Submitted By
Tammie Grossman, Director Development Customer Services
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Villages of Oak Park and River Forest and the Townships of Oak Park and River Forest to Create a Home Repair Program and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
On December 8, 2020, the Aging in Place Commission received a presentation from Pamela Mahn from the Oak Park Township asking for the Commission to recommend supporting a joint Oak Park and River Forest Home Repair Program administered by the Northwest Housing Partnership. The Aging In Place Commission presented the intiative in its 2021 work plan that was approved by the Village Board on March 15, 2021.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The Village's portion of the joint effort would be $1,750 from the Citizen Commission account. GL# 1001.41020.101.530662.
Background
For many decades, the Village has had a Single Family Rehabilitation Loan and Grant program that is funded by the Village's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The Single Family loan and grant program provides up to $25,000 in a no-interest loan due upon title transfer and a grant for qualified lead based paint work. Designed to improve the Village's housing stock, the loans are intended to bring structures into compliance with housing and building codes and to eliminate health and safety hazards. Funds also may be used for weatherization and to provide accessibility for the disabled. Eligibility for the loans is determined by income limits set for the Chicago area by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (see attached income limits).
The Aging in Place Commission has received public comments that older residents have a need for assistance for smaller projects such as adding grab bars or installing window blinds that would b...
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