Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · February 5, 2024
Minutes
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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, February 5, 2024
Pledge of Allegiance led by Acting Village Clerk Sylvia Luke.
Mayor Van Dusen called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Sutker, Robinson, Johnson, Pure Slovin,
Klein and Mayor Van Dusen. Trustee Khoeun was absent.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Johnson Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Johnson, Pure Slovin , Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Khoeun.
MOTION CARRIED
Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Omnibus vote.
* Approve Voucher List #8-FY24 of February 5, 2024.
Omnibus vote.
Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
A. Award Presentation
Block Party of the Year Awards presented by Maria Monastero Bueno, Chair, Human Relations
Commission
79 block parties were organized throughout the Skokie community. 17 of those block parties
applied for the Block Party of the Year Award. Upon reviewing the applications for the Block
Party Award, the three block parties were selected by the Human Relations Commission -4600
Grove Street (Kenton to Knox), 4600 Elm Terrace (Kenton to Kilpatrick) and 3500 Arcadia (East
Prairie to Central Park).
Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
* A. Appointments
Commission on Family Services: Shajan Jose as Vice Chair and
Harold Primack as Chair
Plan Commission: Scott Berman, Cindy Franklin, Vijai Gupta, Ross Mathee,
Erica Minchella, Peter Ousley, Jeff Burman as Vice Chair and Paul Luke as Chair
Omnibus vote.
* B. Resignation
Beautification and Improvement Commission: Joseph Hasten
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Village Manager.
A. Commercial Corridor Storefront Enhancement Program: 4845 Oakton Street.
Motion to request Mayor and Board approval for a grant not to exceed $37,148.40 for Sweet Reserve
Café and Bakery located at 4845 Oakton St.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Johnson, Pure Slovin , Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Khoeun.
MOTION CARRIED
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B. Commercial Corridor Storefront Enhancement Program: 4524 Oakton Street.
Motion to request Mayor and Board approval for a grant not to exceed $37,179.40 for J&R Hair Academy
located at 4524 Oakton Street.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Johnson, Pure Slovin , Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Khoeun.
MOTION CARRIED
* C. Local Tax Auditing and Monitoring Agreement.
Resolution 24-2-R-1563
Motion to request Mayor and Board approval of a Resolution to enter into three agreements with
Azavar Solutions including Auditing services for local taxes and fees, Tax and fee administration
services, and insight and analytics services.
Omnibus vote.
* D. Village Hall Mechanical Systems Upgrades – Stanton Mechanical Inc, Elk Grove
Village, Illinois - $3,310,000.
Motion to award a contract to Stanton Mechanical Inc., Elk Grove Village, IL in the amount of
$3,310,000 for Village Hall Mechanical System Upgrades.
Omnibus vote.
* E. Lead Water Service Line Replacement Plan and Engineering Design Services –
Engineering Enterprises Inc., Sugar Grove, Illinois - $242,211.
Motion to award a contract to Engineering Enterprises Inc., Sugar Grove, IL in the amount of
$242,211 for lead water service line replacement plan and engineering design services.
Omnibus vote.
* F. Skokie Valley Trail (Dempster Street to Golf Road) – Intergovernmental Agreement
with Cook Count for Grant Funding.
Resolution 24-2-R-1564
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Mayor & Board approval of a
Resolution authorizing the execution of the Intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for
the grant funding.
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Corporation Counsel.
*A. Ordinance 24-2-C-4678
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Section 118-32, Section 118-218 and Appendix A
of the Skokie Village Code establishing provisions for Co-working as a use in the Village Code. Item A is
on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was on January 16, 2024.
Omnibus vote.
New Business.
A. Release the February 21, 2023, closed session verbatim recording and minutes
pertaining to the hotel development project.
Mayor Van Dusen made a motion to direct the Corporation Counsel to prepare a
Resolution to release the February 21,2023 closed session verbatim recording and minutes
pertaining to the hotel development project.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Johnson
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Johnson, Pure Slovin , Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Khoeun.
MOTION CARRIED
Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2023-31P – Site Plan Approval: 5202-5250 Old Orchard Road.
This case was postponed at the request of the developer.
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2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing #2.
Justin Malone, Neighborhood & Housing Coordinator/CDBG Administrator presented the Public
Hearing.
The Village's entitlement grants for Program Year 2024/Fiscal Year 2025 (PY24/FY25) is not yet known.
At this time, we are estimating between $500,000 to $600,000 in entitlement funds. Proposals from both
Village staff and outside agencies total $1,001,060, so reductions will be necessary. The program’s 20%
cap for administrative funding and the 15% cap for public service funding (non-capital/non-construction
expenditures) is applied against the new entitlement, while there is no cap on capital/construction
projects.
Administration
VOS ‐ Program The Community Development Department is 70,000
Administration and seeking funding to administer the Village’s CDBG
Planning Program.
Housing
VOS ‐ Home Funding will be used to continue the Village's 80,000
Improvement Program program of repairing single‐family homes..
Infrastructure
VOS ‐ Street and Alley Funding will be used to resurface Kilbourn Avenue 194,803
Resurfacing (between Cleveland and Main), Kenneth Avenue
(between James and Main), and Lamon Avenue
(between Jarvis and Howard).
VOS ‐ Sidewalk Funding will be used to provide grants to 3,000
Replacement Program homeowners meeting low/moderate‐income
eligibility.
Public Facilities
HODC ‐ Housing Funding will be used to install security cameras at 45,000
Opportunity two (2) supportive housing properties in Skokie.
Development Corporation
The Harbour Funding will be used to install low voltage wiring at 38,250
three of Harbour's transitional housing facilities.
AHS Family Health Center Funding will be used for facilities improvements of 20,000
clinic parking lot at 8800 N Lockwood Avenue.
Turning Point Funding will be used for facility improvements at 13,408
the main and garage door entrances.
SHORE Funding will be used to replace a boiler at the Lois 67,442
Lloyd/Administration center.
CJE SeniorLife Funding will be used to replace carpeting on the 17,629
main level at CJE's Village Center .
Search Funding will be used to replace the concrete and 22,500
surrounding landscaping at 5307 Church Street.
WINGS Funding will be used for the installation of a privacy 11,250
fence and a video/talk doorbell/alarm system.
VOS ‐ Social Worker Funding will be used to offset the costs for a Village 50,278
Social Worker position
VOS‐ Emergency Financial The Human Services Division oversees the Village's 150,000
Assistance EFA program.
Connections for the Funding will be used to provide program 30,000
Homeless participants with short‐term funding.
Meals on Wheels Funding will be used for the increasing capacity of 70,500
Northeastern Illinois the Meals on Wheels program.
Center for Enriched Living Funding will be used to support the Catalyst Life 10,000
Skills Program for Individuals .
AHS Family Health Center Funding will be used to support optimal 20,000
productivity at the 8800 N. Lockwood Ave..
Metropolitan Family Funding will be used to partially fund the salary of a 10,000
Services counselor.
Impact Behavioral Health Funding will be used to support Impact's 10,000
Partners Employment Services Program.
Orchard Village Funding will be used to support staffing of direct 30,000
care staff .
PEER Services Funding will be used to offset the costs with 15,000
employing an adult and adolescent coordinator.
Children's Advocacy Funding will be used to support mental health 10,000
Center of North and counseling services.
Northwest Cook County
North Shore Senior Funding will be used for support for case 12,000
Center (NSSC) management, supportive counseling, and services
for older adults living in Skokie.
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Total
Request
1,001,060
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All the 2024 Construction /rehabilitation projects gave a short presentation.
The 2024 Public services applicants except for Children’s Advocacy center spoke.
Budget recommendations by staff will be presented at the next public hearing on Tuesday,
February 20, 2024. The Board will determine at that time the proposed funding award for each
project or activity.
Public Comments
Howard Sproul spoke about Natural Gas and the proposed Gas powered leaf blower ban.
Emi Yamauchi inquired about the Hilton Hotel construction and whether there are any
updates.
Lauren Grodnicki have a presentation on what does “affordable housing” mean. She spoke
about the technical definition, renting affordable housing and a family of 4 monthly
budget.
A resident at 5021 Suffield Ct. spoke about snow and ice in her alley.
Trustee Johnson addressed the Board continuing a series on reforming the Village of
Skokie Legal Department. He spoke about a Code of Ethics for municipal officers in the
Village Legal Department similar to the ICMA Code of Ethics.
Public Comments by email
Elline Eliasoff concerns for the recent meeting on Tuesday 1/16/24.
Trustee Johnson’s action speaking from the public podium, Corporation Counsel
appointments, grandstanding at the podium, disrespecting constituents-their HIPAA rights
and privacy.
David Dalka-invitation to coffee and donuts Saturday Feb. 3, in Elk Grove.
Mr. Jinsky Jean Pois-release of executive session minutes and audio recording for the
closed session meeting on 2/21/2023.
Debra Cohen-create a strong inclusionary housing zoning ordinance for Skokie.
Judy Mendel-Inclusionary housing opportunity for Public Comments.
Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Johnson, Pure Solvin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Khoeun
MOTION CARRIED
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Acting Village Clerk
Approved:
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Mayor Van Dusen
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.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024 – 7:30 P.M.
1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Acting Village Clerk Sylvia Luke.
2. Call meeting to order and roll call.
3. Approve Consent Agenda.
* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Tuesday, January 16, 2024. **go to**
* 5. Approve Voucher List #18-FY24 of February 5, 2024. **go to**
6. Proclamations and Resolutions.
7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
A. Award Presentation
Block Party of the Year Awards presented by Maria Monastero Bueno, Chair, **go to**
Human Relations Commission
8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
* A. Appointments
Commission on Family Services: Shajan Jose as Vice Chair and
Harold Primack as Chair
Plan Commission: Scott Berman, Cindy Franklin, Vijai Gupta, Ross Mathee,
Erica Minchella, Peter Ousley, Jeff Burman as Vice Chair and Paul Luke as Chair
* B. Resignation
Beautification and Improvement Commission: Joseph Hasten
9. Presentations and Reports.
10. Report of the Village Manager. **go to**
A. Commercial Corridor Storefront Enhancement Program: 4845 Oakton Street. **go to A**
B. Commercial Corridor Storefront Enhancement Program: 4524 Oakton Street. **go to B**
* C. Local Tax Auditing and Monitoring Agreement. **go to C**
* D. Village Hall Mechanical Systems Upgrades – Stanton Mechanical Inc, Elk Grove **go to D**
Village, Illinois - $3,310,000.
* E. Lead Water Service Line Replacement Plan and Engineering Design Services – **go to E**
Engineering Enterprises Inc., Sugar Grove, Illinois - $242,211.
* F. Skokie Valley Trail (Dempster Street to Golf Road) – Intergovernmental Agreement **go to F**
with Cook Count for Grant Funding.
11. Report of the Corporation Counsel. **go to**
*A. An ordinance amending Section 118-32, Section 118-218 and Appendix A of the
Skokie Village Code establishing provisions for Co-working as a use in the Village **go to A**
Code. Item A is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The first
reading was on January 16, 2024.
12. Unfinished Business.
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13. New Business.
A. Release the February 21, 2023, closed session verbatim recording and minutes **go to**
pertaining to the hotel development project.
14. Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2023-31P – Site Plan Approval: 5202-5250 Old Orchard Road.
(Update: Per the request of the developer, this item will not be heard at this Board
Meeting.)
15. 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing #2. Go to CDBG
16. Public Comment.
17. Adjournment.
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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.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Acting Village Clerk Sylvia Luke.
Mayor Van Dusen called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Sutker, Robmson, Johnson, Pure Slovin,
Klein and Mayor Van Dusen, Trustee Khoeun was absent.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Johnson, Pure SIovin ,Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Khoeun.
MOTION CARRIED
Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Tuesday, January 2,2024.
Omnibus vote.
^Approve Voucher List #17-FY24 of January 16,2024.
Omnibus vote.
Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Acting Village Clerk Sylvia Luke.
Name Old Position New Position
John Oakley Police Commander Police Deputy Chief
Mayor Van Dusen congrahilated the new Police Deputy Chief who introduced his family and friends.
B. Swearing in of the following personnel by Willard Evans, Jr., Chair of the Board of Fire
and Police Commission.
Name Old Position New Position
Rogelio Cantu Police Officer Police Sergeant
Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Police Sergeant who introduced his family and friends.
* C. Appointment
Economic Development Commission: Alexis Bai-bour
Omnibus vote.
* D. Resignations
Economic Development Commission: Joseph Hermiz and David Rahija
Fine Arts Commission: James VanOsdol
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Village Manager.
*A. Fire Station Emergency Alerting System - Chicago Communications, LLC., Elmhurst, Illinois -
$309,836.64.
Motion to award a contract to Chicago Communications, LLC., Elmhurst, Illinois in the amount of
$309,836.64 for the Fire Station emergency alerting system.
Omnibus vote.
*B. Hanging Flower Baskets & Containers Installation and Maintenance - Christy Webber Landscapes,
Inc., Chicago, Illinois - $67,333.50.
Motion to award a contract to Christy Webber Landscapes Inc., Chicago, Illinois in the amount of
$67,333.50 for hanging flower baskets & contamers installation and maintenance.
Omnibus vote.
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* C. Propriety Purchase of StrykerPower-LOADFastener System-Sfryker Medical, Chicago, Illinois -
$28,244.40.
Motion to award a contract to Stryker Medical, Chicago, IL in the amount of $28,244.40 for
propriety purchase of Stryker Power-LOAD Fastener System.
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Corporation Counsel.
FIRST READING:
A. Resolution 24-1-R-1561
Motion to adopt a Resolution regarding the approval and release of Executive Session Minutes of the
Mayor and Board of Trustees. Item A is on the agenda for first reading and adoption. The Resolution will
correct the Scribner's error Section 2.06c to 2.06d,
Discussions about how often the Executive Session minutes would be approved and also about how many
votes constitutes a Majority vote,
Moved: Trustee Johnson Seconded: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Johnson, Pure SIovin , Klem and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: Noae.
Absent: Khoeun.
MOTION CARRIED
B. Resolution 24-1-R-1562
Motion to adopt a resolution regarding the approval and release of Executive Session Minutes of the
Mayor and Board of Trustees. Item B is on the agenda for first reading and adoption. The Resolution will
correct the Scribner's error Section 2.06c to 206d.
Moved: Trustee Johnson Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Johnson, Pure Slovin , Klein and Mayor Vaa Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Khoeun.
MOTION CARRIED
Unfinished Business.
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
Trustee Johnson offered an Alternative Solution: Require 5% on-site affordable housing units in all
new/renovated developments-no multi-tler calculation for the number of required units and no fee-in-Iieu
alternative to on-site affordable units.
New Business.
A. Case 2023-02M -A request by Thompson Cobum, LLP on behalf of DDRTC at the
retail shopping center at 5555 west Touhy Avenue for an amendment to site plan approval
ordinance 89-6-Z-2042 through modified review procedure.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner's request be approved to modify
site plan approval Ordinance 89-6-Z-2042 to demolish the existing 667 space parking struchire to
be replaced with 446 at-grade parking spaces subject to alt conditions. And that the following
ordinances be repealed 02-10-Z-3124 Special Use Permit, and 04-6-Z-3281 Special Use permit,
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Johason
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Johnson, Pure Slovin , Klein and Mayor Vaa Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Khoeua.
MOTION CARRIED
Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2023-30P - Zoning Chapter Amendment.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that Chapter 1 18 Zoning of the Skokie Village Code
be amended as proposed in the Staff report for 2023-30P.
Moved: Trustee Robinson Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Johnson, Pure Slovin , Klein and Mayor Van Dusea
Nays: None.
Absent: Khoeun.
MOTION CARRIED
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Public Comments.
Lauren Grodmcki commented on majority votes.
Tmstee Johnson spoke about reforming the Village of Skokie Legal Department, political
hiring, and updating the Policy making process. Mayor Van Dusen cautioned Trustee
Johnson to be careful inasmuch as he has taken an oath of office.
Public Comment by email.
Jinsky Jean-Pois commented about reflectmg on the 95 anniversary of civil rights icon
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She also commented about Trustee Johnson waUdng
out of council chambers in protest and that it is not appropriate as an elected official.
2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing #2.
This was postponed.
Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn at 8:05 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee KIein
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Johnson, Pure SIovm, KIeia and Mayor Van Dusea
Nays: None.
Absent: Khoeun.
MOTION CARRIED
Acting Village Clerk
Approved:
Mayor Van Dusen
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 die 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 &om 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.
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #18
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
FUND AMOUNT
001-GENERAL FUND $ 1,554,634
002-WATER FUND 95/530
003 ~ MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 98,159
008 - COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANT 1/954
013 - CASH ESCROW FUND 7/550
018 - WIRELESS ALARM FUND 135
020 - CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 884/830
022 - CASUA1JY SELF INSURANCE 125/976
025 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND 8,852
TOTAL BY FUND $ 2/777,620
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #18
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
invoice Re f ft FY Date Vendor InvoiceDescription
206513 01/26/2024 A &J SEWER SERVICE PUMP INSIDE GREASE TRAP 179.00
206517 01/26/2024 A &J SEWER SERVICE PUMP GREASE TRAP @ STATION #16 290.00
206507 01/26/2024 A FREEDOM FLAG CO STEEL SNAPMOOKS 1,229.85
206508 01/26/2024 A FREEDOM FLAG CO STEEL SNAPHOOKS & HALYARD 533.30
206393 01/23/2024 A-B WINDOW CLEANING COMPANY PW JAN 2024 CLEANING 680.50
206251 01/19/2024 ACB BUSINESS VENTURES ACB-ALYSE BURMAN ASSISTANCE TO LINDA'S HEADQUARTERS STATUS REPORT AND TIMESHEET 1,572.50
206325 01/22/2024 ACME TRUCK BRAKE & SUPPLY CO HYDRAULIC SIGHT GLASS -149 53.91
206137 01/16/2024 ACME TRUCK BRAKE &. SUPPLY CO A8S VALVES FOR 142 890.12
206556 01/24/2024 AOP SCREENING & SELECTION SERVICES PRE-PLACEMENT BACKGROUND CHECKS 49.72
206484 01/2S/2024 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS OIL FILTERS-STOCK 118,96
206132 01/16/2024 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS HEAD LIGHT BULBS 9.70
206133 01/16/2024 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS BAHERYFORm 168.83
206135 01/16/2024 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS FILTERS-STOCK 126.87
206136 01/16/2024 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS FILTERS-STOCK 59.48
206344 01/22/2024 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS BOLT CONNECTORS FOR CAR 34 38,36
206345 01/22/2024 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS TIE ROD END FOR CAR IS 27,00
206346 01/22/2024 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS T-STAT GASKET FOR CAR IS 8.59
206347 01/22/2024 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS FUEL PUMP FOR 211T 41.64
206229 01/11/2024 ADVANCED WEIGHING SYSTEMS INC TRUCK SCALE RE-CERTiFICATION WITH STATE OF iL DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE 200.00
206561 01/26/2024 ADVENT CARELLC STOREFRONT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM PAYMENT FOR EXTERIOR SIGNAGE ASSISTANCE 2,440.00
206157 01/10/2024 AIRONEEQUiPMENTINC MSA Gl SCBA CARES CLASS 4,800.00
206171 01/17/2024 AL WARREN Oil CO. INC. DIESEL 21,406.45
206172 01/17/2024 AL WARREN OIL CO. INC- UNLEADED GAS 14,823,21
206562 01/24/2024 ALAN F FR1EDMAN PH.D., !NC PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION (CS/AC OFFICER) 725.00
206563 01/24/2024 ALAN F FRIEDMAN PH. D., I NC PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION (2 PO & 1 FF) 1,975.00
206631 01/30/2024 ALARM DETECTiON SYSTEMS INC REPAIR WORK @PW 354,00
206638 01/30/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES TONER FOR PRINTER 73.90
206645 01/30/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERViCES FIRST AIDSUPPUES 49,04
206S82 01/29/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SPRING GREENING SUPPLIES 269.74
206587 01/21/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERViCES UA WOMEN'S VALSETZ UNIFORM BOOTS -GONZALEZ 93.97
20GS91 01/29/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES RMOFFiCE SUPPLIES 7.99
206604 01/23/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES DESK EVtONITOR STAND -MALTESE 89.99
206471 01/25/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES DESK CHAIR 159.99
206472 01/25/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OIL LEVEL GAUGE 19.95
206473 01/25/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES EXHAUST GASKETS & CLAMPS - STOCK 69.47
20G494 01/25/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES RUGGEO BOOK !PAD CASE WiTH HtNGED KEYBOARD - SKOKIE FIRE 188.68
206498 01/15/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES STREAMUGHT STRION FLASHLIGHT -VAZQUEZ 121.20
206S18 01/18/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES LIFT KEYBOARD/LABEL TAPE REPLACEMENT -MALTESE 105.38
206511 01/26/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SKOKIE FIRE - OFFICE SUPPLIES 29.94
206S12 01/26/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES VELCRO TAPE/CR8N VINYL WRAP 30.21
206520 01/18/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES NUTS/BOLTS ASSORTMENT KIT -MALTESE 70.40
206522 01/19/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES REMPLACEMENT MONITORS -MALTESE 456.95
206525 01/20/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES ANTi-FOG GLASS CLEANER -CATALA 11.94
206527 01/24/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES HEAVY DUP/ STAPLERS FOR RANGE JAWORSKi 59.98
206528 01/21/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CLAMPS FOR DRONE PROJECT -CATALA 8.95
206419 12/27/2023 AMAZON CAPiTAL SERVICES DEC VACC GRANT . SUPPLIES - AMAZON 290.00
206420 01/23/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES RAT PROGRAM SUPPLIES - AXE AND CAMERA 306.97
206421 01/23/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES RAT PROGRAM SUPPLIES - SCOOPS 13.99
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VOUCHER REPORT #18
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
invoice Ref# FY Date Vendor invoice Description
206416 12/27/2023 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES DEC VAXX GRANT-AMAZON -SUPPLIES 62.99
206417 12/26/2023 AMAZON CAPfTAL SERVICES DEC - VACC GRANT SUPPLIES - AMAZON 9S0.42
206429 01/10/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES BIANCH! DUTY BELT -KROZEL 72.58
206444 01/01/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES BLACK UNIFORM SOCKS -WiLKEN 55.37
206448 01/08/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 3" EMT CONDUIT HANGER -MALTESE 22.49
206449 01/15/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CREDIT FOR 3" EMT CONDUIT HANGER -MALTESE (22.49)
206450 01/09/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES LEATHER UNIFORM PANT BELT -MALTESE 29.99
2064S1 01/09/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES DUEL DESK MONiTOR STAND -MALTESE 89.99
206452 01/10/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SURGE PROTECTOR POWER STRIP -MALTESE 93.21
206461 01/15/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 2TB PORTABLE SSD -BARKHQO 357,58
206185 12/29/2023 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES STREAMUGHT FLASHLIGHT FOR UNiFORM-HARTMANN 131.27
206187 01/17/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SKOKIE FIRE-SUPPLIES 327.82
206191 01/17/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 4.76
206193 01/04/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES LABEL PRINTER & PAPER -MALTESE 274.88
206020 01/10/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES DISHWASHERSUPP1LES 38.37
206022 12/26/2023 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES K!TCH EN SUPPLIES 40.66
206023 01/04/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES DECIBEL METER 29.89
206099 01/12/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES POOL REAGENT 28.18
206103 01/02/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES GLOVES 23.2S
206109 01/16/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 47.23
206114 01/16/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 9.96
206115 01/16/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES TONER FOR PRINTER 69.99
206116 01/16/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 359.58
206122 01/06/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES VARIOUS OFFICE SUPPLIES 35.68
206216 01/18/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 18.68
206220 01/10/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES K9 SUPPLIES FORJINN -OCHOA 143.23
206222 01/17/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CAT LIFTER FOR AC -JAWORSK1 21.83
206197 01/06/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERViCES CAT FOOD FOR AC -JAWORSKI 20.88
206195 01/05/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES BADGE HOLDERS/LANYARDS-MAUESE 64.26
206204 01/06/2024 AMAZON CAP!TALSERV!CES WALL EDGE PROTECTORS -MALTESE 89.36
206205 01/07/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERViCES WALL ANCHORS/WOOD SCREWS -MALTESE 54.88
206211 01/18/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SKOKSE FIRE - STOP WATCHES 25.18
206257 01/1S/Z024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES RAT PROGRAM SUPPLIES 72.82
2062SO 01/19/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES RAT PROGRAM SUPPLIES 320.86
206263 12/21/2023 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES DISK STATION SERVER BY AVENTIS 2,898,71
206245 01/13/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES RAT PROGRAM SUPPLIES 16.99
206324 01/22/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES IGNITiON SWITCH FOR 200 31.70
206340 01/22/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES TIRE MOUNTING LUBE 61.47
206341 01/22/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CiRCUlT BREAKERS-STOCK 79.14
206342 01/22/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES WHEEL WEIGHTS FRO SHOP 144.93
206353 01/09/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES KITCHEN SUPPLIES 13.99
206360 01/09/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES COMPUTER SUPPLIES 96.15
206361 01/09/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES KiTCHEN SUPPLIES 41.92
206362 01/09/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SNOW PLOW CABLE LOCK 30.29
206306 01/22/Z024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 69.89
206309 01/20/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES STOPWATCH 25.18
20631S 01/22/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES REMOTE STARTER 186.19
206272 01/19/2024 AMYMCMANUS OFFICE SUPPLIES 31.99
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #18
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Invoice Reffl FY Date Vendor Invoice Description
206418 01/23/2024 AMYMCMANUS OFFICE SUPPLIES - PLANNER 31.99
206198 01/18/2024 ANDERSON ELEVATOR CO JAN MONTHLY MA1NT 227.00
206616 01/19/2024 ANDERSON PEST SOLUTIONS PEST CONTROL MAINTENANCE -01/2024 221.00
206025 01/10/2024 ANGELIQUESCHNUR ICC RENEWAL CERTIFICATION - ANGEL SCHNUR 110.00
206186 01/17/2024 ANGEL1QUE5CHNUR !CC AACE CODE ENFORCEMENT ADMINS 50.00
20GSS9 01/24/2024 APFS STAFFING COMM DEV TEMPORARY LABOR 1,691.00
206560 01/24/2024 APFS STAFFING COMM OEV TEMPORARY LABOR 1,424.00
206SS7 01/24/2024 APFS STAFFING CORP COUNSEL TEMPORARY LABOR 1,335.00
206GS1 01/07/2024 AT&T PHON£ SERVICE 1,807.95
206127 12/19/2023 AT&T PHONE SERVICE 1,093.59
206121 12/07/2023 AT&T PHONE SERVICE 1,807,35
206026 01/10/2024 AT&TMOBIun HOTSPOT SERVICE DECEMBER 2023 1,162.83
206595 01/12/2024 AURORA SPORTSMANS CLUB RANGE RENTAL-MOORE 100.00
206434 11/03/2023 B ELECTRIC iNC REPLACEMENT OF MOTOR FOR SCULPTURE AT PERFORMiNG ARTS CENTER 222.00
206383 01/23/2024 B&K EQUIPMENT COMPANY BD BOND REFUND-3342 DEMPSTER STREET 300.00
206602 01/29/2024 BATTERIES PLUS LLC DALKALINEBULK 44.64
206693 01/31/2024 BAXTER AND WOODMAN 2024 GREEN ALLEY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING 6,911.25
206694 01/31/2024 BAXTER AND WOODMAN 2024 GREEN ALLEY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING 21,282.50
206695 01/31/2024 BAXTER AND WOODMAN DEVELOPING AND COMPLETiNG LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORY 1,500.00
206594 12/31/2023 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF IL EMPLOYEE INSURANCE CLAIIViS 849,456.57
206460 01/11/2024 BRANOI SHELTON REIMBURSEMENT FOR BEAT MEETING EXPENSES 118.45
206501 01/18/Z024 BRANIFF COMMUNiCATlONS REPAIR OF VILLAGE'S ALERT-AM BROADCAST STATION EQUIPMENT 270.00
206214 01/18/2024 6RANT KOTOWSKi STATION SHOE REIMBURSEMENT 150.00
206573 01/27/2024 BS&A SOFTWARE SERVICE FEE FOR ONLINE PERMIT APPLICATION /ANJMAL LICENSE SYSTEM 2,128.00
206239 01/17/2024 BUILDING & FIRE CODE ACADEMY iNSPECTOR SPECiAL EVENTS CLASS 195.00
206166 01/17/2024 BUMPER TO BUMPER OIL FILTER 140.14
206219 01/18/2024 BURDG, DUNHAM & ASSOC CONST BD BOND REFUND-4999 OLD ORCHARD CENTER 2,000.00
206141 12/25/2023 CAMBRIDGE BUSINESS FORMS INC UTILITY BILLING ENVELOPES 2,435.02
206110 12/22/2023 CAMBRIDGE BUSINESS FORMS INC ENVELOPES FOR PD 6S6.83
2D63S4 01/23/2024 CANDACE L FLEISCHMANN BD BOND REFUMD-9020 KOLMAR AVE 500.00
206385 01/23/2024 CANDACE L FLEiSCHMANN BD BOND REFUND-9020 KOLMAR AVE 250.00
206386 01/23/2024 CANDACE L FLEiSCHMANN BD BOND REFUND-9020 KOLMARAVE 500.00
206179 01/17/2024 CAROL WHITE VILLAGE IN PIZZA ORDER 45.50
206199 01/18/2024 CASCADE ENGINEERING RECYCLING & REFUSE CARTS (AP 1 OF 2) 16,599.00
206200 01/18/2024 CASCADE ENGINEERING RECYCLING & REFUSE CARTS (AP 2 OF 2) 14,445,75
206578 01/27/2024 CDS OFFICE TECHNOLOGtES HPE ARU8A INSTANT ON APIS 495.00
206692 01/31/2024 CDWGOVERNMENTINC FRONT DESK / SGT OFFICE REPLACEMENT MONITORS 1,004.34
206687 01/31/2024 CHiCAGO COMMUNICATIONS LLC FD-PHANTOM 1S5-160MHZ,ODB GAIN ANTENNAS 999.64
206575 01/27/2024 CHICAGO METROPOLiTAN RRE PREVENTN B/A IVIONITORiNG 1-1-24 THRU 3-31-24 117.00
206348 01/22/2024 CHICAGO PARTS & SOUND LLC BRAKE PARTS FOR POLICE CARS - STOCK 891.73
206196 01/05/2024 CHICAGO PET RESCUE PLACEMENT FEE FOR ANtMAL RELOCATION SERViCES 200.00
206606 01/22/2024 CHICAGO PET RESCUE PLACEMENT FEE FORANiMAL RELOCATION SERVICES 200.00
206139 11/30/2023 CHICAGO TRIBUNE MEDIA GROUP LEGAL ADS 303.27
206140 12/31/2023 CHICAGO TRIBUNE MEDIA GROUP LEGAL AD 317.84
206462 01/15/2024 CHRISTENSEN ANiMAL HOSPITAL DEC 2023 VET SERVICES 901.35
206454 01/11/2D24 CHR1STENSEN ANIMAL HOSPITAL DEC 2023 VET SERVICES 274.90
206666 01/30/2024 CINTAS CORPORATION ft22 UNIFORM SERVICE 138.09
206128 01/16/2024 CiNTAS CORPORATiON ff22 UNIFORM SERVICE 136,27
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #18
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Invoice Ref# FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
2061S6 01/17/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY HYD HOSE FIFTINGS 174. Sl
206158 01/17/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY WIPER BLADES - STOCK 23.90
2061S9 01/17/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY BRAKE PARTS FOR 122T 262.28
206160 01/17/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY PARTS FOR CAR 317 53.27
206161 01/17/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY GLASS FUSE FOR 202 4.42
206162 01/17/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY LAMP FOR 202 19.05
206163 01/17/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY FUEL FILTER FOR 160 30.50
206164 01/17/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY BATTERY FOR 211T 140.86
20616S 01/17/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY REFUSE TRUCK WiPER BLADES 42.56
206363 01/23/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY FILTER FOR 204 24.94
206364 01/23/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY BELTS FOR TRUCK 105 50.32
206365 01/Z3/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY CREDIT FOR WARRANPi' PART (426.6'1)
206366 01/23/2024 GENUiNE PARTS COMPANY THERMOSTATFORCAR1S 16.89
206367 01/23/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY BATTERY FOR WOOD CHIPPER 340 309.02
206368 01/23/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY TEETH FOR BUCKET ON 233 124.11
206372 01/23/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AiR BRAKE ANTIFREE2E-SHOP 44.64
206373 01/23/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY FILTER FOR 168 30.50
206374 01/23/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY CREDIT (11.95)
206375 01/23/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY WIPES BLADES - STOCK 97.26
206376 01/23/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY FUEL FILTER-STOCK 60.52
206377 01/23/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY ALTERNATORCAR15 342.10
206378 01/23/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AIR BRAKE ANTIFREE2E 44.64
206379 01/23/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY HYD FLUID FOR 233 116.32
20649S 01/25/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY BELT FOR ENGINE 17 58.65
206486 01/25/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY WtPERS-83 23.90
206487 01/25/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY GASKETSFORCARU 65.40
206488 01/25/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY FILTERS-STOCK 67.19
206489 01/25/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY OIL FILTERS-STOCK 30.36
206490 01/25/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY CORE RETURN CREDIT (66.00)
206491 Ol/ZS/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY MIRROR BRACKETS FOR PLOW TRUCKS 104.40
206492 01/2S/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY MIRROR FOR 165 29.28
206493 01/2S/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY BATTERY & WiPER BLADES FOR 83 158.41
206422 01/24/2024 GEORGE VAN DUSEN BISNOW UFE SCIENCE SUMMIT EVENT 01232024 PARKING 38.00
206313 01/22/2024 GEORGE VAN DUSEN MEETING WITH SENATOR DURBIN (PARKING) 57.00
206S10 01/26/2024 GIRARD CHEMICAL CORPORATiON ETHYLENEGLYCOL 602.50
206476 01/25/2024 GOLF M!LL FORD TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS FOR POLICE 267.60
206477 01/2S/2024 GOLF MiLL FORD EXHAUST CASKET FOR CAR IS 22.78
206592 01/29/2024 GOLF MILL FORD CAR 327 EXHAUST SERVICE 600.91
206331 01/22/2024 GOLF MILL FORD OUSIDE REPAIR FOR SQUAD 320 803.96
2061SO 01/17/2024 GOLF MILL FORD TIRE SENSORS FOR 122T 133.80
206151 01/17/2024 GOLF MILL FORD TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS 133.80
2061S2 01/17/2024 GOLF MiLL FORD SEAT BELT FOR 125 70.76
206153 01/17/2024 GOLF MILL FORD GLOW PLUGS FOR AMBULANCE 18R 492.48
206084 01/12/2024 GRAiNGER FILTER CARTRIDGE 134.48
206227 01/18/2024 GRAINGER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SIGN SHOP 39.91
206530 01/26/2024 GRAtNGER MOTOR 124.71
206S31 01/26/2024 GRAINGER QUICK CONNECT SOCKET 30.72
206532 01/26/2024 GRAiNGER CFLPLUGIN8ULB 97.84
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VILLAGE OF SKOKiE
VOUCHER REPORT #18
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Invoice Ref# FY Date Vendor Invoice Description
206533 01/26/2024 GRAiNGER AIR HOSE 59.68
206266 01/19/2024 GREGG COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC VO!P LABOR NON CONTRACT 300.00
206267 01/12/2024 GREGG COMMUNiCATiONS SYSTEMS !NC VOIP LABOR NON CONTRACT 300,00
206268 01/17/2024 GREGG COMMUNiCATIONS SYSTEMS iNC VOIP LABOR NON CONTRACT 975.00
206269 01/17/2024 GREGG COMMUNiCATIONS SYSTEIViS INC VOtP LABOR NON CONTRACT 300.00
205989 12/1S/2023 GRUMMAN/BUTKUS ASSOCiATES VILLAGE HALL HVAC DESIGN AND SOLIClTATiON PREP 9,542.45
206547 01/19/2024 GRUMMAN/8UTKUS ASSOCIATES VILLAGE HALL HVAC DESIGN AND SOLIC1TAT!ON PREP 4,325.00
206070 01/12/2024 H&HELECTRiCCO REPAIR WORK @7610 PARK AVE 1,945.75
Z0603S 01/10/2024 H&H ELECTRIC CO FY24 STREET L1GHT/TRAFFIC SIGNAL ROUTINE INVOICES 6,865.21
206036 01/10/2024 H&H ELECTRIC CO S42710 - ACCIDENT AT OAKTON AND LACROSS 2,446.37
206038 01/11/2024 H&ti ELECTRIC CO NON ROUTINE INVOICES FROM H&H ELECTRIC 1,322.64
206039 01/11/2024 H&H ELECTRIC CO NON ROUTINE INVOICES FROM H&H ELECTRIC 1,320.94
206040 01/11/2024 H&H ELECTRIC CO NON ROUTINE INVOICES FROM H&H ELECTRIC 977.85
206041 01/11/2024 H&H ELECTRIC CO NON ROUTINE INVOiCES FffOM H&H ELECTRIC 578.34
206042 01/11/2024 H&H ELECTRIC CO NON ROUTINE INVOiCES FROM H&H ELECTRIC 1,365.22
206043 01/11/2024 H&H ELECTRIC CO NON ROUTINE !NVOICES FROM H&H ELECTRIC 1,492.18
206044 01/11/2024 H&H ELECTRIC CO NON ROUTINE INVOICES FROM H&H ELECTRIC 1,784.02
20604S 01/11/2024 H&H ELECTRIC CO NON ROUTINE INVOICES FROM H&H ELECTRIC 5,180.49
206046 01/11/2024 H&H ELECTRIC CO NON ROUTINE INVOICES FROM H&H ELECTRIC 2,112.92
206047 01/11/2024 H&H ELECTRIC CO NON ROUTINE !NVO!CES FROM M&H ELECTRIC 6,293.09
206048 01/11/2024 H&H ELECTRIC CO NON ROUTINE INVOICES FROM H&H ELECTRIC 1,626.23
206049 01/11/2024 H&H ELECTRIC CO TRAFFIC SiGNAL & STREET LIGHT MAINT @8325 KOSTNER 1,506.33
206265 01/19/2024 HEALTH INSPECTION PROFESSIONALS !NC ROUTINE iNSPECTIONS - DEC 2023 3,500.00
206415 12/27/2023 HENRY SCHEINiNC DEC - VAXX GRANT-HENRY SCHEtN - VACCINATION SUPPLIES 1,437.00
206170 01/17/2024 HIGHLAND SCHOOL POWER OF STORY TELUNG- FINE ARTS GRANT 750.00
206113 12/20/2023 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES MISC. TOOLS AND HARDWARE 50.56
206652 01/19/2024 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES MISC. TOOLS AND HARDWARE 39.37
206567 01/24/2024 I/O SOLUTIONS INC LATERAL TRFR PO RECRUJTMENT S,S10.00
206662 01/30/2024 !AWF ANIMAL CONTROL MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 2024 -RUSSELL 100.00
206181 01/17/2024 IDENTITY GRAPH ECSLLC LARGE FORMAT PRESENTATION CHECK 18X48 WiTH ORAY ERASE LAM1NATION AND REMOVABLE LOGO 65.00
206G78 01/30/2024 iLGL ILGL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 22S.OO
206S93 01/29/2024 ILGL iLGL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 225.00
206230 01/11/2024 ILLINOIS DEPT OF AGRICULTURE 4 PORTABLE TRUCK SCALES TO BE RECERTIFiED 800.00
206637 01/30/2024 ILLINOIS SECTiON SANITARY LIFT STATION TRAINING 252.00
206414 01/23/2024 ILUNO!S TOLLWAY PW TOLLS 206,30
206320 01/22/2024 IMPERIAL SUPPLIES LLC BOLTS/NUTS/WASHERS - STOCK 537.00
206131 01/16/2024 IMPERIAL SUPPLIES LLC HARDWARE - STOCK 231.99
206097 01/12/2024 INTERSTATE BILLING SERVICE INC PARTS FOR 146 370.67
206071 01/12/Z024 INTERSTATE BILLING SERVICE WC EXHAUST GASSENSOS 572.47
206123 01/16/2024 INTERSTATE POWER SYSTEMS !NC OUTSIDE REPAIR ON FtRE TRUCK 3,766.42
206576 01/27/2024 INVOLTA, LLC STAAS ONUNE BACKUP 260.78
206515 01/26/2024 iTW FOOD EQUiPMENT GROUP LLC REPAIR WORK AT STATION ttl6 516.53
206339 01/22/2024 J GUN!FORMSINC UNIFORM ITEMS FOR PROMOTION -CANTLJ 372.85
206106 01/1S/2024 J G UNIFORMS INC CLOTHiNG STOCK 1,485.00
206107 01/15/2024 JG UNIFORMS tNC CLOTHING,DRY GOODS, NOTION 1,075.70
206108 01/15/2024 JGUNiFORMSINC CLOTHING,DRY GOODS,NOT!ON 3,435.00
206095 01/12/2024 JG UNIFORMS INC NEW H IRE UNi FORMS 262.00
206096 01/12/2024 JG UNIFORMS 1NC UNIFORM REPLACEMENT 28.00
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #18
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Invoice Ref# FY Date Vendor Invoice Description
206050 01/11/2024 JAMES POTHAST 8D BOND REFUND-811S KEELER AVE 1,500.00
2063S2 12/22/2023 JAROSLAW KREC1S2 REIMBURSEMENT FOR UNIFORM SHOES/BOOTS-KRECiSZ 351.66
206143 12/16/2023 JASON DZiEOZIC REIMBURSEMENT 22.04
20G305 01/22/2024 JAViERBURGOS CDL 60.00
206589 01/10/2024 JENNIFER ENGEL REIMBURSEMENT TO FARMERS MKT MGR FOR MANAGE MY MARKET YEARLY SOFTWASE FEE 780.00
206590 01/12/2024 JENNIFER ENGEL REIMBURSEMENT TO FARMERS MKT MGR FOR IL FARMER MRKT MEMBERSHIP FEE 75.00
206371 01/23/2024 JEREMIAS CORREA BOOTS 120.00
206093 01/12/2024 JEREMY FISHER STATION SHOE REPLACMENT 150.00
206310 01/22/2024 JOHANNA NYOEN AIRFARE FOR CONFERENCE 434.95
206502 01/Z5/2024 JOHANNANYDEN REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRIP TO LOOP FOR BISNOW EVENT ON 1/23/2024 32.50
206SS3 01/26/2024 JOHANNANYDEN REFUND OF PERMIT FEES 675.00
206349 01/22/2024 JOSE ACOSTA AiRFARE FOR CONFERENCE APRIL 12-16, 2024 188.53
206672 01/26/2024 JOSEPH GEORGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR UNIFORM OPTiC -GEORGE 582.55
206570 01/27/2024 JOSEPH WINKELMAN STATION WORK BOOTS 143,41
206443 01/24/2024 JUUANPRENDi REIM8 FOR NIPAS MTG ON JAN.24,2024 91.89
206464 01/25/2024 JULIEINC ANNUAL PRINT/EMAIL TRANSMISSIONS 10,069.42
206607 01/29/2024 JUSTiN MALONE MEETING SUPPLIES 112.84
206228 01/18/2024 JUSTSN MALONE AIR FARE FOR CONFERENCE !N MINNEAPOLIS 328.19
206120 01/16/2024 K-TECH SPECIAUV COATiNGS, INC. BEET MEET 7,737.90
206174 01/17/2024 K-TECH SPECIALTY COATiNGS, INC. BEET HEAT 7,654.94
206210 01/18/2024 KAN2LER CONSTRUCTiON LLC TOPSOIL 1,200.00
206225 12/12/2023 KATHLEEN W BONO ETHICS COMMISSION COURT REPORTING SERVICES ON NOVEMBER 29, 2023 532.40
206203 01/18/ZOZ4 KENT AUTOMOTIVE AUTO PARTS 91.83
206194 01/03/2024 KiWANIS CLUB OF SKOKIE VALLEY IVIEMBERSHIP DUES 2Q(JAN-IV1AR) -BARNES 57.00
206231 11/27/2023 KLEiN THORPE AND JENKINS LTD LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR REFERENDUM IMPLEMENTATION - ELECTiON REDISTRiCTING THRU 10/31/23 7,956.87
2Q63SO 12/31/2023 KLEIN THQRPE ANDJENKINS LTD LEGAL SERVICES FOR ETHICS COMIVSISSION THROUGH 11/30/23 5,000.00
206351 12/31/2023 KLE!N THORPE ANDJENKINS LTD PAYMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES-ETHICS COMMiSSION THROUGH 11/30/23 31.83
206334 09/16/2023 KLEIN THORPE ANDJENKINS LTD PAYMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023 3,756.60
206335 11/27/2023 KLEIN THORPE ANDJENKiNS LTD PAYMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH OCT08ER 31, 2023 1,327.00
206336 12/31/2023 KLEIN THORPE ANDJENKiNS LTD LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR REFERENDUM IMPLEMENTATION - ELECTION REDISTRiOtNG THRU 11/30/23 3,010.00
206337 12/31/2023 KLEIN THORPE ANDJENKiNS LTD PAYMENT FOR LESAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2023 6,582.43
206338 12/31/2023 KLEiN THORPE ANDJENKINS LTD LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR REFERENDUM !MPLEMENTAT!ON THRU 11/30/23 175.00
2063S3 11/27/2023 KLE1N THORPE ANDJENKiNS LTD LEGAL SERVICES FOR ETHICS COMMISSION RENDERED THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2023 1,305.40
206354 11/27/2023 KLE1N THORPE ANOJENK1NS LTD LEGAL SERVICES FOR ETHICS COMMISSION RENDERED THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2023 11,208.01
206302 07/18/2023 KLEIN THORPE AND JENK1NS LTD LEGAL SERVICES FOR ETHICS COMMISSION - SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH JUNE 30,2023 3,590.74
206303 11/27/2023 KLEtN THORPE ANDJENK1NS LTD PAYMENT FOR GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2023 105.00
206124 01/16/2024 LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS JAN. CONDO SERVICE 27,650.74
20612S 01/16/2024 LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS JAN RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING 97,362.00
206167 01/17/2024 LAKgSIDE INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS FAN AND BELT PARTS FOR 141 1,378.15
206168 01/17/2024 LAKESIDE iNTERNATIONAL TRUCKS CHLPANGASKETFOR140 214.66
206100 01/12/2024 LAUTERBACH & AMEN LLP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - AUOiT 21,300.00
206253 01/19/2024 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SIGN SHOP 452.25
206586 01/29/2024 LEVIN ORTHOPEDICSSC PRE-PAYMENT FOR DEPOSITION DR LEVIN 4/16/24 3,900.00
206584 11/06/2023 UNDENMEYRMUNROE PAPER FOR VH 2,160.00
206142 12/15/2023 LiNDENMEYRMUNROE PAPER FOR PRINT SHOP 1,025.30
206062 01/10/2024 LISA SANZENBACHER REiMBURSEMENT FOR SUSTAINABILTY MEETING ON 1/11/24 40.12
206188 01/17/2024 LUCINOASLOAN BO BOND REFUND-8729 ST. LOUiS AVE 1,500.00
206665 01/30/2024 M E SIMPSON COMPANY INC LEAK LOCATION g> 9309 KENNETH 1,005.00
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #18
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Invoice Ref# FY Date Vendor Invoice Description
206509 01/26/2024 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT LLC INDUCTIVE SWITCH 181.10
206321 01/22/2024 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT LLC DOOR LATCH FORE18 288.4G
206322 01/22/2024 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT LLC MIRROR SWITCH-105 99.42
206623 01/29/2024 MCKIM& CREED, iNC. LEAK DETECTION SERVICES 32,000.00
206620 01/29/2024 MCKIM& CREED, INC. DOS AND DMA PROGRAM 10,600.00
206621 01/29/2024 MCKIM& CREED, !NC. DDS AND DMA PROGRAM 5,020.82
206618 01/29/2024 MCKIM& CREED, INC. REPAIR OF RU-32 1,825.00
206480 01/25/2024 MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO ELECTRICAL TAPE-SHOP 87.17
206328 01/22/2024 MCMASTER CARS SUPPLY CO BARBED HOSE FITTING - SHOP 84.46
206329 01/22/2024 MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO PAINT FOR SHOP 146.28
206330 01/22/2024 MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO BATTERIES FOR SHOP 58.31
206146 01/16/2024 MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO 0 RINGS-STOCK 32.49
206149 01/17/2024 MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO CHECK VALVE FOR SALT BRINE TANK 39.52
