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SAVE THE DATE
IML Lobby Day
Springfield
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
Conference Business Meeting
DuPage County Stormwater Ordinance Update
Holiday Inn Select Naperville
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
18th Annual Free Home Buyers Fair
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DuPage County Administration Building, Wheaton
FRIDAY, MAY 21
DMMC Annual Dinner & Recognition Ceremony
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16
Conference Business Meeting
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21
DMMC Golf Outing
White Pines Golf Club, Bensenville |
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Greetings!
Please enjoy the April issue of In Brief.
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DMMC VISITS CAPITOL
On March 16 and 17, representatives from 25 DuPage municipalities participated in the 2010 Springfield Drive Down and met with legislators from throughout the state. A dinner and reception was held Tuesday night at the Illinois Executive Mansion. Thank you to all of the participants for making this year's event successful.
Mayors Broda, Craig and Iden enjoying their visit to Springfield.
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APRIL BUSINESS MEETING
Join the Conference on Wednesday, April 21 at the Conference Business Meeting at the Holiday Inn Select, Naperville. DuPage County is updating its Stormwater and Flood Plain Ordinance and County Board Member James Zay and John Wills, a consultant from Wills Burke Kelsey Associates, will present an overview of the process to date. In addition, the County is seeking feedback from elected officials and other municipal representatives. This presentation is geared toward policy makers, however technical staff is invited to attend as well. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Sumner, Member Services and Communications Manager. |
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ANNUAL DINNER AND RECOGNITION CEREMONY
Save the date for the DMMC Annual Dinner and Recognition Ceremony. The event will take place on Friday, May 21, 2010 at the IBEW Building in Warrenville. We will be recognizing the 2009-2010 Board of Directors and welcoming in the 2010-2011 Board. Invitations will be emailed at the end of the month. |
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DMMC ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Mark your calendars for the 2010 DMMC Golf Outing! The Outing will be held on Wednesday, July 21 at White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville. Registration and sponsorship information will be emailed in the coming weeks. |
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CMAP SEEKING COMMENTS FOR GO TO 2040 CMAP is seeking comments on the Major Transportation Capital Projects to be included in Go To 2040. These projects are large projects with a significant effect on the capacity of the region's transportation system, including extensions or additional lanes on the interstate system, entirely new expressways, or similar changes to the passenger rail system. Arterial expansions and intersection improvements are not major capital projects; neither are bus facilities, unless they involve a dedicated lane on an expressway. Projects included in Go To 2040 must be "fiscally constrained" based on reasonably expected revenues through 2040. More information can be found on the Go To 2040 website. Comments on the Major Transportation Capital Projects should be sent to Ross Patronsky. |
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THE GRANTS ACADEMY: LEARN TO ACCESS FEDERAL FUNDS To build regional capacity and take advantage of emerging funding opportunities, on April 15, CMAP and Illinois ResourceNet are offering a new program on grant writing specifically for non-profits, local government, and economic development and planning organizations. This program will equip communities with the basic tools necessary for building partnerships and continuously producing quality proposals. The morning session will identify key federal grant programs and demonstrate how to focus on strong goals and objectives and realistic budgets. The afternoon session will include an interactive workshop for preparing proposals under four different categories: economic development, housing, community development, and human services. The event costs $35 and will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the ComEd Commercial Center in Oak Brook. Register online or for more information, contact Jamie Krell. |
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FARMERS MARKETS FUNDING AVAILABLE The U.S. Department of Agriculture is still accepting applications for $5 million in grants via the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP). Applications are due by April 15, 2010 and local governments are eligible to apply. |
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CORPORATE PARTNERS
The DMMC Corporate Partners program provides an opportunity for participation by organizations that share a common commitment to the well-being of DuPage County municipalities. Corporate Partners gain high visibility among member communities through such means as meetings, workshops, publications, annual events, and sponsorship opportunities. Visit the DMMC website for more information on the Corporate Partners program. |
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IMET MONTHLY REPORT
IMET's 1-3 Year Fund has performed exceptionally well over the last 12 months providing a net return to IMET members of 2.34% for the latest one-year period ending February 28, 2010. IMET's Convenience Fund has provided a strong return over the last 12 months as well with a net return to IMET members of .53% for the latest one-year period ending February 28, 2010.
IMET's 1-3 Year Fund is a triple A rated government bond fund invested exclusively in US Government Securities with redemptions settling within 5 business days. The Convenience Fund is fully collateralized at 110% with US Government Securities and provides for same day or next day liquidity. IMET's Funds are approved for both operating and pension funds.
The Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund (IMET) was developed in July 1996 as a cooperative endeavor to assist Illinois municipalities and public entities with th einvestment of their intermediate-term dollars. IMET was established as a not-for-profit investment fund under the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of the Illinois Municipal Code and is sponsored by DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference. For more information, visit the website. |
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UIC WORKSHOP
DMMC has partnered with the UIC e-Government Workshop program so that we can inform you of upcoming workshops that may be of interest to you. Participants at this year's workshop will hear popular speaker Phil Bertolini discuss how Oakland County, Michigan battled the recession through increased collaborations such as court and ticket administration and health inspections. Representatives from Dubuque, Iowa will explain how their city is partnering with IBM to use e-Government to become a Smart City. Speakers from Evanston, Illinois will present some of the e-Government tools they've implemented to increase citizen engagement. In addition, participants will be encouraged to share issues they are facing in an open discussion where speakers and fellow participants can provide practical solutions.
The 2010 UIC e-Government Workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Discounted registration for our members is now open.
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Founded in 1962, the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference is a council of municipal governments representing over 1,000,000 people. A coalition of cities and villages, the Conference works to voice municipal concerns on local, regional, state, and national issues. It also serves its members and the region by fostering intergovernmental cooperation. The Conference is a not-for-profit organization supported by membership dues and grants.
(c) 2010 DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference |
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