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Resolution Authorizing the District to Apply for an Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant for the Redevelopment of Glenwood Forest Preserve
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WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Kane County, Illinois desires to seek the aid of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources through funding from the Open Space Land Acquisition & Development (OSLAD) grant to assist in funding for the Glenwood Forest Preserve Re-development Project; and
WHEREAS, the improvements include restoration of the existing roadway and parking areas, natural area enhancements, replacement of the existing shelter and restroom, trail improvements and canoe/kayak launch onto the Fox River; and
WHEREAS, the OSLAD grant will provide up to 50% ($600,000 cap) reimbursement for those funds spent on approved projects; and
WHEREAS, the IDNR has graciously consented to support the District in past efforts to provide recreational development and improvements for the Citizens of Kane County; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Kane County, Illinois herby certifies and acknowledges that it is has sufficient funds necessary (includes cash and value of donated land) to complete the pending OSLAD project within the timeframes specified herein for project execution and that failure to adhere to the specified project timeline or failure to proceed with the project because of insufficient funds or change in local recreation priorities is sufficient cause for project grant termination which will also result in the ineligibility of the local project sponsor (District) for subsequent Illinois IDNR outdoor recreation grant assistance consideration in the next two (2) consecutive grant cycles following project termination; and
WHEREAS, it is understood that the project must be completed within the timeframe established. The OSLAD timeframe is two years as is specified in the project agreement. The Billing Certification Statement must be submitted within 45 days of the grant expiration date and the last reimbursement request must be submitted within one year of the grant expiration date. Failure to do so will result in the Project Sponsor (District) forfeiting all project reimbursements and relieves the IDNR from further payment obligations on the grant; and
WHEREAS, the District further acknowledges and certifies that it will comply with all terms, conditions and regulations of 1) the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program (17 IL Adm. Code 3025); 2) the Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act (30 ILCS 705); 3) the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance & Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) and/or the Illinois Displaced Persons Relocation Act (310 ILCS 40 et. seq.), as applicable; 4) the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/1-101 et. seq.); 5) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (P.L. 83-352); 6) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (P.L. 94-135); 7) the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988, (P.L. 100-259); and 8) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (PL 101-336); and will maintain the project area in an attractive and safe condition, keep the facilities open to the general public during reasonable hours consistent with the type of facility, cease any farming operations, and obtain from the Illinois DNR written approval for any change or conversion of approved outdoor recreation use of the project site prior to initiating such change or conversion; and for property acquired with OSLAD assistance, agree to place a covenant restriction on the project property deed at the time of recording that stipulates the property must be used, in perpetuity, for public outdoor recreation purposes in accordance with the OSLAD programs and cannot be sold or exchanged, in whole or part, to another party without approval from the Illinois DNR, and that development at the site will commence within 3 years; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Kane County, Illinois certifies to the best of its knowledge that the information provided within the OSLAD grant application for the Glenwood Forest Preserve Re-development Grant Project is true and correct.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Kane County, Illinois, that the President be, and hereby is, authorized and approved to seek grants from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for the assistance in the improvements and developments in the project listed above by applying for an Open Space Land Acquisition Development (OSLAD) grant for the Re-development of Glenwood Forest Preserve.
APPROVED AND PASSED on this 10th day for September 2024.
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Christopher Kious Myrna Molina
President, Kane Forest Preserve Secretary, Kane Forest Preserve
Kane County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois