SR0796LRB097 21767 KMW 70285 r

1
SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The Chicago Tribune reported that the Brighton
3Park neighborhood is the most park-poor neighborhood in the
4City of Chicago; the community has one small neighborhood park,
5Kelly Park, which is the recreational focal point for all of
6its 48,000 residents; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Kelly Park has received little money for
8improvements over the past 40 years; the renovation of Kelly
9Park is a fundamental step in the community's effort to address
10street violence and provide a safe environment for children and
11adults; and
 
12    WHEREAS, The Brighton Park Neighborhood Council and the
13Kelly Park PAC have united to advocate for park improvements,
14renovations, and safety; and
 
15    WHEREAS, The Chicago Park District has assigned a project
16manager to Kelly Park, who has drafted designs for the park;
17these proposed renovations include an artificial turf field,
18new playground equipment and benches, baseball diamonds, a
19proper drainage system, new sidewalks, and adequate lighting
20and cameras in all areas of the park; the cost of the
21renovations are estimated at $2,800,000; therefore, be it
 

 

 

SR0796- 2 -LRB097 21767 KMW 70285 r

1    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL
2ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge the Chicago
3Park District to prioritize in its capital plan the renovation
4of Kelly Park in the Brighton Park neighborhood of the 12th
5Ward of the City of Chicago by 2014; and be it further
 
6    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
7delivered to the Chicago Park District.