Submitted By
Paul L. Stephanides, Village Attorney
Reviewed By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement between the Catholic Bishop of Chicago and the Village of Oak Park to Provide Shelter Space for Asylum Seekers Residing in the Village and Authorizing its Execution Subject to the Village Entering into an Operating Agreement for the Shelter Space
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Overview
Overview
This item was postponed at this meeting by motion of the Board at the February 13, 2024 meeting. The Lease Agreement between the Catholic Bishop of Chicago ("CBC") and the Village would provide shelter space at the former St. Edmund's Parish School located at 200 S. Oak Park Avenue for the asylum seekers currently residing in the Village after the Village's temporary shelter program ends on February 29, 2024.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The Village has received $1,244,000 in grant funds through the Supporting Municipalities for Asylum Seeker Services grant to operate a temporary shelter. Shelter operations including payment for the CBC's self-insured property insurance premium and utilities are covered under the grant.
Background
The Village's temporary shelter program for asylum seekers currently residing in the Village at the Carleton Hotel and the West Cook YMCA ends on February 29, 2024. A Lease Agreement has been negotiated with the Catholic Bishop of Chicago to provide shelter space at the former St. Edmunds Parish School located at 200 S. Oak Park Avenue for asylum seeker families. The Lease would run through June 30, 2024, and the Village would use funds awarded through the Supporting Municipalities for Asylum Seeker Services ("SMASS") grant program from the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to fund the operation of the shelter. The Village would enter into an operating agreement with a third party to manage the shelter. That operating agreement has not been finalized and ...
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