TO: Diversity & Community Relations Committee
FROM: Michael Sinnet, Neighborhood Services Director
SUBJECT:
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CDBG Review of Recommended Projects for Program Year 2024
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BACKGROUND:
Neighborhood Services has reviewed each application submitted in response to City of Joliet’s Program Year 2024 CDBG Funding Availability. There are 9 applications that meet CDBG eligibility and are recommended for funding in accordance with the CDBG Scoring Rubric. These projects, consisting of Public Services, Public Facilities, and Microenterprise, will be drafted into the PY24 Annual Action Plan. The intention of these projects reflects the goals and priorities drafted into the 2020-2024 City of Joliet Consolidated Plan including; improving accessibility of neighborhood infrastructure & facilities, improving public services to high priority and high risk populations, and increasing economic development.
CONCLUSION:
Each of the proposed activities meets the federal criteria of CDBG, and have a demonstrated need within the community. With the Committee’s support, Neighborhood Services would present these recommendations to Council on July 2nd, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
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The Administration requests the Committee’s approval of the recommended projects for CDBG PY24 funding.
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