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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 Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: Authorization is sought for the Forest Preserves to enter into an agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (“DCEO”) to accept grant funding to support accessibility upgrades and renovations to the restroom facilities at the River Oaks Golf Course Clubhouse in Calumet City, IL.
Grant Amount: $200,000.00
Grant Period: 8/1/2026 (retroactive) - 7/31/2029
Fiscal Impact: N/A. There is no required match.
Accounts: Building Improvements 51010.560106
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final grant agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 4
Summary: The Forest Preserves has been awarded grant funding from the DCEO to support accessibility upgrades and renovations to the restroom facilities at the River Oaks Golf Course Clubhouse in Calumet City.
Grant funds will help cover the purchase, installation, and/or replacement of items including energy efficient lighting fixtures, new doors and toilet partitions, flooring, tile, plumbing fixtures, mechanical components, and related hardware and elements. These renovations will enhance safety, accessibility, and overall visitor experience, helping to ensure that this public amenity is more welcoming and inclusive for all visitors.
An additional $100,000.00 grant is expected to be awarded to the Forest Preserves by the DCEO in the future for a second phase of improvements that include fabrication and installation of site signage and accessibility upgrades to the main clubhouse building entrance. Together, these improvements will considerably enhance visitors' experiences and promote an important outdoor recreation activity within southern Cook County.
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