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4/6/95
27-R-95
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager
to Apply for an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has adopted a comprehensive plan for James Park
improvements; and
WHEREAS, that plan includes three separate Phases to permit financing and
construction over a period of time; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston plans to apply for an Open Space Lands Acquisition
and Development (OSLAD) Grant from the State of Illinois Department of Conservation for
Phase I of the plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston commits to providing the required $200,000, fifty
• percent match for the $400,000 project; and
WHEREAS, Phase I of the plan proposes a number of new and rehabilitated facilities
including: expansion of parking facilities, installation of a new pedestrian pathway system,
removal of old and construction of new park field house, and development of new
playground area,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for an Open Space
Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant from the State of Illinois Department of
Conservation, and further that the City Manager be authorized to sign the designated
Certification Statement;
SECTION 2: That the City of Evanston certifies that it has the financial resources to
complete Phase I of the project prior to receiving the grant reimbursement, that it will
indemnify and hold harmless the Illinois Department of Conservation from any and all liability
regarding this project, and that the proposed project will be accessible to the public without
regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age or disability.
•SECTION 3: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect following its passage
and approval in the manner required by law.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Adopted: %17 . 1995
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