Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2021-03-01

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 – 8:00 P.M.


Until further notice, meetings of the Skokie Village Board will be held
electronically, with a majority of Village officials participating via remote access
in order to comply with the State of Illinois Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation.
Members of the public who wish to comment as to an item on the published
agenda or to comment during public comments must submit their statement or
question in writing to the Village Manager’s Office and all properly submitted
statements or questions will be presented and read during the relevant portion of
the meeting. Written comments may be submitted by email to
citizencomments@skokie.org before or during the meetings; by mail to Village of
Skokie, Village Manager's Office, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois, 60077; or
via the Village’s drop box located by the public entry to Village Hall.


 1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod C. Shah.

 2. Call meeting to order and roll call.

 3. Approve Consent Agenda.

* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

* 5. Approve Voucher List #20-FY21 of March 1, 2021.

* 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.
 A. Proclamation
 COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day – March 1, 2021

 7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.

* 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.

 9. Presentations and Reports.

 10. Report of the Village Manager.
 A. COVID-19 Update.
 B. 2020 Tax Levy Abatement Ordinance.
 C. Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to the Plan of Operation and Governance for
 the Electricity Aggregation Program.
 D. TIF ‘Pay As You Go’ Reimbursement Grant for 4901 Main Street (Sketchbook Brewing
 Company).
 * E. Proprietary Purchase of Fire Safety Gear – W.S. Darley & Company, Itasca, Illinois -
 $46,360.
 F. Request for Executive Session.

 11. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 CONSENT:
 * A. An ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article II, Sections 10-63 and 10-64 of the Skokie
 Village Code pertaining to the retail sale of alcoholic liquor. This item is on the consent
 agenda for second reading and adoption.


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 B. A resolution urging the Illinois General Assembly to adopt Fix The FOID Act, SB1066
 and HB3245. This item is on the agenda for first reading and approval.

 12. Unfinished Business.

 13. New Business.

 14. Plan Commission.

 15. 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing #4.

 16. Citizen Comments.
 (See information at top of page 1)

 17. Adjournment.




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 and Mr. Cesar Marron, co-owners of Common Culture Brewing Company DBA
 Sketchbook Brewing Company, have requested reimbursement for several
 extraordinary costs associated with construction of a brewery and taproom during
 the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring/summer of 2020. Staff has reviewed and
 confirmed the costs and is now recommending the authorization of a TIF “Pay As
 You Go” (PAYG) Grant to Sketchbook in an amount not to exceed $150,000. The
 specific categories whereby cost overruns have occurred and reimbursement is
 being requested include the following: sewage line renovations and replacement,
 HVAC expansion, concrete flooring, plumbing/electric for boiler and cooler,
 metalwork, new fire hydrant, and silo and glycol chiller enclosures, among other
 items.

 The Downtown Science & Technology TIF District will expire in 2029 and staff has
 been working with developers to bring a mutually equitable project to stimulate
 growth and investment in the area. Staff projects property taxes over the
 remaining life of the TIF District will exceed TIF eligible cost amounts the
 developer is seeking. Based upon the anticipated assessed value of the project
 and estimated tax rates, the project is expected to generate over $70,766
 annually. Thus, the TIF PAYG Grant is anticipated to be paid off no later than
 2022.

 I concur with staff’s recommendations. Mayor and Board approval of the
 Resolution authorizing the “Pay As You Go” TIF Reimbursement Grant in an
 amount not to exceed $150,000, is respectfully requested.

* E. Proprietary Purchase of Fire Safety Gear – W. S. Darley & Company, Itasca,
 Illinois - $46,360.
 Fire safety gear is an integral and necessary component of personal protective
 equipment worn by all sworn members of the Fire Department. Based upon
 industry standards, manufacturer’s recommendations and due to the routine
 exposure to heat, smoke, and wear and tear, fire safety gear only has a useful life
 of five years. The FY2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget provides
 funding for the replacement of 17 complete sets of firefighter safety gear that were
 originally purchased more than five years ago. It is recommended that a contract
 for the purchase of 17 complete sets of fire safety gear in the amount of $46,360
 be awarded to W. S. Darley & Company, Itasca, Illinois, an authorized dealer in
 the Midwest for Honeywell gear, the industry’s best safety gear to meet the needs
 of the Skokie Fire Department. I concur with staff’s recommendation and
 respectfully request Mayor and Board approval.

  F. Request for Executive Session.
 Pursuant to Section 2, Paragraph C.5 and C.6 of the State of Illinois Open
 Meetings Act, a closed session is requested and to adjourn therefrom.




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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 21-3-F-

 AN ORDINANCE REDUCING THE TAX LEVY OF THE VILLAGE OF
 SKOKIE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2020 AND
 ENDING APRIL 30, 2021 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,550,754.50

1 WHEREAS, the corporate authorities have caused to be filed with the Cook County
2 Clerk certified copies of Bond Ordinance 13-9-F-4008, Bond Ordinance 16-4-F-4225, Bond
3 Ordinance 18-3-F-4366, and Bond Ordinance 19-10-F-4493, each directing said Clerk to levy
4 and collect an annual tax for the purpose of paying the principal and interest on the Notes or
5 Bonds as authorized by these Ordinances; and
6
7 WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the Village of Skokie have knowledge that an
8 additional sum of $3,550,754.50 will be available for the subject fiscal year to meet the
9 obligations of the Village of Skokie; and
10
11 WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Village of Skokie that the tax levy for said
12 fiscal year be abated to the extent of $3,550,754.50; and
13
14 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
15 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois:
16
17 Section 1: That the aforementioned Village Ordinances be and the same are hereby
18 amended to provide that the sums to be included in the tax levy for the tax year 2020 are
19 hereby reduced in accordance with the attached table, marked "Exhibit A", and hereby made
20 a part of this Ordinance. The amounts indicated in the column headed "Amount Levied" are
21 as originally specified in the aforementioned Ordinances. The amounts indicated in the
22 column headed "Amount Abated" reflect sums available to meet the obligations of the Village
23 of Skokie. The amounts indicated in the column headed "Net Tax Levy" reflect the sums to
24 be included in the 2020 tax levy for the payment of principal and interest on the debt provided
25 for in the aforementioned Ordinances.
26
27 Section 2: That all other provisions of Village Ordinance Numbers 13-9-F-4008, 16-4-
28 F-4225, 18-3-F-4366, and 19-10-F-4493 shall remain in full force and effect.
29
30 Section 3: That a certified copy of this Ordinance shall be filed with the County Clerk
31 of Cook County, Illinois, on or before March 31, 2021.
32
33 Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
34 passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.

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 ADOPTED this day of March, 2021.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Approved by me this day of
 Attested and filed in my office March, 2021.
 this day of March, 2021;
 and published in pamphlet form
 according to law from March
 , 2021 to March , 2021. Mayor, Village of Skokie



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 EXHIBIT A


 Village of Skokie, Illinois
 Tax Levy Abatement Schedule
 Tax Levy Year 2020


 Amount Amount Net Tax
Description of Bonds Levied Abated Levy

Corporate Series 2013A - General Obligation Bonds $ 817,962.50 $ 817,962.50 $ -
Adopted by Ordinance 13-9-F-4008

Corporate Series 2016A - G.O. Refunding Bonds $ 992,552.50 $ 992,552.50 $ -
Adopted by Ordinance 16-4-F-4225

Corporate Series 2018A - General Obligation Bonds $ 685,122.50 $ 685,122.50 $ -
Adopted by Ordinance 18-3-F-4366

Corporate Series 2019A - General Obligation Bonds
Adopted by Ordinance 19-10-F-4493
 Refunding Portion (Village) $ 1,613,300.00 $ 1,055,117.00 $ 558,183.00
 Library Renovation Portion (Library) $ 1,198,300.00 $ - $ 1,198,300.00

Total Per Abatement Ordinance $ 5,307,237.50 $ 3,550,754.50 $ 1,756,483.00




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Memorandum
Public Works - Administration C
TO: John T. Lockerby, Village Manager
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FROM:
 Liz Zii^p^^an, Assistant to the Director of Public Works

DATE: January 23, 2021

SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to the Plan of Operation
 and Governance for the Electricity Aggregation Program (Agenda
 item)

Background
On March 5th, 2012, the Village ofSkokie Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance 12-4-U-3893
authorizing an Electricity Aggregation Program in the Village of Skokie. They also adopted
Resolution 12-4-R-1182, which approved the Plan of Operation and Governance (POGO) for
the Electricity Aggregation Program. The program authorized the Village to arrange the supply
of electricity for residential and small business accounts that did not opt out.


