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Joint resolution authorizing the application, acceptance, and emergency appropriation of a State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024 Capital Bill Grant from the Build Illinois Bond Fund in the amount of $150,000 for general capital improvements to the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center (LCCAC).
Staff Summary
* Established in 1987, the LCCAC is where children are brough for a forensic interview when there has been an allegation of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, or a child has been a witness to a major crime. The LCCAC is a child-focused center, and a committed multidisciplinary team (MDT) is the foundation of the work.
* This is an application for the SFY 2024 Capital Bill Grant from the Build Illinois Bond Fund through the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
* The LCCAC will use the $150,000 towards general capital improvements including the renovation to support an upgraded front vestibule reception area.
* The source of program funding is 100 percent state funding; no match is required.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024 Capital Bill, SB0250, section 4210 states: The sum of $150,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, and remains unexpended at the close of business on June 30,2023, from a reappropriation heretofore made for such purpose in Article 184, Section 4210 of Public Acct 102-0698, as amended, is reappropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center for costs associated with capital improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center will use the $150,000 towards general capital improvements and other infrastructure upgrades; and
WHEREAS, the SFY 2024 Capital Bill Grant is in the amount of $150,000, and it is necessary to appropriate this amount; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Chair of the County Board and the Treasurer to execute the necessary documen...
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