421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD

WHEATON, IL 60187

DU PAGE COUNTY

Human Services

www.dupagecounty.gov

Final Summary

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

1. CALL TO ORDER

9:30 AM

Room 3500A

9:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Greg Schwarze at 9:30 AM.

Chair Schwarze appointed County Board member Lucy Evans to serve as a member of the

committee for the purposes of a quorum.

Member Evans left the meeting at 10:00 to attend another committee meeting, before voting took

place.

Chair Schwarze appointed County Board member Michael Childress to serve as a member of the

committee for quorum purposes.

ROLL CALL

Other Board members present: Member Lucy Evans and Member Michael Childress

Staff in attendance: Nick Kottmeyer (Chief Administrative Officer), Joan Olson (Chief

Communications Officer), Conor McCarthy, Lisa Smith, and Renee Zerante (State's Attorney

Office), Evan Shields (Public Information Officer), Jason Blumenthal (Policy & Program

Manager), DeAndre Redd (Contracting Equity Administrator), Mary Catherine Wells, Keith

Jorstad, and Tabassum Haleem (Finance), Valerie Calvente and Henry Kocker (Procurement),

Natasha Belli and Gina Strafford Ahmed ( Community Services Administrators), Ashley Miller

(Community Development Manager), Mary Keating (Director of Community Services), and

Janelle Chadwick (Administrator of the DuPage Care Center)

DeSart, Garcia, Schwarze, Evans, and Childress

Cronin Cahill, Galassi, and LaPlante

PRESENT

ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comments were offered.

CHAIR REMARKS - CHAIR SCHWARZE

25-0354

Small Nonprofit Grant Program Round 2 Goals and Objectives and Summary Report on

the Small Nonprofit Grant Program, Round 1

Chair Schwarze introduced Mary Catherine Wells, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, to

speak regarding the approval of round two of the Small Agency Grant Program, item 6.B.

on the day’s agenda. Round one allocated $1,050,000 but awarded $653,993 in total

funds. The lower distribution of funds was partly due to some districts that were

oversubscribed, while other districts were undersubscribed. Noted ineligibilities included

forms and certifications missing, car repairs, holiday parties, medical expenses, and cash

requests.

The round one reports were due at the end of 2024. 23 out of 37 of awarded recipients

have not submitted their performance metrics reports. The reporting metrics will be

critical in determining eligibility for the round two funding. Ms. Wells distributed a

report showing the performance measures of reports received, which is attached hereto

and made part of the minutes packet.

Ms. Wells presented a recap of round one and an overview of round two via a

PowerPoint and noted what can be done better in round two. She stated as a goal towards

efficiencies in round two, they would like to streamline the volume of staff needed to

implement the program, make sure the application process includes performance metrics,

and develop a more standardized agreement across all the applications. Under round two

agencies will be required to submit their 501(c)3 current status certification when

applying, they must be physically located in DuPage County as noted on the AG990-IL

form, and must have completed round one reporting requirements. Additionally, the

agency’s annual revenue can be averaged over three years, no District Board Member can

serve on the nonprofit’s board, and the program will run one year, June 1, 2025 through

May 31, 2026.

The PowerPoint is attached hereto and made part of the minutes packet.

The committee discussed the outreach that would be involved to reach the nonprofit

agencies. Joan Olson, Communications Director, said they would send out a news

release. Small media, particularly suburban newspapers and the Daily Herald often bring

good results, and they will repeat messages on social media. Mary Keating added they

have email blasts that go to hundreds of the nonprofits. They will utilize their connection

with the DuPage Foundation, Mayors and Managers Conference (DMMC) and the

DuPage municipalities.

The committee discussed the under $30,000 funding threshold and the agencies that have

not submitted their metrics. MaryCatherine said one round of reminders for the agency

reporting has been sent but encouraged district members to contact their districts’

agencies regarding missing reporting.

26:36 Greg Schwarze asked about the premise of sharing the money within districts. Nick

Kottmeyer explained that the program belongs to the County Board members, and it is

ultimately their decision on how they want to run the program. After discussion, the

Human Services committee members present stated they did not want to share funds

within districts, rather delegate unspent funds back to the ARPA Interest Funds, as in

2024. Mr. Kottmeyer stated the program will be presented at Finance/County Board next

week so any requests for changes should be forwarded this week to staff to have vetted

with the Assistant State’s Attorney, if needed. Assistant State’s Attorney, Conor

McCarthy, recommended adding the verbiage to the recitals stating any unused funds

shall be swept into the ARPA Interest funds and shall not be redistributed amongst other

districts.

Mr. McCarthy added that the categories and language of the presentation are rather broad

and he is willing to explain any topics more extensively if needed.

County Board member Lucy Evans left the meeting at 10:00 AM to attend another

committee meeting. Chair Schwarze appointed CB member Michael Childress to serve

on the committee for quorum purposes.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5.A.

25-0317

Human Services Committee - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, January 7, 2025

APPROVED

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Dawn DeSart

Paula Garcia

DeSart, Garcia, Schwarze, and Childress

Cronin Cahill, Galassi, LaPlante, and Evans

ABSENT:

COMMUNITY SERVICES - MARY KEATING

6.A.

FI-R-0018-25

Acceptance and appropriation of additional funding for the Aging-Case Coordination

Unit for PY25 in the amount of $10,000, for the period of October 1, 2024 through

September 30, 2025, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1660. (Community Services)

APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Dawn DeSart

DeSart, Garcia, Schwarze, and Childress

Cronin Cahill, Galassi, LaPlante, and Evans

ABSENT:

6.B.

FI-R-0017-25

Approval of "Round 2" of the Small Agency Grant Program, in the amount of

$1,050,000. (ARPA INTEREST)

Chair Schwarze amended item 6.B., the Approval of "Round 2" of the Small Agency

Grant Program, to include a sentence to indicate that any unused funds shall be

transferred to the ARPA Interest funds and shall not be redistributed among the current

applicant agencies. The item was approved as amended, all ayes on a voice vote.

APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

Greg Schwarze

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

6.C.

FI-R-0019-25

Acceptance and appropriation of interest earned on investment for the Family

Self-Sufficiency Program, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1700 in the amount of

$1,365. (Community Services)

APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

Greg Schwarze

RESULT:

MOVER:

Michael Childress

SECONDER:

6.D.

FI-R-0021-25

Acceptance and appropriation of the ILDCEO Community Services Block Grant PY25

Inter-Governmental Agreement no. 25-231028, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1650,

in the amount of $1,269,609. (Community Services)

APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

Michael Childress

SECONDER:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - MARY KEATING

7.A.

HS-R-0003-25

Recommendation of approval of a first modification to Community Development Block

Grant (CDBG) Agreement with Bridge Communities, Inc., Stability Program for

Families Experiencing Homelessness, Project Number CD24-05, adding eligible

reimbursement of costs for two additional direct service staff to the project scope.

(Community Services)

APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

Dawn DeSart

RESULT:

MOVER:

Michael Childress

SECONDER:

7.B.

HS-R-0004-25

2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan element of the Consolidated

Plan, DuPage County Consortium – FIRST READING - Acceptance of the 2025-2029

Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan element of the 2025-2029 Consolidated

Plan (Public Comment Period) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),

HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

programs to qualify and receive the Department of Housing and Urban Development

(HUD) grant funds.

APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

Michael Childress

SECONDER:

DUPAGE CARE CENTER - JANELLE CHADWICK

8.A.

25-0185

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to Henry Schein,

Inc., for deluxe top over bed tables, for the DuPage Care Center, for the period of January

22, 2025 through January 21, 2026, for a contract total not to exceed $16,485. Contract

pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (OMNIA Partners Contract

#2021002973).

