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PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”)
Grantor: Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (“CCDOTH”)
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: Authorization is sought for the Forest Preserves to accept and enter into an agreement with CCDOTH for Invest in Cook grant funding for Phase II Design Engineering for the South Connections of the Des Plaines / Salt Creek Trail that runs through Lyons, Brookfield, Riverside, and North Riverside, Illinois in Cook County.
Grant Amount: $217,900.00
Grant Period: 4/14/2026 - 11/30/2029
Fiscal Impact: $217,900 required match (2026)
Accounts: Professional Services 51009.520830, 51010.520830, 51033.520830, 51034.520830, 51036.520830, 51037.520830 and future Construction and Development accounts
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final grant agreement subject to legal review and approval
District(s): 16
Summary: The Forest Preserves has been awarded an Invest in Cook grant from CCDOTH that will support the development of phase II design engineering that will address gaps in the Des Plaines/Salt Creek Trail system. These gaps include: (1) a 0.85-mile segment between Parkview Road and Ogden Avenue, and (2) a 0.59-mile segment between Millbridge Road and Ogden Avenue. (See map exhibit). Addressing these gaps will improve user safety and enjoyment, enhance alternative transportation experiences, ensure that trail users can experience natural surroundings, and strengthen connections with the Village of Brookfield, Lyons, Riverside, and North Riverside.
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