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Home My WebLink About01-180 Resolution No. 01-180 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HAWTHORNE HILLS PARK BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City of Elgin hereby certifies and acknowledges that it has 100% of the funds necessary (includes cash and value of donated land) to complete the pending OSLAD/LWCF project within the timeframes specified herein for project execution, and that a failure to adhere to the specified project timeframe or failure to proceed with the project because of insufficient funds or change in local recreation priorities is sufficient cause for project grant termination which will also result in the ineligibility of the local project sponsor for subsequent Illinois DNR outdoor recreation grant assistance consideration in the next two (2) consecutive grant cycles following project termination. Acquisition Projects It is understood that the local project sponsor has twelve (12) months following project approval to acquire the subject property (petition to condemn must be filed for acquisitions involving eminent domain) and three (3) months to submit a final reimbursement billing request to the IDNR (excluding eminent domain cases) . Development Projects It is understood that the local project sponsor has six (6) months following project approval to initiate project development and a total of 24 months to complete said development with a Final Billing request submitted to IDNR within three (3) months following completion. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Elgin further acknowledges and certifies that it will comply with all terms, conditions and regulations of 1) the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program (17 IL Adm. Code 3025) or federal Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program (17 IL Adm. Code 3030) , as applicable, 2) the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance & Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) , and/or Illinois Displaced Persons Relocation Act (310 ILCS 40 et seq. ) as applicable, 3) the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq. ) , Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (P.L. 83-352) , the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (P.L. 94- 135) , the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988, (P.L. 100-259) and 7) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (P.L. 101- 336) ; and will maintain the project area in an attractive and safe condition, keep the facilities open to the general public during reasonable hours consistent with the type of facility, and obtain from the Illinois DNR written approval for any change or conversion of approved outdoor recreation use of the project site prior to initiating such change or conversion; and for property acquired with OSLAD/LWCF assistance, agree to place a covenant restriction on the project property deed at the time of recording that stipulates the property must be used, in perpetuity, for public outdoor recreation purposes in accordance with the OSLAD/LWCF programs and cannot be sold or exchanged, in whole or part, to another party without approval from the Illinois DNR. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Elgin certifies to the best of its knowledge that the data provided within the attached application is true and correct . s/ Ed Schock Ed Schock, Mayor Presented: June 27, 2001 Adopted: June 27, 2001 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays : 0 Recorded: Attest : s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk STATE OF ILLINOIS / DNR POC 2A OSLAD PROJECT APPLICATION FORM (Development Projects only) ACOUISITION HISTORY;and CERTIFICATION (see instructions on• page 47) ,COUISITION HISTORY: Acquisition Method Parcel# Date Acquired Purchase Price (see code) (CODE) a) Negotiated Purchase 1 4/75 $260 ,000 a/c b) Condemnation c) Donation ACQUISITION CERTIFICATION: I, Ed Schock , Mayor of the (name) (title) City of Elgin , do hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and under penalty for willful mistatement, that the property for which this development grant assistance is being sought was either 1) acquired in general compliance with P.L. 91-646 (Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970)or the state's Displaced Persons Relocation Act (310 ILCS 40 et. seq.), 2) acquired prior to January 2, 1971, OR 3) at the time if its acquisition, no planning had been nitiated or contemplated by this local agency to obtain State OSLAD development grant assistance. (Signature) June 28, 2001 (Date) - STATE OF ILLINOIS/IDNR DOC-3 RESOLUTION OF AUTHORIZATION OSLAD/LWCF PROJECT APPLICATION 1. Project Sponsor; City of Elgin 2. Project Title: Hawthorne Hills Nature Center The City of Elgin hereby certifies and acknowledges that it has 100% of the funds necessary (includes cash and value of donated land) to complete the pending OSLAD/LWCF project within the timeframes specified herein for project execution, and that failure to adhere to the specified project timeframe or failure to proceed with the project because of insufficient funds or change In local recreation priorities is sufficient cause for project grant termination which will also result in the ineligibility of the local project sponsor for subsequent Illinois DNR outdoor recreation grant assistance consideration in the next two (2) consecutive grant cycles following project termination. Acquisition Projects It is understood that the local project sponsor has twelve (12) months following project approval to acquire the subject property (petition to condemn must be filed for acquisitions involving eminent domain) and three (3) months to submit a final reimbursement billing request to the