APPROVED

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Dawn DeSart

Paula Garcia

DeSart, Garcia, Schwarze, and Childress

Cronin Cahill, Galassi, LaPlante, and Evans

ABSENT:

8.B.

25-0201

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to Equipment

International, Ltd., for laundry equipment repair services and parts, as needed, for the

DuPage Care Center, for the period of March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026, for a

contract total not to exceed $23,750, under bid renewal #24-014-DCC, first of three

one-year optional renewals.

APPROVED

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Paula Garcia

Michael Childress

DeSart, Garcia, Schwarze, and Childress

Cronin Cahill, Galassi, LaPlante, and Evans

ABSENT:

BUDGET TRANSFERS

Janelle Chadwick, Administrator of the DuPage Care Center prefaced the Care Center's budget

transfers, stating the Care Center accommodates a 2% COLA increase in their annual budget,

placed under salary and wage adjustments, which have to be moved into the proper departments

at the end of the year. In addition, they have the $1M place

holder for the AFSCME wage adjustments, originally placed under the contingency budget line,

which now must be moved into the correct departments.

9.A.

9.B.

9.C.

25-0275

Transfer of funds from account no. 5000-1720-54100 (IT equipment) to account no.

5000-1720-54100 (IT equipment - capital lease) in the amount of $5,100 to reclass the

capital equipment balance to capital lease sub-account to cover the FY25 copier lease for

Senior Services. (Community Services)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Dawn DeSart

MOVER:

Michael Childress

SECONDER:

25-0323

Transfer of funds from account no. 1200-2010-50080 (salary and wage adjustments) to

account no. 1200-2010-50000 (regular salaries) and account no. 1200-2010-51000

(benefit payments) in the amount of $15,000, to adjust shortages in FY24 within the

Financial Services Budget. (DuPage Care Center)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Michael Childress

Paula Garcia

MOVER:

SECONDER:

25-0277

Transfer of funds from account no. 1200-2000-50080 (salary and wage adjustments) and

account no. 1200-2000-53828 (contingencies) to account no. 1200-2000-50000 (regular

salaries), account no. 1200-2000-50040 (part-time help), account no. 1200-2000-51000

(benefit payments), and account no. 1200-2000-51040 (employee medical and hospital

insurance), in the amount of $42,900 to adjust shortages in FY24 for Administration.

(DuPage Care Center)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Michael Childress

Dawn DeSart

MOVER:

SECONDER:

9.D.

25-0279

Transfer of funds from account no. 1200-2025-50040 (part-time help), 1200-2025-50080

( salary and wage adjustments), 1200-2000-53828 (contingencies), to account no.

1200-2025-50000 (regular salaries), 1200-2025-50010 (overtime), 1200-2025-51000

(benefit payments), 1200-2025-51010 (employer share I.M.R.F.), 1200-2025-51030

(employer share social security), and 1200-2025-51040 (employee medical and hospital

insurance), in the amount of $357,700 to adjust shortages for FY24 for Dining Services.

(DuPage Care Center)

APPROVED

Dawn DeSart

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

9.E.

25-0280

Transfer of funds from account no. 1200-2050-50080 (salary and wage adjustments),

1200-2050-50000 (regular salaries), 1200-2050-50040 (part-time help),

1200-2050-50050 (temporary salaries), 1200-2050-53090 (other professional services),

and 1200-2000-53828 (contingencies) to account no. 1200-2050-50010 (overtime),

1200-2050-50020 (holiday pay), 1200-2050-51000 (benefit payments), 1200-2050-51010

(employer share I.M.R.F.), 1200-2050-51030 (employer share social security), and

1200-2050-51040 (employee medical and hospital insurance) in the amount of

$1,370,840 to adjust shortages for FY24 for Nursing Services. (DuPage Care Center)

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Dawn DeSart

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

9.F.

