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A Motion by Trustee Enyia and Seconded by Trustee Leving Jacobson to Grant $150,000 to the Living Room Project
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Introduction
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This is a motion to grant NAMI Metro Suburban (NAMI) $150,000 per year for a three-year pilot of a Living Room program in Oak Park.
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Recommended Action
Staff recommend this request be considered as part of the fiscal year 2026 budget process.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
This a motion by Trustee Enyia and seconded by Trustee Leving Jacobson to grant $150,000 to the Living Room Project.
Timing Considerations
There are no specific timing considerations associated with this item.
Budget Impact
The funding request is $150,000 a year for three years, for a total of $450,000. A funding source for the request has not been identified. During this three-year period, NAMI would pilot the Living Room concept in Oak Park and build support for potential future state funding of its operations if state funding is available and can be secured at that time.
Staffing Impact
There is no staffing impact associated with this item.
DEI Impact
There is no DEI impact associated with this item.
Community Input
There has been no community input given in relation to this item.
Staff Recommendation
There is no staff recommendation for this item.
Alternatives
There are no alternatives to this action.
Anticipated Future Actions
Should the Board adopt this motion, the item will be referred to the Finance Committee to work with staff to identify potential funding sources for the program. Following the adoption of the program in the FY26 budget, staff will work with NAMI to establish a grant funding agreement in accordance with the Village’s grant funding practices.
Prepared By: Jack Malec, Assistant to the Village Manager
Reviewed By: Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. Living Room Proposal
2. Presentation