Diversity & Community Relations Committee: Black Joy Parade update and CDBG program review (May 14, 2026)
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Committee members Ibarra (chair), Clement and Moreno met May 14, 2026. The meeting approved prior minutes, received an update on the Black Joy Parade (scheduled for August 29, 2026, with a 50-unit limit), and heard a presentation on the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program including the 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan, HUD allocation totals, application process, owner-occupied minor home repair program, and outreach to nonprofits. Committee requested further review of senior snow removal eligibility and set the next meeting for May 28 at 4:30 p.m.
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- Approved Minutes of the September 11, 2025 Diversity & Community Relations Committee meeting.
- Noted the Black Joy Parade is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, and will be limited to 50 units.
- Requested additional review and feedback on eligibility requirements for the senior snow removal program (staff to provide information).
- Agreed the next Committee meeting will be held May 28, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.; the next meeting will include discussion of CDBG application scores.
- No public comment was received at this meeting.
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- Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
- ROLL CALL
- PRESENTATION
- CDBG Update Presentation by Brigitte Roehr
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
- AGENDA ITEM
- This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
- Discussion: Black Joy Parade
- NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
- PUBLIC COMMENT
- This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
- ADJOURNMENT
- This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at 815-724-3780.
- CDBG Update Presentation by Brigette Roehr, CDBG Program Manager
- Black Joy Parade Update
- Minutes of the September 11, 2025 Diversity & Community Relations Committee Meeting
- Agenda Item
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