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Partner Agency 2026 Budget Presentations
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Introduction
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A presentation from three of the Village's partner agencies; Oak Park Area Arts Council, Explore Oak Park and Beyond and Downtown Business Alliance on their funding request for fiscal year 2026...
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Recommended Action
This item is for discussion only.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
* On December 4, 2024, the Board approved three funding agreements for the agencies.
Background
The Village of Oak Park recognizes five organizations as partner agencies that assist with meeting Village Board goals. Three of these organizations focus on the development of the business community, promoting tourism and arts. The Village Board will be hearing three separate presentations from the three organizations that will highlight their accomplishments of 2025, their organization's goals for 2026 and their funding request for 2026.
Timing Considerations
There are no specific timing considerations associated with this item.
Budget Impact
Based on the feedback received by the Village Board, staff will adjust the organization's funding for the fiscal year 2026 budget.
Staffing Impact
Historically, these organizations have coordinated directly with Development Services staff. For fiscal year 2026, Downtown Business Alliance and Oak Park & Beyond would collaborate with the Office of Economic Vitality. The Oak Park Arts Council would remain with Development Services.
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
Alternative 1:
The Village Board can decide to fund the organizations at the same level of funding as received in fiscal year 2025.
Advantages:
* This action could result in cost savings to the Village.
Disadvantages:
* There would be impacts to the ...
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