TO: Diversity & Community Relations Committee
FROM: Jacqueline Lozada, CDBG Program Manager
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Memorandum of Understanding between Joliet Township and City of Joliet
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BACKGROUND:
This MOU is requested as a result of the Joliet Township purchase of Forest Park Community Center. The property located at 1017 Woodruff Rd (FPCC) was granted $50,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Facility Improvements in 2021 - and still under CDBG Agreement to maintain use of the facility to serve low to moderate income residents as a beneficiary of the federal funds until October 18, 2023. Pursuant to HUD regulations and remediation options under “Change of Use of Real Property”, the Township has agreed to maintain the use of the building and continue to meet a National Objective until the end of the CDBG Agreement terms.
CONCLUSION:
This MOU has been reviewed and approved by Legal, and meets HUD remediation regulations for properties that change ownership while within Agreement. With the Committee’s support, this MOU will be presented to Council on November 19, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
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The Administration requests the Committee’s review and recommendation of this MOU to City Council.
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