206307 01/14/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE HEATING SUPPLIES 225.30
206308 01/16/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE HEATERSST18 69.98
206235 01/18/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE LOCK, SMART KEY 33.98
206217 12/19/2023 MENAROS MORTON GROVE HARDWARE PARTS -CATALA 33. SO
206534 01/26/2024 MENARD5 MORTON GROVE E2 SAND 7.97
206535 01/26/2024 MENARD5 MORTQN GROVE TRANSMITTER AND PA!NT TOWELS 45.97
206536 01/26/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE MISC. SUPPL!£S 30.33
206653 01/30/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE SHOP SUPPLIES
206654 01/30/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE BELL WIRE & SCREWDRIVER 9.5S
206GS5 01/30/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE CONNECTORS & BUSHING 17.99
2066S7 01/30/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE SHOP SUPPLIES 27.50
206658 01/30/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE HEXWASHERS 10.18
206660 01/30/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE OiL FILLED HTR 149.97
206667 01/11/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE ELECTRIC TAPE -CATALA 3.37
206126 01/06/2024 MEREDiTHGIOlA REIMBURSEMENT FOR ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD SOFTWARE 701.12
206475 01/25/2024 METAL SUPERMARKETS STEEL FOR HOPPER 117.72
206558 01/26/2024 MICHAEL LORGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES - IMLA ANNUAL CONF. 9/27-29/2023 2,479.32
206500 01/07/2024 MED-STATE ORGANiZED CRIME !!MFO CTR 2024 ANNUAL MEMBERSHiP FEES -PAWLAK 300.00
206463 12/22/2023 MIDWEST VETERINARY COMPANY LLC VET SERVICES FOR BENNETT -12/22/23 362.60
206021 01/10/2024 IVtORBARK LLC LOG CHIPPER 108,715.88
206315 01/22/2024 MUNiCIPAL MARKING DISTRIBUTORS INC SAFETY PAINT 1,033.00
206242 01/19/2024 NAHRAiN SADA REIM8. FOR TEXTBOOK 64.11
206609 01/22/2024 NATIONAL ACADEMY PROF DRIVING TACTICAL POLICE DRIVING INSTRUCTOR COURSES 8,100.00
206546 01/26/2024 NATIONAL LiFT TRUCK ANNUAL INSPECTION & MAINT 430.21
206442 01/24/2024 NCPERS GROUP LiFEiNC IMRF/NCPERS UFE INSURANCE 1,328.00
206617 01/19/2024 NEMRT BUILDING ENTRY/CONTROL TACTICS-VODiCKA, NAZIFI 350.00
206218 Ol/OS/2024 NEMRT TRAINING CLASS FOR DEWEY & MENDEZ 600.00
206526 01/26/2024 NEUCOiNC ROLLOUT SWITCH & HEAT EXCHANGE? 1,113.51
20S999 12/28/2023 NFPA NFPAMEMSERSmP 175.00
206063 01/12/2024 NICK WYATT REIMBURSEMENT FOR SUSTAINABILTY MEETING ON 1/11/24 41.41
206189 01/09/2024 NICKWYATT REIMBURSEMENT FOR ROTARY MTG ON JANUARY 9, 2024 25.00
206223 01/17/2024 NICK WYATT REIMBURSEMENT FOR PARKING - MEETING ON JAN. 17,2024 3.00
206221 01/16/2024 NICK WYATT REIMBURSEMENT FOR ROTARY MTG ON JANUARY 16, 2024 25.00
206516 01/17/2024 NiCOR GAS NATURAL GAS - 7300-06 NiLES CENTER RD 12/14/23-01/16/24 5,576.72
206467 01/25/2024 NiCOR GAS 9050 GROSS POINT RD 5,569.90
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VOUCHER REPORT #18
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
invoice Ref# FY Date Vendor invoice Description Amount
206468 01/2S/2024 NICORGAS S1270AKTONST 3,495.86
206428 01/24/2024 NICORGAS 5147 MA!N ST 163.68
206424 01/24/2024 NICORGA5 9050 GROSS POINT RD 852.05
20642S 01/24/2024 N!CORGAS 9024 GROSS POINT RD 1,385.67
206426 01/24/2024 NICORGAS 8157 CENTRAL PARK AVE 946.68
206577 01/27/2024 N!LES TOWNSHIP DISTRiCT 219 SKOKIE i.NET DS3 SERVICES 475.00
206037 01/11/2024 NIPSTA ANNUAL NiPSTA MEMBERSHIP FOR FY 24 21,592.00
206215 01/18/2024 NORTH SHORE SENIOR SERVICES INC HOME iNSTEAD-STOREFRONT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR NEW EXTERIOR SIGN 1,600.00
206664 01/2S/2024 NORTH SUBURBAN ASSOOAT10N OF 2024 MEMBERSHIP TO NORTH SUB. ASSN - CHIEF BARNES 200.00
206234 01/17/2024 NORTHERN ILLINOIS FIRE INSPECTORS MEMB£RSH!PDUES 50.00
206579 01/27/2024 NORTHSHORE OMEGA PD HRRP ACCT 339/ THRU 12/31/23 722,00
206580 01/27/2024 NORTHSHORE OMEGA F!ReHRRPACCT92 60.00
206568 01/24/2024 NORTHSHORE OMEGA PR£-PLACEMEMT EVALUATIONS 721.00
206524 01/19/2024 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM -FRANKLiN 2,600,00
206503 12/07/2023 NORTHWESTERN UNiVERSITY SUPERVISION OF POLICE PERSONNEL -PORE 1,100,00
206550 01/26/2024 O'LEARY'S CONTRCTRS EQPT & SUPPLY WATER TANK 110.00
206S51 01/26/2024 O'LEARY'S CONTRCTRS EQPT & SUPPLY WATER PUMP 2,190.00
206552 01/26/2024 O'LEARY'S CONTRCTRS EQPT & SUPPLY 2' ROUND HOLE STRAiNER & HOSE 338.00
206209 01/18/2024 OFFICE DEPOT !NC OFFICE SUPPLIES 70,04
206104 01/12/2024 QFFiCE DEPOT INC BOH SUPPLIES 21.59
206440 01/24/2024 OUiOUi ENTERPRISES LLC MAiNT <a CHANNEL PARK 380.00
206437 01/24/2024 OUiOU! ENTERPRISES LLC MAlNTfa CHANNEL PARK 380.00
206438 01/24/2024 OU! GUI ENTERPRISES LLC MAINT @> CHANNEL PARK - LOT D 380.00
206316 01/22/2024 021NGA READY MiX CONCRETE !NC CONCRETE 2,253.50
206304 01/19/2024 PATHWAY TO ADVENTURE COUNCIL EXPLORERS CHARTER/POST REGISTRATION FEE 2024 -GRAQA 782.00
205927 01/09/2024 PATRICK WARDEN CDL 23.02
206112 12/15/2023 PEERLESS NETWORK, iNC. PHONE SERVICE 12,232.12
206571 01/27/2024 PLANET TECHNOLOGiESINC EXCHGONLNP1GCC 5HRDSVR ALNG 2 LICENSES 56.32
206572 01/27/2024 PLANET TECHMOLOGiES INC POWER AUTOMATE RPA USL GCC LICENSE 363.00
20S634 12/29/2023 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE IMC CREDIT FOR TIRE CASING RETURNS (511.50)
206327 01/22/2024 POMP'S TiRE SERVICE INC RECAPPED TIRES 999.62
206529 01/26/2024 PRECISION CNTRL SYSTEMS OF CHICAGO ROOF TOPHVAC 2,418.00
206505 01/03/2024 PRINT XPRESS MEW BUSINESS CARDS FOR ASST. TO THE VM, ALEX FRANZ 90.00
206470 01/2S/2024 PRINT XPFtESS PRINTED BANNER 270.00
206358 01/11/2024 PRINT XPRESS PRYST, REIKEN, SEMERAU CARDS 177.00
206190 01/17/2024 PRINT XPRESS BUSINESS CARDS FOR BOB PERSCHON 90.00
206184 01/17/2024 PRiNTXPRESS COOKIE POSTERS 13X19 50.00
206098 01/12/2024 PROP!OLSLLC LANGUAGE TRANSLATION SERVICES 35.20
20614S 12/26/2023 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF ILLINOIS PRINTER MNTNC 21.00
Z06U7 12/26/2023 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF ILLINOIS PRINTER IV! NTNC 21.00
206119 12/26/2023 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF ILLINOIS PRINTER MNTNC 35.07
206212 01/10/2024 PULSE TECHNOLOGYOF ILLINOIS PRINTER MNTNC 41.05
206639 01/25/2024 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF ILL1NO!S PRINTER MAINTENANCE 21.00
206640 01/23/2024 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF ILLINOIS PRINTER MAINTENANCE 21.00
206548 01/20/2024 QUENCH USAINC WATER COOLER LEASE 60.68
206588 12/24/2023 RACINE COUNTY LINE R!FLE CLUB RANGE USE iN 2023 -MARINO 400.00
206669 12/14/2023 RAYQ'HERRONCOINC ELB6CO UFX L/S POLO SHiRTS FOR COMM -KHAN 180.10
206670 12/21/2023 RAYO'HERRONCOINC ELBECO UFX S/S POLO SHIRTS & JOB SHIRT FOR COMM -KHAN 247.87
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VOUCHER REPORT#18
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Invoice Reftt FY Date Vendor invoice Description Amount
206671 12/14/2023 RAYO'HERRONCOtNC S.ll JOB SHlftT FOR COMM -ALME!DA 79.50
206380 01/08/2024 RAYO'HERRONCOtNC UNIFORM ALTERATIONS FOR PROMOTION TO DC -OAKLEY 112.56
206381 01/08/2024 RAYO'HERRONCOINC UNIFORM ALTERATIONS FOR PROMOTION TO DC -OAKLEY 26.78
206427 01/13/2024 RAYO'HERRONCQINC FLEECE UNIFORM JACKET -FEDiUK 135.49
206432 01/10/2024 RAYO'HERRONCOINC BLAUER UNIFORM FLEECE JACKET/PANTS -HARTMANN 305.91
206430 01/19/Z024 RAYO'HERRONCOINC 79SS ERGOTEK DUTY BELT FOR STOCK 67.14
206441 01/10/2024 RAYO'HERRONCOINC DRESS JACKET W/SERVtCE BAR -HADNOTT 170.38
20644S 01/04/2024 RAYO'HERRONCOtNC UPT MOODY AIRIUS-H BALLIST1CS PACKAGE -BUSH 1,502.99
206446 01/04/2024 RAYO'HERRONCOINC UPT MOODY AIRIUS-11 BALLtSTlCS PACKAGE -CREMINS 1,502.99
206447 01/04/2024 RAYO'HERRONCOINC UPT MOODY AIRIUS-it BALLiSTiCS PACKAGE -SHELTON 1,532.99
206523 01/1S/2024 RAYO'HERRONCOINC NAMEPLATES FOR NEW OFFICERS 88.23
206241 01/10/2024 RAY O'HERRON GOING BLAUER KN!T WATCH CAPS W/POLICE 320.91
206182 12/28/2023 RAYO'HERRONCOINC PATCH OVER CHIEF BADGE ON FLEECE JACKET-BARN ES 14.54
206183 12/2S/ZOZ3 RAY O'HERRON GOING ALTERATIONS TO SH1RTS/DRE5S COAT/FLEECE -BARNES 221.70
206180 12/29/2023 RAYO'HERRONCOINC WHITE SHIRTS/PANTS FOR CHIEF BARN ES 152.20
206176 12/21/2023 RAYO'HERRONCOINC BLAUER ARMORSKIN L/S SHIRT W-CHEVRONS FOR SGT. CANTU S0.99
206177 12/27/2023 RAYO'HERRONCOINC FRONT/8ACK !D TAGS -SGT. CANTU 65.99
206178 12/27/2023 RAYO'HERRONCOiNC STOCK NAMEPLATES iN SiLVER/GOLD AT STORE 1Z7.41
206622 01/15/2024 RCN H!GH SPEED INTERNET SERViCES & FEES FOR PRiSON PHONES 01/15/2024 (ACCOUNT 1001-0844900-01) -TARASIUK 159.96
206090 01/12/2024 RED WING SHOE COMPANY INC SHOE REPLACEMENT 1SO.OO
206009 01/09/2024 RELXINC DBA LEXIS NEXiS DEC 2023 LEXIS NEX1S INVOICE 563.00
206608 01/24/2024 RICHARD EWILKEN REIMBURSEMENT FOR BEAT MEETING SUPPLIES 88.27
206506 01/17/2024 ROTARY CLUB OF SKOKiE VALLEY CLUB DUES/OBLiGATiON JAN-JUN 2024 -FRANKLIN 185.00
206504 10/15/2023 ROTARY CLUB OF SXOKIE VALLEY SPONSORSHIP FOR 2023 PANCAKE BREAKFAST -BAKER 100.00
206144 01/16/2024 ROTARY CLUB OF SKOKiE VALLEY MEMBERSHiP FEE- MAX SLANKARD JANUARY-JUNE 2024 185.00
206696 01/31/2024 RUSS R!EWELD 2024 01 30 SPECIAL PROJECT MEETING 198.11
206192 01/18/2024 RYAN MZiMMERMAN WEATHER BY REQUEST 1,225.00
206169 01/03/2024 SAFARiLANO LLC HOLSTER FOR NEW OFFICER GHOSH 208.50
206435 01/03/2024 SAFARILANO LLC 6360GLOCKHOLSTER-MU! 187.00
206314 01/22/2024 SAFEP/-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. WASHER SOLVENT 1,025.74
206233 01/19/2024 SAMSARA INC. REFUSE TELEMATICS 6,859.60
206569 01/24/2024 SEDGW!CKCMS!NC UE INSURANCE ADM IN FEE 750.00
206697 01/31/2024 SHARPER DOT PRINTING INC LEAD WATER SERVICE DOOR HANGERS 257.60
206318 01/22/2024 SHARPER DOT PRINTING 1NC WORK REPORTS 12S.70
206499 01/15/2024 SHEEPDOG GUARDIAN CONSULTING LLC PATROL & NARCOTiC SEMINAR FOR G1BSON 22 S. 00
206519 01/26/2024 SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO PAINT 102.00
206232 01/19/2024 S16LERS AUTO BODY AERIAL TRUCK BUCKET 179 1,052.00
206057 01/11/2024 SKOKtE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONATIONS FROM VILLAGE OF SKOK!£ 4,124.00
206485 01/2S/2024 SOLID WASTE AGENCY N COOK CNTY SWANCC SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEE FOR FY 24 86,282.00
206382 01/17/2024 SPECIAL! UNLIMITED RECRUIT UNIFORMS FOR 3 NEW OFFICERS 846.00
206236 01/19/2024 SPEER FINANCIAL INC PROFESSIONAL SERViCES 1,000.00
206081 01/12/2024 SPRING ALIGN OF PALATINE INC OUTSiOE REPAIR FOR LEAF SPRINGS TRUCK 176 1,021.04
206474 01/25/2024 SPRING ALIGN OF PALATiNE INC U BOLTS FOR TRUCK 165 228.40
206479 01/25/2024 STANDARD EQ.U!PMENT COMPANY SWEEPER HUB CAP-STOCK 56.01
206175 01/17/2024 STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY STREET SWEEPER PARTS 6,035.15
206599 01/29/2024 STANTON MECMANiCAL iNC REPAIR WORK @ PD 2,925.64
206600 01/29/2024 STANTON MECHANICAL !NC BOILER REPAIR WORK @ PD 4,706.78
206423 01/21/2024 STEPHANIE HORKISH REIMBURSEMENT FOR OFFICE iTEMS 61,33
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #18
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Invoice Reffi FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
206456 01/24/2024 STEPHEN J EPSTEIN LANDLORD TRAINING SEPT 2023 500.00
205267 12/11/2023 SU8SURFACE SOLUTIONS TRAMSMITTER CLAMP S63.73
206459 01/24/2024 SULLIVAN'S LAW DIRECTORY SULLIVAN'S LAW DIRECTORY RENEWAL 364.62
206138 11/30/2023 SUN-TIMES MEDIA PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL AO 175.00
206574 01/27/2024 TEAM REHABILITATION SERVICES LLC ERGO ASSESSMENT / OFFICE STAFF 350.00
206271 01/19/2024 TECMNO CONSULTING INC PROJECT MGMT & CONSULTING 8,800.00
206273 01/01/2024 TECHNO CONSULTING INC PROJECT MGMT & CONSULTING 3,200.00
206274 01/08/2024 TECHNO CONSULTING INC PROJECT MGMT & CONSULTING 4,100.00
206275 01/13/2024 TECHNO CONSULTING INC PROJECT MGMT & CONSULTiNG 1,400.00
206564 01/24/2024 THE BLUE LINE LATERAL PO JOB POSTING (1/24 - 7/24) 1,093.00
206614 01/11/2024 THE HOME DEPOT PRO HOLE DOZER GENERAL PURPOSE BI-METAL/MALTESE 30.00
206S14 01/17/2024 THE HOME DEPOT PRO 20-COMPARTMENT ORGANIZER -MALTESE 63.88
206685 01/31/2024 THIRD MiLLENNIUIVi ASSOCIATES ONLINE VEHICLE STICKER PURCHASES 8,942.55
206S96 01/01/2024 TOPS IN DOG TRAINING CORP K-9 MAINTENANCE TRAINING FOR J!NN .01/2024 350.00
206130 01/16/2024 TRANSCHiCAGO TRUCK GROUP AiRORYERFORlSS 783.88
206619 01/22/2024 TRITON COLLEGE SPRiNG JOB FAIR REGISTRATION -GRACIA 100.00
206076 01/12/2024 TRUCE TRUCK SALES SLOWER FOR 165 351.38
206148 12/13/2023 ULINE BOOTS FOR B&Z 192.02
206673 01/30/2024 ULINE OFFICE SUPPLIES 83.11
206632 01/30/2024 UPS WEEKLY CHARGE 35.30
Z06117 12/30/2023 UPS SHIPPING CHARGES 36.16
206118 12/23/2023 UPS SHIPPING CHARGES 2.87
206312 01/22/2024 UPS WEEKLY CHARGE 54.19
206201 01/18/2024 UPS WEEKLY CHARGES 32.90
206323 01/22/2024 VALDES LLC DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID 472.50
206202 01/18/2024 VER1ZOM CONNECT DEC MONTHLY SERVICE 32.38
206027 01/10/2024 VER1ZON WIRELESS HOTSPOT SERVICE - DECEMBER 2023 360.05
206650 01/01/2024 VERtZON WIRELESS CELL PHONE SERVICE 1,060.58
206686 01/31/2024 VER1ZON WIRELESS WIRELESS SERVICE 1,725.11
206543 01/26/2024 VERMEER-iLLINOISINC GUTTER TOOTH 343.68
205993 12/09/2023 VIA MERIDIANA CONTRACTORS LLC CANOPY IMPROVEMENTS 56,909.08
205994 12/19/2023 VIA MERIDIANA CONTRACTORS LLC SERVICE DOOR RETROFIT 3,455.18
206111 01/31/2024 VILLAGE OF LiNCOLNWOOD WETSA RECEiPTSJUNE-AUG 2023 122,455.23
206677 01/22/2024 VOX POTENTiA CONSULTING LLC CONSULTING SERVICES 2,343.12
206413 12/20/2023 W S DARLEY & CO NOZZLES AND FITTINGS 230.00
206034 01/03/2024 WSDARLEY&CO N022LES AND FITTINGS 262.53
206066 01/08/2024 WSOARLEY&CO TRT EQUiPMENT 263.47
206238 01/19/2024 WSOARLEY&CO OSHA REPLACEMENT GEAR 1,317.00
206024 01/10/2024 WAREHOUSE DIRECT NAMEPLATE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER 43.59
206674 01/30/2024 WAREHOUSE OtRECT TOWELS 589.94
206675 01/30/2024 WAREHOUSE DIRECT CREDIT FOR M-FLD TOWELS (453.80)
206676 01/30/2024 WAREHOUSE DIRECT CREDIT FOR M-FLD TOWELS (5S9.94)
206663 01/30/2024 WAREHOUSE DIRECT CAN LINERS & TOWELS 534.12
206636 01/30/202.') WAREHOUSE DIRECT TOWELS AND TOLIET TISSUE 960.66
206369 01/23/2024 WASiE GREEN BOOTS 165.99
206635 01/30/2024 WATER RESOURCES INC WATER METERS 4,528.00
206549 01/26/2024 WATER RESOURCES IN C WATER METERS 23,532.00
206453 01/10/2024 WATERWAY GAS & WASH COMPANY PO CAR WASH SERVICES FOR DEC 2023 160.00
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VOUCHER REPORT #18
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
invoice Refff FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
206206 01/18/2024 WATERWAY GAS & WASH COMPANY PW DEC CAR WASH 42.00
206537 01/26/2024 WEBMARC DOORS DOOR REPAIR @ STATION #16 55.00
206538 01/26/2024 WEBMARC DOOR5 DOOR REPAIR @ STATION #18 1,458.95
206539 01/26/2024 WEBIViARC DOORS DOOR REPAIR @ STATION #16 222.50
206540 01/26/2024 WEBMARC DOORS DOOR REPAIR @ STATION *fl8 1,111.60
206541 01/26/2024 WEBMARC DOORS OVERHEAD DOOR REPLACEMENT 832.70
206542 01/26/2024 WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES WINDOW 553.72
Z06496 01/25/2024 WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES REPLACE PINS AND BUSHINGS IN BUCKET, LINE BORE BUCKET FOR LOADER #230 (AP 1 OF 2] 16,322.54
206497 01/25/2024 WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES REPLACE P!NS AND BUSHINGS IN BUCKET, LINE BORE BUCKET FOR LOADER ff 230 (AP 2 OF 2) 1,916.72
206544 01/26/2024 WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES REPAIR WORK ON LOAOER 964.62
206668 01/25/2024 YUNSOOSHiN REIMBURSEMENT FOR T1U RUNNING SHOES -SHIN 106.95
205660 01/02/2024 ZELDACO LTD CATERiNG EVEVT FOR VB MTG 300.00
206208 01/18/2024 21E8ELL WATER SERVICES PRODUCTS WATER DEPT SUPPLIES 311.32
Total: 2,774,620.36
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MEMORANDUM
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
TO: John Lockerby, Village Manager
CC: Maria Monastero-Bueno, Chair Human Relations Commission
Michael Charley, Director of Health and Human Services
FROM: ________________________
Amanda Sabri, Social Worker
DATE: January 30, 2024
SUBJECT: 2023 Block Party of the Year Winners
At the November 27, 2023 Human Relations Commission meeting, the commissioners reviewed
applications for the 2023 Block Party of the Year Awards, a process which recognizes the efforts of
community members to build relationships with their neighbors and promotes quality of life for the
whole community. Winners will receive a certificate and have a sign installed on their blocks that denote
the recognition of this award.
This year, 79 block parties were organized throughout our Skokie community. Seventeen (17) of those
block parties applied for the Block Party of the Year Award. Upon reviewing the applications for the
Block Party of the Year Award, the Human Relations Commission was impressed by the creativity and
themes among our Skokie neighbors. The following three block parties were selected by the Human
Relations Commission to be awarded the 2023 Block Party of the Year Awards:
4600 Grove Street (Kenton to Knox)
This block party held on July 29 was the first block party hosted on this block which contains a large
multi-unit building. The main organizer attended the commission’s Block Party Forum in June where she
was very engaged to garner ideas for her first block party. The block party was a culinary feast, featuring
dishes from Filipino, Jewish, Assyrian and American traditions – all cultures represented on this block.
Activities included chalk, bubbles, play areas for the kids and water features such as a slip-n-slide and
water sprinkler pad. Families also enjoyed visits from the Skokie Fire and Police Departments. This
multi-unit building block party was a great success!
4600 Elm Terrace (Kenton to Kilpatrick)
This block party held on August 12 was also the first for its block and had 100% attendance! It began
with a ribbon cutting by the longest member on the block. Other exciting activities included a bike
parade, bounce house & obstacle course, yard games, water balloons, music, outdoor movie with
popcorn and pizza, as well as visits from the Skokie Fire and Police Departments. They had a great array
of food with multiple families grilling, ice cream, popsicle treats & s’mores. This block also made sure to
make this a green event by composting, recycling and using reusable items whenever possible.
3500 Arcadia Street (East Prairie to Central Park)
This block party held on September 3 was packed with activities and events for all to enjoy. Some of
these included a scavenger hunt, tie-dying, face painting, mini carnival, and bike parade. Families
enjoyed visits from both the Skokie Police and Fire Departments. Neighbors all contributed to a
wonderful array of food by bringing a dish that represented their culture and the diversity on their
block.
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Memorandum
Mayor's Office
TO: Bo^d ofyTrust^es
FROM: y^^\
Rffai
DATE: February 5, 2024
SUBJECT: Reappointments and Resignation
*A Reappointments
Commission on Family Services
Shajan Jose
Vice Chair
Harold Primack
Chair
Plan Corn m iss jio n
Scott Berman
Cindy Franklin
Vijai Gupta
Ross Mathee
Erica Minchella
Peter Ousley
Jeff Burman
Vice Chair
Paul Luke
Chair
*B Resignation
Beautificafion & Improvement
Joseph Hasten
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Memorandum
Manager's Office
TO: The Honorable Mayor and
Board of Trustees
Village Clerk
Corporation Counsel
FROM: IJL s.i&
^erby, Village
jhn T. Lockerby, Village Manager
DATE: February 1.2024
SUBJECT: MANAGER'S REPORT
BOARD MEETING OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5,2024
A. Commercial Corridor Storefront Enhancement Program: 4845 Oakton Street.
The Village's Commercial Corridor Storefront Enhancement Program (SEP)
encourages enhancing the commercial corridors in town. The program recognizes
the need and cost of reinvesting in these properties and thus offers storefront
grant reimbursements for exterior and interior renovations. The reimbursement
grant is a 60/40 cost-share with the applicant paying 60%.
Humera Rauf, owner of Sweet Reserve Cafe and Bakery in Lombard, is opening
an additional location at 4845 Oakton Street. They are a women-minority owner
company making halal baked goods from scratch. They expect to employ a mix of
10-12 full-time and part-time workers. The interior work includes electrical,
painting, ceiling expansion and HVAC. Lights will be moved to accommodate new
seating and display areas. The counter setup will be rotated to the front to provide
a visual display of baked goods and a separate front coffee bar area. Exterior
improvements will include new signage.
The total cost of improvements is estimated at $86,784.00. The total Village SEP
grant recommended is a maximum $33,648.40 plus $3,500 in design/architectural
fees will be transferred to the owner following the completion of all the work, final
inspections and submittal of all required documentation. Mayor and Board
approva! for a grant not to exceed $37,148.40 is respectfully requested for Sweet
Reserve Cafe and Bakery, located at 4845 Oakton Street.
B. Commercial Corridor Storefront Enhancement Progranr 4524 Oakton Street.
J&R Hair Academy co-founded by Dr. Rani Yousefzani and Jonathan Mirza, is a
cosmetology and barber school dedicated to empowering individuals through
vocational training. The academy expects to employ six (6) employees to cover
instruction, front desk and administration and are estimating between 60 and 100
students per year. The owner has applied for funding under the Commercial
Corridor Storefront Enhancement Program (SEP) for exterior and interior work.
The work includes extensive masonry repair, roof repair, renovation to the metal
awning and upgrades to the door and windows.
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The total cost to revitalize the building is estimated at $90,000. The work must be
completed within one year. Mayor and Board approval for a grant not to exceed
$37,179.40 is respectfully requested for J&R Hair Academy, located at 4524
Oakton Street.
* C. Local Tax Auditing and Monitorina Enciaaement and Acireements - Azavar
Solutions.
The Village imposes local taxes and charges administered by either locally or
third-party agents. It is critical to ensure a!) taxpayers remain compliant. It is staff's
recommendation to engage Azavar Solutions to conduct local tax audits and
ongoing monitoring. This firm specializes in these services bringing experience,
expertise and refined protocol to achieve the best results. The agreement would
include auditing services for local taxes and fees, tax and fee administrations
services and insights and analytics. A sample of other clients include Park Ridge,
Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Des Plaines and Evanston. Skokie used Azavar
Solutions in the past for auditing franchise fees. t concur with staff's
recommendation and request Mayor and Board approval of a resolution to enter
into three agreements with Azavar Solutions including: Auditing services for local
taxes and fees, Tax and fee administration services, and Insight and analytics
services.
* D Village Hall IVlechanical System Upgrades - Stanton Mechanical Inc., Elk
Grove Village, Illinois - $3, 310,000.
The Capital Improvement Program Budget provides funding for upgrading the
mechanica!, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems that regulate Village Hail's
interior temperature and airflow. Many of the building's mechanical systems are
very old including three of six air handlers are from 1958. There have been an
increasing number of system failures resulting in unregulated temperatures and
costly repairs. The Village employed the services of Grumman/Butkus Associates,
a MEP engineering firm specializing in mechanical and systems design which
provided plans and specifications for upgrading the current system.
Grumman/Butkus tabulated twelve months of uti!ity consumption. The analysis
indicated that Village Hall's current energy usage intensity (EUi) is very high at
230.7 Btu/sqft. Once the project is fully implemented, it is expected that the EUI
wili be reduced by at least 15% to 20%, which is in line with the building
decarbonization goal for the Village. Infrastructure to accommodate future roof-top
solar panels will also be a part of this project.
It is recommended that a contract be awarded to Stanton Mechanical Inc. Stanton
Mechanical has assisted the Village with numerous repairs and MEP maintenance
over the years at Village Hall and the Police Department. i concur with staff's
recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and Board approval to enter into
a contract with Stanton Mechanical Inc. in the amount of $3,310,000 for Village
Hall Mechanical System Upgrades.
* E. Lead Water Service Line Replacement Plan and Enqineerinq Design
Services - Engjneerma Enterprises Inc., Sugar Grove Jllinois - $242,211.
The Illinois Lead Service Line Replace and Notification Act ("the Act") took effect
on January 1, 2022. In addition to banning partial lead service line replacement,
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the law a!so requires the Village to finalize a lead service inventory and submit a
!ead service line replacement (LSLR) plan. The Village developed an initial
material inventory that was submitted to the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency (IEPA). At this time, the estimated number of lead service lines to be
abated is 11,287 services costing an estimated $79 million over the next 34 years.
in April of 2023, the Village passed a resolution authorizing a cost share program
with residents to lessen the burden for those affected property owners. The next
step required by the IEPA mandate is to produce a lead service line replacement
plan and subsequently the engineered plans and specifications. In order to
comply, the Village requires the services of a qualified and experienced
engineering firm.
The Village issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and five bid responses
were received. Staff is recommending a contract for the provision of services
related to the IEPA mandated lead service line replacements be awarded to
Engineering Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $242,211. Engineering Enterprises
was selected following a formal Qualifications Based Selection (QBS). Design and
Engineering for the project is expected to occur in 2024 in anticipation of
construction in 2024. I concur with staff's recommendation and respectfully
request Mayor and Board approval.
F. Skokle Valley Trail (Dempster Street to Golf Road) - Intergovernmental
Agreement with Cook County for Grant Funding.
The Village is completing design engineering for the improvement of the Skokie
Valiey Trail between Dempster Street and Golf Road. !n order to finalize the
design and proceed to construction, the Village must complete right of way (ROW)
acquisition. The Village was successful in obtaining Invest in Cook grant funding
from Cook County to obtain up to $94,500 to cover half of the Village's
outstanding cost for ROW acquisition. it is staff's recommendation to enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Cook for the Invest in Cook
grant funding. I concur with staff's recommendation and request Mayor and Board
approval of a resolution authorizing the execution of the intergovernmental
Agreement with Cook County for the grant funding.
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Memorandum
Community Development Department, Economic Vitality Division
TO: John T. Lockerby, Village Manager
Johanna Nyden, Community Development Director
From: Carol White, Economic Vitality Coordinator
Date: January 24, 2024
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM: BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING, MONDAY, FEBRUARY
5, 2024 INTERNAL/EXTERIOR APPROVAL FOR SWEET RESERVE BAKERY,
4845 OAKTON
Staff recommends Village Board approval of the Storefront Enhancement Program for a maximum of
$33,648.40 plus $3,500.00 for architectural plans, totaling $37,148.40 to Sweet Reserve Cafe and Bakery.
Work must be completed within one (1) year of the date of this approval and all paid receipts must be
provided. Total reimbursement will be 40% of the lessor amount between actual and estimated costs and
shall not exceed $37,148.40.
Background: Sweet Reserve Cafe and Bakery opened its doors in 2021 in Lombard, Illinois and is now
excited to expand to Skokie, Illinois. They are a women-minority owned company which prides
themselves in making scratch made products. They specialize in halal baked goods and are certified by
HMS (Halal Monitoring Services). Their Development Team has expanded the menu to include soups,
savory pastries, salads, and sandwiches;, in addition to their cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, brownies^ French
desserts, macarons, and tarts. In addition, they offer a variety of teas, coffees and specialty drinks.
Their social media following is substantial with over 22,000 followers and growing quickly. The visual
layout is very cozy and offers seating for around 25-30 people. They expect to employ a mix of 10-12
full-time and part-time workers.
The owner has submitted a Storefront Enhancement Application for interior work and slgnage for 4845
Oakton.
The proposed interior improvements include electrical, painting, ceiling expansion and HVAC. Lights
will be moved to accommodate new seating and display areas. Framing will be changed, once the drop
ceiling is removed in the open areas (kitchen, right wall and back closet). Painting will include the entire
area, bathrooms, and ceiling. Fire alarm systems and HVAC system will be updated to a spiral system.
The counter setup will be rotated to the front to allow a visual display of baked goods and a separate front
coffee bar area.
Exterior improvements will only include new signage.
Two (2) estimates were submitted for signage and interior work. Included in the original estimates are
design, materials, and construction. Average of two estimates is $86,784.00
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Memorandum
Community Development Department, Economic Vitality Division
TO: John T. Lockerby, Village Manager
Johanna Nyden, Community Development Director
From: Carol White, Economic Vitality Coordinator
Date: December 14, 2023
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM: BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING, MONDAY, FEBRUARY
5, 2024 INTERNAL/EXTERIOR APPROVAL FOR J&R HAIR ACADEMY, 4524
OAKTON, STOREFRONT ENHANCEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Staff recommends Village Board to approve funding through the Village's Storefront Enhancement
Program for a maximum of $37,179.40 based on J&R Hair Academy's $90,000 investment in revitalizing
the building where the Academy will be operating. Work must be completed within one (1) year of the
date of this approval and all paid receipts must be provided. Total reimbursement will be 40% of the
lessor amount between actual and estimated costs and shall not exceed $37,179.40
Background: J&R Hair Academy co-founded by Dr. Rani Yousefzai and Jonathan Mirza in Skokie, IL, is
a cosmetology and barber school dedicated to empowering individuals through vocational training. Dr.
Rani, who is also the president of Empowerment Nation Foundation, leverages her expertise and passion
for helping those facing mental, physical, and financial hardships. The academy serves as an extension of
this mission, providing a pathway for individuals, especially those in financial distress, to learn a trade
that can significantly enhance their career prospects and financial stability. With Jonathan Mirza's
extensive experience in cosmetology since 1982, including owning a salon and teaching internationally,
the academy is poised to offer top-notch education and practical skills in the beauty industry.
Their Cosmetology license only allows them to have 40 students max enrolled at a time. They are
considering courses that are much shorter than others (20 hours to 1,500 hours), and are estimating
between 60 to 100 students per year.
They expect to employ six (6) employees to cover instruction, front desk and administration.
The owner has submitted a Storefront Enhancement Application for exterior work, interior work and
signage. Exterior work does not consist of any significant changes and therefore, does not need to go to
the Appearance Commission.
A significant portion of the work will focus on the masonry. The brickwork of the academy will undergo
extensive repointing and repair. This process includes the replacement of any damaged or deteriorated
bricks and the application of new, weather-resistant mortar. These steps are essential to maintain the
structural integrity of the building and ensure its longevity. In addition to the masonry work, the roofing
system will receive considerable attention. The project involves a thorough inspection and subsequent
repair of the roof. This includes replacing any damaged or worn shingles, ensuring proper flashing around
the roofs edges and protrusions, and assessing the roof deck's condition to guarantee its overall integrity.
The metal awning of the academy is also slated for renovation. The focus will be on reinforcing its
structural stability, addressing any rust or corroslon, and applying a fresh coat ofweather-resistant paint.
This not only serves to protect the awning but also to enhance the building's curb appeal. The door and
framing of the academy are another key focus of the exterior improvements. The existing door will be
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replaced with a new, high-quality push and pull door, designed to withstand heavy usage and provide
secure access.
The door's framing will be reinforced and updated to ensure a seamless fit and to contribute to the
building's overall aesthetic.
Finally, the window systems will be upgraded. The project includes replacing old windows with new,
energy-efficient models. These windows will be selected for their thermal performance, contributing to
energy savings, and their design, which will align with the updated look of the academy.
Overall, these exterior improvements are designed to revitalize the J&R Hair Academy, ensuring that the
building is not only structurally sound and efficient but also visually appealing and welcoming to students
and visitors.
Attachments:
Photos
Bids for completion of work
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Memorandum
Finance Department
To: John Lockerby, Village Manager
From:
JuliarrPrendi, Finance Director
Date; January 26, 2024
Subject: Agenda Item: Agreements for Local Tax Auditing and Monitoring
Services
Attached for the Village Board's consideration are three separate agreements for tax
auditing and monitoring services, between the Village and Azavar Solutions, a local tax
auditing company.
Backqroynd
The Village imposes several local taxes and charges administered either locally or by
third party agents. Examples of local taxes administered by the Finance department
include food and beverage, packaged liquor, amusement, hotel/motel, self-storage, local
fuel, etc. Taxes and fees administered by other parties include utility tax (administered
by Corned and Nicor), franchise fees (administered by the local cable companies), and
the state-administered taxes like sales, use, income, telecom, replacement, and
cannabis.
In relation to taxes administered by other parties, it is difficult if not impossible for
department staff to identify whether delinquencies exist, given the very limited
information provided at the time of filing. While there are mechanisms for auditing these
specific sources in contracts and franchise agreements, it is not practical for the
department staff to conduct these audits due to the expertise and time commitment
required. In the past the Village has engaged tax auditing services for at least franchise
fees, which were successful at the time in ensuring compliance for the broad majority of
taxpayers.
Likewise, in relation to the various local taxes and fees administered locally, the time
commitment for proper auditing of taxpayer lists and accuracy of returns makes it very
difficult for staff to complete on a regular basis. Staff conducted an audit of local fuel tax
filers during 2023 which proved noticeably time consuming even though the tax base is
relatively small (less than 30 filers).
Finance department staff have been seeking a local tax auditing solution for some time,
The nature of the work and level of engagement with local taxpayers has proven difficult
to find a suitable solution to date.
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Recommendation
At present there is no empirical data to confirm the leve! of compliance for iocaliy
imposed taxes in town. While there is no reason to suspect high delinquency rates, it is
critical for the department to ensure all taxpayers remain compliant with our codes, For
this reason, as we!! as the reasons outlined above, I am recommending the Village
engage Azavar Soiutions to conduct iocal tax audits and ongoing monitoring. Azavar is a
local auditing and revenue services company that has engaged in this type of work for
many years, and in fact Is the only company we have found that conducts the type of
engagement the department is seeking. Their current and past customer list includes
communities like Park Ridge, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Des Piaines, and
Evanston, among others. They were also engaged by the ViHage over a decade ago to
audit franchise fees.
The proposed engagement includes three components:
Auditing services for local taxes and fees: This is the bulk of the anticipated work
which entails tax reviews and audits for severs! locally imposed sources. The
audits wil! include taxpayer iistings, address/jurisdiction verification, proper rate
collection, and proper remittance verification. Compensation to Azavar for this
service Is structured on a contingency basis, that is at no upfront cost to the
Viliage but through a share of recoveries from any identified and approved
delinquency. The agreement term is for 36 months.
Tax and fee administration services: This agreement provides the Village with a
local tax filing and paying portal through which locally administered taxes wiit get
reported and monitored by both department staff and Azavar staff. This offers
both service improvements for our businesses, as well as the ability to monitor.
Compensation to Azavar is based on a $2,500 upfront setup fee and a $10 fee
per tax filing (not passed on to taxpayers). The agreement term is 36 months.
Insight and analytics: This agreement provides the Village access to porta! to
review and administer the locally imposed taxes and report on the same.
Compensation to Azavar is based on a $500 set up fee and $250 monthly fee.
The agreement term is 36 months.
It should be noted that the Vlliage has the ability to terminate the agreements at any time
with proper notice. In addition, staff retains the fiexibiiity to address one-time or out of
ordinary issues where circumstances require a non-standard compliance approach (i.e.
non-compliance due to medical or emergency reasons).
Subject to your approval, I recommend these agreements and accompanying
resoiution prepared the Corporation Counsel's office, authorizing the manager to
execute, be presented to the Viliage Board for consideration at the February 5th
meeting.
Please let me know if additional detai! or clarification is required.
-Attach me nts-
C: Barbara Mangier, Assistant Corporation Counsel
Nicholas Wyatt, Assistant ViHage Manager
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MML: 02/05/24 Manager's Report
THIS RESOLUTION MAY BE CITED AS
VILLAGE RESOLUTION
24-2-R-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING LICENSE
AND SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH AZAVAR SOLUTIONS
1 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie (hereinafter "Village") imposes several local taxes and
2 charges administered either locally or by third party agents. Such taxes and charges include but are
3 not limited to; food and beverage, packaged liquor, amusement, hotel/motel, self-storage, fuel and
4 cannabls; and
5 WHEREAS, it is very difficult for Village staff to effectively identify whether delinquencies
6 exist, given the very limited information provided at the time of filing and the time needed for proper
7 auditing of returns. While there are mechanisms for auditing these specific sources in place, it is not
s practical for Village staff to conduct these audits due to the expertise and time commitment required.
9 in the past the Village has engaged tax auditing services for at least franchise fees, which were
10 successful at the time in ensuring compliance for the broad majority of taxpayers; and
n WHEREAS, while there is no reason to suspect high delinquency rates, it is critical for the
12 Village to ensure all taxpayers remain compliant with our codes. Azavar Solutions (hereinafter
13 "Azavar") is a Iaea! auditing and revenue services company that has engaged in this type of work for
14 many years with a good success rate. It would be very beneficial for Azavar to conduct local tax
15 audits and implement ongoing monitoring; and
16 WHEREAS; engagement with Azavarwiil require approval of three (3) separate
17 agreements;
18 1) Auditing services for local taxes and fees: This is the bulk of the anticipated work which
19 entails tax reviews and audits for several locally imposed sources. The audits will
20 include taxpayer listings, address/jurisdiction verification, proper rate collection, and
21 proper remittance verification. Compensation to Azavar for this service is structured on a
22 contingency basis, that is at no upfront cost to the Village but through a share of
23 recoveries from any identified and approved delinquency.
24 2) Tax and fee administration services: This agreement provides the Village with a local tax
25 filing and paying portal through which locally administered taxes will get reported and
26 monitored by both department staff and Azavar staff. This offers both service
27 improvements for our businesses, as well as the ability to monitor. Compensation to
28 Azavar is based on a $2,500 upfront setup fee and a $10 fee per tax filing.
29 3) Insight and analytics services: This agreement provides the Village access to portal to
30 review and administer the locally imposed taxes and report on the same. Compensation
31 to Azavar is based on a $500 set up fee and $250 monthly fee.
32 AH three (3) agreements are set forth in "Exhibit 1", attached hereto; and
33
34 WHEREAS, the Village Manager recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the
35 three (3) License and Services Agreements with Azavar Solutions, be approved substantially in the
36 forms attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "1", subject to changes approved by the Village Manager
37 or designee and the Corporation Counsel of the Village of Skokie;
38 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of
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1 Skokie, Cook County, Illinois that the three (3) License and Services Agreements with Azavar
2 Solutions, copies of which are attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "1", are subject to changes
3 approved by the Corporation Counsel and the Village Manager or designee, be and the same are
4 hereby approved.
5 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie,
6 Cook County, Illinois that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to execute the three (3) License
7 and Services Agreements with Azavar Solutions, copies of which are attached hereto and marked as
s Exhibit "1", subject to changes approved by the Corporation Counsel and the Village Manager or
9 designee.
PASSED this day of February, 2024.
Ayes:
Acting Village Clerk
Nays:
Absent:
Approved by me this day of
Attest February, 2024.
Acting Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie
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Exhibit 1
^<Z^\\^A R
Professional Services Agreement
Azavar Agreement
Prepared for:
Created bv:
Julian Prendi
Tom Fagaa
Village ofSkokie, Illinois
Azavar
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Professional Services Agreement
This Profe^iiunat Services Agreeinent (this "Agreement") j'i ittade and eniercd into oil the 5 day of February 2U24 by and
bciwcen Azavnr Audit Solutions, Inc. (DBA A^avar Government Solutions), an lltinois corporation havmg its principal place
ot business at 55 Kast Jackson Boulevard^ Suite 2100. Chicago, lliinoi*; 60604 ("Azavar"}., am! the Village ot Skokie, l!lmoi<>
an Ulinois municipal corporation having its principal placeofbu&ine&sat 5127 Oakion Street Skokie, iHinois 60077
("Customer").
I.SCOPEOFSERVICKS
I. I Subject to the foliowing terms and conditions. A^v^r shall provide professional martagcmcnl, govemment, revenue
ami tax. and computer consulting &ervices ("Services") m accordaiKC wiih wrilien &taienKnts of work agreed 10 by the
parties (each, a "SiaiemcM of Work. ) aitachcd hereto ;LS lixhtbit A, which may be subsequently nntcnded by ihc parties.
I-^ch Statement of Work and any subsequent amendments thereto shall be executed on bchaifofeach of the panics.
whereupon it shall be deented incorporated herein by rdercnce as (iiougli tully set forth herein. The panics agree that
certain Statemems of Work may be dclegaied by A^avar 10 difYcrcnt atTilialcs or cnlities that shall operate under the tenns
set forth in this Agreenwtt.
1.2 Azavar shall be reApotiAtblc for provi<Jing llw &en>-ice<t irt sub&lantia) accordance with c^ch Statemcnl of Work. A^avar
will render the services provided under this. Agreement in it worknunlike manner in accordance with induAlry standards.
1.3 Customer agrees to provide reasonable facililie.s and space should ATavar worli on Cui.slomcr'A premises at may be
reasonably required for the pcrfomiancc ot ilic Servitx-i set iorth in thi& Agreenwnt and in any Hxhibit hereto.
2. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Azavar acknowledges and agrees that the rehtionship of the parties hcreundcr shall b<-that of indqKndenl contractor and that
neither A7^var nor its employees shall be deemed to bsi an employee of Customer for any reason whatsoever. N'cilhcr A/avar
nor A^avai A employees shall be emillcd to any ( u^iomcr employment rights or bcneHts wh^t-socver.
3. PAYMENT TERMS
Customer shali compensate Am\w the ices set forth in each Statement of Work. Azavar shiill be entiiied to compensation for
lime which is actimUy spent providing the Services set forth in each Statement of Work. Aravar shall submit an invoice to
Cusloiitcr on a monthly or quarterly basis detailing the anwunls charged lu C'ustomcr puniuani lo tIic tenns ot' liii^ Agrecnitint
and each Slatemcnl of Work hereto. C'usiomcr iihall remit payment to A/iivar within thirty (30) days of the date ot c^ich
invoice.
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Professional Services Agreement
4. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
4.1 [:ach party acknowledges that in the p-erlomiarice ot its obligations licreundcr, citiier party imy liavc acces'i to
mtbnnation belonging to the other which is proprietary, private and highly contideniial ("Confidcnlial
Intbnnation"). Kach party, on bchiatfof itself and its employees, agrees not to tli*;clo*e to any thinl party any C'onHdemia!
tnfonmtion to which it may hav<; access white perfonuing it& obligations hereunilcr without the wriucn consent at the
disclosing party which shaU be executed by an otTfccr of such disclosing pany. Confidential Intonnation does noi include:
(i) wTtltfn infonruuioti lcgaily acquired by citiK'r party prior to the negotiation of this Agreement, (ii) mfonmlion which is
OF becomes a matter ofpublic knowiedge, <»)) mtonnation which is or becomes available lo the reciptcnt party train third
panics and such third parties have no conlnlenliality obligaliom to ihe disclosing pany, and (iv) inioniiation subject to
discloturc under any state or rcdc'ral laws.
4.2 Airavar agrees thai any work product or any other data or mfonualion thai is provided by Customer in contieclion with
(he Scrvicet shall remain the property ofCu&tOtner. and shall be returned promptly upon detiuiMl by ("ustomcr. or tt'not
earlier tleniandcd. upon expiration ottlte Services provided uiitlcr each Statement of Work hereto.
