Board of Trustees

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025 – 7:30 P.M. 1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Minal Desai. 2. Call meeting to order and roll call. 3. Approve Consent Agenda. * 4. Approve, as submitted, the minutes of regular meeting held Monday, May 5, 2025. **go to** * 5. Approve Voucher List #1-FY26 of May 19, 2025. **go to** 6. Proclamations and Resolutions. A. Resolution Appointment of Barbara Mangler as Corporation Counsel on an Interim Basis **go to** B. Proclamations Jewish American Heritage Month - May 2025 **go to** Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month – **go to** May 2025 Skokie Farmers’ Market 50th Anniversary – June 1, 2025 **go to** 7. Awards Presentation. 8. Recognition and Honorary Presentations. * 9. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Bruce Rottner, of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: Name Old Position New Position Daisy Rojas New Hire Police Officer Kenneth Tate, Jr. New Hire Police Officer 10. Public Comment. (3 minutes per person, maximum of 30 minutes) 11. Presentations and Reports. 12. Report of the Village Manager. **go to** A. Presentation of Village Philosophy and Protocol Assessing Traffic Conditions Including **go to A** Intersections in Skokie. B. Establishment of 25 Miles Per Hour Speed Limit for Village Wide Residential Streets. **go to B** *C. Commercial All-Risk Property / Cyber Liability Coverage Renewals – Gallagher/Affiliated **go to C** FM Insurance - $139,635 and CFC Insurance Company - $49,081. *D. Underground Conduit Installation – Pirtano Construction, Addison, Illinois - $381,701.75. **go to D** *E. Request to Sell Surplus Vehicles and Equipment. **go to E** 13. Report of the Corporation Counsel. **go to** CONSENT *A. An ordinance granting site plan approval for the construction and establishment of a 4 **go to A** lot planned development at 5701 Oakton Street, 7700 and 7720 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Illinois in both R2 Single Family and M1 Office Assembly districts and relief from certain sections of Chapter 118 of the Skokie Village Code. Item A is on the #626532  consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was on May 5, 2025. *B. An ordinance granting a special use permit to establish and construct an alternative **go to B** education school as an exception to a planned development at 5701 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois, in an R2 Single Family district. Item B is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was on May 5, 2025. SECOND READING C. An ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to the retail **go to C** sale of alcoholic liquor. Item C is on the agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was on May 5, 2025. FIRST READING D. A resolution authorizing the retention of Elrod Friedman, LLP as Special Counsel for the **go to D** Village of Skokie for as needed legal services. Item D is on the agenda for first reading and adoption. 14. Unfinished Business. 15. New Business. A. Case 2025-01M – A request by SCI Illinois Services, LLC at 9900 Gross Point Road for **go to** an amendment to site plan approval ordinance 19-6-Z-4467 through the modified review procedure. 16. Plan Commission. 17. 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing #1. **go to** 18. Public Comment. (3 minutes per person, maximum of 30 minutes) 19. Adjournment. __________________________ Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate they are part of the Consent Agenda that contains routine items or items which have already been discussed by the Mayor and Board at a previous public meeting and require a second reading. Items on the Consent Agenda are passed in one vote at the beginning of the Board Meeting. Prior to the vote on the Consent Agenda, the Mayor will inquire if there is any matter which anyone wishes to remove from the Consent Agenda. If there is an item on the Consent Agenda which you wish to address, please inform the Mayor at that time you wish to remove it from the Consent Agenda. #626532  Return to Agenda 13863 MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 7:30 ^ p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025 Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Minal Desai. Village I SKOKIE of ^ ^^ •^ Approve Consent Agenda. Moved: Trustee Pure SIovin Seconded: L. Levy Ayes: Pure SIovin, Schechfer, K. Levy, Robinson, Iverson, L. Levy. Nays: None Absent; None MOTION CARRIED Mayor Ann Tennes called the meeting to order ^Approve, as submitted, the minutes of regular meelings held Monday, April 21, 2025 and special meeting held Monday, April 28,2025. Omnibus vote. Public Comment. (3 minutes per person, maximum of 30 minutes) Mayor Tennes informed everyone that we are trying a Pilot Public Program. Starting this evening (3 min. per person, maximum (30 minutes), then wilh each Agenda item up to 15 minutes per Agenda item. Tess Cristobal would like a land acknowiedgement to be read before the Board Meeting. A student from Loyola Academy, former Fairview South student, Skokie resident, created a group and educational policy. She requested more funds for Reading and Math for underdeveloped communities. Richard Perlin spoke about encouraging civic duty. EIline Eliasoff, Rich Evonitz, Jerry Kaye, Brian Levinson, Dave Rahija,-President, Endeavor, Habeeb Quadri-Muslim Community , Steve and Cindy Franklin, IChem Khoeun, Jeff Bunnan, Jason Amrani, Marisa Rubin, and Minal Desai thanked Michael Large. These members of the community, local business leaders, and elected officials took time during the meeting to express their appreciation for Michael's years of dedicated service. Speakers highlighted his unwavering commitment, leadership, and positive impact on both the organization and the broader community, Their remarks reflected a deep respect and gratitude for his contributions and institutional knowledge as Corporation Counsel and wished him the best in his retirement and next chapter. Recognition and Honorary Presentations. Laura Fine. State Senator thanked Michael for this service and read a letter form Governor Prtizker congratulating Michael Large. Ram Viliivalam-Illinois State Senator thanked Michael for his service as a colleague and friend. Kevin Olickal-State R.epresentative thanked Michael for his institutional knowledge , guidance, support and work in Skokie Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Ram Villivalam, Laura Fine and Kevin Olickal presented a Joint Proclamation to Michael Lorge. Josiane Morita-Cook County Commission, friend & resident thanked Michael for building bridges, reaching out and filling the gaps. Trustee Pure Slovin congratulated Michael Lorge on his dedication, leadership, collaboration and vision. She expressed that it was a privilege to serve with hi, Trustee Robinson thanked Michael Large for his years of service, his commitment and the legacy he leaves behind. Talia Gevaryahu congratulated Michael Large for his leadership and thanked him for all he has done to make Skokie the thriving community we are. Rabbi Rachel Marks & Rabbi Ari Hart congratulated Michael Large and all the Trustees and thanked Michael for his collaboration, innovation and the empowerment of others. 626396  Return to Agenda 13864 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, May 5, 2025 Page Two ^Approve Voucher List#24-FY25 of April 21, 2025. Omnibus vote. Proclamations and Resolutions, A. Proclamations Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2025 Mayor Tennes read the Prociamation honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander's and urge all residents to join this celebration recognizing their infinite contributions to our great ViSiage. Emergency Medical Services Week - May 18 - 24, 2025 Mayor Tennes read the Proclamation proclaiming Eniergency Medicai Services Week and encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities. Honoring Corporation Counsel Michael M. Large Mayor Tennes read a Prodamation on behalf of the residents extend congratulations and thanks to Michael M. Large for his distinguished record of service, accoinpiishments and contributions, not only as Corporation Counsel but throughout his 30 years of public service and wish him a most enjoyable retirement. Mayor Tersnes recognized that it is aiso Jewish Heritage Month and a Proclamation will be on May, 19,2025 Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Helene Levine, Vice Chair of the Board of Fire and Police Commission: Name Old Position New Position Brad Zabadal Firefighter Lieutenant Michaef Sanders New Hire Firefsghter Mayor Tennes congratulated the new Lieutenant and new Fis-efighter who introduced their family and friends. *B. ResiRiiations Pitblsc Arts Advisory Committee; Tammi Finestone and Susie Lorge Omnibus vote. Report of the Village Manager. !i;A. Resolution 25-5-R-1596 Motion to appoint Mayor Ann Tennes as the Village's Director to the So!id Waste Agency of Northern Cook County. Omnibus vote. *^. Resolution 25-5-R-1597 Church Street Bike Lanes (Lmder Avenue, to McCormick Blvd.) Motion to approvai of Prepared Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the Supplemental Locai Public Agency Amendment #2 Agreement for Federa! Participation with the State of Illinois. Omnibus vote *C. Motion to award a contract for 2025 Water Main & Sewer Rehabilitation Improvement Project to Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp., Waukegan, Illinois - $8,366,255. Omnibus vote ^D. Excess Liability Coverage for Fiscal Year 2026 - Gallagher ~ METIS/Genesis/ Companies. Motion to award a contract to GalIagher-METIS/Genesis/Arch Companies for excess liability coverage for Fiscal Year 2026. Omnibus vote *E. Purchase of Two (2) Watk-In Step Vans - TransChicago Truck Group, Elmhurst, Hlmois - $146,686 and Morgan Olson LLC, Sturgis, Michigan - $84,266. Motion to award a contract to TransChicago Truck Group, EImhurst, IL in the amount of $146,686 for purchase of two walk-in step vans. Omnibus vote 626396  Return to Agenda 13865 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, May 5, 2025 Page Three * F. Purchase of Animal Control Van and Storage Unit - Currie Motors, Frankfort, Illinois $59,064 and Mavron Inc., Warsaw, Indiana - $43,839. Motion to award a contract to Currie Motors, Frankfort, Illinois in the amount of $59.064 and Mavron, Inc., Warsaw, IN in the amount of $43,839 for purchase of Animal control van and storage unit. Omnibus vote *G. Resilient Wedge Gate Valve - Mid-American Water, Wauconda, Illinois - $44,259. Motion to award a contract to Mid-American Water, Wauconda, Illinois -.$44.259 for Resilient Wedge Gate Valve. Omnibus vote *li. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations - Carbon Day EV Charging, Wheeling, Illinois $40,156.50. Motion to award a contract to Carbon Day EV Charging, Wheeling, Il!inois~$40,156.50. Omnibus vote Report of the Corporation Counsel. FIRST READING A. An ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to the retail sale of alcoholic liquor. Item A is on the agenda for first reading. The second reading will be on May 19,2025, UPDATE B, An update concerning the status of the 4930 Oakton Street property litigation and the Village of Skokie's recently filed Motion to Expedite. Corporation Counsel Large gave an Lipdaie of 4930 Oakton. There are muitiple lawsuits against E&M Skokie LLC by subcontractors. The lender has filed a foreclosure action against the developer because of E&M defau!t on its consti-uction loan. The Village is monitoring the situation cioseiy. Concern were raised about the safety of the structure and the impact of weather. The Viliage has conducted annual inspections of the structus'e. Skokie attempted to engage in the suit to expedite the court's handling of the matter but was denied due to the )ack of an arbitration clause in the origina! loan documents. Emi Yamauchi questioned about the time line of the project and financial responsibilities. Manager Lockerby responded that in 2017 the project started. After Covid, the project went into problems after costs went up. Going forward it is good practice to ensure that the document between developer and the lending institution are reviewed to minimize the exposure to external factors. Corporation Counsel Michael Lorge left the meeting and Assistant Corporation Counsel Barbara Mangier continued on any legal maUers. New Business. Trustee Pure Slovin spoke about the Hefty ReNew Program-collecting hard-to-recycle plastics that existing programs don t accept. Trustee Robinson expressing about public safety, especially during Prom season. Trustee Schechter recognized the Older Americans Month. Mayor Teimes recognized our community partner Skokie Park District and Health and Human Services who uplift senior in our Community, Plan Commission. A. Plan Commission Case 2025-02P - Special Use Permit: 8046 Ridgeway Ave. Plan Commission concurred with staffs recommendation to grant the special use permit subject to all conditions, Moved: Trustee Pure Slovin Seconded: Robinson Ayes: Pure Slovin, Schechter, K. Le^', Robinson, Iverson, L. Levy Nays; None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED 626396  Return to Agenda 13866 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, May 5, 2025 Page Four B. Plan CommissioiLCaseJi 025-03 P - Planned Development Site PEan Approval: 5701 Oakton Street, 7700 Gross Point Road and 7720 Gross Point Road. Motion to approve the request from Community High School District No. 219 for a site plan approval for a 4-Iot planned development at 5701 Oakton St, in an R2 Single-Family zoning district and at 7700 Gross Point Road and 7720 Gross Point Rd, in an Ml Office Assembly Industry zoning district, approved subject to all conditions. Ken FIorey attorney representing 219 answered questions concerning-sustainability efforts, solar panels, geo-therma! heating and permeable pavers. Tmstee Schechter was concerned about the removal of trees. Johanna Nyden, Community Development Director spoke about different landscaping for the safety of schools. The architect will supplement for trees lost, Corporation Counsei Michael Large left the meeting and Assistant Corporation Counsel Barbara Mangler continued on any legal matters, Moved: Trustee Iverson Seconded: L. Levy Ayes: Pure Slovin, Schechter, K. Levy, Robinson, Iverson, L. Levy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED Public Comment. (3 minutes per person, maximum of 30 minutes) Lauren Grodnicki presented a Power Point presentation on " Adding to the Water Storage Conversation." Public Comments by email. Howard Sprou!l-C02 is pollution?, C02 is plant food. Emily White-Dangerous Streets Jaimie Kurian-Skokie Letter to the Director of Engineer-replacing yield signs for stop signs at some intersections. Joseph Nowik-support for D219'sNiies Central and Nites West Facilities. Mr. Jinsky Jean Pois-In Memoriam Pope Francis (1936-2025) Pam Austin-Rat Problem Adjournment. Motion to adjourn at 9:50 p,m. Moved: Trustee Pure Siovin Seconded: Robinson Ayes: Pure SIovin, Schechter, K. Levy, Robinson, Iverson, L. Levy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED Approved: Village Clerk Approved: Mayor Ann Tennes items marked with an asterisk (*} indicate they are pan of the Consent Agenda that contains routine items or items which have already been discussed by the Mayor and Board at a previous pubiic meeting and require a second reading, items on the Consent Agenda are passed in one vote at the beginning of the Board Meeting. Prior to the vote on the Consent Agenda, the Mayor will inquire if there is any matter which anyone 626396  Return to Agenda VILLAGE OF SKOKIE VOUCHER REPORT #1 MAY 19, 2025 FUND AMOUNT 001-GENERAL FUND $ 1/022/209 002-WATER FUND 342/303 003 - MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 33/504 013-CASH ESCROW FUND 1/000 018 - WIRELESS ALARM FUND 5/752 020 - CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 841/344 022 - CASUALTY SELF INSURANCE 76/315 025 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND 17/350 030-OAKTON&NILESTIF 8/447 144 - OLD ORCHARD BUSINESS DISTRICT $ 245,853 TOTAL $ 2/594/076  Return to Agenda VILLAGE OF SKOKIE VOUCHER REPORT #1 MAY 19, 2025 Invoice Refff FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount 222183 05/09/2025 911TECHINC 2025 PSTRACKER SUBSCRIPTION & EQ.UIPMENT 3,855.00 221812 04/30/2025 ABT ELECTRONICS STATION MICROWAVE 189.00 222180 04/30/2025 ACE HARDWARE MISC. TOOLS AND HARDWARE 4,293.69 221975 04/30/2025 ACME TRUCK BRAKE & SUPPLY CO BRAKE PARTS FOR RESCUE 17 1,374.74 221825 04/30/2025 ADAM PEASE TRAVEL/TRAJNING REIMBURSMENT 100.00 222171 04/30/2025 ADP SCREENING & SELECTION SERVICES PRE-PLACEMENT BACKGROUND CHECKS 806.46 221945 04/30/2025 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS AIR FILTER 12.84 222059 05/01/2025 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS INC MONTHLY CLEANING SERVICES CONTRACTED -MAY 2025 7,607.86 222060 05/01/2025 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS iNC COMM MONTHLY CLEANING -MAY 2025 287.10 221816 04/30/2025 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS INC 4/14 CLEANING @ 4051 MAIN ST 75.00 221793 05/05/2025 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS iNC FIRE DEPARTMENT CLEANING MAY 2025 181.48 222130 05/13/2025 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS iNC MAY 2025 MONTHLY SERVICE FOR VH & PW CARPET 5,935.11 222176 05/13/2025 ADVANCED TREECARE ROUTiNE PRUNING SUBZONES 45 & 46 123,214.00 222003 04/30/2025 AL WARREN OIL CO. INC. 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MISC, EXPENSES MAY 2025 200.00 221815 04/30/2025 MOTOROLA SOLUTION5-STARCOM NETWORK APX4500 PER QUOTE #3028125 2,885.21 221939 05/08/2025 MOTOROLA SOLUTION5-5TARCOM NETWORK STARCOMAIRTIME 2,118.00 221940 05/08/2025 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS-STARCOM NETWORK STARCOMAIRTIME 7,056.00 221977 05/07/2025 NASKOPELINKAJ PAYMENT FOR VtDEO RECORDiNG SERVICES: 4/28/25 MEETING 150.00 222166 05/13/2025 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INC IMRF ADD'L LIFE INSURANCE 1,408.00 222039 05/12/2025 NEUCOiNC FAN RELAY/TRANS 52.20 221721 04/18/2025 NICKWYATT REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEETING ON 4/18/25 46.17 222016 04/30/2025 NICORGAS 8135 CENTRAL PARK AVE 0.42 222017 04/30/2025 NICORGAS SS FARGO IE LONG 98.45 222018 04/30/2025 NICORGAS 7424 NiLES CENTER RD 1,545,20 222080 04/30/2025 NIPSTA DRIVER TRAINING PAD RENTAL -APRIL 2025 1,000.00 221789 04/30/2025 NORTH BRANCH CHICAGO RIVER FY25 NBWW ANNUAL DUES 2,557.31 221745 4/30/2025 NORTH SHORE UNIV. SYSTEM MED GROUP 5UBPEONAFEE 25.00 221967 05/01/2025 NORTHEASTERN iL REGfONAL CRiME LAB MEMBERSHIP ASSESSMENT/MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR FY25/26 102,023.00 222154 04/30/2025 NORTHERN ILL POLICE ALARM SYSTEM NtPAS EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR 2025-2026 CHARGES-BARNES 7,085.00 221922 05/05/2025 NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE ANNUAL MEMBERSHiP DUES FY25-26 25,528.00 222179 05/01/2025 NORTHWESTERN UNtVERSiTY RADAR/LIDAR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING -PANICO 1,095.00 222001 03/31/2025 NOVA FIRE PROTECTiON INC DRY VALVE MECH. ROOM 7,705.00 221838 04/30/2025 OFFICE DEPOT fNC OFFICE SUPPUE5 121.11 221842 04/30/2025 OFFICE DEPOT iNC OFFICE SUPPLIES 105.96 221847 04/30/2025 OFFICE DEPOT !NC OFFICE SUPPLIES 39.00 222196 05/14/2025 OLD ORCHARD URBAN LP 008D TAX REVENUE DISBURSEMENT REPORT DATE 5/31/2025 245,852.69 221726 05/01/2025 P F PETTIBONE & CO OFFIQAL OATH FORM 79.00 221500 04/24/2025 PADDOCK PUBLICATIONS INC MULTIPLE JOB POSTINGS 11,198.90 221710 04/30/2025 PATRiCK WARDEN GLOVES/UNDER ARMOUR 99.68 221709 04/30/2025 PAUL REYES BOOTS 99.95  Return to Agenda VILLAGE OF SKOKIE VOUCHER REPORT #1 MAY 19,2025 Invoice Refft FV Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount 222078 05/12/2025 Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Inc. BD BOND REFUND-8301 KfLPATRICK AVE 250,00 221978 04/30/2025 PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGIES EQUIPMENT FUELSITE REPAIR AT PW FUEL STATION 292.00 221979 04/30/2025 PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGIES EQUIPMENT FUELSITE REPAIR FOR LARAMIE FUEL STATION 1,208.10 221715 04/30/2025 PLATINUM PESTSOLUTiONS MONTHLY PEST CONTROL SERVICE APRIL 17,833.37 221695 04/29/2025 POLSINELLI PC PROF SERVICES - HOTEL GARAGE 8,291.96 221959 04/30/2025 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE iNC RECAPPED TIRES 805.20 221926 05/01/2025 POWERDMS POWERDMS PROFESSIONAL & LEGACY TRAINiNG RENEWAL 8,907.56 222036 04/30/2025 PRECISE MRM LLC 5M8 DATA PLAN 1,000.00 222010 04/30/2025 PRiNTXPRESS DIAPER DRIVE POSTER 250.00 221969 04/30/2025 PRINT XPRESS BANNER 250.00 221742 04/30/2025 PRINT XPRESS BUSINESS CARDS FOR UZ 90.00 221747 04/16/2025 PRINT XPRESS NEW LEFTERHEAD FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT 590.00 221749 05/02/2025 PRINT XPRESS NEW LETTERHEAD FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 420.00 221750 05/02/2025 PRINT XPRESS NEW LETTERHEAD FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT 420.00 221751 05/02/2025 PRINT XPRESS NEW LETTERHEAD FOR VILLAGE HALL 590.00 220476 04/01/2025 PROMOS 911 PRINTING CUPS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION 1,217.32 221999 02/26/2025 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF ILLINOiS NEW PRINTER 765.60 221996 01/08/2025 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF iLUNOiS PRINTER MAINTENANCE 42.87 222079 04/23/2025 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF iLLINOIS PRINTER MAINTENANCE 90.00 222081 04/25/2025 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF ILLINOIS PRINTER MAINTENANCE 23.10 222098 04/29/2025 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF iLUNOiS PRINTER MAINTENANCE 9.95 222095 04/25/2025 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF ILLINOIS PRINTER MAINTENANCE 38.57 222158 05/08/2025 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF ILLINOIS PRINTER MAINTENANCE 49.13 222155 05/07/2025 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF ILLINOIS PRINTER MAINTENANCE 21.00 222046 05/01/2025 QUENCH USAINC MONTHLY WATER FILTER CONTRACT AT PD -MAY 2025 92.40 222164 04/30/2025 RADAR MAN INC RADAR CERTS 1,559.50 221997 04/30/2025 RAYO'HERRONCOINC UNIFORM ITEMS FOR NEW RECRUIT -ROJAS 1,438.82 221991 04/30/2025 RAYO'HERRONCOINC UNIFORM ITEMS FOR NEW RECRUiT -ROJAS 45.99 222002 04/30/2025 RAYO'HERRONCOINC UNIFORM ITEMS FOR NEW RECRUIT-ROJAS 154.36 222020 04/30/2025 RAYO'HERRONCOINC UNIFORM ITEMS FOR NEW RECRUIT -VAID 154.36 222021 04/30/2025 RAYO'HERRONCOINC UNIFORM ITEMS FOR NEW OFFICER -TATE 1,601.26 222022 04/30/2025 RAYO'HERRONCOINC UNIFORM ITEMS FOR NEW OFFICER -TATE 172.71 221984 04/30/2025 RAYO'HERRONCOINC SEW ON CHEVRONS -CIANCHETTI 3.39 221987 04/30/2025 RAYO'HERRONCOINC 7X10 SOFT PLATE FOR VEST -BADAGLIACCO 109.99 221988 04/30/2025 RAYO'HERRONCOINC UNiFORM ITEMS FOR NEW RECRUIT-VAID 172.71 221989 04/30/2025 RAYO'HERRONCOINC UNIFORM ITEMS FOR NEW RECRUIT-VAID 1,045.96 222151 04/29/2025 RED UNE WORKS, LLC 1 C-VS-2600-MSTG 725.63 221835 04/30/2025 RELXINC DBA LEXIS NEXIS LEXiS NEXIS MONTHLY SUBCRIPTiON APRIL 592.00 221946 04/30/2025 RNOW1NC POWER STEERING PUMP FOR 176 1,682.90 222121 05/13/2025 RNOWtNC FY24 & FY25 REFUSE TRUCKS 215,557.00  Return to Agenda VILLAGE OF SKOKIE VOUCHER REPORT #1 MAY 19,2025 Invoice Ref# FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount 221947 05/01/2025 ROBERT OLKOWSKI REIMBURSEMENT FOR INVESTIGATIONS UNIFORM -OLKOWSK! 210.06 222033 05/12/2025 ROGELIOCARDENAS CDL 60.00 221899 02/23/2025 RUBEN ZAPATAAKA HIP FLiPTWISTER BALLOON TWISTING ACTIVITY FOR WINTER FARMERS' MARKET 2/23/26 150,00 221900 01/12/2025 RUBENZAPATAAKAH!PFLiPTWISTER BALLOON TWISTING ACTIVITY FOR WINTER FARMERS' MARKET 1/12/25 150.00 221830 05/06/2025 RUSS RIETVELD REIMBURSEMENT FOR RUSS RIETVELD 11.77 222156 05/13/2025 RUTH ALEXANDER ALREPAIRS/2017SUBARU 977.68 221823 04/30/2025 RYAN HALL TRAVEl/TRAINING REEMBURSMENT 100.00 222170 05/13/2025 SCHENITASTEWART POLiCE SERGEANT ASSESSMENT CENTER 500.00 221836 04/30/2025 SCHWAAB INC NEW RECEIVED STAMP AND INK 122.24 221960 05/08/2025 SEAN GIBSON 25% TUITiON REIMB FOR 2025 COURSE COMPLETION -GiBSON 1,093.50 221765 04/30/2025 SECRETARY OF STATE PD 305 COVERT PLATE RENEW 2025 171.00 221770 04/30/2025 SECRETARY OF STATE PD306 COVERT PLATE RENEW 2025 171.00 222167 05/13/2025 SEDGWICKCMSiNC UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS ADMINISTARTION 750.00 221930 04/30/2025 SERVICE SAN ITATION INC 2-14-25, REMAINING BALANCE 70.00 221741 04/30/2025 SHARPER DOT PRINTING INC TIME OFF SHEETS 344.25 221827 04/30/2025 SHARPER DOT PRINTING INC DRIVEWAY REMOVAL DOOR HANGERS 273.05 222114 05/13/2025 SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO PAINT FOR MAYORS OFFICE 324,52 222123 05/13/2025 SHERWiNWILUAMSCO PAINT FOR 4051 MAIN ST PROJECT 258.40 221831 05/06/2025 SIERRA REALPC & MANAGEMENT, LLC EMERGNECY FUND ASSISTANCE 1,000.00 221994 05/08/2025 SINGER, CATHY ANN UB refund for account; 26493 27.75 222041 05/12/2025 SKOKIE PAINT & WALLPAPER PAINT-VH 89.63 219912 06/01/2025 5KOKIEPUBUC LIBRARY IMRF INSURANCE PREMIUM 1,766.00 222195 05/14/2025 5KOKIEPUBUCUBRARY APRIL 2025 PPRT 115,506.22 222125 04/30/2025 SOLID WASTE AGENCY N COOK CNTY SOLID WASTE TIPPING FEES (AP 1 OF 2) 21,153,52 222126 04/30/2025 SOLID WASTE AGENCY N COOK CNVf SOLID WASTE TIPPING FEES (AP 2 OF 2} 65,616.48 222100 05/12/2025 SOLiS SECURITY MONTHLY SECURin SERVICES SLED 4,128.24 222134 04/30/2025 ST AUBIN NURSERY & LANDSCAPING SPRING 2025 PARKWAY TREE PLANTING 14,580,00 222052 04/30/2025 STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY JET TRUCK NOZZLES 610.00 221981 04/30/2025 STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY AfR FILTER HOUSING FOR 228 248.38 221982 04/30/2025 STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY BEARING FOR 228 184.23 221976 04/30/2025 STANDARD EQUiPMENT COMPANY CONVEYOR PARTS FOR SWEEPER 228 2,330.71 221916 04/30/2025 STANTON MECHANICAL INC BOILER REPARE AT PD 3,186.05 222109 05/13/2025 STANTON MECHANICAL INC REPAIR WORK @ STATION #16 5,042,85 222152 04/21/2025 STANTON MECHANICAL INC VILLAGE HALL HVAC PROJECT 61,607.03 222062 05/08/2025 STEPHANIE HORNISH REIMBURSEMENT FOR BUDGET HEARING SUPPLIES ON MAYS, 2025 55.76 221826 04/30/2025 STEPHEN JAGMAN TRAVEL/TRAINING REIMBUSEMENT 3,419.53 221943 05/01/2025 STEVEN BUSH REIMBURSMENT FOR BIKE PATROL SHOES -BUSH 102.24 222026 04/24/2025 STREICHERSiNC NiPAS EQUIPMENT FOR ORCHARD 87.96 222027 04/30/2025 STREiCHERSiNC NiPAS EQUIPMENT FOR ORCHARD 1,307.97 221819 04/30/2025 SUB5URFACE SOLUTIONS RADIO DETECTION RECIEVER, TRANSMITTER & LOCATOR BACKPACK 13,624,00 10  Return to Agenda VILLAGE OF SKOKIE VOUCHER REPORT #1 MAY 19,2025 Invoice RefS FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount 221820 04/30/2025 SUBSURFACE SOLUTIONS RADIO DETECTION RECIEVER, TRANSMiTTER & LOCATOR BACKPACK 165.28 221901 04/30/2025 SUBURBAN LABORATORIES INC WATER TESTING - COLLECTION DATE 3/25/25 3,873.00 222184 05/01/2025 TARGETSOLUTIONS LEARNING FTO TRACKER ANNUAL RENEWAL 2025 -KANE 2,976.75 222175 05/13/2025 TELADOC HEALTH INC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2,706.00 222139 04/30/2025 THOMSON REUTERS-WEST CLEAR INVESTIGATIVE SUITE MONTHLY CHARGES -APR INVOICE 2025 748.76 221948 04/30/2025 TIFFANY KELLY APRIL 2025 V&H SCREENfNGS 5,607.00 221993 05/08/2025 TODD MANSUCO BD BOND REFUND-3211 HOWARD STREET 250.00 222193 04/15/2025 TOMASZTARAStUK MEAL REIMBURSEMENT 40,00 222051 04/30/2025 TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION BARRICADES AND TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT 922.50 222045 04/30/2025 TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION BARRICADES AND TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT 1,095.00 221953 04/30/2025 TRANSCHICAGO TRUCK GROUP SENSOR FOR REFUSE 825.42 222065 04/30/2025 ULTIMATE TRAINING MUNITIONS !NC POUCE AMMUNITION SUPPLIES -JAWORKSI 1,818.94 221717 04/30/2025 UNIVERSITY OF iLLINOIS SEDAC GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM 5,421.13 221786 04/30/2025 UPS WEEKLY CHARGE 50.84 222105 05/13/2025 UPS WEEKLY CHARGE 75.59 222037 05/12/2025 VALDE5 LLC HYDRAULIC OIL 2,267.09 221746 03/27/2025 VENUWORKS OF SKOKIE LLC PAYMENT FOR RENTAL SPACE FOR MAYOR'S RECEPTiON ON MARCH 20, 2025 1,298.74 221934 04/30/2025 VERIZON WIRELESS WIRELESS SERVICE 1,404.43 221748 04/30/2025 VI'S REAL ESTATE LLC EMERGENCY FUND ASSISTANCE 1,000.00 221788 04/30/2025 WSDARLEY&CO FLAT HEAD AXES 544.00 221792 04/30/2025 WSDARLEY&CO RESERVE TRUCK EQUIPMENT 1,017.78 221801 04/30/2025 WSDARLEY&CO TURTLE TILES 636.64 222061 05/12/2025 WARD DICKENS PANTS 75.65 222028 05/12/2025 WAS!E GREEN BOOTS 429.25 222053 04/30/2025 WATER RESOURCES INC WATER METER RECEPTACLES 1,380.00 222042 04/30/2025 WATER RESOURCES INC ADVANCED METERIN6 INFRASTRUCTURE 139,164.00 221851 05/06/2025 WEISNER, BRIANA UB refund for account: 87948 1,394.65 221799 04/30/2025 WILMETTE TRUCK & BUS SAFETY INSPECTION 359.00 221918 04/30/2025 ZIEBELL WATER SERVICES PRODUCTS SERVBOXANDPVCBUSHiNG 2,248.00 222104 05/13/2025 ZYNNOVATtON LLC TREE DIAPERS 3,829.36 Total: 2,594,076.33 11  Return to Agenda Memorandum Mayor's Office TO: Board j0fd ^ Trustees Trustees FROM: May< DATE: May 19, 2025 SUBJECT: Resolution and Proclamations A Resolution Appointment of Barbara Mangler as Corporation Counsel on an Interim Basis B Proclamations "Jewish American Heritage Month" May 2025 "Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month" May 2025 "Village ofSkokie Farmer's Market 50th Anniversary" June 1,2025 616628 Board of Trustees 5-19-25  Return to Agenda 5/19/25: Appointments THIS RESOLUTION MAY BE CITED AS VILLAGE RESOLUTION 25-5-R- A RESOLUTION APPOINTING BARBARA A. MANGLER AS CORPORATION COUNSEL FOR THE VILLAGE OF SKOK/E, TO SERVE ON AN INTERIM BASIS 1 WHEREAS, Michael M. Lorge has served the Village of Skokie as its Corporation 2 Counsel since November 1, 2012;and 3 WHEREAS, Michae! M. Lorge has retired from the Village of Skokie effective May 7, 4 2025 and will no longer serve as the Village's Corporation Counsel; and 5 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie intends to engage in a search to fill the position of 6 Corporation Counsel. Until such time that there is a selection and appointment for the 7 position, there is an immediate need for an appointment to serve in that position in the 8 interim, due to the importance and necessity of the position and the need for continuity; and 9 WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article lit, Section 2-161 of the Skokie Village Code provides 10 for the position of Corporation Counsel for the VIHage of Skokie; and n WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article ill, Section 2-162 of the Skokie Village Code provides 12 that the Corporation Counsel shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Board 13 of Trustees; and 14 WHEREAS, the Mayor hereby appoints Assistant Corporation Counsel Barbara A. 15 Mangler, who has held the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel for the Village of 16 Skokie for over 25 years and is a licensed attorney who meets ail of the qualifications 17 specified in Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-163 of the Skokie Village Code, to serve as is Corporation Counsel for the Village of Skokie on an interim basis, effective immediately; 19 and 20 WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees consent in the aforesaid appointment. 21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the 22 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, that Barbara A. Mangler is hereby appointed to 23 serve as Corporation Counsel for the Village of Skokie, effective immediately and until such 24 time as the position of Corporation Counsel has been filled by a qualified candidate or any 25 further action by the Mayor and Board of Trustees is taken. 26 27 S£ IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ms. Mangler shall receive a stipend of $1,000.00 28 per month, in addition to her current compensation or as such compensation may be 29 adjusted, in accordance with the Skokie Village Code. Page 1 of 2 VOSDOCS-#626458-v1-Resolution_Appointing_Corporation_CounseLBarbara_A_Mangler  Return to Agenda PASSED this 19th day of May, 2025. Ayes: Village Clerk Nays: Absent: Approved by me this 20th day of Attest: May, 2025. Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie Page 2 of 2 VOSDOCS-#626458-v1-Resolution_AppoJnting_Corporation_CounseLBarbara_A_Mang!er  Return to Agenda fojxdanmttan WHEREAS} for nearly 370 years, Jews have profoundly contributed to Americans history, society, and culture; and WHEREAS, in 2006, then-President George W. Bush established May as "Jewish American Heritage Month" to honor the long history of Jewish Americans and the many contributions of Jewish Americans to American culture^ history^ military, science, government educations^ and all areas of American life; and WHEREAS} the proud heritage of Jewish Americans is a reminder of our nation's constitutional commitment to religious freedom and the importance of a dedication to community and history; and WHEREAS} the United States is experiencing a serious rise in antisemitic activity, and Jewish Americans are the targets of 60 percent of religiously based hate crimes and bias-based incidents; and WHEREAS, our society needs to reaffirm our rejection of antisemitic bigotry and our commitment to never compromise our steadfast support for the Jewish community. NOW, THEREFORE, J, ANN TENNES, Mayor of the Village ofSkokie, do hereby proclaim the month of May as: "JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH'9 in the Village ofSkokie and we express appreciation for the significant contributions made by Jewish Americans to the diverse community that comprises the Village of Skokie, the State of Illinois, and the United States of America. Passed this 19th day of May 2025 Ann E. Tennes Mayor /-I U-Ckc^ MinalDesaF Village Clerk 610539  Return to Agenda ^roclamatton WHEREAS, Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of 13 heritable connective tissue disorders that together affect 1 in 5^000 people. Each type of EDS has its own set of symptoms^ but some features are seen across all types of EDS, including joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility^ and tissue fragUity; and WHEREAS, Hypermobility spectrum disorders (USD) are connective tissue disorders that cause joint hypermobility, instability, injury, and pain. Other symptoms^ such as fatigue^ headaches^ GI problems, and autonomic dysfunction are also often seen as part ofHSD; and WHEREAS, There is no cure for any type of EDS or HSD. The conditions are managed by addressing a person )s symptoms. EDS and HSD can cause a variety of symptoms in many different areas of the body, so people with these conditions often require multiple providers in different specialties to manage their care; and WHEREAS, Access to professionals who are knowledgeable about EDS and HSD is limited in Skokie. Lack of awareness about EDS and HSD in Skokie. and across the world stands in the way of the diagnosis^ managements and research of these conditions; and WHEREAS, Awareness about EDS and USD by both medical professionals and the general public can help improve the lives of people living with EDS and USD in Skokie. NOW, THEREFORE, 7, ANN TENNES, Mayor of the Village ofSkokie, do hereby proclaim the month of May as: <tEHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROMES and HYPERMOBILITY SPECTR UM DISORDERS A WARENESS MONTH" Passed this 19th day of May 2025 Ann E. Tennes Mayor ^A-Ck^^ Minal De^nt Village Clerk 516784  Return to Agenda 'praclamzdtim WHEREAS, in 1975, the Village of Skokie established the Skokie Farmers' Market in Downtown Skokie with the goal of connecting local farmers \ growers^ and artisans directly with the community; and WHEREAS, the Skokie Farmers9 Market originally opened with a dozen vendorSf of which one, R&B Miller Farmers of Coloma^ Michigan, is still a vendor at the Skokie Farmers' Market today; and WHEREAS, the Skokie Farmers' Market has grown to over 70 vendors and expanded in January, 2025 to include the first annual Winter Market on Main Street an indoor and outdoor market held twice a month on Sundays from January through April; and WHEREAS \ for fifty years, the Skokie Farmersf Market has been a cherished tradition and staple of Downtown Skokie by providing a gathering place for residents and visitors alike and offering fresh and sustainable produce^ baked goods, flowers, and a wide variety of locally-sourced products; and WHEREAS, the 2025 Skokie Farmers' Market season begins on Sunday, June If and will be open every Sunday thereafter from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through November 2 and all are encouraged to attend. NOW, THEREFORE, J, ANN TENNES, Mayor of the Village ofSkokie, do hereby proclaim June 2025, as: "SKOKIE FARMERS' MARKET 5'0th ANNIVERSARY MONTH" Passed this 19th day of May 2025 Ann E. Tennes Mayor U-Ot^ Minal D'SsaT Village Clerk 626569  Return to Agenda Memorandum Human Resources Division TO: Lucy Rukavina, Administrative Assistant Manager's FROM: Ed Stare, Human Resources Specialist DATE: May 13, 2025 SUBJECT: Agenda Item for the Monday, May 19, 2025, Board Meeting Please piace the following on the May 19 agenda: • Swearing-in of two (2) Police Officers: • Daisy Rojas • Kenneth Tate, Jr. Commissioner Bruce Rottner will have the honor of performing the swearing-in duties. Please contact me if you have any questions. c: Ann Tennes, Mayor Debra W. Stinson, Human Resources Director Jesse Barnes, Police Chief 6970  Return to Agenda Memorandum Manager's Office TO: The Honorable Mayor and Board of Trustees Village Clerk Corporation Counsel FROM: Hllage Manager DATE: May 15,2025 SUBJECT: MANAGER'S REPORT BOARD MEETING OF MONDAY, MAY 19,2025 A. Presentation of Traffic Control Overview throuqhout the Community. The Village of Skokie is committed to ensuring safe streets including traffic flow at all intersections. The Village has an Engineering Division that includes traffic services that works closely with the Police Department and the Public Safety Commission to assess and improve traffic conditions. Samantha Maximilian, Senior Engineer will provide a presentation. B. Establishment of 25 Miles Per Hour Speed Limit for Villaoe Wide Residential Streets. The Engineering Division has completed a study that investigated and analyzed a proposed Village wide establishment of 25 miles per hour speed limit in residential districts. The Village of Skokie does not have authority to change the speed limits of other Jurisdictions such as Cook County and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Reducing the speed limit to 25 miles per hour will make for safer neighborhoods. The change will also provide more consistency of speed limits throughout the village rather than having varying speed limits in a neighborhood. This proposed change is consistent with nearby surrounding communities such as Evanston, Wilmette, Morton Grove, Niles, Des Plaines and Mount Prospect which all have 25 miles per hour limits in place. The 2024 Community Survey result indicated that 63% of respondents think that speeding is a moderate to major problem in Skokie. The Engineering Division also sought the Public Safety Commission's input on the proposed speed limit reduction. I concur with staff and respectfully request Board approval of the enabling Ordinance for the establishment of a 25 miles per hour speed limit on ail Village owned roadways in residential districts. * C. Commercial All-Risk Property / Cyber Liability Coverage Renewals - Gallagher/Affiliated FM Insurance - J^ot to Exceed_^139,635_and CFC Insurance Company - $49,081. The Village of Skokle purchases commercial property coverage through Arthur J. Gallagher/Affiliated FM Insurance which expires on June 1, 2025. The All-Risk property coverage includes replacement value of all Village-owned buildings and contents, market value of the Village fleet and business interruption of the significant mails within the Village. Despite upward market trends, incumbent #626524  Return to Agenda Affiliated FM insurance Company quoted a 5.0 percent reduced renewal rate of ,085059; however, the Village's insurable values increased four percent to $164,163,188, thus resulting in a 2026 premium for Ali-REsk property coverage of $139,635. The Viliage also secured full unrestricted cyber liability coverage for a premium of $49,081 with CFC Insurance Company. I concur with staff's recommendation that a contract be awarded to Gailagher/Affiliated FM in the amount of $139,635 for Ali-Risk property coverage and Cyber Liability coverage with CFC insurance in the amount of $49,081; these are not to exceed amounts. Board approval is respectfully requested. * D. Underground Conduit Installation - Pirtano Construction, Addison, Illinois - $381,701.75. 