Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2012-03-05

MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2012 – 8:00 P.M.



 1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack #85 from Middleton School.

 2. Call meeting to order and roll call.

 3. Approve Consent Agenda.

* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held February 21, 2012.

* 5. Approve Voucher List #20-FY12 of March 5, 2012.

* 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.

 7. Recognition, Presentations and Awards.
 A. Presentation of the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program plaque to the
 Skokie Police Department by Chief Pat O'Connor, Immediate Past President of the
 Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police

* 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Appointments:
 Beautification and Improvement Commission (Two-Year Term): Joshua Shpayher

 9. Report of the Village Manager.
 A. Bid Report – Oakton Station Kiss-n-Ride Lot – Schroeder & Schroeder Inc., Skokie,
 IL - $478,634.50
 * B. Bid Report – Southeast & East Industrial Districts Landscape Maintenance Services
 – Brancato Landscaping Inc., Park Ridge, IL - $51,320.

 10. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 CONSENT:
 * A. An ordinance granting a special use permit to establish and operate a limited service
 restaurant with a drive-through facility at 4811 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois in a
 B3 Business district, and relief from certain sections of Chapters 118 and 82 of the
 Skokie Village Code (2011-29P). This item is on the consent agenda for second
 reading and adoption.
 FIRST READING:
 B. An ordinance approving a plat of dedication for the alley located south of Dempster
 Street between Niles Center Road and Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois in a B3
 Business district. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the
 March 19, 2012 agenda for second reading and adoption.
 C. An ordinance amending Chapter 10 and Chapter 46 of the Skokie Village Code
 pertaining to liquor license classifications and the number of liquor licenses in the
 Village of Skokie. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the
 March 19, 2012 agenda for second reading and adoption.
 D. Request for an executive session in accordance with paragraph 2(c)(11) of the
 Illinois Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending
 litigation.

 11. Unfinished Business.
 A. Public Hearing #2 to consider a Proposed Plan of Operation and Governance for the
 Village’s Residential and Small Commercial Retail Electricity Aggregation Program

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 12. New Business.

 13. Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2010-1P – Modified Review: Special Use Permit Amendment
 Northwestern Institute of Health and Technology at 3432 Oakton Street

 14. 2012-13 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program.

 15. Citizen Comments.

 16. Adjournment.




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 PC: 2011-29P
 SUP: 193.04
 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 12-3-Z-


 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH
 AND OPERATE A LIMITED SERVICE RESTAURANT WITH A DRIVE-
 THROUGH FACILITY AT 4811 DEMPSTER STREET, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
 IN A B3 BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND RELIEF FROM CERTAIN SECTIONS
 OF CHAPTERS 118 AND 82 OF THE SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE

 1 WHEREAS, the owner of the following described real property:

 2 LOTS 1 THROUGH 6, INCLUSIVE, (EXCEPT THE NORTH 7.00 FEET OF SAID LOTS
 3 TAKEN FOR THE WIDENING OF DEMPSTER STREET, AND EXCEPT THE EAST 7.00
 4 FEET OF LOT 1 TAKEN FOR THE WIDENING OF SKOKIE BOULEVARD, AND
 5 EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 TAKEN FOR STREET PURPOSES IN
 6 CASE NUMBER 80L8688), ALL IN TERMINAL SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST
 7 QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE
 8 THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
 9
10 PINS: 10-21-204-001-0000 and 10-21-204-016-0000

11 more commonly described as 4811 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois (the “Subject Property”),
12 petitioned the Village of Skokie for a special use permit to establish and operate a limited
13 service restaurant, with a drive-through facility, in a B3 Business district; and

14 WHEREAS, the proposed site plan includes an Oberweis Dairy store and a limited service
15 restaurant known as “That Burger Joint” (hereinafter “TBJ”) that will offer hot food and grill items.
16 Both restaurants are Oberweis companies; and

17 WHEREAS, both proposed restaurants will be located in a new 3,800 square foot building
18 on the Subject Property and will have a combined seating capacity of 68 seats. It is anticipated
19 that both restaurants will have outdoor dining areas located on the east side of the building,
20 adjacent to the main entrance of the restaurants; and

21 WHEREAS, the one lane drive-through facility will be located on the west side of the
22 Subject Property with vehicle stacking for seven cars on the north side of the building along
23 Dempster Street; and

24 WHEREAS, the proposed hours of operation for both restaurants, as well as the drive-
25 through facility, will be from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday, and from 10:00 am
26 to 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday; and

27 WHEREAS, the Subject Property will be accessed from a driveway on Dempster Street
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 1 267.00 feet on the southern most portion of the Subject Property, will be dedicated specifically for
 2 the purpose of utilization as part of the public alley; and

 3 WHEREAS, the dedication will widen the alley from 16 feet to 20 feet and will
 4 accommodate two-way traffic. Additionally, this will allow vehicle parking spaces south of the
 5 proposed building to back into the public alley; and

 6 WHEREAS, a traffic study conducted by KLOA Traffic Consultants confirmed that the 38
 7 off-street parking spaces provided would be sufficient to meet the parking needs of both
 8 restaurants. Also, that the seven (7) vehicle stacking spaces would be adequate to meet the
 9 demands of the restaurants; and

10 WHEREAS, KLOA’s traffic study contemplated the anticipated Illinois Department of
11 Transportation’s project to improve the Dempster Street/Skokie Boulevard intersection, which may
12 cause the elimination of five (5) parking spaces at the northeast corner of the Subject Property; and

13 WHEREAS, the petitioner is also requesting relief from the following sections of Chapters
14 118 and 82 of the Skokie Village Code:
15 (i) Sec. 118-141(a) (5)a – in order to not provide visual screening across an alley from an
16 R4 zone. As the restaurants’ parking lot exits into the alley and there is parking south of the
17 proposed building it is not possible to screen the building from the residential property to the
18 south;
19 (ii) Sec. 118-212(a)(1) - in order to allow parking stall widths of 8.75 feet for 22 parking
20 spaces and 8.5 feet for 7 spaces rather than 9 feet, to provide parking stall depths of 16.5 feet
21 for 7 spaces rather than 18 feet, and to provide drive aisles of 23 feet rather than 24 feet;
22 (iii) Sec. 118-144(2)c – in order to allow for 0% of the building to abut the Dempster Street
23 right of way rather than 50%;
24 (iv) Sec. 118-144(2)d – in order to provide less than the required 60% transparent glass
25 along the facades facing Niles Center Road and Dempster Street;
26 (v) Sec. 118-212(i)(1) - in order to provide continuous curbing for various distances less
27 than 6 feet from the property line in the parking lot on all 3 street frontages;
28 (vi) Sec. 118-283(c)(2) - in order to exempt Subject Property from landscape/screening for
29 north and east parking spaces;
30 (vii)  Sec. 118-283(c)(1) – in order to not provide parking lot trees or space for planting within
31 the parking lot;
32 (viii) Sec. 82-11(4) – in order to allow a projecting sign for TBJ; and

33 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on February 2,
34 2012, for which proper legal notice had been achieved, heard testimony from several owners of the
35 multi-unit building, immediately south of the Subject Property; and

36 WHEREAS, those who testified were concerned about (i) the use of the abutting alley as it
37 is the access for tenant parking on the north side of the apartment building, (ii) loading and
38 unloading for the building in the alley, and (iii) possible traffic conflicts and accidents in the alley;
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 1 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission concurred with staff that the widening of the alley
 2 would address the issues and be functional for both properties. However, the Skokie Plan
 3 Commission did amend staff’s recommended condition pertaining to the drive-through lane, in that
 4 it will only service ice cream or dairy products from the Oberweis restaurant. No items from TBJ
 5 will be served from the drive-through lane; and

 6 WHEREAS, after hearing all testimony, the Skokie Plan commission (a) made the
 7 appropriate findings of fact as required under Section 118-32 of the Skokie Village Code and (b)
 8 voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the requested special use permit be
 9 granted subject to the conditions contained in the Plan Commission Report dated February 21,
10 2012; and

11 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on February
12 21, 2012, heard the case presentation by the Director of Community Development along with
13 testimony from several property owners and residents from the multi-unit building to the south of
14 the Subject Property; and

15 WHEREAS, many of the concerns raised in the Plan Commission meeting on February 2,
16 2012 were again raised, primarily traffic concerns and the utilization of the alley directly south of the
17 Subject Property; and

18 WHEREAS, after hearing all testimony and discussion, the Mayor and Board of Trustees
19 concurred in the aforesaid recommendations and findings of fact of the Skokie Plan Commission,
20 with the following amendments to the presented conditions:
21 i) that any request for expansion of the food products delivered in the drive-through
22 shall be as an amendment to the special use permit and shall pursue a full Skokie
23 Plan Commission procedure;
24 ii) all service deliveries and refuse operations shall be accomplished on the Subject
25 Property and not block the alley to the south;

26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village
27 of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois:

28 Section 1: That the special use permit requested by the petitioner to establish and
29 operate a limited service restaurant with a drive-through facility at the Subject Property, described
30 above and commonly known as 4811 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois, in a B3 Business district,
31 be and the same is hereby granted and approved subject to each of the conditions set forth below:

32 1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with the final
33 Village approved geometric plan revised dated February 8, 2012, floor plan revised dated
34 February 7, 2012, landscape plans revised dated February 8, 2012, blade sign plan dated
35 January 26, 2012, and building elevations revised dated February 7, 2012;
36 2. When the future IDOT Dempster Street/Niles Center Road/Skokie Boulevard roadway
37 project goes into construction, Oberweis, or the current property owner, will be responsible
38 to cooperate with IDOT on their standard right of way acquisition procedure for the land
39 depicted on the Geometric Plan;
40 3. When the future IDOT Dempster Street project goes into construction, Oberweis, or the
41 current property owner, will be responsible for the required right of way dedication. A
42 revised site and landscape plan must be submitted to the Village for permit approval at the

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 1 time the work is required;
 2 4. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, IDOT Highway and Utility Permits must be
 3 obtained;
 4 5. Bicycle parking shall be provided as required by the Zoning Chapter;
 5 6. The drive-through facility shall only deliver Oberweis dairy store products. An expansion of
 6 the food products shall require an amendment to the special use permit, through the Plan
 7 Commission process.
 8 7. Separate and independent stormwater and sanitary sewer services must be provided to the
 9 site. The old sewer and water services must be disconnected;
10 8. A R1-1 Stop sign shall be installed at the drive-through exit at the alley and painted
11 directional arrows and pavement markings shall be provided;
12 9. Service deliveries and refuse operations shall not block the public alley and shall be
13 accomplished on site;
14 10. The garbage corral shall be constructed of the same masonry material as the building and
15 have an impermeable surface base. The corral shall screen and contain all dumpsters;
16 11. At least once during every 4 hours of operation and before opening and closing of the
17 business, employees shall patrol the Subject Property and clear it of debris;
18 12. All utilities serving the site shall be placed underground. When the alley is widened all
19 overhead utilities shall be relocated to provide a clear drive aisle, the petitioner shall bear
20 the full cost of placing or relocating utilities in the adjacent right-of-way of the Subject
21 Property. The new pole locations must be resolved with ComEd and then identified in
22 construction drawings prior to a Build Permit being issued;
23 13. All walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage, landscaping,
24 structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject Property shall be
25 maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be repaired or replaced in a timely
26 manner;
27 14. Parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet IES standards, be full cut-off design and be
28 directed away from adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division;
29 15. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained;
30 16. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control requirements as
31 contained in the Skokie Village Code;
32 17. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to the
33 review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission;
34 18. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code unless relief is granted for the
35 nonconformity;
36 19. Handicapped ramps are to be provided as necessary and meet State of Illinois Accessibility
37 requirements and the Skokie Village Code;
38 20. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance with State of
39 Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village Code;
40 21. Vehicles shall always be parked between and not overlap the striped lines of designated
41 parking spaces and shall not block driveways, sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access;
42 22. All employees shall park on the Subject Property;

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 1 23. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other objects
 2 that may impede travel;
 3 24. All objects and landscaping within a 15-foot sight distance triangle shall not exceed 30
 4 inches in height, except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
 5 Devices;
 6 25. Upon Oberweis Dairy Inc. or affiliate, becoming the owner of the Subject Property, it shall
 7 enter into an “Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of Landscaping" to assure that
 8 the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is completed and maintained, including
 9 trimming, watering, and replacing of dead plant materials in a timely manner in accordance
10 with the final approved landscape plan. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto,
11 marked Exhibit “A” and hereby made part of this Ordinance. This “Agreement for Installation
12 and Maintenance of Landscaping" shall be recorded at the expense of Oberweis Dairy, Inc.
13 or affiliate;
14 26. All buildings shall meet current International Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as
15 amended;
16 27. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of survey, site
17 plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files shall be scaled
18 CADD 2D drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD-ROM .dwg AutoCad format;
19 28. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division
20 of the Community Development Department the name, address, and telephone number of
21 the company and contact person responsible for site maintenance in compliance with the
22 special use permit;
23 29. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or impacted
24 during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall cause the
25 developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a certificate of insurance
26 naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any and all claims related to any and
27 all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the
28 Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property
29 damage or personal injury related to work on or use of public property;
30 30. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and regulations
31 and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations; and
32 31. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village to
33 initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any applicable
34 business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay all costs related to
35 any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of the provisions of the
36 enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees,
37 attorney fees, and staff time required to research and conduct said hearing.

38 Section 2: That relief from Chapter 118, Section 118-141(a)(5)a of the Skokie Village
39 Code to allow no visual screening across an alley from an R4 zone, is hereby approved.

40 Section 3: That relief from Chapter 118, Section 118-212(a)(1) of the Skokie Village
41 Code to allow parking stall widths of 8.85 feet for 22 parking spaces and 8.5 feet for 7 spaces
42 rather than 9 feet, to allow parking stall depths of 16.5 feet for 7 spaces rather than 18 feet, and
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 1 Section 4: That relief from Chapter 118, Section 118-144(2)(c) of the Skokie Village
 2 Code to allow for none of the building to abut the Dempster Street right of way rather than the
 3 required 50%, is hereby approved.

 4 Section 5: That relief from Chapter 118, Section 118-144(2)(d) of the Skokie Village
 5 Code to allow less than the required 60% of transparent glass along the facades facing Niles
 6 Center Road and Dempster Street, is hereby approved.

 7 Section 6: That relief from Chapter 118, Section 118-212(i)(1) of the Skokie Village
 8 Code to allow continuous curbing for various distances less than 6 feet from the properly line in
 9 the parking lot on all three street frontages, is hereby approved.

10 Section 7: That relief from Chapter 118, Section 118-283(c)(2) of the Skokie Village
11 Code to allow no required landscape/screening for the north and east parking spaces, is hereby
12 approved.

13 Section 8: That relief from Chapter 118, Section 118-283(c)(1) of the Skokie Village
14 Code to allow no required parking lot trees or space for planting within the parking lot, is hereby
15 approved.

16 Section 9: That relief from Chapter 82, Section 82-11(4) of the Skokie Village Code
17 to allow a projecting sign for That Burger Joint Restaurant, is hereby approved.

18 Section 10: That a notice of the approval of this Ordinance incorporating the
19 conditions contained herein shall be executed by the owner of the property in writing and duly
20 recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office at the owner’s expense.

21 Section 11: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
22 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law.
23 ADOPTED this day of March 2012.
24
25 Village Clerk
26 Ayes:
27 Nays:
28 Absent:
29 Approved by me this day of
30 Attested and filed in my March 2012.
31 office this day of
32 March 2012.
33
34 Mayor, Village of Skokie
35
36 Village Clerk
37




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 Exhibit A

AGREEMENT FOR
INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF
LANDSCAPING

Plan Commission Case
2011-29P




 This Agreement is entered into this day of 2012 by and
between OBERWEIS DAIRY, INC., hereinafter referred to as "PROPERTY OWNER", and the
VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, an Illinois municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as "VILLAGE". The
parties to this Agreement hereby agree as follows:

 1. PROPERTY OWNER is the owner of real property located in the Village of Skokie,
 described as follows:

 LOTS 1 THROUGH 6, INCLUSIVE, (EXCEPT THE NORTH 7.00 FEET OF SAID LOTS TAKEN FOR
 THE WIDENING OF DEMPSTER STREET, AND EXCEPT THE EAST 7.00 FEET OF LOT 1 TAKEN
 FOR THE WIDENING OF SKOKIE BOULEVARD, AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF LOTS 1 AND 2
 TAKEN FOR STREET PURPOSES IN CASE NUMBER 80L8688), ALL IN TERMINAL SUBDIVISION IN
 THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE
 THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

 PINS: 10-21-204-001-0000 and 10-21-204-016-0000

 commonly known as 4811 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois.

 2. At or near the time of execution of this Agreement, the VILLAGE granted an Occupancy
 Permit, Business License, or Special Use Permit hereinafter collectively referred to as
 “permit” pursuant to state statutes and local ordinances.

 3. By the terms of the aforesaid permit, the PROPERTY OWNER is required to install and
 maintain landscaping in accordance with the plan dated November 30, 2011, and revised
 February 8, 2012, or as it may be subsequently revised with the approval of the Village
 Manager, or designee, and the Corporation Counsel.

 4. The parties to this Agreement recognize that the installation and maintenance of
 landscaping is an integral part of the PROPERTY OWNER's plan for development and/or
 use of the property and is necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the VILLAGE's
 land use objectives, and that the permit would not have been approved by the VILLAGE
 without the assurance that this Agreement would be executed by the PROPERTY OWNER.

 5. The purpose of this Agreement is to assure:

 (a) installation of the landscaping in accordance with the landscaping plan approved by
 the VILLAGE, and
 (b) continued maintenance and care of the landscaping, including any landscaping
 indicated in the parkway area.

 6. The property, which is the subject matter of this Agreement, is legally described above. The
 portions of the subject property which are to be landscaped and maintained pursuant to the
 terms and conditions of this Agreement are indicated on the Landscape Plan attached
 hereto, marked Exhibit “1” and are hereby made a part of this Agreement.

 7. PROPERTY OWNER agrees that the installation and maintenance of the landscaping which
 is required in accordance with the permit issued by the VILLAGE and this Agreement will
 materially benefit the subject property. Such landscaping is necessary in order for the
 PROPERTY OWNER to comply with the conditions of the permit issued or granted by the
 VILLAGE for the PROPERTY OWNER’s requested development or use of the property.

 8. PROPERTY OWNER shall diligently maintain and care for the landscaping which is installed
 and required by the permit and this Agreement, using generally accepted methods of
 cultivation and watering. The PROPERTY OWNER shall maintain a standard of care
 necessary to prevent the landscaping from deteriorating to the extent that its value as
 landscaping is destroyed. If Exhibit “1”, attached hereto or permit specifies maintenance
 standards or procedures, such procedures are hereby adopted as part of this Agreement,
 and by such adoption, become enforcement conditions of this Agreement.

 9. Failure to maintain the landscaping as required by this Agreement shall be a nuisance. In
 the event the PROPERTY OWNER fails to meet the standard of maintenance necessary to
 keep the landscaping in a healthy condition as required by this Agreement, the VILLAGE
 shall give written notice of the deficiency to the PROPERTY OWNER who shall have 20
 days to make the necessary correction or replacement. If such correction or replacement is
 not made within the aforesaid 20-day period, the VILLAGE may elect to abate the nuisance
 and take necessary action to assure that the landscaping is replaced and/or maintained. In
 the event, the VILLAGE so elects; the VILLAGE shall serve notice of its intent to enter the
 premises for this purpose. The VILLAGE shall either personally serve the notice upon the
 PROPERTY OWNER or mail a copy of it by certified mail to the PROPERTY OWNER's last
 known address, or as shown on the tax rolls, at least 15 days in advance of the date when
 the VILLAGE or its agent intends to enter the premises.

10. For this purpose, the VILLAGE or its agent may enter upon the property and perform such
 work as it considers reasonably necessary and proper to restore, maintain, or replace the
 landscaping required by this Agreement. The VILLAGE may act either through its own
 employees or through an independent contractor.

11. The VILLAGE shall be entitled to reimbursement for abating the nuisance in restoring,
 maintaining or replacing the landscaping, provided that the VILLAGE follows the procedures
 set forth in this Agreement. Costs shall include but shall not be limited to actual costs
 incurred by the VILLAGE and administrative costs. The VILLAGE shall make demand upon
 the PROPERTY OWNER for payment. If the PROPERTY OWNER fails to pay the costs
 within 30 days of the date on which demand is made, the VILLAGE may cause a lien to be
 placed on the subject property. The VILLAGE may record a notice with the Recorder of
 Deeds for Cook County stating that it has incurred expenses under the terms this
 Landscape Agreement. The VILLAGE shall be entitled to collect interest at the statutory
 rate on the amount owed.

12. In addition to having a lien placed on the subject property, the VILLAGE may institute a
 legal action to collect the amount owed. The PROPERTY OWNER agrees to pay the
 VILLAGE a reasonable sum for attorney's fees and court costs.

13. If either party upon the execution of this Agreement or during the course of performance
 considers that it is necessary to have the PROPERTY OWNER post additional security to
 guarantee the performance of his obligations hereunder, the VILLAGE may require the
 PROPERTY OWNER to post additional security. The VILLAGE may require either a cash
 deposit or a surety bond guaranteeing performance in a form signed by sureties satisfactory
 to the VILLAGE. The condition of the security shall be that if the PROPERTY OWNER fails
 to perform any obligation under this Agreement, the VILLAGE may, act on behalf of the
 PROPERTY OWNER and use the proceeds of the cash bond, or in the case of a surety
 bond, require the securities to perform the obligations of this Agreement.

 14. The PROPERTY OWNER hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the VILLAGE, its
 trustees, officials, employees and agents for any costs, claims, actions or causes of action
 for personal injury, property damage or otherwise, including reasonable attorneys fees,
 which may arise from the VILLAGE exercising any of its rights or obligations and
 performance under this Agreement.

 15. All notices required or to be given pursuant hereto shall be in writing and either delivered
 personally or by a nationally recognized "over-night" courier service or mailed by United
 States certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the VILLAGE and the
 PROPERTY OWNER as follows:

 If to VILLAGE: If to the PROPERTY OWNER:
 Village of Skokie Joe Oberweis
 5127 Oakton Street Oberweis Dairy, Inc.
 Skokie, IL 60077 951 Ice Cream Drive
 Attention: Village Clerk North Aurora, IL 60554

 With copies to: With copies to:
 Village Manager Patrick M. Hincks, Esq.
 Village of Skokie Sullivan Hincks & Conway
 5127 Oakton Street 120 W. 22nd Street, Suite 100
 Skokie, IL 60077 Oak Brook, IL 60523

 Corporation Counsel
 Village of Skokie
 5127 Oakton Street
 Skokie, IL 60077



 Either Party may change the names and addresses of the persons to whom notices or
 copies thereof shall be delivered, by written notice to the other Party, as the case may be, in
 the manner herein provided for the service of notice.

 16. The Parties and the individuals whose signature is affixed to this Agreement, each acting
 with due authority have executed this Agreement.

 17. This Agreement pertains to, runs with the subject property, and shall be binding on the
 successors, assigns, and heirs in interest.

 18. This Agreement shall be recorded at the PROPERTY OWNER’s expense in the Office of
 the Recorder of Deeds for County of Cook.

 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year
written above.
OBERWEIS DAIRY, INC. VILLAGE OF SKOKIE


By: By:
 its Village Manager
Title:

ATTEST: ATTEST:

By: By: _____
 its Village Clerk
Its:
EXHIBIT “1”
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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
 12-3-Z-


 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAT OF DEDICATION FOR
 THE ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF DEMPSTER STREET BETWEEN
 NILES CENTER ROAD AND SKOKIE BOULEVARD, SKOKIE,
 ILLINOIS IN A B3 BUSINESS DISTRICT

 1 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie (hereinafter the “Village”), the owner of the
 2 following described real property:

 3 PARCEL 1:
 4 THE SOUTH 4 FEET OF LOTS 1 TO 5, INCLUSIVE, (EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF
 5 LOTS 1 AND 2 TAKEN FOR STREET PURPOSES IN CASE NUMBER 80L8688) IN
 6 TERMINAL SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 41
 7 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING
 8 TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 16, 1924 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER
 9 8368019, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

10 PARCEL 2:
11 THE SOUTH 4 FEET OF LOT 6 IN TERMINAL SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST
12 ¼ OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD
13 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL
14 16, 1924 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 8368019, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
15 PINS: PART OF 10-21-204-001, PART OF 10-21-204-016

16 more commonly known as a strip of land, which measures approximately 4.00 feet by
17 approximately 267.00 feet, located at the southern most portion of the property at 4811
18 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois, in a B3 Business district (hereinafter referred to as
19 “Subject Property”), is dedicating the Subject Property to the Village, specifically for the
20 purpose of utilization as part of the public right of way of the abutting public alley, as
21 depicted on the “Plat of Dedication“, dated December 13, 2011, a copy of which is attached
22 hereto as Exhibit “1”; and

23 WHEREAS, Village policy requires alleys adjacent to developments to be widened
24 from 16 feet to 20 feet, making them wide enough to accommodate two-way traffic; and

25 WHEREAS, a residential apartment building to the south and a proposed
26 commercial development to be located at 4811 Dempster Street will utilize the alley for
27 access; and

28 WHEREAS, the Community Development Director reviewed the Plat of Dedication
29 and determined that the dedication meets all Village requirements and has recommended
30 its acceptance as indicated in his memorandum dated January 30, 2012; and

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 1 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on
 2 March 5, 2012, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Skokie Plan Commission;

 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
 4 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois:

 5 Section 1: That the above stated Recitals are restated and incorporated as if
 6 stated in full.

 7 Section 2: That the dedication of the Subject Property, legally described above
 8 and commonly known as a strip of land, which measures approximately 4.00 feet by
 9 approximately 267.00 feet, located at the southern most portion of the property at 4811
10 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois, as depicted on the “Plat of Dedication”, dated December
11 13, 2011, for the specific public purpose of utilization as part of the public right of way of the
12 abutting public alley, be and the same is hereby approved.

13 Section 3: That the “Plat of Dedication”, dated December 13, 2011, attached as
14 “Exhibit 1”, except as it may be revised subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel
15 and the Village Manager or designee, be and the same is hereby accepted. The Plat shall
16 be recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office.

17 Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
18 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law.
19
20 ADOPTED this day of March 2012.
21
22
23 Ayes: Village Clerk
24 Nays:
25 Absent: Approved by me this
26 day of March 2012.
27 Attested and filed in my office
28 this day of March, 2012.
29
30
31
32 Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie
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34
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 *3/19/12
 LIQUOR CODE


 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 12-3-C-

 AN ORDINANCE CREATING NEW CLASS T LIQUOR LICENSES AND
 AMENDING THE SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING LIQUOR
 LICENSES IN THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE

 1 WHEREAS, Chapter 10 of the Skokie Village Code pertains to the retail sale and
 2 regulation of alcoholic liquor in the Village of Skokie; and

 3 WHEREAS, in accordance with the Illinois Liquor Control Act and the Skokie Village Code
 4 (the “Code”), the Mayor is charged with the duties of Local Liquor Control Commissioner and is
 5 generally responsible for the regulation of the retail sale of alcoholic liquor; and

 6 WHEREAS, Chapter 10, Article II, Division 2, Section 10-63 of the Skokie Village Code
 7 (hereinafter “Code”) provides for the number of liquor licenses; and

 8 WHEREAS, Chapter 10, Article II, Division 2, Section 10-64 of the Code provides for liquor
 9 license classifactions; and

10 WHEREAS, Chapter 46, Article III, Section 46-80 of the Code provides for liquor license
11 fees; and

12 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie (hereinafter “Village) is seeking to expand its economic
13 base and encourage businesses to locate or remain in the Village; and

14 WHEREAS, the Skokie Theater building has been acquired by an owner that intends to
15 operate it as a for profit theater business, and the owner has requested a license to serve
16 alcoholic beverages. The Skokie Theater was previously owned by a not-for-profit entity which
17 had a Class C liquor license; and

18 WHEREAS, there has been an indication that the operators of theaters in the Village
19 Crossing Shopping Center may be desirous of requesting a liquor license as part of a lounge and
20 food service operation; and

21 WHEREAS, the current number and classes of licenses authorized are as follows:

22 1) Class A – 28
23 2) Class B – 1
24 3) Class C – 3
25 4) Class E – Dist 1 – 4
26 Dist 2 – 5
27 Dist 3 – 3
28 Dist 4 – 4

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 1 Dist 5 – 2
 2 6) Class O – O1 – 8
 3 O1L – 3
 4 O2 – 1
 5 7) Class P-Right/ P – 4; and
 6
 7 WHEREAS, the Mayor recommended to the Board of Trustees that Chapter 10 and
 8 Chapter 46 of the Code be amended by eliminating a Class C license and creating two new Class
 9 T licenses that will be used exclusively as an amenity for theaters; and

10 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees at a public meeting duly held on March 5,
11 2012, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Mayor; and

12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
13 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois;

14 Section 1: That Chapter 10, Section 10-63 and Section 10-64 of the Skokie Village
15 Code be and the same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material
16 is highlighted in bold and the material to be deleted is highlighted and stricken through.

17 Chapter 10 ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
18 …
19
20 Sec. 10-63. Number of licenses.
21
22 It is hereby determined that the number of licenses permitting the sale at retail of
23 alcoholic liquor shall be as follows:
24 TABLE INSET:
25
 License Class Number of Licenses Not to Exceed
 A 3028
 B 1
 C 32
 E as follows: 18 by district as follows:
 E1 4
 E2 5
 E3 3
 E4 4
 E5 2
 O as follows: 12 by district as follows:
 O1 8
 O1L 3
 O2 1
 P-Right/P 4
 T 2
26 …
27
28 Sec. 10-64. Classification.
29


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 1 Retail liquor licenses are divided into 67 classes as described in paragraphs (a)
 2 through (f). Any applicant for a license may request that the license be designated for, and
 3 limited to, the sale or service of beer and wine only. A licensee that holds a license for beer
 4 and wine only shall not sell or serve any alcoholic liquor other than beer and wine. The fees
 5 for a license limited to beer and wine only shall be the fees stated for "B/W" in Section 46-
 6 80. Any licensee may request that its license be converted to a beer and wine only
 7 designation. A conversion from an existing license to a beer and wine only designation will
 8 not entitle the licensee to a refund of any fees previously paid. A licensee that has a beer
 9 and wine designation may convert to a full service license, provided that the difference in
10 the higher fees must be paid unless the higher fee was previously paid.
11 …
12
13 (c) Class C license, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor: (i) to
14 members of a veterans organization that does not sell alcoholic liquor to the
15 public or invite the public to its premises to purchase alcoholic liquor; and (ii)
16 a not for profit entity that has received a tax exempt designation by the
17 Internal Revenue Code pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
18 Code, that is organized primarily (a) to host music events or (b) for museum
19 and educational purposes and is located on property leased from the Village.
20 The license can be held by the entity or by a company that has the food and
21 beverage management contract with the entity. Class C license shall permit
22 only the sale of alcoholic liquors for consumption on the premises.
23 ...
24
25 (g) Class T license which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor
26 as part of the operation of live theaters and movie theaters, subject to
27 operation plans approved by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.
28
29 Section 2: That Chapter 46, Article III, Section 46-80 of the Skokie Village Code be
30 and the same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is
31 highlighted in bold and the material to be deleted is struck through and highlighted.

32 Sec. 46-80. Liquor licenses.

33 (a) The fees for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class E, Class O, Class P,and P-Right/P, Class
34 T, and B/W liquor licenses shall be as follows:

35 TABLE INSET:
 A B C E B/W O P P-Rights
 Issuance $10,000.00 $200.00 $200.00 $10,000.00 $4,500.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
 Annual Fee:
 1 Installment $1,000.00 $200.00 $200.00 $1,000.00 $600.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
 2 Installments $600.00 N/A N/A $600.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A
 (payable May
 1 and
 November 1)
36
37
38
 A B C E O P P-Rights T B/W
 Issuance $10,000.00 $200.00 $200.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $4,500.00



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 Annual Fee:
 1 $1,000.00 $200.00 $200.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $600.00
 Installment
 2 $600.00 N/A N/A $600.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
 Installments
 (payable
 May 1 and
 November
 1)
1 …

2
3 Section 3: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
4 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
5
 ADOPTED this day of March, 2012.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
 this day of March, 2012; March, 2012.
 and published in pamphlet form
 according to law from March
 , 2012 to March , 2012.
 Mayor, Village of Skokie


 Village Clerk
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North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium:
 Plan of Operation & Governance

 February 2, 2012
 TABLE OF CONTENTS



I. HISTORY AND PURPOSE OF MUNICIPAL AGGREGATION ............................................................................ 1

II. DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................................................. 2

III. ROLE OF THE CONSORTIUM..................................................................................................................... 4

IV. ROLE OF THE [CITY/VILLAGE] ................................................................................................................... 4

IV. ROLE OF THE AGGREGATION CONSULTANT ............................................................................................. 5

V. POWER SUPPLY SERVICE AGREEMENT...................................................................................................... 6

VI. PRICING................................................................................................................................................... 8

VII. IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES............................................................................................................ 8

VIII. ADDITIONAL SERVICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.................................................................................. 13

IX. INFORMATION AND COMPLAINT NUMBERS .......................................................................................... 13
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I. HISTORY AND PURPOSE OF MUNICIPAL AGGREGATION
Pursuant to Section 1‐92 of the Illinois Power Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3855/1‐92, the [City/Village] of ______ is
authorized to aggregate the electric loads of small commercial and residential customers located within its
municipal boundaries (herein referred to as “municipal aggregation”). As part of the municipal aggregation,
the [City/Village] of ______ may select a retail electric supplier and enter into a service agreement to facilitate
the purchase of electricity and related services and equipment on behalf of its residents and small businesses.

Additionally, the Act also states:

 The corporate authorities or county board may also exercise such authority jointly with any
 other municipality or county. Two or more municipalities or counties, or a combination of both,
 may initiate a process jointly to authorize aggregation by a majority vote of each particular
 municipality or county as required by this Section.

The municipalities of Deerfield, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Northbrook, Park Ridge, and
Skokie, voluntarily and through a formal Intergovernmental Agreement, have formed the “North Shore
Electricity Aggregation Consortium” (“Consortium”) to facilitate their cooperation toward obtaining the lowest
possible electricity rates for their respective residents and small businesses. The Consortium seeks to
collectively aggregate the retail electric loads of eligible residents and small commercial retail accounts and to
solicit bids for the purchase of that electricity. The Consortium intends to solicit bids seeking various pricing
options, contract terms, and options for increased volumes of renewable energy. With its large quantity of
eligible electric accounts, the Consortium has the potential to attract lower rates than the current default tariff
service rate, while also acquiring a cleaner power supply.

In accordance with the Act, on ___________, 201_, the [City/Village] approved [Resolution/Ordinance] No.
______, authorizing the placement of a referendum on the March 20, 2012 ballot, seeking authority to create
an opt‐out municipal aggregation program for its residents and small business customers. Voters approved
the municipal aggregation referendum at the March 20, 2012 primary election. Record of the authorizing
votes for the referendum is included in Attachment A to this Plan of Operation and Governance.

Prior to the passage of the referendum, the Consortium retained the services of a Consultant to assist with
planning and implementing the Program, bidding and selecting the electricity supplier, and advising
Consortium participating municipalities on public outreach and education related to municipal aggregation.

Residential and small commercial retail customers often lack the resources to conduct due diligence and
negotiate favorable terms with alternate retail electric suppliers on their own. The Program not only provides
these services, but provides the bargaining power achieved through the size of the Consortium. The municipal
aggregation program is designed to reduce the amount that residents and small businesses pay for electric
energy power supply and gain other favorable terms of service.

Neither the Consortium nor its participants will buy or resell power. Rather, the Consortium will competitively
bid and negotiate a contract with a competent and licensed alternative retail electric supplier (ARES) on behalf
of the Consortium participants to provide electric supply at contracted rates to residents and small businesses
in each Consortium community. The ARES shall provide accurate and understandable pricing and facilitate opt‐
out notifications. The ARES will also perform ancillary services for the Consortium participants as described in
this Plan.


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Because the [City/Village] adopted an opt‐out aggregation program, all eligible customers located within the
[City/Village] will participate in the Program unless they affirmatively elect to opt out of the Program. By
identifying the procedures by which customers may opt‐out of the Program, the [City/Village] ensures that
participation is voluntary and individuals have the ability to decline to participate.

As required by law, this Plan of Operation and Governance describes the [City/Village] plan for:

 1) Providing universal access to all applicable residential customers and equitable treatment of
 applicable residential customers;
 2) Providing demand management and energy efficiency services to each class of customers; and
 3) Meeting any other legal requirements concerning aggregated electric service.

Consortium participants conducted a public outreach campaign to educate Consortium residents and small
businesses about the Program, and to gather input regarding their preferences for the development of this
Aggregation Plan of Operation and Governance. Outreach efforts included public meetings, two statutorily‐
required public hearings, press releases, and discussions with organizations and residents with a background in
energy matters.

The [City/Village], the Consultant, and the selected ARES will follow the Plan of Operation and Governance set
forth in this document. Amendments to this Plan of Operation and Governance may be adopted in
accordance with the Act at the option of the [City/Village].


II. DEFINITIONS
In order to clarify certain terminology, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

“Act” shall refer to the Illinois Power Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3855/1‐1 et seq.

“Aggregation” or “Municipal Aggregation” shall mean the pooling of residential and small commercial retail
electrical loads located within the municipality for the purpose of soliciting bids and entering into service
agreements to facilitate for those loads the sale and purchase of electricity and related services and
equipment, all in accordance with Section 1‐92 of the Act.

“Aggregation Consultant” or “Consultant” shall refer to any independent consultant with demonstrated
expertise in electric supply contracting that is retained by the [City/Village] to assist with the implementation
of the Program.

“Aggregation Member” or “Member” shall mean a residential or small commercial retail electric account
enrolled in the [City/Village] Municipal Aggregation Program.

“Aggregation Program” or “Program” shall mean the program established by the [City/Village], to provide
residential and small commercial members in the [City/Village] with retail electric supply as described in this
Plan.

“Alternative Retail Electric Supplier” or “ARES” shall mean an entity certified by the Illinois Commerce
Commission to offer electric power or energy for sale, lease or in exchange for other value received to one or


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more retail customers, or that engages in the delivery or furnishing of electric power or energy to such retail
customers, and shall include, without limitation, resellers, aggregators and power marketers, but shall not
include the Electric Utility or the Aggregation Members. For purposes of this Plan, the definition of Alternative
Retail Electric Supplier is more completely set forth in 220 ILCS 5/16‐102.

“Ancillary Services” shall mean the necessary services that must be provided in the generation and delivery of
electricity. As defined by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, “Ancillary Services” include, without
limitation: coordination and scheduling services (load following, energy imbalance service, control of
transmission congestion); automatic generation control (load frequency control and the economic dispatch of
plants); contractual agreements (loss compensation service); and support of system integrity and security
(reactive power, or spinning and operating reserves).

“[City/Village]” shall mean the [City/Village] of ____________.

“Commonwealth Edison” or “ComEd” shall mean the Commonwealth Edison Utility Company as the entity that
has a franchise, license, permit or right to distribute, furnish or sell electricity to retail customers within the
Consortium communities.

“Consortium” shall mean the North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium.

“Default Tariff Service” shall mean the electricity supply services available to eligible retail customers of the
Electric Utility.

“Electric Utility” shall mean Commonwealth Edison, as the entity that has a franchise, license, permit or right
to distribute, furnish or sell electricity to retail customers within the [City/Village].

“Eligible Retail Customer” shall mean the residential and small commercial retail customers of the Utility.

“ICC” shall mean the Illinois Commerce Commission as described in 220 ILCS 5/2‐101.

“IPA” shall mean the Illinois Power Agency.

“Joint Supply Power Bid” shall mean the single procurement process utilized by the Consortium on behalf of its
participating municipalities to solicit price and service offers from certified Alternative Retail Electric Suppliers.

“Load” shall mean the total demand for electric energy required to serve the [City/Village] residential and
small commercial members in the Aggregation.

“Opt‐Out” shall mean the process by which a Member who would be included in the Program chooses not to
participate in the Program.

“Opt‐Out Notice” shall mean the notice delivered to each Member by the ARES, identifying the procedures
and protocols for the Member to opt out of, and choose not to participate in, the Program.

“PIPP” shall mean a Percentage of Income Payment Plan created by the Emergency Assistance Act, 305 ILCS
20‐18, to provide a bill payment assistance program for low‐income residential customers.




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“PJM” shall mean the PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the
movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia including the
Commonwealth Edison service territory.

“Plan” shall mean this Aggregation Plan of Operation and Governance.

“Power Supply Service Agreement” or “Service Agreement” shall mean the contract between the [City/Village]
and the Alternative Retail Electric Supplier.

“REC” shall mean duly certified and verified Renewable Energy Credits.

“Retail Customer Identification Information” shall mean the retail customer information supplied by the
Electric Utility to the ARES in connection with the implementation of the Aggregation Program.

“Small Commercial Retail Customer” shall mean a retail customer with an annual peak demand of 100 kW or
less; provided, however, that the definition of Small Commercial Retail Customer shall include such other
definition or description as may become required by law or tariff.

III. ROLE OF THE CONSORTIUM
A. The Consortium, with the assistance of the Consultant, has conducted a Joint Supply Power Bid, utilizing
 the agreed‐to technical specifications, bidder requirements, bidding processes, and contract documents,
 to select a single Alternative Retail Electric Supplier (ARES). The Consortium has evaluated the bids
 received and has recommended a single Alternative Retail Electric Supplier to serve as the electricity
 supplier to all participating municipalities in the Consortium.

B. After passage of the referenda within the Consortium participant municipalities, the Consortium, with the
 assistance of the Consultant, prepared and submitted to ComEd a warrant, demonstrating the passage of
 each Consortium participant’s referendum and requesting the identification of retail and small commercial
 electric customer account information and generic load profiles for each Consortium participant.

C. After the adoption of this Plan, the corporate authorities of the [City/Village] will consider approval of the
 Service Agreement with the selected ARES for the provision of electrical power to the [City/Village]’s
 Program pursuant to the Joint Power Supply Bid.

D. After the adoption of this Plan, the Consortium, with the assistance of the Consultant, shall prepare data
 requests for each Consortium participant to submit to ComEd seeking the generic account data of
 residential and small commercial retail customers for the Consortium participant.


IV. ROLE OF THE [CITY/VILLAGE]
A. The [City/Village] shall be responsible for all financial obligations identified in the Intergovernmental
 Agreement establishing the Consortium.

B. The [City/Village] shall be responsible for issuing all required public notices and conducting all required
 public hearings concerning this Plan, and any amendments thereto, in accordance with Section 1‐92 of the
 Act.


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C. The [City/Village] shall be responsible for providing the Consultant and ARES with resources and publicly
 available material to screen out customers who are not located within the municipal boundaries. Those
 resources may include any or all of the following: property records, water and/or sewer records, fire
 and/or police department address records, 911 address records, street listings, and maps.

D. The [City/Village] shall adopt: (1) an ordinance authorizing an opt‐out electric aggregation program; and
 (2) this Plan of Operation and Governance.

E. The [City/Village] may accept or reject the Consortium’s selected ARES or Power Supply Service
 Agreement. The [City/Village] is under no obligation to enter into any Power Supply Service Agreement
 with any ARES and may, in its discretion, choose to have its aggregation members remain on ComEd’s
 default tariff service, or to re‐bid the electric service under the same or amended terms of this Plan.

F. The [City/Village] and Consultant will review the customer list to remove ineligible customers; provided
 however, that the [City/Village] and Consultant shall have no responsibility to potential aggregation
 Members or the ARES for the accuracy of the customer account information provided.

G. The [City/Village] shall forward to ComEd requests for consumer account data.

H. The [City/Village] will maintain the customer information it receives in a confidential manner as required
 by law, and will use that information only for purposes of its Municipal Aggregation. The [City/Village]
 may assign access to the customer information to the Consultant for the purposes of soliciting supply and
 service bids on behalf of the [City/Village]. The Consultant is bound by confidentiality requirements in this
 regard, and shall only access and utilize consumer data at the direction of the [City/Village]. Customer
 account information will be considered confidential and will not be disclosed under the Freedom of
 Information Act, except as required by law.

I. The [City/Village] is not responsible for providing electricity to the members of the Aggregation, or for
 billing or collecting for electricity provided under any ARES power supply agreement, and has no
 responsibility beyond the duties described herein. ComEd will continue to provide a single bill to
 Aggregation Members for all electrical charges.

IV. ROLE OF THE AGGREGATION CONSULTANT
A. Duties. The Aggregation Consultant shall advise the Consortium and the [City/Village] and shall assist the
 [City/Village] with the development and implementation of its Municipal Aggregation Program, including
 advising staff and elected officials on all aspects of the program; developing all necessary documents,
 soliciting and reviewing bids received, making recommendations as appropriate, and monitoring the ARES’
 compliance with the requirements of the Service Agreement.

B. Required Independence and Disclosures. As required by the Electric Service Customer Choice Act, 220 ILCS
 5/16‐101 et seq., the Consultant will be in a fiduciary relationship with the Consortium and owes the
 Consortium and its participating municipalities the duty of loyalty and independent judgment. The
 Consultant will be disqualified if it acts as the agent for any ICC‐certified ARES. It is the duty of the
 Consultant to disclose any such relationships to the Consortium and to the [City/Village] and to terminate
 its agency for the ARES in the event of such a relationship. Breach of these terms may result in the
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C. Fee. The Consultant shall be paid directly by the Consortium in accordance with the separate agreement
 between the Consortium and the Consultant. The Consortium will be reimbursed by the ARES with whom
 the [City/Village] enters into a Service Agreement, in a manner to be approved by the Consortium and the
 [City/Village].

D. Confidentiality. The Consultant shall not have access to any confidential customer account information
 unless so allowed by the [City/Village] and bound by a confidentiality agreement. In the event the
 Consultant becomes privy to any confidential customer account information, it agrees not to use that
 information for any purposes outside the scope of the services provide by this Agreement, and specifically
 agrees not to use for itself, or to sell, trade, disseminate or otherwise transfer, that information to any
 other party for any purpose other than in furtherance of this Aggregation Program.

E. Consortium Assistance. The Consultant shall advise the [City/Village] on any changes in laws, rules, tariffs
 or any other regulatory matter that impacts the Aggregation during the term of the Service Agreement.

F. Ownership of Work Product. The Consultant shall not: (1) use any [City/Village] or Consortium work
 product for any other client; or (2) represent any [City/Village] or Consortium work product as its own.



V. POWER SUPPLY SERVICE AGREEMENT
The [City/Village], at its option, will execute a Power Supply Service Agreement with the selected ARES, in
accordance with the following:

A. Term. The [City/Village]’s first Power Supply Service Agreement shall be for a minimum of a one‐year
 period. If the Agreement is extended or renewed, the Consultant will notify the [City/Village] of changes
 in the rules of the ICC and IPA that require changes in rates or service conditions. The [City/Village] will
 have the discretion to set the length of any subsequent contract term.

B. Rate. The agreement shall specify the approved rates and the power mix for the Program, and shall
 specify additional fees (if any).

C. Supply of Power. The ARES shall supply electricity for the program that includes: (1) the minimum
 renewable energy resources required by the State of Illinois Renewable Portfolio Standard; and (2) at the
 option of the [City/Village], electricity that exceeds the current renewable energy resource requirements
 of the Illinois Renewable Portfolio Standard by securing Renewable Energy Credits sourced through PJM‐
 registered hydroelectric, wind, solar, photovoltaic or captured methane‐landfill gas.

D. Compliance with Requirements in the Bid. The agreement shall require the ARES to maintain all required
 qualifications, and to provide all services required pursuant to the Joint Supply Power Bid.

E. Compliance with Plan. The Agreement shall require the ARES to provide all services in compliance with
 this Plan, as may be amended. Specifically, and without limitation of the foregoing, the ARES shall provide
 the [City/Village] with such reports and information as required in this Plan.




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F. Non‐Competition. The ARES must agree not to solicit or contract directly with eligible Aggregation
 Program members for service or rates outside the Aggregation Program, and agrees not to use the
 member information for any other marketing purposes.

G. Hold Harmless. The ARES must agree to hold the [City/Village] financially harmless from any and all
 financial obligations arising out of its role as facilitator of the municipal aggregation.

H. Insurance. The contractor shall obtain and maintain, for the duration of the Service Agreement, such
 proof of insurance and performance security as the [City/Village] deems necessary.

I. Additional Services. The Agreement may provide that the ARES will assist the [City/Village] in developing a
 Member Education Plan. The Agreement may provide that the ARES will assist the [City/Village] in
 developing Energy Efficiency and/or Demand Response programs. The Agreement will not preclude the
 [City/Village] from developing its own Member Education, Energy Efficiency, and Demand Response
 programs.

