The responsibilities of the Housing & Community Development Act Committee have been divided between the Housing and Community Development Committee and the Social Services Committee.

Below are archived agendas, packets, and minutes for the Housing & Community Development Act Committee.

PURPOSE: The City Council establishes a Housing and Community Development Act Committee ("Committee") to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters relating to the use of federal Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds to address the needs of Evanston's at-risk population. CDBG funds are to be used to develop viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (Established by Council Action on 9/12/16; 103-O-16).

# OF MEMBERS: Nine (9) members who serve without compensation and are residents of the City of Evanston.

The Board is currently looking for new volunteers to serve on the Housing & Community Development Act Committee.

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QUALIFICATIONS: At least 5 Aldermen and 4 residents who reside in wards located within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Target Area.

TERM: Committee members are appointed to three (3) year terms by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. Non-aldermanic members may serve for not more than two (2) full terms.

MEETING DATE: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center - Room 2402

REPORTS TO: City Council

STAFF: Sarah Flax, Housing and Grants Manager
                847-448-8684
                Staff Email

Public comments

As the result of an executive order issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker suspending in-person attendance requirements for public meetings, the Housing and Homelessness Commission members and City staff will be participating in this meeting remotely. Due to public health concerns, residents will not be able to provide public comments in-person at the meeting.
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