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File #: 15-2309-0513    Name: Amendment to the Existing Grant Agreement with Trust for Public Land (TPL) for 606
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 5/6/2015 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 5/13/2015 Final action: 5/13/2015
Title: AUTHORITY TO AMEND AN EXISTING GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE COORDINATION OF THE BLOOMINGDALE TRAIL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP PROJECT
Sponsors: General Counsel, Planning and Construction
Indexes: Agreements (Not Bidded)
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AUTHORITY TO AMEND AN EXISTING GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE COORDINATION OF
THE BLOOMINGDALE TRAIL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP PROJECT

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

I. Recommendation

It is recommended that the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners authorize the extension of the term and amendment of the existing challenge grant agreement with The Trust for Public Land, dated September 20, 2010 and subsequently amended on August 8, 2012. This grant agreement is for the purpose of implementing and coordinating the Bloomingdale Trail Civic Engagement and Stewardship Project. It is also recommended that the Board authorize the General Superintendent to negotiate and enter into a donation agreement in connection with the Grant.

II. Agreement Information

Grantee: The Trust for Public Land, a California nonprofit corporation
120 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60603

Agreement Type: Grant Agreement

Project Scope Extend the term and amend the challenge grant agreement for implementation and coordination of the Bloomingdale Trail Civic Engagement and Stewardship Project. The Project consists of the following components: development and implementation of strategies for civic engagement, sponsorship and public programming, federal affairs and technical assistance, stewardship, and multi-agency coordination.

Authorization: Authorize the General Counsel to include other relevant terms and conditions in the written Agreement. Authorize the General Superintendent to execute the Agreement and the Secretary to attest as to the signing of the Agreement and keep an original copy of the Agreement on file.

III. Budget and Financial Information

Budget Classification: Operating and Capital Funds
Fiscal Year: 2015-2017

Source of Funds: 34.8260.8260.627030.PK081.01.01.55923
Grant Amo...

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