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06/11/2002, 05/15/2002
42-R-02
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to Sign
A Resolution of Authorization for An Open Space Lands Acquisition and
Development (OSLAD) Grant Application for Renovations at Leahy Park
WHEREAS, the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD)
grant is a state -financed program operated by the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources; and
WHEREAS, an OSLAD grant can be requested for development of land for
public outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the OSLAD grant program operates on a reimbursement basis
• providing up to 50% assistance for approved project costs, with a maximum award of
$400,000; and
WHEREAS, an applicant, as part of its proposal, must submit a Resolution of
Authorization by July 1, 2002, certifying and acknowledging that it has 100% of the
funds necessary to complete the pending project within the timeframe required; and
WHEREAS, the City's Parks/Forestry & Recreation Department is preparing a
grant proposal for Leahy Park for FY 2003; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has designated $277,700 for renovations in Leahy
Park for FY 2003-04 in the 2001-07 CIP,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
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OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
42-R-02
SECTION 1: That' the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign and the City
Clerk hereby authorized to attest to the Resolution of Authorization to apply for an
OSLAD grant for the renovations at Leahy Park.
SECTION 2: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
negotiate any additional conditions of the Resolution of Authorization as may be
determined to be in the best interests of the City.
SECTION 3: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
;Lorraine H. Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
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Adopted: a ,( v�k _ �� , 2002
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