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COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
Village Board Room, 3rd Floor Village Hall
Thursday, August 6,2009
7:00 p.m.
The Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday,
August 6, 2009 in the Village Board room on the 3rd floor of Village Hall located at 50 S. Emerson,
Mount Prospect, Illinois.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and welcomed the public service groups
to the meeting.
ROLL CALL
Present
Chairperson Tolbert
Commissioner Schmalzer
Commissioner Parikh
Commissioner Ortiz
Commissioner Muench
Also in attendance:
Village of Mount Prospect Staff:
Janet Saewert, Neighborhood Planner
Doug Tichenor, Planning Intern
Public Service Organizations:
Greg Walkinton, Search Inc.
Victoria Bigelow, Access to Care
Mark Parr, Children's Advocacy Center
Jim Huenink, Northwest CASA
Peggy Dickson, Journeys from PADS to HOPE
Philip Herman, GW A YO Inc.
Mary Nommensen, CEDA NW
Terry Channer, WINGS
Kimberly Sheagren, Mentor Program
Jennifer Hill, Alliance to End Homelessness
Robert Walsh, Resources for Community Living
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INTRODUCTIONS
Chairperson Tolbert introduced the Commission and thanked the different agencies for attending the
meeting. He stated that distributing Community Development Block Grant funds is one of the most
important duties the Commission performs. Chairman Tolbert introduced Janet Saewert, representing
Village Staff. Ms. Saewert introduced Doug Tichenor, Planning Intern, and gave a brief summary of
available CDBG funding for 2010.
NEW BUSINESS
· Community Development Block Grant
Presentations by Public Service Agencies
LOW/MODERATE PROJECTS
Search Development Center Rehab, Greg Walkinton
Administrative Facility: 1925 N. Clybourn Ave., Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60614
2008 Goal: To remodel a bathroom at 2013 Pin Oak to make it
handicapped accessible for six men with disabilities.
2008 Accomplishment: Because of 2008 Fall flooding in 7 of their Chicago area group
homes, this project was temporarily delayed. It will be
completed along with the work budgeted for 2009 at this
same location.
2010 Goal: To modify two bathrooms in a group home and make them
accessible for 6 adults with developmental disabilities,
located at 908 S. Go1fview Ave in Mount Prospect.
2009 Funding Received: $20,000
2010 Funding Request $25,000
Considering Factors: Search Development Center is an organization that provides
community-based group homes for adults with
developmental disabilities. Improved accessibility in the
main bathrooms of this group home will allow the women
residents to remain in their home as long as possible. This
group home has been operating in Mount Prospect for
approximately 14 years.
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Chairperson Tolbert made a note that this was a different program funded by HUD. The Sub-
recipient asking for $25,000 is a large amount, Chairperson Tolbert clarified that this was a project
meeting low/moderate guidelines stipulated by HUD.
Chairperson Tolbert thanked Greg Walkington for his presentation, and acknowledged the
exceptional service provided by Search Inc.
PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS
Access to Care, Victoria Bigelow
Administrative Facility:
2008 Goal:
2008 Accomplishment:
2010 Goal:
2009 Funding Received:
2010 Funding Request:
Considering Factors:
Other Available Funding:
2225 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2507, Westchester, IL 60154
Serve 16 clients.
Served 17 clients.
To assist 16 residents in gaining health care access.
$9,000
$12,000
This program allows low-income, uninsured or
underinsured residents of Mount Prospect to receive primary
health care services including physician office visits,
prescription drugs, laboratory and radiology services.
Currently 224 residents of the Village of Mount Prospect are
enrolled in the Access to Care Program.
Source Fundin~ Portion for MP Residents
Elk Grove Township $33,500 $13,802
Wheelin~ Township 33,000 3,234
Cook County 2,000,000 41,482
State of Illinois 2,910,000 60,359
Corporations & 200,000 4,152
Foundations
Enrollment Fee 179,000 3,716
Carry Forward 550,000 11,408
Other 526,500 3,566
Total $6,432,000 $141,719
Chairperson Tolbert thanked Victoria Bigelow for her presentation, and acknowledged the
exceptional service provided by Access to Care.
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Children's Advocacy Center, Mark Parr
Administrative Facility: 640 Illinois Boulevard, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
2008 Goal: To serve 40 youth of Mount Prospect
2008 Accomplishment: Served 29 youth of Mount Prospect.
2010 Goal: To provide direct services to 42 child victims of sexual abuse,
severe physical abuse, domestic violence and other crimes.
The Center provides immediate support and crisis
intervention following reports of abuse or family violence,
child interviews and medical exams, court advocacy, and
counseling and support groups.
2009 Funding Received: $4,000
2010 Funding Request $5,000
Considering Factors: The Children's Advocacy Center is the only agency in the
north and northwest suburbs providing a type of service
offered through the Coordination, Advocacy and Sensitive
Interviewing Program (CAS!) and is the lead agency for the
Safe From the Start Program. Family Support Services
complement the CASI Program by providing intensive
counseling services for families. All services are provided
free of charge and are offered in English or in Spanish.
Other Available Funding:
Source Fundin~ Portion for MP Residents
IL Criminal Justice Authority 33,075 1,985
Attornev General's Office 30,000 1,800
Townships 86,500 1,050
IL Violence Prevention Auth. 94,625 5,678
United Way 30,634 1,508
Foundations 171,000 7,750
Total $445,834 $19,771
Chairperson Tolbert inquired about DCFS funding cuts, resulting in a 25 % drop in the Children's
Advocacy Center's budget.
Mark Parr responded the Children's Advocacy Center did not take the large cut in funding that was
anticipated during the application process.
Chairperson Tolbert thanked Mark Parr for his presentation, and acknowledged the exceptional
service provided by Children's Advocacy Center.
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Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (CASA), Jim Huenink
Administrative Facility: 415 W. Golf Road, Suite #47, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
2008 Goal: To provide counseling and advocacy to child, adolescent and
adult victims of rape and/ or sexual abuse to 15 Mount
Prospect residents.
2008 Accomplishment: Assisted 11 Mount Prospect individuals
2010 Goal: To provide counseling and advocacy to child, adolescent,
and adult victims of rape and/ or sexual abuse to 15 Mount
Prospect residents.
2009 Funding Received: $3,000
2010 Funding Request: $5,000
Considering Factors: NW CASA is the only agency in the north/northwest
suburbs that provides specialized counseling, advocacy and
crisis intervention for victims of sexual abuse from ages three
to 85 years old. Funds will be utilized to provide services
that include: crisis intervention, assessment, telephone
counseling, individual medical advocacy and criminal justice
advocacy.
Other Available Funding:
Source Fundin~ Portion for MP Residents
United Way $33,901 $3,390
State 196,845 19,684
Township 17,770 400
Cities 5,615 3,000
Other 19,265 865
Total $293,3% $27,339
Chairperson Tolbert commended Jim Huenink for the lasting service provided by NW CASA.
Chairperson Tolbert thanked Jim Huenink for his presentation, and acknowledged the exceptional
service provided by NW CASA.
Chairperson Tolbert mentioned that the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Community
Connections Center on August 29, 2009.
Journeys from P.A.D.S. to HOPE, me., Peggy Dickson
Location: 1140 East Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60074
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2008 Goal: Serve 30 individuals
2008 Accomplishment Served 27 individuals
2010 Goal: To address the needs of 46 homeless and near homeless
Mount Prospect clients.
2009 Funding Received: $5,000
2010 Funding Request $7,500
Considering Factors: Funding is requested to support Journeys' homeless service
programs for Mount Prospect residents. Services are
provided by the HOPE Day Resource Center, including case
management, mental health counseling, vocational training,
and the PADS Emergency Shelter Program, offering food
and overnight shelter. Case managers help an individual
address issues that brought them to their current situation.
Other Available Funding:
Source Fundin~ Portion for MP Residents
Bufka Foundation $25,000 $2,500
Cook County CDBG 17,000 1,700
United Way 15,000 750
Blowitz Rid~eway Foundation 10,000 500
Webb Foundation 10,000 500
Total $77,000 $5,950
Chairperson Tolbert asked about PADS training program and if it is being relocated to a PADS facility
and not one of the member churches. Going further, Chairperson Tolbert recognizes that this is not a
critical issue in the determination of funding, but would like to know what the reasoning is because
there have been some questions raised at the church he attends. He also mentioned that while it has
no affect on the application, the addition of a staff member to the program would clarify PADS
reasoning.
Peggy Dickson responded by stating that PADS has had problems with branding its programs in the
past. By separating the overnight shelter from counseling programs they anticipate a more efficient
HOPE Center. Peggy Dickson included that anyone who spends a night in one of the PADS locations
must attend counseling in the HOPE Center.
Chairperson Tolbert inquired for clarification that anyone who stays as a guest with PADS must
receive counseling or be turned away from shelter.
Peggy Dickson responded by stating in some cases individuals are turned away, and that individuals
who seek shelter must receive counseling for at least two weeks.
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Commissioner Schmalzer stated that members basically have to apply to get shelter, and concluded
by touching on security and safety for volunteers and clients of PADS.
Peggy Dickson ended by commenting on the importance of this transition, and that the reasoning is to
get to the bottom of homelessness in Mount Prospect and surrounding areas.
Chairperson Tolbert thanked Peggy Dickson for her presentation, and acknowledged the exceptional
service provided by Journeys from PADS to HOPE.
Greater Wheeling Area Youth Outreach - Dream Makers Program, Philip Herman
Administrative Facility: 1522 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
2008 Goal: The goal is to assist 14 students in the Dream Makers
Program
2008 Accomplishment: 15 students benefited from the Dream Makers Program
2010 Goal: The purpose is to provide 14 Mount Prospect young people
from lower income families with the opportunities, skills,
and vision to achieve long-term dreams and goals
2009 Funding Received: $6,000
2010 Funding Request: $6,000
Considering Factors: The Dream Maker's Program is an after-school
tutoringf mentoring program for poverty andf or special
education students who attend schools in District #214
boundaries. The program also provides ample time for
recreation and scholarship support to GW A YO graduates.
Other Available Funding:
Source Fundin~ Portion for MP Residents
WIA(Federal) Funds $163,865 $22,941
Local Governments 55,000 7,700
Ind., Church, Bus. 35,000 4,900
Corp. and Foundations 176,135 24,659
Total $430,000 $60,200
Chairperson Tolbert asked where the current office is located.
Phil Herman responded by saying that the office is located at 1522 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington
Heights, IL 60005, unincorporated Arlington Heights.
Greater Wheeling Area Youth Outreach - Summer Adventure Camp North, Philip Herman
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Administrative Facility: 1522 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
2008 Goal: To provide services to 86 children in Mount Prospect.
2008 Accomplishment The 2008 Summer Camp North was canceled due to budget
constraints and because the School District #26 summer
school program did not coincide with the summer camp
2010 Goal: To provide 110 children from Mount Prospect with an
enrichment experience that they would not have had without
this camp experience.
2009 Funding Received: $0
2010 Funding Request: $7,500
Considering Factors: GW A YO is requesting funds to help subsidize the cost of
running Summer Adventure Camp North. Summer
Adventure Camp is an enrichment learning opportunity for
low-income youth in grades PreK through 7th grade. The
program would be based at one of School District #26
buildings and incorporate math, science, and computer
curriculum. There are other day camps in the area operated
by both park district and for-profit organizations, but none
that are offering this level of programming at the price that
GW A YO does for poverty level families.
Other Available Funding:
Source Funding Portion for MP Residents
Client Fees $6,000 $5520
Individuals & $1,500 $1380
Business
Grants 10,000 $9200
Total $17,500 $16,100
Chairperson Tolbert asked Philip Herman if he speaks at the Rotary or Lions Club for donations.
Philip Herman said that he has spoken at the Rotary and Lions Club, but has not in a while.
Greater Wheeling Area Youth Outreach - Summer Adventure Camp South, Philip Herman
Administrative Facility: 1522 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
2008 Goal: To provide se.....vices to 50 children in Mount Prospect.
2008 Accomplishment: Served 53 children.
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2010 Goal: To provide 90 children with an enrichment experience that
they would not have had without this camp experience.
2009 Funding Received: $7,500
2010 Funding Request $7,500
Considering Factors: GW A YO is requesting funds to help subsidize the cost of
running Summer Adventure Camp South. Summer
Adventure Camp is an enrichment learning opportunity for
low-income families who send their children age PreK - 7th
grade to School District #59 summer school in the morning
and then come to camp in the afternoon. Students daily
experience one hour each of artsf crafts, reading, and
organized games. In addition, they go once a week
swimming and on local field trips. There are other day
camps in the area operated by both park district and for-
profit organizations, but none that are offering this level of
programming at the price that GW A YO does for poverty
level families.
