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AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR VARIOUS LAND MANAGEMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROJECTS
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To: The Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
It is recommended that an order be entered authorizing the General Superintendent, or his designee, to negotiate and enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Chicago Department of Transportation for various land management and natural resources projects.
II. Agreement Information
Grantor: Chicago Department of Transportation
30 N. LaSalle, Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60602
Agreement Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Agreement Term: One (1) year, with 9 (nine) one (1) year-extensions
Authorization: Authorize the General Superintendent to negotiate, enter into, and execute such agreements and instruments and perform any and all acts as shall be necessary or advisable in connection with the transactions described herein, including compliance with conservation easements, permits, applicable funding source requirements and regulatory requirements. Authorize the General Counsel to include other relevant terms and conditions in the written agreements and permit instruments. Authorize the Secretary to attest as to the signing of the agreements and other documents and keep an original of such documents on file.
III. Budget and Financial Information
Budget Classification: Operating and Grants
Fiscal Year: 2018
Source of Funds: 1.8450.8450.623130.1.1.1.1
IV. Explanation
Greencorps Chicago is the City of Chicago's green industry job training program for individuals with barriers to employment, run by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT). Greencorps' mission is to promote environmental stewardship and improve the quality of life in Chicago by establishing, maintaining, and restoring natural and public spaces that are safe, healthy, and sustainable through hands-on invol...
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