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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A MWRD GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM GRANT
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WHEREAS, the MWRD (Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago), through the Green Infrastructure (GI) Program Grant, has established a grant program that provides funding to local government projects that utilize green infrastructure to better manage storm water and promote clean water.
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 Open Lands including the Orland Park Nature Center.
WHEREAS, the funding provided for by this grant opportunity will foster a positive and collaborative relationship between the Village of Orland Park and the MWRD.
WHEREAS, the community will benefit from green infrastructure improvements that reduce flood risk, improve water quality, and provide access to open space with educational provisions.
BE IT KNOWN, that the Village Trustees of this municipality hereby authorize the submission of an application for the MWRD - Green Infrastructure Program Grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It resolved, by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park, Illinois:
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The Village Board supports the effort to construct the site development for the Orland Park Nature Center, 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 MWRD - Green Infrastructure Program Grant 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 authori...
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