5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
5.1 No work performed by A/avar or any Consultant with re&pcci to the Scn'iccs or any supporting or rclaicd
docunieniaiion tlKrefbre shall be considered to b^* a Work MtUlc for ttirc {aA detiticd under U.S. copyright law) and. as
such, shall b6 owned by and for the benefit ofA^avar. In the event that it should be cictcrmined that any of such Services or
supporting dtKUiueniation qualifies as a "Work Made lor liirc" iitulcr U.S. copyright hw, then Customer will and hereby
docs assign to A/^var, for no atktilional con-sideration, all right, title, and interest that il may possess in such Services aiui
relatetl ilocumcntation including, but noi iinihed to. all copyright and proprietary rights relating thrrcto. Upon rcqursi,
Customer will take such steps a<^ are reasonably necessary to enable A/avar to record such assigmiKmt. C'usiomer will iiign.
upon requtfAt. any documcnt-s iwcdcd toconf'inn tlut the Services or any portion thereof is noi a Work Made Ibrltircand/or
to eiTcctuMe the assignment of its right*; to A/avar.5.2 Under no circunistancc shall Customer have the right to dLstribute or
make public any infbmuiion or software containing, or based upon, Contnlential Infonmtiort ot Axavar to any third party
without the prior written consent of A/avar which must he executed by a senior oft'iccr of A/avar.
6. DISCLAIMER
HXCKPT AS KXPRKSSLY PROV!DI:D IN THIS AdRKEMIzNT, AZAVAR DOES NOT MAKK ANY WARRANTY.
EXPRESS OR IMPUKO WITH RESPt-XT TO TIIL SKRVICES RE^NDE-:RI;D UNDER THIS AdRhKMENT OR THH
RESULTS OBTAINED FROM AZAVAR'S WORK. INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTAHILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSK. IN NO EVIiNT SHALL
A7AVAR Bb: LIABLE FOR C'ONSEOUhNTIAL, INC'IDEiNTAL, SPECIAL. OR INDIRECT DAMAGES. OR FOR ACTS
OF NE()UGI:NCK THAT ARi: NOT INTHNTIONAL OR RKCKLILSS IN NATURli, REdARDLI^SS OF WIIimil:R IT
HAS BERN ADVISED 01 THK mSSIBiLiTY OF SUCH DAMAOE^S. CLIKNT AdREES THAT AZAVAR'S LIABtLiTY
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Profeiisiotial Services Aerecmcnt
UERHUNDER FOR DAMAGliS. REdARDLIiSS OF THE FORM UF ACTION, SHALL NOT EXCIiKD T!tK TOTAL
AMOUNT PAID FOR TIU-: SKR VICES GIVING RISK TO TH£ DAMAGILS UNDKR THE APPLICABLE KST1MATE OR
IN THFi AUTHORIZATION H)R THE PARTECIJLAR SKRVICE fF NO KSTIMATH IS PROVIDKD.
7. TERMINATION
7.1 This Agreement ;*ha!l beetTeclive("Tcmi") from tlic date Hrsi wrinen above and'ihall coniinue thereafter for athirty-
six (36) month period ("Initial Term ). Eiiher party may tcnntiiate Uiis agreemem upon providing 90 days to the other. A
Party may tenninate one or more of a Staicment ot'Wurk, without tenninating either thi^ Agreement or another Staiemem
ofWurk.
7.2 Tcrmmaiion for any cause or under any provision u!'this Agreement sli^ill not prejudice or affect any right ot action or
remedy which shall have accrued or shall thereafter accrue to either party.
7.3 The provisions sei forth above in Section 3 <PaymciU Ternts), Seciion 4 (Confldentiat Infonnatitm), and Section 5
(Intel tectuat Property) and b^iow in Section 9 (Assignment), and Svclion K) (Non-SolicitattOn of Employees) shall survive
termination oflhis Agreement.
8. NOTICES
Any notice made in accordance with this Agreement shail be Mnl by certified nmil or by overnight express inaii:
If to Axavsir: If to t'ustutncr:
(icncrat Counsel Village Manager
A/.avar Audit Soiution-s, inc. ViiIagcofSfcokic. Illinois
55 l-:as>t Jackwm Boutcvard 5 ! 27 Oakton Street Skc^cic. Itlinois 60077
Suite 2 UK)
Chicago, Illinois ftO(»<M
^ASSIGNMENT
Neither party may assign this Agreement or any of its tig.hts liercunderwilhoutthepriur written consent of ihc other party
hereto, except A/^ivar shall be entitled to assign il& rights and obligation'i utitlcr this Agrcciittfnt in coimectton wilh a &ale ot'ail
or substantialiy all ofA^avar s assets. in the event ot such a sale or iransfcr, A^var shall provide 30-<iay notice to ("u.stonicr
prior to said sale or transfer cfTecuvc date. Should C'u-stomer determiiw, iii its sole disicrction, thai said 'uitc or transfer would
cotnpromiiie the quality of the services rendered un<kr this agn?cmcnt, or thai it \vou!d oihL'nA'is<f negatively impact the
CuslonK-r in nt course olbusinc^.Cu->tomcrs!ia!i liaveilw right to terminate this ligpL^mcm by providing iO-day notice to
A/avar.
10. NONSOUCIT.VriON OF EMPLOYEES
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During the period in which any Exhibit to this Ag?emenl is in eflcct and for a period of twelve (12) months thereafter, each
party agrees it will noi, without the prior written consent of the other party, solicit the employees of the other party for the
purpoite ofoftering them cmploynwnt; provided. however, that good faith solicitations by way ofma-^s nwdia (i.e.,
newspapers, internet) "•hall not be deemed to be a viotation of this Section
Professional Services Aerecment
11. USE OF CUSTOMER NAME
Customer hereby con&cnls 10 Axavar's ULSC ofCusionK*r's name in As'avar's niarkcting tnaierialt only insofar as il is nccct&ary
for A^avar to fulHlt its obltgations pursuant to this agr^iiKni and related exhibits. Customer shall review and explicitly
approve in writing each material when; its name appears in advance of iis pubiication or tlisiribution. Custonier't natiu? shall
not be so used in such a fashion that couid rea'ionabty be deemed to be an endor&cinent by Customer ot'A/avar.
COMPLETE At.REEMENT
"rhi-i Agrecnwnt. along with eacti Statement of Work attached hereto {mm time to tiintf, contains the entire Agreement between
the parties hereto with re&pccl to the matters specified herein. The invalidity or unentbrceabitity ot'any prevision of this
Agreement shall not atTect the validity or entbrccabilily of any oilier provision hereof.
Axavar Audit Solutions. Inc Village ofSkokie, Illinois
Print Name: Print Name:
Signature: Signature:
Title: Title:
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^ZA^^R
Exhibit A - Statement of Work
Azavar Agreement
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KxhibitA- SUtcntcntofWork
a) rhis Statement of Work ("Statement of Work") is made and 1. electricity provitlcrs atul/oc consumers
entered into on this >s made and entered into on tbc 5fe day of tl. Natural gas providers and/or consumers
i-cbnmry 2024 by and between Aj'avar Audit Soiutions, Inc.
(II. Mullichanncl video (i.c. cable) franchise fees and service
(DBA A-savar (iovcmnicnt SolutitKis), an Utmois eoqKiration
tcc^ and/or con.sunwn
having its principal place ot business at 55 fci&t .tackson
IV. Telecommunications (i.c. phone, ftbcr. wireless, etc.)
Bouicvanl, Suite 2100, Chicago, Illinois 60604 ("Azavar"), and
providers and/or consumers
the Village of'Skokic. Hlinois an Illinois municipal corporalion
V. t-'ucl providers aiKVor consumers, oil and gas wc!l tlniting
having its principal pbcc ot business at $i27 Oakton Street
and producuon.and oil and gas pipctincs in right-of-way
Skokic. Illinois 60077 ("CiLstomcr"). WUiriR^BY the parties
VI. Locally imposed and/or attministcrcd Rc&iticntial Rcntat
entered into a )>rofcs<>iotiat Services Agreement ("Agreement")
Licenses
by signature by the piirties attaehod hereto on the 5 day of
VI (.Taxpayers subject to Local Amu*>cmcnt or entertainment
February 202-t.
Taxcii
1. COMPUANCK AtJUiTS & ON<;01\(; RfcVKNtK
VI). Titxpiiycrs subject to EtttsincKt Liccn'ic an(t/or
MAMMIXATION AND MOMTORIM; SHRVICES:
Registration t-ccs
In addition to (lie Services and work tlctmcd in the Agreement*
VIII. i'a.\paycrs subject to the Food &. Beverage.
Services shai! be provided in substanlia! acconf.mcc with the
Restaurant, or Plitccs of' i-jatmg Tax
bctow stotcmctUs:
(a) Azavar. its Customer s auihonTCtl agent an<i third-parly IX. Taxpayers subject to Liquor Licenses and/or Taxes
administrator ('TPA ). shall undertake a Local Government X. Fixed Location taxpayers subject to Hotel
Revenue Compliance Audit. Maximt/.ation. and Monitoring Occupation/Usc Taxes
Program ("Revenue TPA Program") on bchati'ofthc C'ystuincr. Xl. Online travel companies and short-term online rcntaE
As part of the Revenue TPA Program Ayavar shall, on bchati'of management pLtltorms taxpayers subject to local
the Cifitomcr. separately review, audit. iiuximi/c. and regularly occupation/i'kalcs/ui.c taxes
monitor for the Tcnn ol~ tins Statement of' Work any and a!f XIV. A review of revenues distributed to the Customer by the
soarcct of Customer revenue ("Audits"), incEuding. but not state, including rcvtcwing state distnbutions and addn-ss
fimitcd to, each sales, oecupalion. and asc tax. ordinance. designations for sales tax, remote settcrs suiics t^x. i>crv-icc
licctwc, 'tcmcc fcc, contnn.-t. fmnehisc agreement, taxes, u,sc taxc";. and scn'icc use taxes
intergovernmental agreement, payment in lieu of taxes, and any
and ail expenses imposed by the Customer within the
C'urttsncr's corporate boundaries, as cxpficitly agreed upon by
Aif-avar and t'ttstomcr in the Scope of Work and as permitted by
the Cmtomers' ordtnanccs and state and icdcral hw. including
those rcvcnuct. whether tcv'ic<l. imposicd, or admintstcrcd by the
C'ustomcr. elsewhere locally, by the fitalc or federal government.
taxpayers, rcmittcri, or thot>c ttiat shouitl be remitting any funds
or saving's to the Customer ("Auditccfs)"), net revenues
*>pcciftcalEy related to:
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Exhibit A- Statement of Work
(a) The parties agn^e that retroactive and prospective revenues for purposes of calculating contingency payments as defined in
Section 3 shall be limited lo the specific AuUit conducled and wil) not include fees. taxes or other charges imposed, nor any
other payments remitted directly to the Customer that were not -specifically audited by Ay.avar.
(I>) The purpose of each Audit h to detenrune past. prestfnl, and future taxes, license le^s. scn'ice fees, or any other recoveries,
refunds^ dionieA or revenue owed to the C'listoiner that were not properly aitribuicd lo the Cusiomcr or were not properly paid
or collected and to detcrnuEie future t;axes. franchise tees. and other monies owed to the Customer not previously counted so
thai Cu'itonier cart coUcct thcA; pa-st, present, and fuiure tiionie&. FeUcral and si^tc iaw. the Customer !•> own loc^l ordinaticcs
and datttbas<;s. any agr^menis. cuntracis or bills between Cusionier and Auditec are used by A/avar 10 conduct liic Audits and
A^avar will present to Cuiitomcr in writing during the cour&e of the Audits reports tlctailing compliance tin<lini^s anti findmgs
of monies paid, due, or poienualtyductoihcC'usttfiner tbr review by the Customer per Auilitcc ("Fiiuiings'"). Where alre.ady
allowable by existing Cushwier contracts or agreements or tcdem!, state, or l(K'al law^ or ardmances. this Siatemcnt of Work
authorises A/nvar to correct any prospective eiTor'i and imk^ a reasonable cHort to cotlect monks due to ihc C'usionter under
iiuc'h applicable bws^ local orditiances, or contracts. Additionally. A/avar shal) regularly monitor ail net revenues ntonthiy
during ihc Term of this AgrCt'fticnt and sha!! nuke any cofrcctiodt accordidgly. Ay^var shall review C'u.stonier ordinature^i and
shall present rindinys to Customer to niaxuni/e Customer revenues as part of the Audits, and where such i-'mdings rcqutrcs a
change hue the tuiure, A/^var will only implement such change iilicr Citttonwr has reviewed and agreed to in writing any such
change. Customer undcnitatuJs that Findings may include, but are not limited to, chanycs to tcdmoioyy. organisational
proc^'kSe'i. process nutonution, Custumer coinmunicaiion practices, Cu.stomcr governing practices, aiul/or updates to local
ordinances or the codification thereof. The parties agree that any Findings, whether impionented in whole or in part by A^avar
or ihc Customer, shall be t'ully coinpensablc under Secnun 2 oflhi.s Statenicnl of Work only if'and to the extent tlK'y proiiuce
measurable and veriHabtc new revenues to the CuAtomcr, inctudiny wln;rein tiic t-'indings require any anicndnicnts to an
ortlinance and wherein the ordinance is changed. C'u'iiomrr agri^s to review any i-'indings within thirty (30)days;
(c) Customer hereby represents that it is not engaged in any Audits as contemplated under this Agreeincnl and shall therefore
pay A/avar ihc te>;t set forth in this Ayrccnienl (or any i-~in<ling.s nude by A/^var. Cu.stonn.'r agree-s to providtf noiice slieuid il
initiate or engage in any changes to any ordinances related to any Audits, or execution or renewal of any contractor franchise
agrc-cments related to any Audits as conlCtnplatcd undikr lliis Agreement and shall provide wrilten notice to A/^Viir prior to its
eflcctive dale. Customer is conducting hotel occupancy tax Audits its ottiic execution ot this Agreement ot its trtur<4) brick
and mortar hotels . 5300 West Touhy Avc Skokic tllinoi'i 60077. 5201 Old Orchard Rd Skokie. lilinois 6(N)77. 95W Skokic
Boulevard Skokic, Illinois 60077. 521! Old Orchyrd Road Skokie. tllinoi-; 60077. A/avar siuil not Aiulit these hotc!*; aiul the
Customer is hereby exempt troni compensating Az.ivar for Finding'; related to hotel occupancy lax and (hc^c tbur (4) hotels a*t
contemplated under this Agreement.
(d) In order lo perform the Audits, Axavar shall require full access lo Customer records and Auditcc nxorils. Customer shall
use its authority as necc&sary to assist in acquiiim; infomution and procure dat3 trom Auditees. Customer agrees that n shall
cooperate with Ay-avar anU within reason: provnle any doeutncniaiion and recortlA rc<iucstCtJ by A/^var; provide conimucd
access (prior to, during, and following any Audits) 10 docunn.'ntaiion and records, and shall engage in meetings with Auditees
when requested by A/avar. Custumcr slial) (iciily A^avar ol any Auditec cotuniunications or requested incctings with
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Customer and -tlmll include Azavar in said commumcalions and meetings. Customer shall alsw designate one (I) profcii'sional
staff meniber to be llw Customer's Priinaiy Contact;
(e) During the course of each Audit, Ayavar may find that rather llum bemg owed past due funds, the CustonKr owes funds
erroneously paid to the Customer. In this case, Azavar \viH imiiK'diately tcrmMiaic its Audit for that specific Auditec and will
document the error and provide the Customer with information necessary lo correct the error. Axavar stutlt have no liability to
Cuslomcr for these error'* or actsotiLS ansing from A.mvar's or CiLStonwr's knosvt<&iJge thereof:
(0 Custoiiter acknowledges that c<ac!i Audiiec is a separate eniiiy that is iwt controiled by Azavar and therefore Ay-^var cannot
predict ail the steps or actionit that an Auditee witt take 10 limh its responsibility or liability during an Audit. Should C'ustomer
negotiate, abate, cancel, amcml, delay, or waive by any incanA all or a portion of funds idenufied as payable to Customer
during an audit. Customer shaU pay Azavar any applicable contingency fees for any actual revcnuct received by the custoiner
attributable to the Findings that were kfcntified by Axavar or by its Audil-t;
(g) During the Audits, Axavar will educate fee and taxpayers and provide all necessary -support to onboard them to file ami
remit payments to Customer using A/avar liotllware as Ucfmedl in Iixhibil A-Statement of Work 2;
<h) Audit timelincs and processes arc set in ticcordance with A/^var's proprietary audit pnx'c^s and applicable law. Tile first
Audit start date is expected to be wilhin no later than thirty <30) days from the date of this Statement of Work unless changed
and approved by the Cmiomcr s Primary CoHiact;
(i) I:aeh Audit is expected to last at ieast six (6) monlhs. E:ach suhsequenl Audit will begin after paymcni tenns and obiigatioits
Ime becti -xitisfactorily met Iront previously cotnpletcd Audits however overlapping Audit work. may take piacc at the
di'tCreiionofA.i'avar subject to Customer s writien approval. Aitdit status me^ting&wil! be held regubrEy via phone, eniail, or
in pcrion throughout the cour&c o I the Autliis between A/.avar and the C'u^tomcr's Primary Contact and will occur
approximately every quarter,
(j) Jason Perry, Local (iovemmcnt Revenue Compliance Auilil, Maximi/ation. anil Monitoring Program, and A/avar
spccia!ist& will be auditors under this Statement ot Work. All A/avar staff or subcontractors shall be supcm'scU by the A/avar
Program Manager.
2. PAYMENT TERMS.
2,t Customer shnU conipetisate A/avar the fees set forth im this Statement of Work on a contingency basis, irapplicable,
Axavar sh^l! submit an invoice 10 Customer on a monthly basis detailing the amount*, charged to Customer pursuant 10 ilw
terms ot thi& Statement of Work. Should C usioiiter negotiate, abate, caned, amenij. delay, or waive, without Axavar s written
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Exhibit A- Statement of Work
consent, any tax detenni nation or i-'indings that were identified by A.i'avar or by its Audits where such Findings were allowed
under \hc law at the tiine the tax iletcrminalion or Fiddings were niadc. Customer shall pay to Ay-avar applicable contingency
fees for the tout amount ot money actually collected for said tax determination or Findingx at the rates set forth below and tor
the following twenty-four (24) months. tfC'uslomcr later implcnitfnts, during the remaining tenn ot this agreement any
Findings Customer initialiy declined based on A^avar programs or recommend.aiions, Azavar shall be paid by C'ustumcr its
portion of the savings and/or recoveries over the following twenty-four (24) months at the coniingcncy fee rates set forth
bdow.
2.1 C'ustomcr shall pay Ai'avar an anwunt equal to thirty-^lght (38) percent ot* any new actual reali/ed proipcetivc tunds
recovered per account or per Provider for tw'i'nty-four (24) nionih-s following when funds begin to be properly remitted to
the Customer. In the tivenl A^avar {s able to recover any rclroaclive funds tor any time period which wa;» subject to an
Audit conducted by A^avar. t'ostonwr will pay Azavar an amount cqim! to forty (40) percent of any retroactive funds
received by the Customer from any Provider. All contingency fees pnul to A/avar are ba-ied on determinations of recovery
by A.zavitr including Provider data and regulatory filings based on continued nwnitoring of active adklrc^scs through
Localgov. subject to Castomer'-svcntication of actual receipt of said recoveries. All revenue after the sub&equent twenty-
four (24) month period for each account individually will accrue to the soie benefit of the Cu'ilomer
2.2 Upon the conclusion ot the 24-inonth coiiection period, for each Audit iinding that A/avar has received prospective
tund<> contingencies based on averaged data, A/avar shait recalcutate the coittingency compensation due to Azav.ar by u^ing
actual revenues cotlcctcd troin spccilic addresiies and shall nolity CiLstonu;r in writing ot such rccalculation and differenec
if any between the averaged-hitsed contingency and the actual revenu^s-bas<xl contingency. A/*ivar shall promptly either
return any overpay men ('> to Customer or invoice Cu-stonicr for any imderpaynumts during the 24-inonth coUcction |?criixi.
Cusiomcr shaii cooprraie with A/^ivar during th<: rccrinctiianon process.
2.3 Ifany new revenues, savings. or prospCL'tivf funds recovered by A^avar result in billings below one hundred dollars
(S!00) per month for the duration of the iweiuy-four (24) month period of biliiny. Customer y. ill pay for the tull 24 monih.s
m one billing.
3. COMPLETE A<;REEMI-:NT:
This Statement of Work and the Agreement contains the entire Agreement between the parties hereto with rcspcci to the
matters spccific'tl twrcin. Ths inva!i<Jtty or uncnforccability ot any provision of this State it^nt of Work sliall not affect (he
validity or enforceabilily ot any other provision hereof. This Agfecmcnt &ha[l not be amendlcd except by a wrillcn amcndmenl
executed by the parties hcreio. No delay, neglect or torbcarance on (lie part ofeithcr party in enlorcing ag^insi the other any
tenn or cofulition at this Statement of Work sha!! either be, or he ikcmed to be. a waiver or in any way prejudice any right of
that party under this Agreeim'nt
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Kxccpt for a breach ofthi& agreement by Ay-av;y\ any Cu^omcr iiabiiity identirtcd and agn-cd Ujxm prior to termination.
including contingency amounts due for prospective revenues identified by the Audit, shall remain due and payable after
lerminalion until the 24-momh collection pwod ^ defined m section 3 has been satisfied.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Statement of Work 10 be executed in duplicate origina!s by their duly
authorised rcprcsentaiivcs as of the dale set forth below.
Axavar Audit SQlutionsJnc Villaac of Skokie, lltinois
Print Name: Print Name:
Signature: Signature:
Title: Title:
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^Z^\\^A R
Engagement Letter
Azavar, Cozen O'Connor Agreement
Created by: Prepared for:
Tom Fagau Nicholai \\ryatt
Azavar Viltase of Skokie. Uhuois
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^ COZEN
OtONNOR
Azavar Audit KngaKcmcnt Letter
.U st day of December 2023 Jonathan M. drossman
Direct Phone; 202-912-4SftA
VIA KLECTROMC MAIL Direct Fax: 202.61S-.4S56
)yro<>snianf« co/ai.coni
Nicholas W\y(t
Villaye ot'Skokic. Illinois
5127 Oakloii Slred Skokic. Illinois 6(K>77
Mr. Jason PCHV
A/avar Audit Solution*.. Inc.
55 I:a.sl Jackson Sln-'L't
C'liicayo. IL W1W14
Uc: Municipal Faxes and Fees
Dear Nicholas and Jason:
We arc pleased lliat ihc Villayc of Skokic. Illinois ("Skokie") and A/avar Audit St>luiions. Inc. ("A/avar") are jointly
cnyayiny (.'o/cn O'C'onnor LL1* ("C'o^cn") to assist in ttiL'coltcction otmunicipal taxes and/or t'ccs. 'I his letter i.s intended
to tonnali/c our rclmtion. as rL'tjuired by applicable Rules ot I'rotL'ssional Conduct.
Skokicurul A/avar entered into a I'rotessional Scn'iccs Agreement on 31.st day otIXvctubfr 2023 (tht* "1>SA ). pursuant
to which. A/avar is auditing or will audit certain municipal t;ixcs and tecs. A/avar and Skokic now retain Co/cn to advise
them as to certain ot these audits. spcciFicd by A/avar. and any other actions that they may lake to identity and collect any
taxes or fees and bring these nuttL'rs to a resolution. Such additional actions may includt; an administralivc hcarinii; and/or
litiyation. Co/cn nuy elect to represent Skokic in such actions. but the tmn is not now bt-'in^ r<;taincd to (Jo so and any such
retention is subject to Co/cn s ayrL'cincnl confirmed in wntini.;.
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Axavar Audit Kn".u'emmt Letter
Cozcn s fee will be contingent upon payment of taxes or fees to Skokie and wi!t be paid by Axavar out of fees that it
receives from Skokie under Section 3 of the PSA. C'ozen, A^avar and Skokic will each be responsible for paying their own
costs such as travel expenses for their personnel and routine overhead expenses (e.g.. copying, telephone and express mail).
Direct litigation costs, such as filing f<;cs, deposition transcripts, expert witness expenses and outside copying fees shall be
paid by Skokie.
tfSkokic is awarded costs or legal fees in addition to (axes, penalties and interest, those costs or fees shall first be used to
reimburse Skokie fur any direct litigation costs it paid.
Notwithstanding A2avar*s financial interest in the collection of taxes, A/.nvar acknowledges that Skokie wilt rvlain ultimate
deeision-making authority as to this matter.
It is hereby agreed that any di-spute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this letter, Coxcn's representation of
A/.avar or Skokic, or the breach, temimation, cntorcemenl, interpretation or validity of this iettcr. shall be settled by
arbitration conducted in Chicago, Illinois. using a single arbitrator and adni mistered by the American Arbitration
Assocmtion pursuant to its comprchcn-sive rules and procedures. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator inay be
entervd in any stale or federal court located in Cook County. Illinois, liach party will be responsible for each own court
owed legal fees.
Co/cn is a general service bw fimi that Skokie recognizes has reprcscnicd, now represents and will continue to represent
numerous cticnts over a wide range of industries and businesses in a wide variety of maHcrs. Given this. without a binding
conflicts waiver, conflicls of interest might arise that could deprive Skokic or other clieius of the right to select this firm
as their counsel.
Thus. as an integral part of the engagement Skokie agrceii that C'ozcn nuy, now or in the future, represent other entities or
persons, including in litigation, adversely to Skokic or any afTilialc on matters that arc not substantially related to the legal
services that Co/en ha.s rontercd, is rendering or in the future will render to Skokie under this engagement (an "Allowed
Adverse Representation ).
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Azavar Audit Enea&cment Letter
Skokie also agrees that it will not, for itself or any other entity or person, assert that either (a) this firm's representation of
Skokie or any atYitiatc in any past, present or future matter or (b) this firm's possession of conftdential information
belonging to Skokie or any affiliate is a basis to disqualify Cozcn from representing another entity or person in any Allowed
Adverse Representation. Skokie further agree.s that any Allowed Adverse Representation does not breach any duty that
this Firm owes to Skokie or any afilliate. Skokie acknowledges that it has had the opportunity to consult with counsel about
the cun&equenccs of this waiver.
If the arrangement outlined above is saiistactory, please acknowledge this by signing below and returning it to me at your
earliest convenience. If you have any questions concerning the tenm of this engagement, please do not hesitate tocal! me.
Sincerely,
COWM O'CONNOR
B\ ••: Jonashan M. Grossman
JMG
Accepted on Behalf of Axavar Audit Solutions, Inc. Accepted on Behalf of Village ofSkokif, Illinois:
Signature:
Signature:
Print Name:
Print Name:
Title:
Title:
Date:
Date:
is of is
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AZ^N/^R
Professional Services Agreement
Azavar Agreement
Created by: Prepared for:
Torn I-aran Julian Prcndi
A/avar Villnac ot'Skokie, Illinois
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JPrfliJffi^iOQat Servict*s Agreement
this Profcssiomil Services Agr<*tfmcnt (this "Agrctfincnt ) is made and entered into un the $th day of February 2024 by and between
Axavar Audit Suititions, Inc. (DBA A-ravar (xivcmmcnt Sulutions). an lllinoi'i corporation having its pnneipal phccofbusinc'i.sat 55
l^ast Jackson Boulevard, Suite 2100, Chicago, [IHnois 60604 ("Axavar"), and the Village of Skokic an Illinois municipal corporation
having its principal place of business at 5127 Oakton Sla-ct Skokic, illinois 60077 ("Customer").
t. SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 Subject to the following terms and condilions, A^avar shall provide professional management. government, revenue ami tax. and
computer consulting services ("Scr\'tcei>") in afconbnec n'ilh written statements of work agrctfd tu by the particii (eiicli, a "Slatemcnt
of Work ) attached hereto as Exhibit A, which may be subsequently amended bythtfpartitft. tiach SutcmcnlofWork and any
"tubscqucnt amendments thereto shall be executed un behalf of each of the parties, whereupon it shal) be deemed incoqrorated hcrcm
by reference ax though fully set forth bcrcifL The parttcs agree that ccrtaiti Statcintfnts of Work may be delegated by Amvar tu
difTcrent aHiliatcs or entities thai sh.ill operate under the tcnns set forth in thi*> Agicctiicnt-
1.2 Az^viir shall be responsible for {woviding the Scrviccsi in substantial accartlance with eacii Stiitcmcol of Work. Axavar will render
the services provided under this Agrcctncnt in a workmantikc inanncr in ticconlancc with iiniustr\' starnlards.
1.3CtLstomtfragrtftfx>oprovidcrcasonahic faciEttics and space should Ay-avar woA on Customer s pn-miscs as may be rc<i.wnably
required for tJi& performance of the Scn'iccs set forth in this Agreement aiui in any exhibit hereto.
2. INDKPENDKNT CONTRACTOR
A/-avar acknowledges and agrees that the nclationshipofthe parties; iicrcundcr shall be that of indcpcntlcnt contractor and ttiatncillicr
A/avarnor its employees shaill be deemed to bean employee of Customer for any rcas<m whatsoever. Neither AzavaniorATnvar s
tfmployces shall be cntHlctl to any C'ustoincr cmptdymeni rights or benefits whatsoever.
3.PAVMENTTERMS
CustoiTKr shall compensate A/*tvair the tecs set forth in each Statcnient ul Work. Ay^ivar shall be cnlittc<l to cutnpcnsation for time
which is actually spent providing the Services set CurUi in each StatcnKiK ot Work. A/^ivar shall submit an invoice to (..ustoincr on a
monthly or quartcriy basis detailing (lie amounts charged to Customer pup>uant to the tcrais of this Agrccmcnl and each Staitcmcnt of
Work hereto. Custoincr siiatl rtftnit payment to Azavar within thirty (50) days of the date of each invoice. IfCustomcr defaults on
payment of any invoice that isnol disputed in writiny by Customer within thirty (3D) days. after the receipt of such invoice. A/avar, at
its discretion, may accelerate all payments tluc under this Agreement, any Statement of Work attached hereto, will seek recovery of
ail estimated fees due to Axavar. Azavar shall be cntitlcil to recover all ccwts of collection indu<jing,bu( not linulcdlo, finance
charges, interest at the rate of one percent (1%) per month, rca.sonabtc attorney's fee, court costs, andcottcction service fccsaiui costs
for any ctiibrts to collect fees from the Custutncr.
4. CONHDENTIAL INFORMATION
4.1 l;a<;h party acknowledges that in ihc ptfribnnanctf ot'tLs obiigalions iicrcundcr, either party may have access to information
belonging lo the other whidt is proprietary, private and highly confitlciHial ("Contulcntial Infonnation ). l;ach party, tm bchtitfof
itsclt and its employees, agrcc'i n<it to disclose to any thini party any (-"onfi<icntial (nlormation to which it nuy ha\[<; access while
performing its; obligations hcrcundcr withtiut the WTtttcneotiscnt of the liisctusing party \vhich shall be cxccutctl by anofTtccrof'iuch
disdosing party. Cunltdcntial Infonnation il<>c~t not iitcludc; (i) wTittcn infonnatiun legally acquired by either party prior hi the
negotiation of this Agreement, (ii) mfonnatiun whicti is or becomes a matter of public knuwtedgc, (iii)infonmMion which is or
becomes available to die recipient party from thini panics and such third parties have no cunrfdcntiality obligations to the di-sctosing
party, and (iv) intonnation subject to disclosun: under any xfcitc or federal laws.
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Profes'sionsl Services Agreement
4.2 Ayavar agrees thai any work product or any other data or JnFtmnation that is provided by Customer in connection with the
Services shall remain the property ofCuslomcr, and shall be returned promptly upon demand by Customer, or if not earlier
demanded, upon expiration of the Services provided under each Statement of Work hereto.
5. INTKLLECTDAL PROPERTY
5.1 No work pcrfomwd by Azavar or any Consultant with respect to the Services or any supporting or related documentation
therefore shall be considered to be a Work Made for Hire (as defined under V .S. copyright law) and, as such, shall be owned by
and fm the benefit ot'Azavar, In the event that it should be detennmed that any of such Services or supporting documentation
qualifies as a "Work Made for Hire" under US. copyright law. ihen Customer will and hereby does assign to Axavar, for no
additional consideration, all right, title, and interest that it may possess in such Services and related documentation including, but not
limited to, all copyright and proprietary rights relating thereto. Customer wi!! take such steps as are rcasonabty necessary to enable
Axavar to record such assignment. Customer will sign, upon request, any documents needed to confirm that tlu; Services or any
portion thereof is not a Work Made for itireand/or to cfTcctuatc the assignment of its rights to Axavar.
5.2 Under no circumstance shall Customer have the right to distribute or make pubtic any infonm.iUon or soltware contitining, or
based upon, Conndcntial Information ofA<iravar to any third party without the prior written consent ufA/avar which rwist be
executed by a senior officer ofA/avar.
6. DISCLAIMKR
F-XCKPT AS t:XPRi;SStY PROV!DI-:D IN THIS AGRi:KMh:NT A/AVAR i)0[:S NOT MAKi: ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WITH RliSPKT TO 1 iiF. Sl-:RVICl:S RENDl:RHt) UNDfift THIS AGR1-:EM1,NT OR THti RESULTS OB TAINKO
FROM A/AVAR'S WORK, 1NCLU01NG, WlTHOtH' LIMITATION, ANY IMPUED WARRANTY 01-' MF.kCHANTABil-iTV
OR RTNHSS FOR A PARHCULAR MJRPOSE. IN NO F.VIiNT SHAU.A/AVAR Bl: LIABl.ti FOR CONSl:QUHN I IAL,
INC)Dl:N TAI-, SPtiCIAf-, OR lNDIR[-:Cr DAMAGHS, OK FOR ACI S OF NI-:GLIGENCK HIAT ARK NOT 1NTHNTIONAL OR
RHCKLliSS IN NATURl-:, RF.GARE3I.KSS OF Wltr.TiIHR IT HAS BE1:N ADVISED OF THK POSSIBILITY OF SUCU
DAMAGliS. CLIENT AGRFJ^S THATA/AVAR'S LIABI1.1 TY HI:.RmJNOl:R i OR DAMAGHS, RF.(.ARDL!-:SS OF THI: FORM
OF ACTION. SHALL NOT EXCT:I:D 1 UK TOTAE. AMOUNT PAID I:OR TH!-: SHRVICILS GIVING RISK TO Tilt, DAMACilLS
UNDI-:R TUHAPPLICABLH 1-:ST1MATK OR IN THl7AinilOR)/AT10N FOR \W. PARTICULAR Si-:RVICI-; H: NO ESTIMATE
IS PROViDliD.
7. TERMINATION
7.t This Agreement shall be ctrfctivc ("'icnn") from the dstc first written above and shall continue thercat'ter until terminated upon
30 days written notice by Customer or A/avar ("Initial Term") and automatic renewal terms ("Renewal lcnns ). 11ic Initial Term
shallbcfor a twelve (12) month period, beginning on the first day of the execution of tJiis Agreement- Upon completion of the Initial
Term, thisAgTcemcnl shall automaticaiiy renew for the Renewal Terms, as successive twelve (12) month periods for three (3)
additional years, unless previously terminated. A Party may terminate one or more of a Statcmcnl orWork, without tcmiinating either
this Agreement or another Statement of Work.
7.2 Termination Ibr any c^usc or under any provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or aflect any right of'aclion or remtfdy
which shall have accrued or shall thcrea^er accrue to either party.
7.3 The provisions set forth above m Section 3 (Payment Terms), Section 4 (ConHdcntial Infomiation), and Section 5 (Intellectual
Property) and below in Section 9 (Assignment), Scclion 10 (Non-Saticilation of employees), and Section 11 (Use ofCustomer
Name) shall survive termination of this Agreement.
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Professional Services A
8. NOTICES
Any notice made in accordance with this Agreement shall be sent by certified mail or by overnight expretit mail:
IftoAzavar: IffoCystomcr;;
General Counsc! City Admimstrator
Ayjavar Audit Solutions, Inc. Village of Skokic, lHinois
55 I-:SLSI JacLson Boulevard 1 27 Oakton Street Skokic, lilimiis 60077
Suite 2100
Chicago, Illinois 60^)04
9. ASSIGNMENT
Neither party may assign this Agreement or any of its rights hcrcunder without the prior written consent of the other party hereto, except
Azavar shall be entitled to assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement in connection with a sale of alt or substanliaHy alt of
Axavar's assets.
10. NONSOLIO IAT10N OF EMPLOYEES
During the period in which any Exhibit to this Agreement is in etYccl and fora period of twelve (12) months ihcreaOer, each party agrees
it will not, without tlie prior written consent of the other party, solicit llw employees oflhc other party fur the purpose ol'otTcring them
cmployincnl; provided, however, that good taitli Stiiicitations by \vay ofmass mctlia (i.e.. newspapers, internet) shall not be deemed to he
a violation of (his Section 10.
11. USE OF rilSTOMKR NAME
Customer hereby consents to Azavar s use ot Customer s name in A/av^r's marketing matcriais; provided, however, that Customer s
name shall not he so used in such a Fashion that could reasonably he deemed to tn; an eniiorsemcnt by Customer ofA/avar.
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COMPLETE AdREEMENT
This Agreement, along with each Statement of Work attached hereto from time to time, contains the entire Agreement bctwccnlhc parties
hereto with respect to the matters specified herein. The invalidity or unenforccability of any provision of this Agreement shall not aflcct
the validity or enforceability of any other provision hcrco). This Agreement shall not be amended except hy a written amendment
executed by the parties hereto. No delay, neglect or Ibrbearance on the part of either party in enforcing agninst the other any lcnn or
condition of this Agreement shali either he, or be deemed to be, a waiver or in any way prejudice any right ot that party under this
Agreement. Tliis Agreement shall be con-stmcd in accor<jancc with the laws of the Slate of Illinois and the parties hereby consent to the
junsdiclion of the courts of the State of Illinois.
A2avarAudjtSo|ujtmn^,Jnjc Village ofSkokie. Illinois
Print Name: Jason Perry Print Name:
Signature: Signature:
I'ille: President Title:
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AZy\\/ya< R
Exhibit A - Statement of Work
Azavar Agreement
Created bv: Prepared for:
Torn l-'asan Julian Prcndi
A/avar Village ot'Skokie, Illinois
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exhibit A ~ Statement of Work
This Statement of Work ('"Statement of Work">i& made and entered into on tfiis 5th day of Fcbryary 2024 by anti between A.iuivar Audit
Solutions, tnc.'s affiiiAte, Aravar Technologies Coqx>nttion. an iUinois corporation having its priiicipfiil place of business al 55 F^st
Jackson Boulevard. Suite 2100, Chicago. Hlinois 60604 ("A.^avar ), ami tin.* Village of Skoki<*, tllinoix, an litinoisan Illinois municipal
curpordtion having it-s principal piacc uf business at 5127 Oakton Street Skokie, Illinois 60077 ("Cmtomar"). WHEREBY lh<c> parties
ciU^rcd into a Professional Services AgrcCTticnt ("Agrwinem") by signature fay the parties allaciitftl liei-clo on 5th day of February 2024 .
REVENUE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES: In .wiiiition to the Services and work dcniK-4 in the Agreement. Scn-ic^ slial!
be providcil in StibstanUat accontancc with the bcluw stAtenteiits:
1. Professional Scrvk-cs, Ordiaaace Rcvicn.Aiiatvsh.and Mudification: Ayjivarsiiall review Customer urdinanccs
and *>h^El present any rceommcndation'i ("i-tndings ) to Cu'itonitff to ntaxitiiij''t: Customer nevenucs as part ofthc Audils.
anti when; such RmJinys requires .1 change uilo ihc future, Ay-avar will only implcnicnt such clian^ after Customer h,a<>
reviewed and agreed to in writmg any sucfi change. Customer understands that (:«Hlings nuy include. but arc not
limited ti>. clunges to technology, organi/ational processes. pToccts antoniatiun. C'uslunit.'r coiTiniunication jwacticcs,
Customer governing jsacticc'i. and/or updates to local ordinances or lh<; cixlificatitm tbcrcof. C'l^ihmicr agrees that any
l-'jndings. whether impltfitiented in whole or in part by A/avar or the Cu-itomtfr, shall be fully compcn'iabk; under
Section 1 of the Agreement, including wherein the l-'inding^ require any antcndmeiit^ to an ordinatK-c and wherein the
ordinance is changed. Customtfr agrees; lu reviriw any Fiitding'i within thiny (30) days.
II. IL Electronic Monitoring and Automated Man»gt'mcnt of Locally Authorised and Admitti&tercd Tax/Fcc and Any
Other RcvctitK-s: A/avar -JiaH provnJc Customer for an ctddiliuna! fee with Scnftccs and suftwarc to cuntinuou.sly
monitor and manage locally authori/ed and adniinislcTC«i taxes, fees. and any other revcnuc'i to ensure compliance with
Eucally authori/ed taxes and ftfes. Scrviccx to be includctl by A^avar are as folluw^: (i) Cu-stomcr wil) have a single
Ajfavar point of contact fw inquiries or repiirtiny issue->; (i)> Regular (weekly, scmt-monthty. or monthly) status calls
with the assigned A/.avar project nuiuiycr; (iii) Defcct/linhancciitcnt n;fH»rting atui tracking (Ot?!; (iv) Piujcct
mainagcmcnt portal. Additional Services relatetl to the surtvvarc <>pcciHcaity to be provided to tin: CuNtomcr are as
follows: Tax and Fee Administration Software Module and Services.
1. '>9.7% yiurantccd s^tcm uptimc {including prc-arrdngcd system maintenance schedule);
2. CybcT liability inMirancc coverage atul NACHA ami PC\ eumplianctf;
3. Udp Octk support fw Customer and Customer Knd Ustfrs Mudday tluouyh Fritlay, 9ani-5p(n C'ST (tfxcliKliny
sfcitc ami federal Itolithyi);
4. One <!) buMiwis day rciponStf lime to •lUpport inquiriai;
5. One (!) onsite or remote training on application ror("u'ttomtfrstafT(un^ittf location, date. time, and ittir.ition tu
be mutually agreetl to by Cu*>tomer and A/avar);
6. One {I) unsilc or remote <Icinotu>tnitton and training fur C'ustom^- Imd b'scr"> and fcixpaycTs (onsitc ItK'ation.
date, time, and duration to be mutually agreed to by Cuitumcr and A/.ivar);
7. Report generation configun^i (tf tlitf Customer *> rtfquircnicttts in coilabt»ralion ix-lw^cn the ("ustumcr anil
A/avar.
8. Pnxiuctiun ufmarkcling material to cumntunicate the Services arnl software to Custonier Knd Usci''>;
9. Customer Scrvict;: in the event an itulividua! Customer I:n<i User is unable to ILSC the A/.avar Softwarf to ftltf
and pay Customer Tnxct. Azavar slialt he responsible for prwiding manua!, indiv«lual support to the individual
Customer t^nd User;
10. Setup ofan un-$ilc kiosk (optional) within Cu.stumcr facilities.
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Exhibit A- Statement of Work
2. IMPLEMENTATION AND USE OFAXAVAR SOFTWARE
2.1 Customer agrees that it shall use Axavar developed, hosted, managed, and supported software pertaining to local
govcmmeni expense management tax location managcnicnt, lx\ riling and payment applications for locally authori.ifcd and/or
administerctl taxes, expenses, proceeds, monies owed, or fees, (collcctivcty Taxes") and revenue monJtormg, tnanagcmcnt. and
reporting software ("Azsvar Sortware" or "Software"). Ciislomcr agrees that it sliail, witliin no murc than thirty days (30) from
the date ofcxccutionoi this Statcnient of Work: (a) Provide Azavar rul! cooperation and infoniiation nccessar>r to immediately
implement, deploy, and integrate Axavar Software for electronic filing, payment, and collection of Taxes with Customer's
existing database and/or cntcqirise resource planning ("EiRP") systcm.s, wherein the Azavar Software is accessible on Customer s
official wehsitc to users of Customer's wcbsite ("End Users") in a iive and secure production environment. Customer sliall
identify one (!) staff person to test the Software and provide feedback to Axavar regarding the Axavar Sortware on a rcasonabty
regular basis, especially during Customer onboarding on to Axavar Software. Axavar is expressly authorized by Customer to
contact and work with web. Information Technology, and/or KRP providers ofCustomcr for tlic puqxiscs of implementing and
updating A/-avar Software as necessary. Should Customer require additional Services for implctnentation, configunition,
customi/ation, or integration ofA/av-itr Software not set forth in this Statement of Work. A/avar shall provide said profcs.sional
services (o Customer on 3 time and materials basis (Azavar's blended hourlv rate for said scn'ices is S150.00/}iour t'or the 2021
Calendar Year) at A/avar's then current rate schcdutc; and,
2.2 A/avar shall retain all rights, at its sole discretion, to recover service fees or cost(s) from Customer and/or find Users and to set
reasonable prices for C uslomcr and/or l:nd Users. This includes; but is not limited to, redanuttion of fees for AC! l/l:F17cChcck
processing ctectronic payments and shall be included in ihe fee per filing set forth bciow or For Credit'Debit Card processing
fees. l:nd Users with returned AC! i/I^-'T/eCticck payments shall be a-ssesscd st fee of S25.00 by A/avar and shall be retained by
A/avar. A^avar shall assess fees for prtwcssing elcclronic paymenLs per transaction which shall not exceed ! .95% and siuil be
absorbed by Customer.
J. KND USER LICENSE ACREKMKNT
3.1 Software License, A/avar hereby grants a non-exclu.sivc licen.sc to the CiLstomcr to use the Axavar Software for the puqmsc
ol payment, filing and collection of all Taxes, as well as for collection of ai! additional and ancillary data generated by such
collections. The Customer shall not sublet, duplicate, mtKltFy, decompilc, reverse engineer, disassemblc, or attempt to derive
the source code of said Software. The license granted hcrcundcr shail not imply ownership by Customer of said Software,
rights o I the Customer to sell the Software, or rights to use said stiltwarc for the bencftt of others, except as provided below in
Section 3.2- Customer stiat! not create any derivative work or product based on or derived (rom the Software or
documentation, or modify tile Sortwarc or documentation without prior written consent ofA/avar. A/avar agrees that it shali
install and maintain the Software during the initial Tcmi and for any further tcnn as agreed upon by the parties.
3.2 Sublicense: The heen-'tc grant provided to Cuslomcr includt's a liniitcd right to allow an uniimitcd number of l:nd Users to
the system for the purposes ofrcpwting, filing, and paying of'alt locally authorixctl and/or admintsterctl Taxes and revenue.
l;ach I:nd User shall generate a user name and password and will agree to a limited end user iiccnse agrcemaU for accessing
and using theAxavar Software For the puqwscsoffiting, paymcntt and collection of Taxes and revenue tluc to Customer.
3.3 ('ustonicr.jttata: Axavar acknowledges tliat tlie data provided by the Customer ("Customer Data") during tlic use and
implementation ot the Software is the property of the Customer. Customer authori/cs Axavar to access, import, process and
generate reports ("Axavar Data ) from the Customer Data wilh Axavar's various proprietary systems. No confidential or
olhcwisc sensitive infonnation will be released. Axavar owns any rights in and to ihc A^avar Data, including hut not iimitcd
to all IntelJcctual Property rights that may vest in such Axavar Data. The Axavar Data shatl be made available to the Customer
in a format acceplablc to both the Customer and A/avar.
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Exh-ihiiA- Statement of Work
3.4 Dyratkn), Fee. and Term:
3.4.1 Duration: Tlic grant of the Software License in Section 2.1 above is provided to Customer for the Initial Tcnnand
any Renewal Terms to use, install, implement and deploy the Axavar Software at (lie license fee set forth below.
3.4.2 Fee: Customer shall pay a onc-timc onhoarding sen'ice fee oftwo thousand five liundred dollars (S2,500) upt^n
execution of this Statement of Work. Customer shall payAxavar a discounted scrv'ica-'liccnse fee ot'S 10.00 per fiting for
the distinct and unique locally autliorixcd and'or administered Tax fonn(s) listed below and implemented within Ayavar
Software for the Customer's benefit upon exccytion of this Statement of Work, Billing of the service/) iccnsc rce shall
start upon the conlract start date. Customer agrees and aultiorixes that Ay-avar shal! deploy a distinct and unique license
and/or Tax (brm for filing and collection of each, but not limited to. Customer Tax and Fee upon execution of this
Statement of Work. The per filing fee of$ 10.00 is guaranteed for three contract years. Customer may request at any
time, in writing to A/avar, that Axavar implement and deploy any additional modules). A separate fee may he
applicable for additional modules.
