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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR AN IDNR SPECIAL WILDLIFE FUNDS HABITAT FUND GRANT.
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WHEREAS, Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) has established a grant program that provides funding to local governments and non-profits for enhancing wildlife areas and the preservation and maintenance of high-quality habitat lands.
WHEREAS, the Village of Orland Park is submitting an application for said grant.
WHEREAS, approval for said funds will impose certain financial obligations upon the Village to provide an equal local match.
WHEREAS, the Village of Orland Park is committed to the acquisition, preservation, and restoration of the Village’s natural areas.
WHEREAS, the funding provided for by this grant opportunity will foster a positive and collaborative relationship between the Village of Orland Park and IDNR, and the community will benefit from improved and accessible open space.
BE IT KNOWN, that the Village Trustees of this municipality hereby authorize the submission of a grant application for the IDNR Special Wildlife Funds Habitat Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It resolved, by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park, Illinois:
SECTION 1
The Village Board supports the effort to ecologically restore and maintain the Humphrey Woods and therefore supports the submittal of the grant application.
SECTION 2
The Village Board authorizes staff as designated by the Village Manager to furnish on behalf of the Village such additional information, assurances, certifications, and amendments as may be required by the IDNR Special Wildlife Funds Habitat Fund in connection with this assistance grant application.
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That in the event Orland Park is selected as the grant recipient, the Village Board authorizes the expenditure of Village funds, not to exceed $90,750.00, as an equal local match for the IDNR Special Wildlife Funds Habitat Fund.
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That the resolution shall be in full force and effect from its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.