Submitted By
Steve Drazner, CFO
Reviewed By
AMZ
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Vendor Agreement Between the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA) and the Village of Oak Park to Participate in a Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Eligible Low-Income Oak Park Water Utility Customers
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Overview
Overview
The Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA) is managing a Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help qualifying low income water utility customers who reside in Cook County from avoiding water service disconnections due to delinquent water account balances. This program provides eligible customers up to a one-time $1,500 assistance payment.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve Resolution
Fiscal Impact
No cost to Village and may help reduce delinquent water account balances
Background
The Community and Economic Development Corporation of Cook County (CEDA) is providing Cook County municipalities who provide water utility service an opportunity to participate in its Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). For those water utility customers who qualify based on income levels, up to a one time $1,500 payment per customer will be paid to the Village in order to help prevent water shut off to customers unable to pay delinquent water account balances.
Specific information and details are provided in the attached CEDA Presentation and Flyer which includes the income guidelines as well as other pertinent information about the program.
Alternatives
Not participate in the program
Previous Board Action
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Citizen Advisory Commission Action
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
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Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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