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Diversity and Community Relations Committee

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Jul 17, 2026

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Snow removal eligibility expanded

Published Jul 17, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 16, 2026

Snow removal eligibility expanded

The committee approved updated eligibility rules for the Snow Removal Program, adding people over 80, disabled or mobility-impaired residents, SNAP recipients, veterans, and people who live alone.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 28, 2026

CDBG funding recommendations advance

Committee members forwarded staff recommendations for 2026 Community Development Block Grant funding to the full City Council for further discussion, with members emphasizing access for smaller nonprofits and questions about scoring, eligibility, and allocation levels.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 14, 2026

Diversity & Community Relations Committee: Black Joy Parade update and CDBG program review (May 14, 2026)

Committee members Ibarra (chair), Clement and Moreno met May 14, 2026. The meeting approved prior minutes, received an update on the Black Joy Parade (scheduled for August 29, 2026, with a 50-unit limit), and heard a presentation on the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program including the 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan, HUD allocation totals, application process, owner-occupied minor home repair program, and outreach to nonprofits. Committee requested further review of senior snow removal eligibility and set the next meeting for May 28 at 4:30 p.m.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 11, 2025

Committee reviews PY2025 CDBG awards; May 5 minutes approved

City of Joliet Diversity & Community Relations Committee (Sept 11, 2025, Council Chambers) approved the May 5, 2025 minutes and reviewed Program Year 2025 CDBG-funded agencies and draft subrecipient agreements. Ten agencies were funded; three are first-time City CDBG recipients and three nonprofits will receive admin/capacity-building funds. No public comment was received.

2 min readMunicipal coverage