J. Fees and Charges:

 1. Additional Fees Prohibited. Neither the [City/Village] nor the ARES will impose any terms,
 conditions, fees, or charges on any Member served by the Program unless the particular term,
 condition, fee, or charge is: (a) identified in this Plan; and (b) clearly disclosed to the Member
 at the time the Member enrolls in, or chooses not to opt out of, the Program.

 2. ComEd will continue to bill for Late Payments, Delivery Charges and Monthly Service Fee,
 etc. These charges apply whether or not a Member switches to the ARES.

 3. Termination, Enrollment, and Switching Fees shall not be charged except as permitted by this
 Plan.

K. Costs. All costs of the aggregation program development and administration will be paid by the ARES.

L. Termination of Service.

 1. End of Term. The Power Supply Service Agreement with the ARES will terminate upon its
 expiration. In the event that a renewal or new Power Supply Service Agreement has not been
 executed, the ARES will continue to provide service on a month to month basis after the
 expiration of the contract term until the [City/Village] provides it with 30 day written notice to
 discontinue providing service, at the rate set forth in the Power Supply Service Agreement.

 2. Early Termination. The [City/Village] will have the right to terminate the Service Agreement
 prior to the expiration of the term in the event the ARES commits any act of default. Acts of
 default include but are not limited to the following:

 a. Breach of confidentiality regarding Member information;

 b. The disqualification of the ARES to perform the services due to the lapse or revocation of
 any required license or certification identified as a qualification in the Joint Supply Power
 Bid;

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 c. ComEd’s termination of its relationship with the ARES;

 d. Any act or omission which constitutes deception by affirmative statement or practice, or
 by omission, fraud, misrepresentation, or a bad faith practice;

 e. Billing in excess of the approved rates and charges;

 f. Billing or attempting to collect any charge other than the approved kWh rates and
 contractually approved charges; or

 g. Failure to perform at a minimum level of customer service required by the [City/Village].

Upon termination for any reason, the [City/Village] will notify ComEd to return the Aggregation Members to
the Default Tariff Service. Upon termination, each individual Member will receive written notification from
the [City/Village] of the termination of the Program.


VI. PRICING
A. Commodity Price Settlement. The Consortium and the Consultant will request and receive from the
 selected ARES daily market price quotes upon: (i) the approval of the referendum in each municipality
 participating in the Consortium; (ii) approval by each municipality of the Program and the Plan; and (iii)
 execution by each municipality of its Power Supply Service Agreement with the selected ARES. The daily
 market price quotes will detail the line item costs of energy supply, capacity, transmission, ancillary
 services, and vendor margin available to the Consortium that day. The daily market price quotes will be
 reviewed by the Consultant to establish that the individual pricing details are i) consistent with market
 prices and tariffs; and ii) consistent with contract terms. If the daily mark price quote is deemed
 acceptable by the Consultant, the Consultant will inform the representatives of each Consortium
 participant of the price and pricing components and recommend acceptance. If accepted, the
 representatives of each Consortium participant will affirm acceptance of the commodity price verbally and
 in writing to the selected ARES.

B. Recording. The commodity price established for the Consortium will be added to the pricing appendix in
 each Consortium participant’s Power Supply Service Agreement. Costs associated with additional
 Renewable Energy Credits may be added to the commodity price settlement at the discretion of the
 [City/Village].


VII. IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES
A. Development of Member Database. Pursuant to ICC regulations, after this Plan is approved by the
 [City/Village], the [City/Village] Manager or his or her designee will then submit a Direct Access Request
 and Government Authority Aggregation Form to ComEd (ILL.C.C. No.10 Rate GAP Government Aggregation
 Protocols, Sheets 406‐411, April 17, 2011), requesting that it provide the [City/Village] with Retail
 Customer Identification Information. ComEd will provide the [City/Village] with the requested information
 within 10 business days after receiving the request in accordance with those adopted protocols.

 After selecting and contracting with an ARES, the [City/Village], with the assistance of the Consultant,
 under confidential agreement with the ARES, will work with the ARES to remove any customers
 determined to be ineligible due to one or more of the following:

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 1. The customer is not located within the [City/Village];

 2. The customer has a pre‐existing agreement with another ARES and has not delivered to the
 [City/Village] a written request to switch to the Aggregation Program;

 3. The customer has free ComEd service;

 4. The customer is an hourly rate ComEd customer (real time pricing);

 5. The customer is on ComEd’s electric heat rate; or

 6. The customer is on a ComEd bundled hold.

 The ARES and the [City/Village] will complete this eligibility review within 5 business days.

 The Retail Customer Identification Information will remain the property of the [City/Village], and the ARES
 will comply with the confidentiality and non‐compete provisions in the Service Agreement.

 After the Retail Customer Identification Information is reviewed, the ARES will mail the Opt‐Out Notices
 described below to all eligible account holders within the boundaries of the [City/Village].

 The ARES shall treat all customers equally and shall not deny service to any customer in the Aggregation,
 or alter rates for different classes of customers other than by offering the rates set forth in the Service
 Agreement.

B. Maintenance of Accurate and Secure Customer Records. The ARES will maintain a secure database of
 Customer Account Information. The database will include the ComEd account number, and ARES account
 number of each active Member, and other pertinent information such as rate code, rider code (if
 applicable), and usage and demand history. The database will be updated on an ongoing basis.

 The ARES shall preserve the confidentiality of all Aggregation Members’ account information and of the
 database, and shall agree to adopt and follow protocols to preserve that confidentiality. The ARES, as a
 material condition of any contract, shall not disclose, use, sell or provide customer account information to
 any person, firm or entity for any purpose outside the operation of this Municipal Aggregation Program.
 This provision will survive the termination of the agreement. The [City/Village], upon receiving customer
 information from ComEd, shall be subject to the limitations on the disclosure of that information
 described in Section 2HH of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act, 815 ILCS 505/2HH. The ARES
 will keep Customer Account Information for a minimum of two years following the termination of the
 Service Agreement.

C. Opt‐Out Process. The [City/Village]’s Aggregation is an opt‐out program pursuant to 20 ILCS 3855/1‐92.
 Any eligible electric account that opts out of the Program pursuant to the procedures stated below will
 automatically be placed on the ComEd default tariff service unless and until the accountholder chooses
 another ARES.

 1. Manner of Providing Notices and Information. The ARES will be required to pay for printing
 and mailing of all Aggregation and Opt‐Out Notices on [City/Village] envelope and letterhead.


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 The ARES will mail Aggregation and Opt‐Out Notices to the eligible account holders within the
 boundaries of the [City/Village] at the address provided with the Retail Customer
 Identification Information provided by ComEd. The ARES must manage the Opt‐Out Notice
 process under the supervision of the [City/Village] and the Consultant. A single database must
 be used to track account enrollment and billing data.

 2. Content of Notice. The [City/Village] and the ARES will agree to the format and contents of
 the Aggregation and Opt‐Out Notice prior to distribution or mailing. The Notice will inform the
 electric account owner of the existence of the Aggregation Program, the identity of the ARES,
 and the rates to be charged. The Notice will also inform PIPP customers of the consequences
 of participating in the Aggregation.

 The Notice will provide a method for customers to opt out of the Aggregation Program. The
 Notice shall indicate that it is from the [City/Village], and include the [City/Village] name and
 logo on the envelope. The Notice shall be signed by a duly‐authorized representative of the
 [City/Village].

 Aggregation Members shall have 21 calendar days from the postmark date on the notice to
 mail the Opt‐Out card back to the ARES stating their intention to opt out of the [City/Village]
 Aggregation Program (“Opt‐Out Period”). The ARES may offer additional means of opting out,
 such as a toll‐free number, website, smart device quick response code, email address or fax
 number, each of which must be received within the Opt‐Out Period. Upon receipt of an opt‐
 out reply, the ARES will remove the account from the Aggregation Program. The time to
 respond shall be calculated based on the postmark date of the notice to the customer and the
 postmark date of the customer’s response.

 After the expiration of the Opt‐Out Period, the Member list shall become final. All customers
 who have not opted out will be automatically enrolled as Members in the Program.
 Customers will not need to take any affirmative steps in order to be included in the Program.

 In the event that an eligible Aggregation Member is inadvertently not sent an Opt‐Out Notice,
 or is inadvertently omitted from the Program, the ARES will work with the [City/Village] and
 the Member to ensure that the Member’s decision to remain in, or opt out of, of the Program
 is properly recorded and implemented by the ARES.

 3. Notification to ComEd. Pursuant to ILL.C.C. No.10, Rate GAP, after the Opt‐Out Notice period
 has expired, the ARES shall submit the account numbers of participating Aggregation
 Members to ComEd and the rate to be charged to those members pursuant to the Service
 Agreement. The ARES will provide that information to ComEd in the format ComEd requires.

 4. ComEd will then notify members that they have been switched to the ARES and provide the
 member with the name and contact information of the ARES. Members will have the option
 to rescind their participation in the program according to procedures established by ComEd
 and the ARES.

D. Activation of Service. Upon notification to ComEd, the ARES will begin to provide electric power supply to
 the members of the Aggregation Program without affirmative action from the members. The service will


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 begin on the member’s normal meter read date within a month when power deliveries begin under the
 Aggregation Program.

E. Enrollments:

 1. New Accounts. The ARES must facilitate the addition of new member accounts to the
 Aggregation Program during the term of the Service Agreement. Residents and businesses
 that move into the community after the Opt‐Out Period will NOT be automatically included in
 the Aggregation Program. Members wishing to opt‐in to the Aggregation Program may
 contact the ARES to obtain enrollment information. All new accounts shall be entitled to the
 rates set forth in the Service Agreement.

 2. Re‐Joining the Aggregation Group. After opting out, Members may rejoin the Program at a
 later date in the same manner as new residents moving into the [City/Village]. These
 members may contact the ARES at any time to obtain enrollment information. All Members
 who re‐join the Program shall be entitled to the rates set forth in the Service Agreement.

 3. Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) participation. The ARES must facilitate billing for
 residents enrolled in the PIPP bill payment assistance program for low‐income residential
 customers. The ARES must also notify PIPP customers of the consequences of participating in
 the Aggregation.

 4. Change of Address. Members who move from one location to another within the corporate
 limits of the [City/Village] shall retain their participant status, pursuant to Section VII.G.4 of
 this Plan.

 5. The ARES will establish procedures and protocols to work with ComEd on an ongoing basis to
 add, delete or change any member participation or rate information.

F. Member Services:

 1. Program Management and Documentation: The ARES must have standard operating
 procedures in place that govern Member education, Opt‐out notification, Member inquiries,
 and public outreach regarding the Aggregation Program.

 2. Member Inquiries.

 a. Procedures for Handling Customer Complaints and Dispute Resolution. Concerns
 regarding service reliability should be directed to ComEd, billing questions should be
 directed to ComEd or the ARES, and any unresolved disputes should be directed to the
 ICC.

 b. Telephone Inquiries. The ARES must maintain a local or toll‐free telephone access line
 which will be available to Aggregation Members 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
 Trained company representatives will be available to respond to customer telephone
 inquiries during normal business hours. After normal business hours, the access line may
 be answered by a service or an automated response system, including an answering
 machine. Inquiries received after normal business hours must be responded to by a

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 trained company representative on the next business day. Under normal operating
 conditions, telephone answer times by a customer representative, including wait time,
 shall not exceed 30 seconds when the connection is made. If the call needs to be
 transferred, transfer time shall not exceed 30 seconds. These standards shall be met no
 less than 90 percent of the time under normal operating conditions, measured on a
 quarterly basis.

 c. Internet and Email. The ARES must establish and maintain a website for the Aggregation
 Members. The website will provide basic information concerning the Aggregation
 program and will facilitate member inquiries by providing a platform for the submission of
 questions by email or text. Responses to inquiries submitted through the website
 platform must be generated within 24 hours.

 d. Bilingual Services. The ARES must provide customer service for Members requiring non‐
 English verbal and written assistance.

 e. Hearing Impaired. The ARES must provide customer service for hearing impaired
 Members.

 3. The ARES will provide the Aggregation Members with updates and disclosures mandated by
 ICC and IPA rules.

G. Billing and Fees.

 1. Collection and credit procedures remain the responsibility of the Electric Utility and the
 individual Aggregation Member. Members are required to remit and comply with the
 payment terms of ComEd. The [City/Village] will not be responsible for late payment or non‐
 payment of any Member accounts. Neither the [City/Village] nor the ARES shall have separate
 credit or deposit policies for Members.

 2. Early Termination. Members may terminate service from the ARES without penalty if they
 relocate outside of the [City/Village]. Members who did not opt out of the Program during the
 Opt‐Out Period and who later leave the Program for other reasons may be assessed an early
 termination fee by the ARES not to exceed $25.

 3. Enrollment Fee. For any new Member that joins the Program after the activation of service by
 the ARES for the [City/Village], the ARES may charge an enrollment fee only to establish
 service at a property for which the ARES had not previously provided service in the preceding
 30 days. The ARES shall not charge any enrollment fee with respect to any property for which
 the identity of the Member is changed but at which service is interrupted for a period of less
 than 30 days. Any enrollment fee authorized pursuant to this Paragraph shall not exceed $25.

 4. Switching Fee. Members changing residency within the [City/Village] will not be assessed
 early termination or enrollment fees. The ARES shall continue service at the same rate and
 under the same terms and conditions for any Member who relocates within the [City/Village]
 prior to the expiration of the contract term, providing that the Member notifies the ARES of
 his or her desire to do so with 30 days’ notice. Moving within the [City/Village] may cause the
 Member to be served for a brief period of time by ComEd. The ARES shall have the right to bill
 the participant for any associated switching fee imposed by ComEd.

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H. Reliability of Power Supply: The Program will only affect the generation source of power. ComEd will
 continue to deliver power through their transmission and distribution systems. Responsibility for
 maintaining system reliability continues to rest with ComEd. If Members have service reliability problems,
 they should contact ComEd for repairs. The ICC has established “Minimum Reliability Standards” for all
 utilities operating distribution systems in Illinois. Member outages, duration of outages, interruptions,
 etc., are monitored to ensure reliability remains at satisfactory levels. In addition to maintaining the
 “wires” system, ComEd is required to be the “Provider of Last Resort.” This means that if the ARES fails for
 any reason to deliver any or all of the electricity needed to serve the Members’ needs, ComEd will
 immediately provide for the shortfall. ComEd would then bill the ARES for the power provided on their
 behalf. The Members would incur no additional cost.


VIII. ADDITIONAL SERVICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. Member Education. At the direction of the [City/Village], the ARES will assist the [City/Village] in
 developing a Member Education Plan.

B. Reporting. The ARES will provide to the [City/Village] and to the Consultant the following reports:

 1. Power Mix Reporting. The ARES will deliver quarterly reports to the [City/Village] and the
 Consultant which substantiate that: (a) it generated or purchased electricity with the claimed
 attributes in amounts sufficient to match actual consumption by the [City/Village]; (b) the
 electricity was supplied to the interconnected grid serving the [City/Village].

 The report will show the source of the power and demonstrate that the power was provided
 in accordance with Renewable Portfolio Standards and the federal Clean Air Act regulations
 and permits.

 2. REC Reporting. The ARES will deliver reports that provide competent and reliable evidence to
 support the fact that it purchased properly certified RECS in a sufficient quantity to offset the
 non‐renewable energy provided in the mix.

 3. Aggregation Reports. The ARES will provide the [City/Village] with quarterly reports showing
 the number of Members participating in the Aggregation Program and the total cost for
 energy provided to the Aggregation as compared to the ComEd’s default tariff service rates.
 In addition, the ARES will report its efforts at member education.

C. Limitation of Liability. The [City/Village] shall not be liable to Aggregation Members for any claims,
 however styled, arising out of the aggregation program or out of any [City/Village] act or omission in
 facilitating the Municipal Aggregation Program.


IX. INFORMATION AND COMPLAINT NUMBERS
Copies of this Plan will be available from the [City/Village] free of charge at www.________ . Call XXX‐XXX‐
XXXX for more information. Any electric customer, including any participant in the [City/Village]’s aggregation
program, may contact the Illinois Commerce Commission for information, or to make a complaint against the
Program, the ARES or ComEd. The ICC may be reached toll free at 217‐782‐5793.



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 Electric Aggregation Referendum
 Alternative Residential Electricity Supply Services Referendum Question on March 20, 2012 Ballot
 On August 10, 2009, Governor Quinn signed into law aggregated electricity load of the municipalities that ap-
 Public Act 96-176 which amended the Illinois Power prove the referendum. If the referendum is approved in
 Agency Act to allow municipalities to arrange for the Skokie, the Village will proceed with the bid solicitation
 provision of electricity to residential and small commer- process, even if the referendum is not approved by the
 cial retail customers by alternative electric suppliers (in- voters of any of the other Consortium members.
 stead of ComEd). Under the new law, a municipality may
 If the referendum is approved on March 20 by voters in
 seek bids for the provision of aggregate electricity supply
 Skokie or other Consortium towns, bids will be solicited
 services to residential and small commercial customers,
 for the Consortium’s aggregated electricity load. The
 in hopes that the selected rate will be lower than the
 Consortium intends to seek proposed pricing for one-,
 standard rate offered by ComEd. The legislation contem-
 two- and three-year terms. The bids will be compared
 plates an “opt-out” program in which all residential and
 to ComEd’s current rates, and the Village only intends to
 small commercial retail customers would be automati-
 approve a bid that will result in electricity prices below
 cally switched to the alternative supplier selected by the
 current ComEd rates. Approval of the referendum does
 Village, unless a customer affirmatively decides not to
 not obligate the Village to implement an opt-out elec-
 participate in the program and continues service through
 tricity aggregation program. If a program is imple-
 ComEd or another provider. In order to seek competitive
 mented, all residential and small commercial retail
 prices for an opt-out electricity aggregation program, the
 customer accounts will automatically be moved to the
 Village must first obtain approval from residents through
 new supplier; however, information will be provided in
 a referendum which will occur on Tuesday, March 20.
 advance of the change to residents and commercial re-
 In November 2011, the Village Board approved a resolu- tail customers who may choose not to transfer their ac-
 tion to authorize placement of a referendum regarding count to another supplier and instead remain with
 an opt-out electricity aggregation program on the March ComEd.
 20, 2012, primary election ballot. Voters will be asked if
 Please note that, under an opt-out electricity aggrega-
 the Village should be given the authority to seek com-
 tion program, ComEd will remain the distributor of elec-
 petitive pricing bids for electricity services and to enter
 tricity in the Village; the selected alternative supplier will
 into a single contract that would include residents and
 merely generate the electricity provided and deliver it to
 small businesses if lower electric bills can be realized.
 ComEd for distribution. Additionally, customers will con-
 The Village is a member of the North Shore Electricity tinue to receive electricity bills from ComEd. Likewise,
 Aggregation Consortium, a group of eight north subur- ComEd will remain responsible for all distribution system
 ban municipalities working together to identify potential issues, including power outages.
 electricity cost savings. The other members of the Con-
 For more information, please contact Max Slankard,
 sortium are Deerfield, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake
 Public Works Director, at 847/933-8427 or
 Bluff, Lake Forest, Northbrook and Park Ridge. Collec-
 max.slankard@skokie.org. 
 tively, the Consortium’s members will collaborate for the
 duration of the bidding process and seek prices for the

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 Electric Aggregation Information
 Electric Aggregation Frequently Asked Questions
 In November 2011, the Skokie Village Board of Trustees approved Resolution 11-11-R-1167 authorizing that the
 following question regarding electric aggregation be placed on the March 20, 2012 election ballot:

 “Shall the Village of Skokie have the authority to arrange for the supply of electricity for its residential and small
 commercial retail customers who have not opted out of such a program?”
 As a homeowner or small business owner, you may be wondering what this question means, and how it may or
 may not impact you. Below are several Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that will help you better under-
 stand electric aggregation and what it means for consumers.

 What is electric aggregation? contract will be negotiated to lock in the rate. Once
 the contract is approved, the Village will work with
 On August 10, 2009, Governor Quinn signed into law ComEd and the new provider to ensure that all individ-
 Public Act 096-0176 which allows municipalities to uals eligible for the new rate are automatically trans-
 arrange for the provision of electricity to residential ferred to the new supplier unless they have previously
 and small commercial retail customers by alternative opted out.
 electric suppliers (i.e. suppliers other than ComEd).
 Under the new law, the Village may seek bids for the If the Referendum does not pass, the Village Board will
 provision of aggregate electricity supply services to still be able to seek competitive bids under Illinois law,
 these customers, in hopes that the selected rate will but all of the Village’s residential and small commercial
 be lower than the standard rate offered by ComEd. accounts will not automatically be moved over to the
 new supplier. In this case, residents and small com-
 Electric aggregation combines the retail electric loads mercial owners will have to choose to opt in to the
 of customers, in this case potentially with thousands program.
 of customers from eight communities. Combining the
 electrical loads leverages the buying power of thou- When would the Village seek competitive bids?
 sands of residents and small businesses. If the Referendum passes, the Village, along with the
 What is the referendum on the March 20, 2012 North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium, will
 election ballot? seek competitive bids in spring of
 2012. It is expected that the new
 Voters will be asked whether the Vil- rate would be effective during early-
 lage of Skokie should have the au- to mid-summer 2012.
 thority to arrange for the supply of
 electricity for its residential and Will there be a public informa-
 small commercial retail customers tion process?
 who have not opted out of such a The Village will provide information
 program. regarding both the referendum and,
 Should the Referendum pass, the Vil- if the referendum is approved, the
 lage will then seek competitive bids bidding process, through its normal
 utilizing the North Shore Electricity communication outlets including the
 Aggregation Consortium (a joint pur- Village website (www.skokie.org),
 chasing cooperative consisting of newsletter, press releases and other
 eight communities: Skokie, Deer- outlets. In addition, the Village will
 field, Glencoe, Highland Park, North- host two public hearings as a compo-
 brook, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest and nent of the aggregation process. The
 Park Ridge) in an effort to obtain first public hearing was held on Feb-
 bids that would secure a lower elec- ruary 21 and the second public hear-
 trical rate for residents and small ing will be held on March 5 at 8 p.m.
 commercial users. Once bids are re- at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton
 ceived and it is determined that sav- Street.
 ings can be realized for consumers, a
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 Electric Aggregation Information
 Electric Aggregation Frequently Asked Questions
 Continued from page two

 I have a small business – does this impact me? tricity from the substation to the consumer’s meter).
 Aggregation concerns only the
 Possibly. The law designates that residents and small supply component, which
 commercial retail customers are eligible for aggrega- is typically at least
 tion. Small commercial retail customers have been 50% of the electricity
 defined as those with a peak demand of 100kW or bill. The transmission
 less. All small business customers would be eligible and distribution
 unless they choose to opt out (not participate) of the parts of the bill will
 Village’s bidding process. be unaffected by ag-
 What if I have already switched to a new gregation.
 provider prior to the Village seeking bids? Will there be any
 A number of electricity providers have been soliciting difference or dis-
 customers to opt out of ComEd’s rate on an individual ruption in service
 basis. If you already have done so, you have likely because of aggrega-
 been locked into a rate and into a contract with that tion?
 provider. Should the Village bidding process realize No, there will be no dis-
 lower rates than you have through your own ruption in service. The
 provider, you will still be able to opt-in to the Village’s only difference will be
 competitively bid rate, but only within the structure that the energy received
 of the existing contract with your provider. In addi- will be from a different
 tion, unlike those users who are still receiving their supplier at lower, more
 electricity supply from ComEd, you will not be auto- stable rates. ComEd would
 matically switched over to the new provider. You continue to deliver energy to
 may also be subject to early termination fees or other homes and businesses. Resi-
 restrictions with your current provider. You should dents and businesses would
 check with your provider to better understand any re- also continue to receive a
 strictions or policies that might apply. ComEd bill. Any outages or re-
 What if residents or small businesses don’t quests for service would continue to be directed to
 want to participate in the Village’s rate? ComEd.
 Residents and small businesses may “opt-out” of the What if my power goes out – who should I call?
 program (not participate) if the referendum is ComEd is responsible for ensuring that electricity
 passed. Before the aggregation program begins, all flows through its distribution network to all homes
 residents and small businesses would receive an opt- and businesses in Skokie. Aggregation would not
 out notice in the mail and be given a date by which change how ComEd responds to outages. Outages
 they must return the opt-out notice or call a number should still be reported to 1-800-EDISON-1.
 to request to opt-out of the program. Residents using
 a third-party supplier or residents moving to Skokie ComEd has indicated that they will be making
 from outside the community would not be automati- system improvements to deal with reliability.
 cally included; they would have to “opt-in”. Does this change any of those commitments?
 What component of the electrical bill will ag- No. This process does not impact ComEd’s commit-
 gregation effect? ments to the Village to improve their system and to
 deal with reliability issues.
 Aggregation addresses only one of the three compo-
 nents of an electricity bill. The three components are For more information, please contact Public Works Di-
 supply (where the power comes from), transmission rector Max Slankard at 847/933-8427 or at
 (getting the supply from its point of origin or from the max.slankard@skokie.org.
 high voltage grid), and distribution (getting the elec-
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Memorandum


TO: Honorable Mayor and Board of Trustees

FROM: Paul Luke, Chairman
 Skokie Plan Commission

DATE: February 24, 2012

SUBJECT: CASE 2010-1P– A REQUEST BY OAKTON CORPORATION
 CENTER LTD PARTNERSHIP ON BEHALF OF NOTHWESTERN
 INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY FOR AN
 AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL USE PERMIT ORDINANCE #10-5-Z-
 3761THROUGH THE MODIFIED REVIEW PROCEDURE FOR
 THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3432 OAKTON STREET IN A M3
 INDUSTRY DISTRICT

The Community Development Department received a request from the petitioner to make
amendments to its special use permit ordinance #10-5-Z-3761 through the modified
review procedure. The property owner, on behalf of the Northwestern Institute of Health
and Technology, is requesting a modification to the special use ordinance to increase the
area of their school operation.

The Northwestern Institute of Health and Technology was issued a special use permit in
May of 2010 to operate in a multi-tenant building at 3432 Oakton Street in a M3 Industry
district. The institute provides career training for adults in various professions in the medical
field, including; practical nursing, patient care technician, nurse aide, EKG technician,
medical billing and coding, pharmacy technician, and phlebotomy technician. The initial
special use approval was for the interior renovation and use of approximately 32,000 sq. ft.
in the office portion of the building.

Northwestern Institute is now proposing to use an additional 8,610 sq. ft. on the ground
floor of the office building. The space will be used for a lunch room, Board of Director’s
function room, office of the director of nursing, financial aid office and some class
rooms. The expansion would allow an increase in the number of students from the
initially projected 90 to 110.

The Appearance Commission review was not required.

The plans were circulated to all pertinent departments and divisions for review and
comment. Comments were only received from the Director of Engineering who
indicated that adequate parking will be provided on the site for the proposed use.

The Corporation Counsel, Plan Commission Chairman, and Community Development
Director reviewed the request. They determined that the proposed floor area expansion is


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in substantial compliance with the intent of the original special use permit ordinance and
the approved plans.

It is respectfully recommended that special use permit approval ordinance V.O. #10-5-Z-
3761 be repealed and that a new ordinance is adopted allowing the institute’s expansion
subject to the attached recommended conditions.

Attachments

 1. Recommended conditions for Case 2010-1P
 2. Letter from Northwestern Institute of Health and Technology, dated 1/31/12
 3. Demolition Construction Plan, dated 9/19/2011
 4. Memorandum form the Engineering Division, dated 2/22/12
 5. Zoning and Location Map for Case 2010-1P


cc: J. Patrick Hanley, Corporation Counsel
 Peter W. Peyer, Community Development Director




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RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS FOR CASE 2010-1P

1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with the final
 Village approved Landscape/Site Plan dated February 2, 2010, and subsequently revised
 March 24, 2010;
2. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the petitioner shall submit revised and dated floor
 plans indicating the entire leased area;
3. The off-street parking requirement for the school is 67 spaces based on a total net floor area
 of 27,026 square feet and a parking requirement of 1 space per 200 square feet of net floor
 area.
4. The property owner shall provide data to the Village so an updated Parking Analysis can be
 prepared for the site. Needed information includes tenants uses and square footage including
 vacant area and an accurate parking layout (and total number of spaces) of the entire building
 site. This information shall be submitted prior to any future Certificate of Occupancy, to
 insure adequate on site parking is continually provided for any future tenants.
5. Required bicycle parking, curbed landscape islands and other landscape improvements as
 shown on the initially approved landscape/site plan shall be installed prior to the issuance of a
 Certificate of Occupancy for the space.
6. The property owner shall install R7-8 and $250 Fine signs in the Handicapped parking spaces
 fronting EZ Movers at 3400 Oakton Street and also maintain all existing signage.
7. The east parking shall have general maintenance work performed, due to deteriorated asphalt,
 pot holes, etc. that must be completed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
8. The fire prevention and detection systems in the building shall be upgraded to meet current
 standards and codes;
9. Sprinkler system control valves, water flow, and tamper switches shall be provided for each
 tenant space in the building;
10. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance with State of
 Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village Code. All handicapped parking spaces
 shall be maintained by the petitioner;
11. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject Property shall
 be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be repaired or replaced in a timely
 manner;
12. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained;
13. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to the
 review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission;
14. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject Property that
 is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform therewith prior to the
 issuance of an occupancy permit;
15. Handicapped ramps are to be provided as necessary and meet State of Illinois Accessibility
 requirements and the Skokie Village Code;
16. Vehicles shall always be parked in designated parking spaces, and not overlap the striped
 lines of designated parking spaces or parked in or otherwise block driveways, sidewalks,
 aisles, or other points of access. All employees shall park on the Subject Property;


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17. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other objects
 that may impede travel;
18. All landscaping shall be maintained to a maximum height of 30 inches for a distance of 15
 feet from any vehicular access point or intersection in order to maintain adequate sight
 distance;
19. The petitioner shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of Landscaping" to
 assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is completed and maintained,
 including trimming and watering, in accordance with the final approved landscape plan. A
 copy of said Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit “A” and hereby made part of this
 Ordinance. This “Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of Landscaping" shall be
 recorded at the petitioner’s expense. All dead landscaping shall be replaced in a timely
 manner;
20. All buildings shall meet current International Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as
 amended;
21. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of survey, site
 plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files shall be scaled
 CADD 2D drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD-ROM .dwg AutoCad format
 (version 2004 or later preferred);
22. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division
 of the Community Development Department the name, address, and telephone number of the
 company and contact person responsible for site maintenance in compliance with the special
 use permit;
23. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or impacted
 during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall cause the developer
 and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a certificate of insurance naming the
 Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any and all claims related to any and all work.
 The owner shall hold, and shall cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of
 Skokie harmless and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or
 personal injury related to work on or use of public property;
24. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and regulations and
 all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations;
25. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village to
 initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any applicable
 business licenses, should be revised or revoked; and
26. The petitioner shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-
 compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but
 not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing.




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 VILLAGE OF
 SKOKIE
 ACTION PLAN
 FOR

 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
 GRANT

 SUBMITTED TO THE
 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT




 Program Year 2012-13
 (Fiscal Year May 2012 to April 2013)




 Prepared by the Village of Skokie
 Community Development Department
 Economic Development Division
 5127 West Oakton Street
 Skokie, Illinois 60077


 Adopted March ___, 2012, by the Village of Skokie Board of Trustees




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Table of Contents

Application for Federal Assistance for Program Year 2012-13 ....................................... 7
SF 424 ...........................................................................................................................................................................7


Executive Summary............................................................................................................ 9
Priority Needs...............................................................................................................................................................9
Citizen Participation.....................................................................................................................................................9
Summary of Activities ...............................................................................................................................................11


Introduction....................................................................................................................... 13
Lead Agency...............................................................................................................................................................13
Citizen Participation...................................................................................................................................................13
Consultation ...............................................................................................................................................................15


Citizen Participation ......................................................................................................... 17
Public Involvement ....................................................................................................................................................17


Resources ......................................................................................................................... 19
Federal Resources.....................................................................................................................................................19
 Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program (HUD) ..........................................................................................19
 Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program (HUD).....................................................................................19
 Public Housing Capital Fund Program (HUD).......................................................................................................20
 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program (Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS)........20
 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (HHS)........................................................................20
 Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) ................................................................................20
 Emergency Food and Shelter Program (Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA)...........................20
 McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ..........................................................................................................20
 Emergency Shelter Grant Program................................................................................................................................. 21
 HEARTH Act ................................................................................................................................................................... 21
State Resources.........................................................................................................................................................22
 Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund (IHDA) ......................................................................................................22
 I-Loan Certificate Program (IHDA)........................................................................................................................22
 I-Loan Mortgage and Down Payment Assistance (IHDA) .....................................................................................22
 Intermediate Care /Facilities for the Mentally Retarded ........................................................................................22
 Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) .............................................................................................22
Local Resources ........................................................................................................................................................22
 Niles Township Office of General Assistance .......................................................................................................22
 Village of Skokie Human Services Division...........................................................................................................22

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 Skokie Home Improvement Program (Chase Bank, Cole Taylor Bank, and First American Bank) ......................23
 Reverse Mortgage Program (various banks) ........................................................................................................23
 FNMA Community Homebuyers Program (Bank of America, Harris Bank) ..........................................................23
 Affordable Home Ownership Program (AHOP) (Bank of America).......................................................................23
 Housing Development Programs of the Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC).......................23
 Homesharing Program (Interfaith Housing Center)...............................................................................................23
 Foreclosure Prevention Program (Interfaith Housing Center)...............................................................................23


Annual Objectives ............................................................................................................ 25
Specific Objectives/Affordable Housing..................................................................................................................25
Specific Objectives/Homeless ..................................................................................................................................25
Specific Objectives/Special Needs...........................................................................................................................25
Specific Objectives/Community Development........................................................................................................25
Description of Activities............................................................................................................................................25


Geographic Distribution/Allocation Priorities ................................................................ 27
Geographic Areas ......................................................................................................................................................27
Minority Concentrations............................................................................................................................................29
Rationale for Allocating Investment Geographically..............................................................................................34


Affordable Housing .......................................................................................................... 37
Annual Affordable Housing Goals............................................................................................................................37
Public Housing...........................................................................................................................................................37
 Public Housing......................................................................................................................................................37
 Public Housing Residents .....................................................................................................................................37
 Fostering Public Housing Improvements and Resident Initiatives ........................................................................37
Homeless and Special Needs ...................................................................................................................................37
 Homeless Needs...................................................................................................................................................37
 Elderly and Frail Elderly ........................................................................................................................................38
 Persons with Disabilities .......................................................................................................................................38
 Persons with HIV/AIDS .........................................................................................................................................38
 Persons with Alcohol or Other Drug Addictions ....................................................................................................38
 Homeless Youth....................................................................................................................................................39
Homeless Objectives.................................................................................................................................................39
 Emergency Homelessness ...................................................................................................................................39
 Chronic Homelessness .........................................................................................................................................39
Non-Homeless Objectives.........................................................................................................................................39
Special Needs Households Objectives ....................................................................................................................40
Impediments to Affordable Housing ........................................................................................................................40
 Removing Impediments to Affordable Housing.....................................................................................................40
 Fostering and Maintaining Affordable Housing .....................................................................................................41




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Program Specific Requirements...................................................................................... 45
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).......................................................................................................45
 AREA 1: Administration ........................................................................................................................................46
 AREA 2: Housing..................................................................................................................................................46
 AREA 3: Infrastructure..........................................................................................................................................46
 AREA 4: Public Facilities ......................................................................................................................................47
 AREA 5: Public Services.......................................................................................................................................48
 AREA 6: Senior Programs ....................................................................................................................................50
HOME ..........................................................................................................................................................................51
HOPWA .......................................................................................................................................................................51


Other Actions.................................................................................................................... 53
Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs ..............................................................................................................53
Subsidized and Specialized Housing.......................................................................................................................53
Evaluating and Removing Lead-Based Paint Hazards ...........................................................................................56
Reducing the Number of Poverty Level Families....................................................................................................57
Developing Institutional Structure ...........................................................................................................................57
Enhancing Coordination ...........................................................................................................................................57
Monitoring Procedures..............................................................................................................................................57


Other Narratives................................................................................................................ 59
Monitoring ..................................................................................................................................................................59
Resources Narrative ..................................................................................................................................................59
Continuum of Care.....................................................................................................................................................60
Citizen Participation...................................................................................................................................................60
 Performance Measurement System .....................................................................................................................61
Certifications ..............................................................................................................................................................62


Other Attachments ........................................................................................................... 69
Table 3A: Summary of Specific Annual Objectives ................................................................................................69
Table 3B: Annual Affordable Housing Completion Goals......................................................................................72
Table 3C: Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects ....................................................................................................73




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Application for Federal Assistance for Program Year 2012-13
SF 424




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Executive Summary
The Village of Skokie is located approximately 15 miles north of Downtown Chicago. It is a fully-developed, land-
locked community of 64,784 people. This document is the third Action Plan describing the implementation strategies
that Skokie plans to take in conformance with the goals and objectives set forth in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan.
This Action Plan covers the Program Year 2012-13 from May 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. Skokie will use an estimated
$462,690 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds that will be allocated to various projects in
its Action Plan, including $448,900 in new 2012 formula allocation, $8,090 in reprogrammed funds, and $5,700 in
program income.

Priority Needs
Multiple high-priority needs addressed in this plan are identified in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan, including
owner-occupied housing, non-homeless special needs housing, street and sidewalk infrastructure, supportive
services for the elderly and frail elderly, handicapped services, health care services, substance abuse services, child
and youth services, general public and counseling services, and planning and administration.

Citizen Participation
Citizens of Skokie, particularly those of low/moderate-income households, are encouraged to participate in and comment
on the Village’s community development activities and the annual Action Plan. Each year, Skokie conducts three public
hearings to involve citizens in the CDBG planning and project selection process. These hearings were held before the
Village Board of Trustees in the Council Chambers of the Skokie Village Hall on December 19, 2011, and January 3 and
February 6, 2012. The hearings were publicized on the Village web site and in the Village’s monthly newsletter, which is
delivered free of charge to 24,000 households and businesses in Skokie. Legal public notices were also placed in a local
newspaper. An additional public hearing was conducted on March 5, 2012, to solicit public input and citizens’ comments
for the Action Plan. The draft plan was available to the public from February 3, 2012, to March 5, 2012, at the Village Hall
offices and the reference desk of the Skokie Public Library.

The following individuals from the public wished to submit comments in writing or speak at the public hearing:

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Summary of Activities
Eighteen activities will be carried out during Program Year 2012-13, including Program Administration if the Village of Skokie (VOS) receives $448,900 in
entitlement funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):

Agency/Program Proposed Amount Comments

VOS – Program Administration (20% cap) $85,000 administration and planning

Public Services (15% cap)
 VOS – Social Worker 31,190 staff position in Human Services
 Metropolitan Family Services 5,000 general counseling services
 Center for Enriched Living 2,000 developmentally disabled independence activities
 Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation 2,000 developmentally disabled therapeutic recreation
 Access to Care 5,000 health care services for the low-income and uninsured
 PEER Services, Inc. 6,500 substance abuse treatment services
 Children’s Advocacy Center 2,500 services for victims of child abuse and non-offending parents
 The Harbour, Inc. 6,000 services for runaway, neglected, and homeless youth
 North Shore Senior Center 8,000 services for homebound, low-income elderly
 Public Service TOTAL $68,190

Capital Improvements and Rehabilitation
 VOS – Home Improvement Program 110,000 low-income household, single-family home repair
 VOS – Street and Alley Resurfacing 150,000 Keating Avenue resurfacing between Keeney and Washington Streets
 VOS – 50/50 Sidewalk Grants 2,000 50/50 sidewalk replacement program
 CJE SeniorLife - Lieberman 10,000 replace up to two commercial-grade, 40-gallon capacity kitchen kettles
 Turning Point 5,000 construct one nurse practitioner office and two substance abuse counseling offices
 SHORE Community Services 4,500 replace four windows and three doors (plus, SHORE to pay for foundation inspection)
 Orchard Village 13,000 repair or replace two bathrooms, kitchen appliances, mortar (tuckpointing), and gutters
 Search 15,000 upgrade two bathrooms to improve safety and accessibility
 Capital Improvement TOTAL $309,500

Total Estimated Budget Available $462,690




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Introduction
The Action Plan is submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually as part of
the application process for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The Village identified
numerous community development issues that were addressed in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan, including the
need for affordable housing, high quality social services, major infrastructure improvements, and continued community
revitalization efforts. The Action Plan details how the Village will implement the Consolidated Plan during Program
Year 2012-13, from May 1 to April 30.

Lead Agency
The Village of Skokie Department of Community Development’s Economic Development Division has assumed the
responsibility of lead agency in the consolidated planning process. This branch of Village government works with
other departments, divisions, and offices, as well as outside agencies, in implementing the 2010-2014 Consolidated
Plan.

Citizen Participation
The Village of Skokie’s primary method of involving citizens in the planning and project selection process involves
conducting at least three public hearings each year. These are conducted in front of the Village Board of Trustees to
solicit ideas and suggestions from citizens. All of the public hearings are held in the Council Chambers on the first
floor of Skokie Village Hall at 5127 Oakton Street. The hearings are always held in the evening so that the general
public can attend. Special provisions are available for any handicapped attendees and if the need ever arises to
accommodate a significant number of non-English speaking residents wishing to participate. All of the hearings are
broadcast on local public access cable television, and are also videotaped and available upon request. The hearings
are publicized in the Village’s monthly newsletter, which is delivered free of charge to approximately 24,000 addresses
in the Village prior to the first hearing. In addition to the hearing schedule, the newsletter contains an explanation of
the CDBG program, a summary of eligible project categories, and a statement of the Village’s annual entitlement
amount. Copies of the newsletter containing the public hearing notice are also distributed to the following groups and
organizations:

  Residents
  Businesses and Industrial Firms
  Churches and Synagogues
  Skokie Chamber of Commerce
  Skokie Boards and Commissions
  Skokie Park Board
  Skokie Library Board
  Village Managers of Adjacent and Nearby Communities
  Local Newspapers (Review, Life, Nadig News)

The schedule of public hearings also contains the name and telephone number of the Village’s CDBG contact, and a
statement that this staff member is available to answer any questions citizens may have regarding the CDBG
Program, public hearings, and the application process. The Economic Development Coordinator or other Planning
Division staff will meet with any citizens who request assistance in formulating a proposal to present to the Board of
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Written materials to be discussed at the Board meetings are available online. Hard copies can also be obtained upon
making a request of the Village Manager’s office. These packages are available from the Manager’s Office in Village
Hall on the Thursday afternoon before a public hearing, or may be picked up immediately prior to the meeting in the
Council Chambers at Village Hall.




 Figure 1: NewSkokie article, December 2012, Page 7.


The first public hearing on December 19, 2011, provided a review of Program Year 2011-12, with a financial update,
status, and description of all current projects and activities. The goals and objectives of the Village’s CDBG program
and Consolidated Plan were also reviewed. Citizens were then invited to comment on any aspects of the CDBG
program, past performance, and housing and community development needs for future years. A special invitation was
made to low/moderate-income residents of the Village to give their assessments of the program or ideas for future
uses of funds, since they will be the primary beneficiaries of CDBG-funded activities. No comments from the public
were received. Project suggestions are always solicited from citizens, citizen groups, not-for-profit agencies, and
Village professional staff in advance of this public hearing.

Project proposals were presented in detail at a second public hearing on January 3, 2012. Citizen comments and
proposals were again invited and encouraged at this hearing; however, no one from the pubic chose to speak. All
applicants were requested to present their projects to the public, and project suggestions were duly noted and
recorded. In addition to Village of Skokie staff, 15 representatives of social service agencies and community
organizations spoke at the public hearing and presented their funding proposals. The Village Board of Trustees then
selected projects and funding levels at the third public hearing on February 6, 2012. Prior to a final vote by the Board,
citizen views were again solicited with respect to the proposed activities, and no citizen comments were received.
These projects were then included in the Village’s Action Plan.

A legal notice of the public hearing to solicit citizen comments on the proposed Action Plan was placed in a
newspaper of local circulation on February 2, 2012. The notice listed and described the proposed CDBG projects,
proposed funding amounts, and the statutory goals of the Consolidated Plan which include: 1) Providing decent and
safe housing; 2) Providing a suitable living environment; and 3) Expanding economic opportunities. The notice also
included all of the specifics of the public hearing, and stated the availability of the draft Action Plan for public review
and comment. A copy of the notice is attached to this Action Plan. The public hearing was conducted on March 5,
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Consultation
The Village’s Community Development Department and Human Services Division maintain regular contact with
housing providers and social service agencies. The Consolidated Plan consultation process involved numerous
agency interviews, three focus group meetings, and various discussions with key Village staff. The Department of
Community Development is responsible for the implementation of housing development and most rehabilitation
projects, while the Human Services Division attempts to assist persons in meeting a wide range of housing and social
service needs. Although a directory of services for the disabled is not published, all the organizations that would be
included in such a directory are provided at www.skokienet.org which is maintained by the Skokie Public Library.

There are two advisory councils staffed by the Human Services Division: the Human Relations Commission,
addressing issues of fair housing and diversity, and the Commission on Family Services, addressing the needs of
Skokie's most vulnerable families. Both of these commissions make recommendations to the Mayor and Village
Board of Trustees.

The Village’s Human Relations Commission also enforces the Fair Housing Ordinance and Fair Employment Practices
Ordinance, sponsors human relations workshops, and provides speakers to community groups to further equal
opportunity and fair housing practices for Skokie residents.

When developing the Consolidated Plan, the Village embarked on a major survey of various housing providers and
social service agencies in order to develop better information on both resources and needs. A network of over 90
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Citizen Participation
Public Involvement
Citizens of Skokie, particularly those of low/moderate-income
households, are encouraged to participate in and comment on the
Village’s community development activities and the annual Action
Plan. Each year, Skokie conducts three public hearings to involve
citizens in the CDBG planning and project selection process.
These hearings were held before the Village Board of Trustees in
the Council Chambers of the Skokie Village Hall on December 19,
2011, and January 3 and February 6, 2012. The hearings were
publicized on the Village web site and in the Village’s monthly
newsletter, which is delivered free of charge to 24,000 households
and businesses in Skokie. Legal public notices were also placed
in a local newspaper. An additional public hearing was conducted
on March 5, 2012, to solicit public input and citizens’ comments
for the Action Plan. The draft plan was available to the public
from February 2 to March 5, 2012, in the Village Hall offices and
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Resources
A number of resources that can address Skokie’s housing and community development problems are available. In
addition to Federal resources, the Village can access State resources such as the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund,
the I-Loan Certificate Program, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Mortgage Program, the IHDA Down
Payment Assistance Program, Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (an optional Medicaid benefit), and
Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs)1.

Private for-profit resources include loans from Chase Bank, Cole Taylor Bank, and First American Bank for housing
rehabilitation in conjunction with the Village’s Home Improvement Program, while the Bank of America and Harris Bank
provide other first-time homebuyer assistance.

Not for-profit resources include affordable housing developments from the Housing Opportunity Development Corporation
(HODC), a homesharing program by the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs, and emergency assistance
programs from the Salvation Army and Community and Economic Development Association (CEDA) Neighbors at Work.

The CDBG program will fund all of the primary programs and projects listed in this Plan. Leveraging other funding
sources will be minimal, if at all, for Village-based activities. Non-Village-based public services and public facilities
activities will be funded by additional resources. Although the Department of Community Development, through the
Economic Development Division, administers the CDBG program, the Human Services Division, Engineering Division,
and other Village departments/divisions are also instrumental in carrying out the CDBG program.

There are a number of resources available for addressing housing and community development problems in the Skokie
area. The following list is not intended to be exhaustive, just limited to those resources which would be practical in
Skokie, given the Village’s market conditions and needs assessment. The list indicates both the resource and the funding
agency, and provides a brief description of the resource or program. All of these resources are considered to be crucial
to Skokie’s efforts to maintain a healthy community and enhance living conditions, community development, and
economic opportunities where possible. In the past, several have been used to directly leverage CDBG activities.


Federal Resources
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program (HUD)
This program, administered by local housing authorities, provides vouchers to low-income households to assist them in
paying rent for privately-owned rental units. Tenants pay 30% of their adjusted income in rent, with the remainder paid by
HUD. The certificates are transferable with the household nationwide.

Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program (HUD)
The HOME Program provides funds for a number of housing activities, including acquisition, rehabilitation, new
construction, rental assistance, and homebuyer assistance. The HOME Program is administered by the Illinois Housing
Development Authority (IHDA) for localities such as Skokie that are not eligible to receive HOME funds directly from the
federal government.


1 CILAs provide care to adult (individuals age 18 and older) participants in a group home, family home or apartment where eight
 or fewer unrelated adults with developmental disabilities live under supervision of a community developmental services
 agency. (www.dhs.state.il.us)


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Public Housing Capital Fund Program (HUD)
This program is used to improve the physical condition of existing public housing projects, and to upgrade their
management and operations. Although reduced in recent years, funding is regularly awarded for improvements at the
Armond D. King public housing for the elderly.

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program (Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS)
The CSBG Program provides funds to local Community Action Agencies (CAAs) for various anti-poverty programs. CEDA
Neighbors at Work in neighboring Evanston is the local CAA that serves Skokie. Activities for which CEDA uses CSBG
funds include emergency housing assistance, housing counseling, job counseling and placement, information and
referral, and case management for families when appropriate.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (HHS)
LIHEAP provides emergency financial assistance to low-income homeowners and renters in paying their home energy
utility bills (limited to households with incomes not exceeding 110% of poverty level). Funds are channeled through the
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and are administered in the Skokie area by CEDA
Neighbors at Work.

Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP)
IHWAP provides financial assistance to low-income homeowners and renters for the installation of energy-conserving
improvements (limited to households with incomes not exceeding 125% of poverty level). Funds are distributed through
DCEO to local agencies, and are administered in the Skokie area by CEDA Neighbors at Work.

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA)
This program provides food, shelter, and supportive or preventive services to homeless persons and persons threatened
with imminent homelessness. For Skokie, funds are available from CEDA Neighbors at Work and the Salvation Army,
through the Village’s Human Services Division.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
The McKinney-Vento Act was enacted on July 22, 1987. The purpose of the Act was to ensure that the Federal
government was an active participant in addressing the needs of the homeless population.

Although the Village of Skokie supports emergency activities to prevent imminent homelessness, it believes that the
issues that cause homelessness are keys to preventing homelessness in the future. According to
http://www.nationalhomeless.org/publications/facts/McKinney.pdf, the “McKinney-Vento Act's greatest weakness is
its focus on emergency measures – it responds to the symptoms of homelessness, not its causes.” In addition, “after
more than a decade of an emergency response to a long-term crisis, it is clear that only by addressing the causes of
homelessness – lack of jobs that pay a living wage, inadequate benefits for those who cannot work, lack of affordable
housing, and lack of access to health care – will homelessness be ended.”

The Village of Skokie’s Consolidated and Action Plans identify activity funding resources such as the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Village’s General Fund. The McKinney-Vento Act can provide
additional potential funding for addressing the needs of the homeless.

To-date, the Village’s indirect knowledge of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is through the public
school system, where funds are utilized to allow students to remain at their home schools to provide structure and
stability during their time of transition. Dr. Tom Bookler, Homeless Education Liaison, North Suburban Cook County,
is the individual to contact regarding the Area 1 McKinney-Vento Mini-Grant which may cover funding of any of the
following needs:

  Tutoring or other instructional support
  Expedited evaluation


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  Staff development/awareness
  Referrals for medical, dental and other health services
  Special transportation needs (outside of regular transportation)
  Early childhood programs
  Assistance with participation in school programs
  Before/after-school, mentoring summer programs
  Recreational (YMCA, Park District)
  Obtaining or transferring records for enrollment
  Parent education related to rights/resources
  School supplies
  Coordination between schools and other agencies
  Counseling
  Addressing needs related to domestic violence
  Clothing to meet a school requirement
  Referral to other programs and services
  Emergency assistance related to school attendance
  Other potential items on a case-by-case basis


 Emergency Shelter Grant Program
 The Village of Skokie does not directly participate in the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) “non-competitive”
 program; however, staff believes that Connections for the Homeless, a Village resource, has ESG funds
 available for its use.

 HEARTH Act
 The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act, enacted on May 20,
 2009, amends and reauthorizes the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act structure, which includes
 competitive and non-competitive programs, and substantial changes, which includes the following:

  A change in HUD’s definition of homelessness and chronic homelessness.
  An increase in prevention resources.
  An increase in the emphasis on performance.

 Activities such as shelter renovation, rehabilitation, and conversion, are eligible under the non-competitive
 program.

 According to www.hudhre.info/hearth/, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will publish
 proposed regulations for public comment on the definition of homelessness first, with the remainder of the
 proposed regulations issued second. The proposed homeless regulations were published on April 20, 2010, and
 include four definitions of “homeless”, “homeless individual”, and “homeless person” summarized below:

 1. An individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
 2. An individual or family who will imminently lose their primary nighttime residence within 14 days of the
 application for homeless assistance.
 3. Unaccompanied youth and homeless families with children and youth defined as homeless under other
 Federal statutes.
 4. Any individual or family who is fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
 assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions.




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 It appears that the aforementioned regulations are in draft, not in enacted, form; however, the Village will
 consider these definitions when assistance is requested by individuals and families who contact the Village of
 Skokie for shelter assistance.


State Resources
Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund (IHDA)
The Trust Fund provides financial assistance for acquisition and/or rehabilitation of existing housing, adaptive reuse of
non-residential buildings for residential use, new construction, and other special needs housing. Funds may be used for
either rental or ownership projects.

I-Loan Certificate Program (IHDA)
A program of IHDA, the I-Loan Certificate Program (formerly MCC) utilizes tax exempt bonding authority to assist first-
time homebuyers to secure lower interest mortgages through private lending institutions, and then to receive an annual
tax credit of 20% of the interest charges. The Village has regularly ceded a private activity bond cap for participation in
this program.

I-Loan Mortgage and Down Payment Assistance (IHDA)
Mortgage programs of IHDA designed to provide affordable financing rates or down payment assistance to first-time
homebuyers meeting State income standards. Village eligibility is dependent on ceding a private activity bond cap to
IHDA.

Intermediate Care /Facilities for the Mentally Retarded
This program is funded by Medicaid and monitored by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS).
The program pays operators of the facilities for the living costs associated with the clientele, as well as staff expenses and
reimbursement of capital costs and depreciation costs.

Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA)
This is a program for group homes for the developmentally disabled. The Illinois Department of Human Services provides
funds to licensed agencies for operation of these facilities.


Local Resources
Niles Township Office of General Assistance
The Niles Township Office of General Assistance provides monthly grants paid directly to a landlord or utility company on
behalf of low-income persons to assist with basic living expenses, and provides scholarships for Niles Township
preschool children in being cared for in licensed day care centers. In addition, the staff members serve as intake liaisons
for the Access to Care program.

Village of Skokie Human Services Division
The Village of Skokie provides funds for the operation of the Human Services Division. This division provides a variety of
housing-related services, including emergency assistance for the homeless and those threatened with homelessness,
information and referral services to the disabled, subsidized transportation services, and general social work services. In
addition, Human Services provides foreclosure assistance to homeowners through the Community and Economic
Development Association (CEDA) of Cook County by having a CEDA staff member available in the Human Services
offices two days a week to assist with loan modifications so homeowners can stay in their homes. In addition, CEDA
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Skokie Home Improvement Program (Chase Bank, Cole Taylor Bank, and First American Bank)
This is the Village’s CDBG-assisted home improvement program for the rehabilitation of single-family homes in the
community. Under this program, the Village provides grants up to $8,000 to low-income homeowners, and the three
above-mentioned banks make loans up to $12,000 to moderate-income homeowners qualifying under the Village’s rehab
program, with the interest being entirely subsidized by the Village’s CDBG funds. The banks also waive all filing fees and
other fees that might otherwise increase the cost of a loan.

Reverse Mortgage Program (various banks)
This program permits older homeowners with no debt on their homes to receive regular income from their homes based
on the anticipated proceeds from the future sale of the property.

FNMA Community Homebuyers Program (Bank of America, Harris Bank)
This is a Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) or “Fannie Mae” program that provides for lower down payments
and higher debt-to-income ratios than customary financing.

Affordable Home Ownership Program (AHOP) (Bank of America)
This program is sponsored through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago and provides grants to low/moderate-
income borrowers to cover the closing, title, and attorney’s fees.

Housing Development Programs of the Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC)
The Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC) has acquired and rehabilitated two (2) apartment buildings in
Skokie for rental to low/moderate-income families. The projects involved equity commitments totaling $170,000 in CDBG
funds from the Village of Skokie in different program years. CDBG rehab funds for both buildings have been awarded
previously as well. Units are offered exclusively to low/moderate-income residents at below market rents. HODC was
also instrumental in the acquisition and rehabilitation of a four-unit apartment building now owned and operated by the
WINGS organization as transitional housing for homeless/abused women and their children. HODC also conducts first-
time home buyer educational programs.

Homesharing Program (Interfaith Housing Center)
Through the Homesharing Program, arrangements are made for persons to share living space with others, thereby
lowering housing costs for those involved. Most arrangements are between low/moderate-income persons needing
housing in the northern suburbs, and elderly or incapacitated homeowners requiring special assistance.

Foreclosure Prevention Program (Interfaith Housing Center)
This program is designed to educate homeowners facing foreclosure and victims of predatory lending about their
available options, act as a liaison between borrower and lender, negotiate modified loans, and file hardship requests
when necessary to defer payments for financial or medical reasons. Interfaith serves as a HUD-certified housing
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Annual Objectives
Specific Objectives/Affordable Housing
Objective H1: Maintain support for the housing needs of existing low-income homeowners, especially extremely
 low-income homeowners.
Objective H2: Increase rental assistance opportunities for Skokie residents.
Objective H3: Maintain low-income rental housing opportunities in the Village of Skokie and support those
 agencies that work toward this objective.
Objective H4: Increase support of homeowners to prevent foreclosures.

Specific Objectives/Homeless
Objective ES1: Increase the level of supportive and emergency services to meet the increased needs of low-
 income families.
Objective ES2: Continue to reach out and assess the needs of homeless and near-homeless individuals, and
 continue to make appropriate referrals as needed.
Objective ES3: Actively support victims of domestic violence to offer a safe space and shelter.
Objective ES4: Actively support and pursue increased capacity for organizations providing services to aid in the
 transition to permanent housing and independent living.

Specific Objectives/Special Needs
Objective SN1: Increase Housing Opportunities for the Elderly and Frail Elderly
Objective SN2: Maintain support for the housing needs of the developmentally disabled and improve housing
 opportunities for the developmentally, physically, and mentally disabled.
Objective SN3: Assist elderly people so they can reside in their own homes.
Objective SN4: Increase the capacity of housing support services, such as transportation, for residents with mental
 illness and physical or mental disabilities.

Specific Objectives/Community Development
Objective C1: Upgrade public facilities and thus the services extended to Skokie residents.
Objective C2: Improve the public infrastructure in designated low-income neighborhood areas of Skokie.
Objective C3: Maintain and increase the supportive services of youth, especially low-income, with prevention,
 counseling, and recreation opportunities.
Objective C4: Support the economic development efforts in the Village of Skokie.
Objective C5: Meet all federal regulations concerned with planning and administration of the CDBG program.


Description of Activities
All activities to be undertaken under this Action Plan are submitted in electronic format using HUD forms as required
by 24 CFR 91.220C. Summaries of activities to be undertaken can be found in “Program Specific Requirements”
section of this Action Plan. Hard copies of the HUD project tables are in the “Other Attachments” section at the
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Geographic Distribution/Allocation Priorities
Geographic Areas
The Village of Skokie is located approximately 15 miles north of Downtown Chicago. It is a fully-developed, land-
locked community of 64,784 people. Skokie is a direct entitlement community and uses its CDBG allocation to
benefit low/moderate-income persons, eliminate slums and blight, and attend to the emergency needs of its
residents. To meet the first objective, an activity or project must either benefit a specific client of low/moderate-
income (limited clientele), result in an improved housing unit for low/moderate-income people (housing benefit), or
benefit a geographic area where a significant percentage of the benefactors are low/moderate-income (area benefit).
The Village of Skokie uses the “quartile method” for determining eligible low- and moderate-income areas. Under
this method, the highest 25% of census block groups, in order of their percentage of low/moderate-income residents,
qualify under the area benefit criteria. The map on the following page identifies the low/moderate-income block
groups in Skokie. Although this data is from the 2000 U.S. Census, the more current 2010 U.S. Census data was
not available to recalculate the “quartile method” at the time this report was prepared.

Over 32% of the total $462,690 budget for Program Year 2012-13 will be dedicated to improving low/moderate-
income area benefit-eligible Block Groups 8074-3 and 8074-5. Collectively, these Block Groups are bound by Main
Street to the north, Kostner Avenue to the east, Oakton Street to the south, and Skokie Boulevard to the east.




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 Figure 2: Low-Income Area Benefit Eligible Block Groups Map




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Minority Concentrations
The following maps show minority concentrations within the Village of Skokie, and are based on 2000 U.S. Census
data, since the 2010 U.S. Census data with this detail is not yet available. The first map (Figure 3) depicts the
percentage of Asian, non-Hispanic households by block group. Asians accounted for over 21.3% of the Skokie
population in 2000. Asian households are widespread across the Village with generally less concentration in the
northeast portion of Skokie. Area benefit activities are planned in some of these block groups in the central area of
the Village. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the median income of Asian households was approximately 19%
higher than the median household income for all of Skokie.

The second map (Figure 4) depicts the percentage of black, non-Hispanic households by block group. Blacks
accounted for approximately 4.5% of the Skokie population in 2000. Although black households are located in every
block group in the Village, they are concentrated in the northeast portion of the Village proximate to block groups in
the City of Evanston with majority black populations. Smaller concentrations have also developed in the central
portion of Skokie, particularly the north central part of the Village. No area benefit activities are planned in the
northeast or north central areas because they are not qualified low/moderate-income areas. According to the 2000
U.S. Census, the median income of black households was approximately 5% lower than the median household
income for all of Skokie, and virtually the same as whites.

Racial dispersion analysis was performed on mixed-race, non-Hispanic persons for the first time in the 2000 U.S.
Census. The third map (Figure 5) depicts the concentrations of such mixed-race individuals. Interestingly, while
mixed-race households are widespread across Skokie, there is some concentration in the area east of Skokie
Boulevard and north of Oakton, and just south of Lincoln Avenue close to Downtown Skokie. The median household
income of this group is virtually the same as whites and blacks in Skokie.

The fourth and final map (Figure 6) depicts the percentage of Hispanic households by block group. Hispanics
accounted for 5.7% of the Skokie population in 2000. Hispanic households are widespread across the Village with
slight concentrations in the southwest, central and east-central portions of Skokie. Area benefit activities are not
planned in those particular block groups during FY12, other than sidewalk replacement work. According to the 2000
U.S. Census, the median income of Hispanic households was 8.8% lower than Skokie’s median income, and
approximately 4.7% lower than white households.




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 Figure 3: Block Groups by Percent Asian, Non-Hispanic




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 Figure 4: Block Groups by Percent Black, Non-Hispanic




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 Figure 5: Block Groups by Percent Mixed-Race, Non-Hispanic




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 Figure 6: Block Groups by Percent Hispanic




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Rationale for Allocating Investment Geographically
Certain widespread activities or projects are difficult to trace the benefit to specific individuals (limited clientele) who are
low/moderate-income. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) accounts for this difficulty in 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(1)(ii)
allowing area-wide benefits to low/moderate-income persons. Under this rule, the activity must occur in the highest
quartile of Skokie block groups by concentration of low/moderate-income persons. The areas are shaded and identified
in Figure 2. The street and alley resurfacing project for Program Year 2012-13 is illustrated in the Low-Income Area
Project Map (Figure 7), and is Project 12-3.1, Street and Alley Resurfacing. Under this program, deteriorated street and
alley segments will be replaced in Block Groups 8074-3 (61.1% low/moderate-income) and 8074-5 (52.2% low/moderate-
income).

Alternatively, Limited Clientele Projects Map (Figure 8) indicates the locations of public facilities that benefit a limited
clientele. These activities provide benefits to a specific group of beneficiaries rather than to all residents of a particular
area.




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 Figure 7: Low-Income Area Infrastructure Project Map
 (Note: The alley west of 8100 Knox Avenue may be improved if Keating comes in under budget.)



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 Figure 8: Limited Clientele Projects Map




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Affordable Housing
Annual Affordable Housing Goals
The housing market and inventory of conditions in Skokie provide a number of constraints to the provision of
affordable housing, which include the availability of land for development, cost of housing, and the need for zoning
allowances. The annual affordable housing goals for Program Year 2012-13 are focused on the costs of housing:

 1. Maintain, construct, or rehabilitate public infrastructure in low/moderate-income benefit areas.
 2. Maintain housing costs for renter- and owner-occupied low/moderate-income households.
 3. Reduce improvement costs for owner-occupied low/moderate-income households.
 4. Reduce improvement costs for providers of renter-occupied low/moderate-income housing.
 5. Support organizations that provide social services to low/moderate-income residents.


Public Housing
Public Housing
The only public housing in Skokie is the aforementioned 127-unit Armond D. King Apartments, which are operated by
the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC). No additional units of public housing are planned to be constructed
in Program Year 2012-13 or in the near future.

Public Housing Residents
The only public housing facility in Skokie is restricted to elderly residents. No additional programs or actions are
planned beyond those that apply to senior citizens.

Fostering Public Housing Improvements and Resident Initiatives
Skokie’s public housing facility for the elderly, the Armond D. King Apartments, is operated by the HACC. The facility
has one, two-bedroom unit, and 126 one-bedroom units. All units are occupied and in good condition; however, the
conversion of 5% of the units for the physically and sensory disabled is currently scheduled for 2014. The only plans
for resident involvement in management matters are for the tenants' continued involvement in planning for the
physical improvements to be made under the Public Housing Comprehensive Grant Program.


Homeless and Special Needs
It is the goal of the Village to provide shelter for everyone and to prevent homelessness before individuals and
families need to find temporary accommodations in homeless shelters, cars, or elsewhere. This includes the
maintenance of owner-occupied homes and special needs households to ensure that they continue to provide
appropriate shelter for low/moderate-income individuals, families, and other households.

In hopes of proactively addressing homelessness issues in Skokie, the Village is involved with the Association of
Homeless Advocates for the Northern District (AHAND), where staff participates in monthly meetings and assists with
the homeless count process which occurs in January every two years.

Homeless Needs
Skokie does not have any homeless shelters, and local surveys have not discovered an ongoing apparent homeless
situation. The 2000 U.S. Census conducted a survey of homeless people visible in street locations on a specific



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night, but did not find any homeless people in Skokie. Given that information, the Village has decided not to take any
additional actions concerning emergency shelters. Instead, the Village’s actions primarily involve preventing
homelessness.

The Human Services Division has the capacity to assist any homeless people who may be identified and will
continue to provide emergency services to homeless persons and persons threatened with homelessness.
Homeless persons in need of assistance will be referred to the shelter in neighboring Evanston, PADS (Public Action
to Deliver Shelter) in good weather, Family Promise for adults with children under the age of 18, and other homeless
service providers in the area. The number of persons expected to receive emergency assistance to prevent
homelessness is estimated to be approximately 100-150 individuals, based on past experience. Most of the
assistance has gone for food and utilities, with only a very small number of persons receiving assistance for lodging
or short-term rental assistance. Most homeless assistance is of a preventative nature as opposed to direct services
to someone without a residence. This is expected to continue to be the case during the coming year. The amount of
funds to be utilized for these activities is uncertain at this time, since it will depend on the nature and frequency of the
emergencies to be addressed.

While the Village funds the administration of the Human Services Division, the main source of emergency assistance
funding is the Salvation Army (which receives funds from the FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program). Other
funding comes from donations. The Village no longer funds the Human Services emergency assistance program
with CDBG funds. The Human Services Division also maintains contact with CEDA Neighbors at Work and makes
referrals to that agency when appropriate.

Elderly and Frail Elderly
There were 206 Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers specifically for the elderly-at-large in Skokie in September
2011. There are also 348 apartment units in developments specifically for low-income elderly residents. CJE
SeniorLife will receive funding for assistance with the replacement of two 40-gallon capacity kettles at the Lieberman
Center for Health and Rehabilitation, which has the capacity to accommodate up to 240 low-income frail elderly
residents. The North Shore Senior Center will receive public service funding to provide homebound, long-term case
management and counseling services to Skokie’s low-income elderly and their families.

Persons with Disabilities
The Village has organizations that provide residential services to those who are developmentally disabled. SHORE
provides small group home, Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA), and supported living services to
Skokie’s developmentally disabled, in addition to training center, senior and adult program, early intervention, and
respite care services to its clients; Orchard Village provides group home, supported living, and transitional supported
living services to Skokie’s developmentally disabled; and Search provides residential group home services to
Skokie’s developmentally disabled, in addition to life skills training, job training and placement, recreation, and
medical services to its clients.

Persons with HIV/AIDS
Better Existence with HIV (BEHIV), located in neighboring Evanston, provides mental health programs, case
management services, housing assistance, and educational outreach for persons with HIV/AIDS and other HIV
negative residents. BEHIV will not receive CDBG public service funding from the Village, but continues to be an
important provider of HIV/AIDS educational and treatment services in Skokie. The Village of Skokie Human Services
Division will continue to provide referrals for people with these special needs.

Persons with Alcohol or Other Drug Addictions
Skokie does not have specific supportive housing facilities for persons with alcohol and drug addictions; however,
several in-patient treatment programs exist for persons with alcohol and drug addictions. In addition, the Village of
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and makes referrals to other agencies capable of treating people with these special needs. PEER Services will
receive funding for assistance with the costs associated with a part-time outreach counselor.

Homeless Youth
The Harbour, Inc. provides shelter to runaway, neglected, and homeless youth ages 12 to 21 in the north and
northwest suburbs, including a facility located in Skokie. The Harbour will receive funding for assistance with the
costs associated staff functions for serving the needs of these girls and young women.


Homeless Objectives
The Village of Skokie Human Services Division provides emergency financial assistance for people facing eviction to
prevent homelessness. Although staff encourages homeless individuals and families to find temporary shelter in the
homes of family and friends, they are directed to locations such as Hilda’s Place, Family Promise, Women in Need
Growing Stronger (WINGS), City Shelter, and Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) to find temporary shelter, if
necessary. In addition, the Human Services Division provides educational opportunities, including a CEDA
representative who provides foreclosure counseling twice a week, to prevent homelessness.

In addition to The Harbour, Inc. receiving funding for its programs that include addressing homeless needs during
Program Year 2012-13, the Village’s Social Worker will address any homeless needs as they arise through Public
Service Objective C3: “Maintain and increase the supportive services of low-income families, especially youths, with
prevention, counseling, and recreation opportunities.” Any financial support to avoid homelessness will be provided
through the Village’s general fund, and any shelter referrals will be made to area shelters in the vicinity of the Village
of Skokie.

Based on the definition of homelessness in the HEARTH Act, actions the Village of Skokie will continue to take in
Program Year 2012-13 to end emergency and chronic homelessness include:

Emergency Homelessness
  Assist with financial support to prevent eviction or utility disconnection.
  Continue partnerships with area organizations that provide emergency funds:
  Salvation Army
  Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS)
  Connections for the Homeless
  St. Joan of Arc / Society of St. Vincent de Paul
  Community and Economic Development Association (CEDA)
  Catholic Charities
  Center of Concern

Chronic Homelessness
  Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program
  Housing Counselor
  Foreclosure Seminars
  Financial Literacy Classes


Non-Homeless Objectives
The needs of low-income homeowners will be addressed through Owner Housing Objective H1: “Maintain support for
the housing needs of existing low-income homeowners, especially extremely low-income homeowners.” The
Village’s Home Improvement Program is expected to assist 18 homeowners this year with funding to address safety
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Special Needs Households Objectives
The needs of the Village’s special needs populations will be addressed with the following objectives:

  Special Needs Objective SN2: “Maintain support for the housing needs of the developmentally disabled and
 improve housing opportunities for the developmentally, physically, and mentally disabled.”
 (3 public facilities – SHORE, Orchard Village, Search)

  Special Needs Objective SN3: “Assist elderly people so they can reside in their own homes.”
 (410 people – North Shore Senior Center)

  Special Needs Objective SN4: “Increase the capacity of support services, such as activities and
 transportation, for residents with mental illness and physical or mental disabilities.”
 (98 people – Center for Enriched Living, Maine-Niles Association for Special Recreation)


Impediments to Affordable Housing
Removing Impediments to Affordable Housing
The Village identified a number of constraints to affordable housing in its Consolidated Plan. These include the
following:

 1. Availability of Land. There is virtually no land available for new housing development. All new housing
 development is the result of redevelopment, often involving expensive purchases of properties previously
 used for commercial purposes.

 2. Cost of Housing. Aside from persons receiving housing subsidies, many low-income residents are paying in
 excess of what is considered affordable for their income range. High demand for housing in Skokie has
 increased prices over time.

 3. Vacancy Rate. The extremely low vacancy rate for both affordable rental and affordable ownership housing
 provides for limited housing choices for low-income persons. This also has the impact of increasing housing
 prices while decreasing the incentive for landlords to participate in rental assistance programs.

 4. Zoning Restrictions. The Village’s Zoning Ordinance accommodates increased densities for housing for
 the elderly and the disabled, has progressive group home and community live-in residence provisions, and
 offers density bonuses for the creation of low-income housing units in Planned Unit Developments; however,
 there are limited opportunities for the types of dense, multi-family housing that impact the housing needs of
 low/moderate-income, non-elderly and families. The Village’s density bonus for the creation of low-income
 housing has not been utilized.

A review was also undertaken to determine if there were any ordinances, regulations, or administrative procedures
which constitute impediments to affordable housing. The Village’s Zoning Ordinance somewhat encourages the
continuation of low-density housing in the Village. This is reflected in the fact that most of Skokie is zoned for single-
family residential housing. In 1990, the Zoning Ordinance was amended to comply with the Federal Fair Housing
Amendments of 1988 dealing with the provision of community residences and group homes for disabled persons. The
Zoning Ordinance has also always contained a 20% density bonus for the addition of low/moderate-income units in
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The Village’s zoning policy contains provisions which indicate a willingness to develop affordable housing, such as
less restrictive parking requirements for subsidized and elderly housing, and the establishment of a special zoning
classification for the development of housing for the elderly and handicapped. The Village’s Community Development
Department requires compliance with a number of standard construction codes, including the BOCA (Building Officials
and Code Administrators) National Building Code, the National Electrical Code, the National Fire Protection Code, and
the Illinois State Plumbing Code. Skokie also has certain restrictions in addition to those required under the
aforementioned codes, including a prohibition against manufactured housing, a prohibition against the use of plastic
pipes, a requirement that all residences have facades with a minimum of 50% masonry, and a requirement for metal
shelled conduit.

Some of the above zoning and building requirements may be considered by some to constitute impediments to the
development of affordable housing. In a community like Skokie with a lack of additional land for much more housing
development, it is doubtful that changing its zoning or building policies would have much, if any, impact on the
development of affordable housing. The Village has, after all, been successful in developing a number of subsidized
elderly projects in recent years without the need to amend the zoning or building codes.

Fostering and Maintaining Affordable Housing
The Village of Skokie has a long history of providing a variety of housing types in the community to serve a broad
spectrum of household incomes. Skokie is one of the most diverse communities in the suburban Chicago area, and
that diversity transcends the general population to employment and housing options as well. Skokie’s housing is
generally attractive and desirable, and is much more affordable than most of the north suburban areas of Chicago.
Skokie is second only to Evanston in the number and percentage of rental units among the north suburbs.

The State of Illinois enacted Public Act 93-0595, the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act, in August 2003.
The Act lists three major findings that are the basis of the legislation:

 1. there exists a shortage of accessible, safe, and sanitary housing in the State;
 2. it is imperative that action be taken to assure the availability of workforce and retirement housing; and
 3. local governments in the State that do not have sufficient affordable housing are encouraged to assist in
 providing affordable housing opportunities to assure the health, safety, and welfare of all citizens of the State.

The main component of the legislation was the establishment of a benchmark that communities should have a
minimum of a 10% “affordable” housing stock, and requiring communities that do not meet that standard to develop an
Affordable Housing Plan to attain that standard in the future. Affordable housing is defined in the Act as housing that
has a sales price or rental amount that is within the means of a household that may occupy moderate-income or low-
income housing. Furthermore, total housing costs should not amount to more than 30% of annual gross household
income. Affordability is calculated for suburban Cook County at up to 80% of PMSA median income for owner-
occupied housing, and only up to 60% of the PMSA median income for rental housing. This results in a much more
conservative assessment of affordability because it totally excludes the middle income (workforce) population that falls
in the 80-120% of median income, and even excludes a sizeable portion of the moderate-income population (50-80%
of median income) in the analysis of rental affordability. Nonetheless, it was determined that 17.46% of Skokie’s
housing units were considered affordable, far exceeding the State benchmark. Thus Skokie is one of only three
northern suburbs of Chicago to be exempt from the State requirement to develop an Affordable Housing Plan.

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the housing inventory in Skokie grew by 1,364 units between 2000 and 2010,
from 23,702 units to 25,066 units. Also in 2010, the vacancy rate for housing units was 6%, a three-fold increase from
2000.

According to the 2000 U.S. Census, a total of 23,223 units were occupied, and of those occupied units, 17,472
(75.2%) were owner-occupied and 5,751 (24.8%) were rental units. The percentage of rental units has remained
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older areas. The structural condition and appearance of Skokie’s housing stock is generally very good, due in part to
a systematic inspection program by the Village’s Property Standards Division.

As with many other desirable suburban communities, Skokie has experienced significant number of housing
“teardowns” in favor of larger, more expensive new homes during the past decade. Home expansions were also
popular during the same time period. The pace of teardowns and expansions has curtailed significantly in the past
few years. The Village had also seen a significant number of condominium and townhouse developments in the past
decade, many as part of concerted redevelopment efforts in older commercial areas. In recent years, there have been
no such developments in Skokie or most of the suburban Chicago area. Unlike many communities, the upgrading and
expansion of the housing market has not resulted in a significant loss of rental units or affordable housing in Skokie.
There continues to be an influx of new residents and minority populations seeking a variety of housing options and the
many advantages of a Skokie lifestyle.

The term “affordable housing” has previously been defined in CDBG Action Plans as decent, sanitary, and appropriate
housing that persons of modest means (middle-, moderate-, and low-income) can own or rent without having to
devote more than 30% (a federally established standard) of their gross income for housing expenses. The difference
in this definition from the State’s is that we have always considered the affordability issue relative to middle-income
households as well as moderate- and low-income households. Middle-income households are generally considered
to fall within 80% to 120% of the metropolitan median income. The median household income for the Chicago area in
2001 was $70,500. Moderate-income families fall between 50% and 80% of the metropolitan median income, and
low-income families earn less than 50% of the metropolitan median income. For HUD purposes, income
classifications are further broken down by the number of persons in a household.

The middle-income range is often referred to as the “workforce” demographic category. While many communities,
especially other north suburbs, have affordability issues in this category, there does not seem to be an acute problem
in Skokie. In the 2000 U.S. Census, the median home value was listed at $217,500 while the median family income
was $68,253. The cost of rental housing in Skokie has hardly changed over the past four decades when adjusted for
inflation. The inflation-adjusted median monthly rent in Skokie only increased 1.4% from 1960 to 2000. In fact, the
inflation-adjusted median rental even decreased 6% from 1990 to 2000. Rental rates for northeastern Illinois as a
whole increased 48.7% from 1960 to 2000. Skokie’s rentals have remained affordable to the vast majority of people
living here. Owner-occupied housing costs increased more dramatically, but still substantially less than northeastern
Illinois as a whole. From 1960 to 2000, the median Skokie home purchase price increased 39.4% when adjusted for
inflation; whereas, the northeast Illinois increase was 55.2% for that same timeframe. Likewise, Skokie’s inflation-
adjusted increase for 1990-2000 of 10.8% was also less than the northeast Illinois increase of 14%.

The term “housing stress” is used to describe the situation when members of a household spend more than 30% of
the gross household income on direct housing related expenses. In Skokie, the number of housing-stressed renters
actually decreased from 1990 to 2000. Additionally, a far greater number of renters in 2000 were spending less than
20% of their household income on housing than in 1990. Alternately, in owner-occupied housing, housing stress did
increase during the 1990-2000 period. Possible reasons for the rise in owner-occupied housing stress included: 1)
home prices rose more rapidly than incomes; 2) many households utilized home equity financing as opposed to more
traditional credit card debt and loans, thus adding to “housing” expenses; 3) there was likely a higher turnover of
homes with paid or nearly paid mortgages; and 4) many new home purchasers willingly exceeded the 30% benchmark
because they viewed a home purchase as an investment and believed their income would also rise.

Until five years ago, home values had been appreciating at higher rates than many other investment types, so buyers
were often willing to exceed the 30% standard, thus purposely creating “housing stress”. Mortgages were also readily
available at very high percentages of market value; in some cases 100% or more of value. Adjustable rate mortgages
and interest-only financing became much more prevalent. This eventually resulted in a substantial increase in
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Much of the housing stock in Skokie remains affordable for the middle-income population. With nearly 6,000 rental
units, 768 townhouses, 192 duplexes, many affordable condominiums, and numerous small houses, Skokie is one of
the few north suburbs of Chicago that does not have a middle-income affordability problem. Using 2000 income and
price figures, the middle-income range of $56,400 to $84,600 does not have an affordability problem with Skokie
rental apartments. In the moderate-income range of $35,250 to $56,400, one-bedroom units and most two-bedroom
units are only affordable at household incomes of $48,000 and above. The real rental crisis occurs among
households in the low-income range. At $35,250 and below, larger families have a severe problem, and even single
persons and smaller families have difficulty affording most of the units. The Housing Choice Vouchers along with
other government-sponsored programs and opportunities such as the below-market rental units owned by the Housing
Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC), some of which are listed in the Local Resources Section of this Action
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Program Specific Requirements
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Village of Skokie allocates CDBG funds to various projects annually with the intention of identifying the needs of
Skokie residents and correcting community development problems as they arise, before they lead to deterioration
and blight. The objectives of the CDBG program are:

  To enhance the quality of Skokie neighborhoods and strengthen their identities.
  To provide public resources, recreational facilities, infrastructure, and services to meet the varying needs of
 Skokie residents.
  To promote a positive image through maintenance and rehabilitation of public and private facilities.
  To support the vast array of public service agencies providing invaluable services to low/moderate-income
 residents of Skokie.

The list on the following pages contains CDBG projects approved for Program Year 2012-13. Each project or activity
is described in terms of general purpose, funding level, geographic location, administering agency, national objective
furtherance, and specific benefit. All of the projects have been determined to be consistent with the objectives of the
Community Development Act, as well as the local objectives stated above. Furthermore, all of the proposed activities
reflect the national objective of benefit to low/moderate-income persons. Funding priority is extended to institutions
and community agencies that serve the needs of low/moderate-income persons, or identifiable subgroups thereof,
and projects that are directly related to accessibility or life safety issues.

Each primary objective is oriented toward conservation and maintenance of currently high standards of quality, rather
than extensive revitalization of specific areas. Most of the improvements or services are designed to correct
scattered site or isolated problems. The Village’s maintenance strategy is to continually monitor conditions, utilize all
available resources, and offer the highest possible level and quality of municipal services in both traditional (police,
fire, and public works) areas and non-traditional areas (senior services, handicapped assistance, health screening,
and expansion of housing opportunities for low/moderate-income persons). In addition to public works improvements
projects, a significant portion of the Village’s entitlement will be committed to structural rehabilitation programs, and to
not for-profit community organizations serving identifiable subgroups of low/moderate-income people (i.e.
developmentally disabled, physically handicapped, physically abused, and those persons needing drug abuse
counseling and treatment).

The area benefit activities for Program Year 2012-13 are shown in Figure 7: Low-Income Area Infrastructure Projects
Map. In addition, Figure 8: Limited Clientele Projects Map identifies the location of all other non-community-wide limited
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AREA 1: Administration
 Project 12-1.0: Program Administration and Planning $85,000
 Funding will be used to administer the Village’s CDBG program, implement and monitor all
 projects, and coordinate all planning activities relative to the Village’s community development
 efforts including staff salaries, publication and legal notice fees, necessary equipment and
 supplies, and training and educational expenses. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.206
 General Program Administration. The Village of Skokie Department of Community Development’s
 Economic Development Division administers this project, located at 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie,
 Illinois, 60077. (Subject to 20% administrative cap.)

AREA 2: Housing
 Project 12-2.1: Home Improvement Program $110,000
 Funding will be used to continue the Village’s program of repairing single-family homes. This
 program began in 1983. Low-income households, as defined by HUD standards, are eligible to
 receive grants up to $8,000 to pay for building materials or contractors’ services, and moderate-
 income households may receive loans from local banks with the entire interest charges being
 subsidized through the program. Beginning in 2009-10, limits on grants for emergency and life
 safety repair situations increased to $12,000. The need for owner-occupied housing investment
 was identified as high for small related, large related, elderly, and all other households in the 2010-
 2014 Consolidated Plan. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(a)(1) Rehabilitation,
 Single-Family Residential. The national objective met for this project is low/moderate-income
 benefit 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) Housing. The Village of Skokie Department of Community
 Development’s Building Division at 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois, 60077, operates the
 program for sites to be determined during the funding cycle.

AREA 3: Infrastructure
 Project 12-3.1: Street and Alley Resurfacing $150,000
 Funding to resurface Keating Avenue from Keeney Street to Washington Street, (and the alley
 west of 8100 Knox Avenue, if the Keating Avenue bid comes in under budget), located in Skokie’s
 low/moderate-income area north of Oakton Street and east of Skokie Boulevard. The street and
 alley have been identified as being in need of resurfacing. The need for public infrastructure was
 identified as high in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR
 570.201(c) Public Facilities and Improvements. The national objective met for this project is
 low/moderate-income 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1) Area Benefit. The Village of Skokie Department of
 Public Works will administer this project. The resurfacing project will be located in Block Group
 8074-3 (61.1% low/moderate-income) and Block Group 8074-5 (52.2% low/moderate-income).

 Project 12-3.2: Sidewalk Grant Program $2,000
 Funding will provide grants to homeowners meeting low/moderate-income eligibility who are
 required to participate in the Village’s 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program. As the Village
 implements its Mandatory Sidewalk Replacement Program, low/moderate-income property owners
 will be able to apply on an individual basis for CDBG funds to cover their 50% share. The need for
 public infrastructure was identified as high in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. This activity is
 eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public Facilities and Improvements. The national objective met
 for this project is low/moderate-income 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1) Area Benefit. The Village of Skokie
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AREA 4: Public Facilities
 Project 12-4.1a: CJE SeniorLife $10,000
 Funding will be used to assist with the replacement of two 40-gallon capacity industrial kettles to
 ensure uninterrupted meal preparation six days a week. CJE SeniorLife will be expected to
 provide the balance of purchase and installation costs. The Lieberman Center for Health and
 Rehabilitation, located at 9700 Gross Point Road, currently provides meals to approximately 210
 Lieberman residents, and home-delivered meals to approximately 100 elderly Skokie residents.
 Lieberman is a 240-bed skilled nursing facility that is home to frail, elderly residents, all of whom
 are considered to be low-income. The center provides skilled nursing care, Alzheimer’s care,
 short-term rehabilitation, and hospice/end of life care. CJE SeniorLife will provide more than the
 minimum 25% match to fully fund the project. The need for senior centers was identified as high in
 the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public
 Facilities and Improvements. The national objective met for this project is low/moderate-income 24
 CFR 570.208(a)(2) Limited Clientele. The project will be administered by the CJE SeniorLife.

 Project 12-4.1b: Turning Point $5,000
 Funding for the project will be used to construct three new offices within the Turning Point building
 located at 8324 Skokie Boulevard. One of the offices will be the new primary care Nurse
 Practitioner's office, and it will be used for daytime client examinations and for primary health care
 assessment of Living Room clients who may also be suffering a health emergency after hours.
 The other two offices will be used for Substance Abuse counseling to be staffed by professionals in
 partnership with Turning Point clinicians to treat dual diagnosed clients. The office buildout will
 include framing, electric, drywall, patching, priming, painting, and carpet for three offices. One
 existing hallway door will be salvaged and two new doors will be purchased and installed. The
 contractor will be responsible for Architect fees, permit fees, inspections, and other miscellaneous
 fees. Turning Point will provide will provide more than the minimum 25% match to fully fund the
 project. The need for other public facilities was identified as high in the 2010-2014 Consolidated
 Plan. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public Facilities and Improvements. The
 national objective met for this project is low/moderate-income 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) Limited
 Clientele. The project will be administered by the Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation.

 Project 12-4.2a: SHORE Community Services, Inc. $4,500
 Funding for the project will assist SHORE in replacing four energy-efficient windows and three
 heavy-duty exterior doors in a group home located at 8900 Central Park Avenue, which houses
 seven women with developmental disabilities, all of whom are classified as low/moderate-income.
 The 100% CDBG funding for these improvements will be contingent upon SHORE hiring and
 paying for a structural engineer (or similar expert) to evaluate the potential water/foundation
 problem at the group home, and providing a written recommendation with line item cost estimates
 for the recommended solution. (The potential water/foundation problem does not appear to pose
 an imminent danger at present, and SHORE could apply for funding next year if the solution is a
 CDBG-eligible activity.) The need for handicapped centers was identified as high in the 2010-2014
 Consolidated Plan. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public Facilities and
 Improvements. The national objective met for this project is low/moderate-income 24 CFR
 570.208(a)(2) Limited Clientele. The project will be administered by SHORE Community Services.

 Project 12-4.2b: Orchard Village $13,000
 Funding for the project will be used to assist with the repair or replacement of two bathrooms,
 kitchen appliances, mortar (tuckpointing), and gutters in a group home located at 3856 Brummel
 Street, which houses six male Skokie residents with developmental disabilities. CDBG funding will
 be contingent upon Orchard Village addressing at least one other line item from the proposal and
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 interior/exterior painting, and providing before and after photos of such activities. Orchard Village
 provides community integrated residential, vocational, and specialized services for people with
 developmental disabilities, plus respite services. The need for handicapped centers was identified
 as high in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c)
 Public Facilities and Improvements. The national objective met for this project is low/moderate-
 income 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) Limited Clientele. The project will be administered by Orchard
 Village.

 Project 12-4.2c: Search Developmental Center $15,000
 Funding for the project will be used to remodel two bathrooms to increase accessibility and safety
 in a group home located at 7807 Keeler Avenue, which houses six women with developmental
 disabilities. Search will provide more than the minimum 25% match to fully fund the project. The
 need for handicapped centers was identified as high in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. This
 activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public Facilities and Improvements. The national
 objective met for this project is low/moderate-income 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) Limited Clientele. The
 project will be administered by the Search Developmental Center.

AREA 5: Public Services
 Project 12-5.1a: Social Worker $31,190
 Funding will be used to partially fund a Village Social Worker position in the Human Services
 Division. This position will work exclusively with low/moderate-income residents who need various
 types of financial assistance. All such residents are required to prove their income status prior to
 receiving any financial assistance from the Human Services Division, so the activity will be a 100%
 benefit to low/moderate-income clientele under the CDBG regulations. The Social Worker will
 provide short-term case management, counseling, and referral services for all such applicants,
 estimated to number approximately 600 in the coming fiscal year. The need for general public
 services was identified as high in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. This activity is eligible under
 24 CFR 570.201(e) Public Services. The national objective met for this project is low/moderate-
 income 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) Limited Clientele. The Village of Skokie Human Services Division
 will administer community-wide services for low/moderate-income persons from its office at 5120
 Galitz Street, Skokie, Illinois, 60077. (Subject to 15% public service cap.)

 Project 12-5.1b: Metropolitan Family Services $5,000
 Funding will be used to offset the costs associated with staff functions, and the program is
 expected to provide general counseling services to 180 low/moderate-income Skokie residents in
 Program Year 2012-13. Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) supports and strengthens families
 and individuals through counseling services that are offered in MFS' community-based centers,
 clients' homes, and school settings. MFS utilizes a solution-focused, time-limited approach to
 counseling interventions that build on clients' strengths, capacity for change and growth, and
 relationships within their families, community, work, and school settings. The need for general
 public services was identified as high in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. This activity is eligible
 under 24 CFR 570.201(e) Public Services. The national objective met for this project is
 low/moderate-income 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) Limited Clientele. Metropolitan Family Services will
 administer community-wide services for low/moderate-income persons from its office at 5210 Main
 Street, Skokie, Illinois, 60077. (Subject to 15% public service cap.)

 Project 12-5.2a: Center for Enriched Living $2,000
 Funding will be used for scholarships so low/moderate-income people with developmental
 disabilities can be fully included in the community, achieve personal success, and enjoy a good
 quality of life. Although the programs are fun and of great interest to participants, CEL's primary
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 disabilities. Various programs and activities teach new skills and enhance the participants' abilities
 to communicate with and relate to others. Programs are offered seven days a week throughout the
 year at various locations, including Niles North High School. The program is expected to serve a
 total of 63 low/moderate-income Skokie residents, of which a percentage will receive direct
 scholarship assistance in Program Year 2012-13. The need for handicapped services was
 identified as high in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR
 570.201(e) Public Services. The national objective met for this project is low/moderate-income 24
 CFR 570.208(a)(2) Limited Clientele. The Center for Enriched Living will administer this project
 community-wide from its office at 280 Saunders Road, Riverwoods, Illinois, 60015. (Subject to
 15% public service cap.)

 Project 12-5.2b: Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation $2,000
 Funding will provide scholarship assistance to extremely low- to low-income children and adults
 with developmental disabilities, enabling them to participate in therapeutic recreation activities.
 Program fees are reduced by 35 to 85% for such Skokie residents. The program is expected to
 serve a total of 35 low/moderate-income Skokie residents, of which a percentage will receive direct
 scholarship assistance in Program Year 2012-13. The need for handicapped services was
 identified as high in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR
 570.201(e) Public Services. The national objective met for this project is low/moderate-income 24
 CFR 570.208(a)(2) Limited Clientele. The Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation is located
 at 6820 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, Illinois, 60053. (Subject to 15% public service cap.)

 Project 12-5.5: Access to Care $5,000
 Funding will be used to offset the costs of Suburban Primary Health Care Council staff functions,
 and is expected to enable seven low/moderate-income Skokie residents to enroll into the Access to
 Care program in Program Year 2012-13. The Access to Care program provides low-income
 residents of suburban Cook County and northwest Chicago, (who are uninsured but not eligible for
 Medicare or Medicaid), access to primary medical services. Members of Access to Care may have
 an unlimited number of visits to their Access to Care physician, routine lab and x-ray services, and
 prescription drugs for nominal co-payments. The need for health services was identified as high in
 the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(e) Public
 Services. The national objective met for this project is low/moderate-income 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)
 Limited Clientele. Access to Care will administer this activity community-wide from its offices at
 2225 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2504, Westchester, Illinois, 60154. (Subject to 15% public service
 cap.)

 Project 12-5.8: PEER Services Inc. $6,500
 Funding will be used to provide outreach, clinical assessments, drug education, early intervention,
 treatment, and recovery services to teens, families, and single adults who are experiencing
 problems related to substance abuse. CDBG funding will be used to offset the costs of a half-time
 treatment engagement and retention specialist, and is expected to serve 90 low/moderate-income
 Skokie residents with substance abuse services in Program Year 2012-13. The need for
 substance abuse services was identified as high in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. This activity
 is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(e) Public Services. The national objective met for this project is
 low/moderate-income 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) Limited Clientele. PEER Services will administer this
 activity community-wide from its office at 906 Davis Street, Evanston, Illinois, 60201, or 3633 West
 Lake Avenue, Suite 305, Glenview, Illinois, 60026. (Subject to 15% public service cap.)

 Project 12-5.9a: Children’s Advocacy Center $2,500
 Funding will be used to provide services for child victims of abuse, and their non-offending family
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 during the investigation of the alleged abuse. Following the completion of the investigation, the
 Center provides on-going advocacy, court support, and trauma-focused counseling services to help
 children and families heal from the abuse. Services are available 24 hours a day and are offered
 to children and families free of charge. CDBG funding will offset the costs of a Child and Family
 Advocate/Counselor position, and the program is expected to serve 18 low/moderate-income
 Skokie residents with counseling services in Program Year 2012-13. The need for youth and child
 care services was identified as high in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. This activity is eligible
 under 24 CFR 570.201(e) Public Services. The national objective met for this project is
 low/moderate-income 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) Limited Clientele. The agency will administer this
 activity community-wide from the Center’s 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200, Northbrook, Illinois, 60062,
 location. (Subject to 15% public service cap.)

 Project 12-5.9b: The Harbour, Inc. $6,000
 Funding will be used to serve the needs of homeless youth (including locked-out, runaway, and
 abandoned) ages 12-21 in the north and northwest suburbs. Agency programs include an
 Emergency Shelter, Transitional Living Program (TLP), Independent Living Program (ILP), and a
 Successful Teens/Effective Parents (STEPS) program. Days and nights of service have increased
 significantly in the past year. CDBG funding will be disbursed among the four programs to offset
 the costs associated with staff functions, and the program is expected to serve 12 low/moderate-
 income Skokie residents in Program Year 2012-13. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR
 570.201(e) Public Services. The national objective met for this project is low/moderate-income 24
 CFR 570.208(a)(2) Limited Clientele. The Harbour will administer this activity community-wide
 from its office at 1440 Renaissance Drive, Suite 240, Park Ridge, Illinois, 60608, and its satellite
 emergency shelter (Des Plaines) and TLP (Skokie, Evanston, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, and
 Hoffman Estates) locations. (Subject to 15% public service cap.)

AREA 6: Senior Programs
 Project 12-6.2: North Shore Senior Center $8,000
 Funding will be used to provide long-term case management and counseling services to Skokie’s
 homebound, low-income elderly and their families. Services include formal assessments,
 assistance in applying for public entitlements, arranging medical appointments, counseling
 services, case management, and follow-up home visits. CDBG funding will be used to offset the
 costs associated with staff functions, and the program is expected to serve 410 elderly,
 low/moderate-income Skokie residents in Program Year 2012-13. The need for senior services
 was identified as high in the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR
 570.201(e) Public Services. The national objective met for this project is low/moderate-income 24
 CFR 570.208(a)(2) Limited Clientele. The North Shore Senior Center will administer this project
 community-wide from its offices at 161 Northfield Road, Northfield, Illinois, 60093. (Subject to 15%
 public service cap.)

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(The Village is not eligible to participate in this program.)


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HOPWA
(The Village is not eligible to participate in this program.)


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Other Actions
Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs
The largest obstacle to meeting underserved needs continues to be the cap on public services spending. Most of the
facilities’ needs in the Consolidated Plan are being addressed with outside resources. Housing is in good condition,
but there are affordability issues for many low/moderate-income households. The most pressing needs are in the
areas of child care, senior, disability, health, and transportation services, while the CDBG dollars available for these
service activities are the most limited. Most public service requests need to be reduced substantially, and in some
cases, denied to fit within the confines of the 15% cap. It is possible that further decreases will need to be instituted in
future years if federal policy remains the same.

Subsidized and Specialized Housing
There is one public housing building in Skokie, the 127-unit Armond D. King Apartments for the elderly, which is a
Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) facility. All the units are one-bedroom units, with the exception of one two-
bedroom unit. All of the units at Armond D. King are occupied. The Armond D. King facility is expected to remain in
the public housing inventory in the future. Since it is approximately 30 years old and in good condition, no demolition
is expected. Also, because of its nature as a project for the elderly, it is not a candidate for conversion to
homeownership.

As of September 2011, there were 429 Housing Choice Vouchers in use in the Village. By comparison, there were
435 vouchers in use in 2010, 440 in 2009, 450 in 2008, 454 in 2007, 457 in 2006, 430 in 2005, 433 in 2004, and 411
in 2003. The HACC, which administers approximately 12,000 Housing Choice Vouchers within its jurisdiction,
operates this program. To the Village’s knowledge, none of the HACC’s Housing Choice Vouchers go unused. The
HACC has a waiting list that is currently closed due to its length. The continued high number of vouchers used in
Skokie indicates that Housing Choice Voucher Program-qualified families are finding available and qualified units in
the Skokie market.

In addition to the existing Housing Choice Voucher Program in Skokie, there is a Section 8 new construction project
for the elderly, financed through the Illinois Housing Development Authority (Village Center), consisting of 150 one-
bedroom units. There are also two HUD Section 202/Section 8 subsidy projects for the elderly, the Robineau Group
Living Residence and the Krasnow Residence. Krasnow opened in 1992 and has 12 studio apartments and 36 one-
bedroom units. Robineau is a congregate housing facility with 24 one-bedroom units. None of these projects have
vacancies, and none of them are expected to be lost from the assisted housing inventory at any time in the future.

The HODC owns two apartment buildings in Skokie, one with 11 units and another with 12 units. Purchase of these
buildings was assisted with Village of Skokie CDBG funds in prior program years. Low-income residents occupy all of
the units. The rents on these units are set at least 25% below median rent in the area so they are more affordable to
low-income families. CDBG funds were used for rehabilitation for both buildings during Program Year 2010-11.

Another source of affordable housing is “homesharing”, through which persons with extra living space share their
accommodations with other persons for either rental payments or household services in lieu of rent. Homesharing
programs are operated by both the Interfaith Housing Center of the North Suburbs and the Center of Concern located
in Park Ridge. Homesharing has become a very popular response to the need for affordable housing in this area.

In the past, the Village has ceded over $7 million in private activity bond cap to the Illinois Housing Development
Authority for participation in the State’s mortgage assistance programs explained in the Resources section of this plan.
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In addition to the subsidized housing projects and existing Housing Choice Vouchers being utilized for the elderly
population of Skokie, there are also six nursing home facilities in Skokie which serve the elderly and disabled, four of
which are Medicaid-certified. These nursing home facilities contain a total of approximately 740 beds and provide
various levels of care. The facilities include:

 Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation, located at 9700 Gross Point Road, is Medicare certified and
 Medicaid approved, offers 240 patients (all private rooms) three types of nursing care: intermediate (which is
 supervisory), dementia, and skilled (which is similar to hospital care). Multiple CDBG grants for plumbing
 improvements, new nurse call system projects, kitchen equipment replacement, exhaust fan replacements, and
 individual convector (heating and cooling units) have been awarded in recent years to the Council for Jewish
 Elderly, which operates the Lieberman Center. Another grant is being awarded in this Action Plan to replace two
 40-gallon capacity kitchen kettles. Please see the “Program Specific Requirements” section for details.

 Village Nursing Home of Skokie, Inc., located at 9000 Lavergne Avenue, is Medicare certified and accepts
 Public Aid. This 139-bed facility offers skilled, intermediate, and light care for their patients with rehabilitation,
 respite, and hospice care, both long- and short-term.

 Skokie Meadows Nursing Centers, located at 9615 Knox Avenue, is a Medicaid approved skilled nursing care
 facility with 113 beds. In addition, it is Medicare certified as well as Joint Commission accredited. They offer
 respite care and long-term care that includes all types of rehab, including occupational, speech, and physical
 therapy. A second facility at 4600 Golf Road accommodates 111 patients with intermediate nursing and
 psychiatric care.

 Alden North Shore Nursing Home, located at 5050 Touhy Avenue, is Medicare certified. This 80-bed facility
 offers only long-term, skilled (24-hour nursing) and intermediate care, with rehabilitation services and hospice
 care.

 Manor Care Health Services, located at 4660 Old Orchard Road, is a 55-bed intermediate and skilled care
 nursing home. It is Medicaid and Medicare certified, offering long- and short-term care, as well as respite care
 and rehab services.

The Suburban Area Agency of Aging also provides housing-related services for elderly low-income residents of Cook
County. The Agency’s Suburban Senior Housing Alternative Program (SSHAP) is designed to assist suburban Cook
County and provides information and technical assistance on senior housing issues. The Agency also provides funds,
through the Older American Act, to agencies that provide supportive services to seniors.

Skokie also has a number of facilities to serve special needs populations, all of whom are presumed to be low-income
according to HUD regulations. These include:

 1. Orchard Village provides residential facilities and other services for developmentally disabled adults. The
 agency serves all of Cook County and has 32 residential buildings in eight communities, including 10
 buildings in Skokie. Presently, Orchard Village provides housing for 49 persons in its residential facilities in
 Skokie, which are at capacity.

 2. SHORE Community Services, an organization also serving the developmentally disabled, operates three
 residential group home facilities, including one in Skokie and two in neighboring Evanston. Each of these
 facilities has 12 residents. In addition, SHORE operates two Community Integrated Living Arrangement
 (CILA) homes in Skokie to house 10 developmentally disabled women, a vocational training center in the
 neighboring community of Morton Grove, (which is also attended by many of the Orchard Village residents),
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 3. Search Developmental Center provides life skill training, supportive residences, vocational support, and other
 services to over 420 adults with developmental disabilities. Search operates 14 CILA homes in Skokie
 housing 71 persons.

 4. Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center, located in Skokie, operates two housing programs for the
 mentally ill: a transitional living program and a CILA home. These programs provide housing for a total of
 19 persons in 14 apartment units. Turning Point also provides supportive services for the mentally ill.
 Turning Point serves over 1,000 Skokie residents a year.

 5. The WINGS (Women in Need Growing Stronger) organization received a CDBG grant of $40,000 in 2001 to
 serve as equity seed money for the purchase of a four-unit building in Skokie for transitional housing. The
 purchase was completed in 2002, and units were occupied in 2003 following an extensive renovation of the
 building. These apartments specifically serve the needs of abused women and their children making the
 transition to permanent housing and an independent lifestyle.

 6. The New Foundation Center (formerly WilPower, Inc.) operates two buildings in Skokie providing housing to
 16 persons with severe mental illness. New Foundation Center serves the northern suburbs of Cook
 County and coordinates all necessary counseling and case management services for its clients.

The Village’s Human Services Division is the coordinating office for housing efforts on behalf of elderly and disabled
persons. Two advisory councils, one with a human services emphasis and other with a disabilities emphasis, work
with the Human Services Division. There is an office within the Human Services Division to specifically address the
needs of the disabled. The Human Services Division employs social workers to assist persons in resolving a variety
of family issues and individual problems. Such services are critical in the effort to maintain and expand affordable
housing opportunities.

The Village has made great strides in its efforts to maintain and expand the supply of affordable housing. This is
especially true in housing initiatives that benefit the low/moderate-income populations and persons with special needs.
A significant amount of CDBG funding has been extended over the years on projects designed to maintain or achieve
more affordable housing.

  In the 1980s and 1990s, over $200,000 was awarded to the Housing Opportunity Development Corporation
 (HODC) in four separate grants. These grants provided the equity toward the purchases and rehab funding
 for two buildings with 23 rental units reserved exclusively for low-income households at below market rate
 rents.
  CDBG grants totaling over $1.3 million have been extended to Orchard Village, SHORE Community
 Services, and Search, Inc. largely for the rehab of group homes and CILA houses housing low-income,
 developmentally disabled adults.
  Search Developmental Center has also received several CDBG grants for rehab and accessibility
 improvements at five different CILA homes in Skokie.
  Approximately $250,000 of CDBG funds were used to underwrite the land cost and provide site
 improvements to the Krasnow residence on Gross Point Road, a 48-unit Section 202 senior housing
 development for low-income elderly.
  A grant of $40,000 was used by WINGS to purchase and renovate a four-unit apartment building in Skokie
 for transitional housing for homeless, abused women and their children.

The Village has also operated a Home Improvement Program for low/moderate-income homeowners since 1983.
Over $1.2 million in grants have been awarded under this program enabling approximately 400 homeowners to
maintain their residences through rehabilitation assistance. CDBG funds are also used for a number of capital
improvements in multi-family areas helping to hold down costs that are typically charged to property owners, and then


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often passed down from landlords to tenants. These types of capital improvements, the Home Improvement Program,
and grants for special needs housing, are done on an annual basis as part of the Village’s ongoing attempt to foster
and maintain affordable housing.

The Village’s 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan contains the following key objectives relative to affordable
housing:

 H1 Maintain support for the housing needs of existing low-income homeowners, especially
 extremely low-income homeowners.
 H2 Increase rental assistance opportunities for Skokie residents.
 H3 Maintain low-income rental housing opportunities in the Village of Skokie and support those
 agencies that work toward this objective.
 H4 Increase support of homeowners to prevent foreclosures.

Specific strategies also exist in the Consolidated Plan to achieve these objectives. These include the pursuit of
additional senior housing, supporting efforts to maintain housing for the developmentally disabled, increasing the
supply of fully-accessible housing, continuing the Village’s single-family home repair program, encouraging resident
applications for Housing Choice Vouchers, pursuing not-for-profit partners to create more permanent affordable
housing, facilitating the development of transitional housing, encouraging the release and use of more housing
vouchers locally, and increasing services to low-income families and those in danger of becoming homeless. Several
CDBG grants will be awarded for Program Year 2012-13, as they have been almost every year, as part of the Village’s
attempts to meet those housing objectives and pursue the various strategies.

Evaluating and Removing Lead-Based Paint Hazards
According to the 1-year American Community Survey (ACS) data for 2010, 85% of Skokie’s households were
constructed prior to 1980. Since lead-based paint was used until 1978, the Village needs to be alert when it comes to
lead-based paint hazards.

The Village’s Health Department has concluded that there is virtually no threat of lead-based paint hazards in Skokie.
The Health Department has been conducting screenings for elevated blood-lead levels for many years; however, the
number of screenings has now diminished to a very low number because of the lack of a problem. Nonetheless,
many private tests are performed every year, primarily on youths under age 5, by Skokie physicians. In recent years,
only a handful of elevated blood-lead cases have been diagnosed and only one merited follow-up procedures. While
lead-based paint hazards are virtually non-existent in Skokie, the Village continues to monitor the situation by
performing the following activities:

  Continuing the lead-screening program for higher risk cases in the Village Health Department.
  Providing information and educational materials to people being screened and to people who inquire about
 lead-based paint hazards.
  Publishing information about lead-based paint hazards in the Village’s newsletter and distributing information
 brochures to people applying for building permits.
  Promoting information about lead-based paint hazards and the Village’s screening program in the local news
 media.
  Performing inspections for defective paint surfaces in all units constructed prior to 1979 as part of the
 Village’s housing rehabilitation program.
  Performing lead-based paint inspections for rehab activities to be funded through CDBG where existing paint
 disturbance is likely for buildings built before 1979.
  Monitoring the results of the Village’s lead screening program and the overall condition of the housing stock
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Reducing the Number of Poverty Level Families
Skokie had 710 families, or 4.2%, living below the poverty level according to the 2000 U.S. Census. To lower the
poverty level, the Village’s antipoverty strategy includes the following activities:

  Continuing to seek additional housing resources for extremely low-income people.
  Providing emergency assistance to extremely low-income people and other assistance to needy families
 through the Human Services Division.
  Providing free health services through the Village’s Health Department to people who meet the poverty
 guidelines.
  Utilizing programs and services from CEDA Neighbors at Work to provide people living in poverty with
 information and referral services, case management, low-income home energy assistance, housing
 counseling, emergency housing assistance, and Federal food commodities.
  Offering publications, such as the Human Services Directory, and web-based resources, such as
 www.skokienet.org , will provide valuable information on the nature and location of various services.

Developing Institutional Structure
No additional actions are proposed during the next year with regard to developing or revising the institutional structure.

Enhancing Coordination
No additional actions are proposed during the next year with regard to enhancing coordination between public and
private housing and social service agencies.

Monitoring Procedures
The Village of Skokie will follow monitoring standards and procedures for housing and community development
activities as outlined in the CDBG Monitoring Handbook. The monitoring effort will include:

 1. Periodic meetings of Village staff involved in the development of this Consolidated Plan to constantly assess
 the objectives and priority activities of the plan and the progress of CDBG projects.

 2. Periodic meetings with staff from the Human Services Division to discuss issues relative to affordable
 housing, homelessness, and other community development needs.

 3. Establishing a tracking system based on the projected schedules of CDBG activities including regular,
 periodic reviews of the progress of all funded activities.

 4. Regular personal contact with various community development agencies and public service providers
 impacting the priorities established in the Consolidated Plan and activities in response to those priorities.

 5. Receipt of regular monthly or quarterly reports from CDBG-funded agencies, and conducting monitoring
 visits as warranted to such agencies.

 6. Preparation of periodic reports on monitoring results and conducting at least two public hearings annually to
 review the goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan and the progress of CDBG-funded activities.

The Economic Development Division of the Department of Community Development will be responsible for
monitoring the Village’s progress toward meeting both local and national community development objectives. In
addition, the Economic Development staff will also monitor for compliance with all applicable Federal rules and
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Other Narratives
Monitoring
In addition to the monitoring procedures explained in the “Other Actions” section of the Action Plan, the Village staff
places particular emphasis on the timely expenditure of funds. All CDBG activities are expected to be completed
during the fiscal year (May 1 – April 30) in which funding is awarded. The Village prides itself on having one of the
best disbursement rates in the State of Illinois, and this is accomplished by working closely with grantees to complete
their projects in a timely manner. Agreements and contracts specifically state that funds must be used by April 30 of
the following year. There must be extraordinary circumstances in order to obtain an extension of that timeframe, and
under no circumstances are extensions granted to public service activities or administrative and planning activities
since Skokie is generally at the limit on such cap-imposed projects.

Skokie operates its CDBG program on a reimbursement basis and makes every effort to pay out on activity invoices
by April 30 so IDIS draws can be made within the fiscal year. Village staff meets on a regular basis to discuss the
progress of CDBG activities and constantly reminds grantees of the importance of completing their projects in a
timely basis. Most large capital improvement projects are completed in the fall of each year to provide ample time for
material testing, engineering review, and finalizing “punch list” items to complete the projects in the fiscal year. The
Village requires quarterly performance reports from each grantee of public service funding. On-site monitoring is
performed as necessary, particularly if certain risk factors such as staff turnover, lack of reports, discrepancies in
reported information, or unexplained variations in reported information occur.

Resources Narrative
The key private and non-federal public resources that are likely to be available to Skokie residents were included
under the Local Resources sub-section of this Action Plan. This is virtually the same as the Resources section of the
Plan that has been forwarded to HUD for many years now. Occasionally, a new program is added and described in
the Plan, but most of the other resources continue annually. Most also cannot be quantified due to their budgets
being for larger geographic areas or involving the provision of services. The Village’s Human Services Division
includes professional and support staff, and has a total personnel budget of approximately $407,000. The Village
also operates a paratransit bus service for disabled and elderly residents by providing free transit on designated
routes around the community through a contract agreement with Pace Bus. This service costs the Village about
$205,000 per year. With the exception of the social worker position for Program Year 2012-13, the Human Services
personnel budget and the paratransit program are funded from the Village’s General Fund.

Local banks are expected to make about $20,000 in loans in connection with the Home Improvement Program that is
funded through CDBG. The IHDA mortgage programs are likely to result in about $800,000 in loans and down
payment assistance for first-time home buyers. The Village of Skokie Human Services Division will serve as a
“portal” for prevention funding in connection with preventing homelessness in Skokie. The Cook County Continuum
of Care submitted the application for Prevention Funds to the Illinois Department of Human Services. This will
enable Skokie to advocate more directly for Village residents, although funding will rest with Connections for the
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Continuum of Care
The Village is a participating member of the Cook County Continuum of Care, which is coordinated by The Alliance to
End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County. A Social Worker from the Village’s Human Services Division attends
the regular monthly meetings of the Continuum of Care, and the Village was also involved in the development of the
Continuum’s Strategic Plan for services to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. The Continuum’s
Strategic Plan lists the following purposes of the Continuum of Care:

  Promoting a philosophy of “Housing First” for all homeless persons with a vision for the elimination of
 homelessness in Suburban Cook County.
  Formulating plans consisting of goals, strategies, and projects that address the continuum of supportive
 services and housing needs of people who are homeless and those who are at-risk of homelessness.
  Providing communication and coordination of services to the homeless population across the suburban
 area.
  Facilitating the grant application process for funds dealing with Super Notice of Funding Availability
 (SuperNOFA) and other grants related to homelessness issues.

The Alliance focuses on 10 key aspects to end homelessness. These include: Plan, Data, Emergency Prevention,
System Prevention, Outreach, Shorten Homelessness, Rapid Re-Housing, Services, Permanent Housing, and
Income. Each component includes goals, action steps, responsible parties, and timelines for actions and completion.
In the current fiscal year through February 15, 2012, the Village assisted 66 households with a total of $19,004.89 to
prevent eviction or to house homeless families. The recommended cap per recipient is $400 in a two-year time
period to assist with security deposits, rent, mortgage payments, or utility assistance.

The Association for the Homeless Advocates in the North and Northwest Districts (AHAND) is the regional section of
the Alliance that includes Skokie. The organization prioritizes the distribution of funding for homelessness
programming in the region. By actively participating in the organization, the Village can refer residents for services
through programs, and, as previously mentioned, has recently become a portal for funding. During the regular
meetings, the participating communities share information on available shelter space and other programming
availability. In this way, regional resources can be more efficiently and effectively maximized.

The Village actively works with agencies that have received McKinney Act funding including Women in Need
Growing Stronger (WINGS), which has also received CDBG funding in the past for the equity on a transitional
housing development in Skokie, and New Foundation Center (formerly WilPower), which is involved in housing
mentally ill people and has also received local CDBG grants in the past to help rehab local apartments used for
supportive and transitional housing.

There are three permanent supportive housing projects in northern Cook County that serve the Skokie area, and
include 28 beds. These are operated by the New Foundation Center and the Housing Opportunity Development
Corporation (HODC). Northern Cook County has 297 beds considered to be transitional housing, operated by nine
different providers. WINGS owns and operates a four-unit apartment building in Skokie providing transitional housing
for abused and homeless women and their children. The Harbour, Inc. has received CDBG public service funding
from Skokie in its transitional housing programs for abused, runaway, and homeless youth. Finally, there are 112
beds for Emergency Housing in northern Cook County. WINGS and The Harbour are the primary agencies involved
in providing emergency housing to Skokie residents in need of such shelter.

Citizen Participation
The draft Action Plan was available to the public for a 30-day comment period.




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Performance Measurement System
The performance measurement system helps evaluate the effectiveness of the activities funded through the CDBG program.
The system includes a general objective and general outcome category for each program. One of three possible objectives and
one of three possible outcomes is assigned to each program. Establishing these objectives and monitoring the outcomes allows
the Village to measure the success of the programs in meeting the needs of the community.


Activity Activity Create Provide Create Availability/ Affordability Sustainability
Number Suitable Decent Economic Accessibility
 Living Affordable Opportunities
 Environments Housing
12-2.1 VOS Home Improvement Program X X
12-3.1 VOS Street and Alley Resurfacing X X
12-3.2 VOS Sidewalk Grant Program X X
12-4.1a CJE SeniorLife X X
12-4.1b Turning Point X X
12-4.2a SHORE Community Services X X
12-4.2b Orchard Village X X
12-4.2c Search Developmental Center X X
12-5.1a VOS Social Worker X X
12-5.1b Metropolitan Family Services X X
12-5.2a Center for Enriched Living X X
12-5.2b Maine-Niles Association of X X
 Special Recreation
12-5.5 Access to Care X X
12-5.8 PEER Services X X
12-5.9a Children’s Advocacy Center X X
12-5.9b The Harbour X X
12-6.2 North Shore Senior Center X X




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Other Attachments
Table 3A: Summary of Specific Annual Objectives
 Table 3A
 Summary of Specific Annual Objectives

 Obj. Specific Objectives Sources Performance Expected Actual Outcome/
 # of Funds Indicators Number Number Objective*
 Rental Housing Objectives
(H2) Increase rental assistance opportunities HACC, CDBG, # People DH-2
 Service
 for Skokie residents. Organizations
(H3) Maintain low-income rental housing CDBG, # Housing DH-2
 Service
 opportunities in the Village of Skokie Organizations Units
 and support those agencies that work
 toward this objective.
 Owner Housing Objectives
(H1) Maintain support for the housing needs CDBG, Village # Housing 18 DH-2
 of Skokie
DH-2.1 of existing low-income homeowners, Units Home
 especially extremely low-income Improvement
 Program
 homeowners.
(H4) Increase support of homeowners to CDBG, Village # People DH-2
 of Skokie,
 prevent foreclosures. Service (assisted with
 Organizations foreclosure
 counseling)
 # People DH-2
 (assisted with
 emergency
 mortgage
 assistance)
 Homeless Objectives
(ES1) Increase the level of supportive and CDBG, Village # People DH-1
 of Skokie,
 emergency services to meet the Service
 increased needs of low-income families. Organizations
(ES2) Continue to reach out and assess the CDBG, Village # People DH-1
 of Skokie,
 needs of homeless and near-homeless Service
 individuals, and continue to make Organizations
 appropriate referrals as needed.
(ES3) Actively support victims of domestic CDBG, Village # People SL-1
 of Skokie,
 violence to offer a safe space and Service
 shelter. Organizations
(ES4) Actively support and pursue increased CDBG, Village # People SL-1
 of Skokie,
 capacity for organizations providing Service
 services to aid in the transition to Organizations
 permanent housing and independent
 living.




