HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-122 Resolution No. 26-122
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR
THE ELGIN SPORTS COMPLEX EXPANSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin owns and operates the Elgin Sports Complex, a 407-acre
recreational facility serving residents and visitors with a variety of sports and recreational
activities; and
WHEREAS, the City is undertaking an expansion of the Elgin Sports Complex that
includes new athletic fields, parking, trails, recreational amenities, and improved access to the
facility; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly and Governor have approved a $1,000,000
capital appropriation to support the project; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will be used to purchase turf and infill materials for three
artificial turf athletic fields and will fund approximately 25.34 percent of the installation costs,
with all remaining project costs funded from other sources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that pursuing the grant funding is in the best interests
of the City and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That the City of Elgin is hereby authorized to submit an application to the
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grant funding in the amount of
$1,000,000 for the Elgin Sports Complex Expansion Project; and
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Elgin is hereby authorized and directed to
execute and submit, on behalf of the City of Elgin, any and all applications, certifications, grant
agreements, amendments, reimbursement requests, and other documents necessary to secure and
administer the grant funding.
s/David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: July 22, 2026
Adopted: July 22, 2026
Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0 Abstain: 1
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk