TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Approving Stepping Stones (SS) - Roof & AC Repair for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity.
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BACKGROUND:
Stepping Stones (SS) has applied for $61,600.00 in CDBG funds to support their Roof & AC Repair Project. This Public Facilities activity would be used to provide necessary improvements to their men's recovery home roof and non-operable HVAC system.
In completing this project to complete roof repair and install operable HVAC, SS hopes to continue providing housing to low/moderate income individuals in recovery for substance use and related mental health disorders. This facility improvement will ensure safe and habitable housing for their clients seeking a structured supportive environment.
This application fits into the eligible activities of CDBG, as well as demonstrates consistency to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan high priority needs assessment for non-homeless special needs with a Citywide target area. The committee for Diversity and Community Relations meeting will be held on June 28th at 4:00pm, prior to the Council meeting July 2nd, 2024.
CONCLUSION:
This activity titled SS Roof & AC Repair Project will help provide suitable and viable housing to low/moderate income individuals seeking structured/supportive housing services within City of Joliet.
RECOMMENDATION:
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The Administration recommends - with the Diversity and Community Relations Committee support - the approval of the application and subsequent Resolution with Stepping Stones (SS) not to exceed $61,600.00 as drafted into the PY24 Annual Action Plan.
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