Snow removal eligibility expanded
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The committee approved updated eligibility rules for the Snow Removal Program, adding people over 80, disabled or mobility-impaired residents, SNAP recipients, veterans, and people who live alone.
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What this means
The committee signed off on who can apply for Joliet’s Snow Removal Program. The updated rules are meant to focus help on residents who are older, have mobility limits, receive SNAP, are veterans, or live alone. Staff also discussed making the rules easier to understand for applicants and noted that the program covers up to three snowfall events.
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- Approved the May 28, 2026 committee minutes.
- Approved updated eligibility requirements for the Snow Removal Program.
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Diversity and Community Relations Committee
Agenda
- Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
- ROLL CALL
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Diversity & Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2026
- CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
- 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.
- AGENDA ITEM
- Snow Removal Program Eligibility
- NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
- CDBG PY2026 Update Presentation
- 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.
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