5.0   Waukegan Community Development Activities

 

5.1           Public Facilities

 

5.1.1   Downtown Revitalization Area

 

The Friends of the Historic Genesee Theatre – Golden Circle Accessibility Project

 

·         2004 Waukegan CDBG:  $10,599; Total Program Cost:  $14,400

·         Leverage sources:  Friends of the Historic Genesee Theatre

·         Program Description:  Install ADA accessibility to all floors of the Historic Genesee Theatre

·         Use of CDBG Funds:  material

·         Proposed Program Outcomes:

·         All people regardless of handicap will have access to washrooms on each floor of the theatre.

·         In PY2004, the program proposed to serve approximately 6400 people with disabilities.

·         This project funds a high priority need for Waukegan as referenced in the Lake County Consortium’s 2000 – 2004 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan.

·         Agency Location:  221 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

·         Site Location:        221 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

 

5.1.2   Infrastructure Improvements

 

City of Waukegan Public Works Dept.-Sidewalk Replacement Program

·         2004 Waukegan CDBG:  $98,143; Total Program Cost:  $150,000, city will operate additional sidewalk replacement program throughout the community.

·         Leverage sources:  City of Waukegan’s Public Works budget

·         Program Description:  replacement of approximately 8000 lineal feet deteriorated sidewalk squares in low income residential areas designated by CDBG

·         Use of CDBG Funds:  material and labor

·         Proposed Program Outcomes:

·         Increased pedestrian safety on public sidewalks

·         In PY2004, the program proposed to serve direct benefit to 450 households, 100% in target area (community as a whole/people generally).

·         This project funds a high priority need for Waukegan as referenced in the Lake County Consortium’s 2000 – 2004 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan.

·         Agency Location:  1700 N. McAree Road, Waukegan, IL 60085 

·         Site Location:  Target areas throughout the City of Waukegan, IL 60085

 

 

 

Waukegan Housing Authority – Rehab Senior/Disabled Building

·         2004 Waukegan CDBG: $39,257; Total Program Cost: $85,000

·         Leverage Sources: Capitalization Funds

·         Program Description:  Public restrooms, intercom, hand rails, and emergency exit painted at Harry A. Poe Manor and Ravine Terrace Home. 

·         Use of CDBG Funds:  material and labor

·         Proposed Program Outcomes:  Make more accessible for clients with disabilities, visitors and families members to utilize facilities.

·         In PY 2004, the program proposed to serve 449 Clients

·         This project funds a high priority need for Waukegan as referenced in the Lake County Consortium’s 2000 – 2004 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan

·         Agency Location:  215 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

·         Site Location: 300 S. Lake Street & 200 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085

 

5.1.3   Recreational and Service-Oriented Facilities

No current funding

 

5.1.4   Accessibility for People with Disabilities

 

Countryside Association-Lakeside Work and Training Center

·         2004 Waukegan CDBG:  $16,851; Total Project Cost:  $30,526, Program Budget 2,149,808

·         Leverage sources:  businesses and governmental grants ($13,356)

·         Program Description:  facility improvements of 5 toilet rooms of the Lakeside Center.

·         Use of CDBG Funds:  material and labor

·         Proposed Program Outcomes:

·         To replace the floor covering of four client toilet rooms; replace nine toilet partitions in three toilet rooms, remove existing wall panels and replace with fiberglass reinforced panels, install new vanity tops in two toilet rooms and install new exhaust systems in two toilet rooms of the Lakeside Work & Training Center.

·         To improve the health and safety of enrolled disabled clients and provide more sanitary toilet room conditions as well as allow client privacy.

·         In PY2004, this program proposes to serve 177 disabled and low income Waukegan residents

·         This project funds a high priority need for Waukegan as referenced in the Lake County Consortium’s 2000 – 2004 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan.

·         Agency Location: 1301 S. Lewis, Waukegan, IL 60085

·         Site Location: 1301 S. Lewis, Waukegan, IL 60085

 

 

 

 

 

Subrecipient/Project Sponsor

Total Project Cost

CDBG

Friends of the Historic Genesee Theatre

$14,400

$10,599

Countryside Association

$30,526

$16,851

Waukegan Housing Authority

$85,000

$39,257

Waukegan Public Works Dept.

