R-15-13 Authorizing Application for a Grant for the Oak Woodland Preserve/OpenSpace CorrVILLAGE OF LEMONT
RESOLUTION NO. 6 -IS- 13
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A GRANT PERTAINING
TO THE OAK WOODLAND PRESERVE AND OPEN SPACE CORRIDOR
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
THIS 22ND DAY OF APRIL, 2013
PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM BY
AUTHORITY OF THE PRESIDENT AND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF
LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL AND
DUPAGE, ILLINOIS, THIS 22" DAY OF
APRIL, 2013
Rmiulion for Open Space Grant
RESOLUTION NO.R - J:S • 13
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A GRANT PERTAINING
TO THE OAK WOODLAND PRESERVE AND OPEN SPACE CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the Oak Woodland Preserve and Open Space Corridor located within the
Kettering Subdivision at the southwest comer of 131st Street and Parker Road, in the Village of
Lemont, Illinois, are areas within a 131 -acre planned subdivision to be deeded to the Village of
Lemont; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont desires to improve and maintain the Oak Woodland
Preserve and Open Space Corridor as a hiking/biking trail and open space for passive recreation
for the enjoyment of the general public, as well as an ecological preserve; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont desires to apply for a ComEd Green Region Program
Grant ( "Grant") with respect to the Oak Woodland Preserve and Open Space Corsridor; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees find that applying for the Grant is in
the interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of Lemont;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Lemont as follows:
SECTION ONE: The Village Administrator or his designee is authorized to apply for
the Grant and to execute all documents and take all actions necessary to carry out the purpose of
this Resolution.
SECTION TWO: The Village will further obtain $10,000 for the installation and
maintenance of the hiking/biking trail and open space for passive recreation for the enjoyment of
Resolution for Open Space Grant
the general public, as well as an ecological restoration of the Oak Woodland Reserve and OPen
Space Corridor upon the award of the Grant.
SECTION THREE: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL AND DUPAGE,
ILLINOIS on this 22nd day of April, 2013.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
ATTEST:
CHARLENE M.S OLLEN
Village Clerk
Resolution for Open Space Grant
NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN
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President
AYES:
Debby Blatzer
Paul Chialdikas
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Clifford Miklos
Ron Stapleton
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Rick Sniegowski
Jeanette Virgilio
ATTEST:
CHARLENE M.S OLLEN
Village Clerk
Resolution for Open Space Grant
NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN
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President