Other Available Funding:
Source Fundin~ Portion for MP Residents
Client Fees $6,415 $4,426
Individuals & $4,585 3,164
Business
Total $11,000 $7,590
Chairperson Tolbert asked why there has been such a large increase in program participants.
Philip Herman attributed the increase to parents with full-time positions, the reputation of the camps,
and need for more youth outlets in Mount Prospect.
Chairperson Tolbert inquired about current fees, and if they have been increased.
Philip Herman said that there has been no change in fees currently due to the economic climate. He
said that fees were slightly increased two years ago, and will need to be increased slightly next year.
Chairperson Tolbert thanked Philip Herman for his presentation, and acknowledged the exceptional
service provided by GW A YO.
CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center -Child Care Subsidy Program, Mary Nommensen
Administrative Facility: 1300 W. Northwest Hwy, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
2008 Goal: Assist 14 parents transition into permanent employment
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2008 Accomplishment Assisted 18 residents
2010 Goal: To provide child care for 30 kids through the Child Care
Broker Program.
2009 Funding Received: $5,500
2010 Funding Request $8,000
Considering Factors: CEDA Northwest administers the Child Care Broker
program, which is designed to assist low and moderately
low income working Mt Prospect families who have an
immediate need for child care subsidies. Through this
subsidy, working parents can receive the support they need
to maintain their employment. The program helps
unemployed and working parents transition into permanent,
productive employment Typically, family participation in
this program is one year.
Other Available Funding:
Fundin
$28,800
3,000
10,000
10,000
20,500
$72,300
Portion for MP Residents
$3,050
2,000
$5,050
CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center -Emergency Housing Program, Mary Nommensen
Administrative Facility: 1300 W. Northwest Hwy, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
2008 Goal: Serve 136 individuals.
2008 Accomplishment Served 71 individuals from Mount Prospect.
2010 Goal: To assist 103 (both components) individuals with transitional
housing, rent assistance and housing counseling.
2009 Funding Received: $7,500
2010 Funding Request $12,000
Considering Factors: CEDA Northwest administers a Housing Assistance
Program that prevents individuals and families from losing
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their housing - by providing support intervention and
comprehensive supportive services to help families stabilize.
The Housing Assistance Program has two components:
Component I: aids families at risk of becoming homeless due
to situations beyond their control and consists of housing
counseling, financial assistance (rent and mortgage), and
budget and financial counseling.
Component II: is transitional Housing for individuals and
families who are unable to maintain housing and helps
individuals and families regain housing independence. This
component provides transitional housing and supportive
services to individuals and families to help them become
self-sufficient.
This program provides much needed services to the
problems associated with current housing concerns.
Other Available Funding:
Source Fundin~ Portion for MP Residents
Wheeling Township $31,500 $7,290
NW Suburban United Way 10,200 4,795
FEMA 23,000 3,300
Private Contributions / Gov't 80,000 19,000
BUD 267,046 32,045
Total $411,746 $66,430
Chairperson Tolbert inquired about the financial literacy classes that will be offered. He wanted to
know if they would be offered in both English and Spanish.
Mary Nommensen confirmed that classes would be offered in English and also Spanish.
Chairperson Tolbert asked if the CEDA's Northwest Highway location has a food pantry.
Commissioner Schmalzer asked if the pantry was well stocked.
Mary Nommensen confirmed that there is an emergency pantry in the basement of that location and
that it is very well stocked with many types of food items, including fresh meats.
Chairperson Tolbert thanked Mary Nommensen for her presentation, and acknowledged the
exceptional service provided by CEDA NW.
WINGS Program, Inc., Terry Channer
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Administrative Facility: P.O. Box 95615, Palatine, IL 60095
2008 Goal: To assist 22 households
2008 Accomplishment 4 households were reported as receiving assistance in 2008.
2010 Goal: To serve 6 Mount Prospect women and their children with
safe, decent housing and supportive services.
