Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County Economic Development Committee Met March 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

1. CALL TO ORDER

8:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Amy Chavez at 8:46 AM. Chairwoman Chavez read the Open Meeting Act information as follows:

I am calling the meeting of the Economic Development Committee to order. A physical quorum of the members is not present; however, pursuant to Section 7(e) of the Open Meetings Act, members are permitted to attend remotely. Either one member of the Committee, the Chief Administrative Officer or our Chief Legal Counsel are physically present at the regular meeting location. ln-person attendance and public comments are allowed, subject to attendance limitations required to ensure the health and safety of those who attend

2. ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Eckhoff, Selmon, Renehan (8:58 AM), Chavez, DiCianni, Rutledge

ABSENT:

Member Renehan arrived late due to Judicial Public Safety Committee running behind schedule.

Member Eckhoff also arrived late due to Judicial Public Safety Committee running behind and was then called to participate in another Committee Meeting shortly after.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting - Feb 16, 2021 8:30 AM Roll call was taken at this time.

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Sheila Rutledge, District 6 SECONDER: Ashley Selmon, Vice-Chair AYES: Selmon, Chavez, DiCianni, Rutledge ABSENT: Eckhoff, Renehan

4. CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - AMY CHAVEZ

Chairwoman Chavez thanked the Committee for working closely with Sheryl Markay on federal funding updates and reminded Members to check their emails for important information.

The Chairwoman is also working closely with Choose DuPage and the DCVB to better understand their funding needs. She will discuss these items in more detail at a future Committee meeting.

Chair Chavez also thanked Beth Marchetti for her diligence in advocating for her industry and mentioned her excitement for the meetings being held in the State Senate regarding the Tourism Committee Hearing for a COVID relief plan.

5. PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

6. INFORMATIONAL

A. Incumbent Worker Training Memo - Forster Tool

RESULT: ANNOUNCED

7. PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS

A. ED-P-0051-21 Awarding Resolution issued to Resilient for Youth Training Services for Out-of-School/In-School-youth, Contract total $78,047.00

Roll call was taken at this time.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amy Chavez, Chair SECONDER: Peter DiCianni, District 2 AYES: Selmon, Chavez, DiCianni, Rutledge ABSENT: Eckhoff, Renehan

B. DT-P-0060-21 Recommendation for the approval of a contract to CoStar Group, Inc, for a four-year Professional License Agreement to access industrial, office and commercial real estate listings in the Chicago Metro Region, for the period April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2025, as needed for Choose DuPage at $53,026.40, and DuPage County Division of Transportation at $17,676.96, for a contract total amount not to exceed $70,707.36; Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c) “not suitable to competitive bids” (Proprietary Software Subscription).

Roll call was taken at this time.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Sheila Rutledge, District 6 SECONDER: Peter DiCianni, District 2 AYES: Selmon, Chavez, DiCianni, Rutledge ABSENT: Eckhoff, Renehan

8. EVELYN SANGUINETTI - HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER Former Lt Governor, Evelyn Sanguinetti, presented an update on HOPE Fair Housing and gave information on the Illinois House Bill 2775. In addition, Action Item 20-21-242: Recommendation of Support for HB 2775 The Homelessness Prevention Act. The Economic Development Committee sees this bill as an important to step in ending source of payment discrimination and supports this historic bill’s efforts to end homelessness and provide affordable housing as a means of supporting economic recovery in a post-covid economy.

Member Renehan arrived at the meeting at this time.

9. ACTION ITEMS

Chairwoman Chavez noted a typographical error in the agenda to the Committee prior to the vote.

A. Action Item -- 20-21-242 : Recommendation of Support of A.House Bill 277 Homelessness Prevention Act

Roll call was taken at this time.

RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Sheila Rutledge, District 6 SECONDER: Ashley Selmon, Vice-Chair AYES: Selmon, Renehan, Chavez, Rutledge ABSTAIN: DiCianni ABSENT: Eckhoff

10. CHOOSE DUPAGE - GREG BEDALOV

Greg Bedalov, President & CEO of Choose DuPage, presented to the Committee the excellent results of the Business Attraction & Tourism Campaign. Highlights included a 17% increase in followers and a 500% increase in engagement compared to the previous year. Updates will continue to be given to the Committee on a regular basis.

11. WORKNET - LISA SCHVACH

Lisa Schvach, Executive Director, apprised the Committee on lease negotiations for the workspace located at 2525 Cabot Drive, Lisle, IL. Ms. Schvach informed the Committee that lease approval will take place at an upcoming Committee meeting.

12. DCVB - BETH MARCHETTI

Beth Marchetti, Executive Director of the DCVB, presented an update to the Committee on their Meeting's Program, marketing campaign, and the Tourism Bills in General Assembly. Updates will be given to Committee Members on a regular basis.

13. OLD BUSINESS

None.

14. NEW BUSINESS

None.

15. ADJOURNMENT

Without objection, this meeting was adjourned at 9:35 AM.

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