Submitted By
Tammie Grossman, Development Customer Services Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and the Oak Park Residence Corporation in the Amount of $35,000 for Fiscal Year 2021 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
This is the annual agreement adopted by the Village to provide funding for this agency for the small condominium management program. The Oak Park Residence Corporation works with smaller condominium owner association boards to teach them how to effectively manage and operate a condominium building.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The Recommended FY 2021 Budget includes $35,000 for funding for the Oak Park Residence Corporation (Account #1001.46206.280.585652).
Background
The contract between the Village of Oak Park and the Oak Park Residence Corporation utilizes general revenue funds to fund the small condominium management program started a couple of years ago.
The Village has contributed funding to the Residence Corporation since the 1970's. The contract presented in 2021 is consistent with previous contracts except that since 2010 the Village no longer provides general operating support to the Residence Corporation. In 2020, the Residence Corporation will receive $35,000 to administer the small condominium management program started several years ago. This is a reduction of $7,500 from 2020 funding. Payment is on a fee for service basis, payable in two semi-annual installments.
Alternatives
The alternative would be to not fund the Oak Park Residence Corporation to work with smaller condominium associations. However, the Village of Oak Park has 178 out of 289 condominium associations with 12 or fewer units. Those condominium associations often have limited resources to hire outside management companies to help the association set up proper policies and protocols to effectively manag...
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