November - 2020

SOUTH SUBURBAN MAYORS & MANAGERS ASSOCIATION

Chicagoland mayors wish all a happy and safe Thanksgiving

SPC News

Nov 20, 2020

SPC News

– New, low price on 3-Ply disposable ear loop facemasks, Item #174-1301 $9.80/box of 50 – For outdoor municipal crews, Hi-Vis ANSI Compliant 2-ply masks in Optic Yellow and Safety Orange, Style BGMHV – Each pack contains 25 masks – Qty 1 -6 packs: $147.50; Qty 7-23 packs: $137.50; Qty: 24+ packs: $132.50 – 12-month continuous supply of Lysol Wipes is now available with subscription program. Sign up to order 20 cases a month or more with a PO for a yearly allocation for Item

Lansing trail hoped to connect Pennsy Greenway and Thorn Creek Trail

Nov 20, 2020

Lansing trail hoped to connect Pennsy Greenway and Thorn Creek Trail

The grant was obtained through the Invest in Cook program and will cover the engineering work required to begin the trail creation process. According to the Invest in Cook 2020 program booklet, the path will be 10 feet wide and run 2.4 miles from where the Pennsy Greenway intersects with Wentworth Avenue (at Legion Drive) south to a ComEd easement just north of 190th Place, where it will run west to the Cook County Forest Preserve and then south to connect with the Thorn Cree

Funding opportunity to Advance Health Equity

Nov 19, 2020

Funding opportunity to Advance Health Equity

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to identify and learn from multi-sector coalitions with a demonstrated history of addressing the SDoH outcomes related to chronic disease conditions, focusing on: – Built environment – Clinical-community linkages – Food insecurity – Social connectedness – Tobacco-free policies – Physical activity illustration The project will retrospectively evaluate and assess the impact of the implemented SDoH strategies and highlight successe

Funding opportunity: Truck Access Route Program

Nov 19, 2020

Funding opportunity: Truck Access Route Program

Illinois Department of Transportation: The purpose of the Truck Access Route Program (TARP) is to help local governments upgrade roads to accommodate 80,000 pound truck loads. Every year, IDOT solicits local projects that can be constructed during the upcoming fiscal year. They encourage all to submit your inquiries and requests for assistance to the district Local Roads and Streets office that serves your county. This program will provide $45,000 per lane mile and $22,000 p

RTA seeks public comment on proposed 2021 operating budget & capital program

Nov 19, 2020

RTA seeks public comment on proposed 2021 operating budget & capital program

The RTA reviews, adopts, and monitors the annual operating budgets and five-year capital programs of all three Service Boards (CTA, Metra, and Pace). Following a month-long public comment period, the RTA Board will consider the proposed 2021 Regional Transit Operating Budget and Capital Program for adoption at its December 17, 2020 meeting. The RTA welcomes public comment on the proposed budget materials from now through December 17, 2020, and will hold a virtual public heari

Agencies use data to help Hazel Crest, Flossmoor identify homes likely to have lead in water service

Nov 19, 2020

Agencies use data to help Hazel Crest, Flossmoor identify homes likely to have lead in water service

Studies underway in Flossmoor and Hazel Crest may help create models that could be used to address a public health threat potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of homes throughout Illinois. “We’re excited about the technical assistance we’re receiving,” said Dante Sawyer, Hazel Crest village manager. “Maintaining our water system is very important, and we want to be ready if any federal or state funding becomes available.”…Please click here to read Ted Slowik’s column i

If you live or travel through south Cook County or north Will County, Cook County DoTH wants to hear

Nov 18, 2020

If you live or travel through south Cook County or north Will County, Cook County DoTH wants to hear

Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) is partnering with Pace and Metra to improve transit service and reduce fares in south Cook County. The Fair Transit pilot will start with a 50% fare reduction on the Metra Electric and Rock Island lines and enhanced service on Pace’s Halsted 352 route. Your support and engagement is critical to the pilot’s success – learn about opportunities to get involved and take the pre-pilot survey by visiting www.cookcountyil

Employment opportunity: Alsip Human Resources Manager

Employment opportunity: Matteson Firefighter/Paramedic

Nov 18, 2020

Employment opportunity: Matteson Firefighter/Paramedic

The Mission Statement of the Matteson Fire Department is “To provide effective fire prevention, suppression, emergency medical and administrative services to our constituents ensuring the highest level of public protection possible.” If you have a strong desire to be a part of a department that lives by its mission, then you will want to be a part of the Matteson Fire Department. Read more. To apply for this position, complete the Firefighter/Paramedic Application and the Fir

