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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/06/2009 CRC minutes MINUTES 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 Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 1 of 17 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. Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 2 of 17 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. Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 3 of 17 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. Community Relations CommissionAugust 6, 2009 Meeting Page 4 of 17 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 Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 5 of 17 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. Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 6 of 17 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 Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 7 of 17 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. Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 8 of 17 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 Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 9 of 17 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 Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 10 of 17 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 Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 11 of17 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. Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 12 of 17 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. Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 13 of17 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 Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 14 of 17 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. Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 15 of17 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. Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 16 of17 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 Community Relations Commission August 6, 2009 Meeting Page 17 of 17