director
Phone Number:
Email Address:
3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency?
18 years
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E. Fees and Funding Sources
1. Describe any client fees collected*. If so describe how client fees are used.
No client fees are collected to participate in the repair program
* Any client fees collected must be used for program costs.
2. Describe how client fees are used:
NA
3. List all other funding sources received for this program / project and portion allocated for Mount
Prospect residents:
Amount Utilized for
Source Total Funds Mount Prospect
Residents
Section 108 Loan Guarantee $0 $0
ESG Funds $0 $0
HOME Funds $0 $0
HOPWA Funds $0 $0
Other Funds
Amount Utilized for
Source Total Funds Mount Prospect
Residents
Other Federal Funds $0 $0
State/Local Funds $0 $0
Private Funds $0 $0
Program Income $0 $0
Other Funding 0 $0 $0
4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Mount Prospect
Overall Program
Program Year Agency Budget CDBG Portion
/ Project Budget
Budget
Program Year 2026 (proposed) $0 $ 150,000 $ 150,000
Program Year 2025 $0 $ 100,000 $ 100,000
Program Year 2024 $0 $0 $0
2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used:
Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount
Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $0
Other direct client service costs (ex. Enrollment fee, fee per
$0
night of service, etc.)
Construction/Rehabilitation $ 127,500
Other $ 22,500
Please specify: Program Admin fee 15%
Total CDBG Request $ 150,000
* Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates will be required with invoices.
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Program / Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed objectives.
(The selection should reflect the purpose of your agency’s proposed program / project.)
Creating a Suitable Living Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by low /
moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
living environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2. Program / Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed outcomes.
(The selection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
Availability/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/moderate-income people where they live.
Affordability
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1% interest, which is far below the market rate. This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides services to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
Sustainability
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
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H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency (may be attached):
Established in 1990, North West Housing Partnership (NWHP) is a nonprofit agency that promotes public and
private partnerships that create an preserve cost-effective quality housing for low to moderate income residents
and workers through housing development and renovation, education, and advocacy.
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
All Applications:
Copy of your organization’s most recent submitted Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report Form AG990-
IL* (This is a two-page document. Please do not submit the federal form.)
Proposed agency budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources
Current agency budget, including proposed funding sources*
Most recent audit (link to file share is acceptable)
Most recent A-133 audit, if required
Proof of non-profit determination
Organizational chart
List of Board of Directors
Program fee schedules, if applicable (ex. client fee schedule, enrollment fee schedule, scholarship
sliding scale chart, etc.).
Other (please describe)
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