Village of Burnham Infrastructure Projects Featured as ISPAN Success Story |
Pictured: Mayor Robert Polk of Burnham holding one of the 202 new wayfinding signs to be installed throughout the Village. |
The Illinois State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (ISPAN) recently highlighted successful projects throughout the Village of Burnham. ISPAN’s goal is to support Illinois communities in offering direct, convenient, safe, activity-friendly routes to everyday destinations that have been enhanced to support physical activity.
Over the past several years, Burnham has had the opportunity to complete multiple infrastructure projects through federal, local, and state resources. Mayor Robert Polk optimistically spoke about the positive impact of these projects and how they have improved the quality of life for residents throughout Burham.
"I think these projects will improve the health of many people in the community and add value to the life of residents. These projects not only benefit the Village of Burnham but the entire region," said Mayor Polk during ISPAN's success story interview.
Projects include the Burnham Greenway and Cal-Sag Trail, the Burnham Grade Separation, the Burnham Multi-Modal Connector, State Street Reconstruction, Complete Streets, Green Infrastructure Plan, and Wayfinding Signage.
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Upcoming Meetings and Events
Transportation Committee Meeting- September 6 at 2:00pm
Housing Collaborative Meeting- September 8 at 9:00am
Date Change: SSMMA Business Meeting has been rescheduled from September 16 to September 29 at 6:00pm due to IML Conference
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• As of August 12, Suburban Cook County's positivity rate reports as medium according to the CDC level.
• Find regional vaccination rates and vaccine clinics directly at ssmmacovid.org.
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Community Vaccination Information |
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• CCDPH will host vaccination clinics on August 13 at United Christ Church in Country Club Hills from 10:00am-2:00pm. Children at least 6 months old are now eligible.
• Organizations can request COVID-19 PPE and other resources from CCDPH. Learn more.
• Will County Health Department offers vaccination clinics for residents. Learn more.
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Business & Residential Resources |
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• Governor Pritzker Announces $60 Million Competitive Grant Program for Early Childhood Construction in Illinois. Grant applications are due October 10. Learn more.
• Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers a list of FY23 grant opportunities for eligible organizations. Learn more.
• Check out the latest list of Federal and DCEO grant opportunities here
• Will County offers resources for residents and businesses impacted by the pandemic.
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News from Community Partners |
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Requests Feedback for Storm Water Survey |
• MWRD is conducting a survey to understand the needs and issues in your municipality, township, or jurisdiction related to stormwater. Survey responses will be used to identify improvements MWRD can make to their Stormwater Partnership Programs.
• Access the survey here.
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• The Southland Chamber of Commerce is offering an informational event on electrical vehicle infrastructure in the south suburbs.
• This event will take place on September 8 at 8:00 am at the Richton Park Community Center. Learn more.
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• Illinois shoppers can save 5% on the sales tax for clothes and school supplies. Instead of paying the state sales tax of 6.25% tax, shoppers will pay 1.25% on back-to-school shopping.
• Clothes or shoes must be less than $125 per item to qualify for the tax discount.
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U.S. Department of Transportation Hosting Webinars for Reconnecting Communities Grant |
• Tribal, rural, small local governments, nonprofit applicants, and applicants newer to applying to DOT grants are highly encouraged to apply. Find a list of webinars here.
• The deadline for applications is on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Learn more.
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Job Postings & Requests for Proposals |
• Municipalities and organizations can send job openings and proposals here to be publicly posted.
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SPC News
SPC to Conduct Ambulance Vendor Showcase
- The next step in the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Fire Core Cost Containment Committee’s work to develop specifications for the Type I Additional Duty Ambulance program is to conduct a vehicle showcase for potential vendors. To that end, the committee will meet to review the vehicles at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 19 at the MABAS Readiness Center, 233 W. Hintz Road in Wheeling.
- After their review, the committee will finalize the Request For Proposals to award a new contract. We thank the following committee members for their hard work in developing this important program: Thornton Fire Chief Art Schweitzer; Richton Park Fire Chief Mick Smith; and, Glenwood Fire Chief Kevin Welsh.
Granite to Host SPC Telecommunications Customer Portal Webinar
- On Friday, August 19 at 11:00 a.m., Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Telecommunications Program (Contract #205) vendor Granite Communications will host a webinar outlining their Customer Portal. This free event will be led by Granite Supervisor of Client Services & Government Accounts Rachel Roach. Find a list of topics here.
- If anyone in your agency would like to attend, please have them contact NWMC Purchasing Director Ellen Dayan, at edayan@nwmc-cog.org. For more information on the webinar, please contact Rachel Roach, at 617-837-5900 (office); 860-377-5478 (cell); or rroach@granitenet.com. To review the complete lineup of services offered by Granite, please contact Senior Sales Executive Frank Ventrella, at 630-649-0823 or fventrella@granitenet.com.
Click here f or more information about the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative and to view the current SPC Catalog.
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