National Civic League seeks nominations for All-America City Award

Nov 18, 2020

National Civic League seeks nominations for All-America City Award

The All-America City Award recognizes communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and innovation to successfully address local issues. The 2021 All-America City theme is “Building Equitable and Resilient Communities.” The 2021 All-America City Awards will recognize communities that have worked to improve equity and resilience. Equity is the fabric that allows communities to achieve broad-based economic prosperity and other goals. Resilience enable

Local leaders join in call for COVID-19 precautions

Metra Board approves 2021 budget

Nov 18, 2020

Metra Board approves 2021 budget

Press release from Metra: The Metra Board approved the agency’s 2021 operating budget. Although its $700 million operating budget for next year does not call for any fare increases or service cuts from present levels, the agency’s leadership warned that without additional COVID-related financial assistance, Metra will need to cut expenses by $70 million next year. “Without additional financial assistance, we face extremely difficult choices – and that includes service cuts,”

Flossmoor to receive $1.5 million grant for downtown flooding fixes

Nov 17, 2020

Flossmoor to receive $1.5 million grant for downtown flooding fixes

Flooded Dixie Hwy viaduct /Image courtesy of Captured News on Twitter The Village of Flossmoor is to receive a $1.5 million grant to put toward its downtown flooding fixes. Mayor Paul Braun announced just before the end of the Village Board’s regular meeting held Monday, Nov. 16 via Zoom that the Army Corps of Engineers notified the village it was awarded $1.5 million. Flossmoor is obligated to contribute another $500,000 to the project upon receiving that grant. Braun said

Former legislator, Bremen Township supervisor Maggie Crotty passes away

Nov 6, 2020

Former legislator, Bremen Township supervisor Maggie Crotty passes away

Visitation will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the Brady Gill Funeral Home, 16600 Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park. In lieu of flowers, her family is asking for memorials to the Les Turner ALS foundation. View her obituary, or leave a memory for the family. Related: Former legislator, Bremen Township supervisor Maggie Crotty dies at 72, in the Tribune/Daily Southtown.

IDOT seeks public comment on the FY 2021-2024 STIP

Nov 6, 2020

IDOT seeks public comment on the FY 2021-2024 STIP

Written comments regarding the Draft FY 2021-2024 STIP should be forwarded to the Office of Planning and Programming in Springfield by Nov. 15 at the following address using the form on page 27: Illinois Department of Transportation Office of Planning and Programming 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway, Room 307 Springfield, Illinois 62764 Individuals can also email at DOT.STIP@Illinois.gov or contact the Department concerning planning, programming and public involvement issues at 1

UIC seeks Capstone partners

SPC News

Nov 6, 2020

SPC News

The Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Governing Board is pleased to announce the award of the following 2021 Dodge Police & Special Service Vehicles to Roesch Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Elmhurst as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder:Contract #VehicleBase Price200Dodge Charger Pursuit VehiclesRWD – $24,985 AWD – $26,982201Dodge Durango VehiclesRWD SSV V6 – $27,444 RWD SSV V8 – $30,050 AWD Pursuit V6 – $29,997 AWD Pursuit V8 – $32,603202Dodge Ram 1500 SSV Crew Cab$26,961

Kaegi jacks up assessments on south suburban landlords

Nov 5, 2020

Kaegi jacks up assessments on south suburban landlords

After jacking up assessments on commercial properties in the northern Chicago suburbs in 2019, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi has delivered a repeat performance south and west of the city this year. Kaegi’s office assessed all non-residential property in the south and west Cook suburbs at $5.25 billion, up 56 percent from 2019, according to data from the assessor’s office. The total assessed value of residential real estate in the suburbs rose 8 percent, to $8.42 billion… P

SSMMA/UIC Urban Transportation Center release Quiet Zone Study for Dolton & Riverdale

Nov 4, 2020

SSMMA/UIC Urban Transportation Center release Quiet Zone Study for Dolton & Riverdale

A reduction in the number of required freight train horn blasts and improvements designed to enhance safety for people and vehicles would dramatically improve the quality of life for the residents of two south suburban Chicago communities. That was the focus of a recently completed research study that examined at-grade highway-railroad crossings in the towns of Dolton and Riverdale. The study, “Quiet Zone Study for Dolton and Riverdale,” was completed by the Urban Transportat