8047 Skokie Boulevard is in the final stages of early construction activities to be redeveloped as a mixed-use deveiopment. Per Village Code, the utiiities must be buried for new construction projects. The overhead utilities along the aliey east of Skokie Boulevard and south of Keeney prevents achieving the transit-oriented vision of redeveloping these properties and therefore necessitate undergrounding the eiectric and other utiiities such as telephone and cable. in the redeveiopment agreement, the Village agreed to manage this process and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is funding the burial of these utilities in order to facilitate development. Staff recommends that a contract in the amount of $381,701.75 be awarded to Pirtano Construction for all labor and materials required for the underground conduit instaiiation. The Downtown Science & Technology Tax Increment Financing (TIF) contains funding for this project. ! concur with staff's recommendation and respectfuiiy request Board approval. * E. Request to Sell Surplus Vehicles and Equipment. The Public Works Director has requested authorization to sei! at auction certain surplus vehicles. These vehicles wiil be auctioned through the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC) Auction, which has proven to be successful in the past, The Village currentiy has four police department vehicles and four public works vehicles that are being replaced or removed from the fleet. ! concur with these recommendations and respectfully request Board approval for these vehicles to be sold at the NWMC auction. #626524  Return to Mgr Rpt Memorandum A Engineering Division To: John Lockerby, Village Manager From: ______________________________________ Samantha Maximilian P.E., Senior Engineer Date: May 12, 2025 Subject: AGENDA ITEM – May 19, 2025 Village Board Meeting  Village of Skokie Traffic Control at Intersections Overview This memo provides an overview of the Engineering Division’s approach to traffic control at intersections, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making and adherence to established guidelines to ensure safety and efficiency. The Village of Skokie is committed to maintaining safe and efficient traffic flow at all intersections. In recent years, the Village has adopted a more proactive, system-wide approach to traffic safety. The Engineering Division now utilizes UrbanSDK software, which collects speed data across the entire Village. This tool, combined with the Division’s regular review of accident data, supports a comprehensive and informed approach to evaluating traffic conditions. Many intersections have been upgraded with additional or enhanced traffic control devices as a result of this analysis. Traffic studies are conducted in response to both resident requests and data trends, ensuring that all traffic control measures—including stop signs—are implemented based on best practices and established guidelines. Upon receiving a written request that clearly states the concern regarding a specific intersection, the Village initiates a comprehensive engineering analysis. This analysis includes conducting traffic studies, evaluating sight distance triangles, and performing field investigations to assess the situation accurately. The written request serves as an official record, ensuring proper documentation of the concern and the subsequent actions taken. Typically, intersections are found to be utilizing appropriate traffic control measures. However, when changes are deemed necessary, they are proposed to the Village Board for approval. The improper use of stop signs, such as installing them to arbitrarily interrupt through traffic, can lead to several unintended consequences. These include increased speeding between stop signs, higher incidence of rear-end collisions, redistribution of traffic onto side streets, increased fuel consumption and emissions, and decreased compliance as drivers may become accustomed to unnecessary stops and begin to ignore stop signs. It is recommended to continue adherence to established guidelines and conduct thorough traffic studies before implementing traffic control measures. This approach ensures that traffic control devices are effective and beneficial to the community, enhancing safety and efficiency at intersections throughout the Village of Skokie. The Village of Skokie is dedicated to maintaining safe and efficient traffic flow at all intersections. By adhering to established guidelines and conducting thorough traffic studies, we can ensure that traffic control measures are effective and beneficial to the community. VOSDOCS-#624620-Village Wide 25 MILES PER HOUR Speed Limit in Residential Districts  Return to Mgr Rpt SM/ES Presentation cc: Max Slankard, Director of Public Works Russ Rietveld, P.E., Director of Engineering Jesse Barnes, Police Department Erik Sanchez, P.E., Transportation Engineer VOSDOCS-#624620-Village Wide 25 MILES PER HOUR Speed Limit in Residential Districts  Return to Mgr Rpt B Memorandum Engineering Division To; John Lockerby, Village Manager From: Samantha Maximilian P.E., Senior Engineer Date: May 12, 2025 Subject: AGENDA ITEM - May 19, 2025 Village Board Meeting Village Wide Residential Districts • Establishment of 25 MILES PER HOUR Speed Limit Btickgroynd Over the years, the Village of Skokie has received inquiries and concerns regarding speed limits throughout the Village. The Engineering division has completed an engineering study that investigated and analyzed a proposed Village wide establishment of 25 miles per hour speed limit in residential districts. The current speed limit of all Skokie streets (unless otherwise posted) is 30 miles per hour. The Village of Skokie Code of Ordinances has adopted the Illinois Vehicle Code. Under the Illinois Vehicle Code section 11-60] slates, ""Unless some other speed restriction is established under this Chapter, the maximum speed limit in an urban district for ail vehicles is 30 miles per hour and !5 miles per hour in an alley. The urban district designation applies to Skokie. Overtime, as Skokic streets are studied, some residentia! streets have warranted for a speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour. The change was warranted due to the 85tEi percentiie speed being within 5 miles per hour of 25 miies per hour. The 85th percentile speed is the speed which 85 percent of the drivers travel at, or below, on a road segment. As established by common engineering standards, most speed limits are set by using the 85th percenti!e speed. Other factors that are considered when determining appropriate speed limits indude type of district, road characteristics, driveway density, restricted visibility, and probability of presence ofpedestrians/cyciists. Data that was coilecled for this study inciuded 85th percentiJe speeds, road type, road jurisdiction, and existing speed iimit information for each street or road in Skokie. The main focus were streets that reside in residential neighborhoods, local streets with iow voiume traffic, and coHector slreets with two-way traffic. The gathered data showed that about 96 percent of the studied blocks are within the desired range of 25 miles per hour. Which would indicate that the more appropriate speed limit within Skokle residential streets is 25 miles per hour rather than 30 miles per hour, The Illinois Vehicle Code (section 11-604) allows alterations of speed limits by local authorities. In particular it stipulates that upon the basis of an engineering or traffic investigation, the local authority can declare by ordinance a reasonable and safe speed limit to be decreased within a resident district, but not less than 25 sniles per hour. Recommcndittion In summary, I recommend review, approval, and passage of an enabling ordinance for the establishment of a 25 miles per hour speed limit on all Village owned roadways in resicientiai districts except for the following: • Any State or Coisnty owned roadway • Roadways with previously established 20 miles per hour speed limit • Howard Street • Gross Point Road • Niles Center Road • ionia Avenue • Waukesha Avenue VOSDOCS-#624620-Viliaee Wide 25 MILES PER HOUR Sneed UmiL in Residenlsal Dish-icis  Return to top of Memo • Pratt Avenue • East Prairie Road (between Dempster Street and Golf Road) • Frontage Road (between Gross Point Road and Howard Street) • Lawler Avenue (between Golf Road and Old Orchard Road) The enabling ordinance will go into effect six to nine months after adoption in order to allow for replacement of speed inrsit signage, public education, and coordination with the PoHce department. Comments The primary goal of the speed limit reduction is meant for Skokie streets in residentia! neighborhoods in which slower speeds are appropriate for the type of area. The Village ofSkokie does not have authority to change the speed Hmits of other jurisdiclions such as Cook County and the Illinois Department of Transportation (1DOT). This recommendation does not include streets where existing 20 miles per hour speed limits are in place. Reducing the speed limit for residential/local streets to 25 miSes per hour will make for safer neighborhoods. As mentioned before, the majority of residential streets have 85th percentile speeds within five units of 25 miles per hour. The residential streets are designed for slower traffic due to presence of driveways, parked vehicles, denser areas with ciosely spaced homes, and pedestrians/bicyclists, The change will also provide consistency of speed limits throughout the village rather than having varying speed limits in a neighborhood, This wil! provide a benefit to the motoring public and increase efficiency in enforcement measures. This proposed change Ss consistent with nearby surrounding suburban agencies with similar communky characteristics. These other agencies include Evanston, Wilmette, Morton Grove, Niies, Des Plaines, and Mt. Prospect which a!l have 25 miles per hour cily wide or village wide speed limits in place, It is also important to note that the 2024 Community Survey inciuded a custom question related to speeding in Skokie. The survey results indicated that 63% of respondents think that speeding is a moderate to major problem in Skokie. The education campaign associated with the proposed change will bring awareness and will have a positive effect on the operating characteristics of all residential streets in Skokie. Lastly, the Engineering Division sought the Public Safety Commission's input on the proposed speed limit reduction at the February Public Safety Commission ineeting. This provided an opportunity to gather their feedback and support for the proposed change. Attached is the completed engineering study with exhibits. Please present this before the May 19, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting for approval. Fee! free to contact me if there are any questions. SM/ES attachments ec: Max Slankard, Director of Public Works Russ Rietveld, P.E., Director of Engineering Jesse Barnes, PoUce Department Erik Sanchez, P.E., Transportation Engineer Barbara Mangier, Assistant Corporate Counsel VOSDOCS-^624620-ViBaec Wide 25 MILES PER HOUR Speed Limit m Residential Districts  Return to top of Memo Memorandum Engineering Division To; Samantha Maximilian, P.E., Senior Engineer From: ^ :rik Sari^fiez,, P.^., Transportation Engineer P.E.,Tran; Date: April 1,2025 Subject: Proposed Village Wide Speed Limit Reduction of 25 MPH for Skokie Residential Streets Purpose: A study of the Skokie street network was conducted to determine if the residential streets in Skokie are warranted for a speed limit reduction of 25 miles per hour. Currently, majority of the Skokie residential streets have a speed limit of 30 miles per hour. The purpose of the study was to review the existing speed data and find the residential streets that are warranted for this change. Following is pertinent information and results of the study. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) was mainly referenced for the various methods of setting speed limits. The two references are verywell-respected professional organization who specialize in transportation engineering. Background: As mentioned before, the speed limit of all Skokie streets (unless otherwise posted) is 30 miles per hour. The Village of Skokie Code of Ordinances has adopted the Illinois Vehicle Code and the speed limits of streets in urban districts applies to Skokie. Under the Illinois Vehicle Code section 11-601 states, "Unless some other speed restriction is established under this Chapter, the maximum speed limit in an urban district for all vehicles is 30 miles per hour and 15 miles per hour in an alley." An urban district is defined as an area with streets which is built up with structures devoted to business, industry or dwelling houses. Using this definition and applying it to Skokie, the urban district is the residential and local area. By default, the streets in an urban district is 30 miles per hour. Overtime, requests to reduce speed limits on residential Skokie streets have been studied. In most cases where a street is within a residential area, the street was warranted for a speed limit reduction of 25 miles per hour. The change was warranted due to the 85th percentile speed being within 5 miles per hour range of 25 miles per hour. The 85th percentile speed is the speed at or below which 85 percent of the drivers travel on a road segment. It can also be defined as the speed in which users fee! it safe and reasonable for the type of road. Most speed limits are set by using the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentiie speed is a common engineering standard used to determine speed limits, safe speed, design speed, and speeding issues. Other organizations that use this standard are ITE, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and FHWA. Other factors included in determining speed limits are, type of district, road characteristics, driveway density, restricted visibility, and probability of presence of pedestrian/cydist Since majority of these streets warrant for a speed limit reduction, it is recommended to pursue a Village wide speed limit reduction for Skokie residential streets. It is a more efficient process that will improve traffic safety in the residential neighborhoods. For reference, Skokie residential streets are defined as streets that are within the residential district. Please see the Village of Skokie Zoning Map for reference in the appendix. Local streets are defined as streets that are primarily used to provide access to residences, businesses, or other abutting properties. Some local streets are within other districts but were also analyzed for a speed limit reduction because the road characteristics is better suited for lower speeds. The street type is shown in the Street Hierarchy map in the appendix. The goal of this study is to show Document Number: 624363 Document Name: Proposed Speed Limit Reduction of 25 MPH for Skokie Residential Streets  Return to top of Memo which of these Skokie owned local and residential streets are warranted for a speed limit reduction. Many other surrounding suburban agencies with a similar area and population have reduced the speed limit to 25 miles per hour with positive effect. These other agencies include Evanston, Wilmette, Morton Grove, Ni!es, Des Plaines, and Mt. Prospect. Methodology: Data that was collected for this study included the 85th percentile speed, road type, road Jurisdiction, and existing speed limit information for each street or road in Skokie. Residential streets, collectors and local streets that are under the jurisdiction of Skokie were grouped together in this analysis. The main focus were streets that reside in residential neighborhoods, local streets with low volume traffic, and collector streets with two-way traffic that have short road widths. This data is shown in the Streets Data information List under the Data Information page. The system used to collect the 85th percentile speed is UrbanSDK. UrbanSDK is an approved FHWA data platform that enables Skokie to obtain traffic data on a monthly basis such as 85th percentile speeds, average speeds and 95th percentile speeds. The Village of Skokie has a contract with UrbanSDK to allow the use of this service to improve the overall efficiency of traffic and transportation engineering. The Village also has the ability to collect data using a traffic counter known as Stattrack. This counter has the ability to count traffic, average speeds, traffic volume, and 85fh percentile speeds. This data is similar with UrbanSDK and typically has a difference of one to two miles per hour difference (+/-). This assures the Engineering Division that the data is valid and accurate. The speed data that was used for this study was between August 1, 2024 and September 30, 2024. These dates were selected for analysis because it allows us to see the peak natural speeds. During this time frame, severe weather conditions aren't common which could lower speed data and it is also within the period in which school begins. The beginning of school periods is known to be connected with higher speeds because parents or students have not adapted to the new schedule or route. It is best to be conservative with speed values to ensure a street is warranted for a speed limit reduction. Analysis: About 96 percent of the Skokie blocks are within the desired range of 25 miles per hour. Blocks are determined by address of homes or from intersection to intersection. For example, the 8300 block is the street segment within addresses of 8300 through 8399. There is a total of 1251 blocks of Skokie owned streets. A total of 1197 blocks are within the desired speed limit range of 25 miles per hour. A desired and acceptable speed range is within five units of 25 miles per hour. You can also see the UrbanSDK 85th Percentile Speed Map showing all streets and roads that are within this desired range. This map shows other jurisdictions but is a clear indication that majority of the residential and local Skokie streets are within the acceptable range. 4 percent (54 blocks) of the streets were outside this range. Of that small percentage, a few segments of a street were just outside the desired range whiie the majority of the segment was within range. The streets that were near the border or six through eight miles per hour over 25 miles per hour were classified as the Orange Zone. See Streets Data Information List for all streets in the orange zone. The Orange Zone is defined as a group of streets that are near the desired range and only a short segment or block is outside the range. This short segment does not reflect the speed of the overall street. The remaining small percentage has streets that experience 85th percentile speeds of nine miles per hour or more above 25 miles per hour. These streets were classified as The Red Zone. The list of these streets can also be viewed In the Streets Data Information List. Majority of the Red Zone streets experienced these speeds for iong segments. These streets also have an existing speed limit of 30 miles per hour. The 85th percentile speed can also be used to determine the natural or free flow speed of drivers. The speed limit is only posted to advise drivers of the speed limit. Most drivers will travel the speed in which they feel safe. In the Streets Data Information List, you will also see streets or roads that are grouped together by Non-Skokie Streets, Skokie Arterials and Major Collectors, and Existing 20 M.P.H Streets. Benefits of Speed Limit Reduction: Reducing the speed limit village wide for the subject streets can have a positive effect on traffic safety for the user of the vehicle and pedestrians/bicydlsts. Reducing speed limits in residential or urban areas have been proven to reduce speeds by a  Return to top of Memo certain percentage. A study out of Boston, Massachusetts called Lowering the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph in Boston: effects on vehicle speeds in which the speed limit reduction was associated with reductions of 2.9 percent, 8.5 percent and 29.3 percent in the odds of vehicles exceeding 25 miles per hour, 30 miles per hour and 35 miles per hour, respectively. Boston had success with this by educating the community through advertisements, social media and traditional media outlets. Speed limit signs were also posted throughout the city to advise drivers of the new speed limit. With this effect, speeds will be lowered which directly correlates with reducing injury and probability of death. Speeds impact safety and high speeds can be dangerous for vulnerable users such as pedestrians and bicyclists. When referencing Figure 3, the risk of an injury or fatality drastically increases with intervals of ten miles per hour. A speed of 20 miles per hour has a 5 percent chance of a fatality and the probability significantly increases when traveling 30 miles per hour. Slower speeds can also improve the driver's field of vision. The improved field vision allows the driver to react to potential hazards. Figure 4 shows a visual of how drastic the field of vision reduces with higher speeds. Figure 5 shows speeds vs average reaction time and braking deceleration distance. Higher speeds are linked with longer distances required to avoid a person or object. The required distance needed to stop to avoid an obstacle at 30 miles per hour is about 109 feet. The required distance needed to stop to avoid an obstacle at 25 miles per hour is about 80-85 feet. That is a difference of 24-29 feet which is 22-26.6 percent shorter. The benefit of reducing the speed limit for residential/local streets from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour is that it will make streets safer for neighborhoods. As mentioned before, majority of these streets have 85th percentile speeds within five units of 25 miles per hour. The change will increase awareness for drivers who are familiar with the existing speed limit of 30 miles per hour and encourage people to drive slower. The streets are designed for slower traffic since they fee! denser due to presence of driveways, parked vehicles, and pedestrians/bicyclists. The change will also provide consistency of speed limits throughout the village rather than having varying speed limits in a neighborhood. This will provide a benefit to the motoring public and increase efficiency in enforcement measures. Moreover, surrounding communities have reduced speed limits in their residential neighborhoods. It is recommended that the village follows through with this change as other neighboring communities have had success. It is best to advocate for slower speeds especially if a slower speed limit is warranted. Nationally, roadway accidents and deaths are increasing. This would be a great opportunity to further educate Skokie on safer speeds. Lastly, a village wide speed limit reduction is in line with the Village's Sustainabifity Plan and follows the vision and intent of the complete streets policy adopted in 2016. One of the Village's goals for Transportation and Mobility is to provide Vision Zero engineering improvements projects. Vision Zero is a plan to create safer streets for people walking, hiking, and riding transit the speed limit reduction will create a positive safety effect for vulnerable road users. Streets Not Warranted for Speed Limit Reduction: Upon analyzing the speed data, road type, road jurisdiction, Traffic Volume, and other roadway characteristics, it was determined that a few streets did not warrant a speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour. The streets were grouped into three different categories. Existing 20 M.P.H Streets, Non-Skokie Streets, and Streets to Remain Unchanged are the three different categories in which the speed limit will not change. As stated before, the main focus of this proposed speed limit reduction is for Skokie streets in residential neighborhoods in which slower speeds are more appropriate for the type of area. The Village of Skokie does not have authority to change the speeds of other jurisdictions such as Cook County and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Cook County and IDOT also mainly own the Arterial and Major Collector roads which have more than two lanes of traffic, wider roads, significantly higher volumes of traffic, and are direct routes to other cities/and interstates in Illinois. Majority of these roads are designed to safely route drivers from origin to destination as efficient as possible.  Return to top of Memo The existing 20 miies per hour streets are proposed to remain and speeds will not be increased to 25 miles per hour. The streets have existed as 20 miles per hour for more than 20 years and were established between 1960 and 1970. Majority of these streets are within a neighborhood that have similar features of a subdivision. The streets are very narrow and curve throughout the subdivision. The area also only has two exits/entrances which prevents the likelihood of cut- through traffic. There are other few streets that are 20 miles per hour but will remain since raising the speed limit may have a negative public effect. Additionally, these streets currently experience slow speeds which is desired for traffic safety. Increasing the speed limit may increase speeds which is not the goal. The last group is the Skokie Streets to Remain Unchanged. This group entails streets that are Skokie owned but not warranted for a speed limit reduction. The following streets not warranted due to road type are: • Howard Street • Gross Point Road • Ni!es Center Road These roads are either major collectors or Arteriafs. These roads have large road widths, high traffic volume, prioritize traffic flow and have more than two lanes of traffic. Other jurisdictions own other segments of these roads which can create inconsistencies throughout the corridor and create confusion. Higher speeds are also common on these roads and reducing the speed limit to 25 miles per hour would not reduce speeds to the desired range. Skokie streets that share jurisdiction with adjacent agencies that will not change are: • lonia Avenue • Waukesha Avenue • Pratt Avenue lonia Avenue and Waukesha Avenue are two streets that have inconsistent straight boundary lines. The boundary lines of these two streets are somewhat in the middle of the street and do not stretch from intersection to intersection. Pratt Avenue is similar to Howard Street in which it carries higher traffic volumes, has split roadway ownership, and are major collectors. A speed limit reduction will not reduce the speeds of an average driver to the desired range as the 85th percentile speeds are outside the desired range. The final Skokie streets that does not warrant for a speed limit reduction IS: • East Prairie Road (between Dempster Street and Golf Road) • Frontage Road (between Gross Point Road and Howard Street) • Lawler Avenue (between Golf Road and Old Orchard Road) These streets are similar in 85th percentiie speeds, street type, and connection with arterials or major collectors. The 85th percentile speeds are generally in The Red Zone for most of the corridor. Reducing the speed limit may reduce 85th percentiie speeds by a small percentage but not to the desired 25 miles per hour range. Targeted Police Enforcement and possible infrastructure street changes will be needed to further reduce speeds on these segments. For this reason, a speed limit reduction of 25 miles per hour is not recommended. Lawler Avenue (between Golf Road and Old Orchard Road) and East Prairie Road (between Dempster Street and Golf Road) have existing 20 miles per hour schooi speed limit zones. These zones will remain and continue to have a positive effect. A school speed limit zone will be considered for Frontage Road (between Gross Point Road and Howard Street) due to Arie Crown Hebrew Day School relocating adjacent to this road. For a visual representation of the village wide speed limit reduction, please see Figure 7. Implementation: If the proposed 25 miles per hour reduction on residential districts is approved by the board, the next step would be to create an ordinance which establishes a 25 miles per hour speed limit for ail Skokie Residential Streets except for a foifowing list. The proposal of 25 miles per hour change is also in-line with the lilinois Vehicle Code which states that speeds may not be reduced further than 25 miles per hour in a residence district. Most of Skokie contains residential streets and local streets. 25 miles per hour street signs will be installed where 30 miles per hour street signs exist. Skokie residential streets that do not have an existing speed limit sign will default to a speed of 25 miles per hour per the new ordinance proposed. Following the change, the  Return to top of Memo Engineering Division will coordinate with the Police Department on enforcement. The enforcement will focus within The Orange Zone which 85th percentiie speeds are near the desired 25 miles per hour range. It is important to focus on these streets as they are short segments of the long street and additional enforcement will remind frequent drivers of these routes of the change. New signage that will be installed where necessary when entering Skokie on the residential district to notify drivers of the change. Following the speed limit reduction ordinance is approved, an education campaign will begin which involve sending out communication to the Village of Skokie of the new speed limit and the benefits of the change. Conclusion: Furthermore, the objective of this study is to propose a village wide speed limit reduction of 25 miles per hour to a!l Skokie Streets that are warranted. Streets that are warranted is based on the 85th percentile speed, road type, area, density, road characteristics, and road Jurisdiction. Skokie is suburban area with some dense urban areas and a speed limit of 25 miles per hour is more appropriate for the streets warranted in this study. It is recommended to make this change as it there are benefits such as probability of reduced speeds which correlate with reduced injuries or fatalities, improved traffic safety for vulnerable road users, and increased awareness of actual speeds of the road. Please let me know if there are any questions.  Return to top of Memo • > ~0 -0 3 (D Q. x  Return to top of Memo -' ,\ \U - I ( if i I " "-'fc^i ''^m^.ifllHBW- flirii :-, ;.i,i^lHIUHllll[. '^iu flJT ' i! I I ! 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SkdiiE 16 s/l/ism-wsatt Ho White Oouit Orim SkotiE 15 «/l/»»<MWKm ;D tesiilsnUaVUMl s/s,f:ssn-gt3oiisa -IS No .WB!Ll™butAaK]?.. ^U™Aw;IUIc[>uilEft< Skotie .™.u->™bl"iE-&'u'1.. WHiaam'ibufa Rd to &c3*) End teMrntial/Uxjd sknkiE 8/l/aE4.9/3?0! 30 -15 tto WaNifflibLuijLmt WSBamibiui M to Oud Emj BesUenUalAoca] Sintie a/l/KG4.Slf3^M); -16 WaHiimibma Boai WIUwiHiWtBlltoEPB Etesfdcptlal/local Skotie 17 tfslsmf-s/Mwi 20 -a WmiinH^unTeimi; wa> fteshdwtfal/lflcal Stakie s tfi/mnWWwi ;0 -19  Return to top of Memo The Orange Zone •RxadthathawRSlhp HE jpecds 6 mph above ihand1esithai3  Return to top of Memo The Red Zone  Return to top of Memo References: Hu W, Cicchino JB Lowering the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph in Boston: effects on vehicle speeds Injury Prevention 2020:26:99-102.  Return to Mgr Rpt Memorandum C Risk Management Division TO: Jc^in T. Lockerby., Village Manager FROM: ^\J^ C^^ Debra L. Prottsman, Acting Risk Manager DATE: May 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Commercial All-Risk Property / Cyber Liability Coverage Renewals Fiscal Year 2026 Village Board Agenda - May 19,2025 The Village of Skokie purchases commercial property coverage through Gallagher / Affiliated FM Insurance Company, which expires June 1, 2025. The All-Risk property coverage includes replacement value of all Village-owned buildings and contents, market value of the Village fleet and business interruption on the three mails within the Village. The overall property insurance marketplace has become more favorable in 2025 although there are key drivers adversely impacting the commercial market. Inflation plays a large role given the rising costs of construction materials and labor, financial market uncertainty, as well as catastrophic losses ofwind/hail, and water/flood damage in the Midwest. Despite upward market trends, incumbent Affiliated FM Insurance Company quoted a 5.0 percent reduced renewal rate of $0.085059; however, the Village's insurable values increased four percent to $164,163,188, thus resulting in a 2026 premium for All-Risk property coverage of $139,635. The Village also purchases cyber liability coverage with aggregate limits of $2,000,000. Cyber liability continues to be a difficult line of coverage for public sector entities. Cyber coverage has become increasing expensive in both the public and private sectors as bad actors are consistently targeting organizations of all sizes and across all industries. Carriers require public sectors buyers to demonstrate that they have best-in class mitigations in place, such as Multi-Factor Authentication for remote access, encrypted cloud-based backup, staff training to prevent clicking on phishing emails and other loss- prevention measures. Skokie demonstrated robust IT mitigation measures are in place and as such, the Village secured full unrestricted cyber coverage of $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 for a premium of $49,081 with incumbent CFC Insurance Company; this reflects a 12.0 percent premium reduction over last year. Given current market conditions, obtaining a 12.0 percent premium reduction while maintaining $2,000,000 in cyber liability coverage, speaks highly of the IT mitigation measures that Skokie has demonstrated are in place. Recommendation: It is recommended that commercial All-Risk property coverage be placed with Affiliated FM Insurance, for coverage period of June 1, 2025 to June 1, 2026, at a premium of $139,635. Additionally, it is recommended that cyber liability coverage be placed with CFC Insurance Company for coverage period of June 1,2025 - June 1,2026,at a premium of $49,081. In total, an amount not to exceed $188,716 is requested for both the property and cyber liability coverage for fiscal year 2026. Funds are budgeted in fiscal year 2026 to cover these expenditures. Village Manager and Village Board approval is respectfully requested. ec: Nicholas Wyatt Michael Aleksic  Return to Mgr Rpt D MEMORANDUM Community Development Finance Department TO: John Lockerby, Village Manager FROM: Johanna Nyden, Community Development Director Michael Aleksic, Assistant Finance Director DATE: May 15, 2025 SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM - May 19, 2025 Board Meeting Underground Conduit Installation Background: 8047 Skokie Boulevard is in the final stages of early construction activities to be redeveloped as a mixed-use development. Per Village Code, the utilities must be buried for new construction projects. In the redevelopment agreement, the Village agreed to manage and pay for the burial of these utilities in order to facilitate development. Specifically, this involves burying the Corn Ed, Astound (RCN), Comcast and AT&T utilities at 8047 Skokie Blvd. All the utilities along the alley east of Skokie Blvd. and south of Keeney are currently above ground, and need to be removed and placed in underground conduits to help facilitate development in the area. The project area is located within the Downtown Science and Technology TIF District and the work is a TIF eligible expense. In anticipation of this work, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued on April 25, 2025. The solicitation was advertised and sent directly to Pirtano Construction, Meade Electric, Intren, Staar Corp. and Dynamic Underground Group. On May 12, 2025 one proposal was received from Pirtano Construction. The other potential bidders indicated current workloads and scheduling conflicts prevented them from taking on this project. Recommendation: Staff is recommending that a contract for all labor and materials required for underground conduit installation be awarded to Pirtano Construction of Addison, IL. in the amount of $381,701.75. Pirtano Construction is a very experienced underground utility contractor and is a primary service provider for AT&T and Comcast. Funding for this project is from the Downtown Science & Technology TIP. #626537  Return to Mgr Rpt Comments: This project is precipitated by multiple Skokie Blvd. properties that are slated for new construction redevelopment. The current location of the overhead utilities prevents us from achieving the transit-oriented vision of redeveloping these properties, and therefore necessitate the undergrounding. As part of the new construction, and per Village Code Section 22-93(4) 230.1 "New commercial, industrial and residential structures requiring electrical service shall be served underground in an approved manner, and shall be suitably protected against physical damage." ec: Nicholas Wyatt, Assistant Village Manager Julian Prendi, Finance Director Angel Schnur, Buildmg and Inspection Services Division Mgr. #626537  Return to Mgr Rpt E iVtemoramlnin Public Works Departmenf Purchasing Division TO: John T. Lockerby, Village Manager FROM: //•z Max Slankard, Director of Public Works ^ ^. Michael AIelcsic, Assistant Director of Finance DATE: April 15, 2025 SUBJECT: Request to Sell Surplus Vehicles and Equipment (Agenda Item) The following vehicles and equipment have either recently been replaced or are being removed from the fleet due to age, condition or determined totaled in an accident. It is recommended that auction of retired vehicles be done through the Northwest Municipal Conference. In order to allow the Village to pailicipate in the NWMC Auction, formal authority to proceed with the disposition of the following suiplus equipment is requested: Fleet # Pent Yr/Make/Model Vin# Mileage PW161T 2014 Crane Carrier 1CYCLL582ET051170 80,000 PW169T 2011 Crane Carrier 1CTCCL585BT049845 80,000 PW39T 2018 Ford F-150 1FTFX1EV7AKC17101 99,294 PW139T 2008 Ford Escape 1FMCU493X9KA17911 96,612 PD315T 2018 Ford interceptor 1FM5K8AR2JGC17226 115,507 PD317T 2018 Ford Interceptor 1FM5K8AR8JGC17229 119,030 PD319T 2013 Ford Interceptor 1FAHP2M83DG157647 105,196 PD321T 2018 Ford Interceptor 1FM5K8AR6JGC17228 88,168 ec: Nicholas Wyatt, Assistant Village Manager Julian Prendi, Director of Finance Jeff Scholpp, Automotive Superintendent 596168vl  Return to Agenda Memorandum Corporation Counsel's Office TO: The Honorable Mayor and Board of Trustees FROM:' ^^A^Q^ , !^l^^c>i Barbara A. Mangter, Assistant Qorpoj)ation Counsel DATE: May 15, 2025 SUBJECT: May 19, 2025 Corporation Counsel's Report CONSENT ""A. Ordinance, 2025-03P, Site Plan Apprpyal, 5701 Oakton Street, 7700 and 7720 Gross Point Road Item A is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was on May 5, 2025. This Ordinance will grant site plan approval to construct and establish a 4 lot planned development located in both R2 Single Family and M1 Office Assembly districts located at 5701 Oakton Street, 7700 and 7720 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Illinois. District 219 plans the construction of a 2 story building that will serve as the new location of Niles Central High School and a 3 story building addition at Niles West High School. There will also be reconfigured surface parking/ new storm water detention and a new signalized intersection at Gross Point Road. Additionally/ relief will be granted from four sections of Chapter 82 and 118, cumu!atively, of the Skokie Village Code. t8. Ordinance, 2025"03P(A), Special Use Permit, 5701 Oakton Street item B Is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was on May 5, 2025. This Ordinance wi!! grant a special use permit to allow the establishment and construction of a 2 story building that will serve as the new location of Niles Central High School, which will be located in an R2 Single Family district as outlined in Plan Commission 2025-03P. Nites Central is currently at another location on the site of the planned development. Once construction is complete, Ni!es Central wil! be moved to the new building. This will create an alternative education use that is not permitted in an R2 Single Family district and triggers the requirement for a special use permit In accordance with Chapter 118, Section 118-272(a)(2) of the Skokie Village Code. Page 1 of 2 VOSDOCS-#626472-v1 -5.J 9_25_Corporation_CounseLs^Report  Return to Agenda SECOND READING C. Ordinance, Code Amendment, Chapter 10 Item C is on the agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was on May 5,2025. This ordinance will increase the number of Class E2 Liquor Licenses for the Downtown District by four (4). This increase is due to the number of current and anticipated restaurants which desire to serve alcohol in the downtown area. Additionally, after a review of Section 10-40, it was determined that clarification was needed to provide for the number of days in a calendar year an applicant may be granted a temporary liquor license. FIRST READING D. Resolution, Retaining law firm Elrod Fnedman, LLP as Special Counsel Item D is on the agenda for first reading and adoption. This Resolution will authorize the Corporation Counsel to engage the law firm Elrod Friedman, LIP on an as needed basis. Due to the retirement of Michael M. Lorge earlier this month, the Corporation Counsel's Office has been reduced from four (4) full time attorneys to three (3), and wii! remain so until such time as the process to permanently fill the position of Corporation Counsel is completed. Matters may arise that wil! require assistance from outside counsel during this interim period. ec: Minai Desai John Lockerby Page 2 of 2 VOSDOCS^626472-v1-5_19_25_Corporation^CounseLs_Report  Return to Corp Rpt BAM: 5/5/25 Pian Commission *5/19/25 PC: 2025-03P SPA: 632,01 A THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER 25-5-Z- AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A 4 LOT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 5701 OAKTON STREET, 7700 AND 7720 GROSS POINT ROAD, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS IN BOTH R2 SINGLE FAMILY AND M1 OFFICE ASSEMBLY DISTRICTS, AND RELIEF FROM CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 118 OF THE SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE 1 WHEREAS, Community High School District No. 219 (hereinafter "Petitioner"), owner of 2 the following described real property: 3 4 PARCEL 1: LOT 1 OF NILES WEST HIGH SCHOOL SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT THEREOF 5 BEING RECORDED SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 AS DOCUMENT 1225022038, AND 6 CORRECTION THERETO RECORDED APRIL 5, 2013 AS DOCUMENT 1309550033, IN 7 COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. EXCEPT: THAT PART OF LOT 1 IN NILES WEST HIGH s SCHOOL SUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 9 QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD 10 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED n SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 AS DOCUMENT NO. 1225022038 AND CORRECTED BY 12 CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED APRIL 5, 2013 AS DOCUMENT NO. 13 1309550033, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE 14 DEDICATION CREATED BY SA!D CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION; THENCE NORTH 15 89°41'10" EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID DEDICATION, 10.00 FEET TO THE 16 CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89°41)10" EAST ALONG THE 17 NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1. 1221.38 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE is CONTINUING NORTH 89041'10" EAST ALONG SA!D LAST DESCRIBED LINE, 99.91 19 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°00'00" WEST 42.21 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90°00'00" WEST, 20 82.55 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°00t00" WEST, 24.68 FEET; THENCE NORTH 45°37'53" 21 WEST, 24.28 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN COOK COUNTY , ILLINOIS. 22 23 PARCEL 2: LOT 2 OF NILES WEST HIGH SCHOOL SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT THEREOF 24 BEING RECORDED SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 AS DOCUMENT 1225022038, AND 25 CORRECTION THERETO RECORDED APRIL 5, 2013 AS DOCUMENT 1309550033, IN 26 COOK COUNTY, ILLINO!S. 27 28 PARCEL 3: THAT PART OF LOT 2 IN CARL SCHNUR'S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE 29 NORTHEAST 1/4 AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 41 30 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING WEST AND Page 1 of 4 VOS DOCS-#626094-v 1 -Ord inance_2025- 03P_Site_Pian_Approval_Planned_Devetopment_5701_Oakton_Street_7700_and_7720_Gross_Point_Road  Return to Corp Rpt 1 NORTHWEST OF THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF GROSS POINT 2 ROAD AS WIDENED BY DOCUMENT NUMBER 12467111, AND SOUTH OF A LINE 3 EXTENDING EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 2 FROM A PINT ON 4 SAID WEST LINE WHICH !S 336.18 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 5 SAID LOT, EXCEPTING ALL THAT PART OF SA!D LOT 2 LYING WEST OF A LINE THAT 6 IS 400 FEET EAST OF AND PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SA!D LOT 2, IN COOK 7 COUNTY, !LLINOIS. 8 9 PINS: 10-29-208-027-0000, 10-29-208-028-0000, 10-29-208-029-0000, 10-29-210-012-0000 10 n more commonly described as 5701 Oakton Street, 7700 and 7720 Gross Point Road, Skokie, 12 Illinois (hereinafter "Subject Property"), petitioned the Village of Skokie for site plan approval to 13 construct and establish a 4 lot planned development located in both R2 Single Family and M1 14 Office Assembly districts; and 15 WHEREAS, the Petitioner has a!so requested relief from the following sections of 16 Chapter 82 and 118 of the Skokie Village Code: 17 • Relief from §82-26 to allow the installation of directional signs in a residential zoning is district, 19 • Relief from §82-7(12) to permit directional signs exceeding 4 square feet and with a 20 maximum dimension greater than 38 inches in one direction, 21 • Relief from §1 18-233(c)(1) the requirement for landscaping between the property line 22 and the continuous curbing adjacent to street frontages and parking lots, 23 • Relief from §118-233(e) the requirement of one parking lot tree within the interior of 24 the parking area for every 15 parking spaces 25 ; and 26 WHEREAS, the 4 lot planned development will include the construction of a 2 story 27 building that will serve as the new location of Nlles Central High School and a 3 story building 28 addition at Niles West High School, along with reconfigured surface parking/ new storm water 29 detention and a new signalized intersection at Gross Point Road;and 30 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on March 6, 31 2025: (i) determined that proper legal notice had been achieved, (ii) made the appropriate 32 findings of fact in the affirmative, as required under Section 118-6(g) of the Skokie Village Code 33 and (iii) voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that (a) the requested site plan 34 approval be granted subject to the conditions contained in the P!an Commission Report dated 35 May 5, 2025 and (b) that the following relief be granted from the Skokie Village Code: 36 1. Relief from §82-26 to allow the installation of directional signs in a residential zoning 37 district/ 38 2. Relief from §82-7(12) to permit directional signs exceeding 4 square feet and with a 39 maximum dimension greater than 38 Inches in one direction/ 40 3. Relief from §118-233(c)(l) the requirement for landscaping between the property !ine 41 and the continuous curbing adjacent to street frontages and parking lots, Page 2 of 4 VOSDOCS-#626094-v1-Ordinance^2025- 03 P_Site_Plan_Approval_Planned^Deveiopment_5701_Oakton_Street_7700_and_7720_Gross_Point_Road  Return to Corp Rpt 1 4. Relief from §118-233(e) the requirement of one parking lot tree within the interior of 2 the parking area for every 15 parking spaces. 3 ; and 4 5 WHEREAS, subsequent to the Plan Commission hearing and further review by Community 6 Development and Corporation Counsel staff, it was determined that the alternative education 7 use included in the proportionate exception for the planned development should operate 8 under a special use permit, separate from the planned development site plan approval in 9 accordance with 118-272(a)(2) of the Skokie Village Code; and 10 11 WHEREAS, all the relevant information for a special use permit for the alternative education 12 use was presented to the Plan Commission at the public hearing on March 6, 2025, a separate 13 ordinance granting a special use permit to formally establish the alternative education 14 component as a standalone special use will be presented as well. All relevant conditions wl!l 15 remain within the planned development ordinance and may be duplicated as applicable for ie the proportionate exception special use;and 17 is WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly he!d on May 5, 2025, 19 voted to concur in the aforesaid recommendations and findings of fact of the SRokie Plan 20 Commission; 21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the 22 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois: 23 Section 1: That the site p!an approval requested by the Petitioner to construct and 24 establish a planned development at the property legally described above and commonly known 25 as 5701 Oakton Street, 7700 and 7720 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Illinois in both R2 Single 26 Family and M1 Office Assembly districts, is hereby granted and approved subject to each of the 27 conditions set forth below: 28 1. The Petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with the final 29 Village approved site plans dated January 30, 2025, engineering plans dated January 20, so 2025, landscape plans dated January 30, 2025, sign plans dated January 30, 2025, and 31 building elevations dated January 30,2025. 32 33 2. In the event that IDOT terminates or fails to renew Petitioner's authorization for the use of 34 the parking area adjacent to the development, Petitioner shalf have 90 days to secure 35 alternative parking, subject to the approval of the Village. 36 37 3. Any expansion of the proportionate exception will require a full review by the Plan 38 Commission and Village Board and will not be eligible for a modified review. The project 39 currently utilizes +/- 6% of the gross floor area out of the 20% proportionate exception 40 allowed by the Village Code. 41 42 4. Any future changes to the Planned Development Site Plan Approval may require an application 43 for modified site plan review. 44 5. The Petitioner shall be responsible for paving the unimproved driveway on the west side of Page 3 of 4 VOSDOCS-#626094-v1-Ordinance_2025- 03P_Site_Pian_Approval_Planned_Deve!opment_5701_Oakton_Street_7700_and_7720_Gross_Point_Road  Return to Corp Rpt the Niles West High School campus that provides access to the football stadium within the public right-of-way and shall cover all associated costs/ to be completed concurrent to Village ofSkokie's Austin Avenue resurfacing project. 6. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village to Initiate hearings to determine whether this Ordinance/ as well as any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The Petitioner shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees/ attorney fees/ and staff time required researching and conducting said hearing. 10 Section 2: That the foltowing relief shall be granted from Chapter 118 of the Skokie 11 Village Code: 12 1. Relief from §82-26 to allow the installation of directionai signs in a residential zoning 13 district. 14 2. Relief from §82-7(12) to permit direcfcional signs exceeding 4 square feet and with a 15 maximum dimension greater than 38 inches in one direction. 16 3. Relief from §118-233(c)(l) the requirement for landscaping between the property line 17 and the continuous curbing adjacent to street frontages and parking lots. 18 4. Relief from §118-233(e) the requirement of one parking iot tree within the interior of 19 the parking area for every 15 parking spaces. 20 Section 3: That a notice of the approval of this Ordinance incorporating the 21 conditions contained herein shall be executed by the owner of the property in writing and duty 22 recorded with the Cook County Clerk's Office at the owner's expense. 23 Section 4: That this Ordinance sha!! be in full force and effect from and after its 24 passage, approval, and recordation as provided by law. ADOPTED this 19th day of May, 2025. Ayes: Village Clerk Nays: Absent: Approved by me this 20th day of Attested and filed in my office this May, 2025. 20th day of May, 2025. Mayor, Village of SkoRie Village Clerk Page 4 of 4 VOSDOCS-#626094"v1-Ordinance_2025- 03P_Site_Plan_Approva!_Ptanned_Deve!opment_5701_Oakton_Street_7700_and_7720_Gross_Point_Road  Return to Corp Rpt BAM: 5/5/25 Plan Commission *5/19/25 PC: 2024.03P(A) SUP: 633.01 B THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER 25-5-Z- AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH AND CONSTRUCT AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL AS AN EXCEPTION TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 5701 OAKTON STREET, SKOK/E, ILLINOIS, IN AN R2 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT WHEREAS, Community High School District No. 219, the owner of the following described real property (hereinafter "Petitioner"): 3 PARCEL 1: 4 LOT 1 OF NILES WEST HIGH SCHOOL SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT THEREOF BEING 5 RECORDED SEPTEMBER 6. 2021 AS DOCUMENT 1225022038, AND CORRECTION 6 THERETO RECORDED APRIL 5, 2013 AS DOCUMENT 1309550033, IN COOK COUNTY, 7 ILLINOIS. 8 EXCEPT: 9 THAT PART OF LOT 1 IN NILES WEST HIGH SCHOOL SUBDIVISION, BEING A 10 RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, 11 TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, 12 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 AS 13 DOCUMENT NO. 1225022038 AND CORRECTED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION 14 RECORDED APRIL 5, 2013 AS DOCUMENT NO. 1309550033, DESCRIBED AS 15 COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE DEDICATION CREATED BY 16 SAID CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION; THENCE NORTH 89°41'10" EAST ALONG THE 17 NORTH LINE OF SAID DEDICATION, 10.00 FEET TO THE CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; 18 THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89041'10" EAST ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF SAID 19 LOT 1, 1221.38 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 20 89°41)10" EAST ALONG SAID LAST DESCRIBED LINE. 99.91 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 21 OOWOO" WEST 42.21 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90°00)00" WEST, 82.55 FEET; THENCE 22 NORTH OOQOO'00" WEST, 24.68 FEET; THENCE NORTH 45°37)53" WEST, 24.28 FEET 23 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN COOK COUNTY , ILLINOIS. 24 25 PIN: 10-29-208-027-0000, 10-29-208-028-0000 26 27 more commonly described as 5701 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois (the "Subject Property"), 28 petitioned the Village of Skokie for site plan approval to construct and establish a 4 tot 29 planned development located in both R2 Single Family and M1 Office Assembly districts. 30 Included in the site plan is the construction of a 2 story building that will sen/e as the new 31 location of Niles Central High School (hereinafter "Central") which will be located in an R2 32 Single Family district; and Page 1 of 3 VOSDOCS-#626497-v1-Ordinance__2025-03P(A)_SUP_5701_Oakton_Street_Dist_219  Return to Corp Rpt 1 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a duly held meeting on March 6, 2025, for 2 a hearing on the Petitioner's request for site plan approval for a 4 lot planned development, 3 where ail the relevant information required for a special use permit for the alternative education 4 use, was presented to the Plan Commission. Once proper legal notice had been determined, 5 the Plan Commission: (i) determined a findings of fact and (ii) voted to recommend to the 6 Mayor and Board of Trustees that the Petitioner's requests be granted; and 7 WHEREAS, subsequent to the Plan Commission hearing and further review by s Community Development and Corporation Counsel staff, it was determined that the 9 alternative education use included in the proportionate exception for the planned 10 development should operate under a specia! use permit, separate from the planned n development site plan approval; and 12 13 WHEREAS, Central is currently at another location on site and once construction is 14 complete, will be moved to the new building. This will create an alternative education use that 15 is not permitted in an R2 Single Family district and triggers the requirement for a special use 16 permit in accordance with Chapter 118, Section 118-272(a)(2) of the Skokie Village Code; and 17 WHEREAS, an exception to the use restriction may be granted if the use occupies is 20% or less of the ground floor area of the planned development. Central will utilize 19 approximately 6% of the ground floor area thus qualifies as an exception; and 20 21 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting du!y held on May 5, 22 2025, concurred in the aforesaid recommendations, findings of fact and determination of the 23 Skokie Plan Commission, Community Development Director and the Corporation Counsel. 24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the 25 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois: 26 Section 1: That the special use permit required for the Petitioner's request, 27 pursuant to Chapter 118, Section 118-272(2)(a) for the establishment and construction of an 28 alternative education school at 5701 Oakton Street, Skokie, lilinois, in an R2 Single Family 29 district, be and the same is hereby granted and approved subject to each of the conditions set 30 forth below: 31 1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with the 32 final Village approved site plans dated January 30, 2025, engineering plans dated 33 January 20, 2025, landscape plans dated January 30, 2025, sign plans dated January 34 30, 2025, and building elevations dated January 30, 2025. 35 36 2. Any expansion of the proportionate exception for an alternative education use wilt 37 require a full review by the Plan Commission and Village Board. The project currently 38 utilizes +/- 6% of the gross floor area out of the 20% proportionate exception allowed by 39 the Village Code. 40 Section 2: That a notice of the approval of this Ordinance incorporating the 41 conditions contained herein shall be executed by the owner of the property in writing and 42 duty recorded with the Cook County Clerk's Office at the owner's expense. Page 2 of 3 VOSDOCS-#626497-v1-Ordinance_2025-03P(A)_SUP_5701_Oakton_Street__DisL219  Return to Corp Rpt 1 Section 3: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its 2 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law. ADOPTED this 19th day of May, 2025. Ayes: Village Clerk Nays: Absent: Approved by me this 20th day of Attested and filed in my office this May, 2025. 20th day of May, 2025. Mayor, Village of Skokie Village Clerk Page 3 of 3 VOSDOCS-#626497-v1-Ordinance_2025-03P(A)_SUP_5701_Oakton_Street_Dist_219  Return to Corp Rpt BAM: 5/5/25 1st Reading 5/19/25 2nd Reading THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER 25-5-C- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING TO THE RETAIL SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR WHEREAS, Chapter 10 of the Skokie Village Code (hereinafter "Code") provides for rules and regulations pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor in the Village of Skokie (hereinafter "Skokie"); and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Illinois Liquor Control Act and the Code, the Mayor is charged with the duties of Local Liquor Control Commissioner and is generally responsible for the regulation of the retail sale of alcoholic liquor; and WHEREAS, Skokie's Downtown has continued to flourish, adding more waikable space, shops and local consumer services to an already vibrant area; and 9 WHEREAS, this expansion has included an exciting variety of new or anticipated 10 restaurants, many of which also include alcohol as part of their menus, thus creating a need for 11 additional E2 licenses; and 12 WHEREAS, the E2 Liquor License classification pertains to the Downtown area and 13 needs an increase in the number of licenses to respond to the increased development; and 14 15 WHEREAS, the Mayor, as Liquor Control Commissioner, in an effort to foster economic 16 activity, has determined a need for additional E2 licenses; and 17 WHEREAS, additionally, after a review of Section 10-40 of the Code, it was determined 18 that clarification was needed to provide a time frame for the number of days a temporary liquor 19 permit can be issued to an applicant in a calendar year; and 20 WHEREAS, the Liquor Control Commissioner recommends to the Board of Trustees that 21 Chapter 10 of the Code be amended accordingly. 22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED^ by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the 23 Village of Skokie. Cook County, Hlinois: 24 Section 1: That Chapter 10, Article II, Section 10-40 of the Skokie Village Code be 25 and the same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is 26 and the material to be deleted is 27 ARTICLE II. RETAIL SALES AND CONSUMPTION 28 29 Sec. 10-40. Temporary permit. 30 Page 1 of 4 VOSDOCS-#626123-v1 -Ordinance_Code_Amendment__Chapter_1 0_Alcohoiic_Liquor  Return to Corp Rpt (a) A temporary permit to sell alcoholic liquors within the Village may be issued by the Local Liquor Commissioner, as follows: (i) If an applicant is an entity that is tax exempt pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, it may receive temporary permits for up to 10 days per II at the standard fee, and it may receive permits in excess of 10 days per at the escalated fee. (ii) If an appHcant is not tax exempt, it may receive temporary permits for up to 3 days jimmi, at the standard fee, and it may receive permits in excess of 3 days 9 at the escalated fee. Any permit issued to a non-tax-exempt 10 applicant for an outdoor event, shali be at the escalated fee. 11 12 Section 2: That Chapter 10, Article li, Section 10-63 of the Skokie Village Code be 13 and the same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is 14 BildiNNiMSHW and the material to be deleted is ^ 15 ARTICLE (!. RETAIL SALES AND CONSUMPTION 16 17 Sec. 10-63. Number of licenses. 18 It is hereby determined that the number of licenses permitting the sale or consumption at retail of 19 alcoholic liquor shall be as follows: License Class Number of Licenses Not to Exceed A 16 B 1 BY 15 c 2 E as follows: 30 by district as follows: E 1 by location E1 6 E2 E3 6 E4 4 E5 2 Page 2 of 4 VOSDOCS-#626123-v1-Ordinance_Code^Amendment^Chapter_10_Atcoholic_Uquor  Return to Corp Rpt E6 4 E7 3 F n/a G as follows: G1 1 G2 1 H 1 n/a J 2 M as follows: M 1 by existing location 6 by district as foiiows; M1 1 M2 2 M3 0 M4 2 M5 1 M6 1 0 as follows: 13 by district as follows: 01 8 on 4 02 1 P-RighVP 15 Q 1 T 4 Page 3 of 4 VOSDOCS-#626123-v1-Ordinance_Code_Amendment_Chapter_10_Alcoholic_Uquor  Return to Corp Rpt w 1 Section 3: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law. ADOPTED this 19th day of May, 2025. Ayes: Nays: Village Clerk Absent: Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this 20th day of this 20th day of May, 2025; May, 2025. and published in pamphlet form according to law from May 20, 2025 to May 30,2025. Mayor, Village of Skokie Village Clerk Page 4 of 4 VOSDOCS-#626123-v1 -Ordinance_Code^Amendment_Chapter_1 OJ\icohoiic_Liquor  Return to Corp Rpt BAM: 5/19/25 D THIS RESOLUTION MAY BE CITED AS VILLAGE RESOLUTION 25-5-R- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETENTION OF ELROD FRIEDMAN, LLPAS SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE FOR AS NEEDED LEGAL SERVICES 1 WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-164(c) of the Skokie Village Code 2 provides that the Corporation Counsel "may, with the approval of the Board of Trustees, 3 engage such additional specialized counsel as the Corporation Counse! may require"; and 4 WHEREAS, with the retirement of Corporation Counsel Michael M. Lorge and the 5 appointment of Barbara A. Mangler as Corporation Counsel serving on an interim basis 6 while the Village of Skokie engages in a process to permanently fill the position of 7 Corporation Counsel, there may be a need to engage the services of outside counsel for 8 additiona! support on issues that may arise from time to time; and 9 WHEREAS, the law firm Elrod Friedman, LLP has been engaged by the Village of io Skokie in the past and is one of the leading municipal law firms in the State of Illinois; and n WHEREAS, the Corporation Counsel and the Village Manager recommend that the 12 Corporation Counsel be authorized to retain the law firm E!rod Friedman, LLP as Special 13 Counsel, pursuant to Chapter 2, Article iil, Section 2-164 (c) of the Skokie Village Code,on 14 an as needed basis and in accordance with the Letter of Engagement from Elrod Friedman, 15 LLP, dated May 12, 2025, attached hereto as Exhibit "1". 16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the 17 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, that the Corporation Counsel is authorized to retain 18 the law firm of Elrod Friedman LLP, as Special Counsel on an as needed basis, in 19 accordance with the Letter of Engagement dated May 12, 2025, attached hereto as Exhibit 20 "1". PASSED this 19th day of May, 2025. Ayes: Village Clerk Nays: Absent: Approved by me this 20th day of Attest: May, 2025. Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie Page 1 of 7 VOSDOCS-#626539-v1-Resotution^Authorization_Elrod_Friedman_SpeciaLCounse[  Return to Corp Rpt Exhibit 1 hired Fncdman '> iri'i'..'.lni 11] L'r'iii i'., 1.1 Slevc-i V. E ruJ ^12 52n 51ft1 Sleve-i tili-sJifCff -ucf-niscman rrtir May 12.2325 Village of Skokie CoTwration Couisel c,''o Barbara A. Mangler, Esq Village of Skokie 5127 Oakton Street Skokle, IL 60077 fte; £/ro</ Friedman LLP Fngagama/if as Speciat Counsef for As'Needed Leyai $ervices Dear Village of Skokie Corporsdon Counsd: Th>a lctte'- will confimn the engagement of t=lrod Ftwdrnan LLP (the 'Firm") to represent (he Village of Skokie as Special Counsel for general tegal counsel and rcpresenlation services assigned to :he Firm from time-to-time oy the Corptiralian Cou'isol. This engagement will be effodive only upon approva! by the Board oHrustees in accordance with Section 2-164{c)ofthe Skokie Village Code. The scope of sorvicos and work perfo'-med shall be authohzed and approvud in advance by, find subject to (he review and direction of. the Corporation Counsel, All work will be performed on an hourly basis at the individual rates set forth on Attachment A to this Istler, These rates are (he sa^np thai the Firm charges to ils general counsel local government clients, and reHect a sjgnjficanl discount from the Firm's Standard Billing Rates, The Firm will keep the Corporation Counsel aclvift&d on a regular basis of the status of matters assigned 1o the Firni, and, Ihrough its monthly dylailed billing reports, of the status ot ths legal fees billed for each matter. Ttie purpose of this letter 1$ lo confirm our engagement as counsel and to provide you certain information concerning our facs, billing and collection po icies. and other lenmK that will goverr our rglahunshiy. AKached to this letter are our Firm's standard terms of engagement. Please review these terms of engaqement and let me know if you have any questions ccn>cerning our policies Further, in addj((on to the F nm's lerms of engagement the Fiim will abicte by, and comply w'lhi the guidelines a&tablished by the Village of Skokie for outside counsd engagemsnt, ano should a conflicl exisl between the hvo documents, the Village of Skokie Guidelines will prevail. If tte terms described above and in the attached terms of engagement are satisfactory. please so indicat? by signing and retL-rnlng a pdf of this tetter to me by email The engagerriBnt with Efrod Friedmsn LLP will by effec-tive upon our receipt of the counter-signed engagemenl tetter. 4533 7152.2613. v. 2 Page 2 of 7 VOSDOCS-#626539-v1-Resolution_Authorization_Elrod_Friedman_Special_Counsel  Return to Corp Rpt Village of Skokie Corporation Counsel May 12, 2025 Page 2 Elrod Fried man Engagement Appfoved this _ day of Village of Skokfe ByL Corporation Counsel 4&3&-7^53-2610,v,2 Page 3 of 7 VOSDOCS-#626539-v1-Reso!ution_Authori2ation_Elrod__Friedman_Speciai_Counsel  Return to Corp Rpt ELROD FRIEDMAN LLP TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT We apprectele your decision to retain Elrcxj Friedman LLP as yo^r le^af counsel. Our engagement and lh^ &ervice& that we will provide to you are limitsd lo the mailer identified in the accompanying i^le^. 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Government Disonunted Rates are cha^d only on matters for which l^e \^^!sge receives l&gal fees "f^om a ttijr<l party, gych as a developer seeking 4938-7153-2610. v,2 Page 7 of 7 VOSDOCS-#626539-v1-Reso!ution_Authorization_Elrod_Friedman_Special_Counsel  Return to Agenda Memorandum TO: Honorable Mayor and Board of Trustees FROM: Paul Luke, Chairman Skokie Plan Commission DATE: May 19, 2025 SUBJECT: CASE 2025-01M – A REQUEST BY SCI ILLINOIS SERVICES, LLC, AT 9900 GROSS POINT ROAD FOR AN AMENDMENT TO SITE PLAN APPROVAL ORDINANCE 19-6-Z-4467 THROUGH THE MODIFIED REVIEW PROCEDURE Staff recommends that the request by SCI Illinois Services, LLC to amend site plan approval ordinance 19-6-Z-4467 to modify the site plan at 9900 Gross Point Road be approved through modified review. In accordance with the Village Code, the Corporation Counsel, Plan Commission Chairman, and Community Development Director reviewed the request. It was their opinion that the modification to the site is in substantial compliance with the intent of the original site plan approval ordinance. Code Information Under the provisions of Section 118-8(c), certain amendments to special use permits and site plan approvals may be eligible to bypass the Plan Commission and be heard directly by the Village Board. Summary: The Village received a request from SCI Illinois Services, LLC, at the above listed address, to amend site plan approval ordinance 19-6-Z-4467 through the modified review procedure. Memorial Park Cemetery currently lacks a facility that is able to offer above ground entombment. The petitioner intends to rectify this situation by requesting to modify the site plan in order to construct a community mausoleum that will consist of six structures surrounding a new cremation garden area. Each structure will be able to accommodate 228 crypts for caskets and 200 niches for urns. The mausoleum will be located within the far west end of the cemetery and positioned directly south of the entrance from Skokie Boulevard. A new drainage system will also be installed within the project area as part of the improvement. No modifications are proposed to be made to any of the existing internal driveways or other areas of the cemetery as a result of the proposed improvements. VOSDOCS-#625824-v1-Modified_Review_2025-01M_-_9900_Gross_Point_Road  Return to top of 01M The petitioner received approval for the proposal at the November 13, 2024, Appearance Commission meeting with a condition that arborvitae shrubs be added along Skokie Boulevard to partially screen the view of the structure from the street. The petitioner has revised the Geometry Plan to depict the planting of 3 additional arborvitae shrubs along the north end of the existing berm. Staff has reviewed the site plan approval ordinance amendment request. Staff has no objections to the request and recommends that the Petitioner’s request be approved to amend site plan approval ordinance 19-6-Z-4467 to modify the site plan at 9900 Gross Point Road according to the attached Survey Exhibit of Memorial Park Cemetery & Proposed Project Site Location, received February 5, 2025; Geometry Plan, dated April 16, 2025; Proposed Foundation, Floor and Roof Plans, dated August 21, 2024, and Proposed Elevations/Sections & Details, dated August 21, 2024. Staff further requests that Condition #2 in ordinance 19-6-Z-4467 be eliminated as the Survey Exhibit of Memorial Park Cemetery & Proposed Project Site Location adequately satisfies this requirement and a drawing depicting the locations of the grave plots is not relevant to the Village’s regulation of cemetery operations. Additionally, staff notes that no stop signs or stop bars are currently present at the cemetery’s primary driveway exits at Skokie Boulevard and Gross Point Road. Staff requests that the following condition be added to the new ordinance in order to improve pedestrian safety: The petitioner shall provide stop signs and stop bars at the primary driveway exits at Skokie Boulevard and Gross Point Road by no later than August 31, 2025. Attachments 1. Survey Exhibit of Memorial Park Cemetery & Proposed Project Site Location, received February 5, 2025 2. Geometry Plan, dated April 16, 2025 3. Proposed Foundation, Floor and Roof Plans, dated August 21, 2024 4. Proposed Elevations/Sections & Details, dated August 21, 2024 5. Aerial and Zoning Map, dated April 11, 2025 6. Ordinance 19-6-Z-4467 cc: Michael M. Lorge, Corporation Counsel Johanna Nyden, Community Development Director VOSDOCS-#625824-v1-Modified_Review_2025-01M_-_9900_Gross_Point_Road  Return to top of 01M SURVEY EXHIBIT of MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY & PROPOSED PROJECT SITE LOCATION 688' 36' NOTE: SURVEY INFORMATION PER PLAT BY C³ CORPORATION DATED: DECEMBER 14, 2018 3&$&*7&%
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 (184-001172) JAS # 18-063  Return to top of 01M GENERAL NOTES: 1. THE INFORMATION SHOWN HEREIN WAS TAKEN FROM A TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY PREPARED BY: JOSEPH A. SCHUDT AND ASSOCIATES. 9455 ENTERPRISE DRIVE HEADSTONE TYP. M H MOKENA, ILLINOIS 60448 ST 708.720.1000 (P) 708.720.1065 (F) HEADSTONE TYP. CONC. 2. ALL DESIGN INFORMATION BASED UPON GEOTECHNICAL REPORT PREPARED BY 16" 3. ALL HANDICAP SITE FEATURES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED TO MEET ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND 11" 7" 7" ASPHALT LOCAL CODES. X 7" 8" 6" 6" SIGN 17" 4. ANY DISCREPANCY IN THIS PLAN AND ACTUAL FIELD CONDITIONS SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE OWNER PRIOR TO START OF CURB X CONSTRUCTION. GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFICATION OF ALL SETBACKS, EASEMENTS, AND ADD STOP SIGN AND STOP 4" cb DIMENSIONS SHOWN HEREON BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION. BAR 2' WIDTH WITH WHITE X TRAFFIC PAINT 5. PRIOR TO STARTING CONSTRUCTION, THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO VERIFY THAT ALL REQUIRED X PERMITS AND APPROVALS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED. NO CONSTRUCTION OR FABRICATION OF ANY ITEM SHALL BEGIN UNTIL THE 10" OVERFLOW STAND PIPE X CONTRACTOR HAS RECEIVED ALL PLANS AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION FROM ALL OF THE PERMITTING AND ANY OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITIES. FAILURE OF THE CONTRACTOR TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE SHALL CAUSE THE CONTRACTOR TO 6 ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY SUBSEQUENT MODIFICATION OF THE WORK MANDATED BY ANY REGULATORY 3.00' ST 21.8 M 6 H AUTHORITY. ALL CONSTRUCTION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PERMITS ISSUED AND APPLICABLE STATE, COUNTY AND LOCAL ASPHALT CODES. STONE COL. TYP. X X RETAINING WALL LAGOON 6. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT ALL OWNERS OF EASEMENTS, UTILITIES AND RIGHT-OF-WAYS, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, SIGN PRIOR TO WORKING IN THESE AREAS. ASPHALT WATER LEVEL = 620.13 X X 7. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN THE SITE IN A MANNER SO THAT WORKMEN AND PUBLIC SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM INJURY AND 20" CURB ADJOINING PROPERTY PROTECTED FROM DAMAGE. SIGN X SIGN 7" 5" 8. ACCESS TO UTILITIES, FIRE HYDRANTS, STREET LIGHTING, ETC., SHALL REMAIN UNDISTURBED, UNLESS COORDINATED WITH 5" 9" 6" 14" X 18" RESPECTIVE UTILITY 9" 33.92' 33.92' 33.92' 33.92' X 9. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO ANY EXISTING ITEM AND/OR MATERIAL INSIDE OR OUTSIDE CONTRACT LIMITS CONC.WALK E DUE TO CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. X 7.34' 7" 10. ALL PARKING LOT DIMENSIONS ARE TO THE FACE OF CURB, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 7.34' PROPOSED CONCRETE WALK 7.34' X 11. ALL RADII DIMENSIONS ARE TO THE BACK OF CURB, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. CONC. 36.17' 12. D0 NOT SCALE THIS DRAWING AS IT IS A REPRODUCTION AND SUBJECT TO DISTORTION. CURB 22.67' PROPOSED COMMUNITY 7.26' X 17.5' PROPOSED COMMUNITY MASOLEUM NO. 3 30.67' 24.80' MASOLEUM NO. 2 17.5' 13. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS FROM THE SITE UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT AND 22.46' X ASPHALT AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING CONSTRUCTION. (184-001172) 0.79' PROPOSED CONCRETE WALK PROPOSED COMMUNITY 7.58' 7.58' 14. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL KEEP THE AREA OUTSIDE THE "CONSTRUCTION LIMITS" BROOM CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PROPOSED C OMMUNITY M 33" X 7.14' 176.00' GRAPHIC SCALE 15. GENERAL CONTRACTOR WILL ERECT AND ILLUMINATE A SITE IDENTIFICATION SIGN, PER OWNER'S SPECIFICATION. COORDINATE 4" FUTURE CREMATION GARDEN AREA 7.14' 20 0 10 20 LOCATION WITH OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE 24.00' X 57.5' 24.00' PR. LANDSCAPE SCREENING 42" MASOLEUM NO. 4 16. FINISH CURB AND WALK ELEVATIONS SHALL BE 6" ABOVE FINISH PAVEMENT GRADE UNLESS NOTED DIFFERENT ON PLAN. 57.5' 43.50' 3 ARBORVITAE 5'-6 +*7 4" MASOLEUM NO. 1 WITH 8 FEET SPACING X 17. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE SITE LIGHTING IS PROVIDED PER OWNER'S SPECIFICATIONS. 176.00' ( IN FEET ) 4" 1 inch = 20 ft. X 7.59' 18. ALL STREET SURFACES, DRIVEWAYS, CULVERTS, CURB AND GUTTERS, ROADSIDE DRAINAGE DITCHES AND OTHER STRUCTURES AMERITECH 7.59' THAT ARE DISTURBED OR DAMAGED IN ANY MANNER AS A RESULT OF CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED IN 4" 24.00' 621.76 X 0.79' ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS. 36.92' t 17.5' PROPOSED COMMUNITY 22.46' 30.67' PROPOSED COMMUNITY 17.5' 19. ALL DISTURBED AREAS SHALL HAVE TEMPORARY SEEDING AND MULCHING. ALL AREAS THAT ARE PLANNED TO BE BARE FOR X MASOLEUM NO. 5 MASOLEUM NO. 6 22.46' MORE THAN 45 DAYS SHALL BE SEEDED AND MULCHED WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS. 4" 7.26' 23.22' 7.34' CURB X 4" 20. ALL LOT STRIPING AND DIRECTIONAL ARROWS TO BE WHITE REFLECTIVE MARKINGS AND SHALL CONFORM TO LOCAL 7.34' 7.34' REGULATIONS. PROPOSED CONCRETE WALK COPYRIGHT © 2024 X 21. COMPACTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PROPER MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE SOIL UNDER BUILDINGS AND PAVED AREAS SHALL BE JOSEPH A. SCHUDT & ASSOCIATES HEADSTONE TYP. ACCOMPLISHED TO ACHIEVE 95% OF THE STANDARD PROCTOR MAXIMUM DRY DENSITY OR AS RECOMMENDED IN THE SOIL 4" X 30" REPORT. 4" ASPHALT JOSEPH A. SCHUDT & ASSOCIATES 22. BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF WORK, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REVIEW ALL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND THE JOB SITE. THE X CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER AND THE ENGINEER WHO PREPARED THE PLANS OF ANY DISCREPANCIES THAT MAY REVISIONS: 4-16-25 HEADSTONE TYP. CONC.WALK CONC.WALK REQUIRE MODIFICATIONS TO THESE PLANS OR OF ANY FIELD CONFLICTS. X 4" ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 23. ALL PERMITS RELATIVE TO THE PROJECT MUST BE OBTAINED, PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. 4" X 24. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REFER TO THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS FOR ALL BUILDING DIMENSIONS. X 4" 25. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE EXACT SIZE OF HVAC CONCRETE PADS WITH MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR. REFER ASPHALT TO MECHANICAL PLANS FOR DETAILS. 4" X 26. ALL SEEDING, TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT, TO BE INSTALLED TO LOCAL REGULATIONS AND STANDARD PRACTICES. M:\2018\18-063 Memorial Park Cemetery\Drawings\Construction Drawings\18-063-Eng 2024, GEOMETRIC PLAN, Plotted: 4/16/2025 2:50 PM, By: TFiorito, COPYRIGHT 2024 - JOSEPH A. SCHUDT & ASSOCIATES CURB 9900 GROSS POINT ROAD, SKOKIE, IL X SIGN 27. ALL ROAD WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH "THE CURRENT EDITION OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS". 4" X 33.43' 28. ANY AND ALL QUANTITIES SHOWN OR IMPLIED ON THESE PLANS ARE FOR ESTIMATION PURPOSES ONLY. HEADSTONE TYP. MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY 29. CONTRACTOR AGREES THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO ASSUME SOLE AND COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOB SITE CONDITIONS DURING THE COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT, INCLUDING SAFETY OF ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY. THIS REQUIREMENT SHALL BE MADE TO APPLY CONTINUOUSLY AND NOT BE LIMITED TO NORMAL WORKING HOURS. CONTRACTOR FURTHER AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD THE OWNER AND DESIGN PROFESSIONAL HARMLESS OF ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, REAL OR ALLEGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF WORK ON THIS PROJECT, ACCEPTING LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE SOLE GEOMETRY PLAN X NEGLIGENCE OF THE OWNER OR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. X X STONE COL. TYP. X X X X X X X LEGEND X X X X X AL K PR CONCRETE WALK W ADD STOP SIGN AND STOP BAR 2' WIDTH WITH WHITE TRAFFIC PAINT PROPOSED COMMUNITY SEE ARCHITECTURAL MASOLEUM NO. 1 X FOR DETAILS X X 3.00' TE X RE X NC METAL FENCE CO X X X X X Date: X X 1"=20' EGH X KG X X FOR PERMIT 3 8 X OF GROSS POINT ROAD ENTRANCE DETAIL Project No.: SCALE: 1" = 20' Return to top of 01M Return to top of 01M  Return to top of 01M 2025-01M - Modified Review: 9900 Gross Point Road Legend Zoning and Development Zoning B1: Service Commercial B2: Commercial B3: Business B4: Regional Mixed-Use Shopping H1: Hospital R1: Single-Family R2: Single-Family R3: Combined Housing R4: Multifamily Housing 0 1000 2000 Print Date: 4/11/2025 Notes ft Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground.  Return to top of 01M MML *6/1J7/19 Exhibit 1 PC: 2019-11P SPA; 570.01 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER 19-6-Z-4467 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SiTE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE EXPANSION OF A CEMETERY ON A ONE ACRE OR GREATER SITE LOCATED AT 9900 GROSS POINT ROAD, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS, IN AN R1 SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT 1 WHEREAS, the owner of the foiiowing described real property: 2 LOT 1 IN MEMORiAL PARK ADDITION, BEiNG A RESUBDIVSSiON IN THE SOUTHWEST 3 QUARTER AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, 4 RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PR!NC!PAL MERIDIAN, iN COOK COUNTS, ILLiNOiS. 5 PENS: 10-10-301-016-0000, 10-10-411-002-0000 6 more commonly described as 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter "Subject 7 Property"), petitioned the Village of Skokie for site plan approval to expand a cemetery on a site 8 that is 1 acre or greater, in an R1 SingIe-FamiIy district; and 9 WHEREAS, the instant case is a companion case to Plan Commission Cases 2019-09P, 10 2019-10P and 2019-12P; and n . WHEREAS, SC! Illinois Services, LLC is the owner and operator of Memorial Park 12 Cemetery at 9900 Gross Point Road and the adjacent parcel of land at located at 9726 Gross 13 Point Road. The later was previously the site of the cemetery caretaker's residence which was 14 demolished in 2013 and has been vacant since that time; and 15 WHEREAS, SCi desires to expand the cemetery by using the vacant parcel for burial 16 sites and site plan approval is necessary as the combined site is greater than one (1) acre in 17 size; and is WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on April 18, 19 2019: (i) determined that proper legal notice had been achieved, (ii) made the appropriate 20 findings of fact in the affirmative, as required under Section 118-6(g) of the Skokie Village Code, 21 and (iii) voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the requested site plan 22 approval be granted subject to the conditions contained in the Plan Commission Report, dated 23 May 20, 2019; and 24 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at .a public meeting duiy held on May 20, 25 2019, voted to concur in the aforesaid recommendations and findings of fact of the Skokie Plan 26 Commission; 27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the 28 Village ofSkokie, Cook County, lilinois: Page 1 of 3 VOSDOCS-^553173-v1-19-6-Z-4467_2019- HP_Site_Plan_Approvai_9900J3ros5j3oint_Rd_Expansion^of_IVIemoriai_Park_Cemetery  Return to top of 01M 1 Section 1: That the site plan approval requested by the petitioner to expand the 2 cemetery at the property !ega!ly described above and commonly known as 9900 Gross Point 3 Road, Skokie, UEinois, in an ,R1 Single-FamiSy district is hereby granted and approved subject to 4 each of the conditions set forth below: 5 1. The petitioner sha!i develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with the e 2019-11P - Site Plan Approval: 9726 and 9900 Gross Point Rd (aeria! photo) dated April 7 18,2019; 8 2. A full 132.494-acre site plan shall be comprised of a cemetery grave plot map with 9 building footprints and pavement edges and shall be provided prior to any full or modified 10 review of a future site plan approval or special use permit application; n 3. The petitioner shall test the wel! water and septic system on an annual basis, and they 12 shaii be maintained in a good state of repair. These faciiities shall be properly abandoned 13 once connections are made to Village water and sewer systems; i4 4. All future tree removals for new construction will require Tree Removal Permits. A Site 15 Tree Reimbursement Form may be submitted to the Viiiage Forester after the 16 replacement trees have been planted; 17 5. No objects are allowed within a 10t sight distance triangle, between 30" and 84" in height is from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control 19 Devices; 20 6. Ail fencing, waiis, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage, 21 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject Property 22 shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be repaired or replaced in 23 a timely manner; 24 7. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sieet, or other 25 objects that may impede travel; 26 8. Any plan to modify parking iot striping must be approved by the Director of Engineering; 27 9. The handicapped parking spaces shail be installed and maintained in compliance with 28 State of Illinois Accessibiiity Standards and the Skokie Village Code, including required 29 signage; 30 10. Al! new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International Building 31 and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended; 32 11. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to County, 33 State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction; 34 12. Ail new signage shai! conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject 35 Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform with the 36 Viiiage Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit; ; 37 13. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to the 38 review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission; 39 14. if future changes occur, the petitioner shall submit to the Pianning Division electronic files 4r of the site pian and landscape pian in their approved and finalized form; 41 15. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning Page 2 of 3 VOSDOCS~S553173-v1-19-6-Z-4467_2019- HP_Site_P!an_Approvai_9900J3rossJ3ojnt_Rd_Expansion_of_MemoriaLPark_Cemetery  Return to top of 01M 1 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address, email 2 address, and telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site 3 maintenance in compSEance with this site plan approval; 4 16. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or impacted 5 during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall cause the 6 developer and/or contractor to provide, the Viliage of Skokie with a certificate of insurance 7 naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any and all claims related to any 8 and a!i work. The owner shall hoid and shal! cause the developer and/or contractor to 9 hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for to property damage or personal injury related to work on or use of public property; n 17. The petitioner shall comply with ail Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and reguiations 12 and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations; and 13 18. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shaii be cause for the Village to 14 initiate hearings to determi'ne whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any appiicabie 15 business licenses, shouid be revised or revoked. The petitioner shai! pay aii costs related is to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of the provisions of the 17 enabling ordinance. The costs shall indude but not be limited to court reporter fees, is attorney fees, and staff time required researching and conducting said hearing. 19 Section 2: That a notice of the approval of this Ordinance incorporating the 20 conditions contained herein shall be executed by the owner of the property in writing and duly 21 recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office at the owner's expense. 22 Section 3: That this Ordinance shall be En full force and effect from and after its 23 passage, approval, and recordation as provided by !aw. ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2019. Ayes: 7 (Bromberg, Gray-Keeier, K!ein, Roberts, ^HLmoii Sh^ Sutker, LHrich, Van Dusen) Village Clerk Nays: 0 , - . Absent: 0 Approved by me this 18th day of Attested and filed in my June.2019. office this 18th day of June,2019. /- [^^r^e.V^c^ DU-^e.^ A-A/W^U : Mayor, VilMe of Skokie ViHage Clerk Page 3 of 3 VOSDOCS-#553173-v1-19-6-Z-4467 201S- HP_Site_Plan_Approval_9900_Gross_Point_Rd_Expansion_of_MemoriaLPark_Cemetery  Return to top of 01M ^ STATE OF ILLINOIS) )SS COUNTY OF COOK) I, PRAMOD SHAH, DO HEREBY CERTIFY Aat I am the regularly elected and acting Clerk of the Village of Skokie, County of Cook and State oflllmois. I DO FURTHER CERTIFY that the annexed and foregoing Ordinance is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Mayor and Board of Tmstees of the Village of Skokie on the 17th day of June, 2019 by a vote of 7 Ayes, 0 Nays and 0 Absent; that said Ordinance adopted as aforesaid was deposited and filed in the Office of the Village Clerk on-the 18th day of June, 2019. and was approved by the Mayor and Board ofTmstees on the 17th day of June, 2019. I DO FURTHER CERTIFY that the original, of which the foregoing is a true I copy is entrusted to my care and safelceeping and I am the Keeper of the records, journals, entries, ordinances, resolutions and proclamations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of the Village of Skokie this 18th day of June, 2019. Skokie Village Clerk Cook County, Illmois (seal) 173939  Return to Agenda Memorandum Community Development Department TO: John Lockerby, Village Manager FROM: Johanna Nyden, AICP, Community Development Director Justin Malone, Neighborhood & Housing Coordinator / CDBG Administrator DATE: May 8, 2025 SUBJECT: CDBG Public Hearing #1: May 19, 2025, Village Board Agenda Item PY25/FY26 PUBLIC HEARING: CDBG Applicant Presentations Overview As a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement community, the Village of Skokie receives funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually to assist low/moderate-income Skokie residents with projects and activities to improve their quality of life. Since its inception, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has invested over $170 billion into communities nationwide, supporting projects that foster local empowerment. The core purpose of the CDBG program is to give communities the authority to decide how best to address their own unique needs through community-driven decisions. In 2024, Skokie celebrated 50 years of participation with the CDBG program, benefitting from over $25 million in funding for the community. Background Skokie’s primary method of involving citizens in the planning and project selection process involves conducting three (3) public hearings each year. These are conducted in front of the Village Board as a means to solicit ideas and suggestions from citizens. In April of each year, a call for CDBG applications for the upcoming program year are made available for organizations to apply via electronic or physical submission. The applications are advertised in the Village’s e- newsletter, website, and newspaper. The first public hearing for the 2025-26 CDBG program year will be conducted at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, May 19, 2025. Along with this memorandum is a list of the seventeen (17) organizations who applied for funding this year along with a description of their projects or programs. Staff requests that representatives of these agencies be at the first public hearing to make a brief presentation on behalf of their funding applications. All applicants who have applied for CDBG funding will be asked to limit their presentations to 2-3 minutes so that they may provide organizational or personal background information in addition to their project requests. The Village's entitlement grant for Program Year 2025/Fiscal Year 2026 (PY25/FY26) will be announced mid-May. At this time, staff estimates receiving between $500,000 to $600,000 in entitlement funds, similar to previous years. Proposals from both Village-related projects and services as well as outside organizations total $878,528. The CDBG has a program cap of 20% for administrative funding and a cap of 15% for public service funding (non-capital/non- construction expenditures) of the annual entitlement. There is no funding cap on capital/construction projects. As funding requests for public service funding exceeds the Village’s total capacity to fund from HUD’s entitlement, funding reductions will be necessary to align with our budget expectations. 626385  Return to top of Memo Next Steps Final budget recommendations for the Village’s Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan will be presented by staff at the Village Board meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025. The Board will then submit their approval of the draft Action Plan before it is sent to HUD for final review and submission. To comply with the requirements of the public hearing process, the Village’s CDBG program will be featured at the following Village Board meeting dates: • Monday, May 19, 2025- Staff presentation to briefly reiterate the objectives and priorities of the CDBG program, applicant presentations for the upcoming 2025 Program Year. • Monday, June 16, 2025- Staff presentation of draft 5-Year Consolidated Plan • Monday, July 21, 2025- Staff presentation regarding funding recommendations within the funding budget and scope of the Annual Action Plan presented for Village Board’s consideration and approval. • Annual Action Plans must be submitted to HUD in time to allow for a 45-day approval process before the start of the 2025 Program Year on October 1, 2025. Attachments: Overview of CDBG Proposals for PY25/FY26 PY25/FY26 CDBG Applications CC: Kate Portillo, AICP, Planning Manager 626385  Return to top of Memo Overview of CDBG Proposals for PY25/FY26 Village of Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 5/5/2025 PY25/FY26 Funding Requests ($) Administration VOS - Program The Community Development Department is seeking funding to administer the Village’s CDBG Program, 70,000 Administration and implement and monitor all projects, submit all required documentation to HUD, utilize software to more Planning efficiently and effectively administer the CDBG programming. Housing VOS - Home Funding will be used to continue the Village's program of providing financial assistance for essential home 80,000 Improvement Program repairs for Skokie eligible homeowners. Infrastructure VOS - Street and Funding will be used to resurface Beverly Dr (between Old Orchard Rd to Harvest Lane.), Harvest Lane 200,000 Alley Resurfacing (between Beverly and east dead end), Payne St (between Leclaire and Lawler), Lawler Ave (between Church St and Golf Rd), and Foster St (between Leamington and Lawler Ave). Street segments are located in Census Tract 806801, Block Group 1 (806801-1), Census Tract 806900, Block Group 1 (806900-1), and Census Tract 806900, Block Group 2 (806900-2) which are eligible low/moderate-income residential areas. VOS - Sidewalk Funding will be used to provide grants to homeowners meeting low/moderate-income eligibility who are 3,000 Replacement Program required to participate in the Village’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. Replacement activities will be focused in an area bound by Dempster St to the north, Main St on the south, and the eastern and western Village limits. Low/moderate-income property owners are able to apply, on an individual basis, for CDBG funds to cover their 50% share. Public Facilities Turning Point Funding will be used to repair flooring and replace carpet in group activity rooms at Turning Point's facility. 23,326 Behavioral Health Care Center WINGS Funding will be used to upgrade existing security cameras at transitional housing units for victims of domestic 13,000 violence. Orchard Village Funding will be used to install a fire sprinkler system at a senior services center in Skokie. 25,000 The Harbour Funding will be used for bathroom and lighting improvements at a transitional home for youth. 23,962 VOSDOCS-#626386-v1-CDBG_PY25_Proposal_Summaries_Hearing_1 1  Return to top of Memo PY25/FY26 Funding Requests ($) AHS Family Health Funding will be used for exterior and interior improvements at a health clinic in Skokie. 46,875 Care Center Search, Inc. Funding will be used to for accessibility improvements at three (3) congregate living arrangement homes in 126,000 Skokie. CJE SeniorLife Funding will be used for building upgrades at a low income senior residential facility in Skokie. 29,850 Connections for the Funding will be used for a kitchen remodel at a permanent supportive housing location in Skokie. 30,000 Homeless SHORE Community ADA bathroom and flooring improvements at a congregate living arrangement home in Skokie. 25,237 Services VOSDOCS-#626386-v1-CDBG_PY25_Proposal_Summaries_Hearing_1 2  Return to top of Memo PY25/FY26 Funding Requests ($) Public Services VOS - Social Worker Funding will be used to offset the costs for a Village Social Worker position. The Social Worker works with 50,278 low/moderate-income residents who need various types of case management, financial assistance, counseling, and referrals. Center for Enriched Funding will be used for life skills programming for individuals with disabilities 10,000 Living (CEL) Children's Advocacy Funding will be used for forensic advocacy services for child victims and witnesses 10,000 Center of North and Northwest Cook County (CAC) North West Compass Funding will be used for housing counseling & homelessness diversion for Skokie residents 15,000 North Shore Senior Funding will be used for social services for low-income older adults in Skokie 12,000 Center (NSSC) Open Communities Funding will be used for Fair Housing and housing counseling services in Skokie. 25,000 Metropolitan Family Funding will be used for mental health services for Skokie residents. 10,000 Services JOURNEYS The Funding will be used for homeless services for Skokie residents. 10,000 Road Home AHS Family Health Funding will be used for safety net dental services for eligible Skokie residents. 20,000 Care Center PEER Services Funding will be used for substance use treatement and prevention programs for Skokie teens and adults. 15,000 TRUE Total Request 878,528 VOSDOCS-#626386-v1-CDBG_PY25_Proposal_Summaries_Hearing_1 3  Return to top of Memo Memorandum Engiaeering Division To: Johan^fa^N/4eH>^ommunlty Development Director From: 6/1 Russ Rietveld, P.E., Director of Engineering Date: February 6, 2025 Subject: CDBG Program FY26 Request Street Resurfacing The Engineering Division has updated the analysis of existing pavements in the Village and has identified the FY26 CDBG Street Resurfacing Program based on the condition of the streets and alleys. The following street sections are In census tracts eligible for Community Development Block Grant Funding. TRACT STREET LENGTH fFT) SY COST 806801-1 Beverly Dr, (Old Orchard Rd to Hardest Lane) 262 932 $16,310.0 Harvest Lane, (Beverly Dr to east end) 267 801 $14,017.5 806990-1 Payne St., (Leclaire Ave to Lawler Ave) 337 1,123 $19,652.5 806900-2 Lawler Avenue, (Church St to Golf Rd) 2,514 6,425 $112,437.5 Foster St, (Leamington Ave to Lawler Ave) 595 ],983 $34,702.5 Total = 3,975 FT 11,264 $197,120 (0.75 mi) I request that CDBG Funding in the amount of $200,000 be allocated to this resurfacing project in FY26. This work will be included with the second Village resurfacing project. Please contact me if you have any questions. ec: Nick Wyatt, Assistant Village Manager Max Slankard, Director of Public Works Samantha MaximilHan, P.E., Senior Engineer Paul W. Ryan, P.E., Civil Engineer Justin Malone, CDBG Coordinator 85902v25  Return to top of Memo 2025 CDBG HIGH PRIORITY RESURFACING PROGRAM OLD ORCHARD RD. CEMETERY LEGEND: RESURFACINGl STREETS FOR RESURFACING BEVERLY DR.. OLD ORCHARD RD. TO HARVEST IN HARVEST LN., BEVERLY DR. TO EAST END PAYNE ST., LeCLAiRE AVE. TO UWVLER AVE. LAWLER AVE., CHURCH ST. TO GOLF RD. FOSTER ST., LEAMINGTON AVE. TO LAWLER AVE.  Return to top of Memo Memorandum Engineering Division To: Justin ,Malone^ QDBG Administrator ;1 / ' ; • -.. From: 0 C^ 4/^0 Russ Rietveld, P.E., Director of Engineering Date: February 10,2025 Subject: FY26 CDBG APPLICATION - SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Public Works will continue its Sidewalk Replacement Program in FY26 and anticipates low/moderate- income households needing assistance with their 50% share of the sidewalk replacement costs. Replacement activities will be focused in an area bound by Dempster Street to the north, Main Street on the south, and the eastern and western Village limits. There are also areas of sidewalk within the limits of The Village ofSkokie that will be replaced upon property owners request at a 50% share cost. I request CDBG funding in the amount of $3,000 be allocated for our Sidewalk Replacement Program. Please contact me if you have any questions. CC: Bonnie Hennelly Samantha Maximilian, P.E., Senior Engineer Paul W. Ryan, P.E., Civil Engineer VOSDOCS"#4l8837-vl3-FY14_CDBG_sidewaIk_memoJo__Tom_Thompson  Return to top of Memo MEMORANDUM HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES TO: Johanna Nyden, AICP, Community Development Director CC: Justin Malone, Neighborhood & Counseling Coordinator FROM: _____________________________ Michael Charley, Director of Health and Human Services DATE: March 26, 2025 SUBJECT: CDBG Program Year 2025 (PY25) Funding Request: Funding for Social Worker During the first three quarters of the current program year (PY24), the Health and Human Services Department provided assistance to 2,041 unduplicated individuals classified as extremely low, very low, low, or low/moderate income. These individuals received professional assistance from one of our two licensed clinical social workers, as well as connections to essential services. In many cases, emergency financial assistance was also provided to address immediate needs. At minimum, 60% of our social worker’s dedicated hours are devoted to assisting income-eligible residents. This fiscal year, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has funded 58% of the social worker’s salary, amounting to $50,278. Given the continued high demand for social and human services, and recognizing the critical role our licensed clinical social workers play in supporting Skokie residents, I respectfully request funding in the same amount—$50,278—for the upcoming program year (PY25). This funding is essential to sustaining our current level of service and ensuring that vulnerable residents continue to receive the assistance they need. I appreciate your consideration of this request and welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can collaborate to further strengthen the Human Services Division’s impact on our community. Thank you for your time and support. Doc#: 625515, Version:1  Return to top of Memo Memorandum Community Development Department TO: Johanna Nyden FROM: Justin Malone DATE: May 8, 202 SUBJECT: CDBG Home Improvement Program PY25/FY26 Funding Request Year to date the Home Improvement Program has funded grants to 8 homeowners. There are currently several applications pending approval and a strong demand for the Home Improvement Program remains. Program activity is expected to continue next year. A funding allocation of $80,000 is requested. Please contact me if you need any additional information. . VOSDOCS-#626471-v1-CDBG_PY25_HIP_Funding_Request_Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo  Return to top of Memo Application Summary Sheet Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Name for Proposed Project or Service: Improved Security, Confidentiality and Privacy at Skokie TH units Project Location: WINGS Skokie Transitional Housing 4-unit apartment building Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request: Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ 3,250 CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ 13,000 Total Estimated Project Cost: $ 16,250 Public Service Request: Total Public Service Funding Request: $ 13,000 Contact Information Organization Name: WINGS Program, Inc. DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: 009294406 UEI: URWMBJDBGE03 (A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding) Contact Name, Title: Luticia Fiorito, Government Relations Manager Signature: The information on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Inaccurate, missing, or misleading information may cause this application to be rejected. Mailing Address 1: P.O. Box 95615 Mailing Address 2: City, State, Zip: Palatine, Illinois 60095 Telephone Number: 847.519.7820 x 232 Fax Number: 847.519.7821 Email Address: lfiorito@wingsprogram.com Organization website: www.wingsprogram.com CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 3  Return to top of Memo Application Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding. A. Program 1. Project Description Describe the program for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele, duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program. If the project has several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. (400 words or less) The 2024 Skokie Community Survey reported recently that safety (crime prevention, police activity, etc.) is a top issue for residents. The 2023 Skokie Annual Police report confirms the Police responded to over 1,107 service calls for assistance with domestic violence, and the Co-Responder Team (a licensed Social Worker with a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trained police officer), responded to 100 of those incidents. This represents a 5% increase in service calls and 79% increase in Co-Responder Team response over 2022 (1,054 and 56 respectively in 2022). WINGS request is to support the 4-unit Transitional Housing units located in Skokie through a capital request to provide additional safety, security and privacy to Survivors of domestic violence and their families who reside in these units. After leaving an abusive relationship, Survivors are at risk of abusers tracking down their location and causing additional harm. Recently, a Survivor was located by their abuser, which began harassing the victim by driving to and around the apartment building and through harassing calls and voicemails. The situation escalated when the abuser was able to gain access into the building, accidentally and unknowingly, by another victim. However, due to blind spots in hallways WINGS does not have documentation to demonstrate to the Skokie PD the actual activities. Due to the abuser activity the three other victim households became retraumatized and attempted to defend themselves by answering their doors with knives in their hands. To further exacerbate the situation, staff cars and WINGS property were damaged by the abuser. WINGS seeks funding to upgrade its 6 existing security cameras and add six new cameras, including two interior and two exterior cameras which will require upgrading this property’s internet. WINGS seeks funding to cover licensing fees for monitoring the new system. The new cameras will provide increased coverage of the exterior of the building and the interior common areas as well as providing camera monitoring in the staff’s office. In addition, WINGS provided 79.22 hours of domestic violence counseling to residents in the Skokie Transitional Housing Units from May 1,2024-to-date. Counseling is provided by master's level counselors (LCSW, LPC or working toward certification) who are Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals. Domestic violence counseling includes therapeutic counseling, safety planning and education on domestic violence and the cycle of abuse. Counseling cost is $63 per hour. The total value of counseling provided to PY24-25 date is $4,990.86. 2. Previous CDBG Funding Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including Skokie)? Yes. WINGS appreciates the support of the Village of Skokie, including an award of $11,250 in PY24-25. WINGS also receives funding from the following CDBGs: Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Schaumburg and Cook County. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 4  Return to top of Memo 3. Will any funds be used for research and development? No If so, please specify how funds will be used. B. Service Area 1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served. WINGS service area is North and Northwest Cook County and the City of Chicago. However, WINGS serves clients regardless of their geographic location local, Statewide or Nationwide. 2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie? Yes, this program serves residents of the Village of Skokie at WINGS 4-unit apartment building providing permanent supportive housing. Currently, 4 adults and 8 children reside there. WINGS currently serves 3 residents in its Children and Family Services program. 3. Describe any additional criteria for your program. The only criteria for WINGS program(s) is that they be individuals fleeing domestic violence. WINGS does not discriminate against anyone fleeing domestic violence regardless of their age, race, gender, ethnicity, LGBTQI+, Veteran Status, disability, LMI, limited- non-English speaking or regardless of their geographic orientation. 4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie? WINGS has operated and owned a 4-unit apartment building in Skokie since 2002, where Survivors of domestic violence and their children reside in Permanent Supportive Housing. Each Skokie unt is a 2-bedroom 1- bathroom unit housing up to 4 individuals. WINGS operates a portfolio of housing to include Emergency (Safe Houses), Transitional, Permanent Supportive and Rapid Housing. Upon exiting WINGS Safe House (emergency shelter), the Family Advocate (case manager) assists the Survivor in identifying the best housing type for them. 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? No. WINGS is the largest domestic violence organization in Northern Cook County. WINGS Safe Houses are one of few shelters in the Chicago area that can accommodate males over 13 years old, adult male Survivors, transgender individuals and large families. WINGS collaborates with other domestic violence agencies across Cook County via the Network/Illinois Domestic Hotline. In addition to WINGS Housing portfolio, WINGS offers community based adult and children counseling are available through WINGS state-of-the-art Foglia Family Resource Center (FFRC). However, even with areal agencies working in coordination, the demand for domestic violence services exceeds capacity. In 2023, the Network reported 124 days with no beds or cribs available in domestic violence in Chicago. The Network also reported a 24% increase in requests for assistance from Cook County in 2023. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 5  Return to top of Memo C. Program Client Statistics 1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.): WINGS provides shelter in the form of emergency, transitional (shared or independent), permanent supportive and rapid. Integrative services include, but are not limited to clothing, food, OTC medications, toiletries, transportation, case management, safety planning, advocacy (housing, education, employment, Victim’s rights, legal), education (victim’s rights, education access, childcare). Counseling is available in program and through community-based services; counseling is offered as individual, familial and group. WINGS also offers Lived Experience mentorship through its program, Survivor Life Line. 2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons assisted for the primary purpose of the program, excluding complimentary services such as referrals: Total Skokie Total Skokie Total Persons Residents Residents Served Served by Served CDBG Funds October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 1450 29 18-23 (proposed) May 1, 2024 – present 1322 25 18 May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 1189 17 13 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 17 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. 3. How will you meet your CDBG goals for the Skokie residents identified above? Through referrals from the IL DV Hotline and through the Coordinated Entry system. 4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve? Based on historical data, WINGS anticipates serving a total of 29 Skokie residents in PY25-26; however, this capital request will serve the projected 18-20 residents at the Skokie Transitional Housing units and approximately 29 residents through WINGS’ other housing and community-based programs. 