2009 Funding Received: $0
2010 Funding Request $5,000
Considering Factors: 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. Their primary goal is to provide safety, long-term
stability, shelter, food, clothing and other resources (i.e. case
management, career development, etc.) to women and their
children. The program is ongoing and women can stay in
transitional living for up to 2 years.
Their funding request accounts for approximately .1 % of the
WINGS program budget. Because of the limited number of
Mount Prospect residents people served, staff recommends
focusing on programs with a greater need and where funds
will make a bigger impact.
Other Available Funding:
Source Funding Portion for MP Residents
Federal and State $740,000 $18,362
United Way 63,575 1,577
Special Events Income 855,000 21,204
Contributions 492,500 12,214
Resale Store 1,450,000 35,900
Total $3,601,075 $89,257
Terry Channer mentioned that there is an auction coming up in the near future of a 1 million dollar
home.
Chairperson Tolbert asked whether she would be running the auction.
Terry Chandler confirmed that a marketing company will provide expertise and that WINGS will run
the event. Tickets cost one-hundred dollars per ticket.
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Chairperson Tolbert asked if resale was an important aspect to the self sufficiency and income of
WINGS. In addition, he inquired about the current success ratio for individuals.
Terry Channer stated that 80-90% of participants take advantage of the resources made available
through WINGS.
Commissioner Parikh inquired about the amount of individuals served by WINGS from Mount
Prospect.
Terry Channer stated that last year WINGS served four individuals.
Chairperson Tolbert thanked Terry Channer for her presentation, and acknowledged the exceptional
service provided by WINGS.
Mentor Program, Kimberly Sheagren
Administrative Facility:
2008 Goal:
2008 Accomplishment
2010 Goal:
2009 Funding Received:
2010 Funding Request
Considering Factors:
Other Available Funding:
50 S. Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
To provide social skill training, self-esteem enhancement,
and a positive role model, and serve 105 children in Mount
Prospect.
Served 159 children from Mount Prospect.
To bring together volunteers with 105 youths from Mount
Prospect schools in a positive, one-on-one relationship.
$3,000
$3,000
The Mentor Program provides third, forth and six grade
students who are determined to be "at-risk", with the ability
to experience new activities in a non-threatening learning
environment. All meetings are supervised and provide a mix
of none-on-one and group intervention. Activities offered
during the course of the school year cover a wide spectrum -
learning games, community projects, field trips, team
building activities and guest speakers are a part of the
learning experience.
Source Funding Portion for MP Residents
Brunin~ Foundation $1,500 $1,500
Villa~e of Mount Prospect 1,000 1,000
Total $2,500 $2,500
Chairperson Tolbert asked about the amount of mentors that will participate in this program.
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Kimberly Sheagren stated that she is new to the Village of Mount Prospect, but she anticipates that
there will be six to nine mentors per school. Staying as close to a one to one ratio as possible.
Commissioner Schmalzer asked if the mentor program is multilingual.
Kimberly Sheagren confirmed that the Mentor Program is multilingual.
Commissioner Parikh asked if the mentor program was offered during the school year.
Kimberly Sheagren confirmed that the program is offered during the school year.
Chairperson Tolbert thanked Kimberly Sheagren for her presentation, and acknowledged the
exceptional service provided by the Mentor Program.
Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County, Jennifer Hill
Administrative Facility: 1107 S. Mannheim Road, Suite 304, Westchester, IL 60154
2008 Goal: n/ a
2008 Accomplishment: n/ a
2010 Goal: To assist 30 Mount Prospect clients with homeless services.
2009 Funding Received: n/ a
2010 Funding Request $4,400
Considering Factors: The Alliance is a membership organization that includes
WINGS, CEDA Northwest, and Journeys from PADS to
Hope among others. The service they provide is program
coordination, planning and data management. They bring
homeless service and housing providers together to plan
effective programs and ensure accountability.
Other Available Funding:
Source Fundin~ Portion for MP Residents
Cook County CDBG $40,000 0
HUD $2,326
232,686
Chicago Community 70,000 700
Trust
Other CDBG 14,300 0
Total 356,986 $3,026
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Commissioner Parikh asked Jennifer Hill how the Alliance to End Homelessness sets itself apart from
the sister organizations, and how does it benefit the Mount Prospect community.
Jennifer Hill stated that the Alliance does not intend to compete with other organizations serving a
similar client base. She stated that the Alliance typically relies on Cook County CDBG, which is
currently spread thin; thus, her reasoning for applying for Mount Prospect CDBG. She stated that the
purpose for the Alliance is to better position the organizations combating homelessness, and to
organize efforts in a more efficient manner from a single-fronted standpoint.
Commissioner Parikh asked inquired if other agencies have to apply to receive membership.
Jennifer Hill responded by stating that anyone who has participated in the past is a member for life.
Stating that there are no member or client fees to participate in the Alliance network.
Chairperson Tolbert thanked Jennifer Hill for her presentation, and acknowledged the exceptional
service provided by the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County.
Resources for Community Living, Robert Walsh
Administrative Facility: 4300 Lincoln A venue, Suite K, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
2008 Goal: Assist 30 clients from Mount Prospect with housing
counseling and referral services.
2008 Accomplishment: Assisted 12 clients from Mount Prospect with housing
counseling/ referral services.
2010 Goal: To provide housing options and support services to people
with developmental and/ or physical disabilities, allowing 30
Mount Prospect residents with disabilities to experience
greater access and independence within the community
2009 Funding Received: $4,000
2010 Funding Request $7,000
Considering Factors: Resources for Community Living has been a unique provider
of housing options and support services to people with
developmental and/ or physical disabilities. The purpose of
the service is to allow persons with disabilities the chance to
live independently in homes or apartments throughout the
community, reducing potential homelessness and
unnecessary institutionalization. In order to increase the
quality of life for adults with developmental and/ or physical
disabilities, this program offers a number of services
including: affordable housing, homeownership programs,
individualized support services, participation in social
groups, vocational services and rent subsidy.
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Other Available Funding:
Source Fundin~ Portion for MP Residents
Dept of Human Services $97,312 $13,623
Cook County CDBG 29,500 4,130
Local Municipalities 31,770 4,447
United Way 6,414 897
Others 119,635 16,748
Total $284,631 $39,845
Chairperson Tolbert inquired about homes that are utilized by Resources for Community Living. He
wanted to confirm that homes were not owned by Resources for Community Living.
Robert Walsh stated that homes are not owned by Resources for Community Living. The goal of the
organization is to find affordable living situations for their clients.
Chairperson Tolbert asked Robert Walsh about how clients hear about the Resources for Community
Living program.
Robert Walsh said that clients hear about the program from schools, marketing, and organizational
referrals.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Parikh made a motion to approve the July 16, 2009 minutes and Commissioner
Schmalzer seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.
CDBG 2010 Funding Recommendations for Sub-recipients
The Commission had a general discussion about 2010 Public Service Applications and available
funding, as well as which organizations rely the most on CDBG funding and serve the largest number
of Mount Prospect residents.
Chairperson Tolbert suggested that all adjustments and final recommendations be made in one
motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Parikh to adjust the staff's preliminary recommendations by
reducing the amount given to Access to Care from $10,000 to $9,000; reduce the amount given to
CEDA NW's Emergency Housing from $9,500 to $8,500; increase the amounts given to GW A YO's
Summer Adventure North and South from $6,500 to $7,000 each, and increase the amount given to
WINGS from $0 to $1,000 and to approve the remaining amounts recommended by Village staff. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Muench.
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Chairperson Tolbert stated that the following recommendations are to be forwarded to the Village
Board for consideration at the September 15, 2009 meeting.
Projects FY 2010 CRC
Recommendations
Public Service Programs
1. Access to Care $9,000
2. Alliance to End Homelessness 0
3. CEDA - Child Care 5,500
4. CEDA - Emergency Housing 8,500
5. Children's Advocacy Center 4,500
6. GW A YO - Dream Makers 4,500
7. GW A YO - Summer Adventure North 7,000
8. GW A YO - Summer Adventure South 7,000
9. Journeys from PADS to HOPE 6,000
10. Mentor Program 3,000
11. Northwest CASA 4,000
12. Resources for Community Living 5,500
13. WINGS 1,000
Total $65,500
LowjMod Project
Search Group Home Rehab $25,000
ADTOURNMENT
The next CRC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2009. A motion was made by
Commissioner Parikh to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzer. The
meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Doug Tichenor
Planning Intern
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