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Evanston’s Reparations Committee approved nonprofit group Community Partners for Affordable Housing to distribute funds to the first 16 recipients of the Restorative Housing Program at a Thursday meeting. Under the approved procedures, CPAH will manage and spend funds on behalf of the recipients for each of the program’s three benefit options: down payment on a...
Councilmembers and city staff discussed long-term proposals for federal funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act during a Dec. 6 special City Council meeting. The council has already committed more than $15 million of the city’s $43 million in ARPA funding to continue Evanston’s COVID-19 response, replace revenue lost due to the pandemic and...
City Council voted 5-3 Monday night to approve Evanston’s 2022 Fiscal Year Budget. The budget allocates about $360 million in total expenses, up more than $60 million from last year. It will increase funding substantially from what was originally proposed to the council for Evanston’s General Fund, the city’s basic operating fund, as well as...
City Council discussed the 2022 proposed budget Monday night, diving into hot-button issues like Robert Crown Community Center maintenance costs, citywide understaffing and beach payments for Evanston residents. Here’s how the conversation shook out. Filing vacant city positions The city grapples with a staffing shortage — last year, 29 positions were held vacant. But many councilmembers...
City Council approved a tax increment financing district in Evanston’s 5th Ward Monday night in a 5-4 vote, following two delayed votes and months of controversy. The council approved a consulting study for the TIF in February, which kicked off a period of extended debate. For some community members, the TIF represents an opportunity to...