1. ARPA Financial Update
Deputy Chief Financial Officer Mary Catherine Wells provided the Committee with a brief
overview of the ARPA requests on today's agenda. As of 3/31/2023, the unallocated ARPA
balance is $11,838,093. Today's various requests total $686,677.
2. DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau - $425,000
The DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau (DCVB) is seeking a total of $425,000 in ARPA
funds. $75,000 is being requested for the 2024 TNBA Annual Championship Equity in Bowling
Conference to go towards the bid fee. $100,000 is being requested for the USBC Junior Gold
event to go towards the bid fee. $150,000 is being requested for Stardust Bowl to support their
venue rental fees. $50,000 is being requested for the 2024 USA Water Polo Olympic
Development Program National Championship for rental fees. $50,000 is being requested for the
DuPage E-sports Collegiate Invitational and E-sports Frosty Faustings XV for transportation
costs, internet costs, and venue fees. The funds will not be expended and will be returned to the
County if bids are not won. By a show of hands, the Committee showed their support for moving
forward with the request.
3. DuPage Senior Citizens Council - $120,000
The DuPage Senior Citizens Council (DSCC) is seeking a total of $120,000 in ARPA funds.
Funds would be used to provide meals to 300 older adults residing in DuPage County.
Participating older adults receive five meals, two times per month. The older adults in this
population are low-income, many are disabled, several are underserved minorities, and all
individuals cannot pay for food and grocery delivery. Committee members suggested doubling
the funding amount, to provide DSCC with a total of $240,000. By a show of hands, the
Committee showed their support for moving forward with the request at the increased amount.
4. The Conservation Foundation - $141,677
The Conservation Foundation is seeking a total of $141,677 in ARPA funds. $93,600 is being
requested for the Farm to Pantry program, which will provide approximately 30,000 pounds of
fresh, organic produce for over 200 families for the 20 week growing season. This will be a
two-year program. $48,077 is being requested for the Nature Rx program, which will connect
500 teens and young adults through 25 tailored outdoor sessions, contributing to positive mental
health outcomes. This will be a two-year program. By a show of hands, the Committee showed
their support for moving forward with the request.
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OLD BUSINESS
No old business was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business was discussed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Member DeSart and seconded by Member Cahill to enter into executive
session. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.
13.A. Pursuant to Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21) Review of Executive Session
Minutes.
ROLL CALL