Submitted By
Kira Tchang, Assistant Village Manager/Human Resources Director
Reviewed By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Grant Application with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus for Supporting Municipalities for Asylum Seeker Services (SMASS) in Partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services from $1,944,000 to $2,070,750
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Overview
Overview
Staff requests the Village Board adopt a Resolution approving an amendment to a grant application with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus for Supporting Municipalities for Asylum Seeker Services (SMASS) in partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services to request
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
On January 23, 2024, the Village Board adopted a Resolution approving the submission of a grant application to the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus for Supporting Municipalities for Asylum Seeker Services in the amount of $1,944,000. On February 2, 2024, the Village was notified the application was approved for $1,944,000 in funding. The funding included the following program elements:
* $1,244,000 in funding for an area nonprofit to operate a temporary shelter for four months. The temporary shelter will include shelter, food, wraparound services, transportation, and other services such as security and language access.
* $360,000 in funding for legal services to be used for legal fees and attorney retainers which would be in effect for the entirety of the process for seeking asylum, temporary protected status, and/or employment authorization application.
* $300,000 in funding for short-term rental assistance for asylum seekers.
* $40,000 for administrative expenses.
At this time, staff is recommending the Board approve an amendment to the grant application for additional funds.
Fiscal Impact
Funding is restricted to services meeting the basic needs of asylum seekers. The grant does not ...
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