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AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY ALLIANCE
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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 a grant agreement with the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance (the "Alliance"). The Alliance was established to raise private funds to support the creation, restoration and conservation of Park District facilities at Garfield Park Conservatory and the expansion of associated programs. The proposed amendment will: (i) reduce the amount of the annual grant from $200,000 to $180,000 for 2021, and restore the annual grant to $200,000 per year in 2022; ii) continue the $50,000 annual exhibit construction and repair allowance; (iii) authorize the continued reimbursement of expenses for greeter and janitorial services up to $250,000 annually; and (iv) authorize the continued sharing of revenue from private rentals of the Conservatory, with the first $300,000 to be used by the Alliance for eligible expenses, and all revenue above $300,000 to be split evenly by the Park District and the Alliance.
II. Grant Information
Grantee: Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance
300 N. Central Avenue
Chicago, IL 60624
Agreement Type: Grant Agreement
Agreement Period: Upon approval to December 31, 2026.
Grant Amount: $180,000 in 2021 for operations and programming
$200,000 for operations and programming annually, starting in 2022 and for the duration of the agreement, subject to annual appropriation.
Operations: The Park District is also authorized to reimburse the Alliance for janitorial and greeter expenses in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per year. Any increase shall be subject to mutual approval by the Alliance and the Park District and based on documented increase in the cost of services
The Alliance shall maintain the permanent exhibits and displays, e...
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