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Home My WebLink About03-195 Resolution No. 03-195 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE MULBERRY GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PROJECT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Ed Schock, Mayor, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a grant application on behalf of the City of Elgin from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the development of the Mulberry Grove Neighborhood Park under the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program and the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ Ed Schock Ed Schock, Mayor Presented: June 25, 2003 Adopted: June 25, 2003 Vote: Yeas : 7 Nays : 0 Attest : s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk STATE OF IWNOIS/IDNR OSLADV!WCF PROJECT APPLICATION 1. Project Sponsor: City Qf Elgin 2. Project Title: Mulberry Grove Neighborhood Park The Clly of EL,gin hereby certifies and acknowledges that It has 100% of the funds necessary (Includes cash and value of donated land) to complete the pending OSLAD 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. ArdliallnalL_Entlitiata It is understood that the local project sponsor has twelve (12) months following project approval to acquire the subject properly (petition to condemn must be filed for acquisitions Inv Wing eminent domain) and three (3) months to submit a final reimbursement billing request to the IDNR (excluding eminent domain cases). Development Proiecta 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 9f 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. 91-848), and/or the Illinois Displaced Persons Relocation Act (310 ILCS 40 et. seq.) as applicable, 3) the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 6/1-101 et.aeq.), 4) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,. (P.L. 63- 352), 5) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (P.L. 94.135), 8) the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988, (P.L 100-259) and 7)the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-338); 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 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 gf Elain at a legal meeting hold on the 25th day of June , 2003. (Authorized Signature) Mayor, City of Elgin (rale)ATTESTED BY: Pg"--49-14-v---a STATE OF ILLINOIS I DNR OSLAD PROJECT APPLICATION FORM (Development Projects only) ACQUISITION HISTORY and CERTIFICATION (see instructions on page 47) ACOIISITLON HISTORYL Acquisition Method Parcel I Date Acquired Purchase Price (see code) (CODE) V1S a) Negotiated Purchase {,AtA-Mr-r-N b) Condemnation c) Donation ACOUISITION CERTIFICAT1Ojt Edward Schock Mayor of the (name) (title) City of Elgin a 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,at 3)at the time if its acquisition, no planning had been initiated or contemplated by this local agency to obtain State OSLAD development grant assistance. (Signature) (Date) • 4 4.4 OF Ei.c. - City of Elgin Memorandum June 20, 2003 G 1 . TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: David M. Dorgan, City Manager RFC lAr ATICINAI I EMU ftlE "NC,Ct./LIU RAI .PF0f271.11,111-IES. F.ft i 1 I/17F NIS Monica Meyers, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and OSLAD Grant Application for Mulberry Grove Park PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with information regarding the application of an IDNR (Illinois Department of Natural Resources) OSLAD (Open Space, Land Acquisition and Development) grant for the development of Mulberry Grove Park. BACKGROUND On November 15, 2000, the City Council accepted the annexation agreement with Concord Homes for the Mulberry Grove subdivision by approving ordinance S12-00 . As part of the agreement, the developer will set aside approximately five acres of land to provide active recreation opportunities for the residents of the subdivision. On May 15, 2003 , the Parks Division held a public meeting at 31 S . Grove, to obtain public input on the recreation elements the citizens would like for the new park. Thirty six (36) residents attended the meeting. The residents requested a number of elements including soccer practice fields, baseball area, tennis courts, 1/2 court basketball area, walking paths, playground units, fitness trail and a skate path. Parks developed a plan from this meeting and presented the plan to the public at the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting on May 27, 2003 . The OSLAD Grant is a 50/50 funding program managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) . The total cost of the development is estimated at $446, 490 . The Parks and rw Recreation Department is requesting City Council approval to apply for the $223 , 245 grant from the IDNR to assist in development of the park. , . (001` Subject : OSLAD Grant Application for Mulberry Grove Park Date : June 20, 2003 Page: 2 If grant is awarded, the project will be scheduled for a 2004 completion. COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the residents of Mulberry Grove neighborhood. FINANCIAL IMPACT The total cost of this project will be $446, 490 . Park Development funds in the amount of $241 , 065 and Neighborhood Park Improvement funds in the amount of $205, 425 will be allocated for funding the project . Park Development Funds $241 , 065 r Neighborhood Park Improvement 205, 425 Total Funding $446, 490 There are sufficient funds budgeted ($678, 020) and available ($580, 767) in the Park Development Fund - Land Improvements, account number 340-0000-795 . 92-32 ($241, 065) project number 509622 to immediately fund a portion of the project . The remaining funding would need to be included as part of the 2004 Riverboat Fund budget, account number 275-0000-791 . 92-37, project number 509622, Neighborhood Park Improvement . The OSLAD grant program will reimburse 50% of the project costs. In this case, the IDNR will reimburse the city $223, 245 upon completion of this project in 2004 . The reimbursement will be deposited in the Riverboat Fund and be used for future grant matching projects . .\1\WEJGAL IMPACT \ None r Alook Subject : OSLAD Grant Application for Mulberry Grove Park Date: June 20, 2003 Page: 3 ALTERNATIVES 1 . Approve the application for an IDNR/ OSLAD funding grant in the amount of $223, 245 for the proposed Mulberry Grove Park development . 2 . Do not apply for the grant funding and determine alternate funding sources and development schedule. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the application for an IDNR/ OSLAD funding grant in the amount of $223 , 245 for the proposed Mulberry Grove Park development . Respectfully submitted for Council consideration. JTB Attachments STATE OF IWNOIS I(DNR O&LADVLWICF PROJECT APPUCATION 1. Project Sponsor: City of Elain 2. Project Title: Mulberry Grove Neighborhood Park 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 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. Acouisition Proiei 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). atvlaQINDIOLEMitIM 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 ail terms, conditions end regulations of 1) the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program (17 1L Adm. Code 3025), or federal Land & Water conservation Fund (LWCF) program (17 IL Adm. Code 3030), as applicable, 2) the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance & Reel Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-848), and/or the Illinois Displaced Persons Relocation Act (310 ILCS 40 et. seq.) as applicable, 3) the ftliok Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 6/1-101 et.seq.), 4) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1884, (P.L. 63- 352), 5) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (P.L. 94-135), 6) the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988, (P.L 100-259) and 7)the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (P,L. 101-338); and will maintain the project area in en 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 Elain at a legal meeting held on the day of , 2003. (Authorized Signature) President, City of Elgin (Title) ATTESTED 8Y: (retie) • Jinn 19 03 03: 25p p.2 STATE OF ILLINOIS / DNR ILA OSLAD PROJECT APPLICATION FORM (Dcvefopes•nt Pro)ecr cob) 1 Y I ► ; is . ,1' Y . V I ► (ase taatrutllsaa se pep 47) ACQUISITION Bl5TARY; Acquisition Method Nude! D .Awaited Pruchrse Price (see code) (00DE) n% a) Negotiated Purchase �C cJ b) Condemnationtff SSr }`J o) Donation • ib‘ [ ACommsmpN CERTIFICATION; of the (name) (title) City Rf F18in , 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,Q 3)at the time if its acquisition,no planning had been initiated or contemplated by this local agency to obtain State OSLAD development grant assistance. . (Signature) (Date)