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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A CHI CAL RIVERS FUND GRANT 2017.
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WHEREAS, Chi Cal Rivers Fund Partnership has established a grant program that provides funding to local governments and non-profits to restore the health, vitality and accessibility of the waterways in the Chicago and Calumet region by supporting green stormwater infrastructure, habitat enhancement, and public-use improvements.
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 Chi-Cal Rivers Fund Partners.
WHEREAS, 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 an application for the Chi Cal Rivers Fund Grant.
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 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 Chi Cal Rivers Fund Grant in connection with this assistance grant application.
SECTION 3
That in the event Orland Park is selected as the grant recipient, the Village Board authorizes the expenditure of Open Land Corporation’s capital improvement funds in the...
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