5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding? (Select one) Yes No CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 6  Return to top of Memo D. Staff for Funded Program 1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program: a. Full-time 108 b. Part-time 20 c. Volunteers 2,328 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: Luticia Fiorito, Government Relations Manager Phone Number: 847.519.7820 ext. 232 Email Address: lfiorito@wingsprogram.com 3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency? 5.5 years CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 7  Return to top of Memo E. Fees and Funding Sources 1. Describe any client fees collected*: WINGS does not collect any fees from clients. * 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 and portion allocated for Skokie residents: Amount Utilized for Source Total Funds Skokie Residents Section 108 Loan Guarantee $0 0 HOME Funds 0 0 ESG Funds 0 0 HOPWA Funds 0 0 Appalachian Regional Commission 0 0 Other Federal Funds $ 363,000 0 State/Local Funds $ 691,292 $125,689 Private Funds $3,000 $3,000 Program Income (client fees) 0 0 Other Funding (i.e. donations, fundraisers, etc.) $61,000 $6,000 Please specify: In Kind Specific 4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds? (Select one) Yes No CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 8  Return to top of Memo F. Budget 1. Please complete the following table: Agency Program Skokie CDBG Program Year Budget Budget Portion $ $13,000 Program Year 2025 $ 16,927,258 $ 1,835,259 Request for (proposed Oct 1, 2025- Sept. 30, 2026) capital only $ Program Year 2024 $11,250 $ 12,810,807 $ 1,325,576 (May 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025) (capital only) $ Program Year 2023 $ 10,431,171 $ 1,370,385 $0 (May 1, 2023- April 30, 2024) PY24-25 – 11,250 PY23-24 – not funded 2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used: Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $ Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $ Rent** $ Utilities** $ Construction/Rehabilitation $ 13,000 Other administrative costs $ Please specify: Total CDBG Request $13,000 * Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates will be required with invoices. ** These costs are not always eligible. The Village must approve a cost allocation plan before reimbursement will be made. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 9  Return to top of Memo Village i'|l fi| of Application Summary Sheet Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Name for Proposed Project or Service: Fire Sprinkler for Seniors Program Project Location: 7651 Marmora, Skokie, !L Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request: Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $10000 CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ 25000 Total Estimated Project Cost: $ 35000 Public Service Request: Total Public Service Funding Request: $ Contact Information Organization Name: Orchard Village DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: # 010302305 (A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding) Contact Name, Title: Marlene Hodges, Orchard Village EVP & CFO Signature: The information on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Inaccurate, missing, or misleading information may cause this application to be rejected. I Address 1: 7660 Gross Point Road Mailing Address 2: City, State, Zip: Skokie, IL 60077 Telephone Number: (847)583-7731 Fax Number: (847)967-1801 Email Address: ri.'ii-hi: ; i-..iiij:<(.')t)p;;!,.iuVil!,;u.-..)n! Organization website: www.OrchardVitlage.org CDBG_PY25_Apptication_Skokie.docx  Return to top of Memo Application Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding. A. Program 1. Project Description Describe the program for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele, duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of sen/ice of the program. If the project has several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. (400 words or iess) Orchard Village serves adults with developmental and other cognitive disabilities through a variety of programs including 24-hour residential services, vocational, behavioral health and therapeutic day programs. A growing portion of the Orchard Village client base is aging and needs specialized services to best address their needs. Orchard Village is rehabbing a current day program space to accommodate semors in a safe, welcoming environment. The building does not have a fire sprinkler system but the agency feefs it important to add one. This is an expensive part of the rehab project 2. Previous CDBG Funding Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including Skokie)? Orchard Village has received CDBG funding from Skokie in the past. 3. Wii! any funds be used for research and development? If so, please specify how funds will be used. Wo CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie.docx  Return to top of Memo Viilagei'lillj B. Service Area 1. Describe your agency's service area, listing any municipalities served. The Orchard Viftage service area includQs northwest Cook County, including Skokie, Niles, Morton Grove, Gfenview and Park Ridge. 2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie? Yes! 3. Describe any additional criteria for your program. A number of the participants of the new seniors day program currently participate in other Orchard Village programs. 4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie? Orchard Village offers an assortment of services for persons with disabilities in the greater Skokie area. 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? Shore and Search provide day program services though may not specifically offer accommodations for semors. CDBG^Y25_AppticatiorLSi<okie.docx  Return to top of Memo Village him i C. Program Client Statistics 1. List services provided to dients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc,): Activities include counseling, sociafization, entertainment, recreation, physical exercise 2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons assisted for the primary purpose of the program, excluding complimentary services such as referrals: Total SkokEe Total Skokie Total Persons Residents Residents Served Served by Served CDBG Funds October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026 82 28 28 (proposed) May 1,2024-present 73 24 24 May 1,2023-April 30, 2024 59 22 22 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 $11 1,250 $118,450 NOTE: Household income is ihe total income of alt household members 17 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 iiving in the same household who are related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adopiion. 3. How will you meet your CDBG goals for the Skokie residents identified above? Orchard ViHage is currently serving many of these clients in other programs. 4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve? 10 5. Would this program exist without CD8G funding? (Select one) Yes D No CD8G_PY25_Appllcation_Skokie.docx  Return to top of Memo Village nilll| of D. Staff for Funded Program 1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program: a. Full-time 110 b. Part-time 25 c. Volunteers 150 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: Marlene Hodges, EVP & CFO Phone Number; (847)583-7731 Email Address: Mariene_Hodges@OrchardViilage.org 3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency? 13 years CDBG^Y25_Application^Skokie.docx  Return to top of Memo ilagerilijJof E. Fees and Funding Sources 1. Describe any client fees collected*: Private pay for services that are generally funded by the State for individuais who have waver funding. * My ctient fees coffected must be used for program costs. 2. Describe how cfient fees are used: Staff supporting clients 3. List all other funding sources received for this program and portion allocated for Skokie residents: Amount Utilized for Source Total Funds Skokie Residents Section 108 Loan Guarantee $0 $0 HOME Funds $0 $0 ESG Funds $0 $0 HOPWA Funds $0 $0 Appalachian Regional Commission $0 $0 Other Federal Funds $0 $0 State/Loca! Funds $800000 $ 720000 Private Funds $ 50000 $45000 Program income (client fees) $60000 $54000 Other Funding (i.e, donations, fundraisers, etc.) $20000 $18000 Please specify: 4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds? (Select one) D Yes No CDBGJ3Y25_App!lcation_Skokie.docx  Return to top of Memo ^ssyss f: (ai ^ VJi!3qeHH!|of F. 1. Please complete the following table: Agency Program Skokie CDBG Program Year Budget Budget Portion Program Year 2025 $14145000 $ 875000 $875000 (proposed Oct 1, 2025- Sept. 30, 2026) Program Year 2024 $12100000 $ 868000 $ 868000 (May1,2024-Sept.30,2025) Program Year 2023 $ 10971000 $697000 $697000 (May 1, 2023-Aprii 30, 2024) 2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used: Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $ Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $ Rent** Utilities** Construction/RehabitJtation $25000 Other administrative costs Please specify: Total CDBG Request $25000 * Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates will be required with invoices. ** These costs are not afways eligibfe. The Village must approve a cost aflocation plan before reimbursement wi!f be made, CDBGJ3Y25^Application_Skokie.docx  Return to top of Memo Application Summary Sheet Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Name for Proposed Project or Service: Renovations for Transitional Housing for Youth Project Location: 3856 Brummel Street, Skokie, IL 60076 Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request: Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ 7,988 CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ 23,962 Total Estimated Project Cost: $ 31,950 Public Service Request: Total Public Service Funding Request: $0 Contact Information Organization Name: The Harbour, Inc. DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: 104012315 (A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding) Contact Name, Title: Melody Rose, Executive Director Signature: The information on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Inaccurate, missing, or misleading information may cause this application to be rejected. Mailing Address 1: 1440 Renaissance Dr. Mailing Address 2: Ste. 240 City, State, Zip: Park Ridge, IL 60068 Telephone Number: 847-297-8540 Fax Number: 847-297-8562 Email Address: melody@theharbour.org CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 3  Return to top of Memo Organization website: www.theharbour.org Application Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding. A. Program 1. Project Description Describe the program for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele, duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program. If the project has several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. (400 words or less) The Harbour is a community-based nonprofit and DCFS-licensed Child Welfare Agency serving youth ages 12- 23 experiencing homelessness in the N & NW suburbs of Cook County. Youth come to The Harbour as a result of being kicked out by their family, or after running away to escape severe family dysfunction, neglect, or abuse. A large percentage have either witnessed or experienced domestic violence. Nationally, approximately 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ, a statistic that is reflected in those that we serve. Emergency shelter provides immediate short-term housing (the average stay is approximately two weeks), a 24- hour crisis hotline and Text-4-Help line, crisis intervention, and educational support for female and transgender youth ages 12-20. Intensive crisis intervention and counseling successfully reunites most minor youth with their families. When this is not possible, we work to identify alternative safe placement, including our own transitional housing. The goal of The Harbour’s shelter services are to ensure immediate safety while providing a gateway to longer-term housing. Transitional living services provide up to 18 months of housing to youth ages 16-23 through both supervised group living as well as scattered-site apartments. While in the program, youth receive a variety of services including benefit enrollment assistance, financial literacy curriculum, educational and employment support, health education, and life skills training. We also provide services to pregnant/parenting youth to enhance their parenting skills and ensure children are meeting developmental milestones. The goal of transitional housing services is to provide safe, stable housing while helping youth develop skills for long-term self-sufficiency. The Harbour requests funding to add a bathroom and functional lighting to the basement of our transitional housing site on Brummel St to help maintain the safety and comfort of residents. 2. Previous CDBG Funding Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including Skokie)? Yes, The Harbour currently receives CDBG funds from Schaumburg, Skokie, and Cook County, and has previously received CDBG funds from Evanston and Des Plaines. 3. Will any funds be used for research and development? If so, please specify how funds will be used. No. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 4  Return to top of Memo B. Service Area 1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served. The Harbour serves north and northwest suburban Cook County, including the townships of Barrington, Elk Grove, Evanston, Leyden, Maine, New Trier, Niles, Northfield, Palatine, Schaumburg, and Wheeling. 2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie? All of The Harbour’s services are available to residents of the Village of Skokie. The Harbour is requesting capital funding for a site located in Skokie. 3. Describe any additional criteria for your program. The Harbour serves youth experiencing homelessness ages 12-23 in the N & NW suburbs of Cook County. Due to licensure preclusions, our emergency shelter and supervised group transitional housing cannot serve cisgender males at this time. Transitional housing via scattered-site apartments is open to both young men and women. We provide referrals to those for which we are unable to provide direct residential services. 4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie? Three of our transitional living facilities for DCFS youth are located in Skokie. Several other sites are Skokie- adjacent; our emergency shelter is located in unincorporated Des Plaines and we rent a unit for pregnant and parenting youth in Evanston. All of our sites, regardless of location, are open to Skokie residents, and youth in our scattered-site transitional housing may elect to rent apartments in Skokie. 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? The Harbour serves suburban homeless youth – a population which is often denied and overlooked, with few resources available to them. In our service area, we are the only youth-focused, developmentally appropriate shelter serving youth over 18 (as being distinct from adult shelters, which are often not appropriate for the needs of young women ages 18-20), the only agency providing residential services to pregnant and parenting youth, and the only bridge between youth and young adult housing services in the northern suburbs. Additionally, we recently expanded our services to include transitional housing for youth victims of human trafficking, thereby providing both prevention and intervention to prevent human trafficking outcomes. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 5  Return to top of Memo C. Program Client Statistics 1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.): The Harbour’s services include a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter and transitional housing, case management, counseling, life skills training, parenting skills training, benefit enrollment assistance, financial literacy services, educational and employment support, and referrals to other critical resources in the community (affordable childcare, mental health services, job placement services, etc.). Harbour staff assist youth in meal planning and shopping within a budget. 2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons assisted for the primary purpose of the program, excluding complimentary services such as referrals: Total Skokie Total Skokie Total Persons Residents Residents Served Served by Served CDBG Funds October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 120 20 20 (proposed) May 1, 2024 – present 106 12 12 May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 101 11 0 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 17 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. 3. How will you meet your CDBG goals for the Skokie residents identified above? The Harbour’s proposed project to add a bathroom and functional lighting to the basement of our transitional housing site on Brummel St ensures a safe and comfortable living environment for youth experiencing homelessness as they transition to stable hosing. 4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve? CDBG funding would enhance safety and comfort of our transitional living site rather than allow us to increase the number of residents served. 5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding? (Select one) Yes No CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 6  Return to top of Memo D. Staff for Funded Program 1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program: a. Full-time 10 b. Part-time 16 c. Volunteers 20 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: Terri Szewczyk, Government Grants Manager Phone Number: (618) 363-0146 Email Address: terri@theharbour.org 3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency? 14 years CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 7  Return to top of Memo E. Fees and Funding Sources 1. Describe any client fees collected*: N/A – clients are not charged a fee for service * 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 and portion allocated for Skokie residents: Amount Utilized for Source Total Funds Skokie Residents Section 108 Loan Guarantee $ $ HOME Funds $ $ ESG Funds $ $ HOPWA Funds $ $ Appalachian Regional Commission $ $ Other Federal Funds $ $ State/Local Funds $ $ Private Funds $ 7988 $ 7988 Program Income (client fees) $ $ Other Funding (i.e. donations, fundraisers, etc.) $ $ Please specify: 4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds? (Select one) Yes No CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 8  Return to top of Memo F. Budget 1. Please complete the following table: Agency Program Skokie CDBG Program Year Budget Budget Portion Program Year 2025 $ 3,365,681.26 $ 31,950 $ 23,962 (proposed Oct 1, 2025- Sept. 30, 2026) Program Year 2024 $ 3,043,952 $ 51,000 $ 38,250 (May 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025) Program Year 2023 $ 3,082,607 $0 $0 (May 1, 2023- April 30, 2024) 2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used: Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $ Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $ Rent** $ Utilities** $ Construction/Rehabilitation $ 23,962 Other administrative costs $ Please specify: Total CDBG Request $ 23,962 * Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates will be required with invoices. ** These costs are not always eligible. The Village must approve a cost allocation plan before reimbursement will be made. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 9  Return to top of Memo Application Summary Sheet Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Name for Proposed Project or Service: AHS Family Health Center Skokie Clinic: Exterior and Interior Improvements Project Location: 8800 Lockwood Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request: Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $15,625 CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ 46,875 Total Estimated Project Cost: $ 62,500 Public Service Request: Total Public Service Funding Request: $ Contact Information Organization Name: AHS Family Health Center DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: 135942774 (A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding) Contact Name, Title: Muhammad W. Paracha, MD., MPH, Chief Executive Officer Signature: The information on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Inaccurate, missing, or misleading information may cause this application to be rejected. Mailing Address 1: 6301 N. Western Avenue Mailing Address 2: City, State, Zip: Chicago, IL 60659 Telephone Number: 773-761-0010 Fax Number: 773-761-0090 Email Address: mparacha@ahsfhc.org Organization website: www.ahsfhc.org capital CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 3  Return to top of Memo Application Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding. A. Program 1. Project Description Describe the program for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele, duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program. If the project has several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. (400 words or less) AHS Family Health Center respectfully requests CDBG funding from the Village of Skokie to support critical site improvements at our Skokie clinic, which provides primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services to 16,000 unduplicated patients annually out of which 2300 patients are served through our Skokie clinic. An overwhelming majority of our patients are low-income, uninsured, older adults, or young children. Our clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a safety net provider for medically underserved families, including many immigrants and refugees. This capital request supports four exterior infrastructure projects and two interior projects aimed at improving patient safety, accessibility, and the long-term functionality of the site. These improvements are essential for maintaining safe access to care, especially for patients with limited mobility and children. Project Priorities: 1. Sidewalk Repair (exterior) We will repair a 30-foot section of uneven sidewalk on the south end of the building. This project includes removal of the old sidewalk, excavation, and installation of new concrete. This work will improve access to the clinic for older adults, people with disabilities, and families with strollers. Estimated cost: $5,000. 2. Gravel Ground Leveling and Liner Installation (exterior) We will remove the old gravel, level the ground, and install a protective plastic liner and new gravel along approximately 1,100 feet of the property’s perimeter. This will improve drainage, reduce erosion, and maintain a clear and accessible path for emergency or maintenance access. Estimated Cost: $5000 3. New Wooden Fence Installation (Exterior East Property Line): To mitigate traffic noise from the adjacent Edens Expressway onramp and provide safety barrier, we will install a wooden fence approximately 130 feet long, inset from an existing steel barrier. Estimated Cost: $8000 4. Stone Ground Cover for Pedestrian Pathway: (Exterior) We will install stone ground cover on the West side of the building structure to create a safer, more stable walking path for patients accessing the clinic from the back parking lot. Estimated Cost: $500 5. Exhaust Fan Installation (Interior) To address staff and patient concerns about odor in the dental clinic, we will contract with a licensed electrician and HVAC specialists to run electricity to the mechanical room and install an exhaust fan in the mechanical room. This will improve indoor air quality and ventilation. Estimated Cost: $5000 capital CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 4  Return to top of Memo 6. Vinyl Flooring Replacement (Interior) We will replace aged, odor-absorbing carpet with durable, sanitary vinyl flooring throughout the clinic to improve bacteria and infection control, especially in pediatric exam areas. Approximately 3900 square feet of carpet (200 sq. ft. of hallway on main floor, 500 sq. ft. for exam rooms on main floor, and 1100 sq. ft. of main floor reception space PLUS 2800 sq. ft. on second floor). Estimated cost for this construction project is $10 / square foot. Estimated Cost: $39,000 All projects will be completed within 12 months of funding and are designed to be long-lasting improvements that enhance safety, accessibility, and the overall experience of our patients and staff. These infrastructure projects are essential to accommodate growing patient demand and to maintain the high standard of care for which AHS Family Health Center is known. AHSFHC will conduct competitive bidding for all elements of the proposed projects, with final contractor selection based on quality of proposal and their experience in the field. We will obtain all necessary permits from the Village of Skokie, as required. 2. Previous CDBG Funding Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including Skokie)? The Village of Skokie has allocated CDBG funding to AHSFHC Skokie clinic for several years since FY15, most recently Capital funding in 2024 for parking lot improvements. In prior years, we have received Skokie CDBG Program funding for the safety net Dental Clinic. 3. Will any funds be used for research and development? If so, please specify how funds will be used. No capital CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 5  Return to top of Memo B. Service Area 1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served. AHS Family Health Center has four Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) sites, two located in the City of Chicago in the West Ridge community area, and one each in suburban Skokie and Niles. All four sites provide services to Skokie residents. Our clinics offer integrated primary, dental, and behavioral health services to the underserved along with health education and other enabling services. Most of our patients reside in Cook County but some come from outside Cook County seeking culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate care at our facilities. Many patients come to our clinics from Chicago and surrounding communities like Skokie, Niles, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Glenview, Des Plaines, as well as from Lake and McHenry Counties. 2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie? Yes. In 2024, our clinics provided service to nearly 2000 people with Skokie zip codes (60076, 60077, 60203). 3. Describe any additional criteria for your program. AHSFHC operated within a fee for service model offering sliding fee discounts based on family income and size to the uninsured and underinsured. AHSFHC accepts all patients regardless of their ability to pay, ethnic or immigration status, language spoken, etc. 4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie? AHS Family Health Center operated one FQHC site in Skokie at 8800 Lockwood Avenue. The site offers integrated primary care, behavioral health, and oral health services to area residents—adults as well as children. This location also provides screening services for breast and cervical cancer to eligible uninsured women at no cost. 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? AHSFHC operates the only FQHC safety net clinic in Skokie offering culturally appropriate and linguistically comprehensive integrated healthcare services under the same roof. capital CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 6  Return to top of Memo C. Program Client Statistics 1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.): Integrated culturally and linguistically comprehensive primary, behavioral, and oral health services to pediatric and adult patients. 2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons assisted for the primary purpose of the program, excluding complimentary services such as referrals: Total Skokie Total Skokie Total Persons Residents Residents Served Served by Served CDBG Funds October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 2300 2020 2020 (proposed) May 1, 2024 – present 2187 1955 1955 May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 2153 1776 1776 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 17 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. 3. How will you meet your CDBG goals for the Skokie residents identified above? AHS Family Health Center will meet our CDBG goals by directly addressing the needs of low-income, uninsured, and under-resourced Skokie residents who rely on our clinic for essential medical, dental, and behavioral health services. The proposed capital improvements will ensure a safer, more accessible, and hygienic environment for these patients—many of whom are older adults, young children, immigrants, or individuals with mobility challenges. By improving infrastructure such as sidewalks, flooring, ventilation, and outdoor access routes, we are removing barriers to care and enhancing the patient experience. These upgrades will support continued growth in patient visits and help us deliver high-quality, culturally competent care in a setting that is physically safe and welcoming. We will track progress through project milestones, patient satisfaction feedback, and increased utilization from Skokie residents over the next year. 4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve? 2020 5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding? (Select one) x Yes No capital CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 7  Return to top of Memo D. Staff for Funded Program 1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program: a. Full-time 15 b. Part-time 0 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: Muhammad W. Paracha, MD., MPH Chief Executive Officer Phone Number: 773-761-0010 Email Address: mparacha@ahsfhc.org 3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency? 24 years capital CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 9  Return to top of Memo F. Budget 1. Please complete the following table: Agency Program Skokie CDBG Program Year Budget Budget Portion Program Year 2025 $ 15,473,606 $590,971 $46,875 (proposed Oct 1, 2025- Sept. 30, 2026) Program Year 2024 $14,808,133 $205,420 $20,000 (May 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025) Program Year 2023 $14,388,387 0 0 (May 1, 2023- April 30, 2024) 2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used: Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $ Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $ Rent** $ Utilities** $ Construction/Rehabilitation $ 46,875 Other administrative costs $ Please specify: Total CDBG Request $ 46,875 * Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates will be required with invoices. ** These costs are not always eligible. The Village must approve a cost allocation plan before reimbursement will be made. capital CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 11  Return to top of Memo E. Fees and Funding Sources 1. Describe any client fees collected*: All services at our FQHC are provided on a sliding fee scale basis. Discounts to patients are provided based on family income and size. * Any client fees collected must be used for program costs. 2. Describe how client fees are used: Fees collected at our clinic are considered earned income and are used as matching funds to sustain the operation. We use collected funds to subsidize the cost of care for uninsured and underinsured patients, to cover a portion of the salaries for our Skokie clinic staff not covered by other resources, and for overhead costs. 3. List all other funding sources received for this program and portion allocated for Skokie residents: Amount Utilized for Source Total Funds Skokie Residents Section 108 Loan Guarantee $ $ HOME Funds $ $ ESG Funds $ $ HOPWA Funds $ $ Appalachian Regional Commission $ $ Other Federal Funds $ 3,313,734 828,434 State/Local Funds $ 1,954,444 $ 356,578 Private Funds $ 280,500 $ 70,125 Program Income (client fees) $ 8,251,493 $ 2,062,873 Other Funding (i.e. donations, fundraisers, etc.) $ 1,782,964 $ 445,741 Please specify: 340B, Investment 4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds? (Select one) x Yes No capital CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 10 Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo  Return to top of Memo May 1, 2025 Village of Skokie C-O Justin Malone Neighborhood & Housing Coordinator CDBG Administrator 5127 Oakton Street Skokie, IL 60077 Reference: Village of Skokie CDBG Program Year 2024 Revised Application Dear Mr. Malone: CJE SeniorLife (CJE) is pleased to submit a Village of Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application package for the 2025 Program Year. We request $29,850 for an improvement project at CJE’s Skokie-based Village Center subsidized senior apartment building for low-income older adults. The funds will be used to paint the hallways on Floors 2 through 7 of the affordable housing site. The project will improve the environment for the benefit of residents, their guests, staff, and other visitors. CJE is very grateful for the Village of Skokie’s generous support of our past requests. Skokie’s CDBG awards have funded projects that enhanced the lives and well-being of our residents. We appreciate your consideration of this request. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact David Guthridge, Housing Management Services, at David.Guthridge@cje.net or 773- 681-7913 or Francine Knowles at Francine.Knowles@cje.net or 773-508-1017. Sincerely, Dan Fagin President and CEO Encs. Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo  Return to top of Memo Application Summary Sheet Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Name for Proposed Project or Service: Connections Supportive Housing–Kitchen Remodel Project Location: 8344 McCormick Street, Skokie, IL 60077 Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request: Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ 20,000 CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ 30,000 Total Estimated Project Cost: $ 50,000 Public Service Request: Total Public Service Funding Request: $0 Contact Information Organization Name: Connections for the Homeless DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: 607213295 (A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding) Contact Name, Title: Betty Bogg, Chief Executive Officer Signature: The information on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Inaccurate, missing, or misleading information may cause this application to be rejected. Mailing Address 1: 2121 Dewey Avenue Mailing Address 2: City, State, Zip: Evanston, IL 60201 Telephone Number: 847-475-7070 Fax Number: Email Address: bbogg@connect2home.org Organization website: https://www.connect2home.org/ CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 1  Return to top of Memo Application Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding. A. Program 1. Project Description Describe the program for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele, duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program. If the project has several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. (400 words or less) Connections for the Homeless’ mission is to serve and catalyze our community to end homelessness, one person at a time. We serve as a safety net organization for suburban Chicago neighbors who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, and need support to access or maintain safe, stable housing. Our proposal for CBDG funds is to address deferred maintenance in two one-bedroom units that house people enrolled in our Permanent Supportive Housing program or Family Bridges program. The building is owned by Connections for the Homeless, and the apartments are used to house disabled, formerly homeless individuals or homeless families. Both apartments need new kitchens due to normal wear and tear. We are requesting $30,000 to pay for one kitchen remodel, and we will use matching funds to pay for the other, as well as cover unexpected cost-overruns, given our current economic climate and the lack of certainty about the cost of materials due to tariffs. This project has been on our wish-list for several years. The kitchens are in bad condition and plumbing problems are negatively impacting the overall health of the building. Partnering with the Village of Skokie is our best, and maybe only, chance to get this done. Connections is the largest housing and homeless services organization in North Suburban Cook County. We serve hundreds of Skokie residents each year. We have more than doubled in size in the last five years, largely due to the support of numerous public funding partners (HUD, IDHS, IPHI, Cook County, other municipal sources, etc.). There is currently much more demand for affordable and subsidized housing opportunities than there are available resources. We maintain a waitlist of 90 individuals and families for our 60-bed non-congregate hotel shelter, and we have more than 150 literally homeless people on our regional CoC’s Coordinated Entry waitlist for housing. We also receive dozens of calls each week from people who are on the verge of losing their home and looking for a more affordable option they can maintain with their income. The impact of the Project will be preserving these desperately needed subsidized units, which house some of our most vulnerable neighbors in Skokie. The building will continue to serve the community for decades to come. 2. Previous CDBG Funding Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including Skokie)? Connections for the Homeless has received CBDG funding from: • Village of Skokie - CDBG-CV pandemic-era Rental Assistance funding -$320,000 • City of Evanston – CDBG-CV pandemic-era Rental Assistance funding - $500,000 (January 11, 2021-December 31, 2022, extended to June 30, 2023) • Evanston CDBG-CV Food $80,000 + $150,000 (January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2023) CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 2  Return to top of Memo • City of Evanston: we are regular grantees for CBDG funding via the Evanston Community Services Committee, formerly the Mental Health Board. They fund our Drop-In centers, Outreach and Health program activities, as well as direct assistance for youth. See chart below for details. City of Evanston CDBG for Drop In/ MHB/HS for EP MHB/Human CDBG Funding Summary Outreach/Health Outreach/health Services for Youth 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 $ 120,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 52,500.00 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 $ 100,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 52,500.00 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 $ 100,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2022 $ 50,000.00 $ 100,000.00 Sub-totals by program $ 370,000.00 $ 130,000.00 $ 255,000.00 Total CDBG $ 755,000.00 3. Will any funds be used for research and development? If so, please specify how funds will be used. No. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 3  Return to top of Memo B. Service Area 1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served. CFTH service area includes the suburbs of northern Cook County. This includes the City of Evanston and townships of Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover, Maine, New Trier, Niles, Northfield, Palatine, Schaumburg and Wheeling. Zip codes are: 60004, 60005, 60006, 60007, 60008, 60009, 60010, 60011, 60016, 60018, 60025, 60026, 60038, 60053, 60055, 60056,60062,60067, 60068, 60070, 60074, 60076, 60077, 60078, 60089, 60090, 60091, 60093, 60094, 60095, 60107, 60120, 60133, 60159, 60168, 60169, 60172, 60173, 60179, 60192, 60193, 60194, 60195, 60196, 60201, 60202, 60203, 60204, 60712, 60714. 2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie? Yes. Since January 1, 2024, Skokie residents have been served by the following Connections programs: • Permanent Supportive Housing Programming for Individuals, Families, and Transition-Aged Youth, which provides subsidized housing, and intensive case management support for households where the head of household has a diagnosed behavioral health or physical health condition. • Family Bridges Program which offers shelter and wraparound supports, including housing navigation and case management, for large households in various apartments throughout the region, including 2 located in Skokie, IL. • Non-Congregate Shelter Program located in neighboring community that serves the entire Northern Cook County Region. This Program serves individuals, families, and households and includes designated beds for specialized populations, including: Transition-Aged Youth (18-24 years old) and individuals recovering from an acute medical condition (through Medical Respite Care). • Street Outreach and System Navigation for individuals, young people, and households literally experiencing homelessness, including essential supply and resource distribution, as well as linkages into shelter and other supportive services, such as services offered at our Drop-in Centers. • Drop-in Center Services which offer critical services to address households most essential needs such as food from our food pantries, clothing, personal hygiene equipment, healthcare essentials, free medical care, showers, laundry, and essential ongoing Community Case Management. • Free Behavioral Health and Physical Health Services for literally homeless persons, including free clinics at our Drop-in and Shelter projects, as well a linkage to a medical home. • Short-Term Housing Subsidy Programming which links households to supportive case management for a 2-year period as they stabilize, build wealth, and transition into a longer- term housing solution. Included in this programming are projects for specialized populations including: specified residential status, families with school aged children, transition-aged youth (18-24 years old), households fleeing from domestic violence, and households re-entering into the community following discharge from correctional facilities. This includes a 6-unit transitional housing project located in a neighboring community for young people between the ages of 18- 24). • Homelessness Prevention Programming, which aims to keep households at risk of an eviction, housed, by way of short-term infusions of back rent and other household costs. This CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 4  Return to top of Memo program is provided in-partnership with local partners and municipal funders, including Niles Township Government. • Shelter Diversion Programming, which screens households for short-term financial support to sustain housing solutions with non-household related costs, who would otherwise become homeless. 3. Describe any additional criteria for your program. Our core philosophies of care are Housing First, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care, and Positive Youth Development. A current that runs through these philosophies is “meeting people where they are at.” Thus, we make every effort to not create barriers to service with additional criteria, other than meeting compliance with funders. However, generally, our participants have low- or no-income, and some programs have age restrictions for serving youth or require a disability determination to be eligible, such as Permanent Supportive Housing. 4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie? All programming is available to Skokie neighbors, unless specified through a project with another municipality. All written projects described above are available, and actively serving Skokie neighbors. Specific to this funding request are the two 2-unit properties Connections owns in Skokie. Both serve individuals and families who are part of the Permanent Supportive Housing program for formerly homeless people with disabilities, or Family Bridges, for homeless families. We serve the most Skokie neighbors through our Homelessness Prevention and Shelter Diversion Programs, and actually operate a fund specified for Skokie neighbors by way of the Skokie Community Foundation. This fund (grant) provides flexible funding for households who are at risk of becoming homeless, remain housed by direct assistance for car repairs, healthcare expenses, and other non- household related costs. The Homelessness Prevention Program supports over 100 Skokie neighbors a year remain housed. Since the pandemic, Connections has infused nearly $2,000,000 of rental, mortgage, and utility assistance into Skokie households who otherwise may have become homeless since May of 2020. Eligible households for this program must have a demonstrated crisis which articulates their barrier to otherwise pay for their housing. Some of this support was by-way of CDBG- CV funds administered through the Village of Skokie during the COVID-19 pandemic, continued funding for this project is by-way of the Illinois Department of Human Services, Office to Prevent and End Homelessness. 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? There is no other agency that provides the depth and breadth of services for housing insecure Skokie neighbors, as Connections. As described in services offered to Skokie residents above, we meet households where they are at, to support, stabilize, and succeed. We work very closely with Niles Township Government, which operates a Respite Program located in Skokie which has alike services to our Drop-in Program. We also work closely with Niles Township Government to operate our Homelessness Prevention Program. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 5  Return to top of Memo C. Program Client Statistics 1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.): • Outreach - Connections has a robust outreach operation that includes both street-based and two drop-in centers, mainly supported by IDHS and Evanston ESG and CDBG funds. • Advocacy – Case managers and prevention and resource specialists advocate for participants with any third-party entity, such as Social Security or other bureaucracies, to assist them in getting their needs met and make progress towards goals. These activities are supported by numerous IDHS, HUD, Cook County, DCEO, Village of Skokie, ARPA, and City of Evanston grants, among other funders. • Counseling (i.e. Life Skills, Family, Domestic Violence) – Participants receive broad counseling and life skills training in areas related to their goals by members of the prevention team and are referred to community partners and providers if more intensive mental health, substance use, domestic violence or other types of counseling are necessary. • Mental Health Services – Participants have access to Connections’ full time BH Specialists for assessment and counseling services. Connections also partners closely with local community mental health providers (Trilogy BH, Erie Family Health Center, Open Studio Project Inc, Josselyn Center) that offer on-site support at out outreach center and shelter on a regular basis. Health service activities are funded by IPHI, the City of Evanston Social Services Funding, IDHS and private sources. • Alcohol/SUD Services – Participants who struggle with SUD are referred to PEER Services in Evanston and other community providers throughout the metro area. Connections also partners with Live4Lali around opioid education and Narcan training. • Health/Dental Services – when suitable, participants are linked into our medical program. For longer-term care, participants are referred to Erie Family health. Health service activities are funded by IPHI, the City of Evanston Social Services Funding, IDHS and private sources. • Adult Basic Education / GED Services – Connections provides financial assistance to support participants in their educational pursuits. We also refer to community partners for classes and workshops (particularly at the Howard Area Community Center). • Job Preparation / Job Placement / Employment Services – Direct service staff offer employment preparation and support. Participants can also access employment support with Interfaith Action of Action. Connections was awarded a Home Illinois Workforce Pilot grant, and will have an Employment Navigator beginning spring 2025. This pilot program is a partnership between the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (IOPEH) and the Illinois Interagency Task Force on Homelessness. • Transportation – we will provide transportation assistance for participants via Ventra cards. Direct transportation is available, based on level of mobility. • Child Care/Children’s Services – Connections refers families to other agencies in the region that provide child care services. Case managers support families in connecting their children to the health, education, and intervention services they need. Our team has an extensive network of service providers we work with. • Housing Location/Inspection – We have two FT Housing Resource Specialists who are a part of the Prevention team that help assist households in identifying appropriate housing options based on unique needs. The HRSs maintain a database of housing options in the region and cultivate relationships with property managers and landlords in the north suburban region. This work is supported by IDHS, the City of Evanston ESG and the Village of Skokie. • Legal Services – We refer clients to Legal Aid Chicago, the James B. Moran Center, or to one of the many private attorneys in our network of supporters. 2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons assisted for the primary purpose of the program, excluding complimentary services such as referrals: CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 6  Return to top of Memo Total Skokie Total Skokie Total Persons Residents Residents Served Served by Served CDBG Funds October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 5000 250 250 (proposed) May 1, 2024 – present 4068 232 0 May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 3293 304 0 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 17 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. 3. How will you meet your CDBG goals for the Skokie residents identified above? Connections shares Skokie’s CDBG program goals, and through all of our programs, we aim to provide a better quality of life for no-, low- and moderate-income residents. This project will preserve some of the only permanent supportive housing units in the Village of Skokie, and given our long-term successes on similar projects in the region, we are committed to serving as collaborative and reliable partners in our mutual efforts to make housing affordable, accessible and sustainable. 4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve? CDBG will ensure deferred maintenance is completed within units of households who might otherwise be homeless, or displaced to a different community. Keeping households (particularly with children), connected into their communities of choice, particularly as well-resourced as a community as Skokie, is critical to the success of these enrolled households. This project will support current households, but of course, there is turnover in project participants as they move through stages of self-sufficiency. The average length of stay in our PSH units is 9 years. The average length of stay in our Family Bridge units is 11 months. The completion of this project will support future Skokians with an opportunity to stabilize and contribute back into their larger community. 5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding? (Select one)  Yes No CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 7  Return to top of Memo D. Staff for Funded Program 1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program: a. Full-time 2 b. Part-time 0 c. Volunteers 10 annually 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: Kelsey Caspersen, Senior Director of Compliance and Government Investments Phone Number: 847-475-7070 x114 Email Address: kcaspersen@connect2home.org 3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency? 2 years CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 8  Return to top of Memo E. Fees and Funding Sources 1. Describe any client fees collected*: None. * 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 and portion allocated for Skokie residents: Amount Utilized for Source Total Funds Skokie Residents Section 108 Loan Guarantee $ $ HOME Funds $ $ ESG Funds $ $ HOPWA Funds $ $ Appalachian Regional Commission $ $ Other Federal Funds $ $ State/Local Funds $ 31,406 $ 31,406 Private Funds $ 20,548 $ 20,548 Program Income (client fees) $ $ Other Funding (i.e. donations, fundraisers, etc.) $ $ Please specify: Staff time related to providing direct assistance, maintenance support, and administrative support for the program, as well as utility support, and direct participant assistance (including transportation, food, household supplies, supplies related to life skills building, etc.) is funded annually by-way of the IDHS Supportive Housing Program and general operating revenue. 4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds? (Select one)  Yes No CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 9  Return to top of Memo F. Budget 1. Please complete the following table: Agency Program Skokie CDBG Program Year Budget Budget Portion Program Year 2025 $ 15,056,476 $ 101,954 $ 30,000 (proposed Oct 1, 2025- Sept. 30, 2026) Program Year 2024 $ 13,256,557 $ 50,246 $0 (May 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025) Program Year 2023 $ 12,664,449 $ 48,606 $0 (May 1, 2023- April 30, 2024) 2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used: Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $0 Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $0 Rent** $0 Utilities** $0 Construction/Rehabilitation $ 30,000 Other administrative costs $0 Please specify: Total CDBG Request $ 30,000 * Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates will be required with invoices. ** These costs are not always eligible. The Village must approve a cost allocation plan before reimbursement will be made. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 10  Return to top of Memo May 2, 2025 Village of Skokie Community Development Department Attn: Mr. Justine Malone, CDBG Administrator 5127 Oakton Street Skokie, IL 60077 Dear Justin, On behalf of the nearly 400 children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities who receive services from Shore Community Services, we are respectfully submitting this application for consideration of a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $25,237.50. We would like to make home improvements at the Laura House CILA (Community Integrated Living Arrangement), which is home to six females with moderate developmental disabilities. The improvements include remodeling an ADA bathi-oom, replacing the floor throughout part of the home and replacing the driveway, which is uneven and cracked - posing a potential safety hazard. Shore makes it a priority to keep our homes modern and reduces risk factors to ensure the health and safety of our residents, staff and guests. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail Mary Matz, Chief Philanthropy Officer, at (847) 982-2030 ext. 221 or mmatz@shoreservices.org. We greatly appreciate the on-going support from you and the Village of Skokie. Thank you again for your time, consideration and openness to our request. Warm R^ggards, Erin Ryan, MSW, ^H Chief Executive Officer  Return to top of Memo i /• ' Application Summary Sheet Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Name for Proposed Project or Service: Home improvements at Laura House CILA (Community Integrated Living Arrangement) Project Location: 8900 Central Park, Skokie, IL 60203 Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request: Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $8,412.50 CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $25,237.50 Total Estimated Project Cost: $33,650.00 Public Service Request: Total Public Service Funding Request: $ 0 Contact Information Organization Name: Shore Community Services, Inc. DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: 06-681-8826 (A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding) Contact Name, Title: Erin Ryan, MSW, MPH, Chief Executive Officer Signature: The information on this application is accurate to the best of my ^owledge, Inaccurate, missing, or misleading information may cause this application to be rejected. Mailing Address 1; 8350 Laramie Avenue Mailing Address 2: City, State, Zip: SkokieJL 60077 Telephone Number: 847-982-2030 ext, 215 Fax Number: 847-982-2039 Email Address: eryan@shoreservices.org Organization website: www.shoreservices.org CDBG_PY25_App!ication_Skokie,docx  Return to top of Memo Application Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding. A. Program 1. Project Description Describe the program for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele, duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program, If the project has several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. (400 words or less) Shore Community Services is requesting funding to make improvements at the Laura House CILA (Community Integrated Living Arrangement), which is a home for six women with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Twenty-four-hour staff supervision is provided to help individuals with specialized needs become as independent as they are able. The goal in the CILAs is to deliver services, which provide for the total array of mental health and developmental service needs to support and assure integrated community living. In Fiscal Year 24 (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024), the demographics included: Age: 29%-18-39,29% - 40-59, 42% - 60+, Gender: 100%-Female Race/Ethnicity: 72% White, 14% Black, 14% Bi-Racial Income: 100% "Low The program outcomes are 1 , Residents will successfully meet their individual goals an average of 80% of the time, as outlined in the Annual Personal Care Plan by 6/30/2025. 2.90% of residents will maintain or increase access to benefits including Medicaid, Social Security Insurance and LINK. The projects include modernizing the bathroom, flooring and replacing the driveway. The bathroom needs modernization as it was last remodeled over 20 years ago. With up to 7 residents as of recent, it is constantly being used and looks worn. We want to make the bathroom ADA accessible and install more energy-efficient items (e.g., LED lighting, exhaust fan, a toilet and shower that offers low flow on water consummation), and flooring that is slip resistant. The new bathroom will help staff address the hygiene needs of our residents, it will be easier to maintain, and the update will make the bathroom more functional, The current flooring is hard wood, and it is in bad shape from the wear and tears from residents who use walkers and wheelchairs. We would replace the flooring with a commercial grade vinyl plank that has a 15-year manufacturer warranty. It will be 100% waterproof from the original flooring. The driveway is uneven and has cracks, which poses a potential safety hazard for trips and falls for our residents and staff. We also want to expand the driveway to give the residents more room to enter and exit vehicles. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie.docx  Return to top of Memo 2, Previous CDBG Funding Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including Skokie)? Yes, Shore has received CDBG funding from Skokie, Cook County and the City of Evanston. Examples of funded projects through Skokie include: new boilers at the Lois Lloyd/Administration Center (currently underway), a new remodeled kitchen at the Karger House, a new fan, the installation of a new Variable Air Volume (VAV) Boxes, and a Direct Digital Control Panel at the Lois Lloyd/Administration Center, This project was a collaboration with Cook County as partial funds were obtained through their CDBG Program. 3. Will any funds be used for research and development? If so, please specify how funds will be used. No funds will be used for research and development. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie,docx  Return to top of Memo './i!i B. Service Area 1. Describe your agency's service area, listing any municipalities served. Individuals served by Shore Community Services come from a concentrated area and that is why the geographic boundaries were set up to include: Rogers Park on the south, Lake Cook Road on the north, Lake Michigan on the east and Harlem Avenue on the west. However, when space is available, we will accept individuals from outside this target area. Individuals come from the following 17 communities in Cook and Lake County: Arlington Heights, Chicago, Des Plaines, Evanston, Glenview, Island Lake, Lake Zurich, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Niles, Norridge, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Skokie, Wheeling and Wllmette. 2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie? Yes, all six residents reside in Skokie. 3, Describe any additional criteria for your program, The eligibility requirements for an individual in a Community Integrated Living Arrangement includes: a diagnosis of an intellectual or other developmental disability; 18 years old; expressed desire to live in the community, eligible for Social Security and Medicaid, Ability to have medical needs met through community or consultant resources (versus need for skilled nursing services); free of communicable, contagious or infectious disease; willingness to participate in meaningful day activities; preference of the parent/guardian/ appilcant/individual served to enroll in the program; obtained appropriate government and/or other third party authorization for service and completed all required admission documentation. 4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie? Other facilities in Skokie include: Shore Homes West, 8167 Lincoln, which is a Community Living Facility for 12 adults; two CILAs (Community Integrated Living Arrangements) Laura House, 8900 Central Park, home for 6 women with moderate to severe/profound disabilities and Jean F. Karger House, 4324 Church Street, for 6 men; and Home Based Services and Behavioral Health Services are available through the Lois Lloyd/Administration Center, 8350 Laramie. in addition, one individual who lives at home receives intermittent CILA 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? Other area residential programs are Rimland, Orchard Village and Search. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie.docx  Return to top of Memo C. Program Client Statistics 1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.): Shore's Laura House C!LA provides 24-hour residential services. The residents participate in Shore Community Day Services, which consists of the Life in Motion-Find Your Path Program at the Lois Lloyd Center or at the Joseph Koenig, Sr. Training Center in Morton Grove, The programs provide developmental training and community integrated activities Monday-Fnday for individuals, 18 and older, who have mild to moderate to severe/profound inteiiectuai and other developmental disabilities. The program is offered five hours a day, for 242 days a year, which totals 1,210 hours available to the individuais we serve. 2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-Encome persons assisted for the primary purpose of the program, excluding complimentary services such as referrals: Total Skokie Total Skokie Total Persons Residents Residents Served Served by Served CDBG Funds October 1, 2025 - September 30,2026 6 6 6 (proposed) May 1,2024-present 7 7 7 May 1,2023-April 30, 2024 7 7 7 2023 Income Limits Household Size 1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons Low/Moderate-lncome $61,800 $70,600 $79,450 $88,250 $95,350 $102,400 $109,450 $116,500 NOTE: Household income is the total income of all household members 17 years old or older who contribute to the household. The extremeiy low, very low, and low income limits are based on Median Famity income, in which a householder has one or more other persons living in the same household who are related to the householder by birih, marriage, or adoption. 3. How will you meet your CDBG goafs for the Skokie residents identified above? We will be able to meet the CD8G goals because 100% of our individuais served have a iow income status. 4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents cou!d you serve? The Laura House CiLA has the capacity to serve one additional Skokie resident. 5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding? (Select one) X Yes D No CDBG_PY25_Application^Si<okie.docx  Return to top of Memo D. Staff for Funded Program 1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program; a. Full-time 4 b, Part-time 1 c. Volunteers 10 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: Mary Matz, CFRE, Chief Philanthropy Officer Phone Number: (847) 982-2030 ext. 221 Email Address: mmatz@shoreservices.org 3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency? Mary Matz has been employed by Shore Community Services, Inc. since 1998, which is over 27 years, CDBGJ3Y25_App!ication_Skokie.docx  Return to top of Memo E. Fees and Funding Sources 1. Describe any client fees collected*: Shore does not have any clients at the Laura House CILA who privately pay for services. We bill the Department of Human Services (DHS) 60-D for CILA services, and any family member who wants to be the Representative Payee for their child or sibling. They relinquish the individual's Social Security Insurance and personal allowance in accordance to the CILA enrollment agreement, which is used toward services we provide. * Any client fees cottected must be used for program costs. 2, Describe how client fees are used: Fees are utilized for operating expenses provided by the Laura House CILA, 3. List all other funding sources received for this program and portion allocated for Skokie residents: Amount Utilized for Source Total Funds Skokie Residents Section 108 Loan Guarantee $ HOME Funds $ ESQ Funds HOPWA Funds $ $ Appalachian Regional Commission $ $ Other Federal Funds $ State/Local Funds $ 538,748.80 $ 538.748.80 Private Funds $ Program Income (client fees) $103,570.54 $103,570.54 Other Funding (i.e, donations, fundraisers, etc.) $1000 $1000 Please specify: Shore seeks funds from our families through a Family and Annual Appeal and special events (e.g. Spring Benefit and Golf Outing), 4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds? (Select one) Yes X No CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie,docx  Return to top of Memo >/iS- F. Budget 1, Please complete the following table: Agency Program Skokie CDBG Program Year Budget Budget Portion Program Year 2025 $7,672,195 $665,546.65 $25,237.50 (proposed Oct. 1, 2025-Sept, 30, 2026) Program Year 2024 $7,448,733.17 $646,161.80 $67,442.25 (May1,2024-Sept.30,2025) Program Year 2023 $7,181,211 $626,776.95 $33,150 (May1,2023-April30,2024) 2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used: Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount Payroll of employees providing direct client service* Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $ Rent** $ Utilities** $ Construction/Rehabilitation $25,237.50 Other administrative costs $ Please specify: Total CDBG Request $25,237.50 Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates wilt be required with invoices, * These costs are not always eligible. The Village must approve a cost allocation plan before reimbursement vilt be made. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie.docx 10  Return to top of Memo MEMORANDUM HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES TO: Johanna Nyden, AICP, Community Development Director CC: Justin Malone, Neighborhood & Counseling Coordinator FROM: _____________________________ Michael Charley, Director of Health and Human Services DATE: March 26, 2025 SUBJECT: CDBG Program Year 2025 (PY25) Funding Request: Funding for Social Worker During the first three quarters of the current program year (PY24), the Health and Human Services Department provided assistance to 2,041 unduplicated individuals classified as extremely low, very low, low, or low/moderate income. These individuals received professional assistance from one of our two licensed clinical social workers, as well as connections to essential services. In many cases, emergency financial assistance was also provided to address immediate needs. At minimum, 60% of our social worker’s dedicated hours are devoted to assisting income-eligible residents. This fiscal year, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has funded 58% of the social worker’s salary, amounting to $50,278. Given the continued high demand for social and human services, and recognizing the critical role our licensed clinical social workers play in supporting Skokie residents, I respectfully request funding in the same amount—$50,278—for the upcoming program year (PY25). This funding is essential to sustaining our current level of service and ensuring that vulnerable residents continue to receive the assistance they need. I appreciate your consideration of this request and welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can collaborate to further strengthen the Human Services Division’s impact on our community. Thank you for your time and support. Doc#: 625515, Version:1  Return to top of Memo Application Summary Sheet Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Name for Proposed Project or Service: Life Skills Programming for Individuals with Disabilities Project Location: 280 Saunders Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015 Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request: Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $0 CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $0 Total Estimated Project Cost: $ N/A Public Service Request: Total Public Service Funding Request: $ 10,000 Contact Information Organization Name: Center for Enriched Living - CEL DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: MMNWNNKB7N85 (A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding) Contact Name, Title: Karen Fay, Grants Manager Signature: The information on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Inaccurate, missing, or misleading information may cause this application to be rejected. Mailing Address 1: 280 Saunders Road Mailing Address 2: City, State, Zip: Riverwoods, IL 60015 Telephone Number: 847-315-9918 Fax Number: 847-948-7621 Email Address: Karen@ExperienceCEL.org Organization website: www.ExperienceCEL.org CEL_Center for Enriched Living - CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 1  Return to top of Memo Application Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding. A. Program 1. Project Description Describe the program for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele, duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program. If the project has several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. (400 words or less) The Center for Enriched Living’s mission is to enhance and enrich the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and every program we offer is rooted in this commitment, building critical life skills that promote independence, confidence, and connection. From the moment members walk through our doors, they are immersed in experiences that strengthen their ability to navigate everyday life. Whether it's learning how to cook a meal, manage money, travel safely, or advocate for themselves, our programs are intentionally designed to reflect real-world scenarios. Social and recreational activities may appear purely fun on the surface, but they are powerful tools for practicing communication, building friendships, and learning appropriate social behavior in a supportive environment. Our employment readiness programs focus on everything from resume writing to interview practice to workplace etiquette, helping members gain the skills and confidence they need to secure and retain meaningful jobs. Even in our virtual programs, life skills remain central, members are supported in using technology, managing schedules, and participating actively in group settings. Adults in our day programs gain a strong foundation in skills needed for adulthood, while older adults continue developing independence through lifelong learning. Across all ages and stages, we help members explore their potential, make choices, and lead self-directed lives. The result is a person-centered approach where every activity, interaction, and opportunity is purposefully connected to a broader goal: empowering people with IDD to thrive in their communities with greater autonomy and dignity. 2. Previous CDBG Funding Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including Skokie)? Yes, we have received funds from the Village of Skokie in the past and are a current Village of Schaumburg recipient too. 3. Will any funds be used for research and development? If so, please specify how funds will be used. No CEL_Center for Enriched Living - CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 2  Return to top of Memo B. Service Area 1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served. CEL serves the Chicagoland area. We do not have a specific geographic area. We have members who attend programs from the Village of Skokie and 54 other communities. 2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie? Yes, this program services residents of the Village of Skokie. 3. Describe any additional criteria for your program. Target population is a resident over the age of 22 yrs., who has an intellectual and/or developmental disability who is looking for opportunities to learn life skills to become more independent. We do offer programming for those 13 years and older, but currently, the youngest Village CEL member is 24 years of age. 4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie? All programs and services are offered to Skokie residents but located at our building in Riverwoods. 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? There are other agencies who provide programming to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Trinity Services and Orchard Village. CEL’s programming focuses on improving social isolation, as well as the vocational opportunities in the community to help build daily living skills while finding paid part-time and full-time employment. As our parents have told us, some of these programs often are not able to take their kids because of the type or extent of the child’s developmental disability. These families need more options to find the best fit for their child. We like to say that there should be MORE choices for people with IDD, not just a handful. CEL_Center for Enriched Living - CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 3  Return to top of Memo C. Program Client Statistics 1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.): CEL has numerous services: Youth, ages 12-21, participate in after-school enrichment programs held at community high schools, and in our annual summer camp. Youth are also welcomed to join our afternoon programs; weekend excursions and annual dances; Monday night bowling; teen-only evenings; and weeknight programs. For adults, age 22 and up, we offer two adult day programs called REACH (Adult Day Program) and Catalyst Life Skills Program; afternoon, weeknight, and weekend programs; seasonal events like dances; excursions, and the individualized employment program. In addition, CEL opened a Family Resource Center this fiscal year to help address mental and behavioral challenges members and families face. 2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons assisted for the primary purpose of the program, excluding complimentary services such as referrals: Total Skokie Total Skokie Total Persons Residents Residents Served Served by Served CDBG Funds October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 425 22 22 (proposed) May 1, 2024 – present 410 17 17 May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 380 13 13 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 17 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. 3. How will you meet your CDBG goals for the Skokie residents identified above? We continue to receive inquiries. In addition, we to seek new opportunities to share about CEL through our Outreach Team and marketing initiatives. 4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve? 5 additional members 5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding? (Select one) Yes No CEL_Center for Enriched Living - CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 4  Return to top of Memo D. Staff for Funded Program 1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program: a. Full-time 30 b. Part-time 25 c. Volunteers 38 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: Karen Fay, Grants Manager Phone Number: 847-315-9918 Email Address: Karen@ExperienceCEL.org 3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency? 8.5 years CEL_Center for Enriched Living - CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 5  Return to top of Memo E. Fees and Funding Sources 1. Describe any client fees collected*: Fees range from $5 to $25 per hour. Our program fees do not reflect the actual cost of running our programs. Only 30% of our $5-million annual budget is earned from client fees and, since CEL receives less than 3% of state funding, we depend on financial support from the community for the remainder of our budget. For members who can't afford the cost of the program, we have a financial assistance program. * Any client fees collected must be used for program costs. 2. Describe how client fees are used: All client fees are used for program costs. 3. List all other funding sources received for this program and portion allocated for Skokie residents: Amount Utilized for Source Total Funds Skokie Residents Section 108 Loan Guarantee $0 $0 HOME Funds $0 $0 ESG Funds $0 $0 HOPWA Funds $0 $0 Appalachian Regional Commission $0 $0 Other Federal Funds $0 $0 State/Local Funds $ 150,000 $ 10,000 Private Funds $0 $0 Program Income (client fees) $ 1,545,000 $ 20,000 Other Funding (i.e. donations, fundraisers, etc.) $ 2,188,559 $ 126,000 Please specify: donations, fundraisers, and financial assistance 4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds? (Select one) Yes No CEL_Center for Enriched Living - CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 6  Return to top of Memo F. Budget 1. Please complete the following table: Agency Program Skokie CDBG Program Year Budget Budget Portion Program Year 2025 $ 5,200,000 $ 4,200,000 $ 217,411 (proposed Oct 1, 2025- Sept. 30, 2026) Program Year 2024 $ 5,020,000 $ 3,947,559 $ 167,000 (May 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025) Program Year 2023 $ 4,167,000 $ 3,121,000 $ 142,555 (May 1, 2023- April 30, 2024) 2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used: Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $ 10,000 Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $ Rent** $ Utilities** $ Construction/Rehabilitation $ Other administrative costs $ Please specify: Total CDBG Request $ 10,000 * Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates will be required with invoices. ** These costs are not always eligible. The Village must approve a cost allocation plan before reimbursement will be made. CEL_Center for Enriched Living - CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 7  Return to top of Memo Application Summary Sheet Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Name for Proposed Project or Service: Forensic Advocacy Services Project Location: 640 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request: Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ Total Estimated Project Cost: $ Public Service Request: Total Public Service Funding Request: $ 10,000 Contact Information Organization Name: Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: 604536383 (A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding) Contact Name, Title: Luna Spivey, Grants Coordinator Signature: The information on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Inaccurate, missing, or misleading information may cause this application to be rejected. Mailing Address 1: PO Box 681243 Mailing Address 2: City, State, Zip: Schaumburg, IL 60194 Telephone Number: 847-744-8160 Fax Number: Email Address: lspivey@cachelps.org Organization website: www.cachelps.org CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 3  Return to top of Memo Application Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding. A. Program 1. Project Description Describe the program for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele, duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program. If the project has several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. (400 words or less) CAC’s Forensic and Advocacy Services (FAS) is the CAC’s core services program offering 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. 2. Previous CDBG Funding Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including Skokie)? Yes, CAC has received CDBG funds from Skokie in past years along with Palatine, Mount Prospect, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights and Cook County. 3. Will any funds be used for research and development? If so, please specify how funds will be used. No CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 4  Return to top of Memo 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 serve residents of the Village of Skokie? Yes 3. Describe any additional criteria for your program. CAC accepts referrals for Forensic and Advocacy Services 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. 4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie? The CAC’s Forensic Advocacy Services are provided at our primary office in Hoffman Estates, along with our Skokie office, which is where the majority of our Skokie residents are seen. 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? While NWCASA works closely with the CAC providing on-site medical advocacy services, there are no other agencies that are qualified to provide forensic interviews. CAC collaborates with NWCASA to ensure non-duplication of services for ongoing victim advocacy services. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 5  Return to top of Memo C. Program Client Statistics 1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.): Case Coordination, Forensic Interviews, Victim/Court Advocacy 2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons assisted for the primary purpose of the program, excluding complimentary services such as referrals: Total Skokie Total Skokie Total Persons Residents Residents Served Served by Served CDBG Funds October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 (proposed) 980 50 50 May 1, 2024 – present 708 53 0 (Not Funded May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 974 48 0 (Not Funded) 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 17 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. 3. How will you meet your CDBG goals for the Skokie residents identified above? CAC will accept external referrals from our DCFS and Law Enforcement partners for children who report alleged abuse within the Skokie area. Child abuse victims are assumed beneficiaries of CDBG funding despite actual income. 4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve? CDBG funds will assist financially with supporting an MDT Coordinator position whose primary role is to schedule and facilitate Foresnic Interviews and MDT meetings. This funding will also support the salary of a full time Family Advocates housed at the CAC’s office in Skokie. By maintaining these two positions, it is projected approximately 50 residents of Skokie will receive Forensic Advocacy services. 5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding? (Select one) Yes No CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 6  Return to top of Memo D. Staff for Funded Program 1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program: a. Full-time 8 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, Grants Coordinator Phone Number: 847-744-8160 Email Address: lspivey@cachelps.org 3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency? 3 Months CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 7  Return to top of Memo E. Fees and Funding Sources 1. Describe any client fees collected*: * Any client fees collected must be used for program costs. n/a 2. Describe how client fees are used: n/a 3. List all other funding sources received for this program and portion allocated for Skokie residents: Amount Utilized for Source Total Funds Skokie Residents Section 108 Loan Guarantee $ $ HOME Funds $ $ ESG Funds $ $ HOPWA Funds $ $ Appalachian Regional Commission $ $ Other Federal Funds $ 50,000 50,000 $ 1,315 1,315 State/Local Funds $ 553,077 553,077 $ 14,546 14,546 Private Funds $ 7,500 7,500 $ 196 196 Program Income (client fees) $ $ Other Funding (i.e. donations, fundraisers, etc.) $ $ Please specify: 4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds? (Select one) Yes No CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 8  Return to top of Memo F. Budget 1. Please complete the following table: Agency Program Skokie CDBG Program Year Budget Budget Portion Program Year 2025 $ $ $ (proposed Oct 1, 2025- Sept. 30, 2026) Program Year 2024 $ 1,937,357 $ 609,619 $ 19,447 (May 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025) Program Year 2023 $ 1,735,895 $ 528,208 $ 13,892 (May 1, 2023- April 30, 2024) 2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used: Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $ 10,000 Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $ Rent** $ Utilities** $ Construction/Rehabilitation $ Other administrative costs $ Please specify: Total CDBG Request $ 10,000 * Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates will be required with invoices. ** These costs are not always eligible. The Village must approve a cost allocation plan before reimbursement will be made. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 9 Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo  Return to top of Memo Application Summary Sheet Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Name for Proposed Project or Service: Social Services for Low-Income Older Adults Project Location: Most services are community-based. The majority of services are provided directly in people’s homes. Residents can also access services at Skokie Hospital as well as through events at the Skokie library. Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request: Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ Total Estimated Project Cost: $ Public Service Request: Total Public Service Funding Request: $ 12,000 Contact Information Organization Name: North Shore Senior Center DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: 131214538 (A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding) Contact Name, Title: Tish Rudnicki, Executive Director & President of the Board Signature: The information on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Inaccurate, missing, or misleading information may cause this application to be rejected. Mailing Address 1: 161 Northfield Rd Mailing Address 2: City, State, Zip: Northfield, IL 60093 Telephone Number: 847-784-6027 Fax Number: 847-784-6089 NSSC_Skokie CDBG PY25_Public Services Application_Final 3  Return to top of Memo Email Address: trudnicki@nssc.org Organization website: www.nssc.org Application Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding. A. Program 1. Project Description Describe the program for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele, duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program. If the project has several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. (400 words or less) North Shore Senior Center (NSSC) is seeking support for case management, supportive counseling, and services for older adults living in Skokie. NSSC is dedicated to providing necessary services to any older adult in Skokie who needs them. Whether through care coordination, support groups, case management, or other services, the goal of all NSSC programs is for older adults to live with dignity, autonomy, and well-being. To date in PY2024, NSSC has connected with over 2,450 Skokie residents, more than any other community in NSSC’s service area, through our Senior and Family Services department. Through all SFS services, in the past fiscal year NSSC has invested over $560,000 in caring for older adults in Skokie, based on the organization’s average cost per person served. The majority of older adults NSSC serves are low income and need support and resources to maintain their independence; assistance maintaining their financial security or their access to public benefits; and/or need help in order to preserve or improve their health and well-being. More than three-quarters of the older adults served through NSSC’s social service programs are low income. Older adults who receive support through NSSC have a wide range of needs, including inadequate nutrition, lack of access to medical benefits, and an inability to provide for the full range of their activities of daily living. NSSC’s programs help older adults to avoid isolation and to navigate the challenge of remaining in their homes. NSSC specializes in providing person-centered programs and services for all older adults, offering a full range of opportunities supporting healthy aging to them and their families with community-based services. One of NSSC’s core values is “Embrace Diversity,” which is achieved by providing services to adults of all races, ethnicities, religious traditions and spiritual practices, genders and sexual orientations. As the only state-approved provider of the Community Care Program for the Village of Skokie, thousands of older adults are able to live safer, healthier, and more enriching lives because of NSSC’s services. NSSC care coordinators determine older adults’ needs through the state-required Comprehensive Needs Assessment. More information about this program can be found below Section B Question 5. NSSC_Skokie CDBG PY25_Public Services Application_Final 4  Return to top of Memo 2. Previous CDBG Funding Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including Skokie)? NSSC has received CDBG funding from the Village of Skokie and the City of Evanston. 3. Will any funds be used for research and development? If so, please specify how funds will be used. No. NSSC_Skokie CDBG PY25_Public Services Application_Final 5  Return to top of Memo B. Service Area 1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served. NSSC serves older adults across four townships and one city in north suburban Cook County: Maine, New Trier, Niles, and Northfield Townships and the City of Evanston. NSSC provides Adult Protective Services in Maine, New Trier, Northfield, Wheeling, Barrington, and Palatine Townships. House of Welcome Adult Day Services and Lifelong Learning programs draw individuals from all over the Chicagoland area. 2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie? Yes 3. Describe any additional criteria for your program. NSSC Senior and Family Services are available to any older adult aged 60 or older. Some community resources to which NSSC links older adults have specific age, income, asset, or other eligibility criteria. NSSC utilizes federal guidelines established on the National Aging Program Information System (NAPIS) to determine income eligibility. NSSC’s social services are available at no cost. Lifelong Learning, House of Welcome Day Program, and various other services have set fees or charge according to a person's ability to pay. Participants are informed of the various requirements in advance and, if they are in need, funds may be obtained to help defray the costs. The target population for all of NSSC’s programs and services is older adults and/or their families in need of support. 4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie? NSSC Care Coordinators provide care to Skokie residents through visits in their homes. These services, which are tailored to individuals’ needs, are designed to help older Skokie residents navigate the challenge of remaining in their homes, avoiding isolation and providing opportunities for socialization. Skokie Hospital hosts NSSC Choices for Care Program staff, who assess appropriate level of care for patients at discharge. This program is designed to ensure that individuals planning to enter a nursing home actually need that level of care. This program also explores alternative community resources and options so an informed decision can be made. NSSC also holds scheduled benefits enrollment events at Skokie Library. NSSC staff and volunteers assist residents with enrollment in SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) and LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), which reduce expenses and cost of living for low-income older adults, supporting their ability to stay in their homes. NSSC’s caregiver and hearing loss support groups meet virtually, providing flexibility for participants to access these programs in their home. 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? No. North Shore Senior Center is the only organization designated by the Illinois Department on Aging as a Care Coordination Unit (CCU) under its Community Care Program for the Village of Skokie. CCUs have designated areas and do not overlap. NSSC_Skokie CDBG PY25_Public Services Application_Final 6  Return to top of Memo Therefore, NSSC is the only agency that can administer the Illinois Department on Aging Statewide Comprehensive Needs Assessment. This assessment, administered by NSSC’s care coordinators, evaluates a person’s ability to perform activities of daily living, mental status, medical conditions, nutritional status, social support system, access to transportation, spiritual support, as well as financial and legal needs. These assessments are an integral part of determining and setting up the needed services for Skokie seniors. For example, if an older adult is having trouble meeting their nutritional needs, they might be connected with SNAP benefits, food pantries, and/or home-delivered meals. The need for support extends beyond the state-funded services, however. NSSC's highly trained staff continue to provide support, resources, and assistance outside of the prescriptive constraints of the Community Care Program. Other community organizations do provide SHIP and LIHEAP assistance. NSSC_Skokie CDBG PY25_Public Services Application_Final 7  Return to top of Memo C. Program Client Statistics 1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.): • Care Coordination • Community Care Program • Supportive counseling • Health and wellness • Needs assessment • Support groups • Help with applications for benefits through our Older Adults Benfits Program • Choices for Care • Respite for Caregivers • Chore Housekeeping • Home Delivered Meals • and more. 2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons assisted for the primary purpose of the program, excluding complimentary services such as referrals: Total Skokie Total Skokie Total Persons Residents Residents Served Served by Served CDBG Funds October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 23,000 2,550 260 (proposed) May 1, 2024 – present 21,470 2,453 240 May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 24,150 2,662 223 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 17 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. 3. How will you meet your CDBG goals for the Skokie residents identified above? NSSC will continue to identify older Skokie adults and their families who need support to age in place through direct outreach in the community and referral relationships. Care Coordinators complete needs assessments for each client and develops a person-centered care plan based on the individuals’ needs. The Care Coordinator then connects the client with services and programs both through NSSC and partner agencies that will help older Skokie residents remain living in their home and in the community. Care plans are updated and revised as needed so that each client continues to receive the appropriate level of NSSC_Skokie CDBG PY25_Public Services Application_Final 8  Return to top of Memo service. NSSC provides case management and support beyond the constraints of state- supported CCU care, ensuring that all clients receive comprehensive, person-centered care. Evaluation of department programs is conducted at least once annually. Separate goals and indicators are established for each social service programs. Success in meeting these goals is measured by: the number of people served; a review of cases to verify that individual needs were met; analyzing satisfaction surveys; and internal audits from outside evaluators such as AgeOptions and the State of Illinois. 4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve? NSSC has provided critical services case management for many years to older adults and their families in Skokie. Demand for NSSC’s social services and other programs continues to grow, as evidenced by an increase of 24% in Skokie residents receiving CDBG-funded case management in the past two years. NSSC expects the number of older adults in need of our programs and services to continue to grow. In line with this expected growth and allocated funding, NSSC will continue its outreach to older adults and their families to ensure their needs are being met through our services. 5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding? (Select one) Yes No NSSC_Skokie CDBG PY25_Public Services Application_Final 9  Return to top of Memo D. Staff for Funded Program 1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program: a. Full-time 103 b. Part-time 27 c. Volunteers 185 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: Moira Warnement, Grants Manager Phone Number: 847-242-6203 Email Address: mwarnement@nssc.org 3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency? 2 years. NSSC_Skokie CDBG PY25_Public Services Application_Final 10  Return to top of Memo E. Fees and Funding Sources 1. Describe any client fees collected*: NSSC does not collect client fees for social services. * 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 and portion allocated for Skokie residents: Amount Utilized for Source Total Funds Skokie Residents Section 108 Loan Guarantee $ $ HOME Funds $ $ ESG Funds $ $ HOPWA Funds $ $ Appalachian Regional Commission $ $ Other Federal Funds $ 700,000 $ 80,000 State/Local Funds $ 4,492,000 $ 513,000 Private Funds $ $ Program Income (client fees) $ $ Other Funding (i.e. donations, fundraisers, etc.) $ 75,000 $ 8,500 Please specify: Individual donations, fundraising events 4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds? (Select one) Yes No NSSC_Skokie CDBG PY25_Public Services Application_Final 11  Return to top of Memo F. Budget 1. Please complete the following table: Agency Program Skokie CDBG Program Year Budget Budget Portion Program Year 2025 $ 10,125,000 $ 5,267,500 $ 12,000 (proposed Oct 1, 2025- Sept. 30, 2026) Program Year 2024 $ 13,132,500 $ 6,683,800 $ 10,000 (May 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025) Program Year 2023 $ 8,760,000 $ 4,895,000 $ 10,000 (May 1, 2023- April 30, 2024) 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 Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $ Rent** $ Utilities** $ Construction/Rehabilitation $ Other administrative costs $ Please specify: Total CDBG Request $ 12,000 * Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates will be required with invoices. ** These costs are not always eligible. The Village must approve a cost allocation plan before reimbursement will be made. NSSC_Skokie CDBG PY25_Public Services Application_Final 12  Return to top of Memo Application Summary Sheet Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Name for Proposed Project or Service: Fair Housing and Housing Counseling Services Project Location: Skokie, IL Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request: Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ Total Estimated Project Cost: $ Public Service Request: Total Public Service Funding Request: $ 25,000 Contact Information Organization Name: Open Communities DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: 876752593 UEI: L5DZ LUNA H809 (A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding) Contact Name, Title: Cheryl Lawrence, Executive Director Signature: The information on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Inaccurate, missing, or misleading information may cause this application to be rejected. Mailing Address 1: 1740 Ridge Ave, Suite 117 Mailing Address 2: City, State, Zip: Evanston, IL 60201 Telephone Number: 847-501-5760 Fax Number: Email Address: fundraising@open-communities.org Organization website: www.open-communities.org CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 3  Return to top of Memo Application Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding. A. Program 1. Project Description Describe the program for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele, duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program. If the project has several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. (400 words or less) Open Communities protects the human right to housing. Our mission is to eradicate housing discrimination and unjust practices that perpetuate segregation and inequity. We foster thriving, inclusive communities through fair housing enforcement, housing counseling, education, outreach, and advocacy. We serve over 700 households yearly through education, fair housing advocacy, and housing counseling. While we serve clients facing housing discrimination regardless of their income, over 90% of the homeowners and renters we serve in N/NW suburban Chicago have low-to-moderate income. Our clients are 64% people of color, 70% women, and nearly 50% older adults who struggle to remain in our communities due to rising prices and fixed or falling incomes. Our local housing crisis is escalating at a frightening pace. Stable housing is out of reach for a rapidly growing number of our Skokie neighbors. According to The DePaul Institute for Housing Studies, 28% of owner-occupied households and 52.6% of renter-occupied households in North Cook County were cost-burdened in 2021, spending more than 30% of their gross income on housing costs. These shocking rates continue to rise. A cost- burdened household is more likely to experience housing instability and transience. Education on budgeting, financial management, and housing solutions is key to helping neighbors keep their homes and prevent homelessness in our community. We educate neighbors in English and Spanish about housing rights, housing stability strategies, and housing opportunities. Through Housing Counseling and financial education, we help low-to-moderate income neighbors keep their homes when faced with economic hardship, eviction, or foreclosure. Our HUD-certified Housing Counselors educate clients about budgeting, tax exemptions, home maintenance, housing assistance resources, reverse mortgages, and loan modifications to help them save their homes. Housing is an essential need we all share, and stable housing is a key social determinant of health. Because homeownership is also a cornerstone of economic development in our nation, we educate renters how to become homeowners, build generational wealth, and shrink the racial wealth gap. Our Fair Housing team educates renters about their rights and advocates for neighbors experiencing housing discrimination due to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sex, age, familial status, or source of income, among other protected groups. We work to hold violators accountable to create systemic change and more welcoming communities. We connect clients to community partners providing wrap-around support. This funding will support and increase our service delivery in Skokie to create thriving neighborhoods that are accessible, affordable, and attainable. 2. Previous CDBG Funding Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including Skokie)? We received CDBG funding from Skokie in FY2021. We also received CDBG funds directly from Cook County for our work in non-entitlement areas from 2018-2023. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 4  Return to top of Memo 3. Will any funds be used for research and development? If so, please specify how funds will be used. No, our funds will not be used for research and development. Funds will be dedicated to housing-related programs and services. B. Service Area 1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served. Open Communities’ targeted service area for outreach, education, and collaborations are Chicago’s northern/northwestern suburbs in northern Cook County, Illinois including Skokie, Evanston, Niles, Lincolnwood, Des Plaines, Elk Grove, Mt. Prospect, Morton Grove, Wilmette, Glenview, Wheeling, Northbrook, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Highwood, and Deerfield. Clients also come from our broader service area extending through Arlington Heights, Barrington, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, and Wheeling. 2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie? Yes, Open Communities serves residents in the Village of Skokie. 3. Describe any additional criteria for your program. Though we accept clients regardless of income, our targeted population is low-to-moderate-income homeowners and renters. 4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie? All of Open Communities’ services and programs are available to Skokie residents. In addition to in-person services at our offices in Evanston, we offer services over the phone and virtually to increase accessibility regardless of client location. When neighbors experience discrimination in the housing market in Skokie, we send housing testers to Skokie to investigate claims and advocate for clients. Additionally, we partner with Skokie organizations, including the Skokie Commission on Human Relations, Skokie Community Advisory Board, Skokie Public Library, and District 68 to offer virtual and in-person trainings and services within Skokie. We regularly receive referrals from the Skokie Village Social Worker and through Skokie-based community organizations that attend Skokie Community Advisory Board meetings with us. 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? Open Communities (OC) is the only agency serving Skokie that offers Fair Housing services, including testing for housing discrimination and individual advocacy for clients when discrimination is found. Our combination of Fair Housing, Housing Counseling, and HECM/Reverse Mortgage services is unique in this service area. When clients first seek services for their housing issue, they often don’t know their rights or options for housing stability. Our unique set of programs enables us to offer more holistic solutions to community housing concerns. Open Communities brings deep expertise in housing- related laws, policies, and rights to Skokie. We are one of the only Fair Housing enforcement agencies serving the suburbs around Skokie, making us a key asset in fighting housing discrimination in our area by ensuring local compliance with Fair Housing laws. Our HECM/Reverse Mortgage Certified Housing Counselor is one of only 6 HECM Counselors in the entire state of Illinois. Local agency Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) offers housing counseling services like OC, but instead of offering Fair Housing services, they also focus on housing development. We recently partnered with CPAH and the City of Evanston on a Community Land Trust project. OC donated settlement funds from a fair housing lawsuit to help fund renovations of a home on a Community Land Trust in Evanston that will perpetually remain affordable. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 5  Return to top of Memo C. Program Client Statistics 1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.): To protect neighbors from housing discrimination, our Fair Housing team: - Educates the public about their housing rights and responsibilities in public and private workshops; - Investigates landlords and property managers for unfair treatment using housing testers; - Seeks reasonable accommodations for safe access and living for neighbors with disabilities; - Files complaints and holds violators accountable for housing discrimination; - Informs the community about policies to strengthen protections for renters, create more housing options, and develop more welcoming communities. To help neighbors live and thrive in Skokie, our Housing Counselors: - Educate neighbors about finances, budgeting, credit scores, and housing resources through individual housing counseling and group workshops; - Assist neighbors in applying for housing assistance, tax exemptions, or changes to home loans to make mortgages more affordable so homeowners can keep their homes; - Help older Skokie residents find housing solutions to age within our communities, including HECM/Reverse Mortgage counseling; - Teach interested renters how to buy a home, find a good mortgage, maintain a home, and manage bills to build generational wealth and shrink the racial wealth gap with pre-purchase workshops and pre- and post-purchase one-on-one housing counseling; - Connect neighbors to community resources through referrals to local partners. To assist neighbors in communities impacted by incarceration, our Community Navigator: - Provides caring support and problem-solving over the phone and in person; - Educates community members about their rights through workshops in English and Spanish; - Links neighbors to resources for whole life thriving; - Accompanies clients to court to provide equal access and non-legal support. Our range of services protects Skokie residents from housing discrimination and prevents homelessness by increasing housing stability to make our community a more inclusive, thriving place for us all. 2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons assisted for the primary purpose of the program, excluding complimentary services such as referrals: Total Skokie Total Skokie Total Persons Residents Residents Served Served by Served CDBG Funds October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 866 110 95 (proposed) May 1, 2024 – present 764 92 0 May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 795 85 0 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 CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 6  Return to top of Memo NOTE: Household income is the total income of all household members 17 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. 3. How will you meet your CDBG goals for the Skokie residents identified above? Open Communities continues to receive referrals from the Village of Skokie social work for clients needing housing counseling assistance. We will hold workshops to educate Skokie residents about their housing rights under fair housing laws and notify residents of how Open Communities can assist them with our services if they have experienced housing discrimination. We will conduct outreach through community events and collaborations with Skokie partner organizations for mutual referrals. Educating our community partners about our services and recognizing signs of housing discrimination also leads to higher referral numbers. The higher number of Skokie residents we served in 2023 is attributed partially to the HAF funds available temporarily following the pandemic to assist homeowners at risk of foreclosure. We anticipate growing needs for housing counseling as housing costs continue to increase and concerns of recession loom. One of our HUD-certified Housing Counselors is newly certified in providing HECM/Reverse Mortgage counseling. This service educates older adults about the option of staying in their homes while receiving income based on their home’s equity. With only 6 HECM-certified housing counselors in the entire state, this is an important service to offer the increasing number of older Skokie homeowners who have a housing asset with a fixed or limited income that makes it difficult for them to manage their living expenses and bills. 4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve? With CDBG funding from the Village of Skokie, we plan to serve 20 additional Skokie residents, plus fully maintain services for 90 residents that may be threatened due to pending uncertainty in federal funding. 5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding? (Select one) Yes No CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 7  Return to top of Memo D. Staff for Funded Program 1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program: a. Full-time 10 b. Part-time 2 c. Volunteers 1 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: Dalal Boudiaf, Director of Finance and Administration Phone Number: 224-341-6079 Email Address: dalal@open-communities.org 3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency? 4 years CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 8  Return to top of Memo E. Fees and Funding Sources 1. Describe any client fees collected*: The majority of our services are offered free of charge to our clients. The exception is HECM/Reverse Mortgage Counseling, which has a standard fee of $150 to receive a HECM Certificate. We also offer an online, on- demand pre-purchase homebuyer workshop through a partnership with eHomeAmerica that has a fee of $99. For extremely low-income clients, both fees may be waived. * Any client fees collected must be used for program costs. 2. Describe how client fees are used: Any client fees received support program costs. In past years, client fee income has been $0 or very low, as our services are primarily free of charge. As we continue to build our HECM counseling program and the number of reverse mortgage clients we serve, we anticipate a slight increase in client fee income from that service that will go toward program costs. 3. List all other funding sources received for this program and portion allocated for Skokie residents: Amount Utilized for Source Total Funds Skokie Residents Section 108 Loan Guarantee $ $ HOME Funds $ $ ESG Funds $ $ HOPWA Funds $ $ Appalachian Regional Commission $ $ Other Federal Funds $ 543,200 $ 68,986 State/Local Funds $ 240,000 $ 30,480 Private Funds $ 275,000 $ 34,925 Program Income (client fees) $ $ Other Funding (i.e. donations, fundraisers, etc.) $ 187,100 $ 23,762 Please specify: Donations, events, corporate sponsorships, litigation income, investment income 4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds? (Select one) Yes No CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 9  Return to top of Memo F. Budget 1. Please complete the following table: Agency Program Skokie CDBG Program Year Budget Budget Portion Program Year 2025 $ 1,233,701 $ 35,000 $ 25,000 (proposed Oct 1, 2025- Sept. 30, 2026) Program Year 2024 $ 1,221,853 $0 $0 (May 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025) Program Year 2023 $ 1,147,392 $0 $0 (May 1, 2023- April 30, 2024) 2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used: Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $ 20,000 Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $ 5,000 Rent** $ Utilities** $ Construction/Rehabilitation $ Other administrative costs $ Please specify: Total CDBG Request $ 25,000 * Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates will be required with invoices. ** These costs are not always eligible. The Village must approve a cost allocation plan before reimbursement will be made. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 10  Return to top of Memo Application Summary Sheet Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Name for Proposed Project or Service: General Counseling Project Location: Metropolitan Family Services; 5210 Main St. Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request: Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ Total Estimated Project Cost: $ Public Service Request: Total Public Service Funding Request: $ 10,000 Contact Information Organization Name: Metropolitan Family Services DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: 079745246 (A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding) Contact Name, Title: Roxanne Nava, Executive Director Signature: The information on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Inaccurate, missing, or misleading information may cause this application to be rejected. Mailing Address 1: Metropolitan Family Services Mailing Address 2: 5210 Main Street City, State, Zip: Skokie, IL 60077 Telephone Number: 773-371-3728 Fax Number: 773-282-6698 Email Address: NavaR@metrofamily.org Organization website: metrofamily.org CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 3  Return to top of Memo Application Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding. A. Program 1. Project Description Describe the program for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele, duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program. If the project has several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. (400 words or less) The Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) Evanston/Skokie Valley General Counseling Program’s primary goal is to support and strengthen families and individuals through counseling services offered at the center in Skokie, in clients’ homes and in schools. Both the needs being met through counseling, and the number of vulnerable people seeking counseling is higher than MFS’ capacity and results in a waitlist. Since the pandemic, counselors continue to see new anxieties and worsening of longstanding anxiety. They continue to see children with negatively impacted social development and social skills due to limited in person interactions. They are also seeing that children are more susceptible and at risk of being victimized due to dangerous online behaviors. This request allows MFS to serve low/moderate income residents of Skokie in an affordable manner in a community-focused setting that is both accessible and ensure safety while receiving services. MFS uses a solution-focused, time-limited approach to counseling interventions that build on clients’ strengths, capacity for change and growth, as well as their relationships within family, community, work, and school settings. MFS Skokie Valley is requesting $10,000 to partially fund the salary of a counselor to serve 60 low/moderate income Skokie residents through the General Counseling Program. In the coming year, an increase in support is crucial to ensure mental health services are available to the most at-risk individuals and families within the community. Every client goes through financial registration at the time of intake and the fee is determined using the MFS sliding fee scale. To meet the needs of clients, Skokie residents without insurance or with insurance that MFS does not accept are offered 8 sessions at no charge. In order to continue to serve the low/moderate income residents on a sliding fee scale next year, this funding is critical. As a Tier One CDBG recipient since the Tier system began, MFS Skokie Valley looks forward to continuing its partnership with the Village of Skokie through collaboration and referrals. 2. Previous CDBG Funding Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including Skokie)? Yes, Metropolitan Family Services, as an organization, receives CDBG funds from the City of Chicago, Cook County, DuPage County, and the City of Naperville. The MFS Center in Skokie has received CDBG funds through the Village of Skokie for several years. 3. Will any funds be used for research and development? If so, please specify how funds will be used. No. Funds will be used to support direct service staff. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 4  Return to top of Memo B. Service Area 1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served. MFS Skokie Valley Center primarily serves Skokie, Niles Township, and Evanston. 2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie? Yes, this program will serve 60 residents of Skokie. 3. Describe any additional criteria for your program. This funding will be used to support low- and moderate-income individuals and families in need of general counseling who would otherwise not be able to afford the service. 4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie? The MFS-Skokie center provides the following programs: (1) General Counseling Services to families, couples, and individuals; (2) Mental Health Services for children, adolescents, and adults; (3) Adult Protective Services which investigates and provides follow-up services to reduce the risk of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults over the age of 18 with disabilities and adults over age 60; (4) Adoption Support and Preservation Services which provides home-based counseling to families formed through adoption or subsidized guardianship through DCFS; (5) Substance Abuse Prevention Services which provides programming to encourage healthy, drug-free lives to students at Lincoln Junior High School and promotes the awareness of substance abuse issues to the entire Niles Township community; (6) the Skokie Youth Outreach Program which, as part of the General Counseling Program, works with the Village of Skokie and the Cook County Court System to make sure youth with ordinance violations get thorough assessments and access to needed supportive 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? MFS is unique in its ability to provide hyper-local services with larger wrap-around supports and referrals to help strengthen families and individuals. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 5  Return to top of Memo C. Program Client Statistics 1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.): If funding is received at the level requested, MFS will provide counseling services to 60 low- to moderate-income Skokie residents. 2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons assisted for the primary purpose of the program, excluding complimentary services such as referrals: Total Skokie Total Skokie Total Persons Residents Residents Served Served by Served CDBG Funds October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 220 80 60 (proposed) May 1, 2024 – present 274 82 82 May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 136 72 72 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 17 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. 3. How will you meet your CDBG goals for the Skokie residents identified above? MFS Skokie is known throughout the community for its client-centered and trauma-informed services. Referrals are made by schools, the police department, and other community organizations as well as other internal MFS programs. Individual client progress on goals is measured using the IM+CANS tool which contains a complete set of core items that assess function across multiple life domains such as risk behaviors, trauma exposure, behavioral/emotional needs, substance use, and cultural factors, as well as a physical health risk assessment. 4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve? CDBG funds will allow MFS to serve at least an additional 60 Skokie residents on a sliding fee scale. MFS Skokie uses some of its limited Uniter Way funds and private fundraising dollars to supplement clients who cannot afford counseling services. This funding is very important to provide essential services to Skokie residents. 5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding? (Select one) Yes No CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 6  Return to top of Memo D. Staff for Funded Program 1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program: a. Full-time 1 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: Haley Hansen, LCSW, Senior Clinical Program Supervisor Phone Number: 773-371-3708 Email Address: HansenH@metrofamily.org 3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency? Haley Hansen has been with the agency since 2012. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 7  Return to top of Memo E. Fees and Funding Sources 1. Describe any client fees collected*: At program intake, MFS staff document a client’s income and ability to pay. When a client arrives for their first clinical appointment, they are required to provide proof of income. Clients sign a fee agreement at their first clinical session and MFS staff collect the fee. In extreme cases where the client cannot afford the fee based upon the sliding fee scale, the fee may be reduced or waived with written approval of the Program Supervisor. In this case, the client must certify their financial situation and confirm that they are unable to afford a fee. Skokie residents without insurance or with insurance that MFS does not accept are offered 8 sessions at no charge. * Any client fees collected must be used for program costs. 2. Describe how client fees are used: Client fees are used to cover expenses of the General Counseling Program. 3. List all other funding sources received for this program and portion allocated for Skokie residents: Amount Utilized for Source Total Funds Skokie Residents Section 108 Loan Guarantee $ $ HOME Funds $ $ ESG Funds $ $ HOPWA Funds $ $ Appalachian Regional Commission $ $ Other Federal Funds $ $ State/Local Funds $ 34,720 $ 10,000 Private Funds $ $ Program Income (client fees) $ 750,000 $ Other Funding (i.e. donations, fundraisers, etc.) $ 301,081 $ Please specify: State/Local funds are Village of Skokie. Other funding is United Way, fundraising, and agency unrestricted. 4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds? (Select one) Yes No CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 8  Return to top of Memo F. Budget 1. Please complete the following table: Agency Program Skokie CDBG Program Year Budget Budget Portion Program Year 2025 $ 1,625,233 $ 522,210 $ 10,000 (proposed Oct 1, 2025- Sept. 30, 2026) Program Year 2024 $ 1,577,896 $ 507,000 $ 10,000 (May 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025) Program Year 2023 $ 1,470,584 $ 426,428 $ 10,000 (May 1, 2023- April 30, 2024) 2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used: Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $ 10,000 Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $ Rent** $ Utilities** $ Construction/Rehabilitation $ Other administrative costs $ Please specify: Total CDBG Request $ 10,000 * Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates will be required with invoices. ** These costs are not always eligible. The Village must approve a cost allocation plan before reimbursement will be made. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 9 Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo Return to top of Memo  Return to top of Memo Application Summary Sheet Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Name for Proposed Project or Service: AHS Family Health Center – Skokie Safety Net Dental Clinic Project Location: 8800 Lockwood Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request: Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ Total Estimated Project Cost: $ Public Service Request: Total Public Service Funding Request: $ 20,000 Contact Information Organization Name: AHS Family Health Center DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: 135942774 (A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding) Contact Name, Title: Muhammad W. Paracha, MD., MPH—Chief Executive Officer Signature: The information on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Inaccurate, missing, or misleading information may cause this application to be rejected. Mailing Address 1: 6301 N. Western Avenue Mailing Address 2: City, State, Zip: Chicago, IL 60659 Telephone Number: 773-761-0010 Fax Number: 773-761-0090 Email Address: mparacha@ahsfhc.org Organization website: www.ahsfhc.org Program CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 3  Return to top of Memo Application Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding. A. Program 1. Project Description Describe the program for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele, duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program. If the project has several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. (400 words or less) AHSFHC respectfully requests $20,000 in Skokie CDBG funds to support optimal productivity at the 8800 N. Lockwood Avenue dental clinic. Ours is the first, and continues to be the only, safety net dental clinic located in Skokie for patients who are uninsured, underinsured or on Medicaid. We serve a low-income, medically underserved population and the entire service area is a HPSA for Mental Health, Dental, & Primary Care, as well as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA). In recent years, our service area has seen an influx of migrants from the southern border and immigrants from around the world (Afghanistan, Ukraine, Burma, Iraq, etc.) fleeing war and violence who need preventive care in their language. Many of our patients are immigrants and/or refugees who have barriers to care such as limited prior access to preventive healthcare services. The clinic focuses on preventive measures such as regular check-ups, cleanings and fluoride treatments to maintain optimal oral health. Diagnostic services and restorative treatment are also available. As an FQHC, we emphasize patient education on oral hygiene, nutritional advice for maintaining good oral health and the importance of regular dental care. Our dental program aligns with Skokie Consolidated 2020 Plan to improve access to oral health services for Skokie residents. The dental clinic operates as part of our Integrated Care Model – primary, behavioral, and oral health care services accessible under one roof—to improve patient access to care. For example, pediatricians complete an oral health risk assessment at the time of a medical visit and provide a written referral to the dental clinic as needed. Dental staff call these patients to make appointments if they were not made on the same day. Further, dental staff screen patients for diabetes and hypertension at the time of their oral health visit. Like other health clinics locally and nationwide, our return to peak productivity after the Pandemic has been complicated by challenges to maintaining optimal levels of support staff. We use grant funds to offer better salaries and benefits to attract qualified talent to work in our dental clinics. The impact of optimal staffing is improved patient access to care, reduced wait times, and more personalized attention, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and retention. Further, resources to fund dental support positions help optimize clinic workflow and operational efficiency. 2. Previous CDBG Funding Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including Skokie)? The Village of Skokie has allocated CDBG funding to AHSFHC Skokie clinic for several years since FY15, most recently Capital funding in 2024 for parking lot improvements. In prior years, we have received Skokie CDBG Program funding for the safety net Dental Clinic. 3. Will any funds be used for research and development? If so, please specify how funds will be used. Program CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 4  Return to top of Memo B. Service Area 1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served. AHS Family Health Center has four Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) sites, two located in the City of Chicago in the West Ridge community area, and one each in suburban Skokie and Niles. All four sites provide services to Skokie residents. Our clinics offer integrated primary, dental, and behavioral health services to the underserved along with health education and other enabling services. Most of our patients reside in Cook County but some come from outside Cook County seeking culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate care at our facilities. Many patients come to our clinics from Chicago and surrounding communities like Skokie, Niles, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Glenview, Des Plaines, as well as from Lake and McHenry Counties. 2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie? Yes. In 2024, our clinics provided service to nearly 2000 people with Skokie zip codes (60076, 60077, 60203). 3. Describe any additional criteria for your program. AHSFHC operated within a fee for service model offering sliding fee discounts based on family income and size to the uninsured and underinsured. AHSFHC accepts all patients regardless of their ability to pay, ethnic or immigration status, language spoken, etc. 4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie? AHS Family Health Center operated one FQHC site in Skokie at 8800 Lockwood Avenue. The site offers integrated primary care, behavioral health, and oral health services to area residents—adults as well as children. This location also provides screening services for breast and cervical cancer to eligible uninsured women at no cost. 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? AHSFHC operates the only FQHC safety net clinic, Skokie offering culturally appropriate and linguistically comprehensive integrated healthcare services (primary, dental, behavioral healthcare) under the same roof. Program CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 6  Return to top of Memo C. Program Client Statistics 1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.): Integrated culturally and linguistically comprehensive primary, behavioral, and oral health services to pediatric and adult patients. 2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons assisted for the primary purpose of the program, excluding complimentary services such as referrals: Total Skokie Total Skokie Total Persons Residents Residents Served Served by Served CDBG Funds October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 2300 2020 1140 (proposed) May 1, 2024 – present 2187 1955 1106 May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 2153 1776 1134 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 17 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. 3. How will you meet your CDBG goals for the Skokie residents identified above? AHS Family Health Center will meet our CDBG goals by improving access to affordable, high-quality dental care for Skokie residents who are low-income, uninsured, or otherwise medially underserved. Our safety net dental clinic provides essential services—including preventive care, restorative treatment, and oral health education—to children, adults, older adults, and immigrants and refugee populations who often face significant barriers to dental care. With CDBG support, we will strengthen the clinic’s capacity, ensuring that Skokie residents can receive care. We will meet our goals by maintaining and expanding service delivery, reducing deferred dental care among vulnerable populations, and ensuring that cost and access are not barriers to care. We will monitor progress through patient visit tracking, community outreach, and feedback from Skokie residents, and we will remain committed to advancing health equity through the delivery of accessible dental services. 4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve? 1140 5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding? (Select one) x Yes Program CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 7  Return to top of Memo D. Staff for Funded Program 1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program: a. Full-time 15 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: Muhammad W. Paracha, MD., MPH—Chief Executive Officer Phone Number: 773-761-0010 Email Address: mparacha@ahsfhc.org 3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency? 24 years Program CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 9  Return to top of Memo E. Fees and Funding Sources 1. Describe any client fees collected*: All services at our FQHC are provided on a sliding fee scale basis. Discounts to patients are provided based on family income and size. 2. Describe how client fees are used: Fees collected at our clinic are considered earned income and are used as matching funds to sustain the operation. We use collected funds to subsidize the cost of care for uninsured and underinsured patients, to cover a portion of the salaries for our Skokie clinic staff not covered by other resources, and for overhead costs. 3. List all other funding sources received for this program and portion allocated for Skokie residents: Amount Utilized for Source Total Funds Skokie Residents Section 108 Loan Guarantee $ $ HOME Funds $ $ ESG Funds $ $ HOPWA Funds $ $ Appalachian Regional Commission $ $ Other Federal Funds $ 3,313,734 $828,434 State/Local Funds $ 1,954,444 $ 356,578 Private Funds $ 280,500 $ 70,125 Program Income (client fees) $ 8,251,493 $ 2,062,873 Other Funding (i.e. donations, fundraisers, etc.) $ 1,782,964 $ 445,741 Please specify: 340B, Investment 4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds? (Select one) x Yes No Program CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 10  Return to top of Memo F. Budget 1. Please complete the following table: Agency Program Skokie CDBG Program Year Budget Budget Portion Program Year 2025 $ 15,473,606 $590,971 $20,000 (proposed Oct 1, 2025- Sept. 30, 2026) Program Year 2024 $14,808,133 $28,750 $20,000 (May 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025) Program Year 2023 $14,388,387 $25,000 $20,000 (May 1, 2023- April 30, 2024) 2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used: Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $ 20,000 Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $ Rent** $ Utilities** $ Construction/Rehabilitation $ Other administrative costs $ Please specify: Dental staff gross payroll and FICA will be charged to grant. Total CDBG Request $ 20,000 * Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates will be required with invoices. ** These costs are not always eligible. The Village must approve a cost allocation plan before reimbursement will be made. Program CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 11 Return to top of Memo  Return to top of Memo Organization website: peerservices.org Application Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program All items must be addressed to receive any consideration for funding. A. Program 1. Project Description Describe the program for which funds are requested, including the purpose, clientele, duration, and goals. Explain any new or increased levels of service of the program. If the project has several components, please prioritize the key elements of the proposal. (400 words or less) According to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 54.2 million Americans, aged 12 or older, needed substance use treatment in 2023, but only 12.8 million (24%) of those individuals received treatment. Two significant barriers to receiving care are (1) inability to pay for treatment and (2) lack of knowledge or connection to available resources. PEER’s robust substance use treatment program addresses both of these barriers, engaging adolescents and adults from Skokie with substance use disorders in high-quality, evidence-based and affordable treatment. (1) As a safety net treatment provider, 90% of PEER clients are considered low- income and use public insurance or sliding scale fees to access our services. Unlike most for-profit AND nonprofit treatment providers, we place no limits on the number of uninsured clients or those using Medicaid. We accept all clients and depend on fundraising – including funds from the Skokie CDBG grant – to fill the gap between Medicaid/state reimbursement (for uninsured clients) and the actual cost of services. We also offer sliding scale fees for those clients with private insurance whose coverage does not (fully) cover our services and/or who cannot afford co-pays. Through these means, we prioritize low-income Skokie clients and provide them the urgent care they need, helping them take life-saving steps towards recovery, regardless of their financial resources. PEER Services is licensed by the Illinois Department of Human Services and accredited by the Joint Commission. To treat adolescents and adults with alcohol and other drug use disorders, we provide individual and group counseling, as well as Intensive Outpatient Program counseling (9 hours of treatment weekly for those with severe SUD). We also provide Medication-Assisted Recovery (MAR) for adults with opioid use disorders. SUD counseling can last from 6 weeks to many months. MAR treatment typically lasts at least one year. (2) We have built partnerships with the Skokie Health Department, the Village of Skokie, Skokie Youth Court, the Niles schools, Turning Point, and other local organizations to help reach Skokie residents and families who need services. We will continue to reach out to other social services providers, the police, the CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 4  Return to top of Memo courts, employers, local religious leaders, schools, and other institutions to facilitate referrals to treatment and the appropriate coordination of services for Skokie clients. 2. Previous CDBG Funding Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including Skokie)? PEER Services has received CDBG funding from Skokie consistently for many years. We serve clients from various municipalities in Northern Cook County, including Chicago and the primary five north suburban townships: Niles, Maine, Northfield, New Trier, and Evanston. We have received grants from the City of Evanston and each of these townships. 3. Will any funds be used for research and development? If so, please specify how funds will be used. No, all funds will be used to provide direct services to low-income Skokie residents. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 5  Return to top of Memo B. Service Area 1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served. We serve the northern neighborhoods of Chicago (along with clients from other neighborhoods throughout the Chicago) and the primary five suburban townships: Niles, Maine, Northfield, New Trier, and Evanston. We offer onsite services at our main office in Evanston and our satellite office at Turning Point in Skokie. We also offer SUD counseling via telehealth. 2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie? Yes. This program serves Skokie residents. Nearly all of the Skokie residents we serve are low to moderate income individuals. 3. Describe any additional criteria for your program. As a program licensed by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, individuals served must demonstrate a problem with alcohol or other drugs and must meet the American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria to be served in an outpatient treatment setting. Early intervention clients demonstrate problem substance use but do not meet the criteria for a substance use disorder. 4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie? We provide in-person substance use counseling services at Turning Point (8324 Skokie Boulevard) and via telehealth. This school year, PEER provided onsite early intervention support at Niles West High School. PEER provides drug education for students in a group setting monthly as part of a restorative practice and alternative to suspension program for students caught with substances at school. Two clinicians run the 2-hour group and provide psychoeducation on substance use, teen development, risk taking and decision making. We are also collaborating with TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) to provide substance use treatment to justice-involved adults identified at the Skokie Court House. This school year, PEER began offering onsite early intervention support at Niles West High School. PEER provides drug education for students in a group setting on a monthly basis as part of a restorative practice and alternative to suspension program for students caught with substances at CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 6  Return to top of Memo school. Two clinicians run the 2-hour group and provide psychoeducation on substance use, teen development, risk taking and decision making. 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? Behavioral Services Center and Rosecrance provide similar services in the Skokie area. The Skokie location of Gateway Foundation recently closed, and is no longer providing services in the Village. However, we are the sole safety net provider for our area. We serve everyone regardless of their insurance status or their ability to pay. This includes serving uninsured clients and accepting public insurance. C. Program Client Statistics 1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.): Our current services include: • Substance Use Prevention • Drug and Alcohol Education • Alternative to Suspension Programming • Youth Early Intervention • Adolescent and Adult SUD Counseling • Medication-Assisted Recovery for adults with opioid use disorders • Bridge Psychiatric Treatment for Clients with Dual Diagnoses • DUI Risk Education and Treatment • Substance Use Evaluations • Mental Health First Aid Training • Training for Education and Mental Health Professionals & Speakers Bureau 2. Complete the following table for low- and moderate-income persons assisted for the primary purpose of the program, excluding complimentary services such as referrals: Total Skokie Total Skokie Total Persons Residents Residents Served Served by Served CDBG Funds October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 600 85 83 (proposed) May 1, 2024 – present 553 68 68 May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 583 78 78 CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 7  Return to top of Memo 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 17 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. 3. How will you meet your CDBG goals for the Skokie residents identified above? Our program meets the national objective of increasing access to services to benefit low-income people. By increasing access to services and addressing substance use problems impacting this population, we will be contributing to making Skokie a suitable living environment for low-to-moderate income citizens. Addiction is a problem that seriously impacts life in the community. Not only is the person with SUD’s life dramatically impacted by the substance use problem, but the lives of children and other family members, neighbors, and coworkers are impacted as well. While addiction is widely accepted as a problem, the full scope and cost of the problem has often been difficult to quantify. Recent research has demonstrated that mental health and substance use problems are increasing among youth and adults nationwide. The staff at Niles Township high schools are extremely concerned about substance use among students – especially for those students using frequently, often daily. PEER has a close relationship with staff at these schools who refer students who are using to PEER for Early Intervention and/or SUD Treatment Services. Families also self-refer their teens to PEER. Our counselors have expertise in working with both adolescents and their families. The following story provides an example of this work. Blue’s Story Name changed to protect client’s privacy When Blue’s mother brought him to PEER in the fall of 2024, she was concerned that he had started vaping nicotine. Along with her worries about his health, she had also noticed signs of depression and anxiety. At first, Blue didn’t see his vaping as a problem, but after learning about the effects of nicotine on his health and brain development, he agreed to start cutting back. As he became more open in therapy, Blue revealed that he wasn’t just vaping nicotine—he was also using THC cartridges. Over time, he noticed how cannabis was affecting his daily life. School became overwhelming, CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 8  Return to top of Memo assignments piled up, and his sleep patterns were disrupted. Instead of helping him relax, cannabis was making his depression and anxiety worse. Initially, Blue was reluctant to let his mom know the full extent of his substance use. He feared her disappointment and worried about losing trust. But through conversations about support systems and setting personal boundaries, he and his PEER therapist, Dragana, explored the idea that his mother could actually be his strongest ally in recovery. With time, he realized that having her support would help him stay accountable and committed to change. Together, Blue and Dragana developed a plan for quitting. They identified healthy coping strategies to manage cravings and withdrawal, replacing old habits with positive outlets. What started as an effort to reduce use soon transformed into a deeper commitment to full sobriety. With dedication and support from his mother, family, and friends, Blue successfully achieved abstinence from both nicotine and cannabis. The impact was profound—his mental health improved, his relationships strengthened, and his school attendance became more consistent. Now, with a renewed sense of confidence and stability, Blue is focused on maintaining his progress and building a healthier future. Ongoing financial hardship means that many Skokie residents cannot access or afford most SUD treatment programs, so PEER remains an essential option, as we accept all clients regardless of their income or insurance status. Cuts to state funding for substance use treatment providers and the threat of Medicaid cuts make funding for PEER’s services ever more important. The following story highlights the importance of affordable treatment for Skokie residents. Patricia’s Story Name changed to protect client’s privacy Patricia*, a Skokie resident, has lived with opioid addiction and severe mental illness for more than three decades. In 2024, she experienced health issues that led to losing her job. She was referred to PEER after she could no longer afford to pay for medication assisted recovery at another agency. Since PEER never turns clients away because they cannot afford treatment, Patricia was able to continue receiving individualized treatment and life-saving medication. She was quickly connected with a medical and clinical team who support her without judgment. In the time she has been a client of PEER, her substance use has decreased dramatically and when she uses, she is able to use as safely as possible with access to free Narcan, fentanyl testing strips, compassionate counseling and medical care. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 9  Return to top of Memo With individual and group therapy including the weekly mindfulness group offered by PEER counselors, she’s finding the stability she needs to continue to achieve her recovery goals. Patricia shared with her counselor, “I desperately needed PEER's services because it saved me $200 a week and I get one hour of counseling and true, real emotional support and excellent groups. This is the absolute best clinic I've ever been to. I am very, very thankful and grateful for this miracle opportunity.” Skokie CBDG funds allow us to address barriers to care by funding a portion of the salary for our Outpatient SUD Program Director who provides oversight and management of our treatment services to Skokie residents, and who provides the supervision and support to our counselors that ensures consistent, high-quality treatment services. Her salary is NOT covered by Medicaid, state or other insurance reimbursements. 4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve? We currently receive CDBG funds which are essential for us to continue to serve a significant number of Skokie residents. Full funding of our requested amount will provide critical funds to help PEER serve 85 or more Skokie residents during the 2025-26 program year, providing essential services with a profound impact on the lives of low-income residents struggling with substance use and addiction. Without CDBG funds, our ability to serve Skokie residents who have no insurance or are not eligible for state funded services would be diminished and could result in longer waits for urgently needed care. PEER would also need to decrease the time we devote to working with Skokie schools to identify and provide treatment for adolescents at a crucial time since ongoing use has so many detrimental effects on their brain development, academics, and their futures, including placing them at greater risk for developing addiction. As described above, SUD treatment at most agencies is out of reach for clients with financial or insurance challenges, making PEER an essential support for Skokie residents with SUD. 5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding? (Select one) X Yes – but the number of residents served would be reduced and/or services would be delayed through increased waitlist times – a danger for people with SUD. There is often a window of opportunity when people with SUD are open to treatment, making it important to connect with them as soon as possible during that window. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 10  Return to top of Memo D. Staff for Funded Program 1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program: a. Full-time 21 b. Part-time 3 c. Volunteers 100 Note: FT staff numbers include leadership and administrative staff whose roles support the program, though they do not work directly with clients. PEER also contracts with our Medical Director and consulting Psychiatrist who both provide direct services to Skokie residents. 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: Anne Brown Phone Number: 847-492-1778 Email Address: abrown@peerservices.org 3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency? 5 years CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 12  Return to top of Memo E. Fees and Funding Sources 1. Describe any client fees collected*: We collect client fees based on a client’s ability to pay. We consider the family’s income, the number of people being supported by that income and any special circumstances the family may be managing including excessive medical bills, recent periods of unemployment, etc. Our fee scale can slide down to zero if that is what a family’s circumstances dictate. * Any client fees collected must be used for program costs. 2. Describe how client fees are used: Client fees are used to offset program costs. 3. List all other funding sources received for this program and portion allocated for Skokie residents: Amount Utilized for Source Total Funds Skokie Residents Section 108 Loan Guarantee $ $ HOME Funds $ $ ESG Funds $ $ HOPWA Funds $ $ Appalachian Regional Commission $ $ Other Federal Funds $ 471,459 $ 56,575 State/Local Funds (IDHS funding and township $ 574,454 $ 68,935 and municipal grants) Private Funds (foundation/corporation grants, $ 412,045 $ 49,445 private donors and special events) Program Income (client fees, MCOs, Insurance & $ 518,331 $ 62,200 Fee-for-service contracts) Other Funding (interest income & miscellaneous $ 20,732 $ 2,488 revenue) Please specify: See notes in parentheses above. 4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds? (Select one) Yes X No CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 13  Return to top of Memo F. Budget 1. Please complete the following table: Agency Program Skokie CDBG Program Year Budget Budget Portion Program Year 2025 $ 2,780,270 $ 2,411,720 $ 15,000 (proposed Oct 1, 2025- Sept. 30, 2026) Program Year 2024 $ 2,805,661 $ 2,433,745 $12,000 (May 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025) Program Year 2023 $ 2,414,229 $ 2,076,237 $12,000 (May 1, 2023- April 30, 2024) 2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used: Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $ 15,000 Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $ Rent** $ Utilities** $ Construction/Rehabilitation $ Other administrative costs $ Please specify: Total CDBG Request $ 15,000 * Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates will be required with invoices. ** These costs are not always eligible. The Village must approve a cost allocation plan before reimbursement will be made. CDBG_PY25_Application_Skokie 14