R2001-17 AUTHORIZING SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS

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CDBG FY O1/02 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Applicant: African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois,Inc. Project: African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois,Inc. (1) Recommended award: $14,012.45 Prior Funding Received: No (This is a first year request.) The African-American Cultural&Genealogical Societypromotes the study and celebration ofAfrican- American heritage bymaintaining a museum and conducting prograrns.The Societyutilizes materials from its collection to prepare exhibits and present programs to prisoners,to children through its school progralns, and to teens through a youth group outreach. It also sponsors three maj or programs each year. The City will provide funding to hire a facilitator to keep the Museum open,assist with research and preparation of materials, and communicate with the public. 2. Applicant: Community Health Improvement Center Project.• Community Health Improvement Center(2) Recommended award: $17,221.57 Prior Funding Received: Yes (Funds were received in 1997 and 1999. This is a third non- consecutive year request.) The Community Health Improvement Center(CHIC)provides comprehensive medical care to over 7,000 low-income residents of Macon County. CHIC shares several hundred patients in common with Heritage Behavioral Health Center(HBHC),which serve clients with mental illness or substance disorders. City funding will allow CHIC to hire a casemanager to work as a liaison between the CHIC medical staff and the HBHC stafffor the clients they share,thus serving these residents more efficiently and effectively. 3. Applicant: Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations (CONO) ' Project: CONO/CPTED Grant Program(3) Recommended award: $24,113.95 ; Prior Funding Received: Yes(Funds were received in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999,and 2000. This �' is a si�th consecutive year request.) CONO serves as an umbrella organization for Decatur's neighborhood groups. They promote and sponsor various community activities,provide a fonun for neighborhood groups to share information and needs,and run a youth art program in collaboration with Millikin University. They also administer the CPTED(Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)prograin for the City of Decatur,which provide grants of up to$750 to low-and moderate-income residents for security improvements to their homes. These minor home modifications include security systems,lighting,fencing,and tree trimming. City funding support these activities.