Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2015-03-02

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 – 8:00 P.M.

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

 2. Call meeting to order and roll call.

 3. Approve Consent Agenda.

* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Tuesday, February 17, 2015.

* 5. Approve Voucher List #20-FY15 of March 2, 2015.

* 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.
 Proclamations:
 A. Wendy Abrams Day – March 7, 2015
 B. Day of Remembrance – April 19, 2015

 7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
 A. 2015 Engineering Excellence Special Achievement Award, American Council of
 Engineering Companies of Illinois by John O’Neill, Vice-President/Operations Manager
 of Michael Baker International and co-chair of the Engineering Excellence Awards
 Committee

* 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 Reappointments:
 Beautification & Improvement Commission: Sherwin Ditlove, Janette Enwia, Joan Kelly,
 Asokan Krishnan, Joshua Shpayher and Elaine Steiner (Terms Expire June 1, 2017)
 Consumer Affairs Commission: Irv Abramson, Ruhul Chowdhury, Estelle Greenberg,
 Joanne Haeberlin, Elana Jacobs, Biju Krishnan, Clifford Levy, George Mathew, Gary
 Merrill, Howard Meyer, Pratap Sampat, Harshad Shah, Nancy Steinfink, and Judy Wolf
 (Terms Expire June 1, 2017); Fran Young (Chair Term Expires June 1, 2016 and Member
 Term Expires June 1, 2017)
 Public Safety Commission: Carol Arkin, Helen Bildires, Marcie Claus, Marda Dunsky,
 David Freireich, Carolyn Halliburton, Frank Ippolito, Paul Kruszynski, Mitchell Kushner,
 Julian Levy, Edward McCarthy, Pinal Patel, Mark Penning, Linda Perlin, Joel Reyes and
 Merrill Silverman (Member Terms Expire June 1, 2017); Paul Pitalis (Chair Term Expires
 June 1, 2016 and Member Term Expires June 1, 2017)

 Resignation:
 Fine Arts Commission: Randie Von Samek

 9. Presentations and Reports.

 10. Report of the Village Manager.
 A. Municipal Utility Tax Recommendation.
 * B. Fire Station 16 Back-up Generator Replacement – Zonatherm, Wheeling, Illinois -
 $36,250.
 * C. Mowing Services – Herrera Landscaping, Evanston, Illinois - $36,250.

 11. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 CONSENT:
 * A. An ordinance establishing the compensation of Assistant Corporation Counsel James
 G. McCarthy. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.



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 * B. An ordinance approving a plat of subdivision for the property located at 8001 Lincoln
 Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a CX Core Mixed-Use district and relief from Chapter 94,
 Section 94-6(a)(2) of the Skokie Village Code (2014-26P). This item is on the consent
 agenda for second reading and adoption.
 FIRST READING
 C. A resolution authorizing the publication of the 2015 Official Zoning Map for the Village
 of Skokie, Illinois. This item is on the agenda for first reading and approval.
 D. Request for an Executive Session in accordance with Paragraph 2(c)(11) of the Illinois
 Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending litigation.

 12. Unfinished Business.
 A. Five-Year Consolidated Plan and One-Year Action Plan for Community Development
 Block Grant

 13. New Business.

 14. Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2014-35P – Site Plan Approval: 3219 Oakton Street
 B. Plan Commission Case 2014-36P – Special Use Permit: 3219 Oakton Street

 15. Citizen Comments.

 16. Adjournment.




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 Village of Skokie - FY15 Warrant List #20 - 3/2/2015

FUND FUND TOTAL
 GENERAL FUND $554,813.91

 WATER FUND $31,778.42

 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND $126,592.96

 DOWNTOWN TIF FUND $153.76

 COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANT $1,723.80

 TIF SCIENCE & TECH $51,261.77

 CTA PARKING LOT FUND $195.83

 WIRELESS ALARM FUND $9,288.00

 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $466,836.24

 CASUAL TY SELF INSURANCE $23,301.78

 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND $495.63


 ALL FUNDS TOTAL $1,266,442.10




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Vendor Name Ex11enditure Descri11tion Fund De11artment Payment
 Amount
5 ALARM FIRE & SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $3,245.00
911-ARRIVES 1ST LLC Training GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $445.00
ABLE DISTRIBUTORS Furniture & fixtures GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $53.76
ABLE DISTRIBUTORS Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $9.55
ABT Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $948.00
ABT Training GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $1,395.30
ABT Training GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $99.72
ACME TRUCK BRAKE & SUPPLY CO Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $65.96
ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS INC Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $6,281.32
AIR ONE EQUIPMENT INC Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $430.00
AIR ONE EQUIPMENT INC Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $85.04
AIR ONE EQUIPMENT INC Clothing,dry goods.notion GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $159.04
AIR ONE EQUIPMENT INC Fire & safety supplies GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $1,330.00
AL'S CYCLE SHOP Maintenance GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $104.98
AL'S CYCLE SHOP Maintenance GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $109.97
AL'S CYCLE SHOP Maintenance GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $114.96
AL'S CYCLE SHOP Maintenance GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $154.96
ALLTECH AUTO INC Veh #314 repair CASUALTY SELF INSURANCE INSURANCE $375.20
AMAZON Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $406.21
AMAZON Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $23.21
AMAZON Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $40.41
AMAZON Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $7.63
AMAZON Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $15.94
AMAZON Photographic & drafting GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $1.34
AMAZON Photographic & drafting GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $25.61
AMAZON Photographic & drafting GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $4.47
AMAZON Photographic & drafting GENERAL FUND POLICE
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Vendor Name Expenditure Description Fund Department Payment
 Amount
AMAZON Photographic & drafting GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $4.47
AMAZON Photographic & drafting GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $8545
AMAZON Photographic & drafting GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $4.47
AMAZON Photographic & drafting GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $85.45
AMAZON Photographic & drafting GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $14.48
AMAZON Photographic & drafting GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $276.78
AMAZON Photographic & drafting GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $4.47
AMAZON Photographic & drafting GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $85.45
AMAZON Photographic & drafting GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $14.18
AMAZON Photographic & drafting GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $271.19
AMAZON Office supplies GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $200.69
AMAZON Office supplies GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $35.52
AMAZON Office supplies GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $14.20
AMAZON Computer supplies GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $419.99
AMAZON Computer supplies GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $57.38
AMAZON Computer supplies GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $36.99
AMAZON Computer supplies GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $319.25
AMAZON Computer supplies GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $7.99
AMAZON Computer supplies GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $221.93
AMAZON Electrical parts GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $89.68
AMAZON Other equip! GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $269.85
AMBIUS LLC (19) Repair & maintenance svc GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $299.92
AMBIUS LLC (19) Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $619.45
ANDERSON ELEVATOR CO Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $205.00
ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER Professional service GENERAL FUND HEALTH $93.50
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing.dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $150.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing.dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $3,930.00
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Vendor Name Expenditure Description Fund Department PaJlment
 Amount
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $160.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $125.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $171.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $57.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $93.95
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $171.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $228.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT ($93.75)
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $44.75
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $179.85
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $105.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $115.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $194.85
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $119.85
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $22.74
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $44.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $135.50
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $26.99
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $56.50
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing, dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $113.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $92.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $49.50
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $155.25
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $259.70
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $38.90
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $50.75
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $93.45
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Vendor Name Expenditure Descrigtion Fund Department Payment
 Amount
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clolhing,dry goods,nolion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $124.90
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,nolion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $96.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,nolion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $168.99
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,nolion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $44.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $69.45
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $214.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $19.65
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $105.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $580.84
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $237.90
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $121.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $44.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $57.75
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $64.94
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $69.45
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $156.25
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $19.65
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $105.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $162.75
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $189.35
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $135.50
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $25.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $103.90
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $43.50
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $105.00
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $14.75
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $83.00
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Vendor Name Ex[!enditure Descri[!tion Fund De[!artment Pal(ment
 Amount
APPAREL SEWN RIGHT Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $74.95
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES Cleaning services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $354.82
AT&T Phone service GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $11,786.39
AT&T Phone service GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $40.89
AT&T Phone service GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $644.28
AT&T Phone service GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $2,776.19
AT&T Phone service GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $2,081.09
AT&T Phone service GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $39. 11
AT&T Phone service GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $124.10
AT&T Phone service GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $40.89
AT&T Phone service GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $553.72
AT&T Phone service GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $279.38
AT&T Phone service GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $19,755.64
AT&T Phone service WATER FUND PUBLIC WORKS $93.87
AT&T Phone service DOWNTOWN TIF FUND DOWNTOWN TIF $153.76
AVALON PETROLEUM CO INC Diesel fuel GENERAL FUND $15, 190.00
AVALON PETROLEUM CO INC Diesel fuel GENERAL FUND $13,573.00
BABLITZ, WILLIAM Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
BABLITZ, WILLIAM Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
BACKFLOW SOLUTIONS INC Other contractual service WATER FUND WATER DEPARTMENT $495.00
BAKER, BRIAN Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
BAKER, BRIAN Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
BALLOWE, CHRISTA Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
BALLOWE, CHRISTA Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
BALTAZAR, KEVIN Clothing GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $184.79
BARKHOO, JOHN Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
BARKHOO, JOHN Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
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Vendor Name Ex(:!enditure Descri(:!tion Fund De(:!artment Payment
 Amount
BAXTER & WOODMAN Professional service CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $364.93
BAXTER & WOODMAN Professional service CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $7,720.63
BAXTER & WOODMAN Professional service CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $7,870.53
BELLO, BALDO Clothing GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $99.96
BENEFIT ADVANTAGE Cobra-jan 15 GENERAL FUND INSURANCE $27.50
BENEFIT ADVANTAGE Health insurance GENERAL FUND INSURANCE $35.50
BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES Professional service CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $421.58
BLUE LINE THE Ad GENERAL FUND MANAGER $298.00
BORRE, KEN Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
BORRE, KEN Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
BOTACH TACTICAL Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $278.40
BRISTOL HOSE & FITTING MAIN WRHS Automotive maintenance GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $198.43
BUSINESS OFFICE SYSTEMS Repair & maintenance svc GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $520.72
BYLAK, CHRISTOPHER Supplies GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $59.03
CALL ONE Phone service GENERAL FUND MANAGER $18.55
CALL ONE Phone service GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $106.82
CALL ONE Phone service GENERAL FUND HEALTH $37.10
CALL ONE Phone service GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $12,060.44
CALL ONE Phone service GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $64.40
CALL ONE Phone service GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $337.92
CALL ONE Phone service WATER FUND WATER DEPARTMENT $1,193.31
CALL ONE Phone service WATER FUND PUBLIC WORKS $53.55
CAZIM PERAZIC Emergency assist-rent GENERAL FUND $400.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC Books and periodicals GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $500.46
CDW GOVERNMENT INC Office equip!. CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $7,418.02
CHICAGO METROPOLITAN FIRE PREVENTN Equipments WIRELESS ALARM FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $9,288.00
CHICAGO PARTS & SOUND LLC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $158.34
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Vendor Name Ex11enditure Descri11tion Fund De11artment Payment
 Amount
CHICAGO SIGN GROUP LLC Street improvements TIF SCIENCE &TECH DOWNTOWN TIF $51,261.77
CHICAGO TRIBUNE Advertising GENERAL FUND COMMISSIONS $189.67
CHICAGO TRIBUNE Advertising GENERAL FUND FINANCE DEPARTMENT $47.20
CHICAGO TRIBUNE Advertising GENERAL FUND FINANCE DEPARTMENT $129.60
CHICAGOLAND TRENCHLESS Non building improvements CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $13,500.00
CHRISTOPHER B BURKE ENGINEERING LTD Professional service CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $1,668.51
CHRISTOPHER B BURKE ENGINEERING LTD Professional service CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $293.92
CHRISTOPHER B BURKE ENGINEERING LTD Professional service CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $903.28
CHRISTOPHER B BURKE ENGINEERING LTD Professional service CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $387.12
CHRISTOPHER B BURKE ENGINEERING LTD Professional service CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $3,634.87
CIHAK, JASON Boots GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $142.00
CITATION COLLECTION SERVICES LLC Collections-jan 15 GENERAL FUND $135.00
CITY WELDING SALES &SERVICE INC Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $278.00
CITY WELDING SALES &SERVICE INC Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $71.01
CLASSIC GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC Building improvements CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $2, 175.00
COMED Electric service GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $28,792.11
COMED Electric service WATER FUND WATER DEPARTMENT $66.12
COMED Electric service WATER FUND WATER DEPARTMENT $36.45
COM ED Electric service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $296.36
COM ED Electric service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $10.10
COM ED Electric service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $394.63
COM ED Electric service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $109.65
COM ED Electric service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $307.64
COMED Electric service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $228.12
COMED Electric service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $237.03
CO MED Electric service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $153.11
COM ED Electric service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $381.53


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Vendor Name Ex11enditure Descri11tion Fund De11artment Payment
 Amount
COMED Electric service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $393.39
COMED Electric service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $376.36
COMED Electric service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $152.07
COMED Electric service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $360.36
COMED Electric service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $422.30
COMED Electric service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $9,659.42
COMED Electric service CTA PARKING LOT FUND CTA PARKING LOT $195.83
COMMUNICATION REVOLVING FUND Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $506.40
CONRAD POLYGRAPH INC Prof service GENERAL FUND COMMISSIONS $240.00
COOK COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS Recording fees GENERAL FUND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $320.00
COOK COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS Recording fees GENERAL FUND LEGAL DEPARTMENT $760.00
COOK COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS Recording fees GENERAL FUND LEGAL DEPARTMENT $646.00
COOK COUNTY TREASURER Other contractual service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $2,918.75
COUNARD, CATHERINE Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
COUNARD, CATHERINE Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $550.70
CSC CYBERTEK CORPORATION Prof service CASUAL TY SELF INSURANCE INSURANCE $1,172.90
CUMBERLAND SERVICENTER INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $75.34
CUMBERLAND SERVICENTER INC Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $101.74
CUMBERLAND SERVI CENTER INC Automotive maintenance GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $275.63
CUMBERLAND SERVI CENTER INC Automotive maintenance GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $441.00
CUMBERLAND SERVICENTER INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $304.00
CUMMINS NPOWER LLC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $107.79
CZERWINSKI, RALPH Staff mtg GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $160.55
DEANO & SCARRY LLC Prof service CASUAL TY SELF INSURANCE INSURANCE $9,431.93
DEPT OF FINANCIAL & PROF REGULATION License fee GENERAL FUND MANAGER $120.00
DIRECT ENERGY SERVICES LLC Gas usage WATER FUND WATER DEPARTMENT $11,873.84
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Vendor Name Ex11enditure Descri11tion Fund De11artment Pallment
 Amount
DIRECT ENERGY SERVICES LLC Gas usage WATER FUND WATER DEPARTMENT $3,823.81
DOJE'S INCORPORATED Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $304.07
DOUGLAS TRUCK PARTS Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $95.76
DOWNING SALES & SERVICE INC Repair & maintenance svc GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $4,286.91
DRAPERY CENTER INC Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $270.00
DURON STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY Photography/blueprinting ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND PLANNING DEPARTMENT $400.00
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK Codered renewal GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $7,500.00
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK Codered renewal GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $7,500.00
EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC Medical & lab supplies GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $694.04
EPIC EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE Repair & maintenance svc GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $197.60
EUYOQUE, JESSE Cdl license WATER FUND PUBLIC WORKS $60.00
EWS WELDING SUPPLY INC Chemicals GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $70.00
FAIRVIEW SOUTH DISTRICT 72 Grant GENERAL FUND COMMISSIONS $450.00
FAST MRO SUPPLIES INC Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $328.54
FASTENAL COMPANY Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $59.34
FELINES & CANINES Professional service GENERAL FUND HEALTH $40.00
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES $82.76
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND COMMISSIONS $33.32
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND MANAGER $102.94
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND MANAGER $32.37
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND MANAGER $50.13
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND MANAGER $18.27
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND MANAGER $21.80
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND MANAGER $43.66
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND MANAGER $29.12
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND MANAGER $12.78
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND MANAGER $18.42
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Vendor Name Ex11enditure Descri11tion Fund De11artment Pal(ment
 Amount
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND MANAGER $50.12
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $36.44
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $30.00
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $115.00
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $20.87
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $44.00
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND HEALTH $23.78
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND HEALTH $3.90
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND FINANCE DEPARTMENT $5.43
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $137.22
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $6.01
FINANCE PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND PLANNING DEPARTMENT $38.99
FLOW PRODUCTS INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $532.10
G & L CONTRACTORS INC Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $3,145.00
G & M TRUCKING INC Construction materials WATER FUND WATER DEPARTMENT $5,257.92
G & M TRUCKING INC Construction materials WATER FUND WATER DEPARTMENT $645.00
G & M TRUCKING INC Other contractual service WATER FUND WATER DEPARTMENT $645.00
G & M TRUCKING INC Construction materials WATER FUND WATER DEPARTMENT $762.72
G & M TRUCKING INC Construction materials WATER FUND WATER DEPARTMENT $895.55
GALLAGHER MATERIALS INC Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $2,581.99
GALLAGHER MATERIALS INC Construction materials WATER FUND PUBLIC WORKS $109.25
GIRARD CHEMICAL CORPORATION Other contractual service GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $11000
GLAUBERMAN & POLLAK LTD Professional service GENERAL FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES $3,000.00
GLENBROOK AUTO PARTS INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $17.44
GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $85.30
GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $7.19
GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $27.00
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Vendor Name Ex~enditure Descri~tion Fund Department PaJlment
 Amount
GLENBROOKAUTO PARTS INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $35.68
GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $29.52
GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $13.09
GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $33.36
GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $35.76
GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $53.04
GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS ($32.57)
GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $28.83
GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $172.11
GLENBROOK AUTO PARTS INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $22.26
GLFAM Membership GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $100.00
GLOBAL EMERGENCY PRODUCTS General equipment parts GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $85.36
GLOBAL EMERGENCY PRODUCTS General equipment parts GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $162.64
GLOBAL EMERGENCY PRODUCTS General equipment parts GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $320.71
GLOBAL EMERGENCY PRODUCTS General equipment parts GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $130.32
GOLF MILL FORD Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $25.03
GOLF MILL FORD Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $1.57
GOLF MILL FORD Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $298.19
GRAINGER Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $120.12
GRAINGER Clothing,dry goods,notion GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $193.08
GRAINGER Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $35.11
GRAINGER Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $33.20
GRAINGER Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $180.45
GRAINGER Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $308.25
GRAINGER Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $59.09
GRAINGER Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $124.48
GRAINGER Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $10.30
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Vendor Name Ex11enditure Descri[!tion Fund Department Pal£ment
 Amount
GRAINGER Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $91.92
GRAINGER Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $93.60
GRAINGER Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS ($27.68)
GRAINGER Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $113.57
GRAINGER Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $13.47
GRAINGER Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $65.11
GROOT INDUSTRIES INC Other contractual service GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $74,844.00
GROVE ESTATE/HALLMARK/JOHNSON Emergency assist-rent GENERAL FUND $400.00
HENRY SCHEIN INC Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND HEALTH $55.80
HENRY SCHEIN INC Postage GENERAL FUND HEALTH $10.75
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC Other contractual service GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $566.83
HOME TOWNE ELECTRIC INC Maintenance MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $10,799.97
HOME TOWNE ELECTRIC INC Maintenance CASUALTY SELF INSURANCE INSURANCE $5,045.10
IAED Recertification GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $100.00
IAED Recertification GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $50.00
ILLINOIS CPAA Dues GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $50.00
ILLINOIS FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION Membership dues GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $600.00
ILLINOIS TOOL SERVICE, INC. Repair & maintenance svc GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $53.00
ILLINOIS WORKERS COMP COMMISSION Claims CASUALTY SELF INSURANCE INSURANCE $2,144.01
IMAGE SPECIAL TIES OF GLENVIEW Paperweight award GENERAL FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES $134.00
IMAGE SYSTEMS & BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Repair & maintenance svc GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $65.40
IMPERIAL SUPPLIES LLC Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $109.53
IMPERIAL SUPPLIES LLC Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $95.60
INDUSTRIAL TOOL PRODUCTS INC Construction materials WATER FUND PUBLIC WORKS $1,265.87
INLAND POWER GROUP Automotive maintenance GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $275.00
INTERSTATE BATTERY OF CHICAGOLAND Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $87.95
INTERSTATE BATTERY OF CHICAGOLAND Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $175.90
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Vendor Name Ex(!enditure Descri(!tion Fund De(!artment Pal£ment
 Amount
INTERSTATE EMERGENCY VEHICLES INC Automotive maintenance GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $2,452.80
INTOXIMETERS INC Other equipt GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $23.44
INTOXIMETERS INC Other equip! CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $874.56
IPELRA Training GENERAL FUND MANAGER $195.00
IPELRA Training GENERAL FUND MANAGER $195.00
IR SYSTEMS CORP Other contractual service GENERAL FUND MANAGER $1,343.75
IRON MOUNTAIN Other contractual service GENERAL FUND MANAGER $353.01
IXll TRAINING Wellness training GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $85.00
JG UNIFORMS INC Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $380.00
JG UNIFORMS INC Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $217.90
JG UNIFORMS INC Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $40.00
JG UNIFORMS INC Clothing,dry goods, notion GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $211.50
JNA CONSTRUCTION Expired permit GENERAL FUND $1,172.00
JNA CONSTRUCTION Expired permit GENERAL FUND $50.00
JNA CONSTRUCTION Expired permit GENERAL FUND $75.00
JNA CONSTRUCTION Expired permit GENERAL FUND $125.00
JOSEPH CHAN Claims CASUAL TY SELF INSURANCE INSURANCE $764.14
JUST TIRES Other contractual service GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $75.00
K & S AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS INC Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $625.00
KESSLER, ELIZABETH Prof service CASUALTY SELF INSURANCE INSURANCE $562.50
KGI LANDSCAPING CO Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $2,002.00
KGI LANDSCAPING CO Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $2,947.00
KONSTANTINOS FOURKAS Mr reund-fourkas GENERAL FUND $35.00
KOZIOL REPORTING SERVICE Legal fees GENERAL FUND MANAGER $200.00
KROZEL,TOMASZ Clothing GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $199.99
KRUPNIK, MICHAEL Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
KRUPNIK, MICHAEL Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
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Vendor Name Ex11enditure Descri[!tion Fund De11artment Pa~ment
 Amount
KRUPNIK, MICHAEL Clothing GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $108.29
LAKESHORE WASTE SERVICES LLC Other contractual service GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $23,830.94
LARSON.NICHOLAS Clothing GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $147.49
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $556.57
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $1, 103.99
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $2,174.59
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $23.33
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $234.32
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS ($56.98)
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $114.82
LESNIEWICZ, STEVEN Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
LESNIEWICZ, STEVEN Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
LETENDRE, ADAM Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
LETENDRE, ADAM Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
LEV, ARNOLD M Prof service GENERAL FUND LEGAL DEPARTMENT $150.00
LIEBAU, MICHAEL Clothing GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $79.00
MALIN SANGKAWATANA AND Hi program COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANT PLANNING DEPARTMENT $1,475.00
MARCIANI, STEVE Apa conference GENERAL FUND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $1,210.20
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $32.76
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $43.01
MCDONALDS CORPORATION Other commodities GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $356.40
MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $120.30
MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO General equipment parts GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $27.13
MEDICO MART INC Medical & lab supplies GENERAL FUND HEALTH $1,204.10
MEDICO MART INC Medical & lab supplies GENERAL FUND HEALTH $1,565.70
MEDICO MART INC Medical & lab supplies GENERAL FUND HEALTH $439.80
MENARDS MORTON GROVE Computer supplies GENERAL FUND MANAGER $22.49
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Vendor Name Ex11enditure Descri11tion Fund De11artment Payment
 Amount
MENARDS MORTON GROVE Construction materials GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $81.45
MENARDS MORTON GROVE Fire & other safety equip GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $416.19
MENARDS MORTON GROVE Construction materials GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT ($39.44)
MENARDS MORTON GROVE Furniture & fixtures GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $47.49
MES-ILLINOIS Clothing,dry goods.notion GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $486.50
METROPOLITAN FIRE CHIEFS ASSN Membership GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $40.00
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WAUCONDA INC Construction materials WATER FUND PUBLIC WORKS $760.00
MIDWEST AIR PRO INC Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $616.80
MIDWEST AIR PRO INC Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $174.38
MILLARD, GABRIEL Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
MILLARD, GABRIEL Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT General equipment parts GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $125.80
MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT Automotive maintenance GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $671.17
MORTON GROVE AUTOMOTIVE WEST Automotive maintenance GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $250.00
MORTON GROVE AUTOMOTIVE WEST Automotive maintenance GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $225.00
MORTON SALT Other contractual service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $12,558.44
MORTON SALT Other contractual service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $6,117.35
MORTON SALT Other contractual service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $1,669.66
MORTON SALT Other contractual service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $18,740.25
MORTON SALT Other contractual service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $17,957.12
MORTON SALT Other contractual service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $36,999.38
MURPHY, LESLIE Mtg & parking ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND PLANNING DEPARTMENT $56.64
MURPHY, MAUREEN N Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
MURPHY, MAUREEN N Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
NASW Membership GENERAL FUND MANAGER $260.00
NBCC Recertification GENERAL FUND MANAGER $85.00
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INC Health insurance GENERAL FUND INSURANCE $1,420.00
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Vendor Name Ex(!enditure Descri(!tion Fund De(!artment Payment
 Amount
NELS JOHNSON TREE EXPERTS INC Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $2,993.52
NELS JOHNSON TREE EXPERTS INC Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $11,250.00
NELS JOHNSON TREE EXPERTS INC Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $4,992.48
NEMRT Training GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $200.00
NICOR GAS Emergency assist-utility GENERAL FUND $400.00
NICOR GAS Natural gas GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $8,497.35
NICOR GAS Gas usage WATER FUND WATER DEPARTMENT $1,406.46
NICOR GAS Gas usage WATER FUND WATER DEPARTMENT $1,225.21
NORTHSHORE OMEGA Prof service GENERAL FUND COMMISSIONS $70.00
NORTHSHORE OMEGA Prof service CASUALTY SELF INSURANCE INSURANCE $101.00
NORTHSHORE OMEGA Prof service CASUALTY SELF INSURANCE INSURANCE $3,705.00
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEAL TH SYSTEM Food GENERAL FUND MANAGER $2,237.25
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEAL TH SYSTEM Food GENERAL FUND MANAGER $2,717.00
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEAL TH SYSTEM Food GENERAL FUND MANAGER $3,044.75
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEAL TH SYSTEM Food GENERAL FUND MANAGER $2,037.75
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEAL TH SYSTEM Food GENERAL FUND MANAGER $1,928.50
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM Food GENERAL FUND MANAGER $1,971.25
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM Food GENERAL FUND MANAGER $2,669.50
O'DONNELL, BRIAN Apa conference GENERAL FUND COMMISSIONS $730.00
O'LEARY'S CONTRCTRS EQPT & SUPPLY Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $1,000.00
O'LEARY'S CONTRCTRS EQPT & SUPPLY Other contractual service GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $310.00
OFFICE MAX CONTRACT INC Name plates GENERAL FUND COMMISSIONS $35.88
OFFICE MAX CONTRACT INC Office supplies GENERAL FUND MANAGER $197.79
OFFICE MAX CONTRACT INC Office supplies GENERAL FUND MANAGER $35.41
OZINGA READY MIX CONCRETE INC Construction materials WATER FUND PUBLIC WORKS $545.00
PACE SUBURBAN BUS Dial-a-ride GENERAL FUND MANAGER $16,490.37
PADDOCK PUBLICATIONS INC Ad GENERAL FUND MANAGER $1,499.00
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Vendor Name Ex[!enditure Descri[!tion Fund De[!artment Payment
 Amount
PALATINE OIL CO INC Unleaded fuel GENERAL FUND $13,469.82
PARENT PETROLEUM INC Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $108.07
PARENT PETROLEUM INC Janitorial supplies GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $610.87
PECHTER, MICHAEL Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
PECHTER, MICHAEL Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
PETERS, HAROLD Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
PETERS, HAROLD Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
POLICE DEPT PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $48.68
POLICE DEPT PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $1.97
POLICE DEPT PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $121.00
POLICE DEPT PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $15.00
POLICE DEPT PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $34.62
POLICE DEPT PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $20.00
POLICE DEPT PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $22.09
POLICE DEPT PETTY CASH FUND Reimbursement GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $20.00
POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $464.08
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POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $239.60 i


POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $459.08
POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $693.62
PRESTO-X Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $189.56
PRESTO-X Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $151.56
PRESTO-X Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $521.70
PRINOTH LLC General equipment parts GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $150.17
PROSAFETY INC Construction materials WATER FUND PUBLIC WORKS $564.49
PROTTSMAN, DEBRA Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
PROTTSMAN, DEBRA Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
PULJIC, NICOLE Clothing GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $109.99
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Vendor Name Ex11enditure Descri11tion Fund De11artment PaJlment
 Amount
RENTACRATE Building improvements CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $1,132.80
RICOH USA INC Copier GENERAL FUND MANAGER $10.15
RUSH TRUCK CENTER Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $23.82
RUSH TRUCK CENTER Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $240.64
RUSH TRUCK CENTER Vehicles CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $92,651.97
RUSH TRUCK CENTER Vehicles CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $10,000.75
RUSH TRUCK CENTER Vehicles CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $8,500.64
RUSH TRUCK CENTER Vehicles CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $8,500.64
SAMS CLUB/SYNCHRONY BANK Supplies GENERAL FUND FINANCE DEPARTMENT $159.98
SANTANA-ESCOBEDO, MARY Clothing GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $82.39
SCARPELLI, ANTHONY Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
SCARPELLI, ANTHONY Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
SHALES MCNUTT LLC Building improvements CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $261,767.35
SHALES MCNUTT LLC Professional service CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $12,000.00
SHARPER DOT PRINTING INC Photography/blueprinting GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $176.50
SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $1,115.61
SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO Furniture & fixtures CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $78.14
SHRM Membership GENERAL FUND MANAGER $190.00
SICALCO LTD Other contractual service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $2,402.14
SKOKIE NORTHSHORE SCULPTURE PARK Grant GENERAL FUND GRANT PROGRAMS $36,000.00
SLANKARD, MAX Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
SLANKARD, MAX Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
SNAP ON INDUSTRIAL Tools GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $396.38
SPLASHTOP INC Other contractual service GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $60.00
SPRINT Phone service GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $78.61
STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $820.72
STANLEY MOEN Emergency assist-rent GENERAL FUND $400.00
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Vendor Name Ex11enditure Descri11tion Fund De11artment Payment
 Amount
STATE TREASURER Other contractual service MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND MOTOR FUEL TAX $2,947.83
STEPHEN A LASER ASSOCIATES Prof service GENERAL FUND MANAGER $475.00
STONE VASTINE GROUP LLC THE Circle process 2/11/15 GENERAL FUND MANAGER $116.00
STONE VASTINE GROUP LLC THE Circle process 2/11/15 GENERAL FUND MANAGER $284.00
SUN-TIMES MEDIA Advertising GENERAL FUND COMMISSIONS $80.00
SUN-TIMES MEDIA Advertising GENERAL FUND COMMISSIONS $80.80
SUN-TIMES MEDIA Advertising GENERAL FUND COMMISSIONS $52.00
SUN-TIMES MEDIA Advertising GENERAL FUND FINANCE DEPARTMENT $47.20
SUN-TIMES MEDIA Advertising GENERAL FUND FINANCE DEPARTMENT $38.40
SUN-TIMES MEDIA Advertising GENERAL FUND FINANCE DEPARTMENT $34.40
SUN-TIMES MEDIA Advertising GENERAL FUND FINANCE DEPARTMENT $34.40
SUN-TIMES MEDIA Advertising COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANT PLANNING DEPARTMENT $248.80
TAB PRODUCTS CO LLC Office supplies GENERAL FUND VILLAGE CLERK $77.80
TERRY FARMER PHOTOGRAPHY Acee dt reinvented award GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $245.00
THELEN MATERIALS Other contractual service GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $10,472.00
THOMPSON INFORMATION SERVICES Handbook GENERAL FUND MANAGER $536.99
THOMSON REUTERS - WEST Professional service GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $102.95
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $1,440.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION Construction materials GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $3,625.60
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $10.50
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $224.63
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $55.50
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $224.63
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $37.50
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $118.50
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $10.50
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $10.50
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Vendor Name Exeenditure Descrietion Fund Deeartment Payment
 Amount
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $674.89
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Automotive maintenance GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $614.22
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Automotive maintenance GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $21.00
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Automotive maintenance GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $2, 104.43
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Automotive maintenance GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $21.00
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Automotive maintenance GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $224.63
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $174.98
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS ($268.00)
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 Motor vehicle parts & ace GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS ($309.15)
TREES"R"USINC Construction services GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $6,252.60
TRITECH FORENSICS, INC. Minor equipment & tools GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $260.25
TURTLE WAX CAR WASH AIR Repair & maintenance svc GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $319.39
U S POSTMASTER Stamps GENERAL FUND $392.00
UL LLC Repair & maintenance svc GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $1,433.30
UPS Delivery GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $16.01
UPS Delivery GENERAL FUND FINANCE DEPARTMENT $8.49
UPS Delivery GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $90.40
VADOPALAS, PETER Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
VADOPALAS, PETER Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
VAN GEEM, GEORGE Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
VAN GEEM, GEORGE Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
WAREHOUSE DIRECT Furniture & fixtures GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $246.84
WAREHOUSE DIRECT Office supplies GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $172.99
WAREHOUSE DIRECT Office supplies GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT ($18.84)
WAREHOUSE DIRECT Janitorial supplies GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $505.20
WAREHOUSE DIRECT Furniture & fixtures CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $1,365.00
WATER RESOURCES INC Arb water meters CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $18,434.00


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Vendor Name Ex11enditure Descri11tion Fund De11artment Payment
 Amount
WATER RESOURCES INC Arb water meters CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MANAGER $5,172.00
WELLS FARGO BANK NA Other contractual service GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $82,386.33
WIRED AT HOME LLC Fire & safety supplies GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $2,108.28
WYATT, NICK Lunch mtg GENERAL FUND MANAGER $92.05
WYATT, NICK Communications GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT $97.50
WYATT, NICK Communications GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENT $97.50
ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC General equipment parts GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS $1,935.00

 WARRANT LIST TOTAL. ............................................................................................................ $1,266,442.10




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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 15-3-F-

 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION
 OF ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL JAMES G. MCCARTHY


1 WHEREAS, the Skokie Village Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Division 5, Section 2-168,
2 provides that the Corporation Counsel and Assistant Corporation Counsels shall be appointed
3 by the Mayor with the consent of the Board of Trustees and shall receive such compensation
4 as the Mayor and Board of Trustees shall fix from time to time; and

5 WHEREAS, Assistant Corporation Counsel Henry E. Mueller will be retiring effective
6 March 31, 2015 and part-time Assistant Corporation Counsel James G. McCarthy will assume
7 the position as a full-time Assistant Corporation Counsel, effective March 9, 2015.

8 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees have considered Mr. McCarthy’s
9 change in position from part-time to full-time Assistant Corporation Counsel and have
10 approved a change in his salary, commensurate with the expanded position, duties and
11 responsibilities; and

12 WHEREAS, Mr. McCarthy is currently in practice at the firm of Dwyer, McCarthy &
13 Associates and he will retire from that firm in order to assume his work at the Village of Skokie
14 (hereinafter “Village”); and

15 WHEREAS, Mr. McCarthy has practiced law for over 20 years, including personal
16 injury, workers’ compensation and general litigation; and

17 WHEREAS, Mr. McCarthy has served as Assistant Corporation Counsel for the Plan
18 Commission and Zoning Board and is generally acquainted with the Village;

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

21 Section 1: The compensation for James G. McCarthy to serve the Village full-
22 time as Assistant Corporation Counsel of the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, shall
23 be an annualized sum of $120,000.00, effective March 9, 2015; and
24 Further, Assistant Corporation Counsel James G. McCarthy shall receive the same benefits
25 as full-time Village employees as provided in the Village’s annual budget and personnel
26 manual.

27 Section 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
28 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
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 ADOPTED this day of March, 2015.

 Ayes:
 Village Clerk
 Nays:
 Absent:
 Approved by me this day of
 Attested and filed in my office March, 2015.
 this day of March, 2015;
 and published in pamphlet form
 according to law from March
 , 2015 to March , 2015. Mayor, Village of Skokie


 Village Clerk
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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
 15-3-Z-


 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FOR
 THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8001 LINCOLN AVENUE, SKOKIE,
 ILLINOIS IN A CX CORE MIXED-USE DISTRICT AND RELIEF FROM
 CHAPTER 94, SECTION 94-6(a)(2), OF THE SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE

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

 2 PARCEL 1: LOTS 7, 8 AND 9 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 9 FEET THEREOF), AND ALL OF
 3 LOTS 10 AND 11; TOGETHER WITH THE WEST 24 FEET OF LOT 24 AND ALL OF
 4 LOTS 25, 26, 27 AND 28 TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF VACATED EAST-
 5 WEST ALLEY LYING EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 7 PROJECTED NORTH
 6 AND WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 9 PROJECTED NORTH IN BLOCK 1 IN
 7 PETER BLAMEUSERS SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 IN SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 105
 8 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH,
 9 RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY,
10 ILLINOIS.
11 PARCEL 2: THE SOUTH 41 FEET OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 1 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF
12 LOT 2 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 105 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST
13 QUARTER OF SECTION 21; ALSO ALL OF LOT 3 AND LOTS 1 AND 2 (EXCEPT THE
14 SOUTH 9 FEET OF SAID LOTS AND EXCEPT THE SOUTHWESTERLY PORTION OF
15 LOT 1 TAKEN FOR A STREET) IN BANK SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK
16 1 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 105
17 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; TOGETHER WITH THE VACATED NORTH-
18 SOUTH ALLEY LYING EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO THE SAID SOUTH 41 FEET OF
19 LOT 4 AND SAID LOTS 2 AND 3 ALL IN TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF
20 THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
21 PINS: 10-21-414-054, 10-21-414-083
22 more commonly known as 8001 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter the “Subject
23 Property”) in a CX Core Mixed-Use district, petitioned the Village of Skokie for a subdivision
24 of the Subject Property for the purpose of consolidating two existing parcels into one parcel,
25 as shown on the “8001 Lincoln Resubdivision” plat, dated revised January 21, 2015, a copy
26 of which is marked as Exhibit “1” and attached hereto; and

27 WHEREAS, subsequent to the subdivision of the Subject Property, the legal
28 description of the Subject Property will be as follows:
29 LOT 1 IN 8001 LINCOLN RESUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF A PART OF
30 BLOCK 1 IN PETER BLAMEUSERS SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 IN SUBDIVISION OF
31 THE SOUTH 105 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21,
32 TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
33 TOGETHER WITH PART OF BANK SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF BLOCK 1;


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1 AFORESAID, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD
2 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
3 and

4 WHEREAS, in addition to the subdivision, the petitioners are also seeking relief from
5 Chapter 94, Section 94-6(a)(2) of the Skokie Village Code to allow Oakton Street to remain
6 at 33 feet as dedicated from the right of way centerline rather than the required 40 feet; and

7 WHEREAS, the petitioners objected to the Village staff’s request to dedicate right of
8 way along Oakton Street in order to place a bus shelter and a portion of the public sidewalk
9 onto the Village’s right of way as had been done in other areas of the downtown; and

10 WHEREAS, the petitioners and the Village have agreed to enter into a Perpetual
11 Easement Agreement that will grant authorization for public use of the existing bus shelter
12 and the sidewalk; and

13 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, after a public hearing duly held January
14 22, 2015, voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the requested
15 subdivision be granted subject to the conditions stated in the Plan Commission Report
16 dated February 2, 2015;

17 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on
18 March 2, 2015 concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Skokie Plan Commission;

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

21 Section 1: That the requested subdivision of the Subject Property, legally
22 described above and commonly known as 8001 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in a CX
23 Core Mixed-Use district, be and the same is hereby approved, subject to the following
24 conditions:
25 1. The property must be subdivided pursuant to the 8001 Lincoln Resubdivision, dated
26 revised January 21, 2015 and as may be further revised with the approval of the
27 Village Manager, or designee, and Corporation Counsel;
28 2. Petitioner shall enter into a Perpetual Easement Agreement with the Village which
29 shall be recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds before the recording of
30 this Ordinance. The final “8001 Lincoln Resubdivision” plat, dated January 21, 2015
31 must shall be revised to include a perpetual easement along the south side of the
32 subject site for public use of the bus stop shelter and portions of sidewalk which are
33 located within the subject site;
34 3. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the 8001
35 Lincoln Resubdivision must be submitted to the Village with all signatures other than
36 Village staff or elected officials;
37 4. The 8001 Lincoln Resubdivision shall be effective upon its recording by the Village in
38 the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois;
39 5. All monuments must be set no later than 1 year after the date of the recording of the
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1 6. The petitioner must submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
2 subdivision in approved and finalized form. The files must be scaled drawing files in
3 AutoCAD format (version 2010 or older). The drawings must be formatted to SPCS,
4 NAD83, HARN 2007, with SPCS north being straight up, and the primary units in
5 U.S. Survey Feet. All elements must be contained within a single file, no XREF or
6 PDF attachment files shall be used;
7 7. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
8 impacted during construction and or development, the owner must provide, or must
9 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
10 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
11 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
12 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
13 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
14 work on or use of public property; and
15 8. The petitioner must comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
16 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.

17 Section 2: That the “8001 Lincoln Resubdivision” plat dated January 21, 2015
18 attached hereto and marked as Exhibit “1” be and the same is hereby accepted and shall be
19 recorded at the Petitioner’s expense with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office.

20 Section 3: That relief from Chapter 94, Section 94-6(a)(2) of the Skokie Village
21 Code to allow Oakton Street to remain at 33 feet as dedicated from the right of way
22 centerline rather than the required 40 feet, is hereby approved.

23 Section 4: That a notice of the enactment of this Ordinance incorporating the
24 conditions contained herein shall be approved by the owner of the property in writing and
25 duly recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office at the owner’s expense.

26 Section 5: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
27 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law.
28
 ADOPTED this day of March, 2015.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my Approved by me this day of
 office this day of March, 2015.
 March, 2015.


 Mayor, Village of Skokie
 Village Clerk
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 THIS RESOLUTION MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE RESOLUTION NUMBER

 15-3-R-

 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF THE
 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS

1 WHEREAS, Section 11-13-19 of the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/11-13-19,
2 provides that the corporate authorities shall cause to be published each year a map clearly
3 showing the existing zoning uses, divisions, restrictions, regulations and classifications of such
4 municipality for the proceeding calendar year (hereinafter the “Official Zoning Map”); and
5
6 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department staff for the Village of Skokie (the
7 “Village”) have reviewed the prior Official Zoning Map for the Village and made all necessary
8 changes, corrections and alterations that have occurred since its publication in order to prepare
9 the proposed Official Zoning Map; and
10
11 WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development has reviewed the proposed Official
12 Zoning Map for the Village, a copy of which is attached hereto and marked Exhibit “1”, and
13 recommends it be published and printed as the Official Zoning Map of the Village;
14
15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
16 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, that the recommendation of the Director of Community
17 Development is accepted and the proposed Official Zoning Map, as prepared by the Community
18 Development Department, a copy of which is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit “1”, is
19 declared to be the Official Zoning Map for the Village.
20
21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the Director of
22 Community Development is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the printing and
23 publication of the Official Zoning Map for the Village in accordance with law.
24
25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the Director of
26 Community Development is hereby authorized to print and publish amended Zoning Maps
27 throughout 2015 that reflect changes that may occur as a result of ordinances that become
28 effective during 2015.
29 PASSED this day of March, 2015.
30
31 Ayes: ____________________________________
32 Village Clerk
33 Nays:
34 Absent:
35 Approved by me this day of
36 Attest: March, 2015.
37
38
39
40 Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie

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Exhibit 1
 VILLAGE OF
 SKOKIE
 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
 FOR

 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
 GRANT


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


 PROGRAM YEARS: 2015 – 2019




 Prepared by the Village of Skokie
 Department of Community Development
 Economic Development Division
 Thomas L. Thompson, Economic Development/CDBG Coordinator
 Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor
 Carrie Haberstich, AICP, Planner/CDBG Administrator
 Tyler Saint Germain, Economic Development Intern


 Adopted March ___, 2015, by the Village of Skokie Board of Trustees


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 Table of
 Contents
 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................5
 Overview....................................................................................................................................................................5
 Chapters ....................................................................................................................................................................5
 Tables ........................................................................................................................................................................5
 Images and Maps ......................................................................................................................................................6
 Narrative ....................................................................................................................................................................6
 Appendix....................................................................................................................................................................6
 Next Steps .................................................................................................................................................................6

 Executive Summary .....................................................................................................................................................7
 ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) .......................................................................................7

 The Process................................................................................................................................................................13
 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) ........................................................................................13
 PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ..................................................................................................14
 PR-15 Citizen Participation ......................................................................................................................................26

 Needs Assessment ....................................................................................................................................................31
 NA-05 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................31
 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) ..................................................................................32
 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) ..........................................................38
 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2)..............................................41
 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205(b)(2) ....................................................44
 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2) .......................................................................45
 NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b) ..........................................................................................................................46
 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c)...................................................................................................51
 NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) ...........................................................................56
 NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f) .........................................................................59

 Housing Market Analysis ..........................................................................................................................................61
 MA-05 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................61
 MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2)...............................................................................................62
 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a)................................................................................64

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 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) .......................................................................67
 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b) ....................................................................................................75
 MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c) .............................................................................................78
 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) ......................................................................................80
 MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e) ..................................................................................................81
 MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) ........................................................................82
 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion .......................................................................................................87

 Strategic Plan .............................................................................................................................................................93
 SP-05 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................93
 SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)............................................................................................................95
 Low/Moderate-Income Eligible Areas Map ..........................................................................................................95
 SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2) ........................................................................................................................98
 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b) ............................................................................................... 102
 SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) ................................................................................ 103
 SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k) ................................................................................................. 105
 SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4) .................................................................................................................. 108
 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) ......................................................................... 111
 SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h) ................................................................................................. 112
 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)........................................................................................................... 114
 SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i) ........................................................................................................ 115
 SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)................................................................................................................ 116
 SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230 .................................................................................................................................... 117

 Annual Action Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 119
 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ........................................................................................................ 120
 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives ..................................................................................................................... 122
 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) ................................................................................................................................... 125
 AP-38 Project Summary ........................................................................................................................................ 127
 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ............................................................................................................ 132
 Low-Income Area Infrastructure Project Map .................................................................................................... 133
 Limited Clientele Projects Map .......................................................................................................................... 134
 AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) .................................................................................................................. 136
 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ........................................................................................................................ 137
 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i).......................................................................... 139
 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)................................................................................................... 140
 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) ........................................................................................................................... 141
 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)..................................................................................... 143




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 Introduction
 Overview
 This five-year Consolidated Plan with the first one-year Action Plan is a new format from previous plans. The
 document outline follows the new standardized format provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
 Development (HUD) via the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) online reporting system. Like
 Skokie, all entitlement grantees must follow the standardized format.


 Chapters
 The standardized chapters are Executive Summary, The Process, Needs Assessment, Housing Market Analysis,
 Strategic Plan, and Annual Action Plan.

 Executive Summary. An overview of the contents of the Consolidated and Action Plans, including a Vision
 Statement plus and Goals and Objectives for the Village’s CDBG program.

 The Process. A review of the organizations that provided input into formulating the Village’s five-year
 Consolidated Plan, and the methodologies used during the public participation process.

 Needs Assessment. An analysis of the demographic data for Skokie. The majority of this data was provided by
 the IDIS, with data sources including the 2007-2011 American Community Survey (ACS) five-year data, 2007-
 2011 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, and Public and Indian Housing Information
 Center (PIC) data. Additional resources include the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC), the Alliance to
 End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County, and www.city-data.com.

 Housing Market Analysis. An analysis of the Skokie’s housing market. In addition to the aforementioned data
 sources, additional sources include affordablehousingonline.com, the Village’s Property Standards Division, the
 Illinois Department of Public Health, and 2011 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics data.

 Strategic Plan. The plan as to how the Village will prioritize projects and activities over the next five years.

 Action Plan. The implementation plan and application for funding for Program Year 2015 (also known as the
 Village’s 2016 Fiscal Year).


 Tables
 Many of the data tables in this document, most notably in the Needs Assessment and Housing Market Analysis, were
 provided by HUD. In addition, the formats for the tables/matrices in the Strategic Plan and Action Plan were provided
 by HUD, but populated by Village staff.




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 Images and Maps
 The images and maps contained within this document were prepared by other sources, including the Village’s GIS
 services provider, MGP, Inc. The key maps are identified in the Table of Contents.


 Narrative
 The narrative is provided by Village staff, including the Human Services Division, Department of Public Health, and
 the Department of Community Development.


 Appendix
 The Appendix has additional information that is not included in the basic template, including data, images, and maps.


 Next Steps
 Once approved, the five-year Consolidated Plan and one-year Action Plan will be submitted to HUD online. HUD
 staff will review the plans and may ask for points of clarification or technical adjustments before approving the plans
 and the release of the funding. Once the plan and funding approvals are received, organizations and Village staff
 may proceed with capital improvement projects and public service activities to support the low/moderate-income
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 Executive
 Summary
 ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

 1. Introduction
 The Village of Skokie, Illinois, is located approximately 15 miles north of Downtown Chicago and 12 miles
 east of O’Hare International Airport. According to the 2007-2011 American Community Survey (ACS),
 Skokie has a population of 64,233.

 Skokie covers only 10.06 square miles of land, and is bordered by Glenview and Wilmette to the north,
 Evanston to the east, Lincolnwood and Chicago to the south, and Niles and Morton Grove to the west. A
 Council-Manager form of government governs Skokie, which includes a Mayor and a six-member Board of
 Trustees, elected at large every four years, and a professional Village Manager and staff of almost 500 to
 execute municipal policies and programs and enforce all codes, ordinances, and regulations. The Village is
 also served by 17 advisory commissions and staffed by more than 250 resident volunteers.

 The Department of Community Development administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
 program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As an entitlement
 community of over 50,000 people, Skokie receives its annual CDBG funding directly from the federal
 government in the form of a formula grant. The overall goal of the program is to provide decent housing, a
 suitable living environment, and economic opportunities particularly for low/moderate-income persons.
 CDBG is the only HUD program for which the Village qualifies for direct funding.

 The receipt of CDBG funding is dependent on the completion of, approval of, and adherence to a five-year
 Consolidated Plan. The intent of the Consolidated Plan is to assist communities in developing a
 collaborative process to establish a unified vision for housing and community development actions. It
 includes information on the community’s needs, housing market, goals and objectives, activity priorities,
 performance measures, and various public certifications. It also includes the Village’s first Annual Action
 Plan relative to the CDBG activities and other community development efforts for the 2015 Program Year.

 The Village of Skokie Consolidated Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a
 five-year plan for Program Years 2015-2019, and commences on May 1, 2015.

 The functions of the Consolidated Plan are to create a planning document that builds upon a participatory
 process, to apply for federal funding under HUD’s formula grant programs, to establish strategies to follow
 while implementing HUD-funded projects, and to create an Action Plan that provides the basis for annual
 assessments of the Village’s performance.

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 The most important function of the Consolidated Plan is to guide the Village in the annual funding allocation
 process for the CDBG program. The primary components of this Consolidated Plan are:

  The Planning Process
  Needs Assessment
  Housing Market Analysis
  Strategic Plan
  Annual Action Plan

 2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview
 The Strategic Plan is designed to guide actions to be taken over the next five years. It is based on the
 identified needs in the areas of affordable housing, homelessness, other special needs, and non-housing
 community development needs. It is intended to address the three primary goals of the Housing and
 Community Development Act: provide decent housing, provide a suitable living environment, and expand
 economic opportunities.

 Skokie’s goals are to make housing affordable, accessible, and sustainable; improve public infrastructure;
 improve facilities; provide financial assistance for programs and services; and conduct planning and
 administration activities. Program objectives include providing support to homeowners, organizations, and
 public entities. Program outcomes include providing improved facilities and services to provide a better
 quality of life for low/moderate-income Skokie residents.

 A one-page vision statement with goals and objectives was prepared to succinctly communicate the
 Village’s plan for the CDBG program for the next five years, and it is available on the last page of this
 executive summary.

 3. Evaluation of past performance
 Since 1975, the Village has successfully administered the CDBG program, resurfaced streets, provided
 homeowners with financial opportunities to maintain their homes and sidewalks, and assisted other
 low/moderate-income individuals, households, and neighborhoods. There are, however, a number of
 obstacles to meeting underserved needs in the Village:

 1. Empirical data. Multiple agencies consulted do not track unmet need in any quantitative way, and
 many do not collate their service statistics in ways that track the municipality of residence, income,
 racial information, or size of household as required by HUD to receive CDBG money or fulfill the
 requirements of the Consolidated Planning process. Some of the needs assessment information
 and data are based on best estimates.
 2. Funding limits. A large amount of the Village’s needs are in the area of public services. The 15%
 spending cap for public services presents a problem, since service agencies have more limited
 funding options than other CDBG-eligible programs.
 3. Vacant land. There is virtually no vacant land available for new housing development.
 4. Cost of housing. Aside from persons receiving housing subsidies, many low-income residents
 are paying in excess of 30% of their household incomes on housing costs.
 5. Vacancy rate. The low vacancy rate for both renter- and owner-occupied housing provides for few
 housing choices for low-income persons.
 6. Zoning Allowances. The Village of Skokie Zoning Ordinance accommodates increased densities
 for housing for the elderly and the disabled, has progressive group home and community live-in

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 residence provisions, and offers density bonuses for the creation of low-income housing units for
 Planned Developments; however, there are limited opportunities for the type of dense, multi-family
 housing that may begin to address the housing needs of the low/moderate-income, non-elderly and
 family households. The Village’s density bonus for the creation of low-income housing has not yet
 been utilized.

 4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process
 The Village conducted an extensive consultation process to solicit input from social service agencies,
 community development organizations, and residents regarding the needs of the community, the programs
 and services offered in response to those needs, and the numbers of clients benefiting from those programs
 and services.

 Questionnaires, focus group meetings, and online surveys were made available for formal community input,
 while newsletter articles and website updates informed the public of the CDBG planning process. In
 addition, staff attended several board, commission, and community meetings, which not only gathered input
 for the development of the plan, but also provided educational opportunities for these entities to learn more
 about the CDBG program.

 Questionnaires were sent out to agencies, public institutions, non-profit organizations, and government
 entities.

 Focus group meetings were conducted, resulting in detailed information about community needs, programs,
 and clientele, and addressed the issues of seniors, mental health/persons with disabilities, and housing and
 homelessness. Many of the agencies contacted are also part of the Skokie Interagency Network which
 meets monthly with staff from the Human Services Division to discuss issues and strategies relative to the
 delivery of social services in the Skokie area.

 Online surveys were made available for Skokie residents and for the Board of Health.

 Finally, public comment was also requested at three public hearings held on December 15, 2014, and
 January 5 and February 2, 2015. A final public hearing was held on March 2, 2015, at which time the
 Village Board of Trustees adopted the five-year Consolidated and Annual Action Plans.

 The Village conducts a minimum of four public hearings each year relative to the CDBG program, the
 Consolidated Plan, and the annual Action Plan. These hearings include an annual review of CDBG and
 Consolidated Plan goals and objectives, a progress report on current CDBG activities, solicitation and
 receipt of funding proposals, funding recommendations and allocations, and approval of the plan(s).
 Hearings are publicized through the publication of legal notices in a newspaper of local distribution, and
 articles are written for the Village’s monthly NewSkokie newsletter, which is distributed to approximately
 28,000 addresses in the Village. Packages of materials are made available to interested citizens upon
 request. Staff will meet with and advise anyone interested in CDBG program funds.

 Drafts of the five-year Consolidated Plan and 1-year Action Plan were made available for public comment in
 the Community Development Department and at the Skokie Public Library reference desk for a period
 exceeding 30 days as stipulated by HUD regulations. The plans also review the institutional structure of the
 Village of Skokie departments, institutions, and agencies involved in the delivery of social services.
 Responses to surveys and focus groups involving social service agencies, public institutions, non-profit
 organizations, and governmental entities were considered and addressed accordingly in the plans, and they
 are provided in the appendices.


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 5. Summary of public comments
 The Village conducted three discussion forums, prepared two online surveys, attended two citizen advisory
 board/commission meetings, and held four public hearings during the preparation of the five-year
 Consolidated Plan and 1-year Action Plan development process. No public comments were received during
 the draft Consolidated Plan or Action Plan during the official comment period.

 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
 There is a general community concern regarding the upkeep and maintenance of the Village’s rental
 housing supply. The specific building and/or unit maintenance will not be addressed as part of the Village’s
 CDBG program; however, the Village’s Residential Rental Unit Standards and Neighborhood Integrity
 Ordinance, approved in January 2014, will address such needs with other funding sources. Instead, the
 Village will invest CDBG funding in eligible neighborhoods with public infrastructure improvements,
 impacting the neighborhoods at a larger scale.

 Economic development issues such as new development and job creation will continue to be a major focus
 of Village efforts; however, it will not be the focus of the Village’s CDBG funds.

 7. Summary
 According to www.hudexchange.info, the CDBG entitlement program provides annual grants on a formula
 basis to entitled communities such as the Village of Skokie to develop viable urban communities by
 providing decent housing, providing a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities,
 principally for low/moderate-income persons.

 The Village of Skokie chooses to focus its CDBG funding on the first two goals, providing decent housing
 and providing a suitable living environment. The third goal, expanding economic opportunities, will be
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 Vision Statement
 Skokie’s CDBG program will provide a better quality of life for low/moderate-income residents through
 “bricks and mortar” projects and service activities.

 Goals and Objectives
 Capital Improvements
 Make housing affordable, accessible, and sustainable.
  Support homeowners with making repairs or accessibility improvements to their homes.
  Support organizations that provide affordable rental housing.
  Support organizations that provide housing for the elderly and frail elderly.
  Support organizations that provide housing for special needs individuals and households.
  Support projects that make residential buildings energy-efficient.

 Improve public infrastructure.
  Support street and alley resurfacing projects in low/moderate-income neighborhoods.
  Support sidewalk replacement projects for owner-occupied, low/moderate-income households.
  Support safety and security projects in low/moderate-income neighborhoods.

 Improve facilities.
  Support construction and rehabilitation projects so organizations can provide improved, expanded,
 or more affordable services with other funding sources.

 Services
 Provide financial assistance for programs and services.
  Support organizations that provide counseling, supportive, and referral services.
  Support organizations that provide child and youth services.
  Support organizations that provide senior services and enable them to “age in place”.
  Support organizations that provide special needs services.
  Support organizations that provide dental and other health care services.
  Support organizations that provide financial, career, and employment counseling services.
  Support organizations that provide immigrant resettlement services.
  Support organizations that provide interpretation services and have multilingual staff.
  Support organizations that provide housing-related services by addressing issues such as
 homelessness prevention, transitional housing, supportive housing, permanent housing,
 independent living, foreclosure counseling, and emergency mortgage assistance.

 Planning and Administration
 Conduct planning and administration activities.
  Prepare the 5-year Consolidated Plan, the 1-year Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual
 Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
  Administer the CDBG program on a daily basis.




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 The Process
 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)
 1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for
 administration of each grant program and funding source

 The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for
 administration of each grant program and funding source.

 Agency Role Name Department/Agency
  Lead Agency Village of Skokie Community Development
 Table 1 – Responsible Agencies


 Narrative
 The Economic Division of the Department of Community Development is responsible for preparing the Consolidated
 Plan, Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), and administering the
 daily activities of the CDBG program, while the Village Board of Trustees is responsible for approving the 5-year and
 1-year plans prior to their submittal to HUD.


 Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information

 Primary Contact:
 Carrie J. Haberstich, Planner/CDBG Administrator
 847-933-8447
 carrie.haberstich@skokie.org

 Secondary Contact:
 Thomas L. Thompson, Economic Development Coordinator
 847-933-8447
 tom.thompson@skokie.org

 John T. Lockerby, Village Manager
 847-933-8210
 john.lockerby@skokie.org




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 PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
 1. Introduction

 Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and
 assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies
 (91.215(I)).

 Over the course of the Consolidated Plan process, Skokie’s Department of Community Development staff consulted
 with multiple Village departments and divisions, including Human Services, Public Health, and Engineering; plus
 other entities such as the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC), Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban
 Cook County, Cook County Health Department, and many community service providers. In addition, Skokie
 residents were consulted, including the general public and members of the Commission on Family Services, Human
 Relations Commission, and the Board of Health.

 The focus group meetings served the dual purpose of obtaining information from service organizations and
 exchanging information and resources between the participating organizations.

 Many of the agencies contacted are also part of the Skokie Interagency Network which meets monthly with staff from
 the Human Services Division to discuss issues and strategies relative to the delivery of social services in the Skokie
 area. The Interagency Network was founded in 1994 to provide a monthly forum for human services providers to
 meet, discuss community needs, and strategize about improving the delivery of services to their constituents.


 Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons
 (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and
 unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness

 The Human Services Division works with the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County on an as-
 needed basis to address the needs of homeless persons and persons at risk of homelessness.

 In 2014, a Homeless Protocol was established to assist the homeless population with temporary shelter. In addition,
 Human Services can be contacted by any sheltered or unsheltered homeless person to find other resources to help
 them take the next step(s) toward permanent housing.

 Human Services staff works with the YWCA, Family Promise North Shore, and Connections for the Homeless in
 addressing the needs of chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and
 unaccompanied youth. These organizations work with the Village and the Continuum of Care to ensure that the
 needs at each stage of homelessness are addressed.


 Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to
 allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies
 and procedures for the administration of HMIS

 The Village does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding directly, so Human Services staff works with
 the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County and other advocacy organizations to develop and
 maintain policies and procedures to coordinate provision of emergency shelter, street outreach, homeless prevention,
 rapid re‐housing assistance, and other services.


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 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe
 the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities

 Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
 1 Agency/Group/Organization ACCESS TO CARE
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
 Services-Health
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation?
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 2 Agency/Group/Organization ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS IN SUBURBAN
 COOK COUNTY
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
 Other: Lead agency for Continuum of Care
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs – Chronically Homeless
 Consultation? Homeless Needs – Families with Children
 Homelessness Needs – Veterans
 Homelessness Needs – Unaccompanied Youth
 Homelessness Strategy
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated Information Session
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for Email
 improved coordination?
 3 Agency/Group/Organization APNA GHAR, INC.
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Other: Abuse and Neglect
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 4 Agency/Group/Organization The ARK
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Anti-Poverty Strategy
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 5 Agency/Group/Organization ASIAN HUMAN SERVICES
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation?



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 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 6 Agency/Group/Organization Catholic Charities
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
 Services-Elderly Persons
 Other: Counseling
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Homelessness Strategy
 Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Anti-Poverty Strategy
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 7 Agency/Group/Organization CENTER FOR ENRICHED LIVING
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation?
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated Focus Group
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 8 Agency/Group/Organization CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
 Services - Victims
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation?
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 9 Agency/Group/Organization COMMUNITY NUTRITION NETWORK
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation?
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 10 Agency/Group/Organization CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
 Services - Homeless
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Homeless Needs – Chronically Homeless
 Homeless Needs – Families with Children
 Homelessness Needs – Veterans
 Homelessness Needs – Unaccompanied Youth
 Homelessness Strategy
 Anti-Poverty Strategy

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 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated Focus Group
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 11 Agency/Group/Organization CJE SeniorLife
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 12 Agency/Group/Organization Dental Lifeline Network
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation?
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 13 Agency/Group/Organization GLENKIRK
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation?
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 14 Agency/Group/Organization The Harbour
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Youth
 Services – Homeless
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Homelessness Needs – Unaccompanied Youth
 Homelessness Strategy
 Anti-Poverty Strategy
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 15 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Opportunity Development Corporation
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation?
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated Focus Group
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?




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 16 Agency/Group/Organization Jewish Child and Family Services
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
 Services-Education
 Counseling
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Homelessness Strategy
 Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Anti-Poverty Strategy
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated Focus Group
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 17 Agency/Group/Organization THE JOSSELYN CENTER
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation? Other: Mental Health
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 18 Agency/Group/Organization LIFE SPAN
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
 Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Anti-Poverty Strategy
 Other: Bilingual Services
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 19 Agency/Group/Organization METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
 Other: Counseling
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Other: Immigrant Families Assistance
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 20 Agency/Group/Organization Village of Niles - Family Services
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation? Anti-Poverty Strategy
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?


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 21 Agency/Group/Organization Niles Township Youth Coalition
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation? Other: Youth
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 22 Agency/Group/Organization NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 23 Agency/Group/Organization Northwest Action Against Sexual Assault
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Victims
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation? Other: Sexual Abuse
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 24 Agency/Group/Organization OPEN COMMUNITIES
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Housing
 Service-Fair Housing
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Anti-Poverty Strategy
 Other: Bilingual Services
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated Focus Group
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for HUD-Funded Housing Study
 improved coordination?
 25 Agency/Group/Organization ORCHARD VILLAGE
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
 Services-Education
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated Focus Group
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 26 Agency/Group/Organization SEARCH DEVELOPMENT CENTER
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
 Services-Education
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs


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 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 27 Agency/Group/Organization SHORE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
 Services-Education
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Anti-Poverty Strategy
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated Focus Group
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 28 Agency/Group/Organization THRESHOLDS
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation?
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Focus Group
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 29 Agency/Group/Organization TURNING POINT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation? Other: Mental Health
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 30 Agency/Group/Organization United Way North-Northwest
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional Organization
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Anti-Poverty Strategy
 Other: Mental Health
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 31 Agency/Group/Organization WINGS
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Homelessness Strategy
 Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Other: Four Transitional Apartments in Skokie
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?

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 32 Agency/Group/Organization YOUTH JOB CENTER
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
 Services-Employment
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Anti-Poverty Strategy
 Consultation? Other: Prepare Youth for Success in the Workplace
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 33 Agency/Group/Organization Youth Organizations Umbrella
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Other: Academic/ Social/ Emotional Support Services
 Consultation?
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 34 Agency/Group/Organization YWCA EVANSTON/NORTH SHORE
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
 Services-Children
 Services-Education
 Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
 Other: Counseling
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation? Anti-Poverty Strategy
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Social Services Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 35 Agency/Group/Organization Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional organization
 Planning organization
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Economic Development
 Anti-Poverty Strategy
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Government Agency Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 36 Agency/Group/Organization EVANSTON
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Homelessness Strategy
 Non-Homeless Special Needs
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 Economic Development




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 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Government Agency Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 37 Agency/Group/Organization HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COOK COUNTY
 Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Public Housing Needs
 Non-Homeless Special Needs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Government Agency Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 38 Agency/Group/Organization Illinois Department of Employment Security
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - State
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Anti-Poverty Strategy
 Consultation? Other: Job Training and Interview Skills
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Government Agency Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 39 Agency/Group/Organization Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - State
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
 Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Government Agency Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 40 Agency/Group/Organization SKOKIE PARK DISTRICT
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation? Other: Recreational Programs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Government Agency Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 41 Agency/Group/Organization Skokie Public Library
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local
 Other: Library
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation? Anti-Poverty Strategy
 Other: Literacy and Education
 Other: Bilingual
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Government Agency Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 42 Agency/Group/Organization Social Security Administration
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Federal

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 What section of the Plan was addressed by Other: Retirement, Disability, and Survivor Benefits
 Consultation?
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Government Agency Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 43 Agency/Group/Organization Village of Morton Grove - Department of Family Services
 and Senior Services
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation? Other: Family and Senior Services
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization Government Agency Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 44 Agency/Group/Organization Skokie/Morton Grove School District #69
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
 Services-Education
 Services-Health
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs – Families with Children
 Consultation? Homelessness Strategy
 Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Anti-Poverty Strategy
 Other: Youth Services
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization School District Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 45 Agency/Group/Organization Fairview School District #72
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
 Services-Education
 Other: Individual, Group, and Family Counseling
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation? Other: Bilingual
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization School District Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?
 46 Agency/Group/Organization Skokie School District #73.5
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
 Services-Education
 Other: After School, Tutoring, Social Work, Counseling
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation? Anti-Poverty Strategy
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization School District Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?



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 47 Agency/Group/Organization Niles Township School District #219
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
 Services-Education
 Other: Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Consultation? Anti-Poverty Strategy
 Other: Counseling, Bilingual
 Other: School-Based Health Clinics, Racial Equity Initiative
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization School District Questionnaire
 consulted and what are the anticipated
 outcomes of the consultation or areas for
 improved coordination?


 Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
 All known agencies that provide services to Skokie residents were contacted to provide input on the plan’s contents.

 Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
 Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap
 with the goals of each plan?
  Village of Skokie Village of Skokie The Village of Skokie’s Comprehensive Plan contains
  Comprehensive Plan Department of Community goals for housing, transportation, and public facilities
 Development and services, which are also reflected in the five-year
 Consolidated Plan.

  GO TO 2040 Chicago Metropolitan Agency for The GO TO 2040 Plan is a plan for regional growth in
 Planning (CMAP) the Chicago area, and addresses issues creating
 livable communities and achieving a balanced supply
 of housing types and costs, which are also addressed
 in Skokie’s Consolidated Plan.

  Draft Planning for Cook County Bureau of The Draft Planning for Progress also impacts Skokie,
  Progress in Cook Economic Development with including overlapping issues such as infrastructure and
  County Chicago Metropolitan Agency for public facilities, housing and related services, and non-
 Planning (CMAP) housing services.

  Draft City of Evanston City of Evanston Evanston is an immediate neighbor of Skokie’s, and
  2015-2019 Department of Community the goals being addressed by Evanston’s Consolidated
  Consolidated Plan Development Plan are also being addressed by Skokie, albeit with
 different emphases, including supporting affordable
 housing, creating livable communities, providing public
 services, and addressing homelessness.

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 Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units
 of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
 The Village coordinates with other public entities in regards to regional efforts and to the implementation of the
 Village’s Consolidated Plan:

  Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). The Village reaches out to IHDA staff several times a
 year to ask questions about the home buying programs available to Skokie residents, and to obtain an
 update on the percentage of affordable housing available in Skokie.
  City of Evanston. Evanston staff and Skokie staff confer on a regular basis regarding CDBG-related
 issues and other community development efforts, including housing and blight reduction.
  Continuums of Care. The Human Services Division participates in multiple human care service
 consortiums, including Local Area Network 49, Niles Township Interagency Network, Niles Township Youth
 Coalition, Skokie Hospital Community Advisory Committee, North Shore Senior Center's Evanston Skokie
 Valley Advisory Council, Family Violence and Community Collaboration Committee, and Association of
 Homeless Advocates in the North/Northwest District (AHAND).
  Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC). The Village reaches out to the HACC on matters pertaining
 to the Housing Choice Voucher Program and the Armond King Apartments public housing community.
  Cook County. Village staff participated in several outreach efforts by Cook County during the preparation
 of its Planning for Progress report.

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 PR-15 Citizen Participation
 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
 The Village of Skokie is committed to providing citizens an opportunity to participate in an advisory role in planning, implementing, and assessing the
 Consolidated/Action Plan. The Village is cognizant of providing adequate information to citizens, holding public hearings to obtain views of citizens, and allowing
 citizens the opportunity to comment on any aspects of the Village's community development efforts. To that end, a Citizen Participation Plan has been in effect,
 and adhered to, for the 40-year duration of the Village's CDBG program. The Village particularly encourages the involvement of minorities, and low/moderate-
 income residents in the funding decisions on housing and community development matters.

 Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
 An online resident survey was prepared to involve individuals in the planning process. The survey was available from the end of June 2014 to mid-August 2014,
 and 117 responses were received. The comments were considered along with the other entities that provided input, and the responses received were given the
 same level of consideration. The final goal selections balanced the feedback from the community and the requirements of the CDBG program.

 Citizen Participation Outreach
 The Village of Skokie's primary method of involving residents in the planning and project selection process involves conducting at least four public hearings each
 year during Village Board of Trustees meetings. The public hearings are held in the Council Chambers on the first floor of the Skokie Village Hall at 5127 Oakton
 Street. The hearings are held in the evening so the general public can attend and special provisions can be made available for any attendees with special needs.
 Special provisions can be made available if the need ever arises to accommodate a significant number of non-English speaking or hearing-impaired residents
 wishing to participate. The hearings are recorded and available on the Village’s website.

 Public hearings are publicized in the local newspaper, on the CDBG page of the official Village website, and in the Village’s monthly newsletter at least two weeks
 prior to a hearing.

 The Village's monthly newsletter is delivered free of charge to every Skokie address and also is available online. In addition to the hearing schedule, the
 newsletter contains an explanation of the CDBG program, a summary of eligible project categories, and a statement of the Village's annual estimated entitlement
 amount. Copies of the newsletter containing the public hearing notice are distributed to the following groups and organizations:

  Residents
  Businesses and Industrial Firms
  Churches and Synagogues
  Skokie Chamber of Commerce
  Skokie Boards and Commissions
  Skokie Park Board
  Skokie Library Board
  Village Managers of Adjacent and Nearby Communities

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  Local Newspapers (Skokie Review, Nadig News)

 The schedule of public hearings also contains the name and telephone number of the Village's Economic Development staff contact, and a statement that the
 contact person is available to answer any questions citizens may have regarding the CDBG Program, or the hearing and application process. In addition, Village
 staff will meet with organizations who request assistance in formulating a proposal to present to the Board of Trustees for CDBG funding.

 Packets of materials to be discussed at the Village Board meetings are available online at www.skokie.org the Thursday or Friday before the Village Board
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 Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL (If
 Order Outreach Outreach response/ attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
 and reasons
 1 Questionnaires Public service 42 responses were received The most mentioned issues Economic development N/A
 organizations, included affordable housing, and jobs are major
 school districts, financial assistance, language components of Village
 neighboring barriers, transportation, health efforts; however, they will
 communities care, career counseling/jobs, not be the focus of CDBG
 and assisting immigrants with funds.
 settlement.

 2 Focus groups Public service 26 individuals attended three The seniors forum focused on Upkeep and maintenance N/A
 organizations different focus group “aging in place” and encouraging of the Village’s rental
 meetings independence. Assisted living housing supply will not be
 and skilled nursing were lower addressed as part of the
 priorities. Village’s CDBG program;
 however, the Village’s
 The disabilities forum focused on Residential Rental Unit
 group homes, landlord training, Standards and
 rental assistance, and care of Neighborhood Integrity
 adult disabled children (including Ordinance, approved in
 dental care and aging parents). January 2014, will
 address such needs with
 The housing and homelessness other funding sources.
 forum focused on rental unit
 maintenance, rental public
 relations, renters’ orientation,
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 Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL (If
 Order Outreach Outreach response/ attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
 and reasons
 3 Online surveys Skokie 117 residents and 8 Board of The residents’ top issues for the See “Questionnaires” www.surveymon
 residents and Health members provided next five years are unsafe/ key.com
 members of the comments poorly maintained
 Board of Health neighborhoods, affordable
 housing, and unemployment/
 underemployment.

 The general consensus
 regarding top Board of Health
 issues were general health care
 and adult dental care, followed
 by childhood obesity/ prevention.

 4 Village website Community at- N/A Informational website N/A http://www.skoki
 large e.org/CDBlockG
 rant.cfm
 5 Village Community at- N/A Resident newsletter N/A http://www.skoki
 newsletter large e.org/NewSkoki
 e.cfm
 6 Newspaper ads Community at- N/A Public hearing notices N/A N/A
 large
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 Needs
 Assessment
 NA-05 Overview
 Needs Assessment Overview
 In addition to the needs assessment data and narrative that follows, issues identified by residents, service providers,
 and Village staff, can be categorized and summarized as follows:

 Capital Improvements

  Safe, affordable, decent, and sanitary housing for low/moderate-income households, seniors, and homeless
  Unsafe/poorly maintained neighborhoods
  Accessibility in homes
  Sidewalks, lack of sidewalks, and pedestrian buttons
  Street resurfacing, sidewalks

 Services

  Language barrier
  Financial assistance
  Transportation
  Health care, including dental
  Career counseling/jobs and unemployment/underemployment
  Assisting immigrants with settlement
  Village Social Worker
  Skokie’s Fair Housing Ordinance
  Early childhood/youth education
  Childhood obesity prevention

 An analysis of U.S. Census, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), and American Community
 Survey (ACS) data highlight the following issues in Skokie:

  Median income did not keep pace with inflation
  Priorities should focus on younger and older households
  Over 40% of Skokie households have housing costs that exceed the 30% maximum recommended
 threshold for affordable housing
  Of the houses that have at have at least one housing problem, over 90% of them are occupied by
 low/moderate-income households

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  Overcrowding is most prevalent in low/moderate-income households

 There are more needs than CDBG funding levels can address, so priorities will need to be made in the Strategic
 Plan.


 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)
 Summary of Housing Needs
 Skokie’s housing needs from a population and household standpoint remained constant, as the population grew 1%
 and the number of households shrunk 1% from 2000 to 2011. The median income did not keep pace with inflation,
 however. Although the chart below indicates 16% growth from 2000 to 2011, the www.westegg.com/inflation/infl.cgi
 inflation calculator indicates that $57,375 in 2000 dollars would be $73,993 in 2011 dollars. The $66,642 median
 income is the equivalent of a 9.9% reduction in purchasing power over the 11-year period.

  Demographics Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year: 2011 % Change
  Population 63,348 64,233 1%
  Households 23,208 23,035 -1%
  Median Income $57,375.00 $66,642.00 16%
 Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
  Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2007-2011 ACS (Most Recent Year)


 Per the HUD Area Family Median Income (HAMFI) data, approximately 45% of Skokie’s households are
 low/moderate-income. Approximately ⅓ of Skokie’s small family (4 persons or fewer) and large family (5 persons or
 more) households are low/moderate-income. The low/moderate-income household percentages increase with age,
 as 44% of households with at least one person 62-74 years of age, and 60% of households with at least one person
 75 years of age or older, are low/moderate-income. The greatest percentage of low/moderate-income households is
 70% for households with one or more children 6 years of age or younger.

 The data indicate that CDBG priorities should focus on young and old households.

 Number of Households Table
 0-30% >30-50% >50-80% >80-100% >100%
 HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI
  Total Households * 2,565 2,115 3,475 2,305 12,570
  Small Family Households * 615 825 1,400 1,120 6,620
  Large Family Households * 120 150 190 260 1,530
  Household contains at least one person 62-74
  years of age 625 385 705 500 2,795
  Household contains at least one person age 75
  or older 650 620 755 350 1,555
  Households with one or more children 6 years
  old or younger * 235 295 370 465 585
 * the highest income category for these family types is >80% HAMFI
 Table 6 - Total Households Table
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS




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 Housing Needs Summary Tables

 The narrative in this section discusses data based on the following four housing problems:

 1. Housing unit lacks complete kitchen facilities
 2. Housing unit lacks complete plumbing facilities
 3. Household is overcrowded
 4. Household is cost burdened

 A household is considered to have a housing problem if the household has one or more of these problems.


 1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs)

 There are small numbers of renter-occupied and owner-occupied households that are overcrowded or severely
 overcrowded, and a smaller number of owner-occupied households with substandard housing that lack complete
 plumbing or kitchen facilities. Some households have zero/negative income without any housing problems.

 The greatest problem, is housing cost as a proportion of income, as there are 2,400 of renter- and owner-occupied
 households with a housing burden greater than 30% of household income, and greater than 4,000 renter- and owner-
 occupied households with a housing burden greater than 50% of household income.

 Renter Owner
 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total
 AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100%
 AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
  NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
  Substandard
  Housing - Lacking
  complete
  plumbing or
  kitchen facilities  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 35 55
  Severely
  Overcrowded -
  With >1.51
  people per room
  (and complete
  kitchen and
  plumbing) 35 0 10 20 65 30 0 0 0 30
  Overcrowded -
  With 1.01-1.5
  people per room
  (and none of the
  above problems) 40 70 35 10 155 0 65 80 50 195




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 Renter Owner
 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total
 AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100%
 AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
  Housing cost
  burden greater
  than 50% of
  income (and none
  of the above
  problems) 900 370 65 10 1,345 665 770 805 445 2,685
  Housing cost
  burden greater
  than 30% of
  income (and none
  of the above
  problems) 145 170 565 125 1,005 95 285 575 440 1,395
  Zero/negative
  Income (and
  none of the above
  problems) 300 0 0 0 300 125 0 0 0 125
 Table 7 – Housing Problems Table
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS


 2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete
 plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden)

 Over 4,500 households have one or more of the four housing problems, and almost 90% of these are low-moderate-
 income households.

 Renter Owner
 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50-  >80- Total
 30% 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100%
 AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
  NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
  Having 1 or more of four housing
  problems 970 440 115 35 1,560 695 835 910 530 2,970
  Having none of four housing
  problems 370 225 1,050 600 2,245 105 620 1,400 1,140 3,265
  Household has negative income,
  but none of the other housing
  problems 300 0 0 0 300 125 0 0 0 125
 Table 8 – Housing Problems 2
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS


 3. Cost Burden > 30%

 Per www.huduser.org, the Village is assuming that area median income (AMI) is the equivalent of HAMFI. There are
 over 5,700 Skokie households with a housing cost burden of greater than 30% of household income. The greatest
 number of households with a >30% household cost burden is the 0-30% AMI (“extremely low-income”) renter-
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 occupied households and >50-80% AMI (“low-income”) owner-occupied households.

 Renter Owner
 0-30% >30- >50- Total 0-30% >30-50% >50-80% Total
 AMI 50% 80% AMI AMI AMI
 AMI AMI
  NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
  Small Related 345 340 294 979 160 400 695 1,255
  Large Related 15 70 75 160 50 80 90 220
  Elderly 480 95 80 655 494 545 425 1,464
  Other 275 110 205 590 85 90 260 435
  Total need by 1,115 615 654 2,384 789 1,115 1,470 3,374
  income
 Table 9 – Cost Burden > 30%
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS


 4. Cost Burden > 50%

 There are over 3,700 Skokie households with a housing cost burden of greater than 50% of household income. The
 greatest number of households with a >50% household cost burden is the 0-30% AMI (“extremely low-income”)
 renter-occupied households and >50-80% AMI (“low-income”) owner-occupied households.

 Renter Owner
 0-30% >30- >50- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total
 AMI 50% 80% AMI 50% 80%
 AMI AMI AMI AMI
  NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
  Small Related 315 175 4 494 145 310 450 905
  Large Related 15 30 20 65 50 80 40 170
  Elderly 365 60 10 435 415 340 165 920
  Other 275 110 25 410 85 70 195 350
  Total need by 970 375 59 1,404 695 800 850 2,345
  income
 Table 10 – Cost Burden > 50%
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS




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 5. Crowding (More than one person per room)

 There is some overcrowding in non-low/moderate-income households; however the overcrowding is greatest in the
 low/moderate-income households. There are 190 renter-occupied and 175 owner-occupied low/moderate-income
 households that are overcrowded (more than one person per room). There is insufficient data to determine the
 overcrowding burden on households with children present.

 Renter Owner
 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50-  >80- Total
 30% 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100%
 AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
  NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
  Single family households 75 70 20 30 195 30 65 65 35 195
  Multiple, unrelated family
  households 0 0 25 0 25 0 0 15 10 25
  Other, non-family
  households 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  Total need by income 75 70 45 30 220 30 65 80 45 220
 Table 11 – Crowding Information – 1/2
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS


 Renter Owner
 0-30% >30- >50- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total
 AMI 50% 80% AMI 50% 80%
 AMI AMI AMI AMI
  Households with N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
  Children Present
 Table 12 – Crowding Information – 2/2
  Data Source: N/A


 Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.
 According to 2008-2012 ACS data, there are 5,639 single-person households in Skokie, or almost ¼ of all Skokie
 households. Skokie has a growing Baby Boomer population (those born between 1946 and 1964) and Millennial
 population (those born between 1982 and 2004). The Baby Boomers are generally on fixed incomes, and the
 younger Millennials have lower net incomes once post-secondary education expenses are considered. These
 generations may have a greater need for housing assistance or counseling.

 Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of
 domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
 The following estimates are based on quarterly reporting by current CDBG subrecipients, unless otherwise noted:

  450 elderly Skokie residents need “age-in-place” housing assistance each year
  40 abused Skokie children and their non-offending family members need counseling services each year
  10 households are in need of units that meet Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) in Skokie
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 In addition, a regional organization serving Skokie identified the need for awareness and education among immigrant
 populations on the issues of abuse and neglect. Quantifiable data was not provided.

 What are the most common housing problems?
 The greatest housing problem is cost burden, where over 40% of Skokie households have housing costs that are
 >30% of household income.

 Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems?
 Small related and elderly households are more affected by the housing cost burden of >30% of household income
 than large related and other households.

 Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children (especially
 extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or
 becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and
 individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance

 Extremely low-income individuals and families with children are generally living in housing that is cost burdened ≥50%
 of household income, and overcrowded. Small related households are more likely to be renters and large related
 households are more likely to be owners.

 According to Connections for the Homeless, moving individuals and families out of poverty works best when
 households are in stable living arrangements. This allows the organization to provide supporting interventions for
 employment, education, health, etc.

 The Village does not receive ESG funds for rapid re-housing assistance programs.

 If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a description of the
 operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates:

 Village staff understands the anecdotal factors for at-risk groups, such as families “doubling-up” (moving in with other
 family or friends), living in transitional housing, and living in shelters outside of Skokie. Data is not tracked at the
 Village level, however, as only a few visible homeless persons are detected each year in Skokie.

 Utilizing a methodology from Evanston’s Heading Home plan, the number of extremely low-income households (0-30%
 AMI) spending more than 50% of their household incomes on rent, and assuming 1.5 to 2.0 persons per household,
 a portion of the at-risk population can be estimated. Using 2007-2011 CHAS data, Skokie has 1,665 extremely low-
 income households spending more than 50% of their incomes on rent, which may impact 833 to 1,110 individuals
 due to financial factors.

 Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of
 homelessness
 A housing cost burden of >30% is the start of housing instability, and the greater the percentage, the increase in risk
 of becoming homeless.

 Discussion
 Low/moderate-income households are housing cost burdened due to unemployment, underemployment, and/or a
 lack of education and job training. Housing maintenance costs add to this burden. A need exists for supportive
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 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2)
 Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of
 that category of need as a whole.

 Introduction
 Per HUD, a disproportionately greater need exists when the members of racial or ethnic group at an income level
 experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level as a whole.

 For example, assume that 60% of all low-income households within a jurisdiction have a housing problem and
 70% of low-income Hispanic households have a housing problem. In this case, low-income Hispanic households
 have a disproportionately greater need.

 According to the 2008-2012 ACS, Skokie’s population is 64% White, 25% Asian, 7% Black/African American, and 9%
 Hispanic. Skokie is a very diverse North Shore community that has some disproportionately greater needs.

 0%-30% of Area Median Income
 Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
 four housing housing problems no/negative income,
 problems but none of the
 other housing
 problems
  Jurisdiction as a whole 1,640 260 465
  White 1,250 260 250
  Black / African American 70 0 40
  Asian 175 0 100
  American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
  Pacific Islander 0 0 0
  Hispanic 100 0 75
 Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS

 *The four housing problems are:
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 30%-50% of Area Median Income
 Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
 four housing housing problems no/negative income,
 problems but none of the
 other housing
 problems
  Jurisdiction as a whole 2,005 540 0
  White 1,160 360 0
  Black / African American 220 50 0
  Asian 415 45 0
  American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
  Pacific Islander 0 0 0
  Hispanic 130 65 0
 Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS

 *The four housing problems are:
 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%



 50%-80% of Area Median Income
 Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
 four housing housing problems no/negative income,
 problems but none of the
 other housing
 problems
  Jurisdiction as a whole 2,000 1,645 0
  White 1,410 1,145 0
  Black / African American 105 69 0
  Asian 415 400 0
  American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
  Pacific Islander 0 0 0
  Hispanic 50 30 0
 Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS

 *The four housing problems are:
 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%




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 80%-100% of Area Median Income
 Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
 four housing housing problems no/negative income,
 problems but none of the
 other housing
 problems
  Jurisdiction as a whole 890 1,430 0
  White 515 885 0
  Black / African American 50 55 0
  Asian 250 300 0
  American Indian, Alaska Native 0 15 0
  Pacific Islander 0 0 0
  Hispanic 40 140 0
 Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS

 *The four housing problems are:
 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%



 Discussion
 The total number of Skokie households experiencing one or more of the four housing problems is 6,535, or 28% of
 the total number of households (23,180 per 2008-2012 ACS). Skokie’s White, Black/African American, Asian, and
 Hispanic populations all have greater needs than other populations, per the data provided. A disproportionate need
 of 38% or higher (plus notable households) exists for the following:

 Disproportionate Need for 0-30% AMI

  69% of households experience one or more of the four housing problems
  71% White households

 Disproportionate Need for 30-50% AMI

  79% of households experience one or more of the four housing problems
  90% Asian households (11% greater than the jurisdiction as a whole for this category)
  81% Black/African American households

 Disproportionate Need for 50-80% AMI

  55% of households experience one or more of the four housing problems
  63% Hispanic households
  60% Black/African American households

 Disproportionate Need for 80-100% AMI

  38% of households experience one or more of the four housing problems
  48% Black/African American households (10% greater than the jurisdiction as a whole for this category)
  45% Asian households

 The percentage of the 80-100% AMI households is right at 38%, and these households will have a greater ability to
 lessen their housing problems due to greater income when compared to the households with the lower AMIs.

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 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2)
 Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of
 that category of need as a whole.

 Introduction
 Per HUD, a disproportionately greater need exists when the members of racial or ethnic group at an income level
 experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level as a whole.

 Skokie is a very diverse North Shore community that has some disproportionately greater needs. According to the
 2008-2012 ACS, Skokie’s population is 64% White, 25% Asian, 7% Black/African American, and 9% Hispanic. The
 tables below show the severe housing problems by AMI, and the racial or ethnic group subcategories.

 0%-30% of Area Median Income
 Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
 four housing housing problems no/negative income,
 problems but none of the
 other housing
 problems
  Jurisdiction as a whole 1,385 515 465
  White 1,005 510 250
  Black / African American 70 0 40
  Asian 170 4 100
  American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
  Pacific Islander 0 0 0
  Hispanic 100 0 75
 Table 17 – Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS

 *The four severe housing problems are:
 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%



 30%-50% of Area Median Income
 Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
 four housing housing problems no/negative income,
 problems but none of the
 other housing
 problems
  Jurisdiction as a whole 1,210 1,335 0
  White 690 830 0
  Black / African American 140 130 0
  Asian 255 205 0
  American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
  Pacific Islander 0 0 0
  Hispanic 85 110 0
 Table 18 – Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS

 *The four severe housing problems are:
 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%

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 50%-80% of Area Median Income
 Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
 four housing housing problems no/negative income,
 problems but none of the
 other housing
 problems
  Jurisdiction as a whole 865 2,780 0
  White 560 1,995 0
  Black / African American 80 99 0
  Asian 230 585 0
  American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
  Pacific Islander 0 0 0
  Hispanic 0 80 0
 Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS

 *The four severe housing problems are:
 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%



 80%-100% of Area Median Income
 Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
 four housing housing problems no/negative income,
 problems but none of the
 other housing
 problems
  Jurisdiction as a whole 320 1,995 0
  White 145 1,250 0
  Black / African American 10 95 0
  Asian 110 440 0
  American Indian, Alaska Native 0 15 0
  Pacific Islander 0 0 0
  Hispanic 25 150 0
 Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS

 *The four severe housing problems are:
 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%



 Discussion
 The total number of Skokie households experiencing one or more of the four severe housing problems is 3,780, or
 16% of the total number of households (23,180 per 2008-2012 ACS). Skokie’s White, Black/African American, Asian,
 and Hispanic populations all have greater needs than other populations, per the data provided. A disproportionate
 need of 26% or higher (plus notable households) exists for the following:

 Disproportionate Need for 0-30% AMI

  59% of households experience one or more of the four severe housing problems

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  64% Black/African American households
  62% Asian households

 Disproportionate Need for 30-50% AMI

  48% of households experience one or more of the four severe housing problems
  55% Asian households
  52% Black/African American households

 Disproportionate Need for 50-80% AMI

  45% Black/African American households (21% greater than the jurisdiction as a whole for this category)
  28% Asian households

 The percentage of 50-80% AMI and 80-100% AMI households is below the 26% threshold, and these households will
 have a greater ability to lessen their severe housing problems due to greater income when compared to the
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 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205(b)(2)
 Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of
 that category of need as a whole.

 Introduction
 Per HUD, it is assumed that households that spend up to 30% of their incomes on housing costs are not housing cost
 burdened. A housing cost burden occurs when 30-50% of a household income is spent on housing costs, and a
 severe housing cost burden is when >50% of a household income is spent on housing costs.

 Housing Cost Burden
 Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No / negative
 income (not
 computed)
  Jurisdiction as a whole 13,785 4,630 4,045 465
  White 9,850 3,165 2,655 250
  Black / African American 540 185 295 40
  Asian 2,535 920 765 100
  American Indian, Alaska Native 15 0 0 0
  Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
  Hispanic 650 245 210 75
 Table 21 – Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS

 Discussion
 In Skokie, approximately 60% of households do not have a housing cost burden, 20% have a housing cost burden,
 and 18% have a severe housing cost burden. The remaining 2% have no/negative income and were not computed.

 One instance of disproportionate need exists for ≥28% of the households with a severe housing cost burden:

 Disproportionate Need for Housing Cost Burden >50%

  28% Black/African American households (10% greater than the jurisdiction as a whole for this category)




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 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2)
 Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than
 the needs of that income category as a whole?

 As mentioned in previous sections, White (0‐30% AMI), Black/African-American (30-50% and 50-80% AMI), Asian
 (30-50% AMI), and Hispanic (50-80% AMI) households have disproportionately greater needs regarding housing
 problems. In addition, Black/African American and Asian (0-30%, 30-50%, and 50-80% AMI) households have
 disproportionately greater needs regarding severe housing problems. Finally, Black/African American households
 have a disproportionately greater need regarding severe housing cost burdens with >50% of household income spent
 on housing costs.

 If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs?
 The Village has a very diverse population, with at least 90 different languages spoken in the homes of school children.
 Since it is not easily identifiable in the data above, bilingual services may help lessen not only the housing-related
 burdens discussed in this section, but the burdens associated with being a low/moderate-income Skokie resident.

 Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community?
 The Black/African American population is generally congregated in two Census Block Groups along the rail corridor,
 and in the northeast quadrant of the Village. The Asian population is generally congregated in the northwest and
 southeast quadrants of the Village. The Hispanic population is generally located in the southern half of the Village.




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 Introduction
 The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) is the agency that serves suburban Cook County, including the Village of Skokie. The HACC owns and operates
 1,651 units of public housing, of which 126 affordable units and 1 staff unit are in the Armond King Apartments in Skokie.

 The HACC also operates the Housing Choice Voucher Program. As of September 30, 2014, there were 461 vouchers in use in Skokie, of which 457 were tenant-
 based vouchers and 4 were Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers. The number of vouchers increased by 66 over a one-year period, and Village staff will
 work with HACC staff on understanding the large increase from last year and monitoring the voucher counts for years to come.

 Totals in Use
 Program Type
 Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
 Rehab Housing Total Project - Tenant - Special Purpose Voucher
 based based Veterans Family Disabled
 Affairs Unification *
 Supportive Program
 Housing
 # of units vouchers in use 0 0 126 461 0 457 4 0 0
 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
 Table 22 - Public Housing by Program Type
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 Characteristics of Residents
 Program Type
 Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
 Rehab Housing Total  Project - Tenant - Special Purpose Voucher
 based based Veterans Family
 Affairs Unification
 Supportive Program
 Housing
  Average Annual Income 0 0 10,627 13,418 14,350 13,395 13,647 11,962
  Average length of stay 0 0 7 8 0 8 0 5
  Average Household size 0 0 1 2 1 2 1 4
  # Homeless at admission 0 0 9 21 0 3 16 2
  # of Elderly Program Participants (>62) 0 0 897 2,179 42 2,120 12 0
  # of Disabled Families 0 0 491 2,337 2 2,268 48 12
  # of Families requesting accessibility features 0 0 1,651 11,832 64 11,594 91 54
  # of HIV/AIDS program participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  # of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
 Table 23 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
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 Race of Residents
 Program Type
 Race Certificate Mod- Public  Vouchers
 Rehab Housing Total Project - Tenant - Special Purpose Voucher
 based based Veterans Family Disabled
 Affairs Unification *
 Supportive Program
 Housing
  White 0 0 705 1,981 19 1,913 27 14 0
  Black/African American 0 0 900 9,786 43 9,620 62 40 0
  Asian 0 0 44 37 2 34 1 0 0
  American Indian/Alaska
  Native 0 0 0 15 0 15 0 0 0
  Pacific Islander 0 0 2 13 0 12 1 0 0
  Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
 Table 24 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
  Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)


 Ethnicity of Residents
 Program Type
 Ethnicity Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
 Rehab Housing Total Project - Tenant - Special Purpose Voucher
 based based Veterans Family Disabled
 Affairs Unification *
 Supportive Program
 Housing
  Hispanic 0 0 33 321 0 311 2 5 0
  Not Hispanic 0 0 1,618 11,511 64 11,283 89 49 0
  *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
 Table 25 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
  Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)




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 Section 504 Needs Assessment

 Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units
 The HACC has a waiting list for accessible units and units without accessible features. The Russian population is
 high at the Armond King Apartments, as evidenced by informational signs in the building in both English and Russian
 languages.

 Overall, the Armond King Apartments building is in need of upgrades to serve the needs of its residents for the next
 30 years. The Village of Skokie wrote a letter of support for the HACC’s application for Low Income Housing Tax
 Credits (LIHTC) for substantial remodeling activities, subject to concurrence with this Consolidated Plan. The
 application was paired with the Albert Goedke Apartments in Arlington Heights, and submitted to and accepted by the
 Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) in 2014. Improvements will be made to all units, and 10 units will be
 converted to Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) units and 2 units will be converted for the sensory
 impaired.

 Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders
 Per HACC staff, the needs of people on the waiting list for accessible units are very different than the needs of those
 on the waiting list for a unit without accessible features. The majority of the recipients of both public housing as well
 as the Housing Choice Voucher program are elderly, and the biggest challenge that they face is the desire to remain
 in their home and independent while dealing with the effects of disabilities that they acquire later in life.

