Lake County News--Linda Pederse
May 16, 2013

Help For Homeowners: After the Flood

 

County Waives Permit Fees and Reduces Rate for Septic Tank Sewage Disposal for Flooded Properties In an effort to provide some

Click on "PRESENTATION", fourth item on the agenda

relief to flood victims, the county board recently approved waiving permit fees and reducing fees for removing septic tank waste.

 

Unincorporated area property owners that suffered flood damage will not need to pay Lake County for the permit needed to do repair or restoration work. The County will conduct an inspection and assess the damage as part of the permit review process. For questions and to schedule an inspection, contact Lake County Planning, Building & Development at 847-377-2600. 


A reduced rate to dispose of septic sewage is also available for properties that meet the following criteria:
* The property must be identified in the 2013 flood event property impact maps, or verified by inspectors with the Lake County Planning Building and Development.
* Property owners must retain services from specific septic tank haulers that have agreed to participate in this program. (See list below. Those haulers must use the Lake County Public Works Mill Creek Water Reclamation Facility).
* Services must be rendered between May 14, 2013 and June 1, 2013.   

The septic tank haulers that have agreed to participate in this program include: Sunrise Septic: 262-857-9981, Weidner's Septic: 847-438-1763, Weisway Inc: 847-395-1987, A&J Sewer: 847-537-9090.   

For more information on septic disposal, contact Lake County Public Works at 847-377-7500.

 

Federal Assistance Available for Homes and Businesses Impacted by Floods
Lake County residents and businesses impacted by the recent flooding can apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs. The President recently issued a Disaster Declaration for Lake County, along with several other counties in Illinois that were affected by last month's flooding -opening the door for the FEMA assistance. Impacted property owners must register online at www.disasterassistance.gov, or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) and should be prepared to provide insurance information, and any other information to help substantiate losses.

Additional Resources:

Flood Information website
Flood Presentation at the Lake County Board Meeting (click on "PRESENTATION" fourth item on the agenda)
Flood Response Video

 

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Help for Homeowners
Job Fair, May 23
Farmer's Market Finder
911 Call Center
Health Department News
United Way of Lake County
Career Chat
Online Access to Court Records
Forest Preserves News
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Visit Lake County


Job Market Place 2013 Lake County's Largest Job Fair

Attention jobseekers! Attend JobMarketPlace 2013 on May 23 at the College of Lake County, Grayslake. Dress to impress and bring plenty of resumes.
Event details
List of registered employers  


Farmers Market Finder

Find fresh, nutritious foods this season, with the interactive farmers' market map on Lake County's website.


An Inside Look into the 911 Call Center

 

When someone makes a 911 call, every second counts. At the Lake County 911 center, dispatchers are helping to save lives by using advanced technology and making quick decisions to get help to those that need it. Watch video to get an inside look into the Lake County 911 center.    


Health Department News

 

May is Mental Health Month. Read the Lake County Health Update newsletter.

 

Watch the new edition of Healthy Lake County to learn more about addictions treatment, a 24-hour Healthy Lake County crisis hotline and warm weather nuisances.

 

Read the latest Health Department news release: Tips for Tackling Summer Pests That Spread Diseases

 

Submit photos of what Substance Abuse Prevention and Mental Health Awareness mean to you.  

 


United Way of Lake County

 

'Be a Link. Pass the Link'
The Lake County Board is a partner with the United Way of Lake County to help connect residents to local health and human services through a print guide, and the "Find Help Lake County" website. http://www.findhelplakecounty.org/ 
 

Often, the people that need these resources don't know they exist. So, YOU can help be a link, and pass the link by posting www.findhelplakecounty.org to your website and if you register your link at www.LIVEUNITEDlakecounty.org/bealink, you will be entered into a raffle to win $100 for their favorite charity. The Find Help website provides a searchable database of health and human services from more than 1,000 agencies. Resources are available for everything from teen pregnancy to uninsured families to substance abuse and those living with domestic violence. A limited number of print guides for those without access to the internet are also available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, visit www.LIVEUNITEDlakecounty.org/orderfindhelp, or call 847-775-1018.   


Career Chat

 

Not too long ago, a jobseeker could simply fill out an application, send in a resume, and they had a reasonable chance of landing a job. But now, the process requires much more involvement. The jobseeker needs to gather as much information about a potential employer, as the employer will gather about the jobseeker. Learn more in this "Career Chat".

 


New Online Access to Court Records

 

Clerk of the Circuit Court Keith S. Brin launched a new Public Access System last week. The Public Access System provides a secure way for individuals to obtain basic information on any court case in Lake County - from checking on a future court date and amounts due, to parties involved in a case. Through the Public Access System, people won't have to call or come in to the Circuit Clerk's office when they need basic information on a court case. Instead, users can get the information at a time that is convenient for them, and completely free of charge. This new system uses technology to extend limited resources and deliver a better and more efficient service to the taxpayers of Lake County. 

www.lakecountyil.gov/CircuitClerk 

 


Forest Preserves News

 

Forest Preserve Board adopts reduced Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget

To keep more than 30,000 acres of forest preserves in Lake County safe, clean and open for people to enjoy, the Lake County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners adopted a reduced Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget of $101,559,660 at their May 14 meeting.
 

View the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14

For the fifth consecutive year, total Forest Preserve property tax revenues collected are projected to decrease substantially due to declines in Lake County's Equalized Assessed Value (EAV), and because of the District's conservative budgeting practices and wise use of available fiscal resources.


The overall budget decreased $12.4 million (11 percent) from the previous year, primarily due to an $11.4 million (21.5 percent) decrease in the capital budget.

More Information
 

Linda Pedersen, District 1 Representative

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at  847.445.5504 (cell) or email me at [email protected].
 
Sincerely, 
Linda Pedersen
Lake County Board
District 1 Representative