Village of Dixmoor Receives $2 Million for Water Infrastructure Project |
"This crisis has really hindered Dixmoor. We're going to move forward. We're gonna stand strong," said Mayor Fitzgerald Roberts as local and state leaders gathered in Dixmoor to announce a $2 million infrastructure project for the south suburban municipality.
As recent water main breaks have shed light on water infrastructure issues in Dixmoor, residents agree that the recent award of federal and local funds from the U.S. Army of Corps Engineers is a step in the right direction.
The funding will result in 3,600 feet of 12-inch-diameter water line that will run under I-57. The new water main line will improve water flow to homes. Construction is set to begin by spring of 2023, according to Paul Culberson, the corps’ district commander, who spoke at a news conference in Dixmoor.
Village officials were joined by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and U.S. Rep Robin Kelly. Both Preckwinkle and Kelly presented the check to the south suburban village.
"Thanks to the good work of President Biden and passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, our country has finally seen the beginnings of a historic investment in our communities," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
According to the corps, the estimated completion of the project is one year and will ensure residents, schools, and business in the Village of Dixmoor have access to clean water.
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Upcoming Meetings and Events
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Register now for SSMMA's "Celebrate the Southland" Gala!
SSMMA's first-ever Gala will be held on Friday, June 17 at Idlewild Country Club. Help us to "Celebrate the Southland"!
This will be an inaugural event for SSMMA and will provide a unique fundraising opportunity for Associate members and partners.
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American Rescue Plan Act Resources and News |
• Cook County will be hosting an open discussion for the public to understand how ARPA funds will be distributed across the County and the State of Illinois.
• Grant opportunities for violence prevention through the Justice Advisory Council (JAC) will also be discussed.
• The virtual townhalls will occur on April 26, April 28, and May 3 at 5:30pm. Learn more.
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• As of April 22, the seven-day average positivity rate for the SSMMA region is 3.57%. Suburban Cook County positivity rate reports as low according to Cook County Public Health.
• Find regional vaccination rates and vaccine clinics directly at ssmmacovid.org.
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Community Vaccination Information |
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• CCDPH will host a vaccination clinic at United Christian Church in County Club Hills on April 23 and April 27 from 10:00am-2:00pm.
• Will County Health Department offers vaccination clinics for residents. Learn more.
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Business & Residential Resources |
• Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced the opening of the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) on April 11.
• MORTGAGE AND PROPERTY TAX assistance are available!
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• Find a list of federal and DCEO grant opportunities here.
• The Pritzker Administration has announced $45 million in grants through the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program for eligible organizations. Learn more.
• Will County offers resources for residents and businesses impacted by the pandemic.
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News from Community Partners |
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Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways to Create Transit Plan |
• The County is seeking responses to a public survey, to prioritize seven different strategies being considered by the County as part of the planning effort.
• R esponses for the transit survey are being accepted until May 1, 2022.
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Strategic Highway Safety Plan Survey |
• The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting feedback on the Strategic Highway Safety Plan.
• The SHSP is a comprehensive safety document prepared by the Department to assist in strategically reducing fatalities and serious injuries on Illinois roadways.
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• Community Builders is currently recruiting for free a twelve-week apprenticeship construction program.
• This opportunity is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 24.
• TABE testing will be held on April 28, 2022, at 9:00am.
• Classes begin May 3 and will be held at Bethlehem Temple Missionary Baptist Church in the City of Harvey.
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• The Moving South Cook County: Truck Routing and Communities Study is being conducted by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways.
• SSMMA requests the participation of municipalities in a stakeholder focus group on Thursday, May 19 at 10:00am.
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• RTA open call for Access to Transit for projects is officially open.
• Applications are open until May 20, 2022.
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• The U.S. Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant.
• Applications are due on May 23, 2022.
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FEMA Floodplain Management Training Opportunity |
• FEMA will be offering a four-day training opportunity for local officials responsible for administering their local floodplain management ordinance.
• Training will take place from May 16-19th at the Orland Park Police Department.
• Participants must complete the general admission application by May 9. Find more details and the application information here.
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• SSMMA offers a list of RFP's from throughout the south suburban region directly on our website.
• Municipalities and organizations can send proposals here to have their RFP's publicly posted.
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SPC News
April 19 Spring Auction a Success!
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Thank you to Crete, Flossmoor, Homewood, Tinley Park, Deerfield, Evanston, Glenview, Lincolnshire, Skokie, and Wheaton for making the April 19 Surplus Vehicle and Equipment Auction a success! Offers on some of the vehicles still need to be finalized, but preliminary figures indicate sales hit $184,200.00!
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Live auctions will also be held on July 19 and October 18. In addition, America’s Auto Auction hosts online sales on par with other government surplus Internet auctions. For questions or additional information, please contact NWMC staff Ellen Dayan at edayan@nwmc-cog.org or 847-296-9200 ext. 132; or Berry Ellis, 312-371-5993 or berry.ellis@americasautoauction.com.
Volunteers Still Needed to Develop SPC Fire and Public Works Vehicle Programs
- As previously reported, the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) continues to seek volunteers for the Fire Core Cost Containment Committee and Public Works Committee to develop specifications for the Ambulance and Fire Apparatus programs and the Public Works Specialty Vehicle program (Sewer Cleaning Trucks and Street Sweepers).
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SPC COG members thank Morton Grove District Chief Dennis Kennedy for agreeing to lead the Fire Core Cost Containment Committee and Hoffman Estates Fire Fighter/Paramedic Justin Schuenke, Elk Grove Village Fire Lieutenant John Fordon and Glenwood Fire Chief Kevin Walsh for volunteering. Many more individuals are needed for these committees, so please sign up as soon as possible.
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Most meetings will take place via Zoom, but in-person meetings will be necessary for mandatory vendor meetings and the final bid scoring process. Typically, the process takes 3-12 months, depending on the complexity of the program. For more information, please contact NWMC Purchasing Director Ellen Dayan, edayan@nwmc-cog.org or 847-296-9200 ext. 132; or SSMMA Director Kristi DeLaurentiis, kdelaurentiis@ssmma.org; 708-922-4670.
View the current SPC Catalog here.
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