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Resolution Authorizing the District to Apply for IDNR OSLAD Grant Funds For Acquisition Funding Assistance of a Property in Dundee Township, Adjacent to Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve
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WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Kane County, Illinois, desires to obtain grants to assist in the acquisition of approximately 122.092 acres adjacent to Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve in West Dundee (PIN #s: 03-17-300-009, 03-20-101-006, 03-20-101-005, 03-17-300-011, 03-17-300-014-partial); and
WHEREAS, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Open Space Land Acquisition & Development (OSLAD) funds are used to acquire lands, water, and interests therein necessary to achieve natural, cultural, wildlife, and recreation management objectives and may provide up to $1,125,000.00 for those funds spent on acquisition; and
WHEREAS, the property contains unique and high-quality native habitat requiring protection and restoration, in compliance with the District's mission; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County hereby certifies and acknowledges that it has the 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 timeframe 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 for subsequent Illinois IDNR outdoor recreation grant assistance consideration in the next two 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...
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