Public Hearing
Regular MeetingNiles, IL · June 8, 2020
Agenda
MAYOR VILLAGE MANAGER
Andrew Przybylo Steven C. Vinezeano
TRUSTEES VILLAGE CLERK
George D. Alpogianis Marlene J. Victorine
John C. Jekot
Danette O’Donovan Matyas Phone: (847) 588-8000
Denise M. McCreery Fax: (847) 588-8051
Craig Niedermaier www.vniles.com
Dean Strzelecki
1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Village of Niles will hold a public hearing June 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. online at
www.vniles.com/youtube to provide interested parties an opportunity to express
their views on the proposed Rebuild Illinois Public Infrastructure Grant (RIPI)
project and Rebuild Illinois Economic Development Grant (RIED). Public
comments can be submitted to contactniles@vniles.com or by calling in during the
public comment section of the public hearing to 847-588-8090, participant code
#4297909. Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to
digitally attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Mitch Johnson,
1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL 60714, 847-588-8008 no later than June 4, 2020,
Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons.
On or about June 30, 2020, the Village of Niles intends to apply to the Illinois
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant from the Rebuild
Illinois program. This program is funded by state funds as included in the 2019
Capital Bill. These funds are to be used for a community development project that
will include the following activities: construction of a flood mitigation basin to
reduce flooding, creating a public park providing an open public space with areas
for outdoor markets, concerts, and other social, cultural and recreational uses. The
project will also include water basin with native plantings, storage chambers beneath
a festival lawn, and a new relief sewer servicing a 200-acre area in the Village. The
park amenities will benefit all the residents of Niles. The total amount of Rebuild
Illinois funds to be requested is $1.5 million. The Village of Niles also proposes to
expend $11.9 million in non-Rebuild Illinois funds on the project. These non-
Rebuild Illinois funds will be derived from the following sources: MWRDGC
Stormwater Reimbursement, IEPA low interest loan, and the Village Water Fund.
Information related to this project will be available for review by appointment prior
to the public hearing as of May 27, 2020, at 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The draft application information will
be posted online at vniles.com. Interested residents are invited to provide comments
regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement.
Written comments should be submitted to Thomas Powers, 6849 W. Touhy, Niles,
IL 60714 or emailed to contactniles@vniles.com no later than June 8, 2020, in order
to ensure placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing
proceedings. This project will result in no displacement of any persons or
businesses. For additional information concerning the proposed project or to set up
an appointment to view the application, please contact Thomas Powers, 847-588-
7925 or write to Thomas Powers, 6849 W. Touhy, Niles, IL 60714.
PUBLIC WORKS
MAYOR TRUSTEES
Andrew Przybylo George D. Alpogianis
John C. Jekot
VILLAGE MANAGER Danette O’Donovan Matyas
Steven C. Vinezeano Denise McCreery
Craig Niedermaier
VILLAGE CLERK Dean Strzelecki
Marlene J. Victorine
Virtual Public Hearing
Agenda
Rebuild Illinois Public Infrastructure Grant (RIPI) Project and Rebuild Illinois Economic Development
Grant (RIED) for Golf Mill Flood Relief Project, Streetscape, and Open Space
Monday June 8, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Hearing will be broadcast live at: www.vniles.com/youtube
Public comments can be submitted to contactniles@vniles.com, or by calling in during the public
comment section of the public hearing to 847-588-8090, participant code #4297909. Persons with
disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to digitally attend the public hearing and need
assistance should contact Mitch Johnson, 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL 60714, 1-847-588-8008.
I. Introduction
II. Project information:
1. The amount of funds available;
2. The project activities that will be undertaken with grant funding, including amount;
3. The project activities that will be undertaken with additional project funding, including
amount;
4. Plans for minimizing displacement as a result of the grant-assisted activities and to assist
persons actually displaced, if applicable;
5. A detailed, prioritized list of community development and housing needs; and
6. Narrative discussion of the scope of the project including the proposed improvements,
costs, benefit area, impact on community finances, etc.
III. Public Comment
IV. Adjourn
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