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09/17/2001
66-R-01
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Application and Agreement With the National
Park Service for a $322,000 Grant Under the
Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of making certain renovations to Beck Park; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is $460,000, of which $138,000 will be funded
by Community Development Block Grant Funds; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act ("UPARR") of 1978
established a grant program to assist communities in rehabilitation of park and
(, recreation systems; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has been determined eligible to apply for said
funds; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to obtain $322,000 in UPARR funds; and
WHEREAS, applying for said funds is in the best interests of the citizens of
Evanston,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON,. COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the City Manager of the City of Evanston is hereby authorized
and directed to file a grant application of $322,000, the UPARR share sought, of a total
• estimated project cost of $460,000 for playground expansion, security lighting system,
exercise stations, general landscaping, and other improvements to Beck Park.
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SECTION 2: That the City Manager is further authorized and directed to enter •
into such agreements with the National Park Service as that entity requires for use of
the grant funds.
SECTION 3: The City agrees to provide the required matching funds in the
amount of $138,000 and all remaining funds necessary to complete the project.
SECTION 4: That the City Manager is further authorized to provide such
additional information as may be required with respect to the City's participation in this
program.
Lorraine H. Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
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