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Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Lands by Gift in the Village of Sugar Grove
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WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Illinois, is organized and existing under an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois entitled "An Act to Provide for the Creation and Management of Forest Preserve Districts" approved June 27, 1913, as amended;
WHEREAS, the Developer will be constructing a residential subdivision ("Brighton Ridge") in the Village of Sugar Grove ("Village"), and wishes to donate approximately 42 acres, more or less, located within the boundaries of the District; and
WHEREAS, the Developer recognizes that adequate provision of open space will enhance Brighton Ridge and will provide additional amenities to current and prospective residents of Brighton Ridge; and
WHEREAS, both the District and the Developer agree the dedication of open space within Brighton Ridge will provide recreational opportunities for the residents of Brighton Ridge and the District as a whole; and
WHEREAS, from time-to-time persons desire to contribute land to the District by gift and for no consideration other than certain tax benefits that may be available to Developer as a result; and
WHEREAS, the District is a special district of the State of Illinois and the transaction described herein will constitute a "charitable contribution" within the meaning of Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the District desires to receive lands by gift, which meets its criteria for use for forest preserve purposes, and is otherwise acceptable to it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Kane County, Illinois Board of Commissioners be and hereby is, authorized to accept as donation the real estate as described in Exhibit A.
APPROVED AND PASSED on this 13th day of May 2025.
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