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PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the "Forest Preserves")
Grantor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Springfield, Illinois
Request: Authorization to accept grant and enter into grant agreement
Purpose: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ("IDNR") Boat Area Access Development ("BAAD") grant funding for development of a boat launch project at the Little Calumet Boat Launch in Calumet Township, Illinois in Cook County
Grant Amount: $200,000.00
Grant Period: Three (3) years from the date of execution
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $430,336.00 ($325,280.00 match + $105,056.00 20% contingency). Estimated match (excluding contingency) FY2026 $80,000.00, FY2027 $97,000.00, FY2028 $148,280.00
Accounts: Land Improvements (51009.560019, 51010.560019, 51034.560019, 51036.560019, 51037.560019) and future Construction and Development accounts
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final grant agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 5
Summary: The proposed grant will support the improvement of the existing Little Calumet Boat Launch on the Little Calumet River in Calumet Township in south Cook County to benefit boaters, paddlers and visitors. The launch currently serves motorized boats. Proposed improvements include a new canoe and kayak launch and ADA access upgrades. Pavement will replace gravel and dirt, additional picnic tables will be added, and shade trees will be planted to enhance the river-edge platform area and gathering space. In addition, a paved access path would be added from the existing parking lot, as well as a new ADA parking space located approximately 100 feet away. The estimated project cost is $525,280.00, $200,000 of which will be reimbursed through the grant. However, the Forest Preserves is requesting $105,056 in additional funds for contingency for a total project cost not to exceed...
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