 Because many of the residents are used to doing things for themselves without assistance from others, they often
 have a difficult time adjusting to their limitations, and this especially impacts their ability to find housing that is
 accessible and safe. HACC has made a concerted effort toward addressing the need for more accessible units by
 beginning a program where housing unit renovation projects are undertaken annually to install accessible features
 such as grab bars and shower chairs in the bathrooms, and sinks and cabinets at wheelchair height.

 HACC is currently under a Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) with the office of Fair Housing and Equal
 Opportunity at the Department of Housing and Urban Development to make 5% of its total public housing inventory
 accessible for persons with mobility impairments and 2% of its inventory accessible for people with auditory
 impairments.

 When the project is completed, HACC will have 99 fully accessible units for persons with mobility impairments, and
 39 units that are accessible for persons with auditory impairments.

 These units will be throughout the Northern and Southern parts of Cook County. The second biggest group of
 voucher holders are persons with disabilities this includes both physical and cognitive disabilities.

 Persons with disabilities require a variety of services including transportation, and in some cases, they are in need of
 mental health-related services. Because of these needs, some tenants may require the assistance of our resident
 services department to assist applicants and residents in obtaining the services that they may need in order to
 remain independent in their communities.

 In the case of the Housing Choice Voucher program, this may require assisting tenants in linking up with support
 services that can help them find safe, affordable, and accessible housing. This requires continually educating
 landlords about the Housing Choice Voucher program and the need for accessible housing.

 Federal and State laws compel all governmental agencies, including units of local government receiving federal
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 How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large
 Affordable Housing Recipients are admitted to the HACC’s Low Income Public Housing Program (LIPH) and Housing
 Choice Voucher program (“Section 8”) after filing an application for benefits, awaiting an opportunity via a waitlist
 system, and ultimately following establishment of financial need. These residents include seniors, persons with
 disabilities (both physical and cognitive), veterans, and families at risk of homelessness. According to the report by
 the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Pension, and Welfare entitled Fulfilling the promise, Overcoming
 persistent barriers to economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities, one of the biggest obstacles toward self-
 sufficiency for persons with disabilities is the lack of available, affordable housing for persons with disabilities.
 Because of this issue, those who want to remain independent are often unable to do so without strong community
 support. This includes ensuring that tenants have access to reliable transportation as well as the ability to enjoy all of
 the amenities that the various communities have to offer.

 Tenants who do not have disabilities are often better able to access basic services such as transportation and also
 have an easier time navigating through the needs of everyday life.

 As a result, the HACC must expand its outreach efforts to serve individuals with disabilities and to create a sufficient
 number of accessible units to meet the needs of this continually growing population.

 Discussion
 Per HACC and HUD Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) data, White and Black/African American individuals
 are the two races most assisted with the Housing Choice Voucher Program both County- and Village-wide. The
 proportion, however, is very different, as Skokie has 22.9% more White residents and 25.6% fewer Black/African
 American residents assisted by the program than Cook County residents. The Hispanic/Not Hispanic breakdowns,
 however, are more comparable.

 The racial makeup of Cook County’s Housing Choice Voucher program is 16.7% White, 82.7% Black/African
 American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 0.0% Other. In comparison,
 Skokie’s racial makeup of Housing Choice Vouchers is 39.6% White, 57.1% Black/African American, 0.5% N/A, 0.5%
 American Indian/Alaska Native, 2% Asian, and 0.1% Multi.

 The ethnic makeup of Cook County’s Housing Choice Voucher program is 2.7% Hispanic and 97.3% Not Hispanic,
 while Skokie’s ethnic makeup of Housing Choice Vouchers is 3.5% Hispanic and 95.9% Not Hispanic.




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 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c)

 Introduction
 Skokie staff is aware of only a few visible homeless individuals per year, and they are transient in nature. Several homeless individuals visit the Village’s Human
 Services Division each year, requesting care packages that include a fast food gift card, transit pass, and hygiene items. The official homeless population count in
 Skokie is 0; however, Village staff is aware of 3 homeless individuals who have been seen in Skokie in the past year.

 Homeless data was provided by the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County, including during a sheltered and unsheltered Point in Time (PIT)
 count conducted in 2013.

 Suburban Cook County-wide, the majority of sheltered and unsheltered homeless are Black/African-American, White, and/or Not Hispanic. Persons in households
 with adult(s) and child(ren) and persons in households with only adult(s) make up the homeless population, as child-only households were not found during the
 PIT count in 2013.

 Since there are 134 suburban municipalities in Cook County and an estimated 151 unsheltered homeless in 2013, there are 1.1 unsheltered homeless persons on
 average per Cook County suburban community.


 If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons
 experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families,
 families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth)

 Chronically Homeless
 Persons in adult-only households comprised 50% of the sheltered and 97% of the unsheltered PIT count. Approximately 26% of these households were able to
 exit homelessness each year.

 There are approximately 392 chronically homeless individuals in Suburban Cook County who are also disabled.

 One individual spent part of November and December 2014 in Downtown Skokie. Human Services staff approached him on several occasions wanting to help,
 but he refused assistance. He has since moved on to another community. Most homeless individuals who stop by Human Services want to remain anonymous.

 Families with Children and Veterans and their Families
 Persons in households with adults and children comprised of 50% of the sheltered and 3% of the unsheltered PIT count. Approximately 78% of these persons
 were able to exit homelessness each year. Staff is aware that there may be families, veterans, or other types of households who are living with extended family or
 friends, resulting in an invisible homeless population that has temporary shelter.

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 There are approximately 223 veteran homeless individuals in Suburban Cook County who are also disabled.

 Unaccompanied Youth
 No households with only child(ren) were discovered during the PIT count; however, there are an estimated 72 children who experience homelessness each year.
 The Harbour in Park Ridge provides shelter to homeless and runaway youth, and there are a handful of Skokie youth to whom they provide shelter for hundreds of
 nights of care each year.

 Summary
 The Human Services Division staff established a homeless protocol in 2014 to assist the homeless population with temporary shelter. In addition, Human
 Services can be contacted by any sheltered or unsheltered homeless person to find other resources to help them take the next step(s) toward permanent housing.

 All homeless household types have more individuals becoming homeless each year than exiting homelessness each year, so it could be concluded that the
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 Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional Table)

 Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the
 families of veterans.
 Data provided by the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County does not have Skokie-specific data;
 however, an estimated 1,176 households with adult(s) and child(ren), and 400 veterans, experience homelessness
 each year. Considering 134 suburbs of Chicago in Cook County, there is an average of 8.8 households with adult(s)
 and child(ren), and 3.0 veterans that may experience homelessness each year in Skokie.

 Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.
 Based on data from the 2013 PIT, of the total 1,241 (1,091 sheltered + 151 unsheltered) homeless persons counted
 in suburban Cook County, 47% were White, 51% were Black/African American, 1% were Asian, 1% were American
 Indian/Alaska Native, and none were Pacific Islander. In addition, 16% were Hispanic.

 Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.
 Staff from the Human Services Division is aware of only a very few visible homeless individuals in the community per
 year, and report having direct contact with only three homeless individuals in the past year.

 Discussion
 The Human Services Division staff will continue to prepare and make available care packages for the homeless
 individuals who are visible on the street, who drop by Human Services, or who are seen by Skokie’s Public Safety or
 Public Works or personnel. The Homeless Protocol will also be followed:

 Introduction
 The Village of Skokie is committed to lending support to those who are homeless. This Homeless Protocol has
 been developed to help ensure that homeless individuals are treated respectfully and appropriately and are not
 discriminated against on the basis of their current circumstance. This protocol aims to assist homeless people to
 receive services as they need, or request them. It is important that Village employees provide consistent service
 when responding to the issue of homelessness.

 The purpose of establishing a protocol is to provide guidelines for the interactions between Village employees
 and homeless people in public places. The Village of Skokie acknowledges that, like all other members of the
 public, homeless people have the right to be in public spaces and to participate in public events while at the
 same time respects the right of local communities to safe and peaceful environments.

 Instructions
 If a homeless person seeks assistance from an employee of the Village of Skokie, such as looking for shelter
 information, or other information pertaining to help, that person can be directed to the Village of Skokie’s Human
 Services Division. The Human Services Division will provide information on shelters, a care package* and other
 services during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 Should a homeless person seek assistance after regular business hours, public safety personnel are equipped
 to respond. Human Services provides the Police Department with homeless care packages complete with
 information on shelters.

 When possible, the Police Department may provide transportation to the nearest Chicago Police Station or
 hospital, where the homeless person can request transport to a city shelter. There may be a two-plus hour wait
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 toothbrush and small tube of toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, one pair of socks, and a list of area resources,
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 NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d)
 Introduction
 Non-homeless special needs populations consist of persons who are not homeless but require assistance and
 supportive housing, including the elderly and frail elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with addictions, persons
 with HIV/AIDS and their families, and victims of domestic violence.

 Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community
 According to the ACS narrative about “disability” at www.census.gov, there are six disability types:

  Hearing
  Vision
  Cognitive
  Ambulatory
  Self-care
  Independent living

 Although the poverty rate of disabled Skokie residents is lower than Illinois as a whole, the disability rates among
 poor Skokie residents exceed that of non-poor Skokie residents and poor Illinois as a whole. According to www.city-
 data.com, 25.6% of poor Skokie males and 30.6% of poor Skokie females are disabled; however, only 18.0% of non-
 poor Skokie males and 17.6% of non-poor Skokie females are disabled. Additionally the disabled rates for both poor
 Skokie males and females area approximately double that of poor Illinois males and females.




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 What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs
 determined?
 The housing and supportive service needs of the non-homeless special needs population is necessary, as more and
 more youth aging out of the State support system.

 Skokie is the largest host to congregate living facilities in the North Shore.

 In summer 2014, defined terms, permitted versus special use classifications, licensing requirements, occupancy
 limits, facility spacing and density, sponsoring agency requirements, property ownership versus rental, occupant
 qualification criteria, etc. were studied by obtaining three community surveys from the Northwest Municipal
 Conference (NWMC) regarding congregate living facilities, an internet search of other community ordinances, a
 review of State regulations of community integrated living arrangement (CILA) facilities, and interviews with three of
 the major facility operators in the Village. The surveys conducted by the NWMC reveal that most communities have
 similar requirements to Skokie, aside from the prevalence of a more stringent 1000-foot spacing requirement. State
 regulations require that facilities be separated by 800 feet.

 The Village does not have significant property standards complaints about the condition or the residents of
 congregate living facilities. In addition, there does not appear to be any adverse impact economically on the
 residential neighborhoods of the Village at this time. Skokie, as a community, has embraced the concept of
 congregate living facilities.

 Staff consulted with Planning Communications, a consultant and advocate in the area of congregate living facility
 regulation. A review of the Village ordinance is indicates that it is in substantial compliance with the intent of the Fair
 Housing Amendment Act of 1988 and State regulations, while most other communities’ regulations do not.

 Skokie has 38 congregate living units currently in use, which are significantly more facilities than any other
 municipality in the area. As a point of reference, the municipality ranking second, Niles, has a mere 12 units. As
 most communities do not vary greatly in their regulations, code restrictions do not seem to be a major factor in
 determining where these facilities locate. One point worth noting that may skew some of the figures is that in many
 municipalities, a facility with four or fewer residents is considered a family and is therefore not licensed or included in
 an official count of such facilities. Skokie includes all congregate living facilities in its census.

 The location of the sponsoring agency’s administrative offices may be a significant factor in facility location. Staff
 interviewed the operators of Diane Home Care, Search, and Orchard Village, the three providers with the most
 congregate living facilities in the Village. All three agencies indicated that the primary reason for locating homes in
 Skokie was that the units are close to their administrative offices, and the Village has the needed support facilities
 and public transportation services. They indicated that it is difficult to maintain and supervise facilities that are not
 clustered in one area and several agencies have closed facilities in other communities for this reason. As the State
 has placed an emphasis on the development of smaller facilities, Skokie’s ranch homes are ideal for this purpose;
 however, all three agencies indicated that they felt that Skokie was becoming saturated with facilities, and that they
 were not looking at additional units at this time.

 The survey also revealed that other communities, like Skokie, do not require congregate living facilities to be owner-
 occupied, do not require criminal background checks of residents or staff, and do not make a distinction between
 nonprofit and for-profit facility operators. Unlike other communities, however, Skokie does not require that all
 facilities be sponsored by a State licensed operator. Our code allows an operator that is not State-licensed to obtain
 an operating permit, provided that the facility obtains a special use permit. Although all Skokie facilities are currently
 State-licensed, a Skokie resident is considering applying for a special use permit for a private facility for their child.
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 The Legal and Community Development Departments have been reviewing the Village’s current Zoning Chapter
 regulations regarding congregate living facilities. Based on this review, the definition and regulations have been
 determined to be in substantial compliance with State requirements and provide proper regulation of such facilities.
 Staff recommends that the following changes be made:

  Facilities not to be allowed on the first floor in a mixed-use district.
  The number of bedrooms in a permitted use facility to be reduced from 5 to 4. This will bring the Village
 ordinance into compliance with the State regulations that allow a maximum of 8 persons in a facility (any
 facility with more than 4 bedrooms would be subject to site plan approval).
  The spacing in all zoning districts be increased to 800 feet to be in compliance with State regulations.
  When an agency is not the owner of the property, the agency is responsible for the maintenance and
 management of the facility.

 In January 2015, staff recommended that the a draft ordinance be sent to the Board of Trustees for consideration,
 and that the Plan Commission further study potential amendments to the Zoning Chapter regarding congregate living
 facilities.

 Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible
 Metropolitan Statistical Area
 According to the most recent Illinois AIDS/STD Monthly Surveillance Update report from December 2013, there were
 a total of 1,145 reported cases of HIV infection in all of Cook County from January 2013 to December 2013. Of the
 total 1,145 cases reported, 4 were reported from the Skokie Health Department. AIDS cases diagnosed in all of
 Cook County from January 2013 to December 2013 numbered 628, of which 2 were in Skokie. The number of
 people living in Cook County totaled 12,790 with HIV and 14,533 with AIDS, while the number of people living in
 Skokie was 34 and 30, respectively.

 Discussion
 There are an estimated 38 Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) or group home facilities in Skokie,
 including those operated by Search (14), Orchard Village (7), and SHORE (3). All three organizations also provide
 services beyond living facilities.

 Special needs groups with high priority housing needs within Skokie include elderly and frail elderly persons, and
 developmentally disabled persons. Along with low‐incomes and housing-related issues such as a high housing cost
 burden, these special needs populations struggle for a decent quality of life that includes basic necessities, adequate
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 NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f)
 Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities
 Street and alley resurfacing in low/moderate-income neighborhoods, and public sidewalk repair or replacement for
 low/moderate-income households, will continue to be a high priority for the next five years.

 Much of Skokie’s infrastructure was constructed in the 1920’s in anticipation of major growth; however, The Great
 Depression ensued, and much of the infrastructure went unused or underutilized until significant growth occurred
 again in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Significant investment in the coming years is needed Village-wide, including
 low/moderate-income neighborhoods. Continuing to invest in street resurfacing in these neighborhoods will enable
 the Village to invest other funds into aging infrastructure elsewhere in the community.

 Although generally a low-cost item, public sidewalk repair or replacement remains a high priority for low/moderate-
 income households who are responsible for paying for ½ of the sidewalk replacement costs. Utilizing CDBG funds
 toward this effort lessens the housing cost burden for these households, allowing residents, including seniors and
 families, an opportunity to remain in their homes.

 How were these needs determined?
 Skokie’s needs for public facilities and infrastructure were determined through input from the Engineering Division,
 Department of Community Development (Economic Development, Planning, and Property Standards Divisions), and
 Manager’s Office staff. The focus will remain on Low/Moderate-Income Areas (LMAs) with ≥51% low/moderate-
 income residents.

 Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements
 As mentioned earlier, much of Skokie’s infrastructure was constructed in the 1920’s, and the Village needs to keep
 pace with maintenance and upgrades, and minimize costly unplanned repairs.

 How were these needs determined?
 Skokie’s needs for capital improvements are determined primarily by the Department of Public Works and
 Engineering Division staff. A five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is reviewed annually and updated as
 needed.

 Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services
 There is a high demand for public services in Skokie, as evidenced by the data provided by CDBG grant recipients
 each year. General counseling and referrals, developmentally and physically disabled programming, health care,
 substance abuse, abused children and non-offending family members, homeless and runaway youth, seniors aging-
 in-place, and youth programming are the services that have been funded within the past five years or more. In
 addition, during the public participation process, a focus on dental care for seniors and the developmentally disabled
 has been brought to the forefront of service needs, as Medicaid no longer funds dental services.

 How were these needs determined?
 Public services needs were determined through past program administration activities and during the most recent
 public participation process. Almost all applicants provide services that are not only eligible for CDBG funds, but the
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 Housing Market
 Analysis
 MA-05 Overview
 Housing Market Analysis Overview
 According to the 2008-2012 ACS, the median household income for Skokie was $67,030, which would result in a
 maximum monthly housing cost of $1,676 (30% of income) and transportation cost of $838 (15% of income). The
 actual owner cost with a mortgage was $2,339, resulting in a housing cost share of 42% of household income, above
 the 30% threshold. The median monthly contract rent cost was $1,072, resulting in a housing cost share of 19% of
 household income, below the 30% threshold. Assuming 1.6 vehicles per household based on ACS data, the monthly
 transportation costs for a Skokie household would be $1,183, resulting in transportation cost share of 21%, above the
 15% transportation threshold.

 The high cost of housing in Skokie and the Chicago area continues to be a barrier to securing stable housing for
 low/moderate-income residents. Skokie is a fully-developed community with little vacant land, so growth must be
 achieved through redevelopment and increased densities. The housing market grew since 2000, even with the
 recession that began in 2008. Most of the residential growth came in the form of a 700-unit condominium building
 along the I-94 Corridor. Skokie was greatly impacted by the foreclosure crisis, having one of the highest foreclosure
 rates in the North Shore suburbs.

 Unemployment, underemployment, and the high cost of living are factors that contribute to the struggles of
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 MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2)
 Introduction
 Skokie’s housing composition is approximately 60% single-family and 40% multi-family residential. The proportion of
 multi-family residential is higher in Skokie than in Illinois (33%) and the United States (26%). The majority of owner-
 occupied units (almost 75%) have three or more bedrooms, while the majority of renter-occupied units (over 75%)
 have two or fewer bedrooms.


 All residential properties by number of units
  Property Type Number %
  1-unit detached structure 13,522 55%
  1-unit, attached structure 1,187 5%
  2-4 units 3,907 16%
  5-19 units 2,464 10%
  20 or more units 3,718 15%
  Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc. 11 0%
  Total 24,809 100%
 Table 26 – Residential Properties by Unit Number
  Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Data


 Unit Size by Tenure
 Owners Renters
 Number % Number %
  No bedroom 29 0% 150 3%
  1 bedroom 475 3% 1,470 25%
  2 bedrooms 4,244 25% 2,829 48%
  3 or more bedrooms 12,431 72% 1,407 24%
  Total 17,179 100% 5,856 100%
 Table 27 – Unit Size by Tenure
  Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Data


 Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state,
 and local programs.
 Housing units that are subsidized with federal, state, or local funds are available in Skokie. There are 126 public
 housing units for low/moderate-income elderly and disabled households, and 23 units for low/moderate-income
 households operated by a local organization. Finally, there are Housing Choice Vouchers, Community Integrated
 Living Arrangement (CILA) housing, transitional housing, and assisted living facilities in Skokie.

 The Village Center and the Krasnow Residence provide 150 one-bedroom apartment units apiece, for a total of 300
 units for households with the head of household of age 62 years or older.

 Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason,
 such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.
 The Village does not anticipate losing any existing units from the affordable housing inventory. The only fluctuation
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 Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population?
 Skokie has a variety of housing types, detached single-family (55%), attached single-family/townhouses (5%), two- to
 four-unit multi-family (16%), five- to 19-unit multi-family (10%), and 20 or more-unit multi-family (15%). Although the
 sizes either meet or potentially meet the needs of a variety of household types, approximately 20% of households
 have a housing cost burden and 18% of households have a severe housing cost burden, spending more than 30%
 and 50% of their incomes on housing costs, respectively, indicating the need for more affordable housing,
 employment, and/or job training opportunities.

 Describe the need for specific types of housing
 During a 2014 Focus Group meeting, HACC staff identified a need for larger rental units for families; unfortunately,
 market conditions make it difficult to develop one- and two-bedroom units, let alone units with three or more units.

 There is a desire to attract the Millennial Generation to Skokie and accommodate the Baby Boomer Generation’s
 future desire to downsize and stay in Skokie, so these generations need to be considered for future development,
 and balancing market- and affordable-rate units.

 An increase in accessible housing for persons with disabilities should be pursued via making improvements to
 existing housing or designed into new development.

 CILAs are a necessary element of Skokie’s housing stock. Existing group homes must be maintained and new group
 homes can be created with the Village’s existing housing stock within the parameters of Village and State regulations.

 Discussion
 According to HUD’s State of the Cities Data System (http://socds.huduser.org/permits/index.html), Skokie issued
 building permits for 349 single-family units and 1,264 multi-family units, for a total of 1,613 new units between 2001
 and 2014. According to U.S. Census and 2008-2012 ACS data, the net increase of housing units in Skokie was
 1,433 units, resulting in the removal or replacement of 180 units during this time, many of which may have been
 single-family tear-downs to make way for new single-family houses on the same lot.

 The greatest increase was in Census Tract 8069, where a new 700-unit, market-rate development was constructed
 along the west side of the I-94 Corridor between Golf and Old Orchard Roads.

 Single-family building permits are on the rise, with eight permits issued in 2014, the largest number issued since
 2008. No multi-family building permits have been issued since 2006.




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 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a)
 Introduction
 From 2000 to 2011, the rise in median home values in Skokie outpaced the median contract rent values by more
 than double. The 2011 Skokie median home value was $337,600 (up 61% from $209,700 in 2000), and the median
 contract rent value was $943 per month (up 26% from $748 in 2000).

 The economic downturn produced an increase in foreclosure filings, and the Department of Community Development
 has been tracking foreclosed property sales since 2007. Based on the information received from the foreclosure
 reporting service, there are 2,897 properties in the Village that are in or have gone through the foreclosure process
 between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2014. Overall, 2014 had the lowest number of foreclosures and the
 highest number of foreclosed property sales since foreclosure statistics were first collected.

 Per the Affordable Housing Online website, HUD establishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) each year for each
 Metropolitan Statistical Area in the country. This rent standard is used to establish payment limits for Section 8
 Housing Choice Vouchers, maximum rents in HOME financed rental projects, and initial or renewal rents for Section
 8 project-based assistance. The FMR is largely a statistical derivative of the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 5-year
 estimates for 2 bedroom median rents. In general, a Skokie landlord with a 2 bedroom apartment available to rent,
 would not receive more than $1,093.


 Cost of Housing
 Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year: 2011 % Change
  Median Home Value 209,700 337,600 61%
  Median Contract Rent 748 943 26%
 Table 28 – Cost of Housing
  Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2007-2011 ACS (Most Recent Year)


 Rent Paid Number %
  Less than $500 821 14.0%
  $500-999 2,771 47.3%
  $1,000-1,499 1,814 31.0%
  $1,500-1,999 276 4.7%
  $2,000 or more 174 3.0%
  Total 5,856 100.0%
 Table 29 - Rent Paid
  Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Data


 Housing Affordability
 % Units affordable to Households Renter Owner
 earning
  30% HAMFI 430 No Data
  50% HAMFI 765 125
  80% HAMFI 3,430 940
  100% HAMFI No Data 1,795
  Total 4,625 2,860
 Table 30 – Housing Affordability
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS


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 Monthly Rent
 Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
 (no bedroom)
  Fair Market Rent $812 $922 $1,093 $1,393 $1,624
  High HOME Rent N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
  Low HOME Rent N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
 Table 31 – Monthly Rent
  Alternate Data Source: 2015 FMR: http://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/Illinois/Skokie/


 Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels?
 Skokie has an ample supply of housing for households that are not low/moderate-income. Recent developments,
 including a 700-unit condominium development along the I-94 Corridor near the Westfield Old Orchard Shopping
 Center which completed construction in 2010, offer market rate units. The increase in market rate units has resulted
 in a lower proportion of affordable units, as Skokie’s affordable housing supply is now 14.7% of the total housing
 units. This percentage is based on the 2011 ACS 5-year estimate data. Although a drop from the 17.46% affordable
 housing proportion based on the 2000 U.S. Census data, it remains above the minimum 10% threshold for Illinois.

 The high cost of development and the recent economic downturn has made it difficult for developers to construct
 market rate residential or mixed-use developments, let alone incorporating affordable units into such developments.
 Although there is documented demand for market or even higher-end residential rental units, such projects have
 been stymied largely due to the costs for such projects when matched with projected rents. Developers have been
 unable to produce the returns on equity or margins demanded by financial institutions to enable these types of
 projects to proceed. The lack of any sizeable luxury rental project being constructed within the Village in the past 30-
 40 years has produced no comparable developments on which to base a market analysis to obtain financial backing
 for future developments. This has been a problem in Skokie for several years now as the Village has sought such
 developments for various locations throughout the community. In addition, Skokie’s financial incentives to induce
 these types of developments are limited as the incremental growth in the existing Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
 districts has been declining in recent years due to reductions in overall assessed values, vacancies and appeals on
 the part of local property owners, and lack of private sector investment during and post-recession.

 How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents?
 The housing cost burden for Skokie homeowners with mortgages increased 17.07 percentage points from 2000
 (34.15%) to 2008-2012 (51.22%). In addition, the median home values increased from $217,500 to $315,700, and
 the median contract rents increased from $800 to $1,072 during that same time period, the values of which also
 outpaced inflation.

 It is likely that housing affordability will continue to decrease in Skokie unless other factors such as living wage and
 mixed-income development opportunities arise.

 How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy
 to produce or preserve affordable housing?

 The 2008-2012 ACS median contract rent in Skokie was $1,072, which was slightly lower than the FY2015 Fair
 Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom apartment in Cook County, which was $1,093. A household with an income of
 60% of the area median income ($67,030) can afford an efficiency, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment;
 however, larger households or households with children seeking three-bedroom or larger apartments would either be
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 Skokie will continue to encourage the development of affordable housing; however, CDBG funding cannot be used
 for the development of such units. Assistance with acquisition might be possible, as long as program requirements
 are met. Skokie will continue to assist existing homeowners with repair and maintenance of their homes, continuing
 to make the home affordable for the short-term and possibly for the long-term.

 Discussion
 Between 2000 and 2008-2012, the median home value in Skokie (adjusted for inflation) increased 10.2% and median
 gross rent increased 1.8%. At the same time, the median household income in Skokie (also adjusted for inflation)
 decreased 11.2%, reducing the purchase power of prospective homeowners. Since the home and contract values
 increased and the household income decreased, Skokie is relatively less affordable than it was in 2000.

 The number of rental units in Skokie increased by 2.97% from 2000 to 2008-2012. The number of units in Skokie
 renting for under $500/month decreased by 42.92%, and units renting for $1,000/month or more increased by
 70.13%, during that same time period. Incomes with decreased purchasing power and the decline of affordable
 rental units are factors in the increased housing cost burdens in Skokie.

 The FY2015 Fair Market Rent (FMR) is prepared by Economic Market Analysis Division (EMAD) of HUD. The
 calculation factors in 2008-2012 ACS data. A two-bedroom apartment in Cook County was $1,093/month. A Skokie
 household would need to earn $43,720/year (or $3,643.33/month, or $22.77/hour for a 40-hour work week) to rent an
 apartment at 30% of household income without being cost burdened. Assuming utilities are not included, the wages
 would need to be higher to afford a $1,093/month apartment.

 The 2008-2012 median house price for an owner-occupied home in Skokie was $315,700. Utilizing a rule of thumb
 of three times the annual gross salaries of a household (without taking into account other debts), the household
 income would need to be $105,233 to afford such a house. Skokie’s median household income of $67,030 would
 only afford a $201,090 house.

 The addition of utilities, property taxes, and other housing costs prevent many households from ownership. Seniors
 with fixed incomes and the unemployed/ underemployed are the most negatively impacted.




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 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a)
 Introduction
 Skokie’s housing market analysis discusses the condition of the housing stock within the Village. Housing units are
 considered substandard if they have one or more of the following conditions:

  Lack of complete plumbing facilities
  Lack of complete kitchen facilities
  More than one person per room
  A housing cost burden >30%

 According to the National Minority Quality Forum (www.leadriskindex.com), Illinois has the highest percentage of
 children under age six with elevated blood levels of any state in the country. In addition, the Chicago metropolitan
 statistical area (MSA) has an estimated 80,000 children with elevated blood lead levels (BLLs) above 5 micrograms
 per deciliter.

 Skokie was largely developed prior to 1980 (approximately 89% of owner-occupied and 85% of renter-occupied
 housing units) and prior to the lead-based paint (LBP) ban. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
 Prevention (www.cdc.gov), LBP and lead contaminated dust are the most hazardous sources of lead for children in
 the United States. LBPs were banned for use in housing in 1978 and houses built before 1978 likely contain some
 LBP. The deterioration of LBP causes problems. Approximately 24 million housing units have deteriorated LBP and
 elevated levels of lead-contaminated dust and more than 4 million (or 16.7%) of these housing units are homes to
 one or more young children.

 Definitions
 The Village of Skokie Property Standards Division enforces the International Property Maintenance Code, 2012
 Edition, plus amendments. The number of code violations is used to identify deteriorated and deteriorating
 properties. A property with 0-5 minor code violations is considered to meet minimum standards. A property with
 more than 10 code violations is considered be to be deteriorating. A property with serious life safety and/or health
 violations impacting habitability requires an assessment on occupancy and a structural review to determine if a
 building should be demolished.

 Condition of Units
 Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
 Number % Number %
  With one selected Condition 6,599 38% 2,621 45%
  With two selected Conditions 279 2% 166 3%
  With three selected Conditions 35 0% 0 0%
  With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
  No selected Conditions 10,266 60% 3,069 52%
  Total 17,179 100% 5,856 100%
 Table 32 - Condition of Units
  Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Data




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 Year Unit Built
 Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
 Number % Number %
  2000 or later 818 5% 399 7%
  1980-1999 1,033 6% 461 8%
  1950-1979 12,523 73% 3,852 66%
  Before 1950 2,805 16% 1,144 20%
  Total 17,179 100% 5,856 101%
 Table 33 – Year Unit Built
  Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS


 Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
 Risk of Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
 Number % Number %
  Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 15,328 89% 4,996 85%
  Housing Units build before 1980 with children present 300 2% 160 3%
 Table 34 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint
  Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS (Total Units) 2007-2011 CHAS (Units with Children present)


 Vacant Units
 Suitable for Not Suitable for Total
 Rehabilitation Rehabilitation
  Vacant Units 11 0 11
  Abandoned Vacant Units 0 0 0
  REO Properties 130 0 130
  Abandoned REO Properties 0 0 0
 Table 35 - Vacant Units
  Data Source: Village of Skokie Property Standards Division, 2014


 Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
 Owner-occupied residential properties are subject to exterior inspections and cited for code violations on an as-
 needed basis. Renter-occupied residential properties are inspected on a routine basis to ensure safe and sanitary
 housing for Skokie residents. Properties with violations are cited and then re‐inspected to ensure corrections are
 made in a timely manner.

 Skokie does not have concentrations of deteriorating housing.

 The Property Standards Division practices are vital to maintain the quality of owner- and renter-occupied housing.

 Low/moderate-income homeowners could be eligible for the Village’s CDBG-funded Home Improvement Program,
 where funding can be used to make necessary improvements or maintenance activities to owner-occupied homes.
 Grant funding is available to households with ≤50% AMI, and payments toward the interest on loans are available to
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 Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP Hazards
 In May 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommended that a BLL of 5 micrograms per
 deciliter be used “to identify children and environments associated with lead-exposure hazards”. The prior level for
 response had been set at 10 micrograms per deciliter, which remains the standard in Illinois as it was established by
 law in 1993. There is no funding currently available in Illinois to assist health departments with providing services to
 children at the lower BLL. Because Skokie is a younger community with newer housing stock, the Village has not
 previously been identified as an area with a high risk of childhood lead poisoning. Historically there have been no
 children residing in Skokie found to have elevated BLLs caused by lead paint from housing in the Village. As a
 result, the entire state grant provided to the Skokie Health Department to defray the cost of testing children for
 elevated BLLs is $86 each year. The Illinois Department of Public Health has no plans to lower the BLL reference
 value to 5 micrograms per deciliter in the foreseeable future.

 According to the Lead Risk Index, the estimated national average of children ages 0-5 with BLLs of 5 micrograms per
 deciliter is approximately 3%.In Skokie (Zip Codes 60076, 60077, and 60203), the number of children with elevated
 BLLs at the 10 micrograms per deciliter level is typically 2 to 3 per year. Although the number of children in Skokie
 receiving blood lead testing has quadrupled since the 1990s, the number of elevated childhood BLL tests has
 remained consistently at the 2 – 3 per year level. Because Skokie has not previously been identified as a high risk
 area, children who live in the Village need not have BLL tests performed by their healthcare provider unless they are
 on Medicaid, are entering nursery school or daycare, or their parents answer positively to the lead questionnaire.
 After reviewing the Illinois lead screening questionnaire completed by parents, the Skokie Health Department
 believes it is unlikely that many children are not routinely screened in the Village.

