HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-17-013 - 06/19/2017 - SUPPORT OF CMAP TECHNICAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANRESOLUTION NO. R-17-013
A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT A LOCAL
TECHNICAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT DELIVERED BY
THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AGENCY FOR PLANNING
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, is a home rule municipality
as contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the
passage of this Resolution constitutes an exercise of the City's home rule powers and functions
as granted in the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry ("City"), in conjunction with the McHenry County
Department of Planning and Development and other partner agencies, will apply for staff
assistance services through the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning ("CMAP") and the
Local Technical Grant Assistance Program, to evaluate the Fox River Corridor and develop
recommendations to implement to further utilize and enhance the environmental and recreational
benefits the Fox River offers; and
WHEREAS, CMAP has adopted the GO TO 2040 Plan as the long-range regional
comprehensive plan for the seven -county Chicago region, encompassing Cook, DuPage, Kane,
Kendall. Lake, Oakwood Hills and Will counties, and is offering staff assistance, through the
Local Technical Grant Assistance Program as a means of advancing the plan's implementation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council supports the proposed project, in conjunction with
McHenry County, to study, review and provide recommendations and outline specific
amendments to implement following a comprehensive study of the Fox River Corridor.
SECTION 2: The City Council accepts the offer of staff assistance services by CMAP.
SECTION 3: The City Council recognizes the importance of the Fox River.
SECTION 4: The City will contribute $5,000 towards the completion of the study.
SECTION 5: This resolution shall be effective as of the date of its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of June 2017.
Voting Aye:
Condon, Devine, Mihevc, Schaefer, Santi, Glab
Voting Nay:
None
Absent:
Curry
Abstain:
None
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Mayor ayn . Jett
ATTEST:
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City CIgrIFLynzi Nevitt