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 Special Needs Objectives
(SN1) Maintain and increase housing CDBG, # Public DH-1
 Service
 opportunities for the elderly and frail Organizations Facilities
 elderly.
(SN2) Maintain support for the housing needs CDBG, # Public 3 DH-1
 Service
DH-1.1 of the developmentally disabled and Organizations Facilities SHORE
DH-1.2 improve housing opportunities for the Orchard Village
 Search
DH-1.3 developmentally, physically, and
 mentally disabled.
(SN3) Assist elderly people so they can reside CDBG, # People 410 SL-1
 Service
SL-1.9 in their own homes. Organizations NSSC
(SN4) Increase the capacity of support CDBG, # People 98 SL-2
 Service
SL-2.2 services, such as activities and Organizations Center for
 transportation, for residents with mental Enriched Living
 MNASR
 illness and physical or mental
 disabilities.
 Community Development Objectives
(C5) Meet all federal regulations concerned CDBG, Village N/A N/A N/A
 of Skokie
N/A with planning and administration of the
 CDBG program.
 Infrastructure Objectives
(C2) Improve the public infrastructure in CDBG, Village # People 3,439 SL-3
 of Skokie
SL-3 designated low-income neighborhood (within two Street and Alley
 areas of Skokie. low-income Resurfacing

 block groups)
SL2.1 # Housing 20 SL-2
 Units 50/50 Sidewalk
 (assisted with Replacement
 Program
 sidewalk
 improvement
 costs)
 Public Facilities Objectives
(C1) Upgrade public facilities and thus the CDBG, # Public 2 SL-1
 Service
SL-1.1 services extended to Skokie residents. Organizations Facilities CJE
SL-1.2 Turning Point

SL-1.3
 Public Services Objectives
(C3) Maintain and increase the supportive CDBG, Village # People 907 SL-1
 of Skokie,
SL-1.4 services of low-income families, Service Social Worker
SL-1.5 especially youths, with prevention, Organizations MFS
 Access to Care
SL-1.6 counseling, and recreation PEER Services
 Child. Advoc. Ctr.
SL-1.7 opportunities. Harbour
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 Economic Development Objectives
(C4) Support the economic development CDBG, Village # Businesses EO-2
 of Skokie
 efforts in the Village of Skokie.
 Other Objectives



*Outcome/Objective Codes
 Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability
Decent Housing DH-1 DH-2 DH-3
Suitable Living Environment SL-1 SL-2 SL-3
Economic Opportunity EO-1 EO-2 EO-3




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Table 3B: Annual Affordable Housing Completion Goals
U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
and Urban Development (Exp. 4/30/2011)

 Table 3B
 ANNUAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLETION GOALS

Grantee Name: Expected Actual Annual Resources used during the period
Village of Skokie Annual Number Number of
Program Year: of Units Units CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA
May 2011 to April 2012 To Be Completed
 Completed
BENEFICIARY GOALS
(Sec. 215 Only)
  Homeless households
  Non-homeless households
 SHORE, Orchard, Search
  Special needs households
 3
Total Sec. 215 Beneficiaries* 3
RENTAL GOALS
(Sec. 215 Only)
  Acquisition of existing units
  Production of new units
  Rehabilitation of existing units
  Rental Assistance
Total Sec. 215 Affordable Rental
HOME OWNER GOALS
(Sec. 215 Only)
  Acquisition of existing units
  Production of new units
 Home Improve. Program
  Rehabilitation of existing units
 18
 Homebuyer Assistance
Total Sec. 215 Affordable Owner 18
COMBINED RENTAL AND
OWNER GOALS (Sec. 215 Only)
 Acquisition of existing units
 Production of new units
 Rehabilitation of existing units 18
 Rental Assistance
 Homebuyer Assistance
Combined Total Sec. 215 Goals* 18
OVERALL HOUSING GOALS
(Sec. 215 + Other Affordable
Housing)
  Annual Rental Housing Goal 0
  Annual Owner Housing Goal 18
Total Overall Housing Goal 18



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 (IDIS) Activity
 Project ID
 0018 VOS – Program Administration
 0017 VOS – Home Improvement Program
 0016 VOS – Street and Alley Resurfacing
 0015 VOS – Sidewalk Grant Program
 0014 CJE SeniorLife
 0013 Turning Point
 0012 SHORE Community Services
 0011 Orchard Village
 0010 Search
 0009 VOS – Social Worker
 0008 Metropolitan Family Services
 0007 Center for Enriched Living
 0006 Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation
 0005 Access to Care
 0004 PEER Services, Inc.
 0003 Children's Advocacy Center
 0002 The Harbour, Inc.
 0001 North Shore Senior Center




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U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
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 Table 3C
 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Planning/Administration


Project Title
Village of Skokie Planning and Program Administration


Description
Funding will be used to administer the Village’s CDBG program, implement and monitor all projects, and coordinate all planning activities relative to the
Village’s community development efforts including staff salaries, publication and legal notice fees, necessary equipment and supplies, and training and
educational expenses.




Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Village of Skokie
 Economic Development Division
Street Address: 5127 Oakton Street
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois 60077




Objective Number Project ID
N/A 0018 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $85,000
21A 570.206 ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government N/A HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
N/A N/A Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $85,000
12-1.0 N/A


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U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
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 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Owner-Occupied Housing


Project Title
Village of Skokie Home Improvement Program


Description
Funding will be used to continue the Village’s program of repairing single-family homes. This program began in 1983. Low-income households, as defined by
HUD standards, are eligible to receive grants up to $8,000 to pay for building materials or contractors’ services, and moderate-income households may
receive loans from local banks with the entire interest charges being subsidized through the program. Beginning in 2009-10, limits on grants for emergency
and life safety repair situations are allowed to be increased to $12,000. This program is in such high demand that funding usually runs out months before the
end of the program year, resulting in an effort to increase funding almost every program year.



Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Community-Wide
 -
Street Address: -
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois




Objective Number Project ID
DH-2 0017 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $110,000
14A 570.202(a)(1) rehab, single-family ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(3) housing HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
Housing Units 18 Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $110,000
12-2.1 18


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U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
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 Table 3C
 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Infrastructure


Project Title
Village of Skokie Street and Alley Resurfacing


Description
Funding to resurface Keating Avenue from Keeney Street to Washington Street, (and the alley west of 8100 Knox Avenue, if the Keating Avenue bid comes in
under budget), located in Skokie’s low/moderate-income area north of Oakton Street and east of Skokie Boulevard. The street and alley have been identified
as being in need of resurfacing.




Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Census Tract 8074 / Block Groups #3 and #5
 -
Street Address: -
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois




Objective Number Project ID
SL-3 0016 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $150,000
03K 570.201(c) public facilities and imps ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(1) area benefit HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
People 3,439 Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $150,000
12-3.1 3,439


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U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
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 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Infrastructure


Project Title
Village of Skokie 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program


Description
Funding will provide grants to homeowners meeting low/moderate-income eligibility who are required to participate in the Village’s 50/50 Sidewalk
Replacement Program. As the Village implements its Mandatory Sidewalk Replacement Program, low/moderate-income property owners will be able to apply
on an individual basis for CDBG funds to cover their 50% share.




Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Community-Wide
 -
Street Address: -
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois




Objective Number Project ID
SL-2.1 0015 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $2,000
03L 570.201(c) public facilities and imps ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(2) limited clientele HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
Public Facilities 20 Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $2,000
12-3.2 20


The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
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 Table 3C
 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Non-Homeless Special Needs


Project Title
CJE SeniorLife Kitchen Kettles Replacement Project


Description
Funding will be used to assist with the replacement of two 40-gallon capacity industrial kettles to ensure uninterrupted meal preparation six days a week. CJE
SeniorLife will be expected to provide the balance of purchase and installation costs. The Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation, located at 9700
Gross Point Road, currently provides meals to approximately 210 Lieberman residents, and home-delivered meals to approximately 100 elderly Skokie
residents. Lieberman is a 240-bed skilled nursing facility that is home to frail, elderly residents, all of whom are considered to be low-income. The center
provides skilled nursing care, Alzheimer’s care, short-term rehabilitation, and hospice/end of life care.



Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation
 -
Street Address: 9700 Gross Point Road
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois 60076




Objective Number Project ID
SL-1.1 0014 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $10,000
03A 570.201(c) public facilities and imps ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(2) limited clientele HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
Public Facilities 1 Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $10,000
12-4.1a 1


The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
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 Table 3C
 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Public Facilities


Project Title
Turning Point Nurse Practitioner and Substance Abuse Counseling Offices Project


Description
Funding for the project will be used to construct three new offices within the Turning Point building located at 8324 Skokie Boulevard. One of the offices will
be the new primary care Nurse Practitioner's office, and it will be used for daytime client examinations and for primary health care assessment of Living Room
clients who may also be suffering a health emergency after hours. The other two offices will be used for Substance Abuse counseling to be staffed by
professionals in partnership with Turning Point clinicians to treat dual diagnosed clients. The office buildout will include framing, electric, drywall, patching,
priming, painting, and carpet for three offices. One existing hallway door will be salvaged and two new doors will be purchased and installed.



Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Turning Point
 -
Street Address: 8324 Skokie Boulevard
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois 60077




Objective Number Project ID
SL-1.2 0013 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $5,000
03 570.201(c) public facilities and imps ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(2) limited clientele HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
Public Facilities 1 Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $5,000
12-4.1b 1


The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
and Urban Development (Exp. 8/31/2014)



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 Table 3C
 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Public Facilities


Project Title
SHORE Community Services Windows and Doors Replacement Project


Description
Funding for the project will assist SHORE in replacing four energy-efficient windows and three heavy-duty exterior doors in a group home located at 8900
Central Park Avenue, which houses seven 7 with developmental disabilities, all of whom are classified as low/moderate-income. The 100% CDBG funding for
these improvements will be contingent upon SHORE hiring and paying for a structural engineer (or similar expert) to evaluate the potential water/foundation
problem at the group home, and providing a written recommendation with line item cost estimates for the recommended solution. (The potential
water/foundation problem does not appear to pose an imminent danger at present, and SHORE could apply for funding next year if the solution is a CDBG-
eligible activity.)


Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: SHORE Community Services
 Group Home
Street Address: 8900 Central Park Avenue
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois 60076




Objective Number Project ID
DH-1.1 0012 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $4,500
03B 570.201(c) public facilities and imps ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(2) limited clientele HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
Public Facilities 1 Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $4,500
12-4.2a 1


The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
and Urban Development (Exp. 8/31/2014)



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 Table 3C
 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Non-Homeless Special Needs


Project Title
Orchard Village Interior and Exterior Improvements Project


Description
Funding for the project will be used to assist with the repair or replacement of two bathrooms, kitchen appliances, mortar (tuckpointing), and gutters in a
group home located at 3856 Brummel Street, which houses 6 male Skokie residents with developmental disabilities. CDBG funding will be contingent upon
Orchard Village addressing at least one other line item from the proposal and performing general maintenance activities, including, but not limited to, floor
covering repair and interior/exterior painting, and providing before and after photos of such activities. Orchard Village provides community integrated
residential, vocational, and specialized services for people with developmental disabilities, plus respite services.



Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Orchard Village
 Group Home
Street Address: 3856 Brummel Street
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois 60076




Objective Number Project ID
DH-1.3 0011 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $13,000
03B 570.201(c) public facilities and imps ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(2) limited clientele HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
Public Facilities 1 Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $13,000
12-4.2b 1


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U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
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 Table 3C
 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Non-Homeless Special Needs


Project Title
Search Bathroom Safety and Accessibility Improvements Project


Description
Funding for the project will be used to remodel two bathrooms to increase accessibility and safety in a group home located at 7807 Keeler Avenue, which
houses 6 women with developmental disabilities.




Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Search Developmental Center
 Group Home
Street Address: 7807 Keeler Avenue
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois 60076




Objective Number Project ID
DH-1.2 0010 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $15,000
03B 570.201(c) public facilities and imps ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(2) limited clientele HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
Public Facilities 1 Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $15,000
12-4.2c 1


The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
and Urban Development (Exp. 8/31/2014)



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 Table 3C
 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Public Services


Project Title
Village of Skokie Social Worker


Description
Funding will be used to partially fund a Village Social Worker position in the Human Services Division. This position will work exclusively with low/moderate-
income residents who need various types of financial assistance. All such residents are required to prove their income status prior to receiving any financial
assistance from the Human Services Division, so the activity will be a 100% benefit to low/moderate-income clientele under the CDBG regulations. The Social
Worker will provide short-term case management, counseling, and referral services for all such applicants.




Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Village of Skokie
 Human Services Division
Street Address: 5120 Galitz Street
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois 60077




Objective Number Project ID
SL-1.4 0009 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $31,190
05 570.201(e) public services ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(2) limited clientele HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
People 1 part-time staff / 600 clients Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $31,190
12-5.1a 1 part-time staff / 600 clients


The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
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 Table 3C
 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Public Services


Project Title
Metropolitan Family Services Counseling Staff


Description
Funding will be used to offset the costs associated with staff functions, and the program is expected to provide general counseling services to 180
low/moderate-income Skokie residents. Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) supports and strengthens families and individuals through counseling services
that are offered in MFS' community-based centers, clients' homes, and school settings. MFS utilizes a solution-focused, time-limited approach to counseling
interventions that build on clients' strengths, capacity for change and growth, and relationships within their families, community, work, and school settings.




Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Metropolitan Family Services
 -
Street Address: 5210 Main Street
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois 60077




Objective Number Project ID
SL-1.4 0008 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $5,000
05 570.201(e) public services ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(2) limited clientele HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
People 1 part-time staff / 180 clients Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $5,000
12-5.1b 1 part-time staff / 180 clients


The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
and Urban Development (Exp. 8/31/2014)



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 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Public Services


Project Title
Center for Enriched Living Life Enrichment and Skills for Independence Scholarships


Description
Funding will be used for scholarships so low/moderate-income people with developmental disabilities can be fully included in the community, achieve
personal success, and enjoy a good quality of life. Although the programs are fun and of great interest to participants, CEL's primary objective is to alleviate
the isolation and loneliness experienced by people with developmental disabilities. Various programs and activities teach new skills and enhance the
participants' abilities to communicate with and relate to others. Programs are offered seven days a week throughout the year at various locations, including
Niles North High School. The program is expected to serve a total of 63 low/moderate-income Skokie residents, of which a percentage will receive direct
scholarship assistance.


Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Community-Wide
 -
Street Address: -
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois




Objective Number Project ID
SL-2.2 0007 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $2,000
05B 570.201(e) public services ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(2) limited clientele HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
People 63 clients Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $2,000
12-5.2a 63 clients


The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
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 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Public Services


Project Title
Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Scholarships


Description
Funding will provide scholarship assistance to extremely low- to low-income children and adults with developmental disabilities, enabling them to participate
in therapeutic recreation activities. Program fees are reduced by 35 to 85% for such Skokie residents. The program is expected to serve a total of 35
low/moderate-income Skokie residents, of which a percentage will receive direct scholarship assistance.




Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Community-Wide
 -
Street Address: -
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois




Objective Number Project ID
SL-2.2 0006 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $2,000
05B 570.201(e) public services ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(2) limited clientele HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
People 35 clients Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $2,000
12-5.2b 35 clients


The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
and Urban Development (Exp. 8/31/2014)



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 Table 3C
 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Public Services


Project Title
Access to Care Medical Services Enrollment Staff


Description
Funding will be used to offset the costs of Suburban Primary Health Care Council staff functions, and is expected to enable 7 low/moderate-income Skokie
residents to enroll into the Access to Care program. The Access to Care program provides low-income residents of suburban Cook County and northwest
Chicago, (who are uninsured but not eligible for Medicare or Medicaid), access to primary medical services. Members of Access to Care may have an
unlimited number of visits to their Access to Care physician, routine lab and x-ray services, and prescription drugs for nominal co-payments.




Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Community-Wide
 -
Street Address: -
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois




Objective Number Project ID
SL-1.5 0005 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $5,000
05M 570.201(e) public services ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(2) limited clientele HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
People 7 clients Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $5,000
12-5.5 7 clients


The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
and Urban Development (Exp. 8/31/2014)



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 Table 3C
 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Public Services


Project Title
PEER Services Substance Abuse Counseling Staff


Description
Funding will be used to provide outreach, clinical assessments, drug education, early intervention, treatment, and recovery services to teens, families, and
single adults who are experiencing problems related to substance abuse. CDBG funding will be used to offset the costs of a half-time treatment engagement
and retention specialist, and is expected to serve 90 low/moderate-income Skokie residents with substance abuse services.




Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Community-Wide
 -
Street Address: -
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois




Objective Number Project ID
SL-1.6 0004 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $6,500
05F 570.201(e) public services ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(2) limited clientele HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
People 1 partial staff / 90 clients Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $6,500
12-5.8 1 partial staff / 90 clients


The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
and Urban Development (Exp. 8/31/2014)



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 Table 3C
 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Public Services


Project Title
Children's Advocacy Center Counseling Staff


Description
Funding will be used to provide services for child victims of abuse, and their non-offending family members, through expert child interviews, medical
evaluations, and crisis intervention services during the investigation of the alleged abuse. Following the completion of the investigation, the Center provides
on-going advocacy, court support, and trauma-focused counseling services to help children and families heal from the abuse. Services are available 24 hours
a day and are offered to children and families free of charge. CDBG funding will offset the costs of a Child and Family Advocate/Counselor position, and the
program is expected to serve 18 low/moderate-income Skokie residents with counseling services.



Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Community-Wide
 -
Street Address: -
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois




Objective Number Project ID
SL-1.7 0003 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $2,500
05N 570.201(e) public services ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(2) limited clientele HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
People 1 partial staff / 18 clients Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $2,500
12-5.9a 1 partial staff / 18 clients


The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
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 Table 3C
 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Public Services


Project Title
The Harbour, Inc. Service Staff


Description
Funding will be used to serve the needs of homeless youth (including locked-out, runaway, and abandoned) ages 12-21 in the north and northwest suburbs.
Agency programs include an Emergency Shelter, Transitional Living Program (TLP), Independent Living Program (ILP), and a Successful Teens/Effective
Parents (STEPS) program. Days and nights of service have increased significantly in the past year. CDBG funding will be disbursed among the four
programs to offset the costs associated with staff functions, and the program is expected to serve 12 low/moderate-income Skokie residents.




Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Community-Wide
 -
Street Address: -
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois




Objective Number Project ID
SL-1.8 0002 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $6,000
05D 570.201(e) public services ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(2) limited clientele HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
People 1 partial staff / 12 clients Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $6,000
12-5.9b 1 partial staff / 12 clients


The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
and Urban Development (Exp. 8/31/2014)



 Village Board Draft - March 5, 2012

 Table 3C
 Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Village of Skokie

Priority Need
Public Services


Project Title
North Shore Senior Center Case Management and Counseling Staff


Description
Funding will be used to provide long-term case management and counseling services to Skokie’s homebound, low-income elderly and their families. Services
include formal assessments, assistance in applying for public entitlements, arranging medical appointments, counseling services, case management, and
follow-up home visits. CDBG funding will be used to offset the costs associated with staff functions, and the program is expected to serve 410 elderly,
low/moderate-income Skokie residents.




Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability




Location/Target Area: Community-Wide
 -
Street Address: -
City, State, Zip Code: Skokie, Illinois




Objective Number Project ID
SL-1.9 0001 Funding Sources:
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation CDBG $8,000
05A 570.201(e) public services ESG -
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective HOME -
Local Government 570.208(a)(2) limited clientele HOPWA -
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Total Formula -
05/01/2012 04/30/2013 Prior Year Funds -
 Assisted Housing -
Performance Indicator Annual Units PHA -
People 1 partial staff / 410 clients Other Funding -
Local ID Units Upon Completion Total $8,000
12-6.2 1 partial staff / 410 clients


The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs

12599
MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Skokie, Cook County, Illinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 8
p.m. on Monday, March 5, 2012

Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack #85 from Middleton School.

The Mayor called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustee Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg,
Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen. Trustee Shah was not present
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of #A on the Corporation Counsel’s
report.
Moved: Trustee Lorge Seconded: Trustee Perille
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Shah
MOTION CARRIED

* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held February 21, 2012.
Omnibus vote.

* Approve Voucher List #20-FY12 of March 5, 2012.
Omnibus vote.

Recognition, Presentations and Awards.
A. Presentation of the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program plaque to the
Skokie Police Department by Chief Pat O'Connor, Immediate Past President of the
Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
Chief Pat O’Connor shared the results of the assessment and complemented the Skokie
Police Department.
On behalf of the Chief Scarpelli, Assistant to the Chief Dane Smith thanked the Staff
and employees.

* Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Appointments:
Beautification and Improvement Commission (Two-Year Term): Joshua Shpayher
Omnibus vote.

Report of the Village Manager.
A. Bid Report – Oakton Station Kiss-n-Ride Lot – Schroeder & Schroeder Inc., Skokie, IL –
$478,634.50
Motion to award a contract to Schroeder & Schroeder Inc., Skokie, IL in the amount of
$478,634.50 for the Oakton Station Kiss-n-Ride Lot.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Lorge
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Shah
MOTION CARRIED

* B. Bid Report – Southeast & East Industrial Districts Landscape Maintenance Services –
Brancato Landscaping Inc., Park Ridge, IL - $51,320.
Motion to award a contract to Brancato Landscaping Inc., Park Ridge, IL in the amount
of $51,320 for Southeast & East Industrial Districts landscape maintenance services.
Omnibus vote

Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT:
A. Ordinance 12-3-Z-3888
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to establish and operate a limited
Service restaurant with a drive-through facility at 4811 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois in a
B3 Business district, and relief from certain sections of Chapters 118 and 82 of the Skokie
Village Code (2011-29P). This item was taken off the Consent Agenda.

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Property Manager Joannie Veytsel and owner Ruth Wenger spoke about safety issues in the
public alley between the apartment building to the South and the approved restaurant (drive-
thru) to the North.
Moved: Trustee Lorge Seconded: Trustee Perille
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Shah
MOTION CARRIED

FIRST READING:
B. An ordinance approving a plat of dedication for the alley located south of Dempster Street
between Niles Center Road and Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois in a B3 Business district.
This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the March 19, 2012 agenda for
second reading and adoption.

C. An ordinance amending Chapter 10 and Chapter 46 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining
to liquor license classifications and the number of liquor licenses in the Village of Skokie.
This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the March 19, 2012 agenda for
second reading and adoption.

D. Executive Session
Motion to approve the request for an executive session in accordance with paragraph 2(c)(11)
of the Illinois Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending litigation
and to adjourn there from.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Shah
MOTION CARRIED

Unfinished Business.
A. Public Hearing #2 to consider a Proposed Plan of Operation and Governance for the
Village’s Residential and Small Commercial Retail Electricity Aggregation Program
Public Works Director Slankard conducted the second Public Heating. He gave a brief
explanation of the proposed plan and answered questions from the Board.
Mrs. Merkel, 4637D Church Street was concerned about transfer fees.

Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2010-1P – Modified Review: Special Use Permit
Amendment Northwestern Institute of Health and Technology at 3432 Oakton Street
Motion to approve the request for a special use permit amendment for the Northwestern
Institute of Health and Technology at 3432 Oakton through the modified review
procedure subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Shah
MOTION CARRIED

2012-13 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program

CDBG Planner/Administrator Carrie J. Haberstich conducted a final public hearing and invited
public comment prior to the request for approval of the Action Plan for the CDBG Program.
Following the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public hearing earlier this
month, the Chicago Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
sent out an email communication to entitlement communities with a link to the funding
allocations for the upcoming program year. Staff was able to verify that the Village will
receive an entitlement amount of $448,900, an increase of $23,900 above the entitlement

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amount previously estimated for the public hearing. This good news is reflected in the
narrative of the “Village Board Draft” of the annual Action Plan and summarized as follows:

   Turning Point will receive funding for $5,000 to construct three new offices in its
 administration building located at 8324 Skokie Boulevard.
  Search will receive funding for $15,000 to make safety and accessibility improvements
 to two bathrooms in a group home located at 7807 Keeler Avenue.
  The Village of Skokie Social Worker position will receive $31,190, an increase from
 the $27,605 recommended at the public hearing held earlier this month. This new
 amount meets the 15% public service cap requirements of the CDBG program.
Motion to approve the 2012 Action Plan.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Shah
MOTION CARRIED

Citizen Comments. None.


Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 9:06 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Shah.
MOTION CARRIED



 __________________________

 Marlene Williams, Village Clerk




Approved:
______________________
George Van Dusen, Mayor



Closed Session
A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 9:15 p.m. Those present were
Mayor Van Dusen, Manager Rigoni, Trustees Perille, Roberts Sutker, Bromberg and Lorge and
Clerk Williams. Also were present were Corporation Counsel Hanley, Assistant Corporation
Counsel’s Mueller and McCarthy and Risk Manager Prottsman. The meeting ended at 9:30
p.m.




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