4. LICENSE, PERMITS, AND/OR APPROVALS
4.1 Axavar and Customer will work logclher to obtain such licenses, permits, andfm approvals r'Approvals ) as ncccsKiry and
required by law for the pcrJtimiance o( the Services and implementation ofthcAz.avar Software as prm'idcci in this Slattfment
of'Work. Cu?;tondcr sliali be rcsponsibk* Cor payment of all such fees or licenses necessary for said implementation.
5. INDEMNITY
5.1 ForAzavar: Azavar shall indemnify and hold harmless Customer and its ofFiccrs, ofTicials, and cmpioyces from any liability
(or damage or claims (or personal injur;r, as weli as from claims urhrcach ofconfidcntiality, which may arise out of the
pcrfonn;mcc of the work described herein, caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission ofA/avar, us olTiccrs,
agents and employees under this Statement ofWork,
6. INTKLLECTlfAL PROPERTY
6.1 Ownership; Axavar owns all righLs in and to the A/avar Software as well as at! modirtcationsand amcndnwnts ncccssa^ (or
implementation ofAxavar Software. In the event that it should be determined that any A/.avar Software or related
<iocumentalion qualities as a "Work Made for Hire" under U.S. copyright law. then Customer wit! and hereby does assign to
Ay-avar, for no additionai consideration, all right, title, and interest that it may possess in such Services and related
documentation including, but not limited to. all copynght and proprietary rigiits relating thereto, Upon request, Cu.stomer will
take such steps as an reasonably necessary to cnabie A/avar to record such assignment. Cu.sioincr will sign, u|X)n request,
any documents needed to confirm that the Scmces or any portion thereof is not a Work Made for Hire andi'or to ciTcctuatc the
assignment of its rights to A?avar.
6.2 Proprietary Information: As used herein, the term "Proprietary Infonnation" means any intormation whicli relates to
Axavar s Software, audit processes or relatcd services, techniques, or genera! business processes. Customer shall hoid in
confidence and shall not disclose to any other party any Proprietary Int'omiatton in cynnection with this Statement of Work,
or othcnvisc lcamcd or obtained by the Cu.stomcr tiirough impiemcntation orihe Axavar Software.
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Exhibit A- Statement of Work
7. COMPLETE AGREEMENT: This Statement of Work and the Agreement contains the entire Agreement between the parties
hereto with respect to the matters specified herein. The invalidity or unenforceabiIJty of any provision of this Statement of Work shall
not affect die vaUdity or cnforccability ofany other provision liercof, This Agrecmait shail not Ix* amended except by a written
amendment executed by the partic.s hereto. No delay, neglect or forbearance on Ihe part of either party in enforcing against the other
any term or condition of this Statement of Work shall either he, or be deemed to be, a waiver or in any way prejudice any right of that
party under this Agreement.
)?*'f WITNESS WIidKEOF, ttic parties have caused tins Statement of Work to be exectited in duplicate originals by their duly
authorized representatives as of the date set forth above.
Azavar Audit Solutions. Inc ViIli3gcofSkokic,II!inois
Print Name: -lason Perry prim Name:
Title: President Title:
Signature: Signature:
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AZy\\/rAR
Professional Services Agreement
Azavar Agreement
How to start the onboarding process:
To start the onboarding process, please make the one-time $500 payment
by dirking IKTL*. Our team will begin the IDOR authorisation process,
create your Insights & Analytics account, upload your historical sales lax
data, and guide you through u software training session. You will not be
charged for your annual subscription until the onboarcling is complete and
you have lull access to the sottwure.
Created by: Prepared for:
'Ibm l:agan Julian Prcndi
A/avar Village ot'Skokie
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Professional! Services Agreement
Iliis Professional Services Agreement (ttiis "Agreement") is made and entered into on the 5th day of February 2024 by and between
Ay-avar Audit Solutions, Inc. (DBAAzavarGovcmment Solutions), an I Itinois corporation having its principal ptaceofhusiiies.ssl 55
fast Jackson Boulevard, Suite 2 100, Chicago, Illinois 60604 ("Axavar"), and the Village ofSkokie an Illinois municipal corporation
having its principal place of business at 5i270akton Street Skokic, lliinois 60077 ("Customer").
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 Subject to the following terms and conditions, Ayavar shall provide prot'cssional management, government, revenue anti tax, and
computer consulting services ("Services ) in accordance with written statements of work agreed to by the parties (each, a "Statement
of Work ) attached hereto as I'-xhibit A, which may be subsequently amended by the parties. Kach Statement ofWork and any
subsequent amcntimcnts Eherclo shall be executed on behatfofcach of the parties, whereupon it shall be deemed incorporated herein
by rcrcrcnce as though fully set forth herein. The parties agree that certain Statements ofWork may be delegated by Axavar to
different affiliates or entities (hat shall operate under the terms set forth 111 this Agreement.
1.2Axavarshait be responsible (or providing the Services in substantial accordance with each Statement ot" Work. /Vavar wi!! render
the services provided under this Agreement in a workmanlike manner in accordance with industry standards.
1.3 Customer agrees to provide rca-wnabSe facililics and spec should Axavar work on Customer's premises as may he reasonably
required for the performance oFthc Semccs scl forth in this Agreement and in any exhibit hereto.
2. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Axavar acknowledges and agrees that the relationship of the parties hcrcunder shall be that otindependent contraetur and that neither
Axavar nor its employees shall he deemed to be an employee of Customer (or any reason whatsoever. Neither A/avar nor Azavar's
employees shai! be entilied to any Customer cmploymenl rights or benefits whatsoever.
3. PAYMENT TERMS
Customer shall compensate Ay-avar the fees set forth in each Statement o( Work. Axavar shall be entitled to compansalion Ibr time
which is actually spent providing the Services set fortii in each Statement of Work- A.i'avar shall submit an invoice to Customer on a
monthty or quarterly basis detailing the amounts charged to ("u.stomcr pursuant to the tenns of this Agreement and each StatcmcnE ot~
Work hereto. Customer shall remit paymcnl to Axavar within thirty (30) days «f the dale orcach invoice. tt'Customcr dctault.s on
payment ol'any invoice that is not disputed in writing by Customer witiiin thirty (30) days attcr the receipt of such invoice, Avavar, at
its discretion, may accelerate all payments due under this Agreement, any Statement ofWork attached hereto, will seek recover;' of
ati estimated Ices due to Axavar. Axavar shall he cntillcd to recover ati costs ofcolicction including, but not limilcd to, finance
charges, interest at the mtc ofone percent (1%) per month, reasonable attorney s fee, court costs, and collection service fees and costs
fur any efforts to collect Fees from the Customer.
4. CONRDKN HAL INFORMATION
4.1 dach party acknowledges thai in the performance of its obligations hcrcunder, either party may have access to inlonmtion
belonging to the other which is proprietary', private and highly confidential ("Confidential infonnation"). Each party, on behalf of
iisclfand its cmpioyces, agrees not to disclose to any third party any Confidential Information to whicli it may have access while
performing its oblig.itionii hcreundcr without the written conseni ofihedisciosingparty which shall be executed hy anolTtcerofsuch
disclosing party, ConFidcntial Inlomiation does not include: (i) written intomiation tcgatly acquired by either party prior to the
negotiation of this Agreement, (ii) infomiation which is or becomes a matter of public knowledge, (iii) intbrmation which is or
becomes available to the recipient party from third prtics and such thirtj parties have no conftdentiality obtigalion.s to the disclosing
party, and (iv) information subject to disctosnrc uiuJcr any state or tederal laws.
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JProfcssionat Services Agrcemenl
4.2 Azavar agrees that any work product or any other data or information thai is provided by Customer in connection wilh the
Services shail remain the property of Customer, and shall be returned promptly upon demand by Customer, or if not earlier
demanded, upon expiration of the Services provided under each Statement of Work hereto.
5. INT£LLECTIJAL PROPERTY
5.1 No work performed by Axavar or any Consultant with rcspecl to the Services or any supporting or reiated documentation
therefore shail be considered to be a Work Made for I iirc (as dcltned under U.S. copyright law) and, as such, shai) be owned by
and for the bcncrit oi Azavar. In the event that it should be dctcnnintftl llial any of such Services or supporting documentation
qualifies as a "Work Made for I lire" under U.S. copyriglit law, then Customer wili and hereby docs assign to Azavar, for no
additional consideration, all right, title, and interest that it may possess in such Services and related <Iocumcntation including, but not
limited to, all copyright and proprietary rights rclaling thereto. Customer will take such steps as are reasonably necessary to enable
Azavar to record such assignment. Customer will sign, upon request, any documents needed to confirm that the Services or any
portion thereof is not a Work Made for Hire and/or to cQectuate the assignment of its righls to Azavar.
5.2 Under no circumstance shall Customer have the right to distribute or make public any inlbmiation or software containing, or
based upon. Confidential Intonnation ofAzavar to any liiird party without the prior written consent ofAvavar which must be
executed by a senior officer ol Avavar
^DISCLAIMER
HXCTPTAS [iXPRKSSLY PROVIDED IN THiS A<iRI-;t-:Ml:NT, A/AVAR DOi:S NOT MAKi: ANY WARRANTY, HXPRESS OR
IMPLIED. WITH RHSPHCT TO HH: Si-:RV[Cl:S RENDKRt^D UNDh:R 1 HIS AGRI;[iMl;NT OR I lil-: R[:SUUS OBTAlNi-:I>
FROM A/AVAR'S WORK, INCLUDING, WITHOIH UM1TAH()N,ANY )MPLIl-:0 WARRANTY OF Ml-:ROiANTA»!L!TY
OR RTNI-:SS I'OR A PARTICIJIAR P(JRK)SE. IN NO EVt-:N T SHAI.l. A/AVAR BH l.IABI.E FOR CONSi-:QUI:N HAL,
INCIDHNTAL, SPIX'IAl., OR IND!Rt:Cr DAMAGi-:S, OR FOR ACTS OF Nl-XiUGHNCT THAT AR!-: NOT IN T^NDONAL OR
Ri-:CKU:SS IN NATURE RI:(;ARDI.tiSSO[: WHHHt,R IT HAS Bl:i-:N ADVISED Or T!!H POSSIBILITY 01-' SUCH
DAMAGES. CLlEiNT AGRKliS THAT A/AVAR'S UABILITY HlzkE;UNDl:R FOR DAMAdliS, RKGARDLHSS OF THl: FORM
OFACMON. SHALL NOT [-:XCHKDTUE TOTA1.AMOUNT MiD FOR 1 UI-: Sl:RV)Cl:S GIVING RISE 10 TH!: DAMACihS
UNDl:R TUt-:APPUCA»U: 1:S11MATH(1R IN THHAUTUORI/AllON i-'OR TI!h: PART1CIJLAR SliRVICt, Ih- NO HSTIMAiH
iS PROVIDED.
7. TERMINATION
7.1 This Agreement shall be cfTcctivc ("Term ) from the date ftrsl wriltcn above and shall continue thcrcartcr until tcnninated u]mn
30 days written notice by Customer or A/avar ("inida! Term") and automatic renewal terms, ("Renewal Tenm'T). Tile InHia! Term
shall be fora Iwetvc (12) month period, beginning on the t'lrtt day of the cxecutitin of this Agreement. Upon completion oFthe Initial
Tcmi, this Agreement shail autonuticatty renew for the Renewal Tcnm, as successive iwetvc (! 2) monlli periods For three (3)
additional years, unless previously tcrrninatcd. A Party may terminate one or more of a Statcinent of Work, without tcnninating either
ihisAHrccmeiit or another Statement of Work.
7.2 Temiination for any cause or under any provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or aftcct any right of action or remedy
which shall haw accrued or shall ihercaftcr accrue to cilhcr party.
7.J The provisions set fbrtli above in Section 3 (Payment Terms), Section 4 (Conf'tdcntiai Information), and Section 5 (Intcllectuai
Property) and below in Section 9 (Assignment), Section !0 (Non.Soficitalion of employees), and Section 11 (Use of Customer
Name) shall survive lcmiination ol'this Agreement.
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Professional ServJce.sAgreemenl
8. NOTICES
Any notice made in accordance with this Agreement shall be sent by certified mail or by uvemight express mail:
IftQAzaYar: IftQCusfomcr;
General Counsc) Village Manager
Azavar Audit Solutions, Inc. Village ofSkokic
55 East Jackson Boulevard 5127 Oakton Street Skokic, Illinois 60077
Suite 2100
Chicago, Illinois 60604
9.A^Si(,NME\T
Neither party may assign tiiis Agreement or any ol'its rights hcrcunder without the prior written consent of the other party hereto, except
A/avar shall be entitled Eo assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement in conncclion with a sale ot'all or substantially ati of
A/avar's assets.
10. NONSOtK-I TATION OF EMPI.OVEt:S
During the period in which any Eixhibit to this Agreement is in cfTcet and for a period ottwcivc(12) months thcrcartcr, each party agrees
it will not, without the prior written consent ofthe other party, solicit the employees of the other party for the purpose oroflcring them
employment; provided, howtfver, that good faith solicitations by way of mass media (i.e., newspapers, internet) shall not be deemed to be
;i violation of this Section 10.
It. USE OF CUSTOMER N'AME
Customer hereby consents to A/avar's use of Customer's name in Ay^var s markeung materiais, provided, however, that Cuslonicr s
name shall not be so used in such a fa-shion that could rcasonabty he deemed to be an cndorsciMcnt by Customer olA/avar,
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COMPLETE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, along with each Statement of Work attached hereto from time to time, contains the enlire Agreement between the parties
hereto with respect to the matters specified herein. The invalidity or uneitforccability ot'any provision or this Agreement shall not affect
the validity or enrorccability of any other provision hereof. This Agreement sbail not be amended except by a written amendment
executed by the parties luTdu. No delay, neglect m rorbearance on the part at either party in enforcing against the other any term or
condition of this Agreement stiati either be, ur be deemed to be, a waiver or in any way prejudice any right of that party under this
Agreement. This Agreement shall heconstmcd in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois and the parties hereby consent to the
Jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Illinois.
AzavitrAudit Solutions, Inc Village of Skokic
Print Name: Jason Perry Print Name:
Signature: Signature:
Title: president Tillc:
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AZ^^N/A R
Exhibit A - Statement of Work
Azavar Agreement
Created bv: Prepared for:
Tom 1-agan Julian Prcndi
A^avar Villasc ot'Skokie
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Exhibit A- Statement of Work
This Statement of Work ("Statement ot Work") is made ant! entered into on this Stli day of February 2024 by and between Axavar Audit
Solutions, Inc/samiiatc.Ay-atvar Technologies Corporation, an Illinois corporation having jLs principal place of business at 55 F-ast
Jackson Boulevard, Suite 2100, Cliicago. Illinois 60604 ("Axavar"), and the Village ofSkokic, a iliinuis Hlinois inynicipal cofporation
having its principal place ol'busines'i at 51270akton Street Skakic, Illinois 60077 ("Customer"),
WH[:R£BY the parties entered into a Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement") by signature by the parties attached hereto on 5th
day of February 2024.
1. END USER LK'ENSR AGREEMENT
1.1 Software license. A^avar hereby grants a non-exdusivc license to the Customer to use the proprietary sotlware, pertaining to
tax revenue monitoring, nianagcmcni, and repnrting "the Axavar Software" Ibr the purpose of tax collection anaiysis. ITic Customer
shall not subkt, duplicate, modify, dccompilc, reverse engineer, disassemble. or attcmpl to derive the source code of said Axavar
Software. Tlie ticense granted hercundc'r shall not imply ownership by Customer ot'said A/avar Software, rights of the Customer to
sett the Axavar Software, or rights to use said A/avar Software for the bcnefil of others. Customer shall not create any derivative
work or product based on or derived from the A^avar Software or tlocumeniation or modify the Azavar Software m documentation
without prior written consent ofAvavar. Ay-avar agrees that it shall instati and maintain the Ai'avar Software during the Initial Tcmi
and For any f'unher term as agreed upon by the panics.
L2 Confidentiality. Customer undcnsiands that no employee may utiiixe the A^avar Sodwarc without being listed as persons
designated by (he chief executive ofTiccr to request, view, or receive financial information in the data exchange agreement with the
Illinois Department of Revenue. Ati data uploadcd to (he A7av;ir Software LS secured under the Pcdcra! Government Standard of !:1!1S
140-2 from all unauihori/cd users and A^var itsetf.
1.3. Duration and Pavment Term:
1.3.1 Dtirntion: The grant of the Software License in Section I .! above is provided to Customer to use. install, and implement
the Azavar Software. Customer agrees this Agreement siiaH be cflccttve upon execution by both parties and shall remain in effect
for a period ofthirty-six (36) months thereafter (the "Inilial Tcmi"). This Addcntlum shall autom.iticaily renew on an annual basis
(the "Renewal Temis") and shall continue thereafter until terminated upon 90 days wnlten notice by Customer or Aravar.
t.3.2 Payment: Customer shall compensate Ax^v.ir^t the rate of $250 per month and a onc-limc $500 set-up and training tec.
Annual payment for Twelve (i2) months uptront paid annually by an invoice and payment made through ACH
1.3.3 Termination of the End User Ucense Agreement: Customtff may elect to tcnninatf the tind User License Agreement by
providing 30 days written notice to A^var.
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Exhibit A ~ Statement of Work
2. IMPLEMENTATION AND l!SE OFAXAVAR SOH WARE:
The Axavar Software shall be hosted, managed, and supported by A/avar. Axav'ar shall provide Customer with two team members -
an implementation lead and t) staner for tmining and implementation of the Axavar Software, including regarding the Sofiware's
functionalily and Fcatwes through a detailed tutorial. A/avar shall train employees who arc authorixrti under the Data Exchange
Agreement regarding how to upload data, create groups ofbusinesscs for analysis, and how to graph the data in unique methods.
Ay-avar will then assist (he Customer in uploading all the necessary files for analysis.
j. INDEMNITY
3.1 1-orAiiavar: A/avar shall indemnify and hold harmless Customer and its otTiccrs, ofltcials, and einployccs Iromany liability
for damage or claims for personal injury, as well as From claims of breacll of confidentiality, which niay arise out of die perfonnancc
of. the work described hcn.'in, caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission ofAxavar, its officers, agenls, and
employees uiufer this Agreement.
3.2 For Customer: Customer shall indemnify and hold harmless ATavar, its ofTiccrs. agents, and employees from any liability for
damage or claims for personal injury, as wctl as from ctaims for breach uf'confidcntiality or property damage which may arise from
Customer s negligent ads, error';, or omissions under this Agreement.
A. INTU.LECTUAL PROPERTY
4.1 Ownership: Axavar owns all rights in and lo the Axavar Software as well as aii modiricalions and amendments ncccssar)' for
implementation of the Azavar Soflwarc. In the event that it should be determined that any Axavar SotTlwarc or related documentation
qualifies a-s a "Work Made for Hire" under U.S. copyright law, ihcn Cu-stomer will and hereby docs assign to A/avar. For no
adttttional con.sidcration, ai! right, title, and interest thai it may possess in such Services and related docunu'ntalion induding, bul iuit
limited to, alt copyright and proprietary rights relating thereto. Upon request, Customer will take such steps as arc reasonably
necessary to enable Axavar to record such a.ssignmcnt. Customer will sign, upon request, any documents necdcci to confirm dial the
Services or any portion thereof is not a Work Made for Uircand/ortocfTcctuate thcaxsignment of its rights toA^avar
4.2 Proprietary' Information: As u.sed herein, the term "Proprietary [nlbntiation" means any infomiation with relates to A^avar's
Sofhvarc «r rciated scr\;iccs, techniques, or general business processtfs. Customer shall hold in conridcncc and shall not disclose to
wy other party any Proprietary Information in connection wilh this Agreement, or olhcrwi-sc teanied or obtained by the Customer
through implementation of the Azavar Software.
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Exhibit A- Statement of Work
5. COMPLETE AGREEMENT: This StatcmcRt of Work and the Agreement contains the entire Agreement between the parties
hereto with respect to the matters specified herein. The invalidity or unenforccability orany provision of this Statement ofWork shall not
affcctthc validity or enforceabiiity of any other provision hereof. This Agreement sliall not be amended cxvept by a written amendment
executed by the parties hereto, No delay, neglect or lurbcarancc on the part of either pitrty in enforcing against the other any term or
condition of lliis Statement of Work shall either be. or be deemed to be, 3 waiver or in any way prejudice any rigiit oflhat parly under
this Agreement.
!N WITNESS WHI:RI;OF, the parties have caused this Statement of Work to be executed in duplicate originals by tlicir <Iuiy authorixcd
representatives as of the date set forth bctow.
AzavatAudit Soluttons, Inc YlUaRcj1*' Skokic
Print Name: Jason Perry Prinl Name:
Signature: Signature:
Title: resident Title:
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Memorandum
Public Works Deparimenl
Pm-chiisiug Division
TO; JoImT. Lookerby, Village Manager
JFROM: '"T>:"^^^ •':S-.^^..^..^^.. .^-//
Max Slankarcl, Public Works Director
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Michael Aleksic, Assistant Finance Direclor
DATE: January 29, 2024
SUBJECT: Village Hall Mcchiimcal System Upgrades (Ageuda Item)
Background
The Capital Impi-ovement Program Budget provides fimdiiig for upgrading the mechanical,
electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems that regulate Village Hall's interior temperature and
airflcrw. This group of intricate mechanical systems (often referred- to HVAC) consists of air
handlers, cliillers, ductwork, fans, boilers and numerous other interrelated components.
Village Hall consists of the original 1958 building, the 1979 addition and the 2015 addition (the
most recent addition is largely outside the scope of the proposed upgrades). Many of the
mechanical systems are very old, inef&cieut, m various states of cUsrepau' and well past fheir
usefal life. It has become increasingly difficult for staff to maintam and repair these systems as
many of them have become obsolete. There have been numerous system failures over the years
resulting in unregulated temperatures, costly repairs and damage to the facility.
In order to address the issues, the Village employed the services of Gmmman/Bufkus Associates,
an Bnergy Efficiency Consultant and Sustainable Design Engmeeriug firm specializmg m
mechanical, electrical and- HVAC systems design. Grumman Butkus condiwied an engineormg
study assessing the existing meclianical and electrical systems, energy efficiency and capacity
mid produced a rcporfc on the systems assessment and upgrade options. Grumman Butkus also
provided an. analysis of green energy options, mcluding conversion to all-electric power, ground
source heat pumps (GSHP) and solar power. It was determined that the GSHP and all-electric
power options were prohibitively expensive and largely inefficient for an older facility in tills
geographic region. The jeuture mstaUatlon of solar panels, along with the highly efficient
equipment proposed herein, were determined to be the most cost-effective and efficient green
options.
After consulting with Village staff and reviewing the replacement options, Grumman Butkus
produced engmeeimg plaus and specifications for upgrading tlie current system. The plans were
mcoiporated into bidding documents and solicitations were issued on October 19,2023, resulting
m tlie receipt of four responses on November 30,2023,
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M4^LailtLAccoun^ H600,000 020-C)000.^!07.07..25 //OR11003
Tabniatiou:
Slanton Mechanical Inc., Elk Grove IT/. $3,310,000
Amber MechamcaE Contractors Inc., Alsip XL. $3,866,000
AMS Industries Inc., Woodridge IL, $3,950,000
Oalc Brook MecWcal Seivices Inc., EImhurst IL. $4,318,000
Ttc commendation:
It is recommended tliat a contract for Skokle Village Hall Mechauical System Upgrades be
awarded to Stanton Mecliauical Inc. ia the amount of $3,310,000. Statiton Mechanical has
assisted the Village with numerous repairs and MEP mamtenance over tlie yeai-s at Village Hall
and the Police Department. The company was also the awarded a contract for an RTU
replacement project at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. References also include
Martm Luther King High School, Robeilo Clemente Community Academy, Chicago Children's
Museum and Walter Payton. College Prep,
Comments:
The mechanical work shall be sequeneed by season with the rou.gh schedule of the ah' handling
units work begnumg in spring, tlie boilers in summer and tlie chillers in winter. Some of the new
equipment has a lead time of thirty to forty weeks. Work will be scheduled in phases to
accommociate the an-ival and installatiou of the various units, hardware, piping and electrical
equipment. It is anticipated that the project length will be twelve to fourteen moj-itlis.
T!us project consists of adding a new bmldmg automation system and upgrading the mechamcal
and electrical mfi'astmcture. Work mcludes the following:
a Demolition of six air handling units and replacement with four new units, and
modification of ductwork.
a Removal of the existing 100-ton air-cooled chiUer and installation of two 80-ton.
air-cooled chillers. Tins inchdes the mstallattoii of new water pumps, storage
tanks and a glycol make-up system,
o Removal of five hot water boilers aad related hot water piping and ductworlc,
Installation of three new faetube condensmg boilers and new ftues.
o Replace existing hot water heating pumps and existing monoflo piping system
with new pumps and a two-pipe reheat loop.
® Installation- of new system controls,
® Modify and replace existing electrical equipment and distribution lo support the
mechanical scope of work.
Village Hall currently has primitive pneumatic systems controllmg fans, pumps^ valves, dampers,
boilers and chillers. Such control systems are inefficient and extremely wasteful. The proposed
comprehensive digital controls will optimize equipment performance and reduce the heating aud
cooling loads on the boilers and chillers. Replacing the chiller, boilers and air handlers will also
greatly improve system efficiency and significantly decrease energy consumption.
Durmg the pre-design phase of the project, Gruinman Butkns tabulated twelve months of utility
consumption. The analysis indicated that Village Hall's current energy intensity level (lcBtu/sqft)
is very high. The energy usage intensity (BUT) is 230.71<Btu/sqft which is in the range typically
found in labs and hospitals (234.31cBtn/sqft), Once this project is fully implemented, it is
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cxpRcEcd Shat ViIlRgc Hall's BUI will be reduced by at least 15% !:o 20%; which in id line wii-h tiie
ViHage-wMe goal of J 5% building dacarbomzRtion,
Inft'asl.mclm'c to accommodBtc ftitiirc roof-top solar panels will also be a part of this pmject.
Xnsiailation ofphotovoltmcpanela on the roof can hfive a significmik and direct impact on tiic
huildmg>s aminal CEirbon emissions by directly offsetting energy used by mec.LamcEil and lighting
.systems,
ec: Nicholas WyaU, Assistant Village Manager
Julian Prendi, Finance Director
Elizabeth Zimmerman, Assistant to the Public Works Director
Lisa Saazenbachcr, Susta inability Coordinator
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Memorandum
Public Works Department
Engineering Division
Purchasing Division
TO: John T. Lockerby, Village Manager
FROM:
Max_SIankard, Director of Public Works
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SWantha Maximilian, P.E^Senior Engineer
Michael Aleksic, Assistant Finance Director
DATE: January 26,2024
SUBJECT: Lead Water Service Line Replacement Plan and Engineering Design Services
Agenda Item
Background
The Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act ("the Act") was signed in late
2021 and mandates full lead service line replacement. The law took effect on January 1, 2022
and in addition to banning partial lead service line replacement the law also requires the Village
to finalize a lead service inventory and submit a lead service line replacement (LSLR) plan. The
Village has developed an mitial material inventory that was submitted to the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency (TEPA), and the initial LSLR plan is due April 15, 2024. The
Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act requu'es annual updates to die LSLR Plan,
due iu 2025, 2026, and 2027.
At this time the estimated number of lead service lines to be abated is 11,287 services. It's
estimated that Skolde's replacement plan will require replacement of not less than 3%, or 339
services, per year, with a timeline of up to 34 years for completion. The total cost impact of
replacing all 11,287 lead services in their entirely is estimated to equate to $79 million over the
next 34 years. In April of 2023, tlie Village passed a resolution authorizing a cost share program
with residents to lessen the burden for those affected property owners. The program currently
provides a private side replacement cost of $3,000 for affected residents with the Village paying
the remainder of the cost.
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In order to comply with the IEPA mandate, the Village requires the services of a qualified and
experienced engineering firm to produce a lead service line replacement plan and subsequently
produce the engineered plans and specifications for lead service line replacements. In Illinois,
public entities are required to use a Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) process when engaging
the services of engineering firms. In that regard, the Village issued a Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) in November of 2023, and responses were received on December 14, 2023 from the
following firms:
Five Star Energy Services, Waukesha, WI.
Engineering Enterprises Inc., Sugar Grove, IL.
Baxter & Woodman, Crystal Lake, IL.
Robinson Engineering, Itasca, IL.
Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd., Rosemont, IL.
Statements of Qualifications were reviewed and evaluated by the Director of Engineering Russ
Rietveld, Senior Engineer Samantha Maximilian and Assistant Finance Director Michael Aleksic.
All the responses were reviewed and scored per the RFQ evaluation criteria. The top three highest
scoring firms were Engineering Enterprises, Baxter & Woodman and Robinson Engineering. The
respective project teams from all three firms were interviewed and further evaluated on their
expertise, relevant experience and knowledge of the Act. As a result, the evaluation team
identified Engineering Enterprises Inc. as the best firm for the subject project.
Engineering Enterprises Inc. was asked to submit a proposal for a scope of services which
includes development of an initial lead service line replacement plan as outlined by the Illinois
Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act, completion of the NEPA process, design
services for the replacement project, completion of the grant application for the $2,000,000 US
EPA Congressionally Directed Spending Grant, annual updates to the replacement plan in years
2025 - 2027 and complete a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan funding application.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that a contract for the provision of services related to the IEPA mandated lead
service line replacements be awarded to Engineering Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $242,211 .
Although the Village has not previously worked with this firm, they have extensive experience
with lead service line replacement plans and designs. Their clients include the Village's of
Arlington Heights, Ban'ington, Bartlett, Carpentersville, Downers Grove and the City ofElgin.
Comments
The Village of Skokie currently estimates there are over 1 1,000 lead water service lines (LSL)
throughout the community. The Village must initiate planning and design engineering for LSL
improvements. Planning includes development of the Initial Lead Service Line Replacement Plan
as required by the Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act, due April 15,
2024, as well as the subsequent annual updated plans due each year on April 15th through 2027.
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Additionally, the Village received a $2,000,000 USEPA Congressional ly Directed Spending
Grant from Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky to replace lead water service lines. The Village is
required to submit a Grant Application to secure this funding. This process includes a
requirement to obtain environmental signoffs through the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA). Skokie plans to utilize the USEPA Grant funding for a Lead Service Line Replacement
Project. The Grant requires the Village to contribute a local match of $500,000. Design
Engineering for the project is expected to occur in 2024 in anticipation of construction in 2025.
Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) has assisted several communities by generating the necessary
components to be compliant with the Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification
Act. EEI has successfully completed similar lead service line replacement planning and design
projects in the North East Illinois region with comparable challenges.
Budget & Account:
FY24 Water Utility professional services: $25,000 020-6000-403.03-20-OS450W1
FY24 Water Utilities W6: $13,000 020-6000-407.07-31-OS450W6
FY25 Budget Estimate: $204,211
ec:
Elizabeth Zimmerman, Assistant to the Director of Public Works
Russ Rietveld, P.E. Director of Engineering
Jeff Scholpp, Water and Sewer Superintendent
Jeremy Lyerly, Water & Sewer Supervisor
Nicholas Wyatt, Assistant Village Manager
Julian Prendi, Director of Finance
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MEMORANDUM
F
Engineering Division
TO: John T^pcJ^by, Vill^e Manager
FROM:
Russ Rietveld, Direct6r of Engineering
DATE: January 29, 2024
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM - 2/5/24
Skokie Valley Trail (Dempster Street to Golf Road)
Invest in Cook IGA
The Village of Skokie is completing design engineering for the improvement of the Skokie
Valley Trail between Dempster Street and Golf Road. In order to finalize the design and proceed
to construction, the Village must complete right of way(ROW) acquisition. The Village secured
funding from the Local Transportation Alternatives Programs (TAP-L), which is administered by
the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), towards the design and extension of the
Skokie Valley Trail (Dempster Street to Golf Road). $448,000 of the funding was secured for
ROW acquisition leaving the Village's remaining cost for ROW acquisition at $189,200. The
Village continued to seek additional funding to reduce this financial obligation.
The Village was successful in obtaining Invest in Cook grant funding from Cook County to
obtain, up to, $94,500 to cover half of the Village's outstanding cost for ROW acquisition. As a
result, I recommend that the Village enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County
of Cook for the Invest in Cook grant funding. This requires approval of the prepared Resolution
authorizing the execution of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Cook County for the grant
funding.
The proposed Intergovernmental Agreement, containing a Project Location Map, is attached.
Please present this recommendation for approval to the Mayor and Board of Trustees at the
February 5, 2024 regularly scheduled meeting.
Please contact me if there are any questions.
RWR
Attachments
ec: Michael Lorge, Corporation Counsel
Nick Wyatt, Assistant Village Manager
Max Slankard, Director of Public Works
Julian Prendi, Finance Director
Samantha Maximilian, Senior Engineer
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MML: 2/5/24 Manager's Report
THIS RESOLUTION WIAY BE CITED AS
VILLAGE RESOLUTION
24-2-R-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY
OF COOK FOR THE INVEST IN COOK" GRANT FUNDING FOR THEMULTI-
USE PATH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
1 WHEREAS, the County of Cook (hereinafter "County") and the Village of Skokie (hereinafter
2 "Village") are units of government within the meaning of the Constitution of the State of Hlinois (WO)
3 Article V!l, Section 10, and the intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq. (2010),
4 having the power and authority to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement; and
5 WHEREAS, the Village is continuing to make progress on the previously approved Multi-
6 use Path Improvement Project (hereinafter "Project"), in conjunction with the State of Illinois, along
7 the Skokie Valley Trail between Go!f Road and Dempster Street (hereinafter "Trail"); and
8 WHEREAS, to that end, certain properties need to be acquired in order to complete the
9 Phase II Design and proceed to Phase III Construction pursuant to the contemplated Project. These
to properties are generally within the Commonwealth Edison and Union Pacific Railroad rights of way;
n and
12 WHEREAS, the anticipated total right of way acquisition cost of the Project is $637,200.
13 The responsibility for the costs of right of way acquisition are to be divided as follows: (i) the
14 Federal Government portion will be $448,000 and (ii) the Village portion will be $189,200; and
15 WHEREAS, although the Village has budgeted funds to cover their portion of right of way
16 acquisition costs remaining after applying the previously obtained federal funding commitments, the
17 Village was successful in obtaining "Invest in Cook" funding (hereinafter "Grant") to cover,
is approximately, up to half of the ViHage's portion of $189,200, thereby lowering the financial
19 obligation to the Project; and
20 WHEREAS, the Grant is an annual $8.5 million program from the County that funds planning
21 and feasibility studies, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of transportation
22 improvements sponsored by local and regional governments and private partners that are
23 consistent with the priorities of the County's program Connecting Cook County, and
24 WHEREAS, in order to proceed with the Grant funding, it is now necessary for the County
25 and the Village to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for Grant funding for the Project; and
26 WHEREAS, the Village Manager recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the
27 intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Cook for "invest in Cook", be approved substantially
28 in the form attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "1". subject to changes approved by the Village
29 Manager or designee and the Corporation Counsel of the Village of Skokie;
30 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village
31 of Skokie, Cook County, lliinois that the Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Cook for
32 "Invest in Cook", a copy of which is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "1", subject to changes
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1 approved by the Corporation Counsel and Village Manager or designee, be and the same is hereby
2 approved.
3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie.
4 Cook County, Illinois that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Intergovernmental
5 Agreement with the County of Cook for "Invest in Cook", a copy of which is attached hereto and
6 marked as Exhibit "1", subject to changes approved by the Corporation Counsel and the Village
7 Manager or designee.
8 PASSED this day of February, 2024.
9
10 Ayes:
n Acting Village Clerk
12 Nays:
13 Absent:
14 Approved by me this day of
15 Attest February, 2024.
16
17
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19 Acting Village Clerk Mayor, Village ofSkokie
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Exhibit 1
GONNEGTING
AN INITIATIVE OF; COOKCOUNTY
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
This Intergovernmental Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into this __ _ day of
_, 2023, by and between the County of Cook, a body politic and corporate of the
State of Illinois (the "County"), acting by and through its Department of Transportation and Highways (the
"Department"), and the Village of Skokie, a municipal corporation of the State of Illinois (the "Grantee"
or "Village"). The County and Village are sometimes referred to herein individually as a "Party" and
collectively as the "Parties."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Cook County Board President Ton! Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board of Commissioners
are committed to supporting the growth and economic vitality of communities in Cook County by
promoting strategic partnerships and investments in transportation;
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2016, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Connecting Cook
County, the County's first long-range transportation plan in 75 years;
WHEREAS, Connecting Cook County identifies five priorities to shape the County's transportation policies
and capital improvement program:
• Prioritize transit and other transportation alternatives to address congestion on our roads and
meet the travel needs of residents who cannot afford a car or choose not to have one;
• Support the region's role as North America's freight capital to spur economic growth and job
creation;
• Promote equal access to opportunities to achieve greater and more evenly distributed economic
growth;
• Maintain and modernize existing transportation facilities to minimize long-term operating costs,
safety hazards, delays and congestion, and ensure that today's investments do not preclude
future innovation and growth; and
• Increase investments in transportation to maintain the region's economic competitiveness;
WHEREAS, Invest in Cook is an annual $8.5 million program that funds planning and feasibility studies,
engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of transportation improvements sponsored by
local and regional governments and private partners that are consistent with the priorities of Connecting
Cook County;
WHEREAS, since its creation, the Invest in Cook program has leveraged over $150.7 million in additional
federal, state and local funds;
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2023, the County informed the Village that it had been selected for participation in
the 2023 Invest in Cook Program;
WHEREAS, the County has agreed to award the Village up to $94,500 toward right-of-way acquisition
costs for the ongoing Skokie Valley Trail improvement project (the "Project");
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Intefgowrnmentat AgTeement
County of Cook/Vitlage of Skokie
Settion: 23.HC6P.13-IA
2023 Invest in CooSc Program
WHEREAS, the Village has been working to close a one-mite gap in the planned Skokie Valley Trail within
the Village limits between Dempster Street (northern terminal for the CTA Yellow Line) and Golf Road;
WHEREAS, the Project involves right-of-way acquisition of four parcels within the Project limits; and
WHEREAS, the Invest in Cook funds wilt help to close a critical gap on a regionally significant trail, which
will also significantly improve access to transit within the Village;
WHEREAS, this Agreement will set forth the Parties' respective responsibilities and obligations for right-
of-way acquisition, funding and reporting of the Project;
WHEREAS, the County, by virtue of its powers as set forth in the Counties Code. 55 IICS S/l-l et seq., and
the Illinois Highway Code, 605 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq., is authorized to enter into this Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Village, by virtue of its powers as set forth in the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 IICS 5/1-1-1
et seq., is authorized to enter into this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is further authorized under Article VH, Section 10 of the Illinois Constitution
and by the provisions of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutua! covenants contained herein, and for other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
» SECTION 1. RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUtSmON
A. Right-qf-Way Acquisition. The Grantee will acquire in its name all right-of-way,
permanent easements and/or temporary easements necessary for construction of the
Project, either through voluntary sale or condemnation.
B. Federal and State Procedures. The Grantee wit) follow all federal and state acquisition
procedures, where applicable.
C P!ats and Leeals. The Grantee will secure all necessary title commitments, plats, legal
descriptions, appraisals, review appraisals and negotiation services to begin negotiations
with the owners of any necessary right-of-way and/or easements.
D. Deliyerabjes. Upon request of the County, the Grantee will provide the County with
current or updated appraisals and title commitments. The Grantee wil! obtain the
services of an appraiser to assist with the preparation of said documents.
E. Purchase and Conveyance. If the negotiator is successfu! in negotiating the purchase of a
property, the Parties agree that the negotiator is authorized to perform all duties and
prepare all documents necessary to purchase and convey the parcet(s) to the Grantee or
its designer subject to review and approval by the Grantee and its counsel.
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Intergovernmental Agreement
County of Cook/Village of Skokie
Section: 23-IICBP-13-LA
2023 Invest in Cook Program
F. Condemnation Proceedings. If the negotiator is unable to purchase a parcel(s), the case
will be filed by the Grantee in the Circuit Court of Cook County for initiation of
condemnation proceedings.
G. Project Location. A map showing the Project limits is incorporated into and made a part
of this Agreement and attached as Exhibit A.
H. Schedule. A schedule for the Project is incorporated into and made a part of this
Agreement and attached as Exhibit B.
1. Submittals. All submittals required of the Grantee under this section of the Agreement
must be directed to:
Assistant Superintendent
Attn: Tara Orbon, P.E.
Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
69 W. Washington Street, 23rd Floor
Chicago, 1L 60602
E-mail: lnvestinCook.CC^)cookcountyil.GOv
• SECTION 2. FINANCIAL
A. Cost Estimate. Estimated right-of-way acquisition costs for the Project are $637,200.
B. Cost Participation
i. Grantee Cost Participation. The Grantee will pay all actual right-of-way
acquisition costs for the Project, subject to reimbursement by the County as
described below. The Grantee has obtained federal commitments for
reimbursement of 70% of the estimated $637,200 total cost with the Village being
responsible for the remaining 30% (the "Local Match").
jj. County Cost Participation. The County will reimburse the Grantee for 50% of the
Local Match for the Project, up to, but not to exceed $94,500. The County
reserves the right to modify its percentage and/or maximum contribution
towards the Project if, in the sole discretion of the County, there are material
changes to the Project's scope of work.
C. Reimbursement Procedures
i. Advance Payment. Upon full execution of this Agreement and receipt of an
invoice from the Grantee, the County will make an advance payment to the
Grantee in the amount of $47,250. This amount represents 50% of the County's
maximum financial contribution under this Agreement.
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intefgovernfnental Agrecfnent
County of Cook/Viiiage of Skokie
Section: 23-t!C8P-l3-LA
2023 Invest in CotA Program
il Final Payment. Upon receipt of an invoice from the Grantee following completion
of right-of-way acquisition for the Project, the County will make a final payment
to the Grantee for the balance of the County's financial obligation under this
Agreement. The amount of the final payment will reflect actual right-of-way
acquisition costs for the Project and the Count/s advance payment to the
Grantee. If the advance payment made to the Grantee by the County exceeds
the Count/s financial obligation under this Agreement, the County may require
the Grantee to return any or all excess funds.
iiL ReQuired-DocMm^^ In order to receive final reimbursement from the
County, the Grantee must submit the following documentation along with the
final invoice:
a. A cover letter addressed to the Department's Assistant Superintendent,
including the name of the Project and its associated section number;
b. Copies of all cancelled checks paid to acquire the right-of-way and/or
easements necessary to construct the Project (or copies of the associated
bank ledgers reflecting the payments); and
c. A copy of the final performance report as described in Section 3.0. below.
If the documentation submitted by the Grantee for final reimbursement is
reasonably deemed by the County as not sufficiently documenting the right-of-
way acquired, the County may require further records and supporting documents
to verify the amounts, recipients and uses of all funds invoiced under this
Agreement.
iv. !neliR(b!e Costs. The County will not reimburse the Grantee for any costs that are:
a. Contrary to the provisions of this Agreement;
b. Not for acquiring the right-of-way and/or easements necessary to
construct the Project;
c. Of a regular and continuing nature, including, but not limited to,
administrative costs, staff and overhead costs, rent, utilities and
maintenance costs;
d. Incurred without the consent of the County after the County has given
the Grantee written notice of suspension or termination of any or all of
the County's obligations under this Agreement; and/or
e. In excess of the County's maximum financial contribution under this
Agreement.
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IntergowrnmentalAgreement
County of Coott/Village of Skokie
Section: 23.11CBP-13-LA
2023 Invest in Cook Program
v. Submittals. All submittals required of the Grantee under this section of the
Agreement must be directed to:
Assistant Superintendent
Attn: Tara Orbon, P.E.
Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
69 W. Washington Street, 24th Floor
Chicago, ILG0602
E-mail: [nvestinCook.CC@cookcountyil.fipv
D. Funding Breakdown. A funding breakdown is incorporated into and made a part of this
Agreement and attached as Exhibit C.
• SECTIONS. REPORTING
A. Quarterly Performance Reports. The Grantee will submit quarterly performance reports
to the County not later than 30 calendar days after the reporting period as determined
by the County. Quarterly performance reports must include the following information:
i. A cover letter addressed to the Department's Bureau Chief of Strategic Planning
and Policy, including the name of the Project and its associated section number;
ii. An estimated percentage of right-of-way acquisition completed for the Project;
iii. A statement indicating whether right-of-way acquisition for the Project is on,
behind or ahead of schedule;
iv. A record of right-of-way acquisition activities and expenditures to date and for
the current reporting period;
v. A forecast of quarterly right-of-way acquisition activities and expenditures for the
remainder of the Project; and
vi. Any significant changes to the Project schedule.
B. Extensions. The Grantee may request to extend the due date of any quarterly
performance reports and the County will reasonably consider any such requests.
C. Use of Reports. The County will use quarterly performance reports to compare the rate
of the Grantee's actual expenditures to the planned amounts in the approved funding
breakdown for the Project (Exhibit C) and to track right-of-way acquisition activities
against the approved milestones in the Project schedule (Exhibit B).
D. Final Performance Report. The Grantee must submit a final performance report with its
request for final reimbursement. The final report should describe cumulative right-of-
way acquisition activities, including a complete description of the Grantee's achievements
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2023 Invest in Cook Program
with respect to the Project's objectives and milestones. The County will not issue final
reimbursement until the Grantee submits the final performance report.
E. Report Format. The Grantee will use whatever forms or documents are required by the
County in submitting quarterly and final performance reports.
F. Failure to Report. The Grantee understands and agrees that the failure to submit timely
and complete performance reports will result in the delay of funds and/or the denial of
future funding.
G. Submittals. All submittals required of the Grantee under this section of the Agreement
must be directed to:
Bureau Chief of Strategic Planning and Policy
Attn:JesseEfam
Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
69 W. Washington Street, 23rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
E-mail: lnvestinCook.CC@cookcountvil.^ov
SECTION 4. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Authority to Execute. The Parties have read and reviewed the terms of this Agreement
and by their signatures as affixed below represent that the signing party has the authority
to execute this Agreement and that the Parties intend to be bound by the terms and
conditions contained herein.
B. BindinR Successors. This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the
Parties and their respective successors and approved assigns.
C. Compliance with Laws. Rules and Reeutations. The Parties will at all times observe and
comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, as amended from time to
time, in carrying out the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
D. Conflicts of Interest. The Grantee understands and agrees that no director, officer, agent
or employee of the Grantee may have an interest, whether directly or indirectly, in any
contract or agreement or the performance of any work pertaining to this Agreement;
represent, either as an agent or otherwise, any person, trust or corporation, with respect
to any application or bid for any contract or agreement or work pertaining to this
Agreement; or take, accept or solicit, either directly or indirectly, any money or thing of
value as a gift or bribe or means of influencing their vote or actions. Any contract or
agreement made and procured in violation of this provision is void and no funds under
this Agreement may be used to pay any cost under such a contract or agreement.
E. Conflict with Exhibits. In the event of a conflict between any exhibit attached hereto and
the text of this Agreement, the text of this Agreement will control.
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County of CooVVifiage of Skokie
Section:-Z3.!tCBP-13-tA
2023 Invest in Coofc Program
F. CQuntefparts, This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of
which will be deemed an original and all of which will be deemed one and the same
instrument.
G. County Section Number. The Project is hereby designated as County section number 23-
UC8P-13-LA. The Parties wilt include County section number 23-UCBP-13-LAon all Project-
related submittals, including, but not limited to, written correspondence and invoices.
H. DesJRnation of Representatives. Not later than 14 calendar days after the Effective Date
of this Agreement, as defined in Section 4J. below, each Party will designate in writing a
full-time representative for carrying out this Agreement. Each representative will have
the authority, on behalf of the respective Party, to make decisions relating to the work
covered by this Agreement. Representatives may be changed, from time to time, by
subsequent written notice. Each representative will be readily available to the other.
I. Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute, claim, question or disagreement arising
out of the performance of this Agreement, the Parties will consult and negotiate with
each other in good faith to settle the dispute, claim, question or disagreement, tn the
event the Parties cannot mutuaily agree on the resolution of the dispute, claim, question
or disagreement, the decision of the Department's Superintendent will be final.
J. Effective Date. The Effective Date of this Agreement will be the date that the last
authorized signatory signs and dates the Agreement, which date will be inserted on the
first page of this Agreement. This Agreement will become effective only in the event the
corporate authorities of each Party approve this Agreement.
K. Electronic Signatures. A signed copy of this Agreement transmitted by facsimile,
electronic mail or other means of electronic submission wil! be deemed to have the same
legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this Agreement.
L Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties
concerning ail matters specifically covered by this Agreement and supersedes all prior
written and oral agreements, commitments and understandings among the Parties.
There are no representations, covenants, promises or obligations not contained in this
Agreement that form any part of this Agreement or upon which any of the Parties is
relying upon in entering into this Agreement.
M. Force Majeure. Neither Party will be liable for any delay or non-performance of its
obligations hereunder by any contingency reasonably beyond its control, including, but
not limited to, acts of God, war, civil unrest, labor strikes or walkouts, fires, pandemics
and/or natural disasters.
N. Indemnification. The Grantee will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County and
its commissioners, officers, directors, employees and agents, and their respective heirs,
successors and assigns, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses
and expenses, including, but not limited to, legal defense costs, attorneys' fees,
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County of Cook/ViHage of Skokie
Section: 23-IIC8P-13-LA
2023 Invest in Cook Program
settlement or judgments, caused by the negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct of
the Grantee, its officers, directors/ employees, agents, consultants, contractors,
subcontractors or suppliers in connection with or arising out of the performance of this
Agreement.
0. Modification. This Agreement may only be modified by a written instrument executed by
the Department's Superintendent and an authorized representative of the Grantee.
P. No Individual or Personal Liability. The Parties agree that the actions taken and the
representations made by each respective Party and by their respective corporate
authorities have not been taken or made in anyone's individual capacity and no
mayor/president, board member, council member, official, officer, employee, volunteer
or representative of any Party will incur personal liability in conjunction with this
Agreement.
Q. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is not intended to benefit any person, entity
or municipality not a party to this Agreement, and no other person, entity or municipality
will be entitled to be treated as beneficiary of this Agreement. This Agreement is not
intended to and does not create any third-party beneficiary or other rights in any third
person or party, including, but not limited to, any agent, contractor, subcontractor,
consultant, volunteer or other representative of any Party. No agent, employee,
contractor, subcontractor, consultant, volunteer or other representative of any Party wilt
be deemed an agent, employee, contractor, subcontractor, consultant, volunteer or other
representative of the other.
R. Notices. Unless otherwise specified, all reports, notices and other communications
related to this Agreement will be in writing and will be personally delivered or mailed via
first class, certified or registered U.S. Mail or electronic mail delivery to the following
persons at the following addresses:
To the COUNTY: Superintendent
Attn: Jennifer "Sis" Killen, P.E., PTOE
Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
69 W. Washington Street, 24th Floor
ChicagoJL 60602
E-mail: lnvestinCook.CC@cookcouni^i_l4^oy
To the GRANTEE: Director of Engineering
Attn: RussRietveld
Village of Skokie
5127 Oakton Street
Skokie, IL 60077
E-mail: Russ.Rietveld@skokie.orfi
S. Recitals. The introductory recitals included at the beginning of this Agreement are agreed
to and incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement.
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irrtergovemmental Agreement
County of Coo^W^e of Skokie
Section; 23.1tC8P-l3-b\
2023 Invest in CooSc Program
T. Records Maintenance. The Grantee will maintain during the term of this Agreement and
for a period of three years thereafter complete and adequate financial records, accounts
and other records to support ati Project expenditures. These records and accounts will
include, but not be limited to. records providing a full description of each activity being
assisted with County funds; a general ledger that supports the costs being charged to the
County; records documenting procurement of goods and services; contracts for goods
and services; invoices; billing statements; cancelled checks; bank statements; schedules
containing comparisons of budgeted amounts and actual expenditures; and construction
progress schedules.
U. Reviews and Audits. The Grantee will give the County access to all books, accounts,
records, reports and files pertaining to the administration, receipt and use of County
funds under this Agreement to necessitate any reviews or audits.
V. Section Headings. The descriptive section and subsection headings used in this
Agreement are for convenience only and do not control or affect the meaning or
construction of any of the provisions thereof.
W. Seyerabitjtv. If any term of this Agreement is to any extent illegal otherwise invalid^ or
incapable of being enforced, such term will be excluded to the extent of such invalidity or
unenforceabjlity; all other terms hereof will remain in full force and effect; and, to the
extent permitted and possible, the invalid or unenforceable term will be deemed replaced
by a term that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention
of such invalid or unenforceable term.
X. Termination. Unless extended by the Department's Superintendent or their designee in
writing, this Agreement terminates upon completion of right-of-way acquisition for the
Project and final reimbursement by the County, or November 30, 2027, whichever date
is earlier.
Y. Venue and Applicable law. All questions of interpretation, construction and
enforcement, and al! controversies with respect to this Agreement, will be governed by
the applicable constitutional, statutory and common law of the State of Illinois. The
Parties agree that, for the purposes of any litigation relative to this Agreement and its
enforcement, venue will be in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois or the Northern
District, Eastern Division of the United States District Court, Chicago, Illinois, and the
Parties consent to the in personam jurisdiction of said Courts for any such action.
Z. Waiver of Default. The failure by the County or Grantee to seek redress for violation of
or to insist upon strict performance of any condition or covenant of this Agreement will
not constitute a waiver of any such breach or subsequent breach of such covenants,
terms, conditions, rights and remedies. No provision of this Agreement will be deemed
waived by the County or Grantee unless such provision is waived in writing.
(signature page to follow)
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Intergovernmental Agreement
County of Cook/Viilage ofSkokie
Section: 23-IICBP-13-LA
2023 Invest in Cook Program
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated.
EXECUTED BY COUNT/ OF COOK: EXECUTED BY VILLAGE OF SKOKIE:
Toni Preckwinkle John Lockerby
President Village Manager
Cook County Board of Commissioners
This_day of This _ day of
ATTEST: ATTEST:
County Clerk Village Clerk
RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kimberly M. Foxx, State's Attorney
By:
Jennifer "Sis" Kiflen, P.E., PTOE Assistant State's Attorney
Superintendent
County of Cook
Department of Transportation and Highways
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County of Cook/Viltage of Skokie
Section: 23-DCBP-13-LA
2023 Invest in Cook Program
Exhibit A
Project Map
SJLOl'lc-y'UcLT'3'llSyTl Bike Path Prolcct Um.ti
Demptter Street to Golf Road r i
Vill*t« of SkoUt, Cook County. IL
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trrtergovemmentat Agreement
County of Cook/Viitage of Skokie
Section: 23-ttC8P-l3-lA
2023 Invest in Cooic Program
Exhibit B
Project Schedule
Description Date
Milestone 1 Phase I) Kickoff 12/09/2020
Milestone 2 1DOT Plat Review & Approval 07/15/2021
Milestone 3 IDOT ROW Agreement 03/31/2023
Milestone 4 Pre-Fina! PS&E to IDOT 04/14/2023
Milestone 5 Final PS&E to IDOT 06/1272023
Milestone 6 letting 09/22/2023
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County of Cook/Viilage of Skokie
Section; 23-UCBP-13-IA
2023 invest in Cook Program
Exhibit C
Funding Breakdown
PHASE GRANTEE SHARE COUNTY SHARE
50% of local Match.
Right-of-Way Acquisition Balance Up to,but not to exceed,
$94,500
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Memorandum
Corporation Counsel's Office
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Board jiif Trustees
FROM: .^^0L^SL ^\
?ar5ara A. Mangier, Assistant C^por^tjpn Counsel
DATE: February 2, 2024
SUBJECT: February 5, 2024 Corporation Counsel's Report
"A. Ordinance, Zoning Chapter Amendment. Co-Workina Spaces
item A is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was
on January 16,2024.
This ordinance will amend Chapter 118 of the Skokie Village Code to provide for "Co-
working" office space as a defined use in the Zoning Appendix Table as well as provide for
parking regulation. There have been significant changes in the traditional work place
model particularly since She COVID pandemic. The pandemic forced many businesses to
change their operational model overnight. A lot of companies are sticking with a remote
work model or a hybrid one/ where some people work from home and others work in an
office on a revolving or part-time basis at least. Currently a Co-working Office is
interpreted as "Office not otherwise listed" in the use table Chapter 118, Appendix Table
and not permitted in the Retail Street areas of the Village. Co-Working will be a permitted
use In the districts as it is now interpreted as and permitted by special use in the Retail
Street designated areas of Mixed-Use zoning districts.
ec: Sylvia Luke
John Lockerby
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*2/5/24
PC: 2023-30P
THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
24-2-C"
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 118 OF THE SKOKIE
VILLAGE CODE REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CO-
WORKING AS A DEFINED USE IN THE VILLAGE CODE
1 WHEREAS, Community Development staff have been reviewing Chapter 118 of the
2 Village Code to determine better avenues to accommodate pedestrians in a more thoughtful
3 way. The continuing goal is to make Skokie more pedestrian friendly/ especially in our
4 Retail Street corridors and creating a more walkabfe environment downtown that attracts
5 both shoppers and businesses. To further this effort for a more pedestrian friendly Village/
6 staff have determined that a WCo-working Office" use should be a defined use in Chapter
7 118; and
8 WHEREAS, currentiy/ a Co-working Office is interpreted as "Office not otherwise
9 listed" in the use table Chapter 118, Appendix Table and not permitted in the Retail Street
10 areas of the Village. Co-working is more of a hybrid use type that can potentially have spill-
n over benefits to downtown more akin to retai!; and
12 WHEREAS, a co-working space is still a relatively new concept/ but has gained
13 popularity across the nation and around the world in recent years. The concept itself was
14 introduced En 1995 and by 2019, there were close to 20/000 coworking stations located
15 around the world. At that time/ the United States was home to about 80 million square feet
16 of co-working space. Since then, there have been significant changes in the traditional work
17 place model/ particularly since the COVID pandemic. The pandemic forced many businesses
is to change their operational mode! overnight. Many companies are sticking with a remote
19 work model or a hybrid one/ where some people work from home and others work in an
20 office on a revolving or part-time basis at least; and
21 WHEREAS/ staff have determined that it should be recognized as a permitted use
22 in the districts as It is now interpreted as and should also be permitted by special use in the
23 Retail Street designated areas of Mixed-Use zoning districts. As a special use/ the process
24 would ensure that it would be compatible with the surrounding uses; and
25 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duty held on November
26 16, 2023, after having determined that proper notice was achieved and no interested parties
27 appeared, voted to recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the various
28 amendments to Chapter 118, as outlined in the Plan Commission Report dated January 16,
29 2023, be adopted; and
30 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees at a public meeting duly held on
31 January 16, 2024, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Plan Commission;
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1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE !T ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
2 Village ofSkokie, Cook County, Illinois;
3 Section 1: That Chapter 118, Section 118-32 of the Skokie Village Code be and
4 the same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is
5 highlighted in bold.
6 See. 118-32. Genera! definitions.
7 The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the
s meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
9 different meaning:
10
n Co'working Office means a facilitated environment which may contain desks or
12 other workspaces and facilities and is used by a recognized membership who share
13 the site. Rules for membership and participation in the coworking space are explicit,
14 transparent and are available to the public. Coworking spaces may host classes or
15 networking events which are open either to the public or to current and prospective
is members. Fabrication tools are limited to those which do not generate noise or
17 pollutants in excess of what is customary within a typical office environment.
18
19 Section 2: That Chapter 118, Section 118-218 of the Skokie Village Code be and
20 the same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is
21 highlighted in bold.
22 See. 118-218. Required number of off-street motor vehide parking spaces.
23
24 (4) Office, retail, service, and industrial uses.
25
26 Construction material sales centers, machinery related contractor, and heavy
27 construction businesses: 1 space for each 1,500 ft2 of net floor area, plus 1
28 parking space for each employee.
29 Co-working office: 1 parking space for each 300 ft2 of net floor area.
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Section 3: That Chapter 118, Appendix A of the Skokie Village Code be and the
same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is
highlighted In bold.
APPENDIX A. USE TABLE
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5 Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
6 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
ADOPTED this day of 2024.
Ayes:
Nays: Acting Village Cierk
Absent:
Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
this day of , 2024; ,2024.
and published in pamphlet form
according to law from
,2024 to ,2024.
Mayor, Village of Skokie
Acting Village Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
STATE OF ILLINOIS
KWAME RAOLJL
Al TOkNl-YGiiNm<Ai.
January 18,2024
Via electronic mail
The Honorable James Johnson
Trustee, Board of Trustees
Village of Skokie
j amesforskokie@gmail. corn
Via electronic mail
The Honorable George Van Dusen
Mayor
Village of Skokie
5127 Oakton Street
Skokie, Illmois 60077
George.VanDusen@skokie.org
RE: OMA Request for Review - 2023 PAC 76143
Dear Mr. Johnson and Mr. Van Dusen:
This determination is issued pursuant to section 3.5 (e) of the Open Meetings Act
(OMA) (5 ILCS 120/3.5(e) (West 2022)).
BACKGROUND
On April 6, 2023, Mr. James Johnson submitted a Request for Review to the
Public Access Bureau alleging that the Board of Trustees (Board) of the Village of Skokie
(Village) violated OMA at its February 21, 2023, meeting by discussing a matter in closed
session that did not fall within the scope of the exception in section 2(c)(5) ofOMA that the
Board cited as the basis for closing the meeting. Mr. Johnson explained that Village staff
members "made a presentation to the Board and recommended 'a $4.5 million direct loan or
L5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) (West 2022), as amended by Public Act 103-311, effective July 28, 2023.
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The Honorable James Johason
The Honorable George Van Dusen
January 18,2024
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preferred equity investment' m support ofaHilton Hotel development in downtown Skokie.
He contended that some of the Board's closed session discussion pertained to the acquisition of
property, but that the majority of the discussion improperly concerned whether the Village's
Economic Development Fund could be used to authorize the loan.
On April 13, 2023, this office forwarded a copy of the Request for Review to the
Board and asked it to provide this office with copies of its February 21, 2023, meeting agenda,
minutes, and closed session verbatim recording for this office's confidential review, together
with a written response to Mr. Johnson's OMA allegations. On April 27, 2023, this office
received the requested materials, including a complete response for this office's confidential
review and a redacted version for this office to forward to Mr. Johnson. On May 1, 2023, this
office forwarded a copy of the Board's redacted response to Mr. Johnson; he replied on May 2,
2023.
DETERMmATION
OMA requires that all meetings of a public body remain open to the public unless
the public body properly invokes an exception in section 2(c) of OMA. 5 ILCS 120/2(a), (c)
(West 2022). The section 2(c) exceptions are to be "strictly constmed, extending only to subjects
clearly within their scope." 5 ILCS 120/2(b) (West 2022). Section 2(c)(5) of OMA permits
closed session discussion of "[t]he purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public
body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should
be acquired." (Emphasis added.)
The Illinois Appellate Court addressed the scope of section 2(c)(5) of OMA in
Galena Gazette Publications Inc. v. County of Jo Daviess, 375 111. App. 3d 338 (2007). There, a
public body held a closed session meeting to discuss the possibility of leasing a specific property
for its use. Specifically, the public body's convention and visitor's bureau intended to use the
leased property to display tourism-related promotional materials and provide information and
services to visitors. Galena Gazette, 375 111. App. 3d at 339, 343. Because the public body's
closed session discussion centered on considerations involving the potential lease and related
details needed to put the lease terms in context, the court held that the entire discussion was
proper under section 2(c)(5). Galena Gazette, 375 111. App. 3d at 346. The court emphasized
that discussions of "[h]ow the [public body and owner of the property] would be able to use the
building was crucial to the County's strategy in deciding whether to proceed with the proposed
subleasing arrangement at all." Galena Gazette, 375 111. App. 3d at 346.
Letter from James J. Johnson, Tmstee, Village of Skokie, to Leah Bartelt, Public Access
Counselor, Office of the Attorney General (April 6, 2023).
3See 5 ILCS 120/3.5(c) (West 2022) ("The Public Access Counselor shall forward a copy of the answer
or redacted answer, iffiu-mshed, to the person submitting the request for review.").
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The Honorable James Johnson
The Honorable George Van Dusen
January 18,2024
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The Board's redacted response to this office contended that the entu-e discussion
related to the hotel development project fell within the scope of section 2(c)(5). The Board
explained m the confidential portions of its response the particular issues it discussed in closed
session. The Board stated that at its subsequent April 3, 2023, meeting, the Village Manager
presented in open session a proposal "to become a part owner m the hotel development." The
Board asserted that it deliberated on the pros and cons of that proposal, and members of the
public provided input during that meeting. In reply to that answer, Mr. Johnson maintained that
the Board improperly discussed the hotel loan proposal in closed session. He also disputed the
Board's claim that there was a robust discussion of the matter at the April 3, 2023, meeting.
Based on this office's review of the verbatim recording of the closed session and
the Board's complete response, the discussion did not pertain to the potential purchase of
property "for the use of the public body." "Use" is defined as "[t]he application or employment
of something; esp. a long-continued possession and employment of a thing for the purpose for
which it is adapted[.]" Black's Law Dictionary 1853-54 (11th ed. 2019). As noted above, the
Board's discussion related to a hotel development project and whether the Village should invest
in the project. Because details of the Board's closed session discussion were provided to this
office confident! ally, this office is not pennitted to discuss them other than to note that the Board
did not show that it discussed issues related to whether to acquire the property for the Village's
use. The Board highlighted that the hotel project was discussed at its April 3, 2023, meeting,
which was listed in the meeting's agenda as "Hotel Project Promissory Note Public Private
Partnership."5 The agenda packet included a memorandum fi-om staff recommending the
approval of a promissory note for $4.5 million to assist in the development and completion of the
hotel, along with a copy of the proposed promissory note which indicated that it would be
secured by mortgage lien on the property.6 Even if the terms of the agreement may be construed
as the Village purchasing an ownership interest in the property, the property discussed by the
Board is not "for the use of the" Village like the property discussed in Galena Gazette, which the
public body leased to display tourism-related materials. Investing in the hotel development
project is readily distinguishable from acquiring the property for the use of the Village.
Accordingly, this office concludes that the Board's discussion related to the hotel development
project did not fall within the scope of the section 2(c)(5) exception it partly relied upon to close
the February 21, 2023, meeting.
4Letter from Mayor George Van Dusen, Village ofSkokie, to Teresa Lim, Supervising Attorney,
Public Access Bureau (April 24, 2023), at 3.
SViUage of Skokie, Agenda Item 10(B) (April 3,2023).
"Village of Skokie, Agenda Packet (April 3, 2023), available at
https://www.skokie.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04032023-1769.
Office of The Illinois Attorney Genenil
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The Honorable James Johnson
The Honorable George Van Dusen
January 18,2024
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To remedy this violation, this office asks that the Board vote to release the
February 21, 2023, closed session verbatim recording and minutes pertaming to the hotel
development project. The Board may redact the portions of the verbatim recording and minutes
pertaining to other matters.
The Public Access Counselor has determined that resolution of this matter does
not require the issuance of a binding opmion. This letter shall serve to close this matter. If you
have any questions, please contact me at the Chicago address listed on the first page of this letter.
Very truly yours,
^;'-_- --^-
TEKESALIM
Supervising Attorney
Public Access Bureau
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Office of the Illinois Attorney Gcncnil
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George Van Dusen Phone (847) 933-8269
Mayor Fax (847) 933-8200
January 25,2024
Honorable Kwame Raoui
Attorney General .
State of Illinois
500 South Second Street
Springfield/!L 62701
Dear Attorney General Raoul:
I'm writing out of concern regarding a determination made by the Public Access Bureau regarding the OMA
exceptions for conducting an executive session to discuss economic development negotiations as part of a public-
private partnership.
Enclosed is a recent decision rendered by the PAC as well as pertinent background information. The PAC has decided
that the Village of Skokie violated OMA due to the "use" clause of exception 51LCS 120/2(c)(5) ("The purchase or
lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether
a particular parcel should be acquired."} I believe the Village, in fact, did not violate OIVIA for the reasons explained
in my letter and substantiated by the verbatim recording of the meeting.
However, the PAC did not even take into consideration exception 51LCS 120/(c){7) ("The sale or purchase of
securities, investments, or investment contracts.../') The Village Board, in fact, discussed investing in a development
(a downtown hote!) as part of a TiF deveJopment. The Board had considered and decided against purchasing
property associated with the project and then debated the merits and risks of becoming an investor and under what
terms to make the investment. The memorandum of the Village Manager sent to the Board as preparation for the
meeting explicitly details these alternatives and they were thoroughly discussed, even so far as the proper interest
rate for the Village's investment.
In its determination, the PAC doesn't even reference 51LCS 120/2{c)(7) as a legitimate exception for holding an
executive session for purposes of economic development. The consequences for economic development involving
TIF funds in the State of Illinois wil! be severely hampered if this determination is upheld. Additionally, it will create
confusion regarding the meaning of 5ILCS 120/2(c}(7) if investment contracts are not granted an exception.
I ask that you review this decision with an eye toward reconsideration, bearing in mind 51LCS 120/2(c)(7).
EVtunicipaiities are in need of guidance on the rules for conducting executive sessions. The rules seem to be changing
but there is no guidance as in the past. Thank you for your consideration of this unusual request.
Van Dusen
Mayor
Enclosures
The Village of Skokie - 5127 Oakton Street • Skokie, IL 60077
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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2023-31P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, February 5, 2024
To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
Cases: 2023-31P: Site Plan Approval
5202-5250 Old Orchard Road
PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its December 7, 2023 meeting, the Plan Commission reviewed the petitioners request
to modify an existing site plan approval for a planned development in an OR Office
Research zoning district in order to convert the 2 existing 7-story office buildings at
5202 and 5250 Old Orchard Road into an office and 245-unit residential mixed-use
development, retain the existing clinic at 5230 Old Orchard Road, and convert the upper
deck of the existing parking garage into a recreational space for use by the residential
tenants, and any relief discovered during the review of this case.
The north and south towers are nearly identical with a mix of studio, one, two, and
three-bedroom units. The north tower will have a limited number of residential units on
the ground floor along with offices which have long-term leases. There will be recessed
balconies and some operational windows. There will also be improvements to the
garage, adding new signage and EV charging stations. Guest parking will be located on
the ground floor of the garage as well as outdoor spaces. They spoke of re-purposing
the top deck of the parking garage into recreational and amenities space for a pool,
games, yoga, pickleball, and bocce ball.
Commissioners inquired about how office and commercial space will mix with the
residential use of the building and members from the Zeller Realty Group clarified that
upper floors will be designated as residential while the ground floors will be reserved for
commercial uses, however both buildings will eventually become fully residential once
office leases expire.
Commissioners also inquired about the total number of parking spaces on-site. There is
a total of 740 parking spaces even after eliminating some spaces in the Garage roof
transformation, meeting the required parking for the site.
The developer is currently unable to voluntarily provide affordable housing units or a
payment in lieu to the Village due to the economics of the development and building
costs associated with the project. While this development is located within an existing
structure, the development costs on a per square foot basis are similar to new
construction costs. Additionally, the applicants have indicated that the rental rates that
are feasible in this market will subsequently not support affordable housing at this
property.
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INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No interested parties
spoke regarding this case.
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
The Appearance Commission reviewed the commercial façade of the property and
found that they concurred with staff comments. Staff has no objections to the
proposed façade changes. “The enhancements being made will make the buildings
look more residential and less office like. The proposed landscape changes are
minimal. The site will still provide a generous amount trees and greenspace. The
proposed rooftop garden area on the parking garage will be a nice addition to the
site.”
Site Plan Approval
ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
Ousley X
Michella X
Berman X
Franklin (Second) X
Gupta X
Gevaryahu X
Burman (Motion) X
Mathee X
Luke X
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 4 absent, that
the petitioner’s request for a site plan approval to convert the two 7 story office
buildings into mixed-use residential and commercial buildings with 245 residential
units and 740 parking spaces, in the OR Office Research district, be APPROVED,
based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended
conditions below.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Staff Report for 2023-31P
2. Draft Plan Commission Minutes
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STAFF REPORT 2023-31P: Site Plan Approval
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 7, 2023
To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Paul Reise, Planning Manager
Re: 2023-31P: Site Plan Approval
5202-5250 Old Orchard Road
General Information
Location 5202-5250 Old Orchard Road
Purpose To modify an existing site plan approval for a planned
development in an OR Office Research zoning district in order to
convert the 2 existing office buildings at 5202 and 5250 Old
Orchard Road into an office and 245-unit residential mixed-use
development, retain the existing clinic at 5230 Old Orchard Road,
and convert the upper deck of the existing parking garage into a
recreational space for use by the residential tenants, and any
relief discovered during the review of this case.
Petitioner Zeller OOT, LLC, on behalf of GW Property Group, LLC
Size of Site 338,032 square feet (7.76 acres) with frontage on Old Orchard
Road, Lockwood Avenue, and Central Street
Existing Zoning & OR Office Research – multitenant office complex, clinic
Land Use
Adjacent Zoning & North OR Office Research (Wilmette) – hotel
Land Use R1 Single-Family Detached Residence (Wilmette) –
detached residences
R-5 Single Family Residential (Glenview) – detached
residences
South OR Office Research – hotels, full service restaurant,
multitenant office building, ComEd transmission
lines
East OR Office Research – Edens Expressway
West OR Office Research – vacant land, ComEd
transmission lines
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as service employment
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SITE INFORMATION
• The site contains 2 partially-occupied office buildings (5202 and 5250 Old
Orchard Road), Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment (5230 Old
Orchard Road), a parking garage, and surface parking.
• Overhead utilities are present along the north side of Central Street and the west
side of Lockwood Avenue. A single utility pole is located within the parkway on
the east side of Lockwood Avenue.
• The site is accessible from driveways at Lockwood Avenue and Central Street.
Complete Streets
Public sidewalks are present along Old Orchard Road and most, but not all, of
Lockwood Avenue. No public sidewalk exists on Central Street.
A completed section of the Skokie Valley Trail runs from Old Orchard Road south
to Golf Road. A multi-use path has been constructed along the south side of Old
Orchard Road, between Harms Road and Woods Drive, and will eventually be
extended east to Skokie Boulevard.
The site is directly served by the CTA 54A North Cicero/Skokie Blvd. and Pace
422 Linden CTA-Glenview-Northbrook Court bus routes.
Old Orchard Shopping Center is located approximately ¼ mile to the east and
south of the subject site.
Shops, hotels, restaurants, parks, and employment are within walking distance of
the subject site.
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
The petitioner is proposing converting the two 7 story office buildings into mixed-use
residential and commercial buildings with 245 residential units and 740 parking spaces.
• First Floor Uses: residential, amenity, lobby, and structured parking
• Gross Square Feet: 655,744 SF
• Commercial space: 32,431 SF
• Parking Spaces: 740 provided
• Unit mix: 245 units- 24 studio, 84 1-Bedroom, 115 2-Bedroom, and 22
3-Bedroom
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PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting to modify an existing site plan approval for a planned
development in an OR Office Research zoning district in order to convert the 2 existing
office buildings at 5202 and 5250 Old Orchard Road into an office and 245-unit
residential mixed-use development.
With regards to the request, the petitioner explains that:
The proposed re-development of the existing Old Orchard Towers complex calls for the
adaptive re-use of over 300,000 s.f. of existing, mostly vacant office building into a Class
A residential rental building. The ground floors will be occupied with a mix of
commercial/office and residential uses. The existing 3-story Atrium building, on the east
side of the parking structure, will remain a commercial use. The 5-story parking
structure will continue to serve the parking needs of the development with the top level
being converted to outdoor amenity space for the residential apartments. Vehicular and
pedestrian access to the site and the surrounding landscaping will remain largely intact.
The exterior facade of the buildings will remain intact with the exception of new
recessed balconies and the introduction of operable window units into the glazed wall
assembly. The parking requirement will be reduced from what is currently required for
the commercial office use resulting in a reduction in the number of vehicles accessing
the site from the surrounding streets.
We believe that this would mark the first and largest adaptive reuse of an office complex
into residential uses which is environmentally and socially responsible. We are not
proposing any zoning change, nor do we plan to demolish any building structures nor
add onto the existing buildings.
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To make this project economically viable without any public financial assistance (which
we are not seeking), we have not accounted for any designated affordable units within
the development plan.
In summary, the character of the surrounding neighborhood will be little impacted by
the re-development proposal and should benefit from the reduction in parking demand
in the transition from office to residential use.
STAFF ANALYSIS
All pertinent departments and divisions were offered an opportunity to comment on this
case. All departments had no comments, other than the Traffic Engineering Division,
Forestry Division, and Planning Divisions comments below.
Traffic Engineering Division
The Skokie Engineering Division acknowledges that the traffic intensity will decrease
due to the change in use and no Traffic Impact Study is required.
Overall parking requirement is met for the entire site. 740 parking spaces are
provided and 518 are required.
All required guest parking must be accessible to the public at all times.
Due to the existing 6.5 feet vertical clearance of the garage it is recommended to
plan accordingly for tenants who own vehicles that exceed the height restriction.
Large pick-up trucks and vans typically are taller than 6.5 feet.
Pavement markings should be used in the garage to help guide drivers through the
garage. Overhead signage may be used as well. No entry points should be clearly
marked.
Forestry Division
Coordinate with Cook County on parkway trees location along Old Orchard due to
impending roadway improvements scheduled for the next two years.
Regarding the trees on the garage roof, largest container/tree well possible is
required. Specialized lightweight soil is required to maximize health & lifespan of
trees planted.
Use native plants, shrubs, perennials where ever possible. Native plants are
preferred.
Tree protection is required for all existing trees to remain that are located near the
construction area. The protection must remain in place for the duration of the
project.
Planning Division
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The Planning Division is supportive of the petitioner’s request for site plan approval.
This proposal will bring more than 300 new residents to the area to support nearby
retail and employment centers at Westfield Old Orchard Mall and Cook County
Courthouse. The generous setbacks and landscaping will screen and provide a buffer
for the residential areas to the north in Glenview and Wilmette. The site plan calls
for reducing the parking from the current conditions by removing parking from the
roof of the parking deck and converting the space into amenity space, including a
pool, putting green, and landscaping. The site is served by the highway interchange
at Old Orchard Road as well as served by the CTA 54A North Cicero/Skokie Blvd.
and Pace 422 Linden CTA-Glenview-Northbrook Court bus routes.
Affordable Housing
The proposed development does not include affordable housing units. The developer
cites challenging market conditions related to interest rates, financing, property
values, and construction costs as the reasons.
Sustainability
The development is re-using a mostly vacant office building. Converting an existing
building into a new use can be more cost-effective than constructing a brand-new
facility. The reuse of structural elements, such as walls and foundations, can
significantly reduce construction costs. This approach also helps to lower carbon
emissions associated with manufacturing new materials and transportation. By
repurposing existing structures, adaptive reuse reduces construction waste and
diverts it from landfills. This contributes to a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions
and supports sustainable development practices.
Other sustainability features include:
• 12 EV charging spaces and 12 EV ready spaces.
• All ranges and washers/dryers will be Energy Star electric appliances.
• Water sense plumbing fixtures.
• Solar Ready Rooftop.
• Bike room available to all commercial and residential tenants
Bird Strike Mitigation
Applicant will comply with the Village’s Bird Strike Mitigation regulations
Staff requests that existing site plan ordinance #10-11-Z-3796 and #15-7-Z-4156 be
repealed.
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
The elevations and relevant documents will be reviewed at a future Appearance
Commission hearing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
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Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request to modify an existing site plan approval
for a planned development in an OR Office Research zoning district in order to convert
the 2 existing office buildings at 5202 and 5250 Old Orchard Road into an office and
240-unit residential mixed-use development, retain the existing clinic at 5230 Old
Orchard Road, and convert the upper deck of the existing parking garage into a
recreational space for use by the residential tenants be APPROVED, based upon the
Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended and standard site
plan approval conditions below, and that current site plan approval ordinances #10-11-
Z-3796 and #15-7-Z-4156 be repealed.
RECOMMENDED SITE PLAN APPROVAL CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner
must:
a. Obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Skokie Appearance
Commission.
2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
the final Village approved site plan, dated November 27, 2023; demolition, and
ceiling plans <insert date of final approved plan>; landscape plan, dated November
13, 2023; and elevations, dated November 27, 2023.
3. Coordinate with Cook County on parkway trees location along Old Orchard due to
impending roadway improvements scheduled for the next two years.
4. One 8" healthy honeylocust is slated to be removed, a $900 bond is required for this
tree and may be refunded after the project is completed & new trees are planted. All
other removals indicated are acceptable & require no bond.
5. Regarding the trees on the garage roof, largest container/tree well possible is
required. Specialized lightweight soil is required to maximize health & lifespan of
trees planted.
6. Tree protection is required for all existing trees to remain that are located near the
construction area. The protection must remain in place for the duration of the
project.
7. Any new parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society
of North America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away from
adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division.
8. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are
compliant with the Skokie Village Code.
9. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
implementation of this plan shall be replaced.
10. No objects are allowed within a 15' sight distance triangle in OR Zoning districts,
between 30" and 84" in height from grade except traffic control devices listed in
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the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
11. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit a temporary
pedestrian and bicycle circulation plan, including routing, signage, and barriers, to
be in place prior to the commencement of construction, subject to the approval of
the Engineering Division.
12. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
13. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
objects that may impede travel.
14. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be
screened from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission.
All trash shall be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight at all times,
except for waste receptacles in pedestrian or parking areas.
15. Waste receptacles shall be placed on the Subject Property for use by patrons, and
the Health Department shall determine the size, type, and location of these units.
16. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained.
17. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
Engineering.
18. The proposed development shall have a minimum of 518 off-street vehicle parking
spaces including 15 handicapped parking spaces, as indicated on the Subject
Property plan dated August 3, 2023.
19. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance with
State of Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village Code, including required
signage.
20. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
parking spaces.
21. No required parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of any
commercial tenant.
22. All new utilities on the Subject Property or in adjacent right-of-way shall be placed
or relocated underground. The petitioner shall bear the full cost of any utility
relocation and/or conflicts.
23. The owner of the Subject Property shall cooperate with any public utility project.
24. The petitioner shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
Landscaping" to assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is
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completed and maintained, including trimming, watering, and replacing of dead
plant materials in a timely manner in accordance with the final approved landscape
plan. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit “A” and hereby
made part of this Ordinance. This “Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
Landscaping" shall be recorded at the petitioner’s expense.
25. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
26. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
27. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control requirements
as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection of any
downspouts.
28. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code, except as provided in this
ordinance. Any legal nonconforming sign on the Subject Property that shall conform
with the Village Code when it is damaged >50%, modified, or replaced in the future.
29. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
30. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files
shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD-
ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format.
31. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this site plan approval.
32. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
work on or use of public property.
33. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
34. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject 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
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to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
conducting said hearing.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Landscape Plan, dated November 13, 2023
3. Site Plan, dated November 27, 2023
4. Elevations, dated November 27, 2023
5. Zoning and Land Use Map
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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2023-31P: Site Plan Approval
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 7, 2023
Consideration Finding
The request is harmonious with and does The proposed conversion has significant
not adversely affect adjacent properties. set-backs and parking and will not
adversely affect adjacent properties.
The request can demonstrate that Adequate public facilities, including roads,
adequate public facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, and police and fire
drainage, utilities, and police and fire protection exist to serve this request.
protection exist or will exist to serve the
requested use at the time such facilities are
needed.
The request demonstrates adequate The request demonstrates adequate
provision for maintenance of the associated provision for maintenance of the
structures. associated structures, and measures will
be taken to ensure maintenance of public
utilities will be accommodated.
The request has considered and, to the No adverse effects of the natural
degree possible, addressed the adverse environment are expected.
effects on the natural environment.
The request will not create undue traffic The request will not create undue traffic
congestion. congestion.
The request will not adversely affect public The public health, safety, morals and
health, safety, and welfare. general welfare will not be unduly
burdened by this request.
The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable
provisions of this code, except where relief provisions of this code.
is granted with the request.
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Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: December 7, 2023
PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Luke - Chair
Jeff Burman - Vice-Chair
Scott Berman, Cindy Franklin,
and Ross Mathee
PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Talia Gevaryahu, Vijai Gupta,
Erica Crohn-Minchella, and
Peter Ousley
STAFF PRESENT: Tyler Kobylski, Asst Corporation Counsel,
Johanna Nyden, Community Dev. Director,
Paul Reise, Planning Manager, and
Marlene Bargamian, Administrative Assistant
(I) CALL TO ORDER
A quorum being present, Chair Luke called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
(II) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2023 meeting was made by
Commissioner S. Berman and seconded by Vice-Chair J. Burman.
Ayes: Unanimous voice vote.
(III) RULING ON NOTICE
Assistant Corporation Counsel Kobylski determined that notice was proper and correct.
(IV) CASE DESCRIPTION
Case 2023-31P – Site Plan Approval: 5202-5250 Old Orchard Road
Zeller OOT, LLC, on behalf of GW Property Group, LLC, requests to modify an existing site
plan approval for a planned development in an OR Office Research zoning district in order to
convert the 2 existing 7-story office buildings at 5202 and 5250 Old Orchard Road into an
office and 245-unit residential mixed-use development, retain the existing clinic at 5230 Old
Orchard Road, and convert the upper deck of the existing parking garage into a recreational
space for use by the residential tenants, and any relief discovered during the review of this
case.
PIN: 10-09-102-063-0000
Developers and contract purchasers, Mitch Goltz, of GW Property Group and Tom Drake, of
The Drake Group presented the case. They are proposing to add new housing stock on Old
Orchard Road by adapting and re-using a mostly vacant office development into a residential
+ limited office development. They commented that the staff report was very thorough and
complete. Current drawings and proposed renderings were displayed. The signage sizes will
stay the same as will some of the ground floor entryways.
The north and south towers are basically identical with a mix of studio, one, two, and three-
bedroom units. The north tower will have a limited number of residential units on the ground
floor along with offices which have long-term leases. There will be recessed balconies and
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some operational windows. They will also be making improvements to the garage adding
new signage and EV charging stations. Guest parking will be located on the ground floor of
the garage as well as outdoor spaces. They spoke of re-purposing the top deck of the
parking garage into recreational and amenities space for a pool, games, yoga, pickleball, and
bocce ball.
Chairman Luke inquired about the mix of office space within a residential building. Mr. Goltz
stated that the upper floors will be secured for the residential units and the ground floor
spaces would be for the commercial uses. No retail spaces are being considered for this
development.
Commissioner Berman asked the total number of spaces in the garage. Mr. Goltz answered
that they have 740 parking spaces available even after the garage roof transformation.
Commissioner Franklin asked if they will be looking to add more office uses in the future.
She questioned if the 1st floor is all commercial. Mr. Goltz responded saying that the north
tower is a combination of 1st floor commercial (longer leaseholds) with some residential. In
the future, both buildings will be totally residential once office leases expire.
Commissioner Mathee noted that they are not required to include any affordable units and
asked about rental rates. Mr. Goltz replied that it would depend on the market but would
approximately be $2.60 to $3.00 per foot. The units would appeal to renters. Community
Development Director Nyden added that the affordable housing ordinance was not approved
by the Village Trustees and therefore the petitioners, although encouraged to include
affordable housing units in the development, they are not compelled to. Commissioner
Mathee concluded that the exception is that they are using an existing structure.
Commissioner Berman inquired if the development group will retain ownership after
construction. Mr. Goltz stated that they would turn over the operation to a professional
building management company while keeping ownership.
Paul Reise, Planning Manager requested that the report be entered into the record as
written. Planning is in support of the project. He pointed out that some of the outdoor parking
spaces at the north end of the north tower were removed to make way for private patios. He
remarked that the generous setbacks and landscaping were a good buffer to neighboring
Wilmette and Glenview. He concluded his overview stating that the current ordinances will be
repealed.
When asked, the applicant had nothing further to add.
(V) RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
A motion was made to approve the request to modify an existing site plan approval for a
planned development in an OR Office Research zoning district in order to convert 2 existing
office buildings (5202 & 5250 Old Orchard Road) into an office + residential mixed-use
development, retain the existing clinic at 5230 Old Orchard Road, and convert the upper
deck of the existing garage into recreational space for residents.
Motion: Burman Second: Franklin
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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(VI) ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION
The next meeting on Dec. 21, 2023 has been cancelled due to lack of cases. The next
regularly scheduled meeting will take place on January 4, 2024. Good Holiday wishes were
exchanged.
(VII) ADJOURNMENT
Chair Luke adjourned the meeting at 7:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Bargamian,
Administrative Assistant
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Memorandum
Community Development Department
TO; John Lockerby, Village Manager
FROM: JohannaNyden, AICP
Community Development Director
DATE: February 5, 2024
SUBJECT: CDBG Public Hearing #2: February 5, 2024, Village Board Agenda Item
PY24/FY25 PUBLIC HEARING: Proposal Presentations
The second public hearing for the 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program year will be conducted at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, February 5, 2024.
A list of projects proposed by Village staff is attached and will be reviewed at the hearing.
Eighteen (18) proposals from service organizations are also attached for the Board's review. We
are requiring representatives of these agencies to be at the hearing to make brief presentations on
behalf of their funding applications. All applicants who have previously applied for CDBG
funding will be asked to limit their presentations to 2 minutes, while new applicants (or new
representatives) will be asked to limit their presentations to 3 minutes so that they may provide
organizational or personal background in addition to their project requests.
The Village's entitlement grant for Program Year 2024/Fiscal Year 2025 (PY24/FY25) is not yet
known. At this time, we are estimating between $500,000 to $600,000 in entitlement funds.
Proposals from both Village staff and outside agencies total $1,001,060, so reductions will be
necessary. The program's 20% cap for administrative funding and the 15% cap for public
service funding (non-capital/non-construction expenditures) is applied against the new
entitlement, while there is no cap on capital/construction projects.
All funding requests are being analyzed to make sure they comply with CDBG regulations.
Conversations with applicants will assist staff in assessing conditions and the necessity of the
funding proposals. As funding requests have exceeded the Village's total capacity to fund from
HUD s entitlement, funding reductions will be necessary to align with our budget expectations
and meet the 15% funding cap requirements.
Budget recommendations by staff will be presented at the next public hearing on Tuesday,
February 20, 2024. The Board will determine at that time the proposed funding award for each
project or activity.
Attachments: Overview of CDBG Proposals for PY23/FY24
PY23/FY24 Applications
CC: Justin Malone, Neighborhood & Housing Coordinator / CDBG Administrator
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Overview of CDBG Proposals for PY24/FY25
Village of Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
1/1/2024
PY24/FY25
Funding Requests
($)
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, participate in the preparation of a regional
Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) and coordinate all planning activities relative to the Village’s community
development efforts. (20% administration cap)
Housing
VOS - Home Funding will be used to continue the Village's program of repairing single-family homes, which began in 1983. 80,000
Improvement Program The request will enable low/moderate-income households (less than 80%) of area median family income) to be
eligible to receive grants up to $12,000 to pay for building materials or contractor's services. A grant (in lieu of
interest payment) for the moderate-income households (50-80% of median family income) with a tiered
payback structure over the course of fifteen years (15) encourages Skokie residents to invest in their home
and age in place.
Infrastructure
VOS - Street and Funding will be used to resurface Kilbourn Avenue (between Cleveland and Main), Kenneth Avenue (between 194,803
Alley Resurfacing James and Main), and Lamon Avenue (between Jarvis and Howard). Street segments are located in Census
Tract 8070, Block Group #1 (807400-5 and 807700-2), which is an eligible low/moderate-income residential
area. According to 2011-2015 American Community Survey (ACS) data, 55.85% of the population in both
census tracts is comprised of low/moderate-income residents. Street and alley resurfacing is a high priority of
the Village’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.
VOS - Sidewalk Funding will be used to provide grants to homeowners meeting low/moderate-income eligibility who are 3,000
Replacement required to participate in the Village’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. Low/moderate-income property
Program owners are able to apply, on an individual basis, for CDBG funds to cover their 50% share. A simple
application form is used and proof of income status is based on our Home Improvement Program guidelines
(i.e. most recent federal tax return or proof of current earnings and signed affidavit). The focus area will
beDempster Street to the north, Main Street on the south and the eastern and western Village limits.
Households in other areas of Skokie may participate upon request.
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PY24/FY25
Funding Requests
($)
Public Facilities
HODC - Housing Funding will be used to install security cameras at two (2) supportive housing properties in Skokie, located at 45,000
Opportunity 7850 Niles Avenue and 8256 Keating Avenue. The purpose of the security cameras, which will be located in
Development the building's common aras, is to proactively ensure the safety and security of all tenants living in the building.
Corporation The tenants who live in these 18 units are all extremely low-income households who have a disability and
benefit from living in an affordable housing development. HODC to provide an estimated $15,000 in matching
funds. This project aims to assist approximately 42 Skokie residents in the upcoming program year.
The Harbour Funding will be used to install low voltage wiring at three of Harbour's transitional housing facilities, which will 38,250
allow for security cameras at these sites. Fudning for this project would enhance security and technical
operations across program sites, with the goal of improving safety and effective communications. The Harbour
to provide an estimated $12,750 in matching funds. This project aims to assist approximately 15 Skokie
residents in the upcoming program year.
AHS Family Health Funding will be used for facilities improvements of paving, sealcoating, striping, and drainage mitigation of the 20,000
Center clinic parking lot at the 8800 N Lockwood Avenue location.The current condition of the parking lot poses
several safety risks and operational challenges including detiorating pavement, uneven surfaces and holes,
and water accumulation that pose accessibility concerns. AHS to provide an estimated $24,000 in matching
funds. This project aims to assist approximately 1800 Skokie residents in the upcoming program year.
Turning Point Funding will be used for facility improvements at the main and garage door entrances on the west side of the 13,408
building located at 8342 Skokie Blvd. The entrances will be replaced with energy efficient doors and will
improve access for community members. Turning Point to provide an estimated $4,470 in matching funds.
This project aims to assist approximately 328 Skokie residents in the upcoming program year.
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Funding Requests
($)
SHORE Funding will be used to replace a boiler at the Lois Lloyd/Administration center, which houses the Life in 67,442
Motion- Your Choice Program. The boiler is over 25 years old with three smaller units that are more energy
efficient. Having multiple units allows for energency effiency and will assure that the building has heat for our
individuals served, staff and visitors. SHORE to provide an estimated $22,480.75 in matching funds. This
project aims to assist approximately 44 Skokie residents in the upcoming program year.
CJE SeniorLife Funding will be used to replace carpeting on the main level at CJE's Village Center subsidized senior 17,629
apartment building at 5140 Galitz Street. Village Center is a 150-unit independent living apartment that is
home to 178 mostly verylow-to low-income Skokie residents ages 62 and older. CJE SeniorLife to provide an
estimated $5,877 in matching funds. This project anticipates assisting 250 Skokie residents in the upcoming
program year.
Search Funding will be used to replace the concrete and surrounding landscaping at its supported living residents 22,500
located at 5307 Church Street in Skokie. Upgrading the outdoor environment will make it accessible for the
residents to comfortably walk outside of their home. This includes replacing the existing crumbling conrete,
which is a safety concern, and installing a pergola. Search to provide an estimated $7,500 in matching funds.
This project anticipates assisting 8 Skokie residents in the upcoming program year.
WINGS Funding will be used for the installation of a privacy fence and a video/talk doorbell/alarm system that will 11,250
provide Skokie residents annually the confidentiality, privacy, and security necessary after they have left an
abusive relationship. This 4-unit apartment buliding requires a privacy fence that will protect their anonymity
and confidentiality of their car make, model, and licence plate. WINGS to provide an estimated $3,750 in
matching funds. This project anticipates assisting 21 Skokie residents.
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Funding Requests
($)
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. Residents seeking financial aid are required to prove their income status prior to
receiving any assistance from the Health and Human Services Department. The activity is designed to solely
benefit low/moderate-income clientele. (15% public service cap)
VOS- Emergency The Human Services Division oversees the Village's EFA program, a vital initiative that extends emergency 150,000
Financial Assistance financial aid to low-income Skokie residents. This assistance encompasses overdue rent, mortgage, and utility
payments, while also facilitating connections to other support agencies. In the preceding calendar year,
spanning from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2023, the Human Services Division successfully distributed
$143,503 to eligible families. To be elibible for EFA funds, individuals and families must be Skokie residents
and submit an application along with documentatoin demonstrating that their household income falls within
150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Upon approval of the application, payments are disbursed directly to the
utility provider, landlord, and/or mortgage holder, streamlining the process for those in need.
Connections for the Funding will be used to provide program participants with short-term funding to remain housed; monies toward 30,000
Homeless thieir rent, mortgage or utilities. Alongside these funds comes case management from Prevention Specialists.
Connections' larger set of service offerings include emergency shelter services, physical and mental
healthcare services, housing case management, youth housing services, access to clothing closet and food
partries. Connections for the Homeless estimates to assist 75 Skokie residents in the upcoming program year.
Meals on Wheels Funding will be used for the increasing capacity of the Meals on Wheels program to deliver fresh meals to 70,500
Northeastern Illinois older adults in Skokie. In the last 12 months, MWNEI served 62 Skokie clients 9,912 meals. MWNEI estimates
to assist 84 Skokie residents in the upcoming program year.
