DuPage County Economic Development Committee met April 18
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. CALL TO ORDER
8:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Lynn LaPlante at 8:33 AM.
2. ROLL CALL
Member Yoo arrived after the conclusion of the Judicial Public Safety meeting at 8:44 AM. Votes had already been taken for agenda items. Also present were Members Brian Krajewski, Dawn DeSart, and Paula Gustin.
PRESENT Childress, Galassi, LaPlante, and Rutledge
ABSENT Covert
LATE Yoo
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESENT Childress, Galassi, LaPlante, Rutledge, and Yoo
ABSENT Covert
3.A. 23-1486
Economic Development Committee Minutes - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Attachments: Economic Development Minutes - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, March 21, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Lynn LaPlante
SECONDER: Sheila Rutledge
ABSENT: Covert
LATE: Yoo
4. CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR LAPLANTE
Chair LaPlante highlighted the work happening at workNet DuPage Career Center and stated, "April is nationally recognized as Second Chance Month to bring attention to the importance of helping the formerly incarcerated reenter society. Steady employment in a quality job is widely considered to be a key driver of reducing recidivism, and workNet DuPage has made this a strategic priority the past several years". Handouts were given to Committee Members and client success stories were shared.
6. PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS
6.A. ED-P-0001-23
Awarding resolution issued to Central States SER, to provide youth training services, for the period of June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, for Workforce Development, for a contract total amount not to exceed $310,434; per RFP 23-010-WIOA.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Lynn LaPlante
SECONDER: Kari Galassi
ABSENT: Covert
LATE: Yoo
6.B. ED-P-0002-23
Awarding resolution issued to Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, to provide youth training services, for the period of June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, for Workforce Development, for a contract total amount not to exceed $89,141; per RFP 23-010-WIOA.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Lynn LaPlante
SECONDER: Kari Galassi
ABSENT: Covert
LATE: Yoo
7. CHANGE ORDERS
7.A. ED-CO-0001-23
Amendment to County Contract 5234-0001 SERV, issued to Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce, for One-Stop Operator Services, for the Workforce Development Division, to increase the contract by $41,254 and extend the contract through June 30, 2025.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Lynn LaPlante
SECONDER: Michael Childress
ABSENT: Covert
LATE: Yoo
8. PRESENTATION
8. A. Choose DuPage - 2022 Year in Review
Greg Bedalov, President & CEO of Choose DuPage, presented the 2022 Year in Review. Mr. Bedalov updated on the goals of Choose DuPage, outcomes for the prior year, as well as the Connect DuPage collaboration. Questions were taken from Committee Members.
8. B. Discussion - DCVB Hosting & Bid Fee Funding Request
Beth Marchetti, Executive Director of the DuPage Convention & Visitor's Bureau, gave a presentation on upcoming tourism and sporting events the DCVB aims to host in DuPage County along with their proposal for funding. Questions were taken from Committee members.
9. OLD BUSINESS
No old business was discussed.
10. NEW BUSINESS
No new business was discussed.
11. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 AM.
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