TO: Finance Committee
FROM: Becky DeGroate, Grants Coordinator
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Resolution Accepting a Route 66 Grant from the Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau for Audio Visual Equipment and Installation in City Square for the 2026 Grant Fiscal Year
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BACKGROUND:
The Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau, representing the City of Joliet, received a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for Route 66 convention and visitor bureaus within the first 100 miles. Heritage Corridor invited project proposals from area organizations, and the City of Joliet was awarded $225,000. The City of Joliet will utilize the funds to purchase and install audiovisual equipment in City Square. This investment aims to enhance visitor experiences, promote tourism, and commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66-a milestone in American travel history. A $2,000 program management fee will be paid out of city funds to Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau to administer this grant.
CONCLUSION:
This $225,000 grant will provide funding for additional audiovisual equipment in City Square, enhancing visitor experiences and events.
RECOMMENDATION:
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It is recommended that this resolution and grant acceptance form be forwarded to City Council for approval.
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