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Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met June 19

Here is the agenda provided by the commission:

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Minutes

1. Approval of Minutes from May 15, 2024

EDC Minutes May 15, 2024

IV. Old Business

1. Final review and recommendation for Light Pole Banner Plan for 2024

Economic Development Commission - 17 Apr 2024 - Light Pole Banner Memo

2. Commission Vacancy Position

V. New Business

1. Civil Tech Informational Project Presentation on Ogden Avenue Corridor Improvements

Ogden Avenue Presentation

2. Information on Grant Applications

a. Update on Illinois EPA Grant Application for Charging Stations

b. C4/ComEd Grant Opportunity & Listening Session

3. Business Development Matters

a. Small Business Workshop

b. Corridor Walks

c. Roundtable Events

4. Potential Grant Opportunities to review and consider

a. Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery (RISE)

Implementation Grants

b. Community Development Block Grant

c. EDA Planning and Local Tech Assistance Grant

d. Federal Grant Support Program

e Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

5. Community Engagement Initiatives

a. Property Tax Appeal Workshop by Cook County Assessor

VI. Community Development Department Report

1. Building Department Strategic Plan for Distressed Properties

a. Commercial Properties

b. Residential Properties

2. Community Development Department Organizational Structure

CDD Org Chart for EDC Meeting 6.17.24

3. Managing Vacant Properties & Vacancy Registration

VII. Commissioner Reports

VIII. Public Comment

IX. Adjournment

https://brookfieldil.civicweb.net/document/164326/?printPdf=true