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TO: The Rules, Administration, and Procedures Committee
FROM: Jonathan N??ez, 4th Ward Alderman
DATE: July 27, 2026
SUBJECT:
The Ward 4 Residential and Business Storm Damage Grant Program is a reimbursement-based program that may reimburse residences and businesses within the 4th Ward up to a maximum of $1,500.00 for any storm damage related costs.
BACKGROUND:
Alderman Jonathan N??ez will receive applications from homeowners and business owners within Ward 4 for exterior and/or interior damage from any storm that has taken place within Ward 4 since August 18, 2025, and has caused damage to their residence and/or business. Applications will be accepted on Ward 4 forms, reviewed, and approved subject to the availability of the money within the Ward 4 Residential and Business Storm Damage Grant Program. Applicants must submit a completed Ward 4 Residential and Business Storm Damage Grant Application with the following attachments: a filled-out W9, Evidence of Before/After Pictures, Evidence of Paid Invoice/Receipt of Work Completed, and proof of prevailing wage consistent with Illinois Law (820 ILCS 130 et. Seq). This program will not be extended past the current Alderman's term.
This program was previously approved on November 4, 2025, however, only accounted for the storm that took place on August 18, 2025. The program has been amended to include any storm that has taken place since August 18, 2025.
DISCUSSION:
$50,000 will be allocated for this program in the Ward 4 account 314-1350-419.50-50.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Approval of this amended program will continue to support Ward 4 Homeowners and Business Owners who were/continue to be impacted with exterior and/or interior damage from any storm that has taken place since August 18, 2025, to their residence and/or business within Ward 4.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Seeking approval of the Ward 4 Residential and Business Storm Damage Grant Program with the current guidelines as is.
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