Joliet, Illinois
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Joliet is the fourth largest city in the state of Illinois. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Joliet's population is 147,433.[1]
The good
- The budget is published.[2]
- Meeting minutes and agendas are published.[3]
- Elected officials and administrative officials are listed.[4]
- Zoning and Permit information is published.[5]
- Local tax information is published.[6]
- Quick Links feature is helpful and easy to use to access information.
- FOIA request tab is available on homepage.
The bad
- Contract page is currently under construction.
- No audit information published on website.
- No lobbying formation published on website.
- Some public records are available, but difficult to find.
Budget
The 2011 Joliet budget is $292,803,145.[7]
Stimulus
Joliet received $30,131,865 of federal stimulus money in twenty grants.[8]
| Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant | Various | $1,595,801 |
| Grant | US 30 | $7,903,048 |
| Grant | US 52 | $237,759 |
| Grant | FAP 332 | $540,685 |
| Grant | FAP 330 | $248,217 |
| Grant | 159th Street | $1,650,012 |
| Grant | Lincoln Hwy | $328,811 |
| Grant | FAP 631 | $194,058 |
| Grant | FAI 57 | $426,191 |
| Grant | Governor’s Hwy | $1,574,903 |
| Grant | Old Manhattan | $309,740 |
| Grant | ARRA Capital Improvement Program | $949,090 |
| Grant | Transitional Housing Program | $510,544 |
| Grant | In-Car Camera Project | $459,820 |
| Grant | Fire Station Construction | $1,160,000 |
| Grant | Joshua Arms | $292,201 |
| Grant | Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing | $602,271 |
| Grant | Federal Work Study | $30,562 |
| Grant | EECS Strategy Development | $3,009,700 |
| Grant | Dewey Ave | $249,061 |
Elected Officials
- Joliet uses a Council-Manager form of government whereby all matters of local policy and legislation are determined by nine council members with the Mayor presiding.[9]
Administrative Officials
- City official department directors are listed along with contact information.[10]
Emergency Personnel
- The 2011 budget allocates $34,927,697 to police protection; other elements of emergency personnel functions are embedded in the general fund.[11]
Pensions
- A separate website exists with limited information regarding benefits and pension programs available for Illinois employees, and a link is in the city website to the information.
- The Municipal Retirement Fund states pension increase by 3% of the original pension amount will occur on January 1 of each year if you retire under Tier I. Under Tier II, annual increases begin once you reach the age of 67 and are paid for life.[12]
Transparency and Public Records
Most departments post their meetings minutes and agendas.[13]
Taxes
The main revenue for the city of Joliet is from sales tax, food and beverage tax, hotel occupancy taxes and motor fuel tax.[14]
External links
References
- ↑ U.S. Census Joliet population
- ↑ Budget
- ↑ Minutes and Agendas
- ↑ Elected and Administrative Officials
- ↑ Zoning and Permits
- ↑ Local tax information
- ↑ 2011 Budget Amount
- ↑ Federal Stimulus
- ↑ Elected Officials
- ↑ Department Directors’ Information
- ↑ Emergency Resources
- ↑ Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
- ↑ Transparency and Public Records
- ↑ Taxes
