Planning, Building & Development

Planning, Building & Development Department Community Development Jodi Gingiss Community Development Administrator August 29, 2014 500 West Winchester Road, Unit 101 Libertyville, IL 60048-1371 Phone 847.377.2139 Fax 847.984.5745 [email protected] Dear members of the public and community stakeholders, The Lake County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (“AI”) is now available for public review and comment. The County recognizes equal access to fair housing fosters a vibrant and diverse population, which makes the County more effective and competitive. The purpose of this report is to provide Lake County stakeholders with an overview of fair housing, provide factual data, and identify both existing impediments to fair housing choice and potential actions to address the identified impediments, as well as satisfying its obligations as a U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant recipient. Lake County last procured the development of a draft AI in 2012. In light of evolving AI best practices, the County developed this current AI to provide a deeper, multifaceted analysis of data and trends, consider all protected classes, and incorporate additional input by the public, local housing organizations, and municipal officials. No single entity or field can address all identified impediments, and implementation will require collaboration and time. For each identified impediment, this report identifies the party having influence over the actions and offers partnerbased solutions. Section IX identifies an initial implementation plan, and the County plans to develop a phased fair housing action plan after acceptance of the final document. As the implementation proceeds, the County will collect data and will continue to measure relevant outcomes and modify its approaches as might be required. Thus, the AI should be considered as part of a continuing process. Your input is essential in the development of a robust AI. Please share your comments with us: 1. Attend the AI Public Hearings , held by the Housing and Community Development Commission September 23, 2014 at 3:30 PM 2nd Floor Conference Room 500 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville October 15, 2014 at 3:30 PM 10th Floor Assembly Room 18 N County St, Waukegan 2. Submit written comments to the Housing and Community Development Commission Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission 500 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, Illinois 60048; [email protected] The Lake County Board will take final action on the AI, with acceptance anticipated on November 11, 2014. The findings of the AI will be considered in developing the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which provides a vision for housing and community development in Lake County. Public comment and review of the Consolidation Plan is anticipated this October through December. We look forward to working with our community partners and the public in these important undertakings. Sincerely, Jodi Gingiss Community Development Administrator