$150,000

$98,143

Total

$279,926

$164,850

5.2           Public Services

 

5.2.1           Youth Services

                        A Safe Place – Community Education

·                     2004 Waukegan CDBG: $5,000; Total Program Cost: $223,332

·                     Leverage sources:  contributions, special events, foundation and corporate grants, other governmental fees and grants, United Way, United Way Suburban Chicago members Deerfield-Bannockburn- Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, Highland Park-Highwood, Lakeforest-Lakebluff and Wheeling-Buffalo Grove.

·                     Program Description:  Provides continued outreach programming that will increase the awareness of the issues of domestic violence and prevention education for adolescents to help break the cycle of domestic violence by  teaching about healthy relationships and violence prevention.

·                     Use of CDBG Funds:  salaries, benefits, payroll taxes, telephone/facsimile, postage/shipping, insurance and                 occupancy

·                     Proposed Program Outcomes:

o                    70% of students participating in the “Options of Safe Relationships” program will be able to identify warning signs associated with dating violence.

o                 100% of students participating in the “Options” program will develop a personal safety plan addressing domestic violence they may experience in their home or dating relationship.

·                     This program funds a high priority need for Waukegan as referenced in the Lake County Consortium’s 2000 – 2004 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan.

·                     In PY2004, the program proposes to serve 3,200 at-risk Waukegan youth.

·                     Agency and site location suppressed.

 

Boys & Girls Club-TeenREACH

·         2004 Waukegan CDBG: $28,208; Total Program Cost: $428,000

·         Leverage sources: contributions, special events, foundation and corporate grants, private and governmental grants, membership dues, program service fees

·         Program Description:  utilizes modified case management to guide children ages 6-18 to help them achieve success and independence in a safe, healthy and supportive environment in these critical years

·         Use of CDBG Funds:  salaries, benefits, payroll taxes, telephone/facsimile, postage/shipping, printing/publication, insurance and occupancy

·         Proposed Program Outcomes

·         90% of clients will improve or maintain their school grades and school attendance from the first grading period to the last grading period of the school year.

·         50% of clients will improve their behavior from the first to the last grading period of the school year.

·         In PY2004, the program proposes to serve 750 at-risk Waukegan youth.

·         This project funds a high priority need for Waukegan as referenced in the Lake County Consortium’s 2000 – 2004 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan.

·         Agency location: 724 S. Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

·         Site location: 724 S. Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

 

CASA of Lake County-Court Appointed Special Advocate Training

·         2004 Waukegan CDBG: $5,000; Total Program Cost: $485,500

·         Leverage sources: contributions, special events, private and governmental grants, Investment Revenue, United Way and Misc.

·         Program Description: recruit, training and supervise volunteer advocates who will represent abused and neglected Waukegan children in the Lake County judicial system

·         Use of CDBG Funds:  salaries, payroll taxes, postage and shipping, printing and publication

·         Proposed Program Outcomes:

·         Children should be safe while in placement and after court case closure

·         Children should live in permanent, safe, family homes

·         More children need a Court Appointed Special Advocate

·         In PY2004, the program proposes to serve 171 abused Waukegan youth

·         This project funds a high priority need for Waukegan as referenced in the Lake County Consortium’s 2000 – 2004 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan.

·         Agency location:  1020 Milwaukee, Ste. 312, Deerfield, IL 60015

·         Site location: various court and residential locations

 

Girl Scouts – Illinois Crossroads Council – Uniquely Me! (іNadie Como Yo!)

·         2004 Waukegan CDBG: $5,000; Total Program Cost: $104,000

·         Leverage sources:  contributions, foundation & corporate grants, other governmental fees & grants

·         Program Description: program collaborates with Girl Scouts Illinois Crossroads Council and Waukegan elementary and middle schools before, during, or after school.  The goal of the program is to provide a positive, interactive outlet for Spanish and English speaking girls ages 5-11 to express themselves, build self-esteem, and increase their knowledge of the world around them.

·         Use of CDBG Funds:  salaries, benefits, payroll taxes, supplies, insurance, printing and publication

·         Proposed Program Outcomes:

·         75% of participants will show increased self-esteem and confidence.

·         25% will demonstrate learned strategies to help improve interpersonal relationships.

·         In PY2004, program proposes to serve approximately 2647 Waukegan residents

·         This project funds a high priority need for Waukegan as referenced in the Lake County Consortium’s 2000 – 2004 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan.

·         Agency location: 650 N. Lakeview Parkway (P.O. Box 8116), Vernon Hills, IL 60061-8116

·         Site location:  Elementary & Middle Schools, Waukegan, IL 60085

 

Nicasa – Waukegan After School

·         2004 Waukegan CDBG: $5,000; Total Program Cost: $230,800

·         Leverage sources: contributions, special events, private and governmental grants, membership dues, program service fees

·         Program Description:  an after school program in two Waukegan middle schools Thomas Jefferson and Daniel Webster Middle School’s to enrich activities through LifeStar with parent support and programming, tutoring, mentoring and lifeskills education.