25-0281

Transfer of funds from account no.1200-2070-50080 (salary and wage adjustments) to

account no. 1200-2070-51000 (benefit payments) in the amount of $8,000 to adjust

shortages in FY24 within the Social Services budget line. (DuPage Care Center)

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Dawn DeSart

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

9.G.

25-0282

Transfer of funds from account no. 1200-2065-50000 (regular salaries) to account no.

1200-2065-50010 (overtime), 1200-2065-50040 (part-time help), 1200-2065-51000

(benefit payments), and 1200-2065-51040 (employee medical and hospital insurance) in

the amount of $19,750 to adjust shortages for FY24 within the Recreation Department.

(DuPage Care Center)

APPROVED

Dawn DeSart

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

9.H.

25-0283

Transfer of funds from account no. 1200-2100-50080 (salary and wage

adjustments),1200-2100-50000 (regular salaries), 1200-2100-50040 (part-time help), and

1200-2100-50050 (temporary salaries), to account no. 1200-2100-50010 (overtime),

1200-2100-50020 (holiday pay), 1200-2100-51000 (benefit payments), and

1200-2100-51010 (employer share I.M.R.F.) in the amount of $33,850 to adjust shortages

for FY24 within the 421 building's cafeteria payroll budget lines. (DuPage Care Center)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Michael Childress

Dawn DeSart

MOVER:

SECONDER:

9.I.

25-0284

Transfer of funds from account no.1200-2080-50080 (salary and wage adjustments),

1200-2080-50000 (regular salaries), 1200-2000-53828 (contingencies) to account no.

1200-2080-50010 (overtime),1200-2080-50040 (part-time help), 1200-2080-51000

(benefit payments), and 1200-2080-51010 (employer share I.M.R.F), 1200-2080-51030

(employer share social security), and 1200-2080-51040 (employee medical and hospital

insurance) in the amount of $42,700 to adjust shortages for FY24 within the Volunteer

Services payroll budget lines. (DuPage Care Center)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Paula Garcia

MOVER:

Michael Childress

SECONDER:

9.J.

25-0285

Transfer of funds from account no. 1200-2030-50080 (salary and wage adjustments),

1200-2030-50010 (overtime), 1200-2030-51000 (benefit payments), and

1200-2000-53828 (contingencies) to account no. 1200-2030-50000 (regular salaries),

1200-2030-50040 (part-time help), 1200-2030-51010 (employer share I.M.R.F.),

1200-2030-51030 (employer share social security), and 1200-2030-51040 (employee

medical and hospital insurance) in the amount of $66,600 to adjust shortages for FY24

for Laundry Services. (DuPage Care Center)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Michael Childress

Paula Garcia

MOVER:

SECONDER:

9.K.

25-0286

Transfer of funds from account no. 1200-2035-50080 (salary and wage adjustments),

1200-2035-50010 (overtime), 1200-2035-50040 (part-time help), 1200-2000-53828

(contingencies) to account no. 1200-2035-50000 (regular salaries), 1200-2035-50020

(holiday pay), 1200-2035-51000 (benefit payments), and 1200-2035-51040 (employee

medical and hospital insurance) in the amount of $142,800 to adjust shortages for FY24

for Housekeeping Services. (DuPage Care Center)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Paula Garcia

MOVER:

Michael Childress

SECONDER:

9.L.

25-0287

Transfer of funds from account no. 1200-2085-50080 (salary and wage adjustments), and

1200-2085-50000 (regular salaries) to account no. 1200-2085-50010 (overtime) and

1200-2085-50040 (part-time help) in the amount of $14,000 to adjust shortages for FY24

within the inpatient pharmacy payroll budget lines. (DuPage Care Center)

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Dawn DeSart

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

9.M.

25-0289

Transfer of funds from account no. 1200-2060-50080 (salary and wage adjustments) to

account no. 1200-2060-51000 (benefit payments) and account no. 1200-2060-51040

(employee medical and hospital insurance) in the amount of $14,000 to adjust shortages

for FY24 within the Rehab and Therapy Services payroll budget lines. (DuPage Care

Center)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Michael Childress

Paula Garcia

MOVER:

SECONDER:

9.N.

25-0296

Transfer of funds from account no. 5000-1650-50000 (regular salaries) to account no.

5000-1650-51000 (benefit payments) in the amount of $2,450 to cover the benefit

payments paid out during FY24 within the Community Services Block Grant.

(Community Services)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Michael Childress

Paula Garcia

MOVER:

SECONDER:

9.O.

25-0309

Transfer of funds from account no. 5000-1480-50000 (regular salaries) to account no.

5000-1480-51000 (benefit payments) in the amount of $1,675 to cover employee benefit

payments paid in FY24 within the Homeless Management Information System Grant.

(Community Services)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Michael Childress

Paula Garcia

MOVER:

SECONDER:

9.P.

25-0310

Transfer of funds from account no. 5000-1420-50000 (regular salaries) to account no.

5000-1420-51000 (benefit payments) in the amount of $29,950 to cover employee benefit

payments paid out in FY24 within the LIHEAP Grant. (Community Services)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Michael Childress

Paula Garcia

MOVER:

SECONDER:

9.Q.

25-0311

Transfer of funds from account no. 5000-1430-50000 (regular salaries) to account no.

5000-1430-51000 (benefit payments) in the amount of $415 to cover employee benefit

payments for FY24 within the Weatherization grant. (Community Services)

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Dawn DeSart

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

9.R.

25-0312

Transfer of funds from account no. 5000-1400-50000 (regular salaries) to account no.

5000-1400-50010 (overtime) in the amount of $445 to cover employee overtime

payments paid out during FY24 within the Weatherization grant. (Community Services)

APPROVED

Dawn DeSart

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

10.

INFORMATIONAL

Motion to Combine Items

Member DeSart moved and Member Childress seconded a motion to combine items 10.A.

through 10.C. The motion was approved on voice vote, all "ayes".

10.A.

10.B.

10.C.

25-0290

GPN 001-25 PY25 Community Development Block Grant, U.S. Department of Housing

and Urban Development, Community Services, $3,663,504.

25-0291

GPN 002-25 PY25 HOME Investment Partnerships Program, U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development , Community Services, $1,556,110.

25-0292

GPN 003-25 PY25 Emergency Solutions Grant, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development, Community Services, $286,741.

APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Michael Childress

DeSart, Garcia, Schwarze, and Childress

Cronin Cahill, Galassi, LaPlante, and Evans

ABSENT:

11.

RESIDENCY WAIVERS - JANELLE CHADWICK

No residency waivers were offered.

12.

13.

DUPAGE CARE CENTER UPDATE - JANELLE CHADWICK

Janelle Chadwick stated there are no units under quarantine due to covid or other ailments.

The Care Center is expecting the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to arrive the week

of January 27th to perform the initial architectural inspection of the most recent renovations.

COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE - MARY KEATING

Mary Keating, Director of Community Services, commented on item 7.B. the 2025-2029

Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, which are also related to the three Grant Proposal

Notifications under Informational items. The 5-year Consolidated Plan lays out the priorities for

the county for the CDBG, ESG, and H.O.M.E. funds for the next five years and are the guiding

documents that will help Community Development staff determine how they will fund projects.

The plan includes projects in 2025, however, the department has not received a 2025 budget yet

from the federal government, so their plan is based on status quo from 2024. Community

Development is still operating on a continuing resolution for the 2025 budget. Under the new

federal administration, 2025 and future funding is unknown. Staff has made plans for what

would not be funded and how they would accommodate a small cut. If the budget is cut, Ms.

Keating would address the committee. A large cut would require further conversations. HUD

still requires the county to submit their Consolidated Plan by February 15, even without a federal

budget.

14.

15.

16.

OLD BUSINESS

No old business was discussed.

NEW BUSINESS

No new business was discussed.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business, Chair Schwarze adjourned the meeting at 10:22 AM.