Title
Joint resolution approving an agreement between Lake County and Community Works for the completion of an Environmental Review Record (ERR).
Staff Summary
• The Community Works is the recipient of HUD Community Project Funding (CPF) for their Hero Project located in Waukegan, which requires an Environmental Review Record (ERR), which is a written record that documents compliance with applicable environmental regulations for a project.
• Lake County, as a unit of general local government, is a Responsible Entity (RE) and is authorized to perform the ERR for certain funding entities that do not meet the definition of a RE, such as Community Works.
• The terms of the attached Agreement have been reviewed by the State’s Attorney’s Office and are consistent with previous agreements to perform ERRs.
• The terms indicate that Lake County will be reimbursed for all expenses incurred in completing the ERR and will be used to offset the expenses incurred.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Community Works received Community Project Funding (CPF) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a facility expansion project in Waukegan; and
WHEREAS, CPF requires the completion of an Environmental Review Record (ERR) by a Responsible Entity (RE) as defined in 24 CFR Part 58; and
WHEREAS, Community Works does not meet the definition of a RE and has asked Lake County to serve as the RE and complete an ERR for the Project; and
WHEREAS, Lake County agrees to complete the ERR subject to the terms and conditions detailed in the attached agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the agreement with Community Works is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair is authorized to execute the agreement.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on April 8, 2025.