City of Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy | City of Joliet
City of Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy | City of Joliet
City of Joliet Land Use & Economic Committee met March 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent Councilman Pat Mudron
ALSO PRESENT: Economic Development Director Paulina Martinez, Community Development Administrative Assistant Lauren Helland, & Media Engagement and Communications Director Rosemaria DiBenedetto.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes 1-22-2025
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes 1-22-2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS
2024 Business Continuity Grant Applications Eligible for Awards Over $25,000
Economic Development Director Paulina Martinez provided an overview of grant applications received by the City from Chicago Street Businesses.
Ms. Martinez explained how the resolution works for the 2024 continuity grants.
Councilman Guerrero asked if all the business were located on Chicago Street and Ms. Martinez Confirmed.
Ms. Martinez confirmed Councilman Cardenas’s question about these grants being for the entire calendar year of 2024.
Councilman Guerrero asked about the application process for the grants and Ms. Martinez explained the process and eligibility.
Councilman Cardenas made a statement about the grant being approved by council to retain businesses that create jobs downtown.
Ms. Martinez spoke about other municipalities that have offered similar programs for local businesses.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve 2024 Business Continuity Grant Applications Eligible for Awards Over $25,000. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve adjournment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2025/3/2383_M_Land_Use___Economic_Development_Committee_25-03-27_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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