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PROPOSED AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Environment & Sustainability
Other Part(ies): Center for Neighborhood Technology, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization to amend an interagency agreement
Good(s) or Service(s): Consulting services to support the implementation of storm water management improvements and community engagement
Agreement period: N/A
Fiscal Impact: $154,530.00
Accounts: 11286.1161.65350.580170
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Summary: Pursuant to Board Item 22-4059, the Department of Environment & Sustainability (DES) has been authorized to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) in the amount of up to $5,845,470.00 to implement the Rain Ready Plan Implementation as part of the Smart Communities Program. DES seeks to increase the amount by $154,530.00 for a total of $6,000,000.00. This increase will support additional green infrastructure and community engagement.
Rain Ready plans were developed by CNT in 2016 for six communities in the Calumet Corridor, including Blue Island, Calumet City, Calumet Park, Dolton, Riverdale, and Robbins with Community Development Block Grant funds issued by the Department of Planning & Development. These communities were disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, have faced a history of disinvestment, and are impacted by chronic, pervasive urban flooding. The implementation of Rain Ready plans will support the implementation of stormwater management improvements with a focus on green infrastructure and nature based solutions. Intensive community engagement will ensure appropriate prioritization of projects
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