Center for Enriched Funding will be used to support the Catalyst Life Skills Program for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. 10,000
Living Through participation in this program, members will demonstrate improved proficiency in essential life skills
such as meal planning, personal finance management, community safety, problem solving, etc.CEL
anticipates serving approximately 16 Skokie residents in the upcoming year. (15% public service cap)
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Funding Requests
($)
AHS Family Health Funding will be used to support optimal productivity at the 8800 N. Lockwood Ave dental clinic. This clinic is 20,000
Center the first and continues to be the only safety net dental clinic located in Skokie for patients who are uninsured or
underinsured or on Medicaid. AHS Serves a low-income, medically underserved population and the their
service area has seen an influx immigrants from around the world who need care in their language. The clinic
focuses on preventive measures such as regular check-ups, cleanings, and other treatments to maintain
optimal oral health. AHS anticipates serving approximately 500 Skokie residents in the upcoming program
year (15% public service cap).
Metropolitan Family Funding will be used to partially fund the salary of a counselor to serve at least 20 low-moderate-income 10,000
Services Skokie residents through the General Counseling Program. Services are provided in community-based
centers, clients' homes, and school settings. MFS utilizes a solution-focused, time-limited approach to
counseling interventions that build on clients' strengths, capacity for change and growth, and relationships
within their families, community, work, and school settings. Metropolitan Family Services antipiates serving
approximately 20 Skokie residents in the upcoming program year (15% public service cap).
Impact Behavioral Funding will be used to to support Impact's Employment Services Program, which assists adults living with 10,000
Health Partners mental illness in seeking, acquiring, and maintaining competitive employment in their communities. The
evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model developed by Dartmouth College will be used,
integrating employment services with mental health services providers. Impact anticipates serving
approximately 35 Skokie residents in the upcoming program year. (15% public service cap)
Orchard Village Fundingn will be used to support staffing of direct care staff who operate as recreational therapists who focus 30,000
on providing activities for the residents that assist with physical and psyiological support to residents. Orchard
Village anticipates assisting approximately 81 Skokie residents in the upcoming year. (15% public service cap).
PEER Services Funding will be used to offset the costs associated with employing an adult and adolescent program 15,000
coordinator to provide outreach, assessment, and treatment services to Skokie teens, families, and single
adults who are experiencing problems related to substance abuse, including vaping, the recent legalization of
marijuana, and COVID-19. PEER anticipates assisting approximately 88 Skokie residents in the upcoming
year. (15% public service cap)
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Funding Requests
($)
Children's Advocacy Funding will be used to support mental health counseling services, specifically trauma therapy, for child victims 10,000
Center of North and or witnesses of violent crime. These counseling positions support+C42 the Forensic and Advocacy Services
Northwest Cook (FAS) program (formerly known as CASI), and the Family Support Services (FSS) program. FAS program
County services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to respond to emergencies. Services are offered in
English and Spanish to children and families free of charge. CAC anticipates serving approximately 10 Skokie
residents in the upcoming program year. (15% public service cap)
North Shore Senior Funding will be used for support for case management, supportive counseling, and services for older adults 12,000
Center (NSSC) living in Skokie. In FY2023, NSSC connected with 2,490 Skokie residents, more than any other community in
NSSC's service area, through their senior and Family Services Department. NSSC anticipates serving
approximately 198 Skokie residents in the upcoming program year. (15% public service cap)
TRUE
Total
Request
1,001,060
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Memorandum
Community Development Department
TO: Johanna Nyden
FROM: Justin Malone
DATE: January 16, 2024
SUBJECT: CDBG Home Improvement Program
FY25/PY24 Funding Request
Year to date the Home Improvement Program has funded grants to no homeowners. The impact
of COVID as well as staffing issues has attributed to these delays. There are currently 15
applications pending approval for the Home Improvement Program.
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.
.
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M.emorandum
Engineering Division
To: Johary^a Nyden, Cqip'imunity Development Director
From:
Russ Rieh^eld, P.E., Director of Engineering
Date: December 12, 2023
Subject: CDBG Program
FY25 Request
Street Resurfacing
The Engineering Division has updated the analysis of existing pavements in the Village and has
identified the FY25 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 (FT) SY COST
807400-5 Kilbourn Avenue, Cleveland St. to Main St. 1,089 3,872 $65,824
807400-5 Kenneth Avenue, James Drive to Main St. 930 3,307 $56,219
807700-2 Lamon Avenue, Jarvis Avenue to Howard St. 1,284 4,280 $72,760
Total= 3,303 FT 11,459 $194,803
(0.63 mi)
I request that CDBG Funding in the amount of $200,000 be allocated to this resurfacing project in
FY25. 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 Maximlllian, P.E., Senior Engineer
Paul W. Ryan, P.E., Civil Engineer
Justin Malone, CDBG Coordinator
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Memorandum
Engineering Division
To: Justin ^alon^CDBG Administrator
From:
Russ^ Rietveld, P.E., Director of Engineering
Date: December 12, 2023
Subject: FY25 CDBG APPLICATION - SmEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Public Works will continue its Sidewalk Replacement Program in FY25 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
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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: December 6, 2023
SUBJECT: CDBG Program Year 2024 (PY24) Funding Request: Funding for Social Worker
During the first two quarters of the current program year (PY23), the Health and Human Services
Department received requests for assistance from 222 unduplicated low-income families and
individuals. Each case was diligently handled, with personalized counseling provided, and connections
made to the appropriate services. Emergency financial assistance was extended in many instances to
address immediate needs. Additionally, in the previous fiscal year (PY22), our Human Services staff
engaged with hundreds of households documenting income below 150% of the Federal Poverty
Guidelines.
It is noteworthy that at minimum 60% of our Social Worker's dedicated hours are directed towards
assisting these low-income residents. In the current fiscal year (PY23), the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program is funding 38% of the Social Worker's salary, totaling $30,898.
In light of the increasing demand for our services and the critical role played by our Social Worker, I
respectfully request funding in the amount of $50,278 for the upcoming program year (PY24). This
allocation will ensure the continuation of our valuable work and enable us to maintain the current level
of support provided to Skokie residents in need.
I appreciate your consideration of this funding request and look forward to discussing how we can work
together to further strengthen the Human Services Division's impact on our community.
Document Number: 616219 Version: 1
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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: December 6, 2023
SUBJECT: CDBG Program Year 2024 (PY24) Funding Request: Emergency Financial Assistance
I am writing on behalf of the Skokie Health and Human Services Department to formally request CDBG
funding amounting to $150,000 for the Village’s Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA) program during
the CDBG program year 2024 (PY24).
The Human Services Division oversees the Village’s EFA program, a vital initiative that extends
emergency financial aid to low-income Skokie residents. This assistance encompasses overdue rent,
mortgage, and utility payments, while also facilitating connections to crucial services such as clothing
resources, employment support, financial literacy programs, public aid, the State of Illinois SNAP
program, and local food pantries.
In the preceding calendar year, spanning from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2023, the Human
Services Division successfully distributed $143,503 to eligible families. The escalating demand for this
essential aid underscores the program's significance and the pressing need for sustained support.
To be eligible for EFA funds, individuals and families must be Skokie residents and submit an application,
along with documentation demonstrating that their household income falls within 150% of the Federal
Poverty Level. Upon approval of the application, payments are disbursed directly to the utility provider,
landlord, and/or mortgage holder, streamlining the process for those in need.
Your consideration of this funding request is greatly appreciated. I am eager to engage in further
discussions on how we can collaborate to enhance the impact of the Human Services Division on our
community. Your support will undoubtedly contribute to the well-being of Skokie residents facing
financial challenges.
Document Number: 616223 Version: 1
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HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
DEVELOPMENT 2001 Waukegan Rd, PO Box 480 Techny, Illinois 60082
CORPORATION (847) 564-2900 (847) 564-2992 fax hodc@hodc.org www.hodc.org
December 12, 2023
Village of Skokie
Community Development Department
Attn: Community Development Director
5127 Oakton Street
Skokie, Illinois 60077
Re: CDBG Application PY2024
Supportive Housing Improvements
Attached please find two copies of our CDBG application from Housing Opportunity
Development Corporation. Included are all required attachments and exhibits.
Please contact me at 847-508-0418 or rkoenig@hodc.org if there are any questions.
Sincerely,
Richard Koenig
Executive Director
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Application Summary Sheet
Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Name for Proposed Project or Service: HODC Skokie Supportive Housing Security
Project Location: 7850 Niles Ave., 8256 Keating Ave., Skokie IL
Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request:
Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ 15,000
CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ 45,000
Total Estimated Project Cost: $ 60,000
Public Service Request:
Total Public Service Funding Request: $0
Contact Information
Organization Name: Housing Opportunity Development Corporation
DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: 135659253
(A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding)
Contact Name, Title: Richard Koenig, 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: 5340 Lincoln Ave
Mailing Address 2:
City, State, Zip: Skokie, IL 60077
Telephone Number: 847-564-2900
Fax Number: 847-564-2992
Email Address: rkoenig@hodc.org
Organization website: www.hodc.org
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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)
Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC) is requesting CDBG funds
from the Village of Skokie to install security cameras at two supportive housing
properties in Skokie. The purpose of the security cameras, which will be located in
the building's common areas, is to proactively ensure the safety and security of all
tenants living in the building. HODC's experience is that the use of security cameras
not only makes a building safer, but it also promotes increased care of the property
which creates sustainability for long-term operations.
The tenants who live in these 18 units are all extremely low-income households who
have a disability and benefit from living in an affordable housing development.
Tenants in these buildings include single parents, adults with disabilities and
couples. These households earn less than 30% of area median income as
determined by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
While the initial installation of security cameras will be short-term, their presence at
the property will be a permanent benefit. The three primary goals of this project are
to:
1. Increase building security.
2. Allow HODC to see what occurs in the common areas of the building.
3. Promote a culture of care for the building as a whole among the tenants
2. Previous CDBG Funding
Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including
Skokie)?
HODC has received CDBG funding in the past. In Program Years 2010, 2016, 2018,
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 HODC was awarded CDBG funding from the
Village of Skokie. HODC also received CDBG funding from the City of Evanston in
Program Year 2014 and Program Year 2017.
3. Will any funds be used for research and development?
If so, please specify how funds will be used.
No, the CDBG funds related to this request will not be used for research and
development.
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B. Service Area
1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served.
HODC's primary service area includes the following 16 communities: Park Ridge,
Evanston, Lincolnwood, Skokie, Niles, Morton Grove, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe,
Kenilworth, Glenview, Northfield, Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park and
Highwood. HODC currently manages affordable housing developments in Evanston,
Skokie, Niles, Glenview, Northfield, Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, and
LaGrange and works closely with municipal staff in each of these municipalities
2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie?
Yes, 100% of the people served under this program are Village of Skokie residents.
3. Describe any additional criteria for your program.
All tenants living in these properties must have a disability and qualify as very low-
income under the income limits determined by the US Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie?
HODC provides property management for six apartment buildings located in Skokie.
Two buildings provide affordable two-bedroom apartments for families and another
four buildings provide affordable permanent supportive housing for people with
disabilities.
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 no other organizations with the express mission of developing and
managing affordable housing to low- to moderate-income households working in the
same geographic area as HODC.
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C. Program Client Statistics
1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.):
HODC does not provide direct services to tenants. However, HODC partners with
local social service agencies that have the capacity to provide a number of services
to tenants in the development, including those listed above, depending on need. In
an effort to ensure tenants with disabilities remain housed and are successful and
independent in community-based housing, HODC employs a Service Coordinator to
bridge the gap between disabled tenants who need assistance and the supportive
services to meet those needs. This position serves as a liaison between residents
and support services including property management, social service providers,
government agencies and family members.
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
May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 (proposed) 42 42 42
May 1, 2023 – present 42 42 42
May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023 42 42 42
2023 Income Limits Household Size
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Low/Moderate-Income $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
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?
1. Increase building security: Installation of security cameras will provide a visible
deterrent from any possible unsafe activity in and around the property. 2. Allow
HODC to see what occurs in the common areas of the building: HODC staff will be
able to monitor general building activity as well as look at archived video footage in
the event an incident is reported. 3. Promote a culture of care for the building as a
whole among the tenants: With the presence of security cameras, the tenants will be
even more diligent about maintaining, and reporting issues regarding, the physical
condition of the building. This will increase HODC's ability to proactively identify and
respond to any unusual circumstances at the building.
4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve?
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Receiving CDBG funds will not increase HODC's capacity to serve more Skokie
residents because there are a finite number of tenants allowed to live in these units.
However, it is possible that more Skokie residents could be served if, for example, a
4 person household moved into a unit that was previously occupied by a 2 person
household.
5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding?
(Select one)
Yes
No
D. Staff for Funded Program
1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program:
a. Full-time 27
b. Part-time 1
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: Richard Koenig
Phone Number: 847-564-2900
Email Address: rkoenig@hodc.org
3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency?
25 years
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E. Fees and Funding Sources
1. Describe any client fees collected*:
HODC collects monthly rent from the 18 households living in these 4 buildings.
* 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 $0 $0
State/Local Funds $0 $0
Private Funds $0 $0
Program Income (client fees) $0 $0
Other Funding (i.e. donations, fundraisers, etc.) $0 $0
Please specify:
4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Agency Program Skokie CDBG
Program Year
Budget Budget Portion
Program Year 2024 (proposed) $ 1,902,495 $ 60,000 $ 45,000
Program Year 2023 (requested) $ 1,902,495 $ 60,000 $ 45,000
Program Year 2022 $ 1,462,561 $ 30,000 $ 21,400
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 $ 45,000
Other administrative costs $0
Please specify:
Total CDBG Request $ 45,000
* 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.
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed objectives.
(The selection should reflect the purpose of your agency’s proposed program.)
Creating a Suitable Living Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by
low//moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
living environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2. Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed outcomes.
(The selection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
Availability/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/moderate-income people where they live.
Affordability
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1% interest, which is far below the market rate. This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides services to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
Sustainability
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
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H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency:
HODC’s mission is to develop, manage, and preserve housing that is affordable to low and
moderate income households primarily throughout Chicago’s northern suburbs.
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
All Applications:
Copy of your organization’s submitted 2022 Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report Form AG990-IL*
(This is a two-page document. Please do not submit the federal form.)
Proposed budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Current budget, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Most recent audit (one hard copy only)*
Proof of non-profit determination*
Organizational chart*
Other (please describe)
Construction/Rehabilitation Applications Only:
Proposed construction/rehabilitation schedule*. Please note that weather-sensitive construction/
rehabilitation projects should be completed by December, if possible. Funding availability will not be
extended beyond April 30, 2025.
Please note that Village staff will contact the applicant to make an appointment for a tour of the
proposed construction/rehabilitation project.
Cost and Design Assistance Estimates
All projects must conform to Village of Skokie codes and ordinances. Buildings must conform to
zoning and property standards to be considered for funding.
Projects may be subject to Federal Labor Standards and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, which
should be taken into account when estimating the project costs. Three cost estimates from
knowledgeable contractors are encouraged to help you make an informed decision and keep your
organization’s funding match as close to 25% as possible. Ask the contractors to make
recommendations to provide additional short-term construction and/or long-term maintenance cost
savings. Review the estimates, select a project cost, add a minimum 10% contingency, add a
minimum $1,500 for possible lead-based paint and/or asbestos testing and disposal activities, and
then add the total amount to the total project cost on the Application Summary Sheet. An official
Request for Bid Proposals will be required for each grantee after May 1, 2020.
Public Service, Non-Scholarship Applications Only:
Job Description, Compensation, Benefits, and Position Duration*
Public Service, Scholarship Reimbursement Applications Only:
Activity Program Descriptions with Fee Schedule*
* Required attachment
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HOUSING OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Board of Directors
Richard Koenig
Executive Director
Karen Spagnola Rose Russo
Beth Demes Operations Director Asset Management
Deputy Director Director
Sara Larson Mercer Melani Kaplan Annie Allen Yolanda Green
Leon Emplit James Harper
Community Communications/F Teandra Delancy Senior Facilities Regional Property
undraising Finance Service Maintenance
Development Manager Manager
Manager Manager Coordinator Manager
Manager Supervisor
Housing Counselor
Chris Meeks Charlotte Sanders
Pete Peyer Jenny Peyer TBD Facilities Specialist Dan Jolls
Project Mariela Rodriguez
Finance Assistant
Manager Service Property Managers
Vicki Buresh Sawsan Salah Coordinators
Housing Counselor Admin
Assistant Janitorial
Phil Powell Roger Vies Nohelia Salgado
Jose Salgado Sebastian Alvarado Supervisor Program Assistant
Charles Trimuel Dondre Watson
Mitch Harper Leo Diaz
Chuck Lee
Maintenance Janitorial
Maintenance
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Skokie CDBG Application 2024
Housing Opportunity Development Corporation
Date Proposed Schedule
May Draft RFP and submit for Village staff to review by May 15
June Publish RFP by June 15
July Proposals due July 15
August Select contractor(s)
September Preconstruction meeting with the Village by September 15
October Installation to begin October 1
November Installation complete by November 15
December All activities done by December 31, 2024
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Application Summary Sheet
Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Name for Proposed Project or Service: Security Upgrades for Youth Housing
Project Location: 8950 Niles Center Rd, Unit 1
Skokie, IL 60077
8950 Niles Center Rd, Unit 2
Skokie, IL 60077
3856 Brummel St.
Skokie, IL 60076
Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request:
Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ 12,750
CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ 38,250
Total Estimated Project Cost: $ 51,000
Public Service Request:
Total Public Service Funding Request: $
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
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City, State, Zip: Park Ridge, IL 60068
Telephone Number: 847-297-8540
Fax Number: 847-297-8562
Email Address: melody@theharbour.org
Organization website: www.theharbour.org
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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 install low voltage wiring at three of its transitional housing facilities, which will
allow for security cameras at these sites. Funding for this project would enhance security and technical
operations across program sites, with the goal of improving safety and effective communications.
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 and Cook County, and has previously
received CDBG funds from Evanston, Des Plaines, and Skokie.
3. Will any funds be used for research and development?
If so, please specify how funds will be used.
No.
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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 sites 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 and one transitional housing site for community youth are located in
unincorporated Des Plaines. 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.
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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
May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 (proposed) 115 15 15
May 1, 2023 – present 102 14 0
May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023 127 10 0
2023 Income Limits Household Size
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Low/Moderate-Income $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
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 install low voltage wiring and security cameras to our transitional housing
sites located in Skokie ensures a suitable living environment to youth experiencing homelessness by enhancing
security and communications within our sites.
4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve?
CDBG funding would enhance safety of our transitional living sites rather than allow us to increase the number of
residents served.
5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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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?
Ms. Szewczyk has been with The Harbour for 13 years.
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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 $ 12,750 $ 12,750
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
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Agency Program Skokie CDBG
Program Year
Budget Budget Portion
Program Year 2024 (proposed) $ 3,043,952 $ 51,000 $ 38,250
Program Year 2023 $ 3,082,607 $0 $0
Program Year 2022 $ 2,853,279 $0 $0
2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used:
Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount
Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $
Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $
Rent** $
Utilities** $
Construction/Rehabilitation $ 38,250
Other administrative costs $
Please specify:
Total CDBG Request $ 38,250
* 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.
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed objectives.
(The selection should reflect the purpose of your agency’s proposed program.)
Creating a Suitable Living Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by
low//moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
living environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2. Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed outcomes.
(The selection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
Availability/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/moderate-income people where they live.
Affordability
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1% interest, which is far below the market rate. This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides services to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
Sustainability
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
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H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency:
The Harbour provides emergency housing and services to youth experiencing homelessness in order to promote
safety, stability, and personal growth.
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
All Applications:
Copy of your organization’s submitted 2022 Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report Form AG990-IL*
(This is a two-page document. Please do not submit the federal form.)
Proposed budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Current budget, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Most recent audit (one hard copy only)*
Proof of non-profit determination*
Organizational chart*
Other (please describe)
Construction/Rehabilitation Applications Only:
Proposed construction/rehabilitation schedule*. Please note that weather-sensitive construction/
rehabilitation projects should be completed by December, if possible. Funding availability will not be
extended beyond April 30, 2025.
Please note that Village staff will contact the applicant to make an appointment for a tour of the
proposed construction/rehabilitation project.
Cost and Design Assistance Estimates
All projects must conform to Village of Skokie codes and ordinances. Buildings must conform to
zoning and property standards to be considered for funding.
Projects may be subject to Federal Labor Standards and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, which
should be taken into account when estimating the project costs. Three cost estimates from
knowledgeable contractors are encouraged to help you make an informed decision and keep your
organization’s funding match as close to 25% as possible. Ask the contractors to make
recommendations to provide additional short-term construction and/or long-term maintenance cost
savings. Review the estimates, select a project cost, add a minimum 10% contingency, add a
minimum $1,500 for possible lead-based paint and/or asbestos testing and disposal activities, and
then add the total amount to the total project cost on the Application Summary Sheet. An official
Request for Bid Proposals will be required for each grantee after May 1, 2020.
Public Service, Non-Scholarship Applications Only:
Job Description, Compensation, Benefits, and Position Duration*
Public Service, Scholarship Reimbursement Applications Only:
Activity Program Descriptions with Fee Schedule*
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Executive
FY24 Director*
Program
Operations CFO (PT)*
Director*
Director*
Community Mgr of Accounting
Clinical Staff Support Mgr of Grants &
Government
Programs
Manager* Manager* Donor Relations * Manager*
Manager* Grants (PT)*
Residential Residential Family
Supervisor Supervisor Support 3 TCMs
(Niles 1/2, Specialist
(SHH & DOJ)
Brummel)
Development
Hollyberry Staffire
Outreach Associate
2 Residential 2 Residential
Coordinator Facilities
Advisor Advisors
Worker (PT)
15 YDS
Clinical
9 YDS Interns
Provides supervision
Provides content-specific training/support
* Indicates member of Leadership Team
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PROJECT BUDGET
Item Quantity Cost per Item Item Cost
Low Voltage Wiring - Residential Sites 3 $ 2,500 $ 7,500
Security Cameras at Residential Sites 3 $ 6,500 $ 19,500
Labor for wiring and security camera
installation at residential sites 3 $ 6,000 $ 18,000
10% Contingency 1 $ 4,500 $ 4,500
Lead-based paint and/or asbestos testing
and disposal activities 1 $ 1,500 $ 1,500
Total Cost $ 51,000
Proposed Skokie CDBG portion is
$38,250; The Harbour's match is $12,750
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PROPOSED WORK SCHEDULE: SECURITY UPGRADES FOR YOUTH HOUSING
Quarter Month Activity
Q1 May Obtain 3 bids
June
July Low voltage wiring installation
Q2 August Purchase and install security cameras
September Project complete
October Quality inspection
Q3 November
December
January
Q4 February
March
April
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Application Summary Sheet
Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request:
Public Service Request:
Contact Information
(A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding)
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Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
A. Program
1. Project Description
2. Previous CDBG Funding
3. Will any funds be used for research and development?
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B. Service Area
1.
2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie?
3. Describe any additional criteria for your program.
4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated 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?
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C. Program Client Statistics
1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.):
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
2023 Income Limits Household Size
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?
4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve?
5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding?
(Select one)
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D. Staff for Funded Program
Total number of staff employed by agency for this program:
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.):
3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency?
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Describe any client fees collected*:
Describe how client fees are used:
3. List all other funding sources received for this program and portion allocated for Skokie residents:
Amount Utilized for
Source Total Funds
Skokie Residents
4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds?
(Select one)
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Agency Program Skokie CDBG
Program Year
Budget Budget Portion
44,000
2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used:
Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount
Total CDBG Request $
* 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.
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Project Objectives
(The selection should reflect the purpose
Creating a Suitable Living Environment
Providing Decent Housing
Creating Economic Opportunities
2. Project Outcomes
(The selection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
Availability/Accessibility
Affordability
Sustainability
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H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency:
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
All Applications:
*
(This is a two-page document. Please do not submit the federal form.)
*
)*
*
*
*
Construction/Rehabilitation Applications Only:
*
Please note that Village staff will contact the applicant to make an appointment for a tour of the
proposed construction/rehabilitation project.
All projects must conform to Village of Skokie codes and ordinances. Buildings must conform to
zoning and property standards to be considered for funding.
Projects may be subject to Federal Labor Standards and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, which
should be taken into account when estimating the project costs. Three cost estimates from
knowledgeable contractors are encouraged to help you make an informed decision and keep your
. Ask the contractors to make
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savings. Review the estimates, select a project cost, add a minimum 10% contingency, add a
minimum $1,500 for possible lead-based paint and/or asbestos testing and disposal activities, and
then add the total amount to the total project cost on the Application Summary Sheet. An official
Request for Bid Proposals will be required for each grantee after May 1, 2020.
Public Service, Non-Scholarship Applications Only:
*
Public Service, Scholarship Reimbursement Applications Only:
*
* Required attachment
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8800 Lockwood Avenue, Skokie
Proposed Construction Timeline for Clinic Parking Lot
January 2024 through March 2024:
• Solicit, review and award bid for the project
May 2024 through August 2024 – Final work weeks TBD:
• Schedule work including drain rebuild, overlay service, striping service and complete prior to
cooler weather
August 2024 through October 2024:
• Review vendor invoices and finalize payment
• Complete final report and report to the Village of Skokie CDBG staff
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6301 N. Western Ave Chicago, IL 60659
2501 W. Peterson Ave Chicago, IL 60659
8800 N. Lockwood Av Skokie, IL 60077
8321 W. Golf Rd Niles, IL 60714
Dr. Rohitkumar Vasa
Board Chair
Muhammad Paracha - CEO
Director of Integrated
Grants Outreach and Human Director of Ayesha Hussain Operations Lisa Beaudette-
CFO Managed Care Behavioral
Development Enrollment Resources Health Programs - CMO Manager Nguyen - CDO
Programs Health
Risk
Providers IBCCP, IWP & RCM, Billing and Senior Manager Associate QAI Lead Front Dentists and
Management Lead MA Physicians
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Credentialing
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Coordinator, Call Center &
A/P, Grant Medical
PCMH & Care Patient Care
Management Assistants
Management Assistants
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c;e Senior Life Sfp 3003 WestTouhy Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60645
Jewish values for positive aging
773.508.1024 fax
www.qe.net
December 20, 2023
Village of Skokie
C-0 Justin Malone
Neighborhood & Housing Coordinator
CDBG Administrator
51270akton Street
Skokie, IL 60077
Reference: Village of Skokie CDBG Program Year 2024 Application
Dear Mr. Malone:
CJE SenlorLife (CJE) is pleased to submit a Village ofSkokie Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) application for the 2024 Program Year. We request $ 17,629 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 replace the 13-year-old carpeting in the lobby and three front
offices on the main level 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 ofSkokie'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.
We have enclosed two copies of the application package. If you have any questions or
need additional information, please contact me at 773-508-1009 or Dan.fagin@cje.net; or
David Guthridge, Executive Director of Affordable Housing, at 773-681-7913 or
David.guthridge@cje.net.
Sincerely,
Dan Fagin
President and CEO
Encs. ^ Sen/or^yeT- is a partner
with the Jewish United Fund
in serving our community.
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SKOKIE
Application Summary Sheet
Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Name for Proposed Project or Service: CJE SeniorLife Village Center CDBG Carpet Project
Project Location: 5140 Galitz Street, Skokie, IL 60077
Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request:
Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ 5,877
CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ 17,629
Total Estimated Project Cost: $ 23,506
Public Service Request:
Total Public Service Funding Request: $
Contact Information
Organization Name: Council for Jewish Elderly dba CJE SeniorLife
DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: 076873082
(A DUNS Number is required to receive federaf funding)
Contact Name, Title: David Guthridge, Executive Director, Housing Management
Services
Signature:
The information on this application is accurate to the^st of my knowledge, Inaccurate, missing, or
misleading information may cause this application to be rejected.
Mailing Address 1: 3101 West Touhy Ave.
Mailing Address 2:
City, State, Zip: Chicago, IL 60645
Telephone Number: (773) 681-7913
Fax Number: (773) 262-2622
Email Address: David.guthridge@cje.net
Organization website: www.cje.net
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SKOKIE
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)
CJE SeniorLife (CJE) seeks $17,629 in Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to replace
carpeting on the main level at CJE's Village Center subsidized senior apartment building at 5140 Galitz Street In
Skokie. Village Center is a 150-unit independent living apartment building that is home to 178 mostly very low- to
low-income Skokie residents ages 62 or older, Occupants must meet U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Section 8 income requirements at initial occupancy. Most residents have annual household
income of less than $15,000, 50 percent are ages 80 and older. Village Center is one of few subsidized senior
independent living apartment buildings in Skokie, has no vacancies, and 363 people on Its waiting list.
With CDBG funds, we plan to replace carpeting in the lobby and three front offices. The carpet was last replaced
in 2010. It is threadbare in high traffic areas and becoming worn throughout. Keeping the carpet clean has
become more difficult as it ages. The worn carpet diminishes the environment.
Our goal is to improve the environment, which would benefit residents, their guests, staff, and other visitors. The
project is in alignment with Skokie's goals to improve facilities and provide a better quality of life for low- and
moderate-income Skokie residents.
We expect project completion within two months of bid requests going out assuming no problems with continuing
supply chain and vendor staffing issues.
2. Previous CDBG Funding
Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with
(including Skokie)?
Yes, CJE has received CDBG funds before.
The Village of Skokie CDBG program made the following awards to CJE sites including:
$20,400 in Program Year 2022 to purchase and install an intercom system at Robineau Residence, a subsidized
group home for low-income older adults,
$15,000 In Program Year 2021 to purchase and install a boiler control system at Village Center, a subsidized
apartment building for low-income older adults; and $30,000 in Program Year 2019 for improvements in Village
Center's community wing including upgrading the flooring, lighting, and kitchen; making the restrooms more
senior-friendly and ADA compliant; and replacing hallway doors with fire-rated doors,
CJE's former Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation, which was sold in August 2021, received the
following Skokie CDBG awards:
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$11,093 in Program Year 2018 for a laundry room heater replacement project.
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$25,000 in Program Year 201 7 to remedy waste line problems under the kitchen floor.
$20,000 in Program Year 2016 for the first phase of a kitchen floor resurfacing project.
$20,000 In Program Year 2015 for a new commercial dishwasher for the dairy side of the kitchen.
$15,000 in Program Year 2014 for the expansion of emergency generator coverage.
CJE has also previously received CDBG funds from the cities of Chicago and Evanston.
3. Will any funds be used for research and development?
If so, please specify how funds will be used.
No CDBG funds will be used for research and development.
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B. Service Area
SKOKIE
1. Describe your agency's service area, listing any municipalities served,
CJE's service area encompasses north side Chicago neighborhoods and the north suburbs including Skokie,
Evanston, Northbrook, Highland Park, Park Ridge, Glenview, Niles, Morton Grove, Lincolnwood, Deerfield,
Wiimette, Glencoe, Winnetka, Keniiworth, and Prospect Heights.
2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie?
Yes, the program serves residents of the Village of Skokie. Ail Village Center residents are Skokle residents. In
addition, other Skokie and Chicago area residents who are not residents of Village Center also participate in
programs at Village Center.
3. Describe any additional criteria for your program.
The head of household must be at least age 62. Annual household income must be at or below the income limits
prescribed by the LJ.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at initial occupancy, which is a maximum
of $61,800 for a one-person household and $70,600 for a two-person household at initial occupancy. Sixty-
seven percent of residents' annual household income is less than $15,000, Landlord references, credit, and
criminal and sexual predator background checks are conducted,
4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie?
CJE has two independent subsidized housing apartment buildings in Skokie — Village Center at 5140 Galitz
Street, which has 150 apartments and 178 residents; and Krasnow Residence at 8901 Gross Point Road, which
has 48 apartments and 55 residents. That is in addition to CJE's group home, Robineau Residence, at 7550 N.
Kostner Avenue. Robineau has 24 residents and 24 furnished rooms. The housing sites are for low-income
adults ages 62 and older. Residents at alt three buildings must meet U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development Section 8 income requirements at initial occupancy,
CJE's Village Center site houses CJE's My Go-To Place Center for Healthy Living (MGTP), a vibrant, exciting
space for adults ages 62 and older. Seniors gather there for stimulating programs, conversation, camaraderie,
and supportive services. It is a hub of activity for the older adults living in Village Center's 150 apartments and
open to nonresidents as well. Older adults enjoy creative arts programming, holiday celebrations, discussion
groups, lunch-and-learns, exercise and cooking classes, tech training, musical performances, movie matinees,
and field trips to local institutions.
The Center's functional and flexible multi-room design encourages discussion and activities in both large and
small group settings. The large MGTP community room has a capacity of 75, but seniors rotate in and out
continuously for programs, so we can sen/e far more than 75 every weekday, MGTP also includes a tech center
with a capacity of 20-30, a library/meeting room for more intimate groups, and a dedicated Community Services
office space where seniors can meet one-on-one with CJE staff from the Counseling and Legal and/or Benefits
Assistance departments.
The Center is handicap-accessible and features comfortable furniture designed for older adults.
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?
Among other agencies that provide subsidized housing are the Chicago Housing Authority, Cook County
Housing Authority, and Lutheran Social Services.
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C. Program Client Statistics
SKOKIE
1, List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc,):
Village Center has sen/ice coordinators available for residents free of charge thanks to a grant from the LJ.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. The service coordinators provide needs assessment, referrals
for services, and ongoing case management. They assist residents in applying for, recertifying, and advocating
for government entitlements and assistance related to housing, utilities, Social Security, healthcare, food, and
other assistance. Staff also plan and coordinate educational workshops, exercise classes, recreational activities,
entertainment events, and outings.
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
May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025 (proposed) 185 250 250
May 1, 2023 - present 180 250 o*
May 1,2022-April 30, 2023 188 250 o*
*We received no CDBG funding for Village Center for these time periods.
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
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 birih, marriage, or adoption.
3. How will you meet your CDBG goals for the Skokie residents identified above?
CJE will meet the goals via the CJE SeniorLife Village Center CDBG Carpet Project. The project will improve the
environment at Village Center to the benefit of residents, their guests, staff, and other visitors.
4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve?
The funds will improve the environment for Skokie residents at Village Center but will not impact the number of
residents living there.
5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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SKOKIE
1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program:
a. Full-time 6
b. Part-time 4
c. Volunteers 6
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: David Guthridge, Executive Director, Housing Management Services
Phone Number: (773)681-7913
Email Address: David.guthridge@cje.net
3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency?
David Guthridge has been with CJE eight years and eight months.
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E. Fees and Funding Sources
SKOKIE
1. Describe any client fees collected*:
* Any client fees collected must be used for program costs.
Rent is collected. All rents are calculated using U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 8
regulations. Rent is based on 30% of the household's adjusted gross income. The current lowest rent is $1, and
the highest is $961. We take into account a deduction of $400 for the elderly status of the household and a
deduction for allowable medical expenses.
2, Describe how client fees are used:
The residents' share of the rent and HUD subsidies cover operating and capital costs. Nineteen percent of
revenues are clients' share of the rent/fees, and 81 percent or revenues come from HUD subsidies.
3. List all other funding sources received for this program and portion allocated for Skokie residents:
Amount Utilized for
Source Total Funds
Skokle Residents
Section 108 Loan Guarantee $ $
HOME Funds $ $
ESQ Funds $ $
HOPWA Funds $ $
Appalachian Regional Commission $ $
Other Federal Funds $ $
State/Local Funds $ $
Private Funds $ $
Program Income (client fees) $504,776 $ 504,776
Other Funding (i.e, donations, fundraisers, etc.) $
Please specify:
4, Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds?
(Sefect one)
Yes
No
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F. Budget
SKOKIE
1, Please complete the following table:
Agency Program Skokie CDBG
Program Year
Budget Budget Portion
Program Year 2024 (proposed) $1,615,110 $ 23,506 $17,629
Program Year 2023 $2,141,769 $ $
Program Year 2022 $1,871,582 $ $
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 $17,629
Other administrative costs
Please specify:
Total CDBG Request $17,629
* Payroll time sheets documenting staff hours and pay rates wiil be required with invoices,
** These costs are not always eligible. The Village must approve a cost alfocation plan before reimbursement
wilf be made,
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
SKOKIE
1. Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identify your agency's proposed objectives.
(The selection should reflect the purpose of your agency's proposed program.)
Creating a Suitable Living Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by
low//moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health sen/ices. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
living environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
D Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2, Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency's proposed outcomes.
(The sefection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
A vailabiiity/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/mode rate-income people where they live.
Affordabifity
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1 % interest, which is far below the market rate. This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides services to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
Sustainability
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
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H. Other Information
SKOKIE
1. Mission Statement for your agency:
CJE's mission is to enhance quality of life and facilitate independence of older adults. Our values are focused on
older adults living better every day connected to the community of their choice with access to trusted care and a
full range of services. Most clients live close to or below the poverty line and receive free or subsidized services.
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
All Applications:
Copy of your organization's submitted 2022 Illinois Charitable Oraanizatlon Annual Report Form AG990-IL*
(This is a two-page document Please do not submit the federal form.)
Proposed budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Current budget, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Most recent audit (one hard copy only)*
Proof of non-profit determination*
Organizational chart*
Other (please describe) This includes explanation of Village Center budget items and photos.
Construction/Rehabilitation Applications Only:
^ Proposed construction/rehabilitation schedule*. Please note that weather-sensitlve construction/
rehabilitation projects should be completed by December, if possible. Funding availability will not be
extended beyond April 30,2025.
P/ease note that Village staff will contact the applicant to make an appointment for a tour of the
proposed construction/rehabilitaiion project.
Cost and Design Assistance Estimates
All projects must conform to Village of Skokie codes and ordinances. Buildings must conform to
zoning and property standards to be considered for funding.
Projects may be subject to Federal Labor Standards and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, which
S/JOU/G/ be taken into account when estimating the project costs. Three cost estimates from
knowledgeable contractors are encouraged to help you make an informed decision and keep your
organization's funding match as close to 25% as possible. Ask the contractors to make
recommendations to provide additional short-term construction and/or long-term maintenance cost
savings. Review the estimates, select a project cost, add a minimum 10% contingency, add a
minimum $1,500 for possible lead-based paint and/or asbestos testing and disposal activities, and
then add the total amount to the total project cost on the Appficaiion Summary Sheet An official
Request for Bid Proposals will be required for each grantee aUer May 1, 2020.
Public Service, Non-Scholarshjp Applications Only:
Q Job Description, Compensation, Benefits, and Position Duration*
Public Service. Scholarship Reimbursement Applications Only:
Activity Program Descriptions with Fee Schedule*
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cjeSeniorLife ^
^wish values for positive aging
CJE Leadership Team
Dan Fagin
CEO
Betsy Bauer Christian Hill Andrea Lebovits Stacey Turner Paisley Valentindc Stephanie Smerting Jodi Port noy
Dir P&C VP & ao Sr. VP & CPO VP & CFO VP & CMO VP & CDO VP&CSO
Margaret
Sharon Domberg-Lee Jennifer Weininger
RC Lopez Michelle Castle Dir David Guth ridge Draw Kowalski Danilovich
Clinical Director ED Weinberg
Dir FT Infrastructure RM & Compliance EDHMS ED Tamarisk NS SR Dir LS Research
Comm Services Community
Institute
Large Leadership Small Leadership
www.cje.net ] 773.508.1000
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Andrea Lebovits
Vice President
Community Services
Dr.Yonit Hoffman
Catherine Samatas Sharon Dornberg-
Senior Director
Lee Sharon Shapiro
Director
Holocaust
Clinical Director of Director
Community Services Engagement and
Community
Innovative Care Coordination
Services
Programming
Maya Gumirov
Tamara Kushnir Groman
Survivor Services
Director
Casey Shipman Senior Manager Sheila Garrett Susan Victoria Lean
Richard Buino Susan
Holocaust Sarah Williams Gruber Greenberg
Manager Benefits Services/Legal Swanson Decisions Support
Community Cohen Manager
Services/Financial Manager Manager Manager Manager
Services Community Manager
Dementia Resource Program
Clinical Care
Engagement Community Services Transportation ADS HDM
Nora Bergman Reality Coordination Counseling
CJE Rolf Services
Senior Program
Manager
Concierge
Friedlaender Anna Schloen
I
Usa Andrews
Virtual Supervisor
Holocaust Supervisor
Programming Clinical
Community
Benefits Services Care Supervisor
Services
Senior
Management
Oleg Khaiet Center Irving H. and Jane Counseling
Services
W. Goldberg Legal Services
Client Services Technology
Services at CJE
and Data Innovations
Manager Lab Financial
Resource
Holocaust
Program
Community
Services
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cjeSeniorLife 7^ Revised 7.19.23
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Village of Skokie
Community Development Block Grant Program
2024 Program Year Application
CJE SeniorLife Village Center CDBG Carpet Project
Proposed Timeline
Request for proposal goes out: July I/ 2024
Pre-bid walk-through: July 22, 2024
Proposals due: August 19, 2024
Bid opening and contract award: August 26, 2024
Pre-Project meeting with Village of Skokie: To be decided by Village
Work commences: October I/ 2024
Anticipated work completion: December I/ 2024
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Village ofSkokie
Community Development Block Grant Program
2024 Program Year Application
CIE SeniorLife Village Center CDBG Carpet Project
Budget
Expenses
Remove and replace carpet* $20,440
15% contingency** 3,066
TOTAL $23,506
Revenue
CJE SeniorLife 25% match $5,877
Village of Skokie CDBG Program Request 17,629
TOTAL $23,506
This budget represents estimates before bidding the project out.
(Sample bid estimate enclosed)
*This includes the cost of removing and replacing carpet in the first floor common area
hall, piano room, manager s office, reception office, storage room, and private office; and
removing and replacing existing vinyl base board as necessary.
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COMPLETE FLOORING SOLUTIONS
PROPOSAL
101429A
NAME: CJE Senior Life PROJECT LOCATION
ADDRESS: 5140GalitzSt ADDRESS: Village Center
Skokie, IL 60077
Attn; Maria Sado
PHONE: 847-674-8962 Office EMAIL: maria.sado@cie.net
DESCRIPTION:
Mr. Floor hereby proposes the following:
1ST FLOOR COMMON AREA HALL, PIANO ROOM:
Move furnihire within workspace as necessary.
Remove and dispose of existing glued down carpet as necessary.
Supply and install new commercial carpet via Full Trowel Glued Down Method. Style: Ground Color TED
Supply and install "Custom" thresholds where necessary.
$ 12,740.00
MANAGER'S OFFICE, RECFTION OFFICE, STORAGE ROOM/ PRIVATE OFFICE:
Move hirniture within workspace as necessary.
Remove and dispose of existing carpet, padding and tackless as necessary.
Supply and install new commercial carpet via Full Trowel Glued Down Method.
(Client to choose carpet with no pattern)
$ 5,235.00
VINYL BASE BOARD:
Remove existing vinyl base as necessary
Supply and install new 4 vinyl cove base molding in all areas listed above as necessary.
$ 2,465.00
NOTE: Mr. Floor Companies will hang plastic in work areas, but cannot guarantee a complete dust-free environment.
NOTE: Client to remove all obshructions including artwork, breakables, personal items, and electronic equipment prior to
commencement of work.
NOTE: Although Mr. Floor Companies will be a careful as possible, client understands existing wallpaper may be damaged
during the removal process. Mr. Floor Companies is not responsible for wallpaper repair or replacement.
NOTE: Due to special order of carpet, no changes or cancellations will be accepted after signahu-e of conh'act.
NOTE: No guarantee on exact color match on any additional carpet order due to difference in dye-lot.
COST(s):
MJ. Floor proposes to furnish all material and labor in accordance with the above description for the sum of $ 20/440.00
TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORT^ and 00/100 doUars.
PROPOSING REPRESENTATIVE: ^.ron <Kissman DATE: December 18. 2023 voidater3oda
Authorized Signatory
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL:
The above price, specifications and outlined TERMS & CONDITIONS on the reverse side of this proposal are
satisfactory and are hereby accepted. Mr. Floor is hereby authorized to perform all work as specified.
I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the pamphlet titled Home Repair: Know Your Consumer Rights."
SIGNATURE: DATE:
Property Owner or Authorized Agent of Owner (with knowledge and consent of owner)
DESIGN CENTER 382ii0al(ton Street, Skokie,IL 60076 (847) 674.7500 ... (847) 674 7S24 www.fnff1oor.com info ; mrfbouom NKBA NARt nv4a .?
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KEYSTONE ALLIANCE 2023 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
CEO – Greg Petersen
- Executive Leadership Support
- Strategic Planning Support
- Enterprise Development and Support
- Communications SEARCH
CFO – Tom Kenton BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Business Management Services
- Financial Management Services
- Budget Development and Management
- Accounting
- Purchasing
- Payroll
CIO – Ernesto Hernandez
- Management Information Systems CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- IT Systems Development and Administration Cory Gumm
CAO – Samantha Zajac - Physical Plant Manager
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Human Resources Management - Development Manager
- Benefits Management - Administrative Assistant
- Affiliate Support Services
- Enterprise Management
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL
OPPERATIONS VENTURES AND DEVELOPMENT
TBD Grace Lipscomb
Director of Adult Learning Director of Supported Living and Clinical Director of Operations
and Career Services Services Support
Nick Larson Jaclyn Rovner Latasha Grant
Christine Zanca
• Adult Learning Program • Supported Living Program • Human Resources
- No Boundaries • Community Inclusion • Training
- Ignite/Ignite PLUS • Medical Services • Transportation
• Career Services • Behavioral Health Services
• Visibility Arts & Community Ed.
• Intake & Self-Directed Assistance
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Village of Skokie PY24 CDBG Application
Proposed Construction Schedule
Q1
• May 2024
• June 2024
• July 2024: Prepare scope and sequence of project
Q2
• August 2024: Conduct contractor open house, secure bids, identify low bidder, secure approval
by CDBG Administrator
• September 2024: Order and receive materials
• October 2024: Complete construction and installation
Q3
• November 2024
• December 2024
• January 2025
Q4
• February 2025
• March 2025
• April 2025
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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): $ 3,750
CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost): $ 11,250
Total Estimated Project Cost: $
Public Service Request:
Total Public Service Funding Request: $
Contact Information
Organization Name: WINGS Program, Inc. (WINGS)
DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: 009294406
UEI: URWMBJDBGED3
(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
City, State, Zip: Palatine, IL 60095
Telephone Number: 847.519.7820 x232 and 773.771.0175 (Remote)
Fax Number: 847.519.7821
Email Address: lfiorito@wingsprogram.com
Organization website: www.wingsprogram.com
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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)
WINGS request is to support the 4-unit Transitional Housing units located in Skokie through a capital request.
WINGS request of $11,250 is to purchase and install two projects that will provide minimally 8 – 16 Skokie
residents annually the confidentiality, privacy and security necessary after they have left an abusive relationship.
This 4-unit apartment building requires a privacy fence that will protect their anonymity and confidentiality of their
car make and model and license plate. After leaving an abusive relationship Victims become more vulnerable
and at risk of harm from their abuser.
WINGS proposal is to install a privacy fence and a video talk/video doorbell /alarm system. Due to the age of
these buildings and wear and tear combined with the increased need for security of our Survivors, WINGS
request seeks to increase and improve the security and confidentiality to maintain the level of Excellence
WINGS prides itself on. This will allow WINGS Survivors and family to begin and or continue their trajectory of
healing safely.
In FY23, WINGS provided 21 Skokie residents with Transitional Housing through these units. Additionally,
WINGS also provided 4 Skokie residents with Permanent Supportive Housing. Additionally, these 25 residents
received 199.03 hours of counseling.
2. Previous CDBG Funding
Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including
Skokie)?
Yes. WINGS receives CDBG funding from the Village of Mount Prospect, Village of Palatine, Village of
Schaumburg, Village of Arlington Heights and the City of Des Plaines and the Village of Hoffman Estates
3. Will any funds be used for research and development?
If so, please specify how funds will be used.
N/A
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B. Service Area
1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served.
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. In PY23-24 WINGS, served XX Skokie residents agencywide and XX residents in Skokie Transitional
Housing program.
3. Describe any additional criteria for your program.
The only criteria for our program is that clients are 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 for more than 20 years – since 2002.
Since then, WINGS has been able to provide up to two years of Transitional Housing for Survivors and their
children of domestic violence. WINGS operates a portfolio of housing to include 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. Each Skokie Transitional
Housing is a 2-bedroom 1-bathroom unit and can house 4 individuals at a time.
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 only and the largest domestic violence organization in Northern Cook County. Each of WINGS
housing units can house and provide supportive services to Survivors who may have male children over the age
of 13, who have large families and regardless of their demographic. WINGS staff can speak Spanish, French,
Hatian Creole, Russian, and Polish and WINGS collaborates with the IL State Hotline for translation assistance
and also each location has a translation device.
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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.
All services are offered through a traumatic informed lens, which empowers the Survivor to participate in
services but does not require them to receive services.
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
May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 (proposed) 1500 30 21
May 1, 2023 – present 922 17 0
May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023 1235 27 0
2023 Income Limits Household Size
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Low/Moderate-Income $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
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?
The number varies based on family unit size. Minimally, the TH units located in Skokie serve eight clients per
year.
5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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D. Staff for Funded Program
1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program:
a. Full-time 10
b. Part-time 0
c. Volunteers 24
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 X232
Email Address: lfiorito@wingsprogram.com
3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency?
4.5 years
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E. Fees and Funding Sources
1. Describe any client fees collected*:
WINGS does not collect 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 $ $
HOME Funds $ $
ESG Funds $ 74,960 7,496
HOPWA Funds $ $
Appalachian Regional Commission $ $
Other Federal Funds $ $
State/Local Funds $ 2,189,874 $ 43,796
Private Funds $ $
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
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Agency Program Skokie CDBG
Program Year
Budget Budget Portion
Program Year 2024 (proposed) $ 12377463 1270181 $ 11,250
Program Year 2023 $ 10431173 $ 1349167 $0
Program Year 2022 $ 9764077 $ 1305894 $0
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 $
Other administrative costs $ 11,250
Please specify: Capital
Total CDBG Request $ 11,250
* 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.
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed objectives.
(The selection should reflect the purpose of your agency’s proposed program.)
Creating a Suitable Living Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by
low//moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
living environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2. Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed outcomes.
(The selection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
Availability/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/moderate-income people where they live.
Affordability
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1% interest, which is far below the market rate. This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides services to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
Sustainability
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
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H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency:
WINGS Mission is to provide housing, integrative services, education and advocacy to end domestic violence.
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
All Applications:
Copy of your organization’s submitted 2022 Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report Form AG990-IL*
(This is a two-page document. Please do not submit the federal form.)
Proposed budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Current budget, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Most recent audit (one hard copy only)*
Proof of non-profit determination*
Organizational chart*
Other (please describe)
Construction/Rehabilitation Applications Only:
Proposed construction/rehabilitation schedule*. Please note that weather-sensitive construction/
rehabilitation projects should be completed by December, if possible. Funding availability will not be
extended beyond April 30, 2025.
Please note that Village staff will contact the applicant to make an appointment for a tour of the
proposed construction/rehabilitation project.
Cost and Design Assistance Estimates
All projects must conform to Village of Skokie codes and ordinances. Buildings must conform to
zoning and property standards to be considered for funding.
Projects may be subject to Federal Labor Standards and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, which
should be taken into account when estimating the project costs. Three cost estimates from
knowledgeable contractors are encouraged to help you make an informed decision and keep your
organization’s funding match as close to 25% as possible. Ask the contractors to make
recommendations to provide additional short-term construction and/or long-term maintenance cost
savings. Review the estimates, select a project cost, add a minimum 10% contingency, add a
minimum $1,500 for possible lead-based paint and/or asbestos testing and disposal activities, and
then add the total amount to the total project cost on the Application Summary Sheet. An official
Request for Bid Proposals will be required for each grantee after May 1, 2020.
Public Service, Non-Scholarship Applications Only:
Job Description, Compensation, Benefits, and Position Duration*
Public Service, Scholarship Reimbursement Applications Only:
Activity Program Descriptions with Fee Schedule*
* Required attachment
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President/CEO
Rebecca D
CPO AND/Exec Asst COO EVP/CFO
Development
LaTonya W Ericka S David K Denise U
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Lead - Lead - Processors Jasmine L
Machelle B Lead - AND Iris B Coord Maritza C Courtney M Brian S Rachel M
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Asst SH Mgr Michelle M Cathy U Liliana C Acct Clerk
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Name for Proposed Project or Service: Homeless Prevention Services
Project Location: Community-based in Skokie, Illinois
Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request:
Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Total Estimated Project Cost):
$ N/A
CDBG Funding Request (75% maximum of Total Estimated Project Cost):
$ N/A
Total Estimated Project Cost: $ N/A
Public Service Request:
Total Public Service Funding Request: $ $30,000
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: Kelsey Caspersen, Director of Government Relations
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 Ave.
Mailing Address 2:
City, State, Zip: Evanston, IL 60201
Telephone Number: 847-475-7070 x114
Fax Number:
Email Address: kcaspersen@connect2home.org
Organization website: www.connect2home.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)
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Connections for the Homeless (Connections) administers short-term financial support to prevent our neighbors
from being evicted and experiencing homelessness. Experts agree, homelessness is solvable, and the best and
most cost-effective solution to homelessness is preventing it from happening in the first place.
2. Previous CDBG Funding
Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including
Skokie)?
Yes; Connections has received CDBG funds from Evanston, IL. Connections also received CDBG-CV funds
from the Village of Skokie in 2020 and 2021, and has just recently been awarded CDBG-ARPA funds also from
the Village of Skokie.
3. Will any funds be used for research and development?
If so, please specify how funds will be used.
No.
B. Service Area
1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served.
North Suburban Cook County, including Evanston, Skokie, and the surrounding area.
2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie?
Yes.
3. Describe any additional criteria for your program.
In order to be eligible, the household must document a temporary economic crisis beyond its
control and must be able to demonstrate an ability to meet the prospective rental/utility obligations
after the pass through assistance has been granted based on current or anticipated income.
4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie?
Homeless Prevention and Diversion, Street Outreach services in partnership with the Village of
Skokie Health & Human Services and Niles Township (Respite Center), Housing Case
Management and location support. Connections owns two 2-flat buildings within Skokie and offers
community-based services across dozens of units in the Village.
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 a couple agencies that provide very small amounts of eviction prevention funds (Niles
Township office, and the Education Foundation Supporting the Students of Niles Township.
Connections partners with both organizations around this program and other programs supporting
our neighbors experiencing housing insecurity.
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C. Program Client Statistics
1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.):
Within our Homeless Prevention program (through a contract with the Illinois Department of Human
Services), program participants receive short-term funding to remain housed: monies towards their rent,
mortgage or utilities. Alongside these funds comes case management from our Prevention Specialists. In
tandem, through privately fundraised dollars, Connections offers program participants or participants of other
programs within the organization short-term Diversion funds which are an alternative solution to keeping
individuals, housed.
Households connected to care within our Homeless Prevention program are also linked into Connections’
larger set of service offerings, such as emergency shelter services, physical and mental healthcare services,
housing case management, youth housing services, access to our clothing closet and food pantries, housing
case management (as needed) and more. Forging individualized connections and opportunities is at the core of
what we do. We know that ending homelessness requires that we support our individual family’s needs one
person at a time.
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
May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 (proposed) 1,400 210 75
May 1, 2023 – present 398 59 0
May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023 1,316 196 0
2023 Income Limits Household Size
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Low/Moderate-Income $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
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’ team holds strong relationships with the Village of Skokie’s Health and
Human Services and other peer organizations in the community where we accept referrals for our
Homeless Prevention Program. In fiscal year 2023, our team administered approximately $200,000
in eviction prevention funding (through direct assistance funding from the State of Illinois) to Skokie
residents. In partnership with the Village of Skokie and Cook County, in FY2022 and 2021, even
more was administered. Connections holds a contract with the State of Illinois to administer
eviction prevention funds. A contract with insufficient support for its critical staff time (the contract
holds a 15% cap for case management and staff support). With the demand for these critical
funding growing since the start of the pandemic, we look to partners like the Village of Skokie to
sustain this program. Since the start of the pandemic more than know that homelessness and
households at risk of becoming homeless is on the rise. According to HUD’s 2023 Point in Time
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analysis, there was a 12% increase in homelessness across the country from 2022. We anticipate
a growing level of need in our communities as the cost of living continues to rise.
4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve?
Proposed CDBG funding ensures adequate staffing for the Homeless Prevention Program
team to administer contracted pass-through eviction prevention funds supplied by the State of
Illinois. We anticipate supporting at minimum 70 households through case management provided
by our Homeless Prevention Specialists.
5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding?
(Select one)
Yes
No
D. Staff for Funded Program
1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program:
a. Full-time 84
b. Part-time 11
c. Volunteers 1,200
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, Director of Government Relations
Phone Number: 847.475.7070 x114
Email Address: kcaspersen@connect2home.org
3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency?
9 months
E. Fees and Funding Sources
1. Describe any client fees collected*:
N/A
* Any client fees collected must be used for program costs.
2. Describe how client fees are used:
There are no participant fees collected in relation to our Homeless Prevention Program.
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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 $ 150,000 $ 0
HOME Funds $ 200,000 $ 0
ESG Funds $ 193,325 $ 19,300
HOPWA Funds $ 0 $ 0
Appalachian Regional Commission $ 0 $ 0
Other Federal Funds $ 1,870,112 $ 129,000
State/Local Funds $ 4,504,764 $ 700,000
Private Funds $ 3,716,000 $ 350,000
Program Income (client fees) $ 271,000 $ 25,000
Other Funding (i.e. donations, fundraisers, etc.) $ 2,404,018 $ 0
Please specify: Connections received Diversion program funding from the Skokie Community
Foundation and Education Foundation to Support Students of Niles Township. Homeless Diversion funds
are direct cash supports to divert households from a potential eviction through short-term emergent support
(i.e. childcare coverage, car repairs, etc.). The program is designed, and oftentimes work in-tandem with
prevention funding which directly subsidize rental, mortgage, and/or utility payments.
Connections received $650,000 in HOME-ARP funds from Cook County to support hotel operations ahead
of the purchase of its non-congregate shelter program.
The team is in the final year of its $21M capital campaign investing in the infrastructure of the organization.
Thanks to the public and private support from our community, an additional $2.4M has been released from
restrictions to support the infrastructural needs of the organization.
4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Program Skokie CDBG
Program Year Agency Budget
Budget Portion
Program Year 2024 (proposed) $ 13,309,219 $ 1,262,040 $ 30,000
Program Year 2023 $ 12,664,448 $ 912,645 $ 0
Program Year 2022 $ 13,626,004 $ 2,084,308 $ 0
2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used:
Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount
Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $ 30,000
Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $ 0
Rent** $ 0
Utilities** $ 0
Construction/Rehabilitation $ 0
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.
G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed objectives.
(The selection should reflect the purpose of your agency’s proposed program.)
Creating a Suitable Living Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by
low//moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
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infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
living environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2. Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed outcomes.
(The selection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
Availability/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/moderate-income people where they live.
Affordability
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1% interest, which is far below the market rate. This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides services to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
Sustainability
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency:
The mission of Connections for the Homeless is to serve and catalyze our community to end
homelessness, one person at a time.
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
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All Applications:
Copy of your organization’s submitted 2022 Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report Form AG990-IL*
(This is a two-page document. Please do not submit the federal form.)
Proposed budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Current budget, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Most recent audit (one hard copy only)*
Proof of non-profit determination*
Organizational chart*
Other (please describe)
Construction/Rehabilitation Applications Only:
Proposed construction/rehabilitation schedule*. Please note that weather-sensitive construction/
rehabilitation projects should be completed by December, if possible. Funding availability will not be
extended beyond April 30, 2025.
Please note that Village staff will contact the applicant to make an appointment for a tour of the
proposed construction/rehabilitation project.
Cost and Design Assistance Estimates
All projects must conform to Village of Skokie codes and ordinances. Buildings must conform to
zoning and property standards to be considered for funding.
Projects may be subject to Federal Labor Standards and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, which
should be taken into account when estimating the project costs. Three cost estimates from
knowledgeable contractors are encouraged to help you make an informed decision and keep your
organization’s funding match as close to 25% as possible. Ask the contractors to make
recommendations to provide additional short-term construction and/or long-term maintenance cost
savings. Review the estimates, select a project cost, add a minimum 10% contingency, add a
minimum $1,500 for possible lead-based paint and/or asbestos testing and disposal activities, and
then add the total amount to the total project cost on the Application Summary Sheet. An official
Request for Bid Proposals will be required for each grantee after May 1, 2020.
Public Service, Non-Scholarship Applications Only:
Job Description, Compensation, Benefits, and Position Duration*
Public Service, Scholarship Reimbursement Applications Only:
Activity Program Descriptions with Fee Schedule*
* Required attachment
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Application Summary Sheet
Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Name for Proposed Project or Service: Catalyst Life Skills Program for Individuals w/ Development 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: $0
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@CenterForEnrichedLiving.org
Organization website: www.centerforenrichedliving.org
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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 Catalyst Life Skills Program for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities is a new structured day program
at CEL that focuses on specific adaptive life skills that individual members want to learn to be successful in their
own lives. Our program places a strong emphasis on practical application. Members not only gain knowledge but
also learn to apply these skills effectively in real-world scenarios. As they acquire vital life skills, members gain
more control over their choices, managing daily routines, and future aspirations. The program runs from
Monday- Friday in small groups of members per session, ensuring personalized attention and support. The
expected outcome of the Catalyst Life Skills Program is the empowerment of our members to lead more
independent and fulfilling lives. Through participation in this program, we anticipate that our members will
demonstrate improved proficiency in essential life skills, such as meal planning, personal finance
management, community safety, problem-solving, etc.
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.
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.
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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 49 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.
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 or in local
group homes and schools.
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 at Trinity Services and Orchard Village. CEL’s programming focuses on the social aspect, 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 intellectual/developmental
disabilities, not just a handful, especially to help with job training and skills.
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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
May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 (proposed) 425 16 16
May 1, 2023 – present 400 13 13
May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023 380 12 12
2023 Income Limits Household Size
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Low/Moderate-Income $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
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 weekly 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?
3
5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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D. Staff for Funded Program
1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program:
a. Full-time 2
b. Part-time 1
c. Volunteers 2
2. Provide the name of the staff member who will be coordinating the CDBG grant with the Village (i.e.
completing reports, submitting invoices, monitoring visits, etc.):
Name, Title: Karen Fay, Grants Manager
Phone Number: 847-315-9918
Email Address: Karen@CenterForEnrichedLiving.org
3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency?
Karen has been with CEL for 7 years.
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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 FY24 annual budget is earned from client fees and, since CEL receives less than 2%
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 $10,000 $10,000
Private Funds $0 $0
Program Income (client fees) $90,000 $2,500
Other Funding (i.e. donations, fundraisers, etc.) $208,000 $ 10,500
Please specify: individual donations and special events
4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Agency Program Skokie CDBG
Program Year
Budget Budget Portion
Program Year 2024 (proposed) $ 5,300,000 $325,000 $ 10,000
Program Year 2023 $5,100,000 $308,000 $0
Program Year 2022 $4,157,000 $0 $0
2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used:
Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount
Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $ 10,000
Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $0
Rent** $0
Utilities** $0
Construction/Rehabilitation $0
Other administrative costs $0
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.
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed objectives.
(The selection should reflect the purpose of your agency’s proposed program.)
Creating a Suitable Living Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by
low//moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
living environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2. Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed outcomes.
(The selection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
Availability/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/moderate-income people where they live.
Affordability
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1% interest, which is far below the market rate. This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides services to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
Sustainability
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
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H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency:
MISSION STATEMENT: The Center for Enriched Living enriches the lives of individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities (IDD) by maximizing their opportunities for personal success, friendship, fun,
employment, and community involvement.
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
All Applications:
Copy of your organization’s submitted 2022 Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report Form AG990-IL*
(This is a two-page document. Please do not submit the federal form.)
Proposed budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Current budget, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Most recent audit (one hard copy only)*
Proof of non-profit determination*
Organizational chart*
Other (please describe)
Construction/Rehabilitation Applications Only:
Proposed construction/rehabilitation schedule*. Please note that weather-sensitive construction/
rehabilitation projects should be completed by December, if possible. Funding availability will not be
extended beyond April 30, 2025.
Please note that Village staff will contact the applicant to make an appointment for a tour of the
proposed construction/rehabilitation project.
Cost and Design Assistance Estimates
All projects must conform to Village of Skokie codes and ordinances. Buildings must conform to
zoning and property standards to be considered for funding.
Projects may be subject to Federal Labor Standards and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, which
should be taken into account when estimating the project costs. Three cost estimates from
knowledgeable contractors are encouraged to help you make an informed decision and keep your
organization’s funding match as close to 25% as possible. Ask the contractors to make
recommendations to provide additional short-term construction and/or long-term maintenance cost
savings. Review the estimates, select a project cost, add a minimum 10% contingency, add a
minimum $1,500 for possible lead-based paint and/or asbestos testing and disposal activities, and
then add the total amount to the total project cost on the Application Summary Sheet. An official
Request for Bid Proposals will be required for each grantee after May 1, 2020.
Public Service, Non-Scholarship Applications Only:
Job Description, Compensation, Benefits, and Position Duration*
Public Service, Scholarship Reimbursement Applications Only:
Activity Program Descriptions with Fee Schedule*
* Required attachment
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Board President
Sue Bersh
Center for Enriched Living
Committee Board of Board of Board of Chief Executive Officer Organization Chart
Chairs Directors Trustees Emeritus Herbert K. Washington
Board Director of Development Senior Marketing and Director of Finance &
Committees Director of Program Services
Lisette Zaid Executive Communications Manager Operations
Melissa Juarez-Ehlers
Strategic oversight of major gifts; Assistant Angela Pasyk Cindy Genteman
Strategic oversight of membership,
planned gifts; and overall Development of marketing goals Strategic oversight of finance,
Heather Holub program, and outreach.
fundraising. and strategies. human resources, and operations.
Sponsor and Senior Manager Marketing Human Resources
Robert Vihon
Events Manager of Quality and Program Employment Coordinator & Operations
Family Services New Position
Niki Bartosiak
Engagement Manager Manager Asia Singleton Manager
Manager TBD
Michael Welsh Anna Longo Samantha Santiago Nancy Anderson
Emma Burton-Loder
Annual Fund
Manager Graphic Artist*
Rachael Krulewich
Michelle Daniel Financial Specialist
Quality Occupational REACH Program Program Employment Mary McDonnell
Assurance Therapist Supervisor Supervisors Specialists
Manager TBD Nicole Davidson Maribel Espinoza Qiana Dillard
Grants Manager Maggie Liston Veronica Luna Stephanie Klopack
Karen Fay Amanda Kolakowski Information
Paige Rodriguez Tina Whittington Support Services
Systems Analyst
Coordinator Megan Cross
Community PT REACH Kim Maxwell
Development Engagement Catalyst Program
Supervisor Assistant Program PT Assistant PT Activity
Coordinator Coordinators Financial
Wendy Motino Toni Castillo Supervisor Program Instructors
Cassara Cole Technology* Coordinator
Brittany Mussen
Christian Meyer Supervisors
ZNTI TBD
Andrew Harris
Development Catalyst
Assistant Volunteer Building Labor Attorney*
Instructors
Lisa Corriveau Coordinator Luca Fontanini – Lead REACH Instructors Superintendent Office Assistant Jeremy Glenn
Molly Rohan Cassidy Paradise Lisa Amposta Cassidy Bird-Sutfin Curt Brown Guillermo Arellano Liz Starshak
Juanita Jenkins Amaya Mora Heidi Rosselli
Raisers Edge Tangineka Smith Tom Shaw Elizabeth Stejskal Raisers Edge
*Outsourced Cole Thompson HR Resource* Consultant*
Consultant* Howard Simon & Cleaners* WIST Data Solutions
WIST Data Solutions Associates
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JOB TITLE: Lead Catalyst Instructor
REPORTS TO: CATALYST Program Supervisor
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CATEGORY: Front-Line
Summary
Under the direction of the Catalyst Program Supervisor, the Lead Catalyst Instructor will assist in offering
alternative day programming, five days a week, which focuses on independent living and life skills with
an emphasis on independence. The Catalyst Lead Instructor will have knowledge of principles and
practices in the field of developmental and intellectual disabilities. Assist in the development of daily
curriculum and/or activity plans for all assigned Catalyst programs or members. Actively work in the
program by coordinating day-to day programming, classes, activities, creation of support plans,
community excursions, facility usage and van routes. Ensure daily schedules are being followed and
recommend modifications as needed. Assist in the completion of member assessments and evaluations.
Complete end of day building and vehicle checks. Collect and administer member’s medications as
needed. Provide on –the- job and continued training and direction to program instructors, interns, and
volunteers regarding their assignments. As needed, communicate with families and/or agency staff
concerning member and family issues and needs. Act in a professional manner; show respect to all
members, staff and stakeholders. Observe member rights and confidentiality and practice a person-
centered philosophy. Oversee program operations in the absence of the Catalyst Program Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Daily Operations
• Assist with supervision of Catalyst instructors, interns, and volunteers during the
implementation of daily lesson plans.
• Ensure the Catalyst program meets quality criteria by meeting program benchmarks.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of departmental assessments, and curriculum for the
Catalyst Life Skills program. Assist in providing lesson plans for activity instructors.
• Work individually or with other staff to implement, organize and lead Life Skills plans with
assigned groups.
• Work with Program Supervisor to complete daily schedules.
• Implement on-the job training for new Catalyst instructors, interns, or volunteers.
• Assist with creating and implementing the on- the job training checklist for new staff, as
directed.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining necessary program supplies. Make recommendations to
the Program Supervisor regarding the purchase of program supplies and equipment.
• Maintain the physical appearance of the Center’s assigned areas. Close and secure building
according to procedures at the end of shift if required.
• Create modifications and adaptations for planned activities to better include members of all
abilities.
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• Assist with the personal care needs of Catalysts members, including toileting and feeding
support needs.
• Drive center vehicles and transport members.
• Assist with communication to families and / or agency staff concerning member and family
issues or needs.
• Monitor and maintain program backpacks with essential information and materials.
• Implement organized and well executed programs.
• Dress appropriately for job being performed.
Staff Supervision
• Assist in the supervision and evaluation of activity instructors, interns and volunteers.
• Establish a team approach to the Catalyst Program that welcomes innovative ideas that are
effectively implemented, and outcome driven.
• Sustain and support staff and provide the tools they need to function independently.
• Lead instructor team meetings in the absence of the Program Supervisor, and individual
meetings with the staff, interns, and volunteers. Ensure meeting outcomes are documented
and distributed to all participants.
• Assist on-the-job training for activity instructors, interns and volunteers.
• Prepare for and participate in training and orientation, planning, committee and staff meetings.
Leadership
• Assist in the hiring and evaluation of activity instructors, interns and volunteers.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers and members.
• Represent CEL in a professional manner when in the community.
• Assist in establishing and implementing short and long-range goal planning.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the Catalyst program budget.
• Assist outreach personnel in the new member orientation process by welcoming new members,
taking part in the orientation, observing at other sites, and integrating new members into
program.
• Serve as an appropriate role model for persons served, maintaining positive work practices
regarding attendance, punctuality, cleanliness of work area, use of equipment, etc.
• Assist in the creation and delivery of scheduled staff performance reviews for Catalyst program
staff.
• Oversee program operations in the absence of the Catalyst program supervisor.
Monitoring Systems
• Utilize approved Center systems, procedures and policies in all aspects of service delivery.
• Maintain confidentiality of member information.
• Assist in the completion of administrative and program record keeping, such as outcome
tracking, attendance reporting, medication administration, member profiles, incident reporting,
etc.
• Utilize the I-Can person centered assessment tool for evaluating new and existing members.
• Ensure that individual member’s needs are met by implementing and monitoring members’
person-centered plans (including behavior plans, evacuation plans and personal support plans),
assist with daily living skills, maximize member participation and communicate pertinent
member information to activity instructors.
• Transport members safely to and from The Center. Oversee the completion of required
paperwork, gas-up vehicles and complete vehicle maintenance checks. Check vans at the end of
each program and report any issues immediately.
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Training
• Stay up to date on current trends and practices in the field.
• Participate in training and orientation, agency training and staff meetings.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
Culture of Philanthropy
• Everyone at CEL shares a philanthropic responsibility by serving as ambassadors and building
relationships with donors, potential donors, constituents, stakeholders and the community.
• Ways to support a Culture of Philanthropy at CEL include: donating, promoting CEL on social
media, assisting with CEL tours and speaking engagements, making thank you calls to donors,
volunteering, and other ways.
General
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
• Act in a professional manner, shows respect to all members, stakeholders and staff.
• Observe member rights and confidentiality and practice a person-centered philosophy.
• Work cooperatively as a positive contributor to the team and maintain positive relations with
other departments within the agency, while respecting differences of opinion and style.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and be responsible for making an established range of
decisions, referring to supervisor when necessary and updating supervisor on a regular basis.
• Demonstrate reliability to complete duties in a professional, timely, organized and accurate
manner.
• Utilize approved Center systems, policies and procedures in all aspects of service delivery.
• Multi-task and prioritize job functions.
• Attending staff meetings and in-service training as required.
• Maintain regular and consistent work attendance and ability to work flexible hours.
• Dress appropriately for job being performed.
• Serve as an appropriate role model for individuals served.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
Safety
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
• The safety of everyone is a primary responsibility of each employee.
• Observe necessary precautions to ensure the safety of members and maintain the physical
appearance of the Center’s assigned areas.
• Notify supervisors of any safety issues.
• Assume designated responsibility during time of drills or emergency situations.
• Respond to agency needs by performing duties as required.
Physical Requirements
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, often lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance.
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• Often required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with arms and hands.
• Ability to communicate.
• Ability to set up rooms and move supplies throughout the building.
• Ability to be trained in Safety Care Behavior Training, CPR and First Aid.
• Respond to agency needs by performing duties as required.
Required Qualifications
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• At least one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and an ability to work with all types of
personalities.
• Have knowledge of Word processing, spreadsheets, email, database software, and internet.
• Ability to be creative and flexible with groups.
• Be highly organized with good attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize job functions.
• Ability to read and respond to written communications from coworkers, members, families,
regulatory agencies, vendors, or members of the business community.
• Show excellent communication and interpersonal skills in all interactions.
• Must be able to speak and understand English clearly and fluently.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and/or daily access to an automobile in working condition or
adequate alternative transportation.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Preferred Qualifications
• Able to become PACE driver certified.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, to accommodate
schedules and events.
• Experience working in nonprofit a plus.
Education/Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training;
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related
duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Print Name Date
Signature
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Application Summary Sheet
Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Name for Proposed Project or Service: Project Location: 8800 Lockwood Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
AHSFHC Skokie Dental Clinic Support
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:
DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: 135942774
(A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding)
Contact Name, Title: Muhammad Paracha, MD., MPH --CEO
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 W. Peterson 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
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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. Grant funds will also be used to leverage communication channels to bring
back clients who fell behind on preventive care during the pandemic.
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.
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 covered partial funding i.e. mini-grants for our dental program in Skokie for the past several years.
Additionally, AHS Family Health Center received CDBG funding since FY-15 covering the partial cost of small capital
projects for our Skokie site located at 8800 N. Lockwood Ave.
2. Will any funds be used for research and development? NO
If so, please specify how funds will be used.
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B. Service Area
1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served.
AHS Family Health Center currently has four FQHC sites, two of which are located in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood, and
one each in Niles and in the Village of Skokie. All four sites serve Skokie residents. These sites provide integrated primary care,
behavioral health and dental 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 services at our facilities.
2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie?
Yes
3. Describe any additional criteria for your program.
AHSFHC operates 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 operates one FQHC site in Skokie located at 8800 N. Lockwood Ave. This 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. AHS Family Health Center was also at
the forefront of responding to COVID-19 and continues to provide screening, testing, vaccination, education, and management of
the virus to Skokie residents.
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?
AHS Family Health Center operates the only FQHC safety net clinic in Skokie offering culturally appropriate and linguistically
comprehensive integrated healthcare services under the same roof.
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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
May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 (proposed) 2000 1800 500
May 1, 2023 – present 1756 1512 322
May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023 2012 1748 418
2023 Income Limits Household Size
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Low/Moderate-Income $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
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 will meet CDBG goals by providing Skokie residents access to culturally sensitive and linguistically comprehensive
integrated primary, behavioral, and oral health services in a safe and risk-free environment. CDBG goals mirror AHSFHC
goals: improving accessibility and affordability; providing services for vulnerable populations; educating patients; and
collaborating with other community stakeholders. Program funds will be for maximum impact: 1) to optimize staffing & for the
underserved in Skokie, ensuring that dental care is accessible and affordable for all residents regardless of their financial
status; 2) funds will be used to provide services for the uninsured, underinsured, or those on Medicaid as well as patients
who have had limited prior access to preventive care; 3) CDBG funds will support staffing the enhance capacity of the dental
clinics to serve more patients; 4) and finally funds will contribute to education of patients on the importance of preventive oral
healthcare.
Our oral health program expanded in 2019 and added two dentists for a total of five dentists and one hygienist across our
four health center sites. The Skokie dental clinic has three dental operatories with a full-time dentist providing oral health
services. There are two primary care physicians at the Skokie clinic that enable us to promote warm hand offs between the
oral health and primary care and/or behavioral health providers. Our increased capacity maximizes the potential of patients
to access preventive dental services at all of our clinics.
4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve?
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1800
5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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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 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: : Lisa Beaudette-Nguyen, DDS – Chief Dental Officer
Phone Number: 773- 761-0300 X 2463
Email Address: lbeaudette-nguyen@ahsfhc.org
3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency?
12 years
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E. Fees and Funding Sources
1. Describe any client fees collected*:
* Any client fees collected must be used for program costs.
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:
Any fees collected from our dental clinic patients are considered earned income and are used as matching funds to sustain
the clinical operation. We use collected funds to subsidize the cost of care for uninsured and underinsured patients. The
collected fees will also cover a portion of the salary for our Skokie clinic staff not covered by other resources as well as
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 $ $
State/Local Funds $ $
Private Funds $ $
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)
x Yes
No
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Agency Program Skokie CDBG
Program
Budget Budget Portion
Year
Program Year 2024 (proposed) $14,808,133 $28,750 $20,000
Program Year 2023 $14,388,387 $25,000 $20,000
Program Year 2022 $13,128,136 $20,000 $6,520
2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used:
Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount
Payroll of employees providing direct client service* $18,000
Payroll for general administration of the CDBG grant* $
Rent** $
Utilities** $650
Construction/Rehabilitation $
Other administrative costs $1,350
Please specify:
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.
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed objectives.
(The selection should reflect the purpose of your agency’s proposed program.)
x Creating a Suitable Living Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by
low//moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
living environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2. Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed outcomes.
(The selection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
x Availability/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/moderate-income people where they live.
Affordability
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1% interest, which is far below the market rate. This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides services to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
Sustainability
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
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H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency:
It is our mission to provide quality and compassionate health care services to the Asian American community and
all other underserved or underprivileged communities in a culturally competent and linguistically appropriate
manner.
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
All Applications:
Copy of your organization’s submitted 2022 Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report Form AG990-IL*
(This is a two-page document. Please do not submit the federal form.)
Proposed budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Current budget, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Most recent audit (one hard copy only)*
Proof of non-profit determination*
Organizational chart*
Other (please describe)
Construction/Rehabilitation Applications Only:
Proposed construction/rehabilitation schedule*. Please note that weather-sensitive construction/
rehabilitation projects should be completed by December, if possible. Funding availability will not be
extended beyond April 30, 2025.
Please note that Village staff will contact the applicant to make an appointment for a tour of the
proposed construction/rehabilitation project.
Cost and Design Assistance Estimates
All projects must conform to Village of Skokie codes and ordinances. Buildings must conform to
zoning and property standards to be considered for funding.
Projects may be subject to Federal Labor Standards and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, which
should be taken into account when estimating the project costs. Three cost estimates from
knowledgeable contractors are encouraged to help you make an informed decision and keep your
organization’s funding match as close to 25% as possible. Ask the contractors to make
recommendations to provide additional short-term construction and/or long-term maintenance cost
savings. Review the estimates, select a project cost, add a minimum 10% contingency, add a
minimum $1,500 for possible lead-based paint and/or asbestos testing and disposal activities, and
then add the total amount to the total project cost on the Application Summary Sheet. An official
Request for Bid Proposals will be required for each grantee after May 1, 2020.
Public Service, Non-Scholarship Applications Only:
Job Description, Compensation, Benefits, and Position Duration*
Public Service, Scholarship Reimbursement Applications Only:
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Activity Program Descriptions with Fee Schedule*
* Required attachment
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Organizational Chart 2023
6301 N. Western Ave Chicago, IL 60659
2501 W. Peterson Ave Chicago, IL 60659
8800 N. Lockwood Av Skokie, IL 60077
8321 W. Golf Rd Niles, IL 60714
Dr. Rohitkumar Vasa
Board Chair
Muhammad Paracha - CEO
Director of Integrated
Grants Outreach and Human Director of Ayesha Hussain Operations Lisa Beaudette-
CFO Managed Care Behavioral
Development Enrollment Resources Health Programs - CMO Manager Nguyen - CDO
Programs Health
Risk
Providers IBCCP, IWP & RCM, Billing and Senior Manager Associate QAI Lead Front Dentists and
Management Lead MA Physicians
Credentialing WIC Collection of Accounting Director Supervisor Dental Hygienist
Credentialing
QAI
Coordinator, Call Center &
A/P, Grant Medical
PCMH & Care Patient Care
Management Assistants
Management Assistants
Team
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Position Description
Job Title: Dental Assistant
Position Reports to: Dental Hygienist
Employee:
Exempt Non-Exempt
Full Time Part Time
Position Location: AHSFHC dental clinics
Date: Reviewed 12.2019
Prepared By: Lisa Beaudette Nguyen
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of a dentist in a clinical setting, assists the dentist in providing dental
treatment and other tasks as determined by the dentist or dental director.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment, prepares the operatory for
the patient visit.
• Seats the patient in chair and explains procedures to be performed. Collects records; patient
health histories, etc.
• Drapes patient with protective linens and sets up instrument tray containing instruments, suction,
gauze, and other required supplies.
• Prepares dental materials- cements, composites, impression materials, etc.
• Takes and prepares radiographs using digital technology and following proper radiation safety
precautions.
• Assists with dental charting as appropriate.
• Assists in the prevention and management of dental emergencies.
• Manages the patient during dental procedures.
• Provides active chair side assistance; transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed
dentistry; anticipates the dentist’s needs.
• Take impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards, and custom trays. Performs laboratory
procedures neatly and efficiently. Pours models with no bubbles, properly trims models, polish
dental prostheses, make vac-u-form appliances.
• At the conclusion of the procedure, assists the patient, clears work site of instruments and other
materials, follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operatory for the next
patient.
• Performs, monitors, and records all sterilization activities.
• Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; maintains and properly
sterilizes instruments.
• Routinely cleans, disinfects, and restocks operatories.
• Scans reception room for patients and helps to manage patient flow.
• Maintain and inventory dental supplies and reorders as necessary; track and verify invoices.
• Clean and sterilize all instruments, help to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet
OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards.
• Performs miscellaneous duties within the dental program as assigned.
Additional Performance Expectations- Certified Dental Assistants
• Polish the patient’s teeth to remove stains and soft deposits.
• Apply topical fluoride and varnishes.
• Apply pit and fissure sealants.
• Remove surgical sutures.
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• Pre-select orthodontic bands.
• Place and remove orthodontic bands.
• Adapt and fabricate temporary crowns.
• Place topical medications.
• Remove excess cement from fabricated temporaries and orthodontic bands.
Physical Requirements and Working Environment:
• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures,
unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 lbs, assisting
with patients and standing/walking most of the day.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that
require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, Behavioral and Technical Qualities
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with
established regulation and guidelines.
• Ability to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSH, CDC, ADA standards.
• Maintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically
attending continuing education programs.
• Is a team player.
• Accepts and offers guidance and supervision as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings to review team progress in meeting financial and
productivity goals for the dental program.
Education/Licensure Requirements:
• Certification in dental assisting is preferred
• Two year experience working in the dental clinic is preferred
• Must have high school diploma or GED
• CPR certification required.
Asian Human Services Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of
all of its employees without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual
orientation, disability, political or union affiliation, maternity status, parental status, military or veteran status, or any
other basis prohibited by law
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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)
https://www.dnb.com/duns-number/get-a-duns.html
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
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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’s capacity and
results in a waitlist. Throughout the pandemic and its ebbs and flows, 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 for being victimized due to dangerous online behaviors.
Added to these struggles is the need to manage the fear of contracting COVID-19,
its variants, and the additional worry about people who are particularly vulnerable.
With these stressors in mind, MFS strengthened its ability to serve clients through
telehealth and video calls at their request. Currently, services are being provided
50% in person and 50% telehealth (both phone and video). Clients using telehealth
report doing so both due to fear of COVID-19 as well as for convenience. More than
ever, it is imperative to support mental health resources for vulnerable residents.
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
ensures 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 at least 20 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. 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.
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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.
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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 20 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 age 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 the 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. Manny is a
client who started services in summer of 2023 to address symptoms of
depression, including passive suicidal ideation, which was concerning for both
client and his mother. Through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy this client
was able to explore and identify a primary trigger to his depression, which was
loneliness. Client had struggled to “bounce back socially" after the pandemic, and
then had trouble transitioning back to in person learning. Client continued work in
therapy and built resilience to difficult thoughts and feelings, eventually trying out
for and joining the high school's vocal jazz ensemble. Since this experience
client has also engaged in multiple other after school groups. At time of
discharge, client reported a typical emotional range, as well as feeling able to
cope with any future difficulties with the support of friends and family.
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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
20 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
May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 (proposed) 150 50 20
May 1, 2023 – present 97 50 50
May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2021 143 56 18
2023 Income Limits Household Size
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Low/Moderate-Income $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
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 from 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 an additional 20 Skokie residents on a
sliding fee scale. MFS-Skokie uses some of its limited United 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
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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.
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E. Fees and Funding Sources
1. Describe any client fees collected*:
* Any client fees collected must be used for program costs.
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. 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. Clients sign a
fee agreement at their first clinical session and MFS staff collects the fee.
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 $ 23,000 $ 10,000
Private Funds $ $
Program Income (client fees) $ 400,000 $
Other Funding (i.e. donations, fundraisers, etc.) $ 84,000 $
Please specify: Other State/Local funds are Village of Skokie. Other Funding is
agency unrestricted and fee: $484,000
4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Agency Program Skokie CDBG
Program Year
Budget Budget Portion
Program Year 2024 (proposed) $ 1,577,896 $507,000 $10,000
Program Year 2023 $ 1,470,584 $ 426,428 $10,000
Program Year 2022 $ 1,388,048 $ 368,494 $ 10,000
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.
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed objectives.
(The selection should reflect the purpose of your agency’s proposed program.)
Creating a Suitable Living Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by
low//moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
living environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2. Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed outcomes.
(The selection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
Availability/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/moderate-income people where they live.
Affordability
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1% interest, which is far below the market rate. This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides services to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
Sustainability
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
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H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency:
The mission statement of Metropolitan Family Services is:
To provide and mobilize the services needed to strengthen families and communities
2. The following documents must be included with your
application: All Applications:
Copy of your organization’s submitted 2022 Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report Form AG990-IL*
(This is a two-page document. Please do not submit the federal form.)
Proposed budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5
pages)* Current budget, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Most recent audit (one hard copy only)*
Proof of non-profit determination*
Organizationa
l chart*
Other (please
describe)
Construction/Rehabilitation Applications Only:
Proposed construction/rehabilitation schedule*. Please note that weather-sensitive
construction/ rehabilitation projects should be completed by December, if possible.
Funding availability will not be extended beyond April 30, 2025.
Please note that Village staff will contact the applicant to make an appointment for a tour of the
proposed construction/rehabilitation project.
Cost and Design Assistance Estimates
All projects must conform to Village of Skokie codes and ordinances. Buildings must
conform to zoning and property standards to be considered for funding.
Projects may be subject to Federal Labor Standards and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, which
should be taken into account when estimating the project costs. Three cost estimates from
knowledgeable contractors are encouraged to help you make an informed decision and keep your
organization’s funding match as close to 25% as possible. Ask the contractors to make
recommendations to provide additional short-term construction and/or long-term maintenance cost
savings. Review the estimates, select a project cost, add a minimum 10% contingency, add a
minimum $1,500 for possible lead-based paint and/or asbestos testing and disposal activities, and
then add the total amount to the total project cost on the Application Summary Sheet. An official
Request for Bid Proposals will be required for each grantee after May 1, 2020.
Public Service, Non-Scholarship Applications Only:
Job Description, Compensation, Benefits, and Position Duration*
Public Service, Scholarship Reimbursement Applications Only:
Activity Program Descriptions with Fee Schedule*
* Required attachment
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M ETROPOL I TAN FAM I LY SERVI CES
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NORTH/EVANSTON/SK OK I E VAL L EY CENTERS M elissa Fauser
Director of Revenue Cycle & Site
Operations
Roxanne Nava 1.0 FTE; 1.0 FTE; 5.0 FTE
Executive Director
NORTH/EVANSTON/SK OK I E
1.0 FTE; 3.0 FTE; 46.8 FTE Vacant
Osvaldo Caballero, M SW, L CSW
Site Operations Manager
Program Manager North 4001, 4044
Adult Protective Services 5006 1.0 FTE; 4.8 FTE
1.0 FTE; 1.0 FTE; 4.0 FTE Haley Hansen, L CSW Jennifer Jenks, L CSW, I CDVP
Clinical Program Supervisor Noemy Riemer Clinical Program Manager
Behavioral Health Programs 4032 and 5008; SHO Program Supervisor AP 4011; Behavioral Health Programs 4032 and
M ar ina Fleytlikh
Jeffrey Ashby 4002 Substance Abuse Prevention 4027and 5015 Senior Office Assistant
5008; DV 4010; Family Support & Prevention 4012;
Program Supervisor 1.0 FTE; 7.8 FTE 1.0 FTE; 5.0 FTE SHO 4002 and VOCA 4034 Evanston/Skokie 5003
Adult Protective Services 5006 Supervisor WIOA 4035 1.0 FTE
1.0 FTE; 3.0 FTE Allison Abayay 1.0 FTE; 11.0 FTE; 22.8 FTE
Nancy Ayala, M SW, L SW Case Manager Denise M ar tinez
Social Worker I Substance Abuse Prevention 4027
Apar aj ita M itr a Behavioral Health Programs 4032 and 5008 1.0 FTE L uz Alvarez
Office Assistant I
Case Manager III 1.0 FTE North 4001, 4030
Bilingual Family Coach 0.8 FTE
Adult Protective Services 5006 Alba Galar za-L opez
1.0 FTE M ar y Elston, M A, L PC 5012
Counselor I Case Manager 1.0 FTE K r is M ayer
Denar do Ramos Behavioral Health Program 5008 Substance Abuse Prevention 4027 Office Assistant II
1.0 FTE
Sean Bur ns, L CPC North 4001
Case Manager III 1.0 FTE Counselor II
Adult Protective Services 5006 1.0 FTE
Adam Hill, M A Elizabeth Sotelo AP 4011
1.0 FTE Counselor I 1.0 FTE
Case Manager Patr icia Pani
Vacant Behavioral Health Program 5008 Substance Abuse Prevention 4027 L izbeth Delgado, L CSW Office Assistant II
Case Manager III 1.0 FTE 1.0 FTE Therapist North 4011, 4046
Adult Protective Services 5006 Benita L ackaj s, L CSW AP 4011 1.0 FTE
1.0 FTE Vacant 1.0 FTE
Senior Social Worker Case Manager
SHO 4002 and Behavioral Health Program 4032 Substance Abuse Prevention 4027
Joyce Quezada
0.8 FTE Car la Garcia, BSW Office Assistant II
1.0 FTE Case Manager & Intake Worker
L aur a Quiros North 4001, 4010, 4014, 4035
M ar ia River a, M SW Vacant 1.0 FTE 1.0 FTE
Home Based Supervisor Bilingual Mental Health Practitioner I Case Manager
EFI 4028 & NTDSE 5019 Behavioral Health Programs 4032 and 5008 Substance Abuse Prevention 5015
Richar d Jaj ko, M SW, L SW
1.0 FTE Counselor Chelsea Cor bett
1.0 FTE; 6.0 FTE 1.0 FTE
Behavioral Health Program 4032 and DV 4010
North/Midway Program Supervisor
Tania Sepulveda, M SW 1.0 FTE CSI 4021, 4043,2051, 2052, 4008, 2077
Samer Hussein Bilingual Mental Health Practitioner I Jonathan M ixson
Sevil K aymakcalan, L CSW 1.0 FTE; 2.0 FTE; 2.3 FTE
Family Support Worker Behavioral Health Program 5008 Workforce Supervisor Therapist
EHS - NTDSE 5019 1.0 FTE WIOA 4035
1.0 FTE; 4.0 FTE
AP 4011 M ir iam Fonseca
1.0 FTE 1.0 FTE Resource Coordinator
Vacant Diana M ar tel, L PC, I CDVP CSI (Monroe) 4021, 4043
M ar tha Rubio Counselor II Eduar do Acosta Counselor 1.0 FTE; 1.3 FTE
Parent-Child Educator Behavioral Health Programs 4032 and 5008 Career Coach VOCA 4034 M elissa Tesh
Empowering Families Initiative 4028 1.0 FTE WIOA 4035 1.0 FTE
1.0 FTE 1.0 FTE Resource Coordinator
Vacant Er icka Soto, M HP CSI (Reinberg) 4008
Teresa Ruvalcaba Counselor II Hannah Fer nandez Billingual Therapist 1.0 FTE; 1.0 FTE
Parent-Child Educator Behavioral Health Program 4032 Financial Coach DV 4010
Empowering Families Initiative 4028 1.0 FTE WIOA 4035 1.0 FTE
1.0 FTE 1.0 FTE Vacant I sabelle Rosado
Erendir a M or ales, L CSW Astr id M aldonado-M ar tinez Social Worker/Counselor Community Response Coordinator
K ar li Rybski Mental Health Consultant 4040/4041 CR 4044
Parent Child Educator Career Coach 1.0 FTE
North Children's Center 4020, 4042, and Empowering 1.0 FTE
EHS - NTDSE 5019 WIOA 4035
Families Initiative 4028
1.0 FTE
1.0 FTE 1.0 FTE; 2.0 FTE M onica Colfax Simone Clemmons
Vacant Program Manager Rober t Foster
Vacant M ar iana L una Job Developer
Parent-Child Educator Mental Health Consultant HE 4049, CR 4044 Janet M agana
WIOA 4035 1.0 FTE; 4.0 FTE; 19.0 FTE
EHS - NTDSE 5019 North Empowering Families Initiative 4028 1.0 FTE L aur a M or alez
1.0 FTE 0.2 FTE Andrew Perez
Vacant Silvia Sancen Adr ian Arellano Denise Alcauter Celeste Rosar io
Parent-Child Educator Mental Health Consultant Health Equity Coordinator Health Equity Supervisor Alex Salgado
EHS - NTDSE 5019 North Children's Center 4020, 4042 Health Equity 4049 Health Equity 4049 Delcy Sander s
1.0 FTE 0.2 FTE 1.0 FTE 1.0 FTE; 3.0 FTE
Vacant
Vacant Vacant
L orena Sanchez Health Equity Coordinator
Rhonda Freeman Parent Education Coordinator Health Equity 4049 Vacant
Early Learning Manager Healthy Families 4014 1.0 FTE Vacant
North Children's Center 4020, 4042, 1.0 FTE; 2.0 FTE Elisa L affey
and Empowering Families Initiative 4028 Community Response Supervisor Vacant
1.0 FTE; 2.0 FTE; 22.9 FTE K ather ine Garcia Jasmine Ver gar a Community Response 4044 Vacant
Family Support Worker Public Health Ambassador 1.0 FTE; 7.5 FTE Vacant
Healthy Families 4014 Health Equity 4049 Community Response Team
Alexis Greathouse 1.0 FTE 0.5 FTE Vacant CR 4044
Interim Site Supervisor Yasmine Ruvalcaba Vacant Community Response Supervisor 15.0 FTE
North Children's Center 4020 and 4042 Family Support Worker Public Health Ambassador Community Response 4044
1.0 FTE; 9.9 FTE; 16.9 FTE Healthy Families 4014 Health Equity 4049 1.0 FTE; 7.5 FTE
1.0 FTE 0.5 FTE
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Application Summary Sheet
Skokse Community DeveSopment Bbck Grant (CDBG) Program
Name for Proposed Project or Service: Employment Sen/ices Program
Project Location: Skokie, various locations
Construction/Rehabilitation Project Request:
Sponsor Organization Match (25% minimum of Tota! 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: Housing Options for the Mentally III, Evanston dba impact Behavioral Health Partners
DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number 829131150
(A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding)
Contact Name, Title: Laurie Flanagan, Director of Development
Signature: Laurie Flanagan
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: 800 Austin St.
