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Authorizing Acceptance of the DCEO Tourism Attraction Grant
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WHEREAS, Kane County has prepared and submitted an application to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Tourism Attraction Grant Program for funding to be used for the purpose of infrastructure improvements to the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail in Kane County and help the economic recovery of the tourism industry from the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Kane County has received a notice of award from DCEO indicating it has been awarded a $270,000 DCEO Tourism Attraction Grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kane County Board authorizes the acceptance of the $270,000 DCEO Travel and Tourism grant, and authorizes the Kane County Board Chairman to sign all grant documents as necessary to facilitate the County's application, acceptance and administration of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Tourism Attraction Grant Program.
Line Item: 400.690.710 50150
Line Item Description: Contracts and Consulting
Was Personnel/Item/Service approved in original budget or a subsequent budget revision? Yes
Are funds currently available for this Personnel/Item/Service in the specific line item? Yes
If funds are not currently available in the specified line item, where are the funds available?
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Passed by the Kane County Board on November 14, 2023.
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John A. Cunningham, MBA, J.D. Corinne M. Pierog MA, MBA
Clerk, County Board Chairman, County Board
Kane County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois
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