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Joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation with offsetting revenue in the amount of $12,000 to support a trauma-informed mural project at the Hulse Detention Center.
Staff Summary
* The Illinois Arts Council has awarded the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court $12,000 to support the work of the Court's Disability Accessibility Improvement Program.
* Funds are to support partnership with local artist Everett Reynolds and will include the creation of three murals in high-traffic, communal areas of the facility. Youth residents will actively participate in the design and creation of the murals, promoting creativity, expression, connection, and a sense of ownership. The murals will feature themes of growth, hope, family, nature, rebirth, and endless possibilities.
* This will be in accordance with Lake County's Ordinance ? 37.039, which governs display of material on county-controlled property.
* The total cost for the mural project is estimated at $18,000 and any additional funds exceeding the grant award will be covered by the Fiscal Year 2026 Circuit Court Budget.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Illinois Arts Council has awarded the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court $12,000 to support a trauma-informed mural project at the Hulse Detention Center; and
WHEREAS, the project will be implemented in partnership with local artist Everett Reynolds, who will work directly with youth residents throughout the design and creation process; and
WHEREAS, this will be in accordance with Lake County's Ordinance ? 37.039, which governs display of material on county-controlled property; and
WHEREAS, the total cost for the mural project is estimated at $18,000 and any additional funds exceeding the grant award will be covered by the Fiscal Year 2026 Circuit Court Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the County Board authorizes an emergency appropriation with offsetting revenue in the amount of $12,000 to s...
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