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SAVE THE DATE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Conference Business Meeting Program: Choose DuPage 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Embassy Suites, Lombard FRIDAY, MAY 18 50th Anniversary Gala 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Hilton Lisle/Naperville |
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Please enjoy the February 2012 issue of In Brief.
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LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION AND DINNER
The Conference presented its 2012 Legislative Priorities to DuPage legislators at the Legislative Reception and Dinner on January 25 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville. Following the presentation the membership adopted the priorities and some members will be traveling to Springfield this spring to lobby on these issues. We appreciate the following legislators for participating in this event:
Senators Dillard, Holmes, Radogno and Wilhelmi and Representatives Connelly, Durkin, Fortner, Mussman, Nybo, Pihos, Ramey and Senger. A pdf of the DMMC Legislative Action Program is available on the DMMC website. |
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FEBRUARY BUSINESS MEETING
The February Conference Business Meeting will be Wednesday, February 15 at the Embassy Suites, Lombard. Greg Bedalov, President of Choose DuPage, will be the featured speaker. Choose DuPage is an organization dedicated to recruiting and retaining businesses in DuPage County, as well as assisting municipalities with economic development and business relationships. At this meeting Mr. Bedalov will share what our member communities can expect from Choose DuPage in the future and explain how they can help your community. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RECEPTION FOR CONFERENCE BUSINESS MEETINGS NOW BEGIN AT 5:30 P.M. WITH DINNER AT 6:30 P.M. Register by clicking here or visiting our website. |
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE GALA OF THE YEAR
Mark your calendars for the DMMC 50th Anniversary Gala on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville. If you are interested in being a 50th Anniversary sponsor, please contact Suzette Quintell, Operations Director, at (630) 571-0480, ext. 227. |
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CONFERENCE PLANS MONTHLY VISITS TO SPRINGFIELD
The Conference has scheduled three Springfield Drive Downs to the captiol during the spring legislative session. The first of these drive downs is scheduled for February 7-8. We are looking forward to updates from President Craig, Mayors Brummel and Pulice, Manager Moser and Administrator Coakley. Future dates are March 21-22 and May 15-16, as well as IML Lobby Day April 25 and Capitol-For-A-Day May 10. If you are interested in attending one of the future visits to Springfield, contact Executive Director Mark Baloga. |
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US CONFERENCE OF MAYORS REPORT
Mayor Grasso, President Craig and Executive Director Baloga attended the US Conference of Mayors 2012 Winter Conference January 17-20 in Washington DC. They attended seminars with speakers including Arianna Huffington, Ray LaHood and Nancy Pelosi, among others, and had the opportunity to network with other municipal officials from around the country. Baloga reported that the Conference was a great source of information and a wonderful opportunity. |
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FIRE SERVICE PARTNERSHIP PRESENTATION
On December 22, DMMC hosted a presentation on the West Suburban Fire/Rescue Alliance. Part of a two-year examination of options to coordinate the delivery of fire and emergency services, this presentation addressed the functional cooperative efforts of four fire service jurisdictions (Carol Stream, West Chicago, Wheaton and Winfield). Through this effort, emergency response will be made throughout the multijurisdictional area by the closest available unit from any of the four agencies. The effort is scheduled to "go live" on February 6. DMMC looks forward to sharing more information with members about this successful collaboration. |
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DMMC THANKS LOCAL TRANSIT PARTNERS
Four local partners have agreed to make a final, modest financial contribution to operate Pace Route 714 through April 2012. We thank the Cities of Naperville and Wheaton, DuPage County and the College of DuPage for supporting this important route (also known as the COD connector). In May 2012, Pace will acecept full budgetary responsibility for the route. |
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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FY 12-17
The FY 12-17 Surface Transportation Program (STP) is off and running. We have selected 17 highway projects and seven Transportation Control Measure (TCM) projects to fund this round. You can see the full list of projects funded on the DMMC website. |
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CORPORATE PARTNERS UPDATE
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. For more information on the Corporate Partners program, contact Suzette Quintell, Operations Director, at (630) 571-0480, ext. 227 or visit the DMMC website. |
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CHOOSE DUPAGE JOINS SOCIAL MEDIA WORLD
Choose DuPage will be using social media in an effort to showcase DuPage County, share exclusive news, and engage with the businesses and citizens of DuPage County. Find Choose DuPage on Twitter with the handle @choosedupage, and on Facebook. |
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CLA 2012 CALENDAR
Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) released its 2012 program schedule. CLA is a leadership skills development program designed for elected and appointed leaders and managers in government and not-for-profit agencies. For the complete calendar and more information, visit the CLA website. |
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IMET MONTHLY UPDATE
IMET's 1-3 Year Fund performance for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2011, provided a total return of .77% on a gross of fee basis. Our benchmark, Barclay's Capital 1-3 Year Government Index provided a 1.56% total return for the same period.
The performance objective for this portfolio is to meet or exceed the Barclay's Capital 1-3 Year Government Bond Index over time and prior to payment of Fund expenses. Since inception, IMET's total return has been 4.55% on a gross of fee basis compared to the benchmark, which also provided a total return of 4.55% for the same time period. IMET's net of fees return for the last 12 months was .49%. IMET's Convenience Fund continued to provide a strong, competitive rate to IMET members as the Convenience Fund posted a net one-month return of .02% as of December 31, 2011 with an average daily yield for the month of .28%, and a net one-year return of.30% as of December 31. The CVF has a minimum rate guarantee of the Federal Funds rate through 12/31/12.
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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.
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