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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A COMED GREEN REGION PROGRAM GRANT
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WHEREAS, ComEd has established a grant program that provides funding to local governments and non-profits for open space protection.
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.
WHEREAS, the funding provided for by this grant opportunity will foster a positive and collaborative relationship between the Village of Orland Park and ComEd, 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 ComEd Green Region Program.
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 Nature Center site, and restore the plant and animal communities in the area, and therefore supports the submittal of the grant application.
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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 ComEd Green Region Program 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 Open Lands Funds in the amount of up to $10,000, as an equal local match for the ComEd Green Region Program grant.
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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.