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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6. NEW BUSINESS 10/20/2009 Mount Prospect Mount Prospect Public Works Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL E. JANONIS ~l).f.-I~ I C1t FROM: PROJECT ENGINEER DATE: OCTOBER 14,2009 SUBJECT: SEPTEMBER SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING CAN DOTA A VENUE PARKING STUDY - COUNCIL TRAIL TO SHA The Safety Commission transmits their recommendation to remove the weekday evening parking restriction signs along Can Dota Avenue between Council Trail and Shabo nee Trail. Parking is prohibited Monday-Friday 6:30pm-l 1:00pm along both sides of Can Dota Avenue between Council Trail and Shabonee Trail. This parking restriction appears to have been enacted approximately 30 years ago. Records, however, provide limited information regarding the circumstances that led to the ordinance. Some residents and Staff have said kids would congregate during the evening on the park district property along Weller Creek. The combination of on-street parking and their disruptive behavior led to the parking restrictions on Can Dota Avenue. Over the past year, the Village has received a couple of inquiries from residents on Can Dota Avenue about repealing the ordinance. No other local streets in the neighborhood have similar parking restrictions or evening weekday parking problems. Repealing the ordinance would allow residents the benefit of on-street parking during the evening hours. Services such as emergency vehicle access, garbage pick-up, street sweeping and mail delivery should not be impacted with allowing on-street parking during the evening hours, similar to all other streets in the neighborhood. A notification letter was sent to the 13 properties along the block soliciting their comments on this issue. The Village received seven completed surveys. Five properties supported repealing the ordinance, one property opposed repealing the ordinance, and one had no position. This issue was discussed at the September 14, 2009 Safety Commission Meeting. There were two residents in the audience. Neither opposed the proposal to allow on-street parking but one asked for consideration to remove the signs and monitor the block for a period of time before formally repealing the ordinance. This would prevent having to re-enact the ordinance should a parking problem arise in the near future. After some discussion, the Safety Commission decided to proceed with a decision. By a vote of 7-0, the Safety Commission recommends the following: . Repeal the ordinance that prohibits parking Monday-Friday 6:30pm-ll:00pm along the east and west sides of Can Dota Avenue between Council Trail and Shabonee Trail (Section 18.2008). page 1 of2 September Safety Commission Meeting October 14,2009 Please include this item on the October 20th Village Board Meeting Agenda. Enclosed are the Safety Commission Minutes from the meeting as well as a location map for your reference. c: Director of Public Works Glen Andler Village Engineer Jeff Wulbecker Village Clerk Lisa Angell h: lengineeringltraffic\safecomm \recs&min Isept09rec. doc page 2 of2 Director Glen R. Andler Mount Prospect Deputy Director Sean P. Dorsey Mount Prospect Public Works Department 1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-2229 MINUTES OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT SAFETY COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Safety Commission was called to order at 7:02 p.m. on Monday, September 14,2009. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: John Keane Chuck Bencic Angel Campos Fred Pampel Carol Tortorello Mike Etemo Buz Livingston Matt Lawrie Absent: Robert Fisher Paul Bures Others in Attendance: See attached list. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Police Department Representative Fire Department Representative Traffic Engineer - Staff Liaison Commissioner Public Works Representative Commissioner Tortorello requested an amendment to the minutes of the previous meeting. Commissioner Bencic, seconded by Commissioner Pam pel, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Safety Commission held on May 11, 2009 as amended. The minutes were approved by a vote of7-0. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD There was no one in attendance that spoke on an issue not on the agenda. Safety Commission Meeting Page 1 of 4 September 14, 2009 OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to discuss. NEW BUSINESS A) CAN DOT A AVENUE PARKING STUDY 1) Background Information Approximately 30 years ago an evening weekday parking restriction was enacted along both sides of the 600 block of Can Dota Avenue. It is the only block in the neighborhood that has such signs. Village records do not provide insight as to the exact reason for the ordinance but it appears parking during the evening near Weller Creek spilled over into the neighborhood resulting in various concerns by residents. Recent inquiries by residents to remove the signs prompted the Engineering Division to study this issue. 2) Current Traffic Regulations 1. Parking is prohibited Monday-Friday 6:30pm-II :OOpm along both sides of Can Dota Avenue between Council Trail and Shabonee Trail. 2. Parking is prohibited at all times along the north side of Council Trail between See Gwun Avenue and Hi Lusi A venue and the south side between See Gwun Avenue and Elmhurst Road (Route 83). 3. Parking is prohibited at all times along both sides of See Gwun Avenue between Council Trail and Shabonee Trail. 4. Parking is prohibited 2:00am-6:00am on all Village streets induding the 600 block of Can Dota Avenue. 5. None of the other north-south local streets in the neighborhood have evening weekday parking restrictions. 3) Current Layout 1. Most of the local streets in the neighborhood including Can Dota Avenue are approximately 26' wide (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). 2. Council Trail, an east-west collector street, and See Gwun Avenue, a north-south collector street, are also approximately 26' wide (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). 4) Current Traffic Conditions 1. During a typical day, the 600 block of Can Dota Avenue experiences a level of on-street parking similar to other neighborhood streets. The few parked vehicles observed during the day appear to be associated with those properties along the block. The golf course is the only non- residential property nearby that can generate on-street parking but it does not appear to affect the 600 block of Can Dota Avenue. 2. None of the other north-south local streets in the neighborhood appear to have an evening weekday parking issue including Na Wa Ta A venue that is located closer to the golf course. 5) Issues 1. The evening weekday parking restriction along the 600 block of Can Dota Avenue appears to have been enacted approximately 30 years. Records, however, provide limited information Safety Commission Meeting Page 2of4 September 14, 2009 regarding the circumstances that lead to the ordinance. Public Works Staff have indicated that the Mount Prospect Park District may have held athletic events at the park adjacent to Can Dota Avenue which prompted parking restrictions. However, a park district representative could not recall any organized programs at the park in the past 30 years. 2. Over the past year, the Village has received a couple of inquiries from residents on Can Dota Avenue about repealing the ordinance. 3. No other local streets in the neighborhood have similar parking restrictions or evening weekday parking problems. Repealing the ordinance would allow residents the benefit of on-street parking during the evening hours. Services such as emergency vehicle access, garbage pick-up, street sweeping and mail delivery should not be impacted with allowing on- street parking during the evening hours, similar to all other streets in the neighborhood. 4. A notification letter was sent to the 13 properties along the block soliciting their comments on this issue. The Village received seven completed surveys. Five properties supported repealing the ordinance, one property opposed repealing the ordinance, and one had no position. 6) Recommendation Many years ago the evening weekday parking restriction along the 600 block of Can Dota Avenue addressed a specific problem. Today, however, the circumstances that led to the ordinance are different and the parking restriction does not appear to be relevant. Further, a majority of residents along the block who returned a survey favor repealing the ordinance. Recommendation: Repeal the ordinance that prohibits parking Monday-Friday 6:30pm-l 1:00pm along the east and west sides of Can Dota A venue between Council Trail and Shabo nee Trail. 7) Discussion Traffic Engineer Lawrie summarized the parking study performed by the Engineering Division along Can Dota Avenue. Approximately 30 years ago an evening weekday parking restriction was enacted along both sides of the 600 block. It is the only block in the neighborhood that has such signs. Village records do not provide insight as to the exact reason for the ordinance but conversations with various people indicated parking during the evening near Weller Creek spilled over into the neighborhood. Recent inquiries by residents to remove the signs prompted the Engineering Division to send notice to the residents along the block that the issued would be discussed by the Safety Commission. Of the thirteen properties on the 600 block, seven returned comments. Five supported repealing the ordinance, one opposed repealing the ordinance, and one had no opinion. Joyce Tomazin, 601 Can Dota Avenue, has lived at her current residence for many years and recalls underage drinking and associated problems as the reason for the parking restriction signs. She doesn't have an opinion whether the signs should be removed or remain. Donna Ponte, 610 Can Dota Avenue, does not object to removing the signs but wondered how difficult it would be to have the signs put back up if problems did arise. She expressed concern that it would be a lengthy process to have the ordinance enacted again. After some discussion by the Safety Commission, Commissioner Bencic questioned whether allowing parking on both sides of the street would make it difficult for emergency vehicles to travel the street. Battalion Chief Livingston responded that parking on both sides of narrow streets can pose a potential concern but emergency vehicles have always been able to negotiate them. Allowing parking on both sides of Can Dota A venue would be no different than other streets in the neighborhood. Safety Commission Meeting Page 3 of 4 September 14, 2009 After further discussion, Traffic Engineer Lawrie suggested that the signs could be covered and the block monitored over a one to two month period. If there were no apparent problems, the request to repeal the ordinance could then be brought before the Village Board. If problems did arise, the signs could be uncovered and the ordinance left in place. Sergeant Eterno said that even though the ordinance would remain in effect, if the signs were covered the Police Department would not issue tickets. Signs need to be visible for the Police Department to enforce the ordinance. Commissioner Tortorello was not in favor of delaying a decision and said that repealing the ordinance would bring the block into compliance with the rest of the neighborhood. She made a motion to repeal the ordinance allowing evening weekday parking along both sides of the 600 block of Can Dota Avenue. It was seconded by Commission Pampel. The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0. COMMISSION ISSUES Commissioner Tortorello asked if the traffic signal timing at the Rand - Central - Mount Prospect intersection was recently changed. Sergeant Eterno and Traffic Engineer Lawrie responded that there were some issues when the pedestrian signals were activated but that they have been corrected. Chairman Keane asked when the street light at Ardyce Lane and Catino Court was going to be replaced. It was knocked down several months ago. Traffic Engineer Lawrie said he would look into the matter. Commission Bencic stated that there is very little green time given to Busse Road at Golf Road. Traffic Engineer Lawrie responded the traffic signals were operated by IDOT but he would inspect the intersection. Commissioner Bencic asked if the parking issue along Ida Court had been resolved. A couple of residents attended the Safety Commission Meeting last winter and expressed concern with parking enforcement during snowfall events. Sergeant Eterno responded that the Village Manager's Office and Police Department agreed to allow parking on one side. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, the Safety Commission voted 7-0 to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. upon the motion of Commissioner Pampel. Commissioner Tortorello seconded the motion. Re~_ Matthew P. Lawrie, P.E. 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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 ENTITLED "TRAFFIC CODE" OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS: SECTION ONE: That Section 18.2008 of "SCHEDULE VIII - WEEKDAY PARKING" of Chapter 18 of the Village Code of Mount Prospect, as amended, is hereby further amended by deleting the following: "Name Can Dota Avenue Side of Street East and west Hours Prohibited 6:30 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m. Description Between Council Trail and Shabonee TraiL" SECTION TWO: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of October, 2009. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk H:\CLKO\WIN\ORDINANCE2\CH 18,pm parkingcandotaoct2009.doc g Mount Prospect ~ Mount Prospect Public Works Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL E. JANONIS ""B>b. H1"t, I o {'2.bldf FROM: PROJECT ENGINEER DATE: OCTOBER 14,2009 SUBJECT: OCTOBER SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING PROSPECT AVENUE PARKING STUDY - WILLIAM STREET TO ED The Safety Commission transmits their recommendation to approve a 2-hour parking limit Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm along the north side of Prospect Avenue between William Street and Edward Street. The resurfacing of Prospect Avenue between Maple Street and Edward Street has recently started and as part of this project the Engineering Staff has evaluated on-street parking near Timber Lane Apartments for the past several months. Though designated as commuter parking, we recognized that the north side of Prospect A venue between William Street and Edward Street was not being used by commuters. The last parked commuter vehicle during the week is typically 10-15 spaces west of William Street. Through discussions with the Public Works and Community Development Departments, it was decided that short- term parking for the neighborhood would be a more efficient use without impacting the demand for commuter spaces. Therefore, along with the other necessary sign changes as part of the resurfacing project, the north side of this block was converted to a 2-hour parking limit. It has operated this way for the past few weeks on a temporary basis without objection or issue. Staff has spoken with a representative at the management office of the Timber Lane Apartments regarding this issue. She welcomed the change and believes a 2-hour time limit on both sides of Prospect Avenue is appropriate for the street. The south side of Prospect Avenue between William Street and Edward Street currently has a 2-hour parking limit. She felt a longer time limit or having no time limit would encourage commuters to park on the block. Her tenants have lived with the availability of two hour parking on the south side of Prospect Avenue for years and she does not believe there is a need for a longer parking limit on the north side. This issue was discussed at the October 12, 2009 Safety Commission Meeting. There was no one in the audience. The Safety Commission was made aware that the Village Code does not recognize the previously offered commuter parking spaces east of William Street. It stipulates the designated commuter parking area as the north side of Prospect Avenue between Maple Street and William Street. Therefore, no ordinance would need to be repealed to eliminate the commuter parking spaces east of William Street. After some discussion, the Safety Commission supported Staff's recommendation to formally provide short-term on-street parking along the north side of Prospect Avenue. page 1 of2 October Safety Commission Meeting October 14, 2009 By a vote of 9-0, the Safety Commission recommends the following: . Enact an ordinance that provides a 2-hour parking limit Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm along the north side of Prospect Avenue between William Street and Edward Street. (Section 18.2011B). Please include this item on the October 20th Village Board Meeting Agenda. Enclosed are the Safety Commission Minutes from the meeting as well as a location map for your reference. ~ c: Director of Public Works Glen Andler Village Engineer Jeff Wulbecker Village Clerk Lisa Angell h: lengineeringltrafficlsafecomm Irecs&min loct09rec.doc page 2 of2 Director Glen R. Andler Monnt Prospect ~ Deputy Director Sean P. Dorsey Mount Prospect Public Works Department 1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-2229 MINUTES OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT SAFETY COMMISSION DRAFT CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Safety Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12,2009. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: John Keane Chuck Bencic Angel Campos Robert Fisher Fred Pampel Carol Tortorello Brian Furr Buz Livingston Paul Bures Matt Lawrie Absent: None Others in Attendance: None APPROV AL OF MINUTES Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Police Department Representative Fire Department Representative Public Works Representative Traffic Engineer - Staff Liaison Commissioner Tortorello, seconded by Commissioner Bencic, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Safety Commission held on September 14,2009. The minutes were approved by a vote of7-0. Commissioner Fisher and Mr. Bures abstained. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD There was no one in attendance that spoke on an issue not on the agenda. Safety Commission Meeting Page 1 of 4 October 12, 2009 OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to discuss. NEW BUSINESS A) PROSPECT AVENUE PARKING STUDY - WILLIAM STREET TO EDWARD STREET I) Background Information With the resurfacing of Prospect Avenue between Maple Street and Edward Street programmed for 2009, Staff has been evaluating on-street parking near Timber Lane Apartments for the past several months. During this time, we have recognized that the north side of Prospect Avenue between William Street and Edward Street is not being used by commuters. Through discussions with the Public Works and Community Development Departments, it was decided that commuter parking along this block was no longer necessary. It could rather more effectively be used for the benefit of the apartment complex and neighborhood. The management office of Timber Lane Apartments, the complex adjacent to the section of Prospect Avenue in question, was contacted to solicit their input. They welcomed a change as it would benefit their tenants. 2) Current Traffic Regulations l. Parking is limited to two hours Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm along the south side of Prospect Avenue between School Street and Edward Street. 2. Parking is prohibited at all times along both sides of Prospect Avenue between Edward Street and Mount Prospect Road. 3. Numbered commuter parking spaces are provided for a daily fee along the north side of Prospect Avenue between Maple Street and William Street. Commuter parking spaces used to be provided from Maple Street to Edward Street but the block between William Street and Edward Street recently has been converted to a 2-hour parking limit Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm. This change was made as part of the resurfacing of Prospect Avenue. 4. Parking is limited to two hours Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm along the west side and prohibited along the east of William Street near Prospect Avenue. 5. There are no daytime parking restrictions along Edward Street near Prospect A venue. 6. Parking is prohibited 2:00am-6:00am on all Village streets including Prospect Avenue. 3) Current Layout l. Prospect Avenue is approximately 41' wide (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). West of Edward Street on-street parking is provided on both sides with a single travel lane in each direction. East of Edward Street there is a landscaped median with a single travel lane in each direction. On-street parking is not permitted. 2. Until recently, commuter parking was provided to Edward Street ending with stall number 684. With the upcoming resurfacing of Prospect A venue, curb extensions have been installed as a traffic calming measure to bring greater adherence to the stop signs at William Street and to reduce vehicle speeds. The new curb extensions have eliminated a total of 10 commuter parking spaces; numbers 656 to 662 and 685 to 687. 3. The south side of Prospect A venue is posted with 2-hour parking signs to discourage commuter parking and long-term parking by apartment tenants. There are no pavement markings to identify individual spaces. The curb extensions have eliminated a few 2-hour limit parking spaces near William Street and Edward Street but there still remains space for over 20 vehicles to park. Safety Commission Meeting Page 2 of 4 October 12, 2009 4. The north-south streets in the neighborhood are approximately 31' wide (back-of-curb to back-of-curb ). 4) Current Traffic Conditions 1. During a typical weekday, commuter parking extends to approximately stall number 640. This is 15 spaces from William Street. During Staff's ongoing inspections over the_past several months, commuter parking never reached William Street. Therefore, the available parking spaces on the north side of Prospect Avenue between William Street and Edward Street are unoccupied. 2. At any given time of the day, there are usually between two and eight vehicles parked along the south side of Prospect A venue between William Street and Edward Street. 5) Issues 1. To discourage long-term parking by commuters looking for a free space, apartment tenants or nearby businesses, Staff believes limiting the hours of parking during the weekday is necessary. Since there are 2-hour parking limits throughout the area, to be consistent the same time restriction is appropriate for this area as well. When other recent sign changes were made as part of the resurfacing project, the commuter parking signs were removed and 2-hour parking signs were installed along this block. They have been in place for a couple of weeks without objection. 2. Staff has spoken with a representative of the management company who operates the Timber Lane Apartments regarding this issue. She welcomed the change and believes a 2-hour time limit is appropriate for the street. She felt a longer time limit or having no time limit would encourage commuters to park on the block. Her tenants have lived with the availability of two hour parking on the south side of Prospect A venue for years and she does not believe there is a need for a longer parking limit on the north side. 3. There is currently not a large demand for on-street parking by the apartment complex. Over the years, only offering parking on the south side of the street has been sufficient. However, the property at the southwest comer of Prospect A venue and Edward Street has been vacant for years. A developer has received Village approval to construct townhomes on the site but because of the current state of the economy the project has not moved forward. Should the townhomes or another type of residential development proceed at the site, there will be a greater demand for short-term, on-street parking on Prospect A venue. Converting the north side of Prospect Avenue from commuter parking to neighborhood parking will provide an additional 20+ spaces and help in meeting this potential need. 4. The Village Code does not recognize the previously offered commuter parking spaces east of William Street. It stipulates the designated area as the north side of Prospect A venue between Maple Street and William Street. Therefore, no ordinance needs to be repealed to eliminate the commuter parking spaces east of William Street. A new ordinance, however, would be necessary should parking limit signs such as a 2-hour parking limit formally replace the commuter parking spaces between William Street and Edward Street. 6) Recommendation The commuter parking spaces along the north side of Prospect Avenue between William Street and Edward Street have not been an efficient use of the area in recent years. Commuters have not been seen to park east of William Street and the area cannot be used by the neighborhood. Eliminating commuter parking and replacing the area with short-term parking would make available more on-street parking for the apartment tenants and neighborhood without impacting the demand for commuter spaces. Recommendation: Enact an ordinance that provides a 2-hour Safety Commission Meeting Page 3 of 4 October 12, 2009 parking limit Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm along the north side of Prospect Avenue between William Street and Edward Street. 7) Discussion Traffic Engineer Lawrie summarized the parking study performed by the Engineering Division along Prospect A venue. He also mentioned that he has spoken with the management office at the Timber Lane Apartments and they support a 2-hour parking limit on both sides of Prospect Avenue along their frontage. Commissioner Fisher asked if Staff has received any additional feedback on the proposed parking change. Traffic Engineer Lawrie responded that he has not. Chairman Keane asked Officer Furr if the Police Department does regular parking limit checks in the downtown and surrounding area. Officer Furr responded that an officer is assigned to make sure vehicles comply with the parking limits. Commissioner Pampel made a motion to approve a 2-hour parking limit Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm along the north side of Prospect Avenue between William Street and Edward Street. It was seconded by Commission Fisher. The motion was approved by a vote of 9-0. COMMISSION ISSUES There was some general discussion on a few issues including future business items, the traffic signal timing at the triangle intersection of Rand Road, Central Road & Mount Prospect Road, and the future resurfacing of Mount Prospect Road. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, the Safety Commission voted 9-0 to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. upon the motion of Commissioner Tortorello. Commissioner Pampel seconded the motion. Resp~~~_ Matthew P. Lawrie, P.E. 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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 ENTITLED "TRAFFIC CODE" OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS: SECTION ONE: That Section 18.2011 of "SCHEDULE XI B - TWO HOUR PARKING" of Chapter 18 of the Village Code of Mount Prospect, as amended, is hereby further amended by inserting the following: "Name Prospect Avenue Side of Street North Description Between William Street and Edward Street." SECTION TWO: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of October, 2009. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk H:ICLKO\WINIORDINANCE2ICH 18, 2 hour park[prospectaveoct2009.doc ~ Mount Prospect Mount Prospect Public Works Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL E. JANONIS $b. H~ 10 zo oct FROM: PROJECT ENGINEER DATE: OCTOBER 14,2009 SUBJECT: NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC STUDY FINAL REPORT FOR ZONES 11, 16 & 18 The Engineering Division in collaboration with KLOA Inc., the Village's traffic engineering consulta , have recently completed post-studies at the one year mark after implementing the approved intersection control and speed limit plans in three neighborhoods. These neighborhoods, Zones 11, 16 & 18, represent completion of the Neighborhood Traffic Study for a total of eleven of the eighteen zones as part of this Village-wide program. This report highlights the post-studies for these three neighborhoods and provides final intersection control and speed limit recommendations. Zone 11 Zone 11 is bounded by Central Road to the north, Busse Road to the east, Golf Road to the south, and the western Village limits. The neighborhood has 77 intersections and approximately 12.0 miles of streets under the Village's jurisdiction. Holmes Junior High School and Forest View Elementary School are within the neighborhood. The first post-study was performed approximately six months after implementing the sign changes. Each property in the neighborhood was mailed a letter highlighting the results of the study. A web page on the Village web site was also created with additional information. The second post-study, performed one year after implementing the sign changes, focused on those locations that were deemed to require additional evaluation based on the results of the first post-study. Therefore, the second post-study involved gathering vehicular volume and speed data at only 14 locations compared to 48 locations from the first post-study. However, similar to the first post-study, the Village also monitored pedestrian activity at 5 intersections and reviewed accident records at all 77 intersections in the neighborhood. Below is a summary of the results: First Post-Study Daily Volume (comparing data before sign changes to data from first post-study)- Stayed consistent or decreased at 44 locations (92%) Increased by 10% or more at 4 locations (8%) Average Speed (comparing data before sign changes to data from first post-study)- Stayed consistent or decreased at 46 locations (96%) Increased by 5 mph or more at 2 locations (4%) Accident Rate (# accidents in the neighborhood)- 3-year period before the sign changes: 10 6-month period after the sign changes: 1 40% reduction page 1 of5 Neighborhood Traffic Study - Zones 11, 16 & 18 October 14,2009 Second Post-Study Daily Volume (comparing data before sign changes to data from second post-study)- Stayed consistent or decreased at 11 locations (79%) Increased by 10% or more at 3 locations (21 %) Average Speed (comparing data before sign changes to data from second post-study) - Stayed consistent or decreased at 13 locations (93%) Increased by 5 mph or more at 1 location (7%) Accident Rate (# accidents in the neighborhood) - 3-year period before the sign changes: 10 I-year period after the sign changes: 1 70% reduction Evaluation The results of the post-studies indicate that the operating characteristics within the neighborhood have generally improved since implementation of the intersection traffic control and speed limit modifications. It appears the sign changes have improved the flow of traffic within the neighborhood and enhanced safety. Overall, traffic volumes and speeds are within acceptable ranges and the accident rate has decreased. While some streets have experienced an increase in traffic volume and/or speed, the number of such locations has been very limited. The three locations from the second post-study that have experienced a 10% or more increase in traffic volume are all on local streets where the averaged daily traffic ranges between 90 and 215 vehicles. These volumes are still within the range for a typical local street. With respect to traffic speed, only one location experienced an average speed increase of 5 mph during the second post-study. And the average speed at this location is still below the posted speed limit. One intersection within this neighborhood that has been given extra scrutiny during the post-study review is Meier Road and Lonnquist Boulevard. Both are collector streets with Meier Road experiencing approximately 3500 vehicles per day and Lonnquist Boulevard experiencing 1500 vehicles per day. Also, approximately 20 Holmes Middle School students cross at the intersection each morning and 35 students in the afternoon. Prior to the sign changes, this T-intersection had a single stop sign on Lonnquist Boulevard which is the terminating street. As part of the sign changes, it was converted to a 3-way stop controlled intersection as it met the criteria (intersection of two collector streets & substantial pedestrian activity). One positive has been that students crossing Meier Road have an additional traffic control in place to cause motorists to yield the right-of-way. Another positive has been that during the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times at the school the traffic control at the intersection provides an orderly flow of traffic. The stop signs on Meier Road provide an opportunity for motorists on Lonnquist Boulevard to safely enter the intersection. One negative, however, has been the impact to St. Cecilia Church. On occasion it has been reported that northbound Meier Road traffic will back up from Lonnquist Boulevard to Golf Road for a five minute period as parishioners arrive at the church on Saturday evenings. This situation may also occur on Sunday mornings but it was not observed by the Police Department on the days they were present. Removing the stop signs on Meier Road may alleviate the situation at St. Cecilia Church but possibly at the expense of pedestrian safety for students walking to and from Holmes Middle School. This intersection may be a good candidate for traffic calming by adding curb extensions or a median island to enhance pedestrian safety. If such measures were to be installed, the Engineering Staff would be more inclined to support removing the stop signs knowing that pedestrian safety has not been compromised. Until then, however, the Engineering Staff and KLOA Inc. continue to support Meier Road and Lonnquist Boulevard as a 3-way stop controlled intersection. page 2 of 5 Neighborhood Traffic Study - Zones 11, 16 & 18 October 14,2009 Recommendation Based on the two post-studies performed by the Engineering Division and KLOA Inc., there are no recommended adjustments to the intersection control or speed limits in the neighborhood. Zone 16 Zone 16 is bounded by Golf Road to the north, Busse Road to the east, Algonquin Road to the south, and the western Village limits. The neighborhood has 22 intersections and approximately 4.3 miles of streets under the Village's jurisdiction. John Jay Elementary School is within the neighborhood. The first post-study was performed approximately six months after implementing the sign changes. Each property in the neighborhood was mailed a letter highlighting the results of the study. A web page on the Village web site was also created with additional information. The second post-study, performed one year after implementing the sign changes, focused on those locations that were deemed to require additional evaluation based on the results of the first post-study. Therefore, the second post-study involved gathering vehicular volume and speed data at only 8 locations compared to 22 locations from the first post-study. However, similar to the first post-study, the Village also monitored pedestrian activity at 1 intersection and reviewed accident records at all 22 intersections in the neighborhood. Below is a summary of the results: First Post-Study Daily Volume (comparing data before sign changes to data from first post-study)- Stayed consistent or decreased at 20 locations (91 %) Increased by 10% or more at 2 locations (9%) Average Speed (comparing data before sign changes to data from first post-study)- Stayed consistent or decreased at 22 locations (100%) Increased by 5 mph or more at 0 locations (0%) Accident Rate (# accidents in the neighborhood) - 3-year period before the sign changes: 9 6-month period after the sign changes: 0 100% reduction Second Post-Study Daily Volume (comparing data before sign changes to data from second post-study)- Stayed consistent or decreased at 8 locations (100%) Increased by 10% or more at 0 locations (0%) Average Speed (comparing data before sign changes to data from second post-study) - Stayed consistent or decreased at 8 locations (100%) Increased by 5 mph or more at 0 locations (0%) Accident Rate (# accidents in the neighborhood)- 3-year period before the sign changes: 9 I-year period after the sign changes: 0 100% reduction Evaluation The results of the post-studies indicate that the operating characteristics within the neighborhood have generally improved since implementation of the intersection traffic control and speed limit modifications. It appears the sign changes have improved the flow of traffic within the neighborhood and enhanced safety. Overall, traffic volumes and speeds are within acceptable ranges and there was not one accident over the past year. While some streets have experienced an increase in traffic volume and/or speed, the number of such locations has been very limited. n~op 1. nf'\ Neighborhood Traffic Study - Zones 11, 16 & 18 October 14,2009 The two locations from the first post-study that experienced a 10% or more increase in traffic volume were included in the second post-study. One location recorded a decrease in volume and the other recorded only a 4% increase when compared to the original study prior to the sign changes. One intersection that has been given extra scrutiny during the post-study review is Pheasant Trail and Lavergne Drive. Both are local streets with Pheasant Trail experiencing approximately 600 vehicles per day and Lavergne Drive experiencing 350 vehicles per day. This T-intersection is almost V4 mile from John Jay Elementary School and experiences little pedestrian activity during the day. Prior to the sign changes, the intersection was controlled with three stop signs. Over the past year this intersection has now operated with a single stop sign on Lavergne Drive. With this change a few residents expressed concern that volume and speeds would increase by removing the stop signs on Pheasant Trail. West of Lavergne Drive, average daily traffic on Pheasant Trail has decreased by 3% (-20 vehicles per day) and average speeds have remained stable (-1 mph eastbound and + 1 mph westbound). East of Lavergne Drive, average daily traffic on Pheasant Trail has increased by 6% (+35 vehicles per day) and average speeds have slightly decreased (-1 mph eastbound and -2 mph westbound). There have been no accidents at the intersection over the past year and it operates more efficiently without stopping traffic on Pheasant Trail. Based on the results of the post-studies, the Engineering Staff and KLOA Inc. continue to support a single stop sign on Lavergne Drive at its intersection with Pheasant Trail. Recommendation Based on the two post-studies performed by the Engineering Division and KLOA Inc., there are no recommended adjustments to the intersection control or speed limits in the neighborhood. Zone 18 Zone 18 is bounded by Algonquin Road and Dempster Street to the north, Elmhurst Road to the east, Interstate 90 and Oakton Street to the south, and the western Village limits. The neighborhood has 6 intersections and approximately 2.8 miles of streets under the Village's jurisdiction. Lake Briarwood is within the neighborhood. The first post-study was performed approximately six months after implementing the sign changes. Each property in the neighborhood was mailed a letter highlighting the results of the study. A web page on the Village web site was also created with additional information. The second post-study, performed one year after implementing the sign changes, focused on those locations that were deemed to require additional evaluation based on the results of the first post-study. Therefore, the second post-study involved gathering vehicular volume and speed data at only 3 locations compared to 10 locations from the first post-study. However, similar to the first post-study, the Village reviewed accident records at all 6 intersections in the neighborhood. Below is a summary of the results: First Post-Study Daily Volume (comparing data before sign changes to data from first post-study)- Stayed consistent or decreased at 9 locations (90%) Increased by 10% or more at 1 location (10%) Average Speed (comparing data before sign changes to data from first post-study)- Stayed consistent or decreased at 10 locations (100%) Increased by 5 mph or more at 0 locations (0%) Accident Rate (# accidents in the neighborhood)- 3-year period before the sign changes: 3 6-month period after the sign changes: 0 100% reduction page 4 of5 Neighborhood Traffic Study - Zones 11, 16 & 18 October 14,2009 Second Post-Study Daily Volume (comparing data before sign changes to data from second post-study)- Stayed consistent or decreased at 2 locations (67%) Increased by 10% or more at 1 location (33%) Average Speed (comparing data before sign changes to data from second post-study)- Stayed consistent or decreased at 3 locations (100%) Increased by 5 mph or more at 0 locations (0%) Accident Rate (# accidents in the neighborhood) - 3-year period before the sign changes: 3 I-year period after the sign changes: 0 100% reduction Evaluation The results of the post-studies indicate that the operating characteristics within the neighborhood have generally improved since implementation of the intersection traffic control and speed limit modifications. It appears the sign changes have improved the flow of traffic within the neighborhood and enhanced safety. Overall, traffic volumes and speeds are within acceptable ranges and there was not one accident over the past year. While some streets have experienced an increase in traffic volume and/or speed, the number of such locations has been very limited. The one location from each of the post-studies that experienced a 10% or more increase in traffic volume was the same one. Briarwood Drive near Lynn Court recorded an average daily traffic of 170 vehicles which is still within the range for a typical local street. The increase represents approximately one additional vehicle per hour over the course of a day. Recommendation Based on the two post-studies performed by the Engineering Division and KLOA Inc., there are no recommended adjustments to the intersection control or speed limits in the neighborhood. Resident Notification A couple of weeks prior to the upcoming Village Board Meeting residents within the three neighborhoods were notified of the one-year post-studies. The notices summarized the results and directed them to the Village web-site for additional information. They also provided notice of the October 20th Village Board Meeting where the results and final recommendations would be presented by the Engineering Division. Residents were invited to attend and participate in the meeting. Decisions made by the Village Board of Trustees at this upcoming Village Board Meeting will serve as closure to the Neighborhood Traffic Study for Zones 11, 16 & 18. Please include this item on the October 20th Village Board Meeting Agenda. Representatives from the Engineering Division and KLOA, Inc. will be in attendance to present the results of the post-studies and final recommendations as well as answer questions. 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Ravinia Avenue, Ste J.O Chicago, Illinois 60606-2903 Orland Park, Illinois 60462-5353 T 312 984 6400 F 3J.2 984 6444 T 7083493888 F 708 349 1506t-;'\ DO 312 984 6420 <~ emhill@ktjlaw.com a wn I MEMORANDUM TO: Michael E. Janonis, ViII~ge Manager Village of Mount Prospect Everette M. Hill, Jr. FROM: DATE: August 25, 2009 (Revised 10n 109) RE: Specially Tailored Election System The Village Board has asked for a memo describing how an election system tailored specifically for Mount Prospect would work. We have previously referred to such a tailored system as a "boutique election."1 Our fact sheet will refer to it as a "specially tailored system". It is my understanding that the Board is interested in considering an election system similar to the one that was used in Mount Prospect for many election cycles prior to 2009. The features of such a system would be: 1. The elections will be non-partisan, each person would run as an individual. (Same as the statute.) 2. primary.) There will be no primary election. (Pursuant to the statute there is a potential 3. The filing dates would track requirements for general elections. (Filing dates under the statute track to the primary election.) 4. The number of signatures required for ballot eligibility will be 1 % of the Mount Prospect registered voters. (Currently this would mean about 300 signatures). With respect to the number of signatures, the statute would require 1 % of those who voted in the last mayoral election or about 45 signatures. Another section of the Election Code calls for one-half of 1 % of the registered voters or about 150 signatures. Another statute requires 5% - 8% of those voting in the last mayoral election or between 230 and 360 signatures. After our last discussion with the Village Board, there was a consensus to use the 1 % of the registered voter requirement. ~uz.2.. ~,,(1) L.t)_'b,~ C; ~~-r,~ i3~R ~ ~O~ ~~"~. lW.o"'b~ T6.Uc. A&.T~T'~ 1 Any reference in this memo to the "statute" refers to the statute by which the current State Board of Elections claims we are governed. 239658_1 " Mr. Michael E. Janonis August 25, 2009 (Revised 1017/09) Page 2 The use of this specially tailored system will require a referendum. A valid referendum question would look something like the following: Should the Village of Mount Prospect continue its non-partisan system of electing its mayor and trustees, but do so where-the iA. s.R A number-ef nominating signatures required for ballot eligibility would be equal to 1% of the number of registered voters in the Village of Mount Prospect and no primary election would be required? If this question is to appear on the February 2, 2010 primary ballot, an ordinance must be adopted calling for the referendum by November 30, 2009. If you have any questions, please contact me. 239658_1 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BINDING REFERENDUM FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A PUBLIC QUESTION ON THE BALLOT FOR THE FEBRUARY 2,2010 PRIMARY ELECTION BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS: SECTION ONE: That pursuant to the authority vested in the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect by Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, 1970, a binding referendum shall be held in the Village of Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois, during the primary election to be held February 2, 2010, for the purpose of submitting to the voters the following proposition: "Should the Village of Mount Prospect continue its non-partisan system of electing its mayor and trustees; but use a nominating signature requirement that is equal to 1% of the number registered voters in the Village of Mount Prospect and no primary election being required?" SECTION TWO: That the local election official shall certify the above public question to the election authority having jurisdiction over the territory of the Village of Mount Prospect in the manner provided by law. SECTION THREE: That notice of said election shall be published and the form of the ballot shall be prepared in the form and manner provided by law. SECTION FOUR: That said binding referendum regarding said public question and all matters pertaining thereto shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by statute for and during the aforesaid primary election. SECTION FIVE: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED and APPROVED this day of ,2009. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk H:\CLKO\WI N 1 \ORDI NANC\Referendumelectionsystemoctober2009.doc ALTERNATE REFERENDUM QUESTION ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BINDING REFERENDUM FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A PUBLIC QUESTION ON THE BALLOT FOR THE FEBRUARY 2. 2010 PRIMARY ELECTION BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS: SECTION ONE: That pursuant to the authority vested in the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect by Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, 1970, a binding referendum shall be held in the Village of Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois, during the primary election to be held February 2, 2010, for the purpose of submitting to the voters the following proposition: "Should the Village of Mount Prospect establish its own local election system that continues to require that those seeking election to the offices of mayor and trustee, run without a party affiliation; but departs from the Illinois statutory election system by not holding primary elections and by increasing the signature requirement for ballot eligibility from 1% of those who voted in the last mayoral election to 1% of the total number of registered voters in the Village of Mount Prospect?" SECTION TWO: That the local election official shall certify the above public question to the election authority having jurisdiction over the territory of the Village of Mount Prospect in the manner provided bylaw. SECTION THREE: That notice of said election shall be published and the form of the ballot shall be prepared in the form and manner provided by law. SECTION FOUR: That said binding referendum regarding said public question and all matters pertaining thereto shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by statute for and during the aforesaid primary election. SECTION FIVE: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED and APPROVED this day of , 2009. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk H :\CLKO\WIN 1 \ORDINANC\Referendumelectionsystemoctober2009alternate.doc Mount Prospect Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department MEMORANDUM FROM: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER WILLIAM J. COONEY, JR., DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVEI OCTOBER 6, 2009 TO: DATE: SUBJECT: CDBG 2010 - 2014 CONSOLIDATED PLAN & 2010 ACTION BACKGROUND As you are aware, the Village of Mount Prospect is an entitlement community which receives an annual allocation from HUD for our Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. As an entitlement community, the Village is required to develop a Consolidated Plan that provides an outline for community development needs and strategies over a five-year period. In preparing for 2010, the Village is required to adopt a new Consolidated Plan for 2010-2014 because the current Consolidated Plan will expire at the end of the year. In addition, the Village must adopt a 2010 Action Plan that will outline the specific use of CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2010. The intent of the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan is to describe the general needs, resources, priorities and proposed activities to be addressed under the CDBG Program within Mount Prospect, while the Action Plan provides specific budget information for each year. 2010-2014 CONSOLIDATED PLAN In preparation of the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan, comments from the public were sought through a survey and focus group meetings. The Community Needs Survey was developed and made available to the general public on-line and was sent to local public service agencies, school districts and other resources to determine the needs of the community In evaluating the survey responses, along with an analysis of the focus group meetings, Needs Assessment and Housing Market Analysis, a list of 2010 - 2014 Consolidated Plan Priorities and Objectives were developed. On July 16, 2009 a public hearing was held with the Community Relations Commission to discuss the survey results and community priorities. The list of recommended priorities and objectives is attached for your review as well as the CRC meeting minutes from July 16, 2009. The Consolidated Plan consists of various components, one of which is the Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is based on the Housing Market Analysis and Needs Assessment, and its purpose is to summarize the priorities and objectives that will be addressed during the term of the Consolidated Plan. In addition, the Strategic Plan must outline the programs the Village will undertake to address the priorities and objectives identified. The priorities and objectives are then included in the Consolidated Plan to serve as a basis for determining annual funding for the Village's CDBG program. CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2010 Action Plan October 6, 2009 Page 2 2010 ACTION PLAN The last component of the Consolidated Plan is the 2010 Action Plan, which outlines the Village's CDBG budget for the 2010 Fiscal Year. The 2010 Action Plan addresses affordable housing and public service needs within the Village of Mount Prospect that are consistent with the proposed priorities and objectives of the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. As in past years, the Community Relations Commission has made CDBG budget recommendations to the Village Board for their approval. The CRC based their recommendations on staff memos, funding applications, and presentations from public service agencies. On August 6, 2009 the CRC met regarding the 2010 budget, which allowed each of the public service applicants to present their 2010 funding applications. The CRC then made their final budget recommendation to the Village Board. Attached for your review are the CRC meeting minutes from August 6, 2009 and the 2010 CRC Recommended Budget. The following is a summary of the substantial changes between the 2009 budget and the 2010 budget. Public-Service Programs . Additional funding was recommended for those public service organizations that meet multiple objectives of the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan . The CRC recommended increased funding for the Greater Wheeling Area Youth Outreach Summer Adventure Camp Programs. The Summer Camps are an enrichment learning opportunity for low-income families who are in School District 59 and District 26. . The CRC recommended funding for WINGS Program Inc. because of the need they fill in the community. WINGS provides housing and services to women and children who are homeless or living with issues of domestic violence through Transitional Living and WINGS Safe House. Low/Moderate-I ncome Projects . Additional sidewalk improvements have been proposed by the Public Works Department along Oakton Street and Algonquin Road. These projects will replace dirt paths where public sidewalk has never been installed. The CRC recommended funding for these projects. . The CRC has elected to budget additional funding for the Single Family Rehab and Weatherization programs because of the increase in applications and demand for these programs. . Search Inc. is an organization that provides community-based group homes for adults with disabilities. The agency has requested funding in 2010 to modify two bathrooms in a group home and make them accessible for 6 adults. The CRC elected to fund this program. CDBG Consolidatcd Plan and 2010 Action Plan Octobcr 6, 2009 Pagc 3 CONCLUSION As part of HUD's required Consolidated Plan process, the Village Board must adopt a new Consolidated Plan as well as a 2010 Action Plan. To assist in your review of these issues, the following items have been attached: . 2010 -2014 Consolidated Plan Priorities and Objectives . July 16, 2009 CRC Meeting Minutes . August 6, 2009 CRC Meeting Minutes . 2010 CRC Recommended Budget . A draft of the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan on CD A required 30-day public review period has taken place from September 18, 2009 to October 17, 2009. In order to meet HUD's timeline requirements, the Village Board must approve the Consolidated Plan and 2010 Action Plan, which will then be submitted to HUD by their deadline of November 15, 2009. Please forward this memorandum and attachments to the Village Board for their review and consideration at their October 20th meeting. Staff will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding this matter. l~J\1, ~. William J. ooney, Jr., AICP Director of Community Development HIPL^NICDBGICol1sol idalcd I'Ial1\20 I 0-20 141McIl10 to Vl'.doc RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2010-2014 ACTION PLAN INCLUDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect has prepared a five-year Consolidated Plan, which includes a community development strategic plan as well as an application for a Community Development Block Grant; and WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is entering its twenty-ninth year as an entitlement community under the federal Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, in the past twenty-eight years the Village has used its Community Development Block Grant entitlement to implement various projects to address the community development and housing needs of low and moderate-income and elderly residents, to reduce and prevent the occurrence of deterioration in the Village, to increase accessibility for the handicapped, and to address other community needs in conformance with the objectives of the Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect expects to be allocated $363,969 for fiscal year 2010 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and expects to generate $60,000 in annual program income, and anticipates carry-over funds in the amount of$162,303; WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees have determined that the Consolidated Plan and the use of CDBG funds can be of benefit in providing for residents' health, safety and welfare and in meeting the community and housing needs of its citizens: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS: SECTION ONE: The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect hereby approve the attached 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan, which includes the 20 I 0 Action Plan. The Action Plan anticipates spending Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $505,293. AffordableHousing Homeless/Continuum of Care Neighborhood Safety/Public Improvements Youth Programs Child Care Services Health Care Supportive Programs for Persons w/Special Needs General Administration $235,000 15,500 120,000 26,000 5,500 9,000 9,500 84,793 FY 2010 CDBG FUND $505.293 E Page 2/2 CDBG allocations SECTION TWO: The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect hereby authorize the Village Manager to prepare and forward to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a submission of Mount Prospect's 2010-2014 Action Plan in accordance with Federal guidelines. This Plan includes an application for FY 2010 federal Community Development Block Grant funds. SECTION THREE: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of October, 2009. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk H:\CLKO\ WIN\RESOLUTION\CDBGactionplan20 10-20 14.doc