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Consent agenda: The board opened the meeting by approving the consent agenda by roll call. The items rolled into consent were not individually discussed on the record during the meeting.

Skokie Swift lease amendment: The board considered a resolution to amend the land lease between the Village of Skokie and Skokie Swift LLC regarding 14 parking spaces at 5001 Dempster Street, the Skokie Swift station. Michael Large, the village corporation counsel, said the amendment preserves the historic landmark and revises rent terms to provide additional financial benefit to the village over the lease term. Scott Condell, the developer who restored the station, spoke in support and a member of the public asked whether security for the station should be discussed in connection with long-term lease terms. The board approved the resolution by roll call.

Immigrant rights ordinance: The board adopted an ordinance to amend Chapter 58, Article 1 of the Skokie Village Code to reaffirm current village policies and practices concerning immigrant rights, including language recognizing “immigrant rights are human rights.” Corporation counsel Michael Large said the ordinance provides clarity on several immigration-related matters; the ordinance passed on second reading by roll call.

Village seal ordinance: The board adopted an ordinance amending Section 2‑1 of the village code to replace the village seal with a new design developed by a Human Relations Commission subcommittee; the board voted to adopt the ordinance on second reading. The meeting recognized the artist who designed the new seal.

Executive session authorization: The board approved a motion to hold an executive session under paragraph 2(c)(11) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act to review pending litigation. The motion passed by roll call.

Votes at a glance (selected items):
- Consent agenda — outcome: approved (roll call recorded unanimous \"Aye\").
- Resolution: Amend lease with Skokie Swift LLC (5001 Dempster Street, 14 parking spaces) — outcome: approved (roll call recorded unanimous \"Aye\").
- Ordinance: Amend Chapter 58, Article 1 (immigrant rights) — outcome: approved on second reading (roll call recorded unanimous \"Aye\").
- Ordinance: Amend Section 2‑1 (village seal) — outcome: approved on second reading (roll call recorded unanimous \"Aye\").
- Motion: Executive session under Illinois Open Meetings Act 2(c)(11) — outcome: approved (roll call recorded unanimous \"Aye\").

Why it matters: The immigrant-rights ordinance codifies and clarifies local policy language; the seal ordinance replaces the village seal following a multi-year Human Relations Commission review; the Skokie Swift lease amendment affects a landmark property listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes revised rent terms the corporation counsel said will increase village financial benefit compared with the original lease.

Attributions and clarifications: Corporation counsel Michael Large presented the lease and ordinance items; Scott Condell, developer of the Skokie Swift restoration, described the building’s restoration. A member of the public asked the board to consider security provisions related to station operations. Where the transcript contained inconsistent or abbreviated date references for lease term changes, the board’s resolution text referenced in the meeting packet should be consulted for the authoritative lease term and rent schedule.

Ending: The board completed the evening by approving the listed items, taking public comment, and adjourning into the approved executive session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 17, 2025 Village Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At the March 17 meeting the Village Board approved multiple items by roll call including an amendment to the land lease for the Skokie Swift station, adoption of an immigrant‑rights ordinance, adoption of a new village seal ordinance and a motion to go into executive session on pending litigation.","taxTitle","Skokie, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",3818,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126821,"Skokie marks 50 years of CDBG funding; board approves substantial amendment to 2024 action plan",3336,1009000,4345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2665622-2adfd31b53f6f7bd8bc177e71106cec0&start=1009&end=4345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2665622-2adfd31b53f6f7bd8bc177e71106cec0/thumbnail_1009000.jpg","/articles/6126821/Skokie/Cook-County/Illinois/Skokie-marks-50-years-of-CDBG-funding-board-approves-substantial-amendment-to-2024-action-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126821-157c2e9219fe29e128b4bdc8e659fbc9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770525039&Signature=VtLKKTHvQMQZLby0PDbamlh8W-gR7z~9vHmPawo2EiUWbcTLZGGyc9pEllnckcXUoY08nq70xp8anoRdCnBBSKhuHW5MjWJ2CQaTpmPmEqzpHRpVQivhHE8NDtS5xgWGrG3s337Ix8srXDXiXbIQt4SeedmFkVjS8mN8BXU6FElvlEx2ck-1fwRh9K7ck42UeEd45ApFgUgOmcouDaBcZ1SGGwI60TcHQgSimn2bfZhTTdP4PWXm1jiDi-yWzLG5cJpcx66arEp-FjGn08VCACgLjyupkRY4yfDcJd842~9UaJoUbtWy~B9h1sG8iNLdRt5Q8pCgTPis48JOt6hF4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Skokie marked 50 years of participation in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program at the Village Board meeting on March 17, and the board voted to approve a substantial amendment to the village’s 2024 CDBG annual action plan.

