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PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Friends of the Forest Preserves (“FOTFP”), Chicago, Illinois.
Reason: FOTFP has received a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Management Program in the amount of $28,413.78 to support the restoration of sand prairie and sand savanna communities at Powderhorn Prairie and Marsh Nature Preserve. This project will restore 5-acres at Powderhorn Prairie by removing invasive trees that have impacted the natural structure of the site, and managing invasive plants. The Preserves desires to partner with the FOTFP to assist in completing this project by providing up to $20,000 in in-kind serves or a direct cash contribution
Contract period: 2/9/2016 - 4/30/2017
Fiscal Impact: Up to $20,000.00 of in-kind services or via direct cash contribution
Account(s): 09-6757 Potential Grant Match and Work Fund, 09-6750 Habitat Restoration
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): 4
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