Mailing Address 2: West Tower, Suite 312
City, State, Zip: 60202
Telephone Number: 847-868-8664
Fax Number: N/A
Email Address: lflanagan@impactbehavioral.org
Organization website: https://impactbehaviorai.org/
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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)
Impact requests CDBG funding to support its Employment Services Program, which assists adults living with
mental illness in seeking, acquiring, and maintaining competitive employment in their communities. The
Employment Services Program utilizes the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model,
which was developed for adults living with mental illness by Dartmouth College and has proven widely effective
in reducing symptoms, increasing self-esteem, and promoting higher levels of independence.
A key component of the IPS service model is the integration of employment services with mental health service
providers. Impact provides employment services to participants in Impact's Housing and Clinical Services
Programs and partners with local organizations providing community mental health care. Employment staff
maintain highly collaborative relationships with therapists, attending clinical team meetings to ensure that
participants' employment and clinical goals are aligned.
In Skokie, most of Impact's participants are clients of Turning Point, with a smaller number of Skokie residents
referred through Erie Family Health Center and residing in Skokie through Impact's Permanent Supportive
Housing (PSH) program. During PY24, Impact also anticipates sen/ing additional participants via Impact's new
16-unit PSH building, which was completed in July 2023.
In summer 2023, Impact was chosen to provide behavioral healthcare coordination in the Housing Authority of
Cook County (HACC) properties. One of those properties is a 126-unit building in Skokie. Our employment
services are offered to all of the HACC residents along with case management, therapy, and housing stability,
Our Employment Specialists also receive referrals from two Skokie social workers.
Services provided by the employment team are participant-driven, highly individualized, time-un limited, and
integrated with mental health and other sen/ices, Participants work with an employment specialist to identify
career interests, develop professional goals, and determine employment's effect on benefits. Employment
specialists assist participants with creating resumes and searching for jobs. Depending on an individual's
employment history and commitment to a particular path, the Job search process can last between one and four
months.
Upon employment, participants continue meeting with their employment specialist regularly. Participants learn
skills for maintaining employment and any job-related challenges that arise. From there, participants gradually
decrease their involvement with the program, and exit the program when they no longer need services.
However, if a participant continues to need support in navigating employment, they can continue working with
staff as long as necessary. On average, participants work with the Employment Services Program for a little over
one year,
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2. Previous CDBG Funding
Has your organization received CDBG funds before? !f so, what municipalities have you worked with (including
Skokie)?
Yes, Skokie and Evanston
3. Will any funds be used for research and development?
If so, please specify how funds will be used.
No
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B. Service Area
1. Describe your agency's service area, listing any municipalities served.
Impact Behavioral Health Partners is headquartered in Evanston and sen/es individuais in the Far North and
Northwest areas of Chicago and throughout Suburban Cook County, focusing on the North Shore area and west
suburbs. During FY23, out of 484 participants served, the largest percentage of participants resided in Chicago
(250 participants, 52%), foilowed by Evanston (36 participants, 7%), then Skokle (21 participants, 4%).
2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie?
Yes
3. Describe any additional criteria for your program.
To qualify for Impact's Employment Services Program, a participant must 1) have a diagnosed mental illness;
and 2) be receiving Medicaid. If an individual is eligible for Medicaid but not currentiy enroiied, Impact will
connect the participant to resources, providers, and limited technical assistance to facilitate obtaining benefits.
All Impact participants are low-income,
4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in SkokEe?
Impact's Skokie-based employment specialists have been working out of Turning Point's office, located at 8324
Skokie Blvd. Impact has recently expanded its Housing Services Program into Skokie, acquiring a 6-unit
apartment building and opening a new 16-unit apartment building at 8047 Floral Ave.There are offices for
employment specialists in this new buiiding, We have employment specialists working out of the HACC building
at 9238 Gross Point Road, All HACC residents are eligible to receive Empioyment Program services. Fina!ly,
impact is participating in a national employment research study with residents who are low-lncome and etigjbie
for SNAP and TANF. Our employment specialists have been working with the Director of Community
Engagement at the library and will have an information desk at the library twice monthly to answer empteyment
and career related questions. They are aiso receiving referrals from the two Skokie social workers.
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 no other agencies providing iPS-based employment services to an equivalent population within
Impact's service area,
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C. Program Client Statistics
1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.):
Impact provides comprehensive, individualized employment services including assistance in career planning, job
searching, interviewing, and maintaining employment, Additionally, Impact employs a full-time program nurse
that assists participants in navigating the intersections of physical health concerns and employment.
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
May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025 (proposed) 550 75 35
May 1,2023-present 477 26 26
May 1,2022-April 30, 2023 520 21 21
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 ffte household. The
extremely low, very tow, 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, maniage, or adoption,
3. How will you meet your CDBG goals for the Skokie residents identified above?
The overall aim of the Employment Sen/ices Program is to aid in breaking the cycle of housing insecurity,
joblessness, and a lack of integration into the larger community for adults living with mental illness. Services that
allow individuals living with mental illness to live in communities of their choosing, work in jobs aligning with their
preferences, and participate in community-based services enhances overall community stability.
Impact will achieve the CDBG goat of creating economic opportunities through the operation of the existing
Employment Services Program, primarily by working with participants through Turning Point and the Erie
Evanston-Skokie Family Health Center. Impact's partnership with the library's Director of Community
Engagement and Skokie's two social workers will allow for an increased number of community referrals,
While specific participant goals are individualized according to participant needs, the Employment Services
Program tracks the following outcomes: number of job development contacts made by employment specialists;
number of participants who gain employment; and number of participants who retain employment for at least 90
days.
4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve?
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CDBG funding from Skokie will partly fund an employment specialist position working out of Turning Point and
our new buiiding in Skokie. This specialist would be able to serve an additional 30-35 Skokie residents.
5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding?
(Select one)
x Yes
No
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D. Staff for Funded Program
SKOKIE
1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program:
a. Full-time 27
b, Part-timeO
c. Volunteers o
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: Laurie Flanagan, Director of Development
Phone Number: 847-868-8664
Email Address: lflanagan@impactbehavioral.org
3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency?
2 years, 10 months
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E. Fees and Funding Sources
1. Describe any client fees collected*:
There are no fees collected from our participants in the Individual Placement and Support ( IPS) employment
program,
The only program fees colfected are for participants who live in Impact housing. Impact charges 35% of a
participant's gross income per HUD guidelines, tf a participant has no income, no rent is charged,
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 $ 1,120,234 $108,240
State/Local Funds $ 928,032 $20,000
Private Funds $ 100,000 $51,225
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)
X Yes
No
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Agency Program Skokie CDBG
Program Year
Budget Budget Portion
Program Year 2024 (proposed) $6,297,179 $2,158,266 $10,000
Program Year 2023 $3,824,261 $1,384,185 $3,000
Program Year 2022 $3,144,895 $959,383 $0
2. Indicate how CDBG funds are proposed to be used:
Use of CDBG Funds CDBG Amount
Payrol! 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,
** 77)ese cosfe are not always eligible. The Viilage must approve a cost allocation plan before reimbursement
will be made.
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identity your agency's proposed objectives.
(The selection should refSect the purpose of your agency's proposed program.)
Creating a Suitable Uving Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by
low//moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
iiving environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
x Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2. Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency's proposed outcomes.
(The setection should reflect the result your agency would fike to accomplish.)
AvailabJlity/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services^ public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/moderate-income people where they live.
Affordabitity
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1 % interest, which is far below the market rate, This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides sen/ices to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
x SustainabUity
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
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H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency:
Impact's mission is to develop and champion opportunities for people with serious mental illness by providing
comprehensive sen/ices in housing, employment, and clinical support so that each person can live as
independently as possible.
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
All Applications:
X Copy of your organization's submitted 2022 Illinois Charitable Omanization Annual Report Form AG990-IL*
(This is a two-page document Please do not submit the federal form.)
N/A Proposed budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
X Current budget including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
X Most recent audit (one hard copy only)*
X Proof of non-profit determination*
X Organizational chart*
X Other (please describe)Employment Brochure in English and Spanish
Construction/Rehabilitation Applications Only:
Proposed construction/rehabilitation schedule*. Please note that weather-sensitive construction/
rehabilitation projects should be completed by December, if possible. Funding availability will not be
extended beyond April 30, 2025.
Please note that Viilage staff witt contact the applicant to make an appointment for a tour of the
proposed construction/rehabilitation project.
Cost and Design Assistance Estimates
Alt projects must conform to Vtflage of Skokie codes and ordinances. Buildings must conform to
zoning and property standards to be considered for funding.
Projects may be subject to Federal Labor Standards and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, which
should be taken into account when estimating the project costs. Three cost estimates from
knowledgeable contractors are encouraged to help you make an informed decision and keep your
organization's funding match as close to 25% as possible. Ask the contractors to make
recommendations to provide additional short-term construction and/or long-term maintenance cost
savings. Review the estimates, select a project cost, add a minimum 10% contingency, add a
minimum $1,500 for possible lead-based paint and/or asbestos testing and disposa! activities, and
then add the totai amount to the total project cost on the Application Summary Sheet. An offjciat
Request for Bid Proposal will be required for each grantee after May 1, 2020.
Public Service, Non-Scholarship Applications Only:
x Job Description, Compensation, Benefits, and Position Duration*
Public Service, Scholarship Reimbursement Applications Only:
Activity Program Descriptions with Fee Schedule*
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Employment Specialist Job description
Impact Behavioral Health Partners, a mentai-heaith agency located En Evanston,
seeks an experienced Empioyment Specialist to assist our participants to obtain
and maintain competitive employment.
As an Employment Specialist, you witi heip participants find employment that wil
be rewarding and satisfying to them. This will be done through determining their
interests and skills, helping them develop a resume, coaching them on how to
interview and follow up with an employer, reaching out to employers on their
behalf, connecting them to resources for professional clothing, and continued
support for participants once they are employed.
We are looking for a highly organized professionai with knowledge of the
supported employment field with a demonstrated track record of success. This job
is suited for individuals seeking meaningful and fuifiiling work, looking to buiid a
career in human services, and are passionate about serving others and making a
difference. Those who are comfortable working independently, prefer not to sit
behind a desk a!l day, and are motivated to exceed goals are likely to do well.
Salary: $43,000
lenefits: 25 days of Paid Time Off(PTO), 13 paid holidays, and 2 paid floating
holidays each year. Employees who work at Impact at least one year are eiigible for
paid parenta! leave.
HMO or PPO health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield is provided at no
monthly premium cost to the employee for plans that do not include family or
spouse. Each employee receives $10,000 life insurance coverage at no cost to
them. Employees may choose to purchase additional life insurance, vision
Insurance, or denta! Insurance at affordable monthly costs.
The retirement package includes a 401 (k) plan through Principal. Impact
contributes 1.5% the amount of an employee's salary to their 401 (k), at no cost to
the employee. Impact a!so pays the administrative fee charged by Principal for the
401(k).
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An Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) through Mageifan is provided at no cost to the
employee. The EAP provides free financial, legal, weliness, and mental hea!th
resources, including up to five free counseling sessions per problem per year.
Location: Impact has a hybrid work environment that ailows employees to work
remoteiy from home, in the field, En our Evanston office where there are COVID-19
safety protocols, or some combination. However, Employment Specialists are
expected to spend a vast majority of their time in the field.
Schedule: Fuil-time position, 37.5 hours per week. Flexibie scheduling may be
available to accommodate employee needs outside of work, such as obtaining a
degree or taking care of a family but cannot be guaranteed.
Achieve successful employment outcomes for a caseload of 20 individuais.
Manage referral relationships with partner agencies.
Assess vocationai functioning and make updates on an ongoing basis.
Develop job ieads and assist with job searches.
Provide individuaiized, time-unlimited follow along services.
Educate and support employers, as permitted by the participant.
Report and coilaborate with treatment teams and service funders.
Be in the field 75% of the time to engage and support participants, family,
funders, and empioyers.
Experience working with people with serious mental illness, experience
providing employment services, and knowiedge of the work world are
preferred.
Ability to demonstrate a successfu! track record of employment outcomes
for participants.
Must be an effective communicator, problem soiver, collaborator, and highly
organized.
Bachelor's degree in human services, marketing, or related field required.
Bilingua!, Spanish-speaking preferred.
Experience with DRS ancl/or Medicaid ruie 132 billing a jDlus,
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Must be able to cold call employers.
Must have "service first" mindset.
Team player, assertive, effective communicator.
Must have a valid Ifiinois driver's license and have regular access to reliable
transportation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and/or Salesforce a
pius.
Impact Behavioral Health Partners was founded in 1988 as a response to a need
for supportive housing for aduits living with mental illness as a safe and dignified
alternative to homeiessness or institutionalization. Work is a critical component of
recovery from mental illness. However, 83% of adults living in Illinois with a serious
mental illness remain unemployed (according to the National Alliance on Mental
Illness). In 2012, Impact committed Itself to addressing this need and began
offering employment services. Today, Impact's employment program serves over
450 participants a year.
Impact's employment program adheres to the principles of a research-based
approach developed by Dartmouth University. Our job placement rate is 26%
higher than the nations! average for similar employment programs. Impact is
recognized nationally as an industry leader in innovative practice because of our
focus on strong outcomes. Our efforts to reach underserved communities with our
needed services has driven this innovation.
The primary mantra for Impact employees is to work hard but have fun doing it.
Work/life balance, setf-care, weliness, safety, and a culture of Inclusion where
everyone feels respected are among Impact's core values for its staff. Impact's
leadership team is constantly seeking and adapting to employee feedback; they
will create opj3ortunities for empioyees to gain new skills, credentialing, and
education by offering flexible scheduling, trainings, and professional deveiopment
funds whenever possible. Supervisors prioritize developing trust, transparency,
and clear communication with staff.
Impact Behavioral Health Partners is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), CARPaccredited
community behavioral heaith organization that offers affordable housing and
support from Social Workers, Counseiors, Case Managers, and Employment
Specialists to adults recovering from chronic mentai illnesses. All of our programs
and services are integrated to ensure our participants receive the support they
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need to recover and attain welSness and reclaim their life in the community. We
serve individuals through our Clinical, Supportive Housing, and Individual
Placement & Support (IPS) Programs.
NOTE: Impact Behavioral Health Partners provides equal employment
opportunities to all qualified individuals with regard to recruitment, hiring,
training, promotion, retention, and disdpiine. Impact Behavioral Health Partners
will not discriminate in empioyment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
ancestry, religion, sex, age, marital status, family status, sexual orientation,
unfavorabie discharge from the military, or disability, provided that an individual is
qualified and meets the requirements established by the agency for the job.
Persons with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
job Type: Full-time
Salary: $43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
o Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
« Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professiona! development assistance
Retirement pian
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
^ Bonus opportunities
Application Question(s):
Do you have a reliable car?
Have you been fully vaccinated against COVID-19?
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Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Language:
Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Evanston, IL 60202
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Susan Kaufman
President & CEO
Marlene Hodges Kasey Mills Ornelas Lyndsay Mosser Olga Childers Joseph Like
EVP & CFO VP. Program Service Sr. Dir. Program Support Senior Director, HR Vice President of Development
TBD Daifeny Arias Nancy Palella TBD Diona Lewis Jennifer Burgess Somera Khan Skyla McKim
Controller Dir Behavioral Health Dir Comm Day & Home Based Dir Residential Services Principal & Director Dir of Quality & DEI HR Administrator Events & Comm. Associate
Shobhana Patel Daniel Leonard Lowell / 66, Marmora / 70 Ken Kozin Julia Morrow
TBD Sharon Lord Corporate & Foundation Grants Writer
Sr. Accountant Recreational Therapist Day Program Coordinator Bel Air / 81 Associate Principal TrainIng Coord.
Tina Sullivan TBD Ticia Doughty-Ashcroft Jennifer Thielen
TBD Jennifer Shapiro
Sr. Acc. Payroll, A/P Res. Program Manager Special Edu. Teacher Michelle Fegert PT Development Assistant
PT Recreational Specialist Day Program Coordinator
Sheniqua Dixon Dir of Health Services
Dan Williams
Alisson Pauta Treadious Brown House Administrator School Social Worker
Entitlements & Operations Coord.
Job Coach Ayanna Gayles
Joshua Kinser Tripp / 58, Floral / 71 Marilyn Idelman Soglin Community Advocate
Scott Kim ABA Services Manager New Castle / 84 Teacher’s Assistant
Steven Lichterman
IT & Database Specialist LaShonna Pryor
Job Coach Denishia Perkins Cheryl Hurtenbach
Anna Detzner Res. Program Manager Teacher’s Assistant Community Advocate
Behavior Analyst Victoria Saam Interns
Ty McBeth Job Coach Tasha Jones Kiana Knox
House Administrator Eric Isibue
Operations Mgr. Teacher’s Assistant
Crystal Isaac Natasha Braswell
Behavior Analyst Job Coach Parkside / 59, Henley / 64
Hazelwood / 69
Melanie Klebanov
Simon Ziotnik
Maintenance Michaela Gilliam
Rachel Ebarle Etimi-Odimene Ebikeme
Job Coach
Behavior Analyst Res. Program Manager
Joe Negoski Johannah Sapienza
Mary Anne Downing
Maintenance Aley Mani Job Coach
House Administrator
Behavior Analyst
Chyna Cannon
TBD Job Coach
Maintenance Mandy Adams
Aleksandra Persowska Intermittent Prog. Mng.
Vocational Program Manager Eva Kelly
Lead Self Directed Assistant
Glendora Brown
Connie Ball Community Adovcate
Vocational Specialist Carly Bell
Self Directed Assistant
Wendy Nwosu
Garrett Reynolds Community Advocate
Vocational Specialist Chinkie Sacasas
Self Directed Assistant
Dahlian Neil-Jackson
Julia Miskowiec
Community Advocate
Vocational Specialist
Joe Karales Robert Franks
PT Vocational Specialist Community Advocate
TBD
PT Community Advocate
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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 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 43.7 million Americans
needed substance use treatment in 2021, but only 4.1 million (9%) 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, over 80% of PEER clients are 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 ability to pay.
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 courts, employers, local religious
leaders, schools, and other institutions to facilitate referrals to treatment and the
appropriate coordination of services for Skokie clients.
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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 before. We have served
clients from various municipalities in Northern Cook County, including the primary
five suburban townships: Niles, Maine, Northfield, New Trier, and Evanston.
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.
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B. Service Area
1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served.
We serve the northern neighborhoods of 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. Over 90% 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 either an early intervention or outpatient treatment
setting.
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 year, our staff provided a series of Early
Intervention Trainings to 9th graders during their PE class at Niles North and Niles
West High Schools, to provide accurate information about substances and their
impact on adolescents’ brain development, physical health, and academics/future
plans. 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.
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, Gateway Foundation and Rosecrance provide similar
services in the Skokie area. 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.
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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
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
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
May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 (proposed) 675 90 88
May 1, 2023 – present 528 71 70
May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023 581 68 68
2023 Income Limits Household Size
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Low/Moderate-Income $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
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 persons. 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
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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.
As we have seen in many Chicago and suburban high schools this year, concern
about substance use among teens has increased at the Niles High Schools. 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.
PEER Staff Therapist Kareen Ross described her work with Samir (not his real
name), an adolescent resident of Skokie. His parents brought him to PEER after
learning that he was using marijuana and vaping tobacco. Kareen worked with
both Samir and his parents, initially to understand his use and then to work on
reducing his substance use. Samir’s parents were most concerned about his
marijuana use, so that’s where Kareen began. At first, Samir was resistant to
therapy because he thought his use wasn’t a problem. Kareen worked with him
to understand its negative impacts, including his declining grades and his
relationship with his parents, who were extremely concerned but also supportive.
Kareen recognized that Samir was conflicted. There was a part of him that
wanted to stop using, but the pull of marijuana and his addiction to nicotine made
it difficult to stop. Kareen worked with him to reduce use, suggesting he try
reducing the number of days he used marijuana and try reducing the number of
times per day he used. Samir reduced from daily use to two days per week.
Kareen shared with Samir, as she does with all clients, that the only way he will
be able to stop using is if he changes his behavior. He has moved from
resistance to accepting support from Kareen and his parents and developing new
habits and positive coping skills to continue reducing his use.
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. This is especially
important because the autorenewal of Medicaid benefits ended this summer, which
resulted in many people losing coverage, due to lack of awareness of the change,
lack of access to technology, and other barriers. Fortunately, Illinois is doing much
better than other states to re-enroll recipients; but many people including those
struggling with Mental Health and SUD, have challenges to doing this on their own.
PEER continues to serve clients during gaps in coverage and works with them to
renew coverage, which impacts not only care at PEER, but other healthcare needs
as well.
Skokie CBDG funds allow us to address barriers to care by funding a portion of the
salary for our Clinical 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.
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4. If you receive CDBG funds, how many additional Skokie residents could you serve?
We already receive CDBG funds and those funds are essential for us to continue to
serve a significant number of Skokie residents.
If we receive the full amount requested, we project to serve 22 more Skokie
residents next year than we did in Program Year 2022-23.
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
No
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D. Staff for Funded Program
1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program:
a. Full-time 11
b. Part-time 4
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: Anne Brown, Development Director
Phone Number: (847) 492-1778
Email Address: abrown@peerservices.org
3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency?
3 years and 8 months
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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
Total Funds
Source for Skokie
FY23 Actuals
Residents
Section 108 Loan Guarantee $ $
HOME Funds $ $
ESG Funds $ $
HOPWA Funds $ $
Appalachian Regional Commission $ $
Other Federal Funds $ $
State/Local Funds (IDHS funding and township
$ 277330 $ 33,280
and municipal grants)
Private Funds (foundation/corporation grants,
$ 261,877 $31,425
private donors and special events)
Program Income (client fees, MCOs, $ 101,760
$ 847,997
Insurance & Fee-for-service contracts)
Other Funding (interest income & miscellaneous
$17,583 $ 2,110
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
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Skokie CDBG
Program Year Agency Budget Program Budget
Portion
$ 2,113,657
May 1, 2024 – April 30,
$ 2,486,655 $ 15,000
2025 (proposed)
Program Year 2023 (May $ 2,052,095
$2,414,229 $ 12,000
2023-April 2024)
Program Year 2022 (May $ 2,107,307
$ 2,479,185 $ 5580
2022-April 2023)
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.
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed objectives.
(The selection should reflect the purpose of your agency’s proposed program.)
X Creating a Suitable Living Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by
low//moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
living environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2. Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed outcomes.
(The selection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
X Availability/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/moderate-income people where they live.
Affordability
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1% interest, which is far below the market rate. This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides services to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
Sustainability
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
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H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency:
PEER Services reduces the harms of substance use, addiction and stigma by engaging youth
and adults with innovative prevention programming and by supporting people on their path to
recovery through holistic, evidence-based treatment. We provide affirming services to all in
need, regardless of their ability to pay.
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
All Applications:
X Copy of your organization’s submitted 2022 Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report Form AG990-IL*
(This is a two-page document. Please do not submit the federal form.)
X Proposed budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5
pages)*
X Current budget, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
X Most recent audit (one hard copy only)*
X Proof of non-profit determination*
X Organizational chart*
X Other (please describe)
- Overview of Services – including Description of Services (activities)
- Clinical Director Job Description
- Sliding Scale Fee Schedule
- 2022 Annual Report
Construction/Rehabilitation Applications Only:
Proposed construction/rehabilitation schedule*. Please note that weather-sensitive construction/
rehabilitation projects should be completed by December, if possible. Funding availability will not be
extended beyond April 30, 2025.
Please note that Village staff will contact the applicant to make an appointment for a tour of the
proposed construction/rehabilitation project.
Cost and Design Assistance Estimates
All projects must conform to Village of Skokie codes and ordinances. Buildings must conform to
zoning and property standards to be considered for funding.
Projects may be subject to Federal Labor Standards and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, which
should be taken into account when estimating the project costs. Three cost estimates from
knowledgeable contractors are encouraged to help you make an informed decision and keep your
organization’s funding match as close to 25% as possible. Ask the contractors to make
recommendations to provide additional short-term construction and/or long-term maintenance cost
savings. Review the estimates, select a project cost, add a minimum 10% contingency, add a
minimum $1,500 for possible lead-based paint and/or asbestos testing and disposal activities, and
then add the total amount to the total project cost on the Application Summary Sheet. An official
Request for Bid Proposals will be required for each grantee after May 1, 2020.
Public Service, Non-Scholarship Applications Only:
Job Description, Compensation, Benefits, and Position Duration*
Public Service, Scholarship Reimbursement Applications Only:
X Activity Program Descriptions with Fee Schedule*
* Required attachment
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Board of Directors
Executive Director
Operations Chief Financial Clinical Development Prevention
Manager Officer Director Director Coordinator
(contracted)
MAT Program Adult & Nursing Prevention KEY Coalition
Office Manager Specialists Coordinator
Coordinator Adolescent Supervisor
Therapists
MAT Nurses
Receptionist Therapists
Consulting Medical
Psychiatrist Director
(contracted) (contracted)
PEER Services peerservices.org
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PEER Services Overview
Including Description of Services
Founded in 1975, PEER Services has grown into the leading substance use treatment provider for low‐
income youth and adults in Northern Cook County and a leading provider of youth prevention
education. It is our mission to reduce the harms of substance use, addiction, and stigma by engaging
youth and adults with innovative prevention programming and by supporting people on their path to
recovery through holistic, evidence‐based treatment. We provide affirming services to all in need,
regardless of their income or insurance status.
While most other substance use treatment providers in our service area require private insurance or
place a cap on the number of clients with public insurance that they will accept, we accept all clients
regardless of their ability to pay for treatment. Typically, 90% of our clients have incomes at or below
200% of the federal poverty level (FPL). We serve many of the most marginalized youth and adults in
Chicago’s northern neighborhoods and the northern suburbs. In addition to high levels of poverty, about
half of our clients are people of color, many are or have been involved with the criminal justice system
(often for non‐violent drug offenses), 20% are senior citizens, a growing number are homeless or
housing insecure, and most face stigma in the community related to their substance use that creates
additional barriers to recovery.
Our goals are:
1) To keep people healthy by preventing or delaying the initiation of youth substance use;
2) To intervene with use early, before it develops into addiction; and
3) To provide effective treatment to teens and adults suffering from substance use disorders.
Our vision is for a community free from harmful cycles of trauma, substance use, and addiction and from
the stigma and systemic barriers that reinforce them. Our goal is to help people develop the skills and
resilience to overcome challenges and to unleash their inner capacities to create the lives they want.
PEER Services is licensed by the State of Illinois to provide substance use treatment services to
adolescents and adults. We are accredited by the Joint Commission, formerly known as the Joint
Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), the gold standard of approval in
the health care field.
Our Services
We currently provide the following prevention education and substance use treatment services to
individuals aged 12‐90+ who reside in the northern suburbs and north side of Chicago.
1) Prevention education for middle and high school students. PEER’s Prevention Program seeks to
educate youth, their parents and community about substance use and to teach informed
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decision‐making, communication, and coping skills to enhance the protective factors that help
adolescents make healthy choices with respect to substance use and other critical issues they
face, helping them to avoid or significantly delay the initiation of alcohol or other drug use.
We employ a community‐wide public health approach to substance use prevention, including
partnership and collective action with schools, community leaders, local businesses, schools,
social service agencies, and local government. We utilize information campaigns and advocacy
to further our prevention efforts. Our goal in working with the community at large is to ensure
that the easy choice for youth is to be substance‐free.
Our Prevention team offers customized workshops and trainings, as well as Mental Health First
Aid that teachers participants to identify and respond to signs of mental illness and substance
misuse.
2) Substance Use Treatment: Our substance use treatment services, all of which are outpatient,
are customized for each client and include:
a) Early intervention and substance use disorder (SUD) counseling for adolescents and
their parents/families.
b) SUD treatment for adults of all ages, including individual counseling; intensive
outpatient group counseling; after‐care counseling; and Driving Under the Influence
(DUI) risk reduction courses.
c) Medication‐assisted recovery (MAR) for adults with opioid use disorders. MAR
treatment includes medication, counseling, and case management.
d) Case management, which is integrated into all treatment services, to holistically
assess and identify client needs and connect them with health and community
services that will support their recovery, such as food assistance, housing services,
employment services, and primary healthcare.
e) Bridge psychiatric services and referrals to ongoing psychiatric care at Ascension St.
Francis Hospital.
f) Art therapy. Our program currently includes two weekly open studio art therapy
groups for PEER clients and integration of art therapy into individual treatment.
Client artwork is displayed throughout our Evanston office and featured in an
annual PEER client exhibition celebrating National Recovery Month at the Glenview
Public Library.
3) Community‐based services. We have extensive partnerships with local organizations with which
we share referrals, provide consultations regarding substance use issues, and educate the public
about alcohol and other drugs and SUD treatment. Current partnerships include:
a. First Steps to Recovery, a partnership with Ascension St. Francis Hospital, places a PEER
counselor onsite in the emergency department to connect with patients exhibiting
alcohol or drug intoxication, to help them access ongoing treatment in the community
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(at PEER or elsewhere) following hospital release, disrupting the revolving door of
substance use and hospitalization.
b. Support Groups at Connections for the Homeless. PEER is meeting with clients weekly
at a long‐term shelter to provide a space for support, help identify individuals with SUD,
and introduce the therapeutic process.
c. Second Chances Program. PEER Services is partnering with TASC (Treatment
Alternatives for Safe Communities) to identify people in need of treatment at the Cook
County Courthouse and create a warm pathway to treatment at PEER, including
transportation from the Courthouse to PEER.
d. The Evanston Living Room. PEER Services is a partner in the Evanston Living Room, a
program that provides a comfortable, supportive environment for adults experiencing
psychiatric crises, which will open in early 2024.
e. Onsite Early Intervention programming at area high schools. PEER counselors will work
onsite at four Chicago and suburban high schools this school year to support students
individually and in groups. PEER will also runs an early intervention program that includes
adolescents with their parents at one of the high schools, and provides Early Intervention
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Application Summary Sheet
Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Name for Proposed Project or Service: Trauma Therapy Services
Project Location: 9933 Lawler Avenue, Suite 310, 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: $ 10,000
Contact Information
Organization Name: Children’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County
DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number: 60-453-6383
(A DUNS Number is required to receive federal funding)
Contact Name, Title: Melanie Pignotti, LCPC, 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: 640 Illinois Blvd
Mailing Address 2:
City, State, Zip: Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Telephone Number: 847-744-5206
Fax Number:
Email Address: mpignotti@cachelps.org
Organization website: https://cachelps.org
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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 Children’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County (CAC) request funds to support mental
health counseling services, specifically trauma therapy, for child victims or witnesses of violent crime. Following
a CAC Forensic Interview during an active criminal investigation, children ages 6-17 are assessed for symptoms
of general and sexual trauma through formal screening. Children who score in clinical range demonstrating
acute distress or post-traumatic stress disorder are determined in need of specialized trauma therapy services
with a qualified therapist. The CAC has in-house therapists to provide expert services. Outside referrals are
accepted from DCFS, law enforcement, or other community agencies if a child meets program criteria, including
the exposure to a violent, traumatic event and symptoms. Each child is assigned a therapist who conducts a
detailed biopsychosocial assessment to assist with individual treatment planning. Treatment is offered for free to
all clients despite the ability to pay and extends to 20 sessions. Clients may continue treatment beyond 20
sessions following a collaborative utilization review process within the clinical (mental health) team. Non-
offending caregivers receive support as their child receives trauma therapy services, including case
management and psychoeducation. Occasionally, group therapy is offered for parents.
2. Previous CDBG Funding
Has your organization received CDBG funds before? If so, what municipalities have you worked with (including
Skokie)?
CAC received Skokie CDBG funds in 2022. CAC currently receives CDBG funds from Schaumburg, Mount
Prospect, Arlington Heights, and Palatine. CAC received CDBG funds from Cook County in the past.
3. Will any funds be used for research and development?
If so, please specify how funds will be used.
No
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B. Service Area
1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served.
CAC provides services to 38 communities in north and northwest suburban Cook County.
2. Does this program serve residents of the Village of Skokie?
Yes
3. Describe any additional criteria for your program.
To qualify for specialized trauma therapy, there must be an identifiable event that a child endured or witnessed
abuse or another form of violence (i.e. sexual abuse/assault, sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, physical abuse,
emotional abuse, domestic violence, community violence, gun violence, homicide, attempted homicide, home
invasion/burglary, etc.). Additionally, the child needs to exhibit symptoms of trauma. Client readiness to process
trauma is also considered.
4. What facilities, services, or programs are operated in Skokie?
CAC has a satellite office at 9933 Lawler Avenue, Suite 310, in Skokie to serve the communities of north
suburban Cook County. This office houses Forensic and Advocacy Services as well as Mental Health (trauma
therapy) 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?
There are no other accredited Child Advocacy Center’s qualified to provide specialized trauma therapy services
in the service area.
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C. Program Client Statistics
1. List services provided to clients (meals served, shelter, counseling, day care, etc.):
Mental Health Services-Trauma Therapy
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
May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 (proposed) 150 10 10
May 1, 2023 – present 47 3 0
May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023 147 8 0
2023 Income Limits Household Size
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Low/Moderate-Income $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
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 internal and external referrals for children with symptoms of trauma who reside in Skokie and
provide services. 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 two full-time Trauma Therapists housed at the CAC’s satellite
office in Skokie. Each therapist has a caseload of 18 clients at a time. By maintaining these two positions, it is
projected a total of 10 residents of Skokie will receive trauma therapy services.
5. Would this program exist without CDBG funding?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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D. Staff for Funded Program
1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program:
a. Full-time 4 (2 in Skokie)
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: Melanie Pignotti, LCPC, Chief Executive Officer
Phone Number: 847-744-5206
Email Address: mpignotti@cachelps.org
3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency?
6 years
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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 $0 $
HOME Funds $0 $
ESG Funds $0 $
HOPWA Funds $0 $
Appalachian Regional Commission $0 $
Other Federal Funds $ 283,709 $
State/Local Funds $ 45,101 $
Private Funds $ 69,962 $
Program Income (client fees) $ n/a $
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
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Agency Program Skokie CDBG
Program Year
Budget Budget Portion
Program Year 2024 (proposed) $1,181,771 $ 410,734.13 $ 10,000
Program Year 2023 $1,782,639 $ 398,771 $0
Program Year 2022 $ 1,855,945 $ 450,000 $ 3,720
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.
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed objectives.
(The selection should reflect the purpose of your agency’s proposed program.)
Creating a Suitable Living Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by
low//moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
living environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2. Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed outcomes.
(The selection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
Availability/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/moderate-income people where they live.
Affordability
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1% interest, which is far below the market rate. This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides services to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
Sustainability
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
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H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency:
To be the leading resource to empower and heal children who have been sexually or physically abused and
prevent abuse against children in the future.
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
All Applications:
Copy of your organization’s submitted 2022 Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report Form AG990-IL*
(This is a two-page document. Please do not submit the federal form.)
Proposed budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Current budget, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Most recent audit (one hard copy only)*
Proof of non-profit determination*
Organizational chart*
Other (please describe)
Construction/Rehabilitation Applications Only:
Proposed construction/rehabilitation schedule*. Please note that weather-sensitive construction/
rehabilitation projects should be completed by December, if possible. Funding availability will not be
extended beyond April 30, 2025.
Please note that Village staff will contact the applicant to make an appointment for a tour of the
proposed construction/rehabilitation project.
Cost and Design Assistance Estimates
All projects must conform to Village of Skokie codes and ordinances. Buildings must conform to
zoning and property standards to be considered for funding.
Projects may be subject to Federal Labor Standards and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, which
should be taken into account when estimating the project costs. Three cost estimates from
knowledgeable contractors are encouraged to help you make an informed decision and keep your
organization’s funding match as close to 25% as possible. Ask the contractors to make
recommendations to provide additional short-term construction and/or long-term maintenance cost
savings. Review the estimates, select a project cost, add a minimum 10% contingency, add a
minimum $1,500 for possible lead-based paint and/or asbestos testing and disposal activities, and
then add the total amount to the total project cost on the Application Summary Sheet. An official
Request for Bid Proposals will be required for each grantee after May 1, 2020.
Public Service, Non-Scholarship Applications Only:
Job Description, Compensation, Benefits, and Position Duration*
Public Service, Scholarship Reimbursement Applications Only:
Activity Program Descriptions with Fee Schedule*
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Board of Directors
Chief Executive Officer
Director of Clinical and Prevention Services Director of Forensic and Advocacy Services Director of Development
Lead Forensic Bilingual Family Development Marketing &
SFTS Therapist FSS Therapist
Interviewer Advocate Coordinator Engagement Manager
Bilingual Forensic Bilingual Family
SFTS Therapist FSS Therapist
Interviewer Advocate
SFTS Therapist FSS Therapist Family Advocate
Family Advocate
MDT Coordinator
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CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER
OF NORTH AND NORTHWEST COOK COUNTY
Job Description
Job Title: Trauma Therapist
Reports To: Director of Clinical Services, or Clinical Supervisor as needed.
Qualifications: Master of Social Work, or MA in Counseling or Psychology.
LSW, LPC, LCSW, or LCPC preferred, with professional
experience in the treatment of victims of child abuse/neglect and
community violence preferred.
Salary Range: $54,000-61,000
Summary: The Child & Family Therapist provides therapeutic services to children ages
6-17 and their non-offending caregivers who have been impacted by physical, emotional,
sexual, and community violence. These services include intake and assessment,
individual child therapy, caregiver psychoeducation, family support and education and
case coordination.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Screen and accept referrals to the Family Support Services Program; initiate
intake process for appropriate cases or provide referrals to other providers when
not appropriate for the Family Support Services Program.
Provide evidence-based, trauma-focused individual and family therapy services
for child survivors of abuse and/or family violence, and their non-offending
family members, in the office or remotely via telehealth.
Maintain a weekly caseload of 17.5 hours of direct service.
Facilitate support groups and therapy groups for child survivors of abuse and
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Coordinate treatment referrals with community mental health resources.
Provide crisis intervention services for child victims of abuse and/or family
violence and their non-offending family members.
Maintain all records as per the agency’s client confidentiality rules.
Provide community education presentations to parents and professionals on
topics related to children’s exposure to violence.
Participate in staff meetings and team meetings.
Participate in weekly, individual supervision.
Participate in Professional Development opportunities as appropriate.
Participate in SFTS Coalition Meeting.
Participate in CAC Group Clinical Supervision Meeting.
All other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services or the CEO.
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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
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
City, State, Zip: Northfield, IL 60093
Telephone Number: 847-784-6027
Fax Number: 847-784-6089
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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. In FY2023, NSSC connected with 2,490 Skokie residents, more than any other
community in NSSC’s service area, through our Senior and Family Services department.
This includes a 12% increase from the previous fiscal year in the number of Skokie residents
served using CDBG funds via case management, as shown in the table below. Through all
SFS services, in the past fiscal year NSSC has invested over $562,000 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. In fact, 74% 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
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through the state-required Comprehensive Needs Assessment. More information about this
program can be found below Section B Question 5.
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.
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B. Service Area
1. Describe your agency’s service area, listing any municipalities served.
NSSC provides social services in four Cook County townships: New Trier, Maine, Northfield,
and Niles as well as the City of Evanston.
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 eligiblity.
Many services are available at no cost, while others 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?
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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.
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.
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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
May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025
25,255 2,739 198
(proposed)
May 1, 2023 – present (as of
15,743 2,035 152
11/28/23)
May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023 22,959 (FY23) 2,490 180
2023 Income Limits Household Size
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Low/Moderate-Income $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
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 in
order to remain in their home and in their community. A care coordinator will complete a
needs assessment. The assessment helps develop the person-centered care plan, which
will provide programs and services to help older Skokie residents remain independent. For
older adults with an already established care plan, the plan will be updated and revised as
needed to ensure they continue to receive the appropriate level of services. NSSC provides
case management and support beyond the constraints of state-supported CCU care.
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Evaluation of department programs is conducted at least once annually. Separate goals and
indicators are established for the different 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. As with many social services that were negatively impacted during
the pandemic, demand has begun to increase in earnest. This is evidenced in part by a 12%
increase in Skokie residents receiving CDBG-funded case management between FY22 and
FY23. 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
D. Staff for Funded Program
1. Total number of staff employed by agency for this program:
a. Full-time 87
b. Part-time 23
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: Kathy Honeywell, Director of Senior and Family Services
Phone Number: 847-784-6074
Email Address: khoneywell@nssc.org
3. How long has the staff member identified above been with the agency?
34 years
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E. Fees and Funding Sources
1. Describe any client fees collected*:
* Any client fees collected must be used for program costs.
NSSC does not collect client fees for these programs and services.
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 $ 76,000
State/Local Funds $ 3,936,000 $ 427,000
Private Funds $ $
Program Income (client fees) $ $
Other Funding (i.e. donations, fundraisers, etc.) $ 82,000 $ 9,000
Please specify: Donations, Fundraising
4. Does your agency receive more than $750,000 in federal funds?
(Select one)
Yes
No
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F. Budget
1. Please complete the following table:
Agency Program Skokie CDBG
Program Year
Budget Budget Portion
Program Year 2024 (proposed) $9,270,000 $4,718,000 $12,000
Program Year 2023 $ 8,760,000 $ 4,895,000 $ 10,000
Program Year 2022 $ 8,250,000 $ 4,482,000 $ 10,000
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.
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G. Performance Measurement Systems
1. Project Objectives
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed objectives.
(The selection should reflect the purpose of your agency’s proposed program.)
Creating a Suitable Living Environment
This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by
low//moderate-income persons, from physical problems with their environment, such as poor quality
infrastructure, to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Includes
activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals, by addressing issues in their
living environment.
Providing Decent Housing
This objective focuses on housing activities whose purpose is to meet individual family or community
housing needs. It does not include programs where housing is an element of a larger effort to make
community-wide improvements, since such programs would be more appropriately reported under Suitable
Living Environments.
Creating Economic Opportunities
This objective applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job
creation.
2. Project Outcomes
Please check one of the following to identify your agency’s proposed outcomes.
(The selection should reflect the result your agency would like to accomplish.)
Availability/Accessibility
This outcome applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities,
housing, or shelter available or accessible to low/moderate-income people, including persons with
disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the
basics of daily living available and accessible to low/moderate-income people where they live.
Affordability
This outcome applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low/moderate-income
people. It can include the creation or maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or
services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is
lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a
low-income household. Example #1: A low interest loan program might make loans available to
low/moderate-income microenterprise businesses at 1% interest, which is far below the market rate. This
program lowers the cost of the loan, enabling entrepreneurs to start businesses. As a result, the program
makes financing more affordable. Example #2: A subsidized day care program that provides services to
low/moderate-income persons/families at lower cost than unsubsidized day care.
Sustainability
This outcome applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to
make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low/moderate-income or by removing or
eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or
neighborhoods.
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H. Other Information
1. Mission Statement for your agency:
The mission of North Shore Senior Center is to foster the independence and well-being of
older adults, enhance their dignity and self-respect, and promote their participation in and
contribution toward all aspects of community life.
2. The following documents must be included with your application:
All Applications:
Copy of your organization’s submitted 2022 Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report Form AG990-IL*
(This is a two-page document. Please do not submit the federal form.)
Proposed budget for the next fiscal year, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Current budget, including proposed funding sources (maximum limit: 5 pages)*
Most recent audit (one hard copy only)*
Proof of non-profit determination*
Organizational chart*
Other (please describe) FY23-25 Strategic Plan
Construction/Rehabilitation Applications Only:
Proposed construction/rehabilitation schedule*. Please note that weather-sensitive construction/
rehabilitation projects should be completed by December, if possible. Funding availability will not be
extended beyond April 30, 2025.
Please note that Village staff will contact the applicant to make an appointment for a tour of the
proposed construction/rehabilitation project.
Cost and Design Assistance Estimates
All projects must conform to Village of Skokie codes and ordinances. Buildings must conform to
zoning and property standards to be considered for funding.
Projects may be subject to Federal Labor Standards and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, which
should be taken into account when estimating the project costs. Three cost estimates from
knowledgeable contractors are encouraged to help you make an informed decision and keep your
organization’s funding match as close to 25% as possible. Ask the contractors to make
recommendations to provide additional short-term construction and/or long-term maintenance cost
savings. Review the estimates, select a project cost, add a minimum 10% contingency, add a
minimum $1,500 for possible lead-based paint and/or asbestos testing and disposal activities, and
then add the total amount to the total project cost on the Application Summary Sheet. An official
Request for Bid Proposals will be required for each grantee after May 1, 2020.
Public Service, Non-Scholarship Applications Only:
Job Description, Compensation, Benefits, and Position Duration*
Public Service, Scholarship Reimbursement Applications Only:
Activity Program Descriptions with Fee Schedule*
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NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER
Revised: September 2023
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director & Board President
Tish Rudnicki
Associate Director,
Director, Human Director, Marketing & Program Evaluation & Director, Lifelong Director, House of Welcome Adult Day Services and
Resources Director, Finance Director, Development Communications Quality Assurance Learning Director, Senior & Family Services Director, Facility Operations North Shore Senior Options
Meredith Wach Jeannie Collins Jon Labaschin Amy Krause Ana Pinshower Mary Staackmann Kathy Honeywell Pat English Cynthia Phon
Corporate Relations & Marketing & Supervisor,
Community Outreach Communications Associate Program Community Care Program Program Supervisor, Choices Case Asst/ Clinical Manager-Caregiver Care Management
HR Generalist Controller Manager Associate Director Program Supervisor Program Supervisor Program Supervisor, APS Supervisor Clinical Supervisor for Care Receptionist Property Operations Technician Specialist Supervisor
Isabella Ney Heather Farlee Victoria Marchio Desiree Schippers Rose Carroll Dan Davis Linda Kruse Amy Nathan Holly Lichtman Heather Resnick Jean Witt Chris Cooper-Gammell Jackie Walker Al Davis Lori Engler Jean Adaskevich
Caregiver
HR Administrative DOE Care Choices Glenview Senior Maintenance
Specialists
Assistant Staff Accountants Grants Manager/Writer Program Managers Care Coordinators Lead Intake Coordinators APS Caseworkers Care Coordinators Care Coordinators Svcs Coordinator Technician HOW Program Manager HOPE Care Coordinators
Sal Carbone Jasmine Betancourt
Sue Klock Moira Warnement Jill Becker Ricardo Alatriste Jay Shanahan Stuart Brito Dzenita Begovic Kim Hand Stacey Manning
Prachi Bhagwat Juli Bell Diane Behnke Ariella D'Amore Open (P/T) Tanisha Diggs
Teresa Remo Joan Waxman Christopher Bolech Grace Heaney Caitlin Clifford Najah Bhatty Gabby Marcuccilli Anit Chacko ShaVaun Hailey
Volunteer Svcs Development Assoc.- Maeve Cullen- Deanna Lesht
Janelle Knippen Sarah Miley Erin Hinchcliff Vass
Coordinator Special Events Julia Bowden Intake Specialists Samantha Imlay Conway Food Service Coordinator HOW Program Coordinator Kimberly Weber
Annette Burke
Debra Mell Alanna Kogan Gian Reyes Denna Kuffel
Julie Droste Senior Billing Analyst Registrar Sneha Mathew Eugina Holt Anna Niziolek Bobbi Halloran Dominique Baptiste (9/12 start)
Caregiver Outreach
Atisha Nelson Glenna Stanley Judy Olive Susana Ortiz Kate Litewka Briaghn Bourjaily HOPE Outreach
Specialist
Jeff Pride Ellen Peterson Elena Davila Coordinator
Special Projects
Elana Steinberg Letizia Puchta Open Sam Hussein
Database Administrator Open Coordinator Glenn Earich Muna Polis Receptionists
Customer Svc & Info
Barbara Bonier Melissa Dore Miriam Lucy Villagran Joyce Frank
Billing Assistant Specialist Open x 2
New Trier Township
Anica Tadic Paul Carpenter Senior Svcs Evanston Senior Open Nurse Manger/HOPE Care HOPE Assessor & Transition
Coordinator Care Coordinator Svcs Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator
Community Outreach Suzy Schulman Housing Spectrum Jennifer Kamm Sharon Stolz Intake Specialist, Susan Nelson Kelly Rennels
Associate Specialist Choices
Open Fitness & Wellness Aiden Cassidy Judy Fox
Grant Accountant Program Manager A&A Café Coord
Senior Options Care
Open Naoko Jennings
Case Aide Care Coordinator Open CNA/HOW Program Assistant Manager
Older Adults Addie Seftas Angelica Gonzalez Herbert Buetow
Benefits Specialist Ruth Malutan
Admin & Customer Lynda Korsah
Support Specialist Open
Macaulay Thomas Robin Raef Daily Money Manager
HOW Administrative Assistant Anne Wieboldt
AV Technician Elizabeth Watson
Behavioral Health Clinical
Open Supervisor
Terri McHugh
Psychotherapist & Senior
Living Social Services
Coordinator
Sarah Jackson
Healthy IDEAS Counselor