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File #: 15-2209-0114    Name: 2015 City Funding Letter
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 12/31/2014 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 1/14/2015 Final action:
Title: AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND SERVICES FOR PARK PROJECTS
Sponsors: Law Department, Planning and Construction
Indexes: Tax Increment Fund (TIF)
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AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS
WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF VARIOUS
FUNDS AND SERVICES FOR PARK PROJECTS

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To: The Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District

I. Recommendation

It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District (the "Board") enter an order authorizing the acceptance of services and funds from various funding sources, including but not limited to those funds derived from: Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Open Space Impact Fees (OSIF), the Aldermanic Menu Program, (Menu), bonds, settlements or judgments, or grants, (collectively referred to as the "Intergovernmental Funds") from the City of Chicago and other Illinois state and local governmental agencies. These Intergovernmental Funds and/or services will be applied toward the payment or reimbursement of the acquisition, development, and renovation costs of various Park District property or projects.

It is further recommended that the Board authorize the General Superintendent, or his designee, to negotiate, enter into, and execute any such agreements, amendments, indemnities, and instruments necessary to obtain these Intergovernmental Funds and/or services, perform any and all acts as shall be necessary or advisable in connection with the transactions described herein for the remainder of 2015 calendar year any and all authority necessary to enter into such agreements provided that such are not in conflict with the Chicago Park District or Code or not specifically authorized therein.

II. Agreement Information

Grantor: City of Chicago
121 N. LaSalle
Chicago, Illinois 60602

Transfer Type: Intergovernmental transfer of various City funds for Park District projects.

Agreements: Intergovernmental agreements, amendments to intergovernmental agreements and assignment of grant agreements, if applicable, temporary right...

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