Title
Grant Agreement OS-25-2643 between the State of Illinois and the Village of Orland Park
History
The 2025 Capital Budget includes $1,510,394 for Phase II elements of Schussler Park. Publics Works has budgeted $250,000 for the playground and pavilion. The Recreation and Parks Athletics Division has earmarked funds for the half-basketball court and/or other Phase II elements.
The plan (attached) includes an all-inclusive playground, half basketball court, pavilion, native plantings and site improvements.
Additionally, $125,000 is budgeted for Engineering Services.
RFP #25-023 has been issued to develop engineering documents for phase II.
In September 2024, staff applied for an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development reimbursable grant through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in support of the redevelopment of Schussler Park.
On December 16, 2024, staff learned the Village was awarded a $600,000 OSLAD in support of this project. The Village will be required to commit to, and expense $1.2M, of which $600,000 will be reimbursed.
The OSLAD grant will provide funding for the playground, half-basketball court and pavilion.
As a part of receiving the grant funding, the Village is required to complete and submit the attached Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois and the Village of Orland Park. The Agreement includes the terms of the grant including Part One, Uniforms Terms, Articles I - XXII, and Exhibits A - E; Part Two, Grantor Specific Terms and Part Three, Project Specific Terms.
Staff seeks Board approval to enter in this agreement to begin the grant process.
Financial Impact
Phase II elements of Schussler Park are expected to total $1,510,394 depending upon the extent of the redevelopment. Funding will be provided through Village capital improvement accounts, as well NRF and Recreation and Park operations funds.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve to the Board of Trustees entering into Grant Agreement No. ...
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