The 2012 contract, referred to as Electric Aggregation 1.0, set a fixed-price for a set term and
provided residents savings on their electric supply charges. In the 1.0 scenario savings were
achieved because the retail supplier could offer lower pricing than ComEd's Price to Compare
(PTC). The PTC is set annually, but it is adjusted monthly by as much as +A$0.005/kWh.
Consequently, savings are not guaranteed unless a retail supplier's pricing is more than
$0.005/kWh below ComEd's PTC. It has not been possible to achieve guaranteed savings
under the 1.0 model since 2015, and no savings are foreseen going forward.



Electric Aggregation 2.0
The North Shore Electric Aggregation Consortium (NSEAC) reconvened in early 2020 and has
been meeting regularly. The active communities include Highland Park, Lake Forest,
Deerfield, Lake Bluff, Northbrook, Glencoe, and Skokie.


A new pricing model. Electric Aggregation 2.0 provides a variable price for a set term that
always matches the ComEd rate. Only residents and businesses that have a low cost to serve
will be supplied by the retail energy supplier while accounts with a higher cost to serve will
remain on the ComEd default supply service. Examples of accounts with a low cost to serve are
those that use more electricity in off-peak hours, or multi-family buildings where a portion of
the utilities are paid for by a landlord or Home Owners' Association.


Residents and small businesses will be enrolled in the program if their account is considered a
low cost to serve and they are not already in contract with an alternative retail supplier or
community solar. They will receive a letter and have the option to opt out.
In 2.0, a portion of the retail supplier's profit would go to Skokie in the form of a civic grant
(direct payment) or Renewable Energy Credits (REC's). The civic grant amount is dependent
on the number of accounts that do not opt out, however, we received an estimated value of
$124,000 from our consultant. Oak Park participated in the 2.0 program last year and found
that the community had a vested interest in how the funding was spent. Staff discussions to
date resulted in the recommendation to use the funding for sustainability initiatives,
neighborhood reinvestment and revitalization, and equity programs. Examples could include
LED light fixtures for street lights, building improvement grants that benefit low-income areas,
or an internship program for minority or disadvantaged local students.


The NSEAC Consortium will release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for both the traditional and
revised pricing models. There is no risk to explore options through the RFP; if the pricing
comes in unfavorable, we are not required to accept a bid.


Because the 2.0 program is different than the original Electricity Aggregation Program, the
Village must amend and adopt an amended POGO prior to accepting any bid. The amendments
allow us to purchase electricity at the ComEd rate and not below the rate, update contact
information, remove community solar participants from the eligibility list, and include an option
for renewable energy credits (REC's). Pursuant to Section 1-92 of the Illinois Power Agency
Act, 20 ILCS 3855/1-92, we are required to hold two public hearings and to publish a legal
notice for each hearing.



A tentative Board schedule is as follows:


 • February 1st — publish legal notice for first reading ofPOGO amendments
 • February 15th - publish legal notice for second reading
 • February 16{ - first reading ofPOGO amendments
 • March 1st - second reading ofPOGO amendments
 • March or April of 2021 - approval of contract if bids are favorable


I respectfully request that you place this proposed Plan of Operation and Governance before the
Village Board for a public hearing at the February 16th and March 1st Board meetings.




Cc: Barb Mangler, Assistant Corporation Counsel
 Max Slankard, Director of Public Works
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 THIS RESOLUTION MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE RESOLUTION

 21-3-R-


 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDED
 PLAN OF OPERATION AND GOVERNANCE FOR THE
 ELECTRICITY AGGREGATION PROGRAM


1 WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1-92 of the Illinois Power Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3855/1-92
2 (hereinafter “Act”), on April 2, 2012, the Village of Skokie (hereinafter “Skokie”) Mayor and Board
3 of Trustees adopted Ordinance Number 12-4-U-3893, authorizing the establishment of a program
4 for the aggregation of electrical loads of residential and small commercial retail customers in
5 Skokie (hereinafter “Aggregation Program”); and

6 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act on April 2, 2012, the Mayor and Board of Trustees
7 adopted Resolution Number 12-4-R-1182, approving a plan of governance for the Electricity
8 Aggregation Program (hereinafter “Plan of Governance”) after completing two duly-noticed public
9 hearings conducted for the purpose of considering that Plan of Governance; and

10 WHEREAS, Skokie now desires to amend the Plan of Governance concerning the
11 available methods of electricity procurement for Skokie’s Electricity Aggregation Program
12 (hereinafter “Amended Plan”); and

13 WHEREAS, after public notice as required by the Act, the Mayor and Board of Trustees
14 held public hearings on February 16, 2021 and March 1, 2021 to consider the Amended Plan; and

15 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, Illinois have
16 determined that the adoption of the Amended Plan, attached hereto and marked as Exhibit “1”, will
17 serve and be in the best interests of Skokie and its residents; and

18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village
19 of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois that:

20 Section 1: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated as if fully set forth in this
21 Resolution.

22 Section 2: Approval of Amended Plan. The Amended Plan is hereby approved in
23 substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit “1”.

24 Section 3: Dissemination of Amended Plan. The Village Manager shall cause the
25 Amended Plan to be published on the Village website. The Village Manager shall make a copy of
26 the Amended Plan available to residents or businesses upon request.

27 Section 4: Effective Date. This resolution will be in full force and effect from and after
28 its passage and approval as provided by law.


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3 Ayes:
4 Nays: Village Clerk
5 Absent:
6 Approved by me this day of
7 Attest: March, 2021.
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Electric Aggregation 2.0
 Background

• The North Shore Electric Aggregation Consortium (NSEAC) formed to
  leverage buying power by bringing a large group of customers
  together
• Founding members included: Highland Park, Lake Forest, Deerfield,
  Lake Bluff, Northbrook, Glencoe, Park Ridge, and Skokie
• Village of Skokie Board of Trustees adopted an ordinance authorizing
  an electricity aggregation program in 2012
• The Plan of Operation and Governance (POGO) was also adopted
  at that time
 Electric Aggregation 1.0

• Suppliers offered a fixed price for a set-term
• It was offered to all residential and small commercial customers
• Opt-out program
• Modest cost savings to consumers
• Typically a 1-year term
• Curbed door to door solicitations
• The program went into idle status in 2015 as it was not possible to
 achieve savings under this model
• Savings under the 1.0 model are unlikely for the foreseeable future
Electric Aggregation 2.0


• Supplier sets a variable price offer for a set-term that is
 equal to the ComEd rate
• The supplier identifies accounts that have a low cost to
 serve
• A portion of the savings goes to each municipality in the
 form of a civic grant or renewable energy credits (rec’s)

• Expected to curb door to door solicitations
Electric Aggregation 2.0


• Savings to individual accounts are negligible, but there
 are savings on the aggregate
• Estimated civic grant of $124,000 annually
• Civic grant funding could be used for environmental
 initiatives, neighborhood reinvestment and revitalization,
 and/or equity programs
 • -
 Electric Aggregation 2.0

• Alternatively purchase REC’s for an estimated 19% of community load
• REC’s typically come from wind energy and are not local
• NSEAC paused Electric Aggregation 2.0 to take advantage of local
 community solar programs that were time sensitive
• As of January 25, 2021 the program has 1,863 enrolled community solar
 subscriptions and many more on the wait list.
Process


• Two readings of the amended POGO
• The first POGO did not contemplate the new pricing structure
• The amended POGO allows us to purchase electricity at the
 ComEd rate; not below the ComEd rate
• Exempts community solar accounts
• Resolution to adopt the amended POGO at the March 1st Board
 meeting
Process



• NSEAC will release an RFP and review proposals and select an
 alternate electric supplier if proposals come in with favorable
 pricing
• There is no obligation to participate if proposals are not
 favorable
Process


• Electric Aggregation 2.0 is another opt out program
• All accounts identified by the supplier as low cost to serve
 will receive a letter in the mail with option to opt out
• Account holders will not notice any changes to their bill.
 Billing continues with ComEd
• Community solar is ongoing and affords residents an
 opportunity to achieve direct savings
Electric Aggregation 2.0


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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 21-3-C-


 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE II, SECTIONS
 10-63 AND 10-64 OF THE SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING
 TO THE RETAIL SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR


1 WHEREAS, Chapter 10 of the Skokie Village Code (hereinafter “Code”) provides for
2 rules and regulations pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor in the Village of Skokie
3 (hereinafter “Skokie”); and

4 WHEREAS, in accordance with the Illinois Liquor Control Act and the Code, the Mayor is
5 charged with the duties of Local Liquor Control Commissioner and is generally responsible for the
6 regulation of the retail sale of alcoholic liquor; and

7 WHEREAS, in an ever-changing economic landscape over the last several years,
8 Skokie has been refining the Chapter 10, to accommodate new businesses and new
9 restaurant concepts to generate and support economic development; and

10 WHEREAS, by example, amidst the growing popularity of small-batch and craft-
11 brewed beer, a large number of brew pubs had opened around the State of Illinois to serve
12 this new preference, offering consumers an opportunity to try local beer brewed on-site in
13 their community; and

14 WHEREAS, On July 6, 2015, the Skokie Village Board voted to approve Ordinance
15 Number 15-7-C-4152 to meet the need for a new liquor license for brew pubs, known as a
16 Class G license, to allow for the manufacture, sale and service of alcohol by brew pubs within
17 Skokie; and

18 WHEREAS, this interest in small-batch, on-site creation of alcohol has expanded
19 beyond beer, and now extends to spirits, with a marked growth in Distilling Pubs, throughout
20 the country and Illinois, where a distiller manufactures its specialty spirit which can then be
21 purchased in bottles for at-home consumption, as well as tried in the distiller’s signature
22 cocktails for on-premises consumption; and

23 WHEREAS, the unusual nature of an establishment where distilled spirits are both
24 served as well as manufactured demands its own particular set of licensing criteria. Distilleries
25 are treated as an unique entity by the State, and as municipalities begin to permit distilleries,
26 they follow the State’s lead in this regard; and

27 WHEREAS, the State regulations governing the manufacturing requirements of
28 Distilling Pubs is similar to that of Brew Pubs but different in several key ways, reflecting the
29 differing ways that beer and spirits are manufactured and consumed; and


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1 WHEREAS, in light of these developments, it is recommended that the Class G
2 license be split into a Class G1 license, which would cover the current Class G licensing of
3 Brew Pubs and Class 1 Breweries and a Class G2 license, which would allow for the
4 manufacture, sale and service of alcohol by Distilling Pubs within Skokie; and

5 WHEREAS, the Corporation Counsel and Village Manager recommended to the Mayor
6 and Board of Trustees that Chapter 10, Article II, Sections 10-63 and 10-64 of the Skokie Village
7 Code be amended accordingly; and

8 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees at a public meeting duly held on
9 February 16, 2021, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Corporation Counsel
10 and Village Manager; and

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

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

17 Sec. 10-63. Number of licenses.

18 It is hereby determined that the number of licenses permitting the sale or consumption at
19 retail of alcoholic liquor shall be as follows:

 License Class Number of Licenses Not to Exceed

 A 23

 B 1

 BY 15

 C 2

 E as follows: [30] by district as follows:

 E1 6

 E2 8

 E3 6

 E4 4

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 F n/a

 G as follows: 1

 G1 1

 G2 1

 I n/a

 M as follows:

 M 1 by existing location

 5 by district as follows:

 M1 1

 M2 2

 M3 0

 M4 2

 M5 0

 M6 0

 O as follows: 13 by district as follows:

 O1 8

 O1L 4

 O2 1

 P-Right/P 11

 T 4

 W 1

1


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1 Sec. 10-64. Classification.
2 …
3 (g) Class G license which shall authorize the sale of beer, by a Brew Pub or Class 1 Brewery,
4 subject to an Operation Plan approved by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner have two
5 subclasses as follows:

6 (1) Class G1 license, which shall authorize the sale of beer, by a Brew Pub or
7 Class 1 Brewery; and

8 (2) Class G2 license, which shall allow the licensee to only; (i) manufacture up to
9 5,000 gallons of spirits per year only on the premises specified in the license, (ii) make
10 sales of the spirits manufactured on the premises specified in the license or, with the
11 approval, in writing, of the Skokie Liquor Control Commissioner, spirits manufactured
12 on another licensed distilling pub premises, that is wholly owned and operated by the
13 same licensee, (iii) store the spirits upon the premises, (iv) sell and offer for sale at
14 retail for off-premises consumption no more than 5,000 gallons per year, so long as
15 such sales are only made in-person from the premises specified in the license and not
16 through the internet, and (v) with the prior approval of the Illinois State Commission,
17 annually transfer no more than 5,000 gallons of spirits manufactured on the premises
18 to a licensed distilling pub wholly owned and operated by the same licensee.

19 All Class G licenses shall be issued subject to an Operation Plan approved by
20 the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.
21 …

22 Section 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
23 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.

 ADOPTED this day of March, 2021.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
 this day of March, 2021; March, 2021.
 and published in pamphlet form
 according to law from March
 , 2021 to March , 2021.
 Mayor, Village of Skokie


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 THIS RESOLUTION MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE RESOLUTION NUMBER

 21-3-R-


 A RESOLUTION URGING THE ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO
 ADOPT FIX THE FOID ACT, SB1966 AND HB3245

1 WHEREAS, while the State of Illinois has many laws in place that prohibit people
2 with violent criminal histories from buying firearms, a tragic incident in February 2019
3 brought to light dangerous gaps in Illinois firearms owner’s identification law that allowed
4 someone with a previous felony conviction access to firearms; and

5 WHEREAS, individuals seeking to purchase a firearm must first obtain a Firearm
6 Owners Identification Card (“FOID”) from the Illinois State Police (“ISP”). This requires a
7 multi-step process, including a background check by the ISP, and once approved, a FOID
8 card holder is able the buy an unlimited number of firearms; and

9 WHEREAS, currently, should a FOID card holder become ineligible for firearm
10 possession, the ISP merely sends the individual a notice of revocation of the FOID Card
11 and directs them to give up any firearms in their possession and submit a Firearm
12 Disposition Record to the ISP confirming that they have done so; and

13 WHEREAS, on February 15, 2019, a workplace shooting tragedy occurred in
14 Aurora, Illinois. An individual who had obtained a FOID card in 2014 that was revoked a few
15 months after issuance, purchased firearms and shot numerous people; and

16 WHEREAS, despite the revocation of the FOID card, notice of the revocation sent
17 by the ISP to the offender, and the offender’s failure to submit the Firearm Disposition
18 Record to the ISP or to surrender his firearms, the ISP and law enforcement never followed
19 up to confiscate the firearms after issuing the letter; and

20 WHEREAS, this lack of oversight by the ISP or other State law enforcement
21 agencies of the FOID card program makes it easy for unqualified and illicit purchasers to
22 escape scrutiny and obtain firearms using an expired or revoked FOID card; and

23 WHEREAS, the FOID card is an impactful, discerning and reasonable tool available
24 to the State to foster greater firearm protection for our community without creating
25 unnecessary restrictions on firearm ownership, but it needs to be strengthened to have a
26 meaningful role in firearm protection; and

27 WHEREAS, Skokie has a record of vigorous and rational advocacy for safety
28 regarding the ownership and use of firearms; and

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1 WHEREAS, SB1966 and HB3245, Amendment 1 (“Fix The FOID Act”) would
2 strengthen Illinois law and address many of the gaps in the current firearm law that may

3 have stopped the Aurora shooter and other firearm violence in Illinois; and

4 WHEREAS, key elements of the Fix The FOID Act are:
5 a. Reducing the FOID card expiration period from 10 years to 5 years, requiring firearm
6 owners to submit updated information more frequently;
7 b. Requiring FOID applicants to submit fingerprints as part of their application;
8 c. Requiring action by the ISP to remove firearms once a FOID card is revoked;
9 d. Increasing the FOID card fee from $10 for 10 years to $20 for 5 years to better fund
10 the ISP enforcement resources; and
11 e. Requiring a point-of-sale background check for all firearm sales, including those by
12 an unlicensed seller.
13
14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
15 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, that the Village of Skokie calls on the Illinois General
16 Assembly and Governor Pritzker to strengthen current Illinois laws intended to protect the
17 residents of Illinois concerning Firearm Owners Identification Cards and take action when
18 firearm owners become ineligible to own firearms in order to prevent future firearm shooting
19 tragedies, and specifically calls on our State Senators and Representatives to support SB1966
20 and HB3245.
21 PASSED this day of March, 2021.
22
23 Ayes:
24 Nays: Village Clerk
25 Absent:
26 Approved by me this day of
27 Attest: March, 2021.
28
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31 Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie




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 VILLAGE OF
 SKOKIE
 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
 FOR

 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
 GRANT


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


 PROGRAM YEAR: 2021




 Prepared by the Village of Skokie
 Community Development Department
 Matt Brandmeyer, AICP, Director
 Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor
 Carrie Haberstich, AICP, Planner/CDBG Administrator


 Approved March 1, 2021, by the Village of Skokie Board of Trustees




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 Table of
 Contents
Annual Action Plan ......................................................................................................................................................5
 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ............................................................................................................5
 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives .........................................................................................................................7
 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) .....................................................................................................................................12
 AP-38 Project Summary ..........................................................................................................................................14
 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ..............................................................................................................18
 Low-Income Area Infrastructure Project Map – Census Block Group 8077-1 Detail ...........................................19
 Limited Clientele Projects Map ............................................................................................................................20
 AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ....................................................................................................................23
 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ..........................................................................................................................24
 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ...........................................................................26
 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j).....................................................................................................27
 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) .............................................................................................................................29
 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4).......................................................................................31



 Note: Highlighted text will be converted to normal text once the public participation process is
 complete and the narrative is confirmed on March 1, 2021, or adjusted as-needed per the
 outcome of the public hearing and/or funding flexibility guidelines in the Executive Summary
 and Section AP-15 of the Action Plan.




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 Annual Action
 Plan
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Per SP-35: The anticipated resources section of the strategic plan chapter describes the expected financial
resources for the duration of the five-year Consolidated Plan. The financial resources listed are not all-
encompassing, but illustrate other organizations’ abilities and the Village’s ability to use federal, state, and local
funding to address the priority needs and goals of this plan. The funds are anticipated to be utilized by various
regional and local entities that serve Skokie.


 Note: The budget amounts are preliminary and will be flexible as noted in the following narrative. Once the
 “Annual Allocation” is known, adjustments will be made accordingly within +/- 20% of $600,000. If the allocation
 is less than $480,000, a substantial amendment to the Annual Action Plan will be required, and if the allocation is
 greater than $720,000, the remaining funds will be carried over to next year’s funding cycle.

  Less than $480,000: a substantial amendment to the Action Plan will be necessary.
  Less than $600,000: an across-the-board proportional reduction will be pursued.
  $600,000: (“full funding”) the funding will be distributed as budgeted.
  Less than $720,000: The balance of the 15% services cap will be applied to the Village social worker
 position, and the balance of the entitlement funds will be applied to the Village’s Home Improvement
 Program up to $90,000, and any remaining balance will be applied to the Neighborhood Enhancement
 Program.
  Greater than $720,000: the balance above $720,000 will be carried forward to the following program
 year. No substantial amendment to the Action Plan will be pursued.
  No project or service funding level will be less than $3,000.

 Other than the Village’s Home Improvement Program or Neighborhood Enhancement Program, no additional
 increases will be applied to PY21 construction activities should the Village receive an entitlement greater than
 budgeted.




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Anticipated Resources
  Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 3 Expected Amount Narrative Description
 of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Available
 Funds Allocation: $ Income: Resources: $ Reminder of
 $ $ ConPlan
 $
 Public Infrastructure 3,000,000 Assuming $600,000 per
 Public Facilities -615,253 (PY20) year ($3,000,000 total)
 Public,
  CDBG Public Services 600,000 7,135 50,000 657,135 -600,000 (PY21) for the duration of the
 Federal
 Planning and Consolidated Plan = Sum
 Administration 1,784,747 of Funding Field in SP-45
Table 5 – Expected Resources – Priority Table

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state, and local funds), including a description of how matching
requirements will be satisfied
Per SP-35: Federal funding, coupled with state, local, and private funds, will enable the Village to serve low/moderate-income residents with the greatest need.
The federal funds will serve either as gap financing for Village projects and programs, or funding matches to improve access to organizations’ programs, projects,
or services. Funding provided through the CDBG program will allow organizations and the Village to meet the needs of some of the community’s most vulnerable
residents. The balance of street resurfacing and sidewalk replacement costs will be funded by the Local Fuel Tax (LFT) fund. The balance of program
administration costs and the Village of Skokie Social Worker position will be funded by the General Fund. The balances of all other projects and activities will be
funded by other sources obtained by the subrecipients, including other grants, loans, and private donations.

If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
Per SP-35: The Village has owned a few vacant properties; however, most have been sold and/or are under contract. Although a portion of these could be used to
address the needs identified in the plan, development costs for market rate developments have warranted subsidies. The properties are planned for mixed-use or
residential development, and are located within walking distance of the Oakton-Skokie CTA Station. There is hope for the potential to provide affordable housing in
a mixed-income development in the future.

Other publicly-owned land includes the public rights-of-way, where street resurfacing and sidewalk replacement projects may occur, improving low/moderate-
income neighborhoods or assisting low/moderate-income households with their shares of public improvement costs.

Discussion
Per SP-35: It would be desirable to develop mixed-income properties with density bonuses and without financial assistance from the Village. The Village may
consider financial assistance, however, if developments that meet the goals and objectives of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, Sector (“Neighborhood”) Plans,
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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
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 Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Priority Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
 Order Year Year Area Addressed
 1 Capital Improvements: 2020 2024 Affordable Skokie Ensure $169,565 Goal 1: Affordable Housing: The Village of
 Housing housing is Skokie will support ensuring housing is
 (Narrative: Homeowner affordable, affordable, accessible, and sustainable.
 housing rehabilitated; accessible,
 Rental units and Owner-occupied units rehabilitated:
 rehabilitated) sustainable 15 (HIP)

 Owner-occupied attached units rehabilitated:
 4 (Neighborhood Enhancement Program)

 Renter-occupied units upgraded:
 14 (HODC)

 2 Capital Improvements: 2020 2024 Non-Housing Eligible Improve $201,000 Goal 2: Public Infrastructure: The Village of
 Community Census infrastructure Skokie will support making streets, alleys,
 (Narrative: Street and Development Block sidewalks, and other public property safe.
 alley resurfacing; Public Groups;
 sidewalk replacement) Skokie Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities
 other than Low/Moderate-Income Housing
 Benefit (number of residents with an
 improved neighborhood on Lamon Avenue
 (between Greenwood and Gross Point) and
 LaCrosse Avenue (between Greenwood and
 Church), in Census Block Group 8070-1:
 2,808

 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities for
 Low/ Moderate-Income Housing Benefit
 (number of households with cost share
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 3 Capital Improvements: 2020 2024 Non-Homeless Skokie Improve $75,500 Goal 3: Public Facilities: The Village of
 Special Needs facilities Skokie will support making facilities safer,
 (Narrative: Special needs more energy-efficient, and well-maintained.
 facilities; Facility
 Number of service facilities improved: 4
 upgrades for service
 (“business”) (TP, SHORE, CJE, AHS)
 providers)
 Number of group homes improved: 2
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 habeh Services: 2020 2024 Non-Homeless Skokie Non-homeless $91,070 Goal 4: Public Services: The Village of
 4 Provide financial Special Needs special needs Skokie will support organizations in providing
 assistance for programs needed services to residents.
 and services
 Number who receive counseling services:
 (Narrative: Counseling 245
 services; Youth services;
 Senior Services; Special Number who receive dental care and other
 needs services; Dental health care services: 2,175
 and other health care
 services; Financial and Number who receive substance abuse
 credit counseling services: 106
 services; career
 counseling and job Number who receive abuse counseling
 placement services; services: 40
 Immigrant settlement
 services; Interpretation Number who receive shelter: 7 (Harbour)
 services and multilingual
 staff; Veterans support Number who receive senior services: 264
 services; Socioeconomic
 improvement services; Number who receive youth services: 220
 Housing-related
 services) Number who receive employment counseling
 services: 70

 Number who receive interpretation services:
 (included in the above totals)

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 5 Planning and 2020 2024 Planning and Skokie Conduct $120,000 Goal 5: Planning and Administration: The
 Administration: Administration planning and Village of Skokie will prepare plans and
 Conduct planning and administration reports, and administer the program on daily
 administration activities activities basis.

 (Narrative: Planning, Note: If there is a compelling need for the
 Administration, and utilization of CDBG funding for Economic
 Assessment of Fair Development activities, an amendment will
 Housing (AFH)) be made to the Consolidated Plan during the
 next Action Plan preparation cycle;
 otherwise, Economic Development activities
 will be provided by other funding sources. In
 addition, surplus funds from Goal 5 may be
 applied to Goal 1, if needed before the end of
 the program year.

Table 6 – Goals Summary

Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as
defined by HOME 91.215(b)

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AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The Village has identified the following projects and activities to be implemented during Program Year 2021 to
achieve the goals of the Consolidated Plan. Please note that the VOS – Home Improvement Program may include a
carryover of any unused funding from Program Year 2020.

Projects
  # Project Name
 YOU Youth & Opportunity United
 North Shore Senior Center
 The Harbour, Inc.
 Children's Advocacy Center
 PEER Services, Inc.
 Impact Behavioral Health Partners
 Metropolitan Family Services
 Asian Human Services – service
 Center for Enriched Living
 JCFS
 VOS – Social Worker
 Asian Human Services – facility
 Orchard Village
 Search, Inc.
 CJE SeniorLife
 SHORE
 Turning Point
 VOS – 50/50 Sidewalk Grant Program
 VOS – Street Resurfacing
 VOS – Neighborhood Enhancement Program
 HODC
 VOS – Home Improvement Program
 VOS – Assessment of Fair Housing
 VOS – Program Administration and Planning
Table 7 – Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
CDBG-funded activities will primarily benefit low/moderate income persons, households, or neighborhoods. The
geographically-focused street resurfacing projects will be public infrastructure-related and located in a low/moderate-
income-eligible Census Block Group. In addition, this year’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program focus area will be
bound by Howard Street to the north, and the municipal boundaries to the south, east, and west. Other households
outside the focus area may participate upon request. Only income-eligible households will qualify for
funding. Finally, the remaining projects and activities will be Village-wide; however, only income-eligible residents or
households will qualify for funding.

Public services priorities were selected through a tier system. Tier 1 organizations are depended on by the Health
and Human Services Department on a daily basis. Tier 2 organizations are depended on by the Health and Human
Services Department on a less-frequent basis; however, they provide critical services when needed. Tier 3
organizations provide commendable but not critical services, and staff recommends funding these activities this year.
HUD continues to encourage prioritizing the distribution of CDBG funds, providing more funding to fewer
organizations that provide critical services to Skokie residents. Tier 4 organizations also provide commendable
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services; however, there are other resources in or near Skokie, or CDBG funding is being prioritized elsewhere.

The priority needs presented in the Strategic Plan chapter represent the greatest needs that should be addressed by
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information

  Administration ($)
 VOS - Program Funding will be used to administer the Village’s CDBG Program, implement and 115,000
 Administration monitor all projects, submit all required documentation to HUD, utilize software to
 more efficiently and effectively administer the CDBG programming, and coordinate
 all planning activities relative to the Village’s community development efforts. (20%
 administration cap)
 VOS - Planning Funding will be used to continue to participate in the preparation of a regional 5,000
 Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), to be completed in 2021. Although a portion of
 the budgeted funds allocated for FY20 and FY21 have been spent, administration
 funds may only be used during the specified program year; therefore, this line item
 is a placeholder to ensure the final payment for the AFH can be funded with CDBG
 administration funds. (20% administration cap)


  Housing
 VOS - Home Funding will be used to continue the Village's program of repairing single-family 80,065
 Improvement homes, which began in 1983. The request will enable low/moderate-income
 Program households (less than 80% of area median family income) to be eligible to receive
 grants up to $12,000 to pay for building materials or contractors' services. A grant
 (in lieu of an interest payment) for the moderate-income households (50-80% of
 median family income) will continue its trial period. In addition, if a home owner
 received CDBG funding in the past, fulfilled its contractual obligations with the
 Village, and has remained in the home for an additional 15 years, he/she could be
 eligible for additional funding as long as the household remains income-eligible.

 HODC - Housing Funding will be used to make improvements for up to 4 Skokie properties: 8519 19,500
 Opportunity Niles Center Road, 7850 Niles Avenue, 8256 Keating Avenue, and/or 8218
 Development Kilpatrick Avenue. Priority projects include structural repairs, furnaces, and hot
 Corporation water heaters. The goal is to improve the living environment for all tenants living in
 each building. HODC to provide an estimated $6,500 in matching funds from other
 sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.

 VOS - Funding will be used to further affordable housing in Skokie at a neighborhood 70,000
 Neighborhood level. The expectation is that these funds will be used to facilitate improving
 Enhancement existing housing units that are affordable low/moderate-income households.
 Program Activities may include exterior improvements for a group of homes on a common
 block or in the same neighborhood.


  Infrastructure
 VOS - Street and Funding will be used to resurface Lamon Avenue (between Greenwood and Gross 198,000
 Alley Resurfacing Point), and LaCrosse Avenue (between Greenwood and Church). Both street
 segments are located in Census Tract 8070, Block Group #1 (8070-1), which is an
 eligible low/moderate-income residential area. According to 2011-2015 American
 Community Survey (ACS) data, 55.85% of the population in 8070-1 is comprised of
 low/moderate-income residents. Street and alley resurfacing is a high priority of the
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 VOS - Sidewalk Funding will be used to provide grants to homeowners meeting low/moderate- 3,000
 Replacement income eligibility who are required to participate in the Village’s 50/50 sidewalk
 Program replacement program. Low/moderate-income property owners are able to apply,
 on an individual basis, for CDBG funds to cover their 50% share. A simple
 application form is used and proof of income status is based on our Home
 Improvement Program guidelines (i.e. most recent federal tax return or proof of
 current earnings and signed affidavit). The focus area will be Howard Street to the
 north, and the Village limits to the south/east/west. Households in other areas of
 Skokie may participate upon request.


  Public Services
 VOS - Social Funding will be used to offset the costs for a Village Social Worker position. The 41,070
 Worker Social Worker works with low/moderate-income residents who need various types
 of case management, financial assistance, counseling, and referrals. Residents
 seeking financial aid are required to prove their income status prior to receiving any
 assistance from the Health and Human Services Department. The activity is
 designed to solely benefit low/moderate-income clientele. (15% public service cap)


 JCFS Funding will be used to provide financial stability services and coordinated case 4,000
 management for Skokie residents. The overall goal of the program is to empower
 low-income individuals to create more stable environments for themselves and their
 families. A financial assistance case manager helps families in financial crisis.
 Specially-trained workers, armed with clinical skills and relationships with local
 community resource providers, are able to effectively and efficiently assist clients in
 accessing resources they need to regain and maintain financial stability. (15%
 public service cap)

 Center for Enriched Funding will be used to support an employment specialist to assist low-income 3,000
 Living Skokie residents with developmental disabilities with employment opportunities to
 address the 85% unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities. (15% public
 service cap)
 Asian Human Funding will be used to subsidize the salaries of dental assistants to provide dental 7,000
 Services - dental services to low-income Skokie residents. The dental assistants are vital to the
 services success of the dental clinic, being responsible for patient triage, education, seating,
 medical histories, and radiographs in addition to chair-side assisting and
 sterilization duties, improving patient flow and maximizing chair time with the
 patient. Services are available from pediatric through geriatric populations. Dental
 clinic treatments include education, preventive care, restorative work, and some
 rehabilitative services to replace missing dentition. (15% public service cap)

 Metropolitan Family Funding will be used to offset counselor staffing costs, providing counseling 6,000
 Services services, including grief, trauma, family/couple and/or parent/child relationships,
 child and adolescent school performance and behavior problems, work
 performance, substance abuse, individual and family development, and family
 violence. Services are provided in community-based centers, clients' homes, and
 school settings. MFS utilizes a solution-focused, time-limited approach to
 counseling interventions that build on clients' strengths, capacity for change and
 growth, and relationships within their families, community, work, and school
 settings. The demand for counseling services is on the rise due to the increase in
 the number of referrals and the increased need for services due to COVID-19.
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 Impact Behavioral Funding will be used to offset employment specialist staffing costs. Impact's 3,000
 Health Partners Employment Services Program assists adults living with mental illness in seeking,
 acquiring, and maintaining competitive employment in their communities. The
 evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model developed by
 Dartmouth College will be used, integrating employment services with mental
 health services providers. (15% public service cap)

 PEER Services Funding will be used to offset the costs associated with employing an adult and 6,000
 adolescent program coordinator to provide outreach, assessment, and treatment
 services to Skokie teens, families, and single adults who are experiencing problems
 related to substance abuse, including the vaping crisis, the recent legalization of
 marijuana, and COVID-19. (15% public service cap)
 Children's Advocacy Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs of supporting child victims of abuse, 4,000
 Center and their non-offending parents and family members, through a Child and Family
 Advocate position. The advocate supports the Coordination, Advocacy, and
 Sensitive Interviewing (CASI), and the Family Support Services (FSS) programs.
 CASI program services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to respond
 to emergencies. Services are offered in English and Spanish to children and
 families free of charge. (15% public service cap)


 The Harbour Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs of serving the needs of homeless 4,000
 youth (including locked-out, runaway, or abandoned) ages 12-23 in the north and
 northwest Chicago suburbs. Agency programs transition homeless youth to self-
 sufficiency through three core programs: Safe Harbour Emergency Shelter, Youth
 in Transition, and Successful Teens/Effective Parents (STEPs). The funds will be
 disbursed among the programs as-needed to provide immediate short-term
 housing, crisis intervention, family reunification when possible, longer-term
 transitional housing, and educational and employment support. (15% public
 service cap)

 North Shore Senior Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs associated with providing case 8,000
 Center (NSSC) management and counseling services to low-income, older adult residents of
 Skokie. Individuals who are frail, who are disabled, and who fall into the poverty-
 and low-income range, plus those whose independence is threatened, are being
 offered Zoom-based support during COVID-19, and will be offered home- and
 community-based services when they return to "business as usual", to support
 independent living and forestall or prevent nursing home placement. These
 services will enable Skokie seniors to remain members of the community. (15%
 public service cap)

 Youth and Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs for a youth development worker for 5,000
 Opportunity United after school and summer programs at Edison Elementary, Lincoln Junior High, and
 (YOU) Old Orchard Junior High Schools. The worker will serve a dual role of activity
 coordinator and life skills mentor. Programs include academic, social, and
 emotional support activities. (15% public service cap)


  Public Facilities
 Turning Point Funding will be used to replace (1) large HVAC rooftop unit serving the Turning 20,000
 Point building at 8324 Skokie Boulevard. This capital improvement will replace the
 next poorly-functioning aging HVAC unit to improve the interior environment of the
 facility. Turning Point to provide an estimated $17,127 in matching funds from
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 SHORE Funding will be used to replace ejector pumps at the Lois Lloyd/Administration 8,000
 Center at 8350 Laramie Avenue, serving the organization's home of its adult
 services program and administrative offices. The building serves adults with
 developmental disabilities, physical challenges, and/or medical impairments, plus
 SHORE's administrative staff. SHORE to provide an estimated $2,667 in matching
 funds from other sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.

 CJE SeniorLife - Funding will be used to purchase and install a boiler control system for the Village 15,000
 Village Center Center subsidized senior housing apartment building at 5140 Galitz Street. This
 capital improvement will improve the recently-installed boilers' lifespan,
 performance, and energy-efficiency; limit operations and maintenance costs; and
 enhance the indoor environment by maintaining greater consistency with indoor air
 temperatures. CJE SeniorLife to provide an estimated $6,199 in matching funds
 from other sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.


 Search Funding will be used to construct an ADA-accessible concrete pad/patio in the 18,000
 backyard and replace the concrete driveway in the front yard at its supportive living
 residence on Enfield Avenue. These capital improvements will improve building
 and outdoor space access, and emergency egress for 6 female residents. Search
 to provide an estimated $7,000 in matching funds from other sources, and/or a
 reduction in the work scope.

 Orchard Village Funding will be used to upgrade the kitchen to its Skokie group home at 8124 10,000
 Lowell Avenue. The capital improvements will create a more suitable living
 environment for a total of 6 residents with disabilities. Since it has been less than
 15 years since the kitchen was last upgraded, a larger share of the project costs is
 required. Orchard Village to provide an estimated $6,000 in matching funds from
 other sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.

 Asian Human Funding will be used to install 4 additional ceiling UVC air purifiers for its health 4,500
 Services - safety clinic at 8800 Lockwood Avenue. Multiple COVID-19 improvements have been
 improvements made to the facility in accordance with CDC guidelines. Asian Human Services to
 provide an estimated $1,500 in matching funds from other sources, and/or a
 reduction in the work scope. Note: Should this project be eligible for CDBG-CV
 funds, this "regular" CDBG project will be canceled and an additional $2,500 will be
 awarded to Turning Point and an additional $2,000 will be awarded to Search.



 PY21/FY22
 Total
 Request
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority
concentration) where assistance will be directed
Approximately 30% of the total $657,135 budget for Program Year 2021 will be dedicated to improving a
low/moderate-income area benefit-eligible Block Group:

  8070-1 (bound by Church Street to the north, Greenwood Street to the south, Gross Point Road to the west,
 and Skokie Boulevard to the east)


Geographic Distribution

 Target Area Percentage of Funds
  Jurisdiction 70%
  Low/Moderate-Income Area 30%
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution


Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments 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 Census Block Groups by concentration of low/moderate-income persons. The areas are shaded and
identified in the Low/Moderate-Income Eligible Areas Map provided in section SP-10 Geographic Priorities of the 5-year
Consolidated Plan. The street resurfacing project for Program Year 2021 is illustrated in the Low-Income Area
Infrastructure Project Map on the following page. Under this program, a deteriorating Lamon Avenue and a deteriorating
LaCrosse Avenue (with Road Biotics ratings ranging from 2.50 to 5.00 out of 5.00, where 0.00 is best and 5.00 is worst),
will be resurfaced in U.S. Census Block Group 8070-1 (a 55.85% low/moderate-income neighborhood). As of April 1,
2019, Skokie is no longer an “exception community”1, as Skokie’s top quartile of Census Block Groups exceeds the
minimum threshold of 51% to fund public infrastructure improvement projects.

In addition to the low/mod-income eligibility ranking, these streets support Skokie’s Complete Streets policy by providing
improved conditions to an official Skokie bike route on Gross Point Road and future bike lanes on Church Street
(expected 2022). This travel option provides opportunities for access to employment and daily necessities.

Additionally, the Limited Clientele Projects Map on the page that follows the infrastructure map, identifies the general
locations of public facility improvements that will benefit a limited clientele. The projects will benefit to a specific group of
beneficiaries rather than to all residents of a particular neighborhood or area.

 Note: The maps referenced in this section are attached to AP-05 Executive Summary in IDIS.




1 https://www.hudexchange.info/manage-a-program/acs-low-mod-summary-data-exception-grantees/

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Discussion
Census Block Group 8070-1 is eligible to receive CDBG funding for street resurfacing. Approximately 30% of the
total $657,135 budget for Program Year 2021 will be dedicated to improving a low/moderate-income area.

The public facility improvements will benefit limited clientele Village-wide, rather than to all residents of a particular
neighborhood or area.

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AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
There are a number of housing initiatives that will be funded during Program Year 2021 to support homeless, non-
homeless, and special-needs residents who need safe and affordable housing. The programs that are expected to
impact the most individuals or households are the Home Improvement Program, the Neighborhood Enhancement
Program, and group homes (also known as Community Integrated Living Arrangements, or CILAs).

 One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
  Homeless 0
  Non-Homeless (Home Improvement 15, HODC 14, Neighborhood Enhancement 4) 33
  Special-Needs (Search 1, Orchard Village 1) 2
  Total 35
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement


 One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
  Rental Assistance 0
  The Production of New Units 0
  Rehab of Existing Units 35
  Acquisition of Existing Units 0
  Total 35
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type


Discussion
Skokie residents will benefit from CDBG funding in other ways, including the potential of hundreds of nights of service
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) provides low/moderate-income housing services to Village residents
by operating the 126-unit Armond King Apartments at 9238 Gross Point Road in Skokie and administering the
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. As of February 2021, 266 HCVs were in use in Skokie’s three Zip Codes
(60076, 60077, and 60203).

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
In fall 2015, the HACC began remodeling the private units, interior common areas, building exterior, and grounds of
the Armond King Apartments. Multiple units were converted to accommodate disabled and sensory-impaired
residents, including the conversion of 27 existing units to meet Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS). This
effort was a long-term investment; therefore, there are no plans during the next year to make improvements to public
housing in Skokie.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in
homeownership

The HACC has a community room, kitchen, and library for the residents to be involved in social, recreational, and/or
personal enrichment activities. There is a large Russian population, so information is available in English and
Russian. The on-staff Asset Manager is a resource for the residents as well.

Housing Choice Voucher Program participants have the opportunity to become future homeowners. Per the HACC’s
previous website:


 REALIZE THE AMERICAN DREAM OF HOME OWNERSHIP
 For most Americans, purchasing a home is the largest single investment they will ever make. Owning a home is a
 way to achieve economic self-sufficiency. When you own and properly maintain your home, you can be sure that
 you and your family will always have a decent, safe and sanitary place to live.

 Your voucher can make owning a home affordable. Prepare now for home ownership: Set up and maintain a
 budget, live within your means, clean up your credit and save regularly.

 GETTING STARTED
 The Home ownership Option is intended for all eligible Housing Choice Voucher Program participants and you
 will receive all pertinent information when you engage our staff.

 If you currently have a Housing Choice Voucher, your dream of home ownership is now within your reach.
 Please contact one of our [Family Self-Sufficiency] FSS and Home Ownership Coordinators … to get started.




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 Alternate Source:
 https://thehacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Homeownership_Brochure_2018.pdf.pdf

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or
other assistance
The HACC is not designated as troubled.

Discussion
The Village researched the homeownership program to understand how the program may benefit Housing Choice
Voucher holders who live in Skokie.

Only active Housing Choice Voucher families are eligible to participate in the homeownership program, as long as
they have completed an initial one-year lease term. Families on the waiting list do not qualify for the program.

In general, the home must be located within the HACC’s jurisdiction. The family may purchase a home in a
jurisdiction other than Cook County, provided the housing authority in the receiving jurisdiction operates a
homeownership program for which the homeownership applicant qualifies.

The HACC provides information about the program to Housing Choice Voucher participants. Interested participants
are invited to attend a homeownership orientation information session to learn about the eligibility
requirements. Eligible participants choose their own real estate agents when the HACC approves them to begin the
home buying process.

The total Housing Choice Voucher count remains the same; however, the “rental” voucher is converted to a
“homeownership” voucher.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)
Introduction

Village staff and public services providers will assist homeless and other special needs populations as needed.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs

The Village Social Worker and other Human Services, Public Safety, and Public Works personnel will reach out to
unsheltered homeless on an as-needed basis. The Homeless Protocol, established in 2014, will be followed, and
care packages will be made available. Referrals to supporting services will be provided to interested homeless
individuals, couples, and families.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

The Health and Human Services Department will follow the Homeless Protocol. In addition, any individuals, families,
families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth, including those who are living with
family or friends, will be assisted by the Health and Human Services Department staff to find shelter and support
services that will help them ultimately find permanent housing.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children,
veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and
independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience
homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and
preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again

The Health and Human Services Department will work with the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook
County and other services providers to help the homeless population make the transition to permanent housing and
independent living, including shortening the duration of homelessness, facilitating access to affordable housing, and
preventing the recurrence of homelessness.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income
individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems
of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and
corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address
housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs

The Health and Human Services Department will work with local and regional service providers and local school
districts to address issues such as homelessness prevention and the needs of the special needs population,
including housing, health, social, employment, education, and youth services.

Discussion
Village staff will continue to monitor the homeless and special needs populations on their needs, and amend the
Homeless Protocol or other administrative policies when necessary.




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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction
The housing market and inventory of conditions in Skokie provide a number of constraints to the provision of
affordable housing, which include the following:

 1. Availability of Land. There is virtually no land available for new housing development.

 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.

 3. Utilization of Zoning Allowances. The Village of Skokie Zoning Ordinance accommodates increased
 densities for planned developments and has progressive group home and community live-in residence
 provisions; however, cost-effective redevelopment opportunities for the type of dense, multi-family housing
 that may begin to address the housing needs of low/moderate-income households are extremely limited.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to
affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes,
fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment

In July 2015, the Village worked with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and an Urban Land Institute (ULI)
developer panel on the issues and opportunities in the neighborhoods within 2,000 feet of the Oakton-Skokie CTA
Station, including all or portions of three of the Census Block Groups that have ≥51% low/moderate-income
residents. The outcome of this effort included goals, objectives, and strategies for reinvesting in Skokie Boulevard
and the neighborhoods. Issues to consider include:

 Skokie Boulevard
  Consider workforce or blended affordable/tax credit housing along the Skokie Boulevard corridor to
 encourage multifamily housing
  Encourage mixed-use developments south of Madison Street, while staying open/receptive to other
 commercial development opportunities.

 Winnebago Park and Tecumseh Park Neighborhoods
  Encourage the rehabilitation of the 2, 3, and 4-flats, as the housing stock is solid
  Seek out or solicit developers to acquire multiple apartment buildings and offer a master lease to incoming
 international IS+TP companies. A master lease can accommodate new employees looking for housing near
 work, and this concept will encourage the rehabilitation and upkeep of multiple properties in these
 neighborhoods.

 R5 Transit Area Housing Zoning Regulations
  Adopt the draft R5 zoning district regulations to increase the allowable density in existing multifamily
 neighborhoods

 Oakton Street Corridor (from CTA Station to Floral Avenue)
  Focus on attracting multifamily apartment or mixed-use development at each end of the corridor to create
 gateways and a walkable Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) district along Oakton Street. The Crafty
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 St. Peter School Site (Lincoln Avenue and Niles Center Road)
  Consider encouraging the archdiocese to issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) to solicit interest in
 rehabilitating part of the existing school site to be loft-style rental apartments.

Discussion regarding tax policies affecting land, fees, and charges are expected to remain unchanged; however,
these items and policies affecting the return on residential investment may be considered in future program years.

Discussion
The Village will continue to support local organizations in their efforts to maintain or create affordable units for
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction
The following actions will be undertaken by the Village in an attempt to identify obstacles to meeting underserved
needs and propose actions to overcome those obstacles, foster and maintain affordable housing, evaluate and
reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families, develop institutional structure, and
enhance coordination.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The Village plans to fairly distribute CDBG funding to organizations who will attempt to address the obstacles in
meeting the underserved needs of the community.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
In addition to funding the Home Improvement Program with CDBG funding, on May 1, 2016, the Department of
Community Development increased the limits on the Home Improvement Program to $12,000 for all repair,
maintenance, and emergency improvement needs. The payback terms of the 15-year agreements changed to 100%
payback for the first 5 years, then drop 10% each year for the next 10 years.

Also, since 2016, the moderate-income (80% of Median Family Income, or MFI, for the Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL,
Metropolitan Area) households will be eligible for the grant program in lieu of the loan interest subsidy. This limited-
time arrangement will continue to be monitored prior to offering grants to moderate-income households on a
permanent basis.

Other projects and activities planned to foster and maintain affordable housing for Program Year 2021 include
improvements to two group homes (CILAs) and improvements to three or four buildings with a total of 14 to 18
affordable apartment units, plus funding staff support services for nights of care for neglected and runaway youth. In
addition, funding has been budgeted for the Village’s Neighborhood Enhancement Program (formerly known as the
affordable housing initiative), established in PY19.

In 2021, the Village will continue working toward addressing the issues and implementing the opportunities identified
in the Urban Land Institute (ULI) developer panel summary report.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The current understanding of the Skokie Health and Human Services Department as it pertains to high Blood Lead
Levels (BLLs) in children are cultural practices or lead sources outside of Skokie, and not necessarily the paint found
in Skokie homes. The Skokie Health Department will continue to monitor the Lead-Based Paint (LBP) issue, and if
there is a case for further action, the existing procedures will be reviewed and amended as needed. In the interim,
the Skokie Health Department plans to educate residents on potential sources of lead, such as the eyeliner known as
“Kohl” or “Surma” which is applied to infants in certain immigrant communities. Per the Illinois Lead Program 2017
Annual Surveillance Report, an estimated 84% of Skokie’s housing stock is was built prior to 1978. Of the 739
Skokie children <3 years of age had their BLLs tested, and 0.4% had levels ≥10µ/dL and 1.5% had levels≥5µ/dL.2

In addition, the Community Development Department will continue to monitor lead levels in CILAs and homes
participating in the Home Improvement Program where paint disturbance will occur or there are deteriorating paint
conditions.

Both departments will continue to work together as-needed when lead-based paint health issues are potentially




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caused by poor property maintenance.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The Village will work toward maintaining or increasing affordable housing, providing a stable base environment from
which to work. In addition, the Village’s Economic Development Division is making strides to grow the Village’s
economy by working to redevelop vacant properties and commercial spaces, attracting new businesses to Skokie,
and supporting the Illinois Science + Technology Park. Job (and employer) training is another initiative to ultimately
improve the socioeconomic status of low/moderate-income families and individuals, including disabled individuals.

Most if not all the economic development activities will be accomplished by utilizing several funding sources including
the Village’s Economic Development Fund, tax increment finance (TIF), and local funding, with little to no CDBG
funding.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
Village staff will provide technical assistance to subrecipients throughout the program year, including on-site or
Zoom.us-based pre-construction meetings, quarterly reporting assistance, and on-site or desktop monitoring.

Since the Village’s 2014 and 2017 HUD monitoring visits, plus interim Davis-Bacon monitoring visits, policies and
procedures related to grant management continue to be reviewed, updated as needed, and documented in the
CDBG procedures manual. CDBG administration staff will continue to look for operational efficiencies and attend
relevant training and conferences.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
In addition to the aforementioned technical assistance and monitoring activities, Health and Human Services staff will
continue to collaborate with Community Development staff and reach out to housing and social services agencies as-
needed.

Discussion
The Village is committed to making Skokie a better place to live, work, and play for all residents, workers, and
employers. The activities listed above will enhance this effort for low/moderate-income residents, households, and
neighborhoods.




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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Community Development Department staff is responsible for ensuring program compliance, including plan
preparation, administration, and reporting.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)

Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table
(Table 7 – Project Information). The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.

 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before $7,149
 the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be 0
 used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives
 identified in the grantee's strategic plan
 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the 0
 planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan.
 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
 Total Program Income $7,149


Other CDBG Requirements

 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
 2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit 99.99
 persons of low and moderate income



Discussion
The Village’s program income is generated by sales of homes improved or repaired through the Home Improvement
Program and are sold within 15 years of their improvement or repair. This funding will continue to be repurposed in
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Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources

  1 Data Source Name
 Point in Time Count 2019
 List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
 Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County
 Provide a brief summary of the data set.
 Point-in-Time (PIT) for all of suburban Cook County
 What was the purpose for developing this data set?
 To document the number of homeless and the types homeless persons
 How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one
 geographic area or among a certain population?
 It documents all of suburban Cook County area covered by the Continuum of Care
 What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data
 set?
 December 2019 (with some non-PIT updates in October 2018 - September 2019)
 What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
 Complete; ongoing. HUD has granted the Alliance an exemption to perform a point-in-time count for 2021 due
 to COVID-19.
  2 Data Source Name
 American Community Survey (ACS)
 List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
 United States Census Bureau
 Provide a brief summary of the data set.
 Five-year averages of demographic data
 What was the purpose for developing this data set?
 To understand the population and economic characteristics of Skokie, Illinois, and United States
 How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one
 geographic area or among a certain population?
 Village-wide and Census Block Group data for the Village of Skokie, plus overall data for the State of Illinois
 and the United States
 What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data
 set?
 2011-2015
 What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
 Complete; ongoing
  3 Data Source Name
 Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC), Village- and County-wide data
 List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
 HACC
 Provide a brief summary of the data set.
 Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher data for the Village of Skokie and Cook County
 What was the purpose for developing this data set?
 To understand the demographic characteristics of public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers
 How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one
 geographic area or among a certain population?
 Village-wide and County-wide
 What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data
 set?
 Current as of February 2021
 What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
 Complete; ongoing
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  4 Data Source Name
 Illinois Department of Public Health Blood Lead Levels
 List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
 Illinois Department of Public Health
 Provide a brief summary of the data set.
 Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) for Skokie children
 What was the purpose for developing this data set?
 To understand number of children with BLLs of 5-9 micrograms per deciliter and 10 micrograms per deciliter
 How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one
 geographic area or among a certain population?
 The data is State-wide; however, only the Skokie data was analyzed
 What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data
 set?
 January through December 2017
 What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
 Complete; ongoing
  5 Data Source Name
 Low-Income Data by Census Block Group (https://www.hudexchange.info/onecpd/assets/File/ACS-2015-Low-
 Mod-Summarized-All-2019.xlsx)
 List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
 HUD
 Provide a brief summary of the data set.
 Percentage of low-income residents per Census Block Group
 What was the purpose for developing this data set?
 To determine low/moderate-income areas eligible for CDBG funding
 How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one
 geographic area or among a certain population?
 Village-wide, broken down to the Census Block Group level
 What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data
 set?
 2011-2015 ACS
 What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Skokie, Cook County, Illinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 8
p.m. on Monday March 1, 2021




Until further notice, meetings of the Skokie Village Board will be held
electronically, with a majority of Village officials participating via remote access
in order to comply with the State of Illinois Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation.
Members of the public who wish to comment as to an item on the published agenda or to
comment during public comments must submit their statement or question in writing to
the Village Manager’s Office and all properly submitted statements or questions will be
presented and read during the relevant portion of the meeting. Written comments may be
submitted by email to citizencomments@skokie.org before or during the meetings; by mail
to Village of Skokie, Village Manager's Office, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois, 60077;
or via the Village’s drop box located by the public entry to Village Hall.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod C. Shah.
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg. Klein,
Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen. The Trustees were joining by remote electronic access.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
Omnibus vote.

* Approve Voucher List #20-FY21 of March 1, 2021.
Omnibus vote.

*Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. Proclamation
COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day – March 1, 2021
Omnibus vote.

Report of the Village Manager.
A. COVID-19 Update.
Mike Charley, Director of Health and Human Services gave the COVID 19 update. Skokie has
had 5,469 cases, 112 deaths, average 10 cases/day, positivity rate 2.68%. Cook County is 3.5%.
Skokie is in Region 10 and is under Phase 4 Resurgence Mitigation. Residents who have
questions can go to Skokie.org, SkokieNews, COVID19 hotline 847-779-7726, or email
covid19@skokie.org.
The Skokie vaccine process is to pre-register and you will be noticed when to come. We are in
Phases 1A and 1B. Vaccines supplies have been limited. So far we have received 3,750 Pfizer
vaccines which have been given to Northshore University Health system. Also, we have
received Moderna and soon Johnson and Johnson. The clinic site is located at 7770 Frontage
Road. Mike Charley answered questions from the Board.

B. 2020 Tax Levy Abatement Ordinance.
A total of $3,550,754.50 is presented for first reading and review with the second reading for
Mayor and Board approval at the March 15th Board Meeting.
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C. Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to the Plan of Operation and Governance for the
Electricity Aggregation Program.
Assistant to the Public Works Director, Liz Zimmerman conducted the second hearing.
Because the 2.0 program is different than the original Electricity Aggregation Program, the
Village must amend and adopt an amended POGO prior to accepting any bid.

James Johnson, 4821 Hull, Skokie commented on the Electrical aggregation agreement. He had
questions about Renewable energy-what percentage of Skokie’s electricity comes from
renewable sources and in what ways can this aggregation agreement increase the direct supply of
renewable energy in Skokie.
Resolution 21-3-R-1488
Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing execution of the Plan of Operation and Governance for
the Electricity Aggregation Program.
Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

D. TIF ‘Pay As You Go’ Reimbursement Grant for 4901 Main Street (Sketchbook Brewing
Company).
The categories include the following: sewage line renovations and replacement, HVAC
expansion, concrete flooring, plumbing/electric for boiler and cooler, metalwork, new fire
hydrant and silo and glycol chiller enclosures, etc.
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendations authorizing the “Pay As You Go” TIF
Reimbursement Grant in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

*E. Proprietary Purchase of Fire Safety Gear – W.S. Darley & Company, Itasca, Illinois –
$46,360.
Motion to award a contract to W.S.Darley & Company, Itasca, IL in the amount of $46,360 for
Proprietary purchase of Fire Safety Gear.
Omnibus vote.

F. Request for Executive Session.
Motion to approve the request of the Village Manager for an Executive Session pursuant to
Section C.5 and C.6 of the Open Meetings Act at the end of the meeting and to adjourn
therefrom.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT:
*A. Ordinance 21-3-C-4549
An ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article II, Sections 10-63 and 10-64 of the Skokie
Village Code pertaining to the retail sale of alcoholic liquor. This item is on the consent agenda
for second reading and adoption.
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FIRST READING:
B. Resolution 21-3-R-1489
Motion to adopt a resolution urging the Illinois General Assembly to adopt Fix The FOID Act,
SB1066 and HB3245. This item is on the agenda for first reading and approval.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing #4.
Carrie Haberstich, Planner/CDBG Administrator presented the One-Year Action Plan for
CDBG Program Year 2021-22 and Public Hearing.
Background
The term of the five-year Consolidated Plan began May 1, 2020, and will continue through April
30, 2024. The elements of the Consolidated Plan address community issues as they relate to
low/moderate-income residents.
The one-year Action Plan serves as the annual funding application to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for CDBG funding. It includes the Village’s strategies
to address community development needs, project and activity descriptions, and certifications
regarding Skokie's eligibility to apply for federal funding. In addition, the Action Plan addresses
the Village's continued efforts to prevent homelessness, aid persons with special needs, enhance
the supply of affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, enhance social services, and
promote citizen participation in the CDBG process. Furthermore, the plan provides updates on
the number of Housing Choice Vouchers in use in Skokie, and planned coordination between
various Village departments and social service providers in the Skokie area. A draft of the one-
year Action Plan was distributed to the Mayor and Board of Trustees and is attached to this
memorandum.
The Consolidated and Action Plans are required by HUD of all communities receiving CDBG
entitlement funds.
Motion to approve the one-year Action Plan so it can be submitted to HUD.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED


Citizen Comments.
Denise Beal Adonissi commented on the use of tax dollars

These citizens were in support of body cameras for the Skokie Police Department.
Leslie Nathan, Dr. Sylvia Romero, 2350 Choctaw Road, Waukegan, IL, Elaine Viincent,
4757 Howard, Nancy Graham, Skokie United Policy Team-Matt Temkin, Lawrence
Walters, Annie Warshaw, Brian Williams, Nicole Reynolds, Maggie Vandermeer, Jasmine
Sebaggala, and Molly Greening, 4821 Hull.
The Manager and Mayor responded that the Village is preparing the annual budget 2021-
2022. The budget will include the program supporting body cameras for the Skokie Police
Department. The Village will be working with the State legislature for funding.

Vartan Paylan, commented on refinancing 10 year bonds.

These citizens were dissatisfied with the approval of the February 16th proclamation
regarding the “Khojaly Massacre Commemoration Day”
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Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn at 9:24 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED




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 Pramod Shah, Village Clerk




Approved:


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Mayor George Van Dusen


Closed Session
A Closed Session was held in the main conference room at 9:28 p.m. Those present were
Mayor Van Dusen, Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wyatt, Corporation Counsel Lorge,
Clerk Shah, Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein and Gray-Keeler. Also present
were Economic Development Manager Becker and Community Development Director
Brandmeyer. The meeting ended at 9:56 p.m.




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