TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dustin Anderson, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing CDBG Funding and Subrecipient Agreement with Northern Illinois Food Bank, NFP as a Program Year 2025 CDBG Activity in an Amount not to Exceed $20,000.00
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BACKGROUND:
Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) has been recommended for Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $20,000.00 for their Senior Grocery Program. This activity will be used to support their existing services that are centered on mobile food delivery to senior-aged Residents throughout Joliet.
This program is designed to provide nutritious food and resources - preserving food security, health, dignity, and convenience. This service will provide delivery of grocery boxes to five senior aged independent living facilities, and will feature a monthly Mobile Produce Distribution at a sixth location. Founded 42 years ago, this will be NIFB’s second year of administering City-funded CDBG activities.
This program supports CDBG identified Goals, and demonstrates consistency to the City of Joliet 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.
The attached Resolution authorizes CDBG funding and authorizes the City Manager to execute the CDBG Agreement on behalf of the City of Joliet.
The Diversity and Community Relations Committee will review this item.
CONCLUSION:
This activity titled “Senior Grocery Program” will provide a vital Public Service to an estimated 250 senior aged persons/households within City of Joliet.
Funds will be charged to the Community Development Block Grant Fund: Org 21020250, Object 523300, $20,000.00.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Resolution Authorizing CDBG Funding and Subrecipient Agreement with Northern Illinois Food Bank, NFP as a Program Year 2025 CDBG Activity in an Amount not to Exceed $20,000.00. end
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