·         Use of CDBG Funds:  salaries, benefits, payroll taxes

·         Proposed Program Outcomes

·         80% (96) of the students who participate in the program will show an increase in one or more of the following positive youth development objectives:  resilience, social competence, self-determination, clear & positive identity, belief in the future, self–efficacy.

·         62% (72) of the students who participate in the program will show an overall increase in their grade point average from the previous school year.

·         In PY2004, the program proposes to serve 98 at-risk Waukegan youth.

·         This project funds a high priority need for Waukegan as referenced in the Lake County Consortium’s 2000 – 2004 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan.

·         Agency location: 31979 North Fish Lake Road, Round Lake, IL 60073

·         Site location:  Thomas Jefferson & Daniel Webster Middle School Waukegan, IL 60085

 

Youth Conservation Corporation, Inc. – YCC YouthBuild

·         2004 Waukegan CDBG: $5,000; Total Program Cost: $1,204,290

·         Leverage sources: contributions, special events, foundation & corporate grants, governmental grants, United Way

·         Program Description: program will give the necessary skills and experience to be successful in obtaining full time employment, going to college and getting a diploma.

·         Use of CDBG Funds:  salaries

·         Proposed Program Outcomes:

o        30 members will be enrolled by September 16; at least 20% will be female

o        Three housing units will be completed by the end of the program, August 8th

o        20,000 hours will be spent by members performing community service projects by the end of the program August 8th

o        20 members will graduate from YCC YouthBuild by August 8th

o        5% of graduates will enroll in post secondary education by August 8th

o        90% of graduates will be employed within six months of the end of the program, 5% will enter apprenticeships and 5% will be actively seeking employment

·         In PY2004, the program proposes to serve 30 Waukegan at-risk youth

·         This project funds a high priority need for Waukegan as referenced in the Lake County Consortium’s 2000 – 2004 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan.

·         Agency location:  3246 W. Monroe Street, Waukegan,  IL 60085

·         Site location: 3246 W. Monroe Street, Waukegan,  IL 60085

 

Daisy’s Resource & Development Center – YouthBuild Lake County

·         2004 Waukegan CDBG: $5,000; Total Program Cost: $981,140

·         Leverage sources: contributions, special events, foundation & corporate grants, governmental grants, United Way

·         Program Description: program provides low-income, ages 16-24 with basic skills, pre-employment training, life skills, support services and job placement assistance vocational and academic programming.

·         Use of CDBG Funds:  salaries

·         Proposed Program Outcomes:

o        38 clients will acquire certified skills in construction training improving their employment prospects by December 2004

o        38 clients will either obtain their GED/high school diploma OR increase their basic academic skills by a minimum of two functioning grade levels by program completion December 2004

o        After 6 months of training, 75% of trainees will achieve at least 50% of their individual vocational objectives (increased skills, increase in self-esteem, improve work ethic and job readiness skills).  These objectives will be defined by the trainee and Youthbuild assessment team within one month of intake and reviewed quarterly.

o        65% of program graduates will get a job within 3-6 months of graduation and keep it for at least 6 months

·         In PY2004, the program proposes to serve 9 Waukegan at-risk youth

·         This project funds a high priority need for Waukegan as referenced in the Lake County Consortium’s 2000 – 2004 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan.

·         Agency location:  1919 Sherman Avenue, North Chicago, IL 60064

·         Site location: 1919 Sherman Avenue, North Chicago, IL 60064

 

5.2.2   Senior Services

 

Family Care of Illinois-Home-Based Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities

·         2004 Waukegan CDBG:  $6,833; Total Program Cost: $216,625

·         Leverage sources:  contributions, special events, private and government grants, services fees, other revenue

·         Program Description: trained family care aides providing caring, in-home assistance to seniors and the disabled, allowing them to enjoy a greater level of functioning in their daily activities and ensure they will remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible.

·         Use of CDBG Funds:  salaries, payroll taxes

·         Proposed Program Outcomes:

·         85% of clients will remain in their own homes, avoiding premature institutionalization.

·         90% of clients will improve their ability to care for themselves

·         In PY2004, the program proposes to serve approx. 21 Waukegan elderly and/or disabled clients.

·         This project funds a h