 Skokie is unique because it funds one of only seven State-certified municipal health departments in Illinois. The
 majority of municipalities in Illinois are served by county-level State-certified health departments. The Illinois
 Department of Public Health reports all BLL tests performed on children who live in the Village each year to the
 Skokie Health Department. If a child’s BLL is above 10 micrograms per deciliter, in accordance with state law, the
 Health Department will send a nurse to investigate the potential cause of the elevated BLL. In conjunction with the
 nurse visit, the Health Department will request assistance from the Illinois Department of Public Health, which will
 send an environmental inspector to test the home for lead. Between 2010 and 2014, an average of 1,053.6 children
 per year was screened in the Village, and approximately 26% of the children age 0 to 4 were tested each year. Of
 those children tested, the average number of children who had BLLs above 10 micrograms per deciliter was 2.8
 children (approximately 0.27%). The average number of children with BLLs above 5 micrograms per deciliter was
 55.4 (approximately 5%). Detailed statistics on the children screened by healthcare providers serving children from
 Skokie are provided in the table below.


 Elevated Childhood Blood Lead Level (BLL) Statistics for
 Children Living in the Village of Skokie

 Number of Children Number of Elevated BLLs at Number of Elevated BLLs at
 Year
 Screened 10 micrograms per deciliter 5 micrograms per deciliter
 2010 1,184 2 48
 2011 1,125 5 40
 2012 1,015 3 55
 2013 973 3 61
 2014 971 1 59
 Total 5,268 14 263
 Average 1,053.6 2.8 55.4
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 Over the five-year period from 2010 to 2014, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health data, 5,268 lead
 screening tests were administered to children in Skokie. There were 14 children with elevated BLLs (“cases”) at the
 10 micrograms per deciliter level, amounting to 0.27% of children tested having elevated BLLs, which is well below
 the State, County, and National averages. All but one of the 14 cases involved children who were foreign-born and
 had recently moved to the Village. This is not surprising because 40% of the Skokie population is foreign-born. The
 majority were poisoned by the eyeliner known as “Kohl” or “Surma” which is applied to infants in certain immigrant
 communities. Kohl is a known source of childhood lead poisoning. Two other cases involved infants recently
 adopted from China. The sole non-foreign-born case involved a young child who was poisoned by sucking on an old
 toy provided by his grandfather. Based on this information, it has been concluded that the LBP concerns in Skokie
 are minimal; however, it remains imperative that the Skokie Health Department continue to alert area physicians and
 Skokie parents about the potential lead hazards of Kohl, other products from foreign countries and old toys


 Over many years, all but one of the children with elevated BLLs have been foreign-born and recently moved to the
 Village. None of their elevated BLLs were caused by lead paint in housing; however, it is possible that if the Health
 Department were to investigate the homes of children with BLLs at the 5 to 9 micrograms per deciliter level, we may
 begin to find poisonings associated with paint in homes. In order to investigate the 55 cases of children with BLLs at
 the 5 to 9 micrograms per deciliter level, it will require approximately $20,000 to cover an additional 21 days of nursing
 time plus hiring a private environmental inspector at $275/ home. This will certainly be an area the Health Department
 will explore with Village leadership going forward. In the meantime, the Village continues to monitor the situation by
 performing the following activities:

  Continuing to receive BLL results from the Illinois Department of Public Health for children who live in Skokie,
 and respond as appropriate.
  Continuing to offer child BLL testing through the Skokie Health Department for families who have no other
 option.
  Providing information and educational materials to people who live in Skokie about lead-based paint and
 other lead hazards, through the Village newsletter, website and other sources.
  Performing inspections for defective paint surfaces in all units constructed prior to 1979 as part of the
 Village’s housing rehabilitation program.
  Performing lead-based paint inspections for rehab activities to be funded through CDBG where existing paint
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 Discussion
 Staff works closely with the Illinois Health Department of Public Health to ensure that local policies and practices are
 coordinated on issues concerning LBP hazard reduction and remediation. The Skokie Health Department is
 committed to ongoing efforts to address lead based paint hazards and lead poisoning prevention.

 As of fall 2014, there were four Skokie single family residential properties in decline due to multiple code violations.

 According to the Woodstock Institute (http://www.woodstockinst.org/content/foreclosure), the number of foreclosure
 filings in Skokie peaked in 2010 with 596 filings. Also, according to the most recent data available, the number of
 foreclosure filings in 2013 was cut by more than 60% to 231 filings.

 In addition, there were 195 completed foreclosure auctions in 2013, and more than 90% of the auctions were real
 estate owned. Also in 2013, the 231 foreclosure filings were comprised of 151 single family homes, 69 condos, and
 11 multi-family buildings.

 In January 2014, the Village Board of Trustees approved a Residential Rental Unit Standards and Neighborhood
 Integrity Ordinance. The purpose of the ordinance was to build relations between the Village and landlords of rental
 properties and to provide tools for landlords and provide additional trained staff from the Skokie Police Department, in
 collaboration with the Property Standards Division, to marshal Village resources for the benefit of the neighborhoods.

  Rental Unit Registration: The ordinance requires that every residential rental unit must be registered prior
 to being offered for rent. Only rental units in condominium buildings with more than four units and owner
 occupied units in rental buildings are exempt from the registration requirements. As of July 2014,
 approximately 1,900 units in 500 properties were registered.

  Landlord Seminar: The owner or operator of a rental unit applying for registration must successfully
 complete the Village Residential Rental Property Landlord Seminar within three months from the date of
 registration. These free, four-hour information/training seminars are held throughout the year. The
 seminars are held at the Skokie Police Department on weekdays, evenings, and Saturday mornings.
 Owners or operators are only required to attend one seminar; however, if a property is found to have
 numerous nuisance complaints or issues the property owner/operator may be required to attend an
 additional seminar. The seminars are presented by staff from Fire, Health, Police and Property Standards.
 The John Marshal Law School also has a presenter on fair housing, and a local attorney presents
 information on evictions and lease information. Each seminar participant is given a copy of the seminar
 Power Point and a training manual. The program not only meets the Village ordinance requirements but
 has been approved by the International Crime Free Association.

  Crime Free Addendum: An important element of the new ordinance is the crime free provisions. Owners
 are required to have tenants sign a crime free addendum as part of the lease. The Village has a standard
 form that must be used which can be obtained from the Property Standards Division or on the Village
 website. The mandatory addendum makes it a violation of the lease for any tenant or invitee of the tenant to
 engage in violent or drug related crimes or to use the leased premises for such purposes. The Police
 Neighborhood Standards Officer and Village of Skokie Corporation Counsel’s office will assist landlords
 regarding a tenant violation of the addendum that may lead to the eviction of a tenant.

  Rental Unit Inspection upon Sale: Prior to a multi-unit building or residential rental unit being sold, an
 inspection must be conducted by the Property Standards Division. Any code violations discovered during
 the inspection must be corrected. Inspections will include all common exterior and interior areas of the
 property and building and the interior of all dwelling units. The Village of Skokie will not issue a property
 transfer stamp until any violations discovered during the inspection are brought into compliance or a cash
 bond is posted covering the cost of bringing the property into compliance. As of June 2014, the most costly

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 devices. Most property owners have completed the required work before sale, while others have chosen
 the option of posting a cash bond and having the new property owner make the required repairs.

  Certified Landlord Program: One of the key components of the program is the voluntary Certified Landlord
 Program. This program was initiated to recognize good property owners/managers in a manner that could
 be advertised to the public. The Village also offers a Gold Certification program that is awarded to landlords
 who go through the additional optional security inspection and neighborhood social event offered by the
 Police Department as part of the national Crime-Free Program.

 All elements of the Residential Unit Standards and Neighborhood Integrity ordinance have been successfully
 implemented. Property owners registering their properties have done so with only minor complaints and the
 response to the landlord seminars has been primarily positive. Units in approximately 500 buildings have been
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 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b)
 Introduction
 The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) serves Suburban Cook County. Public housing units are available and Housing Choice Vouchers may be used in
 the Village of Skokie.

 Total Number of Units
 Program Type
 Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
 Rehab Housing Total Project - Tenant - Special Purpose Voucher
 based based Veterans Family Disabled
 Affairs Unification *
 Supportive Program
 Housing
  # of units vouchers available 0 0 126 461 0 457 4 0 0
  # of accessible units
  *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
 Table 36 – Total Number of Units by Program Type
  Data Source: Housing Authority of Cook County


 Describe the supply of public housing developments
 According to affordablehousingonline.com, every public housing project is inspected every one to three years by HUD. The Housing Authority of Cook County
 (HACC) manages 19 rental properties which, as of the last set of publicly available data, have an average inspection score of 70. At 99, Skokie’s Armond King
 Apartments is the highest scoring property in HACC’s portfolio. A passing score is 60 or more. 74% of properties managed by Housing Authority of the County of
 Cook have a passing score.

 Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public
 Housing Agency Plan
 Overall, the 126 public housing units and common areas within the Armond King Apartments complex are in in good condition, based on a sample review by
 Skokie staff. In addition, according to www.affordablehousingonline.com, all public housing projects are inspected every one to three years by HUD’s Real Estate
 Assessment Center (REAC). The mission of REAC is to insure that HUD’s multifamily portfolio is well maintained, free of health and safety risks for tenants, and
 to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in HUD’s multifamily programs.

 The highest REAC score possible is 100 points. Points are awarded in five areas: site, building exteriors, common areas, systems, and units. The frequency of
 REAC inspections is determined by the last REAC score a property received. If a property receives a REAC score of 90 or higher, the next REAC inspection will

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 considered failing.

 The REAC score of a property is a good reflection of the overall quality of the property and the experience residents will have. Prospective renters should use the
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 Public Housing Condition
 Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
 Armond D. King Apartments 99
 Table 37 - Public Housing Condition
  Data Source: Housing Authority of Cook County


 Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction
 The Armond King Apartments were constructed in 1972, and no significant upgrades or repairs have been made
 since then. Extensive upgrades and repairs are needed to preserve this affordable housing community for the next
 30 years. A physical needs assessment was prepared in 2014, and the facility was deemed to be in fair to good
 condition. The assessment recommends physical improvements that include:

  Site modifications
  Building structure and exterior
  Building interior common areas
  Building interior units
  Fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical
  Overall ADA and UFAS conformance

 Significant fire protection improvements were made in 2000; however, other upgrades may be necessary after review
 with the Village’s Fire Department.

 Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low- and moderate-
 income families residing in public housing
 The HACC will substantially complete the rehabilitation of 126 affordable housing apartment units, the common areas
 of the building interior, the building exterior, and site improvements between May 2015 and April 2016. Currently, the
 HACC is receiving proposals from prospective equity investors and plans on closing on the project in summer 2015,
 with construction commencing immediately thereafter. In addition, Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credits, Cook
 County CDBG funding, and other resources will be utilized to assist with project financing.

 Twelve units will be converted to 10 UFAS units and two sensory impaired units. Learning from past improvements,
 the general improvement strategy will be to improve units vertically, not on a floor-by-floor basis, to accommodate
 plumbing improvements, etc.

 Resident relocation is expected to occur within the building, and a relocation team has been hired by the HACC to
 work closely with the residents during construction. Relocation expenses will be borne by the HACC and all
 regulations of the Uniform Relocation Act will be adhered to.

 Discussion
 Skokie’s public housing inventory is comprised of one-bedroom units for the elderly and disabled. Larger and non-
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 MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c)
 Introduction
 Skokie does not have emergency homeless shelters within its corporate limits. In addition, there is no official Skokie-specific data available, just Cook County-
 wide and the experiences of Village staff.

 Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
 Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional Permanent Supportive Housing Beds
 Housing Beds
 Year Round Beds Voucher / Seasonal / Current & New Current & New Under
 (Current & New) Overflow Beds Development
  Households with Adult(s) and Child(ren) 0 0 0 8 0
  Households with Only Adults 0 0 0 0 0
  Chronically Homeless Households 0 0 0 0 0
  Veterans 0 0 0 0 0
  Unaccompanied Youth 0 0 0 0 0
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 Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those
 services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons
 Skokie’s visible homeless receive services from the Village’s Human Services Division and/or Emergency Personnel
 per the Village’s Homeless Protocol. Care packages are provided to homeless persons who visit the Human
 Services Division offices and/or are approached in public by Human Services staff, emergency personnel, and
 Department of Public Works personnel. Care packages may include, but are not limited to one $5 McDonald’s gift
 certificate, one bar of soap, one toothbrush and small tube of toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, one pair of socks,
 and a list of area resources, including shelters.

 Services available to Skokie’s invisible homeless may be provided by the Village’s Human Services Division, local
 organizations, and/or school districts.

 Health services to the homeless and non-homeless include the Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center, located just east
 of Skokie in Evanston, include:

  Adult and senior services
  Women’s health
  Prenatal services
  Behavioral health counseling
  Health and wellness
  Children’s health services
  Oral health for children, pregnant women, and diabetic adults
  Teen services

 Mental health services for the homeless and non-homeless are provided locally, including Metropolitan Family
 Services for more acute needs and Turning Point for longer-term care.

 School-based health clinics at Niles North and Niles West High Schools are scheduled to open summer 2015,
 providing services for students. It is anticipated that these clinics may expand services to the families of high school
 students.

 Employment services connections are generally made available through Connections for the Homeless.

 List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically
 homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied
 youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-
 35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the
 needs of these populations.

 Connections for the Homeless provides street outreach, basic needs, rapid re-housing, transitional housing, and
 permanent supportive housing to homeless individuals and families. Supportive services include case management,
 health and wellness services, employment services, education services, and child and youth services, utilizing a
 “housing first” approach. Over the past three fiscal years, FY2012 through FY2014, Connections has served 121
 Skokie residents in 78 households with prevention, EntryPoint (Street Outreach), Hilda’s Place Transitional Shelter,
 family housing program, permanent supportive program, plus employment, health, and educational services
 promoting self-sufficiency. Four family housing services units are available within the Village limits.

 The Harbour in Park Ridge provides shelter to homeless and runaway youth, and there are a handful of Skokie youth
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 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d)
 Introduction
 Elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS
 and their families, and public housing residents have a need for supportive housing and related services. There are
 many local and regional organizations that provide such services to Skokie residents.

 Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with
 alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any
 other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs

 Elderly supportive housing needs include age-in-place services so they may continue to live at home. Frail elderly
 supportive housing needs include a range from assisted living to skilled nursing. Persons with mental, physical,
 and/or developmental disabilities benefit from living arrangements in a more homelike setting. Persons with alcohol
 or other drug addictions, and persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, need supportive services. Public housing
 residents need an improved facility to enable them to continue living in Skokie for the next 30 years.

 The aforementioned residents need supportive services to complement their living experience in Skokie. In addition,
 the Village anticipates funding capital improvement projects and public services activities that will benefit special
 needs populations. A combination of public services and public facilities projects will ensure safe, decent, and
 affordable housing for Skokie’s special needs populations.

 Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive
 appropriate supportive housing
 Agencies that provide supportive housing for persons with physical and mental disabilities in Skokie include Search,
 Shore Community Services, Orchard Village, New Foundation Center, and Connections for the Homeless.

 Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and
 supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not
 homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e)
 The Village will fund capital improvement projects and public services activities that will benefit special needs
 populations. Capital improvement projects include safety, security, and energy-efficiency improvements to
 supportive residential living facilities and group homes. Public service activities include counseling, substance abuse,
 child abuse, homeless youth, senior age-in-place, and youth development and enrichment services, and when
 additional funding is available, disabled enrichment services.

 For entitlement grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year
 to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to
 persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2))
 The Village will fund capital improvement projects and public services activities that will benefit special needs
 populations. Capital improvement projects include residential facility kitchen flooring repair, mental health services
 light bulb and ballast replacement, group home window and door replacement, group home HVAC replacement, and
 group home bathroom and priority windows replacements. Public service activities include grief, trauma,
 family/couple and/or parent/child relationship, child/adolescent school performance and behavior, work performance,
 individual and family development, and family violence counseling services; financial assistance counseling services;
 substance abuse outreach, assessment, and treatment for teens, families, and adults; child abuse and non-offending
 family members interview, medical evaluation, and crisis intervention services; shelter and transitional housing
 services for runaway, homeless, and neglected youth; long-term case management and counseling services for
 homebound, low-income elderly and their families; and youth after school and summer learning programs to provide
 academic, social, and emotional support services; and when additional funding is available, enrichment, social, and
 therapeutic services for the developmentally and physically disabled.

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 MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e)
 Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment
 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 housing for the elderly and the disabled, has progressive group home and community live-in
 residence provisions, and offers density bonuses for the creation of low-income housing units for Planned
 Developments; however, there are limited opportunities for the type of dense, multi-family housing that may
 begin to address the housing needs of low/moderate-income households.

 The Village’s Zoning Ordinance encourages the continuation of low-density housing in the Village. This is reflected in
 the fact that most of Skokie is zoned for single-family residential housing. The Zoning Ordinance does encourage the
 construction of additions to existing single-family homes in order to retain families in the community. In 1990, the
 Zoning Ordinance was amended to comply with the Federal Fair Housing Amendments of 1988 dealing with the
 provision of community residences and group homes for disabled persons. In addition, the Zoning Ordinance has
 contains a 20% density bonus for the addition of low/moderate-income units in any residential development.

 In addition, Skokie has certain restrictions beyond those required under the standard building codes, including a
 requirement that residential building façade materials must be at least 50% masonry, increasing the initial
 investments costs for new, expanded, and modified construction.

 Some of the above zoning and building requirements may be considered by some to constitute barriers to the
 development of affordable housing; however, in a community like Skokie, with a lack of additional land for much more
 housing development and with its high housing costs, it is doubtful that changing its zoning or building policies would
 have much, if any, impact on the development of affordable housing. The Village has, after all, been successful in
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 MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f)
 Introduction
 Skokie’s primary business sectors are education and health care services; retail trade; professional, scientific, and management services; and arts, entertainment,
 and accommodations. Major employers include North Shore University Health Systems, Federal Mogul, Macy’s/Bloomingdale’s, Niles Township High School
 District #219, and Nordstrom.

 Unemployment peaked at 9.2% in 2009; however, consistently lower unemployment rates in Skokie than comparative figures at national and regional (Chicago
 PMSA) levels indicate a more stable economy and stronger workforce availability in Skokie.

 Economic Development Market Analysis

 Business Activity
 Business by Sector Number of Number of Share of Share of Jobs Jobs less
 Workers Jobs Workers % workers
 % %
  Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 17 0 0 0 0
  Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 3,057 3,232 11 10 -1
  Construction 555 1,498 2 5 3
  Education and Health Care Services 7,171 5,418 25 17 -8
  Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 2,170 1,591 8 5 -3
  Information 701 829 2 3 0
  Manufacturing 2,208 4,677 8 15 7
  Other Services 1,462 1,663 5 5 0
  Professional, Scientific, Management Services 3,018 2,989 11 9 -1
  Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0
  Retail Trade 3,831 5,051 13 16 3
  Transportation and Warehousing 775 1,153 3 4 1
  Wholesale Trade 1,478 2,146 5 7 2
  Total 26,443 30,247 -- -- --
 Table 39 - Business Activity
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 Labor Force
  Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 33,904
  Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 30,878
  Unemployment Rate 8.93
  Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 23.92
  Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 6.30
 Table 40 - Labor Force
  Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Data


  Occupations by Sector Number of People
  Management, business and financial 9,342
  Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 1,411
  Service 2,513
  Sales and office 8,116
  Construction, extraction, maintenance and repair 1,707
  Production, transportation and material moving 1,544
 Table 41 – Occupations by Sector
  Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Data


 Travel Time
  Travel Time Number Percentage
  < 30 Minutes 16,228 56%
  30-59 Minutes 9,659 33%
  60 or More Minutes 3,129 11%
  Total 29,016 100%
 Table 42 - Travel Time
  Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Data


 Education
 Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older)
 Educational Attainment In Labor Force
 Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force
  Less than high school graduate 1,763 225 1,028
  High school graduate (includes equivalency) 3,694 414 1,346
  Some college or Associate's degree 6,605 618 1,197
  Bachelor's degree or higher 13,581 894 2,754
 Table 43 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status
  Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Data




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 Educational Attainment by Age
 Age
 18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
  Less than 9th grade 39 240 207 837 1,286
  9th to 12th grade, no diploma 497 157 386 1,189 595
  High school graduate, GED, or alternative 1,352 1,052 1,166 3,236 2,664
  Some college, no degree 2,290 1,548 1,048 3,226 2,421
  Associate's degree 386 705 613 1,290 453
  Bachelor's degree 893 2,775 2,479 5,713 2,156
  Graduate or professional degree 19 802 1,588 3,872 1,875
 Table 44 - Educational Attainment by Age
  Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Data


 Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
 Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
  Less than high school graduate 26,604
  High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26,041
  Some college or Associate's degree 37,141
  Bachelor's degree 45,925
  Graduate or professional degree 65,692
 Table 45 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
  Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS Data


 Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your
 jurisdiction?
 Skokie’s primary business sectors are education and health care services; retail trade; professional, scientific, and
 management services; and arts, entertainment, and accommodations.

 Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community
 The Village is progressive in attracting business and industry to Skokie, including the Illinois Science + Technology
 Park (IS+TP) and its life science- and biotechnology-based tenants, and transportation infrastructure, including the
 Oakton-Skokie CTA Station which opened in April 2012. The IS+TP houses 1,300 employees and is currently
 undergoing a comprehensive upgrade of its existing available 665,000 square feet of office and wet lab space. The
 adjacent CTA train station was a major component in the development of the IS+TP and continues to be a major
 factor in retaining existing and attracting new tenants to Skokie. Future workforce and infrastructure needs of the
 business community are being addressed via business attraction, incubation and retention activities, job training
 programs in conjunction with the local high schools and Oakton Community College, plus potential rehabilitation
 assistance with future development and redevelopment activities.

 Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or
 private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth
 opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support
 or infrastructure these changes may create.
 The Village’s Downtown Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District was closed out at the end of 2014. Although the
 business incentives funded through the TIF District are now discontinued, the attractive public and private
 improvements and new restaurant and retail activities are providing the catalyst for interest in additional investment in
 the Downtown. The Floral Avenue residential project, consisting of 20 new "not so big" houses being developed


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 adjacent to Lincoln Avenue in Downtown Skokie, is another public/private initiative which helps to bring new
 investment to the area.

 Skokie’s Economic Development Division will track activities that may result in new workforce development, business
 support, or infrastructure needs as a result of the recently terminated Downtown TIF District, and the new businesses
 that were generated due to the previous TIF investments.

 How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the
 jurisdiction?
 Approximately 52% of the labor force has a bachelor’s degree or higher and approximately 78% of the labor force
 has some college or associate’s degree or higher. Skokie’s primary business sectors need employees with a range
 of skills, and the range of educational achievement levels are generally complementary to the employment
 opportunities.

 Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment
 Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the
 jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
 The IS+TP, Oakton Community College, NSERVE, and the Village of Skokie have partnered in a new
 Nanotechnology Education, Employment, and Economic Development Initiative (NE3I) to train prospective
 technicians in the field of nanotechnology, provide internships as part of their education, and awarding certificates at
 the end of their two years of post-secondary education. The estimated starting salary range is $35,000-$40,000.

 Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
 The Village does not participate in a CEDS; however, Village staff participated in the Cook County Planning for
 Progress effort that combined a CDBG Consolidated Plan public participation process with a CEDS public
 participation process, and its conclusions will be considered by Skokie for future economic development efforts.

 If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the
 Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.
 Cook County’s Planning for Progress policies will be considered as part of the Village’s Consolidated Plan
 implementation, and general short- and long-term economic development activities:

 1. Infrastructure and Public Facilities. Foster public infrastructure improvements that primarily serve as a
 support for other major priorities, including linking residents with jobs, encouraging economic development,
 and creating a County that is less auto-dependent.
 2. Business and Workforce Development. Pursue policies and programs that create an environment for
 economic growth, particularly in areas of need.
 3. Housing Development and Services. Address the jobs-housing mismatch by including actions that increase
 the number of affordable housing opportunities in locations with good job access while maintaining the
 existing housing stock, and provide related services in areas of the County where efforts will focus on
 increasing job opportunities.
 4. Non-Housing Services. Support the County’s public services goals, particularly the increased coordination
 among funders and providers, the provision of much-needed safety net programs, and improved
 employment opportunities for all people.
 5. Planning and Administration. Develop the institutional framework within and around Cook County that
 supports multi-jurisdictional collaboration and improved local capacity and transparency.




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 Discussion
 Diversity is the hallmark of Skokie, reflected not only in its demographics, but also in its economic profile and
 economic development strategies. The Economic Development Division promotes a diverse and progressive
 economic development approach to make Skokie one of the best places of its size to live and work. The Village is
 actively pursuing policies to attract high quality jobs, maintain and enhance its position as a major retail center in
 Chicagoland, create a more vibrant Downtown, promote transit-oriented development, and retain its manufacturing
 base. Primary functions of the Economic Development Division include:

  Coordinating special redevelopment programs throughout the Village's business districts
  Marketing available properties and development opportunities
  Managing tax increment financing (TIF) districts and other development projects
  Disseminating economic and community data to developers, businesses, citizens, and other interested
 parties

 Employment- and economic development-related activities are expected to be funded by sources outside the CDBG
 program; however, if there is a compelling reason to utilize CDBG funding for such activities, an amendment to the
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 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion

 Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of
 "concentration")
 Skokie’s Home Improvement Program target area is Village-wide, and the participants are not clustered in specific
 areas of or neighborhoods in the Village.

 When mapping the addresses of children with BLLs of 10 micrograms per deciliter, their locations are not clustered in
 specific areas of or neighborhoods in Skokie. When mapping the addresses of children with BLLs of 5-9 micrograms
 per deciliter, their locations are generally clustered in multi-family neighborhoods; however, it is unclear if this is a
 result of the child’s current living environment, the child’s previous living environment in a foreign country, or the
 parent’s use of cultural-specific products. This issue will be monitored for future action.

 Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are
 concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
 As shown in the Low/Moderate-Income Eligible Areas Map in section SP-10 Geographic Priorities, low-income
 households are generally concentrated in neighborhoods (or Census Block Groups) along the rail corridor that goes
 through Skokie. Three such neighborhoods are in or surrounding Downtown Skokie to the north, east, and south;
 however, the neighborhood with the highest percentage of low-income households (79.59%) is Census Block Group
 8070-4, located at the southwest corner of Church Street and Gross Point Road.

 At 32.4%, the Black/African American population is most highly concentrated in the neighborhood at the southwest
 corner of Church Street and Gross Point Road; however, at 413 persons, this population is most populous in the
 neighborhood south of Downtown Skokie.

 At 67.9% and 1,032 persons, the neighborhood at the intersection of Howard Street and Crawford Avenue has the
 highest concentration of the Asian population and the most Asians. At 56.2% and 667 persons, the next highest
 concentration and the third most populous by two persons is the neighborhood generally located at the southwest
 corner of Dempster Street and Gross Point Road.

 At 9.6% and 152 persons, the neighborhood along Main Street between Lincoln Avenue and Niles Center Road has
 the highest concentration of the Mixed-Race population and the most residents of a Mixed-Race. At 6.1% and 148
 persons, the next highest concentration and most populous is the neighborhood located at the northeast corner of
 Oakton Street and Skokie Boulevard.

 At 35.6%, the Hispanic population is most highly concentrated in the southeasternmost neighborhood in Skokie along
 McCormick Boulevard between Oakton Street and Touhy Avenue. (Please note that area is primarily industrial, so
 the residential neighborhood is concentrated at the southeast corner of Howard Street and Crawford Avenue.) At
 620 persons, this population is the most populous in the neighborhood at the southwest corner of Dempster Street
 and McCormick Boulevard.

 Maps illustrating racial and ethnic minority concentrations are on the pages at the end of this section.

 What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods?
 The low-income neighborhoods and the neighborhoods with Black/African American concentrations and populations
 are primarily multi-family neighborhoods. The neighborhoods with Asian and Mixed-Race concentrations and
 populations are primarily single-family neighborhoods. The highest concentration of the Hispanic population is
 primarily single-family; however, the most populous is primarily a multi-family neighborhood.




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 Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods?
 The Church Street/Gross Point Road neighborhood is within walking distance of regional retail, including being a half-
 mile from the Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center. The Dempster Street/Gross Point Road neighborhood is near
 more local retail, with the Dempster-Skokie CTA Station on the eastern edge and an I-94 interchange on the western
 edge of the neighborhood. The Downtown neighborhoods are in or adjacent to employment opportunities such as
 Downtown Skokie retail and the Illinois Science + Technology Park (IS+TP), and within walking distance of the new
 Oakton-Skokie CTA Station. The southeasternmost neighborhood contains the Southeastern Industrial Area.

 Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas?
 In early to mid-2015, the Village will work with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and an Urban Land
 Institute (ULI) developers’ panel on the issues and opportunities in the neighborhoods within 2,000 feet of the
 Oakton-Skokie CTA Station, and establish goals, objectives, and strategies for reinvesting in these neighborhoods.




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 Strategic Plan
 SP-05 Overview
 Strategic Plan Overview
 The Strategic Plan presents the priority needs and goals of the CDBG program as discussed through consultation
 with the general public, service providers, and Village staff. Affordable housing, public infrastructure, facilities, and
 services will be discussed on the pages that follow, including the geographic distribution of these activities and
 projects.

 The responses submitted via the online citizen survey indicate low/moderate-income families face the greatest
 challenges to securing affordable, safe, decent, and sanitary housing, followed by seniors and homeless families. In
 addition, the respondents’ votes for high-priority issues to be addressed over the next five years are unsafe/poorly
 maintained neighborhoods, followed by lack of affordable housing and unemployment/underemployment. The
 respondents’ lowest priority issue was homelessness.

 The potential resources and distribution of funding highlights the Village’s approach to accomplishing its goals and
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 Vision Statement
 Skokie’s CDBG program will provide a better quality of life for low/moderate-income residents through “bricks
 and mortar” projects and service activities.

 Goals and Objectives
 Capital Improvements
 Make housing affordable, accessible, and sustainable.
  Support homeowners with making repairs or accessibility improvements to their homes.
  Support organizations that provide affordable rental housing.
  Support organizations that provide housing for the elderly and frail elderly.
  Support organizations that provide housing for special needs individuals and households.
  Support projects that make residential buildings energy-efficient.

 Improve public infrastructure.
  Support street and alley resurfacing projects in low/moderate-income neighborhoods.
  Support sidewalk replacement projects for owner-occupied, low/moderate-income households.
  Support safety and security projects in low/moderate-income neighborhoods.

 Improve facilities.
  Support construction and rehabilitation projects so organizations can provide improved, expanded,
 or more affordable services with other funding sources.

 Services
 Provide financial assistance for programs and services.
  Support organizations that provide counseling, supportive, and referral services.
  Support organizations that provide child and youth services.
  Support organizations that provide senior services and enable them to “age in place”.
  Support organizations that provide special needs services.
  Support organizations that provide dental and other health care services.
  Support organizations that provide financial, career, and employment counseling services.
  Support organizations that provide immigrant resettlement services.
  Support organizations that provide interpretation services and have multilingual staff.
  Support organizations that provide housing-related services by addressing issues such as
 homelessness prevention, transitional housing, supportive housing, permanent housing,
 independent living, foreclosure counseling, and emergency mortgage assistance.

 Planning and Administration
 Conduct planning and administration activities.
  Prepare the 5-year Consolidated Plan, the 1-year Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual
 Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
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 SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)
 Geographic Area
 Skokie’s Census Block Groups with ≥51% low/moderate income are generally located along an existing and/or
 abandoned rail corridor, and three are within or adjacent to Downtown Skokie. These areas are the Village’s top
 priorities, as they meet the CDBG eligibility requirements. The remaining nine eligible block groups are generally
 located in the northwest, southwest, and southeast corners of the community, and will receive CDBG funding in the
 future if there is an urgent need and/or the top priority areas do not need CDBG funding assistance.

 Low/Moderate-Income Eligible Areas Map




 Census Block Groups with ≥51% Low/Moderate Income

 Low/Moderate-Income Area Benefit Eligible Block Groups


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  1 Area Name Skokie

 Area Type Corporate Limits

 Other Target Area Description N/A

 HUD Approval Date N/A

 % Low/Moderate-Income 32.9% Village-wide

 Revitalization Type N/A

 Other Revitalization Description N/A

 Identify the neighborhood boundaries for Corporate Limits
 this target area.

 Include specific housing and commercial N/A
 characteristics of this target area.

 How did your consultation and citizen N/A
 participation process help you to identify
 this neighborhood as a target area?

 Identify the needs of this target area. N/A

 What are the opportunities for N/A
 improvement in this target area?

 Are there barriers to improvement in this N/A
 target area?

  2 Area Name Low/Moderate-Income Areas

 Area Type Census Block Groups

 Other Target Area Description N/A

 HUD Approval Date July 1, 2014 - Effective LMI Data (Notice: CPD-14-11)

 % Low/Moderate-Income ≥51% Block Groups 8070-4, 8074-3, 8073-1, and 8077-1

 <51% Block Groups 8069-2, 8070-2, 8078-1, 8076-3, 8069-1,
 8068.1-4, 8076-1, 8075-3, and 8070-1

 Revitalization Type Select Neighborhoods

 Other Revitalization Description N/A

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 Identify the neighborhood boundaries for ≥51% Block Groups 8070-4, 8074-3, 8073-1, and 8077-1
 this target area. (and as may be added in the future). Generally located along
 the current and former rail rights-of-way, with some
 concentration in and adjacent to Downtown Skokie.

 Include specific housing and commercial All four Census Block Groups are primarily multi-family
 characteristics of this target area. residential, with limited areas of mixed-use, commercial, and
 single-family residential.

 How did your consultation and citizen There is an overall concern with multi-family neighborhoods
 participation process help you to identify in Skokie. The Police, Community Development, and Legal
 this neighborhood as a target area? Departments, and the Village Board of Trustees, collaborated
 on the creation of the Residential Rental Unit Standards and
 Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance, with the goal of better
 tenant-landlord relations and safer neighborhoods.

 Identify the needs of this target area. Improved public infrastructure, including streets and alleys.

 What are the opportunities for Resurfacing of existing gravel alleys provides the biggest
 improvement in this target area? impact, and should be prioritized in multi-family
 neighborhoods when possible. Additional opportunities
 include street resurfacing with replacement of broken or
 settling curb and gutter sections to provide a better driving
 and bicycling surface and better conveyance of stormwater.

 Are there barriers to improvement in this The lack of financial resources. The Village does not have
 target area? enough funding to make all of the necessary infrastructure
 improvements while providing necessary services to the
 residents of both the eligible areas and the community as a
 whole.

 Table 46 - Geographic Priority Areas
  Data Source: ACS_2006_lowmod_blockgroup_il_2014; www.hudexchange.info

 General Allocation Priorities
 Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for
 HOPWA)
 CDBG-funded activities will primarily benefit low/moderate‐ income persons, households, or neighborhoods. The
 geographically-focused street and alley resurfacing projects will be public infrastructure-related and located in
 low/moderate‐ income eligible Census Block Groups. In addition, the 50/50 sidewalk replacement program projects
 will be in different concentrated areas each year, generally bound by a ½-mile high to 3-mile wide swath through the
 Village; however, 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.




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 SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
 Priority Needs

  1 Priority Need Name Make housing affordable, accessible, and sustainable

 Priority Level High

 Population Income Level: Extremely low
 Income Level: Low
 Income Level: Moderate
 Family Types: Large Families
 Family Types: Families with Children
 Family Types: Elderly
 Family Types: Public Housing Residents
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Elderly and Frail Elderly
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with Mental Disabilities
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with Developmental Disabilities
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Victims of Domestic Violence

 Geographic Areas Affected Village-wide

 Associated Goals Decent housing
 Suitable living environment

 Description There is a great need to maintain or improve the existing housing stock in
 the Village.

 Basis for Relative Priority Affordable housing was the most mentioned issue during the public
 participation process, including residents, community organizations and
 school districts.

  2 Priority Need Name Improve public infrastructure

 Priority Level High

 Population Income Level: Extremely low
 Income Level: Low
 Income Level: Moderate
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Non-Housing Community Development

 Geographic Areas Affected Village-wide
 Low/moderate-income areas

 Associated Goals Suitable living environment

 Description There is a great need to improve aging public infrastructure in low/
 moderate-income neighborhoods, and for low/moderate-income
 households.



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 Basis for Relative Priority Public infrastructure improvements make the neighborhoods functionally
 safer.

  3 Priority Need Name Improve facilities

 Priority Level High

 Population Income Level: Extremely low
 Income Level: Low
 Income Level: Moderate
 Family Types: Elderly
 Family Types: Public Housing Residents
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Elderly and Frail Elderly
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with Mental Disabilities
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with Developmental Disabilities
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Victims of Domestic Violence
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Non-Housing Community Development

 Geographic Areas Affected Village-wide

 Associated Goals Decent housing
 Suitable living environment

 Description There is a great need to support capital improvements for Skokie-based
 organizations so that they may provide improved or expand services to
 low/moderate-income Skokie residents.

 Basis for Relative Priority The original intent of the CDBG program was and continues to be “bricks
 and mortar” (or capital improvement) projects; however, the demand for
 services exceeds the supply of CDBG funding that can be applied to such
 services. If improvements must be done, CDBG-funded projects can
 make available more funding in service organizations’ budgets to provide
 services to Skokie residents.

  4 Priority Need Name Provide financial assistance for programs and services

 Priority Level High

 Population Income Level: Extremely low
 Income Level: Low
 Income Level: Moderate
 Family Types: Large Families
 Family Types: Families with Children
 Family Types: Elderly
 Family Types: Public Housing Residents
 Homeless: Chronic Homelessness
 Homeless: Individuals
 Homeless: Families with Children
 Homeless: Mentally Ill
 Homeless: Chronic Substance Abuse

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 Homeless: Veterans
 Homeless: Persons with HIV/AIDS
 Homeless: Victims of Domestic Violence
 Homeless: Unaccompanied Youth
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Elderly and Frail Elderly
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with Mental Disabilities
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with Developmental Disabilities
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with HIV/AIDS and Families
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Victims of Domestic Violence

 Geographic Areas Affected Village-wide

 Associated Goals Decent housing
 Suitable living environment

 Description There is a great need to support public services for low/moderate-income
 Skokie residents.

 Basis for Relative Priority See “Improve Facilities”

  5 Priority Need Name Conduct planning and administration activities

 Priority Level High

 Population Other: Plan for all CDBG-based income levels, family types, and homeless
 and non-homeless special needs populations.

 Geographic Areas Affected Village-wide

 Associated Goals Decent housing
 Suitable living environment
 Economic development
 Description There is a great need to help low/moderate-income individuals,
 households, and neighborhoods with a better quality of life.

 Basis for Relative Priority The CDBG program requires the technical assistance of local program
 administrators to ensure the goals and objectives of the program are met,
 and the rules and regulations are followed. In addition, the program
 requires the technical assistance of regional CPD representatives to
 ensure the local efforts meet program requirements.

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 Narrative (Optional)
 The priority needs presented above represent the greatest needs that should be addressed by the CDBG program.
 Through the public participation process, the priority needs were recognized and the steps to address those needs
 were identified.

 Public services priorities will be selected through a tier system. Tier 1 organizations are depended on by the Human
 Services Division on a daily basis. Tier 2 organizations are depended on by the Human Services on a less-frequent
 basis; however, they provide critical services when needed. Tier 3 organizations provide commendable but not
 critical services, and will receive funding when ample entitlement and program income become available.

 The priority needs established within this section will serve as the framework for how the Village will allocate CDBG
 funding over the next five years.




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 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)
 Influence of Market Conditions
 Affordable Housing Type Market Characteristics that will influence
 the use of funds available for housing type
  Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Skokie is not eligible for direct use of HOME funds;
 therefore, such funds will not be used by the Village for
 this housing type.
  TBRA for Non-Homeless Special Needs See above.
  New Unit Production Skokie is a built-out community with very limited
 availability of available land, and will not be directly
 involved in the production of new housing units.
  Rehabilitation Rehabilitation of existing owner- and renter-occupied
 housing (such as group homes) will assist with
 preserving the Village’s affordable housing supply and
 retaining low/moderate-income residents in Skokie.
  Acquisition, including preservation If the need arises, the Village will consider funding
 acquisition and/or preservation activities that will benefit
 low/moderate-income Skokie residents.
 Table 48 – Influence of Market Conditions

 Discussion
 Skokie will focus its CDBG funds on rehabilitation, with an option for acquisition or preservation, should the need
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 SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2)
 Introduction
 The anticipated resources describe the Village’s financial resources for the duration of the Consolidated Plan. The financial resources listed illustrate the Village’s
 ability to use federal 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.

 Anticipated Resources
  Program Source of Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
 Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
 Allocation: Income: Resources: Available
 $ $ $ $ Reminder of
 ConPlan
 $
  CDBG Public, Housing 485,807 11,895 46,725 544,427 1,800,000 Assuming 450,000 per year
 federal Public Infrastructure for the duration of the
 Facilities Consolidated Plan
 Services
 Planning and Administration
  LIHTC Public, Multifamily rental 7,896,729 0 0 7,896,729 0 Equity generated by the
 federal rehabilitation (Armond King Low-Income Housing Tax
 Apartments) Credits (LIHTCs)
  Tax Public, Multifamily rental 1,010,579 0 0 1,010,579 0 Illinois Affordable Housing
  Credits state rehabilitation (Armond King Tax Credits (IAHTCs)
 Apartments)
  County Public, Multifamily rental 1,703,476 0 0 1,703,476 0 Cook County CDBG funds
  CDBG federal rehabilitation (Armond King
 Apartments)
  Other Public, Multifamily rental 1,836,549 0 0 1,836,549 0 Replacement Housing
 federal rehabilitation (Armond King Factor (RHF), Deferred
 Apartments) Developer Fee, GP Capital
 Land Contribution, HACC
 Capital Contribution
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 Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state, and local funds), including a description of how matching
 requirements will be satisfied
 The Armond King Apartments renovation costs will be funded by many sources, including Cook County and Village of Skokie CDBG funds, Low-Income Housing
 Tax Credits (LIHTCs), Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credits (IAHTCs), a Replacement Housing Factor (RHF), Deferred Developer Fee, a GP Capital Land
 Contribution, and a HACC Capital Contribution.

 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
 The Village owns a few vacant properties, and a portion of these could be used to address the needs identified in the plan. The properties are planned for mixed-
 use or residential development, and are located within walking distance of the Oakton-Skokie and Dempster-Skokie CTA Stations. There is the potential to
 provide affordable housing in a mixed-income development, should the opportunity arise.

 Other publically-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
 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, and
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 SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k)
 Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private
 industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.

 Responsible Entity Responsible Entity Type Role Geographic Area
 Served
 Public Infrastructure
 Public Facilities
  Skokie Government Jurisdiction
 Public Services
 Planning and Administration
  Housing Authority of Cook Public Housing
 Public Housing Agency Region
  County (HACC) Housing Choice Vouchers
  Alliance to End
  Homelessness in Continuum of Care Homelessness Region
  Suburban Cook County
  Local Organizations Not-for-Profits Public Services Jurisdiction, Region
 Table 50 - Institutional Delivery Structure


 Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System
 The Economic Development Division of the Department of Community Development is the responsible entity for
 managing the CDBG funding made available by HUD. Several key staff members are very knowledgeable about the
 CDBG program, totaling many decades of experience among them. Key Village staff members include the Economic
 Development Coordinator, Planner/CDBG Administrator, Planning Supervisor, and Assistant Finance Director.
 Experienced staff has the ability to ensure program compliance. HUD’s monitoring activities of the Village’s CDBG
 program, most recently in 2014, have resulted in satisfactory reviews with minimal follow-up.

 An additional strength in the institutional delivery system is the Human Services Division and staff’s knowledge about
 the needs of Skokie residents.

 The Village’s Mayor and Trustees actively participate in community functions and encourage citizen participation in
 local government activities. Skokie’s local government transparency is evident in its perfect score in the Illinois Policy
 Institute’s online transparency audit conducted in 2013.

 A large number of organizations provide services to Skokie’s low/moderate-income residents of all ages, including
 housing, health care, counseling, case management, and education. The not-for-profit service providers work as a
 team to provide comprehensive care to Skokie’s most vulnerable residents.

 Funding is likely the largest gap in the institutional delivery system. Any reduction in federal funding ultimately
 impacts the service providers that rely upon those funds to serve their clients. In addition, the resources for these
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 Availability of services available to the community, targeted to homeless persons, and persons with HIV
 Homelessness Prevention Services Available in the Targeted to Targeted to People
 Community Homeless with HIV
 Homelessness Prevention Services
  Counseling/Advocacy X
  Legal Assistance X
  Mortgage Assistance X
  Rental Assistance X
  Utilities Assistance X
 Street Outreach Services
  Law Enforcement X
  Mobile Clinics X
  Other Street Outreach Services X
 Supportive Services
  Alcohol & Drug Abuse X
  Child Care X
  Education X
  Employment and Employment Training X
  Healthcare X
  HIV/AIDS X
  Life Skills X
  Mental Health Counseling X
  Transportation X
 Other
  Other – Foreclosure Counseling X X
  Other – Homeless Protocol X
 Table 51 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary


 Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the
 needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
 children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth)

 In general, the services available to the community are also available to the homeless, those facing homelessness,
 or those with HIV.

 Human Services Division staff meet the needs of the homeless and near-homeless with foreclosure counseling
 service, and along with the Police Department, implements the Village’s homeless protocol services.

 The Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County provides a strategic and comprehensive response to
 homelessness in suburban Cook County, including the Village of Skokie. The approach is designed to meet the
 needs of homeless persons, including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans
 and their families, and unaccompanied youth. The Alliance works with local organizations including Connections for
 the Homeless and the YWCA to ensure the needs of the community’s homeless are being addressed.

 Connections for the Homeless provides street outreach, basic needs, rapid re-housing, transitional housing, and
 permanent supportive housing to homeless individuals and families. Supportive services include case management,
 health and wellness services, employment services, education services, and child and youth services, utilizing a
 “housing first” approach. Over the past three fiscal years, Connections has served 121 Skokie residents in 78
 households with prevention, EntryPoint (Street Outreach), Hilda’s Place Transitional Shelter, family housing program,

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 permanent supportive program, plus employment, health, and educational services promoting self-sufficiency. Four
 family housing services units are available within the Village limits.

 The Harbour in Park Ridge provides shelter to homeless and runaway youth, and there are a handful of Skokie youth
 to whom they provide shelter for hundreds of nights of care each year.

 The YWCA provides services targeted toward homeless women and their families who are victims of domestic
 violence. The services provided include a 24‐hour crisis line; domestic violence shelter (Mary Lou’s Place); women’s
 and children’s counseling services, including parent/child classes, and health and wellness, job readiness, and
 financial literacy workshops; bilingual counseling, support, and safety planning services; and legal advocacy,
 including information, emotional support, and securing orders of protection services.

 Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons
 experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above

 The strengths of the service delivery system for special needs populations and persons experiencing homelessness
 are the large network of service providers that serve Skokie, and experienced Village staff. In addition, service
 providers work with the Village in order to effectively coordinate their services to meet the needs of special needs and
 homeless persons.

 As with most other services, there are gaps in funding and associated staffing levels in the service delivery system
 for special needs persons. In addition, there are gaps in funding and programming to assist the homeless and near-
 homeless with permanent and affordable housing.

 The visible homeless, of whom Skokie only has a few each year, are transient in nature, and their last known
 permanent addresses were not in Skokie. This population will be assisted by the Village’s Homeless Protocol.

 Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery
 system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs

 After years of trying to assist all organizations that address a Consolidated Plan need and request funding for an
 eligible project or activity, the Village is beginning the process of prioritizing its funding allocations. Although the 15%
 public services and 20% program administration caps are expected to be maximized, resulting in an allocation of 65%
 of funding toward “bricks and mortar” projects, fewer organizations are expected to be funded with increased funding
 allocations. The Village’s task for the next five years is determining the most efficient and effective use of CDBG
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 SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
 Goals Summary Information
 Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
  Order Year Year Area
  1 Capital Improvements: 2015 2019 Affordable Skokie Owner-occupied $380,000 Owner-occupied units rehabilitated:
 Make housing affordable, Housing housing repairs and 75
 accessible, and sustainable maintenance
  2 Capital Improvements: 2015 2019 Public Eligible Street and alley $920,000 Number of residents with an improved
 Improve public infrastructure Infrastructure Census resurfacing; Public neighborhood:
 Block sidewalk replacement 12,430
 Groups;
 Skokie Number of households with cost share
 burden reduction:
 40

  3 Capital Improvements: 2015 2019 Public Skokie Senior facilities; $580,000 Number of senior facilities improved:
 Improve facilities Facilities Special needs 5
 facilities; Facility
 upgrades for service Number of group homes improved:
 providers 10

 Number of service facilities improved:
 5

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  4 Services: 2015 2019 Public Skokie Counseling, $340,000 Number who receive counseling services:
 Provide financial assistance Services supportive, and 300
 for programs and services referral services;
 Child and youth Number who receive special needs services:
 services; Senior 40
 services; Special
 needs services; Number who receive substance abuse
 Dental and other services:
 health care services; 300
 Financial, career, and
 employment Number who receive abuse counseling
 counseling services; services:
 Immigrant 50
 resettlement services;
 Interpretation Number who receive shelter:
 services by bilingual 20
 staff; Housing-related
 services such as Number who receive senior services:
 homelessness 1,500
 prevention,
 transitional housing, Number who receive youth services:
 supportive housing, 500
 permanent housing,
 independent living, Number who receive interpretation services:
 foreclosure (included in the above totals)
 counseling, and
 emergency mortgage
 assistance
  5 Planning and Administration: 2015 2019 Planning and Skokie - $450,000 -
 Conduct planning and Administration
 administration activities
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 Goal Descriptions

 Goal 1: Affordable Housing
 The Village of Skokie will support making housing affordable, accessible, and sustainable.

 Goal 2: Public Infrastructure
 The Village of Skokie will support making streets, alleys, sidewalks, and other public property safe.

 Goal 3: Public Facilities
 The Village of Skokie will support making facilities more safe, energy-efficient, and in good repair.

 Goal 4: Public Services
 The Village of Skokie will support organizations in providing needed services to its residents.

 Goal 5: Planning and Administration
 The Village of Skokie will support making housing affordable, accessible, and sustainable.

 Please not that, if there is a compelling need for the utilization of CDBG funding for Economic Development efforts, an amendment will be made to the
 Consolidated Plan during the next Action Plan preparation cycle; otherwise, Economic Development activities will be provided by other funding sources.


 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 91.315(b)(2)
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 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c)
 Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance
 Agreement)
 The HACC is in the process of preparing to rehabilitate all housing units in the Armond King Apartments in Skokie,
 and a portion of these units will be renovated to be accessible for those with physical disabilities. According to
 HACC’s PHA Annual Plan, HACC ratified a Voluntary Compliance Agreement to expand the number of accessible
 homes for low‐income individuals with disabilities. The plan is to create 10 units that meet Uniform Federal
 Accessibility Standards (UFAS) requirements and 2 units for the sensory impaired, for a conversion of 9.5% of its
 affordable units. This UFAS construction also includes conversion of common area elements so that individuals with
 disabilities may share in the same benefits as nondisabled residents.

 Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
 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.

 Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902?
 No

 Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
 N/A




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 SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)
 Barriers to Affordable Housing
 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 housing for the elderly and the disabled, has progressive group home and community live-in
 residence provisions, and offers density bonuses for the creation of low-income housing units for Planned
 Developments; however, there are limited opportunities for the type of dense, multi-family housing that may
 begin to address the housing needs of low/moderate-income, non-elderly households and households with
 children.

 The Village’s Zoning Ordinance encourages the continuation of low-density housing in the Village. This is reflected in
 the fact that most of Skokie is zoned for single-family residential housing. The Zoning Ordinance does encourage the
 construction of additions to existing single-family homes in order to retain families in the community. In 1990, the
 Zoning Ordinance was amended to comply with the Federal Fair Housing Amendments of 1988 dealing with the
 provision of community residences and group homes for disabled persons. In addition, the Zoning Ordinance
 contains a 20% density bonus for the addition of low/moderate-income units in any residential development.

 The Village’s zoning policy also contains provisions which indicate a willingness to develop affordable housing, such
 as less restrictive parking requirements for subsidized and elderly housing, and the establishment of a special zoning
 classification for the development of housing for the elderly and handicapped. The Department of Community
 Development requires compliance with a number of standard construction codes, including the International Code
 Council (ICC) Property Maintenance Code, the National Electrical Code, the National Fire Protection Code, and the
 Illinois State Plumbing Code. Skokie also has certain restrictions beyond those required under the aforementioned
 codes, including a requirement that all residences must have a minimum of 50% masonry.

 Some of the above zoning and building requirements may be considered by some to constitute barriers to the
 development of affordable housing; however, in a community like Skokie, with a lack of vacant land for housing
 development and with its high housing costs, it is doubtful that changing its zoning or building policies would have
 much, if any, impact on the development of affordable housing. The Village has, however, been successful in
 developing a number of subsidized elderly projects without having to amend the zoning or building codes.

 In the past, the most productive course of action in creating opportunities for affordable housing has been through the
 participation of the public sector. The Village of Skokie has taken some notable steps to increase the number of
 affordable rental units in the Village. In past years, such actions have included:

  The use of CDBG funds to purchase sites for the development of low-income housing.
  The sale of Village-owned property at below market value for the development of a 150-unit senior housing
 development commonly referred to as the Village Center, at 5140 Galitz Street.
  The sale (at a significant write-down) of a parcel of land acquired by the Village in 1979 for assisted housing
 to the Council for Jewish Elderly for a 48-unit Section 202 project that was constructed in 1991.
  The utilization of CDBG funds to assist the Housing Opportunity Development Corporation with the
 purchase and rehabilitation of two apartment buildings in Skokie, both of whose residents are required to
 meet the HUD low-income guidelines.

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  The sale at below market price of a single-family home to Orchard Village for use as a Community
 Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) for four developmentally disabled adults.
  The continued provision of CDBG funds for rehabilitation of various group homes and CILA homes
 throughout the community that serve persons with special needs.
  The creation of a special zoning classification (R-5) for elderly and disabled housing, which has facilitated
 the development of the Village's subsidized housing projects.
  Revisions to the Zoning Ordinance to allow group homes in single-family areas, in compliance with the 1988
 Fair Housing Act, which have resulted in 38 scattered site homes sponsored by seven different
 organizations, housing developmentally disabled persons.
  An equity grant to the WINGS organization to enable the purchase and rehabilitation of a four-unit building
 for transitional housing.

 The Village plans to continue support to providers of housing for persons with special needs, along with the Home
 Improvement Program for owner-occupied home rehabilitation over the next five years.

 Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing
 Strategies to remove or ameliorate the barriers to affordable housing have been identified in the Analysis of
 Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and by Village staff.

 Existing units must be maintained to be affordable, accessible, and sustainable, and new units should be constructed,
 preferably in mixed-income and/or mixed-use developments. In addition, the operation of CILAs should be allowed in
 Skokie, adhering to State regulations and maintaining or adjusting local regulations to protect the residents living in
 such accommodations and promote the integrity of the neighborhoods in which they are located.

 The Village will continue to support local organizations in their efforts to maintain or create affordable units for Skokie
 residents, including the conversion of ADA-accessible units.

 As evidenced by the construction of the new Oakton-Skokie CTA Station in Downtown Skokie, which is adjacent to
 three of four Census Block Groups with ≥51% low/moderate-income residents, the Village must continue to be
 cognizant of housing affordability issues, including transportation costs, when considering goals and objectives for
 the community, and reviewing development opportunities.




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 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
 Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs

 The Human Services Division will follow the Homeless Protocol and continue to reach out to visible homeless
 persons, provide care packages, and further assist the unsheltered homeless population (those who are willing to be
 helped) with finding shelter or other support services.

 Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

 The Human Services Division 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 Human Services Division 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 Human Services Division 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.

 Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income
 individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded
 institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address
 housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs

 The Human Services Division 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.




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 SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)

 Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards
 Due to the generally good condition of the Village's housing stock, there does not appear to be a significant LBP
 hazard problem in Skokie; therefore, there does not appear to be a necessity for a major Village-operated
 environmental testing program at this time. The Village will remain vigilant, however, regarding any changes in the
 lead-based paint hazard situation, as might be revealed, for example, through the Health Department's lead-
 screening program.

 According to the 2007-2011 data, 89% of Skokie’s owner-occupied housing units and 85% of renter-occupied housing
 units were constructed prior to 1980. Since lead-based paint was used until 1978, the Village needs to be alert when
 it comes to lead-based paint hazards.

 The Village’s Health Department has concluded that there is virtually no threat of lead-based paint hazards in Skokie.
 The Health Department has been conducting screenings for elevated blood-lead levels for many years; however, the
 number of screenings has now reduced to a very low number because of the lack of a problem. Nonetheless, many
 private tests are performed every year, primarily for youths under age 5, by Skokie physicians. Over the past 5 years,
 there have been 1 to 2 children with elevated BLLs identified in the Village each year. All of the children have been
 foreign-born and recently moved to the Village. Their elevated BLLs were not caused by lead paint in Skokie. While
 lead-based paint hazards are virtually non-existent in Skokie, the Village continues to monitor the situation by
 performing the following activities:

  Continuing the lead-screening program for higher risk cases in the Village Health Department.
  Providing information and educational materials to people being screened and to people who inquire about
 lead-based paint hazards.
  Publishing information about lead-based paint hazards in the Village’s newsletter and distributing information
 brochures to people applying for building permits.
  Promoting information about lead-based paint hazards and the Village’s screening program in the local news
 media.
  Performing inspections for defective paint surfaces in all units constructed prior to 1979 as part of the
 Village’s housing rehabilitation program.
  Performing lead-based paint inspections for rehab activities to be funded through CDBG where existing paint
 disturbance is likely for buildings built before 1979.
  Monitoring the results of the Village’s lead screening program and the overall condition of the housing stock
 to determine if additional actions are needed.


 How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?
 The Village’s Health Department believes the actions listed above are adequate to address the extent of LBP
 hazards in Skokie.

 How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
 The Village’s actions to address LBP hazards are integrated into housing policies and procedures in order to ensure
 a high level of quality of health for Village residents. The Village’s CDBG-funded Home Improvement Program is
 instrumental in helping to reduce LBP hazards. Low/moderate-income homeowners are able to apply for grants or
 loan interest payments to repair their homes, and if LBP hazards are found, they are removed as part of the program
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 SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
 Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families
 Although the poverty population of Skokie is not large compared to many other municipalities, it is this segment of the
 community whose needs are most critical. The number of families in poverty was 1,131 in 2008-2012 (ACS), an
 increase from 710 families in 2000 and 471families in 1990 (both (U.S. Census). In addition, there were 6,104
 individuals in poverty in 2008-2012 (ACS), an increase from 3,380 individuals in 2000 and 2,274 individuals in 1990
 (both U.S. Census).

 Housing may be the most critical economic problem faced by persons in poverty; unfortunately, the number of
 housing subsidies is so few that the problem of housing cost is not going to be solved through an anti-poverty
 strategy. The Village's anti-poverty strategy will consist of mainly providing limited emergency assistance to persons
 with a very critical immediate need, and providing information and referral assistance to address longer-term needs.

 The Village is somewhat unique for a community of its size, in that it has its own Human Services Division with social
 workers and other professional staff. The Village also has its own Health Department, which operates programs that
 are available at no cost to low-income families. CEDA Neighbors at Work program provides a variety of services for
 those in poverty, and coordinates its work with the Human Services Division. Taking these various resources into
 consideration, the Village's anti-poverty strategy for the foreseeable future will consist of the following activities:

 1. The Village will continue to seek additional housing resources for low/moderate-income persons.
 2. The Village's Human Services Division will continue to provide emergency assistance to low/moderate-
 income persons, and other assistance to families in need through its social workers. Such assistance will
 include referrals local and public service agencies, which may include the State Department of Public Aid
 and the Department of Children and Family Services.
 3. The Village's Health Department will continue to offer a number of free services to persons meeting the
 poverty guidelines.
 4. The Village will continue to make available publications such as the Skokie Resource Guide and the
 Directory of Services for the Disabled, which provide valuable information on the nature and location of
 various services.
 5. The Village's Economic Development and Human Services Divisions will coordinate information on housing
 programs and other services. The Human Services Division, because of its information resources and
 staffing, will be the primary contact point in the Village for information on housing and other services for
 those in poverty.

 How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable
 housing plan
 The Village’s poverty‐reducing goals, programs, and policies will support at‐risk individuals and families. The
 Consolidated Plan will serve as the framework for the Village and service providers to address the needs of the
 Skokie residents. The approach to addressing the poverty-reducing needs of the community and coordinating it with
 the affordable housing plan will be accomplished through referencing the Consolidated Plan and working with
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 SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230
 Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in
 furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs
 involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements

 Village staff places particular emphasis on the timely expenditure of funds. All CDBG activities are expected to be
 completed during the program year (May 1 – April 30) in which funding is awarded. The Village prides itself on
 having one of the best disbursement rates in the State of Illinois, and this is accomplished by working closely with
 grantees to complete their projects in a timely manner. Agreements and contracts specifically state that funds must
 be used by April 30 of the program year. There must be extraordinary circumstances in order to obtain an extension
 of that timeframe, and under no circumstance are extensions granted to public service activities or administrative and
 planning activities since Skokie is generally at the limit on such cap-imposed projects.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 The Economic Development Division will be responsible for monitoring the Village’s progress toward meeting both
 local and national community development objectives. In addition, the Economic Development staff will also monitor
 for compliance with all applicable Federal rules and regulations for CDBG construction activities and public services.




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 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
 Introduction
 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 put forth in this plan. The funds are anticipated to be utilized by regional and local government entities as well as the service
 providers that serve Skokie.

 Anticipated Resources
 Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
 of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
 Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
 $ $ $ Reminder of
 ConPlan
 $
 Public Infrastructure
 Public Facilities Assuming 450,000 per year
 Public,
  CDBG Public Services 485,807 11,895 46,725 544,427 1,800,000 for the duration of the
 Federal
 Planning and Consolidated Plan
 Administration
 Table 53 – 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

 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.




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 If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to
 address the needs identified in the plan
 The Village owns a few vacant properties, and a portion of these could be used to address the needs identified in the
 plan. The properties are planned for mixed-use or residential development, and are located within walking distance
 of the Oakton-Skokie and Dempster-Skokie CTA Stations. There is the potential to provide affordable housing in a
 mixed-income development, should the opportunity arise.

 Other publically-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
 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, and Consolidated Plan cannot be
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 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
 Goals Summary Information
 Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
  Order Year Year Area Addressed
  1 Capital Improvements: 2015 2015 Affordable Skokie Owner-occupied $75,111 Owner-occupied units rehabilitated:
 Make housing affordable, Housing housing repairs 15
 accessible, and sustainable and maintenance
  2 Capital Improvements: 2015 2015 Public Eligible Street and alley $183,000 Number of residents with an improved
 Improve public infrastructure Infrastructure Census resurfacing; neighborhood:
 Block Public sidewalk 2,486
 Groups; replacement
 Skokie Number of households with cost share
 burden reduction:
 8

  3 Capital Improvements: 2015 2015 Public Skokie Senior facilities; $114,500 Number of senior facilities improved:
 Improve facilities Facilities Special needs 1
 facilities; Facility
 upgrades for Number of group homes improved:
 service providers 3

 Number of service facilities improved:
 2

 Number of public housing facilities improved:
 1




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  4 Services: 2015 2015 Public Skokie Counseling $69,284 Number who receive counseling services:
 Provide financial assistance for Services services; Special 60
 programs and services needs services;
 Health care Number who receive special needs services:
 services; 8
 Substance
 abuse services; Number who receive substance abuse
 Abuse services; services:
 Shelter services; 60
 Senior services;
 Youth services; Number who receive abuse counseling
 Interpretation services:
 services 10

 Number who receive shelter:
 4

 Number who receive senior services:
 300

 Number who receive youth services:
 100

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

  5 Planning and Administration: 2015 2015 Planning and Skokie - $90,000 -
 Conduct planning and Administration
 administration activities
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 Goal Descriptions

 Goal 1: Affordable Housing
 The Village of Skokie will support making housing affordable, accessible, and sustainable.

 Goal 2: Public Infrastructure
 The Village of Skokie will support making streets, alleys, sidewalks, and other public property safe.

 Goal 3: Public Facilities
 The Village of Skokie will support making facilities more safe, energy-efficient, and in good repair.

 Goal 4: Public Services
 The Village of Skokie will support organizations in providing needed services to its residents.

 Goal 5: Planning and Administration
 The Village of Skokie will support making housing affordable, accessible, and sustainable.

 Please not that, if there is a compelling need for the utilization of CDBG funding for Economic Development efforts, an amendment will be made to the
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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 2015 to
 achieve the goals of the Consolidated Plan. Please note that the VOS – Home Improvement Program will include a
 carryover of any unused funding from Program Year 2014.

 Projects

 # Project Name
  21 VOS – Planning and Administration
  20 VOS – Home Improvement Program
  19 VOS – Street and Alley Resurfacing
  18 VOS – Sidewalk Grant Program
  17 CJE SeniorLife – Kitchen Flooring Repair and Epoxy Coating
  16 Turning Point – Lighting Replacement
  15 Search – Windows, Doors, and Trim Replacement
  14 SHORE – HVAC Unit Replacement
  13 Orchard Village – Bathrooms and Priority Windows
  12 HACC – ADA Accessibility Improvements or Window Replacement
  11 Asian Human Services – Elevator
  10 VOS – Social Worker
 9 Metropolitan Family Services
 8 Jewish Child and Family Services
 7 PEER Services, Inc.
 6 Center for Enriched Living
 5 Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation
 4 Children’s Advocacy Center
 3 The Harbour, Inc.
 2 North Shore Senior Center
 1 Youth Organizations Umbrella
 Table 55 – 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 and alley resurfacing projects will be public infrastructure-related and located in
 low/moderate‐ income eligible Census Block Groups. 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, west, and east,
 and 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 Human
 Services Division on a daily basis. Tier 2 organizations are depended on by the Human Services on a less-frequent
 basis; however, they provide critical services when needed. Tier 3 organizations provide commendable but not
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 the CDBG program. The Village has other needs, however, and they are expected to be addressed through other
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 AP-38 Project Summary
 Project Summary Information

  Administration
 Funding will be used to administer the Village’s CDBG Program, implement and monitor all
 VOS – Planning
 projects, submit required documentation to HUD, and coordinate planning activities relative to the $97,161
 and Administration
 Village’s community development efforts. (Activity subject to 20% administrative cap.)


  Housing
 Funding will be used to continue the Village's program of repairing single-family homes. This
 program began in 1983. Low-income households (less than 50% of area median family income)
 VOS - Home are eligible to receive grants up to $8,000 to pay for building materials or contractors' services,
 Improvement and moderate-income households (50-80% of median family income) can receive loans up to $75,111
 Program $8,000 from local banks with the entire interest charges being subsidized through the program.
 In cases of emergency and life safety repairs, the Village has the ability to increase the funding
 limit to a total of $12,000.

  Infrastructure

 Funding will be used to resurface a street in a designated low/moderate-income mixed-use and
 multi-family residential area northeast of the Skokie Boulevard and Oakton Street intersection.
 VOS - Street and The street is Kilpatrick Avenue from Oakton Street to Madison Street. The proposed
 $180,000
 Alley Resurfacing improvements are located in Census Tract 8074, Block Group #3, which, according to the 2006-
 2010 American Community Survey (ACS),is 78.00% low/moderate income. Street and alley
 resurfacing is a high priority of the Village’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.

 Funding will be used to provide grants to homeowners meeting low/moderate income eligibility
 who are required to participate in the Village’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. As the
 Village implements its Mandatory Sidewalk Replacement Program each year, low/moderate-
 VOS - Sidewalk
 income property owners are able to apply on an individual basis for CDBG funds to cover their
 Replacement $3,000
 50% share. A simple application form is used and proof of income status is based on our Home
 Program
 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 south, and upon property owner
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  Public Facilities

 Funding will be used to repair the kitchen floor by leveling pitted areas and applying an epoxy
 coating and cove base on the floor, thereby creating a solid surface floor at the Lieberman Center
 CJE SeniorLife for Health and Rehabilitation at 9700 Gross Point Road. This capital improvement will improve $20,000
 the food preparation environment in a kitchen that is used 15 hours a day, 7 days a week, on
 average. CJE SeniorLife will provide matching funds from other sources.

 Funding will be used to replace the 4-foot bulbs and ballasts in the older section of the Turning
 Point building at 8324 Skokie Boulevard. This capital improvement will provide energy-efficient
 lighting in all clinical offices, and upgrade the lighting to T8 bulbs and ballasts before T12 bulbs
 Turning Point $9,500
 and ballasts become unavailable. This project will be in 1/3 of the building, as the previous 2/3 of
 the building has already received a complete lighting upgrade. Turning Point will provide
 matching funds from other sources.

 Funding will be used to replace windows, doors, and trim in a group home for individuals with
 Search developmental disabilities at 4505 Concord Lane. These capital improvements will increase the $15,000
 energy-efficiency of the home. Search will provide matching funds from other sources.

 Funding will be used to install up to two new heat, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units
 for a Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) facility at 8900 Central Park Avenue. The
 existing units have surpassed the life expectancy, and are in poor condition. The replacements
 SHORE $5,000
 will make for a more energy-efficient home, and a more comfortable and healthy living
 environment for the residents of the home. SHORE will provide matching funds from other
 sources.
 Funding will be used to replace the upstairs and downstairs bathrooms and top priority bedroom
 windows of a group home for men with developmental disabilities at 9238 Lavergne Avenue.
 These capital improvements will increase the safety and security of the residents of the home.
 Orchard Village must provide a dollar-for-dollar match with additional repairs, including the
 Orchard Village $20,000
 replacement of the remaining bedroom windows, repair of the living room flooring, replacement of
 the exterior doors, and any necessary improvements to the kitchen, with matching funds from
 other sources. This approval is contingent upon the group home being brought into compliance
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 Funding will be used to assist with the extensive upgrade of the Armond King Apartments at 9238
 Gross Point Road. This low-income public housing facility has 126 affordable units reserved for
 Housing Authority
 elderly and/or disabled residents. Funding is also being sought so that Cook County Department
 of Cook County $20,000
 of Planning and Development can contribute a match of CDBG funds to the project as well.
 (HACC)
 Through various sources, the remaining balance of the approximate $12,500,000 project cost will
 be borne by other sources, including the HACC.

 Funding will be used to assist with the installation of an elevator for its new Skokie Clinic at 8800
 Asian Human Lockwood Avenue. This improvement will provide ADA access to the second floor and enable
 Services - Skokie Asian Human Services to expand its services to low-income Skokie residents in its Federally $25,000
 Clinic Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Asian Human Services will provide the matching funds from
 other sources.

  Public Services
 Funding will be used to offset the costs for a Village Social Worker position. The Social Worker
 works exclusively with low/moderate-income residents who need various types of case
 VOS - Social management, financial assistance, counseling, and referrals. Residents seeking financial aid are
 $32,955
 Worker required to prove their income status prior to receiving any assistance from Human Services.
 The activity is designed to solely benefit low/moderate-income clientele. (Activity subject to 15%
 public service cap.)

 Funding will be used to cover a portion of a counselor and intake worker/program supervisor who
 provides information and referral services, including grief, trauma, family/couple and/or
 parent/child relationships, child and adolescent school performance and behavior problems, work
 Metropolitan
 performance, substance abuse, individual and family development, and family violence. $6,000
 Family Services
 Counseling services are available to low/moderate-income clients. Each client fee is determined
 by the agency's sliding fee scale. Each client goes through financial registration at the time of
 intake. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)


 Funding will be used to provide financial stability services and coordinated case management for
 "newly poor" 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 full-time
 JCFS $3,570
 financial assistance case manager assigned to the JCFS Near North Suburban office helps
 families in financial crisis. This case manager promotes adaptive functioning and economic self-
 sufficiency. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)




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 Funding will be used to provide scholarships to enable low-income Skokie residents with
 developmental disabilities to enroll in programs that provide skill development and social
 enrichment programs within a community where everyone feels accepted and valued; it is this
 Center for
 emphasis on belonging that explains why the clients are called "members". CEL is open 7 days a $2,040
 Enriched Living
 week, and provides day, afternoon, after school, evening, and weekend experiences in
 Riverwoods, plus satellite locations such as Niles North High School. (Activity subject to 15%
 public service cap.)


 Maine-Niles Funding will be used to enable extremely low- to low-income children and adult Skokie residents
 Association of with developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in therapeutic recreational activities
 $2,040
 Special Recreation and providing their caregivers much needed respite. Program fees are reduced by 35% to 85%
 (MNASR) for such residents. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)


 Funding will be used to offset the costs associated with employing a half-time substance abuse
 outreach counselor to provide outreach, assessment, and treatment services to Skokie teens,
 PEER Services $6,120
 families, and single adults who are experiencing problems related to substance abuse. (Activity
 subject to 15% public service cap.)

 Funding will be used to support child victims of abuse, and their non-offending family members,
 through expert child interviews and crisis intervention services during the investigation of the
 alleged abuse. Following the completion of the investigation, the Center provides on-going
 Children's advocacy, court support, and trauma-focused counseling services to help children and families
 $2,550
 Advocacy Center heal from the abuse. Services are available 24 hours a day and are offered to children and
 families free of charge. Funding is specifically being sought to help offset the costs of a Child and
 Family Advocate/Counselor position in the Child Abuse Services program. (Activity subject to
 15% public service cap.)

 Funding will be used to serve the needs of homeless youth (including locked-out, runaway, and
 abandoned) ages 12-21 in the north and northwest Chicago suburbs. Agency programs include
 a Safe Harbour Emergency Shelter, Youth in Transition (formerly Transitional Living and
 Independent Living Programs), and Successful Teens/Effective Parents (STEPs). The funds will
 The Harbour $5,100
 be disbursed among the programs to offset the costs associated with staff functions to offer youth
 safety today and opportunities for a successful tomorrow by providing immediate short-term
 housing, crisis intervention, counseling to reunite families when possible, longer-term transitional
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 Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs associated with providing long-term case
 management and counseling services to low-income, older adult residents of Skokie. Individuals
 who are frail, who are disabled, whose independence is threatened, and who fall into the poverty-
 North Shore Senior
 and low-income range will be offered home and community-based services that support $8,160
 Center (NSSC)
 independent living and forestall nursing home placement. These services will enable Skokie
 seniors to remain members of the community, sharing wisdom and life experiences. (Activity
 subject to 15% public service cap.)
 Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs for a youth development specialist for after school
 and summer learning programs at Lincoln Junior High, Old Orchard Junior High, and Edison
 Youth Elementary Schools. The specialist will serve a dual role of activity coordinator and clinical
 Organizations counselor. Programs include academic, social, and emotional support activities. (Activity subject $6,120
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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 33% of the total $544,427 budget for Program Year 2015 will be dedicated to improving low/moderate-
 income area benefit-eligible Block Group 8074-3, bound by Madison Street to the north, Oakton Street to the south,
 Skokie Boulevard to the west, and Kenton Avenue to the east.


 Geographic Distribution

 Target Area Percentage of Funds
  Low/Moderate-Income Area 33%
  Jurisdiction 67%
 Table 56 - 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 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. The street resurfacing
 project for Program Year 2015 is illustrated in the Low-Income Area Infrastructure Project Map on the following page.
 Under this program, a deteriorated Kilpatrick Avenue between Oakton Street and Madison Street will be resurfaced in
 U.S. Census Block Group 8074-3 (78.00% low/moderate-income).

 Additionally, the Limited Clientele Projects Map on the second page that follows this page, identifies the general locations
 of public facility improvements that will benefit a limited clientele. These activities provide benefits to a specific group of
 beneficiaries rather than to all residents of a particular neighborhood or area.




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 FY16




 CDBG FY16 Infrastructure
 Census Tract 8074 / Block Group 3




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 FY16




 9700 Gross Point



 9238 Lavergne

 9238 Gross Point
 8900 Central Park
 8800 Lockwood




 4505 Concord
 8324 Skokie




 CDBG FY16 Projects




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 Discussion
 Census Block Group 8074-3 (with 78.00% of its population comprised of low/moderate-income residents) is a top
 priority area, and thus is eligible to receive CDBG funding for street resurfacing. Approximately 33% of the total
 $544,427 budget for Program Year 2015 will be dedicated to improving the low/moderate-income area bound by
 Madison Street to the north, Oakton Street to the south, Skokie Boulevard to the west, and Kenton Avenue to the
 east.

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

 The remaining funding will be provided to public services and program administration activities, maximizing their 15% and
 20% funding caps.




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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 2015 to support homeless, non‐
 homeless, and special‐needs residents who are in need of safe and affordable housing. The programs that are
 expected to impact the most persons or households are the Home Improvement Program and group homes (also
 known as CILAs).

 One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
  Homeless 0
  Non-Homeless 15
  Special-Needs 3
  Total 18
 Table 57 - 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 18
  Acquisition of Existing Units 0
  Total 18
 Table 58 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type


 Discussion
 Skokie residents will benefit from CDBG funding in other ways, including public housing (discussed in the next
 section), a 240-bed senior living facility, and hundreds of nights of care for shelter for homeless and runaway youth in
 Park Ridge or other nearby North Shore communities.




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 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
 Introduction
 The HACC provides low/moderate-income housing services to Village residents by operating the 126-unit Armond
 King Apartments and administering the Housing Choice Voucher program.

 Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
 Commencing in summer 2015, the HACC will remodel and upgrade the private units, interior common areas, building
 exterior, and grounds of the Armond King Apartments. Units will be converted to accommodate disabled and
 sensory-impaired residents, including the conversion of 10 existing units to Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards
 (UFAS) and two existing units to accommodate residents with sensory impairments.

 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
 website (http://thehacc.org/hcv/family-self-sufficiency-and-home-ownership/):

 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 FSS and Home Ownership Coordinators … to get started.




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 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 will look research the home ownership program and to understand how it may benefit Housing Choice
 Voucher holders who choose to live in Skokie.




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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 Division, 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 Human Services Division 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 Human Services Division 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 Human Services Division 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 Human Services Division 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 housing for the elderly and the disabled, has progressive group home and community live-in
 residence provisions, and offers density bonuses for the creation of low-income housing units for Planned
 Developments; however, there are limited opportunities for the type of dense, multi-family housing that may
 begin to address the housing needs of low/moderate-income, non-elderly and family households.

 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 early to mid-2015, the Village will work with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and an Urban Land
 Institute (ULI) developers’ 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 will include goals, objectives, and strategies for
 reinvesting in these neighborhoods. Issues expected to be addressed include land use, land use controls, zoning
 ordinances, building codes, and growth limitations.

 Discussion regarding tax policies affecting land and 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
 existing and future Skokie residents, including the conversion of units to eliminate barriers to ADA-accessibility.




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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, the Economic Development and Property
 Standards Divisions of the Department of Community Development will consider increasing the limits on the Home
 Improvement Program to $12,000 for all repair, maintenance, and emergency improvement needs.

 Other projects and activities planned to foster and maintain affordable housing for Program Year 2015 include
 kitchen floor repair of a 240-bed facility, interior and exterior improvements to three group homes (CILAs), standard
 unit conversions to accessible or sensory units and/or window replacements in a 126-unit public housing facility, and
 funding staff support services for hundreds of nights of care for neglected and runaway youth.

 In early to mid-2015, the Village will work with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and an Urban Land
 Institute (ULI) developers’ panel on the issues and opportunities in the neighborhoods within 2,000 feet of the
 Oakton-Skokie CTA Station, and establish goals, objectives, and strategies for reinvesting in these neighborhoods.

 Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
 The current understanding of the Skokie Health Department as it pertains to high BLLs in children are cultural
 practices or lead sources outside of Skokie, and not the paint found in Skokie homes. The Skokie Health
 Department will continue to monitor the 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.

 In addition, the Property Standards Division will continue to monitor lead levels in homes participating in the Home
 Improvement Program where paint disturbance will occur or there are deteriorating paint conditions.

 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 works to grow the Village’s economy by
 working to redevelop vacant properties and commercial spaces, attracting new businesses to Skokie, and growing
 the Nanotechnology Education, Employment, and Economic Development Initiative (NE3I) to train prospective
 technicians in the field of nanotechnology, provide internships as part of their education, and awarding certificates at
 the end of their two years of post-secondary education.

 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.




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 Actions planned to develop institutional structure
 Village will provide technical assistance to subrecipients throughout the program year, including on-site pre-
 construction meetings, quarterly reporting assistance, and on-site or desktop monitoring.
 Since the Village’s 2014 HUD monitoring visit, policies and procedures related to grant management will 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, Economic Development, Public
 Health, and Human Services staff will continue to collaborate with each other 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
 Economic Development Division 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 55 – 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 $11,895
  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 $11,895


 Other CDBG Requirements

  1. The amount of urgent need activities 0



 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
 the CDBG program, and the new procedures regarding the administration of the program will be followed once they
 are put into place.




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 Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources

 1 Data Source Name
 Point in Time Count 2013
 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?
 January 2013 (with some non-PIT updates in November 2014)
 What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
 Complete
 2 Data Source Name
 2007-2011 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, including years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011
 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?
 2007-2011
 What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
 Complete
 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 October 2014
 What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
 Complete



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 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?
 2010 through 2014
 What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
 Complete
 5 Data Source Name
 Low-Income Data by Census Block Group (ACS_2006_lowmod_blockgroup_il_2014.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?
 2006-2010 ACS
 What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
 Complete




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2014-35P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM March 2, 2015


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Case: 2014-35P: 3219 Oakton Street
 Site Plan Approval

 Related Cases – 2014-35P: Site Plan Approval
 2014-36P: Special Use Permit

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its January 22, 2015 meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago and Monarch Asphalt Co., on behalf
of Builders Asphalt, LLC for site plan approval to remove the 2 existing silos and asphalt
production equipment and replace with 4 new silos and asphalt production equipment
at an existing legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting establishment in an M3
zoning district. In addition, relief is requested from §118-174(1)a. of the Village Code
to construct buildings with a height of 67’ rather than the required 45’ maximum. In
conjunction with the request for site plan approval, the petitioners are also requesting a
special use permit to legalize the outdoor storage of materials on the subject site (case
2014-36P).
The existing asphalt production equipment, which typically operates from mid-spring to
mid-fall, is approximately 50 years old and has reached the end of its useful life. The
petitioners will demolish the existing facility and associated storage tanks, trailers, and
control building and construct new, modern equipment in an area that is slightly further
to the north and east of the current facility. The new building will contain offices, a
testing laboratory, and 2 bathrooms. A control room platform on the roof of the
building will be used by staff to monitor truck loading and machinery.
At the present time, all truck and employee traffic uses the western driveway. The
petitioners intend to remove the concrete block wall from the eastern driveway and use
it for ingress to the site while the western driveway will be for egress only.
There are no formal parking spaces at the subject site at the present time; however,
the petitioners will be adding 5 parking spaces plus 1 handicapped parking space. Site
screening and security will be improved with the installation of a new 8 foot tall chain-
link fence and 2 gates, all of which will contain slats. The public sidewalk will be
relocated and aligned with the existing sidewalk to the east of the subject site.
Landscaping will be planted within a 15 foot setback between the fence and the north
property line, further screening the site from Oakton Street. Three parkway trees will
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The petitioners will also remove existing pavement at the northwest corner of the
subject site and install an infiltration basin to handle stormwater runoff. A rain garden
with native plantings will be planted within the basin. The existing fence in this area
will be removed and rebuilt along the south and east sides of the basin.

The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the site plan
approval subject to conditions.
A commissioner asked if the facility operated under a fixed opening and shutdown
schedule each year. The petitioner responded that the plant typically closes around
Thanksgiving and reopens in early April each year, depending upon the weather.
A commissioner asked if the petitioners’ request for relief was to construct the new
towers at a taller height than the present equipment. Staff replied that the new towers
would be the same height as the old towers, which already exceed the permitted height
in the M3 district. The commissioner also asked if there was an elevation drawing
showing the changed appearance of the subject site from the street. The petitioner
replied that while additional screening would be installed, the silos would still be visible
from the street. Staff replied that the Appearance Commission requested additional
screening along Oakton Street, which the petitioner has agreed to provide.
Another commissioner asked why staff was comfortable with the petitioners’ request for
relief to not provide sodding in areas around the subject site where no trees, shrubs, or
ground cover would be planted. Staff responded that it felt that the sod was not
practical on the subject site due to the nature of the use.
The chairman asked the petitioners why they did not remove the entire eastern
driveway from their plan, as requested by Village staff. The petitioners responded that
Monarch Asphalt did not own the property where the easternmost driveway was located
and, therefore, could not remove the driveway without the permission of MWRD.
Subsequent to the hearing of the case before the Plan Commission, the petitioners
submitted revised plans which eliminated the eastern driveway apron and restored the
area with curbing, sod, sidewalk, and a parkway tree.

INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No interested parties
spoke regarding the case.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
The petitioners received approval for the east and north building elevations at the
November 12, 2014 Appearance Commission meeting. The west and south elevations
were not presented to or reviewed by the commission because those walls would not
be visible from the street or would be covered by machinery. The commission

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requested that several additional trees be planted between the north property line and
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PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays that the petitioners’
request for site plan approval to remove the 2 existing silos and asphalt production
equipment and replace with 4 new silos and asphalt production equipment at an
existing legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting establishment in an M3 zoning
district be APPROVED, subject to the recommended conditions listed below, and that
relief be granted from §118-174(1)a. of the Village Code to construct buildings with a
height of 67’ rather than the required 45’ maximum.

ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell (Moved) X
 Quane X
 Paradise X
 Berman (Second) X
 Carandang X
 Laxpati X
 Burman X
 Marek X
 Luke X


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for 2014-35P
2. Staff Report dated January 22, 2015
3. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for January 22, 2015
4. Preliminary Equipment Upgrade Site Plan, dated January 28, 2015
5. Asphalt Equipment Exhibit, dated Feburary 3, 2015
6. Truck Circulation Exhibit, dated January 28, 2015
7. Stormwater Detention Area Demolition Plan/Site Geometric Plan, dated January
 28, 2015.
8. Proposed Building Plan, dated October 30, 2014
9. East and North Elevations, dated November 5, 2014
10. West and South Elevations, dated November 5, 2014
11. Landscape Plan, dated January 27, 2015
12. Landscape Improvements Elevation Rendering Exhibit, dated January 28, 2015
13. Current Asphalt Plant Photos
14. Upgraded Equipment Photos
15. ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey, dated June 27, 2014
16. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2014-35P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 2, 2015


 1. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioners must:
 a. Provide fully developed civil engineering plans to include grading,
 utilities, erosion, and stormwater control details of the proposed
 development. The utility plan must show the existing 8 inch water
 main that runs along the east property line as well as the new
 proposed sanitary service to the control building.
 b. Provide the Village with a 10 foot-wide utility easement that includes
 the public water main and fire hydrants.
 c. Obtain a permit from IDOT for the Village’s requested reconfiguration
 of the access driveways.
 d. Provide an applicability checklist demonstrating compliance with the
 MWRD Watershed Management Ordinance to Engineering staff for
 review.
 2. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the petitioners must:
 a. Install a fire alarm in the new control building.
 b. Post the address of the business on the fence on the north side of the
 property. The address labels must be a minimum of 4 inches in height, be of
 a color that contrasts against their background, and be visible from Oakton
 Street.
 c. Remove all vehicles stored on the subject site that are not associated with
 operation of the proposed use, unless the vehicles are parked in paved and
 striped parking spaces.
 3. The petitioners shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance
 with the final Village approved preliminary equipment upgrade site plan, dated
 January 28, 2015, asphalt equipment exhibit, dated February 3, 2015, truck
 circulation exhibit, dated January 28, 2015, stormwater detention area
 demolition plan/site geometric plan, dated January 28, 2015, proposed building
 plan, dated October 30, 2014, building elevations, dated November 5, 2014, and
 landscape plan, dated January 27, 2015.
 4. All fire hydrants on the subject site must meet the International Fire Code 2006
 edition requirements for clearance, obstruction, and height, at the time of the
 issuance of the occupancy permit and be maintained in accordance with the
 regulations of the Village Code.
 5. The storage, dispensing, and removal of all fuel and flammable liquid tanks on
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 Marshal.
 6. Parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of
 North America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away from
 adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division.
 7. All objects and landscaping within a 15-foot sight distance triangle shall not
 exceed 30 inches in height, except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on
 Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
 8. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced.
 9. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas,
 signage, landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the
 Subject Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed,
 be repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
 10. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or
 other objects that may impede travel.
 11. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained.
 12. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering.
 13. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common
 driveways, sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be
 parked in designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of
 designated parking spaces.
 14. The petitioners shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
 Landscaping" to assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is
 completed and maintained, including trimming, watering, and replacing of dead
 plant materials in a timely manner in accordance with the final approved
 landscape plan. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit
 “A” and hereby made part of this Ordinance. This “Agreement for Installation
 and Maintenance of Landscaping" shall be recorded at the petitioners’ expense.
 15. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
 16. The petitioners shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements
 to County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
 17. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control
 requirements as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection
 of any downspouts.
 18. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code, except relief provided for in
 this ordinance. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in violation of that Code
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 issuance of an occupancy permit.
 19. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject
 to the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
 20. The petitioners shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
 survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The
 files shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read
 only CD-ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format.
 21. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioners shall submit to the
 Planning Division of the Community Development Department the name,
 address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the company and contact
 person responsible for site maintenance in compliance with the special use
 permit.
 22. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or
 shall cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with
 a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for
 any and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless
 and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal
 injury related to work on or use of public property.
 23. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
 24. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the
 Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well
 as any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The
 petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of
 non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs
 shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff
 time required researching and conducting said hearing.




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PLAN COMMISSION
POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT 2014-35P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 2, 2015


Consideration Finding
The request is harmonious with and does not The request is harmonious with the
adversely affect adjacent properties. industrially zoned properties to the west of
 the subject site and is in a relatively isolated
 location within the Village, with the North
 Shore Channel acting as a buffer. The
 request is not harmonious with the adjacent
 properties to the east in Evanston due to the
 nature of the use; however, this use predates
 the conversion of what was formerly an
 industrially-zoned and used property to the
 east into a commercially-zoned development
 containing a gas station and limited service
 restaurants. The new equipment will be
 located slightly closer to these properties
 than the existing equipment.
The request can demonstrate that adequate Adequate public facilities exist to serve the
public facilities, including roads, drainage, requested use. The site is served by multiple
utilities, and police and fire protection exist or public fire hydrants that are located along the
will exist to serve the requested use at the time east side of the property.
such facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate provision Adequate provision for maintenance of the
for maintenance of the associated structures. associated structures is demonstrated by the
 request. New plumbing and toilets will be
 provided where such facilities did not
 previously exist since the demolition of the
 previous principal building that was located
 on the subject site.
The request has considered and, to the degree The new asphalt production equipment will
possible, addressed the adverse effects on the be more energy-efficient than the equipment
natural environment. that is presently located on the subject site.
The request will not create undue traffic It is not anticipated that undue traffic
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The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare as a result
 of the site plan approval request. Staff’s
 request to consolidate the 2 existing access
 driveways on Oakton Street will eliminate a
 curb cut along this section of the right-of-
 way, thereby improving pedestrian and
 vehicular safety.
The request conforms to all applicable All applicable provisions of this code are
provisions of this code, except where relief is conformed to by the request, except where
granted with the request. relief is granted with the request.




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STAFF REPORT 2014-35P: Site Plan Approval
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, January 22, 2015


To: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Case: 2014-35P: Site Plan Approval
 3219 Oakton Street

 Related Cases – 2014-35P: Site Plan Approval
 2014-36P: Special Use Permit

General Information
Location 3219 Oakton Street
Purpose A request for site plan approval to remove the 2 existing silos
 and asphalt production facilities and replace with 4 new silos and
 asphalt production facilities at an existing legal nonconforming
 quarrying and stone cutting establishment in an M3 Industry
 zoning district. In addition, relief is request from §118-174(1)a.
 of the Village Code to construct buildings with a height of 67’
 rather than the required 45’ maximum.
Petitioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago and Monarch
 Asphalt Co., on behalf of Builders Asphalt, LLC
Size of Site 294,367 square feet (6.757 acres) with 160.31 feet of frontage
 on Oakton Street.
Existing Zoning & M3 Industry – quarrying and stone cutting establishment
Land Use
Adjacent Zoning & North M3 Industry – park district rowing center, a portion of
Land Use a blacktop sealcoating contractor’s business (divided
 across Skokie/Evanston city limits)
 South M3 Industry – CTA Yellow Line
 East C1 Commercial (City of Evanston) – automotive fuel
 station, automotive repair facility, limited service
 restaurants
 I2 General Industrial (City of Evanston) – self-service
 storage, Pace Bus repair facility
 West M3 Industry – North Shore Channel, multiuse path
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment.




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SITE INFORMATION
 A public sidewalk is present along Oakton Street.
 Overhead utilities run along the south side of Oakton Street and high voltage
 transmission lines and towers run along a portion of the west side of the property.
 Two driveways are present at Oakton Street; however, the eastern driveway is closed
 off by stone barriers.
 The site is directly served by the CTA 97 bus.


PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioners are requesting site plan approval to remove the 2 existing silos and
asphalt production equipment and replace with 4 new silos and asphalt production
equipment at an existing legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting establishment
in an M3 zoning district. In addition, relief is requested from §118-174(1)a. of the
Village Code to construct buildings with a height of 67’ rather than the required 45’
maximum. In conjunction with the request for site plan approval, the petitioners are
also requesting a special use permit to legalize the outdoor storage of materials on the
subject site (case 2014-36P).
The existing asphalt production equipment, which typically operates from mid-spring to
mid-fall, is approximately 50 years old and has reached the end of its useful life. The
petitioners will demolish the existing facility and associated storage tanks, trailers, and
control building and construct new, modern equipment in an area that is slightly further
to the north and east of the current facility. The new building will contain offices, a
testing laboratory, and 2 bathrooms. A control room platform on the roof of the building
will be used by staff to monitor truck loading and machinery.
At the present time, all truck and employee traffic uses the western driveway. The
petitioners intend to remove the concrete block wall from the eastern driveway and use
it for ingress to the site while the western driveway will be for egress only.
There are no formal parking spaces at the subject site at the present time; however, the
petitioners will be adding 5 parking spaces plus 1 handicapped parking space. Site
screening and security will be improved with the installation of a new 8 foot tall chain
link fence and 2 gates, all of which will contain slats. The public sidewalk will be
relocated and aligned with the existing sidewalk to the east of the subject site.
Landscaping will be planted within a 15 foot setback between the fence and the north
property line, further screening the site from Oakton Street. Three parkway trees will be
planted adjacent to the subject site along the south side of Oakton.
The petitioners will also remove existing pavement at the northwest corner of the
subject site and install an infiltration basin to handle stormwater runoff. A rain garden
with native plantings will be planted within the basin. The existing fence in this area will
be removed and rebuilt along the south and east sides of the basin.




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STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff comment and review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Staff
comments on the subject case were received from the Engineering Division, Fire
Department, Forestry Division, and Planning Division. All other departments returned
the sheets with no comments.
 Engineering Division
 The Engineering Division recommends approval of the proposed site plan subject to
 recommended conditions. A total of 6 parking spaces are required for this use and 6
 spaces are provided. The parking area must be paved and striped. The Preliminary
 Engineering Exhibit must be revised to show these parking spaces. The Preliminary
 Equipment Upgrade Site Plan must be revised to indicate all areas that are going to
 be paved. The width of the loading area for the handicapped parking space must be
 increased to 8 feet from 5 feet and the handicapped parking space width must be
 reduced to 8 feet from 11 feet.
 The 2 driveways on Oakton Street must be consolidated into a single 2-way driveway
 and the petitioners must obtain a permit from IDOT for the new driveway.
 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioners must provide fully developed
 civil engineering plans to include grading, utility, erosion, and stormwater control
 details of the proposed development. The utility details must show the existing 8
 inch water main that runs along the east property line as well as the new proposed
 sanitary service to the control building. The petitioners must provide the Village with
 a 10 foot-wide utility easement that includes the public water main and fire hydrants.
 An applicability checklist demonstrating compliance with the MWRD Watershed
 Management Ordinance must be provided to Engineering staff for review and any
 permit from MWRD must be endorsed by the Village prior to the issuance of building
 permits.
 Fire Department
 The Fire Department requires that a fire alarm be installed in the new control
 building.
 Forestry Division
 The Forestry Division requests that the 2 proposed Marmo maple trees be replaced
 with hybrid elm, honey locust, or hackberry trees because the maples do not perform
 as well near asphalt pavement. The new trees to be planted must have a maximum
 caliper of 3 inches. The arborvitae evergreens that are proposed to be planted along
 the fence must be replaced with tall ornamental grasses, such as miscanthus grass,
 because the arborvitae will likely be damaged by stored snow from plows and salt.
 Planning Division
 The Planning Division supports the proposed site plan approval request. The use
 provides a needed service to construction projects throughout the area. The
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 conformity of a use that is currently not permitted in the Village and is compatible
 with other uses in the area. The proposed asphalt processing equipment will be
 more efficient and less polluting than the machinery that is presently located at the
 subject site. A sanitary service line and bathrooms will be installed at the subject
 site, replacing the portable toilets that are currently being used.
 The proposed use shall comply with the applicable performance standards for uses
 located in the industrial district, as indicated in §118-171(2) of the Village Code.
 All vehicles that are currently stored on the subject site but are not associated with
 the proposed use must be removed, unless the vehicles are parked in paved and
 striped parking spaces.
 Planning staff is in agreement with the Engineering Division’s request to consolidate
 the 2 existing access driveways at Oakton Street into a single driveway. Doing so will
 eliminate a curb cut along this section of the right-of-way, thereby improving
 pedestrian and vehicular safety. Any driveway that will no longer be used must be
 removed and restored with curbing, sod, and sidewalks.
 The address of the business must be posted on the fence on the north side of the
 property, be a minimum of 4 inches in height, be of a color that contrasts against
 their background, and be visible from Oakton Street.
 The petitioner will need to request relief from §118-233(d) of the Village Code in
 order to not provide sod covering for all areas not planted by trees, shrubs, or
 ground cover. Relief will also need to be requested from §118-171(2)f. of the Village
 Code because screening is not being provided around the full perimeter of the
 outdoor storage area.


APPEARANCE COMMISSION
The petitioners received approval for the east and north building elevations at the
November 12, 2014 Appearance Commission meeting. The west and south elevations
were not presented to or reviewed by the commission because those walls would not be
visible from the street or would be covered by machinery. The commission requested
that several additional trees be planted between the north property line and the north
fence to the extent possible to help screen the site from the street.


STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioners’ request for site plan approval to remove the 2
existing silos and asphalt production facilities and replace with 4 new silos and asphalt
production facilities at an existing legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting
establishment in an M3 zoning district be APPROVED based upon the Proposed Positive
Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended site plan approval conditions listed
below, and that relief be granted from the following sections of the Village Code:




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 §118-174(1)a. – to construct buildings with a height of 67’ rather than the
 required 45’ maximum.

 §118-233(d) – to not provide sod covering for all areas not planted by trees,
 shrubs, or ground cover.

RECOMMENDED SITE PLAN APPROVAL CONDITIONS
 1. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the
 petitioners must:
 a. Revise the Preliminary Engineering Exhibit to show the 6 new parking
 spaces.
 b. Revise the Preliminary Equipment Upgrade Site Plan to indicate all
 areas that are going to be paved.
 c. Revise the Preliminary Equipment Upgrade Site Plan to increase the
 width of the loading area for the handicapped parking space from 5
 feet to 8 feet and reduce the width of the parking area of the
 handicapped parking space from 11 feet to 8 feet.
 d. Revise all drawings to show the consolidation of the separate ingress
 and egress driveways into a single combined driveway, the removal of
 any driveway that will no longer be used and the restoration of the area
 with curbing, sod, and sidewalks.
 2. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the
 Landscape Plan must be revised to show the replacement of the 2
 proposed Marmo maple trees with hybrid elm, honey locust, or hackberry
 trees. The new trees to be planted must have a maximum caliper of 3
 inches. The arborvitae evergreens that are proposed to be planted along
 the fence must be replaced with tall ornamental grasses, such as
 miscanthus grass. Additional trees must be provided, to the extent
 possible, within the area between the north property line and the north
 fence to help screen the site from the street.
 3. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioners must:
 a. Provide fully developed civil engineering plans to include grading,
 utilities, erosion, and stormwater control details of the proposed
 development. The utility plan must show the existing 8 inch water
 main that runs along the east property line as well as the new proposed
 sanitary service to the control building.
 b. Provide the Village with a 10 foot-wide utility easement that includes
 the public water main and fire hydrants.
 c. Obtain a permit from IDOT for the Village’s requested reconfiguration
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 d. Provide an applicability checklist demonstrating compliance with the
 MWRD Watershed Management Ordinance to Engineering staff for
 review.
 4. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the petitioners must:
 a. Install a fire alarm in the new control building.
 b. Post the address of the business on the fence on the north side of the
 property. The address labels must be a minimum of 4 inches in height, be of
 a color that contrasts against their background, and be visible from Oakton
 Street.
 c. Remove all vehicles stored on the subject site that are not associated with
 operation of the proposed use, unless the vehicles are parked in paved and
 striped parking spaces.
 5. The petitioners shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved preliminary equipment upgrade site plan, dated <insert
 date of final approved plan>, truck circulation exhibit, dated <insert date of final
 approved plan>, stormwater detention area demolition plan/site geometric plan
 <insert date of final approved plan>, and landscape plan, dated <insert date of
 final approved plan>.
 6. All fire hydrants on the subject site must meet the International Fire Code 2006
 edition requirements for clearance, obstruction, and height, at the time of the
 issuance of the occupancy permit and be maintained in accordance with the
 regulations of the Village Code.
 7. The storage, dispensing, and removal of all fuel and flammable liquid tanks on the
 subject site must meet all requirements of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
 8. Parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of
 North America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away from
 adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division.
 9. All objects and landscaping within a 15-foot sight distance triangle shall not
 exceed 30 inches in height, except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on
 Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
 10. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced.
 11. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas,
 signage, landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the
 Subject Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed,
 be repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
 12. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or
 other objects that may impede travel.
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 14. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering.
 15. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common
 driveways, sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be
 parked in designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of
 designated parking spaces.
 16. The petitioners shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
 Landscaping" to assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is
 completed and maintained, including trimming, watering, and replacing of dead
 plant materials in a timely manner in accordance with the final approved
 landscape plan. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit “A”
 and hereby made part of this Ordinance. This “Agreement for Installation and
 Maintenance of Landscaping" shall be recorded at the petitioners’ expense.
 17. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
 18. The petitioners shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements
 to County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
 19. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control
 requirements as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection
 of any downspouts.
 20. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code, except relief provided for in
 this ordinance. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in violation of that Code
 must be removed or modified to conform with the Village Code prior to the
 issuance of an occupancy permit.
 21. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject
 to the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
 22. The petitioners shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
 survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The
 files shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read
 only CD-ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format.
 23. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioners shall submit to the
 Planning Division of the Community Development Department the name, address,
 telephone number, and e-mail address of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with the special use permit.
 24. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or
 shall cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with
 a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for
 any and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and
 indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal


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 injury related to work on or use of public property.
 25. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
 26. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the
 Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as
 any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioners
 shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-
 compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall
 include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time
 required researching and conducting said hearing.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for 2014-35P
2. Memorandum from Engineering Division, dated January 2, 2015
3. Preliminary Equipment Upgrade Site Plan, dated November 4, 2014
4. Truck Circulation Exhibit, dated January 13, 2015
5. Stormwater Detention Area Demolition Plan/Site Geometric Plan, dated November
 6, 2014.
6. Proposed Building Plan, dated October 30, 2014
7. East and North Elevations, dated November 5, 2014
8. West and South Elevations, dated November 5, 2014
9. Landscape Plan, dated November 17, 2014
10. Landscape Improvements Elevation Rendering Exhibit, dated October 24, 2014
11. Current Asphalt Plant Photos
12. Upgraded Equipment Photos
13. ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey, dated June 27, 2014
14. Land Use and Zoning Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: January 22, 2015


A motion was made by Commissioner Mitchell to approve the minutes of the January 8,
2015 meeting and seconded by Commissioner S. Berman. All voted aye.


Case Description

2014-35P – Site Plan Approval: 3219 Oakton Street
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago and Monarch Asphalt Co., on behalf
of Builders Asphalt, LLC, request site plan approval to remove the 2 existing silos and
asphalt production facilities and replace with 4 new silos and asphalt production facilities
at an existing legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting establishment in an M3
Industry zoning district. In addition, relief is requested from §118-174(1)a. of the Village
Code to construct buildings with a height of 67’ rather than the required 45’ maximum.
Additional relief may be discovered during the review of this case.

2014-36P – Special Use Permit: 3219 Oakton Street
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago and Monarch Asphalt Co., on behalf
of Builders Asphalt, LLC, request a special use permit for outdoor storage at an existing
legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting establishment in an M3 Industry district
and any relief that may be discovered during the review of this case.

PINs: 10-26-202-012-0000, 10-26-202-020-8001, 10-26-202-020-8002, and 10-26-202-
024-0000

Discussion and Interested Parties

As both requests are regarding the same property, the cases will be discussed together but
voted on separately.

Legal Notice was properly advertised and delivered to all property owners in the area of
the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Notice was reviewed and ruled to
be proper and correct.

The chairman advised the commissioners about a letter submitted to them which was sent
anonymously. It has no bearing and is not relevant to the evening’s agenda. Therefore, it
will not be discussed.

Bernard Citron, attorney from Thompson Coburn is representing all parties and
introduced Tim Winter of Pal Group,Inc., Ryan Gandy of Builders Asphalt, LLC, Tom
Enno of Alpha Environmental, Inc. and civil engineer David Shindoll of Mackie
Consultants, LLC.


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Tim Winter, Vice-President of Pal Group, stated the existing asphalt plant has been in
this hidden location just east of the canal for over 30 years. This batch plant makes 3
batches at one time supplying asphalt to Skokie and other surrounding municipalities as
well as private construction companies. However, it is not energy efficient anymore.
Substantial improvements are planned for the asphalt plant to meet IDOT specifications.
In 1960s only 2 mixes were used; now, recycled material has been included in the mix.
The 2 existing silos will be removed and replaced with 4 towers so that different mixes
are available for a variety of jobs. The operation will not be increasing capacity. They
will also be adding a laboratory and bathrooms. The upgraded operation will run quieter,
cleaner and more efficiently.

As shown on the rendering, there will be an 8’ fence and landscaping to improve the
Oakton frontage and to screen all areas except the driveway. Unfortunately, the 67-foot
tall silos will be seen in the distance behind the fence. They will also be providing a low
detention pond for water filtration.

A Plan Commissioner inquired if there was a peak season. Ryan Gandy of Builders
Asphalt Company answered that they work 8 months of the year closing around
Thanksgiving until late March or April but it depends on the weather; they don’t have a
strict schedule.

The chairman asked if there were any EPA issues. Tom Enno from Alpha
Environmental, Inc. stated that his company has a 20 year relationship with the petitioner
and they are in complete compliance at all their plants.

Another commissioner asked for more details regarding the water filtration. David
Shindoll, a civil engineer from Mackie Consultants, LLC, explained that the basin bottom
will be a top soil and sand/soil mix including water-loving plants.

Staff requested that the reports be entered into the record. The Planning Technician
summarized them and offered comments on each. He remarked that there were different
surface areas at the subject site; some pavement and some grinding asphalt with no
delineation of either. He also pointed out that the eastern driveway was closed off at the
apron only by concrete blocks instead of being removed and replaced with sod, sidewalk
and maybe a tree. On a site visit, he observed contractor trucks parked randomly on the
site instead of on an approved surface between striped lines. He also noted that there were
several large piles containing construction materials. Staff also requested that comments
#1c and #2 of the recommended conditions regarding handicapped parking spaces and
landscaping concerns be removed as they have been addressed.

The Fire Department recommends a fire alarm in the control building and an easement
established along the east side for fire hydrants. Understandably, they need clear access
to the hydrants without any obstructions.

A commissioner questioned why they are asking for relief from sodding the unused
eastern driveway. It was said that there are a lot of moving trucks which makes it
impractical for that area and use. They only use 1 driveway and the other one is out of
their control.
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Mr. Citron commented on the requested easement. He reminded the commission and
staff that there are 2 co-petitioners for these cases: Monarch Asphalt and MWRD. He
asked that the condition be re-phrased or taken out as they cannot grant the easement
since it is not their property. It is out of their hands. They agreed, however, to be
involved and work it out with MWRD and the Village. The Plan Commission chairman
preferred to leave the condition in and said there is ample time to work it out before the
case goes before the Village Board. Monarch Asphalt and MWRD must come to a
conclusion on what they are doing.

Mr. Winter stated that a demarcation line between the grinding asphalt and pavement
will be done before the case moves forward to the Village Board.


Recommendation and Voting

Case 2014-35P
A motion was made on the request for site plan approval to remove 2 existing silos and
asphalt production facilities and replace with 4 new silos and asphalt production facilities
at an existing legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting establishment in an M3
Industry zoning district with amended recommended conditions. The vote was 9 ayes
and 0 nays.

Motion: Mitchell Second: S. Berman

Ayes: 9
Nays: 0


Case 2014-36P
A motion was made to approve a special use permit for outdoor storage at an existing
legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting establishment in an M3 Industry
district. The vote was 9 ayes and 0 nays.

Motion: S. Berman Second: Laxpati

Ayes: 9
Nays: 0




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2014-36P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM March 2, 2015


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Case: 2014-36P: 3219 Oakton Street
 Special Use Permit

 Related Cases – 2014-35P: Site Plan Approval
 2014-36P: Special Use Permit

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its January 22, 2015 meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago and Monarch Asphalt Co., on behalf
of Builders Asphalt, LLC for a special use permit for outdoor storage at an existing legal
nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting establishment in an M3 Industry zoning
district. The request is being made in conjunction with a request for site plan approval
to remove the 2 existing silos and asphalt production equipment and replace them with
4 new silos and asphalt production equipment at the subject site (case 2014-35P).
The special use permit will allow for the placement of 3 new liquid asphalt storage tanks
on the site as well as legalize the existing road construction material, gravel, and sand
piles that are located within the southern two-thirds of the subject site. These
materials are processed by the asphalt production machinery that is located within the
northern part of the subject site and then delivered to construction sites in the area.
In the past, additional materials were being stored on the Chicago Transit Authority’s
property to the south of the subject site. On January 15, 2015, the CTA terminated its
land lease with Orange Crush, LLC, and Orange Crush was required to remove all stored
materials from the CTA property.

The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the special use
permit approval subject to conditions.

INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No interested parties
spoke regarding the case.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission Review is not required.


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PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays that the petitioners’
request for a special use permit for outdoor storage at an existing legal nonconforming
quarrying and stone cutting establishment in an M3 Industry zoning district be
APPROVED, subject to the recommended conditions listed below.

ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell X
 Quane X
 Paradise X
 Berman (Moved) X
 Carandang X
 Laxpati (Second) X
 Burman X
 Marek X
 Luke X


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for 2014-36P
2. Staff Report dated January 22, 2015
3. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for January 22, 2015
4. ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey, dated June 27, 2014
5. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2014-36P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 2, 2015


1. Items stored on the subject site shall be limited to vehicles and construction
 materials and 3 liquid storage tanks associated with the production of asphalt.
2. All vehicles that are currently stored on the subject site but are not associated with
 the proposed use must be removed, unless the vehicles are parked in paved and
 striped parking spaces.
3. All fire hydrants on the subject site must meet the International Fire Code 2006
 edition requirements for clearance, obstruction, and height, at the time of the
 issuance of the occupancy permit and be maintained in accordance with the
 regulations of the Village Code.
4. The storage, dispensing, and removal of all fuel and flammable liquid tanks on the
 subject site must meet all requirements of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
5. No construction materials or liquids associated with the production of asphalt shall
 be permitted to be stored within any area to the north of the asphalt production
 equipment.
6. No construction materials associated with the production of asphalt shall be
 permitted to block any driveway.
STANDARD SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
7. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
8. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked.
9. The petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of
 non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs
 shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time
 required researching and conducting said hearing.




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PLAN COMMISSION
POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT 2014-36P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 2, 2015


Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of the The request for a special use permit for
Comprehensive Plan. outdoor storage is consistent with the intent
 of the Comprehensive Plan, which designates
 the subject site for manufacturing/service
 employment uses.
The request will not adversely affect adjacent There should be no adverse effects created
properties. by the proposed use upon the adjacent
 properties provided that the materials are
 stored in compliance with all applicable
 performance standards for uses located in
 the industrial district.
The request is compatible with the existing or Although the request is not compatible with
allowable uses of adjacent properties. the adjacent commercial properties to the
 east in Evanston, the actual location of the
 construction materials storage area on the
 subject site is adjacent to properties in
 Evanston that are zoned for industrial uses.
 The request is, however, compatible with the
 industrially zoned properties to the west of
 the subject site and is in a relatively isolated
 location within the Village, with the North
 Shore Channel acting as a buffer.
The request demonstrates that adequate public Adequate public facilities exist to serve the
facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, requested use. The site is served by multiple
and police and fire protection exist or will exist public fire hydrants that are located along the
to serve the requested use at the time such east side of the property.
facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate provision Adequate provision for maintenance of the
for maintenance and use of the associated associated structures is demonstrated by the
structures. request.
The request has considered and, to the degree No adverse effects on the environment will
possible, addressed the adverse effects on the be created by the proposed use provided that
natural environment. the materials are stored in compliance with
 all applicable performance standards for uses
 located in the industrial district.
The request will not create undue traffic Undue traffic congestion will not be created
congestion. by the proposed use.




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The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable
provisions of this code, except where relief is provisions of this code.
granted with the request.




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STAFF REPORT 2014-36P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, January 22, 2015


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Re: 2014-36P: Special Use Permit
 3219 Oakton Street

 Related Cases – 2014-35P: Site Plan Approval
 2014-36P: Special Use Permit

General Information
Location 3219 Oakton Street
Purpose A request for a special use permit for outdoor storage at an
 existing legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting
 establishment in an M3 Industry zoning district and any relief that
 may be discovered during the review of this case.
Petitioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago and Monarch
 Asphalt Co., on behalf of Builders Asphalt, LLC
Size of Site 294,367 square feet (6.757 acres) with 160.31 feet of frontage
 on Oakton Street.
Existing Zoning & M3 Industry – quarrying and stone cutting establishment
Land Use
Adjacent Zoning & North M3 Industry – park district rowing center, a portion of
Land Use a blacktop sealcoating contractor’s business (divided
 across Skokie/Evanston city limits)
 South M3 Industry – CTA Yellow Line
 East C1 Commercial (City of Evanston) – automotive fuel
 station, automotive repair facility, limited service
 restaurants
 I2 General Industrial (City of Evanston) – self-service
 storage, Pace Bus repair facility
 West M3 Industry – North Shore Channel, multiuse path
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment.


SITE INFORMATION
 A public sidewalk is present along Oakton Street.

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 Overhead utilities run along the south side of Oakton Street and high voltage
 transmission lines and towers run along a portion of the west side of the property.
 Two driveways are present at Oakton Street; however, the eastern driveway is
 closed off by stone barriers.
 The site is directly served by the CTA 97 bus.


PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioners are requesting a special use permit for outdoor storage at an existing
legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting establishment in an M3 Industry
zoning district and any relief that may be discovered during the review of this case.
The request is being made in conjunction with a request for site plan approval to
remove the 2 existing silos and asphalt production equipment and replace them with 4
new silos and asphalt production equipment at the subject site (case 2014-35P).
The special use permit will allow for the placement of 3 new liquid asphalt storage tanks
on the site as well as legalize the existing road construction material, gravel, and sand
piles that are located within the southern two-thirds of the subject site. These
materials are processed by the asphalt production machinery that is located within the
northern part of the subject site and then delivered to construction sites in the area.
In the past, additional materials were being stored on the Chicago Transit Authority’s
property to the south of the subject site. On January 15, 2015, the CTA terminated its
land lease with Orange Crush, LLC, and Orange Crush was required to remove all stored
materials from the CTA property.

Comments
Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Staff
comments on the subject case were received from the Fire Department. All other
departments returned the sheets with no comments.
 Fire Department
 All fire hydrants on the subject site must meet the International Fire Code 2006
 edition requirements for clearance, obstruction, and height, at the time of the
 issuance of the occupancy permit and be maintained in accordance with the
 regulations of the Village Code. The storage, dispensing, and removal of all fuel and
 flammable liquid tanks on the subject site must meet all requirements of the Office
 of the State Fire Marshal.
 Planning Division
 The Planning Division supports the proposed special use request. Outdoor storage
 of a large quantity of construction materials is necessary in the operation of an
 asphalt production facility, and legalizing the outdoor storage will lessen the non-
 conformity of a use that is currently not permitted in the Village. The outdoor

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 storage shall be operated in compliance with all applicable performance standards
 for uses located in the industrial district, as indicated in §118-171(2) of the Village
 Code. No construction materials or liquids associated with the production of asphalt
 shall be stored within any area to the north of the asphalt production equipment nor
 shall any stored material block any driveway.
 All vehicles that are currently stored on the subject site but are not associated with
 the proposed use must be removed, unless the vehicles are parked in paved and
 striped parking spaces.
 All outdoor storage shall comply with the applicable performance standards for uses
 located in the industrial district, as indicated in §118-171(2) of the Village Code and
 relief from §118-171(2)(f)3. must be requested by the petitioner if screening will not
 be provided along the south, east, and west sides of subject site.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission Review is not required.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioners’ request for outdoor storage at an existing legal
nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting establishment in an M3 Industry zoning
district be APPROVED, based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject
to the recommended and standard special use permit conditions.

RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
1. Items stored on the subject site shall be limited to vehicles and construction
 materials and liquids associated with the production of asphalt.
2. All vehicles that are currently stored on the subject site but are not associated with
 the proposed use must be removed, unless the vehicles are parked in paved and
 striped parking spaces.
3. All fire hydrants on the subject site must meet the International Fire Code 2006
 edition requirements for clearance, obstruction, and height, at the time of the
 issuance of the occupancy permit and be maintained in accordance with the
 regulations of the Village Code.
4. The storage, dispensing, and removal of all fuel and flammable liquid tanks on the
 subject site must meet all requirements of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
5. No construction materials or liquids associated with the production of asphalt shall
 be permitted to be stored within any area to the north of the asphalt production
 equipment.
6. No construction materials associated with the production of asphalt shall be
 permitted to block any driveway.

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STANDARD SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
7. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
8. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked.
9. The petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of
 non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs
 shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time
 required researching and conducting said hearing.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for 2014-36P
2. ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey, dated June 27, 2014
3. Land Use and Zoning Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: January 22, 2015


A motion was made by Commissioner Mitchell to approve the minutes of the January 8,
2015 meeting and seconded by Commissioner S. Berman. All voted aye.


Case Description

2014-35P – Site Plan Approval: 3219 Oakton Street
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago and Monarch Asphalt Co., on behalf
of Builders Asphalt, LLC, request site plan approval to remove the 2 existing silos and
asphalt production facilities and replace with 4 new silos and asphalt production facilities
at an existing legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting establishment in an M3
Industry zoning district. In addition, relief is requested from §118-174(1)a. of the Village
Code to construct buildings with a height of 67’ rather than the required 45’ maximum.
Additional relief may be discovered during the review of this case.

2014-36P – Special Use Permit: 3219 Oakton Street
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago and Monarch Asphalt Co., on behalf
of Builders Asphalt, LLC, request a special use permit for outdoor storage at an existing
legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting establishment in an M3 Industry district
and any relief that may be discovered during the review of this case.

PINs: 10-26-202-012-0000, 10-26-202-020-8001, 10-26-202-020-8002, and 10-26-202-
024-0000

Discussion and Interested Parties

As both requests are regarding the same property, the cases will be discussed together but
voted on separately.

Legal Notice was properly advertised and delivered to all property owners in the area of
the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Notice was reviewed and ruled to
be proper and correct.

The chairman advised the commissioners about a letter submitted to them which was sent
anonymously. It has no bearing and is not relevant to the evening’s agenda. Therefore, it
will not be discussed.

Bernard Citron, attorney from Thompson Coburn is representing all parties and
introduced Tim Winter of Pal Group,Inc., Ryan Gandy of Builders Asphalt, LLC, Tom
Enno of Alpha Environmental, Inc. and civil engineer David Shindoll of Mackie
Consultants, LLC.


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Tim Winter, Vice-President of Pal Group, stated the existing asphalt plant has been in
this hidden location just east of the canal for over 30 years. This batch plant makes 3
batches at one time supplying asphalt to Skokie and other surrounding municipalities as
well as private construction companies. However, it is not energy efficient anymore.
Substantial improvements are planned for the asphalt plant to meet IDOT specifications.
In 1960s only 2 mixes were used; now, recycled material has been included in the mix.
The 2 existing silos will be removed and replaced with 4 towers so that different mixes
are available for a variety of jobs. The operation will not be increasing capacity. They
will also be adding a laboratory and bathrooms. The upgraded operation will run quieter,
cleaner and more efficiently.

As shown on the rendering, there will be an 8’ fence and landscaping to improve the
Oakton frontage and to screen all areas except the driveway. Unfortunately, the 67-foot
tall silos will be seen in the distance behind the fence. They will also be providing a low
detention pond for water filtration.

A Plan Commissioner inquired if there was a peak season. Ryan Gandy of Builders
Asphalt Company answered that they work 8 months of the year closing around
Thanksgiving until late March or April but it depends on the weather; they don’t have a
strict schedule.

The chairman asked if there were any EPA issues. Tom Enno from Alpha
Environmental, Inc. stated that his company has a 20 year relationship with the petitioner
and they are in complete compliance at all their plants.

Another commissioner asked for more details regarding the water filtration. David
Shindoll, a civil engineer from Mackie Consultants, LLC, explained that the basin bottom
will be a top soil and sand/soil mix including water-loving plants.

Staff requested that the reports be entered into the record. The Planning Technician
summarized them and offered comments on each. He remarked that there were different
surface areas at the subject site; some pavement and some grinding asphalt with no
delineation of either. He also pointed out that the eastern driveway was closed off at the
apron only by concrete blocks instead of being removed and replaced with sod, sidewalk
and maybe a tree. On a site visit, he observed contractor trucks parked randomly on the
site instead of on an approved surface between striped lines. He also noted that there were
several large piles containing construction materials. Staff also requested that comments
#1c and #2 of the recommended conditions regarding handicapped parking spaces and
landscaping concerns be removed as they have been addressed.

The Fire Department recommends a fire alarm in the control building and an easement
established along the east side for fire hydrants. Understandably, they need clear access
to the hydrants without any obstructions.

A commissioner questioned why they are asking for relief from sodding the unused
eastern driveway. It was said that there are a lot of moving trucks which makes it
impractical for that area and use. They only use 1 driveway and the other one is out of
their control.
466960 Plan Commission meeting minutes 1/22/15 Case 2014-35P
Mr. Citron commented on the requested easement. He reminded the commission and
staff that there are 2 co-petitioners for these cases: Monarch Asphalt and MWRD. He
asked that the condition be re-phrased or taken out as they cannot grant the easement
since it is not their property. It is out of their hands. They agreed, however, to be
involved and work it out with MWRD and the Village. The Plan Commission chairman
preferred to leave the condition in and said there is ample time to work it out before the
case goes before the Village Board. Monarch Asphalt and MWRD must come to a
conclusion on what they are doing.

Mr. Winter stated that a demarcation line between the grinding asphalt and pavement
will be done before the case moves forward to the Village Board.


Recommendation and Voting

Case 2014-35P
A motion was made on the request for site plan approval to remove 2 existing silos and
asphalt production facilities and replace with 4 new silos and asphalt production facilities
at an existing legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting establishment in an M3
Industry zoning district with amended recommended conditions. The vote was 9 ayes
and 0 nays.

Motion: Mitchell Second: S. Berman

Ayes: 9
Nays: 0


Case 2014-36P
A motion was made to approve a special use permit for outdoor storage at an existing
legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting establishment in an M3 Industry
district. The vote was 9 ayes and 0 nays.

Motion: S. Berman Second: Laxpati

Ayes: 9
Nays: 0




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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 2, 2015

Pledge of Allegiance led by Alec and his Father.

The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg
Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen.

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Sutker
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 17, 2015.
Omnibus vote.

* Approve Voucher List #20-FY15 of March 2, 2015.
Omnibus vote.


*Proclamations and Resolutions.
Proclamations:
A. Wendy Abrams Day – March 7, 2015
B. Day of Remembrance – April 19, 2015
Omnibus vote.

Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
A. 2015 Engineering Excellence Special Achievement Award, American Council of
Engineering Companies of Illinois by John O’Neill, Vice-President/Operations Manager
of Michael Baker International and co-chair of the Engineering Excellence Awards
Committee was presented to the Village of Skokie.
Bruce Shrake, President of Gewalt Hamilton introduced Bill Greaves, Traffic Engineer,
Tim Doron, Director of Transportation and Steve Andres Design and Construction.
Mayor Van Dusen thanked Director of Engineering Fred Schnatter, Public Works
Director, Slankard and Erik Cook.

* Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 Reappointments:
 Beautification & Improvement Commission: Sherwin Ditlove, Janette Enwia, Joan Kelly,
 Asokan Krishnan, Joshua Shpayher and Elaine Steiner (Terms Expire June 1, 2017)
 Consumer Affairs Commission: Irv Abramson, Ruhul Chowdhury, Estelle Greenberg,
 Joanne Haeberlin, Elana Jacobs, Biju Krishnan, Clifford Levy, George Mathew, Gary
 Merrill, Howard Meyer, Pratap Sampat, Harshad Shah, Nancy Steinfink, and Judy Wolf
 (Terms Expire June 1, 2017); Fran Young (Chair Term Expires June 1, 2016 and Member
 Term Expires June 1, 2017)
 Public Safety Commission: Carol Arkin, Helen Bildires, Marcie Claus, Marda Dunsky,
 David Freireich, Carolyn Halliburton, Frank Ippolito, Paul Kruszynski, Mitchell Kushner,
 Julian Levy, Edward McCarthy, Pinal Patel, Mark Penning, Linda Perlin, Joel Reyes and
 Merrill Silverman (Member Terms Expire June 1, 2017); Paul Pitalis (Chair Term Expires
 June 1, 2016 and Member Term Expires June 1, 2017)

  Resignation:
  Fine Arts Commission: Randie Von Samek
 Omnibus vote.
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Report of the Village Manager.
A. Municipal Utility Tax Recommendation.
Motion to approve the recommendation that the municipal utility tax continue and that the
Natural Gas Use Tax portion be reestablished at a rate of $.05 per therm. This portion of the tax
is applicable to the percentage of consumers that have their natural gas supplied by third party
providers other than Nicor.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED

* B. Fire Station 16 Back-up Generator Replacement – Zonatherm, Wheeling, Illinois - $36,250.
Motion to award a contract to Zonatherm, Wheeling, IL in the amount of $36,250 for Fire
Station 16 back-up generator replacement.
Omnibus vote.

* C. Mowing Services – Herrera Landscaping, Evanston, Illinois - $36,250.
Motion to award a contract to Herrera Landscaping, Evanston, IL in the amount of $36,250 for
mowing services.
Omnibus vote.

Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT:
* A. Ordinance 15-3-F-4123
Motion to adopt an ordinance establishing the compensation of Assistant Corporation Counsel
James G. McCarthy. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

* B. Ordinance 15-3-Z-4124
Motion to adopt an ordinance approving a plat of subdivision for the property located at 8001
Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a CX Core Mixed-Use district and relief from Chapter 94,
Section 94-6(a)(2) of the Skokie Village Code (2014-26P). This item is on the consent agenda
for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

FIRST READING
C. Resolution 15-3-R-1286
Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the publication of the 2015 Official Zoning Map for the
Village of Skokie, Illinois. This item is on the agenda for first reading and approval.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED

D. Executive Session
Motion to approve the request for an Executive Session in accordance with Paragraph 2(c)(11) of
the Illinois Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending litigation and
to adjourn therefrom.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Unfinished Business.
A. Five-Year Consolidated Plan and One-Year Action Plan for Community
Development Block Grant
Planner/CDBG Administrator Carrie J. Haberstich gave a detailed Power Point
Presentation with an overview and background of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan
The term of the Consolidated Plan will be from May 1, 2015, through April 30, 2020. The
primary elements of the Consolidated Plan include the public participation process, needs
assessment, housing market analysis, strategic plan, and the first one-year Action Plan,
addressing community issues particularly as they relate to low/moderate-income residents. The
Consolidated Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) of all communities receiving CDBG entitlement funds. The Action Plan will be the first
of five plans for the upcoming Consolidated Plan term.

The five Action Plans that will be prepared throughout the term of the Consolidated Plan will
serve as the annual funding applications to HUD for CDBG funding. They will include the fund
application forms (Standard Form 424), executive summaries, 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 Plans will address 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 plans will provide updates
on the number of Housing Choice Vouchers being used in Skokie, and planned coordination
between various Village departments and social service providers in the Skokie area.
Motion to approve the five-year Consolidated Plan and one-year Action Plan so they can be
forwarded to HUD. The Village’s entitlement amount is $485,807, so the 15% public services
and 20% program administration cap levels will be increased, and the two alternate public
services activities will be funded. A 2% increase in funding will be applied to all public service
activities that were awarded less than their full funding requests. The funding balance will be
carried over to next year’s funding cycle. Our targeted submission deadline will remain at
March 17.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED

Plan Commission.
Chairman Paul Luke presented the Plan Commission Cases.
A. Plan Commission Case 2014-35P – Site Plan Approval: 3219 Oakton Street
Motion to concur with Plan Commission to grant the site plan approval to remove the 2
existing silos and asphalt production equipment and replace with 4 new silos and asphalt
production equipment at an existing legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting
establishment in an M3 zoning district be approved subject to all conditions.
Bernard Citron, attorney for the petitioners answered questions from the Board.
Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED

 B. Plan Commission Case 2014-36P – Special Use Permit: 3219 Oakton Street
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use
permit for o utdoor storage at an existing legal nonconforming quarrying and stone cutting
establishment in an M3 Industry zoning district be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler 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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Citizen Comments. None


Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED




 __________________________

 Pramod Shah, Village Clerk




Approved:

______________________
Mayor George Van Dusen




Closed Session

A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 9:03 p.m. Those present were
Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and
Bromberg. Also present were Village Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wicha,
Corporation Counsel Lorge, Assistant Corporation Counsels, Mueller and McCarthy and Risk
Manager Prottsman. The meeting ended at 9:15 p.m.