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A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Three Cook County Water Affordability Program Grant Applications with Requested Funding Amounts of $8,000, $35,000, and $200,000 and Approval of Any Subsequent Agreements and Authorizing Their Execution
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Introduction
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The Cook County Water Affordability Program aims to provide immediate relief to suburban Cook County residents struggling with water costs while creating long-term solutions for water affordability in the region. Up to $245,000 per municipality is available for suburban Cook County municipalities to develop and/or implement pilot projects that address residential water affordability challenges. If awarded, Village staff would like to utilize these grant funds to offset the costs associated with the Water and Sewer Rate Study, the Neptune 360 Customer Portal, and the proposed pilot program for Lead Service Line Replacement Assistance.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
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Background
In mid-November 2025, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, in conjunction with Cook County TAP and Elevate Energy, released a notice of funding opportunity for the Cook County Water Affordability Pilot Program for Municipal Water Utilities. This pilot program aims to provide immediate relief to suburban Cook County residents struggling with water costs while creating long-term solutions for water affordability in the region. Village staff would like to submit three grant applications to max out the $245,000 available per municipality to develop and/or implement pilot projects that address residential water affordability challenges.
Village staff are seeking $8,000 to cover the entire cost of the Neptune 360 Customer Portal in 2026. This portal will provide all Oak Park residents with an easy-to-use desktop or mobile application allowing them to create usage alerts, set a water b...
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