IDNR (excluding eminent domain cases). Development Projects It is understood that the local project sponsor has six (6) months following project approval to initiate project development and a total of 24 months to complete said development with a Final Billing request submitted to IDNR within three (3) months following completion. The City of Elgin further acknowledges and certifies that it will comply with all terms, conditions and regulations of 1) the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program (17 IL Adm. Code 3025) or federal Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program (17 IL Adm. Code 3030), as applicable, 2) the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance & Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646), and/or Illinois Displaced Persons Relocation Act (310 ILCS 40 et. seq.) as applicable, 3) the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/1-101 et.seq.), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (P.L. 83-352), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (P.L. 94-135), the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988, (P.L. 100-259) and 7) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-336); and will maintain the project area in an attractive and safe conditions, keep the facilities open to the general public during reasonable hours consistent with the type of facility, and obtain from the Illinois DNR written approval for any change or conversion of approved outdoor recreation use of the project site prior to initiating such change or conversion; and for property acquired with OSLAD/LWCF assistance, agree to place a covenant restriction on the project property deed at the time of recording that stipulates the.property must be used, in perpetuity, for public outdoor recreation purposes in accordance with the OSLAD/LWCF programs and cannot be sold or exchanged, in whole part, to another party without approval from the Illinois DNR. BE IT FURTHER PROVIDED that the City of Elgin certifies to the best of its knowledge that the data provided within the attached application is true and correct. This Resolution of Authorization has been duly discussed and adopted by the City of Elgin at a legal meeting held on the 2 7th day of June , 2001. (Authorized Signature) Mayor, City of Elgin (Title) ATTESTED BY: 51011.,v‘42... City Clerk (Title) 4-4 C F E-4,0 City of Elgin Agenda Item No. June 8, 2001 L 'C -' G TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council N FROM: Joyce A. Parker, City Manager RECREATIONAL LEISURE ANO CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CITIZENS SUBJECT: Hawthorne Hills OSLAD Grant Application PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with information to consider applying for a OSLAD (Open Space, Land Acquisition, and Development) grant for the development of Hawthorn Hills Park. BACKGROUND Funding is available through the 2001 OSLAD grant program from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for the development fek of the Hawthorne Hills Park located east of Randall Road and north of the Route 20 by-pass . The OSLAD grant is a (50/50) matching grant with a maximum limit of $400, 000 for the development . The proposed project would consist of a nature center, nature trails , parking, picnic area, lighting, board walks, ADA accessible fishing pier, and a rustic amphitheater. Originally a Girl Scout camp, the Hawthorne Hills Park site was purchased by the City in 1976 with assistance of a LAWCON (Land and Water Conservation) Fund from the Illinois Department of Conservation (now the IDNR) . As part of the grant agreement with the IDNR, the site must be developed as a natural area for nature studies, hiking, picnicking, camping and nature center. In conjunction with the grant agreement, the site was to remain open to the public . Staff toured five nature centers in the northern Chicagoland area. The nature facility would accommodate exhibit/interpretive space, retail/rental, general program area, facility administration, public/private common area and utility space . Hawthorne Hills Park development is highly rated for development (1B - high priority/short term 3-5 years) in the Parks and Recreation Master eft' Plan. Attached is a copy of the site design and grant agreement . Hawthorne Hills Grant Application June 8 , 2001 Page 2 • The total cost of the project is $1, 080, 800 . The maximum amount of an OSLAD grant is $400, 000 . In addition, funding will be requested through Kane County government and C 2000 Fox River Eco-system Partnership (FREP) grants . FREP Grant - $ 80, 000 Kane County - $200 , 000 OSLAD Grant - $400, 000 Park Impact - $400 , 000 Total : $1, 080, 000 COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED As part of the planning process, staff held three public meetings for input and support from the community on the development of the property. In addition, input was received from Steve Byers, tow Illinois Nature Preserve as well as Hillcrest School , the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the City' s Grant Consultant, Charles Schrader & Associates . FINANCIAL IMPACT The matchingfunds of $400 , 000 - $680 , 000 will be designated from g the Park Impact Fee Funds, account numbers 010-0000-231 . 15-10 , 010- 0000-231-15 . 32 and 010-0000-231 . 15 . 51, if no additional funds are obtained. The final matching funds needed will be determined by the total amount of grant funding received. LEGAL IMPACT \V**7 None . ALTERNATIVES None . • Hawthorne Hills Grant Application June 8, 2001 Page 3 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Mayor and members of the City Council approve the OSLAD grant application for Hawthorne Hills Park. Re pectfully submitted, 7 J ce A.'-/Parker City Manager jpask