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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 & Economic Opportunity (“DCEO”)
Request: Authorization to accept grant and enter into grant agreement
Purpose: Infrastructure repair to Swallow Cliff limestone stairs
Grant Amount: $125,000.00
Grant Period: 10/1/2020 (retroactive) - 9/30/2022
Fiscal Impact: N/A (Revenue Generating).
Accounts: Grant account 51010.411437
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final grant agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 17
Summary: This grant award is anticipated to cover all or most of the costs for the repair of damaged limestone stairs, installed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The Swallow Cliff stairs are a beloved and popular outdoor health and fitness landmark and are visited by thousands of people each week. These repairs will ensure that the stairs are in good and safe condition so that people of all ages can enjoy this healthy outdoor recreation amenity.
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