Justin Malone, director of neighborhood and housing and CDBG administrator for the Village of Skokie, opened a short commemoration and thanked nonprofit partners who have used CDBG funds. Malone said Skokie has “benefited from over $25,000,000 in funding through this program” since 1974 and described the grant as central to local services and housing supports.

The nut graf: The celebration underscored a continuing local investment in federally funded services while the board approved changes to the 2024 action plan that staff said will let currently approved projects continue and add new work where bids came in under estimates or additional need was identified.

Board action: The board approved a staff-recommended substantial amendment that reopens the previously approved 2024 action plan so the village can (a) adjust scopes and funding for several existing projects, (b) add funding to the home improvement program that provides financial assistance for home repairs, and (c) provide facility upgrades for service providers whose regular public-service CDBG allocations were exhausted for the program year. Malone told the board that North Shore Senior Center and Metropolitan Family Services were among organizations the village approached about facility repairs after their public-service allocations were maxed out in April.

Implementation and schedule: Malone said the village joined the Cook County Consortium since last year, which changed program administration and extended local program participation. Staff said the revised action plan will be sent to HUD for final approval once the board adopts the amendment, after which applicants may resume work. Malone said the consolidated five-year plan process is beginning; a short resident survey will be available through April, applications will be available around April 1, and applicant presentations are expected to be scheduled for the May 5 meeting.

Why it matters: The amendment aims to preserve momentum on projects approved in February 2024, maximize use of awarded funds when bids come in under estimates, and respond to nonprofit needs as the program year progresses. Expanding the home improvement fund and helping facilities remain safe and accessible affects low- and moderate-income residents who rely on CDBG-funded services.

Board vote: The motion to accept the amendment was moved by Trustee Sucker and seconded by a trustee whose name was not specified on the record; the roll call recorded all present trustees and the mayor voting \"Aye.\" The approved motion directs staff to submit the revised action plan to HUD for approval.

Quotes from nonprofit representatives and partners were played and read during the celebration. In a recorded statement Noe Fiora Lopez, identified as CEO of Peer Services, said CDBG support \"made it possible for us to provide crucial substance use services and supports to Skokie residents with limited or no income.\" Trina Grogan, development manager at SEARCH Inc., and Tish Rudnicki, executive director and board president of North Shore Senior Center, described multi‑decade partnerships that helped support accessibility, energy-efficiency upgrades and home-delivered meals.

Next steps and public participation: Staff will advertise the amended action plan for public comment and send the revision to HUD. Malone encouraged resident input on the five-year consolidated plan survey and said paper copies are available at Village Hall.

Ending: The board’s unanimous approval keeps the village’s CDBG projects moving through the summer while staff completes the procedural steps needed for HUD review and continued implementation.","At its March 17 meeting the Village of Skokie marked five decades of participation in HUD’s Community Development Block Grant program and the board unanimously approved a substantial amendment to the village’s 2024 CDBG annual action plan to reallocate funds and add projects, including more home repair money and facility upgrades for nonprofits.","actionData","errors"]

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Skokie marks 50 years of CDBG funding; board approves substantial amendment to 2024 action plan