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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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