8.
GRANTS
8.A.
GPN 010-23: Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program FY24 - Illinois Department of
Transportation - U.S. Department of Transportation - $40,776.88. (Sheriff's Office)
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
Greg Schwarze
RESULT:
MOVER:
Mary Ozog
SECONDER:
8.B.
GPN 011-23: State Criminal Alien Assistance Program FY2022 - U.S. DOJ - Bureau of
Justice Assistance - $682,372.26. (Sheriff's Office)
Member Yoo inquired why the reporting period for this grant was from July 1, 2020
through June 30, 2021. Deputy Chief Dan Bilodeau from the Sheriff's Office responded
that this type of grant for reimbursement for salaries is always in arrears because of the
way the Federal government has set it up. They usually receive the award approximately
two years later.
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
Michael Childress
RESULT:
MOVER:
Liz Chaplin
SECONDER:
8.C.
GPN 015-23: Family Violence Coordinating Council SFY24 - Illinois Criminal Justice
Information Authority - $38,300. (18th Judicial Circuit Court)
Member Yoo asked for information on what the Family Violence Coordinating Council
does. Suzanne Armstrong, Administrator for the 18th Judicial Circuit Court, responded
that the Family Violence Coordinating Council is chaired by Circuit Judge Ann Celine
Walsh and that it brings together many stakeholders including the State's Attorney Office,
the Public Defender Officer and the Family Shelter, as well as other organizations
throughout the County. They offer programs that focus on education, communication and
ways to prevent family violence. She stated that this is an excellent grant and that many
of the funds go towards hiring a Contract Coordinator that assists the Council. Court
Administrator Armstrong suggested that it might be beneficial for the Family Violence
Coordinating Council to give a full presentation at a future Judicial and Public Safety
Committee meeting.
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
RESULT: